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2 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide

Contents

Package Contents............................................................ 5

Overview…………………………………………………..5

Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point ........ 7

Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client...13

Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater................17

Chapter 4: Setting Security.............................................21

Chapter 5: Advanced Options........................................29

Viewing the System Status Page..................................................32

Using the Password Settings Page..............................................34

Using the Operating Mode Page.................................................35

Using the LAN Settings Page......................................................37

Using the Wireless Settings Page................................................39

Accessing the WEP/WPA Configuration Pages......................41

Viewing the Client List Page........................................................41

Using the MAC Address Filtering Page.....................................42

Using the Site Survey Page...........................................................43

Using the Repeater Settings Page................................................44

Using the Configuration Tools Page..........................................45

Using the Firmware Upgrade Page.............................................47

Using the Reset Page.....................................................................48

Appendix A: Troubleshooting .......................................51

Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings.....................53

Appendix C: LED Description ......................................61

Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services ...........63

Appendix E: Regulatory Information............................67

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Package Contents

The AP+2 package contains the following:

• AP+2 Device

• Ethernet Cable

If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever sold you the AP+2.

• Power Cube

• CD for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux

Overview

Depending on your needs, the Zoom AP+2 can be used in any of the following ways:

•

Access Point.

modem/router, switch, or hub to allow wireless devices (for example, computers or gaming devices) to make a wireless connection to your network. Setting the AP+2 up as an access point is explained in

Access Point

•

Ethernet Client.

port of a gaming device or computer so that device can have wireless access to a wireless network. This is also known as a “client bridge.” Setting the AP+2 up as an Ethernet client is explained in

on page 13.

Client

You can plug the AP+2 into a router,

Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an

on page 7.

You can plug the AP+2 into the Ethernet

Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet

•

Repeater.

network’s area of coverage to extend the area of coverage. Setting the AP+2 up as a repeater is explained in

Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater

This User’s Guide provides instructions for setting up your AP+2 for each of the above scenarios. It also includes details about setting up security, advanced settings, and specific information for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux users.

If we update information about the AP+2, we provide the updated information at this Zoom Web site:

http://www.zoom.com/techsupport/index.html

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You can install the AP+2 near the edge of a wireless

Chapter 3:

on page 17.

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Installing the AP+2 as an

Access Point

This chapter provides detailed instructions about installing the AP+2 as an access point. If you have already done this using the printed Quick Start booklet, you do not have to perform the steps in this chapter. Instead, you should now set up security for your wireless network. To do this, please continue with Chapter 4: Setting Security on page 21.

Installing the Hardware

1111 Connect the AP+2 to your router, combination

modem/router, switch, or hub. To do this, plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the AP+2 and plug the other end into an available Ethernet port on the router, modem/router, switch, or hub. The AP+2 works with both 100 and 10 Mbps Ethernet port speeds.

port on the back of the

RJ-45

2222 Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet

and then plug its other end into the the access point.

Important!

power cubes may damage the device.

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Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other

jack on the back of

Power

The

TX/RX, LINK/ACT

, and

lights on the top of

Power

the device should blink while the AP+2 boots up and configures itself. When a valid connection has been made, the

LINK/ACT

light will be solid green (for a 100 Mbps Ethernet

link) or solid orange (for a 10 Mbps Ethernet link).

You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to improve

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wireless speed and coverage. Typically the antennas should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical and the other horizontal.

Adding Devices to Your Wireless Network

Each device that you plan to use on your wireless network must have wireless capabilities. Some newer desktop and notebook computers have this capability built-in, while other Windows, Macintosh, or Linux computers require the installation of a wireless network adapter.

Gaming devices typically need to use an Ethernet cli ent (such as another

Note:

AP+2 in Client Bridge-Infrastructure mode) to access your wireless network. Once you have a wireless network establ ished, see Chapter 2 to learn how to use a second AP+2 as an Ethernet client with a gaming device.

If you are using a Windows XP desktop or notebook computer that has built-in wireless capabilities, continue with

XP Computer Has Built-In Wireless Capabilities

My Windows

on page 9. If it does not, or if you are using a Macintosh or Linux computer, continue with

Adapter

To see if your Windows notebook has built-i n wireless capabilities: On the

Tip!

Windows desktop, click

Network Connection Wireless Network Connection

wireless capabilities. If you need help, ref er to the documentation that came with your Windows notebook.

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My Computer Requires a Wireless Network

on page 10.

, click

Start

option. If

Connect to

option, then your notebook does not have

, and then locate the

does not appear, or if there is no

Wireless

My Windows XP Computer Has Built-In Wireless Capabilities

1111 On your Windows desktop, click the

Control Panel

Double-click the

2222 3333 Right-click the

select

Properties

4444 On the

box, select the automatically scan for available wireless networks in your area. Its findings will appear in the should find the wireless network of your new access point— named

Windows to configure my wireless network settings

box is selected by default.)

5555 Select

Configure

The notebook will try to connect to the Internet using the wireless networks listed here, in the order in which they appear. (If you already have networks listed here, we recommend you either remove them or use the button to move

Wireless Network Connection Properties

zoom

Network Connections

Wireless Network Connec tion

Wireless Networks

Available networks

. (The scan is done automatically because the

from the

button to add it to the

Available networks

to the top of the list.)

zoom

Preferred networks

button, then click

Start

icon.

icon, then

tab. Windows XP will

list. It

list, then click the

Move up

dialog

Use

check

list.

6666 Click

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7777 If you are like most users, you set up the AP+2 as an access

point to provide wireless access to the Internet. If this is the case, test your wireless connection by opening a Web browser on the computer you just set up and trying to connect to a familiar Web address. (If you do not connect, see

A: Troubleshooting

on page 51)

Appendix

Congratulations!

network. If you do not have any other computers to add to the network, you can optionally add security to your network by following the instructions in page 21.

This computer has been added to your wireless

Chapter 4: Setting Security

My Computer Requires a Wireless Network Adapter

If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you need to install a wireless network adapter, such as the Zoom Wireless-G PC Card or Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter.

Although we recommend that you use a Zoom adapter, the Zoom AP+2 is compatible with most USB adapters, PC card adapters, or PCI adapters on the market. However, you will typically experience better performance if you use Zoom wireless adapters.

Install the adapter and ensure that it is set to

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access point mode

you need help installing the adapter or setting its mode, refer to the documentation that came with it.

(NOT

ad-hoc

infrastructure

peer to peer

mode). If

2222 Access the adapter’s software and perform a “site search” to

scan for available wireless networks in your area. For most wireless adapters, you will use its wireless configuration manager software and click a

Scan, Scan Networks

site search. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your wireless adapter.

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(or other similarly named) tab to do a

button or select a

Scan

Site

If your computer is running Windows XP, your operating system may

Tip!

try to configure the AP+2 (rather than let you use the software provided with the wireless adapter). You will know this is happening because you are prompted with a message about one or more wireless networks being available and you will be able to click a link to o pen the

Connection Properties

the

Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings

to disable it, then click OK. You can then use the software provided with your wireless adapter without interruption from Windows XP.

dialog box. If this happens, click the link and clear

Wireless Network

check box

3333 When a list of available wireless networks appears, you will see

a Service Set Identifier (SSID) of network you want to use to connect to the Internet.

. Select it as the

zoom

4444 If you are like most users, you set up the AP+2 as an access

A: Troubleshooting

on page 51.)

Appendix

Congratulations!

This computer has been added to your wireless network. If you do not have any other computers to add to the network, you can optionally add security to your network by following the instructions in

Chapter 4: Setting Security

page 21.

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Installing the AP+2 as an

Ethernet Client

The AP+2 can be connected to a gaming device (for example, an Xbox or Playstation) or computer so that device can have wireless access to a wireless network. This chapter explains how to do this.

Sony PlayStation

Tip!

enable a Sony PlayStation using t he AP+2, you must purchase an Ethernet adapter from Sony. The AP+2 can plug into this adapt er.

1111 Access the AP+2’s

into the device, as explained below.

Directly connect the AP+2 to an Ethernet-equipped

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computer that has a Web browser. To do this, plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the the back of the AP+2 and plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the computer.

Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall

bbbb

outlet and then plug its other end into the the back of the AP+2.

Important!

power cubes may damage the device.

devices do not have an Ethernet port. To wirelessly

Web Management Interface

Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other

by logging

RJ-45

Power

port on

jack on

Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 a s an Ether n et Client 13

Change the TCP/IP Settings on the computer so that it

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uses static IP addressing and the IP address and subnet mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings are prior to changing them, since you will need to restore these settings later.

IP Address: Subnet Mask:

If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/ IP settings on

Tip!

your computer, see page 53.

Open a Web browser, type

dddd

then press When the

eeee

Click the

Interface

10.0.0.100

255.255.255.0

Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings

. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)

Enter

button to access the

for the AP+2.

10.0.0.200

opens, do not enter a password.

in the address bar,

Web Management

2222 Click

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System

Operation Mode

in the left navigational menu, then click

to open the

Operating Mode

page.

3333 From the

Client Bridge (Infrastructure)

If you are using the AP+2 with a gaming device, select the Infrastructure option.

Operating Mode

drop-down list, select either

Client Bridge (AdHoc)

Click the

4444

When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the

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operating mode. Another message will appear letting you know that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and changes mode. Click OK. (Once the AP+2 reboots itself, you will be prompted to log into the again.)

6666 Click

Survey

detected by the AP+2. Click the SSID of the network you want to be a part of, then click OK when asked to confirm this choice.

7777 When in

networks that have WEP security or no security, and does not work with networks that have WPA security turned on. If the wireless network you just selected has WEP security, click

WEP Configuration same Save Changes

the wireless network. (If you need help specifying security on the AP+2, refer to page 24.)

Save Changes

Wireless

. The page that opens lists the wireless networks

WEP security settings as the network, then click the

in the left navigational menu, then click

Client Bridge

button. This will allow your AP+2 to access

button.

Web Management Interface

operating mode, the AP+2 works with

in the left navigational menu. Specify the

Setting Up Security Using WEP

Site

8888 Click the

your Web browser.

Logout

icon at the top right of the screen, then close

9999 Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they were

before you changed them.

Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 a s a n Ether net Client 15

10 Connect the AP+2 to the device you want to wirelessly

1010

enable: ! If the computer you used to access the

Management Interface

enable, leave the Ethernet cable and power cube plugged in and continue with step 11.

! If you want to wirelessly enable a gaming device or a

different computer, move the AP+2 to that gaming device or computer. First, unplug the AP+2’s power cube from the power strip or wall outlet and disconnect the AP+2’s Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the computer you used to configure it. Then, connect the AP+2 to the Ethernet port of the gaming device or different computer and plug the AP+2’s power cube into a strip or wall outlet near this gaming device or computer.

11 You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to

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improve wireless speed and coverage. Typically the antennas should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical and the other horizontal.

Congratulations!

your gaming device or computer should be able to wirelessly connect to the wireless network you specified.

Your AP+2 is installed as an Ethernet client and

is the one you want to wirelessly

Web

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Installing the AP+2 as a

Repeater

The AP+2 can be used as a repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. For example, you may have purchased two AP+2 devices so that you can ensure wireless coverage throughout a large home or office. This chapter explains how to do this.

When installed as a repeater, the AP+2 is able to wirelessly communicate with other access points and wireless gateways via Wireless Distribution System (WDS) links.

Important!

must support WDS in order to communicate with the A P+2.

Access the AP+2’s

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into the device, as explained below.

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Chapter 3: Installing th e AP+2 as a Repeater 17

Any access point you plan to use with the AP+2 in repeater mod e

Web Management Interface

Directly connect the AP+2 to an Ethernet-equipped computer that has a Web browser. To do this, plug one end of the included Ethernet cable into the the back of the AP+2 and plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the computer.

by logging

RJ-45

port on

Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall

bbbb

outlet and then plug its other end into the

Power

the back of the AP+2.

jack on

Important!

power cubes may damage the device.

Change the TCP/IP Settings on your computer so that it

cccc

Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other

uses static IP addressing and the IP address and subnet mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings are prior to changing them, since you will need to restore these settings later.

IP Address: Subnet Mask:

If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/ IP settings on

Tip!

your computer, see page 53.

Open a Web browser, type

dddd

then press When the

eeee

Click the

Interface

10.0.0.100

255.255.255.0

Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings

10.0.0.200

. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)

Enter

button to access the

opens, do not enter a password.

Web Management

for the AP+2.

in the address bar,

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2222 Click System in the left navigational menu, then click

Operation Mode

to open the

Operating Mode

page.

3333 From the

Click the

4444

When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the

5555

6666 Click

Repeater Settings

the wireless networks and gateways detected by the AP+2. (Each link is defined by the MAC address of the other repeater-capable access point. This is because WDS communicates using only MAC addresses at the Data Link Layer. SSIDs are not used to communicate.)

Select a check box for each WDS link to which you want your

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repeater to associate. You can select up to six WDS links.

Operating Mode

Save Changes

Wireless

in the left navigational menu, then click

. The page that opens lists the WDS links of

drop-down list, select

button.

Web Management Interface

Repeater

Important!

repeater settings for that access point or wirele ss gateway and specify the Zoom AP+2 as a WDS link.

For every WDS link you select here, you must access the

8888 If any of the wireless networks or gateways you just selected

has security applied, click navigational menu. (WDS only supports WEP.) Specify the same WEP security settings as the network, then click the

Changes

wireless network/gateway. (If you need help specifying WEP security on the AP+2, refer to

WEP

Chapter 3: Installing th e AP +2 as a Repeater 19

button. This will allow your AP+2 to access the

on page 24.)

WEP Configuration

Setting Up Security Using

in the left

Save

9999 Click the

your Web browser.

10 Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they were

1010

before you changed them.

11 Unplug the power cube from the strip or wall outlet and

1111

disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port of the computer.

12 Move the AP+2 to a location at the edge of the access

1212

point’s or wireless gateway’s coverage area that you want to extend.

13 Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall

1313

outlet and then plug its other end into the back of the access point.

Logout

icon at the top right of the screen, then close

jack on the

Power

Important!

power cubes may damage the device.

The the device should blink while the AP+2 boots up and configures itself. When a valid connection has been made, the

LINK/ACT

1414

Congratulations!

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You may want to try to position the unit’s antennas to improve wireless speed and coverage. Typically, the antennas should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical and the other horizontal.

Only use the power cube shipped with the access point. Other

TX/RX, LINK/ACT

light will become solid.

Your AP+2 is installed as a repeater.

, and

lights on the top of

Power

Setting Security

This chapter explains how to enable security for the AP+2 using WPA and WEP.

When you first set up your Zoom AP+2, security is turned off by default. This means that your wireless signal is not encrypted and that anyone with compatible wireless technology can access your network.

You can select one of two ways to configure and implement security for your wireless network:

•

Before you proceed with the instructions in this section, you must decide whether you want to use WPA or WEP security. If all of your wireless devices support WPA or WPA Shared Key, we recommend you use WPA. You can check a device by checking the manual that came with that device or by checking the configuration software for that device. Look under

Setup

If you have to use WEP, go to on page 24. Otherwise, continue below.

Chapter 4: Setting Security 21

– WiFi Protected Access, sometimes called WPA Shared

WPA

Key. This is more secure and easier to install than WEP, but you can only use it if all of your wireless devices support WPA and you are using the AP+2 as an access point.

– Wired Equivalent Privacy. This uses static keys and is

WEP

less secure than WPA. WEP security allows you to specify whether you want 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. You must use WEP security if you are using the AP+2 in

Repeater

operation mode.

Advanced Features

Security

Setting Up Security Using WEP

Client Bridge

Encryption

Setting Up Security Using WPA/WPA Shared Key

Access the AP+2’s

1111

Web Management Interface

into the device, as explained below.

Directly connect the AP+2 to an Ethernet-equipped

aaaa

computer that has a Web browser. To do this, plug one

end of the included Ethernet cable into the

the back of the AP+2 and plug the other end into the

Ethernet port on the computer. (If your AP+2 is already

connected to another device, such as a router or gaming

device, do not worry; simply plug it back in after you have

used an Ethernet-equipped computer to specify the

settings you need.)

Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall

bbbb

outlet and then plug its other end into the

the back of the AP+2.

Important!

power cubes may damage the device.

Change the TCP/IP Settings on your computer so that it

cccc

Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other

uses static IP addressing and the IP address and subnet

mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings are

prior to changing them, since you will need to restore

these settings later.

by logging

RJ-45

Power

port on

jack on

IP Address:

Subnet Mask:

If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/ IP settings on

Tip!

your computer, see

page 53.

Open a Web browser, type

dddd

then press

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10.0.0.100

255.255.255.0

Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings

10.0.0.200

. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)

Enter

in the address bar,

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