Zoom X6 User Manual
ADSL X6
U S E R G U I D E
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Contents
Overview............................................................................6
1. Installation Instructions ...............................................7
Package Contents........................................................7
Before You Begin.........................................................8
Installing the X6...............................................................9
Step 1: Installing the Software .....................................9
Step 2: Installing the Hardware..................................10
Step 3: Establishing Communication .........................12
Step 4: Setting Up a Wired or Wireless Network .......17
Universal Plug and Play ................................................19
If You Need Help...........................................................19
2. Setting Up Your Wireless Network ...........................20
Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer to the X6.21
Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in
Wireless Capabilities..................................................23
Checking Your Settings .............................................25
3. Setting Wireless Security ..........................................26
Overview ....................................................................26
Setting Up Security Using WPA2 or WPA .................27
Setting Up Security Using WEP.................................29
4. The X6 and Online Gaming........................................31
Do I Need to Do Anything? ........................................31
Setting Up the X6 for Online Gaming............................32
Step 1: Choosing an IP Address for Gaming .............32
Step 2: Setting Up a Virtual Server or DMZ ...............38
Table of Contents 3
5. Using Advanced Setup ..............................................45
Viewing the Advanced Setup Options...........................46
Using the WAN Configuration Settings .........................50
Using the Ethernet Configuration Settings ....................56
Setting Up a Static Routing Table .................................57
Adding Extra Security with Advanced Firewall Filtering 59
Setting Security Logging ...............................................64
Configuring Intrusion Detection.....................................65
Adding a DNS Server Name .........................................67
Creating a Virtual Server or a DMZ...............................68
Using the ADSL Settings...............................................70
Changing Your LAN Settings ........................................72
Creating a Fixed IP Address .........................................74
Assigning a Half Bridge Device.....................................75
Enabling or Disabling UPnP..........................................76
Assigning Ports to a PVC..............................................77
Changing HTTP and Telnet Ports .................................79
Filtering Out MAC Addresses........................................80
Managing Access to Services .......................................82
Configuring Quality of Service.......................................83
Monitoring ADSL, Wireless, and Ethernet Status..........86
Changing Your Password..............................................89
Restoring Factory Settings............................................90
Backing Up and Restoring Your Configurations............91
Updating Your Firmware ...............................................92
Appendix A. ADSL Internet Settings ............................93
Appendix B. Front and Back Panels.............................97
Appendix C. TCP/IP Network Settings..........................99
Macintosh TCP/IP Settings ......................................100
Linux TCP/IP Settings..............................................102
Windows TCP/IP Settings........................................103
Appendix D. Troubleshooting .....................................106
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Appendix E. Configuring Your Web Browser ............112
Appendix F. Wireless Channels by Country ..............116
Appendix G. Regulatory Information..........................117
Safety Notices..........................................................118
Declaration of Conformity ........................................119
Table of Contents 5
Overview
This User Guide provides instructions for setting up your X6,
connecting the
and securing your network. There are also instructions for setting
X6 for gaming.
up the
For most customers, Chapter 1 covers what you need to get
connected to the Internet. Chapter 2 applies if you want to set up a
network. Chapter 3 provides security information, and Chapter 4
provides what you need for gaming.
Chapter 5 Advanced Setup is primarily for System Administrators.
This chapter explains how to use advanced features of the
as adding extra security with firewall filtering, backing up and
restoring the
creating a fixed IP address.
X6 to wired and wireless computers on a network,
X6 such
X6 configuration, updating the X6 firmware, and
You can find new and updated information about the
Zoom Web site:
www.zoom.com/techsupport/adsl/adsl_x6.shtml
X6 at the
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Installation Instructions
This chapter covers the basic instructions needed to install your
X6 and connect to the Internet. These instructions can be used
by those with a Macintosh®, Linux, or Windows® operating
system. Note: Windows users - . If you did not successfully set
up the X6 using the Install Assistant, follow these instructions to
install the X6 manually. If you already installed and connected
your X6 (using the separate Quick Start booklet provided for
Windows users), you can skip this chapter and begin with
Chapter 2.
Package Contents
Your package contains the following items:
•
Zoom ADSL
Ethernet cable
•
Phone cord
•
Power cube
•
CD
•
The CD contains the installation software, documentation,
warranty, and Customer Support information.
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer
Support or whoever sold you the modem.
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X6 modem
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In addition, the package may include:
•
A splitter to enable you to use a single ADSL wall jack for both
an Internet connection and for telephone service (certain
countries only)
•
Phone-jack adapter to adapt the phone cord to a particular
phone jack (certain countries only)
•
ADSL line filter(s) (certain models only)
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing the X6 modem using this guide, you
must have the following available to you:
•
ADSL service enabled on your telephone line. To do this, you
need to sign up with an ADSL service provider. Once this
service is enabled, you should have an ADSL-enabled
telephone wall jack to plug the
provider may refer to ADSL service as DSL service).
X6 modem into. (Your service
•
One or more computers or laptops that you want to connect
to the Internet. The
X6 supports Macintosh, Linux, and
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP operating systems.
•
Any computer or laptop that you want to connect without
wires to your network. These must be equipped with a wireless
adapter or have built-in wireless capabilities. The
X6 supports
802.11b and 802.11g compatible adapters.
•
Any computer that you want to physically connect to your
X6
LAN port. The X6 has four LAN ports to which you can
connect devices. A computer must have an Ethernet port to
make these connections.
•
Additional Ethernet cables. If you plan to connect more than
one computer
directly to the modem, you will need additional
Ethernet cables to make the connection. The modem supports
up to four direct connections with its four LAN ports.
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Installing the X6
Installing the X6 involves four steps: Installing the Software,
Installing the Hardware, Establishing Communication, and
Setting Up a Wired Network.
Step 1: Installing the Software
Note:
This section is for Windows computer users who did not already
run the Install Assistant on the CD. If you already ran the Install
Assistant or are using a Macintosh or Linux computer, skip this
section and begin with the next one, Installing the Hardware.
Regardless of how many computers you plan to use with the X6,
you only have to install the software on one of them.
You will install the software on a Windows computer that you
directly connect to the
the modem. This computer must have an Ethernet port. If it does
not, you can purchase an Ethernet card (sometimes called a
Network Interface Card or NIC) to add an Ethernet port.
Important!
If possible, use a computer that is centrally located in your home or
office and that has easy access to an ADSL line. A central location
helps assure good wireless performance. If you do not have a
desktop computer located centrally in your home (for example, it is
in the basement), or you only have notebook computers, you
should still directly connect this desktop computer or one of your
notebooks to the X6 to configure it. Once the X6 is set up and your
Internet connection is working, you can unplug the computer from
the unit and move the X6 to a more central location.
X6, and then use that computer to configure
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Turn your computer on.
For Windows Vista only, follow these steps to turn on Telnet
Client:
a Click Start, select Control Panel, then double-click
Programs and Features.
b In Programs and Features, in the Tasks pane, click Turn
Windows features on or off.
c At the User Account Control message, click Continue.
d In the Windows Features dialog box, select Telnet Client,
click OK, and wait while the feature is configured.
e In the Uninstall or Change a Program window, click the
Close box to exit.
1 Insert the supplied CD into the CD drive of your computer.
The CD should start automatically. (If the CD does not start
automatically, on the desktop, click the Start button, click
Run, and then type E:\setup.exe, where E is the letter of
your CD drive.)
2 Follow the prompts to install the software. Click Next to
bypass the screens for setting up the hardware.
Congratulations! You have installed the software. Now continue
with the next section,
Step 2: Installing the Hardware.
Step 2: Installing the Hardware
Windows users only: Be sure that you have already installed
the software BEFORE beginning this section. Software
installation is not required for Macintosh and Linux
computers.
1 Shut down and power off your computer.
¾ For Windows users, this is the computer on which you just
installed the software.
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¾ For Macintosh or Linux users, this can be any one of the
computers that you plan to use with the
situation, this would be the computer that is closest to
your ADSL wall jack.
X6. In a typical
2 Rotate the antenna on the back of the modem to a vertical
position.
3 Connect the modem to the computer’s Ethernet port.
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable
X6 modem’s LAN ports (LAN 1, LAN 2, LAN 3, or LAN 4)
and plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet port.
into any one of the
4 Plug the power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then
plug the power cube’s other end into the modem’s power
(PWR) jack.
Important!
Only use the power cube shipped with the X6. Other power
cubes may damage your hardware.
5 After you plug in the power cube, the PWR and WLAN lights
on the front panel of the modem should become steady on,
and the LINK light should blink. If the PWR light does not
turn on, make sure there is power at the wall outlet or power
strip where you plugged in the power cube.
6 Turn the computer on.
7 Plug one end of the supplied phone cord into the modem’s
ADSL port and the other into the ADSL wall jack. The
blinking LINK light should become steady on. If it does not,
refer to
Troubleshooting on page 106.
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Note:
In some countries, including the UK, the modem comes with a
splitter. Plug the splitter into the wall jack with ADSL service.
Then plug the supplied phone cord between the modem's
ADSL jack and the splitter's MODEM jack.
We recommend that you put an ADSL filter on every
phone connected to the ADSL phone line. DO NOT put a
filter between the X6 and the wall jack that it is connected to.
If you are using a splitter, you can plug a phone into the
splitter's PHONE jack, which has a built-in filter.
Congratulations! You have installed the hardware. Now
continue with the next section
Communication
.
Step 3: Establishing
Step 3: Establishing Communication
Important!
Macintosh and Linux users must make sure that the computer’s
TCP/IP settings are configured properly BEFORE starting this
section. See Macintosh TCP/IP Settings on page 100 or Linux
TCP/IP Settings on page 102 for instructions.
You must set up the X6 so that it can communicate with your
Internet service provider. To do this, you must use the Zoom
Configuration Manager.
1 Close all programs including antivirus software and pop-up
blockers.
2 Log into the Zoom Configuration Manager from the
computer on which you installed the
a Open your Web browser and, in its address bar, type
http://10.0.0.2 and then press the Enter key on your
keyboard.
X6 software:
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Tip!
If you are using a Windows computer, a Zoom icon
should have been placed on your desktop automatically.
Instead of typing the address above in your Web browser,
you can double-click the Zoom icon.
b On the Enter Network Password dialog box, type the
following user name and password in lowercase then click
OK. (The User Name and Password you enter here are
not the same as the User Name and Password that your
Internet service provider may have given you.)
User Name: admin
Password: zoomadsl
If you are not prompted for a User Name and Password,
do the following in this order: Recheck all connections;
restart the modem and computer; and reset the modem by
inserting a paper clip into the Reset pinhole in the
modem’s back panel and press it three times.
Important:
For security, choose your own password after the setup is
complete. See Changing Your Password on page 89.
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2 After you log in, use the Basic Setup page to configure the
modem so it can connect with your Internet service provider.
Do the following:
a
Enter your Protocol, Encapsulation, VPI, and VCI
settings in the appropriate boxes. Your service provider
should supply these values. If you do not know these
settings, refer to the tables starting on page
b
NAT (Network Address Translation) is Enabled by
default. This feature lets multiple users access the Internet
sharing a single IP address. Enabled is typically the right
setting. Select Disable in the unlikely event that you want
to assign different public IP addresses to each network
user.
93.
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c Depending on the Protocol setting you selected the
bottom half of the page will change so that you can enter
additional information.
If you selected PPPoA or PPPoE, enter your ADSL
Username and Password in the appropriate boxes.
Your Internet service provider should have given this
information to you. (Your Username is typically your
email address or the characters preceding the @ sign
in your email address. This is NOT the same
Username and Password that you used earlier to open
the Zoom Configuration Manager.)
If you selected 1483 Bridged or 1483 Routed, you
have the option of using either dynamic or static IP
addressing. Depending on your situation, select the
appropriate option button:
− [MOST USERS] Ensure that Obtain an IP
address Automatically is selected if you are
using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (also
known as DHCP or dynamic IP addressing). This
option is selected by default because most Internet
service providers use DHCP.
− Select Use the following IP Address only if you
are using a static IP address. (You should know if
you are using static IP addressing. There is
typically an extra charge for a static IP address and
you usually have to make special arrangements
with your Internet service provider to get one.)
Then enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway, and DNS that you plan to use.
Click the Save Changes button, then click the
Write Settings to Flash button.
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3 Verify that you Internet connection is working. Open your
Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator) and try to connect to a familiar Web address. If you
connect successfully, you are ready to set up the rest of your
network.
(If you do not connect, see Appendix D on page 106).
Tip!
If you configured the X6 using a notebook computer, you can keep
it plugged in or you can disconnect it from the unit’s LAN port. As
long as the X6 remains plugged into an ADSL wall jack and a
power source, the X6 can function as a stand-alone device. You can
then make the notebook part of your wireless network.
Congratulations! You have established communication and your
computer is now connected to the Internet. Now continue with
Step 4: Setting Up a Wired or Wireless Network.
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Step 4: Setting Up a Wired or Wireless Network
Once a computer that is directly connected to the X6 modem is
able to browse the Web, you know for certain that your Web
connection is working. Now you can set up the rest of your
network.
It is up to you whether you want to have some computers
connected directly to the
X6 supports both wired and wireless connections. You can have up
to 253 connections, four of which can be wired directly through
X6’s four LAN ports. You can also plug a network device
the
(such as a hub, switch, or router) into one of the LAN ports.
To set up your network, you can do any or all of the following, in
any order that you choose:
X6 and others connected wirelessly. The
•
If you want to connect additional computers directly to the
To Connect Additional Wired Computers below.
see
•
If you want to connect a hub, switch, or router directly to the
X6, see To Connect a Network Device on page 18.
•
If you want to connect additional computers using a wireless
network, see
Setting Up Your Wireless Network on page 20.
X6,
To Connect Additional Wired Computers
You can connect up to four computers that have Ethernet ports
directly to the
X6.
1 Shut down and power off the computer you want to connect
X6. (This is important because the computer must locate
to the
the correct IP address for the modem. This is done when the
computer is turned back on in step 3 below.)
2 Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the modem’s
LAN ports and plug the other end into the computer’s
Ethernet port.
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3 Turn on the computer.
4 Verify that your Internet connection is working. Open your
Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator) and try to connect to a familiar Web address.
5 Repeat steps 1–4 for each computer you want to add.
To Connect a Network Device
You can use one of the LAN ports on the X6 to plug in a network
device (for example, a hub, switch, or router).
1 Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the modem’s
LAN ports and the other end into the network device’s
Ethernet port. (For a hub or a switch, this is typically called an
Uplink or Expansion port. For a router, this is typically called
a WAN port.)
2 Set up your network. Refer to the documentation provided
with your particular network device for instructions on how to
do this.
3 Once your network is set up, reboot any computer that is part
of the network.
4 Verify that your Internet connection is working. Open the
Web browser (for instance, Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator) on each computer and try to connect to a familiar
Web address.
Congratulations! You have set up your wired devices. If you
have wireless devices that you want to add to your network, go to
Setting Up Your Wireless Network on page 20.
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Universal Plug and Play
The X6 supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™). This means
that other devices plugged into your computer or network (for
example, a gaming application, router, or stand-alone firewall) that
use UPnP should automatically detect the
configurations for them to work together. There is no setup for
you to do.
X6 and make the needed
If You Need Help
Zoom has many Technical Support services available to its
customers. You can access these services in a variety of ways:
• Visit our Web site at www.zoom.com and select Technical
Support. From there, you can register your X6 and/or
contact our technical support experts and/or use our
intelligent database SmartFacts
information.
tm
and/or get warranty
Tip:
From time to time, Zoom may release improved firmware.
This is also available at www.zoom.com, along with upgrade
instructions. We recommend that you check our Web site
periodically for updates.
• Call our support office. The appropriate number depends on your
country:
US: (561) 241-7170
UK: 0870 720 0090
Other (US number) (561) 997-9683
• Some retailers of Zoom products provide support or can
recommend a convenient support center.
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Setting Up Your Wireless
Network
This chapter discusses how to set up a wireless network using
wireless adapters and/or computers that have built-in wireless
capabilities. Chapter 3 provides information about
implementing network security.
Note that for each computer added to your wireless network, you
will need to take appropriate steps for setting up that computer. To
do that, select one of the three possibilities for that computer
below:
1. Some newer Windows XP notebooks and desktops have built-
in wireless networking capabilities and do not require the
installation of a wireless component. If this is the case, you
should set up that computer’s wireless connection using
Windows XP. See
with Built-in Wireless Capabilities
Tip!
To see if your 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.
2. Some desktop and notebook computers may have built-in wireless
networking capabilities, but do not use Windows XP. If this is so,
set up your computer’s wireless connection using
Wireless-enabled Computer to the X6
Connecting a Windows XP Computer
.
Connecting a
on page 21.
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3. Some desktop and notebook computers may need a wireless
network adapter installed. This can be a USB adapter, PC Card
adapter, or PCI adapter. When you install the adapter, make
sure that it is set to infrastructure or access point mode
(NOT ad-hoc or peer-to-peer mode). If you need help
installing your wireless adapter or setting its mode, refer to the
documentation that came with it. After you install the adapter,
Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer to the X6.
see
Connecting a Wireless-enabled Computer to the X6
1 Go to the wireless-enabled computer that you want to add to
the network. The computer should have software that will let it
perform a site search to scan for available wireless networks
in your area. When the SSID (Service Set Identifier) of your
wireless network appears in the list—the SSID is zoom—
select it as the network you want to use to connect to the
Internet.
X6
Tip!
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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There are several site scan issues you should be aware of:
¾ If you installed a wireless adapter on a Windows XP
computer, Windows XP may try to automatically configure
the adapter (rather than let you use the software provided
with the wireless adapter). You will know this is happening
because you will be prompted with a message about one or
more wireless networks being available. You will also 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 then click OK. You
can then use the software provided with your wireless
adapter without interruption from Windows XP.
¾ More than one wireless network may appear in the list.
These are other wireless networks that are within range of
your network. Your neighbors for instance may be within
range of your network. Each wireless network has a
channel associated with it. We recommend there be at least
a five-channel difference between your network and those
of your neighbors. Having less than a five-channel
difference may result in interference with your connection.
By default, the
this channel, you must do so using the Wireless Setup
page of the Zoom Configuration Manager.
X6 uses channel 10. If you need to change
¾ If you want to secure your wireless network so it won’t be
accessible by others, you should specify security settings.
To learn how, see
(By default, the wireless connections provided by the
do not have any security applied.)
Setting Wireless Security on page 26.
X6
2 Test your wireless connections. From each desktop or
notebook computer that you set up, open your Web browser
(for instance, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and try
to connect to a familiar Web address.
If you connect successfully, you are ready to browse the Web!
Important!
If you want to add security to your network, see Setting Wireless
Security on page 26.
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Connecting a Windows XP Computer with Built-in Wireless Capabilities
This section applies to Windows XP notebooks and computers
that have 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.
Any compatible networks within range will appear in the
Available networks list. It should find the wireless network of
X6—named zoom. (The scan is done automatically
the
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.
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7 Test your wireless connection. From the computer or
notebook that you set up, open your Web browser (for
instance, Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and try to
connect to a familiar Web address.
If you connect successfully, your notebook’s wireless
capability is configured and you are ready to browse the Web!
Important!
If you want to add security to your network, please see Setting
Wireless Security on page 26.
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Checking Your Settings
If you ever need to check your wireless settings, you can do so
from the Wireless Setup page. This page is available in the Zoom
Configuration Manager by clicking the Wireless icon.
The table below explains the settings:
This setting… Lets you specify…
Wireless Status Enable shows that your wireless network is up.
Disable indicates that your wireless network is
down.
SSID
Default Channel
Profile
Encryption
Country If your country is not listed, select Other.
The Service Set Identifier for your wireless network.
By default, the SSID for the
change the SSID to any name that you want.
The channel your wireless connection uses by
default for your wireless connection. The
set for channel 10.
The standard used by your wireless adapters. This
drop-down list contains 802.11b Only, 802.11g
Only, or Mixed Mode.
The default is Mixed Mode, which allows you to
mix both b and g wireless adapters.
The type of encryption used for your wireless
Internet signal. This drop-down list contains None,
WEP-64 bit, WEP 128 bit, WPA and WPA2.
The default is None, meaning that no security is
enabled.
X6 is zoom. You can
X6 comes
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Setting Wireless Security
When you first set up your X6 wireless network, 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
computer network and the Internet using your wireless connection.
This chapter explains how to set up wireless security to protect your
network and Internet connection.
Overview
To set up wireless security, you will create and enter a unique
passphrase or an alphanumeric key. Once entered, only devices
with the proper key or passphrase will be allowed to establish a
connection to the network.
There are two basic ways to configure and implement a passphrase
or key. They are WPA (WiFi Protected Access) or WPA2 and
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64 and 128 bit). WPA2 is best,
but you can use it only if all your wireless devices support the
802.11g profile.
You can check to see if all other clients that you plan to put on the
network support WPA2 or WPA. You can do this by checking the
manual that came with each device or by checking the
configuration software for the installed device. Look under
Security or Encryption or Setup or Advanced Features. If all
the clients support WPA2 or WPA, proceed with Setting Up
Security Using WPA2 or WPA. If they do not, skip to
Up Security Using WEP
.
Setting
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Setting Up Security Using WPA2 or WPA
WPA2 and WPA use a passphrase that you choose and enter on
the X6 and other wireless devices on the network (clients) to set up
security. To use WPA2 or WPA, all of the wireless devices on your
network must support that encryption method.
1 Check to see that all other clients that you plan to put on the
network support WPA2 or WPA. If they do not, skip to
Setting Up Security Using WEP.
2 Click the Wireless icon in the Zoom Configuration Manager.
This will open the Wireless Setup page. Go to Encryption
(which should say None) and select WPA2 or WPA from the
drop-down menu. A new fill-in box labeled WPA Passphrase
will open directly below the Encryption box.
3 Choose and enter a Passphrase. You can enter a word or
phrase, or for greater security you can enter a combination of
numbers and letters. The Passphrase is case-sensitive and can
be up to 8 characters.
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4 Every wireless network client needs to be set individually by
entering the Passphrase on all wireless devices on the
network. Open the software that came with the device, which
should be running on the computer where the device is
installed. Find the configuration menu for security, choose
WPA2 or WPA, and enter the Passphrase, exactly as you
entered it on the
Your security setup configuration is now complete!
X6 Wireless Setup page.
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Setting Up Security Using WEP
If all of your network devices DO NOT support WPA2 or WPA,
you can use WEP to configure network security. WEP can be
configured two ways: 64-bit and 128-bit. 128-bit WEP provides a
bit more security than 64-bit, but 128-bit WEP also tends to
diminish network performance. We recommend that most people
configure their WEP for 64-bit security.
1 Click the Wireless icon in the Zoom Configuration
Manager. This will open the Wireless Setup page. Go to
Encryption (which should say None) and select WEP-64 bit
(or WEP-128 bit for more security, but diminished network
performance) from the drop-down menu. Six new boxes open
directly below the Encryption box.
2 Check the box marked Passphrase and then choose and enter
a Passphrase. You can enter a word or a phrase, or for greater
security you can enter a combination of numbers and letters.
The Passphrase is case-sensitive and can be up to 8 characters.
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If ALLof the wireless devices (clients) on the network are Zoom
devices, go to step 3. If some or all or the devices are not Zoom
devices, go to step 4.
3 If ALL of the wireless devices (clients) on the network are
Zoom devices, you need to enter the Passphrase that you
just entered for each device.
Every wireless network client needs to be set individually.
Open the software that came with the device, which should be
running on the computer where the device is installed. Find the
configuration menu for security, choose WEP, and enter the
Passphrase, exactly as you entered it on the
Setup page.
Your security setup configuration is now complete!
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4 If any or all of the other wireless devices on the network
(clients) are not Zoom devices, you will enter one of the
keys shown below the Passphrase on each client. You must
enter the same key for each device. The key that you must use
is the key corresponding to the Default Key number shown. If
the number in the default key box is 1, use Key 1, and so on.
You can choose the default key you prefer using the pull-down
Default Key menu box.
Now that you have a key, enter it for each client. Every
wireless network client needs to be set individually. Open the
software that came with the device, which should be running
on the computer where the device is installed. Find the
configuration menu for security, choose WEP (64-bit or 128-
bit depending on what you selected), and enter the Default
Key, exactly as it appears on the
Your security setup configuration is now complete!
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