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ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR G-2000 Quick Installation Manual

802.11g wireless 4-port router
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ZyAIR G-2000
802.11g Wireless 4-port Router

Quick Installation Guide

Version 3.60
February 2004

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  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Quick Installation Guide Version 3.60 February 2004...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Introducing the ZyAIR ... 4 2 Hardware Connections ... 5 2.1 Side Panel and Connections ... 5 2.2 The Front Panel ... 6 3 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address... 8 3.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP ... 8 3.2 Checking/Updating Your Computer’s IP Address ... 9 3.3 Testing the Connection to the ZyAIR ...

  • Page 4: Introducing The Zyair

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The ZyAIR B-G2000 is a broadband sharing gateway with a built-in wireless LAN access point and four- port switch that makes it easy for people to set up a small home/office network and share Internet access via a broadband (cable/DSL) modem.

  • Page 5: Hardware Connections

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 2 Hardware Connections 2.1 Side Panel and Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION Use an Ethernet cable to connect at least one computer for initial ZyAIR configuration. These ports are auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-crossover (automatically adjust to the type of Ethernet cable you use (straight-through or crossover)).

  • Page 6: The Front Panel

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 2.2 The Front Panel The PWR LED turns steady on when the power adaptor is connected. The SYS LED blinks while performing system testing and then turns steady on if the testing is successful. The link LED and the ZyAIR LED turn steady on while the wireless card on the ZyAIR is working.
  • Page 7 ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router COLOR STATUS ZyAIR Blue Blinking (Breathing) LAN 1-4 Green Blinking Orange Blinking Green Blinking Orange Blinking Green Blinking Green Table 1 Front Panel LED Description The ZyAIR is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Computer's Ip Address

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 3 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP address. This is the default for most new computers. The ZyAIR is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your computer to receive an IP address or assign it a static IP address in the 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 9: Checking/Updating Your Computer's Ip Address

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen. Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es). If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the following DNS server addresses, and type them in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS...

  • Page 10: Internet Access Setup Using The Web Configurator Wizard

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Press ENTER and the reply messages displays. C:\>ping 192.168.1.1 Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data: Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=10ms TTL=254 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=254 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=254 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=254 Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),...
  • Page 11 ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 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. It is highly recommended you change the default password! Enter a new password, retype it to confirm and click Apply;...

  • Page 12: Common Screen Command Buttons

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Click LOGOUT at any time to exit the web configurator. The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back 4.2 Common Screen Command Buttons The following table shows common command buttons found on many web configurator screens.
  • Page 13 ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN. 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.
  • Page 14 ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router The wireless stations and ZyAIR must use the same ESSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key (if WEP is enabled) for wireless communication. The third wizard screen has three variations depending on what encapsulation type you use. Use the information in the Internet Account Checklist table and the online help to fill in the fields.

  • Page 15: Test Your Internet Connection

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. WAN MAC Address The WAN MAC address field allows you to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the factory default or cloning the MAC address from a computer on your LAN.

  • Page 16: Hardware Mounting Installation

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors. Figure 1 Attaching Antenna 5.2 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.
  • Page 17 ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router The included desktop holder helps you organize the ZyAIR’s connection cables. Secure the desktop holder to the back of the ZyAIR with the included screw. Turn the desktop holder up to the right. Refer to the Hardware Connections section. Connect the cables to the ports on the ZyAIR through the desktop holder.
  • Page 18 ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables. Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall. Hang the ZyAIR on the screws.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router 6 Troubleshooting PROBLEM The PWR and/or Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged SYS LED are off. into an adequate power supply. Turn the ZyAIR off and on. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor.

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