ZyXEL Communications N4100 User manual

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Wireless N HotSpot Gateway
Version 1.00
Edition 1, 02/2010
N4100
DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS
IP Address: http://192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password: 1234
CONTENTS
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DEUTSCH 17
ESPAÑOL 35
FRANÇAIS 53
ITALIANO 71
РУССКИЙ 89
SVENSKA 107
繁體中文 123
Copyright 2010
ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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Device Panels
RESET POWER
LEDs
LAN/WAN Connectors
Antennas

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Introduction
The N4100 combines an IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless access point, router,
4-port switch and service gateway in one box. A "statement printer"
allows you to easily generate subscriber accounts and print account
statements. You can connect it directly to the N4100. The subscriber is a
client with authenticated access to the Internet through the N4100.
In this example, a computer connects to the N4100’s (a) LAN port for
management. You also attach a RADIUS server for subscriber
authentication and a statement printer (c) for statements printing. The
N4100 connects to a broadband modem (b), which then connects to the
Internet. Wireless subscribers have seamless Internet access through
the N4100.
In this guide, you will:
• Make Hardware Connections to set up your device.
• Access the Web Configurator to use the Setup Wizard to configure
the WAN connection, wireless settings, e-mail and authentication
services, and set the billing profile on the N4100. You can also use
the wizard to set how to generate accounts and print statements,
and change the system password and time.
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• Hang the N4100 on a wall.
Hardware Connections
This section shows you how to set up your N4100.
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1. LAN 1~4: Use Ethernet cables to connect the LAN ports to
computers, switches and a statement printer (optional).
2. WAN: Connect your broadband modem to this port with the Ethernet
cable that came with your modem.
3. Attach the included antennas to the N4100. The antennas should be
perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other.
4. POWER: Connect the N4100's included power adaptor to the
N4100's power socket.
Check the LEDs (Lights)
Look at the LEDs (lights) on the front panel of the N4100.
• The PWR light (LED) turns on.
• The WAN or LAN light turns on if its corresponding port is properly
connected. The lights blink when the N4100 is sending or receiving
data through the corresponding port.
• The WLAN light stays green when the wireless LAN is enabled. It
blinks when the N4100 is sending/receiving data through the
wireless LAN.
• The SYS light turns on once the N4100 is ready.

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 If no lights are on, check your connections. Make sure that
you have the power adaptor connected to the N4100 and
plugged in to an appropriate power source. Make sure the
power source is turned on. Turn the N4100 off, wait for a few
seconds and turn it back on. If the LEDs are still off, contact
your local vendor.
Web Configurator
This section shows you how to access and log into the Web
Configurator.
1. From the computer connected to the N4100, open a web browser
such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
2. Enter http://192.168.1.1 (the
N4100’s default LAN IP address) in
the browser’s address bar.
3. Enter admin as the default user name and 1234 as the default
password. Click Login.

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 If the login screen does not display, make sure you allow
web browser pop-up windows, JavaScript and Java
permissions. Your computer should be also set to get an IP
address automatically from a DHCP server. See the User’s
Guide for more information.
Setup Wizard
The wizard setup screens appear automatically after your first login.
1. Fill in the fields with information from your ISP. The screen varies
depending on the encapsulation type you use. Leave fields set to the
default if you don't have that information.
If your ISP didn’t provide you any Internet access information, select
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If your ISP gave you an IP address (and gateway and DNS server
addresses), select Static IP Setting and enter them.
If your ISP gave you a user name and password, select PPPoE.

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If your ISP gave you a user name, password and IP address(es),
select PPTP.
2. Enter a unique name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) as
the ESSID to identify the N4100 in the wireless LAN.
Select a channel (range of radio frequencies) that is not being used
by other wireless devices in the area.
Select a security type and enter a key for data encryption. If you set
Security to Disabled, any one within range can access your network
wirelessly.
WPA or WPA2 provides user authentication and data encryption.
Data encryption of WPA or WPA2 is stronger than WEP's. The pre-
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symbols). Use the advanced wireless setup screen if you want to use
WPA or WPA2 with a RADIUS server (see the User's Guide for
details).
WEP provides data encryption only (no user authentication).
3. You can configure a backup e-mail server in the event that a
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4. Select Yes to be able to create and use subscriber accounts that are
used to authenticate clients connecting to the Internet. This wizard
configures authentication and accounting settings for the N4100's
built-in local subscriber database. Use the advanced RADIUS setup
screen to use an external RADIUS server instead (see the User's
Guide for details).
5. Set the type of accounting to use. Set up Internet access time periods
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6. You can use a statement printer to generate subscriber accounts and
print subscriber statements. If you do so, make sure that no other
devices on your network use the same IP address as the printer
(192.168.1.7 by default). If you need to change the printer port
number or IP address here, make sure you also change it in the
printer, see the printer's user's guide for how to do this.
You can alternatively generate subscriber accounts in the web-based
account generator and print the statements on your regular printer.
7. Select a subscriber billing profile for each button on the "exclusive
printer" (statement printer) or the web-based account generator. The
billing profile defines the maximum Internet access time and charge
per time unit.
Set how many copies of the subscriber statement to print.
Click Customize printout text to tailor the subscriber statements.
See the CUSTOMIZATION > Account Printout section in your
User’s Guide for how to tailor what displays on the subscriber
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For the three button (statement) printer, click I want to setup... to
also configure the web-based account generator settings.
Set the username and password for accessing the account generator.
Click Preview/Operate to open the account generator. The web-
based account generator panel displays. Click one or more of the
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Click View Account List to see the accounts you generated.
8. Change the N4100's management password and update the time.
You can also specify from which IP address the N4100 can be
managed. Click Finish to save your changes and go back to the
System Quick View screen.

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Generating and Printing
Subscriber Account Statements
If you have a statement printer connected and turned on, simply press
the buttons to generate and print subscriber account statements. If you
are using a PC-connected printer, do the following.
1. Launch your web browser and go to
http://192.168.1.1 (as in the Web
Configurator section).
2. Enter the web-based account generator
user name and password that you
configured in the wizard (see page 13).
3. Click the buttons in the screen to
generate accounts.
4. The details of each new account display
in a separate window. Click the Print
button to print out the account
statement.
Hardware Installation
In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your
intended wireless coverage area. For better performance, mount the
N4100 high up in a spot free of obstructions.
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Wall-mounted Installation
1. Install the two included screws in the wall 80mm (3.15") apart. Do not
screw the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap between
the head of the screws and the wall.
2. Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong
enough to hold the weight of the N4100 with the connection cables.
3. Hang the N4100 on the screws.

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Einführung
Der N4100 vereint einen drahtlosen IEEE 802.11b/g/n Access Point,
Router, 4-Port-Switch und Service-Gateway in einem Gerät. Mit dem
"Belegdrucker" können Sie problemlos Zugangskonten erzeugen und
Kontoberichte ausdrucken. Er kann direkt an den N4100 angeschlossen
werden. Der Benutzer ist ein Client mit authentifiziertem Zugriff auf das
Internet über den N4100.
In diesem Beispiel wird zur Verwaltung ein Computer an den LAN-Port
des N4100 (a) angeschlossen. Sie können auch einen RADIUS-Server
zur Subscriber-Authentifizierung und einen Kontoberichtsdrucker (c)
zum Ausdrucken der Kontenberichte anschließen. Der N4100 wird an
ein Breitbandmodem (b) angeschlossen, das dann wiederum die
Verbindung zum Internet herstellt. Drahtlose Subscribers haben über
den N4100 einen kabellosen Internetzugriff.
In diesem Benutzerhandbuch wird
beschrieben:
• Wie der Anschließen der Hardware Ihr Gerät einrichtet.
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• Wie Sie auf den Web-Konfigurator zugreifen können, um mit dem
Einrichtungsassistenten die WAN-Verbindung, die
Drahtloseinstellungen, den E-Mail- und Authentifizierungs-Dienst
und das Abrechnungsprofil auf dem N4100 zu konfigurieren. Sie
können mit dem Assistenten auch festlegen, wie die Konten und
Kontenberichte erzeugt werden sollen, und das Systemkennwort
und die Uhrzeit ändern.
• Wie Sie den N4100 an einer Wand installieren.
Anschließen der Hardware

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In diesem Abschnitt wird beschrieben, wie der N4100 eingerichtet wird.
1. LAN 1~4: Schliesen Sie Computer, Switches und den Belegdrucker
(optional) mit einem Ethernet-Kabel an die LAN-Ports eines
Computers an.
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2. WAN: Schließen Sie Ihr Breitband-Modem an diesen Anschluss mit
dem Ethernet Kabel, das mit dem Modem geliefert wurde, an.
3. Schließen Sie die mitgelieferten Antennen an den N4100 an. Die
Antennen sollten senkrecht zum Boden und parallel zueinander
angeordnet sein.
4. POWER: Schließen Sie den Stromadapter des N4100 an den
Stromanschluß des N4100 an.
Die Bedeutung der LED-Anzeigen
Der N4100 verfügt an seiner Vorderseite über eine Reihe von LED-
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• Die PWR-LED leuchtet.
• Die WAN- oder LAN-LED leuchtet, wenn ein Gerät am
entsprechende Port richtig angeschlossen wurde. Die LEDs
blinken, während der N4100 Daten über den jeweiligen Port sendet
oder empfängt.
• Die WLAN-LED leuchtet grün, wenn das drahtlose LAN aktiviert ist.
Sie blinkt, während der N4100 Daten über die Drahtlosverbindung
sendet/empfängt.
• Die SYS-LED leuchtet, sobald der N4100 bereit ist.