NetComm NP290W manual About the Web User Interface, Navigation Menus and Submenus

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Chapter 6 – About the Web User Interface

The Web User Interface can be accessed using a browser running on any operating system. It is divided into three sections – top, left, and main panes. The top pane shows Logout. The left pane displays the navigation menus and the main pane displays the contents.

6.1Navigation Menus and Submenus

The web interface includes the following menus and submenus:

System Menu

Submenus include:

•Administrator Settings

•Firmware Upgrade

•Configuration Tools

•System Status

•System Log

•Reboot

LAN Menu

The LAN Menu displays the default IP address for the HomePlug Wireless Adapter and DHCP control. Submenu includes:

•LAN Settings

HomePlug Menu

The HomePlug Menu provides the controls to scan and change the private network name of local and remote HomePlugs.

Submenus include:

•Local

•Remote

•Scan

Wireless Menu

The Wireless Menu brings together all wireless-related functions.

Submenus include:

•Settings

•Security

•AP Mode

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Contents User Guide Contents Package Contents Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug ConnectionIntroduction Minimum RequirementsLight Indicators and Ports NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug OverviewTo connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer Hardware InstallationIP Address you used if you changed the default Open a browserTo use the CD Setup Utility Using the CD Setup UtilityAccessing the Web User Interface To access the Web User Interface Open a browserConfiguring TCP/IP Locate your wireless network connection icon To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XPNavigation Menus and Submenus About the Web User InterfaceAdministrator Settings Advanced ConfigurationChanging the Administrator Password Retype password Enter Auto-logout Time Click SaveChanging the Private Network Name Detecting HomePlug DevicesRemote HomePlugs Local HomePlugsPrivate Network Name Reset LAN SettingsFirmware Upgrade Restore to Factory DefaultBackup Settings Reboot Restore SettingsSettings Wireless SettingsTo configure the wireless settings Select Settings. This opens the Wireless SettingsTo configure the wireless security settings SecuritySelect an Encryption Type None Default Administrator password is admin AP ModeThen click Connect AP Click OK. This takes you backSystem Status DiagnosticsSystem Log To display the system statusImportant Safety Instructions Safety Summary MessagesNP290W User Guide