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ZyAIR G-5100
Outdoor Dual-802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point & Bridge
Quick Start Guide
Version 3.50
5/2005
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ZyAIR G-5100 Overview This Quick Start Guide covers how to set up and configure the ZyAIR as an Access Point (AP) to allow wireless clients to access your wired network. See your User’s Guide for how to configure bridge/repeater functions and for background information on all features. This Quick Start Guide is divided into the following sections. 1 Requirements 2 Hardware Connections 3 Set Your Computer’s IP Address 4 Initial Configuration 5 Hardware Installation 6 Troubleshooting 1 Requirem
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ZyAIR G-5100 1 Use the installation tool to connect the ground cable to the ZyAIR’s frame ground. Connect the other end of the ground cable to an appropriate grounding system. 2 For initial configuration, use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the power injector’s DATA IN port to a computer. 3 Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector end of the outdoor Ethernet cable to the power injector’s POWER & DATA OUT port. Connect the other end to the outdoor Ethernet port on the bottom
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ZyAIR G-5100 3 Set Your Computer’s IP Address This section shows you how to assign your computer a static IP address in the 192.168.1.3 to 192.168.1.254 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. 1 In Windows XP, click Start, Control Panel. In Windows 2000/NT, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 In Windows XP, click Network
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ZyAIR G-5100 1 Launch your web browser. Enter 192.168.1.2 (the 2 Click Login (the default password 1234 is already ZyAIR’s default IP address) as the address. entered). If the login screen does not display, see Section 3 to set your computer’s IP address. 3 Change the login password by entering a new 4 Click Apply to replace the ZyAIR’s default digital password and clicking Apply. certificate. 5
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ZyAIR G-5100 5 Click WIZARD SETUP. 4.1 Wizard Setup Use the setup wizard to configure your ZyAIR for wireless clients 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. 1 This screen is optional. You can just click Next. System Name is for identifying the ZyAIR. You can enter your computer's "Computer Name". Enter a Domain Name if your ISP requires one for authentication; oth
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ZyAIR G-5100 2 Use this wizard screen to configure one of the ZyAIR’s two wireless LAN (WLAN) adapters to function as an AP (WLAN 1 is recommended). Use the ADVANCED WIRELESS screens to configure a WLAN adapter for bridge/repeater functions. Note: The wireless clients and ZyAIR must use the same SSID, channel ID and WEP encryption key (if you enable WEP) for wireless communication. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7- bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN Click Scan to have th
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ZyAIR G-5100 4 Click OK. 5 Click Yes to close the web configurator. Click No to use the ADVANCED screens to configure other features. 6 After initial configuration, use a straight-through Ethernet cable to connect the power injector’s DATA IN port to a switch or router. 5 Hardware Installation 5.1 Antenna Connections The ZyAIR is equipped with standard-N Standard-N Female Jack type (female) jacks for connecting to the in
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ZyAIR G-5100 3 Wrap a waterproofing strip around the base of each of the antenna connectors on the top of the ZyAIR 4 Connect the supplied antennas to the top Transmitting (Tx) antenna connectors (these are for the ZyAIR’s WLAN 1 adapter). When facing the rear of the ZyAIR, the left antenna (main antenna) transmits and Receiving (Rx)
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ZyAIR G-5100 Lightning can still damage the ZyAIR, even with the built-in protection. This can occur for any number of reasons, such as an improperly grounded installation or if the amount of transient energy from nearby lightning exceeds what the devices can handle. An external, reverting protection device can provide a higher level of protection, and greater probability of surviving lightning strikes without damage to the ZyAIR. 5.3 Mounting the ZyAIR Mount the ZyAIR on an antenna mast or a
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ZyAIR G-5100 Do the following to mount the ZyAIR on a mast. 1 Insert the U-bolt into the mast-mounting bracket and attach it using two washers, two split lock washers and two nuts. 2 Align the top two holes in the back of the ZyAIR with the holes in the first mast- mounting bracket. Use two screws, two split lock washers and two washers to attach the ZyAIR to the mast-mounting bracket. 3 Attach the other bracket in a similar fashion. 5.3.3 Wall Mounting Do the following to mount the
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ZyAIR G-5100 3 Use the included anchor bolts and washers and nuts, to mount the ZyAIR on the wall. Note: Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes (9 mm in diameter and 36 mm deep) for the anchor bolts. Make sure the anchor bolts are securely fastened to the wall and that the wall is strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables and antennas. 5.4 Antenna Alignment Proper antenna selection and positioning increases
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ZyAIR G-5100 Problem Corrective Action Cannot access the Check the cable connections between the ZyAIR, the power injector and your computer ZyAIR from the LAN. or switch. Use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the power injector to a computer. Use a straight through Ethernet cable to connect the power injector to a switch or router. Ping the ZyAIR. Make sure your computer’s Ethernet card is installed and functioning properly. In the computer, click Start, (All) Programs, Accessories an
