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- Page 1 ZoomAir ZoomAir ZoomAir ZoomAir ™ Model 4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual IG-4150 IG-4150 IG-4150 IG-4150...
- Page 2 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HAPTER BOUT THE RODUCT AND OCUMENTATION VERVIEW ... 7 ETWORK PTIONS VERVIEW HAPTER ONNECTING AND OWERING ... 9 ONNECTING THE ABLES ... 10 OWERING P THE IG-4150 S HAPTER NSTALLING THE ... 13 NSTALLING THE TILITY IG-4150 S ETUP TILITY THER ... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 About The Zoom Air Ig-4150
This manual introduces you to the ZoomAir IG-4150 Internet Gateway, model 4150. It describes all the features and the most common configurations of the Gateway. - Page 6 Client and computer to select a mode for the IG-4150 and configure it. Note: See the manual for your Wireless Client. Using the Wireless Client from the same computer, install the IG-4150 Setup Utility (Chapter 3). ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
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Page 7: Network Options Overview
Via LAN Infrastructure • Via [No Internet], if you do not want to use your IG-4150 for wireless Internet access (For instance, you may simply want to connect the IG-4150 to your wired Ethernet network.) Chapter 1 About the ZoomAir IG-4150... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Connecting And Powering U P The Ig-4150
Connecting and Powering Up The first step in getting your IG-4150 to work is to connect the cables and power up the unit as described in this chapter. Connecting the Cables Follow these steps: Press the latches and remove the cover of the IG. Plug the power connector into the power socket on the IG unit. -
Page 10: Powering Up The Unit
Powering Up the Unit Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet. CAUTION: After connecting power to the IG, do not cover the unit or block the airflow to the unit with any other objects. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... - Page 11 Monitor the LED activity on the unit. The LEDs change color from Yellow to Red to Green to indicate start-up diagnostics. When finished (after approximately 30 seconds), the IG shows LED activity as listed in the table on the next page. Icon Name Activity...
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Page 13: Chapter 3 Installing The Ig-4150 Setup Utility
Installing the IG-4150 Installing the Utility Note: At this point, you should have installed a Wireless Client on at least one computer on your network (see the documentation for the Wireless Client). You will use this computer and the connected Wireless Client to install the IG-4150 Setup Utility. -
Page 14: Ig-4150 Setup Utility: Other Functions
IG. If you would like, you can skip to Chapter 4. View/Modify IG-4150 Settings The IG Setup Utility allows you to view or modify the following network settings: • Internet Access Settings • Wireless Connection Settings ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... -
Page 15: Finding More Information
Internet Access Settings To set up your IG-4150 for Dial-Up Internet access you need information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as user name, password, telephone number and IP address. Next, select how you wish to connect to your ISP: •... -
Page 17: Chapter 4 Configuring Typical Ig Settings
Configuring Typical IG Settings Introduction Note: You need to configure your IG only once, the first time you use it. After you have installed the IG-4150 Setup Utility (see Chapter 3), you must select a mode for the IG and configure it. To configure the IG, you will use a computer with a Wireless Client installed. -
Page 18: Configuring The Settings
IG unit in the IG Network Name text box. The ID number is the 6-character Network Name printed on the bottom and back labels on the IG unit. Any letters in the ID must be lowercase. Click Continue. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... - Page 19 Note: After you have identified your IG-4150, you may be instructed to upgrade the firmware on your device. Refer to Appendix B for more information. After you have identified your IG, press the F12 key to check your IG Ethernet MAC-address. The following window will open.
- Page 20 IG: In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select Cable Modem under Internet access via, and then select Automatic under IP address. Click Continue. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 21 Click Continue in the Overview Of Your Settings screen: Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens.
- Page 22 In the Disconnect if idle for drop-down menu, your options range from 1 to 40 minutes. Under Dial using, you can select Tone or Pulse. Finally, you can select automatic dialing. Click Continue. For additional information, click the Help button. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 23 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears, showing your current settings. Click Continue. Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens.
- Page 24 (PPPoE) under Internet access via. The screen changes as follows: Under Connection, you can select Automatic, Continuous, or On Request. Under Disconnect if idle for, your options range from 1-40 minutes. Click Continue. For more information on these options, click Help. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 25 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears, showing your current settings. Click Continue. For more information, click Help. If you want to change the settings in the dialog box, contact your network administrator. Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings.
- Page 26 If you want to access the Internet using an ISDN/DSL device, the procedure for configuring your IG is as follows: In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select ISDN/DSL Device under Internet access via, and then click Automatic under IP address. Click Continue. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 27 Click Continue in the Overview Of Your Settings screen: For more information, click Help. If you want to change the settings in the dialog box, contact your network administrator. Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens.
- Page 28 Infrastructure under Internet access via. Click Continue. Click Continue in the Overview Of Your Settings screen: For information, click Help. If you want to change the settings in the dialog box, consult your network administrator. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
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Page 29: Checking The Ip Address
Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens. Click Exit in the Ready! screen: You have configured your IG to serve as a transparent wireless bridge in a LAN infrastructure environment. -
Page 30: If You Encounter Obstacles
If you have difficulty accessing the IG to view or modify its current settings: • View/Modify the settings of the wireless adapter in your computer to ensure that: The Network Name matches the value printed on the label at the back of the IG. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... - Page 31 The default WEP Encryption Key matches the last five digits of the Network Name (if you have not changed the default value). • View/Modify the Networking properties on your computer to ensure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed for your wireless client adapter. To do so, click Start | Settings | Control Panel.
- Page 32 Double-click Network. Select TCP/IP—>ZoomAir USB Card and click Properties. Under IP Address, select Obtain an IP address automatically. • Consult your Microsoft documentation and/or Help system for information about setting the TCP/IP network protocol. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
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Page 33: Chapter 5 Configuring Custom Settings
Configuring Custom Settings Introduction This chapter describes the IG-4150 custom settings, which allow you to maximize the security of your wireless network through the use of a WEP Encryption Key and a Setup Utility password. Customizing the Settings To configure a custom setting, follow the procedure below: Double-click the IG Setup Utility icon on your desktop. - Page 34 Technical Support or Customer Service. Click Close. In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select the country in which you are located, and select a method of Internet access. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 35 To configure your IG-4150, select a mode below, and go to the appropriate page. • Cable modem (factory default mode; see below) • Telephone line (see page 38) • ADSL/PPPoE (see page 41) • ISDN/DSL device (see page 43) • LAN infrastructure (see page 46) Internet Access via Cable Modem If you want to access the Internet through a cable modem, follow...
- Page 36 (disabled by default) and type a password to restrict access to the IG Setup Utility. If you want to reset the default values, click Set defaults and Ok. For maximum security, we recommend changing the default values. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 37 Viewing the Network Topology Settings To access your Network Topology settings, click the bottom Change button. The following dialog box opens: Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens.
- Page 38 In the Disconnect if idle for drop-down menu, your options range from 1 to 40 minutes. Under Dial using, you can select Tone or Pulse. Finally, you can select automatic dialing. Click Continue. For additional information, click the Help button. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 39 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears, showing your current settings. Setting the Wireless Channel If you click the Change button next to Wireless channel, the following dialog box opens; the default is A (channel 1). If you have difficulty connecting through this channel, try a different one (see Technical Specifications on page 61).
- Page 40 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 41 Click Exit in the Ready! screen: You have configured your IG for Internet access in the Telephone Line mode. Go to Checking the IP Address on page 29. Internet Access via ADSL (PPPoE) If you want to connect to the Internet using ADSL, follow this procedure: In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select ADSL (PPPoE) under Internet access via.
- Page 42 IG Setup Utility. If you want to reset the default values, click Set defaults and Ok. For maximum security, we recommend changing the default values. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 43 Viewing the Network Topology Settings To access your Network Topology settings, click the bottom Change button. The following dialog box opens: For more information, click Help. If you want to change the settings in the dialog box, contact your network administrator. Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen, you can double-check all the IG settings.
- Page 44 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears: Setting the Wireless Channel If you have difficulty connecting through the default channel, click the top Change button to select a different channel. For more information, see Technical Specifications on page 61. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 45 Configuring the Security Settings Click the middle Change button to change the default WEP Encryption Key of your IG (the new string must contain five characters). Type a new Key in place of the default (see the section Changing the Default WEP Encryption Key on page 48 and the WEP Booklet).
- Page 46 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears: Setting the Wireless Channel If you have difficulty connecting through the default channel, click the top Change button to select a different channel. For more information, see Technical Specifications on page 61). ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
- Page 47 Configuring the Security Settings Click the middle Change button to change the default WEP Encryption Key of your IG (the new string must contain five characters). Type a new Key in place of the default (see the section Changing the Default WEP Encryption Key on page 48 and the WEP Booklet).
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Page 48: Changing The Default Wep Encryption Key
IG to communicate also must use 64-bit encryption. Note: If you are not using a ZoomAir IG-4150 with a ZoomAir USB Client-4115 or PC Card on your network, see the following section and the WEP Booklet for information on WEP interoperability. -
Page 49: Wep Interoperability Between Gateways And Wireless Clients
Note: For detailed information on WEP interoperability scenarios, refer to the WEP Booklet. If you have a ZoomAir IG-4150 and Intersil Wireless Clients: Determine the default WEP Encryption Key of the IG (the last five of the six characters in the Network Name – indicated on the back and bottom labels of the device). -
Page 51: Chapter 6 Using The Ig-4150
Using the IG-4150 General Guidelines When using your IG-4150, please follow the guidelines listed below: Safety Guidelines Do not cover the unit or block the airflow to the unit. Keep the IG away from excessive heat and humidity. Protect the unit from vibration and dust. -
Page 52: Wall-Mount The Ig-4150
Use the screws and the plugs that came with your kit to fix the cover to the wall. Close the IG. IG-4150 Buttons The IG unit has two small buttons for troubleshooting purposes. • Reset button • Reload button ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... -
Page 53: Reset Button
Remove the cover from the IG unit to have access to these buttons. Reset button This button allows you to recover from a situation in which the IG may be in a deadlock situation. Pressing the button is the same as disconnecting the IG from the power supply source. - Page 54 IG and your Wireless Client. You can now use the IG, bypassing the password and the WEP Encryption Key. To avoid risk of intrusion, do not leave your network without a WEP Encryption Key for long. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
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Page 55: Ig-4150 Special Modes
IG-4150 Special Modes Special IG modes occur: • After supplying power to the unit (powering up): The IG automatically starts to operate within one minute. See Powering Up the Unit on page 10. • After finishing the configuration of the IG Setup Utility from your computer: The new network settings are sent from your computer to the IG. -
Page 57: Chapter 7 Zone Alarm Firewall And A D Subtract
ZoneAlarm Firewall and Your ZoomAir IG CD contains three additional programs, which increase Internet security on your network: • ZoneAlarm Firewall • ZoneAlarm Pro Firewall (30-day free trial) • AdSubtract To install any of these programs, from the Main Menu, click the Internet/Security Software button, then click the logo for the program you want to install, and follow the prompts. -
Page 58: Zonealarm And Zonealarm Pro
Pro; the latter program is an improved version of the former: • Simplicity—you do not have to learn about protocols, ports, and firewall programming. • Security—ZoneAlarm makes your computer invisible on the Web. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... - Page 59 • Flexibility—ZoneAlarm/Pro allows you to customize your firewall for both local and Internet zones. • Remote blocking—you can program the Internet lock to block all traffic when your computer is unattended. • Control—you determine which applications can connect to the Internet or receive input from the Internet. •...
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Page 60: Adsubtract
Works with any connection to the Web: dial-up modems, cable modems, LAN or DSL connections • Works with all browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL, and Opera • Configures all browsers automatically • Installs in approximately 30 seconds ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... -
Page 61: Technical Specifications
Appendix A IG-4150 Specifications Technical Specifications Compatibility IEEE 802.11b Standard for high-speed wireless LANs. Bit Error Rate Better than 10 Range Up to 550 meters. Frequency 2.4 GHz Band/Channels Selectable Channels: —Channel 1 (or A): 2412 MHz —Channel 4 (or B): 2427 MHz —Channel 7 (or C): 2442 MHz —Channel 10 (or D): 2457 MHz 64-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) based... - Page 62 RJ-45 connector (female) Cable not included Use straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the device to external modems (for example, ISDN, ADSL, or Cable) or to a Network Hub. Note: Ethernet modems are wired as DCE. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
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Page 63: Appendixa Ig-4150 Specifications
Physical Specifications IG-4150 Dimensions 208 x 52 x 155mm (HxWxL) Weight 350g Operating 0 to +40 Temperature Storage -10 to +50 Temperature Humidity max. 95% (non- condensing) Barometric Pressure 740 to 1050 hPa Radio Specifications Radio Output 15 dBm (nominal) Power Spreading 11-chip Barker sequence... - Page 64 Antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. • The radio signal is absorbed by obstacles or objects; for example, in areas with floor to ceiling walls, the range can be decreased to 15% on its maximum value. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual...
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Page 65: Appendixb Upgrading The Firmware
Appendix B Upgrading the Firmware Your ZoomAir IG-4150 requires minimal user involvement in firmware upgrading. (Firmware is also known as embedded software.) When you install the IG Setup Utility, it verifies the existing version of the firmware and replaces it if a more recent version is available. -
Page 67: Appendixc Internet Service Provider Information
Appendix C Internet Service Provider When you obtain an account with a Dial-Up Internet Service Provider (ISP), you typically receive the following information: • Telephone numbers to dial in to your ISP (Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line) • Account Name (or User Name) •... -
Page 69: Appendixd Regulatory Information
Appendix D Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 Emissions Statement This equipment 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. -
Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity
The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this equipment is compliant to Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) via the following standards: Standards EN 60950 ETS 300 328 : 1996 ETS 300 826 : 1997 The product is CE Marked. ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual... -
Page 71: Fcc Warning
FCC Warning Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Caution: For the purpose of satisfying FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, antennas should be positioned in such a way that a separation distance of at least 20cm is maintained between the transmitter’s radiating structures and the body of the user or nearby persons. -
Page 72: Customer Service Information
Customer Service Information We recommend that you take a few moments to fill in the following information for future reference. In the event you need to call Technical Support or Customer Service, you will need the information below. ZoomAir Model (located on the box) Serial Number (located on the device)