NetComm NP290W manual Introduction, Minimum Requirements, Package Contents

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

The NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug is a 85Mbps Adaptor with 802.11G Wireless LAN that transforms your in-house power circuit into networking infrastructure with a Wireless LAN interface. The NP290W is ideal for anyone wishing to extend their Wireless Internet access or make an internal network. Surf the Internet, share data, and rest assured that your privacy is safe through the security encryption on the power circuit and WLAN.

1.1Minimum Requirements

•Pentium® MMX 233MHz

•A CD-ROM Drive

•Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol

•Operating Systems support for Setup Utility: - Windows® 98 Second Edition

-Windows® Me

-Windows® 2000

-Windows® XP

•OS independent for Ethernet

• Web Browser support:

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)

-Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)

1.2Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection

Below is a typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug connection.

In-house Power Supply

NP290W

Notebook

NP285

PC

NP285

Broadband Router

 

1.3Package Contents

Your NetComm NP290W package includes the following items:

•NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug

•CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cable (RJ45) (2 supplied for Starter Kit)

•85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor (included for Starter Kit Package Only)

•Quick Start Manual

•CD ROM containing setup utility and User Guide

If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm immediately.

NP290W User Guide



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Contents User Guide Contents Minimum Requirements Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug ConnectionPackage Contents IntroductionLight Indicators and Ports NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug OverviewOpen a browser Hardware InstallationTo connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer IP Address you used if you changed the defaultTo access the Web User Interface Open a browser Using the CD Setup UtilityTo use the CD Setup Utility Accessing the Web User InterfaceConfiguring TCP/IP Locate your wireless network connection icon To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XPNavigation Menus and Submenus About the Web User InterfaceRetype password Enter Auto-logout Time Click Save Advanced ConfigurationAdministrator Settings Changing the Administrator PasswordLocal HomePlugs Detecting HomePlug DevicesChanging the Private Network Name Remote HomePlugsPrivate Network Name Reset LAN SettingsFirmware Upgrade Restore to Factory DefaultBackup Settings Reboot Restore SettingsSelect Settings. This opens the Wireless Settings Wireless SettingsSettings To configure the wireless settingsTo configure the wireless security settings SecuritySelect an Encryption Type None Click OK. This takes you back AP ModeDefault Administrator password is admin Then click Connect APTo display the system status DiagnosticsSystem Status System LogImportant Safety Instructions Safety Summary MessagesNP290W User Guide
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