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Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer or Device (including the
iPhone or other cellular phones, the iPod Touch, etc.) to the
Modem/Router
1
Go to the wireless-enabled computer or device that you want to add to the
network. The device should have software that will let it perform a site search to
scan for available wireless networks in your area. You may have to click on
something like Settings and then Wi-Fi. When the Wireless Network Name (SSID)
(Service Set Identifier) that you gave the Modem/Router Step 4 of the Setup
Wizard. If you did not change the Wireless Network Name (SSID), select the
default name Zoom_xxxxxx, where xxxxxx are 6 random alphanumeric
characters. The complete Wireless Network Name is printed on the bottom label
of your unit. Select it as the network you want to use to connect to the Internet.
When prompted, enter the Security Key found on the bottom label of your unit. If
you changed the key in Step 4 of the Setup Wizard, enter the new security key
and click Connect.
Tip!
If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your wireless device.
There are several site scan issues you should be aware of:
More than one wireless network may appear in the list. These are other wireless
networks that are within range of your network. Your neighbors, for instance, may
be within range of your network. Each wireless network has a channel associated
with it. We recommend there be at least a five-channel difference between your
network and those of your neighbors. Having less than a five-channel difference
may result in interference with your connection. By default, the Modem/Router
uses channel 10. If you need to change this channel, you must do so using the
Wireless Setup page of the Zoom Configuration Manager. For instructions on
how to log in to the Zoom Configuration Manager, see page 10. After logging in,
select Wireless from the left-hand menu. On the Wireless page you can select a
new channel from the drop-down menu.
2
Test your wireless connections. From each computer or device that you set up,
open your Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) and
try to connect to a familiar Web address.
If you connect successfully, you are ready to browse the Web!
To disconnect from the current network:
1
On your wireless device or computer, find the wireless network connection option
(similar to the process of adding your device or computer to the network).
2
Click or highlight Zoom_xxxxxx, where xxxxxx are 6 random alphanumeric
characters.
3
Select or click on Disconnect or similarly-named button.
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