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Quick Install Guide
Wireless-G Network Access Point
WPE54G (Standard)
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Table of Contents 1: TU UT TUIntroductionUT...................................................................................1 TUPackaging ContentUT.............................................................................................2T TU2:UT TLets Get G U oing-Hardware SetupUT ...............................................3T 3: UT UT UTAccess to Web-based InterfaceTU ................................................4 TUAccess to the Web interface with uConfigUT .....
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1: Introduction The Compex WPE54G is a wireless access point that is interoperable with all standard based 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. The Compex WPE54G is a compact and high-performance access point that is designed with support for high security features like enhanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA1/2-PSK, WPA1/2-EAP), IEEE 802.1x Authentication (TLS, TLLS, PEAP, EAP-SIM) and 64-bit or 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy. Compex exclusive wireless
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Chapter 1 Introduction Packaging Content Actual product appearance may slightly differ depending on the hardware version. 1 x WPE54G unit 1 x Power Adapter 1 x 2dBi Antenna 1x RJ45 Ethernet Cable (Only available in selected products) 1 x Product CD 1 x Read-Me-First Note 2
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Chapter 2 Lets Get Going - Hardware Setup 2: Lets Get Going-Hardware Setup Use the RJ45 cable to connect the Ethernet port of the WPE54G to your PC. Once you have finished configuring your WPE54G, you can connect the Ethernet cable to your network device, such as to a switch or hub. Next, attach the power adapter supplied in the packaging to the main power supply and connect its power plug into the DC jack of the WPE54G. Main Electrical Supply RJ45 Ethernet PC Comp
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface 3: Access to Web-based Interface There are two methods to access to the Web-based interface of Compex WPE54G: 1. Through the Compex Utility uConfig You can access to the web-based interface directly without having to change the IP address of your PC. 2. Through your web browser First, you will need to assign an IP address to your PC, such as 192.168.168.X, where X can be any value from 2 to 254, so that it is in the same subnet as Compe
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface Select Compex WPE54G in the Compex Products List section and click on Open Web button. This screen prompts you not to exit your uConfig program while accessing to your web-based interface, or else you will fail to connect to your device. Click on the OK button to proceed. 5
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface At the authentication page, click on the Log On! button to enter the main configuration page. You will then reach the home page of Compex WPE54Gs web-based interface. Note: Refer to Users Manual for instructions on how to configure Compex WPE54G for wireless access. 6
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Chapter 3 Access to Web-based Interface Access to the Web interface manually If you wish to access to the web interface manually, you need to configure the TCP/IP of your PC. Refer to Chapter 4 for detail. If you have forgotten the IP address of your router, do not worry! Compex has designed another utility program NpFind that helps you verify the IP address of your Compex product. You can also find this utility in the Product CD. From the Product CD, click on Software and select
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Chapter 4 TCP/IP Configuration 4: TCP/IP Configuration Once the hardware has been set up, you need to assign an IP address to your PC so that it will be in the same subnet as Compex WPE54G. By default, Compex WPE54Gs IP address is 192.168.168.1; and its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. You need to configure your PCs IP address to 192.168.168.X; and its subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, where X can be any number from 2 to 254 excluding 1. Simply follow the procedures stated below to confi
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Chapter 4 TCP/IP Configuration Select the radio button for Specify an IP address. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask as 192.168.168.X and 255.255.255.0, where X can be any number from 2 to 254, except for 1. In this example, we are using 192.168.168.160 as the static IP Address. In order to check if the IP address has been assigned correctly to your PC, simply go to the Start menu, select Run, and enter the command winipcfg. Select your respective Etherne
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Chapter 4 TCP/IP Configuration For Windows XP/2000 Go to your desktop, click on My Network Places icon and select Properties. Go to your network adapter icon, right click and select to Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties button. 10
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Chapter 4 TCP/IP Configuration Select the radio button for Use the following IP address. Enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask as 192.168.168.X and 255.255.255.0, where X can be any number from 2 to 254, except for 1. In this example, we are using 192.168.168.160 as the static IP Address. Click on OK to close all windows. Next, in order to check if the IP address has been correctly assigned to your PC, go to Start menu, Accessories, select Command Prompt and type
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Chapter 5 Panel Views and Descriptions 5: Panel Views and Descriptions 5 1 5 3 2 8 7 4 6 UFront View UBack View Features Status and Indications 1 LAN Link/Act Steady Compex WPE54G is operating at the LED Yellow speed of 10Mbps. Steady Compex WPE54G is operating at the Green speed of 100Mbps. 2 WLAN Link/Act Steady More than 1 wireless client is present in LED Green the wireless network. Blinking Activi
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Chapter 5 Panel Views and Descriptions 7 DC 3.3V 3A Power input of 3.3VDC 8 Reset button Push button: ! 2s to reboot your device ! between 2s to 10s to restore to its factory default ! > 10s for operating mode switch 13
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Chapter 6 Technical Specifications 6: Technical Specifications Industrial Standards ! IEEE 802.11b ! IEEE 802.11g Performance ! Network speeds dynamically shift between 1,2, 5.5, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps ! Indoor: 20 m (54 Mbps) ! Outdoor: 80 m (54 Mbps) Frequency Range IEEE 802.11b: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz IEEE 802.11g: 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz Wireless Operation Access Point Bridge Modes Access Point Client Gateway Wireless Routing Client Wireless Ethernet Adapter # Wireless
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Chapter 6 Technical Specifications SNMP ! SNMP (RFC 1157) ! MIB II (RFC 1213) LED Indicators ! Power ! Diagnostic ! LAN Link/Activity ! WAN Link/Activity Power Requirements ! Input Voltage Options: 3.3VDC ! Current Ratings: 3 A (max) Antenna Detachable 2dBi antenna with SMA connector Management ! Telnet Command Console ! HTTP Web Management Built-in DHCP Server Yes DHCP Reservation By MAC address Load Balancing Parallel Broadband Fail-Over Redundancy Parallel Bro
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Chapter 6 Technical Specifications Electromagnetic ! EN 55022 (CISPR 22)/EN 55024 Class B Immunity ! EN 61000-3-2 ! EN61000-3-3 Safety ! CE Mark ! EN 60950 Power Requirements Input Voltage: 3.3VDC Current Ratings: 3 A (max) Environment Requirements 0ºC to 70ºC Operating Temp: -15ºC to 70ºC Storage Temp: 5% to 95% RH Operating Humidity: Humidity (RH Relative Humidity): Physical Dimensions 88mm x 24mm x 88mm (H x W x D) Weight 0.62kg Further Information Refer
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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 periodica
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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 Network Access Point Model No.: WPE54G conforms to the following Product Standards: 1) CET EN300 328 : 2003 V1.4.1T - Radio 2) CE EN301 489-1 V1.4.1/ EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 T - EMC T 3) CE TEN 60590 : 2001T - Safety 4) CE TEN 50371
