Compex NetPassage WP18 User manual

Quick Install Guide
Wireless 54Mbps A+G Dualband Access Point
with built-in PoE
NetPassage WP18

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction...................................................................................1
Packaging Content............................................................................... 2
2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup ...............................................3
Option One: Using power adapter to supply power to the unit........ 3
Option Two: Using Compex PoE to supply power to the unit ............ 6
Option Three: Using IEEE 802.3af PoE Injector to supply power to the
unit.......................................................................................................... 9
3: Access to Web-based Interface ..............................................12
Access to the Web interface with uConfig ....................................... 12
Access to the Web interface manually ............................................ 15
4: Panel Views and Descriptions...................................................17
5: Technical Specifications ...........................................................21
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD .....................................................26

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1: Introduction
Compex WP18 Wireless 54Mbps A+G Dualband Access Point with built-in PoE let
you have the best of both worlds with its versatile Dualband feature. Compex
WP18 contains two separate wireless radio transceivers that support all three
popular wireless network such as the IEEE 802.11b/g band which operates on
2.4GHz and the IEEE 802.11a band which operates at 5GHz. As the two
transceivers operate in different bands, they can work simultaneously; providing
a larger coverage zone with high-speed connectivity for your wireless network.
The autoscan feature automatically sense the clearer network to connect to,
ensuring better and faster connectivity at all times. Besides functioning as a
versatile access point for hotspot or any public access deployment, WP18 can
also function as an Access Point Client in any wireless network environment. The
in-built Atheros-AG technology provides higher throughput at 802.11a, 5GHz vs
802.11g’s congested 2.4GHz band and the ability to operate in 24 non-
overlapping channels as compared to the 3 non-overlapping channels on the
802.11g standard.
Compex WP18 also includes an integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE) that
allows WP18 to be used in areas where power outlets are not readily available.
To protect your security and privacy, Compex WP18 is armed with many
enhanced wireless security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA),
WPA2, IEEE 802.1x Authentication and 64-bit/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy) and Pseudo VLAN to ensure privacy for the heterogeneous mix of users
within the same wireless LAN, while maintaining full access to the
establishment’s resources. Compex WP18 also incorporates a DHCP server that
allows easy connection to any network.

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Packaging Content
Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware
version.
1 x Compex WP18 2 x External Antenna
1 x Power Adapter 1 x Read-Me-First Note
1 x Product CD 2 x Rest Foot

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2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup
Compex WP18 can be powered using either the power adapter or the
Compex PoE or IEEE802.3af PoE. The installation process for the three options is
described below.
Option One: Using power adapter to supply power to the
unit
Before attaching a pair of external
antennas to Compex WP18 correctly,
please carefully take note of the “A”
marking on one of these two
antennas as the Dual-band “AG”
Antenna.
No “A” marking means that the other
antenna is Single-band “G” Antenna.
Connect this dual-band
“AG” to the LEFT on
Compex WP18.
Connect this single-band
“G” to the RIGHT on
Compex WP18.
“A” marking
!
Important to Note: To ensure that Compex WP18 is
working well, these two antennas MUST NOT be
swapped.

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Insert one end of the RJ45 Ethernet cable to any of the LAN ports (1,2 or 3) on
your Compex WP18, and the other end of the cable to your PC’s Ethernet
network adapter.
Attach the power adapter to the main electrical supply, and connect the
power plug into the socket of the Compex WP18.
PC

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Power ON your PC. Notice that the Power and Port 1or 2(depending on
which port you have connected the RJ45 Ethernet cable to) LEDs have lighted
up. This indicates that the connection has been established successfully
between your Compex WP18 and your PC.

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Option Two: Using Compex PoE to supply power to the unit
Compex Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) is fully compatible with your Compex
WP18. This accessory supplies operational power to the wireless access point via
the Ethernet cable connection.
Users who have already purchased the Compex PoE and who wish to use it to
supply power to the Compex WP18 may follow the installation procedures as
shown below:
Follow the same procedure as described in the Option One. And also refer to
Appendix C (in user’s manual) for configuring the jumper JP01 before
proceeding to Step 2.
Use an RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet
socket of the Injector and the other end to the Port 4 (PoE Port) of Compex
WP18.
For Compex PoE, the recommended length of the RJ45 Category 5 cable is
up to 50 metres.

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Next, connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable attached to the Compex PoE Injector
to your PC’s Ethernet network adapter.
Once you have finished configuring your WP18, you can connect the PoE
Injector’s RJ45 Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or
hub.
Connect the power adapter supplied in the Compex PoE kit to the main
electrical supply and the power plug into the socket of the injector.
Note:
The voltage and current supplied to the Compex WP18 power adapter and
the Compex PoE kit power adapter are different. Do not interchange the
power adapters.
PC
PC

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Now, turn on your power supply. Notice that the Power and Port 4 (PoE Port)
(according to the picture illustration) LEDs have lighted up. This indicates that
the WP18 is receiving power through the Compex PoE Injector and that
connection between Compex WP18 and your PC has been established.

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Option Three: Using IEEE 802.3af PoE Injector to supply
power to the unit
Compex WP18 can be powered using the IEEE802.3af PoE Injector. This
accessory supplies operational power to the wireless AP via the Ethernet cable
connection. The installation process is described below.
Follow the same procedure as described in the Option One. And also refer to
Appendix C ( in user’s manual) for configuring the jumper JP01 before
proceeding to Step 2.
Use an RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet
socket of the Injector and the other end to the Port 4 (PoE Port) of Compex
WP18.
Maximum length of the RJ45 Category 5 cable is 100 metres.

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Next, connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable attached to the standard PoE Injector
to your PC’s Ethernet network adapter.
Once you have finished configuring your WP18, you can connect the PoE
Injector’s RJ45 Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or
hub.
PC

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Connect the power adapter supplied in the IEEE802.3af PoE kit to the main
electrical supply and the power plug into the socket of the injector.
Note:
The voltage and current supplied to the NetPassage WP18 power adapter and
the standard PoE kit power adapter are different. Do not interchange the
power adapters.
Now, turn on your power supply. Notice that the Power and Port 4 (PoE Port)
(according to the picture illustration) LEDs have lighted up. This indicates that
the WP18 is receiving power through the PoE Injector and that connection
between NetPassage WP18 and your PC has been established.
PC

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
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3: Access to Web-based Interface
There are two methods to access to the web-based interface of Compex
NetPassage WP18:
1. Through the Compex Utility – uConfig
You can access to the web-based interface directly without having to
change the IP address of your PC.
2. Through your web browser
First, you will need to assign an IP address to your PC, such as
192.168.168.xxx, where x can be any value from 2 to 254, so that it is in the
same subnet as Compex WP18. Then, enter IP address of Compex WP18 in
the address bar of Internet Explorer and press Enter.
Access to the Web interface with uConfig
Compex has developed a powerful uConfig utility that provides hassle-free
access to the web-based configuration page.
Insert the Product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
From the Utilities section, select to install the uConfig utility to your hard disk.
When the utility has been installed, double-click on the uConfig icon. The
following screen will appear, click on the Yes button to proceed.

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Select NetPassage WP18 in the Compex Products List section and click on
Open Web button. To update and display the available device(s) in the list,
click on the Refresh button.

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This screen prompts you not to exit your uConfig program while accessing to
your web-based interface, or else you will fail to connect to your device. Click
on the OK button to proceed.
At the authentication page, click on the LOGIN! button to enter the main
configuration page. The default password is “password”.

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You will then reach the home page of Compex WP18’s web-based interface.
Note:
Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WP18 for
wireless access.
Access to the Web interface manually
If you wish to access to the web interface manually, you need to configure the
TCP/IP of your PC. Refer to Chapter 4 for detail.
If you have forgotten the IP address of your access point, do not worry!
Compex has designed another utility program NpFind that helps you verify the
IP address of your Compex product. You can also find this utility in the Product
CD.

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From the Product CD, click on Utilities and select NpFind program to run it.
Once your Compex WP18 has connected to your PC, the program will
automatically detect the device and display its IP address.
Open your Internet browser, enter
http://192.168.168.1 in the address
bar and hit the Enter key from the
keyboard.
You will then reach the home page of Compex WP18’s web-based interface.
Note:
Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WP18 for
wireless access.

Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions
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4: Panel Views and Descriptions
Front View of NetPassage WP18 in the standing position
Name Description
Steady Green The device is powered up. 1 Power (LED)
Off No power is supplied to the
device.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
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Steady Green The WAN connection is enabled. 2 WAN (Link/Activity
LED)
Flashing Green Data transmission at WAN
connection.
Steady Green At least one wireless link is
present.
3 WLAN (1),(2)
(Link/Activity LED)
Flashing Green Activity is detected in the wireless
network.
These LEDs reflect the status of the integrated Fast
Ethernet Switch.
Steady Green There is a connectivity link of
100Mbps.
Flashing Green 100Mbps data transmission is
detected at the port
concerned.
Steady Amber There is a connectivity link of
10Mbps.
4 1,2,3
(Link/Activity/Speed
LEDs)
Flashing Amber 10Mbps data transmission is
detected at the port
concerned.
5 4POE (LED) This LED is lighted up when the Compex PoE
Injector or 1EEE 802.3af PoE Injector is used.
6 DIAG (LED) This LED is reserved for diagnostic purposes
7 Rest Feet These feet hold and support the NetPassage WP18
in the standing position.