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Zoom 4402 User Manual

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  • Page 1 802.11n Wireless Router U S E R M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview: How to use the User Manual ......5 Gaming................5 Configuring security for the iPhone®, iPod touch®, and other wireless devices ............ 7 Installing the 802.11n Wireless Router......8 Monitoring Status ............16 Advanced: Basic Settings Tab ........18 WAN Settings ...............
  • Page 3 URL Filtering ..............38 MAC Filtering..............38 LAN to WAN filter ............39 Advanced: Toolbox ............40 DDNS ................40 System ................. 41 Firmware Upgrade............42 Factory/Reboot/Backup/Restore Settings ....43 System Status .............. 44 LAN Status ..............44 WAN Status..............45 NAT Status ..............

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Ethernet cable • Quick Start • CD containing warranty information and this User Manual If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or the vendor from whom you purchased the 802.11n Wireless Router. 802.11n Wireless Router User Manual...

  • Page 5: Overview: How To Use The User Manual

    Overview: How to use the User Manual This User Guide provides instructions for connecting and configuring your 802.11n Wireless Router and setting up wireless and wired local area networks. It also includes details about security, firewalls, Virtual Private Networks and administrative tasks.
  • Page 6 triggering so that the modem’s firewall won’t block the other players from your system during your gaming. The main difference between the three methods is the amount of access someone has to your system. A virtual server will allow access to your computer or gaming station on certain ports.

  • Page 7: Configuring Security For The Iphone®, Ipod Touch®, And Other Wireless Devices

    Configuring security for the iPhone®, iPod touch®, and other wireless devices If you are using your iPhone® or iPod touch® with your router, we recommend you use WPA if the rest of your network supports it. In that case you need to know your wireless network's Pass Phrase.

  • Page 8: Installing The 802.11N Wireless Router

    Installing the 802.11n Wireless Router This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the hardware and configuring the 802.11n Wireless Router using the Wizard. If you have already done this by following the instructions in the printed Quick Start, skip to Chapter 2, Advanced: Basic Settings.
  • Page 9 device. (You can check that the modem is working by connecting it to a computer and using the Internet.) When you connect the wireless router to a working modem, the WAN LED turns on if the modem is on and its Ethernet port is working.
  • Page 10 Click Next. If you selected Dynamic IP: Enter Host Name if given one (most users won’t have to). MTU: Most users should leave this at the default. Click Next to go to the LAN IP page. If you selected PPPoE: Enter the User Name and Password provided to you by your ISP.
  • Page 11 Click Next. Wireless Network: SSID: Select the name of your wireless network. (Default: Zoom) Security Mode: Select from the following options: None (the default): Select this if you don’t plan to use wireless security or if all the devices on your network support WPS and you wish to use WPS to set up wireless security.
  • Page 12 Pass Phrase: You need to enter a Pre- shared key containing 8 to 63 characters and then enter this Pass Phrase onto each client device. (If you leave this field blank, the system will assign [00000000] as your Pass Phrase. Click Apply to save your settings.

  • Page 13: Wireless Clients

    Testing your wireless computers and other wireless clients Open your browser and go to a website to test your wireless setup. If it works, congratulations! If it doesn’t, please see Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips. Read This Only if You Are Connecting Additional Computers and/or Other Devices to the Wireless Router’s LAN ports You can plug up to four computers, game consoles, or other devices...
  • Page 14 If you are connecting a HomePlug adapter pair with one adapter plugged into the 802.11n Wireless Router and an AC outlet, and the other adapter plugged into a computer or game station and an AC outlet, make those connections and then go to step 5.
  • Page 15 Top and Back Panel Descriptions Top Panel: Status The 802.11n Wireless Router is . . . Steady connected to a power source Flashing broadcasting its SSID (network WLAN name) Steady connected either wirelessly or via Ethernet cable to a broadband modem that connects to the Internet Flashing transmitting or receiving data...

  • Page 16: Monitoring Status

    Field Data displayed System Firmware Version The 802.11n Wireless Router revision number. If you contact Zoom Technical Support, you will be asked for this number. System Time The current day and date and the elapsed time of the current 802.11n Wireless Router session since start up in seconds.
  • Page 17 Subnet Mask Supplied by DHCP server or entered manually on the WAN Setup page. Gateway Supplied by DHCP server or entered manually on the WAN Setup page. DNS Servers The IP address(es) of one or more Domain Name Servers (which includes the primary Domain Name Server and alternate DNS servers to use in case the first or other DNS servers are down or...

  • Page 18: Advanced: Basic Settings Tab

    Advanced: Basic Settings If you haven’t already configured these settings through the Wizard or if you want to make changes to the settings you entered in the Wizard, follow the instructions in this section for the following: WAN Settings, LAN Settings, DHCP Server, DHCP Clients, Static DNS, and Static Routing.

  • Page 20: Lan Settings

    LAN Settings This page allows you to view the LAN settings you entered in the Wizard. If you didn’t use the setup Wizard or if you want to make changes, you can use this page to setup the LAN connection. Click Apply to save your settings.

  • Page 21: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server This page allows you to view the DHCP Server information you entered in the Wizard. If you didn’t use the setup Wizard or if you want to make changes, you can use this page. Click Apply to save your settings.

  • Page 22: Dhcp Clients

    DHCP Clients The DHCP leases page displays the Hostname, Mac Address, IP Address, and when the connection expires. You can refresh the page for updated information. Static DNS The Static DNS Setup page allows you to choose whether or not you want to the 802.11n Wireless Router to connect to the DNS server automatically.

  • Page 23: Static Routing

    Static Routing This page displays the Static Route List and allows you to make changes and additions to this information. You can also save settings for using DHCP routes, enabling multicast routing, and enabling static routes. Click Apply to save your settings.

  • Page 24: Advanced: Wireless Settings Tab

    Advanced: Wireless Settings To set up or modify the parameters for your wireless network, in the top menu select Wireless Settings. Basic Settings This page includes all the parameters on the Setup Wizard’s Configuring the Wireless Network page, plus advanced options.
  • Page 25 Wireless Mode Select one of the following wireless operating modes: Auto B/G Mixed 802.11B Only 802.11N Only Channel Select: Bandwidth • 20 Mhz • 20/40 Mhz Extension Default set at auto. Channel Authentication Select one of the following based on what is Method: supported by the devices in your network: WPA2-Auto Personal...

  • Page 26: Wep Settings

    Auto-Personal. (Devices that only support WEP include older handheld game consoles, older MAC notebooks, and very old Windows notebooks.) In the Zoom Configuration software, go to the Advanced: Wireless Settings Tab and select Basic Settings. In the Authentication Method menu, select one of the...

  • Page 27: Wpa2 Auto-Personal

    Enable WPS through Software: This is the same as pressing the WPS button on the unit. Log in to the Zoom Configuration screen (following the instructions in Step 2 of Ch 1). Click on Advanced on the top menu. Then click the Wireless Settings tab.

  • Page 28: Wds Settings

    The access point will now establish a secure connection with the client. Client PIN code: Log in to the Zoom Configuration screen (following the instructions in Step 2). Click on Advanced on the top menu. Then click the Wireless Settings tab. On the left side pane, click on WPS.
  • Page 29 WDS Only (Bridge Mode): The AP router will function as a wireless bridge, merely forwarding traffic between access points, and will not respond to wireless requests. Hybrid (Repeater mode): The AP router will act as a repeater, interconnecting between access points. In repeater mode, access points have the ability to provide a wireless upstream link into the wired network rather than the normal wired link.

  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings As explained on this page, the Advanced Settings are designed for people with wireless network knowledge and experience. Most people will not need to change these settings. Parameter Select or enter . . . Enable Radio? Select [Yes] to enable Radio function. Days to enable This field defines the dates that wireless Wireless...

  • Page 31: Wireless Mac Filter

    Beacon Interval Length of time between broadcasts of the beacon frame by the AP. The beacon frame contains control information and can be used by mobile stations to locate an AP. The default is 100 milliseconds. Enable TX Select between Disable or Enable (default). Bursting? Enable Packet Select between Disable or Enable (default).

  • Page 32: Radius Setting

    RADIUS Setting (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) You can use the RADIUS setting to authenticate users or devices before granting them access to your network, authorize those users or devices for particular network services, and keep track of usage of those services. This does not apply to most users.

  • Page 33: Advanced: Security Settings Tab

    Advanced: Security Settings To set up or modify the parameters for security settings, in the top menu select Security Settings. General Setting The General Setting section, allows you to set system security though different options including enabling a firewall, DoS protection, and VPN passthrough options.

  • Page 34: How To Manually Assign An Ip Address To Your Computer Or Gaming Station (For Dmz And Virtual Servers)

    How to manually assign an IP address to your computer or gaming station (for DMZ and Virtual Servers) In order to use a virtual server or DMZ you must first manually assign an IP address to your computer or gaming station. That prevents the router from assigning a different IP address from the one you used to set up your virtual server or DMZ To manually assign an IP address to the computer or gaming...

  • Page 35: Virtual Server

    Virtual Server If you want to open up a virtual server to a computer or game station on your network, follow the instructions below. You will need to know the Port or Port range and the protocol that your game is using before setting up the virtual server. Refer to your games documentation to find this information.

  • Page 36: Dmz

    Use this page to designate a computer or gaming station on the Local Area Network as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). When you set up a DMZ, all ports on that computer are opened up to all Internet traffic – the computer is no longer protected by the 802.11n Wireless Router’s NAT firewall.

  • Page 37: Port Triggering

    Port Triggering Port triggering allows a host machine to dynamically forward a specific port back to itself and is a way to automate port forwarding. When traffic is seen on an outgoing port any traffic received on the corresponding incoming port will be forwarded to your computer or gaming station.

  • Page 38: Url Filtering

    URL Filtering Use this page to prevent access by devices on the Local Area Network to certain web sites (URLs). Parameter Select or enter . . . Enable URL When you select Yes, the 802.11n Wireless Filter? Router will block acccess by devices on the LAN to web site addresses (URLs) displayed in the Current Filter Table.

  • Page 39: Lan To Wan Filter

    LAN to WAN filter The LAN to WAN filter allows you to block specified packets between LAN and WAN and also select what days and times the filter will be enabled as well as enter any filter exceptions. Parameter Select or enter . . . LAN to Select Yes or No.

  • Page 40: Advanced: Toolbox

    Advanced: Toolbox DDNS DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Service. If the 802.11n Wireless Router receives dynamic IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider, the 802.11n Wireless Router’s address changes whenever it connects to your ISP. If you are running a Web server on your network, clients will not know the 802.11n Wireless Router’s IP address and will be unable to connect.

  • Page 41: System

    Parameter Select or enter ..Select this check box to allow the 802.11n Enable DDNS Wireless Router to subscribe to a Dynamic Domain Name Service. Use the links at the bottom of the page to sign up with one of the services.

  • Page 42: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade From time to time, Zoom may release updated firmware for your 802.11n Wireless Router. To see if there is an update, periodically visit the Zoom Web site: www.zoom.com. Download the upgrade files from the web site to your computer, and unzip the files if necessary.

  • Page 43: Factory/Reboot/Backup/Restore Settings

    Factory/Reboot/Backup/Restore Settings Use this page to download the current settings from the 802.11n Wireless Router and save them to a file on your PC. You can reload a previously downloaded configuration file back to the 802.11n Wireless Router. This page also allows you to set the 802.11n Wireless Router back to its factory default configuration.

  • Page 44: System Status

    System Status The System Status page displays the following information: WAN Configuration Type WAN IP Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Servers WAN port link status At the Action prompt, you can also click the Connect or Disconnect button to change your connection status. LAN Status The LAN Status page displays the upload and download status for the LAN connection as shown in the graph below:...

  • Page 45: Wan Status

    WAN Status The WAN Status page displays the upload and download status for the WAN connection as shown in the graph below:...

  • Page 46: Nat Status

    NAT Status The NAT Status and Log page displays the NAT Status as shown in the graph below: 802.11n Wireless Router User Manual...

  • Page 47: System Log

    System Log The System Log page displays the System Time and Boot Time as shown below:...

  • Page 48: Route Table

    Route Table The Routing Table page displays the IP routing table, Destination, Gateway, Genmask, Flags, etc. as shown below: 802.11n Wireless Router User Manual...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips Problem I followed the instructions for connecting the 802.11n Wireless Router hardware and entered 192.168.2.1 in my web browser’s address bar, but I cannot access the 802.11n Wireless Router. Solution First, manually reset the 802.11n Wireless Router. Insert a paper clip into the RESET opening on the back panel, then press and hold down for 5 seconds.
  • Page 50 Macintosh TCP/IP Settings How you configure your Macintosh computer’s network settings differs, depending on your Mac OS. For OS X, follow the instructions below. Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) From the Dock or Apple menu, select System Preferences and then Network. Select your connection method, normally Ethernet for a wired connection.
  • Page 51 Windows TCP/IP Settings How you configure your Windows computer’s network settings differs, depending on your operating system. Windows 7 Users: From the desktop, click the Start button, select Control Panel. Under Network and Sharing Center, select Change adapter settings from the menu on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 52: Windows 2000

    Select following address enter 192.168.2.100 and 255.255.255.0 as the IP address and Subnet mask, respectively. Click OK, then click Close. Re-enter 192.168.2.1 in your Web browser’s address bar. Windows XP Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections.
  • Page 53 Ensure the following is selected, depending on whether you are using dynamic (DHCP) or static IP addressing: If you are using DHCP (most users): Ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected and that either Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Enable DNS is selected.
  • Page 54 Problem I set up my 802.11n Wireless Router as an access point, but the devices I set up on my zoom wireless network cannot access the Internet. Solution Verify that a “wired” computer can access the Internet. • If it cannot, try the following: Make sure the associated LAN port LED on the 802.11n Wireless Router front panel is lit.
  • Page 55 If you are using a computer with a wireless network card installed, access the network card’s software and verify that it is connected to the zoom network and that the signal strength is adequate. Refer to the documentation that came with the network card if you need help doing this.

  • Page 56: Appendix B: Getting Help

    Appendix B: Getting Help • Zoom has many Technical Support services available to its customers. • Visit our Web site at www.zoom.com and select Technical Support. From here, you can send email to our technical support experts and/or do a smart search through our ™...

  • Page 57: Appendix C: Regulatory Information

    Appendix C: Regulatory Information U.S. FCC Part 15 Emissions Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 58 This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. • In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.

  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    Le constructeur déclare sous son entière responsabilité que ce matériel est conforme à la Directive 1999/5/EC via les documents ci-dessous. Ce produit a reçu le marquage CE. Hiermit erklärt Zoom die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes modem mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC. Dieses Produkt ist das gekennzeichnete CE.
  • Page 60 NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User 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.

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