Compex NetPassage 28G Hotspot User manual

Quick Install Guide
Wireless Super-G BroadBand Multimedia Router
NetPassage 28G Hotspot

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction...................................................................................1
Packaging Content............................................................................... 2
Scenario for setting up a hotspot......................................................... 3
2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup ...............................................4
Power Up in 4 Steps:.............................................................................. 4
3: Access to Web-based Interface ................................................5
Access to the Web interface with uConfig ......................................... 5
Access to the Web interface manually .............................................. 8
4: Panel Views and Descriptions...................................................10
5: Technical Specifications ...........................................................13
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD .....................................................18

Chapter 1 Introduction
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1: Introduction
Public HotSpots integrated with Wi-Fi technology are rapidly becoming
common in coffee shops, hotels, convention centers, airports, libraries, and
other places where people gather. In these locations, a Wi-Fi network can
provide Internet access to subscribers ( eg. guests, visitors or customers). These
people can connect either by using their own laptop computers equipped with
Wi-Fi and portable computing devices, or by using Wi-Fi equipped desktop
computers provided at the location. A single networked printer with a built-in
print server can also be connected to the access point, to provide printing
services to users.
HotSpots operate in various ways. A small public HotSpot may provide free
access to its guests, or it may charge a membership, per-time or data-use
connection fee. Even if the venue is providing Internet connectivity as a free
value added service, it asks users to provide user and registration information
before they can connect to the Internet.
This document describes how the router can be used to configure hot spots for
subscribers seeking Wi-Fi Internet access. Launching and operating the hot
spots via the NetPassage 28G HotSpot, the café cashiers or operators can
easily print receipt with billing information, and can easily add time increments
or credits to the requesting subscribers by just pressing the keypad. During a
transaction, the cashier or operator can press the keypad to generate a new
access key for the subscriber. When a subscriber launches his own web
browser, the built-in captive portal feature (SMTP Redirection) automatically
directs the subscriber to the secure login page. After entering the access key,
he/she can securely surf the Internet. See Chapter 2 Scenario for Setting up a
HotSpot.

Chapter 1 Introduction
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Packaging Content
Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware
version.
1 x Router 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Straight Cable
1 x External Power Adapter 1 x Read-Me-First Note
1 x Product CD

Chapter 1 Introduction
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Scenario for setting up a hotspot
The router is suited to accomplish a simple network configuration you may have
in mind. Combined with a web-based configuration interface, you can easily
set up your feature-rich router for these hot spot applications.
INTERNET
Router
Connect from Cable/ADSL
modem to WAN port
Subscribers use their wireless LAN
laptops to access the Internet via
the router.
Cashier/
Operator’s
computer
This set up example illustrates the demand for wireless network that is increasin
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at heavil
y
populated areas such as airports, hotels, restaurants and cafes. Using the web-based
confi
g
uration interface, the cashier/operator is able to monitor the status of subscribers
while the subscribers are able to log in to access almost any web-browsers.
USB Bill Printer
USB keypad
Scenario :
Internet Access in Public Areas

Chapter 2 Let’s Get Going - Hardware Setup
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2: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup
Power Up in 4 Steps:
In 4 simple steps, you shall have your router wired and functional. After which,
you may proceed to the software configuration and get yourself ready to surf
the Internet at high-speeds!
Connect the Ethernet cable from your Cable/ADSL modem on one end, and
then connect the cable to the socket labeled WAN on the router.
If you have a computer with an Ethernet connection you wish to join to the
wired network, connect an Ethernet cable from that PC to any LAN ports on the
router (labeled 1-3).
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Connect the USB devices (such as USB printer ) to the USB ports of the router.
Next, plug in the power adapter that is supplied to the main electrical supply,
and connect the power plug to the socket on the router.
You may power on the device now. You are done with the hardware setup!
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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 the router:
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 the router. Then, enter IP address of the router 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.

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
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Select NetPassage 28G HotSpot 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.
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.

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At the authentication page, click on the LOGIN! button to enter the main
configuration page. The default password is “password”.
For the first-time login,
you will be prompted
with the System Time
Setting page before
accessing the router’s
main web page.
From the drop-down
selection, choose the
correct Time Zone and
simply Enable the Auto
Time Setting (SNTP)
using a Time Server
such as time.nist.gov.
Alternatively, select
the available time
server from the list.
Finish by clicking the Apply button.
Take note that during the next and subsequent logins, you will not see the
System Time Setting page again.

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You will then reach the home page of the router’s web-based interface.
Note:
Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure the router 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 User’s Manual for more details.
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.

Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface
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From the Product CD, click on Utilities and select NpFind program to run it.
Once your router 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 or https://192.168.168.1
in the address bar and hit the Enter key from the keyboard.
Take note that you can choose either the ‘Http’ or ‘Https’ protocol using the
Web Model Management function.
You will then reach the home page of the router’s web-based interface.
Note:
Refer to User’s Manual for instructions on how to configure the router for
wireless access.

Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions
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4: Panel Views and Descriptions
Top View of the Router
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Back View of the Router
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Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions
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Name Description
Steady Green LAN connection is enabled. 1 LAN Link/Act LEDs 1,
2,3
Flashing Green Data transmission at LAN
connection.
2 WAN (LED) Steady Green The WAN connection is enabled.
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.
4 WAN Link/Act LED Flashing Green Data transmission at WAN
connection.
Steady Green USB device is detected. 5 USB LEDs 1,2,3,4
Flashing Green Data transmission at respective
USB ports.
6 Power LED Steady Blue The device has powered up.
7 Diagnostic LED Flashing Green It indicates that the firmware is
corrupted.
8 External Antennas Foldable, non-detachable antennas
9 Reset (Push button) To reboot, press once.
To reset password, press and hold the button for 5
seconds. The DIAG LED will flash fast for about 5
flashes/sec before releasing the button.
To restore the factory default settings, press and
hold the button for more than 10 seconds. The
DIAG LED will flash slowly for about 10 flashes/sec
before releasing the button.

Chapter 4 Panel Views and Descriptions
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10 5 VDC 5V DC power input
11 WAN (RJ45 Port) 10/100Base-T Port connects to Cable/ADSL
modem.
12 LAN Ports 1,2,3 Integrated 3-port 10/100Mbps Switching (RJ45)
13 USB Ports 1, 2,3,4 Integrated USB2.0 Ports

Chapter 5 Technical Specification
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5: Technical Specifications
Industry Standards Wired:
- IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
- IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx
- IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Wireless:
- IEEE 802.11b
- IEEE 802.11g
WAN Interface - 1x Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 Ethernet Port for
external Cable/ADSL modem
WAN Type - Static IP
- Dynamic IP
- PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
- Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
LAN/WLAN Interface Wired:
- Integrated 3x Auto MDI/MDI-X
10/100Mbps Switch
Wireless:
- Operating channels, frequency of:
11 Channels 2.400~2.4835, US, Canada
13 Channels, 2.400~2.4970, Europe
4 Channels 2.400~2.4835, France
- Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
modulation, Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing modulation
- Data rates: 108Mbps, 54Mbps, 48Mbps,
36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps,
11Mbps, 9Mbps, 6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps,
1Mbps
- Security:
64-bit/128-bit WEP
Wireless Pseudo VLAN
WPA-PSK

Chapter 5 Technical Specification
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USB Ports 4X integrated USB ports supporting:
- Print Server
IP Addressing All Classful/Classless subnets
Built-in DHCP Server Yes
DHCP Reservation Yes
NAT Firewall Yes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall Yes
Load-Balancing/ Fail-Over Redundancy Parallel Broadband
Virtual Server IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone
hosting
IP Packet Filtering Time-based, TCP Port, Source IP filtering
URL Filtering Yes
IP Routing Static Routing Entry
VPN Client Pass-Through PPTP, IPSec
Configuration Interface Web-based Configuration Menus
Profile Backup and Restore Yes
Firmware Upgradeable Yes
Environment Requirement Temperature:
- Operating : 0ºC to 40ºC
- Storage : -20ºC to 70ºC
Humidity:
- Operating : 10% to 80% RH
- Storage : 5% to 90% RH
Physical Dimension 174mm x 104mm x 40mm ( L x W x H )
Weight ~ 0.8 Kg (including power adapter)
Further Information References

Chapter 5 Technical Specification
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For more details on the router’s configuration, please refer to the User’s Manual
in the accompanying Product CD.
This document may become superseded, in which case you may find its latest
version at: http://www.compex.com.sg

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Disclaimer: Compex, Inc. provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. Compex, Inc. may make improvements and/or
changes to the product and/or specifications of the product described in this guide,
without prior notice. Compex, Inc will not be liable for any technical inaccuracies or
typographical errors found in this guide. Changes are periodically made to the
information contained herein and will be incorporated into later versions of the guide. The
information contained is subject to change without prior notice.
Trademark Information: Compex®, ReadyLINK®and MicroHub®are registered trademarks
of Compex, Inc. Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are the trademarks of
Microsoft Corp. NetWare is the registered trademark of Novell Inc. All other brand and
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Notice: Copyrights ©2006 by Compex, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation,
or translation without prior permission of Compex, Inc. is prohibited, except as allowed
under the copyright laws.
Manual Revision by Ann
Manual Number: M-0481-V1.2C Version 1.2, January 2006
FCC NOTICE: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
computer and receiver.
! !
Connect the computer into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / TV technician for help.
! !
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry the
FCC logo.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna
installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied:
a. For configurations using the integral antenna, the separation distance between the
antenna(s) and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be
at least 2.5cm (1 inch).
b.
For configurations using an approved external antenna, the separation distance
between the antenna and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and
ankles) must be at least 20cm (8 inch).

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The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas.
ICES 003 Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that the product:
Product Name: Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router
Model No.: NetPassage 28G conforms to the following Product Standards:
This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued
by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international
standards.)
Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)
Low Voltage Directive: EN 60 950: 1992+A1: 1993+A2: 1993+A3: 1995+A4: 1996+A11:1997.
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class B:
following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark: following the provisions of the
EC directive.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that:
The wireless card in this product complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by
the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies
conformity to the following:
EMC Standards: FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section
15.247); CE: EN 300 328-2, EN 300 826 (EN 301 489-17)
Therefore, this product is in conformity with the following regional standards: FCC Class B:
following the provisions of FCC Part 15 directive; CE Mark: following the provisions of the
EC directive.
Manufacturer’s Name: Compex Systems Pte Ltd
Address: 135 Joo Seng Road, PM Industrial Building, #08-01, Singapore 368363

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