Quick Install Guide Compex Wireless Mini PCI Adapter E G A S WLM54G S A P T E N Version 1.1 3. Introduction Figure 1 Compex WLM54G This mini PCI adapter, Compex WLM54G contains a dual-mode single chip MAC/BB/Radio for IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN. Based on the latest industry standard Wi-Fi Certified IEEE 802.11g specification, the Compex WLM54G offers maximum channel speeds of up to 108 Mbps. The Compex WLM54G maintains interoperability within the 2.4 GHz frequency band, offering full compatibility with 802.11b networks. It supports key security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, WEP and 802.1x. WLM54G has two variants in its family :
WLM54G 1A: This mini PCI adapters G chipset offers maximum channel speeds of up to 54Mbps WLM54G 1B: This mini PCI adapters Super-G chipset offers maximum channel speeds of up to108Mbps You can find this adapter that is seated inside the wireless products such as the NetPassage 28G. WLM54G can be removed from or inserted on the PCBA of the NetPassage 28G. 4. Packaging Contents The Compex NetPassage 28G retail package contains the following items to start you off:
1x Compex NetPassage 28G 1x External Power Adapter 1x Quick Install Guide with Warranty Registration Form 1x Product CD (containing Users Manual, Firmware Recovery Tool & Utilities) 1x Wall-Mounting Template 1 x UTP MDI RJ45 Ethernet Straight Cable 5. Network Infrastructure Only a few simple steps are required to set up the NetPassage 28G to begin your broadband Internet sharing as part of your wired and wireless network infrastructure. Example: BroadBand Internet Access Distribution to a Fast Ethernet Network & Wireless Network Compex NetPassage 28G Wireless LAN clients access the Internet and the wired LAN via NetPassage 28G Connect from Cable/ADSL Modem to WAN port Connect from computers to the integrated 3-port 10/100Mbps switch to form LAN Figure 2 Setting up Compex NetPassage 28G FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 6.Hardware Installation 1. Click the Start button. Select Settings and click the Control Panel icon. Then double-click the Network Connection icon. or Local Area Right click on Connection Wireless Network Connection corresponding to the Ethernet adapter you wish to connect to NetPassage 28G. NOTE The Advanced Setup is not mentioned in this quick guide. Please refer to Users Manual for more information. 2. General tab at This Under connection uses the following item, make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. 3. Check the radio button next to Obtain an IP address automatically . Then click the OK button on this page, and the OK button on the previous page it returns you to. Restart your computer to complete the PC configuration. 9. Getting Started with Wizard Setup 1. Insert the Product CD to your CD-
ROM drive, go to Utilities section and run the uConfig program, Wireless-G Multimedia select Gateway and click on OpenWeb button.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable/ADSL modem to the WAN port of the NetPassage 28G. For Wired user, connect an Ethernet cable from your computers network port to any of the LAN ports of the NetPassage 28G.
Connect the power adapter from the main power supply to NetPassage 28G. Please do not turn on the power during the installation for safety reasons. Once the hardware setup is done, you may power on the device now. NOTE For Wired Network users, please skip Section 5 and go to Section 6. 7. Configuring Wireless Network Connection Depending on your clients wireless adapter, you may set up Windows XPs Wireless Network Connection as follows:
1. 2. Wireless Right-click on Network Connection corresponding to the wireless Ethernet adapter you wish to connect with the NetPassage 28G, and click on Properties. At the Wireless Networks tab, click on the Add button under Preferred Networks. 3. At the Network name (SSID) field, type in compex ( the factory default of NetPassage 28G ). Click OK. launch Alternatively, Internet Explorer Browser ( or Netscape). At the Address in http://192.168.168.1. key field, 8. Configuring TCP/IP Settings You should configure your PC or wireless client to obtain IP address automatically. For users of Microsoft Windows XP, you may configure the TCP/IP settings as follows:
The default password is pre-entered in the field provided. Just click on the LOGIN! button to access the main page of Compex NetPassage 28G. The factory default password is password. 2. Check the radio button next to Basic Setup. Click on the Next button. 3. The first page of Setup Wizard is an overview of the basic setup. Internet Connection This functionality lets you specify the type of Internet Connection you want to use. Wireless Setup This functionality lets you configure the settings of the gateway to suit your wireless network. USB Device This functionality gives you a quick glimpse of the summary on the USB devices that are connected to the gateway. 6. Then the Wizard will detect if any of the USB devices such as printer, storage disk or webcam are connected to NetPassage 28G. For more details on setting up USB devices, refer to Users Manual. NetPassage Settings This functionality lets you identify the gateway and create a workgroup for the gateway. It also lets you set up the time zone of the locale. If you want to allow access to your storage disk via Internet, click Yes. Then you will be prompted to enter the following data :
System Name The default name is ROUTER so you may change it if you wish. So create a better name to identify your gateway. NetBios Name The default name is router so you may change it if you wish. This name for NetPassage 28G will appear when you browse the MS Windows Network Neighbourhood. Workgroup The default name is mygroup. If you wish, create an appropriate name for the workgroup of your gateway. Time Zone Set up the time zone of this locale. To proceed, click on the Next button. 7. 8. 9. You will see the summary of NetPassage 28G setup appear for your viewing. Check if the settings such as WAN IP Address, etc are correct. Click on the Finish button to save the settings and reboot NetPassage 28G. You will be returned to the Login page after 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can repeat Step 1. Further Information References If you have other Windows operating systems or broadband Internet accounts, please refer to the Users 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/prodspec.asp?f=Manual&s=1 10. Schematic Overview of the NetPassage 28G NOTE For more details, please refer to Users Manual. Alternatively, refer to Help on the right side of the main page here. For configuring Static IP address For configuring PPPoE For configuring PPTP 4. To setup your WAN connection, select the following types of Internet Connection such as:
Static IP For configuring Static IP, you need to manually enter IP Address, Network Mask and Gateway IP Address that are provided by your ISP. Dynamic IP ( used as an example in this guide) PPPoE For configuring PPPoE , you have to enter Username and Password that are provided by your ISP. PPTP For configuring PPTP , you have to enter Username, Password, Network Mask and VPN Server that are provided by your ISP. Take note that VPN Server is the IP of your ISP PPTP server. To proceed, click on the Next button. 5. To configure parameters:
the following SSID The default SSID is compex. Click on the Change button to enter your preferred SSID name. Remember to change your wireless clients settings illustrated in Section 5 after NetPassage 28G has rebooted and the new SSID has taken effect. Channel Click on the down-arrow button next to Channel. From the list, select your preferred wireless network channel. Security Mode You may choose to disable, enable WEP or enable WPA-PSK to secure the wireless connection. If WEP is enabled, select Hex or Ascii for the key string type to be used. Then key in the transmission key. If WPA-PSK is enabled, select Hex or Ascii for the key string type to be used. The default WPA-PSK is 11111111. The default GTK update is 600. To proceed, click on the Next button. Top View
Back View
11 12 13 Label Name Description Data transmission at LAN connection. WAN connection is on. LAN connection is on. Steady GREEN Flashing GREEN Steady GREEN Steady GREEN Flashing GREEN Flashing GREEN Steady GREEN Flashing GREEN Steady BLUE Flashing GREEN Foldable, non-detachable antennas At least one wireless client is present. Activity is detected in the wireless network. Data transmission at WAN connection. USB device is detected. transmission at Data respective USB ports. The device has powered up. It indicates that the firmware is corrupted. Push button Power Input To reboot, press once. To reset password, press and hold the button for 5 seconds before releasing it. To restore factory default settings, press and hold the button for 8 seconds before releasing it.
LAN Link/Act LED 1,2 3
WAN LED
Wireless LAN Link/Act LED
WAN Link/Act LED
USB LEDs 1,2,3,4
Power LED
Diagnostic LED
External Antennas
Reset
5 VDC 11 12 13 WAN (RJ45 Port) LAN RJ45 Ports 1,2,3 USB Ports 1, 2,3,4 WAN port connects to Cable/ADSL modem
Integrated LAN Switch Ports Integrated USB2.0 Ports Industrial Standards 9. Specification Technical Specification 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 WAN Type LAN/WLAN Interface USB2.0 Ports IP Addressing Built-in DHCP Server DHCP Reservation NAT Firewall Stateful Packet Inspection
(SPI) Firewall Load-Balancing/Fail-Over Redundancy Virtual Server IP Packet Filtering URL Filtering IP Routing VPN Client Pass-Through Configuration Interface Profile Backup and Restore Firmware Upgradeable Physical and Environment Physical Dimension 1x Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 Ethernet Port for external Cable/ADSL modem Static IP Dynamic IP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Wired:
Wireless:
Integrated 3x Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet Port for 10/100Mbps Switch RJ45 Operating channels, frequency of:
o 11 Channels 2.400~2.4835, US, Canada 13 Channels, Europe 4 Channels 2.400~2.4835, France 2.400~2.4970, o o 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:
o o o 64-bit/128-bit WEP WPA, WPA-PSK Wireless Pseudo VLAN 4X integrated USB ports supporting:
PC Web Camera Print Server Storage disk drive All Classful/Classless subnets Yes Yes Yes Yes Parallel Broadband IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone hosting Time-based, TCP Port, Source IP Filtering Yes Static Routing Entry PPTP, IPSec Web-based Configuration Menus Yes Yes Temperature:
Humidity:
Operating : 0C to 40C Storage : -20C to 70C Operating : 10% to 80% RH Storage : 5% to 90% rh 174mm x 104mm x 40 mm
(L x W x H) 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 product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Notice: Copyright 2004 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 Tay Manual Number: M-0431-V1.1C Version 1.1, November 2004 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. 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 which can be determined by turning the PC off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the computer into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Increase the distance between the computer and receiver. 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:
ICES 003 Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that the product:
Product Name: Compex Wireless-G Multimedia Gateway Model No.: NetPassage 28G conforms to the following Product Standards:
Radiated Emission Standards Conducted Emission Standards Immunity Standards 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. Manufacturers Name Compex, Inc. Address 4051 E. La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807, USA European Contact ReadyLINK Network Technology GmbH Technical Support ReadyLINK Network Technology GmbH Albert Einstein Strabe 34/M21, D-63322 Rdermark, Germany Fax +49 6074-4-9 0668
: EN60555Pt2 conducted emission; EN55022A conducted emission, FCC Part 15 Class B
: IEC 801-2; IEC 801-3; IEC 801-4
: EN55022A, FCC Part 15 Class B
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For purchases within U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex, Inc. at (714) 630-6521 For purchases outside U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex Systems Pte Ltd at (65) 6280-9947 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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(2)This device must accept any interference received, including. Interference that may cause undesired operation. End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users
(for example: This module will be bundling into Broadband product such as Wireless Modem/ Notebook with antenna mounted around LCD panel). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
Contains TX FCC ID: MK8CPX-05-WLM54G . Manual Information That Must be Included The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrate this module. The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a prominent location ! IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.