NetComm VELOCITY Series User manual

USER GUIDE
NETCOMM VELOCITY™ SERIES
Wireless N Extender

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Table of Contents
About the NP124 .......................................................................................................................................................................................4
Minimum System Requirements .......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Package Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Device Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Bottom Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting up the NP124 .................................................................................................................................................................................8
Using the NP124 as a Wireless Access Point ................................................................................................................................... 8
To setup the NP124 as a Wireless Access Point ............................................................................................................................... 8
Placement when used as a Wireless Access Point ...........................................................................................................................9
Conguring the NP124 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Using the NP124 as a Wireless Repeater ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Placement when used as a Wireless Repeater.................................................................................................................................11
Using the NP124 as a Wireless Bridge ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Placement when used as a Wireless Bridge....................................................................................................................................12
Wireless ....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Changing the Wireless Settings in Access Point mode ................................................................................................................... 14
Changing the Wireless Security Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 14
WPS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Conguring Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................................................................................. 15
Home Page ...............................................................................................................................................................................................17
The NP124 Home Page ..................................................................................................................................................................17
To view the NP124 Home Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
System management ...............................................................................................................................................................................19
Information .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Local ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Firmware ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Settings ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Reboot ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Password .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Setting Static IP ........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Setting a static IP Address .............................................................................................................................................................................................23
For Windows 2000/XP ...................................................................................................................................................................................................23
For Windows Vista-32/64 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................24
For Windows 7-32/64 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................26
For Mac OSX 10.6 .........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Product Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Technical Support ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................29

About the NP124

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About the NP124
The NP124 Wireless N Extender supports the wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.
The Wireless N Extender is the perfect product to combat weak wireless signals in the home or ofce. With its triple functionality, the NP124
is the perfect product to give users a massive wireless boost. The NP124 can be used as a Wireless Access Point, Wireless Repeater or a
Wireless Bridge.
If you have an existing Internet connection but no wireless or older Wireless G, then the NP124 can connect directly into your modem/
router and act as a wireless N access point. When in access point mode the NP124 connects into your modem/router by Ethernet cable
and makes available a high speed wireless signal that multiple users can connect to.
If you have an existing wireless network that cannot service all areas, the NP124 will work as a wireless repeater. Simply plug the device
into a convenient location, it will pick up the existing weak wireless signal and redistribute a strong wireless signal for users to connect to.
No more non-existent, unstable or inconsistent wireless signals in the upstairs bedrooms, living rooms at the end of the house or the far
corner ofce.
If you have a specic product, like an Internet enabled TV or gaming console that you want a wired connection to, then use the NP124 in
wireless bridge mode.
The NP124 is designed to connect directly into the wall and its tidy housing makes it an unobtrusive xture in any home or ofce. Also
featuring a WPS button and advanced wireless security options, the NP124 is an ideal solution for enabling wireless connectivity throughout
your entire home or ofce.
The NP124 supports 64/128-bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access (WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption via the TKIP and AES algorithm to
protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address Filtering for wireless clients also provides an additional layer of
security for your wireless network.
The NP124 comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port that can be used to connect to an existing wired network to serve
as a wireless access point or wireless bridge. It can also be used to upgrade the rmware or congure the device via its web-based
conguration page when connected to a computer.

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Minimum System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Any operating system can be used
• Web Browser
• 233MHz processor
• Ethernet (or Wireless) network adapter
Package Contents
The package contents are listed below:
• NP124
• Ethernet cable
• Printed QSG
If there are any items missing, please contact NetComm immediately.
Safety Precautions
• Do not open, service, or change any component.
• Only qualied technical specialists are allowed to service the equipment.
• Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock

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Device Overview
Front Panel
LED STATE DESCRIPTION
POWER LED Solid Green Device is powered ON
Off Device is powered OFF
ETHERNET LED Solid Green Ethernet device is connected
Blinking Green Indicates LAN activity
Off No Ethernet device connected
WIRELESS LED Solid Green Wireless interface is UP
Blinking Green Indicates wireless activity
Off Wireless interface is DOWN
WPS LED and BUTTON Solid Green WPS association is successful
Blinking Green WPS authentication is on going
Off WPS disabled
Bottom Panel
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
RESET Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the NP124 to factory
default settings
ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers/Ethernet devices

How to congure WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless SecuritySet up

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Setting up the NP124
Setting up the NP124 is easy. Follow the steps below to connect the device to your existing modem-router / wireless router or access
point.
Using the NP124 as a Wireless Access Point
You can use the NP124 as a wireless access point to turn a regular modem-router into a wireless capable networking device. Connect an
Ethernet cable from any available Ethernet LAN port on the modem-router to the NP124.
The NP124 will then serve as a wireless interface for your wireless-enabled devices such as computers and smartphones to enable them to
connect to the Internet via your existing modem-router.
To setup the NP124 as a Wireless Access Point
Connect an Ethernet cable from an available port in your modem-router and connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet
port of the NP124.
Please note: By default, no extra conguration is needed for the NP124 to be used as a wireless access point. Connect an Ethernet cable from your existing modem-router to the
NP124 and you should be able to access the Internet wirelessly.
For a Wireless Connection
• You can nd the default SSID and wireless security information on the sticker located on the back of the NP124.
Once a connection to the NP124 is established, your computer will receive an IP address and you can then start conguring the NP124
using the web based conguration pages.
If you have already made conguration changes on the NP124, you can clear these settings by holding the reset button beside the Ethernet
port in for 5 seconds to restore the device to its factory default conguration. You will then need to refer to the sticker on the back of the
NP124 for the default SSID and password in order to connect your wireless devices.
Alternatively, you can manually congure the access point settings as required for your wireless network.

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Placement when used as a Wireless Access Point
You will need to connect the NP124 directly to the modem that is supplying your Internet. For this reason, the placement of the NP124 will
be bound by the position of your modem

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Conguring the NP124
NOTE: For use as a wireless repeater or wireless bridge, you will have to enter the web user interface and enter a small amount of information about your existing wireless network.
Before you access the web user interface, connect the NP124 to your computer
• Connect the NP124 to a power outlet.
• Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer to the NP124
To access the web based conguration, complete the following steps:
• Open your browser and type 192.168.20.1 (the factory default IP address) into the address bar at the top of page.
• Enter admin for both the username and password and click on OK.
• Click on Quick Setup at the top of the web page.
Please note: If you are connecting the NP124 to a hidden wireless network, you will need to enter the information from your existing wireless router / access point manually.
• Choose the applicable operation mode from the drop-down box (Steps for each mode are listed below).
• If you selected either Repeater or Wireless Bridge mode, click the Site Survey button to show the list of available wireless networks.
• Click the Connect button located on the right side of the Wireless network you want to connect to.
• Enter the wireless network key / passphrase.
• Click the Apply button to save the settings.