Zoom 4504 User manual

Wireless-N Router Quick Start
This Quick Start provides basic information for using your Zoom Wireless-N router.
Package Contents
The package contains the Zoom Wireless-N Router, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 5V 1.2A power
adapter, this Quick Start flyer, and a CD that contains additional documentation and warranty
information. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever
provided the Router.
System Requirements
Any DSL or cable modem or modem/router that has an Ethernet port should work with the Wireless-
N Router. The Wireless-N Router also works with many but not all mobile broadband USB modems
and smartphones. For an up-to-date list of modems and smartphones known to be compatible with
the Router and/or to download the latest firmware, please go to www.zoomtel.com/router/comp.
We attempt to support all popular mobile broadband (such as LTE, 4G, 3G) USB modems and
smartphones, but this is challenging because new ones are introduced almost every day. If you’d like
to let us know about a mobile broadband modem or smartphone that is incompatible with the router,
please send an email to [email protected]
You can even use your mobile broadband modem as a backup to your DSL or cable modem. If the
DSL or cable Internet connection fails, the Router can be set up to automatically switch over to
mobile broadband for Internet access.
Connecting a DSL or Cable Modem to Your Router
If you wish to use the router with a DSL or Cable connection, please go to Chapter 2: Using the
Configuration Manager in the full length User Manual on your CD or our website.
Connecting a Smartphone or a Tablet to Your Router
If you are using the router with a mobile broadband USB modem please go to Connecting a Modem
or non-Android Smartphone or Tablet to Your Router, otherwise if you are using a smartphone or
tablet please read the information below before continuing.
If you are considering using the router with a tethered phone or tablet, please
consider the following:
!Some service providers do not want you to connect your mobile phone or tablet to a
computer or router unless you have signed up for a data plan that allows data tethering.
These plans are commonly called Data Tethering, Mobile Broadband Connect, 3G
Mobile Hotspot, Phone as a Modem, or Laptop Connect.
!Your router only supports tethering with a USB cable. It does not support tethering over
WiFi or Bluetooth®.

!When using your phone or tablet as a modem, you can turn off WiFi and Bluetooth to
conserve the phone’s battery.
!You may need to change the settings of the USB port on your phone or tablet to be
used with tethering. Refer to your phone’s or tablet’s documentation on how to do this or
go to www.zoomtel.com/tethering for some information for common phones or see
Appendix B in the User Manual on the CD for instructions on Tethering on the
iPhone®.
!If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet when your phone or tablet is plugged into
the Zoom router, verify that you can browse the Internet with your phone or tablet
directly connected to a PC. If you can’t browse with the phone or tablet connected
directly to a PC, contact your wireless service provider for help. If you can connect
through your PC but not when attached to the Zoom router, please contact Zoom
Support. See Registering your Product and Getting Help at the end of this Quick
Start.
Non-Android Smartphone or Tablet users should go to Connecting a Modem or non-Android
Smartphone or Tablet to Your Router. Android users should continue below.
Connecting an Android based Smartphone or Tablet to your Router
If you are using an Android based smartphone, you should check whether your phone is already
supported; and if not, you should download the ZoomTether application. To check whether your
Android phone is already supported, please go to www.zoomtel.com/router/comp and click on the
Check Smartphone Compatibility link.If your phone is listed on the compatibility list, you do not
need to download the ZoomTether application. If you phone is not listed specifically on this page or if
you have an Android based tablet with mobile broadband capability, please go to
www.zoomtel.com/ztdownload to download ZoomTether into your Zoom Router. Then when you
plug your Android smartphone or tablet into the router, the router will install an application on your
phone or tablet that allows tethering to work. The website provides directions on how to install and
configure your router to use this code.
If your router is now working with your Android smartphone or tablet, you should jump to Changing
the Router’s Default Values. Otherwise jump to Troubleshooting.
Connecting a Modem or a non-Android Smartphone or Tablet to Your Router
1If you are using a mobile broadband USB modem to connect to the Internet, plug the USB
modem into the router’s USB port (see 1.1). If you are using a phone or tablet to connect to the
Internet, plug one end of the USB cable that probably came with your phone or tablet into the
router and the other end into your phone (see 1.2).
1.1 1.2
2Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your router and plug the other
end of the power adapter into a wall outlet or power strip.

3After the router is powered up, the router’s 4G/3G light should turn solid green within 2 minutes
indicating that a mobile broadband connection has been made and that the router has gotten an
IP address. If the 4G/3G light does not turn solid green, unplug the modem, phone, or tablet, plug
it in again, and wait to see whether the 4G/3G light turns solid green within 2 minutes. If the
4G/3G light still does not turn and remain solid green, see Troubleshooting Your Internet
Connection below.
4A computer, mobile phone, game station, or other device with wireless 802.11n, g, or b capability
can access the Internet wirelessly through the mobile broadband router. To make the WiFi-
compatible wireless connection, you must first locate the wireless network connection setup on
your device, and then select the Zoom network. For example, on Windows computers, click the
wireless connection icon on the Task Bar, click Available Wireless Networks, select Zoom from
the list of available wireless networks, and then make the connection.
5The router comes set up for wireless with no security. If you want wireless security, you need to
set up the mobile broadband router and each device for the security that you want. If you’re
experienced with wireless, you can probably do that easily by using the Configuration Manager,
as discussed in Changing the Router’s Default Values. You can also get more detailed
instructions in the Wireless-N Router User Manual located on the product CD.
6You may want to plug a computer or other device into one of the router’s 4 Ethernet ports. This
is recommended if you’re changing the router’s default values, and sometimes an Ethernet
connection is more convenient or secure than connecting to the router wirelessly. To connect via
Ethernet, simply plug the router’s Ethernet cable between the router’s Ethernet port and your
computer or other device’s Ethernet port, then re-boot the computer to make sure it knows that
the router is plugged in.
7Open your browser on your computer or other device and verify that you are able to connect to
the Internet. If you are unable to connect, refer to the Troubleshooting section below.
Otherwise jump to Changing The Router’s Default Values.
Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection
If you are unable to connect to the Internet through your router, please check the following:
1Verify that you are in a mobile broadband coverage area and that your phone, modem, or tablet
can receive a signal at your location. You may want to try changing the location of your router, for
example, by moving the router closer to a window.
2If you are using a mobile phone or tablet, go over the points in the If you are considering using
the router with a tethered phone or tablet please consider the following box to see if any
apply to you.
3You may need to manually configure the router to recognize your phone or modem. Please see
Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager in the full length User Manual on your CD for
instructions on how to use the Setup Wizard to manually set up your modem.
4Verify that your phone or modem is recognized by your router. To do this:
a. Log in to the router as described in steps 1-3 of Using the Configuration
Manager.
b. Click on Status.
c. Locate the Card Info field on the Status page to see if your card is recognized.
If your card is not seen under Status, verify that your modem or phone is
compatible with your router. See www.zoomtel.com/router/comp for a list of
compatible modems and phones. If your device is listed and you are still having
trouble, please contact Zoom support as described in the section Registering
Your Product and Getting Help.

Changing the Router's Default Values
Your Zoom Wireless-N Router is preset with default values that meet the needs of most users.
However, you can change these settings by using the router's built-in Configuration Manager. Here
are some reasons why you might want to use the Configuration Manager:
•You want to change wireless n/g/b settings to, for instance, enable wireless security.
•You want to connect the router to your ADSL or cable modem, using your mobile broadband
modem as a backup Internet connection.
•You want to use your mobile broadband modem to back up your ADSL or cable connection.
•You want your mobile broadband connection to be terminated by the router if you haven’t
used the Internet for a specified period of time. The default setting is Auto Reconnect
(always on).
•You want to change router settings to, for instance, establish a firewall to guard against
unauthorized access to your network.
•You want to back up router settings that you made using the Configuration Manager.
Using the Configuration Manager
1Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to the Ethernet ports on the router and computer.
2In the computer's Web browser address bar, type http://192.168.2.1 and then click Enter.
When the USER'S MAIN MENU opens, it displays a Status page that lists the current values for
a variety of settings.
3On the window's Toolbar, type admin in the System Password field, then click Login.
4When the ADMINISTRATOR'S Main Menu opens, click Wizard or Advanced on the Toolbar.
•Select Wizard if you are unfamiliar with network settings and configuration. The program will
guide you through the process.
•Select Advanced if you are a network administrator or experienced setting up wired and
wireless networks and configurations. For Advanced users, the Configuration Manager offers
Basic Settings,Forwarding Rules,Security Settings,Advanced Settings, or Toolbox
configuration menus. Click a menu to open the configuration page for those settings, then
select an option or enter new information to change a setting's value.
For detailed information about configuring your router, please refer to the Wireless-N Router User
Manual on the product CD or our website.

Registering Your Product and Getting Help
Zoom supports this router. If you need assistance, please contact Zoom directly. We encourage you
to register your product and to notice the many support options available from Zoom. Please go to
www.zoomtel.com and select Technical Support. From here you can register your new router,
contact our technical support experts, use our SmartFactstm intelligent database, and get warranty
information. If you need to contact Zoom Customer Support, you can call us by dialing the U.S.
number [phone] or the U.K. numbers: London [phone] or Manchester +44
1618840074.
FCC Interference Statement
The complete FCC Interference statement is available in the full length manual on the CD or at
www.zoomtel.com/compliance.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B.
Zoom Telephonics, Inc. hereby declares that this router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity is available in the full length manual on the CD
or at www.zoomtel.com/compliance.
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