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1. Select Use the following IP address and Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties type in IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gereal You can gel IF peling acagned sutomahcally i pour network suppodls this capablty Olhenise you reed bo ack pour relvoek adrrinistiabor for the approponie IF settings O Obtain an IP address automatically ej Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 1 100 Subnet mask 5 255 255 0 Defauk gatea Gs ws el 5 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred ONS server Alternate DNS server NP726 User Manual Appendix C Legal amp Regulatory Information This manual is copyright Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study research criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act no part may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for consequences arising from the use of this product NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners
2. Ad MA General Home gt Wireless gt General General Settings Band 802 11b 802 11g Y Short Preamble Disable Enable Max Transmit Rate Transmit Power Highest NP726 User Manual General Settings 4 o E System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status Advanced Security Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Genera General Settings Band 802 11b 802 11g SSID wireless Short Preamble Disable Enable Max Transmit Rate Auto Transmit Power Highest y ACK Timeout Q 0 255 O Auto Unit 4 micro seconds Band Select an appropriate wireless band or disable if the service is not required bands available are 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11b 802 11g SSID Assign Service Set ID for the wireless system to be associated with Short Preamble The short preamble provides 56 bit Synchronization field to improve WLAN transmission efficiency Check Enable button for using Short Preamble and Disable for using the Long Preamble 128 bit Synchronization field option Max Transmit Rate The maximum wireless transmitting rate Select the desired rate from the drop down list the options are auto or value ranging from 1 to 54Mbps for 802 11g and 802 11 b g modes or 1 to 11Mbps for 802 11b mode The AP uses the highest possible rate when Auto is selected Transmit Power The wireless transmitting power of the system Select among Auto Lowest Low Medium High and H
3. Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password Name admin New Password Re enter New Password e Change Root Account Password Enter the old password in the Old Password field default password is admin Enter a new password and verify it again in the New Password field and Re enter New Password field respectively e Change Admin Account Password Enter a new password and verify it again in the New Password field and Re enter New Password field respectively Click Save and proceed with steps followed Note For more information on change password please refer to Section 4 1 1 Change Password NP726 User Manual Step 3 Site Survey Click on the Wireless button and then select the Site Survey tab The system will automatically scan and display the results on all AP existing near by the system 4 A E System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status General Y Advanced Security Y Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Site Surre Scan Result Scan Again SSID MAC Address Channel Rate Signal Security Setup Connect wireless 00 60 64 24 54 9D 6 54 AQ WEP Setup Click Scan Again if the AP to be associated with were not found on the list Note The scan result displayed here is an example only Step 4 Select AP to be Associated Search for the AP to be associated with from the scan list provided in Step 3 use wireless as an example here where the AP is encrypted
4. The system supports two management accounts root and admin The system manager is assigned with full administrative privileges when logging in with the root account where the root manager can manage the system in any respect However when the system manager logs in via the admin account only basic maintenance can be performed Therefore manager with different accounts will have different levels of privileges such as changing passwords root manager can change passwords for both root account and admin account however admin manager can only maintain its own password For more information on the respective privileges of these two management accounts please refer to Appendix A System Manager Privileges e Root account manager The root administrator is entitled to change passwords for both root account and admin account Password Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password nhan JA CCIAIF i Change Password Name root Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password Name admin New Password Re enter New Password gt Root Account Enter the original password and new password and then verify the new password in the Re enter Password field Click Apply to activate the new password Name root Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password gt Admin Acco
5. v V e Conventions used in this manual gt Warning Indicate there is caution or warning message to inform something which might damage the system gt Note Indicate information that the user shall pay attention to NP726 User Manual Chapter 2 System Overview Introduction of NP726 The 802 11 b g compliant NP 726 is an outdoor wireless device that can be used for dual purposes Either it can be deployed as a traditional fixed wireless Access Point AP or it can be used as a Customer Premises Equipment CPE that connects to Wireless Internet Service Provider s WISP s wireless outdoor network The metal sealed NP726 is compact in size and weatherproof Included is a mounting kit which can be used to mount the NP726 on a pole or wall It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor usage with its 200mW output power which is higher than a typical indoor AP 100mW and lower than a typical WISP s outdoor AP 500mW NP726 User Manual System Concept The NP726 is designed with WISP s deployment needs in mind especially the management capability and permission control with respect to management roles The NP726 can be used in many applications as can be seen below e Wireless CPE for Multi Dwelling Unit MDU Multi Tenant Unit MTU complexes such as apartments dormitories and office complexes e Outdoor access point for school campuses enterprise campuses or manufacture plants e Indoor access point for ho
6. 63 chars pre shared Key Note The detailed information of AP displayed in Figure 4 2 4 1 is for example only Actual data of APs available to the system shall depend on the actual networking environment where the system is in operation NP726 User Manual Firewall Current firewall functions supported are IP Port forwarding and DMZ Demilitarized Zone The administrator can open a certain area in the network to the Internet for limited and controlled access for special purpose such as gaming server or conferencing center eS NETA IP Port Forwarding l DMZ Horne gt Firewall gt IP Port Forwarding IP Port Forwarding Service Name External Port Range Internal IP Address Protocol User Define x np TCP UDP Add IP Port Forwarding Service External Port Item Nana Range Internal IP Address Protocol State Delete Edit NP726 User Manual IP Port Forwarding A certain area in the network can be exposed to the Internet in a limited and controlled way for on line game or video conferencing via this page Please ensure the internal port to be used is not occupied by other applications IP Port Forwarding DMZ Home gt Firewall gt IP Port Forwarding IP Port Forwarding Service Name External Port Range Internal IP Address Protocol User Define v 0 TCP UDP Add IP Port Forwarding Service E
7. 0 days 0 03 03 Operating Mode AP O LAN Interface 4 AP Status Profil m r Online MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A sien BSSID ESSID Security TYPE clients IP Address 192 168 26 1 VAP 1 00 60 64 27 16 5B NetComm Wi None 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Figure 5 1 AP Mode Main Page NP726 User Manual System This section provides information in configuring the following functions System Information Operating Mode Network Settings and Management Services La OD land WWellingian if Note System restart is required when a reminding message appears after clicking APPLY button all settings entered and saved will take effect only upon system restart NP726 User Manual System Information The administrator can later obtain the geographical location of the system via the information configured here System time can also be configured via this page where manual setting and NTP server configuration are both supported e System Information For maintenance purpose it is recommended to have the following information stated as clear as possible gt Name Name the system Enter a desired name or use the default gt Description Further information of the system Enter further information as an identifier gt Location Enter related geographical location information of the system administrator manager will be able to locate the system easily e Time gt Device Time Display the current time of
8. 10 1 255 255 255 0 O Disable O Enable 192 168 10 2 192 168 10 254 192 168 1 254 1 Day vi IP Address The IP address of the LAN interface Enter the IP address to be used for LAN port Netmask The Subnet mask of the LAN interface Enter the Subnet mask to be used for the LAN port DHCP Server Devices connected to the system can obtain an IP address automatically when this service is enabled DHCP Server Start IP End IP Preferred DNS Server Alternated DNS Server WINS Server IP Domain Name Lease Time O Disable Enable 192 168 10 2 192 168 10 254 192 168 1 1 1 Day WM o Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this service o Start IP End IP Specify the range of IP addresses to be used by the DHCP server when assigning IP address to clients o Preferred DNS Server Enter IP address of the preferred DNS server this field is required o Alternate DNS Server Enter IP address of the second DNS server this is optional o WINS Server IP Enter IP address of the Windows Internet Name Service WINS server this is optional o Domain Name Enter the domain name for this network o Lease Time Time period of the IP address assigned by the DHCP server will remain valid NP726 User Manual Management Services The system supports SNMP Syslog UPnP and Auto Reboot functions for easy
9. Check Disable button to deny the respected device to access the system or check Enable button to grant the access e Access Control Type Deny List All devices other than those stated in the Deny List are granted with access to the system The access prohibited device can temporarily be granted with access by checking the respected Disable button manually Mm Access Control Settings Access Control List Access Control Type Deny List Y No MAC Address State 1 O Disable O Enable O Disable O Enable O Disable O Enable NP726 User Manual gt MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the respected device to be denied for access gt Status Check Disable button to grant access to the respected device or check Enable button to prohibit the device from accessing the system NP726 User Manual Site Survey If Universal Repeater function is enabled Site Survey tool is enabled to scan surrounding available APs The system manager can then select an appropriate desired AP to be connected to extend its wireless service coverage General Y Advanced Security Y Repeater Y Access Control Y Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Site Survey Scan Result Figure 5 2 6 1 Site Survey when repeater function is disabled General Advanced Security Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Site Surve Scan Result Scan Again SSID MAC Address Channel Rate Signal Security Se
10. Customer Information ACA Australian Communications Authority requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the ACA TS008 Standard 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C Tick and or A Tick as set by the ACA These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio noise and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected e Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended
11. Disable to deactivate this function o Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the assigned server for receiving the trap report NP726 User Manual Syslog Configuration Event can be exported to an external server for record keeping and management via this function Syslog Configuration Disable Enable Server IP Address 1192 168 1 254 Server Port 514 Log Level Error Y Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function Server IP The IP address of the Syslog server for receiving the reported events Server Port The port number of the Syslog server Y VV WV Log Level Assign the type of the severity level on the events that will be reported to an external Syslog server Select the desired type from the drop down list Auto Reboot The system can be functioning in a healthier state when this service is enabled gt Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function gt Reboot Time Select an appropriate time from the drop down list It is suggested to have the time set at an off peak period when reboot has minimum impacts to online users since all users in the network will be disconnected during reboot Auto Reboot Disable Enable Reboot Time 93 00 vi NP726 User Manual Wireless This section will guide users through wireless setting for NP 726 to associate with its uplink AP
12. PSK setting required by to be associated target AP NetComm1 00 60 64 02 49 CF 6 54 20 WPA PSK Setup The following interface will then appear at the bottom of the screen and please provide the same settings from to be associated target AP Pre shared Cipher TKIP Pre shared Key Type PSK Hex f 64 chars Passphrase 8 63 chars pre sharedkey Note The detailed information of AP displayed in Figure 5 2 6 2 is for example only Actual shown data of APs available to the system shall depend on the actual network environment Utilities NP726 User Manual The administrator can maintain the system via this page Change Password Network Utilities Configuration Save amp Restore System Upgrade and Reboot g gt AG A Ni gt Password Network Utilities Ni Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Y Reboot A Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password Name Old Password New Password Re enter New Password Change Password root up to 32 characters NP726 User Manual Change Password The administrator can change password via this page Enter the original password and new password and then verify the new password in the Re enter New Password field Click Apply to activate the new password Password Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password y 1 on sm m r s 4 5 ee SSM AENA AOS Y
13. Server Bandwidth Limit Download Unlimited M Upload Unlimited x Enable Static and then enter the related information in the field marked with red asterisks Click Save to save the settings Note 1 Values entered in fields marked with red asterisks are samples only The actual values shall depend on the actual network deployment 2 For more information on security settings please refer to Section 4 1 3 Network Settings Step 7 LAN Configuration Click on the System button and then select Network tab The LAN Configuration page is on the same page as WAN Configuration Enter the IP address and Netmask of the LAN port LAN Configuration IP Address 192 168 10 1 Metmask 1 255 255 255 0 Click Apply to activate all settings configured so far Note For more information on LAN Configuration please refer to Section 4 1 3 Network Settings Congratulations The CPE mode is now successfully configured 3 2 2 2 Step 1 AP Mode Mode Confirmation NP726 User Manual Ensure the Operating Mode is currently at AP mode the web management UI can be viewed at the Status section under the System Overview page g gt System Wireless gt gt i System Overview Clients Repeater Y Event Log Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview amp System amp Radio Status System Name NP726 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Firmware Version 1 00 00 Band 80
14. Status Disabled Port Range Unknown IGD Portmap No Protocal Internal Port External Port IP Address e Status Indicate the current status of UPnP function either enabled or disabled e Port Range Indicate the port range used for UPnP function e IGD Portmap gt No The item number of the respected UPnP device Protocol Indicate the Protocol used by the respected UPnP device Internal Port The internal port number of the respected UPnP device External Port The mapped external port number of the system IP Address The IP address of the respected UPnP device Y VW V WV Note For more information on UPnP configuration please refer to Section 4 1 4 Management Services NP726 User Manual Online Help gt Online Help There is a Help button allocated on the top right hand corner Click Help to enter the Online Help page and then click the respected hyperlink on the topic to obtain further information o gt 0 A E Status Status gt System Overview This section provides an overvew of the system for the administrator System s overall status for individual sating status we need check them in each configuration page The description of the table is as follows tem Description Firmware Version The present hrrmare version System Name The system name The default Device Time The network time server that the system is set to align System Up Time The system bre is shown as the local time MAC Address
15. US EN E for Europe and EN J for Japan Device Time The current time of the system System Up Time The time period that the system has been in service since last boot up Operating Mode The mode currently in service e Radio Status The RF interface status of the system gt gt gt gt MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless interface Band The band currently used by the system Channel The channel currently used by the system Tx Power The wireless transmitting power of the system e LAN Interface Display the information of the LAN interface gt gt gt gt MAC Address The MAC address of the LAN port IP Address The IP address of the LAN port Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the LAN port Gateway The gateway IP address of the LAN port e AP Status Display the AP configuration information of the system gt gt gt gt BSSID Basic Service Set ID of the AP ESSID Extended Service Set ID of the AP Security Type Security type activated by the system Online Client Number of clients currently associated to the AP NP726 User Manual NP726 User Manual Associated Client Status The administrator can obtain detailed Information such as ESSID MAC Address SNR and Idle Time of all associated clients via this page System Overview Clients Repeater Event Log liemts Home gt Status gt Wireless Associated Client Status Client List ESSID MAC Address S
16. encryption mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit shared key algorithm Select WEP as the security type from the drop down list as desired The WEP key configured here must be exactly the same as the key on the access point or repeater that this system is associated with Security Settings Security Type wep pr WEP Settings 802 11 Authentication Open O 64 bits O 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII O Hex WEP Key Length WEP Key Index 1 4 WEP Keys 1 a VV V WV Select the desired key index from the drop down list gt WEP Key Provide WEP key value the system supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys System Shared Key Auto 802 11 Authentication Enable the desire option among Open System Shared Key or Auto WEP Key Length Check on the respected button to enable either 64 bit or 128 bit key length WEP Key Format Check on the respected button to enable either ASCII or Hex format for the WEP key WEP Key Index The key index selected is used to designate the WEP key during data transmission NP726 User Manual WPA PSK WI Fi Protected Access Pre shared Key allows the system in accessing the network by using the WPA PSK protected access Car Security Settings Security Type WPA PSK v WPA Settings Cipher Suite TKIP WPA M Pre shared Key Type PSK Hex 64 chars Passphrase 8 63 chars Pre shared Key Group Key Update Period 60
17. is recommended to have the following information stated as clear as possible gt Name Enter a desired name or use the default provided gt Description Denote further information of the system gt Location Enter related geographical location information of the system administrator manager will be able to locate the system easily e Time gt Device Time Display the current time of the system gt Time Zone Select an appropriate time zone from the drop down list gt Synchronization Set the system time either via synchronization with a NTP server or manual configuration o NTP Enabled Enable Network Time Protocol NTP to synchronize the system time with NTP server Enter IP address or domain name of the NTP server to be synced with at least one NTP server s information must be provided Synchronization Y NTP Enabled U Set Date Time NTP Server 1 O netcomm pool ntp org NTP Server 2 NP726 User Manual o Set Date amp Time Enable Set Date amp Time the system time can be configured manually Synchronization NTP Enabled Set Date Time set Date Mear Y Month Day Set Time Y Hour Yin Wiser Set Date Select the appropriate Year Month and Day from the drop down list Set Time Select the appropriate Hour Min and Sec from the drop down list NP726 User Manual Operating Mode NP726 supports two operation modes CPE mode and AP mode The administrator can set the des
18. management The system manager can configure the respected function via this page System Information Y Operating Mode Y Network Y Management Services Home gt System gt Management Services Management Services SNMP Configuration Disable Enable Community String Read Write Trap O Disable Enable Server IP Address Syslog Configuration Disable Enable Server IP Address 1192 168 1 254 Server Port 514 Log Level Error Y UPnP Configuration Disable O Enable Auto Reboot Disable O Enable Reboot Time e SNMP Configuration By enabling SNMP function the administrator can obtain the system information remotely SNMP Configuration Disable O Enable Community String Read Write Trap Disable Enable Server IP Address gt Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function gt Community String The community string is required when accessing the Management Information Base MIB o Read Enter the community string for accessing the MIB with Read privilege o Write Enter the community string for accessing the MIB with Write privilege gt Trap Events on cold start interface up amp down and association amp disassociation can be reported via this function to an assigned server o Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or
19. the system gt Time Zone Select an appropriate time zone from the drop down list for the system gt Synchronization Set the system time either via synchronization with a NTP server or manual configuration NP726 User Manual o NTP Enabled Enable Network Time Protocol NTP to synchronize the system time with NTP server Enter IP address or domain name of the NTP server to be associated with at least one NTP server s information must be provided Synchronization NTP Enabled Set Date amp Time NTP Server 1 tock usno nawy mil MTP Server 2 Set Date amp Time Enable Set Date amp Time the system time can be configured manually O Set Date amp Time Synchronization NTP Enabled Set Date Year Y Month Day Set Time MhHour mMin sec Set Date Select the appropriate Year Month and Day from the drop down list Set Time Select the appropriate Hour Min and Sec from the drop down list NP726 User Manual Operating Mode NP726 supports two operation modes CPE mode and AP mode The administrator can set the desired mode via this page and then configure the system according to their deployment needs System Information Y Operating Mode Network Y Management Services Home gt System gt Operating Mode Operating Mode Operating Mode OCPE Mode AP Mode e CPE Mode Check CPE Mode button to enable CPE mode and then click Apply to activate the setting e AP Mo
20. via WEP security type NP726 User Manual Step 5 Security Settings Click Setup of the wireless and a related encryption configuration box will appear m Dd de 5 a ome IMA O 4 NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point ie gt WWW DICLCOINT COMA gt o 2 System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status General Advanced Security Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Site Survey Scan Result Scan Again SSID MAC Address Channel Rate Signal Security Setup Connect wireless 00 60 64 24 54 9D 6 54 40 WEP WEP Key Type Y Open Shared Auto WEP Key Length Y 64 bits 128 bits WEP Key Format Y ASCII Hex WEP Key Index 1 y WEP Keys 2 3 4 Connect Enter the information required in the configuration box Information to be entered shall be exactly the same as configured in the wireless AP Click Save to save the settings Note For more information on security settings please refer to Section 4 2 3 Security Settings NP726 User Manual Step 6 WAN Configuration Click on the System button and then select Network tab gt 1 P e System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status System Information Operating Mode Network Management Services Home gt System WAN Configuration Mode Y Static DHCP IP Address 102 168 26 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Primary DNS Server 197 168 276 7254 Secondary DNS
21. 0 second s gt Cipher Suite Select an encryption method to be used from the drop down list i e TKIP or AES Security Type WPA PSK M Cipher Suite TKIP WPA y Pre shared Key Type AES WPA TKIP WPA2 AES WPA2 Pre shared Key Group Key Update Period gt Pre shared Key Type Check on the respected button to enable Pre shared key type either PSK Hex or Passphrase gt Pre shared Key Enter the information for pre shared key the format of the information shall according to the key type selected gt Group Key Update Period The time interval for the Group Key to be renewed Enter the time length required the unit is in second NP726 User Manual Site Survey Access points located around the system can be found via the scan function The administrator can then select a desired AP to be associated with via this page General Y Advanced Security Y Site Survey Home gt Wireless Site Survey Scan Result Scan Again SSID MAC Address Channel Rate Signal Security Setup Connect NetCommi 00 60 64 02 49 CF 6 54 20 WPA PSK Setup lin_test 00 60 64 12 3C CD 11 34 20 WPA2 PSK Setup 11gb 00 60 64 23 F6 30 6 54 16 WPA PSK Setup PDG testing 00 60 64 44 1A EE 1 54 13 WEP Setup Wireless 00 60 64 02 32 CA 11 54 7 None Connect Figure 4 2 4 1 AP Scan Result e SSID Service Set ID of the AP or repeater found around the system e MAC Address MAC address of the respect
22. 1 50 System Up Time 0 days 0 01 51 Operating Mode CPE O LAN Interface MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A IP Address 192 168 10 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled System Overview Radio Status Status SSID MAC Address Channel Signal Strength Security Scanning wireless 00 00 00 00 00 00 12 0 WPA PSK 9 WAN Interface Mode MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Bandwidth e System Display the information of the system gt System Name The name of the system Firmware Version The current firmware version installed gt gt Build Number The build number of the firmware installed gt Static 00 60 64 27 16 5B 192 168 26 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 26 254 Down Unlimited UP Unlimited Location The reminding note on the geographical location of the system For more information please refer to Section 4 1 1 System Information gt Site Indicate the region of the system was built for i e EN A for the US EN E for Europe and EN J for Japan gt Device Time The current time of the system v gt Operating Mode The mode currently in service System Up Time The time period that the system has been in service since last boot up NP726 User Manual e Radio Status The physical connection status of the system gt Y VV WV Status The connection status of the system SSID The SSID of the AP the system is associating with MAC Address The
23. 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 25b 255 255 0 3 4 Windows 2000 From Control Panel select Network and Dial up Connections Click right on Local Area Connection icon and select Properties In Local Area Connection Properties window select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click on Properties button Select Use the following IP address and type in IP Address 192 168 1 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 NP726 User Manual EY Network and Dial up Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back Search Qh Folders x 3 EE X A Ed Address Network and Dial up Connections X 2 Go Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Make New Connection Network and Dial up Connections Disable Status Local Area Connection Create Shortcut Delete Type LAN Connection Rename Status Enabled Properties Netelligent 10 100TX PCI UTP Controller Local Area Connection Properties General Connect using BY Hetelligent 10 1007 PCI UTP Controller 7 Components checked are used by this connector File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Y Network Monitor Driver Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Neecintior x Gereial You can gel IP settings assgned sutomsbcaly ff your network suppocls this capablty Otherness you reed bo atk pou network administraba hor the appropaale IP settings Obtain an IF ad
24. 2 11b q Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Channel 1 Location Sydney Australia TX Power Highest Site EN E y Device Time 2000 01 01 00 00 41 System Up Time 0 days 0 00 41 Operating Mode AP LAN Interface 4 AP Status Profile y MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A Name BSSID ESSID IP Address 192 168 26 1 WAP 1 00 60 64 27 16 5B MetComm Wi Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 E Online Security Type Clients None 0 Note For more information in switching to AP mode if it is not currently active please refer to Section 4 1 2 Operating Mode NP726 User Manual Step 2 Change Password Click on the Utilities button and then select the Change Password tab g gt i g System Wireless Utilities Status Password Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password yde an Y ELAJA m l Change Password Name root Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password Enter a new password and verify it again in the New Password field and Re enter New Password field respectively Click Save and proceed with steps followed Note For more information to change password please refer to Section 5 3 1 Change Password NP726 User Manual Step 3 Network Settings Click on the System button and then select the Network tab gt o E System Wireless Utilities Status System Information Y Operating Mode Network M
25. Fez i 1 fizseore Litorties Cort tare Beptcre g rrem gryde ifi ami iil at Tmi HERES Ti Tai ch furineg th Hi 10 hame page Prii ipy ict i ee bon on lf the web page does not go back for a long time please click the follavelng link The System Overview page appears upon the completion of reboot NP726 User Manual gt g a e 1 ome x Melom a 4 NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point gt WWW NEL COMIN COM AU A E System Wireless Utilities Status System Overview Y Clients Y Repeater Y Event Log Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview g gt System 8 Radio Status System Name NP726 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Firmware Version 1 00 00 Band 802 11b g Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Channel 1 Location Sydney Australia TX Power Highest Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 10 03 03 System Up Time 0 days 0 03 03 Operating Mode AP NP726 User Manual Status Information of current system settings can be overviewed via this page statuses of System Overview Clients Repeater and Event Log are displayed in this interface e s R ome Melum O 4 NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point Re gt WWW NELCOMIN COM AU gt o E System Wireless Utilities Status System Overview Y Clients Repeater Y Event Log Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview g gt System 8 Radio Status System Name NP726 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Firmwa
26. MAC address of the AP the system is associating with Channel The channel number of the AP the system is associating with Signal Strength The signal strength of the associated AP The administrator can configure the encryption settings via this page or disregard the encryption by selecting None from the drop down list Security The encryption settings e LAN Interface Display the information of the LAN connection gt gt gt gt MAC Address The MAC address of the LAN port IP Address The IP address of the LAN port Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the LAN port DHCP Server Indicate whether the DHCP server function is enabled e WAN Status Display the information of the WAN connection gt Y Y VV WV Mode Indicate either Static or DHCP mode MAC Address The MAC address of the WAN port IP Address The IP address of the WAN port Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of the WAN port Gateway The gateway IP address of the WAN port Bandwidth Indicate the limits of data transmission for both upload and download NP726 User Manual Event Log All the system events are shown here S y stem Overy j en Event Lo g DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt Event Log Event Log Jan 1 00 01 41 src NAaN login 409 root login on ttyS0 Note As the Event Log is stored in RAM it will be refreshed after the system is restarted The system also supports a Syslog function which can report the event to an exte
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28. NEILDMM l NP726 Outdoor Wireless Access Point WNW EtCOlNN COIN AU Cte Ot See eo Paes User Guide NP726 User Guide www netcomm com au Table of Contents Chapter 1 Before TS 1 TE a E a EE a SEa EE EERE ESE SEa Oa EEEE RE SESE 3 PH e ENE I E EET EN NEA EEEN A ATA A TA ENEA E AEE EALA AE AEA E E EEA 3 CONVE nU ONS oeei E A E O AE E bi 3 Chapter 2 SYSE Overview ii 4 Ho OCG Honor ss AAA e EU O ES OE O E A 4 SV SE MIC ONCE Pri la 5 Chapters Base Installation AAA 6 Hardware A Nee atdaaainalat isi lddealatiuases ta hedelaiusaeeis a lescltn dea slanveass titanate 6 PACK ACSC OM CTIIG sisi x5 canitans ada aa 6 Pane Pune on Descrip onise nein 6 Hardware msta lanon EPS a 7 Sotware COn tao traia 7 Instuctionto Web Minasement Interface ui e E E EEA E ENa aE ES 7 DS AAA o eel ereeuneaananatnetes 14 Chapter 4 O GA A essaceisaivesenses 23 Dh Es es 1 Bee Rare Re ee em EERE Renee NS ve REE En pe eT TTt ver nee nie SEnnnS tee Payee eer Teer rasta net Ore Sete to Tentes tye minster ery sntenenrnn tere reent nye ter 25 SY Stem LOT AI as 26 Operate Mod oia 28 Network Seina S A a ecu 29 Management Service Sron tic ct td 34 WY IOI ESS arcade ature a Gateea ve na aeet at nce vane S eta dle ans been Wngee nan O 36 EEES to ld eet 37 Advanced Wireles g EMO nd 38 SECUELA tae llo e eo cota dl 39 SUS MV SS 41 Frew RO 43 DORE OL Wy ar A lo E TE 44 BN ZON A O ee Tear ay cee 46 A A A A 4 Change PASS Words na 48 Network IES O iii 50 COM
29. NR dB Idle Time secs e ESSID ESSID which the device is associated with e MAC Address Indicate the associated client s MAC address e SNR Indicate the SNR Signal to Noise Ratio of the respective client s association e Idle Time Time period that the associated client is inactive units in second NP726 User Manual Repeater Information Detailed information on the repeater function can be reviewed in this page System Overview Y Clients Repeater Event Log Home gt Status gt Repeater Information Repeater Information 9 Repeater Status Universal Repeater Status Enabled SSID Mode Universal Repeater TX Rate 0 Mbits Encryption None SNR O TX Count O Bytes TX Error O Packets e Repeater Status gt Status The status of the repeater either Enabled or Disabled gt Mode The mode selected for the repeater function either Universal Repeater or WDS gt Encryption The encryption type used none WEP or WPA PSK e Universal Repeater This table will appear when Universal Repeater is enabled table for WDS Repeater will be displayed when WDS mode is used gt SSID SSID of the upper bound AP to be associated with Tx Rate Indicate the transmitting rate of the Repeater SNR The SNR Signal to Noise Ratio indicates the relative signal strength to upper bound AP Tx Count The accumulative number of transmission count Y V V WV Tx Error The accumulative number of transmitting error occurred NP726 User Ma
30. System gt Network WAN Configuration Mode Static DHCP IP Address 192 168 26 1 dl Netmask 255 255 255 0 A Gateway 192 168 26 254 y Primary DNS Server 192 168 26 254 3 Secondary DNS Server Bandwidth Limit Download Unlimited gt Upload Unlimited gt Mode Check either Static or DHCP button as desired for setting up the IP of WAN port o Static The administrator can manually set up the WAN IP address if static IP is available preferred Mode O Static DHCP IP Address 192 168 10 1 e Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 2 254 Primary DNS Server 208 67 222 222 Secondary DNS Server IP Address The IP address of the WAN port Netmask The Subnet mask of the WAN port Gateway The Gateway IP address of the WAN port Primary DNS Server The IP address of the primary Domain Name System DNS server Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the substitute DNS server o DHCP This connection type is applicable when the NP726 is connected to a network with the presence of a DHCP server all related IP information required will be provided by the DHCP server automatically Mode Static DHCP IP Address 192 168 26 1 Netmask 1255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Primary DNS Server 192 168 26 254 Secondary DNS Server NP726 User Manual NP726 User Manual Bandwidth Limit Download Unlimit
31. The MAC address of LAN Interface LAN interface IP Address Th lF address of the LAN Interface Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask of he LAN Interface NP726 User Manual Chapter 5 AP Mode Configuration When AP mode is activated the system can be configured as an Access Point or Access Point Repeater at the same time This section provides information in configuring the AP mode with graphical illustrations NP726 provides functions as stated below where they can be configured via a user friendly web based interface System Information General Settings Change Password System Overview l Advanced Wireless Associate Client Operating Mode Network Utilities Settings Status FUNCTION l l Configuration Save l Network Settings Security Settings Repeater Information Restore Management E Repeater Settings System Upgrade Event Log Services Access Control l Reboot Settings Cs o Table 5 1 AP Mode Functions NP726 User Manual ae ome Melom gaar NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access pointa WWW NELCOMIN COUN AL g gt A E Utilities Status System System Overview Y Clients PA Event Log Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview g gt System amp Radio Status System Name NP726 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Firmware Version 1 00 00 Band 802 11b g Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Channel 1 Location Sydney Australia TX Power Highest Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 10 03 03 System Up Time
32. URL field and then press Enter A Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help O Back 5 x a A ya search Address E http 192 168 10 1 Note The default IP addresses for CPE mode and AP mode are different Using an incorrect default IP address will result in no Login Page shown in web browser Please make sure correct IP address is used for the desired mode refer to Section 3 2 1 Instruction to Web Management Interface for detailed default IP addresses Step 2 System Login The system manager Login Page then appears Enter roof as User name and admin as Password and then click OK to login to the system the root manager account is used as an example here Connect to 192 168 10 1 root _ Remember my password Note For more information on default User name and Password for both root manager account and admin manager account please refer to Section 3 2 1 Instruction to Web Management Interface NP726 User Manual Step 3 Login Success System Overview page will appear after successful login To logout simply click on the Logout button on the top right hand corner of the management interface zy s Sy mm y Melom oe NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point Home WWW NE COMIN COMA gt 4 e E System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status System Overview Y Event Log Y DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt Syste
33. Y ia nN Ut E doo YO a Name root C Jassv q i fo e ae Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password Note There is only one administrator account available for AP mode namely root administrator account The user name is root and password is admin For more information on the account and password please refer to Section 3 2 1 Instruction to Web Management Interface NP726 User Manual Network Utilities The administrator can diagnose the network connectivity via this function Password Network Utilities Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Network Utilities Network Utilities Ping Host Domain IP Ping e Ping Host Domain IP Enter the desired domain name or IP address of the target device for diagnosis purpose i e www google com and click Ping to proceed The ping result will be shown in the Result field Ping Host Domain IP NP726 User Manual Configuration Save Restore Current settings on the system can be backed up or previous backed up settings can be restored as well as resetting the system back to factory default can be performed via this page Password Y Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Config Save Restore P a ee m qu O O ws 7 an j gt pa m Configuration Save Restore Reset to Default Backup Settings Restore Settings Browse Upload
34. anagement Services Home gt System Network Settings Mode Static DHCP IP Address 192 168 26 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Primary DNS Server 192 168 26 254 Secondary DNS Server Layer2 STP Disable Enable Enable Static and then enter the related information in the field marked with red asterisks Click Save to save the settings Note For more information on network settings please refer to Section 5 1 3 Network Setting Step 4 SSID Settings Click on the Wireless button and then select the General tab gt 4 A E System Wireless Utilities Status General Advanced Security Repeater Access Control Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt General General Settings Band 802 11b 802 11g SSID NetComm Wireless Short Preamble Disable Enable Channel 1 Max Transmit Rate Auto M Transmit Power Highest A ACK Timeout 0 0 255 O Auto Unit 4 micro seconds Set up the broadcasting SSID for easily identifying the system when device is trying to associate the service Enter the following information required in the blank field and others are optional 1 Band Select appropriate band where the system is located from drop down list 2 SSID Use the default IP address or specify as desired NP726 User Manual Click Save and go to next step Step 5 Security Settings Click on the Wireless button and then select the Se
35. asonable control This includes but is not limited to acts of God war riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security The warranty is automatically voided if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s 3 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage NP726 User Manual 4 Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied 5 Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and 6 The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and correspond
36. at CPE mode the web management UI can be viewed at the Status section under the System Overview page a e 4 Y S a y Melom C Se NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access pointa Home WWW NELCOMIN COM AU gt 1 A Z System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status System Overview Y Event Log Y DHCP Lease Y UPnP Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview g gt System Radio Status System Name NP726 Status Connected Firmware Version 1 00 00 SSID wireless Build Number 1 2 1 1670 MAC Address 00 60 64 24 54 9d Location Sydney Australia Channel 6 Site EN E Signal Strength 50 Device Time 2000 01 01 01 41 22 Security None System Up Time 0 days 1 41 22 Operating Mode CPE O LAN Interface Sd WAN Interface MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A Mode Static IP Address 192 168 10 1 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Address 192 168 26 1 DHCP Server Enabled Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Bandwidth Down Unlimited UP Unlimited Note For more information in switching to CPE mode if it is not currently active please refer to Section 5 1 2 Operating Mode NP726 User Manual Step 2 Change Password Click on the Utilities button and then select the Change Password tab o E System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status Password Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore System Upgrade Y Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password Change Passworc Name root
37. ation of current system settings can be overviewed via this page statuses of System Overview Event Log DHCP Lease and UPnP are displayed in this interface NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point ft ipua O A g gt Melton gt WWWNECCOMM COM AU g gt System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status System Overview Y Event Log Y DHCP Lease Y UPnP Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview g gt System 8 Radio Status System Name NP726 Firmware Version 1 00 00 Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Status Scanning SSID wireless MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Location Sydney Australia Channel 12 Site EN E Signal Strength 0 Device Time 2000 01 01 10 01 50 Security WPA PSK System Up Time 0 days 0 01 51 Operating Mode CPE O LAN Interface O WAN Interface MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A Mode Static IP Address 192 168 10 1 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Address 192 168 26 1 DHCP Server Enabled Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Bandwidth Down Unlimited UP Unlimited System Overview NP726 User Manual Detailed information on System Radio Status LAN Interface and WAN Interface can be reviewed via this page System Overview Event Log DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt System Overview we System System Name NP726 Firmware Version 1 00 00 Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Location Sydney Australia Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 10 0
38. by NP726 use 100 as an example here e IP Address 192 168 26 100 e Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Note 1 For more information on default IP addresses please refer to Section 3 2 1 Instruction to Web Management Interface 2 For more information on setting IP address of the administrator s computer please refer to Appendix B Windows TCP IP Setting Step 2 Launch Web Browser Launch a web browser to access the web management interface of AP mode by entering the default IP address http 192 168 1 1 in the URL field and then press Enter Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Ricca te ia gA P canre Back p w Dl y Search 4d Tres e http 192 168 10 1 Note The default IP addresses for CPE mode and AP mode are different Using an incorrect default IP address will result in no Login Page shown in web browser Please make sure correct IP address is used for the desired mode refer to Section 3 2 1 Instruction to Web Management Interface for detailed default IP addresses NP726 User Manual Step 3 System Login The system manager Login Page then appears Enter root as User name and admin as Password and then click OK to login to the system Connect to 192 168 10 1 root TETE _ Remember my password Note There is only one system manager account in AP mode i e the root account Step 4 Login Success System Overview page will ap
39. curity tab gt 4 P a System Wireless Utilities Status General Advanced Security Repeater Y Access Control Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Security Security Settings Security Type wep v WEP Settings 802 11 Authentication Open System Shared Key Auto WEP Key Length 64 bits 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII O Hex WEP Key Index 1 WEP Keys 1112345 2 4 Select WEP from the drop down list as an example here Enter the information required in the blank field and the same information will also be used to set up devices which will then be using NP726 s services Click Apply to activate all settings configured so far Note For more information on security settings please refer to Section 5 2 3 Security Settings Congratulations The AP mode is now successfully configured NP726 User Manual Chapter 4 CPE Mode Configuration When CPE mode is active the system acts as a gateway where it connects to the WAN wirelessly and provides Ethernet connection to users via wired LAN This section will guide you through setting up the CPE mode with graphical illustrations NP726 provides functions as stated below where they can be configured via a user friendly web based interface system IP Port Change l General Settings l System Overview Information Forwarding Password l Advanced Demilitarized Network Operating Mode E Event Log Wireless Settings Zone Utilities FUNCTION Configu
40. de Check AP Mode button to enable AP Mode and then click Apply to activate the setting Note The system immediately asks for a reboot right after clicking Apply in order to activate the mode selected However the system does not ask for a reboot right after clicking Save the mode selected will take effect upon next reboot or power cycling the system NP726 User Manual Network Settings LAN settings can be configured via this page System Information Y Operating Mode Network Management Services Home gt System gt Network Network Settings Mode Y Static DHCP IP Address 192 168 26 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Primary DNS Server 197 168 276 2754 Secondary DNS Server Layer2 STP O Disable Enable e Mode Check either Static or DHCP button as desired to set up the system IP of LAN port gt Static The administrator can manually set up the LAN IP address when static IP is available preferred System Information Y Operating Mode Network Management Services Home gt System gt Networ Network Settings Mode Y Static DHCP IP Address 1192 168 26 1 e Netmask 255 255 255 0 nd Gateway 1192 168 26 254 Primary DNS Server 192 168 26 254 oh Secondary DNS Server o IP Address The IP address of the LAN port o Netmask The Subnet mask of the LAN port o Gateway The Gateway address of the LAN port o Primary DNS Server The IP address of the primary DNS
41. dress automatically Ts Usa the lolong F addes 7 IP address 1 168 1 100 Delak gateway ie eat E Obtan UNS serves addes automaticaly Mi Use the folowing DNS server sdckestes Preferred DNS server E ee Alternate DNS server 4 Windows XP From Control Panel select Network and Internet Connections and then click on Network Connections A Click right on Local Area Connection icon and select Properties sl In Local Area Connection Properties window select Internet Protocol TCPAP and click on Properties button NP726 User Manual gt P Network and Internet Connections Pick a task Set up or change your Internet connection Create a connection to the network at your workplace Set up or change your home or small office network or pick a Control Panel icon y Internet Options 5 Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Local Area Connection Network cable unplugged Intel R PRO 100 Manageme ocal Area Connection 3 nabled 10 100Mbps Laia Y Disable Status Repair Bridge Connections Create Shortcut s 1 57 PM Rename Local Area Connection Properties Authentication Advanced Connect using EJ Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Connection Configure This connection uses the following items Bl Client for Microsoft Networks dB File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks a
42. e configured with the same settings acquired from the upper bound AP D Repeater Settings Repeater Type Universal Repeater xi The SSID of Upper Bound AP Security Type WPA PSK Y Cipher Suite TKIP WPA Y Pre shared Key Type O PSK Hex 64 chars Passphrase 8 63 chars Pre shared Key NP726 User Manual Access Control Settings The administrator can restrict the wireless access based on clients MAC addresses General Advanced Y Security Y Repeater 4ccess Control Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Access Control Access Control Settings el Access Control List Access Control Type Disable e Access Control Type Disable When Disable is selected there is no restriction for wireless clients to access the system e Access Control Type Allow List With this selection only the devices represented by their MAC addresses stated in the Allow List are granted with access to the system The device can temporarily be denied for service by checking the respected Disable button manually Arrace Cantral Cabttinre Access Control Settings Access Control List Access Control Type Allow List No MAC Address State 1 O Disable O Enable O Disable O Enable O Disable O Enable amp gt MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the respected device to be granted for access gt Status
43. e Reset to Default Click Reset to load the factory default settings of NP726 A pop up screen will appear to reconfirm the request to restart the system Click OK to proceed or click Cancel to cancel the restart request Microsoft Internet Explorer es This action will reboot system Do you want continue i Cancel A warning message as displayed below appears during the rebooting period If turning off the power is necessary please allow the restart process to complete before turning off the system the web pape does not po back for a bong time please click the following link The System Overview page appears upon the completion of reboot Meltomm NP726 User Manual gt a SATA ae i Home la i e NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point es MWMLELCOTINT COMA g gt System Wireless System Overview Clients Repeater Event Log A Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview Y System System Name NP726 Firmware Version 1 00 00 Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Location Sydney Australia Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 10 03 03 System Up Time 0 days 0 03 03 Operating Mode AP Status Radio Status 00 60 64 27 16 5B 802 11b g E Highest Backup Settings Click Save to save the current system settings to a local disk e the HDD of a local computer or Compact Disc Restore Settings Click Browse to search for a previously saved backup file and then click Up
44. ected the system is acting as an Access Point with WDS Repeater Y Y VV Y Repeater Settings Repeater Type WDS Y MAC Ada Item MAC Address Enable 1 SA BB CC DD EE FF O 2 11 22 33 44 55 66 O 3 BB CC DD EE FF 44 F F 4 3 DD EE FF 54 BB CC Fj O 6 EE FF 44 BB CC DD O Fi 8 Security type WEP j WEP Key Length 128bits Y WEP Key Format ASCII Y WEP Key 123456789abcd MAC Enter the MAC address of the WDS peer Click Add to add it into the list MAC Address Indicate the MAC address of the WDS peer Enable Check Enable button to activate the respected WDS link Delete Check Delete button and click Delete to remove the respected WDS peer from the list Security Type Configure an appropriate security type for the WDS link either None or WEP the type needs to be the same as that configured on WDS peer o WEP Key Length Select the key length required from the drop down list either 64 bits or 128 bits o WEP Key Format Select the key format required from the drop down list either ASC or Hex format o WEP Key Provide the WEP key value The key value should follow the selected Key Format NP726 User Manual Universal Repeater Please provide the SSID of upper bound AP and select security type None WEP or WPA PSK Site survey tool will assist in this regard to provide necessary information les General Advanced Y Security Repeater Y Access Control Site Survey Home gt Wireless g
45. ed AP or repeater e Channel The channel number currently used by the respective AP or repeater e Rate The transmitting rate of the respected AP or repeater e Signal The signal strength of the respected AP or repeater e Security Security type enabled by the respected AP or repeater e Setup Connect gt Connect Click Connect to associate with the respected AP directly no further configuration is required Wireless 00 60 64 02 32 CA 11 54 7 None Connect gt Setup Click Setup to configure settings for associating with the respected AP or repeater o WEP Click Setup to configure the WEP setting required by to be associated target AP PDG testing 00 60 64 44 1A EE 1 54 13 WEP Setup The following interface appears at the bottom of the screen For more information on the WEP NP726 User Manual security settings please refer to Section 4 2 3 Security Settings WEP Key Format Open Shared Auto WEP Key Length 64 bits 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII Hex WEP Key Index WEP Keys 1 o WPA PSK Click Setup to configure the WPA PSK setting required by to be associated target AP Netcommi 00 60 64 02 49 CF 5 a4 20 WPA PSK Setup The following interface appears at the bottom of the screen For more information on the WPA PSK security settings please refer to Section 4 2 3 Security Settings Pre shared Cipher TKIP Pre shared Key Type PSkiHesi f 64 chars Passphrase 8
46. ed vi Bandwidth Limit Upload Unlimited Y o Download The maximum download bandwidth of WAN interface to be shared by clients Oo Upload The maximum upload bandwidth of the WAN interface to be shared by clients Dynamic DNS The option can be enabled to bind FQDN compliant Host Name with this device If enabled the service Provider must be chosen from the drop down list with provided Host Name User Name E mail and Password Key When DDNS is enabled the system can be identified on the Internet by its FQDN assigned by registered DDNS service provider V Dynamic DNS DDNS ODisable O Enable Provider Host Name User Name E mail Password Key DDNS Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function Provider The name of the DDNS provider the system is registered with Select appropriate provider from the drop down list Host Name The FQDN name registered with the above service provider User name E mail The account ID user name or e mail registered with the DDNS provider Password Key The password of the account with the DDNS provider NP726 User Manual e LAN Configuration Configuration on LAN and DHCP settings can be performed via this page M IP Address Netmask DHCP Server Start IP End IP Preferred DNS Server Alternated DNS Server WINS Server IP Domain Name Lease Time LAN Configuration 192 168
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48. for use with this product Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm Failure to do so may cause damage to this product fire or result in personal injury GNU General Public License This product includes software code that is subject to the GNU General Public License GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL This code is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors and is distributed without any warranty A copy of this software can be obtained by contacting NetComm Limited on 61 2 9424 2059 Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require 4 The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and 5 NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s re
49. gs o Host Enter the IP address or Domain Name of the RADIUS server o Authentication Port The port number used by RADIUS server Use the defaul 1812 or enter port number specified o Secret Key The secret key for the system to communicate with RADIUS server e MAC The MAC authentication can be selected by providing the following information Security Settings Security Type mac Y Primary RADIUS Server Settings Host Authentication Port 1812 Domain Name IP Address Secret Key gt Primary RADIUS Server Settings o Host Enter the IP address or Domain Name of the RADIUS server NP726 User Manual o Authentication Port The port number used by RADIUS server Use the defaul 1812 or enter port number specified o Secret Key The secret key for the system to communicate with RADIUS server Repeater Settings NP726 User Manual The system can serve as an Access Point a Repeater or an Access Point with Repeater depending on deployment needs Select the desired mode from the drop down list Repeater Type and proceed with respected settings General Advanced Y Security Repeater Access Control Y Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Repeater Config Repeater Settings Repeater Type None 3 e None When None is selected the system is acting as an Access Point only therefore no further setting on the Repeater tab is required e WDS When WDS is sel
50. ighest from the drop down list ACK Timeout Setup the value of ACK timeout such as the number from 0 to 255 or units in micro seconds NP726 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings The administrator can set the RTS threshold and fragmentation threshold via this page General Y Advanced Security Y Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Advanced N ml y See A ee ont andl on ES a a co Advanced Wireless Settings RTS Threshold 2346 1 2346 Fragment Threshold 2346 256 2346 e RTS Threshold Tuning the Request to Send RTS threshold will help the system control its access to medium and alleviate the hidden node problem Enter a value ranging from 1 to 2346 e Fragmentation Threshold The value specifies the maximum size of packet allowed before data is fragmented into multiple packets Please use this value to tune the wireless connection if lots of retransmission happens Enter a value ranging from 256 to 2346 Security Settings NP726 User Manual The system supports two encryption types WEP and WPA PSK The administrator can configure the encryption settings via this page or disregard the encryption by selecting None from the drop down list General Advanced Security Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Security Security Type None al None WEP WPA PSK e None Data is unencrypted during transmission when this option is selected Security Settings e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data
51. ill take about three minutes to complete Fasceord Mebwork Utilities y Config Bare Restore Eye Uporade F Reboot A pop up screen appears to confirm the request to restart the system Click OK to proceed or click Cancel to cancel the restart request Microsoft Internet Explorer E hn e Do ou want reboot the system i Cancel A warning message as displayed below appears during the rebooting period If turning off the power is necessary please allow the restart process to be completed before turning off the system Farir Retaprk imie Cantig bgus Fecipre Sistem Lingrade eligi fi ie TPF ie ft A Talal i i tijkla rime hot pegar will cha if the web page does net go back tor a long time please click the folloveing link The System Overview appears upon the completion of reboot NP726 User Manual NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point E 3 MEILOM WWWNECCOMM COM AU g gt System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status gt System Overview Event Log Y DHCP Lease Y UPnP Home gt Status gt System Overview System Overview g gt System Radio Status System Name NP726 Status Scanning Firmware Version 1 00 00 SSID wireless Build Number 1 2 1 1670 MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Location Sydney Australia Channel 12 Site EN E Signal Strength 0 Device Time 2000 01 01 10 01 50 Security WPA PSK System Up Time 0 days 0 01 51 Operating Mode CPE NP726 User Manual Status Inform
52. ing Mode System Overview Radio Status NP726 Status Scanning 1 00 00 SSID wireless 1 2 1 1670 MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sydney Australia Channel 12 EN E Signal Strength 0 2000 01 01 10 01 50 Security WPA PSK O days 0 01 51 CPE Backup Settings Click Save to save the current system settings to a local disk e the HDD of a local computer or Compact Disc Restore Settings Click Browse to search for a previously saved backup file and then click Upload to restore the settings the system will be configured to the same settings as specified in the backup file NP726 User Manual System Upgrade To upgrade the system firmware click Browse to search for the new firmware file and then click Apply to execute the upgrade process Password Y Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt System Upgrade System Upgrade Current Version 1 00 00 File Name C Browse Upload Note 1 To prevent data loss during firmware upgrade please back up the current settings before proceeding to firmware upgrade 2 Please restart the system after the upgrade Do not interrupt the system i e power on off during the upgrading process or the restarting process as this may damage the system NP726 User Manual Reboot This function allows the administrator to safely restart the NP726 Click Reboot to restart the system immediately and the whole process w
53. ing State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of another Government the relevant acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to e Replacement of the Goods or e Repair of the Goods or e Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or e Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to packaging To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcomm com au NEICOMMT WWW NetCcomin Com aqu Product Warranty NetComm products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option via registering your product online at the NetComm website www netcomm com au Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties with your product please refer to the support section of our website www n
54. ing data transmission Select the Y VV WV desired key index from the drop down list gt WEP Key Provide WEP key value the system supports up to 4 sets of WEP keys NP726 User Manual e 802 1X When 802 1X Authentication is enabled please refer to the following Dynamic WEP and RADIUS settings to complete the configuration security Settings Security Type oqo 3 ho Dynamic WEP Settings Dynamic WEP Disable Enable WEP Key Length 64 bits 128 bits Rekeying Period second s Primary RADIUS Server Settings Host fF Domain Name IP Address j Authentication Port 1812 secretkey Accounting Service Disable Enable Accounting Port 1813 gt Dynamic WEP Settings o Dynamic WEP Key By enabling this function the system will automatically generate WEP keys for encryption o WEK Key Length Check on the respected radio button to enable either 64 bits or 128 bits key length o Rekeying Period The time interval the WEP key will then be updated the unit is in second gt Primary RADIUS Server Settings o Host Enter the IP address or Domain Name of the RADIUS server o Authentication Port The port number used by RADIUS server Use the defaul 1812 or enter port number specified o Secret Key The secret key for the system to communicate with RADIUS server e WPA PSK The data transmission between the AP and associated clients will be encrypted by WPA Pre Shared Key CAR Security Sett
55. ings Security Type wpa psk vl WPA Settings Cipher Suite TKIP WPA Y Pre shared Key Type O PSkK Hex 64 chars O Passphrase 8 63 chars Pre shared Key Group Key Update Period 600 second s gt Cipher Suite Select an encryption method to be used from the drop down list either TKIP AES WAP2 or Mixed gt Pre shared Key Type Check on the respected button to enable pre shared key type either PSK Hex or Passphrase NP726 User Manual gt Pre shared Key Enter the value for pre shared key the format of the key value shall follow the key type selected gt Group Key Update Period The time interval for the Group Key to be renewed the unit is in second e WPA RADIUS The RADIUS authentication and data encryption will be both enabled if this option is selected Security Settings Security Type woa papius WPA Settings Cipher Suite TKIP WPA Group Key Update Period second s Primary RADIUS Server Settings Host fe Domain Name IP Address Authentication Part 1512 Secretkey Accounting Service Disable Enable Accounting Port 1813 gt WPA Settings o Cipher Suite Select an encryption method to be used from the drop down list i e TKIP WPA AES WPA TKIP WAP2 AES WAP2 or Mixed o Group Key Update Period The time interval the Group Key will then be renewed unit is in second gt Primary RADIUS Server Settin
56. ired mode via this page and then configure the system according to their deployment needs System Information Y Operating Mode Network Y Management Services Home gt System gt Operating Mode Operating Mode Operating Mode OCPE Mode AP Mode e CPE Mode Check CPE Mode button to enable CPE mode and then click Apply to activate the setting e AP Mode Check AP Mode button to enable AP Mode and then click Apply to activate the setting Note The system immediately asks for a reboot right after clicking Apply in order to activate the mode selected However the system does not ask for a reboot right after clicking Save the mode selected will take effect upon next reboot or power cycle to the system Network Settings WAN and LAN settings can be configured via this page Home gt System gt Network Mode IP Address Netmask Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Bandwidth Limit WAN Configuration Static DHCP 192 168 26 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 26 254 192 168 26 254 Download Unlimited Upload Unlimited NP726 User Manual NP726 User Manual WAN Configuration Information entered here shall follow the network setting as the AP to be associated with Otherwise the WAN connection cannot be set up gt er 5 System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status System Information Y Operating Mode Network Management Services Home gt
57. load to restore the settings the system will then be configured to the same settings as specified by the backup file NP726 User Manual System Upgrade To upgrade the system firmware click Browse to search for the new firmware file and then click Apply to execute the Upgrade process Password Y Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore Syster Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt System Upgrade S ystem U pgra de Current Version 1 00 00 File Name Browse Upload Note 1 To prevent data loss during firmware upgrade please back up the current settings before proceeding to firmware upgrade 2 Please restart the system after the upgrade Do not interrupt the system i e power on off during the upgrading process or the restarting process as this may damage the system NP726 User Manual Reboot This function allows the administrator to safely restart the NP726 Click Reboot to restart the system immediately and the whole process will take about three minutes to complete Reboot A pop up screen appears to confirm the request to restart the system Click OK to proceed or click Cancel to cancel the restart request Microsoft Internet Explorer E a A Do vou want reboot the system Cancel A warning message as displayed below appears during the rebooting period If turning off the power is necessary please allow the restart process to be completed before turning off the system
58. m Overview System Overview g gt System Radio Status System Name NP726 Status Connected Firmware Version 1 00 00 SSID wireless Build Number 1 2 1 1670 MAC Address 00 60 64 24 54 9d Location Sydney Australia Channel 6 Site EN E Signal Strength 50 Device Time 2000 01 01 01 41 22 Security None System Up Time 0 days 1 41 22 Operating Mode CPE O LAN Interface O WAN Interface MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A Mode Static IP Address 192 168 10 1 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Address 192 168 26 1 DHCP Server Enabled Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 Bandwidth Down Unlimited UP Unlimited Note By default CPE mode is enabled Thus system manager must login to the system via the CPE mode login page at the first time login to the system The system manager is then able to switch between modes afterwards For information on switching between modes please refer to Section 4 1 2 Operating Mode or Section 5 1 2 Operating Mode NP726 User Manual 3 2 1 2 AP Mode Step 1 IP Segment Set up for Administrator s PC Set the IP segment of the administrator s computer to be in the same range as NP726 for accessing the system Do not duplicate the IP address used here with IP address of NP726 or any other device within the network Example of IP Segment The value for underlined area can be changed as desired the valid range is 1 254 However 1 shall be avoided as it is already used
59. nual Event Log The reported system events can be reviewed here System Overview Y Clients y Repeater 4 Event Log Event Log Jan 1 00 01 41 sec NAM login 409 root login on trySso Note As the Event Log is stored in RAM it will be refreshed after the system is restarted The system also supports a Syslog function which can report the event to an external Syslog server e Date Time The date and time when the event occurred e Hostname The name of the host which records the event It helps the administrator identify the source of the reported events e Process name with square brackets Indicate the process with which the specific event is associated e Description Description of the event NP726 User Manual Appendix A System Manager Authorities There are two system management accounts for maintaining the system under CPE mode namely the root and admin accounts are with different levels of privileges The root manager account is empowered with full privilege while the admin manager account is with partial Please refer to the following table for the admin manager account s privileges AAA RA A System Information System Information Operating Mode Mode Operating Mode Mode Read WAN NR Read Network Dynamic DNS ee Read amp Write LAN nara MI colision Configuration Read Syslog Configuration Read UPnP Configuration Read amp Write Auto Reboot Read Advanced Read IC o y S ero eae aa m Ne
60. pear after successful login NP726 User Manual To logout simply click on the Logout button on the top right hand corner of the management interface gt Melton gt WWWNECCOMM COM 2U NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point Wireless g gt System System Overview Event Log DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt System Overview g gt System System Name NP726 Firmware Version 1 00 00 Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Location Sydney Australia Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 01 41 22 System Up Time 0 days 1 41 22 Operating Mode CPE O LAN Interface MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A IP Address 192 168 10 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled Firewall System Overview Utilities Status Radio Status Status SSID MAC Address Channel Signal Strength Security Connected wireless 00 60 64 24 54 9d 6 50 None Sd WAN Interface Mode MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Bandwidth Static 00 60 64 27 16 5B 192 168 26 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 26 254 Down Unlimited UP Unlimited NP726 User Manual Quick Configuration NP726 is a dual mode system which can be configured either as a gateway or an access point as desired This section provides a step by step configuration procedure for basic installation on both CPE mode and AP mode 3 2 2 1 CPE Mode Step 1 Mode Confirmation Ensure the Operating Mode is currently
61. rating Mode Y Network Y Management Services Home gt System gt System Inform Name Description Location Device Time Time Zone Synchronization Set Date Set Time System Information NP726 Wireless AP Sydney Australia Tiry Lime 2000 01 01 10 02 52 GMT 10 00 Canberra Melbourne Sydney y NTP Enabled 9 Set Date amp Time parm wear Month tie z Day __ gt Hour ae y Min Im sec Note System restart is required when a reminding message appears after clicking APPLY button all settings entered and saved will take effect only after the system restart NP726 User Manual System Information The administrator can later obtain the geographical location of the system via the information configured here System time can also be configured via this page where manual setting and NTP server configuration are both supported System Wireless Firewall Utilities Status gm System Information Y Operating Mode Y Network y Management Services Home gt System gt System Information Svstem Information Name NP726 ae Description Wireless AP Location Sydney Australia Time Device Time 2000 01 01 10 02 52 Time Zone GMT 10 00 Canberra Melboume Sydney Ka Synchronization NTP Enabled Set Date amp Time Set Date Year se Month Day Set Time Hour Min sec e System Information For maintenance purpose it
62. ration Disable Enable Community String Read Write Trap O Disable Enable Server IP Address gt Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this service gt Community String The community string is required when accessing the Management Information Base MIB o Read Enter the community string to access the MIB with Read privilege o Write Enter the community string to access the MIB with Write privilege gt Trap Events on cold start Interface up down and association amp disassociation can be reported via this function to an assigned server o Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function o Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the assigned server to receive the trap report NP726 User Manual e Syslog Configuration Event can be reported to an external server for record keeping and management via this function Y VV WV Syslog Configuration Disable Enable Server IP Address 1192 168 1 254 Server Port 514 Log Level Error J Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function Server IP The IP address of the Syslog server to receive the event report Server Port The port number of the Syslog server Log Level Assign the type of the severity level on the events that will be
63. ration DHCP Lease Save Restore MN pi Services Upgrade AAA A AS Table 4 1 CPE Mode Functions Network Settings Security Settings Management UPnP Status Site Survey LL NP726 User Manual NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point Home WWW NE COMIN COM 3U x Wireless System System Overview Event Log DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt System Overview g gt System System Name NP726 Firmware Version 1 00 00 Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Location Sydney Australia Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 01 41 22 System Up Time 0 days 1 41 22 Operating Mode CPE O LAN Interface MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A IP Address 192 168 10 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled Firewall System Overview Utilities Status Radio Status Status SSID MAC Address Channel Signal Strength Security Connected wireless 00 60 64 24 54 9d 6 50 None O WAN Interface Mode MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Bandwidth Static 00 60 64 27 16 5B 192 168 26 1 255 255 255 0 192 168 26 254 Down Unlimited UP Unlimited xn gt Figure 4 1 CPE Mode Main Page System NP726 User Manual This section provides information in configuring the following functions System Information Operating Mode Network Settings and Management Services gt System Wireless o 5 Firewall Utilities Status System Information Y Ope
64. re Version 1 00 00 Band 802 11b g Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Channel 1 Location Sydney Australia TX Power Highest Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 10 03 03 System Up Time 0 days 0 03 03 Operating Mode AP NP726 User Manual System Overview Detailed information on System Radio Status LAN Interface and AP Status can be reviewed via this page System Overview Clients Repeater Event Log Home gt Status gt System Overviev System Overview g gt System 8 Radio Status System Name NP726 MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5B Firmware Version 1 00 00 Band 802 11b g Build Number 1 2 1 1670 Channel 1 Location Sydney Australia TX Power Highest Site EN E Device Time 2000 01 01 10 03 03 System Up Time 0 days 0 03 03 Operating Mode AP eS LAN Interface 4 AP Status Profile EE ae Online MAC Address 00 60 64 27 16 5A Solnaga BSSID ESSID Security Type clients IP Address 192 168 26 1 VAP 1 00 60 64 27 16 5B NetComm Wi None 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 26 254 e System Display the information of the system gt gt gt gt System Name The name of the system Firmware Version The current firmware version installed Build Number The build number of the firmware installed Location The reminding note on the geographical location of the system For more information please refer to Section 4 1 1 System Information Site Indicates the region of the system was built for i e EN A for the
65. reported to the external server Select the desired type from the drop down list e Auto Reboot The system can be functioning in a healthier state when this service is enabled gt gt Enable Disable Check Enable button to activate this function or Disable to deactivate this function Reboot Time Select an appropriate time from the drop down list It is suggested to have the time set at an off peak period when reboot has minimum impacts to online users since all users in the network will be disconnected during reboot Auto Reboot Disable O Enable Reboot Time 03 00 NP726 User Manual Wireless The system manager can configure related wireless settings General Settings Advanced Settings Security Settings Repeater Settings Access Control Settings and Site Survey via this page General Y Advanced Security Y Repeater Y Access Control Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt General General Settings Band 802 11b 802 11g SSID NetComm Wireless Short Preamble Channel Max Transmit Rate Transmit Power ACK Timeout Disable Enable 1 x Auto 7 Highest 7 0 0 255 0 Auto Unit 4 micro seconds NP726 User Manual General Settings NP726 supports 802 11b 802 119 and 802 11b g mode Select the desired mode and proceed further with information required respectively to set up the system General Y Advanced Y Security Y Repeater Y Access Control Y Site Sur
66. rnal Syslog server e Date Time The date and time when the event occurred e Hostname The name of the host which records the event It helps the administrator identify the source of the reported events For more information please refer to Section 4 1 4 Management Service e Process name with square brackets Indicate the process with which the specific event is associated e Description Description of the event NP726 User Manual DHCP Leases Information on DHCP leases is stated in this page where administrator can easily search for LAN IP MAC address binding information and the lease period System Overview Y Event Log DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt DHCP Leases DHCP Leases No IP MAC Address Expires in e No Item number of the respected LAN IP leased e IP The IP address assigned by DHCP server to the specific LAN device e MAC Address The MAC address of the LAN device e Expires in The expiration time of the respected leased IP address NP726 User Manual UPnP Devices within LAN can communicate with hosts at WAN via the mapped ports without performing manual configuration by the administrator when the UPnP Universal Plug and Play feature is enabled the device using this service shall also support UPnP function All devices currently using this service will be listed in this page System Overview Y Event Log Y DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt UPnP Status ym FD Cho UPnP Status
67. rvey Home gt Wireless gt Advanced A PANAS ar Afire a n Ca InAc Advanced Wireless Settinas Beacon Interval 100 25 500ms RTS Threshold 2346 1 2346 Fragment Threshold Broadcast SSID 2346 256 2346 Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable O Enable Station Isolation IAPP 802 119 Protection Beacon Interval The duration of time for the system to transmit beacon frames Enter a value between 25 and 500ms the default value is 100 milliseconds RTS Threshold Tuning the Request to Send RTS threshold will help the system control its access to medium and alleviate the hidden node problem Enter a value ranging from 1 to 2346 Fragmentation Threshold The value specifies the maximum size of packet allowed before data is fragmented into multiple packets Please use this value to tune the wireless connection if lots of retransmission happens Enter a value ranging from 256 to 2346 Broadcast SSID When this function is enabled devices within the valid coverage range can receive the system s SSID Station Isolation When this function is enabled devices associated with the system can not communicate with each other IAPP IAPP Inter Access Point Protocol allows messages to be exchanged between APs in order to provide a faster roaming for users when users are moving across APs Select Enable radio button to activate this function 802 11g Protection Associated stations
68. s backed up settings can be restored as well as resetting the system to factory default can be performed via this page Password Y Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Y Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Config Save Restore Configuration Save Restore Reset to Default Backup Settings Restore Settings Upload Reset to Default Click Reset to load the factory default settings of NP726 A pop up screen will appear to reconfirm the request to restart the system Click OK to proceed or click Cancel to cancel the restart request Microsoft Internet Explorer This action will reboot system Do you want continue a i Cancel A warning message as displayed below appears during the rebooting period If turning off the power is necessary please allow the restart process to be completed before turning off the system etherihet pack du 11 pat ES iE ii IF the web page does mat go hack for a long time please click the following link The System Overview page appears upon the completion of reboot O 77777770588 WWW NELCOMIN COM 2U NP726 User Manual NP726 802 11g outdoor wireless access point Re gt g gt System Wireless A Firewall Utilities Status System Overview Event Log DHCP Lease UPnP Home gt Status gt Syste tem Overy we System System Name Firmware Version Build Number Location Site Device Time System Up Time Operat
69. seanase 101 Appendix C Legal amp Regulatory Information ccccssrrrrsrrssscccsccccsssssscssssccsscssssssscccccccccssssssssssssssseeees 101 NP726 User Manual Chapter 1 Before You Start Preface NP726 is a high performance outdoor Customer Premise Equipment CPE with IP67 compliance dust resistant and waterproof It is a specially designed dual mode system for the Wireless Internet Service Provider WISP where it can be configured as a wireless gateway or an Access Point AP for example it can be deployed at environments such as a Multi Dwelling Unit Multi Tenant Unit MDU MTU complex and serve as a last mile alternative to traditional DSL depending on the deployment needs This manual provides step by step instructions with pictorial aid to guide the administrator through installing and configuring NP726 for both CPE mode and AP mode users with basic network knowledge can easily install the system via a web based management interface Conventions e Conventions used in the system are gt Lal Return to System Homepage by clicking this button Logout j Logout the system by clicking on this button gt gt _ Help Enter Online Help page by clicking this button gt cc PAE cc Save settings entered by clicking this button PP Activate settings entered by clicking this button eo LEAR o Clear settings entered by clicking this button gt Indicate information in the related field is required
70. sed for the respected service Internal IP Address The corresponding IP of the internal host used for the respected service Delete Click Delete to remove the respected service Edit Click Edit to alter the current setting Y V V WV NP726 User Manual Demilitarized Zone The Demilitarized Zone DMZ allows a computer or server to be exposed to the Internet for special purpose i e a web server where external users can access the location without authentication IP Port Forwarding Y DMZ Home gt Firewall gt Dernilitarized Zone Demilitarized Zone Enable Disable Y Enable Internal IP Address 192 168 10 0 e Enable Check Enable button to activate this function and Disable to deactivate e Internal IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer or server to be used as DMZ host only one DMZ host can be activated at any time period NP726 User Manual Utilities The administrator can maintain the system via this page Change Password Network Utilities Configuration Save Restore System Upgrade and Reboot g A Password Network Utilities Config Save Restore System Upgrade Reboot A i s A Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password Change Password Name root Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password Name admin New Password Re enter New Password NP726 User Manual Change Password
71. server o Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the substitute DNS server gt DHCP This configuration type is applicable when the NP726 is connected to a network with the presence of a DHCP server all related IP information will be provided by the DHCP server automatically e Layer2 STP If the device is connected to bridge networks this option needs to be enabled to prevent loop e Management Services The system supports VLAN SNMP Syslog and Auto Reboot functions to facilitate management The system manager can configure the respected function via this page System Information Operating Mode Home gt System gt Management Services LAN for Management SNMP Configuration Syslog Configuration Auto Reboot Network NP726 User Manual Management Services Services a Management Disable Enable WLAN ID 1 4094 Disable Enable Community String Write Trap O Disable Enable Server IP Address O Disable Enable Server IP Address 1192 168 1 254 Server Port 514 Log Level Error Y Disable Enable Reboot Time VLAN for Management By enabling this function management traffic from the device is tagged with a VLAN ID Enter a value ranged from 1 to 4094 for the VLAN ID if the option is enabled SNMP Configuration By enabling SNMP function the administrator can obtain the system information remotely SNMP Configu
72. t Repeater Config Repeater Settings Repeater Type Universal Repeater The SSID of Upper Bound AP NetComm Wireless Security Type WEP 7 Note If you set WEP security for Universal Repeater the security of AP will also change to WEP and use the same settings WEP Key Type Y Open Shared Auto WEP Key Length Y 64 bits 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII Hex WEP Key Index 1 7 WEP Keys 131b2c3d4 2 3 4 gt The SSID Upper Bound AP Specify the SSID of the upper bound AP the system will assist to extend its wireless service coverage gt Security Type Select the security type used by upper bound AP either WEP or WAP PSK The security settings should follow the configuration of the upper bound AP o WEP IF WEP is the security type used by upper bound AP the system will need to be configured with the same settings acquired from the upper bound AP Repeater Settings Repeater Type Universal Repeater Y The SSID of Upper Bound AP Security Type WEP v Note If you set WEP security for Universal Repeater the security of AP will also change to WEP and use the same settings WEP Key Format Open Shared Auto WEP Key Length 64 bits O 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII O Hex WEP Key Index 1 v WEP Keys 1 NP726 User Manual o WPA PSK IF WPA PSK is the security type used by upper bound AP the system will need to b
73. tels factories or warehouses where metal industrial grade devices are preferred e Public hotspot operation for caf parks convention centers shopping malls or airports e Wireless coverage for both indoor and outdoor grounds for private resorts acre estate home s yards or gulf course communities WISP WAN Surveillance Camera Notebook NP726 User Manual Chapter 3 Base Installation Hardware Installation Package Contents The standard package contents of NP726 NP726 x 1 e CD ROM with User Manual and QSG x 1 Mounting Kit x 1 e Waterproof Connector Pack x 1 Power adapter and PSE 48VDC 0 4A x 1 Panel Function Descriptions Front Panel 1 Power Green LED ON indicates power on and OFF indicates power off 2 WLAN Green LED ON indicates system ready 3 Ethernet Green LED ON indicates connection OFF indicates no connection and BLINKING indicates transmitting data 4 PoE Connector For connection to power sourcing equipment PSE Rear Panel NP726 User Manual 1 N type Connector For connection to antenna Hardware Installation Steps Please follow the steps mentioned below to install the hardware of NP726 Rear Panel Front Panel Connect N type antenna to the N type connector on the rear panel Connect PSE to the PoE connector on the front panel Connect an Ethernet cable to the PSE and the other end to a computer A 6 N a Power on the PSE in order to suppl
74. tup Connect NetCommi 00 60 64 02 49 CF 6 54 20 WPA PSK Setup 1in_test 00 60 64 12 3C CD 11 54 20 WPA2 PSK Setup 1igb 00 60 64 23 F6 30 6 54 16 WPA PSK Setup PDG testing 00 60 64 44 1A EE 1 54 13 WEP Setup Wireless 00 60 64 02 32 CA 11 54 7 None Connect Figure 5 2 6 2 Site Survey when repeater function is enabled e SSID Service Set ID of the AP found around the system e MAC Address MAC address of the respected AP e Channel The channel number currently used by the respective AP e Rate The transmitting rate of the respected AP e Signal The signal strength of the respected AP e Security Security type enabled by the respected AP e Setup Connect gt Connect If security type is none click Connect to associate with the respected AP no further configuration is required Wireless 00 60 64 02 32 CA 11 54 7 None Connect gt Setup If security type is present click Setup to configure settings to associate with the respected AP o WEP Click Setup to configure the WEP setting required by to be associated target AP PDG testing 00 60 64 44 1A4 EE 1 54 13 WEP Setup NP726 User Manual The following interface will then appear at the bottom of the screen and please provide the same settings from to be associated target AP WEP Key Format 6 Open Shared Auto WEP Key Length 64 bits 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII Hex WEP Key Index WEP Keys 1 o WPA PSK Click Setup to configure the WPA
75. unt Enter new password and then verify the new password in the Re enter Password field Root manager is acting as a superintendent here thus entering the old password is not required Click Apply to activate the new password Name admin New Password Re enter New Password NP726 User Manual Admin Account Manager The admin manager can change its respected password Enter the original password and new password and then verify the new password in the Re enter Password field Click Apply to activate the new password Password Network Utilities Y Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Admin Password Change Password Name admin Old Password up to 32 characters New Password Re enter New Password NP726 User Manual Network Utilities The administrator can diagnose the WAN and LAN connectivity via this function Password y Network Utilities Config Save Restore Y System Upgrade Reboot Home gt Utilites gt Network Utilities Network Utilities Ping Host Domain IP Ping e Ping Host Domain IP Enter the desired domain name or IP address of the target device for diagnosis purpose i e www google com and click Ping to proceed The ping result will be shown in the Result field la Ping Host Domain IP NP726 User Manual Configuration Save Restore Current settings on the system can be backed up or previou
76. vey Home gt Wireless gt Genera General Settings Band 802 11b 802 11g SSID NetComm Wireless Short Preamble Disable Enable Channel 1 7 Max Transmit Rate Auto a Transmit Power Highest D ACK Timeout Q 0 255 0 Auto Unit 4 micro seconds e Band Select an appropriate wireless band or disable if the service is not required bands available are 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11b 802 11g e SSID Assign Service Set ID for the wireless system e Short Preamble The short preamble provides 56 bit Synchronization field to improve WLAN transmission efficiency Check Enable button for using Short Preamble and Disable for using the Long Preamble 128 bit Synchronization field option e Max Transmit Rate The maximum wireless transmitting rate Select the desired rate from the drop down list the options are auto or values ranging from 1 to 54Mbps for 802 11g and 802 11 b g modes or 1 to 11Mbps for 802 11b mode The AP uses the highest possible rate when Auto is selected e Transmit Power The wireless transmitting power of the system Select among Auto Lowest Low Medium High and Highest from the drop down list e ACK Timeout Setup the value of ACK timeout such as the number from 0 to 255 or units in micro seconds NP726 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings The administrator can further tune up wireless LAN via this page General Advanced Security Y Repeater Y Access Control Y Site Su
77. wer A wt Reset to Default Read Management Services Wireless Config Save amp Restore Backup Settings Read amp Write Restore Settings NP726 User Manual Appendix B Windows TCP IP Settings e Windows 9x ME 1 From Control Panel select Network 9 Control Panel File Edit View Help Accessibility Add New Add Remove Corel Versions Date Time Options Hardware Programs a aad m A 2d sg Display Find Fast Fonts Game Internet Kevboard Hetwork El i Configuration Identification Access Control 2 In Network Configuration window select TCP IP and click on Properties button Mail an The following network components are installed a 4 NetBEUI gt Dial Up Adapter 5 3 NetBEUI gt Intel EtherExpress PRO 1008 PCI Ethernet 4 Pe TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TE TCPIP gt Intel EtherE xpress PAO1TO0B PCI Ethernet Adi pal File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks 3 E 3 Select Specify an IP address and type in 213 7 IP Address 192 168 1 100 Bindings Advanced NetBiog Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An F address can be automatically assigned to this computer IF your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask pour network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IF address IP Address 192
78. with 802 11g access will be benefited from enabling this option since their transmission rate will not be affected with surrounding existence of 802 11b stations NP726 User Manual Security Settings The system supports several wireless security types namely WEP 802 1X WPA PSK WPA RADIUS and MAC The administrator can configure the wireless settings via this page or disregard the setting by selecting None from the drop down list General Advanced Y Security Repeater Access Control Site Survey Home gt Wireless gt Security Security Settings Security Type e None Authentication is not required and data is not encrypted during transmission when this option is selected e WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data encryption mechanism based on a 64 bit or 128 bit shared key Select WEP as the security type from the drop down list as desired Security Settings Security Type wep vi WEP Settings 802 11 Authentication Open System O Shared Key O Auto WEP Key Length 64 bits O 128 bits WEP Key Format ASCII O Hex WEP Key Index 10 WEP Keys 1 e 802 11 Authentication Enable the desired option among Open System Shared Key or Auto WEP Key Length Check on the respected button to enable either 64 bit or 128 bit key length WEP Key Format Check on the respected button to enable either ASCII or Hex format for the WEP key WEP Key Index The key index selected is used a as the key dur
79. xternal Port Item Internal IP Address Protocol State Delete Edit Name Range 1 Game 6112 10 30 5 112 TCP UDP O Disable Enable 2 Phone 6670 10 30 5 250 TCP UDP O Disable O Enable e Service Name Name of the IP Port Forwarding service to be added Enter an appropriate name i e Game for gaming service or Phone for voice call service e External Port Range The range of the external port used for the respected service Select an appropriate range form the drop down list or select User Define to set the range manually External Port Range paisana PO GRS Liser Define AIM 5190 47624 FTP 21 ICU 23566 AIM 5190 IP_ Phone 6670 NetMeeting 1720 News 119 PPTP 1723 Quake 27960 Real 4udia 6970 7170 Telnet 23 e Internal IP Address The corresponding IP address of the LAN host used for the respected service Enter the LAN IP address of the assigned host e Protocol The communication protocol of session Select an appropriate protocol type from the drop down list either TCP UCP TCP or UDP protocol e Add Click Add to activate the new creation NP726 User Manual IP Port Forwarding The information of the current service available IP Port Forwarding Service External Port Item Kame Range Internal IP Address Protocol State Delete Edit 1 Game 6112 10 30 5 112 TCP UDP O Disable Enable 2 Phone 6670 10 30 5 250 TCP UDP O Disable Enable External Port Range The port range of the external port u
80. y power to NP726 Software Configuration Instruction to Web Management Interface NP726 provides a user friendly web management interface for configuration As the NP726 is a dual mode system which can be configured into either a gateway or access point as desired it is recommended the system manager NP726 User Manual follows the respected installation procedures of the desired mode in order to properly setting up the system e Default IP Address The default IP address and Subnet Mask for the CPE mode and AP mode are as follows CPE Mode AP Mode IP Address 192 168 10 1 192 168 26 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 255 255 255 0 Furthermore there are two system management accounts for maintaining the system root and admin and each of which will have different levels of management capabilities The root manager account is empowered with full privilege while the admin manager is with partial for more information on the privileges of these two accounts please refer to Appendix A System Manager Privileges e Default User Name and Password The default User name and Password for both root manager account and admin manager account are as follows Manager Account Root Account Admin Account Root Account User name root admin root NP726 User Manual 3 2 1 1 CPE Mode Step 1 Launch Web Browser Launch a web browser to access the web management interface of CPE mode by entering the default IP address http 192 168 10 1 in the

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