ZyXEL ZyAIR G-3000 User's Manual
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1. 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then 5 Select Use the following IP Address and fill click Properties in an IP address between 192 168 1 3 and 192 168 1 254 6 Type 255 255 255 0 as the Subnet mask 4 Local Area Connection Properties X 7 Click Advanced i A z z General Authentication Advanced C Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties onnmect weird gi Accton EN1207D TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter pere General You can get P settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Othenvise you need to ask your network administrator for This connection uses the following items the appropriate IP settings El Client for Microsoft Networks E Flea Obtain an IF address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 Subnet mask 250 205 Description Default gateway Transmission Control Protocollnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 5 Use the following DNS server addresses C Show icon in notification area when connected Prefered DNS server Alternate DONS server Figure 5 Local Area Connection Properties Figure 6 Internet Protocol Properties 8 Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties screen See the appendices for information on configuring2. DHCP server to access the Use fixed IP address ZyAIR again IP Address fi921681 2 IP Subnet Mask 2552652650 _ Select Use fixed IP address to A i 0000 give the ZyAIR a fixed unique IP address Enter a subnet mask appropriate to your network and the gateway IP address if Back Finish applicable Click Finish If you change the ZyAIR s IP address you must use the new IP address if you want to access the web configurator again Change the wireless parameter settings in the wireless stations to match those of the ZyAIR Refer to the User s Guide for your wireless adapter 15 WIZARD SETUP ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide 16 This is the final wizard screen You may return to the Main Menu and continue to configure your ZyAIR ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide 6 Hardware Installation 6 1 Attaching Antennas Follow the steps below to connect the supplied antennas 1 Locate the antenna connectors on the sides of your ZyAIR 2 Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors The antennas should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors Figure 8 Attaching Antennas 6 2 Hardware Mounting Installation In general the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area For better performance mount the ZyAIR high up free of obstructions Free standing Place your ZyAI
3. DNS server addresses ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Advanced TCP IP Settings IP Settings DNS WINS Options IP addresses IP address Subnet mask 192 168 1 3 255 255 255 0 No gateways relault gateways configu red Gateway Metric Automatic metric Figure 7 Advanced TCP IP Settings 9 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window 10 Click Close OK in Windows 2000 NT to close the Local Area Connection Properties window 11 Close the Network Connections window Network and Dial up Connections in Windows 2000 NT 3 2 Checking Updating Your Computer s IP Address 1 In the computer click Start All Programs Accessories and then Command Prompt 2 In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and then press ENTER to verify that your computer s static IP address is in the correct subnet in the range between 192 168 1 3 and 192 168 1 254 if using the default ZyAIR LAN IP address Alternatively to have the ZyAIR assign your computer a new IP address from the IP pool make sure your ZyAIR is turned on type ipconfig renew and then press ENTER 3 3 Testing the Connection to the ZyAIR 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Command Prompt 2 In the Command Prompt window type ping 192 168 1 2 followed by a space and the IP address of the ZyAIR 192 168 1 2 is the default 10 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide 3 Press ENTER The following screen displays Cy gt pi
4. ZyAIR n ff ff n ff n The ZyAIR is set up as an Access Point ZyAIR is sending receiving data through the wireless LAN The ZyAIR is ready but is not sending receiving data The LED has been disabled in the web configurator or SMT The ZyAIR is set up as an AP Bridge or Bridge Repeater Blue Blinking Breathing O O WLAN O Neither of the WLAN interfaces is communicating successfully with another device Green O Both or one of the WLAN interfaces is communicating successfully with another device Blinking TX RX packets are being sent through the ZyAIR ETHN a O The Ethernet connection is not ready or has failed Green O The ZyAIR has a successful 10Mbps Ethernet connection Blinking The ZyAIR is sending receiving data Orange The ZyAIR has a successful 100Mbps Ethernet connection Blinking The ZyAIR is sending receiving data The ZyAIR is not receiving power The ZyAIR is receiving power On SYS on Green On Blinking The ZyAIR is receiving power but is not ready O o eren o Rea To n f n n ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide To access the ZyAIR configure your computer s IP address and subnet mask to be in the same range as the ZyAIR s The default IP address of the ZyAIR is 192 168 1 2 3 Set Up Your Computer s IP Address Skip this section if your computer s IP address is already in the range of 192 168 1 3 192 168 1 254 with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Your computer must h
5. 427MH2 or to identify the ZyAIR in the o WEP Encryption Disable wireless LAN Enter a descriptive 64 bit WEP Enter characters or 10 digit 0 9 A F for each Key 1 4 n a m e 128 bit WEP Enter 13 characters or 26 digit 0 9 A F for each Key 1 4 F Select one WEP key as an active key to encrypt wireless data transmission F H Fac Fie A channel is the range of radio Key1 Ps frequencies used by IEEE C Key2 lr 802 11b and 802 11g wireless C Key3 devices C Key4 Click Scan to have the ZyAIR automatically select a channel Back Nex The selected channel automatically appears in the Channel ID field 14 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network Select either 64 bit or 128 bit from the WEP Encryption drop down list box to activate WEP encryption Select Disable to turn off WEP data encryption Select ASCII or HEX WEP key input method and then follow the on screen instructions to set up the WEP keys Click Next to continue The wireless stations and ZyAIR must use the same Name SSID channel ID and WEP encryption key if WEP is enabled for wireless communication 3 Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen Select Get automatically from DHCP to have the ZyAIR obtain an IP address from a DHCP server You must know the IP address assigned to the ZyAIR by the Get automatically from DHCP
6. Guide Troubleshooting Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged into an appropriate power supply PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The PWR LED is Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is off plugged into an appropriate power supply Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again If the error persists you should contact your vendor The BDG RPT If the LED is off then maybe the ZyAIR is set up to communicate in Access Point LED is off mode and is not in AP Bridge mode or Bridge Repeater mode Make sure that the access point and the associated computers are turned on and working properly Move your computer closer to the access point or the peer computer s within the transmission range The ZyAIR LED Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again If the error persists you may have a is off hardware problem In this case you should contact your vendor The WLAN LED Make sure that the access point and the associated computers are turned on and is off working properly Move your computer closer to the access point or the peer computer s within the transmission range There is too much radio interference for example microwave or another access point around your wireless network Relocate or reduce the radio interference Optimize the performance of the WLAN by ensuring that the distance between access points is not too far In most buildings most WLAN
7. R on a flat level surface on a desk or shelf that is strong enough to support the weight of the ZyAIR with connection cables Follow the steps to position your ZyAIR on a level surface You can use the diagrams below for instructions on how to do this 17 ee a ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Connect the screw included to the support holder Connect the support holder to the ZyAIR but do not tighten the screw Twist the support holder to the side Run the connection wires through the gap in the support holder Figure 9 Support Holder Connections Twist the support holder back to the vertical position and tighten the screw that connects the support holder to the ZyAIR Figure 10 Support Holder Connection Pass Through Wall mounted Follow the steps to attach your ZyAIR to a wall gt Locate a high position on the wall that is free of obstructions Connect two screws not included in the wall 80mm apart You can use the diagram at the end of this guide to help you mark the screw holes correctly Use screws with 6mm 8mm 0 24 0 31 wide heads 18 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables 3 Adjust the cables 4 Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall Hang the ZyAIR on the Screws Figure 11 Wall Mounting the ZyAIR 19 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start
8. ZyAIR G 3000 802 1 1g Business Access Point Bridge Repeater Quick Start Guide Version 3 50 1 2005 YA Networking Power ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents A IMEFOGUGING ENE ZyAIR aim iel dumani Snap and eeu Sal ala Dala unu lene yas amli SEL al 4 2 Hardware COMMGCIIONS uyesi nida oil ei ai al a a aga len 4 2 1 SidePanelandConnections eee 4 Zi 1 mev El DISDIAY satin suncesinn tenia N a La A AY A a Al laa da 5 3 Set Up Your Computer sIPAddress 1 aaa anaaaanana 8 Sin do NS ZOOO NTP akalin ml san ala leman nle a m k me damak asya 8 3 2 Checking UpdatingYourComputersIPAddress 10 3 3lestingtiheConnectiontotheZyAR 10 A CONMPGQUIE THe ZVAR ke ue ayan ka n bl le k oussdeucaushuwacaursnueeaenvuanwaventaudzantuaneneds 11 4 1 AccessingtheZyAlRviatheWebConfigurator 11 4 2CommonScreenCommandButtons 13 5 Configuring the ZyAlRUsingtheWizard 1 0000 aaa aaaaan 14 6 Hardware Installati i serin hakan a imi aaa a a a a a Ahal mann ka balam t dak kon l le 17 SLANINE FACING vim laaan e Bala aaa aaa a yk akpli aS 17 6 2HardwareMountinginstallatlon eee 17 T te e gg RM e e e ei 20 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide 1 Introducin
9. adapters operate within a range of 100 300 feet depending on the thickness and structure of the walls Radio waves can pass through walls and glass but not metal If there is interference in transmitting through a wall it may be that the wall has reinforcing metal in its structure Install another access point to circumvent this problem Floors usually have metal girders and metal reinforcing struts that interfere with WLAN transmission The ETHN LED is Check the wired connection between the ZyAIR ETHERNET port and your computer off or hub Make sure your computer s network card is working properly 20 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The SYS LED is Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again If the error persists you may have a off hardware problem In this case you should contact your vendor cannot ping any If the ETHN LED is off check the cables between the ZyAIR and your computer or computer on the hub Mieke Verify that the IP address and the subnet mask of the ZyAIR and the computers are in the same range 21
10. ave a network card and TCP IP installed TCP IP should already be installed on computers using Windows NT 2000 XP Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address appendix for other operating systems 3 1 Windows 2000 NT XP The following example figures use the default Windows XP GUI theme 1 Click start Start in Windows 2000 NT Settings Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel double click Network 3 Right click Local Area Connection and then Connections Network and Dial up Properties Connections in Windows 2000 NT s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt 3 s Search W Folders EEE Address S Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet E Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help F a Bi K Search m Folders E Network Tasks ocal Arga Connection Ea Create a new mekik connection Address Control Panel LU eli SELEC PCI Fast Ethernet Adapte f Set up a home or small Disable office network Stat Disable this network ag i device Repair Xx Repair this connection Bridge Connections fi Rename this connection view status of this connection Change settings of this connection Properties ag Control Panel GP Switch to Category view Create Shortcut See Also Windows Update Controllers Fi Panel tre MA Figure 4 Network Connection ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide
11. click Ignore to proceed to the Replace Factory Default Certificate screen If you do not change the password the following screen appears every time you login Use this screen to change the password Change default password New Password ae Retype to Confirm BM 4 Click Apply in the Replace Factory Default Certificate screen to create a certificate using your ZyAIR s MAC address that will be specific to this device alternatively click Ignore to proceed to the MAIN MENU screen if you do not want to change the certificate now If you do not replace the default certificate here or in the CERTIFICATES screen this screen displays every time you access the web configurator 12 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Replace Factory Default Certificate The factory default certificate is common to all ZyAIR models Click Apply to create a certificate using your ZyAIR s MAC address that will be specific to this device 5 You should now see the web configurator MAIN MENU screen ZyXEL WIZARD SETUP ADVANCED Click WIZARD SETUP to help SYSTEM you configure your ZyAIR to WIRELESS set upa wireless network IP REMOTE MGNT AUTH SERVER CERTIFICATES LOGS VLAN Welcome to the ZyXEL embedded web configurator MAINTENANCE LOGOUT Click Wizard Setup to configure your system for Internet access e Click Maintenance to access a range of maintenance submenus The management session automatically times out when the time per
12. g the ZyAIR The ZyAIR G 3000 is a wireless access point with two WLAN interfaces that are compliant with both TEEE802 11g and IEEE802 11b standards It is suitable for wireless connections to the wired network in small office environments and businesses The key features of the ZyAIR are the dual WLAN interface internal RADIUS server PoE Power over Ethernet wireless security and WDS Wireless Distribution System See your User s Guide for more details on all ZyAIR features To view a product s certification s 1 Go to www zyxel com 2 Select your product from the drop down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product s page 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page 2 Hardware Connections 2 1 Side Panel and Connections Figure 1 ZyAIR Side Panel and Connections ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide LABEL DESCRIPTION CONSOLE Only connect this port if you want to configure the ZyAIR using the SMT System Management Terminal via console port see your User s Guide for details Connect PS 2 end of the console cable to the console port of the ZyAIR and the other end to a serial port COM1 COM2 or other COM port on your computer Your computer should have a terminal emulation communications program such as HyperTerminal set to VT100 terminal emulation no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control and 9600 bps port speed crossover automatically adjusts to the type of Ethernet cable you u
13. iod set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires default five minutes Simply log back into the ZyAIR if this happens to you 4 2 Common Screen Command Buttons The following table shows common command buttons found on many web configurator screens 13 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Click Back to return to the previous screen Apply si Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyAIR Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh 5 Configuring the ZyAIR Using the Wizard The wizard consists of a series of screens to help you configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN Refer to your User s Guide for more background information 1 Click WIZARD SETUP in the main menu to display the first wizard screen shown next System Name is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR Enter a descriptive name Enter a Domain Name if your ISP requires a domain name for authentication otherwise leave it blank Click Next to continue Enter a descriptive name for identification purposes We recommend using your computer s name System Name G 3000 Domain Name 2 Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN The WLAN Adapter field is only available when you have an external wireless card inserted in the ZyAIR Select Built in to use m men Buitin i the internal WLAN card Name SSID PE s2777 Name SSID Is a unique name Choose Channel ID Channel 04 2
14. ng 192 168 1 2 Pinging 192 168 1 2 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time 10ms TTL 254 Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time lt l0ms TTL 254 Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time lt l10ms TTL 254 Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time lt l10ms TTL 254 Ping statistics for 192 168 1 2 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost 0 0 loss Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Oms Maximum 10ms Average 2ms CENS Your computer can now communicate with the ZyAIR via the ETHERNET port 4 Configure the ZyAIR This Quick Start Guide introduces the ZyAIR and shows you how to use the web configurator Wizard See your User s Guide for configuration details and background information on all ZyAIR features using the SMT System Management Terminal and web configurator 4 1 Accessing the ZyAIR via the Web Configurator 1 Launch your web browser Enter 192 168 1 2 as the web site address 2 The default password 1234 is already in the password field in non readable format Click Login to proceed to a screen asking you to change your password Click Reset to revert to the default password in the password field 11 ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide ZyAIR G 3000 Enter Password and click Login Default password Password i 3 It is highly recommended you change the default password Enter a new password retype it to confirm and click Apply alternatively
15. se straight through or crossover RESET You only need to use this button if you ve forgotten the ZyAIR s password It returns the ZyAIR to the factory defaults password is 1234 and LAN IP address 192 168 1 2 Refer ETHERNET Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer with an Ethernet card or switch to the ETHERNET port The port is auto negotiating can connect at 10 or 100Mbps and auto to the User s Guide POWER Connect the end of the included power adaptor to this power socket You only need to 12VDC connect the external power adaptor if you are not using PoE If you simultaneously use both PoE and the external power adaptor the ZyAIR will draw power from the PoE connection only Use only the included power adaptor EXTENSION This slot allows you to add an IEEE802 11g or IEEE802 11b WLAN card adaptor You CARD SLOT must have a WLAN card inserted before you can configure it The ZyAIR also contains a built in wireless card 2 2 The LED Display When the power is connected the PWR ZyAIR SYS WLAN LEDs turn on in that order The ETHN LED turns on if the ETHERNET port is properly connected See the ZyAIR Front Panel LED Description table for more information ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Figure 2 ZyAIR Front Panel ZyAIR G 3000 Quick Start Guide Table 1 ZyAIR Front Panel LED Description BDG RPT Blinking The ZyAIR is not ready or is rebooting in AP Bridge or Bridge Repeater mode Green On 1 ja
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