NetComm NP5420 User's Manual
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1. 2 After Windows ME detects the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears Select Automatic search for a better driver Recommended and insert the driver CD ROM into CD ROM drive and click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard 3 The system will find the setup files and follow the instruction to copy files to your hard disk The following screen will appear when the software installation has finished Click Finish to complete the installation Add New Hardware Wizard Bancel 4 The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the hardware setting up Click Yes to reboot the system www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 14 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide YY System Settings Change x Q To finish setting up your new hardware you must restart your computer Do you want to restart your computer now After system reboot the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically Proceed to the section on Installing and Using the Wireless Utility for information on installation and configuration NOTE In most cases Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed for networking If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files Follow the instructions on your screen and then click OK to continue Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 15 Melua Driver in2. SSID WLAN123 channel when it finds an access point with Channel 10 Channel 5 the same SSID If two access points are broadcasting the same SSID they should be aa on different channels preferably 2 or more apart and their range should partially oe at ae Pr overlap to avoid black spots m E NP5420 installed Under Power Saving Mode you can select Enabled to allow your adapter to go to sleep mode while the Card doesn t proceed the data transmission Or select Disabled to make the Card never go to sleep mode Click Apply to save the settings Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 29 Metta Site Survey 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility aaa aE si Link Into Configuration Site Survey Encryption About The list contains available Access Points and their features To update the list click Search button You can select a desired Access Point from the list and click Connect button to connect to the specified Access Paint ESSD BSSID Signal Channel wE linksys 1 O2 00 3C AE B7 33 71 linksys 00 02 DD 85 1219 24 WLAN_T OO E0 92 11 07 01 22 y3 O0 06 25 CEF 25 44 linksys 00 06 25 B9 5D 41 nva joanneDS2001 22 77 22 77 FF FF 26 linksys 1 02 00 39 54 62 C7 93 linksuss O0 06 25 04 74 70 46 m m O O oO 1 Search Bonnert Cancel Help The list on the adjacent screen show
3. Back If you are satisfied with the settings click Next to begin copying files Current Settings The following items are copied NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card Configuration Utility NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card Device Driver The Setting of NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card are as following Operating mode Infrastructure Mode any InstallShield 5 Windows has finished installing Wireless LAN Utility Click Finish to finish the installation InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card Setup Before you can use the program you must restart your computer C No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup lt Back Cancel Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 23 Melua Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP Wireless LAN Utility There are two ways to configure the NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card One is using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility the other one is using Windows XP s Wireless Network Configuration Once your NP5420 card is installed and your operating system has drivers loaded you must configure a WLAN Utility to specify the correct settings to join your Wireless LAN Windows XP comes with a built in WLAN utility you can choose to use the XP utility or use NetComm s utility as provided on the CD R
4. NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Z27777 _ Appendix A FAQ 1 What is IEEE 802 11 standard The IEEE 802 11 is a wireless LAN industry standard and the objective of IEEE 802 11 is to make sure that different manufactures wireless LAN devices can communicate to each other 2 Whatis WEP As described in the IEEE 802 11 standard WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm 3 My desktop PC cannot recognize the Wireless Network PCI Adapter Please make sure that the Card is inserted into the PCI slot of your desktop PC properly check this when the PC is powered off And also make sure that the PCI controller is enabled in the BIOS of your desktop PC Try installing the card in a different PCI slot 4 In Infrastructure mode my desktop PC cannot communicate with the others PCs on the network First make sure that the SSID is same as the others PC Check if the WEP is enabled on the Access Point if it is set your Adapter s WEP the same as the Access Point Also check the Access Point s Authentication Type and Preamble Type and match those settings 5 In ad hoc mode my desktop PC cannot communicate with the others PCs on the network Make sure the SSID and the Channel number are the same as other wireless stations Check if WEP settings are the same in all wireless stations Check the Network Properties make sure proper protocol is installed and Fi
5. Speed 11 0 Mbps Signal Strength T nlll sot YL Received 329 Activity Packets 14 Using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility for Windows XP only 1 Exit NetComm s Wireless LAN Utility Show Config Utility Exit 3 Click Advanced button Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks A v This network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key and then click Connect Network key If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click 4dvanced n nn Advanced Connect Cancel www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 26 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide hoian 4 Disable Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings and click OK button Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties AE General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced 4yvailable networks To connect to an available network click Configure WLAN A Configure a Caen Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Wa Move do Wr Add Ren Properties Leam about setting up wireless network configuration 5 Select Start gt All Programs gt 54Mbps WLAN WLAN PCI Card then click NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility to start the Wireless LAN Utility 6
6. files to your hard disk The following screen will appear to inform you when the software installation has finished Click Finish to complete the installation Add New Hardware Wizard EJ NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires Cancel www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 20 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Melua 7 The following screen will ask you to restart your computer to finish the installation Click Yes to reboot the system System Settings Change x Q To finish setting up your new hardware you must restart your computer Do you want to restart your computer now After system reboot the Wireless LAN Utility will be installed automatically Proceed to the section on Installing and Using the Wireless Utility for information on installation and configuration NOTE In most cases Windows will automatically copy all of the files needed for networking If Windows asks you for the files and prompts you to input the path to the files Follow the instructions on your screen and then click OK to continue Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 21 Z27777 _ Installing and Using the WLAN Ultility The following sections cover the Net Comm NP5420 WLAN Utility installation and configuration Installation in Windows After you have installed the driver the system will st
7. the network to act as servers to all other users on the network Users on the network can share files print to a shared printer and access the Internet with a shared modem However with ad hoc networking users can only communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in the same wireless LAN workgroup and are within range Infrastructure Networking Infrastructure networking differs from ad hoc networking in that it includes an access point Unlike the ad hoc structure where users on the LAN contend the shared bandwidth on an infrastructure network the access point can manage the bandwidth to maximize its utilization Internet gateway eg NetComm NB1300 Computer with NetComm s NP5420 installed Switch eg NetComm NP3005 NetComm NP5400 802 11b g Wireless Access Point Server Additionally the access point enables users on a wireless LAN to access an existing wired network allowing wireless users to take advantage of the wired networks resources such as Internet email file transfer and printer sharing Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 7 Melua Infrastructure networking has the following advantages over ad hoc networking Extended range Each wireless LAN computer within the range of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN computers within range of the access point Roaming The access point enables a wireless LAN com
8. 1G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 17 Melua 6 The following screen appears Click Yes to continue Digital Signature Not Found 3 x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation i No More Info 7 The Windows has finished installing software for the device Click Finish to complete the Installation Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New eS Hardware Wizard gt NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card Windows has finished installing the software for this device To close this wizard click Finish The system will start to install Wireless LAN Utility Proceed to the section on Installing and Using the Wireless Utility for information on installation and configuration www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 18 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Q 7Z 7 7 Driver installation for Windows 98 Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wir
9. Configuration to bring up the following properties page Wireless Zero Configuration Properties Local Computer PR General Log On Recovery Dependencies Service name W2ZCSVC Display name Wireless Zero Configuration Description adapters Path to executable C WINDOWS System32 svchost exe k netsves Provides automatic configuration for the 802 11 Startup type Disabled v Service status Started from here fou can specify the start parameters that apply when you start the service e Resume 4 Set the Startup Type to Disable and then click the button The service will be stopped by Windows Once this is complete click on the OK button at the bottom of the window 5 Now click the in the top right hand corner of the Services window to close it Once this is done click the in the top right hand corner of the Administrative Tools menu 6 You have now finished disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service for Windows XP To use your NetComm Wireless device you must now run the NetComm Configuration tool Rev 1 YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www netcomm com au Page 35 Melua Appendix C Specifications Standards IEEE 802 11 PCI Local Bus 2 1 Compliance Channels 11 Channels US Canada 13 Channels Europe 14 Channels Japan Antenna Dipole antenna with reversed SMA Connector Frequency 2 4 to 2 4835GHz I
10. OM Windows 98 ME 2000 installations will need to use the NetComm utility Note You must use only one of these utilities at any one time to manage the operation of the card if you are having trouble disabling the Windows XP WLAN utility see the trouble shooting section for more information If you wish to always use the Windows XP WLAN utility you should move the shortcut for the NetComm utility from the Startup section of your Start menu to your desktop this will prevent the NetComm Utility from launching when Windows is started Using Windows Wireless Network Configuration 1 Click the right key of the mouse on the Wireless LAN Utility icon and select Exit from the pop up menu Show Config Utility 2 Click on the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon 4 7 44 PM 3 The Connect to Wireless Network window will appear Click on the Advanced button Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks i WLAN This network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key and then click Connect If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced n Advanced Connect Cancel www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 24 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Melua 4 Make sure Use Windows to configure my wireless network setting
11. Registration Form a 37 Produc Warragnlyuu uuu uuu k Z u Duss sawas a Eia A EREE 39 Limitations of Warranty 39 www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 2 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Z72777 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Net Comm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card This PCI card provides you with an innovative wireless networking solution The NP5420 is easy to set up and use and with this wireless technology you can share files and network resources on the network without inconvenient wires The Card is a network Adapter with 54Mbps data rate operating in the ISM band implementing the IEEE 802 11g standard This Adapter provides Device Drivers for Windows Operating Systems It also provides tools for the configuration of the Card The tool as well as the installation steps of the plug and play procedure for the Windows operating systems is described in this document Follow these installation steps to ensure the quick and easy installation of your NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card 1 Read the documentation and plan the installation 2 Install the hardware 3 Install the drivers 4 Install and use NetComm s WLAN Utility or use Windows XP WLAN utility XP only Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 3 Melua Pa
12. The Wireless LAN Utility will be enabled 7 Click Re Scan button to start Wireless LAN Utility Refer to Configuring the CardBus Wireless LAN Card 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility a xj Link Into Configuration Site Survey Encryption About State Scanning z Current Channel Current Transfer Fate Zz Mbps Curent Service Set Identifier Ts 2Rs Total Frames Link Quality Signal Strength 7 OK Cancel Help Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 27 Melua Using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility In Windows 98 2000 ME SELHA 240 PM Wireless LAN Utility icon Icon Meaning fe Green indicates a connection is linked to a wireless network A Red indicates that the wireless LAN card is looking for an available access point Double click the icon to open the Wireless LAN Utility Configuring the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card Link Info This screen shows you the status of your current connection 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility State Connected BSSID 00 06 25 04 74 7C Curent Channel fi Re Scan Current Transfer Rate fit Mbps Current Service Set Identifier Jiinksyss Ts Rs T otal Frames Transmitted Received z fo Link Quality Good 40 ETT Signal Strength Good 46 Cancel Help Click Re Scan to search for wireless connection the Card will search for the connection automatical
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14. art to install the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility Please follow the steps below to install the utility 1 Once you see the following screen click Next to continue InstallShield Wizard xi Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card Setup The InstallShield Wizard will install NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card Setup on your computer To continue click Next 2 The screen will show you the default destination chosen by the utility Click Next to continue or click the Browse button to select an alternate destination InstallShield Wizard E x Choose Destination Location Select folder where Setup will install files Setup will install NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card Setup in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder F Program Files Wireless 54Mbps WLAN PCI Card Browse InstallShield www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 22 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide YY ae 3 The following screen allows you to review and change the settings before completing the installation Click Next to continue or click Back to review or change any settings InstallShield Wizard E E Start Copying Files Review settings before copying files Setup has enough information to start copying the program files If you want to review or change any settings click
15. at the CD ROM driver is selected and insert the driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Locate Driver Files ae Where do you want Windows to search for driver files SY Search for driver files for the following hardware device o Network Controller The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in any of the following optional search locations that you specify To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next Optional search locations Floppy disk drives Specify a location Microsoft Windows Update lt Back Cancel 5 The following screen appears showing the driver search result Click Next to continue the installation Found New Hardware Wizard 3 Driver Files Search Results Pea wasi The wizard has finished searching for driver files for your hardware device SY The wizard found a driver for the following device op NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card Windows found a driver for this device To install the driver Windows found click Next k wl54qt inf The wizard also found other drivers that are suitable for this device To view a list of these drivers or install one of these drivers select the following check box and then click Next Install one of the other drivers Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 1
16. ckage Contents The following items should be contained In your NP5420 _J NetComm s NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card and external antenna I NetComm Driver Utility CD ROM a copy of this user s manual included ld User Guide and Package Contents Note If any of the above items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 4 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Melua Features The NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card complies with the IEEE 802 11g specification allowing it to communicate with other wireless devices that support the standard Features of the NP5420 are M 2 4GHz frequency band which complies with the worldwide requirement Wireless interface following the IEEE 802 11g standard PCI interface Enciphering deciphering of wireless data by the implementation of the WEP algorithm Wire free access to networked resources beyond the desktop Allows users move between Access Points without resetting their connection configuration Data rate of up to 54 Mbps TEEE802 11g WLAN Card Configuration utility External Antenna with LEDs indicating Power and Link Supports most popular operating systems Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 5 Melua What is Wireless LAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN systems offer a great number of advantages over traditional wired systems WLAN is flexible and easy
17. eless PC Card drivers for Windows 98 1 Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions 2 After Windows 98 detects the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears Clicks Next to continue the installation Add New Hardware Wizard 3 A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 19 Z7 77 _ 4 Ensure that the CD ROM drive is selected Insert the driver CD ROM into your CD ROM drive and click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Next to start the search Floppy disk drives Microsoft Windows Update Specify a location 5 The following screen appears showing the driver search result Click Next to continue the installation Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver x D WL54GT INF Cancel 6 Windows 98 copies
18. ink status The LED lights up solid green while the wireless connection is linked The LED is blinking green while wireless data transmitting receiving Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 11 Melua Driver Installation The following sections cover the installation of the NetComm NP5420 WLAN PCI Card driver in Windows Operating Systems Note You have to install your hardware first before you begin to install the drivers Driver installation for Windows XP Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows XP 1 Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions 2 After Windows XP detects the NP5420 the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears Select Install the software automatically Recommended and insert the driver CD ROM into CD ROM drive and click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Network Controller If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 6 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue 3 The following screen will appear Click Continue Anyway to continue the installation www netcomm com au Page 12 Hardware Installat
19. ion The software you are installing for this hardware NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP T ell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway Rev 1 YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Melua 4 The Windows has finished installing software for the device Click Finish to complete the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for EJ NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PCI card Click Finish to close the wizard The system will start to install the Wireless LAN Utility Proceed to the section on Installing and Using the Wireless Utility for information on installation and configuration Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 13 Meta Driver installation for Windows ME Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows ME 1 Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions
20. k ux u uuu uu u eters uuu u s 12 Driver meatallaltioli Tor AVINQOWS XP L uu uu uuu maaa inisa naseiani 12 Driver installation for Windows ME ccecececcccccececececececeeaeaececseaverecaeneners 14 Driver installation for Windows 2000 16 Driver installation for Windows 98 c ccccecececcccccecececececaeeeneuecececereeaeauneners 19 Installing and Using the WLAN Utility 22 Installation in Windows esccxtccscctecctewevanosraienesceadamencetootadooctaedimeecanecbiaaatanescaceents 22 Using Wireless Utility In Windows XP 24 Using the NetComm NP5420 WLAN Utility In Windows 98 2000 ME 28 Appendix A FAQ uuruuu u uuu lZ ssmassisstusstamaspuspamasasstasasasssasasasta 33 Appendix B Troubleshooting cccccecccccceeeeceeceeseeeeceeeeceeeceeeeeeseuaeeeeseaaeceeeseeeeeeaas 34 Installing Network Protocols 34 Disabling Windows XP s Wireless Zero Configuration 34 Appendix C Specifications a aaa a 36 Appendix D Registering your NetComm Product 36 Trademarks and N0UG688 ul u u u uu uu uu E RE 36 Warranty
21. le and Printer Sharing is enabled Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 33 Melua Appendix B Troubleshooting Installing Network Protocols Protocols are necessary for computers to be recognized on your network Windows 2000 users need to check their Windows User Guides for protocol installation Installing the Network Protocols for Windows 98 and Millennium 1 From the Start Menu select Settings and bring up the Control Panel From the Control Panel double click on the Network icon Note Before adding any network protocols verify that the protocol is not already installed Never install duplicate protocols 2 Select NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card from the list and click the Add button 3 Highlight Protocol and click the Add button 4 Select Microsoft from the list of Manufacturers and TCP IP from the list of Network Protocols and click the OK button to finish the installation Disabling Windows XP s Wireless Zero Configuration You may need to disable Windows XP s Wireless Zero Configuration service if you are having connection issues with the NetComm NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card Note Before continuing please ensure that you are logged in as Administrator or have administrator privileges on your computer 1 From the Windows XP Start menu select Control Panel If your Control Panel window is in Category View click on Switch to Classic View before continui
22. ly when it is activated www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 28 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide y YE ae Configuration 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility sa dscaesvncseccsscccseeeneccaeecaen ve Link Info Configuration Site Survey Encryption About Vessssssssssss asss a 1 Profile Defaut Remove Create Confiquration Operating Mode Infrastructure Y Service Set Identifier any SSID Channel j Power Saving Mode Disabled Restore Delaults Undo Changes Apply Chenges Cancel Help The profile setting allows you to save configurations in different profiles for different working environments The default profile will contain the initial configuration setting when you install the Card Under the Operating Mode drop box you may choose either Infrastructure or Ad Hoc The Infrastructure mode allows a wireless adapter to communicate with a wired network employing an Access Point while the Ad Hoc mode allows wireless to wireless peer to peer communication If you choose Infrastructure the SSID should have the same name as the Access gt Point If you choose Ad Hoc all clients ce s should share the same SSID name and channel When using Infrastructure mode you do not need to specify channels as the NP5420 adapter will select the appropriate h Switch 4 eg NetComm NP3005 Server Access Point B SSID WLAN123 Access Point A
23. ndustrial Scientific Medical Band Data Rate up to 54Mbps Operating Ranges Indoor varies depends on the environment Up to 50M 11Mbps Up to 30M 54Mbps Outdoor varies depends on the environment Up to 150M 11Mbps Up to 90M 54Mbps Temperature Operating 0 55 C Storage 25 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Appendix D Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www netcomm com au Alternatively you can complete the Warranty Registration Form on the following page and mail it to NetComm Limited PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Trademarks and Notices NetComm is a trademark of Net Comm Limited Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Please note that the images used in this document may vary slightly from those of the actual product Specifications are accurate at the time of the preparation of this document but are subject to change without notice www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 36 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Cut along the line Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase Name Company Address The following information is vital for yo
24. ng 2 Double click on the Administrative Tools icon Administrative Tools The Administrative Tools screen will appear double click on the Services icon Services EL Shortcut A EE www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 34 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Configuration entry Melua 3 Once the Services window has loaded scroll down until you see the Wireless Zero X Services File Action View Help m eE gt ain Sy Services Local moraines ESE Name Description Sy Workstation Creates an Ba wel Performance A Provides p Wy es Stop the shia Saw ows Time Maintains d Restart the service Sa Windows Managem Provides a Sy Windows Installer Installs re Sa Windows Image Ac Provides im Sy Windows Audio Manages a Provides automatic Sy WebClient Enables Wi configuration for the 802 11 Sy volume Shadow Copy Manages a adapters Sy Upload Manager Manages s Wireless Zero Configuration Description Status Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Started Startup Type Automatic Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Automatic Automatic Manual Automatic Log On As Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Local System Local Service Local System Local System EDER gt Double click on Wireless Zero
25. ng routers Wireless Access Points laptops with wireless built in and other Wireless Adaptors Installation is straightforward With full PCI 2 2 compatibility the Adaptor just Slips into a vacant PC slot in your PC And with driver support for Windows XP 2000 Me and 98 you ll be up and wireless in no time at all NetComm is the name Australians trust for reliable data communications Only NetComm develops its products specially for Australian conditions making NetComm the first choice for quality and reliability Listed on the Australian Stock Exchange ASX NTC NetComm is Australia s own data communications and networking solutions provider For more information on this and other NetComm products please visit www netcomm com au z A Ua he Saria ee oe ae ee oe l aE Se me CHECK THESE GREAT BENEFITS Place your PC anywhere within the wireless range no need for cables Communicate with wireless enabled laptops Enjoy the security of 128 bit WEP encrypting your data as it moves around the network Set it up yourself with NetComm s plain English installation Guide Set and forget full Wi Fi compliance means you can just enjoy your wireless capability without having to worry about resetting or compatibility issues FULL OF TOP FEATURES Compatible with Wi Fi IEEE 802 11 and IEEE 802 11b standards for wireless Ethernet at up to 54Mbps Dynamic data rate scaling at 54 11 5 5 2 and 1Mbps A
26. placement 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 to at the option of NetComm to Replacement of the Goods or Repair of the Goods or Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or 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 NetComm reserves the right to request proof of purchase upon any warranty claim Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 39 Cut the cable and let your PC go wireless Add the latest Wi Fi wireless functionality to your desktop PC with this top rating NetComm Wireless Networking Adaptor As more networks choose the ease and flexibility of wireless your desktop PC can join in the fun simply by slotting in this fully compatible highly secure NetComm Wireless Networking Adaptor Wi Fi compatibility means you can connect to and work in harmony with any other 802 11 or 802 11b wireless device includi
27. puter to move through a building and still be connected to the LAN Wired to wireless LAN connectivity The access point bridges the gap between wireless LANs and their wired counterparts Notes on Wireless LAN Configuration When configuring a wireless LAN WLAN be sure to note the following points B B Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too far In most buildings WLAN Adapters operate within a range of 10 30 metres depending on the thickness and structure of the walls B Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal If there is interference in transmitting through a wall it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure Install another access point to circumvent this problem or try moving your existing access point M Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission It is recommended that you use at least one access point for each level of your building www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 8 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide MUILMM Hardware Installation This section gives detailed instructions for connecting your NB5420 to a PCI slot of a desktop computer System Requirements for the Card M Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 ME 2000 XP M Desktop computer with a CD ROM drive M One free PCI slot M Pentium Class 90MHz or higher Install the PCI Adapter NOTE The
28. r 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 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 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 re
29. s has been selected and then click OK button 1 Wireless Network Connection 6 Properties AE General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced EA Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure Configure Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Move up Move do Wr Add Remove Properties Learn about setting up wireless network configuration 5 Click the Windows Wireless Network Configuration icon again to open the Connect to Wireless Network window Connect to Wireless Network The following network s are available To access a network select it from the list and then click Connect Available networks This network requires the use of a network key WEP To access k Connect this network type the key and then click Connect Network kev SSS IFyou are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced 6 Select an available network and click Connect button 7 The Windows Wireless Network Configuration has been enabled 2 12 PM Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 25 Meta 8 Click Properties to start Windows Wireless Network Configuration Wireless Network Connection 9 Status PR iwaw xwmu General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 01 01 59
30. s you available Access Points and their features Click on the desired Access Point then click Connect to connect or Search to search for more Access Points Click OK when you are finished www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 30 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Encryption YY ae 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility xj Link Into Configuration Site Survey Encryption About Your encryption settings must match those of pour network or your computer will be unable to communicate Encryption EP Disabled z WEP Key Entry a a d Create with Passphrase 123 Bits Passphrase Manual Entry T ASCH Default Te Key i Restore Defaults Undo Changes Apply Changes Cancel Help Under the drop box you can choose to have WEP encryption Disabled 64 Bit or 128 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is an encryption scheme used to protect wireless data communication The Disabled setting prevents the sharing of data with other computers on the WEP network For data sharing to be enabled select the level of encryption desired either 64 or 128 bit Rev 1 YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide www netcomm com au Page 31 Meta About The About tab shows you copyright and version information about the driver the configuration utility and the firmware 54Mbps WLAN Card Configuration Utility www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 32
31. se instructions apply to most desktop computers For detailed information on inserting a PCI Adapter into your desktop computer consult the desktop computer User s Manual 1 Turn off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the computer s cover 2 Pick a free PCI expansion slot and remover the protective bracket III III INI 3 Insert the Card into the slot until it is fully seated 4 Secure the Card bracket with the screw from step 2 5 Replace the computer s cover 6 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Rev 1 YML678 www netcomm com au NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Page 9 Meta Connecting the Adjustable Antenna to the Card After installing the Card on computer connect external Antenna to the Card from the SMA connector Hold the antenna in the desired orientation and then turn the lock nut clockwise until snug do not over tighten the nut To adjust the antenna direction turn the nut counter clockwise one full turn adjust the antenna and then tighten the nut After hardware installation is completed please go to the Driver Installation section and follow the instructions for your operating system www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 10 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide YY LED Indicators The following table describes the meaning of LED indicators LED MEANING POWER Indicates that the Card is powered on solid green LINK Indicates l
32. stallation for Windows 2000 Follow the steps below to install the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card drivers for Windows 2000 1 Insert the NP5420 into a spare PCI slot in your desktop PC Refer to the section on Hardware installation for instructions 2 After Windows 2000 detects the NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears Click Next to start the installation Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install a device driver for a hardware device To continue click Next 3 A screen appears prompting you to select an installation method Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers ae 4 device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with SY an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device gt Network Controller 4 device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the installation click Next What do you want the wizard to do C Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver lt Back Cancel www netcomm com au Rev 1 YML678 Page 16 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide YY 4 Ensure th
33. to setup and manage Using radio frequency RF technology a WLAN transmits and receives data through the air A WLAN combines data connectivity with user mobility For example users can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from the network Using WLAN users can conveniently access shared information and network administrators can configure and augment networks without installing or moving network cables WLAN technology provides users with many convenient and cost saving features Mobility Ease of Installation Scalability www netcomm com au Page 6 WLAN provide LAN users with access to real time information anywhere in their organization providing service opportunities that are impossible with wired networks Installing is easy for novice and expert users alike eliminating the need to install network cables in walls and ceilings WLAN can be configured in a variety of topologies to adapt to specific applications and installations Configurations are easily changed and range from peer to peer networks suitable for a small number of users to full infrastructure networks of thousands of users roaming over a broad area Rev 1 YML678 NP5420 11G Wireless PC Card User Guide Melua Wireless LAN Modes Wireless LANs can be configured in one of two ways Ad hoc Networking Also known as a peer to peer network an ad hoc network is one that allows all workstations and computers in
34. ur warranty Please make sure it s correct and complete Serial No Model Product Type Make sure Pccard external you fill this Internal Other W section in intend to use this product at Home School College University Business Government Office Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Post Code Fax No _ How did you find out about our products MUUR 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 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 labou
35. utomatic data rate switching for maximum reliability throughput and connectivity The latest 128 bit WEP encryption ensures the security of your data 32 bit PCI interface means outstanding performance and reliability Complete with drivers for Windows 98 2000 ME and XP Removeable high gain antenna CLAVE AISA MELA shhh YM R NetComm Limited ABN 85 002 490 486 PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia PHONE 02 9424 2070 FAX 02 9424 2010 EMAIL sales netcomm com au 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 enclosed product Product Code NB5420
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