User manual ZYXEL G-2000 PLUS V2

[. . . ] The antennas should be perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. Note: Make sure the antennas are securely screwed onto the antenna connectors. 2 Hardware Connections 1 LAN: Use an Ethernet cable to connect at least one computer for initial ZyXEL device configuration. These ports are auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or 100Mbps) and auto-crossover (automatically adjust to the type of Ethernet cable you use (straight-through or crossover)). 2 WAN: Connect your modem or router to this port with an Ethernet cable. 2 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 3 RESET: You only need to use this button if you've forgotten the ZyXEL device's password. It returns the ZyXEL device to the factory defaults (password is 1234 and LAN IP address 192. 168. 1. 1). [. . . ] System Name is a unique name to identify the ZyXEL device in an Ethernet network. Enter a descriptive name. 5 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide Enter a Domain Name if your ISP requires a domain name for authentication; otherwise leave it blank. Click Next to continue. 2 Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN. Name(SSID) is a unique name to identify the ZyXEL device in a wireless LAN. The range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802. 11b/g wireless devices is called a channel. Use the Choose Channel ID drop-down list box to select a channel that is not already in use by a neighboring device. In the Security list box: · Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. · Choose Basic(WEP) security if you want to configure WEP Encryption parameters. · Choose Extend(WPA-PSK with customized key) or Extend(WPA2-PSK with customized key) security to configure a pre-shared key. Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyXEL device, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. 6 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 3 If you chose Basic(WEP) security in the previous screen to setup WEP encryption parameters: Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 printable characters) and click Generate and the ZyXEL device automatically generates a WEP key. Or Enter a manual key in a Key field and select ASCII or Hex WEP key input method. Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP from the WEP Encryption drop-down list and click Next to continue or Back to go back to the previous screen. 4 If you chose Extend(WPA-PSK with customized key) or Extend(WPA2-PSK with customized key), you will need to set up a pre-shared key. Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. 5 The next screen allows you to confirm your wireless LAN settings. Check your settings and click Next if you want to configure your ZyXEL device for internet access. If your network already has Internet access through another router, you can just click Finish to exit the wizard without configuring your Internet access. 4. 2 Internet Access You need your Internet access settings from your ISP to configure the ZyXEL device in this step. The wizard screens vary depending on the Encapsulation and Service Type you choose in the first wizard screen. 7 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 1 Enter the Internet access information given to you by your ISP exactly in each wizard screen. The first screen allows you to select your encapsulation details. Note: If no information is given for a field, leave the field set to the default. 2 Depending on your encapsulation type, you may see the following screen. Select Get automatically from ISP if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. 3 If your ISP provided you with a fixed IP address, select Use fixed IP address and fill in the information in the following screen. 4 Just click Next unless you know that you need to have your ZyXEL device use the same MAC address as a computer that was prevously connected to the Internet. 8 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 5 Click Finish to save and complete the wizard setup. 6 Congratulations, you have finished the basic setup of your ZyXEL device. You may return to the Main Menu and continue to configure other features of your ZyXEL device. 5 Hardware Mounting In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area. For better performance, mount the ZyXEL device high up free of obstructions. 5. 1 Free-standing Place your ZyXEL device on a flat, level surface (on a desk or shelf) that is strong enough to support the weight of the ZyXEL device with connection cables. [. . . ] Make sure you enter the password correctly (the field is case sensitive). If you've forgotten the ZyXEL device's password, use the RESET button. Press the button in for about 10 seconds (or until the PWR/SYS light starts to blink), then release it. It returns the ZyXEL device to the factory defaults (password is 1234, LAN IP address 192. 168. 1. 1 etc. ; see your User's Guide for details). [. . . ]