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ZoomAir IG-4150 Installation Guide & Reference Manual

In the

Setup your Internet Connection

screen, select

ISDN/DSL Device

under

Internet access via

, and then

click

Automatic

under

IP address

. Click

Continue

The

Overview Of Your Settings

screen appears:

Setting the Wireless Channel

If you have difficulty connecting through the default channel,
click the top

Change

button to select a different channel. For

more information, see Technical Specifications on

page 61

Summary of Contents for 4150

Page 1: ...ZoomAir ZoomAir ZoomAir ZoomAir IG 4150 IG 4150 IG 4150 IG 4150 Model 4150 Installation Guide Reference Manual ...

Page 2: ...ant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications and makes no warranty or representation either expressed or implied with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose of the software or documentation The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the hardware software and documentation without obligation to notify any p...

Page 3: ...HE IP ADDRESS 29 IF YOU ENCOUNTER OBSTACLES 30 CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING CUSTOM SETTINGS 33 INTRODUCTION 33 CUSTOMIZING THE SETTINGS 33 CHANGING THE DEFAULT WEP ENCRYPTION KEY 48 WEP INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN GATEWAYS AND WIRELESS CLIENTS 49 CHAPTER 6 USING THE IG 4150 51 GENERAL GUIDELINES 51 WALL MOUNT THE IG 4150 52 IG 4150 BUTTONS 52 IG 4150 SPECIAL MODES 55 CHAPTER 7 ZONEALARM FIREWALL AND ADSUBTR...

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Page 5: ...uces you to the ZoomAir IG 4150 Internet Gateway model 4150 It describes all the features and the most common configurations of the Gateway Box Contents Your IG box contains the following components ZoomAir IG 4150 unit ZoomAir IG 4150 documentation package including User s Manual this document Quick Start Guide WEP Booklet Technical Support Warranty Flyer ZoomAir CD ROM for contents see the next ...

Page 6: ...5 explain how to make the IG 4150 operational Chapters 6 and 7 and the appendices contain useful information that is not essential for getting your IG 4150 to work Below is a summary of the IG 4150 installation The manual is organized in the same sequence For installation instructions skip to Chapter 2 1 Connect the cables to establish an Internet LAN or WAN connection Chapter 2 2 Power up the IG ...

Page 7: ...t and or other computer networks You can use the IG to provide wireless Internet access and wireless LAN or WAN communication in several ways In this manual we refer to each method as a mode Via Cable modem the IG 4150 factory default mode Via Telephone Line using the built in 56K V 90 modem Via ADSL modem with PPPoE Via ISDN DSL device for example VDSL HDSL IDSL SDSL and others Via LAN Infrastruc...

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Page 9: ...ches and remove the cover of the IG 2 Plug the power connector into the power socket on the IG unit 3 Connect the cable for Internet access For Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line plug one end of the RJ 11 telephone cable into socket a as illustrated on the next page and the other end into a telephone outlet In some countries outside North America you may need an adapter plug to connect th...

Page 10: ...ne adapter plugs and the Ethernet cable are available at your local computer dealer See Appendix A for information about cable and connector types 4 Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the cable entrance 5 Close the cover by attaching it to the unit and pressing the latches Powering Up the Unit 1 Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet CAUTION After connecting powe...

Page 11: ...n the next page Icon Name Activity Description Power Steady Green Power enabled Wireless Flashing Green Wireless activity between the IG and wireless stations Off No communication Ethernet Flashing Green Communication between the IG and the wired Ethernet equipment Cable or DSL modem Off No communication IG 4150 Modem Flashing Green Modem activity between the IG and your phone line Off No communic...

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Page 13: ...he connected Wireless Client to install the IG 4150 Setup Utility After you have connected the cables to your IG 4150 and powered up the unit you must install the IG 4150 Setup Utility on a computer on your network to change the IG s settings Follow the installation procedure described below 1 Insert your ZoomAir CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer that has the Wireless Client installed The CD ...

Page 14: ...e next chapter for instructions on how to configure the IG WARNING You must exit the IG 4150 Setup Utility if you have to unplug the device for any reason IG 4150 Setup Utility Other Functions The remainder of this chapter contains information that is not essential for installing the IG 4150 but you may find it useful later as you use your IG If you would like you can skip to Chapter 4 View Modify...

Page 15: ...ease the security of your wireless network Set up special connection requirements and improve your wireless communication Wireless Channel To transmit and receive data the IG 4150 uses a frequency channel If neighboring wireless networks are using the same channel you may experience poor performance Try other channels until you find one that allows the best performance Finding More Information For...

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Page 17: ...and configure it To configure the IG you will use a computer with a Wireless Client installed The key aspect of the IG 4150 configuration is selecting a mode in which you want the device to operate In this chapter we explain the typical configuration of the IG 4150 in all modes Chapter 5 contains information regarding custom security configurations in all modes Cable modem is the factory default m...

Page 18: ...d click Continue If you want to change the default WEP Encryption Key to maximize the security of your network go to Chapter 5 for instructions on configuring the custom settings 2 In the Identify your IG screen enter the ID number of your IG unit in the IG Network Name text box The ID number is the 6 character Network Name printed on the bottom and back labels on the IG unit Any letters in the ID...

Page 19: ...efer to Appendix B for more information 3 After you have identified your IG press the F12 key to check your IG Ethernet MAC address The following window will open Write down the MAC address on the last page of this manual Your cable service provider will ask for it and you may need it if you contact Technical Support or Customer Service Click Close ...

Page 20: ... mode see below Telephone line see page 22 ADSL PPPoE see page 24 ISDN DSL device see page 26 LAN infrastructure see page 28 Internet Access via Cable Modem If you want to access the Internet through a cable modem the factory default mode follow this procedure to configure your IG 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select Cable Modem under Internet access via and then select Automatic ...

Page 21: ...inish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens 4 Click Exit in the Ready screen You have configured your IG to connect to the Internet in the Cable Modem mode Go to Checking the IP Address on page 29 ...

Page 22: ...ur IG is as follows 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select Telephone Line under Internet access via The screen changes as follows In the Disconnect if idle for drop down menu your options range from 1 to 40 minutes Under Dial using you can select Tone or Pulse Finally you can select automatic dialing Click Continue For additional information click the Help button ...

Page 23: ...e you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens 4 Click Exit in the Ready screen You have configured your IG to connect to the Internet in the Telephone Line mode Proceed to Checking the IP Address on page 29 ...

Page 24: ...PPoE follow this procedure 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select ADSL PPPoE under Internet access via The screen changes as follows Under Connection you can select Automatic Continuous or On Request Under Disconnect if idle for your options range from 1 40 minutes Click Continue For more information on these options click Help ...

Page 25: ...in the dialog box contact your network administrator 3 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens 4 Click Exit in the Ready screen You have configured your IG to connect to the Internet in the ADSL with PPPoE mode Proceed to Checking the IP Address on page...

Page 26: ...a ISDN DSL If you want to access the Internet using an ISDN DSL device the procedure for configuring your IG is as follows 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select ISDN DSL Device under Internet access via and then click Automatic under IP address Click Continue ...

Page 27: ...g box contact your network administrator 3 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens 4 Click Exit in the Ready screen You have configured your IG to connect to the Internet in the ISDN DSL mode Go to Checking the IP Address on page 29 ...

Page 28: ... infrastructure follow this procedure to configure your IG 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select LAN Infrastructure under Internet access via Click Continue 2 Click Continue in the Overview Of Your Settings screen For information click Help If you want to change the settings in the dialog box consult your network administrator ...

Page 29: ...ith any devices on that or another network or access the Internet if it has not been assigned an IP address In the modes described in this manual with the exception of LAN Infrastructure a computer Client should receive an IP address from the IG Therefore you may want to make sure that your Client s is receiving an IP address through your IG To verify that a computer is receiving an IP address thr...

Page 30: ...r to access the Web through the IG 4150 If you would like to maximize the security of your wireless network please go to Chapter 5 If you are having difficulty accessing the IG please continue below If You Encounter Obstacles If you have difficulty accessing the IG to view or modify its current settings View Modify the settings of the wireless adapter in your computer to ensure that The Network Na...

Page 31: ...ouble click Network Select TCP IP ZoomAir USB Card Make sure that the protocol is bound to the wireless product see the last line in the screen below TCP IP ORiNOCO USB Card to assign the wireless client adapter a valid IP address to access the IG If the protocol is not installed click Add Under Manufacturers select Microsoft Under Network Protocols select NetBEUI or TCP IP and click OK View Modif...

Page 32: ...tart Settings Control Panel Double click Network Select TCP IP ZoomAir USB Card and click Properties Under IP Address select Obtain an IP address automatically Consult your Microsoft documentation and or Help system for information about setting the TCP IP network protocol ...

Page 33: ...assword Customizing the Settings To configure a custom setting follow the procedure below 1 Double click the IG Setup Utility icon on your desktop The Welcome screen appears For Type of installation select Custom so that you can change the default WEP Encryption Key and set a password for the IG Setup Utility You can make this selection and decide not to change the default WEP Encryption Key and p...

Page 34: ... ID must be lowercase Click Continue 3 After you have identified your IG press the F12 key to check your IG Ethernet MAC address The following window will open Write down the MAC address on the last page of this manual Your cable service provider will ask for it and you may need it if you contact Technical Support or Customer Service Click Close In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select ...

Page 35: ... see page 38 ADSL PPPoE see page 41 ISDN DSL device see page 43 LAN infrastructure see page 46 Internet Access via Cable Modem If you want to access the Internet through a cable modem follow this procedure to configure your IG 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select Cable Modem under Internet access via and then select Automatic under IP address Click Continue ...

Page 36: ...guring the Security Settings Click the middle Change button to change the default WEP Encryption Key of your IG the new string must contain five characters Type a new Key in place of the default see the section on Changing the Default WEP Encryption Key on page 48 and the WEP Booklet Select Enable password disabled by default and type a password to restrict access to the IG Setup Utility If you wa...

Page 37: ...owing dialog box opens 3 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens 4 Click Exit in the Ready screen You have configured your IG to access the Internet in the Cable Modem mode Go to Checking the IP Address on page 29 ...

Page 38: ...ur IG is as follows 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select Telephone Line under Internet access via The screen changes as follows In the Disconnect if idle for drop down menu your options range from 1 to 40 minutes Under Dial using you can select Tone or Pulse Finally you can select automatic dialing Click Continue For additional information click the Help button ...

Page 39: ...l 1 If you have difficulty connecting through this channel try a different one see Technical Specifications on page 61 Configuring the Security Settings Click the Change button next to Security to change the default WEP Encryption Key of your IG the new string must contain five characters There are two security settings that you can modify the password to the IG Setup Utility itself disabled by de...

Page 40: ...ng the default values Note that it is advisable not to use the default value especially if you have an always on connection such as DSL or Cable Viewing the Network Topology Settings To access your Network Topology settings click the Change button next to Network Topology For more information click Help If you want to make changes in the dialog box consult your network administrator 5 Before you c...

Page 41: ...s via ADSL PPPoE If you want to connect to the Internet using ADSL follow this procedure 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select ADSL PPPoE under Internet access via The screen changes as follows Under Connection you can select Automatic Continuous or On Request Under Disconnect if idle for your options range from 1 40 minutes Click Continue For more information on these options clic...

Page 42: ... Configuring the Security Settings Click the middle Change button to change the default WEP Encryption Key of your IG the new string must contain five characters Type a new Key in place of the default see the section Changing the Default WEP Encryption Key on page 48 and the WEP Booklet Select Enable password disabled by default and type a password to restrict access to the IG Setup Utility If you...

Page 43: ...dministrator 3 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous screens 4 Click Exit in the Ready screen You have configured your IG to access the Internet in the ADSL PPPoE mode Go to Checking the IP Address on page 29 Internet Access via ISDN DSL If you want to access...

Page 44: ...Internet access via and then click Automatic under IP address Click Continue 2 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears Setting the Wireless Channel If you have difficulty connecting through the default channel click the top Change button to select a different channel For more information see Technical Specifications on page 61 ...

Page 45: ...rity we recommend changing the default values Viewing the Network Topology Settings To access your Network Topology settings click the bottom Change button The following dialog box opens For more information click Help If you want to change the settings in the dialog box contact your network administrator 3 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all th...

Page 46: ...nfigure your IG 1 In the Setup your Internet Connection screen select LAN Infrastructure under Internet access via Click Continue 2 The Overview Of Your Settings screen appears Setting the Wireless Channel If you have difficulty connecting through the default channel click the top Change button to select a different channel For more information see Technical Specifications on page 61 ...

Page 47: ... Ok Viewing the Network Topology Settings To access your Network Topology settings click the bottom Change button The following dialog box opens For information click Help If you want to change the settings in the dialog box consult your network administrator 3 Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings screen you can double check all the IG settings Use the Back button on the bottom...

Page 48: ...your IG which is indicated on the bottom and back labels of the IG unit for example if ID number 01bc99 then default WEP Encryption Key 1bc99 You can change the five characters in the WEP Encryption Key string on a ZoomAir IG to any other characters by selecting the Custom configuration option as described in the preceding sections see Configuring Custom Settings starting on page 33 The IG ID numb...

Page 49: ...he six characters in the Network Name indicated on the back and bottom labels of the device 2 Convert the IG WEP Encryption Key to Hex Keys using the ASCII to Hex Conversion Chart in the WEP Booklet 3 Set the Client Hex Keys to match the default WEP Encryption Key of the IG consult the WEP Booklet 4 Through the IG Utility on the Client change the default WEP Encryption Key of the IG 5 Set the Clie...

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Page 51: ...onnect the IG power adapter before cleaning Operation Guidelines To maximize the wireless coverage place the unit as centrally as possible depending on the wireless computer s vicinity See also Wall Mount the IG 4150 on page 52 The IG unit can be cleaned with a soft tissue To avoid damage do not use liquids like alcohol or acetone Do not rinse the unit with fluids The IG consumes very little power...

Page 52: ...re and how you want to place the IG you may consider mounting the unit upside down in an elevated location to be able to see the LEDs 4 Place the cover against the wall and put three marks on the wall to indicate the screw positions 5 Use the screws and the plugs that came with your kit to fix the cover to the wall 6 Close the IG IG 4150 Buttons The IG unit has two small buttons for troubleshootin...

Page 53: ...t the IG reverts to the previous configuration profile CAUTION Pressing the reset button disables all network communications for a few minutes Reload button Use this button only when you are not able to connect to your IG for example when you have forgotten the IG password or WEP Encryption Key This button allows you to disable the WEP Encryption Key and the password It also resets the DHCP settin...

Page 54: ...he IG remotely through your Wireless Client by clicking the ZoomAir Client Manager icon on the taskbar in the lower right hand corner of your desktop The icon will be grayed out because you have pressed the Reload button on your IG 3 From the Actions menu select Add Edit Configuration Profile click the Edit Profile button and clear the Enable Data Security checkbox Click OK The Client Manager icon...

Page 55: ...on page 10 After finishing the configuration of the IG Setup Utility from your computer The new network settings are sent from your computer to the IG The IG restarts automatically within one minute After pressing the Reset button The IG restarts and automatically returns to normal operation within one minute After pressing the Reload button for 2 seconds The IG enters the Soft Reload mode for 5 m...

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Page 57: ...ck the logo for the program you want to install and follow the prompts Install the programs on each computer separately ZoneAlarm ZoneAlarm Pro and AdSubtract support the following operating systems Windows 98 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 ZoneAlarm ZoneAlarm a self configuring firewall protects your computer from malicious programs like Spyware and trojan horses while you are connected to the Inte...

Page 58: ...our ZoomAir CD you access configure and use the program through the ZoneAlarm icon that appears in your system tray Double click the icon to access the control panel shown below Navigation and use are easy with concise explanations of each component of the graphical user interface Place your cursor over a button on your screen and a pop up description of the feature will appear ZoneAlarm and ZoneA...

Page 59: ...arm Pro Advanced MailSafe prevents e mail viruses and other potentially dangerous e mail attachments by checking 37 suspect attachment types you can also customize additional suspect attachment types Password protection makes your security settings tamperproof ICS Internet Connection Sharing capability Allows configuration of an ICS network Logging of intrusion attempts helps you organize and main...

Page 60: ... click the AdSubtract logo Follow the prompts The following are some of the features of AdSubtract Speeds up Web surfing by eliminating ads Enhances online privacy by blocking cookies Monitors the number of ads and cookies it blocked Works with any connection to the Web dial up modems cable modems LAN or DSL connections Works with all browsers Internet Explorer Netscape AOL and Opera Configures al...

Page 61: ...50 meters Frequency Band Channels 2 4 GHz Selectable Channels Channel 1 or A 2412 MHz Channel 4 or B 2427 MHz Channel 7 or C 2442 MHz Channel 10 or D 2457 MHz Encryption 64 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP based on the RC4 algorithm Power Specifications Input Voltage to IG 4150 9V DC Input Voltage Power Adapter 100V AC to 240V AC 10 Power Adapter Frequency 47 to 63 Hz ...

Page 62: ...b 56K V 90 modem RJ 11 connector female 1 8 m 6 ft cable included c 10BaseT Ethernet wired as DTE RJ 45 connector female Cable not included Use straight through Ethernet cable to connect the device to external modems for example ISDN ADSL or Cable or to a Network Hub Note Ethernet modems are wired as DCE ...

Page 63: ... max 95 non condensing 20 to 90 Barometric Pressure 740 to 1050 hPa Radio Specifications Radio Output Power 15 dBm nominal Spreading 11 chip Barker sequence Wireless Data Rate Environment 11Mb s 5 5Mb s 2Mb s 1Mb s Max range 160m 525ft 270m 885ft 400m 1300ft 550m 1750ft Modulation technique DSSS CCK DSSS CCK DSSS DQPSK DSSS DBPSK Receiver sensitivity for BER 10 5 82 dBm 87 dBm 91 dBm 94 dBm Delay ...

Page 64: ... and may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the product is installed The range of your wireless devices can be affected when Antennas are placed near metal surfaces and solid high density materials The radio signal is absorbed by obstacles or objects for example in areas with floor to ceiling walls the range can be decreased to 15 on its maximum value ...

Page 65: ...irmware upgrading Firmware is also known as embedded software When you install the IG Setup Utility it verifies the existing version of the firmware and replaces it if a more recent version is available The IG Setup Utility with the latest version of the firmware is available on your ZoomAir CD ...

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Page 67: ...ing on the type of Internet account you have you may receive additional settings that you might need to enter in the IG configuration If your ISP is a cable or DSL provider he or she may need to know your Ethernet MAC address which is available only when you are running the IG Setup Utility The IG ID number is the last 3 bytes of the radio MAC address This number is shown on the exterior labels on...

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Page 69: ...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Part 68 Statement This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The unit bears a label which contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following standard jack types for network connection RJ11C Thi...

Page 70: ... first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or of such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges Telephone facsim...

Page 71: ...f the Export Administration Regulation must be complied with See the following Web sites for more information Bureau of Export Administration http www bxa doc gov DPL 2_denial htm http www bxa doc gov Entities Code of Federal Regulations http www access gpo gov bxa car ear_data html Federal law prohibits the sale or distribution of certain products to certain individuals and organizations Denied p...

Page 72: ... Technical Support or Customer Service you will need the information below ZoomAir Model _______________________ located on the box Serial Number _______________________ located on the device Network Name _______________________ located on the device Ethernet MAC Address _______________________ Date of Purchase _______________________ Store or Dealer _______________________ ...

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