Compex NetPassage WPE54G User manual

Quick Install Guide
Wireless-G Network Access Point
WPE54G (Standard)

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Table of Contents
TU1:UT TUIntroductionUT...................................................................................1
TUPackaging ContentUT .............................................................................................2T
TU2:UT TULet’s Get Going-Hardware SetupUT ...............................................3T
TU3:UT TUAccess to Web-based InterfaceUT ................................................4
TUAccess to the Web interface with uConfigUT .......................................................4
TUAccess to the Web interface manuallyUT ............................................................7T
TU4:UT TUTCP/IP ConfigurationUT ....................................................................8
TUFor Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/NTUT ........................................................................8
TUFor Windows XP/2000UT ........................................................................................10T
TU5:UT TUPanel Views and DescriptionsUT ...................................................12T
TU6:UT TUTechnical SpecificationsUT ...........................................................14T
TUWARRANTY REGISTRATION CARDUT .....................................................19

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1: Introduction
The Compex WPE54G is a wireless access point that is interoperable with all
standard based 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices.
The Compex WPE54G is a compact and high-performance access point that is
designed with support for high security features like enhanced Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA1/2-PSK, WPA1/2-EAP), IEEE 802.1x Authentication (TLS, TLLS, PEAP,
EAP-SIM) and 64-bit or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy.
Compex exclusive wireless LAN technology Wireless Pseudo VLAN further
enhances security in wireless hotspot networks in isolating different users into
their own VLANs.
Compex WPE54G is capable of operating in 6 different modes: Access Point
Bridging, Access Point Client, Gateway, Wireless Routing Client, Wireless
Ethernet Adapter and Wireless Bridge Link; making it suitable for all kinds of
wireless applications.

Chapter 1 Introduction
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Packaging Content
Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware
version.
1 x WPE54G unit 1 x Power Adapter
1 x 2dBi Antenna 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
(Only available in selected products)
1 x Product CD 1 x Read-Me-First Note

Chapter 2 Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup
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2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup
Use the RJ45 cable to connect the Ethernet port of the WPE54G to your PC.
Once you have finished configuring your WPE54G, you can connect the
Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or hub.
Next, attach the power adapter supplied in the packaging to the main power
supply and connect its power plug into the DC jack of the WPE54G.
Power ON your PC. Notice that the Power and LAN LEDs have lighted up. This
indicates that the connection has been established successfully between your
Compex WPE54G and your PC.
PC
Main Electrical Supply
RJ45
Ethernet
Cable
Compex
WPE54G

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
WPE54G:
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.X,
where X can be any value from 2 to 254, so that it is in the same subnet as
Compex WPE54G. Then, enter the IP address of Compex WPE54G in the
address bar of the Internet Explorer window 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 configuration menu.
Insert the Product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
From the Software 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.

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
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Select Compex WPE54G in the Compex Products List section and click on
Open Web button.
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.

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
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At the authentication page, click on the Log On! button to enter the main
configuration page.
You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54G’s web-based
interface.
Note:
Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WPE54G
for wireless access.

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
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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 router, 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.
From the Product CD, click on Software and select NpFind program to run it.
Once your Compex WPE54G has connected to your PC, the program will
automatically detect the device and display its IP address.
Open your Internet browser, enter
Hhttp://192.168.168.1Hin the address
bar and hit the Enter key from the
keyboard.
You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54G’s web-based
interface.
Note:
Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WPE54G
for wireless access.

Chapter 4 TCP/IP Configuration
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4: TCP/IP Configuration
Once the hardware has been set up, you need to assign an IP address to your
PC so that it will be in the same subnet as Compex WPE54G. By default,
Compex WPE54G’s IP address is 192.168.168.1; and its subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. You need to configure your PC’s IP address to 192.168.168.X; and
its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, where X can be any number from 2 to 254
excluding 1. Simply follow the procedures stated below to configure the TCP/IP
settings of your PC.
For Windows 95/98/98SE/ME/NT
Please note the following instructions are based on Windows 98.
From your desktop, choose Network Neighborhood icon and select Properties.
Choose the network adapter that you are using; right click and select
Properties.
Highlight the TCP/IP and click on
Properties button.