ZyXEL Communications WPA-1000 User manual

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WPA-1000
802.11g Wireless Projector Adapter
User’s Guide
Version 1.0
3/2007
Edition 1

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the WPA-1000 using the web
configurator. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and
topology.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• Web Configurator Online Help
Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary
information.
"It is recommended you use the web configurator to configure the WPA-1000.
• Supporting Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product
certifications.
User Guide Feedback
Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II,
Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
E-mail: [email protected]

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
1Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
"Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The ZyWALL 1050 may be referred to as the “WPA-1000”, the “device”, the “system” or
the “product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]
means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.
“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation
panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For
example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”
or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.

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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The WPA-1000 icon is not
an exact representation of your device.
WPA-1000 Computer Notebook computer
Server DSLAM Firewall
Telephone Switch Router

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
1For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
•Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel should
service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further information.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
•Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to the right
supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the power source.
•Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.)
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightening.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when
using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
• If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water pipes will
be damaged.
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 19
Introducing the WPA-1000 ......................................................................................................... 21
WPA-1000 Connections ............................................................................................................. 25
Administrator ......................................................................................................................... 29
Status and Conference Control ................................................................................................. 31
Device Setup ............................................................................................................................. 33
Network ..................................................................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 41
Appendices and Index ...........................................................................................................49

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List of Figures
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List of Figures
Figure 1 AP Mode (Standalone) ............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 2 AP Mode (With Internet Access) .............................................................................................. 22
Figure 3 Infrastructure Mode (With Internet Access) .............................................................................. 22
Figure 4 Hardware Connections ............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 5 LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 6 Projector Standby Screen ......................................................................................................... 26
Figure 7 Main Screen ............................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 8 Status ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 9 Conference Control ................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 10 Device Setup > WPA-1000 Config ......................................................................................... 33
Figure 11 Device Setup > Change Password ......................................................................................... 34
Figure 12 Network > Network ................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 13 Network > Wireless ................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 14 Network > Network: Local Network Example ......................................................................... 38
Figure 15 Network > Wireless: Local Network Example . ....................................................................... 38
Figure 16 Reboot ................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 17 Network > Network: AP Mode Example ................................................................................. 39
Figure 18 Network > Network: Infrastructure Mode Example ................................................................. 40
Figure 19 Network > Wireless: Infrastructure Mode Example ................................................................ 40
Figure 20 Support CD ............................................................................................................................. 45
Figure 21 Wall-mounting Example .......................................................................................................... 54
Figure 22 Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw ........................................................................................... 54
Figure 23 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration .......................................................................... 56
Figure 24 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address .............................................................. 57
Figure 25 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration .................................................. 58
Figure 26 Windows XP: Start Menu ........................................................................................................ 59
Figure 27 Windows XP: Control Panel ................................................................................................... 59
Figure 28 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ............................................. 60
Figure 29 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ................................................................... 60
Figure 30 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 61
Figure 31 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ........................................................................... 62
Figure 32 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 63
Figure 33 Pop-up Blocker ....................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 34 Internet Options: Privacy ........................................................................................................ 66
Figure 35 Internet Options: Privacy ........................................................................................................ 67
Figure 36 Pop-up Blocker Settings ......................................................................................................... 67
Figure 37 Internet Options: Security ....................................................................................................... 68
Figure 38 Security Settings - Java Scripting ........................................................................................... 69

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Figure 39 Security Settings - Java .......................................................................................................... 69
Figure 40 Java (Sun) .............................................................................................................................. 70
Figure 41 Network Number and Host ID ................................................................................................ 72
Figure 42 Subnetting Example: Before Subnetting ................................................................................74
Figure 43 Subnetting Example: After Subnetting ................................................................................... 75
Figure 44 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example ........................................................................ 79
Figure 45 Conflicting Computer IP Addresses Example ........................................................................ 79
Figure 46 Conflicting Computer and Router IP Addresses Example ...................................................... 80
Figure 47 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network ............................................................. 81
Figure 48 Basic Service Set ................................................................................................................... 82
Figure 49 Infrastructure WLAN ............................................................................................................... 83
Figure 50 RTS/CTS ................................................................................................................................ 84
Figure 51 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................................................... 91
Figure 52 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ................................................................................................... 92

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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 6
Contents Overview ................................................................................................................... 9
List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 11
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 13
List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 17
Part I: Introduction................................................................................. 19
Chapter 1
Introducing the WPA-1000 ..................................................................................................... 21
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 21
1.1.1 AP Mode (Standalone) ............................................................................................... 21
1.1.2 AP Mode (with Internet Access) ................................................................................. 21
1.1.3 Infrastructure Mode (with Internet Access) ................................................................ 22
1.2 Managing the WPA-1000 ..................................................................................................... 22
1.3 Good Habits for Managing the WPA-1000 ........................................................................... 22
1.4 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2
WPA-1000 Connections.......................................................................................................... 25
2.1 Rear Panel Connections ...................................................................................................... 25
2.2 The LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 25
2.3 Connecting to the Projector ................................................................................................. 26
2.4 Main screen ......................................................................................................................... 27
2.4.1 Download and Install the WPA-1000 Utility ................................................................ 27
2.4.2 Administrator .............................................................................................................. 28
Part II: Administrator ............................................................................. 29

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Chapter 3
Status and Conference Control ............................................................................................. 31
3.1 Status ................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Conference Control ............................................................................................................. 31
Chapter 4
Device Setup ........................................................................................................................... 33
4.1 WPA-1000 Config ................................................................................................................ 33
4.2 Change Password ............................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 5
Network.................................................................................................................................... 35
5.1 Network Overview ............................................................................................................... 35
5.1.1 AP Mode (Standalone) ............................................................................................... 35
5.1.2 AP Mode (With Internet Access) ................................................................................ 35
5.1.3 Infrastructure Mode .................................................................................................... 35
5.1.4 AP Mode Example (Standalone) ................................................................................ 38
5.1.5 AP Mode Example (With Internet Access) ................................................................. 39
5.1.6 Infrastructure Mode Example ..................................................................................... 39
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 41
6.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .......................................................................... 41
6.2 WPA-1000 Access and Login .............................................................................................. 42
6.3 Wireless Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 44
6.4 Projection Problems ............................................................................................................ 44
6.5 Internet Access .................................................................................................................... 45
6.6 Reset the WPA-1000 to Its Factory Defaults ....................................................................... 46
Part III: Appendices and Index.............................................................. 49
Appendix A Product Specifications.......................................................................................... 51
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address...............................................................55
Appendix C Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions .........................................65
Appendix D IP Addresses and Subnetting .............................................................................. 71
Appendix E Wireless LANs .....................................................................................................81
Appendix F Legal Information ................................................................................................. 95
Appendix G Open Source Licences ........................................................................................ 99

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Appendix H Customer Support.............................................................................................. 149
Index....................................................................................................................................... 153

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List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 1 Hardware Connections Description ......................................................................................... 25
Table 2 LED Description ....................................................................................................................... 26
Table 3 Projector Standby Screen ........................................................................................................ 27
Table 4 Status ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Table 5 Conference Control .................................................................................................................. 32
Table 6 Device Setup > WPA-1000 Config ............................................................................................. 33
Table 7 Device Setup > Change Password ........................................................................................... 34
Table 8 Network > Network ................................................................................................................... 36
Table 9 Network > Wireless .................................................................................................................. 37
Table 10 Hardware Specifications .......................................................................................................... 51
Table 11 Firmware Specifications ........................................................................................................... 51
Table 12 Standards Supported ............................................................................................................... 52
Table 13 IP Address Network Number and Host ID Example ................................................................ 72
Table 14 Subnet Masks .......................................................................................................................... 73
Table 15 Maximum Host Numbers ......................................................................................................... 73
Table 16 Alternative Subnet Mask Notation ............................................................................................ 73
Table 17 Subnet 1 ................................................................................................................................... 75
Table 18 Subnet 2 ................................................................................................................................... 76
Table 19 Subnet 3 ................................................................................................................................... 76
Table 20 Subnet 4 ................................................................................................................................... 76
Table 21 Eight Subnets ........................................................................................................................... 76
Table 22 24-bit Network Number Subnet Planning .................................................................................77
Table 23 16-bit Network Number Subnet Planning .................................................................................77
Table 24 IEEE 802.11g ........................................................................................................................... 85
Table 25 Wireless Security Levels .......................................................................................................... 86
Table 26 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types ............................................................................... 89
Table 27 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ......................................................................................... 92

List of Tables
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PART I
Introduction
Introducing the WPA-1000 (21)
WPA-1000 Connections (25)

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