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ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR G-5100 Quick Start Manual

Outdoor dual-802.11g wireless lan access point & bridge
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ZyAIR G-5100
Outdoor Dual-802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point & Bridge

Quick Start Guide

Version 3.50
5/2005

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    ZyAIR G-5100 Outdoor Dual-802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point & Bridge Quick Start Guide Version 3.50 5/2005...

  • Page 2: Hardware Connections

    Overview This Quick Start Guide covers how to set up and configure the ZyAIR as an Access Point (AP) to allow wireless clients to access your wired network. See your User’s Guide for how to configure bridge/repeater functions and for background information on all features. This Quick Start Guide is divided into the following sections.
  • Page 3 1 Use the installation tool to connect the ground cable to the ZyAIR’s frame ground. Connect the other end of the ground cable to an appropriate grounding system. 2 For initial configuration, use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the power injector’s DATA IN port to a computer.

  • Page 4: Initial Configuration

    3 Set Your Computer’s IP Address This section shows you how to assign your computer a static IP address in the 192.168.1.3 to 192.168.1.254 range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This ensures that your computer can communicate with your ZyAIR.
  • Page 5 1 Launch your web browser. Enter 192.168.1.2 (the ZyAIR’s default IP address) as the address. If the login screen does not display, see to set your computer’s IP address. 3 Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply. ZyAIR G-5100 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is already entered).

  • Page 6: Wizard Setup

    5 Click WIZARD SETUP. 4.1 Wizard Setup Use the setup wizard to configure your ZyAIR for wireless clients to access your wired LAN. Note: Click Next in each screen to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen. Your settings are not saved when you click Back.
  • Page 7 2 Use this wizard screen to configure one of the ZyAIR’s two wireless LAN (WLAN) adapters to function as an AP (WLAN 1 is recommended). Use the ADVANCED WIRELESS screens to configure a WLAN adapter for bridge/repeater functions. Note: The wireless clients and ZyAIR must use the same SSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key (if you enable WEP) for wireless communication.

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation

    4 Click OK. 6 After initial configuration, use a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the power injector’s DATA IN port to a switch or router. 5 Hardware Installation 5.1 Antenna Connections The ZyAIR is equipped with standard-N type (female) jacks for connecting to the included standard-N type (male) plug 2.4GHz wireless antennas (or cable).
  • Page 9 3 Wrap a waterproofing strip around the base of each of the antenna connectors on the top of the ZyAIR 4 Connect the supplied antennas to the top antenna connectors (these are for the ZyAIR’s WLAN 1 adapter). When facing the rear of the ZyAIR, the left antenna (main antenna) transmits and...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Zyair

    Lightning can still damage the ZyAIR, even with the built-in protection. This can occur for any number of reasons, such as an improperly grounded installation or if the amount of transient energy from nearby lightning exceeds what the devices can handle. An external, reverting protection device can provide a higher level of protection, and greater probability of surviving lightning strikes without damage to the ZyAIR.
  • Page 11 Do the following to mount the ZyAIR on a mast. 1 Insert the U-bolt into the mast-mounting bracket and attach it using two washers, two split lock washers and two nuts. 2 Align the top two holes in the back of the ZyAIR with the holes in the first mast- mounting bracket.

  • Page 12: Antenna Alignment

    3 Use the included anchor bolts and washers and nuts, to mount the ZyAIR on the wall. Note: Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes (9 mm in diameter and 36 mm deep) for the anchor bolts.
  • Page 13 Problem Corrective Action Cannot access the Check the cable connections between the ZyAIR, the power injector and your computer ZyAIR from the LAN. or switch. Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the power injector to a computer. Use a straight through Ethernet cable to connect the power injector to a switch or router. Ping the ZyAIR.

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