NP121 User Guide
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1. USER GUIDE Lan Contents BEET OGG IO ices EE 3 Your NeiComm Velocity Series Wireless Network En 4 Fe EE eege hee 4 Ee 4 Placement of your Wireless Network LinKk stees gegegeiegeesi egegeeeetegekiegeeeneeehdeeteegegbeugchugegeeegegeeeueeget eecht eebe nnmnnn 5 TAPRE EE 6 2 PYOIG Obstacles ANG WSS ISINCS EN 6 EE 6 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network 6 OI Ey E EE 7 Connecting and Configuring your KM sirccececcncs ieee tcwedieassicnceedanecadenee depict esedcacneiceceenideadaence diesen benutcensadckceseeetcasaxtacdyieceansteeseccecsceudeseebacedvecens 9 Network and ER I EE 10 eeneg UN MS eesse a e a R EEA E ae E E a tein EE E E E Nae patinodaeiouianaetacneuNa 10 COIS CM OMIT E E E iste essen asta ates rcs steep A E PE E E ge 10 EREECHEN 10 MIN WMS your NP 2 E 10 AP NMOGE Advanced NEE 11 Lodh POC er EE 12 EE 13 E WEE 13 Bee 14 la ue E 14 NEE Seed 14 WISE EE eelere dereen eegen 15 D STEE 15 POAC EE 16 E E LE E E E A EE E EEE leen 17 Sne TE e O EE 17 MT ACT MIO EE 18 WPA Pro snarcd Koy GIy e EE 18 Pe eM TN UE EE 19 EA E CTI EEN 19 WIF CM pe e a EE 20 let d E 20 MS SN EE 21 TEE eebe Ee 21 Heee EE E E E EAE A EPEE AEAEE E A E E E E AA E EE E E E E 22 E ENEE ee Seel EE 22 E Ze Ghent Bodge Mode eee ene nent ee ene ne ee eee one ee ne eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 23 MNS SS dE 24 een EE 24 EE 20 ee 25 e 20 REDERE NIOD EE 27 Appendix Legal and Regulatory Information2. 2 cccssseeeceesseeeeeessennseeeseensenseeenseeseosecoaseeseecasennseonscensecseecasensecsseonseossecesecnseoasenesesans 29 Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 2 www netcomm com au Introduction Lets get to know each other Lei Introduction Your NetComm Velocity Series Wireless Network Link Congratulations on your purchase of a NetComm Velocity Series Wireless Network Link The Wireless Network Link provides you with a simple method for transporting an Internet connection from one point to another Simply plug the Access Point which is clearly labeled into your existing broadband modem router and plug the Client Bridge also clearly labeled into the device which you want to be able to access the Internet The pre configured kit will take care of the rest It is just like running a cable directly from your modem With speeds of up to 300Mbps the NetComm Velocity Series Wireless Network Link uses advanced MIMO Multi Inout Multi Output technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamless access to multimedia content Robust RF signal travels farther eliminates dead spots and extends network range For data protection and privacy the kit comes preconfigured with a unique wireless network name and security password At any time you are able to push the WPS button which will reassign another unique name and password ensuring all of your data is safe and has a clear path to travel Pack
3. o When you select 64 bit or 128 bit WEP key you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data You can generate the key by yourself and enter it You can enter four WEP keys and select one of them as a default key Then the router can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys wi Authentication Type There are two authentication types Open System and Shared Key When you select Open System wireless stations can associate with this wireless router without WEP encryption When you select Shared Key you should also setup a WEP key in the Encryption page After this has been done make sure the wireless clients that you want to connect to the device are also setup with the same encryption key Key Length You can select the WEP key length for encryption 64 bit or 128 bit The larger the key will be the higher level of security is used but the throughput will be lower Key Type You may select ASCII Characters alohanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key Key1 Key4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network Use the following rules to setup a WEP key on the device 64 bit WEP input 10 digits Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 5 digit ASCII character as the encryption keys 128 bit WEP input 26 digit Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range
4. WLAN Settings Channel Netcomm NP1i21 AP AP Ah 1 hours 8 min 26 sec 2009 01 01 01 19 50 0 0 1 000000142 0 0 1 0 0 1 192 168 20 2 255 255 255 080 00 60 64 25 EA 40 8 YML121 www netcomm com au NETCOMM VELOCITY SERIES Wireless Network Link status You can see the UP time hardware information serial number as well as firmware version information AP Mode v S a x 3 www netcomm com au Velocity Series You can use the System pages on the above menu to monitor the connection status for the WAN LAN interfaces to view firmware and hardware version numbers to view information on all DHCP client devices connected to the network to view the system event log and to monitor WAN bandwidth usage Wizard Model Netcomm NP121 AP d Mode AP Wireless Uptime 1 hours 8 min 26 sec Tools Current Date Time 2009 01 01 01 19 50 Hardware version 0 0 1 Serial Number 000000142 Kernel version 0 0 1 Application version 0 0 1 IP address 192 168 20 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC address 00 60 64 25 EA 40 WLAN Settings Channel 8 LAN This section displays the NP121 LAN port s current information It also snows whether the DHCP Server function is enabled disabled NEICOMM www netcomm com all AP Mode hs Status LAN Log Monitor Velocity Series The LAN IP address of the router can be configured on this page LAN IP IP add
5. ADSL or Cable modem with an Ethernet port RJ 45 Modem Requirements Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB and are using the USB connection at this time you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different tyoe of modem from your ISP or you can purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it Connecting your Access Point AP A Attach your antenna Place your AP next to your modem Unplug your modem s power cord B Find your new networking cable included in the box with your Wireless Network Link and connect it to the LAN port on the back of the Velocity Series AP Connect the other end to your modem s LAN Port C Plug in your modem s power cord Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up Plug the Velocity Series AP s power supply into the power socket on the back Plug the other end into the wall outlet Turn on the power outlet D Wait 20 seconds for the AP to start up Look at the display on the front of the AP Make sure the Power LAN icons are lit up in blue If they are not recheck your connections Connecting your Client Bridge CB A Attach your antenna Place your CB next to the device s that you want to connect B Find the other networking cable included i
6. or 13 digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys Click lt Apply gt at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations You can now configure other sections by choosing Continue or choose Apply to apply the settings and reboot the device WPA Pre Shared Key Encryption NEICOMM wuw netcomm com al AP Mode v Basic Advanced Security Filter PS Client List Velocity Series This page allows you configure wireless security settings It is highly recommended that Encryption is enabled to help prevent unauthorized access to the wireless network WPA pre shared key OWPA TKIP WPA2 AES O WPA2 Mixed System Wizard Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an advanced security standard You can use a pre shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication It uses TKIP or CCMP AES to change the encryption key frequently So the encryption key is not easy to be cracked by hackers This is the best security available Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 18 www netcomm com au NETCOMM VELOCITY SERIES Wireless Network Link WPA Radius Encryption SSID Selection Broadcast SSID WPA type WPA TKIP OWPA2 AES WPA Mixed RADIUS Server IP address RADIUS Server port RADIUS Server password m E lt E Wi Fi Protected Access WPA is an advanced security standard You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless
7. 4GHz band check manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering e lf your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your kit to channel 11 See your phones user manual for detailed instructions e f necessary consider switching to a 9OOMHz or 5GHz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together such as apartment buildings or office complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s user manual and move your kit to a channel as far away from other networks as possible e Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices e For NetComm wireless networking products use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your wireless network card See your network card s user guide for more information These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your kit Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 6 www netcomm
8. adverse effect Only advanced users should modify these settings Auto 20 40 MHZ 20 MHZ O Long Preamble Short Preamble auto OAlways ONone OEnable Disable System Wizard This tab allows you to set the advanced wireless options You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on the router Fragment Threshold This specifies the maximum size of a packet during the fragmentation of data to be transmitted If you set this value too low it will result in bad performance RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller than the RTS threshold the wireless router will not use the RTS CTS mechanism to send this packet Beacon Interval Interval of time the wireless router broadcasts a beacon used to synchronize the wireless network DTIM Period Enter a value between 1 and 255 for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message DTIM A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages Data Rate The Data Rate is the rate that this access point uses to transmit data packets The access point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit the data packets N Data Rate The Data Rate is the rate that this access point uses to transmit data packets for N compliant wireless nodes Channel Bandwidth This is the range of frequencies that will be used Preamble Type Th
9. stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during communication It uses TKIP or CCMP AES to change the encryption key frequently Press lt Apply gt button when you are done MAC Address Filtering d re AP Mode wWWwWwW NEECOmMmM cCoOm au Velocity Series The Access Point features MAC Address Filtering for further wireless security If configured only authorised MAC Addresses will be allowed to associate with the Access Point System C Enable Wireless Access Control Wizard MAC Address Filtering Table Delete Selected Delete All This wireless router supports MAC Address Control which prevents unauthorized clients from accessing your wireless network Enable wireless access control Enable the wireless access control function Adding an address into the list Enter the MAC Address and Comment of the wireless station to be added and then click lt Add gt The wireless station will now be added into the Current Access Control List below If you are having any difficulties filling in the fields just click Clear and both MAC Address and Comment fields will be cleared Remove an address from the list If you want to remove a MAC address from the Current Access Control List select the MAC address that you want to remove in the list and then click Delete Selected If you want to remove all the MAC addresses from the list just click the lt Delete All gt butto
10. to liquid spillage 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 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 D Hr JS Su 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 corresponding 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
11. 09 01 01 00 00 57 HL Hardware version 0 0 1 Serial Number 000000142 Kernel version 0 0 1 Application version 0 0 1 IP address 192 168 20 2 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC address 00 60 64 25 EA 40 WLAN Settings You will see the configuration homepage under REPEATER mode now Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 28 www netcomm com au Appendix Sure had this removed La 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 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 p
12. 1 support multiple SSID you could select and set up the wanted SSID Broadcast SSID If you enabled Broadcast SSID every wireless station located within the coverage of this access point can discover this access point easily If you are building a public wireless network enabling this feature is recommended Disabling Broadcast SSID can orovide better security WMM If enabled supports multimedia QoS for experiencing better audio video and voice in applications Encryption When you choose to disable encryption your network is unsecured Enable 802 1x Authentication V Enable 802 1x Authentication IEEE 802 1x is an authentication protocol Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server This mode only authenticates users by IEEE 802 1x but it does not encrypt the data during communication sl YML121 Wireless Network Link User Guide www netcomm com au 17 La WEP Encryption AP Mode v LO bi i Encryption is enabled to help prevent unauthorized access to the wireless network 4 wwu netcomm com au NP121 0142 V Velocity Series a Enable System EZ v Wizard Open System OShared Key O Auto 64 bit Hex 10 characters Key1 Seek RERARR REE Encryption Key 3 GE EE Encryption Key 4 a Enable 802 1x Authentication RADIUS Server IP as address
13. Add to AP Profile button Site Survey m 65 SSID The SSID is a unique name that is shared amongst all the points of the wireless network The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters Status Displays the current status of the device Channel The channels available are based on the country s regulation A wireless network uses specific channels in the wireless spectrum to handle communication between clients Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic devices Click on the Add to AP Profile button to save the changes Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 2a www netcomm com au NETCOMM VELOCITY SERIES Wireless Network Link Advanced Client Bridge Mode Basic Advanced wes AP Profile NEICOMM wu netconmn com all Velocity Series Advanced wireless settings can be configured on the page below Warning Modifying these settings may have an adverse effect Only advanced users should modify these settings System Fragment Threshold 2346 256 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 1 2347 ES Wizard Fragment Threshold Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to improve performance on noisy networks Specify a value between 256 and 2346 The default value is 2346 RTS Threshold Packets over the specified size will use the RTS CTS mechanism to maintain performance in noisy net
14. Number 000000142 IP address 192 168 20 3 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC address 00 60 64 25 EA 44 Connection Status Connected Wireless Basic Client Bridge Mode e Basic Advanced WPS AP Profile NEILOMMT www netcomm com a au Velocity Series Basic wireless settings can be configured on the page below System Wizard Wireless Information NP121 0142 Connected 8 Mode This drop down list is fixed to Client as this is the Client Bridge operating mode Band Select the IEEE 802 11 mode from the drop down list For example if you are sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802 11g clients then it is recommended to select 802 11g only instead of 2 4 GHz B G which will reduce the performance of the wireless network You may also select 802 11B G N If all of the wireless devices you want to connect with this router can connect in the same transmission mode you can improve performance slightly by choosing the appropriate Only mode If you have some devices that use a different transmission mode choose the appropriate Mixed mode Site Survey Click on the Site Survey button to view a list of Access Points in the area The Site Survey page displays information about devices within the 802 11b g n frequency Information such as channel SSID BSSID encryption authentication signal strength and operating mode are displayed Select the desired device and then click on the
15. age Contents 1 1x Wireless Access Point 1 x Wireless Client Bridge 2 x RJ45 Ethernet networking cables 2 x Power supplies Resource CD with user manual Printed Quick Start Guide 2 x 20Bi 2 4GHz antennas oe e ee Key Features Two pre paired wireless routers allow for the simplest possible setup of a wireless network connection Wireless N for speeds of up to 8300Mbps Increase your network speed reliability and coverage 4 Ethernet ports for wired connections at each end No more Ethernet cables running across the floor Plug and play simplicity Maximum wireless signal rate and coverage values are derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g and 802 11n specifications Actual wireless speed and coverage are dependent on network and environmental conditions included but not limited to volume of networking traffic building materials and construction layout Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 4 www netcomm com au Placement Three little words location location location La Placement of your Wireless Network LINK Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer the Access Point and Bridge are to each other Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your kit increases This may or may not be noticeable If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between three to five meters f
16. ated to this Wireless Router Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 20 www netcomm com au NETCOMM VELOCITY SERIES Wireless Network Link Tools Settings AP Mode v Melt gau Admin Time Diagnosis Firmware Back up Reset www netcomm com au Velocity Series You can change the password that you use to access the router this is not your ISP account password System Wizard Wireless Remote management allows the router to be configured from the Internet by a web browser A username and password is still required to access the Web Management interface You can change the password required to log into the NP121 system web based management By default the password is admin Passwords can contain O to 12 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive Current Password Fill in the current password to allow changing to a new password New Password Enter your new password Repeat New Password for verification purposes AP Mode v Melom Admin Time Diagnosis Firmware Back up Reset www netcomm com a au Velocity Series This device can automatically set its internal clock from an internet time server This clock is used for accurate system event logging and by the service scheduling function The Daylight Savings option allows a one hour time offset based on a date schedule System Time Setup Synchronize with the NTP Server Wizard Time Zone GMT 10 00 Canber
17. b select this one e 2 4 GHz B G Either an 802 11b or an 802 119 wireless devices are in your environment e 2 4 GHz N If all your clients are 802 11n select this one e 2 4 GHz G If all your clients are 802 119 select this one e 2 4 GHz B G 4N Either 802 116 802 11g or 802 11n wireless devices are in your environment Enable SSID This device supports up to 4 SSIDs Select the number you would like to use in your network SSID1 4 SSID is the name of your wireless network Use a unique name to identify this wireless device in the Wireless LAN It is case sensitive and up to 32 characters You should change the default SSID for added security Auto Channel Device will search all valid channels then decide a most clean channel and change to this channel if you enable this function Depend on this function enable or not you will see different item below Auto Channel Channel If Auto Channel is disabled choose a static channel AP will use this to communicate with other clients Check Channel Time If Auto Channel is enabled you can choose a period from the drop down menu AP will change to a clean channel periodically YML121 Wireless Network Link User Guide www netcomm com au 15 La Advanced AP Mode v La www netcomm com au Basic Advanced Security Filter WPS Client List Velocity Series Advanced wireless settings can be configured on the page below Warning Modifying these settings may have an
18. com au Product Layout Or What do all these flashing lights mean NEILOMM Product Layout SdM 8S9Y The Wireless Network Link has been designed to be placed on a desktop All of the cables exit from the rear of the kit for better organization The display is easily visible on the FRONT of the device to provide you with information about network activity and status See below for explanation of each of the features Front LEDS POWER Lights up when powered ON Blinks on TEST RESET Lights up when WLAN is enabled Blinks on traffic LAN PORT af Blinks on traffic for specific LAN PORT ACTIVITY STATUS Lights up when the AP and CB are successfully paired Rear Ports Reset WPS Click this button for less than three seconds for WPS or Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults LANT 4 o LANT 4 o Local Area Network Local Area Network LAN ports 1t04 Local Area Network LAN ports 1t04 1 to 4 POWER Power connector connects to DC 12V Power Adapter Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 8 www netcomm com au Connecting and Configuring your Wireless Networking Kit The blue cable goes where now La Connecting and Configuring your Wireless Network Link Network System Requirements To begin using the Velocity Series make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements e Internet enabled device that you want to connect with an Ethernet port RJ 45 e External xDSL
19. date Click Apply to initiate firmware upgrade and wait 10 minutes before attempting to access the device System Browse Wizard Wireless This page allows you to upgrade the router s firmware To upgrade the firmware of your NP121 you need to download the firmware file to your local hard disk and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC Once you ve selected the new firmware file click lt Apply gt at the bottom of the screen to start the upgrade process Back up AP Mode v NEICOMM Hd Oe COIN AL Diagnosis Firmware Back up Reset Velocity Series The configuration settings of the device can be backed up to a file and restored from a file on this page Additionally the device can be reset to factory default settings by clicking the Reset button below Restore to factory default Backup Settings Enea Browse estore Settings system Wizard Wireless This page allows you to save the current router configurations When you save the configurations you also can re load the saved configurations into the router through the Restore Settings If extreme problems occur you can use the Restore to Factory Default Sets all configurations to its original default settings Backup Settings This can save the NP121 current configuration to a file named config b
20. ds Bandwidth Monitor WLAN Wizard Wireless KBps a Rx 0 80KB a Tx 0 03KB Tools 10 20 30 40 50 Seconds Show histogram for network connection on LAN amp WLAN Auto refresh keeps information updated frequently Wizard Click Wizard to configure the NP121 Setup wizard will now be displayed check that the modem is connected and click lt Next gt Lan Hatt et COM Al AP Mode v Velocity Series System Wireless The Setup Wizard will guide you step by step through a basic configuration procedure Tools Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 ge www netcomm com au NETCOMM VELOCITY SERIES Wireless Network Link Wireless Settings Basic AP Mode v MELOU www netcomm com au Basic Advanced Security Filter PS Client List Velocity Series Basic wireless settings can be configured on the page below C Enable Ovisable DESS EEGEN Enable O Disable System Wizard Apply In basic setting page you can set wireless Radio Mode Band SSID and Channel Radio You can turn on off the wireless radio If the wireless Radio is off you cannot associate with the AP through wireless Mode In this device we support three operation modes which are AP router Client Bridge and AP repeater Band You can select the wireless standards running on your network environment e 2 4 GHz B If all your clients are 802 11
21. e Long Preamble can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the Short Preamble can provide better wireless LAN performance CTS Protection It is recommended to enable the protection mechanism This mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between 802 11b and 802 11g wireless stations When the protection mode is enabled the throughput of the AP will be a little lower due to a lot of frame network that is transmitted TX Power This can be set to a bare minimum or maximum power Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 16 www netcomm com au NETCOMM VELOCITY SERIES Wireless Network Link security AP Mode i NEILOMM www netcomm com au Basic Advanced Security Filter PS Client List Velocity Series This page allows you configure wireless security settings It is highly recommended that Encryption is enabled to help prevent unauthorized access to the wireless network WMM WPA pre shared key x OWPA TKIP WPA2 AES O WPA2 Mixed Preshorea Kev REREEE T System Wizard This Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions included are WEP IEEE 802 1x IEEE 802 1x with WEP WPA with pre shared key and WPA with RADIUS With these security functions you can prevent your wireless LAN from illegal access Please make sure your wireless stations use the same security function and are setup with the same security key SSID Selection This NP12
22. ices Domain name The Domain Name for the existing or customized network YML121 Wireless Network Link User Guide www netcomm com au 13 La Log Je Status Log Monitor wu netcomm com alu Velocity Series Detailed system event logs are displayed in the box below day 1 00 25 39 SYSTEM SCHEDULE stop Power Save a day 1 00 25 39 SYSTEM SCHEDULE Schedule Stopping day 1 00 25 39 SYSTEM UPnP start day 1 00 25 39 SYSTEM WLAN 2 4G AutoChannel change to 8 LJ Wizard day 1 00 25 36 SYSTEM WLAN 2 4G Available Channel CH 1 CH 13 day 1 00 25 35 SYSTEM WLAN 2 4G Channel AutoSelect Wirel day 1 00 00 04 SYSTEM WLAN start LLTD Ireless day 1 00 00 04 SYSTEM HTTP start day 1 00 00 04 SYSTEM SNMP start SNMP server D Tools ES View operation event log This page shows the current system log of the NP121 It displays any event occurred after system start up At the bottom of the page the system log can be saved lt Save gt to a local file for further processing or the system log can be cleared lt Clear gt or it can be refreshed lt Refresh gt to get the most updated information When the system is powered down the system log will disappear if not saved to a local file Monitor Melkoni www netcomm com a u Status LAN Log Monitor Velocity Series Bandwidth usage statistics for the WLAN interface are shown below This page is automatically refreshed every five secon
23. in on your PC You can also use the lt Upload gt button to restore the saved configuration to the NP121 Alternatively you can use the Restore to Factory Defaults tool to force the NP121 to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings Reset AP Mode v MELOUN www netcomm com au Admin Time Diagnosis Firmware Back up Reset Velocity Series In the event the system stops responding correctly or stops functioning you can perform a reset Your settings will not be changed To perform the reset click on the APPLY button System Wizard Wireless You can reset the NP121 if the system stops responding correctly or functions stop Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 22 www netcomm com au Client Bridge Mode Configure Your Client Bridge AKA How to calm a bridge over troubled waters MEMON Client Bridge Mode The NP121 CB is working in Client Bridge Mode as default Click on the Status link under the System menu This page will display the current wireless settings such as SSID Channel Security and BSSID MAC address Client Bridge Mode www netcomm com au Velocity Series You c e the System pages on the een ien nection status for the o eg e e ver ers ER e atio Le a Wizard Model Netcomm NP121 CB Mode Client Bridge Uptime 1 hours 30 min 21 sec Tools Current Date Time 2009 01 01 01 30 18 Hardware version 0 0 1 Wireless Serial
24. it to add modify the SSID s of your device 2 Set Encryption type from the Encryption dropdown list 3 Press Save to save your setting This page allows you setup the wireless security You can turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys besides you can enable 802 1x Authentication or RADIUS to coordinate with RADIUS server AP Profile Settings Encryption disaie Check one of the SSID in the table to Move Up or Move Down the display order Delete Selected to delete the SSID on check Delete All to delete all SSID from the table Connect to configure your device using the SSID on check 2 E Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 26 www netcomm com au Repeater Mode Operate as a repeater Operate as a repeater Operate as a repeater Repeater Mode Advanced Features Repeater mode has limited settings compared to the AP mode Run the Wizard and choose AP Repeater mode System restarts and connects to the IP address hittp 192 168 20 2 Repeater Mode k a NELLOMM a WUW ELCOIINTG COUN au Velocity Series You can use the System pages on the above menu to monitor the connection status for the WAN LAN interfaces to view firmware and hardware version numbers to view information on all DHCP client devices connected to the network to view the system event log and to monitor WLAN bandwidth usage Model Netcomm NP121 AP Wizard Mode AP Repeater Wireless p Uptime 41 sec Tools Current Date Time 20
25. n Click lt Reset gt will clear your current selections Click lt Apply gt at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations YML121 Wireless Network Link User Guide www netcomm com au 19 La Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS is the simplest way to establish a connection between wireless clients and the wireless router You don t have to select the encryption mode and fill in a passphrase You only need to press a button on both wireless client and wireless router and the WPS will do the rest for you The wireless router supports two types of WPS WPS via Push Button you have to push a specific button on the wireless client or in your wireless client utility to start the WPS mode and switch the wireless router to WPS mode You can simply click the Start to Process button in the web configuration interface WPS via PIN code you have to know the PIN code of the wireless client and switch it to WPS mode then input the wireless client PIN to the wireless router web interface Lan AP Mode v Basic Advanced Security Filter PS Client List Hd Oe CO au Velocity Series SI Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup Information Self Pin Code 24848008 SSID NP121 WPA2 pre shared key 1234567890 Wizard WPS Check the box to enable WPS function and uncheck it to disable the WPS function WPS Current Status If the wireless security encryption function of this wireless router is properly se
26. n the box with your Wireless Network Link and connect it to the LAN port on the back of the Velocity Series CB Connect the other end to the free LAN Port on your device s C Plug in the CB s power supply into the power socket on the back of your device Plug the other end into the wall outlet Turn on the power outlet D Wait 20 seconds for the CB to start up Look at the display on the front of the CB Make sure the Power LAN and STATUS icons are lit up in blue If they are not recheck your connections Configuring Your NP121 To get into the web user interface of your AP and CB configure your computer to static IP Address 192 168 20 x where x cannot be 2 or 3 To do this A Click Start gt Run Type ncpa cpl and press enter In Network connections right click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties Highlight Internet protocol TCP IP V4 for vista or later and click Properties Select Use the following IP address IPaddress 192 168 20 50 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway BLANK Select use the following DNS addresses Primary DNS BLANK Alternate DNS BLANK Click Ok and close the properties windows of the Local Area connection Oo mm Do w Open Internet Explorer and type in 192 168 20 2 on address bar of Web Browser The login Username and Password are both admin Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 10 www netcomm com au Die Configuring your Access Point Waitaminute have an Acces
27. ra Melbourne Sydney k NTP Time Server Wireless C Enable From January 1 To January Daylight Saving The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured here which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in The router will set its time based on your selection NTP Time Server The router can set up external NTP Time Server Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight Savings into account If you wish to use this function you must select the Daylight Savings Time period and check tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving configuration Click lt Apply gt at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations YML121 Wireless Network Link User Guide www netcomm com au 21 La Diagnosis Melum l Admin Time Diagnosis Firmware Back up Reset www netcomm com au Velocity Series This page can diagnose the current network status GE Wireless This page describes your current network status Firmware NEILOMMT www netcomm com a au Admin Time Diagnosis Firmware Back up Reset Velocity Series You can perform a firmware upgrade of the router on this page Ensure that the firmware file is located on the hard drive of your computer Click on Browse to browse and locate the firmware to be used for your up
28. ress 192 168 20 2 Wizard IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Wireless 802 1d Spanning Tree Disabled Tools DHCP Server Disabled v Lease time Forever Start IP 192 168 20 100 End IP 192 168 20 254 Domain name NETCOMM Apply AP Mode v Melkoni www netcomm com au Status LAN Log Monitor Velocity Series The LAN IP address of the router can be configured on this page LAN IP IP address 192 168 20 2 Wizard IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Wireless 802 1d Spanning Tree Disabled Tools DHCP Server Enabled Lease time Forever v Start IP 192 168 20 100 End IP 192 168 20 254 Domain name NETCOMM IP address 192 168 20 2 It is the NP121 AP s LAN IP address Your LAN clients default gateway IP address It can be changed based on your own choice IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment 802 1d Spanning Tree This is disabled by default If 802 1d Spanning Tree function is enabled this router will use the spanning tree protocol to prevent network loops DHCP Server This will enable or disable the Dynamic Pool setting Lease time This is the lease time of each assigned IP address Start IP This will be the beginning of the pool of IP addresses available for client devices End IP This will be the end of the pool of IP addresses available for client dev
29. roduct 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 reasonable 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 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited
30. rom the Access Point AP in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact NetComm Technical Support Note While some of the items listed below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 AP Placement Place your AP as close as possible to your Client Bridge CB To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your CB e Ensure that your antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling e Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2 4GHz phone 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your kit near devices that may emit radio noise Such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include e Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers e Metal cabinets e Large aquariums e Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path between your Access Point and Client Bridge 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from your kit e Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2
31. s Point NEILOMM AP Mode The Wireless Network Link uses a web interface for configuration to be accessed through your web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator Login Procedure 1 Open your browser e g Internet Explorer 2 Type http 192 168 20 2 in address bar and hit Enter button on your keyboard The server 192 168 20 2 at Default adminjadmin requires a Username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection E pO _ Remember my password User name wi Password Type in the default User name admin Password admin Then Click lt OK gt to navigate into the Wireless Network Link configuration home page 3 You will see the home page of Wireless Network Link as follows AP Mode v i P Status Log Monitor ra WU Oe CON AU Velocity Series You can use the System pages on the above menu to monitor the connection status for the WAN LAN interfaces to view firmware and hardware version numbers to view information on all DHCP client devices connected to the network to view the system event log and to monitor WAN bandwidth usage Wireless Network Link User Guide Wizard Model e Mode Wireless Uptime Current Date Time Tools Hardware version Serial Number Kernel version Application version IP address Subnet Mask MAC address
32. t you ll see a Configured message here Otherwise you ll see UnConfigured Self Pin Code This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless router You may need this information when connecting to other WPS enabled wireless devices SSID This is the network broadcast name SSID of the router Authentication Mode It shows the active authentication mode for the wireless connection Passphrase Key It shows the passphrase key that is randomly generated by the wireless router during the WPS process You may need this information when using a device which doesn t support WPS Interface If the device is set to repeater mode you can choose Client interface to connect with other AP by using WPS otherwise you may choose AP interface to do WPS with other clients WPS via Push Button Press the button to start the WPS process The router will wait for the WPS request from the wireless devices within 2 minutes WPS via PIN You can fill in the PIN code of the wireless device and press the button to start the WPS process The router will wait for the WPS request from the wireless device within 2 minutes Client List AP Mode vi Lag Basic Advanced Security Filter WPS Client List www netcomm com au Velocity Series The table below shows information about wireless clients connected to this Access Point System NP121 00 60 64 25 EA 44 100 8 secs Wizard This WLAN Client Table shows the Wireless clients associ
33. to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcomm com au Wireless Network Link User Guide YML121 30 www netcomm com au NETCOMM LIMITED Head Office DYNALINK NZ 12C Tea Kea Place Albany Auckland PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia New Zealand P 02 9424 2070 F 02 9424 2010 P 09 448 5548 E int sales netcomm com au F 09 448 5549 W www netcommlimited com E sales dynalink co nz W www dynalink co nz 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 netcommlimited com Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties with your product please refer to the support section of our website www netcomm com au support Note NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide For further information regarding the advanced features of this product please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of NetComm Limited or their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Images shown may vary slightly from the actual product
34. works and preventing hidden nodes from degrading the performance Specify a value between O and 2347 The default value is 2347 TX Power This can be set to a bare minimum or maximum power Click on the Apply button to save the changes WPS Client Bridge Mode Basic Advanced WPS AP Profile MELLOM www netcomm com au Velocity Series Kl Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup Information System Wizard This interface allows you to activate client WPS and synchronize with other AP s Click Start to Process to initiate the WPS process It serves the same purpose as the WPS button on the device AP Profile Client Bridge Mode Basic Advanced WPS AP Profile NEILOMMT www netcomm com au Velocity Series AP Profile Table INO SSID MaC L utbentication Encryption Select System 1 Geen 00 60 64 25 EA 40 WPA2_PSK AES o Wizard Click on the AP Profile link under the Wireless drop down menu This page allows you to configure the profile of the Client Bridge including Security Setting exactly the same as the Access Point Client Bridge Mode Basic Advanced WPS AP Profile MEMON WUYW 1EL6CO T177 C O77 AU Velocity Series AP Profile Table System NP121 1 0142 00 60 64 25 EA 40 WPA2_PSK AES oO Wizard Add Edit l Move Up Move Down Delete Selected l Delete All YML121 Wireless Network Link User Guide www netcomm com au 25 La Manage AP Profile 1 Press Add Ed
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