ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR G-4100 Quick Start Manual
802.11g wireless hotspot gateway
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
ZyAIR G-4100 802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway Quick Start Guide Version 1.00 8/2005... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 Introducing the ZyAIR... 2 1.1 Safety Warnings ... 2 1.2 Side Panel Connections ... 4 1.3 The Front Panel LEDs ... 5 1.4 Factory Defaults... 6 2 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ... 6 2.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP... 7 2.2 Checking/Updating Your Computer’s IP Address ... - Page 3 ZyAIR G-4100 Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact your vendor for further information. Use ONLY the dedicated power supply for your device. Connect the power cord or power adaptor to the right supply voltage, that is, 110V AC for North America or 230V AC for Europe.
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Page 4: Side Panel Connections
ZyAIR G-4100 1.2 Side Panel Connections Figure 1 ZyAIR Side Panel Connections... -
Page 5: The Front Panel Leds
LABEL PRINTER Use the printer cable to connect an “exclusive printer” to this port. LAN 1-4 These ports are auto-crossover, (”auto MDI/MDI-X”) which means you can use either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable to connect the ZyAIR to a computer or a hub. Connect your broadband modem to this port with the Ethernet cable that came with your modem. -
Page 6: Factory Defaults
STATUS ZyAIR On (Blue) Blinking (Blue) LAN (1-4) On (Green) Blinking (Green) On (Green) Blinking (Green) On (Green) On (Green) 1.4 Factory Defaults Username “admin” (case sensitive) Password “1234” 2 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP address. -
Page 7: Windows 2000/Nt/Xp
range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This is necessary to ensure that your computer can communicate with your ZyAIR. Your computer must have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP installed. TCP/IP should already be installed on computers using Windows NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems. 2.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP In Windows XP, click start, Control Panel. -
Page 8: Checking/Updating Your Computer's Ip Address
Click Advanced. 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 OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click Close (OK in Windows 2000/NT) to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. -
Page 9: Configuring Your Zyair
If you make an incorrect entry, refresh your browser and try again. Only one administrator can log in at one time. The ZyAIR logs you out after five minutes of no management using the web configurator, so you then have to log in again. ZyAIR G-4100 10ms, Average = other ZyAIR features. -
Page 10: Internet Connection Wizard
Figure 4 Web Configurator: Login Screen 3.2 Internet Connection Wizard The Wizard Setup screens appear by default after login only the first time you access the ZyAIR and run the wizard. After that, the SYSTEM QUICK VIEW screen appears after login. 1. - Page 11 Figure 6 Internet Connection: Static IP Figure 7 Internet Connection: PPPoE For optimum communications, the number of bytes in the data segment and the header must add up to less than the number of bytes in the maximum transmission unit (MTU). Enter the name of your PPPoE server, in the Service Name field if provided;...
- Page 12 Select Keep Alive if you want an “always-on” connection. The Redial Period is how long the ZyAIR waits before reconnecting in the event of a disconnect. Click Next to continue to Figure 9. Figure 8 Internet Connection: PPTP 2. Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN. Select PPTP if your service provider uses a DSL terminator with PPTP login.
- Page 13 Figure 9 Wireless Settings Click Next to continue. 3. Use the third wizard screen to configure a backup e-mail server in the event that the subscriber’s e-mail server is unreachable from the ZyAIR. Figure 10 E-mail Service Setup Click Next to continue. ESSID is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR in the wireless LAN.
- Page 14 4. Use this screen to set whether or not the ZyAIR authenticates users before allowing them to access the Internet. Figure 11 Authentication Service Setup 5. Use the next wizard screen to set up a billing profile for the ZyAIR to use when generating subscriber accounts.
- Page 15 Figure 12 Billing Setup Select a time period (minutes, hours, or days) and enter the time unit in the field provided to define each “profile’s” maximum Internet access time. Click Next to continue. 6. Use the next wizard screens to set up the ZyAIR to use either an “exclusive printer” to generate and print subscriber statements or generate them in the web configurator and print them from there.
- Page 16 ZyAIR G-4100 Select Yes to use an “exclusive printer” when you generate and print subscriber statements. Select No to generate subscriber statements in the web configurator and print them from there. The Web-based Account Generator Panel Settings screen then appears next (Figure 17).
- Page 17 Figure 15 Customize Printout Text Select Expiration Time to display (in the statement) the ending subscription validity date and time and then select a date and time format from the drop-down list boxes. Enter an explanation for the subscriber about the account’s activation deadline.
- Page 18 ZyAIR G-4100 This screen shows how your custom statement printout will look. Close the window when you are finished viewing it. Figure 16 Printout Example...
- Page 19 ZyAIR G-4100 Click Preview/Operate to open the Account Generator Panel (see Figure 18). A “button” represents a subscriber billing profile defining maximum Internet access time and charge per time unit. The buttons correspond to the buttons displayed in the Account Generator Panel.
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Page 20: Introducing The Web Configurator
Figure 19 Account List 7. It is highly recommended you change the default user name and password. Figure 20 System Setting 3.3 Introducing the Web Configurator Close this pop-up screen when you have finished viewing it. Type your new user name and password in the Username and Password fields;... -
Page 21: Resetting The Zyair
Click a navigation panel link to open that link’s list of links to individual screens. After you run the wizard, you first see the SYSTEM QUICK VIEW screen after login. 3.4 Resetting the ZyAIR To reset the ZyAIR back to the factory defaults, click SYSTEM TOOLS and CONFIGURATION to display the screen as shown next. -
Page 22: Test Your Internet Connection
Figure 22 Default Settings 3.5 Test Your Internet Connection Launch your web browser and navigate to www.zyxel.com. Internet access is just the beginning. Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information on the complete range of ZyAIR features. If you cannot access the Internet, open the web configurator again to confirm that the Internet settings you configured in the Wizard Setup are correct. -
Page 23: Hardware Mounting Installation
ZyAIR G-4100 Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors. Figure 23 Attaching Antennas 4.2 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 24 ZyAIR G-4100 2. Connect the screw (included) to the support holder. 3. Connect the support holder to the ZyAIR but do not tighten the screw. 4. Twist the support holder to the side. 5. Run the connection wires through the gap in the support holder Figure 24 Support Holder Connections 6.
- Page 25 1. Locate a high position on the wall that is free of obstructions. 2. Use the included screws (or other screws with 6mm ~7.5mm (0.24" ~ 0.30") wide heads). Install the two screws in the wall 80mm (3.15") apart. Do not screw the screws all the way into the wall.
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Page 26: Troubleshooting
5 Troubleshooting PROBLEM None of the LEDs Make sure that you have the correct power adaptor connected to the ZyAIR and turn on when you plugged in to an appropriate power source. Check all cable connections. turn on the ZyAIR. If the LEDs still do not turn on, you may have a hardware problem.