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Zoom Game Point! 4420 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Game Point!
  • Page 2 Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview... 5 Chapter 1: Installing the Game Point! ... 7 Chapter 2: Setting Security... 11 Chapter 3: Advanced Options ... 17 Viewing the System Status Page... 20 Using the Password Settings Page ... 21 Using the Operating Mode Page... 23 Using the LAN Settings Page...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Game Point! Device Ethernet Cable If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever sold you the Game Point!. Note: Sony PlayStation® devices do not typically have an Ethernet port. To wirelessly enable a Sony PlayStation®2 using the Game Point!, you must purchase an Ethernet adapter from Sony.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Installing The Game Point

    Installing the Game Point! This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the Zoom Game Point! in a home that has wireless networking. First, you plug the Game Point! device into a computer to do a quick setup, and then you plug the device into the Ethernet port of your Xbox Live®...
  • Page 8 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select Client Bridge (Infrastructure). (For information about setting up Client Bridge AdHoc, please see Appendix C: Setting Up an AdHoc Network on page 41.) 8 8 8 8 Click the Save Changes button. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 9 9 9 9 9 When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the operating mode. Another message will appear letting you know that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and changes its mode. Click OK. (Once the Game Point! reboots itself, you will be prompted to log into the Web Management Interface again.) Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click...
  • Page 10 If the connection is via wireless, enable the wireless connection using your wireless application software. Congratulations! Your Game Point! is installed as an Ethernet client, and your gaming device should be able to wirelessly connect to the wireless network you specified. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Setting Security

    This chapter explains how to enable security for the Game Point! using WEP. When you first set up your Zoom Game Point!, security is turned off by default. If you are joining a network that has WEP security enabled, you need to set the same security on the Game Point! so you can connect to the network.
  • Page 12 Enter. (This is the IP address of the Game Point!.) e e e e When the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password. Click the Login button to access the Web Management Interface for the Game Point!. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 13 2 2 2 2 From the Game Point! Web Management Interface, click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click WEP Configuration to open the WEP Configuration page. 3 3 3 3 Use the WEP Mode drop-town list to specify whether you want to use 64-bit manually or automatically, or 128-bit manually or automatically.
  • Page 14 The passphrase can be 1-32 alphanumeric characters, for example, zoom. When complete, click the Save Changes button. All four hexadecimal keys are generated automatically and appear on the screen. (Write down the hexadecimal keys—you may need them later.)
  • Page 15 ! 128-bit automatically – Choose this option if the network you are joining uses 128-bit security and a passphrase (password) to represent the 13 hexadecimal pairs in the key. When you select this option, the screen changes so you can enter the passphrase. The passphrase can be 1-31 characters.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options Once your Game Point! is installed and running, you may want to specify some advanced settings for the device. These advanced options are not required and many users may not need or want to use them. However, for those advanced users that do, this chapter provides details about these options and how to apply them.
  • Page 18 One you are logged in, a navigational menu appears on the left side of the Web Management Interface. If you click an item in the menu, a list of pages on which settings can be specified appears. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 19 Tool configuration, restore the unit to a saved configuration, or reset it to its factory defaults. Firmware If Zoom releases updated software for the Upgrade Game Point!, upgrade the firmware. Reset Reset the Game Point!, but retain the current configuration.

  • Page 20: Viewing The System Status Page

    SSID of the wireless network to which it is connected, the Game Point! name, the channel on which it is broadcasting, its mode (Client Bridge Infrastructure or AdHoc), and the type of encryption (if any) applied for security (WEP). Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 21: Lan Status

    LAN Status Shows the current settings for your local area network, including the IP address of the Game Point!, subnet mask, configuration, and MAC address of the Game Point!. Using the Password Settings Page Use the Password Settings page to change the password needed to access the Web Management Interface.

  • Page 22: To Change The Password

    Web Management Interface connection with the current computer will time out (if the connection is idle for that period of time). You can enter a value between 1 and 99. 2 2 2 2 Click the Save Changes button. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 23: Using The Operating Mode Page

    Using the Operating Mode Page Use the Operating Mode page to specify whether you want to use the Zoom Game Point! as Client Bridge Infrastructure or Client Bridge AdHoc. By default, the Game Point! is set up as Client Bridge Infrastructure.

  • Page 24: Using The Lan Settings Page

    If you selected AdHoc mode, specify the IP address for the Web Management Interface of the Game Point!. 3 3 3 3 Keep the default subnet mask of the unit 255.255.255.0. 4 4 4 4 Click the Save Changes button. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 25: Using The Wireless Settings Page

    This is the name of the wireless network that will appear to other devices on your network. By default, this is set to zoom. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive. 3 3 3 3 (For AdHoc mode only.

  • Page 26: Accessing The Wep Configuration

    Each one detected appears in a list showing its SSID, MAC address (BSSID), Channel, Type (802.11g or 802.11b), and signal strength (Signal %). 2 2 2 2 Click the SSID of the network you want. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 27: Using The Configuration Tools Page

    Using the Configuration Tools Page Use the Configuration Tools page to save the Game Point!’s current configuration to a backup file, to restore the unit to a saved backup file, or to restore it to its factory defaults. To open the Configuration Tools page, click Tools in the left-navigational menu, then click Configuration Tools.
  • Page 28 Game Point! will go out and then turn back on. (If you do not keep the button depressed for at least five seconds, the Game Point! will be reset to its current configuration, NOT the factory defaults.) Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 29: Using The Firmware Upgrade Page

    Using the Firmware Upgrade Page From time to time, Zoom may release updated software for your Game Point!. Use the Firmware Upgrade page to install the new software onto the unit. To see if there is a firmware update, periodically visit the Zoom Web site (www.zoom.com).

  • Page 30: Using The Reset Page

    3 3 3 3 When a message appears to let you know that the unit is being reset, click OK. You will be prompted to log into the Game Point! again once the reset is complete. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 31: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem I installed my Game Point!, but cannot connect my gaming device to a wireless network. Solution Here are some things you can try: 1 1 1 1 Power off your computer and power it on. Then open your Web browser and try to browse the Web.
  • Page 32 3 3 3 3 Try using the network repair function on your gaming console. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Specifying Tcp/Ip Settings

    Appendix B Specifying TCP/IP Settings Accessing the Game Point!’s Web Management Interface requires that you plug the unit directly into the Ethernet port of a computer. It also requires that the computer’s TCP/IP settings be set for static IP addressing and the following IP address and subnet mask: IP Address: 10.0.0.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 34: Windows Tcp/Ip Settings

    “Adapter”) and click the Properties button. 2 2 2 2 Select Use the following IP address and enter 10.0.0.100 and 255.255.255.0 as the IP address and Subnet mask, respectively. 3 3 3 3 Click OK, then click Close. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 35 Windows 2000 1 1 1 1 Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box: a a a a From the desktop, open the Control Panel, then double- click Network Connections. b b b b Double-click the Local Area Connection icon. c c c c Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) entry (it should include “TCP/IP”...
  • Page 36 On the IP Address tab, ensure that Specify an IP address is selected and enter 10.0.0.100 and 255.255.255.0 as the IP Address and Subnet Mask, respectively. 3 3 3 3 Click OK, then click OK again. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 37: Macintosh Tcp/Ip Settings

    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. Otherwise, go to page 38. Mac OS X 1 1 1 1 From the Dock, choose System Preferences and then Network to display the Network pane.
  • Page 38 10.0.0.100 and 255.255.255.0 as the IP address and Subnet mask, respectively. 4 4 4 4 Close the TCP/IP Window. You will be asked if you want to save the changes. Click Save. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 39: Linux Tcp/Ip Settings

    Linux TCP/IP Settings The instructions for setting up static IP addressing vary dramatically by distribution, so you may want to refer to your particular version’s documentation. Note: If you have more than one network card installed, you will need to pick distinct Ethernet identifiers for each (eth0, eth1, eth2, and so forth).
  • Page 40 Reboot with this command: /sbin/shutdown -r now. Debian Locate /etc/network/interfaces and specify a static IP address of 10.0.0.100. The settings you need to specify will be similar to the Red Hat example above. Reboot with this command: /sbin/shutdown -r now. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 41: Appendix C: Setting Up An Adhoc Network

    Appendix C Setting Up an AdHoc Network The Game Point! supports AdHoc networks. This network type is also known as a peer-to-peer network. Within an AdHoc network, the Game Point! connects your gaming device directly to other gaming devices that are using a Game Point!. The network does not include a wireless access point or wireless router.
  • Page 42 Click System in the left navigational menu, then click Operation Mode to open the Operating Mode page. 7 7 7 7 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select Client Bridge (AdHoc). 8 8 8 8 Click the Save Changes button. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 43 9 9 9 9 When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the operating mode. Another message will appear letting you know that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and changes its mode. Click OK. (Once the Game Point! reboots itself, you will be prompted to log into the Web Management Interface again.) Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click...
  • Page 44 255.255.255.0 for each gaming device. Connect the Game Point! Device 1 to Gaming Device 1 and Game Point! Device 2 to Gaming Device 2. Congratulations! Your Game Point! is installed in an AdHoc network. Zoom Game Point! User Guide...

  • Page 45: Appendix D: Led Description

    Appendix D LED Description The following table describes each of the LEDs on the top of the Game Point! and what each light means when it is flashing and/or steady. What it does Flashing/Steady Status TX/RX Shows the When flashing green, the Game status of the Point! is sending or receiving data Game Point!’s...

  • Page 47: Appendix D: If You Need Help

    If you are unable to get the Game Point! to operate and need assistance, contact whoever sold you the Game Point!. You can also use a variety of technical support services available to Zoom customers. Please see the Customer Support information that is available on the CD or go to www.zoom.com...

  • Page 49: Appendix E: Regulatory Information

    Appendix F 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 50 EN61000-4-6 :1996+A1/2001 EN61000-4- 11 :1994+A1/2001 89/336/EEC-EMC EN 301 489-1, 489-17 99/5/EC EN 300 328 V1.4.1 : 2003-04 Test Report electrical safety Requirements for Emissions and Immunity Requirements for Radio Equipment Technical Requirements for 2.4GHz Radio Equipment Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 51 Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.

  • Page 52: Declaration Of Conformity

    Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom EFTA: Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway None Zoom Technologies, Inc. Zoom Game Point! Model 4420 Issue Date 2001 2002-08 2002-08 1998+A1/2000+A2/2003, Class B Issue Date 2003-04 Zoom Game Point! User Guide...
  • Page 53 The technical documentation as required by the Conformity Assessment procedure is kept at the following address: Company Zoom Telephonics, Inc. Address, City 207 South Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02111 Country 617 423 1072 Phone number Fax number 617 542 8276 TCF/TF reference nr.
  • Page 54 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE 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...

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