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- Page 1 Prestige 964 Cable Router with 11g AP User's Guide Ver 1.0 April, 2004...
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Page 3: Copyright
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. -
Page 4: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Interference Statement
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. 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. -
Page 5: Information For Canadian Users
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation, and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction. -
Page 6: Zyxel Limited Warranty
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. -
Page 7: Customer Support
+886-3-480-8163 www.zygate.com.tw ZyGATE Communications, m.tw +886-3-499-3173 ftp.zygate.com.tw Inc., 2F, No.48, Lung-Chin Road, Lung-Tan, Taoyuan, Taiwan. support@zyxel.com +1-714-632-0882 www.zyxel.com ZyXEL Communications, Inc., North America 800-255-4101 1650 Miraloma Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870, U.S.A. sales@zyxel.com +1-714-632-0858 ftp.zyxel.com support@zyxel.dk +45-3955-0700 www.zyxel.dk ZyXEL Communications A/S,... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Table of Contents Copyright ....................................iii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement ................iv Information for Canadian Users ............................v ZyXEL Limited Warranty..............................vi Customer Support ................................vii Table of Contents ................................viii List of Figures .................................. -
Page 9: List Of Figures
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point List of Figures Figure 1-1 Prestige 964 Operation Mode ......................... 1-2 Figure 2-1 P964 APR front panel ............................2-1 Figure 2-2 P964 APR Rear Panel and Connections......................2-2 Figure 3-1 Web Management – “User Login” Page......................3-2 Figure 3-2 Web Management - Status.......................... - Page 10 Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point List of Tables Table 1-1 DOCSIS Specifications ..........................1-3 Table 1-2 802.11g Access Point specifications......................1-4 Table 1-3 General Specifications........................... 1-4 Table 2-1 P964 APR LED Functions..........................2-1 Table 2-2 P964 APR factory default ..........................2-3 Table 3-1 Web Management –...
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Page 11: Preface
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Preface About Your Cable Router with 11g AP Congratulations on your purchase of the Prestige 964 Cable Router with 11g AP. The Prestige is a broadband cable access modem integrated with IP routing functionality, USB interface, 4-port auto crossover 10/100M auto-negotiating switch,11g wireless data access and network management features. -
Page 13: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your P964 Apr
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your P964 APR This chapter provides functional overviews, key features, applications and product specifications of your P964 APR Overview of the P964 APR The P964 APR is a high bandwidth Internet access Cable Modem with integrated router device that connects your home/office LAN to the Internet using the hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) cable;... -
Page 14: Bridge Mode
Prestige 964 Cable Router with wireless Access Point Bridge IP Sharing Static IP Mode Mode Mode Basic Static IP Static IP with Public DHCP Dynamic WAN Static IP with NAT Only Static IP w/ NAT and Private Figure 1-1 Prestige 964 Operation Mode 1.3.1 Bridge Mode In Bridge mode, P964 APR operates just like a normal cable modem/router. -
Page 15: Product Specifications
Prestige 964 Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Built-in Diagnostic Features P964 APR support remote troubleshooting via CMTS-initiated diagnostics, eliminating visit by a technician. The front panel status indicator LEDs and web based status monitoring are also incorporated to easy diagnostics from LAN interfaces. SNMP SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for exchanging management information between network devices. -
Page 16: Table 1-2 802.11G Access Point Specifications
Prestige 964 Cable Router with wireless Access Point Table 1-2 802.11g Access Point specifications Frequency range 2.4~2.497GHz Transmit power Typical 15dBm IEEE 802.1x, WPA, RADIUS support, SSID, MAC control Security & authentication Data encryption AES, TKIP, 64/128bits WEP 802.11g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM Radio modulation 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK Table 1-3 General Specifications... -
Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation And Initial Setup
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Initial Setup This chapter shows the procedures for installing and starting the P964 APR. Front Panel LEDs and Back Panel Ports The P964 APR provides LEDs as status indicator for diagnostics purpose. The following figure and table describe the functions of LEDs on the front panel of P964 APR : Figure 2-1 P964 APR front panel Table 2-1 P964 APR LED Functions... -
Page 18: Additional Installation Requirements
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point The next figure shows the rear panel of your P964 APR and the connection diagram. Figure 2-2 P964 APR Rear Panel and Connections Additional Installation Requirements In addition to the contents of your package, there are other hardware and software requirements you need before you can install and use your P964 APR. -
Page 19: Setting Up Your Windows Nt/2000/Xp Computer
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point 6. Click OK to close the Network window. 7. Turn on your Prestige and restart your computer when prompted. Insert the Windows CD if prompted. Verifying TCP/IP Properties 1. Click Start and then Run. In the Run window, type "winipcfg" and then click OK to open the IP Configuration window. 2. -
Page 20: Initializing The Cable Sharing Gateway
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Initializing the Cable Sharing Gateway This section outlines how to connect your P964 APR to the LAN and the cable network. Step 1. Preparing the CATV Coaxial Cable Connection Locate the coaxial cable at the installation site and move the cable end, or install a two-way splitter as necessary to provide a connection near the P964 APR cable modem location. - Page 21 P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point while sending/receiving data to/from your computer/laptop. After the initial setup and P964 APR is powered on, you can modify the configuration remotely through telnet connections. Please note that if there is no activity for longer than 3 minutes after you log in, your P964 APR will automatically log you out. Hardware Installation...
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Page 23: Chapter 3 Web Based Management
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Chapter 3 Web Based Management This chapter describes the web based management & configuration interface. Introduction Before accessing the P964 APR web pages, follow the procedures below to set up your Windows NT/2000/XP Computer Configuring TCP/IP 1. -
Page 24: Figure 3-1 Web Management - "User Login" Page
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point ” After you have finished the TCP/IP configuration setup, You may access the web pages by typing the web address http://192.168.1.1:8080/” The P964 APR cable router provides users to configure LAN settings including DHCP server IP, netmask, DHCP clients’ start IP address and the number of CPEs. -
Page 25: Status" Page
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point “Status” Page Figure 3-2 Web Management - Status The “Connection” icon in Figure 3-2 shows the connection status of the cable router. Users can also click the “Software” icon in this page to show the software information of the box . Web Based Management... -
Page 26: Basic" Page
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point “Basic” Page When click “Basic” tag, the following page is displayed. Figure 3-3 Web Management - Basic From the “Basic” page, users can set the DHCP server IP for the LAN as well as the network, netmask, DHCP’s starting IP, and the number of CPEs. -
Page 27: Web Management - Advanced: Options
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Figure 3-4 Web Management – Advanced: Options 3.4.1 Web Management – Advanced: Options The “Option” icon allows users to configure advanced features of the P964 APR. Table 3-1 Web Management – Advanced: Options Function Description WAN Blocking... -
Page 28: Web Management - Advanced: Mac Filtering
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Figure 3-5 Web Management – Advanced: IP Filtering Users can block specific CPEs to access the Internet. For example, there is a CPE with “192.168.10.20” IP address, users can set it as ”enabled” in the above window and click “Apply” icon to save the settings. The CPE can not access the Internet after the IP filtering settings is completed. -
Page 29: Web Management - Advanced: Port Filtering
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point instead of IP address. After finish the configuration, click Apply button to save the settings. 3.4.4 Web Management – Advanced: Port Filtering “Port Filtering” allows configuration of port filters in order to block specific Internet services to all devices on the LAN. Click “Port Filtering”... -
Page 30: Figure 3-8 Web Management - Advanced: Forwarding
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Figure 3-8 Web Management – Advanced: Forwarding Set the local IP address on your LAN in the Local IP Adr field to allow for port number from the Start Port field to the End Port field to be accessed in the station. -
Page 31: Web Management - Advanced: Port Triggers
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point 3.4.6 Web Management – Advanced: Port Triggers This “Port Triggers” function allows user to configure dynamic triggers for specific devices on the LAN. This allows applications required specific port numbers with bi-directional traffic to function properly. Applications such as video conferencing, voice, gaming, and some messaging program may require these special settings. -
Page 32: Figure 3-10 Web Management - Wireless: 802.11B/G Basic
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Figure 3-10 Web Management – Wireless: 802.11b/g Basic Network Name (SSID): “SSID” is an ASCII string up to 32 characters. 802.11b/ g client adapters must have the same ID to connect to P964 APR. Network Type : Selecting “Open”(default) causes the P964 APR to broadcast system SSID, wireless mobile users can see the P964 APR and join this group. -
Page 33: Figure 3-11 Web Management - Wireless: Security
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point “802.1x”: There must be a RADIUS server when use this setting. 802.11b/g client devices must have a relative setting for this option. It is also required to set the correct “PassPhrase” on RADIUS server while connecting with P964 APR. “WPA”: This option has the same requirement to set the RADIUS server. -
Page 34: Figure 3-12 Web Management - Wireless: Access Control
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Figure 3-12 Web Management – Wireless: Access Control “802.11b/g Advanced” allows user to configure data rates and WiFi thresholds. “54g Network Mode”: Max Compatibility - supports 802.11b/g clients 54g Only - supports only 802.11g clients Max performance - supports only 802.11g clients and uses a proprietary method of improving performance. -
Page 35: Figure 3-13 Web Management - Wireless: Advanced
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Fragmentation Threshold - This set the threshold at which wireless packets will be fragmented. This can be used to improve throughput when RF interference is causing poor throughput. “RTS Threshold”: RTS - Request To Send. An RTS is a message sent by a networked device to its access point, seeking permission to send a data packet. -
Page 37: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the potential problems you may run into and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose. Problems with Cable Connection Table 4-1 Troubleshooting for the link failure PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION... - Page 39 P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Appendix A Hardware Specifications Power Specification Input: AC 110/220, 50/60Hz; Output: DC 9V Operation Temperature 0º C ~ 40º C Cable Specification for Female “F” Type RF Connector WAN/Internet Ethernet Specification for LAN 10/100Mbit Half / Full Auto-negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X USB Interface Specification USB 1.1...
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Page 41: Appendix B Important Safety Instructions
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Appendix B Important Safety Instructions The following safety instructions apply to the P964 APR: Be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Care must be taken to allow sufficient air circulation or space between units when the P964 APR is installed inside a closed rack assembly. -
Page 43: Glossary Of Terms
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Glossary of Terms The 10-Mbps baseband Ethernet specification that uses two pairs of twisted-pair cabling 10BaseT (Category 3 or 5): one pair for transmitting data and the other for receiving data. Address Resolution Protocol is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address (IP address) to a physical machine address that is recognized in the local network. - Page 44 P964 APR Cable Sharing Gateway with 4-port Switch Cracker Tools Programs used to break into computers. Cracker tools are widely distributed on the Internet. They include password crackers, Trojans, viruses, war-dialers, and worms. Cracking The act of breaking into computers or cracking encryptions. Crossover Ethernet A cable that wires a pin to its opposite pin, for example, RX+ is wired to TX+.
- Page 45 P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is in charge of allocating the electromagnetic spectrum and thus the bandwidth of various communication systems. Firewall A hardware or software "wall" that restricts access in and out of a network. Firewalls are most often used to separate an internal LAN or WAN from the Internet.
- Page 46 P964 APR Cable Sharing Gateway with 4-port Switch Internet Relay Chat. IRC was developed in the late 1980s as a way for multiple users on a system to “chat” over the network. Today IRC is a very popular way to “talk” in real time with other people on the Internet.
- Page 47 P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Pirated Software Software that has been illegally copied, or that is being used in violation of the software's licensing agreement. Pirated software is often distributed through pirate bulletin boards or on the Internet.
- Page 48 P964 APR Cable Sharing Gateway with 4-port Switch messages every 60 seconds. A server also sends out SAP messages to inform other devices that it is closing down. Workstations use SAP to find services they need on the network. SATAN A UNIX program that gathers information on networks and stores it in databases.
- Page 49 P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point The data flowing from the CM to the CMTS. Upstream The frequency used to transmit data from the CM to the CMTS. Normally in the 5 to 42 MHz Upstream Frequency range for US systems and 5 to 65 MHz range for European systems. (Uniform Resource Locator) URL is an object on the Internet or an intranet that resides on a host system.
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Page 51: Index
P964 APR Cable Router with 802.11g Access Point Index ARP, 1-3 Network Address Translation (NAT), 1-3 BackOrifice, E Network Configuration (computer), 2-6 Bridge, 1-1 Overview, 1-1 Broadband Access Security Gateway, xiii Packing List Card, xiii Brute Force Hacking, E power adapter, 2-5 Cable Router Initialization, 2-6 power supply, 1-1 CATV Coaxial Cable Connection, 2-5...
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