Z Com ZCN1523H28V4, ZCN1523H28V04 User Manual

802.11n 2.4G WLAN
Customer Premises Equipment

Quick Installation Guide

V1.0 August 2009

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Copyright © 2009 all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, adapted,
stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the written permission of the supplier.

About the Quick Installation Guide

This Quick Installation Guide is intended to guide professional installer to install the
IEEE802.11n

problems.

Wireless CPE. It covers procedures to assist you in avoiding unforeseen

Conventions

Warning:

This sign indicates a warning or caution that you have to abide.

Note:

This sign indicates an important note that you must pay attention to.

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received; including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate
the equipment.

Trade name
Model number

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.

CE Statement:
Hereby, Z-COM,Inc. declares that this device is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC.

This device will be sold in the following EEA countries: Austria, Italy, Belgium,
Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg, Finland, Netherlands, France, Norway,
Germany, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, United Kingdom,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia,
Poland, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

The IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE is a multi-mode last-mile broadband solution for
customers like wireless ISP (WISPs) and system integrators. By the nature of complying with
the IEEE802.11n standard and featuring high power output, IEEE802.1
supports higher bandwidth with lon ger range for outdoor applications.

IEEE802.11n
premises equipment (CPE). While being as the access point, it can be deployed outdoors to
provide outdoor wireless internet service. In the other way to be as the outdoor CPE, it can
receive wireless signal over the last mile, helping WISPs deliver internet service to the new
residential and the business customer where wired broadband internet service, such as cable
and DSL, can not serve in. In addition, the easy-to-install IEEE802.1
covers 2.4GHz bands, which features outstanding throughput performance and a
cost-effective design that allows users to have the reli able outdoor equipment at the affordable
price.

Wireless CPE can be used as the access point or the customer

1n Wireless CPE

1n Wireless CPE

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Chapter 2 Preparation before Installation

This chapter describes safety precautions and product information you have to know. Please
check this chapter before installing the IEEE802.1

1n Wireless CPE.

Professional Installation Required

1. Please seek assistance from a professional installer who is well trained in the RF
installation and knowledgeable in the local regulation s.

2. The IEEE802.1
installers with professional technicians and will not be sold directly through retail stores.

1n Wireless CPE is distributed through distributors and system

Safety Precautions

To keep you safe and install the hardware properly, please read and follow these safety
precautions.

1. If you are installing the IEEE802.11
as well as others’, please seek assistance from a professional installer who has
received safety training on the hazards involved.

2. Keep safety as well as performance in mind when selecting your installation site,
especially where there are electric power and phone lines.

3. When installing the IEEE802.11

♦ Do not use a metal ladder;
♦ Do not work on a wet or windy day;
♦ Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels, rubb er gloves, long sleeved shirt or jacket.

4. When the system is operational, avoid standing directly in front of it. Strong RF fields are
present when the transmitter is on.

n Wireless CPE for the first time, for your safety

n Wireless CPE, please note the following things:

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Installation Precautions

To keep the IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE well while you are installing it, please read and
follow these installation precautions.

1. Users MUST use a proper and well-installed surge arrestor and grounding kit with

IEEE802.11n
fatal damage to IEEE802.1

NOT COVERED UNDER WARRNTY.

2. Users MUST use the “Power cord & PoE Injector” shipped in the box with the IEEE802.11n

Wireless CPE. Use of other options will cause damage to the IEEE802.11n Wireless
CPE.

3. Users MUST power off the IEEE802.11n

external antenna to it; otherwise, damage might be caused to the IEEE802.1
CPE itself.

Wireless CPE; otherwise, a random lightening could easily cause

1n Wireless CPE. EMD (Lightning) DAMAGE IS

Wireless CPE first before connecting the

1n Wireless

Product Package

The product package you have received should contain the following items. If any of them are
not included or damaged, please contact your local vendor for support.

IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE ×1
Pole Mounting Ring ×1
Power cord & PoE Injector ×1
Quick Installation Guide ×1
Product CD ×1

Note:

Product CD contains Quick Installation Guide and User Manual!

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- Pole Mounting Ring

- Power cord & PoE Injector

Warning:

Users MUST use the “Power cord & PoE Injector” shipped in the box with the
IEEE802.1
IEEE802.1

1n Wireless CPE. Use of other options will cause damage to the
1n Wireless CPE.

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Chapter 3 System Installation

1. The bottom of the IEEE802.1

aand pull it back harder to take it out as the figure shown below.

2. Plug a standard Ethernet cable into the RJ45 port.

1n Wireless CPE is the movable cover. Grab the cover

3. Slide the cover back to seal the bottom of the IEEE802.11

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n Wireless CPE.

4. T ake out the power cord and PoE injector, and plug the power cord into the DC port of the
PoE injector as the bottom right picture shows.

5. Put what in the Step.3 and Step.4 together by plugging the other side of the Ethernet
cable in the Step.3 into the PoE port of the PoE injector in the Step.4. When you finish the
Step.5, the complete set will be like the following picture.

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6. Turn the IEEE802.11

n Wireless CPE over. Put the pole mounting ring through the
middle hole of the IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE.
Note: Unlock the pole mounting ring by a screw driver before putting it through the
IEEE802.1

1n Wireless CPE as the bottom right picture shows.

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7. Mount the IEEE802.11

n Wireless CPE steadily

to the pole by locking the pole mounting ring tightly.

8. Successful installation.

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Using the external antenna

If you prefer to use the external antenna with N-type connector for your application instead of
the built-in directional antenna, please follow the steps below.

1. Grab the black rubber on the top of the IEEE802.1
it up as the figure shown below. The metal N-type connector will appear.

1n Wireless CPE, and slightly pull

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2. Connect your antenna with the N-type connector on the top of the IEEE802.1
CPE.

Note:

z Before using the external antenna with the N-type connector, users should

prepare the cable in advance, if needed.

z While connecting the N-type connectors, users should pay attention to the

forces they use in prevention of the damage for N-type connectors.

Warning:

z Users MUST power the IEEE802.1

1n Wireless CPE off first before connecting

the external antenna to it; otherwise, damage might be caused to the

1n Wireless

IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE itself.

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Chapter 4 Configuration

Connect the IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE with your PC by an Ethernet cable plugging in LAN
port of PoE injector in one side and in LAN port of PC in the other side. Power on the
IEEE802.1

1. Assign a static IP address to your PC which should be in the same network segm ent with

1n Wireless CPE by PoE from PoE injector.

the IEEE802.1
CPE is 192.168.1.1, you may choose from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.
Then click OK.

1n Wireless CPE. As the default IP address of the IEEE802.11n Wireless

2. Open the web browser on your PC, key in the IP address (192.168.1.1) of the

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IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE in the address bar, and then enter.

3. Now, you will see the log-in page of the IEEE802.11

n Wireless CPE. The default
“name” and “password” are “admin” and “password” respectively. Enter them
and then click Login.

* Since the IEEE802.1 1

n Wireless CPE covers “AP mode” as well a s “CPE mode”, the following
steps are categorized for convenience reading to describe how to set each mode after
successful log-in.

AP Mode

1. Choose Wireless > Basic Settings. Then you will see the “Wireless Basic Settings” page.

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The default is AP mode already. Here, you can set the parameters to optimize your
application, or you can leave them as the default. Click Apply to save the parameters.
Note: In the example here, we only change the “Wireless Network Name (SSID)” as
“Join_me”, and later, we will show you if AP mode works correctly. In addition, for better
coverage of the AP, you may also use an external antenna; if so, remember to set the
antenna setting from “Internal (8 dBi)” to “External (N-Type)” after your external antenna is
successfully installed.

2. Choose Security Settings in the left column, and here comes the “Security Settings”

page. You may set the parameters like “Authentication” and “Encryption” for more secure
network communication in your application. Click Apply to save the parameters.

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The following screenshot shows the available access points in the wireless network from
another PC aside. Now, you can see “Join_me” in the list.

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CPE Mode

1. Choose Wireless > Basic Settings. Then you will see the “Wireless Basic Settings”

page. Choose “Wireless Client” from Wireless Mode, and click Apply to save it. Feel free
to change the other parameters to optimize your application before clicking Apply.

Note: For longer transmission of the CPE, you may also use an external antenna; if so,

remember to set the antenna setting from “Internal (8 dBi)” to “External (N-Type)” after
your external antenna is successfully installed.

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2. Click Site Survey, and a “Wireless Site Survey” window will pop up. The window lists all

the available access points / routers in the wireless network. Select the one you prefer to
connect to, and click Selected to build the connection.

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3. If the AP you connect to needs authentication or password, click Security Settings in the

left column, fill out the corresponding items, and click Apply to build the connection;
otherwise, the connection is already built.

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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

1. Why can’t I go to the log-in page, while I key in 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the

web browser?

A: Make sure that the IEEE802.11n

powered on already. Then make sure that the IP address of your PC is set in the same
network segment with the IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE, which means that the IP address
of your PC should be between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.255.

2. In the CPE mode, the quality of the connection is bad or unstable af ter choo sing an

available access point to connect to. How can I solve it?

A: Since the IEEE802.11n

you should turn the IEEE802.11n Wireless CPE to face the direction where the access
point you connect to is located to get the best quality of the connection.
In addition, you can also click Site Survey in the “Wireless Basic Settings” window to
see the Signal Strength. If it is weak or unstable (the smaller the number is, the weaker
the signal strength is; please note that the signal strength comes with a native sign with

Wireless CPE comes with the built-in directional antenna,

Wireless CPE is correctly connected with you PC, and

the numbers.), please choose another available access point or router for better
connection.

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