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ZyAIR G-1000 Wireless LAN 54 Mbps Access Point Quick Installation Guide Version 3.50 July 2003.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 1 T able of Content s 1 Introducing the ZyAIR ........................................................................................................ ...................... 2 2 Hardware ......................................
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 2 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The ZyAIR G-1000 is an IEE E802.11g-compliant, 54 Mbps wireless L AN access point. It is suited for a wireless conne ction to the wired netw ork in a hom e and small office environm ent. The k ey features of t he ZyAIR G-1000 are IEEE 802.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 3 2.2 The LED Display The PWR LED turns on when the power is connected. The Link LE D blin ks and t urns off. T he ZyAIR LED turns on after the system test. The ETHN LED turn s on, if the ETHERNET port is prop erly connected.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 4 Table 1 Front Panel LED Description LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blinking The ZyAIR is not ready or rebooti ng. Link Red Off The ZyAIR is working properly. Breathing The ZyAIR is sending/receiving data. ZyAIR (WLAN ACK) Blue On The ZyAIR is ready, but is not sending/receiving data.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 5 3 Setting Up Y our 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 w ith subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Your com puter must have a network card a nd TCP/IP i nstalled.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 6 3.2 T esting the Connection to the ZyAIR 1. Click Start , ( All ) Programs , Accessories and then Co mmand Prompt . 2. In the Command Prompt wi ndow, type "ping 192.168.1.2” followed by a space and the IP address of the ZyAIR (192.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 7 4 Configuring the ZyAIR The Quick Installation Guide shows you ho w to use the w eb configurator only . See your User’s Guide for background informatio n on all ZyAIR features and SMT (System Management T erminal) configuration.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 8 3. It is highl y recomm ended you chan ge the default password. Ent er a new pass word, retype i t to confi rm and click Apply ; alternatively click Ignore to proceed to th e MAIN MENU screen if you do not want to change the password now.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 9 4. You shoul d now see the web con figurator MAIN MENU screen. The ZyAIR automatically times out af ter five minutes (default) of inactivity .
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 10 5. Clic k WIZA RD SETUP in t he main m enu to displa y the first wi zard screen s hown ne xt. Syst em Na me is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR in the Ethernet network. Enter a descriptive name. Leave the Domain Name entry blank and click Next to continue.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 11 7. Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. Select Get automaticall y to have the ZyAIR obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. You must know the IP address assigned to the ZyAIR (by the DHCP server) to access the ZyAIR again.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 12 Figure 2 Wireless LAN The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 2 Wireless LAN LABEL DESCRIPTION ESSID (Extended Service Set ID) The ESSID identifies t he service set the wireless station is to connect to.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 13 Table 2 Wireless LAN LABEL DESCRIPTION RTS /CTS Threshold (Request To Send) The threshold (number of bytes) for enabling RTS/CTS handshake. Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS/CTS handshake.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 14 The roaming feature on the access po ints allows the access points to rela y inform ation about the wireless stations to eac h other.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 15 Figure 4 Roaming The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 3 Roaming LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select Yes from the drop-down list box to enable roaming on the Zy AIR if you have two or more ZyAIRs on the same subnet.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 16 Figure 5 Wireless 802.1x Authenticati on The following table describes the fields in this screen. Table 4 Wireless 802.1x Authenticatio n LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Port Control To control wireless stations access to the wired network, select a control method from the drop-down list box.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 17 Table 4 Wireless 802.1x Authenticatio n LABEL DESCRIPTION Idle Timeout The ZyAIR automatically disconnects a wi reless station from the wired network after a period of inactivity. The wireless station needs to enter the username and password again before access to the wired network is allowed.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 18 supports authentication, authorizatio n and a ccounting. The access poi nt (ZyAIR) is the client and the serve r is the RADIUS server. RADIUS is a simple packag e exchange in which y our ZyAIR acts as a m essage relay between the wireless station and the network RADIUS server.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 19 6 Hardware Inst allation This section provides step-by-step instructions on attaching the antennas and mounting your ZyAIR. 6.1 Att aching Antennas Follow the steps below to connect the supp lied antennas. 1. Locate the antenn a connectors on the sides of your ZyAIR.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 20 6.4 W all-mounted Follow the steps to attach your ZyAIR to a wall. 1. Locate a high position on the wall th at is free of obstructions. 2. Connect tw o screws (not included) i n the wall 60mm apart. You ca n use the diagram at the end of this guide to hel p you ma rk the screw holes c orrectly.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 21 Figure 8 Run the Cables Up ward 4. Align the holes on the b ack of the ZyAIR with th e screws on the wall. Han g the ZyAIR on the screws.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 22 Figure 9 Hanging the Zy AIR.
ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 23 7 T roubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The PWR LED is off. Make sure you are using only the supplied power adaptor and the p ower adaptor is plugged into an appropriate power suppl y. Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again.
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ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point 25 Cut out this page to mark the points on the wall for the screws. 60 m m.
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