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ZyXEL Communications G-2000 Plus V2 manual

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  • Page 1

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 4-port Wireless Router Quick S t art Guide V ersion 3.6 Edition 1 2/2006[...]

  • Page 2

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 2 Overview The ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 (the ZyXEL device) is a router with a built-in wireless LAN access point that makes it easy for people to set up a small home /office network and share Internet access via a (cable/DSL) modem or router . This Quick S tart Guide introduces the ZyXEL device and shows you how t[...]

  • Page 3

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 3 3 RESET : Y ou only need to use this button if you've forg otten the Z yXEL device's password. It return s the ZyXEL device to the factory defaults (password is 1234 and LAN IP address 192.168.1.1). Refer to the User's Guide for more information. 4P O W E R : Use the included power ad aptor to[...]

  • Page 4

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 4 3 Accessing the Web Configurator . 1 In your browser , go to http://192.168.1.1 2 Enter the password 1234 . Then, click Login . 3 Enter a new password, retype it to confirm and click Apply . . 4 Click Apply to replace the factory default certificate. Note: If yo u do not change the passwo rd or choose not to[...]

  • Page 5

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 5 4 Wizard Setup The wizard is divided into two parts. First configure your wireless LAN and security and the n set up your connection to the Internet. 4.1 Wireless LAN The wizard consists of a series of screens to help you configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN. Note: Refer to you[...]

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    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 6 Enter a Domain Name if your ISP requires a domain na me for authe ntication; otherwise leave it blank. Cli ck Next to continue. 2 Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN. Name(SSID) is a unique name to identify the ZyXEL device in a wireless LAN. Enter a descri ptive name. The range of radi o[...]

  • Page 7

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 7 3 If you chose Basic(WEP) security in the previous screen to setup WEP encryption parameters: 5 The next screen allows you to confirm your wireless LAN settings. Check your settings and click Next if you want to configure your ZyXEL device for internet access. If your network already has Internet access thr [...]

  • Page 8

    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 8 1 Enter the Internet access information given to you by your ISP exactly in each wizard screen . The first screen allows you to select your encapsulation details. Note: If no information is given for a field, leave the field set to the default. 2 Depending on you r encapsulation type, you may see the followi[...]

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    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 9 5 Hardware Mountin g In general, the best location fo r the access point is at the ce nter of your intended wireless coverag e area. For better perform ance, mount the ZyXE L de vice high up free of obstructions. 5.1 Free-st anding Place your ZyXEL device on a flat, level surfa ce (on a desk or shelf) that i[...]

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    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 10 5 Run the connection wi res through the gap i n the support holder 6 T wist the suppo rt holder back to the vertical positi on and tighten the scre w th at connects the support holder to the ZyXEL d evice. 5.2 W all-mounted Follow the steps to attach your ZyXEL device to a wall. 1 Locate a high posi tion on[...]

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    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 11 4 Align the holes on the back of the ZyXEL device wi th the screws on the wall. Hang the ZyXEL device on the screws.[...]

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    ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 12 6 T roubleshooting V iewing Y our Product’ s Certifications 1 Go to www .zyxel.com . 2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that pro duct's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION None of the lights turn on[...]