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- Page 1 MAX-506 WiMAX MIMO USB Dongle (2.5GHz) Firmware Version 1.0 Edition 2, 4/2010 www.zyxel.com www.zyxel.com Copyright © 2010 ZyXEL Communications Corporation...
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Page 3: About This User's Guide
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the MAX-506 using the WiMAX utility. Tips for Reading User’s Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User’s Guide On-Screen, keep the following in mind: • If you don’t already have the latest version of Adobe Reader, you can download it from http://www.adobe.com. - Page 4 • Knowledge Base If you have a specific question about your product, the answer may be here. This is a collection of answers to previously asked questions about ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. Learn from others who use ZyXEL products and share your experiences as well.
- Page 5 Should problems arise that cannot be solved by the methods listed above, you should contact your vendor. If you cannot contact your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device. See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. Please have the following information ready when you contact an office.
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Page 6: Document Conventions
Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL MAX-506 may be referred to as the “MAX-506”, the “device”, the “system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font. - Page 7 Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The MAX-506 icon is not an exact representation of your MAX-506. Table 1 Common Icons MAX-506 Computer Notebook Wireless Signal Wireless Base Station Internet Cloud Router Server...
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Page 8: Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. •... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................11 1.1 Overview ..........................11 1.1.1 MAX-506 Application ....................11 1.1.2 LEDs .......................... 12 1.2 The ZyXEL Utility ......................... 13 Chapter 2 Tutorial ............................. 15 2.1 Overview ..........................15 2.2 Connecting to the Internet ....................15 2.2.1 Get Connected ......................15 2.2.2 Confirm the Connection ..................... - Page 10 Table of Contents Chapter 5 Product Specifications ......................35 Appendix A Legal Information ....................37 Index............................41 MAX-506 User’s Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Getting Started
H A P T E R Getting Started 1.1 Overview This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the MAX-506. The MAX-506 is an IEEE 802.16e compliant WiMAX MIMO 2.5 GHz USB Dongle for your computer. It uses Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna technology to deliver high speed wireless Internet. -
Page 12: Leds
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.1.2 LEDs The following figure shows the LEDs (lights) on the MAX-506. Figure 2 The MAX-506 Power / Link USB Connector The following table describes your MAX-506’s LEDs. Table 2 The MAX-506 LEDs COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION Link Dark The MAX-506 is not receiving power and is not... -
Page 13: The Zyxel Utility
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.2 The ZyXEL Utility After you install the ZyXEL utility, you can either Click Start > All Programs > ZyXEL > MAX-506 > ZyXEL MAX-506 Utility, or double-click the connection status icon in your Windows system tray to open it. - Page 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Table 3 Main > Icons (continued) DESCRIPTION ICON Network Setting Click to configure your WiMAX account settings. On/Off Click to this to connect to or disconnect from your ISP’s WiMAX network. Signal Shows the quality of your WiMAX connection, both in the MAX- 506 Utility and in the Windows system tray icon.
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Page 15: Chapter 2 Tutorial
2.2.1 Get Connected To set up your Internet connection: Open the MAX-506 Utility. You can either Click Start > All Programs > ZyXEL > MAX-506 > ZyXEL MAX-506 Utility, or double-click the connection status icon in your Windows system tray to open it. -
Page 16: Confirm The Connection
Chapter 2 Tutorial In the MAX-506 Utility, click the Network Settings icon and enter your WiMAX account information as it was given to you by your Internet Service Provider, then click the Apply button to save them. 2.2.2 Confirm the Connection After configuring and saving your Internet settings, you can test your connnection by clicking the On button in the MAX-506 Utility. - Page 17 If the authentication server accepts your username and password, then the MAX- 506 USB Dongle connects and the MAX-506 Utility reflects this. Open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured.
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Page 19: Chapter 3 Max-506 Utility
H A P T E R MAX-506 Utility 3.1 Overview This chapter discusses WiMAX and introduces each screen in the ZyXEL utility. See the Quick Start Guide for hardware and utility installation procedures. WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is the IEEE 802.16 wireless networking standard, which provides high-bandwidth, wide-range wireless service across wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). - Page 20 Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility capability (IEEE 802.16-2004, for example). The following figure shows an MS- equipped notebook computer MS1 moving from base station BS1’s coverage area and connecting to BS2. Figure 4 WiMax: Mobile Station Multiple Mobile Stations WiMAX technology uses radio signals (around 2 to 10 GHz) to connect subscriber stations and mobile stations to local base stations.
- Page 21 Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility WiMAX uses PKM (Privacy Key Management) for authentication between the mobile or subscriber station and the base station, and supports EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) between the mobile or subscriber station, the base station, and the AAA server. The following figure shows a base station using an AAA server to authenticate mobile station MS, allowing it to access the Internet.
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Page 22: Status Screen
To display this screen, click the utility’s system tray icon or click Start > Programs > ZyXEL > MAX-506 > ZyXEL MAX-506 Utility/ Figure 7 Status Screen... - Page 23 Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 5 Status Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This displays the current status of the MAX-506’s WiMAX connection. The possible states are: Radio Disabled - The utility is off. Click the Connect button to switch it on.
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Page 24: Device Information - System
Click this to browse for a firmware upgrade pacakge on your computer. Firmware packages can be downloaded from your ISP or the ZyXEL web site when they become available. Note: Firmware packages typically end in a *.fw extension (for example, max506.fw). -
Page 25: Upgrading Your Firmware
Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility 3.5.1 Upgrading Your Firmware To upgrade your MAX-506’s firmware: Download the latest firmware package from either your ISP or ZyXEL.com. Note: Firmware packages typically end in a *.fw extension (for example, max506.fw). Open the MAX-506 Utility. -
Page 26: Device Information - Connection
Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility Finally, click the Upgrade button. 3.6 Device Information - Connection Use this screen to view information about your current connection. To display this screen, click the Device Info icon in the control panel then click the Connection tab. Figure 9 Device Information - Connection Screen MAX-506 User’s Guide... - Page 27 Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 Device Information - Connection LABEL DESCRIPTION Frequency This field displays the radio frequency of the current WiMAX wireless connection. Bandwidth This field displays the size of the bandwidth step the MAX- 506 uses to connect to a base station in megahertz (MHz).
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Page 28: Network Settings
Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility 3.7 Network Settings The authentication settings required for this screen are required for using the MAX-506 to connect to your Internet Service Provider’s WiMAX network. Use the settings given to you by the ISP. If you do not configure this screen, then you will not be able to access a WiMAX network. - Page 29 Chapter 3 MAX-506 Utility Table 8 Network Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Anonymous Enter the anonymous identity provided by your Internet Service Identity Provider (ISP). Anonymous identity (also known as outer identity) is used with EAP- TTLS encryption (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Tunnelled Transport Layer Security).
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Page 31: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
H A P T E R Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are divided into the following categories. • Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs • MAX-506 Utility • Internet Access 4.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The MAX-506 does not turn on. -
Page 32: Max-506 Utility
If the MAX-506 utility icon is not in the system tray then click Start > Programs > ZyXEL > MAX-506 > ZyXEL MAX-506 Utility to start the program. If this does not work, browse to the MAX-506 installation folder and double-click the ZyXEL MAX-506 Utility.exe program file. -
Page 33: Internet Access
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you are using a Bluetooth mouse or keyboard, try moving it further away from the computer to which the MAX-506 USB dongle is attached in order to minimize any possible interference. Then disconnect and reconnect the MAX-506. If the problem continues, contact your product vendor. - Page 34 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The Internet connection is slow and intermittent or frequently disconnects. The quality of the MAX-506’s wireless connection to the base station may be poor. Poor signal reception may be improved by moving the MAX-506 away from thick walls and other obstructions, or to a higher floor in your building.
- Page 35 Product Specifications This chapter gives details about your MAX-506’s hardware and firmware features. Table 9 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Product Name ZyXEL MAX-506 MIMO USB Dongle (2.5GHz) Interface 3.3 V and 1.5 V 16-bit USB 2.0/1.1 Standards IEEE 802.16e-2005...
- Page 36 Chapter 5 Product Specifications Table 9 Product Specifications (continued) Device Drivers Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Vista and 7 Security PKMv2 CCMP, 128-bit AES Table 10 Requirements FEATURE DESCRIPTION System Requirements USB 2.0 interface or adapter Minimum 60 MB available hard disk space Minimum 32 MB RAM CD-ROM drive MAX-506 User’s Guide...
- Page 37 Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice.
- Page 38 Appendix A Legal Information • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. This device 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.
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- Page 40 This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.
- Page 41 Index Index data rate accounting server Diameter see AAA dimensions antenna disclaimer application example driver authentication duplex authentication methods authentication server see AAA authorization server see AAA EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) environmental specifications ExpressCard bandwidth base station see BS FCC interference statement 19, 20 frequency links...
- Page 42 Index access preparation Internet Service Provider product registration see ISP interoperability introduction radio specifications RADIUS registration product LEDs related documentation color definition roaming state definition RSSI safety warnings media access protocol secure connection Metropolitan Area Network security see MAN signal quality microwave 19, 20 signal strength...
- Page 43 WIMAX connection status wireless configuration wireless connection status Wireless Interoperability for Microwave Access see WiMAX wireless Metropolitan Area Network see MAN wireless network access standard wireless security Z icon in system tray ZyXEL utility 11, 15, 19 icon status MAX-506 User’s Guide...
- Page 44 Index MAX-506 User’s Guide...