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NP90W Quick Start Guide 

YML848Rev 1

Chapter 3 – Hardware Installation

You can install the HomePlug Wireless Adapter in several ways:

3.1  To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer:

1. 

Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet 
port, then insert the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port.

Note:   When setting up the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer, you have to set 

the static IP Address in the computer’s network card. For instructions, please refer 
to Configuring TCP/IP.

2.  Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.

3.2 

To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with an existing network/router:

1. 

Insert one end of an Ethernet cable 
from the router’s Ethernet port, 
then insert the other end into the 
HomePlug’s Ethernet port .

2. 

Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter 
into the electrical outlet.

3.3  To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter as a wireless client:

1. 

Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet 
port, then insert the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port.

Note:   Ensure that the NP90W LAN configuration is set to request DHCP 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 Interface, click Wireless Menu.
7.  Select AP Mode.
8.  Select Wireless Client.
9.  Click Save then wait two minutes for the device to restart.
10.  Enter the Administrator password. The default Administrator password is admin.
11.  Click Wireless Menu.
12.  Select AP Mode.
13.  Under Wireless Client, click Site Survey. This scans the network and opens the Site Survey page.
14.  Click your wireless network host and then click Connect AP.
15.  The confirmation dialog box opens. Click OK. This takes you back to the AP mode page where 

the selected AP SSID is displayed.

16.  Click Save.

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Страница 1: ...Quick Start Guide NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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