Zonet ZEW3002 User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction………………………………………………………………….2
1.1 elcome……………………………………………………………………………………………………2
1.2 Features………………………...…………………………………………………………………………2
1.3 Package contents………………………………………………………………………………………2
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation…………………………………………………….3
2.1 Panel Layout …………………………………………………………………………………………...3
2.1.1 The Top Panel………………………………………………………………………………….3
2.1.2 The Rear Panel…………………………………………………………………………………4
2.2 System Requirements………………………………………………………………………………4
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements………………………………………………….4
2.4 Hardware Connection……………………………………………………………………………….5
Chapter 3 Configure your Computer......................................................6
3.1 TCP/IP Address Setting..................................................................6
Chapter Configure your ZEW3002.......................................................8
4.1 Log in..........................................................................................8
4.2 izard........................................................................................9
4.3 System Status............................................................................11
4.4 LAN Setting................................................................................12
Chapter 5 Radio Configuration............................................................13
5.1 Basic Setting..............................................................................13
5.2 Mode Setting..............................................................................14
5.2.1 AP mode............................................................................14
5.2.2 DS P2P Bridge..................................................................15
5.2.3 DS P2MP Bridge................................................................17
5.2.4 DS AP Repeater................................................................19
5.2.5 Client mode........................................................................21
5.3 Access Filter...............................................................................22
Chapter 6 System Tools.......................................................................23
6.1 Change Password........................................................................23
6.2 Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................23
6.3 Reboot......................................................................................24
6.4 Restore Factory Default................................................................24
6.5 Restore / Backup Setting..............................................................25
6.6 Logout.......................................................................................25
6.7 Help..........................................................................................25
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting..................................................................27
Appendix I : Glossary.............................................................................28

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
ZE 3002 is fully compliant with IEEE802.11g/b standards. It can help you extend from
the wired network to the wireless network, free from the cabling troubles. It is the best
choice for SOHO and small enterprise users. ZE 3002 provides five work modes: AP,
DS P2P Bridge, DS P2MP Bridge, DS AP Bridge and Client. It also supports
64/128-bit EP, PA, PA2. The MAC address filter can protect your network against
any malicious intrusion. Moreover, the eb management utility can benefit you to
manage the device easily.
1.2 Features
Supports IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Supports five connection modes: AP, DS P2P Bridge, DS P2MP Bridge, DS AP
Repeater and Client
Supports one 10/100M Auto-Negotiation Ethernet port
Supports 100 meters indoors and 300 meters outdoors (depends on the
environments around)
Supports eb management utility and easy Setup izard
Supports 64/128-bit EP, PA & PA2 encryptions and security mechanism
Supports IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g Auto-negotiation and manual configuration
modes
Supports Auto MDI/MDIX
Supports Netscape 6.1, IE5.5 or later
Supports authorization access over thirty-two MAC addresses
Supports auto wireless channel selection
Provides detachable antenna
1.3 Package Contents
One ZE 3002
One Detachable Antenna
One External AC Power Adapter
One Quick Installation Guide
One CD

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Panel Layout
2.1.1 The Top Panel
The top panel of ZE 3002 consists of several LED indicators.
Name
Action Description
OFF No Power
Power
ON
Power on
ON ZE 3002 is initializing
Flashing
ZE 3002 is working properly
SYS
OFF ZE 3002 has a hardware error
ON There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
LAN
OFF There is no device linked to the corresponding port
ON There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
Flashing
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
LAN
OFF There is no device linked to the corresponding port

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2.1.2 The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features. (Viewed from left to right)
1. Power Jack only use the power adapter applied with ZE 3002 to prevent damage
2. One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port for connecting to the router/modem, local PC or
switch/hub.
3. Factory Default Reset button
4. One external dipole antenna
There is a way to reset the ZE 3002’s factory defaults by using the Factory Default
Reset button:
1. Turn on ZE 3002’s power
2. Press and hold the default reset button, until the system LED lights up (about 5
seconds)
3. Release the reset button and wait for ZE 3002 to reboot.
Note: Ensure ZEW3002 is powered on before it restarts completely.
2.2 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
PC on the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45
connector
TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
eb browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.1
or later
2.3 Installation Environment Requirements
Do not in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
Do not in cluttered or crowded place. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear
space on all sides of ZE 3002
ell ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
Operating temperature: 0°C~40°C
Operating Humidity: 10%~95%RH, Non-condensing

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2. Hardware Connection
Note: Before connecting ZEW3002, be sure to power off your computer, SL/Cable modem, and
ZEW3002. To achieve maximum wireless coverage, tilt the AP’s antenna outward at 45°
angle.
1. Connect one end of the cable to your broadband router, DSL/Cable modem, PC or
Switch/Hub port and connect the other end to the LAN port of ZE 3002.
2. Power on ZE 3002 by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the
power jack of ZE 3002 and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.
3. Power on your computer.
4. Make sure the LEDs of ZE 3002 are lit. If not, try the above steps again.

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Chapter 3 Configure your computer
3.1 TCP/IP Address Setting
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.25
Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
1. Click Start →
→→
→ Settings →
→→
→ Control Panel
2. Click Network and Internet Connections →
→→
→ Network Connections

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3. Choose Local Area Connection, right-click on the icon, choose Properties →
→→
→
Local Area Connection Properties →
→→
→ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click
Properties.
4. Choose Use the following IP address, enter the IP address as: 192.168.0.xxx.
("xxx" is from 1 to 253), Subnet mask is: 255.255.255.0
5. Click O to apply and return to Local Area Connection Properties page and then
click O to exit the setting window.

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Chapter Configure your ZEW3002
.1 Log in
ZE 3002 provides eb based configuration scheme, which is, configuring by Netscape
Communicator or Internet Explorer. Take example for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
1. Open an Internet Explorer (or other web browser), type 192.168.0.25 in the
address bar, and then press Enter.
2. Input user name and password and then press O .
Default User Name: Admin
Default Password: Admin
3. After login successfully, welcome screen will be displayed.

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.2 Wizard
Click Next from the welcome screen to enter setup izard. There are five different
operating modes including —AP, DS P2P Bridge, DS P2MP Bridge, DS AP Repeater
and Client. For different requirements, you can select one of the suitable operating
modes.
Note : If the Wizard page hasn’t appears, click the wizard tab on the left to active.
Note: The settings below are based on AP mode. For other modes, same procedure but different
screen.
1. Select AP mode and click Next.
2. Click Next to continue or Back button to return to the previous screen.
• SSID: The name of your wireless network. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to
all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is 802.11g ireless AP, but it is
recommended strongly that you change your networks name (SSID) to a different
value. This value is case-sensitive.
• Channel: From 1 to 13, this field determines which operating frequency will be used.
It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems with another nearby access point.

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3. Click Apply to save your settings.
• Authentication: EP_Open System, EP_Share Key, PA_PSK, PA2_PSK, and
PA_ PA2_Mixed
• Key Type: ASCII or Hex format.
• Key Size: 64-bit or 128-bit
Note: If you select 64-bit, please enter 10 Hexadecimal characters or 5 ASCII Characters for the
key content. For 128-bit, please enter 26 Hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII Characters
• Key: when using the EP encryption, you could save up to 4 keys.
ireless encryption settings support are shown below.
Encry. Mode
AP Repeater
P2P P2MP Client
WEP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WPA Yes NO NO NO Yes
WPA2 Yes NO NO NO Yes
WPA_WPA2_Mix
Yes NO NO NO Yes
Note: After clicking Apply to save your settings, you have to reboot the device (From System
Tools → Reboot) to let your settings take effect.

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.3 System Status
Click Refresh button to update the linking info.
• Product information: Display current firmware version, MAC Address, LAN IP Address,
subnet mask, Gateway etc.
• Radio Status: Current mode, SSID, RF mode, Channel and Encryption mode etc.
• Association Table: Display the clients’ information of connecting with ZE 3002
including the MAC address, status, mode, rate, signal quality and RSSI.

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. LAN Setting
• Static: to assign a static or fixed IP address to ZE 3002, select this option and enter
the specified IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway
• DHCP Client: if the router will automatically assign an IP address to ZE 3002, then
select this option.
Note: If the IP address changed, the login IP address to the Web-based management interface
will change correspondingly.

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Chapter 5 Radio Configuration
5.1 Basic Setting
Click Apply to save your settings, or click Help for more information.
• SSID: the name of your wireless network.
• SSID Broadcast: Enable/disable the SSID broadcast
• RF Mode: Selects 802.11g, 802.11b, BG Mixed
• Channel: Select the operating channel for your wireless network.
• Radio Preamble: Selects short, long, or Auto.
• RTS Threshold: This value should remain its default setting of 2347(Bytes).
• Beacon Period: This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon (in
milliseconds)
• DTIM Period: This value indicates how often the AP sends out a DTIM.
• Booster mode: hen used with Marvell client cards, Boost Mode enhances throughput
an additional 30% at 54Mbps.

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5.2 Mode Setting
The default operating mode is AP mode.
5.2.1 AP mode
In this mode, ZE 3002 will act as a central hub for different wireless LAN clients. For
example, when traveling to a hotel that has high-speed internet access, you can connect
to the internet through ZE 3002 which is connected to an Ethernet cable in the room.

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Click Apply to save your settings.
• SSID: The name of your wireless network.
• Channel: The operating channel
• Encryption: Select disable or EP, PA, PA2, PA_ PA2 Mixed mode for security.
5.2.2 WDS P2P Bridge
In this mode, two ZE 3002 in two remote locations connect with each other to provide
a wireless bridge between 2 remote LANs. The two ZE 3002 operating in P2P mode do
not allow client associations. It is mostly used by enterprise to connect 2 remote office’s
network together.
Note: W S P2P Bridge mode only can be enabled on two or more ZEW3002 networking
environment.

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Click Apply to save your settings.
• SSID: The name of your wireless network.
• Channel: The operating channel
• WDS remote AP MAC List: Enter MAC addresses whose remote device needs to
connect. (Also you can obtain MAC address for copying or entering manually by the
scan.)
• Encryption: support only EP mode for security.

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5.2.3 WDS P2MP Bridge
A ZE 3002 operating in Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) bridge mode wirelessly connects two
or more wired networks. The root ZE 3002 (LAN1) operates in P2MP mode, while other
ZE 3002 (LAN2, LAN3) must operate in P2P mode.
hen operating in P2MP bridge mode, ZE 3002 does not allow client associations.
Note: W S P2MP Bridge mode only can be enabled on two or more ZEW3002 networking
environment.

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Click Apply to save your settings.
• SSID: The name of your wireless network.
• Channel: The operating channel
• WDS remote AP List: MAC addresses of the P2P Bridge that are connected to this
P2MP Bridge. Up to six MAC addresses can be entered. (Also you can obtain MAC
address for copying or entering manually by the scan.)
• Encryption: support only EP mode for security.