ZyAIR G-3000 802.11g Business Access Point/Bridge/Repeater Quick Start Guide Version 3.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Table of Contents 1 Introducing the ZyAIR ................................................................................................................ 4 2 Hardware Connections .............................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Side Panel and Connections ................................................................................................. 4 2.2 The LED Display.....................................
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 1 Introducing the ZyAIR The ZyAIR G-3000 is a wireless access point with two WLAN interfaces that are compliant with both IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standards. It is suitable for wireless connections to the wired network in small office environments and businesses. The key features of the ZyAIR are the dual WLAN interface, PoE (Power over Ethernet), wireless security, and WDS (Wireless Distribution System). See your User’s Guide for more details on all ZyAIR features.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide LABEL DESCRIPTION CONSOLE Only connect this port if you want to configure the ZyAIR using the SMT (System Management Terminal) via console port; see your User’s Guide for details. Connect PS/2 end of the console cable to the console port of the ZyAIR and the other end to a serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) on your computer.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Figure 2 ZyAIR Front Panel 6
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Table 1 ZyAIR Front Panel LED Description LED BDG/RPT COLOR DESCRIPTION Blinking The ZyAIR is not ready or is rebooting in AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater mode. Off The ZyAIR has a successful reboot in AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater mode. On The ZyAIR is set up as an AP+Bridge or Bridge/Repeater. Off The ZyAIR is set up as an Access Point. Blinking (Breathing) ZyAIR is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 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 192.168.1.3 ~ 192.168.1.254 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Your computer must have a network card and TCP/IP installed.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 5. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties screen opens (the General tab in Windows XP). Configure your computer to use a static IP 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.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 3. Press ENTER. The following screen displays. C:\>ping 192.168.1.2 Pinging 192.168.1.2 with 32 bytes of data: Reply Reply Reply Reply from from from from 192.168.1.2: 192.168.1.2: 192.168.1.2: 192.168.1.2: bytes=32 bytes=32 bytes=32 bytes=32 time=10ms time<10ms time<10ms time<10ms TTL=254 TTL=254 TTL=254 TTL=254 Ping statistics for 192.168.1.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 4.1 Accessing the ZyAIR via the Web Configurator 1. Launch your web browser. Enter “192.168.1.2” as the web site address. Default ZyAIR IP address. 2. The default password (“1234”) is already in the password field (in non-readable format). Click Login to proceed to a screen asking you to change your password. Click Reset to revert to the default password in the password field. Default password. 3.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide Click WIZARD SETUP to help you configure your ZyAIR to set up a wireless network. The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back into the ZyAIR if this happens to you. 4.2 Common Screen Command Buttons The following table shows common command buttons found on many web configurator screens. Back Click Back to return to the previous screen.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 5 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 for more background information. 1. Click WIZARD SETUP in the main menu to display the first wizard screen shown next. System Name is a unique name to identify the ZyAIR. Enter a descriptive name.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 3. Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. Select Get automatically from DHCP to have the ZyAIR obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. You must know the IP address assigned to the ZyAIR (by the DHCP server) to access the ZyAIR again. Select Use fixed IP address to give the ZyAIR a fixed, unique IP address. Enter a subnet mask appropriate to your network and the gateway IP address if applicable. Click Finish.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 6 Hardware Installation 6.1 Attaching Antennas Follow the steps below to connect the supplied antennas. 1. Locate the antenna connectors on the sides of your ZyAIR. 2. Screw the antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors. The antennas should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors. Figure 3 Attaching Antennas 6.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 2. Connect the screw (included) to the support holder. 3. Connect the support holder to the ZyAIR but do not tighten the screw. 4. Twist the support holder to the side. 5. Run the connection wires through the gap in the support holder Figure 4 Support Holder Connections 6. Twist the support holder back to the vertical position and tighten the screw that connects the support holder to the ZyAIR.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 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. 4. Align the holes on the back of the ZyAIR with the screws on the wall. Hang the ZyAIR on the screws.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide 7 Troubleshooting Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged into an appropriate power supply. PROBLEM The PWR LED is off. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure you are using the correct power adaptor and the power adaptor is plugged into an appropriate power supply. Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again. If the error persists you should contact your vendor. The BDG/RPT LED is off.
ZyAIR G-3000 Quick Start Guide PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The SYS LED is off. Unplug the power adaptor and plug it in again. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor. I cannot ping any computer on the wireless LAN. If the ETHN LED is off, check the cables between the ZyAIR and your computer or hub. Verify that the IP address and the subnet mask of the ZyAIR and the computers are in the same range.
