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User Guide NP545 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 2 www .netcomm.com.au P ACKAGE CONTENTS The following contents should be found in your box: • One NP545 USB Wireless Adapter • One USB extension cable • Quick Install.
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 3 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 Over view of the product The NetComm NP545 USB Wireless Adapter gives you the flexibility to install your PC or notebook PC in the most convenient location available, without the cost of running the network cables.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 4 www .netcomm.com.au CHAPTER 2 - INST ALLA TION GUIDE 2.1 Softwar e Installation 2.1.1 Overview The Adapter’ s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP . The Setup Wizard will help you install the Utility and drivers.
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 5 4. Click Browse to change the destination location for the software. Click Next to continue the Installation. Click Back to return to the previous page, or click Cancel to abort the Installation.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 6 www .netcomm.com.au 2.2 Hardw are Installation 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Adapter . 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer . Because the Adapter gets its power from the host, there is no external power supply .
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 7 CHAPTER 3 - CONFIGURA TION NetComm NP545 USB Wireless Adapter can be configured by its utility . This section describes how to configure your USB Wireless Adapter for wireless connectivity on your Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and use the data security encryption features.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 8 www .netcomm.com.au 3.1 Profile Click the Profile tab of the utility and the Profile screen will appear , figure 3-1.
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 9 3.1.1 Add or Edit a Configuration Profile T o add a new configuration profile, click Add button on the Profile Management tab. T o modify a configuration profile, select the configuration from the Profile list and click Edit.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 10 www .netcomm.com.au 2. Edit the Authentication and Security tab Figure 3-3 Add Profile – configuration • Authentication T ype – Three options, Open System, Shared-Key System, LEAP , WP A/WPA2, WP A-PSK, WP A2-PSK .
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 11 3.2 Link Status The Link Status tab displays the adapter’ s current status. Figure 3-4 Link Status The following table describes the items found on the Network Status screen.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 12 www .netcomm.com.au 3.3 Site Sur vey Click the Site Survey tab of the Utility and the Site Sur vey screen will appear . On the Site Survey screen you can scan the Available Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Networks. Click the Rescan button to refresh the list at any time.
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 13 3.5 Advanced On this Screen, you can configure Advance Settings. Figure 3-6 Advanced • Wireless mode - Displays the wireless mode, either 802.11B/G mix or 802.11B only . • B/G Protection - There are three options: either Auto or On , or Off .
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 14 www .netcomm.com.au 3.6 About This screen displays some information about this adapter , including Driver Date, Driver V ersion, Utility Date, Utility Version, MAC Address, IP Address, SubMask, Power Save mode and Preamble.
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 15 APPENDIX A: SPECIFICA TIONS Norm al Inte rface A- type US B 2.0 Connec tor Stan dards IE EE802.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 16 www .netcomm.com.au APPENDIX B: LEGAL & REGULA T ORY INFORMA TION This manual is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study , research,.
YML866 Rev1 NP545 User Guide NP545 User Guide www .netcomm.com.au 17 Product W arranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions: 1. This warranty extends to the original purchaser (you) and is not transfera ble; 2.
NP545 User Guide YML866Rev1 18 www .netcomm.com.au 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.
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