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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wireless 4-port Router Quick Installation Guide Version 3.60 February 2004[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 3 T able of Content s 1 Introducing the Zy AIR ................................................................................................................. 4 2 Hardware Connections ......................................................................................................... ...... 5 2.1 [...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 4 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The ZyAIR B-G2000 is a broadband sharing gateway with a built-in wirel ess LAN access point and four- port switch that makes it easy for pe ople to set up a sm all home/office network a nd share Internet access via a broadband (cable/DSL ) modem. Key features of th e ZyAIR inclu[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 5 2 Hardware Connections 2.1 Side Panel and Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION 1. LAN Use an Ethernet cable to connect at least one computer for initia l ZyAIR configuration. These ports are auto-negotiat ing (can conn ect at 10 or 100Mbps) and aut o-crossover (automatically adjust to t he type o[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 6 2.2 The Front Panel The PWR LED turns steady on when the power adaptor is connected. The SYS LED blinks while performing system testing and then turns steady on if the testing is successful. The link LE D and the ZyAIR LED turn steady on while the wireless card on the ZyAIR is work ing. The LAN and WAN[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 7 Table 1 Front Panel LED Description LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION On The ZyAIR is ready, but is not sending/receiving data throug h the wireless LAN. ZyA IR Blue Blinking (Breathing) The ZyAIR is sending/receivin g data through the wireless LAN. Off The ZyAIR does not hav e an Ethernet connection. On Th[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 8 3 Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address Skip this section if your computer is already set up to accept a dynamic IP address. This is the default for most ne w computers. The ZyAIR is already set up to assign your computer an IP address. Use this section to set up your computer to re ceive an IP add r[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 9 6. Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen. 7. Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address (es). If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the fo[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 10 3. Press ENTER and the reply messages displa ys. Your com puter can now com muni cate with the ZyAIR using the LAN port. 4 Internet Access Setup Using the Web Configurator Wizard The Quick Installation Guide shows you ho w to use the web configurator Wizard and introduces the Zy AIR’ s ke y features[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 11 2. The default pa ssword (“1234 ”) is already in the password f ield (in non-re adable form at). Click Login to proceed to a sc reen asking you t o change your pas sword. Click Reset to revert to the default passw ord in the pass word field. 3. It is highly recomme nded you change t he default pas[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 12 The management session automa tically times out w hen the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity T imer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back into the ZyAIR if this happens to you. 4.2 Common Screen Command Buttons The following table shows commo n command button s found on ma[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 13 Syst em Na me is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR in the Ethernet network. Enter a descriptive name. The Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this blank, the domain name obtained by DHCP from the ISP is used. Click Next to continue. 2. Use the second [...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 14 The wireless st ations and ZyAIR must use the same ESSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key (if WEP is enabled) for wireless communication. 3. The third wiza rd screen has three variations depending o n what encaps ulation type y ou use. Use the information in the Internet Account Checklist table and [...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 15 4. Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. WAN IP Address Assignment Select Get automaticall y from ISP to have the ZyAIR obtain an IP address automatically from the ISP. Select Use fixed IP address to give the ZyAIR a fixed, unique IP address. Enter a subnet mask appropriate to yo[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 16 Make sure the antennas are secur ely scre wed onto the antenna connectors. Figure 1 Attaching Antenna 5.2 Hardware Mounting Installation In general, the best location for the access point is at the ce nter of your intended wireless co verage area. For better perform ance, mount th e ZyAIR high up free[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 17 The included desktop holder help s you organize the ZyAIR’s connection cables. 1. Secure the deskto p holder to t he back of the ZyAIR with the included screw. 2. Turn the desktop hold er up to the right. 3. Refer to the Har dware Connecti ons section. Connect the cables to the ports on the ZyAIR th[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 18 Make sure the scre ws are securely fixed to the w all and strong enough to h old the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables. 3. Align the holes on the ba ck of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall. Hang the ZyAIR on the screws. Figure 3 Wall Mounting your Zy AIR[...]

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    ZyAIR G-2000 802.11g Wirele ss 4-port Router 19 6 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The PWR and/or SYS LED are off. Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adapt or is plugged into an adequate po wer supply. Turn the ZyAIR off and on. If the error persists, you may h ave a hardware problem. In this case, you should c[...]