ZComax XN-2050 User manual

IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0
2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router
User’s Manual
Version: 2.0
Date of Issue: November 2009

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without the written permission of the supplier.
About This Manual
This user’s manual is intended to guide professional installer to install the Wireless Broadband
Router and how to build the infrastructure centered on it. It includes procedures to assist you in
avoiding unforeseen problems.
Conventions
For your attention on important parts, special characters and patterns are used in this manual:
This indicates a warning or caution that you have to abide.
This indicates an important note that you must pay attention to.
Bold: Indicates the function, important words, and so on.
Note:
Warning:

FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................2
Introduction .......................................................................................................2
Key Feature and Benefits..................................................................................2
Typical Application.............................................................................................3
Wireless Infrastructure.................................................................................3
Wireless Infrastructure with Stations Attaching to a Wired LAN...................3
Connecting the Wireless LAN Micro Access Point to your network..............3
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation........................................................................4
Product Package...............................................................................................4
System Requirements.......................................................................................4
Mechanical Description.....................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Setup Wizard......................................................................................7
How to Access the Web-based Configuration Utility..........................................7
Setup Wizard.....................................................................................................8
Chapter 4 Advance Settings ............................................................................12
Operation Mode...............................................................................................12
Wireless Settings.............................................................................................13
Basic..........................................................................................................13
AP Mode...............................................................................................13
Client Mode ..........................................................................................16
WDS.....................................................................................................17
AP+WDS ..............................................................................................18
Advance.....................................................................................................19
Security......................................................................................................21
WEP .....................................................................................................22
WPA & WPA2........................................................................................24
Access Control...........................................................................................26
WDS Setting ..............................................................................................27
Site Survey.................................................................................................28
WPS...........................................................................................................28
Schedule....................................................................................................30
TCP/IP Settings...............................................................................................31
LAN Interface Setup:..................................................................................31
WAN Interface Setup: ................................................................................32
Static IP: ...............................................................................................33
DHCP Client: ........................................................................................34

PPPoE:.................................................................................................36
PPTP:...................................................................................................38
L2TP:....................................................................................................41
Firewall............................................................................................................43
Port Filtering...............................................................................................43
IP Filtering..................................................................................................44
MAC Filtering.............................................................................................45
Port Forwarding .........................................................................................46
URL Filtering..............................................................................................47
DMZ...........................................................................................................47
QoS.................................................................................................................48
Chapter 5 Management ....................................................................................49
Status ..............................................................................................................49
Statistics..........................................................................................................50
DDNS..............................................................................................................50
Time Zone Setting...........................................................................................51
Denial-of-Service.............................................................................................52
Log..................................................................................................................53
Upgrade Firmware...........................................................................................53
Save/Load Setting...........................................................................................54
Password ........................................................................................................55
Chapter 6 Universal Repeater and WISP Concept .........................................56
Universal Repeater..........................................................................................56
How to Configure Universal Repeater Mode..............................................56
WISP Mode.....................................................................................................58
How to Configure WISP Mode...................................................................59
Chapter 7 Limited Warranty .............................................................................61
Chapter 8 Service Support...............................................................................63

FIGURE
Figure 1 The Wireless Broadband Router Application ..........................................3
Figure 2 The Wireless Broadband Router LED Panel...........................................5
Figure 3 The Wireless Broadband Router Back Panel..........................................6
Figure 4 Login Page..............................................................................................7
Figure 5 Step1 - Setup Operation Mode ...............................................................8
Figure 6 Step2 – Time Zone Settings....................................................................9
Figure 7 Step3 – LAN Interface Settings...............................................................9
Figure 8 Step4 – WAN Interface Settings............................................................10
Figure 9 Step5 – Wireless Basic Settings...........................................................11
Figure 10 Step6 – Wireless Security Settings.....................................................11
Figure 11 Operation Mode Settings ....................................................................12
Figure 12 Wireless Basic Settings ......................................................................13
Figure 13 Client Mode Settings...........................................................................16
Figure 14 WDS Settings .....................................................................................17
Figure 15 AP+WDS Settings............................................................................18
Figure 16 Wireless Advance Settings .................................................................19
Figure 17 Wireless Security Settings..................................................................21
Figure 18 WEP Encryption..................................................................................22
Figure 19 802.1x Enable.....................................................................................23
Figure 20 WPA Settings......................................................................................24
Figure 21 WPA2 Settings....................................................................................24
Figure 22 WPA-Mixed Settings...........................................................................25
Figure 23 Access Control Settings......................................................................26
Figure 24 WDS Settings .....................................................................................27
Figure 25 WDS Application.................................................................................28
Figure 26 Wireless Site Survey...........................................................................28
Figure 27 WPS Setting- AP Mode.......................................................................29
Figure 28 WPS Setting – Client Mode ................................................................29
Figure 29 Wireless Schedule Settings................................................................30
Figure 30 LAN Interface Settings........................................................................31
Figure 31 WAN Static IP Settings........................................................................33
Figure 32 DHCP Client Settings..........................................................................34

Figure 33 PPPoE Settings ..................................................................................36
Figure 34 PPTP Settings ....................................................................................38
Figure 35 L2TP Settings .....................................................................................41
Figure 36 Port Filter Settings ..............................................................................43
Figure 37 IP Filtering Settings.............................................................................44
Figure 38 MAC Filter Settings.............................................................................45
Figure 39 Port Forwarding Settings ....................................................................46
Figure 40 URL Filter Settings..............................................................................47
Figure 41 DMZ Settings......................................................................................47
Figure 42 QoS Settings.......................................................................................48
Figure 43 QoS Rules Table.................................................................................48
Figure 44 Status Page ........................................................................................49
Figure 45 Statistics Page....................................................................................50
Figure 46 DDNS Settings....................................................................................50
Figure 47 Time Zone Settings.............................................................................51
Figure 48 Denial-of-Service Settings ..................................................................52
Figure 49 System Log Page ...............................................................................53
Figure 50 Upgrade Firmware..............................................................................53
Figure 51 Save/Reload Settings .........................................................................54
Figure 52 Password Settings..............................................................................55
Figure 53 Universal Repeater Application...........................................................56
Figure 54 Universal Repeater Configure Progress .............................................57
Figure 55 WISPApplication ................................................................................58
Figure 56 WISP Step1 - Setup the Mode Settings..............................................59
Figure 57 WISP Step2 - Setup Operation Mode Settings ...................................60
Figure 58 WISP Step3 - Setup WAN Port Settings .............................................60

TABLE
Table 1 LED Description Table..............................................................................5
Table 2 The Wireless Broadband Router Port Description Table ..........................6

Chapter1Introduction Page2
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the outstanding Wireless Broadband Router. This product is
specifically designed for small office and home office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution
for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions
for installing and configuring the Wireless Router can be found in this manual. Before you install and
use this product, please read this manual carefully to ensure that you take full advantage of its
functionality.
Key Feature and Benefits
Ultimate Performance
Cost-effective Firewall Router
EZ Security Setup (Wi-Fi Protection Setup)
Enhanced Multimedia Support (WMM)
Universal Repeater Mode support
WISP feature support

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Page 3
Typical Application
The IEEE802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router can be configured in a variety of
network system configurations.
Wireless Infrastructure
In a wireless infrastructure, the IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router can
act as an Access Point with repeater. The Access Point connects the wireless clients together. The
Access Point acts as a center point for all wireless communications. This would increase efficiency
of the communications since the wireless adapters do not need to be within direct range of each
other.
Wireless Infrastructure with Stations Attaching to a Wired LAN
The IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router will provide access to your local
LAN. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of
wireless LAN PC users and an Access Point construct a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless
PC in this BSS can talk to any computer on your network via the Access Point.
Connecting the Wireless LAN Micro Access Point to your network
Connecting with Cable/DSL mode, the IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband
Router provides you high speed broadband-sharing gateway. A typical Internet access application
of the Wireless LAN Access Point is shown below:
Figure 1 The Wireless Broadband Router Application

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
This chapter describes initial setup of the Wireless Broadband Router.
Product Package
Before installation, make sure that you have the following items:
IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router…………………. x 1
Ethernet Cable……………………………………………………….…..…….….…..x 1
Power Adapter………………………………………………………….……….….….x 1
Product CD ………………………………………………………….……………….x 1
If any of the above items is not included or damaged, please contact your local dealer for support.
System Requirements
Installation of the IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Router requires:
1. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) which supplies the power for the Access Point.
Please use the power adapter that contain in the package, not to change to use the
one that make up by non-original factory. The supplier is irresponsible when the
product damage if the user use irregular power adapter.
2. A 10/100 Base-T (UTP) Ethernet cable drop.
Note:

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Mechanical Description
Top panel of the Wireless Router:
The following table provides an overview of each LED activity:
Figure 2 The Wireless Broadband Router LED Panel
LED Definition Color Description
Steady Green Power enabled
Reset Green On/Off: Press Reset button more then 6 seconds, the
LED will on and then off to indicate reset progress start.
On: An active device is connected to the 10/100MB
WAN port.
WAN Green
Blinking: The WAN port is sending or receiving data.
WLAN Green Blinking: Sending or receiving data via wireless link.
On: An active device is connected to the corresponding
10/100MB LAN port.
LAN 1-4 Green Blinking: The corresponding LAN port is sending or
receiving data.
WPS LED Green
Wi-Fi Protected Setup compliant. Push WPS button for
3 seconds to enter WPS mode. When enter WPS PBC
mode, the LED will steady blink for 2 minutes. And if
wireless client that enable WPS associate, the LED
become bright.
Table 1 LED Description Table

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Back panel of the Wireless Router:
Figure 3 The Wireless Broadband Router Back Panel
Ports:
Port Description
Reset
To reset the system settings to factory defaults. Push the reset button and
hold it for more than 6 seconds and the Reset LED will on and off. Then
release the button, and the Wireless Broadband Router will reboot.
ANT. 1-2
Combine the antenna with the Router to wirelessly connect to the
802.11b/g/n networks.
Note: The antenna can rotate around 180° only, not up to 360°.
PWR Power socket: DC 12V, 1.0A (minimum)
WAN The port for connecting your ADSL or cable modem
LAN 1-4 4 switch ports for your networked computers and/or other devices
Table 2 The Wireless Broadband Router Port Description Table

Chapter3SetupWizard Page7
Chapter 3 Setup Wizard
The IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0) 2.4GHz Wireless Broadband Router allows configuration only via
Web. This chapter descripts how to configure the Wireless Broadband Router via Web page, and
the basic configuration.
How to Access the Web-based Configuration
Utility
The following gives instructions guiding you through the installations of the Wireless Broadband
Router.
Connect your computer to the wireless router either through wireless or wired connection. Please
set a fixed IP address, within the range of 192.168.1.X (X can’t be 254), to your computer. If you
attempt to use a wireless connection, you must also set a configuration in your computer in advance
as below.
SSID: Wireless
WEP: disable
Channel: 11
Activate your web browser and type in the IP address of your Wireless Router in the Address or
location field and press Enter. The default value of the Wireless Broadband Router is
http://192.168.1.254.
Figure 4 Login Page
The web-based configuration utility provides several items for you to monitor and configure the
Wireless Broadband Router: Setup Wizard, Operation Mode, Wireless, TCP/IP Settings,
Firewall, QoS and Management.

Chapter3SetupWizard Page8
Setup Wizard
Use the following buttons to navigate the wizard screens:
Cancel:
Click Cancel in any wizard screen to return to the main wizards screen. All unsaved custom
settings will be lost.
Back:
Click Back to return to the last screen.
Next:
Click Next to continue to the next screen.
The setup wizard consists of a series of screens to help you configure router. No configuration
settings will be saved to the Wireless Broadband Router until you go through the entire setup
process and click Finished.
Step1. Configure the Operation Mode to let the device to as a Gateway, or Bridge, or Wireless ISP,
and click Next.
Figure 5 Step1 - Setup Operation Mode

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Step2. Configure the Time Zone Setting. Check the Enable NTP client update and select the Time
Zone and NTP server for your geographical location if need, and click Next.
Figure 6 Step2 – Time Zone Settings
Step3. Configure the LAN interface, you may change the IP address and Subnet Mask of the device
and click Next, or if not to change the IP address and Subnet Mask, click Next to the next step. The
default IP Address is http://192.168.1.254.
Figure 7 Step3 – LAN Interface Settings
Step4. Configure the WAN interface, you may configure the WAN Access Type as Static IP, DHCP
Client, PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP according to the WAN access type of your ISP that you connect,
and click Next.

Chapter3SetupWizard Page10
Figure 8 Step4 – WAN Interface Settings

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Step5. Configure the Wireless Basic Setting, you may configure the Wireless Basic Settings include
Band, Mode, Network Type, SSID, Channel Width, Control Sideband, and Channel Number,
and click Next.
Figure 9 Step5 – Wireless Basic Settings
Step6. Configure Wireless Security; you may configure the wireless security setting to WEP, WPA
(TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed, and click Finish to complete the setup wizard.
Figure 10 Step6 – Wireless Security Settings

Chapter4AdvanceSettings Page12
Chapter 4 Advance Settings
Operation Mode
The Wireless Broadband Router supports three modes for the network application. You can select
the operation mode according to your network environment.
Gateway:
This is traditional gateway configuration. It always connects internet via ADSL/Cable Modem.
LAN interface, WAN interface, Wireless interface, NAT and Firewall modules are applied to this
mode.
Bridge:
This mode all interface (LAN, WAN and Wireless) regards as bridge. NAT, Firewall and all
routers’ functions are not supported
Wireless ISP:
This mode switch Wireless interface to WAN port and all Ethernet ports are in bridge mode.
Wireless interface can do all routers’ functions.
Figure 11 Operation Mode Settings