NetComm Dynalink RTA1046VW User manual

Wireless Setup Guide
(for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Mac OSx)

Wireless Setup Guide
The following steps will take you through the process of setting up and connecting to your
wireless network. You can also use these steps to troubleshoot wireless connection issues.
Step 1: Checking Computer Network Settings:
You will need to set the network connection on your computer to obtain an IP address
automatically. Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system below:
Below are the instructions for setting Windows XP to obtain an IP address automatically for
your ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network Connections”.
(If you only see "Network and Internet Connections", open that first, and then click on
"Network Connections".)
3. Right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
4. Double-click on “Internet Protocol”.
5. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
6. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” (or “Close”).
Below are the instructions for setting Windows Vista to obtain an IP address automatically for
your ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.
(If you only see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and
Sharing Centre".)
3. Click on “Manage network connections” (on the lefthandside of the window).
4. Right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
5. Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
7. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” again.

Below are the instructions for setting Windows 7 to obtain an IP address automatically for your
ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Start Menu, and go to “Control Panel”.
2. Click on “Network and Sharing Centre”.
(If you only see "Network and Internet", open that first, and then click on "Network and
Sharing Centre".)
3. Click on “Change adapter settings” (on the lefthandside of the window).
4. Right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”.
5. Double-click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
6. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically", and "Obtain DNS server
address automatically".
7. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” again.
Below are the instructions for setting Mac OS X to obtain an IP address automatically for your
ethernet connection:
1. Click on the Apple Menu, and go to "System Preferences".
2. Click on "Network".
3. Click on “Ethernet” or "Built-in Ethernet".
4. Click on the "Configure" drop-down box, and select "Using DHCP" then click
"Apply".

Step 2: Configuring your wireless settings:
Please ensure that your modem/router is connected to your computer using an
ethernet cable before continuing.
Troubleshooting Tip
After logging into your router, verify the following settings to troubleshoot issues with your wireless connection:
- Wireless MAC filtering is disabled.
- Your SSID is not hidden.
- Confirm your wireless security settings (Make sure you are using the correct wireless security key).
- Confirm your selected wireless security is supported by your wireless device.
1. Open your web browser and go to the address http://192.168.1.1, using admin as the
username and password when prompted.
2. Select "Wireless" from the menu at the top of the page and then “Basic Settings”
from the menu on the lefthand side.
3. Make sure “Enable Wireless Network” is TICKED.
4. Make sure “Hide Wireless Main Network” is UNTICKED.
5. The default SSID should be "RTA1046VW" with 6 letters and/or numbers after it.
(You can change this if desired. Please make a note of the changed SSID, as this will be the
name of your network, and will be used to connect to the wireless connection in a later step.)
If you have changed any settings on this page, click the Apply button at the bottom of
the page.

Step 3: Scanning for, and connecting to your Wireless Network:
You can now scan for your wireless network and connect to it.
Please click the appropriate operating system listed below and follow the steps for
operating system specific instructions on how to do this:

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1. Click on the Start Menu and then “Run”. Type: ncpa.cpl <and click “OK”>
You should now see the following window:
2. Right click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select "Properties".
If you cannot see a “Wireless Network Connection”
item, your wireless adapter may not be installed or
inserted correctly. Please check this before
continuing with steps in this guide.

3. Click on the "Wireless Networks" tab, as shown below.
(If you do not see this tab, you will need to enable and start the “Wireless Zero Configuration” service.
Please refer to the steps at the end of the guide to enable this)
Make sure "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is TICKED.
This window will list any wireless networks you have previously connected to. If you see an
entry matching the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide, you will need to select it and
then click "Remove".
(Typically, a number of networks will be listed here. This is nothing to worry about. You can
delete the other entries too. These are just stored settings and passwords for connecting to
the listed networks.)
If your SSID is not listed, or you have just removed it, click “OK”.
The window will close and you should now be returned to the “Network Connections” control
panel window.

4. Right click on “Wireless Network Connection” and select "View Available
Wireless Networks".
5. You should see a network listed with the SSID you obtained at the start of this guide.
Select your wireless network and click “Connect”.

6. If you are prompted to enter a “Network key” (also known as a WEP or WPA key),
please type the following into the “Network key” and “Confirm network key”
sections: a1b2c3d4e5 (all in lowercase) and click "Connect".
The default WEP key for most NetComm products is:
a1b2c3d4e5
If you have changed this key, you will need to enter
this new key instead of the one above.
7. You should now see the following window listing your network with "Connected"
showing:
(If you do not, you may have entered an incorrect security key, please try following these steps again.)
After completing the steps above, you should now be connected to your wireless network and
able to surf the internet.
Please remember to disconnect your ethernet cable.