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  • Page 1 Wireless-N Router USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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 to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Capabilities ....................31 Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer or Device (including the iPhone or other cellular phones, the iPod Touch, etc.) to the Wireless-N Router... 32 Connecting a Computer with a Wireless adapter to the Wireless-N Router33 Setting up your Network using WPS ..............34 Configuration Methods ................
  • Page 4 Appendix B: How to Set Up Tethering on the iPhone ..........78 Appendix C: Registering Your Product and Getting Help........80 Limited Warranty ....................81 FCC Interference Statement................82 CE Declaration of Conformity................81 Declaration of Conformity ..................82 Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 5: Installing The Wireless-N Router

    Installing the Wireless-N Router Package Contents The package contains the Zoom Wireless-N Router, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 5V 1.2A Power adapter, a Quick Start installation flyer, and a CD that contains additional documentation and warranty information. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever provided the Wireless-N Router.

  • Page 6: Connecting A Smartphone Or A Tablet To Your Router

    Manual on the CD for instructions on Tethering on the iPhone If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet when your phone or tablet is plugged into the Zoom router, verify that you can browse the Internet with your phone or tablet directly connected to a PC. If you can’t browse with the phone or tablet connected directly to a PC, contact your wireless service provider for help.

  • Page 7: Connecting A Modem Or A Non-Android Based Smartphone Or Tablet To Your Router

    Internet wirelessly through the mobile broadband router. To make the WiFi-compatible wireless connection, you must first locate the wireless network connection setup on your device, and then select the Zoom network. For example, on Windows computers, click the wireless connection icon...
  • Page 8 User Manual on your CD for instructions on how to use the Setup Wizard to manually set up your modem. If you are using the Wireless-N Router with a mobile broadband modem or phone, verify that your modem or phone is recognized by your router. To do this: a.

  • Page 9: Resetting The Router To The Factory Configuration

    In the unlikely event that you need to reset the router to the factory default configuration, insert the blunt end of a paper clip into the RESET hole on the side panel of the router. Hold the clip in place for seven (7) seconds. Please continue to Chapter Chapter 1: Installing the Wireless-N Router...

  • Page 10: Using The Configuration Manager

    WiFi -compatible security. ® • You want to set up some advanced features of the Wireless-N Router such as a virtual server or DMZ for use with online gaming. You can find a summary of those features in the...
  • Page 11 You wish to set up Wireless Security without using WPS. You want to change the router’s password to prevent users on your network from changing the settings of the Wireless-N Router. You want to set up the correct Time Zone. Setting the Time Zone is...

  • Page 12: Launching The Configuration Manager's Setup Wizard

    Each of the six Steps guides you in configuring a specific setting or group of settings. When you click Next or Back, you move from one step to another. If there is a setting that you don’t want to change, simply click Next to go to the next setting. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 13: Step 1. Setup Login

    To avoid this problem, we recommend that you write the new password here and on the bottom of your Wireless-N Router, and also save it elsewhere such as a settings document. PASSWORD:______________________________________ Please refer to...

  • Page 14: Step 3. Wan Type Setup

    Mobile Broadband Modem - Select this if you are using a mobile broadband modem, or a tethering-enabled smartphone or tablet as the primary method of connecting the Wireless-N Router to the Internet. (If you are using the Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 15 mobile broadband modem as the backup to an ADSL or Cable modem, you'll need to use the Configuration Manager's Advanced program to configure this setup. Please refer to Using your 3G modem as a backup page 44.) You should select your primary connection type using the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 16 Most users will not need to change this address. • Host Name This is the name that identifies your Wireless-N Router. Some service providers require a host name. Your service provider supplies this name, if needed. •...
  • Page 17 that was registered with your service provider for your device. Go to Step 4. Wireless Settings on page 22. Configuring PPPoE The page shown below only appears if you select the PPPoE button on the Select WAN Type menu. Otherwise skip this section. •...
  • Page 18 This is the mode used to generate the IP address. Select an option from the dropdown menu, based on your service provider's requirements. • My IP Address This is the private IP address that your service provider assigned to your router. Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 19 • My Subnet Mask This is the private subnet mask that your service provider assigned to your router. • Gateway IP This is the IP address of the service provider's server. Your service provider supplies this address. • Server IP Address/Name This is the name and IP address of the PPTP server.
  • Page 20 22. Configuring for a Mobile Broadband Modem, or tethering-capable smartphone or tablet The page shown below only appears if you select the Mobile Broadband button on the Select WAN Type menu. Otherwise skip this section. Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 21 If you do not know the APN, Dialed Number, Account, or Password of your service provider, you should contact them or refer to Appendix A: Mobile Broadband Settings for a list of many wireless service providers’ settings. You may also want to refer to http://www.zoomtel.com/mbsettings.

  • Page 22: Step 4. Wireless Settings

    Wireless Network Name (SSID) refers to the Service Set Identifier for your device. By default, the SSID for the Wireless-N Router is Zoom. You can change the SSID to a name of your choice. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 23 You should try setting a channel that is 5 more than what you are using. By default, the Wireless-N Router is set to 10. You may want to try channel 6 or 1, for instance, if you have trouble connecting with the default channel (10).
  • Page 24 If you have devices on your wireless network that support only WEP (for example, some gaming consoles), you will need to select WEP as your Authentication method. When you select WEP from the Authentication dropdown menu, the Encryption field Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 25 expands, as shown in the following figure. Field Entry Authentication Select WEP Encryption Select WEP Encryption We recommend selecting HEX as the key format as Ascii keys WEP Key 1, 2, 3, can have compatibility issues between different devices.. You can choose to either use WEP 128 bit encryption or WEP Encryption WEP Key 1, 2, 3, 64 bit encryption.

  • Page 26: Step 5. Summary

    — — — — — — — — — — — — — Step 5. Summary The Summary page displays the updated configuration settings for your router and lets you accept, change, and test the configured values. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 27: Step 6. Finish

    To edit your entries, click Back as many times as needed to access the page for the field(s) to be edited, then click Next to continue with your edits or to return to the updated Summary page. Mobile Broadband: To test the updated configuration on your network, click the checkbox next to Do you want to proceed with the network testing? When you're satisfied with the configured settings, click Apply Settings to save the new configuration.

  • Page 28: Connecting Devices Wirelessly To The Wireless-N Router

    2. This chapter provides tips for connecting devices (computers, phones, tablets, game stations, etc.) wirelessly to the Wireless-N Router. If you are familiar with this already, or if you prefer to use the instructions associated with each device, you don’t need to read this chapter.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Windows 7 Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities

    Having less than a five-channel difference may result in interference with your connection. By default, the Wireless-N Router uses channel 10. If you need to change this channel, you must do so using the Wireless Setup page of the Zoom Configuration Manager.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Windows Vista Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities

    Having less than a five-channel difference may result in interference with your connection. By default, the Wireless-N Router uses channel 10. If you need to change this channel, you must do so using the Wireless Setup page of the Zoom Configuration Manager.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Windows Xp Computer With Built-In Wireless Capabilities

    Having less than a five-channel difference may result in interference with your connection. By default, the Wireless-N Router uses channel 10. If you need to change this channel, you must do so using the Wireless Setup page of the Zoom Configuration Manager.

  • Page 32: Connecting A Wireless-Enabled Computer Or Device (Including The Iphone Or Other Cellular Phones, The Ipod Touch, Etc.) To The Wireless-N Router

    You may have to click on something like Settings and then Wi-Fi. When the Wireless Security Name (SSID) that you gave the Wireless-N Router Step 4 of the Setup Wizard. If you did not change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) select the default name Zoom.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Computer With A Wireless Adapter To The Wireless-N Router33

    Zoom Configuration Manager, see page 10. After logging in, select Wireless from the left-hand menu. On the Wireless page you can select a new channel from the drop-down menu. Test your wireless connections. From each computer or device that you set up, open your Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) and try to connect to a familiar Web address.

  • Page 34: Setting Up Your Network Using Wps

    Use this method if your client device has a WPS button. This button can be either a physical button on the unit or a software button in its application. Press the WPS button on your Wireless-N Router and hold it in for six (6) seconds until the Wireless Light starts blinking rapidly.

  • Page 35: Method Two

    Click Trigger to start the connection process on the router. Important! You must do this within two minutes after starting the router. On the Wireless-N Router, when the program displays a message that the process succeeded, click Save to save the configuration Method Three Use this method if your client device requests the router’s PIN number.

  • Page 36: Configuring Wireless Security Manually

    Configuring Wireless Security Manually Note: Most users will not need to read this chapter. Most users either use the Wireless-N Router’s default settings (“no wireless security”) or use the Setup Wizard described in Chapter 2 to set wireless security. We recommend you set WPA2/WPA security unless you know that you will be connecting devices to your network that support only WEP.

  • Page 37: Wep Configuration

    The minimum value is 8 characters. Write down the wireless security key and put it where you can find it – on the bottom of the Wireless-N Router case, for instance. Click Save. Now you need to set up each of your wireless devices with the Security Key that you entered.
  • Page 38 128-bit key provides slightly better security. We recommend using a 64-bit key. Write down this key and put it where you can find it – on the bottom of the Wireless-N Router case, for instance. Click Save Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 39 Establishing your Wireless Network on page 28 for instructions on connecting devices to the Wireless-N Router. If you want to use the Advanced configuration program to tailor the router's configuration to your needs, for example, to set up a Virtual Server or DMZ so that...

  • Page 40: Using The Configuration Manager's Advanced Program

    Internet for a specified period of time. The default setting is Auto Reconnect (always on). See The Basic Setup Page (Connection Control) on page 42 for details. You want to set up QoS on your router. See The QoS Page on page 63 for details. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 41: Online Help

    You want to back up router settings that you made using the Configuration Manager. See The Backup Setting Dialog on page 71 for details. Online Help The Advanced program provides both online and context-sensitive help that guides you in changing the settings on each menu. To access online help, click [HELP] on the menu's Toolbar.

  • Page 42: The Basic Setup Page

    WAN Type and its corresponding fields. If you want to use a 3G modem as a backup to your cable or ADSL modem, go to Using your 3G modem as a backup on page 44. Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 43 LAN IP Address The local IP address of the router. 192.168.2.1, by default. All wireless or wired devices on your network must use the LAN IP address of your router as their default gateway. 3G Failover Using your 3G modem as a backup on page 44 for instructions on using 3G Failover.

  • Page 44: Using Your 3G Modem As A Backup

    0. The router selects the MTU size when set to 0. Using your 3G modem as a Backup You can use the Wireless-N Router and your mobile broadband modem to provide Internet access if your DSL or Cable service stops working.

  • Page 45: The Dhcp Server Page

    From the Configuration Manager, click on Advanced and then Basic Setup and paste the IP address into the Internet host textbox. Click Save. The DHCP Server Page You can use the DHCP Server page to configure your DHCP server. If you want to change the default values, please click [HELP], which opens a page that describes each item and the recommended values.
  • Page 46 Refers to the Service Set Identifier for your device. By default, the SSID for the Wireless-N Router is Zoom. You can change the SSID to a name of your choice. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. If you change the name, make sure that all devices on your network use the new SSID as the access point.
  • Page 47 For WEP Authentication: You can accept the default, WEP-Auto or select one of the available options. Select WEP-Open to use Open System authentication. Select WEP-Shared to use Shared Key authentication. For WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication: You can select WPA-PSK/WPA2 PSK if your devices support both authentication methods.

  • Page 48: The Change Password Page

    (such as games) for communication. For example, the directions for the game you want to play over the Internet might tell you to open up port 6000. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 49: The Virtual Server Page

    Port triggering works by sensing when data is sent out on the predetermined outgoing port and then automatically opening up the corresponding incoming port(s). It will automatically forward the traffic on the incoming port to the computer that accessed the outgoing port. If your game uses one port to send outgoing data and a different port (or ports) for incoming data, you may want to use port triggering.
  • Page 50 DHCP Server page. Doing this ensures that your computer will keep the same IP address. Protocol Select UDP, TCP, or Both depending on what type of protocol your game or application uses. Enable Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 51: The Port Triggering Page

    Click to enable the Virtual Server Use Rule# You can enable your virtual server for certain periods of time by assigning it a Rule #. You must first set up the appropriate Scheduling Rule. See Schedule Rule and Schedule Rule Setting Pages on page 67 for more information.
  • Page 52 Popular applications Provides a menu of applications from which to choose. Select an application and click Copy to to add the application to your list. Click Save to store your selection or Undo to remove the entry. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 53: The Miscellaneous Page

    The Miscellaneous Page The Miscellaneous Page lets you set up and enable a DMZ Host on your network, and enable UPnP settings for software and devices. In this way, specific ports can open for incoming traffic that must pass through your firewall. You can also enable IGMP on this page in the unlikely event that your service provider is using it.

  • Page 54: Configuring Security Settings

    Configuring Security Settings The Security Setting page lists the configuration menus on the left pane and provides a description of the configuration menus at center. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 55: Status Page

    Status Page The Status page shows you the status of the inbound and outbound Packet Filters and the Domain Filters. Inbound, Outbound, and Domain filters are disabled, by default. Packet Filtering Page Packet Filtering allows you to control what packets are allowed to pass through the router.
  • Page 56 No prefix indicates both TCP and UDP are defined. Leaving this empty implies that all port addresses apply. Each Rule can be enabled or disabled individually. You can use packet filters with scheduling rules for more access control flexibility. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 57: The Domain Filters Page

    The Domain Filters Page You can use the Domain Filters page to enable or deny user access to specified URLs. Domain filtering and URL Blocking perform similar functions. The major difference between Domain Filtering and URL Blocking is that Domain Filtering requires the user to input a suffix whereas URL Blocking requires the user to input a keyword only.

  • Page 58: The Url Blocking Page

    Select Whitelist to allow access only to the URLs that you specify. If any part of the Website's URL matches the pre-defined word, the connection will be blocked if Blacklist is set, or allowed if Whitelist is set. For Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 59: The Mac Address Control Page

    You can use the MAC Address Control page to provide an added layer of security to your Wireless-N Router. MAC Address control is used to define connection and association rights for clients whose IP and MAC addresses are specified. Click on the HELP button page for a detailed explanation including examples for setting up MAC address control.

  • Page 60: The Miscellaneous Page

    The Miscellaneous Page You can use the Miscellaneous Items page to enable additional security features. Please refer to the online help for details about each of the menu items. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 61: Configuring Advanced Settings

    Configuring Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings page lists eight menus on the left pane and provides a description of the configuration menus at center. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Manager’s Advanced Program...

  • Page 62: The System Log Page

    192.168.2.100:26. If you do not specify a port number, the port value will be set to 25. SMTP Username and Password Input the SMTP Username and Password. E-mail addresses The email address of each syslog recipient. E-mail Subject The subject of the email alert. This setting is optional. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 63: The Dynamic Dns Page

    The Dynamic DNS Page You can use the Dynamic DNS page to define the Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) that will host your server. For example, the DDNS could host your server when you want to host a website on your network but you do not have a static IP. Your DDNS provider keeps track of changes to your IP address and automatically routes users trying to access your web site to the correct location Note: Before you enable DDNS, you must register an account with one of the DDNS...
  • Page 64 Remote: Ports Define the remote port of packets. QoS Priority Select a value from the dropdown menu to define the priority level for the local and remote settings. Packets will be serviced based upon the priority Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 65: The Snmp Page

    level set. For critical applications, select High or Normal. For non-critical applications, select Low. High is the default value. Enable Click the Enable checkbox to apply the settings. User Rule# Select a rule from the dropdown menu to indicate when the policy applies. (0) Always is the default value.

  • Page 66: The Routing Table Page

    For static routing, you can specify up to eight routing rules. You can enter the Destination IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Hop for each routing rule. Click the Enable checkbox to activate the routing table entry. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 67: The System Time Page

    The System Time Page You can use the System Time page to set and synchronize your router with the local time zone, the Time Server and your PC. Time Zone Select the local time zone from the dropdown menu. Auto-Synchronization Click the Enable checkbox to enable this function.

  • Page 68: The Schedule Rule And Schedule Rule Setting Pages

    On the Schedule Rule page, click the Enable checkbox to enable the scheduling rules, which are defined on the Schedule Rule Setting page. Click New Add to open the Schedule Rule Setting page. Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 69 On the Schedule Rule Setting page, specify a Rule name, a Policy that defines whether the rule is Active or Inactive, Week Day and the Start Time and End Time for each rule that you are creating. Click Save for each rule that you create. Click Back to return to the Schedule Rule page.

  • Page 70: Configuring Toolbox Settings

    The Toolbox Settings page lists six configuration menus on the left pane and provides a description of the configuration menus at center. The System Information Page You can use the System Information page to view information about your router, and to view download, and delete system logs. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 71: The Firmware Upgrade Page

    Click Browse to open the location where you saved the Firmware Update file that you downloaded from the Zoom web site or received via email. If you are restoring a saved configuration file, select the file that your configuration is saved in.

  • Page 72: The Reset To Default Dialog

    The Reboot Dialog You can reboot the router by clicking the Reboot item from the left pane of the Toolbox menu. The following dialog opens. Click OK to reboot the router. Wireless-N Router User Manual...

  • Page 73: The Miscellaneous Page

    The Miscellaneous Page You can use this page to Ping a remote device on your network or to wake up a PC on your network that is in sleep mode. The remote PC must be configured for Wake-on-LAN mode. Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Manager’s Advanced Program...

  • Page 74: Appendix A: Mobile Broadband Settings

    Configuration Manager and use the Setup Wizard to enter these settings. If you are unable to connect to the Internet using the Wireless-N Router, you should try entering the different settings for your service provider. Begin by entering the first setting for your provider.
  • Page 75 Cingular with ISP.CINGULAR ISPDA@ CINGULAR1 acceleration Cingular ISP@CINGU ISP.CINGULAR CINGULAR1 LARGPRS.C acceleration WAP@CING Cingular WAP.CINGULAR ULARGPRS. CINGULAR1 non-contract Cricket Communicat #777 ions Edge *99# guest guest Wireless Mid-Rivers #777 Wireless Check with Check with Not Required #777 Sprint provider provider *99***3# Check with T-Mobile...
  • Page 76 DNS Address O2 (2) *99# OR o2web OR mobile.o2.co.uk password (if needed): with contract *99***1# faster 193.113.200.201 O2 (1) mobile.o2.co.uk *99# faster password faster, with contract payandgo.o2.co.uk *99# payandgo payandgo pre-pay O2 (VPN) Vpn.o2.co.uk *99# Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 77 O2 Mobile Broadband m-bb.o2.co.uk *99# 02bb password Pay&Go Orange orangeinternet *99# Orange orangeinternet *99# Orange orange (contract) Orange orangeinternet *99# user user Pay Monthly Orange orangewap *99# Multimedia Orange Pay and Go Sure (C&W Internet *99# Jersey) Primary: 149.254.201.126 T-Mobile (1) general.t-mobile.co.uk *99# User...

  • Page 78: Appendix B: How To Set Up Tethering On The Iphone

    A, which contains the settings for many of the most popular wireless providers. For example, if you are using your iPhone with AT&T, use the following settings for the items shown: Item Setting WAP.CINGULAR Username WAP@CINGULAR.COM Password CINGULAR1 Dial Number Leave blank Wireless-N Router User Manual...
  • Page 79 Appendix B: How to Set Up Tethering on the iPhone...

  • Page 80: Appendix C: Registering Your Product And Getting Help

    From there you can register your new Modem/Router, contact our technical support experts, use our SmartFacts intelligent database, and get warranty information. If you need to contact Zoom Customer Support, you can call us by dialing our main support center in the USA or our support center in the UK. USA: (617) 753-0965 U.K.: London:...

  • Page 81: Limited Warranty

    The one year warranty may be extended only by Zoom as required by local law in the country where this modem is sold by Zoom. This warranty applies to the original end-user purchaser.

  • Page 82: Fcc Interference Statement

    Boston, MA 02111 USA Manufacturer/Constructeur/Fabricante 617-423-1072 www.zoomtel.com Brand/Marque/Marca Zoom Wireless-N Router Type/Typ/Tipo Series 1100, Model 4504, CDW531AM-002 The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this equipment is compliant to Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC via the following. This product is CE marked.

  • Page 83: Rf Exposure Statement

    FCC Section 15.105 Information to the user Note: 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.

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