NetComm NP290W Quick Start Manual Download Page 3

NP90W Quick Start Guide 

YML848Rev 1

Chapter 1 – Introduction 

The NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug is a 85Mbps Adaptor with 802.11G Wireless LAN that transforms your 
in-house power circuit into networking infrastructure with a Wireless LAN interface. The NP290W is ideal for 
anyone wishing to extend their Wireless Internet access or make an internal network. Surf the Internet, share 
data, and rest assured that your privacy is safe through the security encryption on the power circuit and WLAN.   

1.1  Minimum Requirements  

•  Pentium® MMX 233MHz
•    A CD-ROM Drive 
•  Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol 
•  Operating Systems support for Setup Utility:   - Windows® 98 Second Edition 

 

 

- Windows® Me 

 

 

- Windows® 2000 

 

 

- Windows® XP 

•  OS independent for Ethernet
•  Web Browser support:  

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions) 

 

 

- Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions) 

1.2  Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection 

Below is a typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug connection. 

1.3  Package Contents

Your NetComm NP290W package includes the following items:

•  NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug
•  CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cable (RJ45) (2 supplied for Starter Kit)
•  85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor (included for Starter Kit Package Only)
•  Quick Start Manual
•  CD ROM containing setup utility and User Guide

If any of the above items are missing or damaged, please contact NetComm immediately.

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Page 2: ...equipment Make sure equipment is properly grounded BEFORE opening Failure to observe safety precautions may result in electric shock to user CAUTION Check voltages before connecting equipment to power supplies Wrong voltages applied may result in damage to equipment Important Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully 1 The HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor relies on the building s elect...

Page 3: ...pport for Setup Utility Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP OS independent for Ethernet Web Browser support Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later versions Netscape Navigator 3 02 or later versions 1 2 Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Connection Below is a typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug connection 1 3 Package Contents Your NetComm NP290W package includes th...

Page 4: ...ss HomePlug is transmitting receiving data Flash When the Wireless LAN is operational ON When the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug to the Ethernet Card Flicker When the Ethernet is transmitting receiving data The Ethernet Port is a 10 100 Base T Auto MDI MDIX allows either cross or straight cable Ethernet jack RJ 45 to connect to your Ethernet Network c...

Page 5: ... automatically For instructions please refer to Configuring TCP IP 2 Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet 3 Open a browser 4 Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and press Enter The default IP Address is 192 168 1 254 Enter the IP Address you used if you changed the default 5 Enter the Administrator password The default Administrator password is admin 6 From the Web User I...

Page 6: ...ce 1 Open a browser 2 If you are connected to the computer ensure that it has a static IP address first For help on how to manually set your IP address Please refer to Configuring TCP IP 3 Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and then press Enter If the HomePlug is connected with the computer use 192 168 1 254 default Enter the IP Address you used if you changed the default If you are connected to...

Page 7: ...bnet mask When you click the field for Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 automatically appears 8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP dialog box 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box Chapter 5 Connecting Wireless Devices Wireless AP Mode HomePlug Wireless Adapter gives you the capability to connect wireless enabled devices into your computer network HomePlug Wireles...

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