User`s guide
ZyXEL MAX-200M1 Series User’s Guide
32 Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.2.2 Antenna
Connect the supplied 2dBi omni antenna to the SMA connector on the side of the ZyXEL
Device. Alternatively, use a higher-powered antenna with a female SMA connector (not
supplied) for improved signal reception.
The ZyXEL Device is equipped with an internal 6dBi directional patch antenna. If your signal
strength is poor (use the SIGNAL LEDs to gauge received signal strength) orient the front of
the ZyXEL Device (the side with the LEDs) towards the base station. If you do not know the
location of the base station, experiment with moving the ZyXEL Device while observing the
SIGNAL LEDs.
LAN OFF The LAN is not connected.
GREEN The ZyXEL Device has a successful Local Area Network (Ethernet)
connection.
GREEN
(BLINKING)
Your device is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
VoIP OFF No SIP account is registered, or the ZyXEL Device is not receiving
power.
GREEN A SIP account is registered.
GREEN
(BLINKING)
A SIP account is registered, and the phone attached to the LINE
port is in use (off the hook).
ORANGE A SIP account is registered and has a voice message.
ORANGE
(BLINKING)
A SIP account is registered and has a voice message, and the
phone attached to the LINE port is in use (off the hook).
LINK OFF The ZyXEL Device is not connected to a wireless (WiMAX)
network.
GREEN The ZyXEL Device is successfully connected to a wireless
(WiMAX) network.
GREEN
(BLINKING SLOWLY)
The ZyXEL Device is searching for a wireless (WiMAX) network.
GREEN
(BLINKING QUICKLY)
The ZyXEL Device has found a wireless (WiMAX) network and is
connecting.
SIGNAL
1 ~ 5
The SIGNAL LEDs display the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) of the wireless
(WiMAX) connection.
NO SIGNAL LEDS ON There is no wireless connection.
SIGNAL 1 ON The signal strength is less than -80 dBm
SIGNAL 2 ON The signal strength is between -79 and -70 dBm
SIGNAL 3 ON The signal strength is between -69 and -60 dBm
SIGNAL 4 ON The signal strength is between -59 and -50 dBm
SIGNAL 5 ON The signal strength is between -49 and -30 dBm
Table 2 The ZyXEL Device
LED STATE DESCRIPTION