Compex NetPassage 27G Quick Install Manual

Quick Install Guide

Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router

Compex NetPassage 27G

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1: INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1

Package Content .................................................................................... 1

2: NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE ...................................................................... 2

3: LET’S GET GOING-HARDWARE SETUP ........................................................ 3

Power Up in 4 Steps.................................................................................. 3

4: GETTING STARTED WITH WIZARD SETUP..................................................... 4

5: CONFIGURING TCP/IP SETTINGS............................................................. 12

6: CONFIGURING WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION............................... 14

7: SCHEMATIC OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 15

8: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .................................................................... 18

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1: Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Wireless-G

Broadband Multimedia Router. This Wireless-

G router with two USB1.1 ports connects the

USB devices to be shared with others. Typical devices include printers and hard drives.

There are endless possibilities with what you can do using this Multimedia router.

Download songs and store them in the shared hard drive so others can play them as well. Download photos save them in the shared USB hard disk and print them to the shared USB printer.

Of course, it is also a full-fledge router allowing you to share the broadband

Internet connection with several users in your home. The router is, additionally, equipped with advanced features that will make it suitable for the office as well.

Package Content

The router retail package contains the following items to start you off:

• 1x Wireless-G Router

• 1x External Power Adapter

• 1x Quick Install Guide

• 1x Product CD (containing User’s Manual, Firmware Recovery Tool &

Utilities)

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Chapter 2 Network Infrastructure

2: Network Infrastructure

Only a few simple steps are required to set up the router to begin sharing your broadband Internet connection between your wired and wireless network clients.

Example: Broadband Internet Access Distribution to a Fast Ethernet Network &

Wireless Network

Wireless LAN clients access the Internet and the wired

LAN via the router

Connect from

Cable/ADSL Modem to

WAN port

Router

Connect from computers to the integrated 4-port

10/100Mbps switch to form wired LAN

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Chapter 3 Let’s Get Going – Hardware Setup

3: Let’s Get Going-Hardware Setup

Power Up in 4 Steps

In 4 simple steps, you shall have your router wired and functional. After which, you may proceed to the software configuration to get ready to surf the Internet at high-speed!

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to your Cable/ADSL modem, and then connect the other cable end to the socket labeled WAN on the router.

Connect one of the LAN ports to a PC with an RJ45 Ethernet cable.

Connect the USB devices (such as storage disk or printer) to the USB ports of the router.

Next, plug in the power adapter that is supplied to the main electrical supply, and connect the power plug to the socket on the router.

Please do not turn on the power during the installation for safety reasons. Reboot the PC.

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4: Getting Started with Wizard Setup

1. Insert the Product CD to your CD-ROM drive, go to the Utilities section and run the uConfig program.

2. The program will prompt you with the following message. Click on the Yes button to proceed.

3. Select Wireless-G Broadband

Multimedia ROUTER and click on OpenWeb button.

Alternatively, you may also launch your Internet Explorer browser (or Netscape). At the

Address field, key in

http://192.168.168.1.

Next, the system will prompt you not to close the uConfig program until you wish to exit your web-based interface.

Click Ok button to proceed.

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4. Next, an authentication page will appear as shown on the right. The default password, which is password, is preentered in the field provided.

Click on the LOGIN! button to access the main page of the router.

Let’s Get Going – Hardware Setup

5. Check the radio button next to Basic Setup. Click on the Next button.

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6. The first page of the Setup Wizard will appear, showing an overview of the basic setup.

• Internet Connection

This functionality lets you specify the type of Internet

Connection you are using.

• Wireless Setup

This functionality lets you configure the settings of the router to suit your wireless network.

• Router Settings

This functionality lets you identify the router and create a workgroup for the router. It also lets you set up your local time zone.

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Chapter 3

7. Select your WAN connection, from the following types of

Internet Connection:

• Static IP

For configuring Static IP, you need to manually enter the 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 the account

Username and Password that are provided by your ISP.

• PPTP

For configuring PPTP, you have to enter the account

Username, Password, Network

Mask and VPN Server that are provided by your ISP. Take note that VPN Server refers to the IP address of your ISP’s

PPTP server.

• L2TP

For configuring L2TP, you have to click on the Change button and enter the account

Username, Password, Network

Mask and VPN Server that are provided by your ISP. Take note that VPN Server refers to the IP address of your ISP’s

L2TP server.

To proceed, click on the Next button.

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Chapter 3

8. To set up your wireless network, configure the following parameters:

•

SSID

The default SSID is ‘router’.

Click on the Change button to enter your preferred SSID name.

•

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 enable

WEP or WPA-PSK to secure your wireless network connection.

If WEP is enabled, select Hex or

ASCII for the key string type to be used. Select 64Bit or 128Bit for the transmission key. Then enter the corresponding transmission key.

Use the Reset button to clear the transmission key.

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If WPA-PSK is enabled, select

Hex or ASCII for the key string type to be used. Change the default WPA-PSK key that is set to ‘11111111’. The default GTK

update is ‘600’(recommended value)


Please ensure that your router and wireless client settings match.

9. To check your system’s identity and time zone:

• System Name

The default name is ‘ROUTER’.

You may change it to a better name that will better identify your router.

• NetBIOS Name

This is the name under which the router will appear when you browse the MS Windows

Network Neighbourhood. You can change it to another name that will help you to better identify your router.

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• Workgroup

The default name is

‘mygroup’. Create an appropriate name for the workgroup to include your router and network clients.

• Time Zone

Choose your local time zone from the drop-down list.


10. You will see a summary of the router setup appear. Check if the settings such as WAN IP Address, etc are correct.

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11. Click on the Back button to go back to the previous page or click on the

Finish button to save the settings and reboot the router.

12. You will be returned to the Login page after 30 seconds.

!

Note: The factory default password to access the webbased interface is <password>. It is recommended that you change to another stronger password by following the steps described in section System Tools : Change

Password.

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Chapter 5 Configuring TCP/IP Settings

5: 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:

1. Click Start button. Select

Settings and click the Control

Panel icon. Then double-click the

Network Connection

icon.

Right click on Local Area

Connection or Wireless

Network Connection corresponding to the

Ethernet adapter you wish to connect to the router.

2. Under General tab at This

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.

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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.

Configuring TCP/IP Settings

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Chapter 6 Configuring Wireless Network Connection

6: Configuring Wireless Network Connection

In the following chapters, you will find information on how to configure the router to function in your network, to access the Internet and to begin sharing the connection with your wired and wireless clients.

1. Right-click on Wireless Network

Connection corresponding to the wireless Ethernet adapter you wish to connect with the router, and click on

Properties.

2. At the Wireless Networks tab, click on the Add button under Preferred

Networks. in ‘router’ (the router’s factory default).

Click OK.

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Chapter 7

7: Schematic Overview

Schematic Overview

Front View of Router

2 3 4 7

1 5 6

Name

LAN Link/Act LED

1, 2 3, 4

WAN LED

Wireless LAN

Link/Act LED

WAN Link/Act

LED

USB LEDs 1, 2

Power LED

Diagnostic LED

Description

Steady GREEN LAN connection is on.

Flashing GREEN Data transmission at LAN connection.

Steady GREEN WAN connection is on.

Steady GREEN At least one wireless client is present.

Flashing GREEN Activity is detected in the wireless network.

Flashing GREEN Data transmission at WAN connection.

Steady GREEN USB device is detected.

Flashing GREEN Data transmission at respective

USB ports.

Steady BLUE The device is powered up.

Flashing GREEN This indicates that the firmware has become corrupted.

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Back View of Router

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9 10 11 12

Name Description

External

Antenna

5 VDC

Foldable, non-detachable antenna

Power Input

WAN (RJ45 Port) WAN port connects to Cable/ADSL modem

USB Ports 1, 2 Integrated USB1.1 Ports

LAN RJ45 Ports

1, 2, 3, 4

Integrated LAN Switch Ports

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Chapter 7

Bottom View of Router

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Name Description

Reset Push button To reboot, press once.

To reset password, press and hold the button for

5 seconds. The DIAG light will flash fast for about 5 flashes/sec before releasing the button.

To restore the factory default settings, press and hold the button for more than 10 seconds. The

DIAG light will flash slowly for about 10 flashes/sec before releasing the button.

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Industrial Standards

Wired:

Wireless:

WAN Interface

WAN Type

8: Technical Specification

LAN/WLAN Interface

Wired:

Wireless:

• IEEE 802.3 10Base-T

• IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx

• IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

• IEEE 802.11b

• IEEE 802.11g

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)

• Layer 3 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)

• Integrated 4x Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 Ethernet

Port for 10/100Mbps Switch

• Operating frequency channels of:

- 11 Channels 2.400~2.4835, US, Canada

- 13 Channels, 2.400~2.4970, Europe

- 4 Channels 2.400~2.4835, France

• Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum modulation, Orthogonal Frequency Division

Multiplexing modulation

• Data rates: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps,

24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 11Mbps, 9Mbps,

6Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps

• Security:

- 64-bit/128-bit WEP

- WPA, WPA-PSK

- Wireless Pseudo VLAN

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USB1.1 Ports

IP Addressing

Built-in DHCP Server

DHCP Reservation

NAT Firewall

Stateful Packet Inspection

(SPI) Firewall

Load-Balancing/Fail-Over

Redundancy

Virtual Server

2X integrated USB ports supporting:

• Print Server

• Storage disk drive

All Classful/Classless subnets

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Parallel Broadband

IP and Port Forwarding, De-Militarized Zone hosting

IP Packet Filtering

Multicast Filtering

URL Filtering

IP Routing

VPN Client Pass-Through

Time-based, TCP Port, Source IP Filtering

Yes

Yes

Static Routing Entry

PPTP, IPSec

Configuration Interface

Web-based Configuration Menu

Profile Backup and Restore

Yes

Firmware Upgradeable

Physical and Environment

Yes

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C

Operating Humidity: 10% to 80% RH

Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH

Physical Dimension

174mm x 104mm x 40 mm

(L x W x H)

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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: Copyrights

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2006 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 Daniel

Manual Number: M-0412-V1.2C Version 1.2, September 2006

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 and, 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, 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

Increase the separation between the computer and receiver.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help. to which the receiver is connected.

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:

(1)

(2)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry the

FCC logo.

Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: a. b.

For configurations using the integral antenna, the separation distance between the antenna(s) and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 2.5cm (1 inch).

For configurations using an approved external antenna, the separation distance between the antenna and any person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20cm (8 inch).

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The transmitter shall not be collocated with other transmitters or antennas.

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 54Mbps XR Router

Model No.: NetPassage 27G conforms to the following Product Standards:

This device complies with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.)

Electromagnetic Interference (Conduction and Radiation): EN 55022 (CISPR 22)

Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11)

Low Voltage Directive: EN 60 950: 1992+A1: 1993+A2: 1993+A3: 1995+A4: 1996+A11:1997.

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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Compex, Inc. declares that:

The wireless card in this product complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards.)

EMC Standards: FCC: 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart C (Section

15.247); CE: EN 300 328-2, EN 300 826 (EN 301 489-17)

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.

Manufacturer’s Name: Compex, Inc.

Address: 840 Columbia Street, Suite B

Brea, CA 92821, USA

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Chapter 8 Technical Specification

WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD

Register via the Internet at http://www.cpx.com or

[M-0088-V2.4C] http://www.compex.com.sg

To activate the warranty, please complete this card and return to Compex within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.

Please e-mail this warranty card to [email protected].

Product: Purchase Date: Model: Serial

Name: E-mail:

Company:

Address:

Postal/Zip Code:

Phone: ( )

Country:

Note:

For purchases within U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex, Inc. at

(714) 482 0332

For purchases outside U.S.A and Canada, please fax to Compex Systems Pte Ltd at (65)

6280-9947

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Manual Revision: Daniel

Manual Number: M-0512-V1.2E

Version 1.2

September 2006

Compex NetPassage 27G Quick Install Manual

Quick Install Guide

Wireless-G Broadband Multimedia Router