ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents 1 Introducing the ZyAIR ........................ 4 2 Hardware Connections ......................4 2.1 Side Panel and Connections ....................4 2.2 The LED Display........................5 3 Set Up Your Computer’s IP Address..................8 3.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP ......................8 3.2 Testing the Connection to the ZyAIR ..................
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The ZyAIR G-3000 is a wireless access point with two WLAN interfaces that are compliant with both IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standards. It is suitable for wireless connections to the wired network in small office environments and businesses.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide LABEL DESCRIPTION CONSOLE Only connect this port if you want to configure the ZyAIR using the SMT (System Management Terminal) via console port; see your User’s Guide for details. Connect PS/2 end of the console cable to the console port of the ZyAIR and the other end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) on your computer.
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ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Table 1 ZyAIR Front Panel LED Description COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION BDG/RPT Blinking The ZyAIR is not ready or is rebooting in AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater mode. The ZyAIR has a successful reboot in AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater mode.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide To access the ZyAIR, configure your computer’s IP address and subnet mask to be in the same range as the ZyAIR’s. The default IP address of the ZyAIR is 192.168.1.2. 3 Set Up Your Computer’s IP Address Skip this section if your computer’s IP address is already in the range of...
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen opens (the General tab in Windows XP). Configure your computer to use a static IP address, select Use the following IP address and fill in the IP address (192.168.1.3 to 192.168.1.254) and Subnet mask (255.255.255.0) fields.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 4.1 Accessing the ZyAIR via the Web Configurator Launch your web browser. Enter “192.168.1.2” as the web site address. Default ZyAIR IP address. 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.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Click WIZARD SETUP to help you configure your ZyAIR to set up a wireless network. The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes).
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 5 Configuring the ZyAIR Using the Wizard The wizard consists of a series of screens to help you configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN. Refer to your User’s Guide for more background information.
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ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. Select Get automatically from DHCP 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-3000 Quick Start Guide 6 Hardware Installation 6.1 Attaching Antennas Follow the steps below to connect the supplied antennas. Locate the antenna connectors on the sides of your ZyAIR. Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors. The antennas should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other.
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ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Connect the screw (included) to the support holder. Connect the support holder to the ZyAIR but do not tighten the screw. Twist the support holder to the side. Run the connection wires through the gap in the support holder...
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ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables. Adjust the cables. Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall. Hang the ZyAIR on the screws.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 7 Troubleshooting Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged into an appropriate power supply. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The PWR LED is Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is off.
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ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The SYS LED is Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again. If the error persists, you may have a off. hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor.