Zoom 4506BG User manual

Travel Router with Wireless-N
USER MANUAL

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Contents
Contents........................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Installing the Travel Router with Wireless-N ........................................5
Package Contents.................................................................................................. 5
System Requirements............................................................................................ 5
Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Battery............................................................................................. 6
Powering Your Router........................................................................................... 6
Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 6
Reading the Power Indicator (LED)............................................................. 6
Connecting a Modem or Smartphone to Your Router........................................... 7
Connecting a Mobile Broadband Modem or Tethered Phone............................... 7
Resetting the Router to the Factory Configuration............................................. 10
Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager........................................................11
Launching the Router's Configuration Manager................................................. 11
Launching the Configuration Manager's Setup Wizard...................................... 13
Step 1. Setup Login..................................................................................... 14
Step 2. Setup Time Zone............................................................................. 14
Step 3. WAN Type Setup ............................................................................ 15
Selecting the WAN Type............................................................................. 15
Step 4. Wireless Settings............................................................................. 22
Step 5. Summary......................................................................................... 27
Step 6. Finish .............................................................................................. 29
Chapter 3: Connecting Devices Wirelessly to the Travel Router ..........................30
Establishing your Wireless Network........................................................... 30
Connecting a Windows 7 Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities... 31
Connecting a Windows Vista Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities
..................................................................................................................... 32
Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities 33
Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer or Device (including the iPhone
or other cellular phones, the iPod Touch, etc.) to the Travel Router .......... 33
Connecting a Computer with a Wireless adapter to the Travel Router....... 34
Setting up your Network using WPS.................................................................. 35
Configuration Methods............................................................................... 35
Method One ................................................................................................ 36
Method Two................................................................................................ 36
Method Three.............................................................................................. 36
Chapter 4: Configuring Wireless Security Manually.............................................38
WPA2/WPA Configuration......................................................................... 38
WEP Configuration..................................................................................... 40
Chapter 5: Using the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program...................42
Changing Default Settings.................................................................................. 42
Online Help......................................................................................................... 43
Launching the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program............................. 43
Contents 3

Configuring Basic Settings......................................................................... 44
The Basic Setup Page.................................................................................. 44
Using your 3G modem as a Backup ........................................................... 46
The DHCP Server Page............................................................................... 47
The Wireless Setting Page .......................................................................... 47
The Change Password Page........................................................................ 50
Configuring Forwarding Rules................................................................... 50
The Virtual Server Page.............................................................................. 51
The Port Triggering Page............................................................................ 52
The Miscellaneous Page ............................................................................. 54
Configuring Security Settings..................................................................... 54
Status Page.................................................................................................. 55
Packet Filtering Page .................................................................................. 56
The Domain Filters Page ............................................................................ 56
The URL Blocking Page............................................................................. 57
The MAC Address Control Page ................................................................ 58
The Miscellaneous Page ............................................................................. 59
Configuring Advanced Settings.................................................................. 59
The System Log Page ................................................................................. 60
The Dynamic DNS Page............................................................................. 61
The QoS Page ............................................................................................. 61
The SNMP Page.......................................................................................... 63
The Routing Table Page.............................................................................. 64
The System Time Page................................................................................ 64
The Schedule Rule and Schedule Rule Setting Pages ................................ 65
Configuring Toolbox Settings..................................................................... 68
The System Information Page..................................................................... 68
The Firmware Upgrade Page...................................................................... 68
The Backup Setting Dialog......................................................................... 69
The Reset to Default Dialog ....................................................................... 69
The Reboot Dialog...................................................................................... 70
The Miscellaneous Page ............................................................................. 70
Appendix A: Mobile Broadband Settings................................................................71
Appendix B: How to Set Up Tethering on the iPhone ............................................75
Appendix C: Registering Your Product and Getting Help.....................................77
Limited Warranty................................................................................................ 78
FCC Interference Statement................................................................................ 78
CE Declaration of Conformity............................................................................ 78
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................79
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Installing the Travel Router with
Wireless-N
Package Contents
The package contains the Zoom Travel Router with Wireless-N, a Li-ion battery, an
RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 5V 1.0A Power adapter, a Quick Start installation 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 Travel Router.
System Requirements
Any DSL or cable modem or modem/router that has an Ethernet port should work with
the Travel Router. The Travel Router also works with many but not all mobile
broadband USB modems and tethering-enabled smartphones. For an up-to-date list
of modems and smartphones known to be compatible with the Travel Router and/or to
download the latest firmware, please go to www.zoomtel.com/travelrouter/comp.
We attempt to support all popular mobile broadband (such as 4G, LTE, WiMAX, 3G)
USB modems and tethering-enabled 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 Travel Router can be set up
to automatically switch over to mobile broadband for Internet access.
The Travel Router’s WiFi®-compatible wireless capability works with WiFi-compatible
devices including wireless n, g, and b devices.
Getting Started
If you have already followed the steps in the Quick Start to install your battery and
want to find out how to set up your modem with a DSL or Cable modem, please
continue with Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager.
If your Travel Router is working without wireless security and you want to set up
wireless security, please go to Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager.
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Installing the Battery
You need to install the battery one time before you use your router. To install the
battery, please follow these steps:
1Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the router and slide the Li-ion battery
into the router's battery holder.
2Replace the battery cover.
Powering Your Router
If the Zoom Travel Router’s battery is charged, you can use the router without
plugging it into AC power. After it’s fully charged, the battery will typically power the
router for 3 hours or more, depending on how actively you’re using mobile broadband
and wireless n/g/b. When you’re not using the router, you should switch it OFF.
Using AC Power
To use AC power, plug the router’s power cube into an AC outlet and into the POWER
jack on the back of the router.
POWER jack
Then you can use the router AND charge the battery at the same time automatically,
or you can only charge the battery. If you’re only charging the battery, it’s best to have
the router switched OFF. Charging typically takes about 2 ½ hours when the router is
switched OFF.
Reading the Power Indicator (LED)
The Power indicator (LED) tells you the following when the router’s power switch is
ON:
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Solid Green: The power cube is plugged in and the battery is fully charged.
Flashing Green: Power is being provided by the battery, not the power cube.
Amber: The power cube is charging the battery.
Red: The battery is low and the power cube is not plugged in.
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Power LED
Connecting a Modem or Smartphone 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. If you wish to use the router with a mobile
broadband modem or tethered phone, please continue below.
Connecting a Mobile Broadband Modem or Tethered Phone
If you are considering using the router with a tethered phone,
please consider the following:
¾Many service providers do not allow you to connect your mobile
phone 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.
¾Your router only supports tethering with the USB cable. It does not
support tethering over WiFi or Bluetooth®.
¾When using your Phone as a modem you should turn off WiFi and
Bluetooth to conserve the phone’s battery.
¾You may need to change the settings of the USB port on your phone
that’s being used with tethering. Refer to your phone’s
documentation on how to do this or go to
www.zoomtel.com/tethering for some information for common
phones, or see Appendix B for instructions on Tethering on the
iPhone®.
¾If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet through your phone,
verify that you can browse the Internet with your phone directly
connected to a PC. If you can’t browse with the phone 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
Travel Router, please contact Zoom Support. See Appendix C:
Registering your Product and Getting Help.
Note: You may want to check that the modem or phone you are planning to connect
to the router works properly when connected directly to a computer before connecting
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the modem or phone to your router.
1These instructions assume that you are plugging a mobile broadband USB modem or
tethering-capable phone into the Travel Router. If 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 to connect to the Internet, plug one end of the USB cable
that came with your phone into the router and the other end into your phone (see 1.2).
1.1 1.2
2If you don’t want to power the router with its rechargeable battery, connect 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.
3Turn on the router's POWER switch, located on the rear panel.
ON/OFF switch
POWER jack
4The Power indicator on the router's top panel turns on, then the WiFi and USB LEDs blink
green. The WiFi LED continues to blink to signify activity.
5If you are NOT using WiMAX, go to step 7. (In the USA WiMAX is available from
Sprint, Clearwire, and some regional service providers; but not from Verizon,
AT&T, or T-Mobile.)
6If you are using WiMAX: Login to the Configuration Manager. (See Launching
the Router's Configuration Manager steps 1-4 in Chapter 2 for instructions.)
Then click on Advanced. Click on Basic Setup on the left-side menu. Under
WAN Type, select WiMAX. Then continue with step 7 below.
7After the router is powered up, the router’s USB LED 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 USB LED does not turn solid green, unplug the
modem or phone, plug it in again, and wait to see whether the USB LED turns solid green
within 2 minutes. If the USB LED still does not turn and remain solid green, see
Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection below.
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Ethernet LED USB LEDWiFi LED
8A 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.
9The router comes set up for wireless with no security. If you want wireless security, you
need to set up the router and each device for the security that you want.
aMost users should set the Travel Router’s security settings by
using the Setup Wizard. For more information and instructions,
please refer to Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager,
starting on page 11.
bA computer, phone, tablet, game station, or other device
connecting wirelessly to the Travel Router needs to be set up
properly. Chapter 3 gives some useful suggestions in case you
need them, and you may also want to look at the instructions for
each particular device.
10 You may want to plug a computer or other device into the router’s Ethernet port. 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 Travel Router is plugged in.
11 Open your browser on computer or other device that is connected to the Travel Router
wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable. Verify that your are able to connect to the Internet. If
you are unable to connect, refer to the Troubleshooting section below.
If you are able to connect to the Internet and you have already set up wireless security (or are
choosing not to), your setup is complete. Congratulations!
Troubleshooting Your Internet Connection
If you are unable to connect to the Internet through your router, please check the
following:
1If you are connecting a device wirelessly to your Travel Router, make sure that the
device has the same security settings as the Travel Router. If it does not, you will
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need to change the security settings of the Travel Router or device as discussed
in chapters 2 and 3.
2If you are using the Travel Router with a mobile broadband modem or phone,
verify that you are in a mobile broadband coverage area and that your modem or
cell phone 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.
3If you are using a tethered mobile phone, go over the points in the If you are
considering using the router with a tethered phone, please consider the
following box on page 7.
4If you are using the Travel Router with a mobile broadband modem or phone,
verify that your modem or phone is recognized by your router. To do this:
a. Login to the router as described in steps 1-3 of Launching the Router’s
Configuration Manager in Chapter 2: 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/travelrouter/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 Appendix C: Registering Your
Product and Getting Help.
Resetting the Router to the Factory Configuration
In the unlikely event that you need to reset the router to the factory default
configuration, insert the blunt end of a paper clip into the RESET hole on the side
panel of the router. Hold the clip in place for seven (7) seconds.
Please continue to Chapter 2.
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