ZyWAN User Manual
Getting started with your ZyWAN
© 2008 Arcom Issue D
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Getting started with your ZyWAN
This section helps a first-time user get started using the ZyWAN. It covers:
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What you will need
. See page
13
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Ports, LEDs, and connectors
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16
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Installing a SIM card (GPRS / 3G / IDEN)
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22
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Understanding Interfaces
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23
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Initial configuration with a single PC
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24
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Initial configuration over a network
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28
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Troubleshooting connection problems
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32
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What you will need
Hardware requirements
To get started, the ZyWAN must be connected either to a stand-alone computer or to a
network, to allow the initial configuration to be made via the Web page.
In order to perform the initial configuration via a stand-alone computer, you need the
following:
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ZyWAN unit.
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Power supply.
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Computer with 10base-T Ethernet network port and Web browser.
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Ethernet crossover cable.
In order to perform the initial configuration via an existing network, you need the
following:
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ZyWAN unit.
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Power supply.
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Network equipment and cables to connect ZyWAN.
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Computer with network connection, RS-232 serial port, and Web browser.
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Serial crossover cable (or some other ability to identify the DHCP-assigned address
of the ZyWAN after it powers on).
