Z-Com ZMAX-8210-E, ZMAX-8210-I User Manual

ZMAX-8210 Series

(ZMAX-8210-I/ZMAX-8210-E)

User’s Manual

V2.0.6.0

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Copyright

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this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated
into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Z-Com Corporation.

About This Manual

This manual explains Z-Com outdoor ZMAX-8210 Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), how to build
the infrastructure centered on the ZMAX-8210 and proposals when using this CPE.

Note：

This indicates an important Note.

Cautions are given to prevent any damage to the ZMAX-8210, data lose or

Bold: Indicates the function, important words, and so on.

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badly-behaved operations.

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Content

Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 1

NTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 1

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PPEARANCE ..............................................................................................................................1

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EY FEATURES............................................................................................................................2

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BUILD TYPICAL INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................................2

YPICAL CASE ............................................................................................................................4

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Chapter 2 Basic Installation................................................................................................ 5

YSTEM REQUIREMENT ..............................................................................................................5

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ACKAGE CONTENT .................................................................................................................... 5

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ARDWARE INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................5

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NTENNA INSTALLATION............................................................................................................7

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Chapter 3 Basic Settings...................................................................................................... 8

EFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS .....................................................................................................8

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HOW TO LOGIN YOUR ZMAX-8210 VI A WEB BROWSER...........................................................8

EVICE NAME...........................................................................................................................10

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RIDGE AND ROUTER MODE.....................................................................................................11

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ADDRESS...............................................................................................................................11

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IRELESS PARAMETERS...........................................................................................................12

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REA TE A LINK BETWEEN THE ZMAX-8210 AND WIMAX BASE STATION .............................. 13

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Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration................................................................................. 15

OUTER MODE..........................................................................................................................15

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NY IP......................................................................................................................................16

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SERVER..........................................................................................................................17

DHCP

IME SERVER............................................................................................................................17

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REDIRECT.......................................................................................................................18

HTTP

Chapter 5 Management..................................................................................................... 20

IEW THE ZMAX-8210 BASIC INFORMATION .......................................................................... 20

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IEW STATISTICS INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 20

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PASSWORD ................................................................................................................................21

PGRADE FIRMWARE................................................................................................................21

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ACKUP AND RETRIEVE............................................................................................................22

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ESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS....................................................................................24

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EBOOT ....................................................................................................................................24

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SSH...........................................................................................................................................24

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 28

REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION (FAQ) .................................................................................... 28

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Appendix A Specifications.................................................................................................31

Appendix B T echnical Terms............................................................................................ 37

Appendix C ASCII............................................................................................................. 39

Appendix D SSH Settings..................................................................................................41

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Figure

Figure 1 ZMAX-8210.................................................................................................................1

Figure 2 ZMAX-8210 ports........................................................................................................2

Figure 3 Wireless Point-to-Point Outdoors.................................................................................3

Figure 4 Wireless Point-to-multipoint Outdoors........................................................................4

Figure 5 Safety Alert ..................................................................................................................9

Figure 6 Login............................................................................................................................9

Figure 7 ZMAX-8210 General Information.............................................................................10

Figure 8 ZMAX-8210 CPE Name............................................................................................10

Figure 9 Configure the ZMAX-8210 to Bridge........................................................................11

Figure 10 ZMAX-8210 Wireless Parameters...........................................................................12

Figure 11 Build the Infrastructure with WiMAX Base Station ................................................13

Figure 12 ZMAX-8210 Router Mode Settings.........................................................................15

Figure 13 Wireless Router Mode..............................................................................................16

Figure 14 Any IP...................................................................................................................... 16

Figure 15 DHCP server............................................................................................................17

Figure 16 Time Server..............................................................................................................17

Figure 17 Typical HTTP Redirect Case.................................................................................... 18

Figure 18 HTTP Redirect.........................................................................................................19

Figure 19 Basic Information.....................................................................................................20

Figure 20 ZMAX-8210 Statistics Information......................................................................... 21

Figure 21 Password Change.....................................................................................................21

Figure 22 Upgrade Firmware via web......................................................................................21

Figure 23 Retrieve and Backup Settings.................................................................................. 23

Figure 24 ZMAX-8210 Default Button....................................................................................24

Figure 25 Reboot......................................................................................................................24

Figure 26 Putty Settings....................................................................................................... .... 25

Figure 27 Putty settings 2.........................................................................................................26

Figure 28 SSH Settings 3 .........................................................................................................26

Figure 30 ZMAX-8210 Wireless Network Connection Properties ..........................................29

Figure 31 ZMAX-8210 Ping....................................................................................................30

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Table

Table 1 ZMAX-8210 Default Factory Settings..........................................................................8

Table 2 ZMAX-8210-I Spec.....................................................................................................31

Table 3 ZMAX-8210-E Spec....................................................................................................33

T able 4 Technical Terms...........................................................................................................37

Table 5 ASCII...........................................................................................................................39

Table 6 SSH Settings................................................................................................................41

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the ZMAX-8210 Series Customer Premise Equipment (hereafter called CPE).
Compliant with the innovative IEEE802.16-2004 and working at the licensed 3.5GHz with efficient
modulation, this outdoor CPE gives wireless ISP providers today’s fastest pathway to new markets and
revenue. whether well-established and looking to expand, or smaller and newly established – service
providers of all types can immediately and cost-effectively create wireless networks even in most
challenging environments or reach out from established network to capture new customers. Without the
delays and costs of leasing or building a wired infrastructure, ZMAX-8210 is capable of providing
secure and reliable access to high-speed data, voice and video services. ZMAX-8210-I build in 16dBi
gain antenna, ZMAX-8210-E with N-Female connector for external antenna. Typically, 802.11 s Mesh
implemented in this device will free physical limitation that a block stands in the way in the
infrastructure could lead to failure of communication), finding a key to “the last mile”.

Appearance

Figure 1 ZMAX-8210

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Figure 2 ZMAX-8210 ports

The ZMAX-8210 appearance is designed to be water-proof and dust-proof for most challenging
environments outdoors.

Key Features

The ZMAX-8210 provides you with the solid features.
Power supply via POE
Based on WiMAX together with compliant with 802.16d-2004
Work at 3.5GHz
Implement Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM） and Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS)

Efficient Modulation
Water, dust-proof and built-in antenna for outdoor environments
User-friendly web-based management

Build Typical Infrastructure

The versatile ZMAX-8210 greatly livens up the internet for your various needs. Typically Point-to-Point,
Point-to-Multipoint modes are mostly recommended infrastructures.

Wireless Point-to-Point Outdoors

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Figure 3 Wireless Point-to-Point Outdoors

Under this structure, the ZMAX-8210 acts as a customer premise equipment (CPE), connecting a
WiMAX Base Station.

Wireless Point-to-multipoint Outdoors

Under this structure, acting as a customer premise equipment, the ZMAX-8210 is connected to the
WiMAX Base Station, allowing ISP to cost-effectively build infrastructure in a matter of hours.

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Figure 4 Wireless Point-to-multipoint Outdoors

Typical Case

The high-quality performance enables the ZMAX-8210 to gain widespread acknowledgements. It is able
to undertake tasks in various situations.

Create or expand well-created network via this CPE in enterprises or residential quarters
Provide an access to Metropolitan Area Network via WLAN
Act as a media connecting Base Station and sub-stations in mobile communicating network
Provide an access to hard-to-reach areas, like ancient sites
Cost-effectively build in most challenging environments, like remote mountain areas and rough

sites via this CPE

Build a makeshift network for a meeting
Link Backup or Emergency Communication

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Chapter 2 Basic Installation

System Requirement

Before installing the ZMAX-8210 Customer Premise Equipment, make sure your system meets these
requirements

A PC coupled with 10/ 100Base-TX adapter
Configure the computer with a static IP address of 192.168.1.x (x cannot be 1) and 255.255.255.0

for the Subnet Mask

A Web browser for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or Netscape

Navigator 4.78 or above or Firefox

Package Content

If any missing or damaged, please contact your local seller.

Z-Com ZMAX-8210 Customer Premise Equipment
Power adapter and cord （48V，1A）
Accessories (For its full contents, please refer to accessory installation guide)
ZMAX-8210 Customer Premise Equipment Installation Guide

Hardware Installation

Follow the steps below to install your ZMAX-8210. (the different of hardware installation between
ZMAX-8210-I and ZMAX-8210-E is antenna)

Make sure all components linked to the ZMAX-8210 are on hand.

A brace fixed on the back of the ZMAX-8210 is tabled on a perfect area like well-sized desk.
Attach one end of water-proof cable to a water-proof connector. Alternatively, you can make a

Category 5 UTP straight yourself.

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Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ZMAX-8210.

Tighten the water-proof connector.

A ground wire connects the ZMAX-8210.

Ground

Note：

To keep the ZMAX-8210 antenna intact, a plastic coat is over the antenna. Remove

the coat wile using it.

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Be sure to your ZMAX-8210 is connected the ground wire, preventing something

unexpected.

Antenna Installation

16dBi built-in antenna is placed in the ZMAX-8210, so you need not install antenna.
The ZMAX-8210-E needs an external antenna. You should choose your antenna as your need.

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Keep your ZMAX-8210 associated with the antenna away from power line, lamp,

electrified wire fence or anything others electrified.

Though a thunder-proof component is built in, it is recommended that additional

thunder-proof device is needed for ef fect iv ely protec ti ng y our ZMAX - 82 10.

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Chapter 3 Basic Settings

Default Factory Settings

We’ll elaborate the ZMAX-8210 default factory settings. You can re-acquire these parameters by resort
button. If necessary, please refer to the “the way to restore default factory settings.

Table 1 ZMAX-8210 Default Factory Settings

Feature Factory Default Settings
User Name admin
Password password
Device Name

Spanning Tree Protocol Enable

IP Settings

HTTP Redirect Disable

Wireless Settings

Devicexxxxxx（xxxxxx represents the last 6 digits of
MAC address）

IP Type：STATIC
IP Address：192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask：255.255.255.0
Default Gateway：0.0.0.0
Primary/Second DNS Server：0.0.0.0

Base Station ID：01020304050D
Dual-Direction Voice：TDD
Bandwidth：7MHz
Encryption：Disable
IR Bit: 0

SSH Disable

SNMP：Enable
Trap Server：192.168.0.254

SNMP

Read Community：public
Write Community：private

How to Login Your ZMAX-8210 via WEB Browser

ZMAX -8210 provides you with user-friendly web-based management. Take the following steps

Enter the ZMAX-8210 via IE. When entering the IP address: http://192.168.1.1, you’ll see a popup

menu below:

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Clicking “Yes” ushers you into the login.

Figure 5 Safety Alert

Figure 6 Login

Note：

Make sure the PC IP address need to be matched the device. For instance, the

ZMAX-8210 is 192.168.1.1, and your PC IP should be 192.168.1. X.

Enter the default name “admin” in the username field and “password” in the password field。Clicking
“ Login now ” will usher you into the ZMAX-8210 management interface.

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