NetComm NP6800 manual Installation

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Installation

Before beginning the installation, verify the hardware package contains the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point and ensure that you have the requirements listed below. Keep the serial number in a safe place. The Support Centre uses this information to reference warranty and service contract information.

Note: The MAC Address of the Access Point is indicated on the bottom of the case.

The NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point installation requires:

■a computer with an available USB port.

■a CD-ROM drive or Internet access.

■Microsoft Windows 98, Millennium (ME), Windows 2000 or Windows XP

■an ethernet cable to connect to your LAN.

Avoid exposing the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point to liquids or abrasive materials.

1.Place the NetComm NP6800 - Wireless LAN Access Point in an optimum position so that the minimum number of obstructions such as walls, floors, ceilings, and office equipment are between it and the nearest connecting access point or wireless device.

2.Fix the direction of the antenna. Try to place it in a position which can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be. The position of the antennas will enhance the receiving sensitivity.

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Contents Page Contents Introduction About the NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point NetComm NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point LED Descriptions Infrastructure ESS or 802.11-Station Mode Wireless LAN Basics Ad-Hoc Ibss Mode Signal Range Mbps OperationRev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Installation Rev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Driver Installation & Configuration Installing the Wlan Driver in Windows 98/ME/2000Installing the Driver in Windows XP Installing the Access Point Utility Uninstallation Procedure Configuring the Access Point Configuring the Access Point via USBIP Address Subnet MaskCommunity password WEPRev.1 YML655 NP6800 Wireless LAN Access Point Configuring the Access Point via Ethernet Assigning a Temporary IPAddressConnecting to the Access Point using the Snmp Manager Rev.1 YML655 File Menu Bridge Setup MenuIP Configuration Wireless LAN Operational SettingsRev.1 YML655 Authorized MAC Address MAC Address Filter Operation Mode Access Point ModeAccess Point Client Mode Wireless Bridge ModePoint to Point Click Point to PointPoint to MultiPoint Enable Snmp traps Authorization Commands MenuInfo Menu Field name DescriptionTraps Menu Network MenuWindow Menu About MenuAdvanced Topics Network TopologyHow to Make Your Wireless Network More Secure Glossary Rev.1 YML655 Troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting TipsDefault Settings New SettingsContact Information Trademarks and NoticesWarranty Registration Form Page Product Warranty Limitations of Warranty
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