ZDC Air Access ZA-5000 Series User manual

ZDC ZA-5000 User's Manual V2.2.5
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ZA-5000 Series
(ZA-5000-I/ZA-5000-E)
User’s Manual
V2.2.5

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Notice:
Warning：
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There is no any clear or implicit assurance in the user's manual of our company, including the
assurance of selling or installing for the special purpose. There are rival's volumes to carry on the
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You can’t duplicate any content of this manual by the written permission of our company.
About the manual
The purpose to use this manual is for install the wireless Access Point. This manual is including
disposing course and method and helping the customer to solve the unpredictable problem.
The following typographical conventions are used in this purpose:
This indicates an important Note.
This indicates a warning or caution.
Bold: Indicates the function, important words, and so on.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
●This device may not cause harmful interference.
●This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE 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.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Use only shielded cables to connect I/O device to this equipment. You are cautioned that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void your authority to operate the equipment.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions
and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide
with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.

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FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

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Content
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................................1
Introduction.................................................................................................................1
Appearance of Product................................................................................................1
Features and Benefits..................................................................................................2
Network Construct......................................................................................................2
Representative Application .........................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ...............................................................................6
System Requirement ...................................................................................................6
Product Kit..................................................................................................................6
Hardware Installation..................................................................................................6
Antenna Installation....................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 Basic configuration..................................................................................10
Default Settings.........................................................................................................10
Using the Web Management .....................................................................................11
Set the Basic Configuration ......................................................................................12
Set the Basic Wireless Parameters ............................................................................15
Outdoor Point to Point Bridge Application...............................................................17
Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration .........................................................................18
RADIUS....................................................................................................................18
Security Setup...........................................................................................................18
Access Control List Setup.........................................................................................18
Hidden SSID Setup...................................................................................................18
Wireless Isolation......................................................................................................18
Configure as a Router................................................................................................18
AnyIP........................................................................................................................18
SuperAApplication...................................................................................................18
SmartWDS Application.............................................................................................18

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Outdoor Point to Multi-Point Bridge Application.....................................................18
Outdoor Wireless Cover Application ........................................................................18
“AP + Bridge” Mode Application.............................................................................18
Chapter 5 Management.............................................................................................18
View the General Information...................................................................................18
View the STA List.....................................................................................................18
View the Device’s Link Status..................................................................................18
Change Login Password............................................................................................18
Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................18
Backup/Restore Settings ...........................................................................................18
Restore to Factory.....................................................................................................18
Reboot AP.................................................................................................................18
SNMP Management..................................................................................................18
SSH Management .....................................................................................................18
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................18
FAQ...........................................................................................................................18
Technology Support..................................................................................................18
Appendix A. Technical Specifications.................................................................18
Appendix B. Glossary ..........................................................................................18
Appendix C. ASCII ..............................................................................................18
Appendix D. SSH..................................................................................................18
Content of Figure
Figure 1 ZA-5000-I...................................................................................................................1
Figure 2 ZA-5000-E..................................................................................................................2
Figure 3 Point to Point..............................................................................................................3
Figure 4 Point to Multi Point ....................................................................................................3
Figure 5 Wireless Repeater .......................................................................................................4
Figure 6 Access Point................................................................................................................4

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Figure 7 Security Alarm..........................................................................................................11
Figure 8 login..........................................................................................................................11
Figure 9 General Page.............................................................................................................12
Figure 10 Basic Setup.............................................................................................................12
Figure 11 Wireless Settings.....................................................................................................15
Figure 12 Point to Point Connection.......................................................................................18
Figure 13 Link Test.................................................................................................................18
Figure 14 Link Test Signal......................................................................................................18
Figure 15 RADIUS .................................................................................................................18
Figure 16 Security Settings.....................................................................................................18
Figure 17 Access Control List.................................................................................................18
Figure 18 RADIUS MACAccess Control..............................................................................18
Figure 19 Hidden SSID Setup.................................................................................................18
Figure 20 Wireless Client Security Separator.........................................................................18
Figure 21 Wireless Separator..................................................................................................18
Figure 22 Router .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 23 Wireless Router (Bridge Mode)—WAN on Ethernet .............................................18
Figure 24 Wireless Router (Bridge Mode)—WAN on Wireless.............................................18
Figure 25 AP Router................................................................................................................18
Figure 26 “AP + Bridge” Router.............................................................................................18
Figure 27 AnyIP......................................................................................................................18
Figure 28 Super A ...................................................................................................................18
Figure 29 SmartWDS..............................................................................................................18
Figure 30 Outdoor Wireless CoverApplication......................................................................18
Figure 31 AP Settings..............................................................................................................18
Figure 32 “AP + Bridge” Mode Application...........................................................................18
Figure 33 General....................................................................................................................18
Figure 34 STA List..................................................................................................................18
Figure 35 Link Statistics .........................................................................................................18
Figure 36 Change Login Password .........................................................................................18

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Figure 37 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................18
Figure 38 Backup/Restore Settings.........................................................................................18
Figure 39 Restore to Factory...................................................................................................18
Figure 40 Default Button ........................................................................................................18
Figure 41 Reboot AP...............................................................................................................18
Figure 42 SNMP .....................................................................................................................18
Figure 43 Putty Settings 1.......................................................................................................18
Figure 44 Putty Settings 2.......................................................................................................18
Figure 45 SSH.........................................................................................................................18
Figure 46 MAC Address .........................................................................................................18
Content of Table
Diagram 1 Default Settings.....................................................................................................10
Diagram 2 Country/Region frequency list (5GHz frequency band）.....................................14
Diagram 3 Channel/Frequency List（5GHz）.......................................................................16
Diagram 4 Signal Strengthen and buzzer sound list................................................................18
Diagram 5 Signal Strengthen and Throughput List.................................................................18
Diagram 6 Distance and Signal Strengthen.............................................................................18
Diagram 7 SuperAFunction and Throughput ........................................................................18
Diagram 8 RF Path Loss.........................................................................................................18
Diagram 9 Output Power ........................................................................................................18
Diagram 10 ZA-5000-I Spec...................................................................................................18
Diagram 11 ZA-5000-E Spec..................................................................................................18
Diagram 12 Glossary ..............................................................................................................18
Diagram 13 ASCII ..................................................................................................................18
Diagram 14 SSH .....................................................................................................................18

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction
The next-generation Broadband Wireless Access device－ZA-5000－a new high-speed wireless
bridge aimed at last-mile broadband wireless access (BWA) links and campus data networks that
need to send large amounts of data over the air. By enabling corporations and ISPs to bridge the
gap between multiple buildings without incurring the expense of leased lines or fiber runs,
ZA-5000 offers fast return on investment while providing optimal network performance.
ZA-5000-I build in 5GHz antenna, ZA-5000-E with N-Female connector for external antenna.
The new features and benefits are: support POE (power over Ethernet), support test-link, with this
utility, you can place the antenna in the best position. Fully complied with IEEE802.11a standard,
The Access Point provides powerful features.
Appearance of Product
Figure 1 ZA-5000-I

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Figure 2 ZA-5000-E
Features and Benefits
Support power over Ethernet
Waterproof and can place into outdoor directly
Test-link utility helps you to place your antenna in the best position
MAC address control
Provides Web-based configuration utility
Special SmartWDS Function is easy to build network
Network Construct
Outdoor Point to Point
Application condition: This solution is used in connecting two networks in different places,
such as headquarter and branch, network center and residential area.

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Figure 3 Point to Point
Outdoor Point to Multi Point
Application condition: In this solution, there is always a network center point connecting with
several remote points to build wireless bridge. It will provide broad band service for several
enterprises and its cost is low, construction period is short. It is the better choice for ISP.
Figure 4 Point to Multi Point
Wireless Repeater
Application condition: This solution is used for builds wireless repeater bridge between two

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places which there are long distance and can not be visual.
Figure 5 Wireless Repeater
Access Point
Application condition: This solution is used for mobile office places.
Figure 6 Access Point
Representative Application
The Access Point offers a fast, reliable, cost-effective solution for wireless client access to the

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network in applications like these:
Remote Access to Corporate Network Information
E-mail, file transfer and terminal emulation.
Difficult-to-Wire Environments
Historical or old buildings, asbestos installations, and open area where wiring is difficult to
deploy.
Frequently Changing Environments
Retailers, Manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change
location.
Temporary LANs for Special Projects or Peak Time
Trade shows, exhibitions and construction sites where a temporary network will be practical;
Retailers, airline and shipping companies need additional workstations during peak period;
Auditors requiring workgroups at customer sites.
Access to Database for Mobile Workers
Doctors, nurses, retailers, accessing their database while being mobile in the hospital, retail
store or office campus.
SOHO (Small Office and Home Office) Users
SOHO users need easy and quick installation of a small computer network.
High Security Connection
The secure wireless network can be installed quickly and provide flexibility.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
System Requirement
Two PCs with RJ-45 connector NIC supporting the transfer rate of 10/100Mbps data.
The IP address of NIC should be the same subnet with the AP, the default IP address of AP is
192.168.0.228.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 updated with Service Pack 1 or the newer patch Q323308.
Product Kit
Wireless Device×1
Power Module×1
Fixed settings×1
Product CD×1
Hardware Installation
Take the following steps to set up the ZA-5000-E (the different of hardware installation between
ZA-5000-E and ZA-5000-I is antenna.).
1. All the parts of product are shown as following picture.
2. You should fix the Access Point, the following figure shows it.
3. Put a Cat-5e STP (Shielded twisted pair) cable with RJ-45 connector through the water-joint.
If there no such cable, Make the RJ-45 connector as the following rules:
white orange∣orange white green∣blue white blue∣green white brown∣brown

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4. Attach STP cable to the RJ-45 connector on the Access Point. Then connect another end of
the RJ-45 cable to a hub or a terminal.
5. Plug water-joint into the Access Point and tighten it.
6. Attach the external antenna to Access Point. ( There is an inner antenna inside ZA-5000-I
which no need of external antenna)

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Notice:
Warning：
7. Connect theAccess Point to the ground via ground connection which is beside the RJ-45 port.
Thus all, the hardware installation is completed.
While there is build-in buzzer inside ZA-5000, users can adjust antenna by the buzzer.
Before adjusting antenna, please do not tighten waterproof joint, otherwise you can possibly
not hear sound of buzzer.
There is a plastic film covering the build-in antenna. Please tear this film while using
ZA-5000.
Please confirm ground connection of theAccess Point.
Please confirm ground connection of the STP cable, and traverse an EMI suppression
ferrite ring core.
Antenna Installation
There is an inner antenna inside ZA-5000-I which no need of external antenna

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Warning：
The ZA-5000-E needs an external antenna. You should choose your antenna as your need.
Please do not put Access Point near these places: electric power line, electric light,
electricity or any places nearby strong electric power, otherwise it may make damage to
Access Point.
The inner Antenna Lightning Protection is in base level. You should add advancedAntenna
Lightning Protection if condition possible.

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Chapter 3 Basic configuration
Default Settings
Diagram 1 Default Settings
Options Default Value
User Name admin
password password
Access Point Name APxxxxxx（xxxxxx indicate the last 6 MAC address ofAP）
Country/Region China
Spanning Tree Enable
IPAddress IP Type: STATIC
IPAddress :192.168.0.228
Mask ：255.255.255.0
Gateway：0.0.0.0
DNS Server：0.0.0.0
Bridge Mode Bridge
Operating Mode 802.11a
Channel/Frequency 149/5.745GHz
Data rate Best
Output Power Full
RTS Threshold 2346
Fragment Threshold 2346
Super A OFF
SSID Wireless
Beacon Interval 100
DTIM Interval 1
Broadcast SSID Yes
Enable Wireless Client
Security Separator No
Wireless Separator No
Space between Bridge 5000
Buzzer Switch OFF
WEP Disable
Access Control Disable
RF Cable Loss: 2
Local Antenna Gain: 23
Remote Antenna Gain: 23
Link Test
Test Interval: 50