Zoom 4400 User manual

Wireless-G
AP+2
U S E R’S G U I D E

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Contents 3
Contents
Package Contents............................................................ 5
Overview…………………………………………………..5
Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point ........ 7
Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client...13
Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater................17
Chapter 4: Setting Security.............................................21
Chapter 5: Advanced Options........................................29
Viewing the System Status Page..................................................32
Using the Password Settings Page..............................................34
Using the Operating Mode Page.................................................35
Using the LAN Settings Page......................................................37
Using the Wireless Settings Page................................................39
Accessing the WEP/WPA Configuration Pages......................41
Viewing the Client List Page........................................................41
Using the MAC Address Filtering Page.....................................42
Using the Site Survey Page...........................................................43
Using the Repeater Settings Page................................................44
Using the Configuration Tools Page..........................................45
Using the Firmware Upgrade Page.............................................47
Using the Reset Page.....................................................................48
Appendix A: Troubleshooting .......................................51
Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings.....................53
Appendix C: LED Description ......................................61
Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services ...........63
Appendix E: Regulatory Information............................67

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Package Contents
The AP+2 package contains the following:
•AP+2 Device
•Ethernet Cable
•Power Cube
•CD for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer
Support or whoever sold you the AP+2.
Overview
Depending on your needs, the Zoom AP+2 can be used in any of
the following ways:
•Access Point. You can plug the AP+2 into a router,
modem/router, switch, or hub to allow wireless devices (for
example, computers or gaming devices) to make a wireless
connection to your network. Setting the AP+2 up as an access
point is explained in Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an
Access Point on page 7.
•Ethernet Client. You can plug the AP+2 into the Ethernet
port of a gaming device or computer so that device can have
wireless access to a wireless network. This is also known as a
“client bridge.” Setting the AP+2 up as an Ethernet client is
explained in Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet
Client on page 13.
•Repeater. You can install the AP+2 near the edge of a wireless
network’s area of coverage to extend the area of coverage.
Setting the AP+2 up as a repeater is explained in Chapter 3:
Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater on page 17.
This User’s Guide provides instructions for setting up your AP+2
for each of the above scenarios. It also includes details about
setting up security, advanced settings, and specific information for
Windows, Macintosh, and Linux users.
If we update information about the AP+2, we provide the updated
information at this Zoom Web site:
http://www.zoom.com/techsupport/index.html

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Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point 7
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Installing the AP+2 as an
Access Point
This chapter provides detailed instructions about installing the
AP+2 as an access point. If you have already done this using
the printed Quick Start booklet, you do not have to perform the
steps in this chapter. Instead, you should now set up security
for your wireless network. To do this, please continue with
Chapter 4: Setting Security on page 21.
Installing the Hardware
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1Connect the AP+2 to your router, combination
modem/router, switch, or hub. To do this, plug one end of the
included Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the back of the
AP+2 and plug the other end into an available Ethernet port
on the router, modem/router, switch, or hub. The AP+2
works with both 100 and 10 Mbps Ethernet port speeds.
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2Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet
and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of
the access point.
Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other
power cubes may damage the device.

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The TX/RX, LINK/ACT, and Power lights on the top of
the device should blink while the AP+2 boots up and
configures itself. When a valid connection has been made, the
LINK/ACT light will be solid green (for a 100 Mbps Ethernet
link) or solid orange (for a 10 Mbps Ethernet link).
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3You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to improve
wireless speed and coverage. Typically the antennas should not
be parallel. For example, try making one vertical and the other
horizontal.
Adding Devices to Your
Wireless Network
Each device that you plan to use on your wireless network must
have wireless capabilities. Some newer desktop and notebook
computers have this capability built-in, while other Windows,
Macintosh, or Linux computers require the installation of a wireless
network adapter.
Note: Gaming devices typically need to use an Ethernet client (such as another
AP+2 in Client Bridge-Infrastructure mode) to access your wireless network.
Once you have a wireless network established, see Chapter 2 to learn how to use a
second AP+2 as an Ethernet client with a gaming device.
If you are using a Windows XP desktop or notebook computer
that has built-in wireless capabilities, continue with My Windows
XP Computer Has Built-In Wireless Capabilities on page 9. If
it does not, or if you are using a Macintosh or Linux computer,
continue with My Computer Requires a Wireless Network
Adapter on page 10.
Tip! To see if your Windows notebook has built-in wireless capabilities: On the
Windows desktop, click Start, click Connect to, and then locate the Wireless
Network Connection option. If Connect to does not appear, or if there is no
Wireless Network Connection option, then your notebook does not have
wireless capabilities. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with
your Windows notebook.

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My Windows XP Computer Has
Built-In Wireless Capabilities
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1On your Windows desktop, click the Start button, then click
Control Panel.
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2Double-click the Network Connections icon.
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3Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, then
select Properties.
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4On the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog
box, select the Wireless Networks tab. Windows XP will
automatically scan for available wireless networks in your area.
Its findings will appear in the Available networks list. It
should find the wireless network of your new access point—
named zoom. (The scan is done automatically because the Use
Windows to configure my wireless network settings check
box is selected by default.)
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5Select zoom from the Available networks list, then click the
Configure button to add it to the Preferred networks list.
The notebook will try to connect to the Internet using the
wireless networks listed here, in the order in which they
appear. (If you already have networks listed here, we
recommend you either remove them or use the Move up
button to move zoom to the top of the list.)
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6Click OK.

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7If you are like most users, you set up the AP+2 as an access
point to provide wireless access to the Internet. If this is the
case, test your wireless connection by opening a Web browser
on the computer you just set up and trying to connect to a
familiar Web address. (If you do not connect, see Appendix
A: Troubleshooting on page 51)
Congratulations! This computer has been added to your wireless
network. If you do not have any other computers to add to the
network, you can optionally add security to your network by
following the instructions in Chapter 4: Setting Security on
page 21.
My Computer Requires a Wireless
Network Adapter
If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you
need to install a wireless network adapter, such as the Zoom
Wireless-G PC Card or Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter.
Although we recommend that you use a Zoom adapter, the Zoom
AP+2 is compatible with most USB adapters, PC card adapters, or
PCI adapters on the market. However, you will typically experience
better performance if you use Zoom wireless adapters.
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1Install the adapter and ensure that it is set to infrastructure or
access point mode (NOT ad-hoc or peer to peer mode). If
you need help installing the adapter or setting its mode, refer to
the documentation that came with it.
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2Access the adapter’s software and perform a “site search” to
scan for available wireless networks in your area. For most
wireless adapters, you will use its wireless configuration
manager software and click a Scan button or select a Site
Scan, Scan Networks (or other similarly named) tab to do a
site search. If you need help, refer to the documentation that
came with your wireless adapter.

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Tip! If your computer is running Windows XP, your operating system may
try to configure the AP+2 (rather than let you use the software provided with
the wireless adapter). You will know this is happening because you are
prompted with a message about one or more wireless networks being
available and you will be able to click a link to open the Wireless Network
Connection Properties dialog box. If this happens, click the link and clear
the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box
to disable it, then click OK. You can then use the software provided with
your wireless adapter without interruption from Windows XP.
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3When a list of available wireless networks appears, you will see
a Service Set Identifier (SSID) of zoom. Select it as the
network you want to use to connect to the Internet.
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4If you are like most users, you set up the AP+2 as an access
point to provide wireless access to the Internet. If this is the
case, test your wireless connection by opening a Web browser
on the computer you just set up and trying to connect to a
familiar Web address. (If you do not connect, see Appendix
A: Troubleshooting on page 51.)
Congratulations! This computer has been added to your wireless
network. If you do not have any other computers to add to the
network, you can optionally add security to your network by
following the instructions in Chapter 4: Setting Security on
page 21.

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Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client 13
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Installing the AP+2 as an
Ethernet Client
The AP+2 can be connected to a gaming device (for example,
an Xbox or Playstation) or computer so that device can have
wireless access to a wireless network. This chapter explains
how to do this.
Tip! Sony PlayStation®devices do not have an Ethernet port. To wirelessly
enable a Sony PlayStation using the AP+2, you must purchase an Ethernet adapter
from Sony. The AP+2 can plug into this adapter.
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1Access the AP+2’s Web Management Interface by logging
into the device, as explained below.
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aDirectly connect the AP+2 to an Ethernet-equipped
computer that has a Web browser. To do this, plug one
end of the included Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on
the back of the AP+2 and plug the other end into the
Ethernet port on the computer.
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bPlug the included power cube into a power strip or wall
outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on
the back of the AP+2.
Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other
power cubes may damage the device.

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cChange the TCP/IP Settings on the computer so that it
uses static IP addressing and the IP address and subnet
mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings are
prior to changing them, since you will need to restore
these settings later.
IP Address: 10.0.0.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Tip! If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/IP settings on
your computer, see Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings on
page 53.
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dOpen a Web browser, type 10.0.0.200 in the address bar,
then press Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)
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eWhen the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password.
Click the Login button to access the Web Management
Interface for the AP+2.
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2Click System in the left navigational menu, then click
Operation Mode to open the Operating Mode page.

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3From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select either
Client Bridge (Infrastructure) or Client Bridge (AdHoc).
If you are using the AP+2 with a gaming device, select the
Infrastructure option.
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4Click the Save Changes button.
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5When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the
operating mode. Another message will appear letting you know
that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and
changes mode. Click OK. (Once the AP+2 reboots itself, you
will be prompted to log into the Web Management Interface
again.)
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6Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click Site
Survey. The page that opens lists the wireless networks
detected by the AP+2. Click the SSID of the network you
want to be a part of, then click OK when asked to confirm this
choice.
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7When in Client Bridge operating mode, the AP+2 works with
networks that have WEP security or no security, and does not
work with networks that have WPA security turned on. If the
wireless network you just selected has WEP security, click
WEP Configuration in the left navigational menu. Specify the
same WEP security settings as the network, then click the
Save Changes button. This will allow your AP+2 to access
the wireless network. (If you need help specifying security on
the AP+2, refer to Setting Up Security Using WEP on
page 24.)
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8Click the Logout icon at the top right of the screen, then close
your Web browser.
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9Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they were
before you changed them.

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10 Connect the AP+2 to the device you want to wirelessly
enable:
!If the computer you used to access the Web
Management Interface is the one you want to wirelessly
enable, leave the Ethernet cable and power cube plugged
in and continue with step 11.
!If you want to wirelessly enable a gaming device or a
different computer, move the AP+2 to that gaming device
or computer. First, unplug the AP+2’s power cube from
the power strip or wall outlet and disconnect the AP+2’s
Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the computer
you used to configure it. Then, connect the AP+2 to the
Ethernet port of the gaming device or different computer
and plug the AP+2’s power cube into a strip or wall outlet
near this gaming device or computer.
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11 You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to
improve wireless speed and coverage. Typically the antennas
should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical
and the other horizontal.
Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as an Ethernet client and
your gaming device or computer should be able to wirelessly
connect to the wireless network you specified.

Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater 17
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Installing the AP+2 as a
Repeater
The AP+2 can be used as a repeater to extend the range of
your wireless network. For example, you may have purchased
two AP+2 devices so that you can ensure wireless coverage
throughout a large home or office. This chapter explains how
to do this.
When installed as a repeater, the AP+2 is able to wirelessly
communicate with other access points and wireless gateways via
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links.
Important! Any access point you plan to use with the AP+2 in repeater mode
must support WDS in order to communicate with the AP+2.
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1Access the AP+2’s Web Management Interface by logging
into the device, as explained below.
a
aa
aDirectly connect the AP+2 to an Ethernet-equipped
computer that has a Web browser. To do this, plug one
end of the included Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on
the back of the AP+2 and plug the other end into the
Ethernet port on the computer.

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bb
bPlug the included power cube into a power strip or wall
outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on
the back of the AP+2.
Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other
power cubes may damage the device.
c
cc
cChange the TCP/IP Settings on your computer so that it
uses static IP addressing and the IP address and subnet
mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings are
prior to changing them, since you will need to restore
these settings later.
IP Address: 10.0.0.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Tip! If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/IP settings on
your computer, see Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings on
page 53.
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dOpen a Web browser, type 10.0.0.200 in the address bar,
then press Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)
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eWhen the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password.
Click the Login button to access the Web Management
Interface for the AP+2.

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2Click System in the left navigational menu, then click
Operation Mode to open the Operating Mode page.
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3From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select Repeater.
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4Click the Save Changes button.
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5When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the
operating mode. Another message will appear letting you know
that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and
changes mode. Click OK. (Once the AP+2 reboots itself, you
will be prompted to log into the Web Management Interface
again.)
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6Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click
Repeater Settings. The page that opens lists the WDS links of
the wireless networks and gateways detected by the AP+2.
(Each link is defined by the MAC address of the other
repeater-capable access point. This is because WDS
communicates using only MAC addresses at the Data Link
Layer. SSIDs are not used to communicate.)
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7Select a check box for each WDS link to which you want your
repeater to associate. You can select up to six WDS links.
Important! For every WDS link you select here, you must access the
repeater settings for that access point or wireless gateway and specify the
Zoom AP+2 as a WDS link.
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8If any of the wireless networks or gateways you just selected
has security applied, click WEP Configuration in the left
navigational menu. (WDS only supports WEP.) Specify the
same WEP security settings as the network, then click the Save
Changes button. This will allow your AP+2 to access the
wireless network/gateway. (If you need help specifying WEP
security on the AP+2, refer to Setting Up Security Using
WEP on page 24.)

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9Click the Logout icon at the top right of the screen, then close
your Web browser.
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10 Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they were
before you changed them.
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11 Unplug the power cube from the strip or wall outlet and
disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the
computer.
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12 Move the AP+2 to a location at the edge of the access
point’s or wireless gateway’s coverage area that you want to
extend.
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13 Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall
outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the
back of the access point.
Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the access point. Other
power cubes may damage the device.
The TX/RX, LINK/ACT, and Power lights on the top of
the device should blink while the AP+2 boots up and
configures itself. When a valid connection has been made, the
LINK/ACT light will become solid.
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14 You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to
improve wireless speed and coverage. Typically, the antennas
should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical
and the other horizontal.
Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as a repeater.