ZyXEL Communications 50 Network Card User Manual
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1. Male a hollow pin Female Figure 19 Antenna Connectors For more information on antennae see the User s Guide appendix 17 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 9 Troubleshooting Table 4 Troubleshooting PF OBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The POWER and or Make sure the power cord is connected into an adequate power supply and that the ACTIVE LED are power supply is turned on off on the inline power injector Disconnect and Connect the ZyAIR to the power supply If the error persists you may have a hardware problem In this case you should contact your vendor The ACTIVE LED Check the cable connection to the ZyAIR special Ethernet port on the inline power injector is off Make sure your computer s network card is working properly cannot ping any If all of the inline power injector LEDs are off check the cables between the ZyAIR computer on the and your computer or hub LAN cannot access the Make sure the ZyAIR is connected to the network Internet T Make sure you entered your username correctly A username may be case sensitive 182. gt The mast or wall bracket must be free from any substance that may prevent a good electrical connection with the antenna for example paint 10 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 4 2 Grounding A safe grounding system is necessary to protect your outdoor installation from lightning strikes and the build up of static electricity Direct grounding of the antenna mast Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge and Surge Arrester are very important The ZyAIR has a built in Surge Arrester The ZyAIR should be connected to the same grounding system as the antenna mast and the AC wall outlet The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical Code and safety standards that apply in your country Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your outdoor installation 1s properly grounded 4 3 What is Lightning Protection All outdoor electronic equipment is susceptible to lightning damage Proper grounding to national and local codes is instrumental in providing human safety Lightning Protection is used when a customer wants to maximize the reliability of the electronic system by diverting the excess energy that can be induced on any transmission lines data power though a series of surge protection devices The energy is dissipated through heat and 1s also diverted to the ground 4 4 Why is Additional Protection Recommended Lightning even with the built in protection can still damage ZyAIR equipm
3. you configure each ZyAIR to act as either a central bridge or a remote bridge For point to multipoint applications all communications between network systems go through the central bridge See Figure 2 for an example The headquarters ZyAIR is the CB central bridge The ZyAIRs A and B are remote bridges at branch offices The CB ZyAIR routes or bridges all communications between the ZyAIRs The ZyAIR is connected to an antenna through an inline power injector P and through a hub switch or router to a network CB i p o Figure 2 Wireless Bridge Application Please see the section on example scenarios in Part I and IV of the ZyAIR User s Guide for more information on network topologies ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 3 Connections The following section introduces the hardware connections for the ZyAIR 3 1 Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge and Inline Power Injector Ports 1 This is the special Ethernet port for connecting the MIL C 5015 style Ethernet cable 2 This is the special serial port for connecting the MIL C 5015 style RS 232 console port cable 3 This is the grounding port Figure 3 ZyAIR Hardware Casing 4 These are the special N Type connectors for connecting the antenna or an RF cable 5 The POWER amp DATA OUT port on the inline power injector is used for connecting the other end of the MIL C 5015 style Ethernet cable 6 The DATA IN port on the i
4. POWER amp Connect the RJ 45 Ethernet connector end of the MIL C 5015 style Ethernet cable to this DATA OUT port DATA IN Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to a Local Area Network LAN This port is auto negotiating can connect at 10 or 100Mbps and auto crossover automatically adjusts to straight through or crossover The ACTIVE LED turns steady on when the ZyAIR is connected to this port ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 8 Inline Power Injector Front Panel 3 5 Making the Connections Before installing your Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge system in a hard to reach location we recommend that you configure and test all the devices first Follow the quick steps below for installation of the Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge 3 5 1 Procedure for Making the Connections Step 1 With the unit turned off attach the dipole antenna to the antenna connector as shown in Figure 9 Do not over tighten the antennas Position the antenna vertically for the best omni directional signal reception Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 9 Installation Layout Attach the MIL C 5015 style RS 232 console cable to the serial port adapter Connect the other cable end DB9 female to a terminal or a PC running a terminal emulation program Connect the female end of the power cord to the inline power injector and then connect the male end of the p
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6. binoculars and or a map of the area and compass to point the antennas to one another gt Optimize antenna alignment if required by making small modifications in the antenna orientation Alternatively consult a professional antenna installation service to optimize the antenna alignment Omni directional antennas are characterized by a wide radiation pattern Therefore alignment of this type of antennas is less critical than for directional antennas For omni directional antennas mounted on a table desk and so on point the antenna up For omni directional antennas mounted on a wall or ceiling point the antenna down For a single AP application place omni directional antennas as close to the center of the coverage area as possible For directional antennas point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area 4 8 2 Connector Type The ZyAIR is equipped with a Reverse Polarity N type jack so it will work with any 2 4GHz wireless antenna with a Reverse Polarity N type connection Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connector The outdoor Router Bridge antenna cabling systems can be identified by Reverse Polarity N connectors pictured in following Rev Polarity H Female Standard N Male AH 8 Female AH Mala XU OO EO soma Rev Polarity M Male Standard N Female Please Note The gender of the connectors ts NOT determined by the connector s thread but its center pin A solid center pin
7. e se e E EE O TN 12 Ad OWE ONC CHONG aos miss vati citas tui aded oda ondren baisse E o muta dest Rdecd iae 14 AS ACTIV Ate EAS docu edocti EESE ntu esce st edel obscene E 16 S CroD s MOON NEN TNT 18 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The following Quick Installation Guide gives information on the hardware connections and mounting of your ZyAIR B 5000 The ZyAIR Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge provides excellent wireless performance The ZyAIR extends the range of your existing wired network without any additional wiring efforts The ZyAIR gives you the flexibility of being able to use one device for either of these powerful functions Asan Access Point AP the ZyAIR can be used to allow wireless stations to access your wired LAN The ZyAIR also offers highly secured wireless connectivity to your wired network with IEEE 802 1x WEP data encryption and MAC address based access control It is perfect for providing outdoors broadband Internet access The excellent RF performance means that the users do not need to be inside the same building or even in the same block gt The ZyAIR can also function as a bridge or router to provide a wireless backbone connection between two or more buildings Rugged die cast watertight construction built in lightening protection and grounding make the ZyAIR perfect for outdoors applications It is easy to install and configure the ZyAIR The embedded web based config
8. en the roof overhang is not excessive and or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of sight An antenna couples RF signals onto air A transmitter within a wireless device sends an RF signal to the antenna which propagates the signal through the air The antenna also operates in reverse by capturing RF signals from the air Choosing the right antennas and positioning them properly increases the range and coverage area of a wireless LAN In most situations mounting an antenna directly to the wall will not allow you to properly align the antenna with the corresponding antenna at the opposite end of your wireless link As poor alignment will typically result in poor performance we advise you to always mount the Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge to a mast 4 1 Antenna Mast Antenna Requirements To accommodate the ZyAIR the mast must satisfy the following requirements gt The construction of the mast must be of a sturdy weatherproof and non corrosive material for example galvanized or stainless steel construction pipe gt Typical diameter of the mast should be between 35 mm 1 4 and 41 mm 1 625 Subject to the type of mast that you intend to install other diameters are possible gt The height of the antenna mast must be sufficient to allow the antenna to be installed at least 1 5 m 5 above the peak of the roof If the roof is metal then the height of the antenna should be a minimum of 3m 10 above the roof
9. ent This can occur for any number of reasons such as an improperly grounded installation or if the amount of transient energy from nearby lightning exceeds what the devices can handle If the ZyAIR unit fails due to damage from lightning the link is out of service until the unit 1s replaced or repaired An external reverting protection device can provide a higher level of protection and greater probability of surviving lightning strikes without damage to the ZyAIR equipment 4 5 Unpacking the ZyAIR The ZyAIR s shipping box should be left intact and sheltered until arrival at the installation site If the shipping container shows signs of damage immediately notify the transportation company Upon receipt inspect contents to make sure that there are no missing or damaged parts see Packaging Specifications in the appendix of the ZyAIR User s Guide Retain all the packing materials including all internal boxes In the unlikely event that the equipment must be returned use the original packing materials for return shipment The packing materials are also recommended for transporting the equipment from location to location 11 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 4 6 Mounting the ZyAIR Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall or mast and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables 4 6 1 ZyAIR Mast Mounting You can mount the outdoor component of your ZyAIR directly to a pole with an out
10. nline power injector is used for connecting the Ethernet cable to a hub switch router or a computer ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 4 Casing Antenna Ports Figure 5 ZyAIR Inline power injector 3 2 Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge Bottom Panel Connections Figure 6 Special Ethernet Cable Connections Table 1 Side Panel and Connections DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION Outdoor Use the included 30M MIL C 5015 style Ethernet cable to connect the ZyAIR to the inline Ethernet power injector These ports are auto negotiating and auto crossover automatically Connector Port adjusts to the type of Ethernet cable you use straight through or crossover Console Port Use the included MIL C 5015 style RS232 console port cable to connect the ZyAIR to the console port on your computer for initial ZyAIR configuration ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 3 3 The Inline Power Injector Back Panel Figure 7 Inline Power Injector Back Panel Table 2 The Inline Power Injector Back Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION AC IN 100 Connect the end of the included power cord to this power socket 240V After you ve made the connection connect the power cable to a power supply and look at the front panel POWER LED The POWER LED turns steady on when the power cord is connected 3 4 The Inline Power Injector Front Panel Table 3 The Inline Power Injector Front Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION
11. ower cord into a power outlet or power strip The POWER LED on the front of the Inline power injector should turn on Run the Ethernet cable included in your package from DATA IN port on the front panel of the inline power injector to the Ethernet port on a computer Connect the MIL C 5015 style Ethernet connector to the special Ethernet port on the bottom of the ZyAIR Connect the RJ 45 Ethernet connector the other end of the special Ethernet cable into the POWER amp DATA OUT port on the front of the inline power injector When the ZyAIR receives power over the Ethernet cable the ZyAIR will start its boot sequence and the ACTIVE LED on the front of the Inline power injector will turn on You can configure the ZyAIR using the HTML browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator from a remote host or PC See Part J of your ZyAIR User s Guide for a quick setup guide ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 4 Hardware Installation In general the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area It is recommended that you do the initial configuration of the ZyAIR prior to mounting The Outdoor Access Point amp Bridge device can be mounted on the side of a building or mounted to an antenna mast as described A wall side mount allows for mounting an antenna mast on the side of a building or on the side of an elevated penthouse This will provide a convenient mounting location wh
12. side diameter of 37 5mm 62 5mm 1 5 2 5 To assemble the ZyAIR mast mounting components Step 1 Insert the U bolt into the mast mounting bracket and attach the two nuts with one lock washer and one split lock washer Figure 10 U Bolt and Mast Mounting Bracket Step 2 Insert the two screws into the sides of the first mast mounting bracket to fix the ZyAIR to the mast mounting bracket 12 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 11 Mounted ZyAIR Back Panel 4 6 2 ZyAIR Wall Mounting To assemble the ZyAIR wall mounting components Step 1 Place the ZyAIR face down on a flat surface Step 2 Attach the wall mounting bracket to the back of the ZyAIR using the four screws four lock washers and four split lock washers Figure 12 Wall Mounting Brackets Step 3 Refer to the following figure and mount the ZyAIR on the wall 13 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Figure 13 Mounted ZyAIR 4 7 Power Connections Step 1 Connect the power cord to the inline power injector and then connect the male end of the power cord into a power outlet or power strip The POWER LED on the front of the inline power injector should turn on Figure 14 Inline Power Injector Power Outlet 14 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Step 2 Run the Ethernet cable from the DATA IN port on the front of the inline power injector to the Ethernet port on a computer Figure 15 Etherne
13. t Cable With Inline power injector This connection is required for setting up initial configuration information After configuration is completed this cable will be removed and then you should run an Ethernet cable from the Data In port on the front of the Inline power injector to the LAN connection such as to a hub bridge or directly into a patch panel Step 3 Connect the MIL C 5015 style Ethernet connector into the special Ethernet port on the bottom of the ZyAIR Figure 16 MIL C 5015 Style Ethernet Connector 15 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide Step 4 Connect the RJ 45 Ethernet connector the other end of the special Ethernet cable into the POWER amp DATA OUT port on the front of the inline power injector Figure 17 Power amp Data Out Port Step 5 Connect the antennas or RF cables to the ZyAIR s two antenna ports 4 8 Attaching Antennas Follow the steps below to connect the supplied 5dBi Omni direction rubber antennas Step 1 Locate the antenna connectors on the top of your ZyAIR Step 2 Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors The antennas should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other Figure 18 Antenna Attached 16 ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 4 8 1 Antenna Alignment For optimal performance of your wireless link make sure that the antennas are properly aligned facing one another eye to eye To align the antennas Usea pair of
14. urator includes a wireless link test that helps you to align the device The web based configurator and SNMP network management feature allows remote configuration and management of your ZyAIR The Power over Ethernet PoE feature means that power can be delivered to the ZyAIR over an Ethernet line This allows you to mount the ZyAIR in areas where there are no nearby power sources The following chapter introduces application examples of what you can do with your ZyAIR ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 2 Applications Here are application examples for your ZyAIR 2 1 Access Point Application Internet Service Providers ISPs can use the ZyAIR Z to provide wireless Internet access to users that are outdoors or in different buildings A company with many employees working outdoors can also use the ZyAIR to extend the existing network without expensive network cables Wireless stations can move freely anywhere in the coverage area and use resources on the wired network see Figure I The ZyAIR is connected to an antenna through an inline power injector P and through a hub switch or router to the network L Ai 4 TES Ai H e P Figure 1 Access Point Application ZyAIR B 5000 Quick Installation Guide 2 2 Wireless Bridge Application You can use the ZyAIR as a bridge or router to form a wireless point to point or point to multipoint backbone connection With the bridge mode
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