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Summary of Contents for Z-Com XG-2000
- Page 1 IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless Router...
- Page 2 Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission.
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Page 3: Fcc Interference Statement
FCC Interference 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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Content Chapter 1: Introduction ....................5 1.1 Five steps to success..................5 1.2 Functions and Features.................. 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation................9 2.1 Panel Layout....................9 2.2 Procedure for hardware installation ............10 Chapter 3: Network Settings..................11 3.1 Client Network Settings ................11 Chapter 4: Router Configuration ................ -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the outstanding Wireless Broadband Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing, and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring the Router can be found in this manual. - Page 6 independent of your technical skills. The more advanced and familiar you are with networking terminology, the more you will act intuitively. A beginner will need more support in learning about his new networking equipment. Some chapters are therefore supplemented with additional information, designed for Beginners: 2.
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Page 7: Functions And Features
Configuration 1.2 Functions and Features High speed wireless LAN connection 11Mbps data rate incorporating Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). Roaming Seamless roaming within the IEEE 802.11g WLAN infrastructure. IEEE 802.11g compatible Allows interoperability between multiple vendors. Auto fallback 11M, 5M, 2M, 1M data rate with auto fallback. Broadband modem and NAT Router Connects multiple computers to the internet through a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router. - Page 8 Firewall All unwanted network packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet. The access rule allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing packets and letting them pass or blocking them based on the source and destination IP Addresses.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2.1 Panel Layout 2.1.1 Front Panel Led Indicators Reset Switch To reset the system settings to factory defaults, please follow the steps: 1 Press the reset button for 10 seconds Release the button Watch the M1 LED, it will flash 8 times and then flash once per second... -
Page 10: Procedure For Hardware Installation
2.1.2 Back Panel Ports: 2.2 Procedure for hardware installation 1. Decide where to place your Wireless Broadband Router. You can place your Router on a desk or other flat surface, or mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place it in the center of your office (or your home) and in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. -
Page 11: Chapter 3: Network Settings
Use the USB cable to connect your printer to the AP’s USB port . 5. Power on Connect the power adapter to the power socket. Your Router then will automatically enter the self-test phase. During the self-test, the M1 indicator will be lit ON for about 10 seconds, and will then flash 3 times to indicate that the self-test operation has completed. - Page 12 3.1.2 Configuration of your Wireless Client To open a wireless connection to your Router, it is necessary to configure the wireless client device in your PC: 1. SSID: CONNECT2AIR 2. Channel: 10 3. WEP: disabled These parameters can be entered in the User Interface of your network card. Please refer to the documentation delivered with your device.
- Page 13 Note: If you have setup your computer to use a static IP address: Please make sure your PC’s IP address is in the same network as the Router’s. In windows 98SE you can type WINIPCFG and in windows 2000/XP you can type IPCONFIG (see appendix) to find out if you are on the same network.
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Page 14: Chapter 4: Router Configuration
Chapter 4: Router Configuration This product is provided with a Web based configuration interface, that can be accessed through your Web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, or any other HTML compatible browsers. This interface can be used in any MS Windows, Macintosh or UNIX based platforms. 4.1 Startup and Log in To enter the Router configuration proceed, activate your browser, and type in the IP Address of your AP in the Address field (for Internet Explorer) or in the... -
Page 15: Wizard
Shows the status of the SSID, security setting and access control of the Router. Printer Status. The possible values of printer status include “Ready”, “Not ready”, “Printing…”, and “Device error”. 4.3 Wizard The Wizard section will guide you through the main settings of your Router. You will be prompted to select your ISP (Internet Service Provider). -
Page 16: Primary Setup
4. PPTP a) My IP Address and My Subnet Mask: the private IP Address and subnet mask that your ISP assigned to you. b) Server IP Address: the IP Address of the PPTP server. c) PPTP Account and Password: the account and password that your ISP assigned to you. - Page 17 Whenever there is a request, the DHCP server will automatically allocate an unused IP Address from the IP Address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP Address pool. 4. Gateway: Optional, this information will be passed to the client. The Gateway Address would be the IP Address of an alternate Gateway.
- Page 18 1. Static IP Address WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS: enter the settings provided by your ISP. Clone MAC address: If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service, you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer’s MAC address through this link.
- Page 19 and DNS configurations. It is not easy to manually configure all the computers and devices in your network. Fortunately, DHCP Server provides a rather simple approach to handle all these settings. This product supports the function of DHCP server. If you enable the DHCP server and configure your computers as “automatic IP allocation”...
- Page 20 mode for your network environment is strongly recommendated. G only Mode: Come up with a pure high speed 11g network. All 802.11g clients are initiated and operating at high rate. B only Mode: The similar situation as G only mode, except it will create a pure low rate wireless network.
- Page 21 High2>high1>Middle2>Middle1>Low>None. 1. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Settings WEP (128 or 64-bit) is used here. WEP Key 1, 2, 3 & 4: When you enable the 128 or 64 bit WEP algorithm, please select one WEP key to be used. If you are using a 128 bit key, you have to enter a 26 digit hexadecimal key (0, 1, 2…8, 9, A, B…F) into the appropriate field: Example...
- Page 22 associated IP address of RADIUS and port number, which usually set in 1812, and the secret key which is identified with the given key in RADIUS. After finish adding RADIUS information, return to the page of Wireless Security Settings, you will be allowed to do further configuration of 802.1x as the picture shows up.
- Page 23 IEEE 802.1x is a standard for network access control (port based), especially introduced for a distribution of encryption keys in a wireless network. The Router supports 802.1x will keep out unauthorized users and perform verification of credentials with RADIUS to allow authorized users to access the network and services.
- Page 24 characters you input to stations’ WPA-PSK entry. WPA-EAP: Working with RADIUS, systems with WPA-EAP will be employed with an new encryption method called Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP) implementation with 802.1x dynamic...
- Page 25 4.4.6 WDS Settings Peer AP's for Wireless Distribution System (WDS): Normally, Routers are linked to each other via cables. With WDS, you can link Routers via a wireless link instead. This way you can extend the range of your network without having to use cables to link the Routers.
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Page 26: Fcc Caution
FCC Caution The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference. (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.