NetComm NP290W manual To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XP

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Chapter 5 – Connecting Wireless Devices - Wireless AP Mode

HomePlug Wireless Adapter gives you the capability to connect wireless-enabled devices into your computer network. HomePlug Wireless Adapter allows you to connect with several wireless devices

5.1To connect with wireless devices (for Microsoft XP):

1.Turn on your wireless device.

2.Ensure that the wireless card switch (if any) for your laptop is enabled

3.Go to “start”, “settings”, “control panel (switch to classic view)”, “network connections”.

4.Locate your “wireless network connection” icon.

5.Right click on it and select “view available wireless” to see a list of wireless network SSID’s in range.

6.Simply highlight the desired wireless network SSID and select ‘connect’ to connect to it.

7.If you are prompted for a “Key”, then you will either need to enter the default key located beneath the unit or the information on the configuration page the unit was previously configured to.

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Contents User Guide Contents Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection Package ContentsIntroduction Minimum RequirementsNP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Overview Light Indicators and PortsHardware Installation To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computerIP Address you used if you changed the default Open a browserUsing the CD Setup Utility To use the CD Setup UtilityAccessing the Web User Interface To access the Web User Interface Open a browserConfiguring TCP/IP To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XP Locate your wireless network connection iconAbout the Web User Interface Navigation Menus and SubmenusAdvanced Configuration Administrator SettingsChanging the Administrator Password Retype password Enter Auto-logout Time Click SaveDetecting HomePlug Devices Changing the Private Network NameRemote HomePlugs Local HomePlugsLAN Settings Private Network Name ResetBackup Settings Firmware UpgradeRestore to Factory Default Restore Settings RebootWireless Settings SettingsTo configure the wireless settings Select Settings. This opens the Wireless SettingsSelect an Encryption Type None To configure the wireless security settingsSecurity AP Mode Default Administrator password is adminThen click Connect AP Click OK. This takes you backDiagnostics System StatusSystem Log To display the system statusSafety Summary Messages Important Safety InstructionsNP290W User Guide