User's Manual

ZyAIR B-2000 Wireless LAN Gateway with 4-Port Switch

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Preface

The ZyAIR B-2000 Wireless LAN Gateway with 4-Port Switch is the ideal all-in-one device for small

networks connecting to the Internet via a cable/DSL modem. The ZyAIR is equipped with four auto-sensing

10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports to connect to your network and an RJ-45 port to connect to your ADSL

service.

The ZyAIR B-2000's 10/100M auto-negotiating LAN interface enables fast data transfer of either 10Mbps or

100Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network using either a

crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable.

ZyAIR B-2000 has an embedded IEEE802.11b compliant 11Mpbs Ethernet wireless access point. It is suited

for wireless connection to the wired network in the home and office environment allowing users to enjoy the

convenience of wireless LAN access within the coverage area.

For security, your ZyAIR supports the latest IEEE802.1x standard, WEP (Wire Equivalent Privacy), and

MAC address filtering.

Your ZyAIR is easy to install and configure. All functions are configurable via the SMT (System

Management Terminal), embedded web configurator or the console port. Advanced users may configure the

ZyAIR using CLI (Command Line Interface) commands.

Don’t forget to register your ZyAIR (fast, easy online registration at

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About This User's Guide

This user's guide covers all aspects of ZyAIR operations and shows you how to get the best out of the

multiple advanced features of your ZyAIR using the SMT. It is designed to guide you through the correct

configuration of your ZyAIR for various applications.