ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-1000 User manual

ZyAIR B-1000
Wireless LAN Access Point
Quick Installation Guide
Version 3.50
October 2002

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation..................................................................................................... 4
Attaching Antennas ..................................................................................................... 4
Hardware Mounting Installation ................................................................................. 5
Free-standing.......................................................................................................... 5
Wall-mounted......................................................................................................... 5
Additional Installation Requirements.......................................................................... 7
Hardware Connections ................................................................................................... 8
Top Panel and Connections ......................................................................................... 8
Using the RESET Button....................................................................................... 8
The Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 9
Description of the LEDs ...................................................................................... 10
Set Up Your ZyAIR With the Web Configurator Wizard ........................................ 11
Activating User Authentication ................................................................................... 13
Setting External RADIUS Server ................................................................................ 14
Creating User Profiles on the ZyAIR.......................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 16

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Introduction
About Your ZyAIR B-1000 Wireless LAN Access Point
The ZyAIR is a wireless access point with network management features designed for
telecommuters and home offices. With a built-in IEEE 802.11b wireless access point,
users enjoy wireless mobility to the wired network.
With IEEE 802.1x, the ZyAIR provides not only ease of installation and Internet
access, but also a complete security solution that protects your network and efficiently
manages data traffic on your network.
The embedded web configurator provides easy network management and is totally
independent of your operating system.
Packaging List
The following items come with your ZyAIR.
 This Quick Installation Guide
 One 12 VDC power adapter
 One supporting CD (includes a User's Guide and Support Notes)
 One straight-through Ethernet cable
 Two 2dBi Omni antennas
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WARNING!
USE ONLY THE INCLUDED POWER ADAPTER!
INAPPROPRIATE OPERATION WITH ANOTHER
POWER ADAPTER MIGHT DAMAGE YOUR
DEVICE.

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Hardware Installation
Attaching Antennas
Refer to the User’s Guide for more information about the supplied antennas.
Follow the steps below to connect the supplied antennas.
Step 1. Locate the antenna connectors on the sides of your ZyAIR.
Step 2. Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors.
Make sure the antennas are securely screwed
onto the antenna connectors.
Diagram 1 Attaching Antennas

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Hardware Mounting Installation
Free-standing
Place your ZyAIR on a flat, level surface (on a desk or shelf) that is sturdy enough to
support the weight of the ZyAIR with connection cables.
Wall-mounted
Follow the steps to attach your ZyAIR to a wall.
Step 1. Locate a high position on the wall free of obstructions.
Step 2. Secure two screws in the wall 60 mm apart. Do not screw the screws all
the way to the wall. Leave a small gap between the head of the screw and
the wall.
Failure to use the proper screws may damage the
unit.
Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the
wall and that the wall is sturdy enough to hold the
weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables.
Step 3. Refer to the Hardware Connections section. Connect the cables to the
ports on the ZyAIR.
Step 4. Adjust the cables.
a. Run the connection cables down the back of the ZyAIR as shown in
the following figure.
Diagram 2 Run the Cables Down the Back of the ZyAIR
OR:

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b. Run the connection cables upward and along the edge of the ceiling.
Diagram 3 Run the Cables Upward
Step 5. Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall.
Hang the ZyAIR on the screws.
Diagram 4 Hanging the ZyAIR

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Additional Installation Requirements
1. A computer(s) with an installed Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) or
an IEEE 802.1b-compliant PCMCIA wireless LAN card.
2. To enable remote RADIUS authentication for wireless clients, you need
 A wireless client computer running IEEE 802.1x-compliant client
software. Currently, this is offered in Windows XP.
 A network RADIUS server for remote user authentication and
accounting.

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Hardware Connections
Top Panel and Connections
CONNECTION DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION
POWER 12VDC This supplies the power to the unit. Connect the supplied
power adaptor to the wall outlet and insert the small plug from
the power adaptor to this socket.
RESET This button resets the unit.
ETHERNET This auto-sensing Ethernet port is used to connect the ZyAIR
to a local management computer or to an external hub. This
port is auto-sensing. This means that these ports
automatically adjust according to the type of cable, for
example, straight-through Ethernet cable or crossover
Ethernet cable.
Warning!
Use only the supplied power adapter!
Using the RESET Button
Step 1. Use a pointed object to press the RESET button for 5-15 seconds (the
LINK LED flashes from green to red), then release it.
Step 2. If the LINK LED turns green within 30 seconds, the factory defaults
have been restored and the ZyAIR restarts. Otherwise, go to step 3.
Step 3. Turn the ZyAIR off.
Step 4. While pressing the RESET button, turn the ZyAIR on.
Step 5. Continue to hold the RESET button for about 30 seconds, then. ZyAIR
restarts.
Step 6. Release the RESET button Wait about ten seconds (or until the LINK
LED turns green) for the ZyAIR to finish restarting.

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The Front Panel
The LEDs on the front panel indicate the operational status of the ZyAIR.
LINK LED

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Description of the LEDs
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
On The wireless card on the ZyAIR is working
properly.
Green
Off The wireless card on the ZyAIR is not ready or
has a malfunction.
LINK
Red On The ZyAIR is not ready.
On
(dim)
The ZyAIR is ready, but is not sending/receiving
data through the wireless LAN.
ZyAIR
(WLAN
ACK)
Blue
Breathing The ZyAIR is sending/receiving data through the
wireless LAN.
On The ZyAIR has a successful 10Mbps Ethernet
connection.
Blinking The ZyAIR is sending/receiving data.
Green
Off The ZyAIR does not have 10Mbps Ethernet
connection.
On The ZyAIR has a successful 100Mbps Ethernet
connection.
Blinking The ZyAIR is sending/receiving data.
ETHN
Orange
Off The ZyAIR does not have 100Mbps Ethernet
connection.
On The ZyAIR is receiving power.PWR Green
Off The ZyAIR is not receiving power.