Zoom IG-4150 User Manual
ZoomAir
ZoomAir™ IG-4150
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Model 4150
Installation Guide
Reference Manual
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE ZOOMAIR IG-4150 ..................................5
RODUCT AND DOCUMENTATION OVERVIEW ....................................... 5
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ETWORK OPTIONS OVERVIEW ....................................................... 7
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HAPTER 2 CONNECTING AND POWERING UP THE IG-4150.............9
ONNECTING THE CABLES .............................................................. 9
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OWERING UP THE UNIT ............................................................. 10
HAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE IG-4150 SETUP UTILITY..................13
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NSTALLING THE UTILITY ............................................................. 13
IG-4150 S
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INDING MORE INFORMATION ....................................................... 15
HAPTER 4 CONFIGURING TYPICAL IG SETTINGS.........................17
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NTRODUCTION......................................................................... 17
ONFIGURING THE SETTINGS ........................................................ 18
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HECKING THE IP ADDRESS ......................................................... 29
F YOU ENCOUNTER OBSTACLES .................................................... 30
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HAPTER 5 CONFIGURING CUSTOM SETTINGS..............................33
NTRODUCTION......................................................................... 33
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USTOMIZING THE SETTINGS........................................................ 33
HANGING THE DEFAULT WEP ENCRYPTION KEY ............................... 48
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HAPTER 6 USING THE IG-4150 ..............................................51
ENERAL GUIDELINES................................................................. 51
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ALL-MOUNT THE IG-4150........................................................ 52
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HAPTER 7 ZONEALARM FIREWALL AND ADSUBTRACT...................57
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ONEALARM ............................................................................ 57
ONEALARM AND ZONEALARM PRO ................................................ 58
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DSUBTRACT ........................................................................... 60
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PPENDIX A IG-4150 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................61
ETUP UTILITY: OTHER FUNCTIONS .................................. 14
NTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN GATEWAYS AND WIRELESS CLIENTS ... 49
UTTONS ................................................................... 52
PECIAL MODES ........................................................... 55
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PPENDIX B UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE....................................65
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PPENDIX C INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER INFORMATION .............67
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PPENDIX D REGULATORY INFORMATION....................................69
USTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION .............................................72
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About the ZoomAir IG-4150
Product and Documentation Overview
ZoomAir wireless LAN products incorporate the latest networking
technology to offer you an easy and inexpensive way to build a
wireless network in your home or office. This manual introduces
you to the ZoomAir IG-4150 Internet Gateway, model 4150. It
describes all the features and the most common configurations of
the Gateway.
Box Contents
Your IG box contains the following components:
• ZoomAir IG-4150 unit
• ZoomAir IG-4150 documentation package, including:
—User’s Manual (this document)
—Quick Start Guide
—WEP Booklet
—Technical Support/Warranty Flyer
• ZoomAir CD-ROM (for contents, see the next section)
• Telephone cable
• Power cube
• CD-ROM Contents
The following are the contents of your ZoomAir CD:
• ZoomAir IG-4150 Setup Utility software
• User’s Manual, Quick Start Guide, and WEP Booklet
(in .pdf format)
• Internet security software
—ZoneAlarm Firewall software
—ZoneAlarm Pro (30-day trial) Firewall software
—AdSubtract ad-blocking software
• Customer support information
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Electronic warranty registration
• Technical support and warranty information
Manual Summary
Chapters 2 through 5 explain how to make the IG-4150
operational. Chapters 6 and 7 and the appendices contain useful
information that is not essential for getting your IG-4150 to work.
Below is a summary of the IG-4150 installation. The manual is
organized in the same sequence. For installation instructions, skip
to Chapter 2.
1
Connect the cables to establish an Internet, LAN, or WAN
connection (Chapter 2).
2
Power up the IG-4150 unit (Chapter 2).
3
Install a Wireless Client on a computer on your network. You
will use the same Client and computer to select a mode for the
IG-4150 and configure it.
Note: See the manual for your Wireless Client.
4
Using the Wireless Client from the same computer, install the
IG-4150 Setup Utility (Chapter 3).
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5
Select a mode for the IG-4150 and configure its settings using
the Setup Utility.
Note: The IG-4150 is in the factory default mode – Cable Modem.
You can change the mode when you configure the device
(Chapter 4 or 5).
Network Options Overview
The IG-4150 is a Base Station that routes communication between
wireless computers and the Internet and/or other computer
networks.
You can use the IG to provide wireless Internet access and wireless
LAN or WAN communication in several ways. In this manual, we
refer to each method as a mode:
• Via Cable modem (the IG-4150 factory default mode)
• Via Telephone Line using the built-in 56K/V.90 modem
• Via ADSL modem (with PPPoE)
• Via ISDN/DSL device (for example, VDSL, HDSL,
IDSL, SDSL, and others)
• Via LAN Infrastructure
• Via [No Internet], if you do not want to use your IG-4150
for wireless Internet access (For instance, you may simply
want to connect the IG-4150 to your wired Ethernet
network.)
Chapter 1 About the ZoomAir IG-4150 7
Connecting and Powering Up
the IG-4150
The first step in getting your IG-4150 to work is to connect the
cables and power up the unit as described in this chapter.
Connecting the Cables
Follow these steps:
1
Press the latches and remove the cover of the IG.
2
Plug the power connector into the power socket on the IG
unit.
3
Connect the cable for Internet access:
• For Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line, plug one
end of the RJ-11 telephone cable into socket a (as
illustrated on the next page) and the other end into a
telephone outlet.
2
In some countries outside North America, you may need
an adapter plug to connect the cable to the outlet.
• For Wireless Internet Access via External Devices
(ADSL/PPPoE, Cable, ISDN/DSL modems) or if you are
using a 10BT LAN, plug an RJ-45 Ethernet cable into
socket b. Then connect the other end of the cable to the
External Device.
Note: Telephone adapter plugs and the Ethernet cable are
available at your local computer dealer. See Appendix A for
information about cable and connector types.
4
Place the unit on a flat surface and route the cables through the
cable entrance.
5
Close the cover by attaching it to the unit and pressing the
latches.
Powering Up the Unit
1
Plug the power adapter into an AC power outlet.
! CAUTION: After connecting power to the IG, do not
cover the unit or block the airflow to the
unit with any other objects.
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2
Monitor the LED activity on the unit. The LEDs change color
from Yellow to Red to Green to indicate start-up diagnostics.
When finished (after approximately 30 seconds), the IG shows
LED activity as listed in the table on the next page.
Icon Name Activity Description
Power Steady Green Power enabled.
Wireless Flashing Green
Off No communication.
Ethernet Flashing Green
Off No communication.
IG-4150
Modem
Next, install the IG-4150 Setup Utility as described in Chapter 3.
Flashing Green
Off No communication.
Wireless activity between
the IG and wireless
stations.
Communication between
the IG and the wired
Ethernet equipment
(Cable or DSL modem).
Modem activity between
the IG and your phone
line.
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Installing the IG-4150
Setup Utility
Installing the Utility
Note: At this point, you should have installed a Wireless Client on
at least one computer on your network (see the
documentation for the Wireless Client). You will use this
computer and the connected Wireless Client to install the
IG-4150 Setup Utility.
After you have connected the cables to your IG-4150 and powered
up the unit, you must install the IG-4150 Setup Utility on a
computer on your network to change the IG’s settings. Follow the
installation procedure described below:
1
Insert your ZoomAir CD in the CD-ROM drive of the
computer that has the Wireless Client installed. The CD runs
automatically. The ZoomAir Main Menu opens:
2
Click ZoomAir Software. In the ZoomAir Software screen,
click Install IG-4150 Setup Utility.
3
Follow the prompts. In the Question dialog box, click Yes to
install Java Runtime Environment 1.3.
At the end of the IG Setup Utility installation, the IG Setup
Utility icon appears on your desktop.
Read the next chapter for instructions on how to configure the IG.
WARNING: You must exit the IG-4150 Setup Utility if
you have to unplug the device for any reason.
IG-4150 Setup Utility: Other Functions
The remainder of this chapter contains information that is not
essential for installing the IG-4150, but you may find it useful later
as you use your IG. If you would like, you can skip to Chapter 4.
View/Modify IG-4150 Settings
The IG Setup Utility allows you to view or modify the following
network settings:
• Internet Access Settings
• Wireless Connection Settings
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Internet Access Settings
To set up your IG-4150 for Dial-Up Internet access you need
information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as user
name, password, telephone number and IP address.
Next, select how you wish to connect to your ISP:
• Wireless Internet Access via Telephone Line
• Wireless Internet Access via External Devices
Follow the instructions on your screen, or click Help for more
information.
Wireless Connection Settings
Change these settings to increase the security of your wireless
network. Set up special connection requirements and improve your
wireless communication.
Wireless Channel
To transmit and receive data, the IG-4150 uses a frequency
channel. If neighboring wireless networks are using the same
channel, you may experience poor performance. Try other channels
until you find one that allows the best performance.
Finding More Information
For more detailed information, consult the following sources:
• The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of your
ZoomAir CD. This section contains detailed instructions.
Access it from the Main Menu by clicking the FAQ
button.
• The ZoomAir IG context-sensitive Help. Click the Help
button on the screens of your IG Setup Utility.
Chapter 3 Installing the IG-4150 Setup Utility 15
4
Configuring Typical IG Settings
Introduction
Note: You need to configure your IG only once, the first time you
use it.
After you have installed the IG-4150 Setup Utility (see Chapter 3),
you must select a mode for the IG and configure it. To configure
the IG, you will use a computer with a Wireless Client installed.
The key aspect of the IG-4150 configuration is selecting a mode in
which you want the device to operate.
In this chapter, we explain the typical configuration of the IG-4150
in all modes. Chapter 5 contains information regarding custom
security configurations in all modes.
Cable modem is the factory default mode for the IG-4150.
Configuring the Settings
1
Double-click the IG Setup Utility icon on your desktop. The
Welcome screen appears, as shown on the next page. For
Type of installation, select Typical and click Continue.
If you want to change the default WEP Encryption Key to
maximize the security of your network, go to Chapter 5 for
instructions on configuring the custom settings.
2
In the Identify your IG screen, enter the ID number of your
IG unit in the IG Network Name text box. The ID number is
the 6-character Network Name printed on the bottom and
back labels on the IG unit. Any letters in the ID must be
lowercase. Click Continue.
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Note: After you have identified your IG-4150, you may be
instructed to upgrade the firmware on your device. Refer to
Appendix B for more information.
3
After you have identified your IG, press the F12 key to check
your IG Ethernet MAC-address. The following window will
open. Write down the MAC-address on the last page of this
manual. Your cable service provider will ask for it, and you
may need it if you contact Technical Support or Customer
Service. Click Close.
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4
In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select the
country in which you are located, and select a method of
Internet access. Your options are:
• Cable modem (factory default mode; see below)
• Telephone line (see page 22)
• ADSL/PPPoE (see page 24)
• ISDN/DSL device (see page 26)
• LAN infrastructure (see page 28)
Internet Access via Cable Modem
If you want to access the Internet through a cable modem (the
factory default mode), follow this procedure to configure your IG:
1
In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select Cable
Modem under Internet access via, and then select
Automatic under IP address. Click Continue.
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2
Click Continue in the Overview Of Your Settings screen:
3
Before you click Finish in the Overview Of Your Settings
screen, you can double-check all the IG settings. Use the Back
button on the bottom of the screen to return to the previous
screens.
4
Click Exit in the Ready! screen:
You have configured your IG to connect to the Internet in the
Cable Modem mode. Go to Checking the IP Address on page 29.
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Internet Access via Telephone Line
If you want to access the Internet over a telephone line, the
procedure for configuring your IG is as follows:
1
In the Setup your Internet Connection screen, select
Telephone Line under Internet access via. The screen
changes as follows:
In the Disconnect if idle for drop-down menu, your options
range from 1 to 40 minutes. Under Dial using, you can select
Tone or Pulse. Finally, you can select automatic dialing. Click
Continue.
For additional information, click the Help button.
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