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  • Page 1 Travel Router with Wireless-N USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose of the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MENT Contents Contents ........................3 Chapter 1: Installing the Travel Router with Wireless-N ........5 Package Contents ....................5 System Requirements.................... 5 Getting Started ...................... 5 Installing the Battery..................... 6 Powering Your Router................... 6 Using AC Power ................... 6 Reading the Power Indicator (LED) ............. 6 Connecting a Modem or Smartphone to Your Router...........
  • Page 4 Configuring Basic Settings ................. 44 The Basic Setup Page.................. 44 Using your 3G modem as a Backup ............46 The DHCP Server Page................47 The Wireless Setting Page ................47 The Change Password Page ................ 50 Configuring Forwarding Rules ..............50 The Virtual Server Page ................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Installing The Travel Router With Wireless-N

    Installing the Travel Router with Wireless-N Package Contents The package contains the Zoom Travel Router with Wireless-N, a Li-ion battery, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 5V 1.0A Power adapter, a Quick Start installation flyer, and a CD that contains additional documentation and warranty information.

  • Page 6: Installing The Battery

    Replace the battery cover. Powering Your Router If the Zoom Travel Router’s battery is charged, you can use the router without plugging it into AC power. After it’s fully charged, the battery will typically power the router for 3 hours or more, depending on how actively you’re using mobile broadband and wireless n/g/b.

  • Page 7: Connecting A Modem Or Smartphone To Your Router

    PC. If you can’t browse with the phone connected directly to a PC, contact your wireless service provider for help. If you can connect through your PC but not when attached to the Travel Router, please contact Zoom Support. See Appendix C: Registering your Product and Getting Help.
  • Page 8 the modem or phone to your router. 1 These instructions assume that you are plugging a mobile broadband USB modem or tethering-capable phone into the Travel Router. If you are using a mobile broadband USB modem to connect to the Internet, plug the USB modem into the router’s USB port (see 1.1).
  • Page 9 Internet wirelessly through the mobile broadband router. To make the WiFi-compatible wireless connection, you must first locate the wireless network connection setup on your device, and then select the Zoom network. For example, on Windows computers, click the wireless connection icon on the Task Bar, click Available Wireless Networks, select Zoom from the list of available wireless networks, and then make the connection.

  • Page 10: Resetting The Router To The Factory Configuration

    See www.zoomtel.com/travelrouter/comp for a list of compatible modems and phones. If your device is listed and you are still having trouble, please contact Zoom support as described in Appendix C: Registering Your Product and Getting Help.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Using The Configuration Manager

    Using the Configuration Manager Your Travel Router with Wireless-N is preset with default values that meet the needs of most users. However, you can change these settings using the router's built-in Configuration Manager. Here are some reasons why you might want to use the Configuration Manager: •...
  • Page 12 On the Toolbar, type admin (the default password) in the System Password field, then click Login. Note: Later, if you change the System Password, you will use the new password to log in. When you log in, the Configuration Manager opens its Main Menu. •...

  • Page 13: Launching The Configuration Manager's Setup Wizard

    If any of these apply to you, see Launching the Configuration Manager’s Setup Wizard below. • If you are experienced with networking devices and their configuration, you may prefer to use the Advanced configuration program to tailor the router's configuration to your needs. Go to Using the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program on page 71.

  • Page 14: Step 1. Setup Login

    Step 1. Setup Login To view or change configuration settings, you must enter a password. Your router has a default password (admin) that was set by the factory and that you used to access the Configuration Manager initially. If you want to keep the default password, click Next to skip this step.

  • Page 15: Step 3. Wan Type Setup

    Step 3. WAN Type Setup The WAN Type refers to the protocol used by your Internet Service Provider in establishing your Internet connection. By default, WAN Type is set to your Mobile Broadband USB modem, a wireless cellular connection. If that is what you want, you can select Next to skip this section.
  • Page 16 tethering-enabled smartphone as the primary method of connecting the Travel Router to the Internet. (If you are using the mobile broadband modem as the backup to a ADSL or Cable modem, you'll need to use the Configuration Manager's Advanced program to configure this setup. Please refer to 3G Failover on The Basic Setup Page on page 44.) You should select...
  • Page 17 This is the IP address that is given to you by your service provider when you sign up for a Static IP address. This address identifies your Travel Router with Wireless-N when seen from the Internet. • Static Subnet Mask This is the router's subnet mask.
  • Page 18 • Host Name This is the name that identifies your Travel Router with Wireless-N . Some service providers require a host name. Your service provider supplies this name, if needed. • ISP registered MAC Address This is the 12-digit Media Access Control (MAC) address of your router. Cable modem users should click the Clone button to get the MAC address that was registered with your service provider for your device.
  • Page 19 This is the Domain Name System (DNS) server's IP address. Your service provider supplies this address, if needed. Most users should not need to enter a DNS value. • Secondary DNS This is the IP address of an alternate Domain Name System (DNS) server. Your service provider supplies this address, if needed.
  • Page 20 • My IP Address This is the private IP address that your service provider assigned to your router. • My Subnet Mask This is the private subnet mask that your service provider assigned to your router. • Gateway IP This is the IP address of the service provider's server. Your service provider supplies this address.
  • Page 21 • IP Mode This is the mode used to generate the IP address. Select an option from the dropdown menu, based on your service provider's requirements. • IP Address This is the IP address that identifies the L2TP server. Your service provider supplies this address.

  • Page 22: Step 4. Wireless Settings

    provider, you should contact them or refer to Appendix A: Mobile Broadband Settings for a list of many wireless service providers’ settings. You may also want to refer to http://www.zoomtel.com/mbsettings • LAN IP Address This is the LAN IP Address of your router. Devices behind your router use this address as their default gateway.
  • Page 23 Network ID (SSID) refers to the Service Set Identifier for your device. By default, the SSID for the Travel Router with Wireless-N is Zoom. You can change the SSID to a name of your choice. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 24 Configuring Authentication and Encryption By default, Authentication and Encryption security services are not configured. You can configure both settings on the Wireless settings page. To configure Authentication, select either Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or WiFi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) from the dropdown menu.
  • Page 25 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication We recommend this setting if all devices on your network support either WPA or WPA2. Your router will automatically detect whether it should use WPA or WPA2. When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK from the Authentication dropdown menu, the Encryption field expands, as shown in the following figure. Field Entry Accept WPA-PSK/WPA2 PSK as the default value.
  • Page 26 Field Entry Authentication Select WEP Encryption Select WEP Encryption We recommend selecting HEX as the key format as Ascii keys WEP Key 1, 2, 3, can have compatibility issues between different devices.. Encryption You can choose to either use WEP 128 bit encryption or WEP WEP Key 1, 2, 3, 64 bit encryption.

  • Page 27: Step 5. Summary

    — — — — — If you selected ASCII format, and you chose a 128-bit key length, 13 ASCII characters are required. Write the 13-ASCII-character key in the space below for future reference, and then enter it in the Key 1 box. —...
  • Page 28 for the field(s) to be edited, then click Next to continue with your edits or to return to the updated Summary page. Mobile Broadband (also called “Cellular”) or WiMAX users only: To test the updated configuration on your network, click the checkbox next to Do you want to proceed with the network testing? Next you need to confirm the settings of your Ethernet Port.

  • Page 29: Step 6. Finish

    Step 6. Finish The Finish page displays the saved configuration settings for your router. Click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard and return to the Main Menu. Note: If you are using a Cable or ADSL modem to access the Internet, unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and plug it into your cable or ADSL modem.

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Connecting Devices Wirelessly To The Travel Router

    Connecting Devices Wirelessly to the Travel Router This chapter assumes that your Travel Router has its wireless security settings set up the way you like them, either with the factory default of “no security” or with a particular type of security as discussed in Chapter 2.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Windows 7 Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities

    1. 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 11. 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.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Windows Vista Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities

    1. 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 11. 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.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Windows Xp Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities

    Set Identifier) that you gave the Travel Router Step 4 of the Setup Wizard. If you did not change the Network ID (SSID) select the default name Zoom. Select it as the network you want to use to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 34: Connecting A Computer With A Wireless Adapter To The Travel Router

    1. 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 11. After logging in, select Wireless from the left-hand menu.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Network Using Wps

    1. 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 11. After logging in, select Wireless from the left-hand menu.

  • Page 36: Method One

    Method One Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. This button can be either a physical button on the unit or a software button in its application. Press the WPS button on your Travel Router and hold it in for seven (7) seconds until the Wireless LED starts blinking rapidly.
  • Page 37 Click Trigger to start the connection process on the router. On the router, when the program displays a message that the process succeeded, click SET to keep the router from receiving new configuration parameters from another WPS Registrar. Click Save to save the configuration. Chapter 3: Connecting Devices Wirelessly to the Travel Router...

  • Page 38: Chapter 4: Configuring Wireless Security Manually

    Configuring Wireless Security Manually Note: Most users will not need to read this chapter. Most users either use the Travel Router’s default settings (“no wireless security”) or use the Setup Wizard described in Chapter 2 to set wireless security. We recommend you set WPA2/WPA security unless you know that you will be connecting devices to your network that support only WEP.
  • Page 39 Note: Later, if you change the System Password, you will use the new password to log in. When you log in, the Configuration Manager opens its Main Menu. Select Wireless on the left hand menu. In the Authentication drop down bar select WPA – PSK/WPA2 – PSK. If you know all your devices support WPA2-PSK you can select it instead.

  • Page 40: Wep Configuration

    WEP Configuration Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a basic encryption method that does not offer the security strength of WPA or WPA2. Use this method only if some of your network's wireless devices, such as a gaming console, do not support WPA2/WPA. Important! If you choose to configure your router using WEP encryption, then you must configure all devices on your wireless network with the same WEP encryption method and key.
  • Page 41 In the Encryption drop down bar select WEP. In the WEP KEY 1 box you have the choice of entering either a 64-bit key or a 128-bit key. If you want to use a 64-bit key enter 13 hex characters. (Hex characters are the numbers 0-9, and the characters A-F.) If you want to use a 128-bit key enter 26 Hex characters.

  • Page 42: Chapter 5: Using The Configuration Manager's Advanced Program

    Using the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program Most users will not need to manually set up their router. In the unlikely event that you do, you can use the Configuration Manager's Advanced program to change the router's default settings. This chapter includes: •...

  • Page 43: Online Help

    You want to connect the router to your ADSL or cable modem, using your Mobile Broadband modem as a backup Internet connection. See The Basic Setup Page on page 44 for details. You want to set up QoS on your router. See The QoS Page on page 61 for details.

  • Page 44: Configuring Basic Settings

    On the Basic Settings page, click one of the Toolbar buttons (Basic Settings, Forwarding Rules, Security Settings, Advanced Settings, or Toolbox). The corresponding window opens. Each window contains a description of the configuration options at center and a configuration menu on the left pane. Configuring Basic Settings The Basic Settings page lists the four configuration menus on the left pane and provides a description of the configuration menus at center.
  • Page 45 Ethernet port configuration Set to LAN by default. You can change this to WAN, Auto, or Off to disable the Ethernet port. Accept the default if you are using a 3G WAN Type protocol; otherwise, select WAN. Use Auto if you want the router to detect if the Ethernet connection is WAN or LAN.

  • Page 46: Using Your 3G Modem As A Backup

    Domain Name Server for this purpose.) To get the IP address of your Domain Name server: Go to the Status page from the Zoom Configuration Manager. Locate the Domain Name Server. In the WAN Status column, copy one of the displayed IP addresses (either the primary or secondary DNS IP address).

  • Page 47: The Dhcp Server Page

    The DHCP Server Page You can use the DHCP Server page to configure your DHCP server. If you want to change the default values, please click [HELP], which opens a page that describes each item and the recommended values. The Wireless Setting Page You can use the Wireless Setting page to configure your wireless LAN setup.
  • Page 48 Refers to the Service Set Identifier for your device. By default, the SSID for the Travel Router with Wireless-N is Zoom. You can change the SSID to a name of your choice. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. If you change the name, make sure that all devices on your network use the new SSID as the access point.
  • Page 49 For WEP Authentication: You can accept the default, WEP-Auto or select one of the available options. Select WEP-Open to use Open System authentication. Select WEP-Shared to use Shared Key authentication. For WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication: You can select WPA-PSK/WPA2 PSK if your devices support both authentication methods.

  • Page 50: The Change Password Page

    If you selected ASCII format, and you chose a 64-bit key length, 5 ASCII characters are required. Write the 5-ASCII-character key in the space below for future reference, and then enter it in the Key 1 box. — — — — — Click WPS Setup to launch the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) Setup program.

  • Page 51: The Virtual Server Page

    automatically forward the traffic on the incoming port to the computer that accessed the outgoing port. If your game uses one port to send outgoing data and a different port (or ports) for incoming data, you may want to use port triggering. The advantage of port triggering is that it is more secure than setting up a virtual server since the incoming port is only open when you are using it, and since it tracks which computer sent the outgoing data.

  • Page 52: The Port Triggering Page

    Service Ports This is the port number you want to allow access to your computer on. To enter multiple ports use the dash format; for example, 2004-2009. Server IP This is the IP Address of the computer or gaming device that you want to allow access to.
  • Page 53 Trigger The outbound port number used by the application. Incoming Ports When the trigger packet is detected, the inbound packets sent to the specified port numbers are allowed to pass through the firewall. Enable Enables access for the specified application. Popular applications Provides a menu of applications from which to choose.

  • Page 54: The Miscellaneous Page

    The Miscellaneous Page The Miscellaneous Page lets you set up and enable a DMZ Host on your network, and enable UPnP settings for software and devices. In this way, specific ports can open for incoming traffic that must pass through your firewall. You can also enable IGMP on this page in the unlikely event that your service provider is using it.

  • Page 55: Status Page

    Status Page The Status page shows you the status of the inbound and outbound Packet Filters and the Domain Filters. Inbound, Outbound, and Domain filters are disabled, by default.

  • Page 56: Packet Filtering Page

    Packet Filtering Page Packet Filtering allows you to control what packets are allowed to pass through the router. Outbound Packet filters control outbound packets and Inbound Filtering controls packets coming from the Internet. Inbound Filters applies only to packets going to a Virtual Server or DMZ. Most users will not need to setup Packet Filtering. When you click on Packet Filters from the left-side menu, it takes you to the Outbound Packet Filtering page.

  • Page 57: The Url Blocking Page

    Privilege IP Address Range Domain filtering rules do not apply to IP addresses in this range. Domain Suffix The suffix of the restricted URL; for example, xxx .com. Action The action to be taken when a user accesses the restricted domain suffix URL.

  • Page 58: The Mac Address Control Page

    If any part of the Website's URL matches the pre-defined word, the connection will be blocked if Blacklist is set, or allowed if Whitelist is set. For example, if you set up blacklisting, you can use the pre-defined word, sex, to block all website URLs that contain the pre-defined word, sex.

  • Page 59: The Miscellaneous Page

    Association control Check Association control to specify which wireless clients can associate to the wireless LAN. If a client is not allowed to associate to the wireless LAN, then the client can't send or receive any data via this device. Choose allow or deny to indicate which clients can associate to the wireless LAN.

  • Page 60: The System Log Page

    The System Log Page You can use the System Log page to define how and where system logs will be exported via syslog (UDP) or SMTP(TCP). IP Address for Syslogging Host IP address of the destination where the Sys log will be sent. Click the Enable checkbox to set the IP Address as the destination.

  • Page 61: The Dynamic Dns Page

    SMTP Server IP and Port Input the SMTP server IP and port; for example, mail.your_url.com or 192.168.1.100:26. If you do not specify a port number, the port value will be set to 25. SMTP Username and Password Input the SMTP Username and Password. E-mail addresses The email address of each syslog recipient.
  • Page 62 QoS Control Click the Enable checkbox to enable QoS. Available Upstream bandwidth Set the upstream speed. The best way to find your throughput is to use one of the free speed tests widely available on the Web. Some examples of sites with good speed tests are www.speedtest.net and www.speakeasy.net/speedtest.

  • Page 63: The Snmp Page

    User Rule# Select a rule from the dropdown menu to indicate when the policy applies. (0) Always is the default value. The SNMP Page You can use the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) page to set up the capability to remotely manage a computer network by polling and setting terminal values and monitoring network events.

  • Page 64: The Routing Table Page

    The Routing Table Page You can use the Routing Table page to enable/disable both Dynamic and Static Routing. If routing is enabled, you can specify which physical interface address to use for outgoing IP data grams. If you have more than one router and subnet, you will need to define a routing table that lets packets find the proper routing path and allows different subnets to communicate with each other.

  • Page 65: The Schedule Rule And Schedule Rule Setting Pages

    Time Zone Select the local time zone from the dropdown menu. Auto-Synchronization Click the Enable checkbox to enable this function. Select an item from the Time Server dropdown menu to specify the server with which to synchronize. The default value is Auto. Click Sync with Time Server to set Date and Time by NTP Protocol.
  • Page 66 Click Add New Rule to open the Schedule Rule Setting page. On the Schedule Rule Setting page, specify a Rule name, a Policy that defines whether the rule is Active or Inactive, Week Day and the Start Time and End Time for each rule that you are creating.
  • Page 67 Click Save for each rule that you create. Click Back to return to the Schedule Rule page. When the Schedule Rule page opens, the rule(s) that you created and saved appear in the Rule Name column.

  • Page 68: Configuring Toolbox Settings

    Click Edit to make changes to a scheduled rule. Click Delete to remove a scheduled rule. Configuring Toolbox Settings The Toolbox Settings page lists six configuration menus on the left pane and provides a description of the configuration menus at center. The System Information Page You can use the System Information page to view information about your router, and to view download, and delete system logs.

  • Page 69: The Backup Setting Dialog

    Click Browse to open the location where you saved the Firmware Update file that you downloaded from the Zoom web site or received via email. Click Upgrade. The Backup Setting Dialog You can back up your router settings by clicking the Backup Setting item from the left pane of the Toolbox menu.

  • Page 70: The Reboot Dialog

    Click OK to reset the router. We recommend that you back up and save your configuration first if you've made changes and want a record of that configuration The Reboot Dialog You can reboot the router by clicking the Reboot item from the left pane of the Toolbox menu.

  • Page 71: Appendix A: Mobile Broadband Settings

    Appendix A: Mobile Broadband Settings Your router works with a large number of different mobile broadband modem models. In most cases when you plug your mobile broadband modem or phone into the router, the proper APN (Access Point Name), Dialed Number, PIN Code, Username, and Password for the provider is automatically entered.
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  • Page 75: Appendix B: How To Set Up Tethering On The Iphone

    Appendix B: How to Set Up Tethering on the iPhone These instructions are based on using the iPhone in the USA with Verizon and AT&T, and may vary slightly depending on the model of your iPhone, your firmware version, and service provider. These instructions assume that you have a service contract that supports tethering.
  • Page 76 Travel Router with Wireless-N User Manual...

  • Page 77: Appendix C: Registering Your Product And Getting Help

    From here you can register your new router, contact our technical support experts, use our SmartFacts intelligent database, and get warranty information. If you need to contact Zoom Customer Support, you can call us by dialing: U.S.: (617) 753-0965 U.K.: London:...

  • Page 78: Limited Warranty

    The one year warranty may be extended only by Zoom as required by local law in the country where this modem is sold by Zoom. This warranty applies to the original end-user purchaser.

  • Page 79: Declaration Of Conformity

    Boston, MA 02111 USA Manufacturer/Constructeur/Fabricante 617-423-1072 www.zoomtel.com Brand/Marque/Marca Zoom Travel Router with Wireless-N Type/Typ/Tipo Series 1096, Model 4506 The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this equipment is compliant to Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC via the following. This product is CE marked.

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