Zoom Wireless-N Router User manual

Wireless-N 4-port Router
USER MANUAL

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Contents
Contents .............................................................................................................................. 3
Getting Started .................................................................................................................... 5
Package Contents................................................................................................................................5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Using the Router Mode....................................................................................................... 6
Step 1. Setup Login Password ................................................................................................ 8
Step 2. WAN Setup .................................................................................................................. 9
Step 3. Wireless Settings........................................................................................................16
Wireless Security Settings......................................................................................................17
Step 4. Summary.....................................................................................................................19
Step 5. Finish...........................................................................................................................20
Resetting the Router to the Factory Configuration ....................................................................21
Ethernet Client Mode ....................................................................................................... 22
Step 1. Setup Login Password ..............................................................................................25
Step 2. WAN Type Setup ......................................................................................................25
Step 3. Ethernet Client Mode page .....................................................................................26
Step 4. Summary.....................................................................................................................27
Step 5. Completing the Installation .....................................................................................29
Setting up the Wireless-N 4-port Router as a Repeater.................................................... 30
Setting up a WDS network ...................................................................................................30
Installing the Hardware .........................................................................................................31
Setting Up the Router in Hybrid mode or WDS Only mode .........................................32
Setting up a Network ........................................................................................................ 34
To Connect Additional Wired Computers .........................................................................34
To Connect a Network Device ............................................................................................34
Connecting Wireless Devices to the Wireless-N 4-port Router........................................ 36
Establishing your Wireless Network ...................................................................................36
Connecting a Windows 7 Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities......................37
Connecting a Windows Vista Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities ...............38
Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities ..................39
Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer or Device (including the iPhone® or other
cellular phones, the iPod Touch®, etc.) to the Wireless-N 4-port Router....................39
Connecting a Computer with a Wireless Adapter to the Wireless-N 4-port Router...40
Using the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program ................................................. 42
Changing Default Settings ..............................................................................................................42
Online Help.......................................................................................................................................42
Launching the Configuration Manager's Advanced Program...................................................43
Configuring Basic Settings ....................................................................................................44
The Basic Setup Page.............................................................................................................44
The LAN Setup Page.............................................................................................................46
The Wireless Settings Page ...................................................................................................48
The Change Password Page..................................................................................................51
Configuring Forwarding Rules .............................................................................................52
The Virtual Server Page.........................................................................................................53
The Port Triggering Page......................................................................................................54
The Miscellaneous Page ........................................................................................................55
Configuring Security Settings ...............................................................................................57
Packet Filters Page..................................................................................................................57
The Domain Filters Page ......................................................................................................59
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The URL Blocking Page........................................................................................................60
The MAC Address Control Page.........................................................................................61
The Miscellaneous Page ........................................................................................................62
Configuring Advanced Settings............................................................................................64
The System Time Page ..........................................................................................................64
The System Log Page.............................................................................................................65
The Dynamic DNS Page.......................................................................................................67
The QoS Rule Page................................................................................................................68
The SNMP Page.....................................................................................................................69
The Routing Table Page ........................................................................................................70
The Schedule Rule Page ........................................................................................................71
Configuring Toolbox Settings...............................................................................................74
System Information Page......................................................................................................74
The Firmware Upgrade/Restore Page................................................................................74
The Backup Setting Dialog...................................................................................................75
The Reset to Default Dialog.................................................................................................75
The Reboot Dialog.................................................................................................................76
The Miscellaneous Page ........................................................................................................76
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips .................................................................................. 77
Appendix B: TCP/IP Network Settings........................................................................... 80
Macintosh TCP/IP Settings .................................................................................................80
Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion), 10.6 (Snow Leopard), and 10.5 (Leopard)................................80
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.3 .......................................................................................................80
Mac OS 7.6.1 - 9.2.2...............................................................................................................80
Windows TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................................................81
Windows 7 Users:...................................................................................................................81
Windows Vista Users:............................................................................................................81
Windows XP ...........................................................................................................................82
Windows 2000.........................................................................................................................82
Windows 98/Me.....................................................................................................................82
Appendix C: Setting up Your Network Using WPS.......................................................... 84
Configuration Methods .........................................................................................................84
Method One............................................................................................................................84
Method Two............................................................................................................................84
Method Three .........................................................................................................................85
Appendix D: Registering Your Product and Getting Help............................................... 86
Appendix E: Regulatory Information............................................................................... 87
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................88
Limited Warranty..............................................................................................................................91
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Getting Started
Package Contents
The package contains the Zoom Wireless-N 4-port Router, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 5V 1.0A
power cube, a 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 Wireless-N 4-port Router.
Introduction
The Wireless-N 4-port Router can be used in 3 different modes. Once you determine which mode
you want to use, you can follow the relevant chapters of this User Manual.
•Router Mode: The device is set up to be in Router Mode by default. In the Router
Mode, the device provides wired and wireless access to clients on a network. Most users
will use this mode. To use the Router Mode,go to Chapter 2.
•As an Ethernet Client, the Router allows a device with an Ethernet port, such as a
gaming console, computer, or HDTV, to join an existing wireless network. You might
use Ethernet Client mode for a device that doesn’t have wireless capability, or for a
device where you need the superior wireless range of the Wireless-N 4-port Router. To
use the Router as an Ethernet Client, go to Chapter 3.
•In the Repeater Mode, the Router is used to extend the range of a wireless network.
You can use this mode if, for example, the main wireless Router is in the basement of a
multi-floor home and you are unable to access it from some locations. In this instance,
you can install the Wireless-N 4-port Router on another floor of the house to provide
access to both wired and wireless devices throughout the house. To use the Router as
a Repeater, go to Chapter 4.
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Using the Router Mode
This chapter explains how to setup your Wireless-N 4-port Router in Router Mode.
Most users will select this mode. In Router Mode the Wireless-N 4-port Router
typically connects to a broadband modem such as a Cable or ADSL modem and
becomes the center of a wired and/or wireless network.
Installing the Hardware
1Place the Wireless-N 4-port Router near a computer to be used for setup. This computer needs an
Ethernet (LAN) port.
2Turn off the computer.
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3Attach the antenna to the Router if the antenna isn’t already attached. (Remove the antenna from the
package. Place the end of the detachable antenna on the open antenna connection port and rotate the
antenna clockwise by hand until it no longer turns easily. It may take many turns before the antenna is
completely connected. Move the antenna into a vertical orientation. The antenna should snap into
place.)
4Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the computer’s Ethernet port and the other end to
any of the Wireless-N 4-port Router’s Ethernet (LAN) ports.
Note: If you are using a Cable or ADSL modem to access the Internet, unplug that Ethernet cable
from your computer and plug it into the Router’s WAN port. Then connect one end of the supplied
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Ethernet cable to the computer’s Ethernet port and the other end to any of the Wireless-N 4-port
Router’s Ethernet (LAN) ports.
5Plug the supplied power cube into the Wireless-N 4-port Router and then into a power outlet.
Important: Use only the power cube shipped with the Wireless-N 4-port Router. Other
power cubes may damage the device.
6Turn on the computer. The connected Ethernet (LAN) port light should start blinking or stay on. If
the connected Ethernet (LAN) light doesn’t blink or turn on, please see Appendix A:
Troubleshooting Tips.
Using the Setup Wizard
1In the computer's Web browser address bar, type http://192.168.2.1 and then click
Enter.
2When the USER'S MAIN MENU opens, it displays a Status page that lists the
current values for a variety of settings. If the Status page doesn’t appear, please see
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Tips.
3In the System Password field, type admin and then click Login.
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Note: Later, if you change the System Password, you will use the new password to log
in.
4Click Wizard on the Toolbar to launch the Setup Wizard, which will guide you through
the configuration process.
5The Setup Wizard page opens.
6Each of the five Steps guides you in configuring a specific setting or group of settings.
When you click Next or Back, you move from one step to another. If there is a setting
that you don’t want to change, simply click Next to go to the next setting.
Step 1. Setup Login Password
To view or change configuration settings, you must enter a password. Your Router’s default
password admin was set by the factory and you used it to access the Configuration Manager
initially. To safeguard your configuration, particularly if you make changes, we recommend that
you change the login password. If you want to keep the default password, click Next and
continue reading at step 2 below. If you want a new password, continue with step 1 directly
below.
1On the Setup Login Password page, type the old password (initially admin) in the Old Password
field.
2Type the new password in the New Password field.
3Type the new password in the Reconfirm field, and then click Next.
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Note: If you forget the new password, you won't have access to the Configuration Manager and
will need to restore the device to its factory settings (see Resetting the Router to the Factory
Configuration), thus losing any changes you made to your Router's configuration. To avoid this
problem, we recommend that you write the new password here and on the bottom of your
Wireless-N 4-port Router, and that you also save it elsewhere such as a settings document.
PASSWORD:______________________________________
Step 2. WAN Setup
The WAN Type refers to the protocol used by your Internet Service Provider in establishing
your Internet connection.
Selecting the WAN Type
On the WAN Type Setup page, you can either Auto Detect your WAN connection or Setup
your WAN connection manually.
If you are not sure what connection type you are using, we suggest that you run Auto Detect
since it only takes a couple of seconds to run and the Setup Wizard will automatically display the
manual setup option page if Auto Detect fails. (The Auto Detect option only detects Dynamic
IP and PPPoE.) If you Auto Detect your connection and it is successful, the Setup Wizard will
display the appropriate page to set up your connection using either the Dynamic IP page (see
Configuring the Dynamic IP Address on page 11) or the PPPoE page (See Configuring PPPoE
on page 12) If you Auto Detect your connection and it is not successful, the Setup Wizard will
display the Manually Selecting your WAN Type page as shown below.
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Manually Selecting your WAN Type
If you selected Setup your WAN Connection Manually or the manual setup option page
below appears after you run Auto Detect, select your connection from the following options:
•Dynamic IP Address: Select this if you are using a cable modem or if your ADSL
modem does not use PPPoE. Most users will select this. (ADSL service providers will
typically tell you whether you are using PPPoE, which requires you to enter a
PPPoE-related password into the Router. If you are using ADSL with 1483 routed,
bridged, or PPPoA modes, you are not using PPPoE.)
•PPPoE: Select this if you are using an ADSL Router with PPPoE.
•Static IP Address: Typically you must request and pay extra for a static IP. In the
unlikely event that you have done this, select Static IP Address.
•L2TP: The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is more common in corporate environments
and most users will not use this setting. In the unlikely event that you are using a VPN to
access a network that uses Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol, select this option.
•PPTP: The Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is more common in corporate
environments and most users will not use this setting. In the unlikely event that you are
using a VPN that uses Point to Point Tunneling Protocol, select this option.
Note: If you read the discussion above and are still unsure which WAN Type to choose,
please check with your service provider.
Click Next.
The relevant section immediately below depends on the WAN Type you selected.
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Configuring the Dynamic IP Address
The page shown below only appears if you select the Dynamic IP Address button on the
Select WAN Type menu or Auto Detect found a connection using Dynamic IP. Otherwise skip
this section.
•Host Name (optional)
This is the name that identifies your Wireless-N 4-port Router. Some service providers
require a host name. Your service provider supplies this name, if needed. Most users
don’t need to enter a host name.
•Enable Mac Cloning
This is the 12-digit Media Access Control (MAC) address of your Router. Cable
Modem users should click the Clone MAC button to get the MAC address that was
registered with your service provider for your device. Use the computer that was
connected to your cable modem when cloning the MAC address.
Click Next to continue.
Go to Step 3. Wireless Settings
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Configuring PPPoE
The page shown below only appears if you select the PPPoE button on the Select WAN Type
menu or Auto Detect found a connection that uses PPPoE. Otherwise skip this section.
•PPPoE Username
This is the PPPoE username supplied by your service provider.
•PPPoE Password
This is PPPoE password supplied by your service provider.
•Primary DNS
This is the Domain Name System (DNS) server's IP address. Your service provider
supplies this address, if needed. Most users should not need to enter a DNS value.
•Secondary DNS
This is the IP address of an alternate Domain Name System (DNS) server. Your
service provider supplies this address, if needed. Most users should not need to enter
a secondary DNS value.
•PPPoE Service Name
This is the name assigned by your service provider to identify your service. The
Service Name is optional. Most users will not enter a Service Name.
•Assigned IP Address
This is the optional IP address assigned by your service provider. Most users will not
need to enter an Assigned IP Address.
ClickNext to continue.
Go to Step 3. Wireless Settings.
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Configuring the Static IP Address
The page shown below will only appear in the unlikely event that you select the Static IP
Address button on the Select WAN Type menu. Otherwise skip this section.
•Static IP Address
This is the IP address that is given to you by your service provider when you sign up
for a Static IP address. This address identifies your Wireless-N 4-port Router when
seen from the Internet.
•Subnet Mask
This is the Router's subnet mask. Your service provider supplies this address.
•Default Gateway
This is the IP address of the ISP server. Your service provider supplies this address.
•Primary DNS
This is the Domain Name System (DNS) server's IP address. Your service provider
supplies this address.
•Secondary DNS
This is the IP address of an alternate Domain Name System (DNS) server. Your
service provider supplies this address.
Click Next to continue.
Go to Step 3. Wireless Settings.
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Configuring PPTP
The page shown below only appears if you select the PPTP button on the Select WAN Type
menu. Otherwise skip this section.
•IP Mode
This is the mode used to generate the IP address. Select an option from the dropdown
menu, based on your service provider's requirements.
•My IP Address
This is the private IP address that your service provider assigned to your Router.
•My Subnet Mask
This is the private subnet mask that your service provider assigned to your Router.
•Gateway IP
This is the IP address of the service provider's server. Your service provider supplies
this address.
•Server IP Address/Name
This is the name and IP address of the PPTP server. Your service provider supplies
this information, if needed.
•PPTP Username
This is the PPTP username that your service provider assigned to you.
•PPTP Password
This is PPTP password that your service provider assigned to you.
ClickNext to continue.
Go to Step 3. Wireless Settings.
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Configuring L2TP
The page shown below only appears if you select the L2TP button on the Select WAN Type
menu. Otherwise skip this section.
•IP Mode
This is the mode used to generate the IP address. Select an option from the dropdown
menu, based on your service provider's requirements.
•IP Address
This is the IP address that identifies the L2TP server. Your service provider supplies
this address.
•Subnet Mask
This is the Router's subnet mask. Your service provider supplies this address.
•WAN Gateway IP
This is the WAN Gateway IP address of the L2TP server. Your service provider
supplies this address.
•Server IP Address/Name
This is the name and IP address of the L2TP server. Your service provider supplies
this information, if needed.
•L2TP Username
This is the L2TP username or user name supplied by your service provider.
•L2TP Password
This is L2TP password supplied by your service provider.
Click Next tocontinue.
Go to Step 3. Wireless Settings.
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Step 3. Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings page lets you change the wireless settings for your Wireless-N 4-port Router. After
running the Setup Wizard you will need to make sure that wireless devices connecting to the Wireless-N
4-port Router (computers, phones, tablets, game stations, etc.) are set up properly, compatible with your
Router’s wireless settings. For instructions, refer to Chapter 6, Connecting Wireless Devices to the
Wireless-N 4-port Router.
If you are happy with your wireless settings (set at the factory to wireless without security), click
Next. Otherwise, continue below.
•Wireless Accept the default Enable. Click the Disable radio button only if you do
not want wireless clients to access your network.
•SSID (Wireless Network Name) is the name that you want to give your wireless
network. By default, the SSID for the Wireless-N 4-port Router is Zoom. You can
change the SSID to a name of your choice. The SSID can be up to 32 alphanumeric
characters. If you change the name, make sure that all devices on your Wireless-N
4-port Router’s wireless network use the new SSID as the access point.
•Channel refers to the wireless network channel assigned to your LAN. By default, the
Wireless-N 4-port Router uses channel 10. You would only change this setting if you
were concerned about possible interference from another wireless access point using
the same channel.
Note: Other wireless networks might be within range of your network. Your
neighbors, for instance, may be within range. If you are having trouble connecting, try
setting a different channel to see if that improves performance. You should try setting
a channel that is at least a 5 channel difference than what you are using. By default, the
Wireless-N 4-port Router is set to 10. You may want to try channel 4 or 5, for instance,
if you have trouble connecting with the default channel (10).
Click Next to continue.
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Wireless Security Settings
If you accepted the default to Enable the Wireless Module (on the Wireless Settings page at
Step 3), the following page opens when you click Next.
From the drop-down menu, you can choose either none, WEP, or WPA2/WPA. By
default, the Router does not have security enabled. However, we strongly recommend that
you configure wireless security for your network. You need to use the same security mode
you select for your wireless Router for each wireless device using the Router. If a Pass
Phrase or WEP key is used, it needs to be the same for all devices including the Router.
Select from the following options:
oWPA2/WPA (Recommended): Most users should select the
WPA2/WPA option. When you select this option, the Security Key field
appears.
•Security Key: Please input 8 to 63 characters as your Security
key.
Field Entry
Security Key In the Security Key field, enter a value for the
key between 8 and 63 characters.
Write your key in the space below for future
reference, and then enter it in the Security Key
field:
— — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — — —
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oWEP: You must select this option in the unlikely event that you have
devices on your network that only support WEP. Otherwise we
recommend WPA2/WPA. (Devices that only support WEP include older
handheld game consoles, older MAC notebooks, and very old Windows
notebooks. If you need to use WEP, enter the correct encryption key.)
Field Entry
Encryption
WEP Key 1, 2,
3, 4
You can choose to either use WEP 128 bit
encryption or WEP 64 bit encryption. The
difference is 128 bit is more secure and 64 bit is
faster. We recommend selecting 64 bit.
If you chose a 64-bit key length, 10 Hexadecimal
characters are required. Hexadecimal characters
are the numbers 0-9 and the characters A-F. Write
the 10 Hexadecimal character key in the space
below for future reference, and then enter it in the
Key 1 box.
— — — — —
If you chose a 128-bit key length, 26 Hexadecimal
characters are required. Hexadecimal characters
are the numbers 0-9 and the characters A-F. Write
the 26 Hexadecimal character key in the space
below for future reference, and then enter it in the
Key 1 box.
— — — — — — — — — — — — —
oNone (the default): Select this if you don’t plan to use wireless security or
if all the devices on your network support WPS (WiFi®Protected
Setup) and you wish to use WPS to set up wireless security. We
recommend using the Setup Wizard with the options above to set up
security for your Wireless-N 4-port Router. However, if you choose to
use WPS, please refer to Appendix C: Setting up Your Network Using
WPS.
Click Next.
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Step 4. Summary
The Summary page displays the updated configuration settings for your Router and lets you
accept, change, and test the configured values.
1To edit your entries, click Back as many times as needed to access the page for the
field(s) to be edited, then click Next to continue with your edits or to return to the
updated Summary page.
2The Wireless-N 4-port Router is set by default to test your network connection. If you
do not wish to test your connection, please uncheck the Do you want to proceed with
the network testing? checkbox.
3When you're satisfied with the configured settings, click Confirm to save the new
configuration.
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Step 5. Finish
The Finish page displays the saved configuration settings for your Router.
Click Finish to exit the Setup Wizard and return to the Main Menu.
Important! If you see the message “Connection to Internet Failed!” try the following:
•Check that the Ethernet cables are all securely connected.
•Check that you have installed an Ethernet cable from the Router’s WAN port to the
Ethernet port of your Cable or ADSL modem.
•Power off your computer, the Router and your modem, and then turn on modem and
allow it to connect. Next turn on the Router, wait until the Router is completely powered
up and the WLAN light is blinking, then turn on your computer. Try running the setup
wizard again.
•Click the Reconfigure button and go through the configuration again. This time uncheck
the Do you want to proceed with the Network Testing? button. After you Apply the
settings, try opening your browser and going to your favorite web page. If this doesn’t work
contact Zoom Technical Support. See Appendix D, Registering your Product and Getting
Help.
Congratulations! Your Wireless-N 4-port Router is now setup. If you need help connecting
additional computers or devices to your Wireless-N 4-port Router please refer to:
¾Chapter 5, Setting up a Network for help on adding other computers or network
devices through the Wireless-N 4-port Router’s Ethernet ports.
¾Chapter 6, Connecting Wireless Devices to the Wireless-N 4-port Router for help on
connecting wireless computers, phones, tablets and game stations.
In the unlikely event you need to make changes to the Wireless-N 4-port Router’s advanced
settings please see Chapter 7, Using the Configuration Manager’s Advanced Program.
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