Zoom 4400 User Manual

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AP+2

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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

Contents

	Package Contents
The AP+2 package contains the following:
• AP+2 Device	• Power Cube
• Ethernet Cable	• CD for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux

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

Overview

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

•Access Point. You can plug the AP+2 into a router, 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 Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point on page 7.

•Ethernet Client. You can plug the AP+2 into the Ethernet 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 Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client on page 13.

•Repeater. You can install the AP+2 near the edge of a wireless network’s area of coverage to extend the area of coverage. Setting the AP+2 up as a repeater is explained in Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater on page 17.

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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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

1 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 RJ-45 port on the back of 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.

2 Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the access point.

Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other power cubes may damage the device.

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

The TX/RX, LINK/ACT, and Power lights on the top of 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).

3 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.

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.

Note: Gaming devices typically need to use an Ethernet client (such as another AP+2 in Client Bridge-Infrastructure mode) to access your wireless network. Once you have a wireless network established, 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 My Windows XP Computer Has Built-In Wireless Capabilities on page 9. If it does not, or if you are using a Macintosh or Linux computer, continue with My Computer Requires a Wireless Network Adapter on page 10.

Tip! To see if your Windows notebook has built-in wireless capabilities: On the Windows desktop, click Start, click Connect to, and then locate the Wireless Network Connection option. If Connect to does not appear, or if there is no Wireless Network Connection option, then your notebook does not have wireless capabilities. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your Windows notebook.

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My Windows XP Computer Has Built-In Wireless Capabilities

1 On your Windows desktop, click the Start button, then click

Control Panel.

2 Double-click the Network Connections icon.

3 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, then select Properties.

4 On the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, select the Wireless Networks tab. Windows XP will automatically scan for available wireless networks in your area. Its findings will appear in the Available networks list. It should find the wireless network of your new access point— named zoom. (The scan is done automatically because the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected by default.)

5 Select zoom from the Available networks list, then click the

Configure button to add it to the Preferred networks list. 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 Move up button to move zoom to the top of the list.)

6 Click OK.

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

7 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 Appendix A: Troubleshooting on page 51)

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 on page 21.

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.

1 Install the adapter and ensure that it is set to infrastructure or access point mode (NOT ad-hoc or peer to peer mode). If you need help installing the adapter or setting its mode, refer to the documentation that came with it.

2 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 button or select a Site Scan, Scan Networks (or other similarly named) tab to do a site search. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your wireless adapter.

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Tip! If your computer is running Windows XP, your operating system may 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 open the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. If this happens, click the link and clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box to disable it, then click OK. You can then use the software provided with your wireless adapter without interruption from Windows XP.

3 When a list of available wireless networks appears, you will see a Service Set Identifier (SSID) of zoom. Select it as the network you want to use to connect to the Internet.

4 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 Appendix A: Troubleshooting on page 51.)

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

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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.

Tip! Sony PlayStation® devices do not have an Ethernet port. To wirelessly enable a Sony PlayStation using the AP+2, you must purchase an Ethernet adapter from Sony. The AP+2 can plug into this adapter.

1 Access the AP+2’s Web Management Interface by logging into the device, as explained below.

bPlug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the AP+2.

Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other power cubes may damage the device.

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

cChange the TCP/IP Settings on the computer so that it 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: 10.0.0.100

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Tip! If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/IP settings on your computer, see Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings on page 53.

dOpen a Web browser, type 10.0.0.200 in the address bar, then press Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)

eWhen the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password. Click the Login button to access the Web Management Interface for the AP+2.

2 Click System in the left navigational menu, then click

Operation Mode to open the Operating Mode page.

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3 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select either

Client Bridge (Infrastructure) or Client Bridge (AdHoc). If you are using the AP+2 with a gaming device, select the Infrastructure option.

4 Click the Save Changes button.

5 When a confirmation message appears, click OK to change the 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 Web Management Interface again.)

6 Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click Site Survey. The page that opens lists the wireless networks 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.

7 When in Client Bridge operating mode, the AP+2 works with 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 in the left navigational menu. Specify the same WEP security settings as the network, then click the Save Changes button. This will allow your AP+2 to access the wireless network. (If you need help specifying security on the AP+2, refer to Setting Up Security Using WEP on page 24.)

8 Click the Logout icon at the top right of the screen, then close your Web browser.

9 Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they were before you changed them.

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

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

!If the computer you used to access the Web Management Interface is the one you want to wirelessly 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 improve wireless speed and coverage. Typically the antennas should not be parallel. For example, try making one vertical and the other horizontal.

Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as an Ethernet client and your gaming device or computer should be able to wirelessly connect to the wireless network you specified.

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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! Any access point you plan to use with the AP+2 in repeater mode must support WDS in order to communicate with the AP+2.

1 Access the AP+2’s Web Management Interface by logging into the device, as explained below.

Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater

bPlug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the AP+2.

Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other power cubes may damage the device.

cChange the TCP/IP Settings on your computer so that it 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: 10.0.0.100

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Tip! If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/IP settings on your computer, see Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings on page 53.

dOpen a Web browser, type 10.0.0.200 in the address bar, then press Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)

eWhen the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password. Click the Login button to access the Web Management Interface for the AP+2.

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2 Click System in the left navigational menu, then click

Operation Mode to open the Operating Mode page.

3 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select Repeater.

4 Click the Save Changes button.

6 Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click Repeater Settings. The page that opens lists the WDS links of 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.)

7 Select a check box for each WDS link to which you want your repeater to associate. You can select up to six WDS links.

Important! For every WDS link you select here, you must access the repeater settings for that access point or wireless gateway and specify the Zoom AP+2 as a WDS link.

8 If any of the wireless networks or gateways you just selected has security applied, click WEP Configuration in the left navigational menu. (WDS only supports WEP.) Specify the same WEP security settings as the network, then click the Save Changes button. This will allow your AP+2 to access the wireless network/gateway. (If you need help specifying WEP security on the AP+2, refer to Setting Up Security Using WEP on page 24.)

Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater

9 Click the Logout icon at the top right of the screen, then close your Web browser.

10 Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they were before you changed them.

11 Unplug the power cube from the strip or wall outlet and 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 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 outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the access point.

Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the access point. Other power cubes may damage the device.

The TX/RX, LINK/ACT, and Power lights on the top of 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 become solid.

14 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.

Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as a repeater.

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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:

•WPA – WiFi Protected Access, sometimes called WPA Shared 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.

•WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy. This uses static keys and is 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 Client Bridge or Repeater operation mode.

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 Security or Encryption or

Setup or Advanced Features.

If you have to use WEP, go to Setting Up Security Using WEP on page 24. Otherwise, continue below.

Chapter 4: Setting Security

Setting Up Security Using WPA/WPA Shared Key

1 Access the AP+2’s Web Management Interface by logging into the device, as explained below.

aDirectly 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 RJ-45 port on 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.)

bPlug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the AP+2.

Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other power cubes may damage the device.

IP Address: 10.0.0.100

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Tip! If you do not know how to access and specify TCP/IP settings on your computer, see Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings on page 53.

dOpen a Web browser, type 10.0.0.200 in the address bar, then press Enter. (This is the IP address of the AP+2.)

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Package Contents

Overview

Installing the Hardware

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

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

Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater

Chapter 4: Setting Security