ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR G-3000, User Manual

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ZyAIR G-3000 User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR 28
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Getting to Know Your ZyAIR
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyAIR.
1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR
The ZyAIR G-3000 is an enterprise level IEEE802.11g compliant business access point,
bridge and repeater. The ZyAIR provides a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) to support
the bridge and repeater application giving flexibility to build an extended wireless network.
The ZyAIR offers highly secured wireless connectivity to your wired network with IEEE
802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access, WEP data encryption, two WLAN interfaces and MAC
address filtering.
The ZyAIR is easy to install and configure. The embedded web-based configurator enables
easy operation and configuration.
1.2 ZyAIR Features
The following sections describe the features of the ZyAIR
1.2.1 Physical Features
1.2.1.1 10/100M Auto-negotiating Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface
This auto-negotiating feature allows the ZyAIR to detect the speed of incoming transmissions
and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.
1.2.1.2 10/100M Auto-crossover Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface
The LAN interface automatically adjusts to either a crossover or straight-through Ethernet
cable.
1.2.1.3 Reset Button
The ZyAIR reset button is built into the side panel. Use this button to restore the factory
default password to 1234; IP address to 192.168.1.2, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.