ZyAIR G-5100 Outdoor 802.11g Business Access Point/Bridge/Repeater Quick Start Guide Version 3.
ZyAIR G-5100 Overview This Quick Start Guide shows how to set up and configure the ZyAIR to allow wireless clients to access your wired network. See your User’s Guide for background information on all features. 1 Unpacking the ZyAIR 2 Hardware Connections 3 Initial Configuration 4 Hardware Installation 5 Troubleshooting 1 Unpacking the ZyAIR Leave the ZyAIR’s shipping box intact and sheltered until arrival at the installation site.
ZyAIR G-5100 Accessories Specification/Description Quantity Inline Power Injector (PoE) Input 100 ~ 240VAC 50/60Hz, Output 800mA at -48VDC 1 Wall-plug AC Power Cord (1.8m) 1 RS232 Console Cable MIL-C-5015 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) (2.0m) 1 Uplink Ethernet Cable MIL-C-5015 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) (1.8m) 1 Grounding Cable UL1015 (3.0m) 1 RJ45 Ethernet Cable MIL-C-5015 STP (30.
ZyAIR G-5100 1 Use the included spanner (installation tool) to connect the ground cable to the ZyAIR’s frame ground (as shown). Connect the other end of the ground cable to an appropriate grounding system. 2 Remove the backing from both sides of the waterproofing strip. 3 Stretch the waterproofing strip. 4 Wrap the waterproofing strip around the base of the antenna connector. 5 Screw the supplied antennas clockwise onto the antenna connectors on the top and bottom of your ZyAIR.
ZyAIR G-5100 6 Optional: Use the MIL-C5015 style RS-232 console cable to connect the special serial port to a computer running a terminal emulation program. 7 Use a power cord to connect the inline power injector’s power socket to an AC power source. The POWER LED on the front of the inline power injector turns on. 8 For initial configuration, use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the inline power injector’s DATA IN port to a computer.
ZyAIR G-5100 9 Connect the MIL-C-5015 style Ethernet connector to the special Ethernet port on the bottom of the ZyAIR. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet connector (the other end of the special Ethernet cable) to the POWER & DATA OUT port on the front of the inline power injector. Note: The ZyAIR starts. The ACTIVE LED on the front of the inline power injector turns on. 3 Initial Configuration Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later versions with JavaScript enabled.
ZyAIR G-5100 3 Change the login password by entering a new password and clicking Apply. 4 Click Apply to replace the ZyAIR’s default digital certificate. 5 Click WIZARD SETUP in the MAIN MENU screen. 3.1 Wizard Setup Use the setup wizard to configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN. Note: Click Next in each screen to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen.
ZyAIR G-5100 Your settings are not saved when you click Back. 1 This screen is optional. You can just click Next. System Name is for identifying the ZyAIR. You can enter your computer's "Computer Name". Domain Name: Enter a domain name if your ISP requires one for authentication; otherwise you can leave it blank or set to whatever may have displayed automatically. 2 Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN.
ZyAIR G-5100 3 Fill in the fields in the last wizard configuration screen. If you have an IP address to use, select Use fixed IP address and enter it along with the subnet mask and gateway IP address. Click Finish. Note: If you change the ZyAIR’s IP address, you must use the new IP address if you want to access the web configurator again. 4 Click Ok. 5 Click Yes if you do not want to configure advanced features, otherwise click No. 6 This final wizard screen displays if you clicked No.
ZyAIR G-5100 4 Hardware Installation In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area. It is recommended that you do the initial configuration of the ZyAIR prior to mounting. The ZyAIR can be mounted on the side of a building or mounted to an antenna mast as described: A wall (side) mount allows for mounting an antenna (mast) on the side of a building or on the side of an elevated penthouse.
ZyAIR G-5100 The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical Code and safety standards that apply in your country. Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether your outdoor installation is properly grounded. 4.3 What is Lightning Protection? All outdoor electronic equipment is susceptible to lightning damage. Proper grounding to national and local codes is instrumental in providing human safety.
ZyAIR G-5100 2 Align the top two holes in the back of the ZyAIR with the holes in the first mast-mounting bracket. Insert the two screws into the sides of the bracket to fix the ZyAIR to the mast-mounting bracket. 3 Attach the other bracket in a similar fashion. 4.5.2 ZyAIR Wall Mounting To assemble the ZyAIR wall mounting components: 1 Place the ZyAIR face down on a flat surface.
ZyAIR G-5100 For omni-directional antennas mounted on a table, desk, and so on, point the antenna up. For omni-directional antennas mounted on a wall or ceiling, point the antenna down. For a single AP application, place omnidirectional antennas as close to the center of the coverage area as possible. For directional antennas, point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area.
ZyAIR G-5100 Problem Corrective Action I cannot ping any computer on the LAN. If all of the inline power injector LEDs are off, check the cables between the ZyAIR and your computer or hub. I cannot access the Internet. Make sure the ZyAIR is connected to the network. Make sure you entered your username correctly. A username may be case-sensitive. 5.1 Set Up Your Computer’s IP Address This section shows you how to assign your computer a static IP address in the 192.168.5.2 to 192.168.5.
