ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-3000 User manual

ZyAIR B-3000
802.11b Wireless Access Point
Quick Start Guide
Version 3.50
5/2005

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Overview
The ZyAIR B-3000 offers highly secured wireless connectivity to your wired network with IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi
Protected Access, WEP data encryption and MAC address filtering. This Quick Start Guide shows how to set
up and configure the ZyAIR to allow wireless clients to access your wired network. See your User’s Guide for
more information.
The following lists what you need to do:
1 Hardware Connections
You need the following:
Note: You may need your Internet access information.
1. Hardware Connections 4. Hardware Installation
2. Accessing the Web Configurator 5. Power over Ethernet (optional)
3. Internet Access Setup 6. Troubleshooting
Power Adaptor Computer ZyAIR Ethernet Cable

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Do the following to make hardware connections for
initial setup.
1Using an Ethernet cable, connect the ETHERNET
port to a computer for initial configuration.
2Connect the POWER 12VDC socket to a power
source using only the included power adaptor for
your region.
Note: Connect the ZyAIR ETHERNET port to an
Ethernet jack with Internet access after you
have completed the initial configuration.
1.1 The LEDs
The PWR and the ZyAIR LEDs turn on when the power
is connected. The ETHN LED turns on, if the
ETHERNET port is properly connected.
See the ZyAIR Front Panel LED Description table in the
User’s Guide for more information.
2 Accessing the Web configurator
Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape
Navigator 7.0 and later versions with JavaScript
enabled.

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2.1 Set Up Your Computer’s IP Address
This section shows you how to assign your computer a static IP address in the 192.168.5.2 to 192.168.5.254
range with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. This ensures that your computer can communicate with your
ZyAIR. The following instructions are for the Windows 2000, Windows NT and Windows XP operating
systems.
1In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel.
In Windows 2000/NT, click Start, Settings, Control
Panel.
2In Windows XP, click Network Connections.
In Windows 2000/NT, click Network and Dial-up
Connections.
3Right-click Local Area Connection and then click
Properties.
4Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the
General tab in Windows XP) and click Properties.
5The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen
opens (the General tab in Windows XP).
6Select Use the following IP address and fill in the IP
address (choose one from192.168.1.3 to
192.168.1.254), Subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and
Default gateway (192.168.1.2) fields.
7Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Properties window.
8Click Close (OK in Windows 2000/NT) to close the
Local Area Connection Properties window.
Close the Network Connections screen.

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Note: Even though you can connect to the ZyAIR wirelessly, it is recommended that you connect your
computer to the ETHERNET port for initial configuration.
1Launch your web browser. Enter 192.168.1.2 (the
ZyAIR’s default IP address) as the address.
If the login screen does not display, see Section
6.1 on page 10 to set your computer’s IP address.
2Click Login (the default password 1234 is already
entered).
3Change the login password by entering a new
password and clicking Apply.

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4Click WIZARD SETUP in the MAIN MENU screen.
3 Internet Access Setup
Use the setup wizard to configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN.
Note: Click Next in each screen to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Your settings are not saved when you click Back.
1This screen is optional. You can just click Next.
2Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN.
System Name is for identifying the
ZyAIR. You can enter your
computer's "Computer Name".
Domain Name: Enter a domain name
if your ISP requires one for
authentication; otherwise you can
leave it blank or set to whatever may
have displayed automatically.

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Note: The wireless stations and ZyAIR must use the same SSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key
(if WEP is enabled) for wireless communication.
3Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen.
Enter a descriptive name to identify the
ZyAIR in the wireless LAN.
Click Scan to have the ZyAIR
automatically select a channel and
display it in the Channel ID field.
Select 64-bit or 128-bit to encrypt data
frames before transmitting them over
the wireless network.
Select Disable to turn off WEP data
encryption.
Select ASCII or HEX WEP key input
method and then follow the on-screen
instructions to set up the WEP keys.
Click Next to continue.
If you have an IP address to use, select
Use fixed IP address and enter it
along with the subnet mask and
gateway IP address.
Click Finish.
Note: If you change the ZyAIR’s IP
address, you must use the
new IP address if you want
to access the web
configurator again.

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4Change the wireless parameter settings in the wireless stations to match those of the ZyAIR. Refer to your
wireless adapter’s documentation.
4 Hardware Installation
4.1 Attaching Antennas
Follow the steps below to connect the supplied antennas.
4.2 Hardware Mounting 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 ZyAIR high up free of obstructions.
Free-standing
Place your ZyAIR on a flat, level surface (on a desk or shelf) that is strong enough to support the weight of the
ZyAIR with connection cables.
This is the final wizard screen. You may
return to the MAIN MENU and continue
to configure your ZyAIR.
1Locate the antenna connectors on
the sides of your ZyAIR.
2Screw the antennas clockwise onto
the antenna connectors. The
antennas should be perpendicular
to the ground and parallel to each
other.
Note: Make sure the antennas are
securely screwed onto the
antenna connectors.

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Wall-mounted
Follow the steps to attach your ZyAIR to a wall.
1Locate a high position on the wall that is free of obstructions.
2Connect two screws (not included) in the wall 60mm apart. You can use the diagram at the end of this
guide to help you mark the screw holes correctly. Use screws with 6mm ~ 8mm (0.24" ~ 0.31") wide heads.
Do not screw the screws all the way in to the wall. Leave a small gap between the head of the screw and
the wall. The gap must be big enough for the screw heads to slide into the screw slots and the connection
cables to run down the back of the ZyAIR.
Note: Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the
ZyAIR with the connection cables.
3Adjust the cables.
Run the connection cables down the back of the ZyAIR as shown in the following figure.
OR:
Run the connection cables upward and along the edge of the ceiling.

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5 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
6 Troubleshooting
4Align the holes on the back
of the ZyAIR with the screws
on the wall. Hang the ZyAIR
on the screws.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the
ability to provide power to your ZyAIR
via an 8-pin CAT 5 Ethernet cable,
eliminating the need for a nearby
power source.
An injector or PoE device (not
included) is also needed to supply the
Ethernet cable with power. This
feature allows increased flexibility in
the locating of your ZyAIR.
Problem Corrective Action
The PWR LED is off. Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged
into an appropriate power supply.
Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again. If the error persists, you may have a
hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor.

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6.1 Procedure to View a Product’s Certification(s)
1Go to www.zyxel.com.
2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
The ETHN LED is off. Check the cable connection to the ZyAIR ETHERNET port. Make sure your computer’s
network card is working properly.
I cannot access the
web configurator.
Make sure the IP addresses and subnet masks of the ZyAIR and the computer are in
the same IP address range. (For example, if the ZyAIR is using the default IP address
and subnet mask, check that the IP address of the computer is in the range 192.168.1.3
~192.168.1.254 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0). Refer to the Set Up Your
Computer’s IP Address section.
If you changed the ZyAIR default IP address, then enter the new IP address as the web
site address.
The default password is “1234”. If you have changed the password and have now
forgotten it, you will need to reset the ZyAIR. Refer to the User’s Guide for how to use
the RESET button.
Make sure the ZyAIR is connected to the network.
Make sure you entered your username correctly. A username may be case-sensitive.
I cannot ping any
computer on the
wireless LAN.
If the ETHN LED is off, check the cables between the ZyAIR and your computer or hub.
Verify that the IP address and the subnet mask of the ZyAIR and the computers are in
the same range.
Problem Corrective Action