1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Zoom Manuals
  4. Wireless Access Point
  5. 4400
  6. User manual

Zoom 4400 User Manual

Ap+2 wireless-g
Hide thumbs Also See for 4400:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Wireless-G
AP + 2
U
S
E
R ' S
G
U
I
D
E

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Zoom 4400

Summary of Contents for Zoom 4400

  • Page 1 Wireless-G AP + 2 R ’ S...
  • Page 2 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Firmware Upgrade Page... 47 Using the Reset Page... 48 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ... 51 Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings ...53 Appendix C: LED Description ... 61 Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services ...63 Appendix E: Regulatory Information ...67 Contents Contents...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever sold you the AP+2. Depending on your needs, the Zoom AP+2 can be used in any of the following ways: Access Point. You can plug the AP+2 into a router,...
  • Page 6 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Installing The Ap+2 As An Access Point

    Installing the AP+2 as an This chapter provides detailed instructions about installing the AP+2 as an access point. If you have already done this using the printed Quick Start booklet, you do not have to perform the steps in this chapter. Instead, you should now set up security for your wireless network.

  • Page 8: Wireless Network

    Network Connection option. If Connect to does not appear, or if there is no Wireless Network Connection option, then your notebook does not have wireless capabilities. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your Windows notebook. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Its findings will appear in the Available networks list. It should find the wireless network of your new access point— named zoom. (The scan is done automatically because the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected by default.)
  • Page 10 Network Adapter If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you need to install a wireless network adapter, such as the Zoom Wireless-G PC Card or Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter. Although we recommend that you use a Zoom adapter, the Zoom AP+2 is compatible with most USB adapters, PC card adapters, or PCI adapters on the market.
  • Page 11 3 3 3 3 When a list of available wireless networks appears, you will see a Service Set Identifier (SSID) of zoom. Select it as the network you want to use to connect to the Internet. 4 4 4 4 If you are like most users, you set up the AP+2 as an access point to provide wireless access to the Internet.
  • Page 12 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installing The Ap+2 As An Ethernet Client

    Installing the AP+2 as an The AP+2 can be connected to a gaming device (for example, an Xbox or Playstation) or computer so that device can have wireless access to a wireless network. This chapter explains how to do this. Tip! Sony PlayStation devices do not have an Ethernet port.
  • Page 14 When the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password. Click the Login button to access the Web Management Interface for the AP+2. 2 2 2 2 Click System in the left navigational menu, then click Operation Mode to open the Operating Mode page. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 3 3 3 3 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select either Client Bridge (Infrastructure) or Client Bridge (AdHoc). If you are using the AP+2 with a gaming device, select the Infrastructure option. 4 4 4 4 Click the Save Changes button. 5 5 5 5 When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the operating mode.
  • Page 16 For example, try making one vertical and the other horizontal. Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as an Ethernet client and your gaming device or computer should be able to wirelessly connect to the wireless network you specified. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Installing The Ap+2 As A Repeater

    Installing the AP+2 as a The AP+2 can be used as a repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. For example, you may have purchased two AP+2 devices so that you can ensure wireless coverage throughout a large home or office. This chapter explains how to do this.
  • Page 18 Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.) 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 AP+2. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 19 Important! For every WDS link you select here, you must access the repeater settings for that access point or wireless gateway and specify the Zoom AP+2 as a WDS link. 8 8 8 8 If any of the wireless networks or gateways you just selected has security applied, click WEP Configuration in the left navigational menu.
  • Page 20 You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to improve wireless speed and coverage. Typically, the antennas should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical and the other horizontal. Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as a repeater. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Setting Security

    This chapter explains how to enable security for the AP+2 using WPA and WEP. When you first set up your Zoom AP+2, security is turned off by default. This means that your wireless signal is not encrypted and that anyone with compatible wireless technology can access your network.
  • Page 22 Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings on page 53. d d d d Open a Web browser, type 10.0.0.200 in the address bar, then press Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.) Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 23 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 AP+2. 2 2 2 2 Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click WPA Configuration to open the WPA Configuration page.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Security Using Wep

    WPA settings as the AP+2. This will allow each device to access your zoom wireless network. If you need help doing this, refer to the documentation that came with the device.
  • Page 25 b b b b Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the AP+2. Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other power cubes may damage the device.
  • Page 26 However, each device can specify which key it wants to use for encryption so that all devices are not using the same keys. All four keys should be filled in. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 27 ! 64-bit automatically – Select this option if you want to use a passphrase (password) to define the hexadecimal keys. When you select this option, the screen changes so you can specify a passphrase. When complete, click the Save Changes button. All four hexadecimal keys are generated automatically and appear on the screen.
  • Page 28 WEP settings as the AP+2. This will allow each device to access your zoom wireless network. If you need help doing this, refer to the documentation that came with the device.

  • Page 29: Chapter 5: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options Once your AP+2 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 to your wireless network.
  • Page 30 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 AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 31 The following table lists each page that you can access from the Web Management Interface. Each page is described in detail later in this chapter. Menu Item Page Use this Page to... System Password Specify a password to restrict access to the Setting AP+2’s Web Management Interface.

  • Page 32: Viewing The System Status Page

    Backup the AP+2’s current configuration, Tool restore the unit to a saved configuration, or reset it to its factory defaults. Firmware If Zoom releases updated software for the Upgrade AP+2, upgrade the firmware. Reset Reset the AP+2, but retain the current configuration.
  • Page 33 LAN Status. Shows the current settings for your local area network, including the IP address of the AP+2, subnet mask, configuration, and MAC address. Chapter 5: Advanced Options...

  • Page 34: Using The Password Settings Page

    Password box. The password can be up to 12 alphanumeric characters and is not case sensitive. 3 3 3 3 Type the new password again in the Re-Enter Password for Verification box. 4 4 4 4 Click the Save Changes button. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Using The Operating Mode Page

    Page Use the Operating Mode page to specify whether you want to use the Zoom AP+2 as an access point, wireless client, or repeater. By default, the AP+2 is set up as an access point. You only need to change this setting if you are using the AP+2 as an Ethernet client (also called a client bridge) or a repeater.
  • Page 36 Another message will appear letting you know that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and changes mode. Click OK. (Once the unit reboots itself, you will be prompted to log into the Web Management Interface again.) Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Using The Lan Settings Page

    To specify LAN settings 1 1 1 1 [Optional] Enter a name for the AP+2. By default, it is named Zoom AP. 2 2 2 2 Specify whether you want to use dynamic or static IP addressing by selecting one of the following option buttons: ! Configure a Static IP Address.
  • Page 38 AP+2. If you are plugging the AP+2 into a router, you should allow the DHCP server in that router assign the IP addresses to the wireless devices on your network. d d d d Click the Save Changes button. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Using The Wireless Settings Page

    Using the Wireless Settings Page Use the Wireless Settings page to specify the SSID and channel information for the AP+2. Once this information is set, all devices that you want to access your wireless network must use these settings. To open the Wireless Settings page, click Wireless in the left-navigational menu, then click Settings.
  • Page 40 (when in access point or repeater mode). 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.

  • Page 41: Accessing The Wep/Wpa Configuration

    Accessing the WEP/WPA Configuration Pages Use these two pages to specify security for your AP+2. To open these pages, click Wireless in the left-navigational menu, then click WEP Configuration or WPA Configuration, as appropriate. Details about specifying security are covered in Chapter 4: Setting Security on page 21.

  • Page 42: Using The Mac Address Filtering Page

    MAC Address Filtering List.) 3 3 3 3 Repeat step 2 for each device that you want to grant access to your wireless network 4 4 4 4 Click the Save Changes button. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 43: Using The Site Survey Page

    Using the Site Survey Page This page is only accessible when the AP+2’s Operating Mode is set to Client Bridge (Infrastructure). Use the Site Survey page to have the AP+2 detect the available wireless networks in the area. For example, you would use the Site Survey page if you plan to plug the AP+2 into a gaming device to wirelessly enable it so it can connect to an existing network.

  • Page 44: Using The Repeater Settings Page

    You can select up to six WDS links. Important! For every WDS link you select here, you must access the repeater settings for that access point or wireless gateway and specify the Zoom AP+2 as a WDS link. 3 3 3 3 Click the Save Changes button.

  • Page 45: Using The Configuration Tools Page

    Using the Configuration Tools Page Use the Configuration Tools page to save the AP+2’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 46 All of the LEDs on the AP+2 will go out and then turn back on. (If you do not keep the button depressed for at least five seconds, the AP+2 will be reset to its current configuration, NOT the factory defaults.) Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Using The Firmware Upgrade Page

    Using the Firmware Upgrade Page From time to time, Zoom may release updated software for your AP+2. 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 48: Using The Reset Page

    When prompted to confirm the reset click OK. 3 3 3 3 When message appears to let you know that the unit is being reset, click OK. You will be prompted to log into the AP+2 again once the reset is complete. Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 49 Chapter 5: Advanced Options...

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem I set up my AP+2 as an access point, but the computers 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, then the problem appears to be with your cable or DSL Internet connection.
  • Page 52 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 adapter if you need help doing this.

  • Page 53: Appendix B: Specifying Tcp/Ip Settings

    Appendix B Specifying TCP/IP Settings Accessing the AP+2’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 This Appendix details how to access and set the TCP/IP settings...
  • Page 54 “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 AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Windows 2000

    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 (Start/Settings/Control Panel) then Network and Dial-up Connections. b b b b Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and select Properties.
  • Page 56 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 AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 57 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 58. Mac OS X 1 1 1 1 From the Dock, choose System Preferences and then Network to display the Network pane.
  • Page 58 Under Configure:, specify that you want to use static IP addressing and enter 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 AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 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 60 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 AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix C: Led Description

    Appendix C LED Description The following table describes each of the LEDs on the top of the AP+2 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 AP+2 is status of the sending or receiving data wirelessly.
  • Page 62 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 63: Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services

    We strive to provide convenient, professional support responsive to our customers’ needs and capabilities. If you find yourself unable to get your Zoom product to operate, and you have thoroughly reviewed your owner’s manual and all relevant documentation, please feel free to contact us for help.
  • Page 64 Zoom’s Web page lets you send e-mail for assistance, register on-line, access product reviews and descriptions, and do a whole lot more. Visit the Zoom Technical Support area for the latest Flash Files and Drivers for your Zoom Product. To access Zoom’s...
  • Page 65 Contact Zoom by E-mail You can e-mail Zoom with any tech support questions you might have and one of our Technical Support Engineers will respond by e-mail within 2 business days. You may request personal assistance via e-mail at www.zoom.com/techmail. When e-mailing Zoom, be...

  • Page 67: Appendix E: Regulatory Information

    Appendix E 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 68 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 AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 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 70: Declaration Of Conformity

    Finland, France, Germany Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom EFTA: Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway None Zoom Technologies, Inc. Zoom AP+2 Model 4400 Issue Date 2001 2002-08 2002-08 1998+A1/2000+A2/2003, Class B Issue Date 2003-04 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 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 72 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...

Table of Contents