ZyXEL Communications ZYAIR G-1000, User Manual

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ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point User’s Guide
Table of Contents vii
Table of Contents
Copyright.........................................................................................................................................................ii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement.....................................................iii
ZyXEL Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................iv
Customer Support...........................................................................................................................................v
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................xii
List of Tables..................................................................................................................................................xv
Preface..........................................................................................................................................................xvii
GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR ...................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR G-1000 Access Point ............................................................................1-1
1.2 ZyAIR Features..........................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Applications for the ZyAIR........................................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Internet Access Application ...............................................................................................1-3
1.3.2 Corporation Network Application......................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Initial Setup ..................................................................................2-1
2.1 Front Panel of the ZyAIR...........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Top Panel and Connections of the ZyAIR .................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 One 10/100M Ethernet Port ...............................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Power Port..........................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.3 The RESET Button ............................................................................................................2-3
2.2.4 Antennas.............................................................................................................................2-3
2.3 Hardware Mounting Options......................................................................................................2-4
2.4 Additional Installation Requirements.........................................................................................2-4
2.5 Configuring Your ZyAIR...........................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3 Introducing the Web Configurator...........................................................................................3-1
3.1 Accessing the ZyAIR Web Configurator ...................................................................................3-1
3.2 Resetting the ZyAIR ..................................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Method of Restoring Factory-Defaults...............................................................................3-2
3.3 Navigating the ZyAIR Web Configurator..................................................................................3-2
SYSTEM AND WIRELESS LAN.................................................................................................................II
Chapter 4 System Screens ...........................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 System Overview .......................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Configuring General Setup.........................................................................................................4-1
4.3 Configuring Password................................................................................................................4-2
4.4 Setting the Time .........................................................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Roaming ......................................................................................5-1
5.1 Wireless LAN Overview............................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 IBSS ...................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 BSS.....................................................................................................................................5-1