ZTE IX256 Users Manual

ZTE IX256

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WiMAX MODEM User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General 5

1.1 Welcome 5

1.2 Safety Precautions 5

1.3 Cleaning and Maintaining 6

1.4 Limited Warranty 6

1.5 Limitation of Liability 7

1.6 FCC Declaration 7

1.7 RF Declaration 7

2 Getting Started 9

2.1 Appearance 9

2.2 Parts Supplied 9

2.3 LED Indicator 10

2.4 Working Condition 11

2.5 Technical Parameters 11

2.6 Ports 12

3 Connecting MODEM 13

3.1 Application Structure 13

3.2 Hardware Installation 13

3.2.1 Connect to LAN 13

3.2.2 Connect to Phone 14

3.2.3 Connect Power Adapter 14

3.2.4 Power on MODEM 14

4 Preparation for Configuring MODEM 15

4.1 TCP/IP Installation and Configuration 15

4.2 Checking 16

4.2.1 Check LAN Connection 16

4.2.2 Cancel Proxy Server in Browser 17

4.2.3 Others 17

5 Ordinary Operation 18

5.1 Login 18

5.2 Router State 19

5.3 WAN Connection 21

5.3.1 WiMAX Connection 21

5.3.2 WiMAX Information 22

5.4 WIMAX Settings 23

5.4.1 Channel Settings 23

5.4.2 WiMAX Authentication 25

5.5 Router 27

5.5.1 LAN 27

5.5.2 DHCP Clients 29

5.6 Wi-Fi Settings 29

5.6.1 Station List 29

5.6.2 Basic 30

5.6.3 Advanced 33

5.6.4 Security 35

5.6.5 WPS 38

5.7 Firewall 40

5.7.1 Mac/Ip/Port Filtering 40

5.7.2 URL Filter 42

5.7.3 Time Filtering 43

5.7.4 Fort Forwarding 44

5.7.5 DMZ 45

5.7.6 System Security 46

5.7.7 Advanced Settings 46

5.8 VPN 47

5.9 VoIP 48

5.9.1 User Details 48

5.9.2 Advanced 50

5.9.3 Supplementary 51

5.10 Advanced 52

5.10.1 Status 52

5.10.2 Statistics 52

5.10.3 Management 53

5.10.4 Time 54

5.10.5 Upgrade 55

5.10.6 Remote Upgrade 56

5.10.7 Restore 57

5.10.8 Reboot 57

5.10.9 DDNS Settings 57

5.10.10 System Log 58

5.11 Logout 59

6 Troubleshooting 60 7 Appendix Glossary 62

1 General

1.1 Welcome

Thanks for choosing the ZTE IX256 WiMAX MODEM (hereinafter referred to as “MODEM”). To get the most from your MODEM and to keep it in the best condition, please read this manual carefully.

The pictures, symbols and contents in this manual are for reference only. They might not be completely identical with your MODEM. ZTE operates a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to update the technical specifications in this document at any time without prior notice.

1.2 Safety Precautions

Some electronic devices may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Locate the MODEM away from TV set, radio and other electronic equipment to avoid electromagnetic interference.

The MODEM may interfere with medical devices like hearing aids and pacemakers. Consult with a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device before using the MODEM.

Do not use your MODEM in dangerous environments such as oil or chemical factories where there are explosive gases or explosive products being processed.

Please use original accessories or accessories that are authorized by your Equipment Provider. Unauthorized accessories may affect the MODEM performance, damage the MODEM or cause danger to you.

Do not attempt to dismantle the MODEM. There are no user serviceable parts. Do not immerse the MODEM in any liquid. Do not place objects on top of the MODEM. This may lead to overheating of the

device. The MODEM must be placed in ventilation environment for use. Do not expose the MODEM to direct sunlight or store it in hot areas. High

temperature can shorten the life of electronic devices. Do not touch the antenna while calling. Do not allow children to play with the MODEM or charger. Keep the length of the cable between the MODEM and the phone less than 33 feet.

The MODEM is for indoor use only. Do not use the MODEM outside. Do not connect telephone extensions which run outside of the building. These can result in lightning damage to your unit.

This device cannot be used with handheld PDA (personal digital assistants).

1.3 Cleaning and Maintaining

Use an antistatic cloth to clean the MODEM. Do not use chemical or abrasive cleanser as these could damage the plastic case. Turn off your MODEM before you clean it.

Do not use your MODEM during a thunderstorm. Remove the mains power pack from the wall socket.

Please do not touch the antenna with your hand during conversation. Covering the antenna may affects call quality, may cause the MODEM to operate at higher power level than needed.

1.4 Limited Warranty

This warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the Product caused by: (a) Reasonable MODEM Appearance Disfiguration.

(b) End User’s failure to follow ZTE’s installation, operation or maintenance

instructions or procedures. (c) End User’s mishandling, misuse, negligence, or improper installation,

disassemble, storage, servicing or operation of the Product. (d) Modifications or repairs not made by ZTE or a ZTE-certified individual. (e) Power failures, surges, fire, flood, accident, actions of third parties or other

events outside ZTE’s reasonable control. (f) Usage of products of third Parties, or usage in conjunction with third party

products provided that such defects is due to the combined usage. (g) Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for Products. End User shall

have no right to reject, return, or receive a refund for any Product from ZTE under the above-mentioned situations.

This warranty is end user’s sole remedy and ZTE’s sole liability for defective or

nonconforming items, and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied or statutory, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, unless otherwise required under the mandatory provisions of the law.

1.5 Limitation of Liability

ZTE shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in connection with using of this product, whether or not ZTE had been advised, knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages, including, but not limited to lost profits, interruption of business, cost of capital, cost of substitute facilities or product, or any downtime cost.

1.6 FCC Declaration

We, ZTE Corporation, declared that: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this

device does not cause harmful interference. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

AMC Not supported. BCSM250 does not support UL beamforming.

1.7 RF Declaration

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy

The device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your device, the system handling your connection controls the power level at which your device transmits.

Important safety information regarding radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposure. To ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines the device must be used with a separation from the body. Failure to observe these instructions could result in your RF exposure exceeding the relevant guideline limits.

The transmitter is using external antenna that operate at 20cm or more from nearby persons. can be

found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID:

Q78-ZTEIX256.

2 Getting Started

Parts

Quantity

MODEM

Power adapter

RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet cable

User Manual

2.1 Appearance

Figure 1 Front Panel

2.2 Parts Supplied

Please contact with your provider as soon as possible if the parts have any damage or lost. If replacing product, please preserve the packing box and parts of the product.

2.3 LED Indicator

LED

Status

Description

1,2,3 WiMAX CINR

1,2,3 Leds On

Signals is strong: CINR>=27

1,2 Leds On, 3 Led Off

Signals is medium: 13<=CINR<=27

I Led On, 2,3 Leds Off

Signals is weak: 9<=CINR<=13

1,2,3 Leds Off

No Signal，CINR<9

1 Led blinking

Connecting to WiMAX network

4 VoIP/FoIP Status Off

Hook on/Out of Service

Blinking

Registering VoIP/FoIP service

Registered VoIP/FoIP service

5 WiFi Status

Off

WiFi Off

Blinking

WiFi On and data is transmitting

WiFi On

6 Power ON

Power Supply

Off

Power Supply Failure

There are total six LEDs for the MODEM, detailed description as following table.

2.4 Working Condition

Mode of Access

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)

WiMAX Protocol

802.16e(IEEE 802.16-2005)

WiFi protocol

IEEE 802.11b/g/n

WiMAX Frequency Range

2496MHz~2690MHz

WiFi Frequency Range

2400MHz~2483.5MHz

Dimensions (W×H×D)

201.7mm*155.7mm*54.8mm

Weight

About 511 g

Working Condition for Host Working temperature: 0℃ ~ +55℃ [32 ℉ ~ 131 ℉] Working humidity: 10% ~ 85% Storage temperature: -40℃ ~ +70℃ [-40 ℉ ~ 158 ℉] Storage humidity: 5% ~ 95%

2.5 Technical Parameters

Please refer to the real objects for the related parameters about the charger.

2.6 Ports

Port Indicator

Description

External power socket

LAN1,LAN2,LAN3,L AN4

LAN port

PHONE

Phone port

Reset

Reset button

WPS

WPS button is used to start WiFi Protected Setup authentication process.

ON/OFF

WLAN button

ANT

Antenna connector

All ports are in back panel.

3 Connecting MODEM

3.1 Application Structure

Network connection is shown as follows:

3.2 Hardware Installation

Make sure that your MODEM is powered off. You can turn on/off modem by connecting/disconnecting power cable.

3.2.1 Connect to LAN

1. Connect to LAN via Network Cable

2. Plug one end of an Ethernet network cable into LAN ports on the back of the MODEM, and plug the other end into an Ethernet port on a network device, for example, PCs or other network devices. The Ethernet cable can be crossover or straight.

3. Connect to LAN via WiFi

4. Enable the WiFi function and make sure that your PC has been installed wireless network card, and then use your PC to search for the SSID of MODEM to connect with it.

Note: Don’t insert phone cable into LAN ports.

3.2.2 Connect to Phone Connect phone cable to PHONE port of MODEM.

3.2.3 Connect Power Adapter

Connect the included power adapter to the MODEM power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up when the adapter is connected properly.

Note: Make sure you use the power adapter that is supplied with the MODEM. Use of a

different power adapter could damage the MODEM.

3.2.4 Power on MODEM

Turn on the modem.

4 Preparation for Configuring MODEM

Usually, MODEM has been configured by service provider and you can use it directly. But in some instance, you need configure MODEM by yourself.

4.1 TCP/IP Installation and Configuration

Installation If TCP/IP protocol is not installed, please install it first. Please refer to installation

steps in Windows XP as follows (For classic start menu):

1. Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections.

2. Double-click <Local Area Connection> and click <Properties>.

3. Click <Install...> and double-click <Protocol>.

4. Select <Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)> and click <OK>. Configuration (For classic start menu)

1. Click <Start> and select <Settings>, then click <Network Connections>.

2. Double-click <Local Area Connection> and click <Properties>.

3. Double-click <Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)> and select <Obtain an IP address automatically>, <Obtain DNS server address automatically>.

Note: If the service provider provides DNS IP address, please select <Use the following

DNS server addresses> and enter the specified IP address.

4.2 Checking

4.2.1 Check LAN Connection

1. Click <Start> and <Run>. In the Open field, enter command. Press the Enter key or click the <OK> button. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.0.1 and press the Enter key.

2. If you get a reply as follows, the LAN connection is ok.

3. If you get a reply as follows, please check the LAN and TCP/IP configuration Refer to chapter 3.2 and chapter 4.1 in detail.

4.2.2 Cancel Proxy Server in Browser

For classic start menu:

1. Select Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Internet Options.

2. Select <Connections>.

3. Click the <LAN Settings> button and remove anything that is checked.

4. Click the <Cancel> button to go back to the previous screen.

5. Click the <OK> button to confirm canceling proxy server in browser.

4.2.3 Others

Sometimes you also need several parameters, please ask your service provider in detail.

5 Ordinary Operation

5.1 Login

To access the Web-based Utility of the MODEM, launch Internet Explorer and enter the MODEM’s default IP address (192.168.0.1) in the address field，then press the Enter key. A screen will appear asking you for your User Name and Password (detail as following picture). Enter admin in the Username field and admin in the Password field. Then click the <login> button.

Note: If you select Save after you give user name and password, the router will save them, next time when you want to log in the router with the same user name and password, what you need to do is click <Login>.

When you access the MODEM setup page, the first screen you see as following:

The whole interface is divided into two parts, and related functions can be executed by operation in the related areas.

• Index area: Show configuration list for your router.

• Content area: Show the detail configuration.

5.2 Router State

After access MODEM setup page successfully, please click Router State link to access the following screen:

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