User manual

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