NetComm NP290W manual Introduction, Minimum Requirements, Package Contents

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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