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ZyXEL Communications G-5100 manual

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  • Page 1

    ZyAIR G-5100 Outdoor Dual-802.11g Wirele ss LAN Access Point & Bridge Quick S t art Guide V ersion 3.50 5/2005[...]

  • Page 2

    ZyAIR G-5100 2 Overview This Quick S tart Guide covers how to set up and configur e the ZyAIR as an Access Point (AP) to allow wireless clients to access your wired network. See your User ’s Guide for how to configure bridge/repeater functions and for background info rmation on all features. This Quick S tart Guide is divided into the following s[...]

  • Page 3

    ZyAIR G-5100 3 1 Use the installation tool to connect the ground cable to the ZyAIR’s frame ground. Connect the other end of the ground cable to an appropriate gr ounding system. 2 For initial configuration , use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the power injector ’s DAT A IN port to a comput er . 3 Connect th e RJ-45 Ethernet connector e[...]

  • Page 4

    ZyAIR G-5100 4 3 Set Y our Computer ’ s IP Address This section shows you how to assign your computer a static IP address in the 19 2.168.1.3 to 192.168.1 .254 range with a subnet mask of 255.25 5.255.0. This en sures that you r computer can co mmunicate with your ZyAIR. The following instructions are for the Win dows 2000, Windows NT and Windows[...]

  • Page 5

    ZyAIR G-5100 5 1 Launch your web browser . En ter 192.168.1.2 (the ZyAIR’s default IP address) as the address. If the login screen does not display , see Section 3 to set your computer ’s IP address. 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is already entered). 3 Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply . 4 Click [...]

  • Page 6

    ZyAIR G-5100 6 5 Click WIZARD SETUP . 4.1 Wizard Setup Use the setup wizard to configure your ZyAIR fo r wireless clients to access your wired LAN. Note: Click Next in each screen to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen. Y our settings are not saved when you click Back . 1 This screen is optional. Y ou can just click Next . Syste[...]

  • Page 7

    ZyAIR G-5100 7 2 Use this wizard screen to configure one of the ZyAIR’ s two wireless LAN (WLAN) adapters to function as an AP ( WLAN 1 is recommended). U s e t h e ADV ANCED WIRELESS screens to configure a WLAN a dapter for bridge/repeater functions. Note: The wireless client s and ZyAIR must use the same SSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key [...]

  • Page 8

    ZyAIR G-5100 8 6 After initial configuration, use a straight-thro ugh Ethernet cable to connect the power injector ’s DA T A IN port to a switch or router . 5 Hardware Inst allation 5.1 Antenna Connections Do the following to conne ct the antennas. 4 Click OK . 5 Click Ye s to cl ose the web configurator . Click No to use the ADV ANCED screens to[...]

  • Page 9

    ZyAIR G-5100 9 5.2 Grounding A safe grounding system is necessary to protect your Zy AIR from lightning strikes and the build-up of static electricity . Direct groun ding of the antenn a mast, ZyAIR and surg e arrester are very important. The ZyAIR ha s a built in surge arrester . The ZyAIR’s frame ground (see Section 2 ) should be connected to t[...]

  • Page 10

    ZyAIR G-5100 10 Lightning can still damage the ZyAIR, even with the built-in protecti on. This can occur for any number of reasons, such as an improperly grounded installation or if the amount of transie nt energy from nearby lightning exceeds what the devices can handle . An exte rnal, reverting p rotection device can provide a hi gher level of pr[...]

  • Page 11

    ZyAIR G-5100 11 Do the following to mount the ZyAIR on a mast. 5.3.3 Wall Mounting Do the following to mount the ZyAIR on a wall. 1 Insert the U-bolt into the mast-mounting bracket and attach it using two washers, two split lock washers and two n uts. 2 Align the top two holes in the back of the ZyAIR with the holes in th e first mast- mounting bra[...]

  • Page 12

    ZyAIR G-5100 12 5.4 Antenna Alignment Proper antenna selection and positi oning increases the range and coverage are a of a wireless LAN. Omni-directional ante nnas have a wide radiation pattern. For omni-directional ante nnas mounted on a wal l or ceiling, point the antenna down. For a sing le AP applicati on, place omni-directional antennas as cl[...]

  • Page 13

    ZyAIR G-5100 13 Procedure to V iew a Pr oduct’ s Certification(s) 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. Cannot access the ZyAIR from the LAN. Check the cable connections betwe en the ZyAI R, th[...]