NetComm NP290W User manual

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NetComm NP290W
Turbo Wireless HomePlug – 85Mbps Ethernet Over Power Kit
Instant wireless networking with NetComm’s NP290W HomePlug
HomePlugs transform your in-house power circuit into an Instant Ethernet
Network without the need to install new cables or drill holes through walls
and floors.
With the NP290W Turbo Wireless Homeplug you can connect any wireless
enabled device to your HomePlug “network”, including PCs, laptops, gaming
consoles, IP Cameras and ADSL Modem/Routers. In fact anything that has
Wireless capabilities.
With a data carrier rate of up to 85Mbps using the ethernet port and up to
54Mbps using the wireless connection and a range of 200 metres, HomePlugs
are the ideal way to extend your network access to any room or any floor in
your home or office. HomePlugs are also secure, using DES encryption to keep
your data secure from eavesdroppers.
No more worries about wireless blackspots, no more hassle of having to
stream lengths of ethernet cable. NetComm HomePlugs are networking,
without the work.
KEY FEATURES
Turbo Data Rates of up to 85Mbps
56 Bit DES Security
Extend Your Wireless Range
Portable Ethernet Wireless Access Point
Additional Ethernet Port for Wired Applications
Consistent and Reliable Wireless Connectivity
Overcome Problems with Thick Walls and Blind Spots
Transforms Standard Power Sockets to a Wireless Access Point/ Client
No new cables, no drilling. Plug and Play
1
Connect one HomePlug adaptor to an ADSL or
Cable Modem using the supplied Ethernet cable.
2Plug the HomePlug adaptor into a power socket. Plug the
wireless adaptor into a power socket where you want to
extend your wireless coverage.
3Finally, you can connect the NP290W to the
Ethernet port of your PC or gaming console
to access your network wirelessly.
1
Connect one HomePlug adaptor to an ADSL or
Cable Modem using the supplied Ethernet cable.
2Plug the HomePlug adaptor into a power socket. Plug the
wireless adaptor into a power socket where you want to
extend your wireless coverage.
3Finally, you can connect the NP290W to the
Ethernet port of your PC or gaming console
to access your network wirelessly.
1
Connect one HomePlug adaptor to an ADSL or
Cable Modem using the supplied Ethernet cable.
2Plug the HomePlug adaptor into a power socket. Plug the
wireless adaptor into a power socket where you want to
extend your wireless coverage.
3Finally, you can connect the NP290W to the
Ethernet port of your PC or gaming console
to access your network wirelessly.
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NetComm NP290W
Turbo Wireless HomePlug – 85Mbps Ethernet Over Power Kit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Your NetComm dealer:
PACKAGE CONTENTS
PROTOCOL/STANDARDS
• HomePlug 1.0 specification, IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet
(100Mbps) and IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet Compliant
• 10/100 Mbps AutoMDI/MDIx Support
• 85Mbps Homeplug 1.0 compatible
• IEEE 802.11g Wireless Specifications
RANGE
• up to 300 meters via Wireless LAN (outdoor)
• up to 200 meters via homeplug
TRANSMISSION RATE
• up to 54Mbps via Wireless LAN G
• up to 85Mbps via homeplug
MODULATION SUPPORT
• DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Wireless LAN
standard
• OFDM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO
Modulation Scheme
FREQUENCY BAND
• 4.3 Mhz to 20.9 Mhz band
SECURITY
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) via Wireless LAN
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) via Wireless LAN
• 56 bit DES Encryption with key management for secure
powerline communications (Web-based Configuration)
WIRELESS MODE
• Wireless Access Point (AP)
• Wireless Client
HOMEPLUG QUALITY OF SERVICE
• Forward Error Correction (FEC) support
• Channel Adaptation ensures that signal integrity is
maintained even under harsh noise environment
• CSMA/CA with prioritization and ARQ for reliable delivery
of Ethernet packets via Packet Encapsulation
• Four Level prioritized random access method
• Segment bursting and contention-free access ensures
high throughput while maintaining low latency response
and jitter performance
HARDWARE
• Intellon INT5500 Integrated Single-chip Powerline
Network Transceiver
• Intellon INT1200 Analog Front End IC
• Infineon Wildpass Wireless 11b/g chipset solution
PLATFORM SUPPORT
• O/S Independent with TCP/IP protocol installed
• Configuration via Setup Utility (thru Homeplug and
Ethernet only)
POWER SUPPLY
• Switch Mode 100V-240V Supply for worldwide plugs
(Euro, US, UK and AUS)
LED INDICATORS:
• 1 x Power LED
• 1 x Powerline Link/Activity Status LED
• 1 x Ethernet Link/Activity Status LED
• 1 x Wireless LAN Activity Status LED
EXTERNAL CONNECTORS:
• 1 x Electrical Power plugs
• 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 Ethernet (AutoMDI/MDI-X)
• 1 x Wireless Antenna (3dBi Dipole)
• 1 x Reset Button (default to Factory Settings)
• 1 x NP290WSingle Turbo HomePlug Adaptor
• 1 x RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet cable
• 1 x Configuration CD
• 1 x User Guide – on CD
• 1 x Quick Start Guide – on CD
WIRELESS LAN IN MULTI-STOREY/LARGE HOME RJ-45 Ethernet cable
Internet
Wireless Cable
or ADSL Router
GROUND FLOOR
1st FLOOR
PC
HomePlug
2nd FLOOR
Wireless Enabled
Laptop
NP290W HomePlug
VoIP Telephone
NS380W Wireless
Pan/Tilt IP Camera
NP290W HomePlug
Wireless Enabled
Laptop
NP290W HomePlug:
The Wireless Homeplug with 802.11G transforms your in-house power circuit into networking
infrastructure and a Wireless LAN connection. It’s ideal for anyone to extend their wireless signal
coverage for Internet access or to create an internal network. Surf the Internet and share data at
up to 54Mbps in any indoor or outdoor environment. The NP290W also comes with 56 bit DES
encryption security available if required.
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