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ZyAIR B-1000 v.

2

Secure Wireless LAN Access Point

Quick Installation Guide

Version 3.50

July 2003

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Page 1: ...ZyAIR B 1000 v 2 Secure Wireless LAN Access Point Quick Installation Guide Version 3 50 July 2003 ...

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Page 3: ...ssing the ZyAIR via the Web Configurator 8 4 2 Common Screen Command Buttons 10 4 3 Configuring the ZyAIR Using the Wizard 10 5 Key Features 12 5 1 Wireless LAN Overview 12 5 2 Output Power Management 12 5 3 Limit the number of Client Connections 13 5 4 Configuring Wireless LAN 13 5 5 Configuring Roaming 15 5 6 Configuring IEEE 802 1x Authentication 16 5 7 Local User Database and RADIUS Overview 1...

Page 4: ...s 2 Hardware Connections 2 1 Top Panel and Connections LABEL DESCRIPTION ETHERNET For initial configuration use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer with an Ethernet card to ETHERNET port The port is auto negotiating can connect at 10 or 100Mbps and auto crossover automatically adjusts to the type of Ethernet cable you use straight through or crossover RESET You only need to use this button if ...

Page 5: ...isplay 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 for more information Figure 1 ZyAIR Front Panel LINK LED ZyAIR LED ETHN LED PWR LED ...

Page 6: ... does not have a 100Mbps Ethernet connection On The ZyAIR is receiving power PWR Green Off The ZyAIR is not receiving power To access the ZyAIR configure your computer s IP address and subnet mask to be in the same range as the ZyAIR s The default IP address of the ZyAIR is 192 168 1 2 3 Set Up Your Computer s IP Address Skip this section if your computer s IP address is already in the range of 19...

Page 7: ... address select Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address 192 168 1 3 to 192 168 1 254 and Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 fields 6 Leave the Preferred DNS sever and Alternate DNS server fields blank if you do not know the IP address es of the DNS server 7 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window 8 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window 3 2 Te...

Page 8: ... System Management Terminal and web configurator 4 1 Accessing the ZyAIR via the Web Configurator 1 Launch your web browser Enter 192 168 1 2 as the web site address C ping 192 168 1 2 Pinging 192 168 1 2 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time 10ms TTL 254 Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time 10ms TTL 254 Reply from 192 168 1 2 bytes 32 time 10ms TTL 254 Reply from 192 168 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...n asking you to change your password Click Reset to revert to the default password in the password field 3 It is highly recommended you change the default password Enter a new password retype it to confirm and click Apply alternatively click Ignore to proceed to the MAIN MENU screen if you do not want to change the password now Default password Change default password ...

Page 10: ...tons found on many web configurator screens Back Click Back to return to the previous screen Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyAIR Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh 4 3 Configuring the ZyAIR Using the Wizard The wizard consists of a series of screens to help you configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN Refer to your User s Guide...

Page 11: ...quencies used by IEEE 802 11b wireless devices Click Scan to have the ZyAIR automatically select a channel The selected channel automatically appears in the Channel ID field WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network Select either 64 bit or 128 bit from the WEP Encryption drop down list box to activate WEP encryption Select Disable to turn off W...

Page 12: ...uide for your wireless adapter 5 Key Features This section shows you how to configure some of the advanced features of the ZyAIR Refer to your User s Guide for more information on ZyAIR configurations 5 1 Wireless LAN Overview This section introduces the wireless LAN and some basic configurations A wireless LAN can be as simple as two computers with wireless adapters communicating in a peer to pee...

Page 13: ... number of wireless stations that may connect to the ZyAIR This may be necessary if for example there is interference or difficulty with channel assignment due to a high density of APs within a coverage area 5 4 Configuring Wireless LAN Click ADVANCED and then WIRELESS to open the Wireless screen Figure 2 Wireless LAN ...

Page 14: ...0 and 2432 Fragmentation Threshold The threshold number of bytes for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent Enter a value between 256 and 2432 WEP Encryption WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy provides data encryption to prevent unauthorized wireless stations from accessing data transmitted over the wireless network Select Disable to allow ...

Page 15: ...ss Stations Allowed Use this field to set a maximum number of wireless stations that may connect to the ZyAIR Enter the number from 1 to 32 of wireless stations allowed Output Power Set the output power of the ZyAIR in this field The options are 11dBm 50mW 13dBm 32mW 15dBm 20mW or 17dBm 12 6mW 5 5 Configuring Roaming In a network environment with multiple access points wireless stations are able t...

Page 16: ...te roaming information between APs The port number must be the same on all APs The default is 16290 Make sure this port is not used by other services 5 6 Configuring IEEE 802 1x Authentication The IEEE 802 1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of wireless stations and encryption key management Authentication can be done using the local user database internal to...

Page 17: ...ames and passwords This is the default setting Authentication Required means that all wireless stations have to enter usernames and passwords before access to the wired network is allowed No Access Allowed blocks all wireless stations access to the wired network ReAuthentication Timer in seconds Specify how often wireless stations have to reenter usernames and passwords in order to stay connected ...

Page 18: ...t to authenticate a wireless station Before you specify the priority make sure you have set up the corresponding database correctly first Select Local User Database Only to have the ZyAIR just check the built in user database on the ZyAIR for a wireless station s username and password Select RADIUS Only to have the ZyAIR just check the user database on the specified RADIUS server for a wireless st...

Page 19: ... the RADIUS server RADIUS is a simple package exchange in which your ZyAIR acts as a message relay between the wireless station and the network RADIUS server In order to ensure network security the access point and the RADIUS server use a shared secret key which is a password they both know The key is not sent over the network In addition to the shared key password information exchanged is also en...

Page 20: ... to each other Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors Figure 5 Attaching Antennas 6 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 t...

Page 21: ...all 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 Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the ZyAIR with the connection cables 3 Adjust the cables a Run the connection cables down the back of the ...

Page 22: ... 1000 v 2 Secure Wireless LAN Access Point 22 Figure 7 Run the Cables Upward 4 Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall Hang the ZyAIR on the screws Figure 8 Wall Mounting the ZyAIR ...

Page 23: ...d 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 Setting 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 T...

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Page 25: ...ZyAIR B 1000 v 2 Secure Wireless LAN Access Point 25 Cut out this page to make the points on the wall for the screws 60 mm ...

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