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Mobile Network Devices
The Z/IP ONE supports a variety of mobile network devices via the USB port on the back of the unit. To use one:
1.
Boot the Z/IP ONE without the USB device plugged in
2.
Once the unit has completed the boot process and is showing the main menu screen, plug one of the approved
mobile devices into either of the USB ports on the back of the Z/IP ONE
3.
Navigate to the Setup->Network menu and continue as follows for the type of network to be used
11.1 WiFi/WLAN Networks
1.
Press the ESC key to access the main menu. Using the control knob, navigate to Setup>Network>WiFi/WLAN. Press
the control knob to select
2.
Rotate the control knob to highlight the relevant fields and press to select them. Use the keypad to enter necessary
information for the encryption method, the ESSID network name, and the password string. As an alternative to
typing the ESSID, you may use the Browse SSIDs... button and select your wireless network from the list. Your WiFi
access point must be configured to broadcast SSIDs in order to use this option. Enter the ESSID and password
exactly as they are set up on the router, as these names are typically case sensitive. Once entered, scroll down and
click on Activate Settings
3.
Press the ESC key to return to the Setup menu. Turn the control knob to highlight Streaming Interface and press the
control knob. Change the option to WiFi/WLAN, and then press the control knob again to accept the change
4.
Press the ESC key twice to return to the status screen. Once the WiFi interface is configured and can be used to
access the network, the ZIP indicator will fill in. This indicates that your Z/IP ONE is connected to the Internet and
is ready to use
11.2 UMTS/EVDO Wireless Networks
1.
From the Setup->Network menu choose the UMTS/EVDO option
2.
Set the country, protocol, dial number, PIN, account name, account password, and provider URL. All of this
information is supplied by your wireless service provider
3.
Select Activate Settings to commit your settings to memory and begin using them
4.
Press the ESC key to return to the Setup menu. Turn the control knob to highlight the Streaming Interface option,
and press the knob to edit it. Choose UMTS/EVDO from the list, and press the control knob again to set that value
5.
Press the ESC key twice to return to the status menu. When the UMTS/EVDO device is configured correctly and
has access to the wireless data network, the ZIP status indicator will fill. This shows that the Z/IP ONE has access
to the Internet and is ready to use
Also, note that your EVDO device must be activated, using a computer, with the software that comes with it. Please follow
any directions that came with the device and contact your service provider for assistance if necessary. Once you have
verified it is operating as intended, follow the steps above.
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