ZyXEL MAX-706 User Manual
MAX-706
WiMAX MIMO 2.5GHz Express Card
User’s Guide
Version 1.00
7/2008
Edition 1
www.zyxel.com
About This User's Guide
About This User's Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL MAX-706 W iMAX MIMO 2 .5 GHz Express
Card. Your MAX-706 allows you to access WiMAX wireless networks.
Your MAX-706 is easy to install and configure.
Intended Audience
This manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of your MAX-706 for its
various applications.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• Supporting Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com
certifications.
for additional support documentation and product
User’s Guide Feedback
Help us help you. Send all User’s Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II,
Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your MAX-706.
" Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The ZyXEL MAX-706 may be referred to as the “MAX-706”, the “device”, the “system”
or the “product” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]
means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.
“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation
panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For
example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”
or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The MAX-706 icon is not an
exact representation of your MAX-706.
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Table 1 Common Icons
MAX-706 Computer Notebook
Wireless Signal Wireless Base Station Internet Cloud
Router Server Firewall
Document Conventions
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device.
• Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
• Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them.
• Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
• Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device.
• Connect the power adaptor or cord to the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in
North America or 230V AC in Europe).
• Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place the
product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
• Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might cause
electrocution.
• If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the power outlet.
• Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor to order a
new one.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your
device.
• Use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger telecommunication line cord.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when
using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
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Safety Warnings
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark. WEEE stands
for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that used electrical and electronic
products should not be mixed with general waste. Used electrical and electronic equipment
should be treated separately.
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
Introduction and Tutorials .....................................................................................................17
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................19
WiMAX Utility ..........................................................................................................................21
Tutorial ...................................................... ............................................. .................................... 23
Troubleshooting and Specifications ....................................................................................25
WiMAX Utility ............................................................................................................................. 27
Appendices and Index ...........................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting ..................................................... .................................................................... 39
Product Specifications ............................................................................................................... 43
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Contents Overview
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
About This User's Guide..........................................................................................................3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................6
Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................9
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................11
List of Figures.........................................................................................................................13
List of Tables...........................................................................................................................15
Part I: Introduction and Tutorials ......................................................... 17
Chapter 1
Getting Started........................................................................................................................19
1.1 About Your MAX-706 .......................................................................................................... 19
1.1.1 Application Overview .................... .... ... ... .......................................................... ... .... ... 19
1.2 MAX-706 Hardware ......................................................... .... ... ............................................. 19
1.2.1 LEDs ................................................................... ... .................................................... 19
1.3 The ZyXEL Utility ................................................................................................................. 20
1.3.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility ...................................................................................... 20
Part II: WiMAX Utility ............................................................................. 21
Chapter 2
Tutorial.....................................................................................................................................23
2.1 Connecting to the Internet ...................................................................................................23
2.1.1 Import a Certificate File .............................................................................................. 23
2.1.2 Set Up Your Authentication Details ............................................................................ 23
2.1.3 Confirm the Connection ............................................................................................. 24
Part III: Troubleshooting and Specifications....................................... 25
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Table of Contents
Chapter 3
WiMAX Utility...........................................................................................................................27
3.1 WiMAX Overview ............. ... .......................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..........27
3.2 What You Can Do in the WiMAX Utility Screens ................................................................. 27
3.3 What You Need To Know About WiMAX and the Utility ............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 27
3.4 Main Screen .......... ... .... ... ... .......................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......... 29
3.4.1 WiMAX Connection States ......................................................................................... 31
3.5 Device Info and Diagnostics Screen .................................................................................... 31
3.6 Authentication Screen .. ... ... ... .... ... ... .......................................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....... 32
3.7 Software Upgrade Screen ...................................................................................................34
3.8 WiMAX Technical Reference ............................................................................................... 35
Part IV: Appendices and Index ............................................................. 37
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................39
4.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .......................................................................... 39
4.2 MAX-706 Access and Login ............................... .... ... .......................................................... 39
4.3 Internet Access ................................... ... .... ... ... .......................................................... .......... 40
Chapter 5
Product Specifications...........................................................................................................43
5.1 ExpressCard Connector Pin Definitions .............................................................................. 44
Appendix A Importing a Certificate.........................................................................................45
Appendix B WiMAX Security..................................................................................................51
Appendix C Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address.............................................................55
Appendix D Legal Information................................................................................................77
Appendix E Customer Support...............................................................................................81
Index.........................................................................................................................................87
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1 Mobile Station and Base Station ..... ... ... .......................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .......... 19
Figure 2 The MAX-706 ...........................................................................................................................20
Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: The ZIcon in the System Tray .................................................. .......................... 20
Figure 4 Tutorial: Authentication Screen ................................................................................................ 24
Figure 5 Tutorial: Main Screen ...............................................................................................................24
Figure 6 WiMax: Mobile Station .............................................................................................................. 28
Figure 7 WiMAX: Multiple Mobile Stations .............................................................................................. 28
Figure 8 Using an AAA Server ...............................................................................................................29
Figure 9 Main Screen ............................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 10 WiMAX Status Change Scenario ............................................................................................ 31
Figure 11 Menu > Device info and Diagnostics ......................................................................................31
Figure 12 Menu > Authentication ............................................................................................................ 33
Figure 13 Menu > Software Upgrade .....................................................................................................34
Figure 14 Frequency Ranges ................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 15 Internet Explorer 7: Tools Menu .............................................................................................45
Figure 16 Internet Explorer 7: Internet Options ...................................................................................... 46
Figure 17 Internet Explorer 7: Certificates .................................... .......................................................... 46
Figure 18 Internet Explorer 7: Tools Menu .............................................................................................49
Figure 19 Internet Explorer 7: Internet Options ...................................................................................... 49
Figure 20 Internet Explorer 7: Certificates .................................... .......................................................... 50
Figure 21 Internet Explorer 7: Certificates .................................... .......................................................... 50
Figure 22 Internet Explorer 7: Root Certificate Store ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ....... 50
Figure 23 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration .......................................................... ... ... ... .... ... 56
Figure 24 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address .............................................................. 57
Figure 25 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration ..................... ... ... .... ...................58
Figure 26 Windows XP: Start Menu ........................................................................................................ 59
Figure 27 Windows XP: Control Panel ................................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ..........59
Figure 28 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ............................................. 60
Figure 29 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ................................................................... 60
Figure 30 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 61
Figure 31 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties .............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ....................... 62
Figure 32 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 63
Figure 33 Windows Vista: Start Menu ..................................................................................................... 64
Figure 34 Windows Vista: Control Panel .................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ................................ 64
Figure 35 Windows Vista: Network And Internet .................................................................................... 64
Figure 36 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center ............................................................ ... ... .... ... 64
Figure 37 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center ............................................................ ... ... .... ... 65
Figure 38 Windows Vista: Local Area Connection Properties ............................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 65
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List of Figures
Figure 39 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ............. ... .... ... ... ... ... ....... 66
Figure 40 Windows Vista: Advanced TCP/IP Properties .............................. .......................................... 67
Figure 41 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ............. ... .... ... ... ... ... ....... 68
Figure 42 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu .............................................................................................. 69
Figure 43 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP .....................................................................................................69
Figure 44 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu ................................................................................................70
Figure 45 Macintosh OS X: Network ......................................................................................................71
Figure 46 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Devices ............................................................. 72
Figure 47 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General ...................................................................... 72
Figure 48 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ................................................................... 73
Figure 49 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate ............................................................ 73
Figure 50 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................... 74
Figure 51 Red Hat 9.0: Static IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... 74
Figure 52 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ............................................................................ 74
Figure 53 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card .....................................................................................74
Figure 54 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties ........................................................................... 75
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1 Common Icons ............................................................................................................................5
Table 2 The MAX-706 LEDs .................................................................................................................. 20
Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ................................................................................................20
Table 4 Tutorial: Example Account Information .....................................................................................23
Table 5 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................ 30
Table 6 Menu > Device info and Diagnostics .........................................................................................32
Table 7 Menu > Authentication .............................................................................................................. 33
Table 8 Menu > Software Upgrade ........................................................................................................34
Table 9 Radio Frequency Conversion ................................................................................................... 35
Table 10 Product Specifications .............................................................................................................43
Table 11 Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 44
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List of Tables
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PART I
Introduction and
Tutorials
Getting Started (19)
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CHAPTER 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the MAX-706.
1.1 About Your MAX-706
The MAX-706 is an IEEE 802.16e compliant WiMAX MIMO 2.5GHz Express card for your
computer. It allows you to access the Internet by connecting to a WiMAX wireless network.
The utility provides easy management of your MAX-706. See the appendix for detailed
product specifications.
1.1.1 Application Overview
In a wireless metropolitan area network (MAN), the MAX-706 connects to a base station (BS)
for Internet access.
The following diagram shows a notebook computer equipped with the MAX-706 connecting
to the Internet through a base station (marked BS).
Figure 1 Mobile Station and Base Station
1.2 MAX-706 Hardware
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to make hardware connections.
1.2.1 LEDs
The following figure shows the LEDs (lights) on the MAX-706.
INTERNET
BS
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Figure 2 The MAX-706
The following table describes your MAX-706’s LEDs.
Table 2 The MAX-706 LEDs
LED COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION
PWR BLUE Off The MAX-706 is not receiving power.
On The MAX-706 is receiving power and has started correctly.
LINK BLUE Off The MAX-706 is not receiving and sending data.
Blinking The MAX-706 is detecting a link connection or the MAX-706 is
1.3 The ZyXEL Utility
After you install the ZyXEL utility, a Z icon appears in the system tray.
LINK
connected to a WiMAX network and receiving and sending data .
PWR
Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: The ZIcon in the System Tray
The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates whether the MAX-706 is connected
to a wireless network. Refer to the following table for details.
Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Orange The MAX-706 is not connected to a wireless network, or is starting up.
Green The MAX-706 is connected to a wireless network.
Blue The MAX-706 is connected to a wireless network, but is in power saving mode or
changing its connection from one base station to another.
1.3.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility
Double-click on the Z icon in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. S ee your Quick Start
Guide for more information.
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PART II
WiMAX Utility
Tutorial (23)
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CHAPTER 2
Tutorial
The following example shows you how to configure settings to join a wireless WiMAX
network and access the Internet using the ZyXEL utility.
2.1 Connecting to the Internet
There are two parts to this example, as follows:
1 Set up your user name, password and authentication settings (in the Authentication
screen).
2 Confirm the connection (in the Main screen).
To access the Internet, you need information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) about
your account and the network. In this example, your ISP has given you the following
information about your account:
Table 4 Tutorial: Example Account Information
User name User1234
Password xyz9876
Anonymous Identity anonymous@zyxel.com
2.1.1 Import a Certificate File
You have to import a certification file given by your WiMAX service provider. See Appendix
A on page 45. However, you can skip this step if you are not given any.
2.1.2 Set Up Your Authentication Details
After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the MAX-706 (see the Quick Start Guide
for details) follow the steps below to set up your user name and password.
1 Start the ZyXEL utility and click on the main screen and then click Authentication to
open the screen as shown next.
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Figure 4 Tutorial: Authentication Screen
2 In the User field, enter your user name (“User1234”) and in the Password field, enter
your password (“xyz9876”).
3 Enter your Anonymous Identity (“anonymous@zyxel.com”).
4 Leave the other fields at their default values. Click the Save button. Close the
Authentication screen after saving your changes.
2.1.3 Confirm the Connection
1 The Main screen should be open. If it is not then click the icon in the system tray. But
if you cannot find the icon, click Start > Programs > ZyXEL > MAX-706 > ZyXEL
MAX-706 Utility.
Figure 5 Tutorial: Main Screen
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2 The WiMAX Status displays Operational if the MAX-706 has successfully connected
to a base station,.
3 Open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web
site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is
successfully configured. If you cannot access the web site, check the Troubleshooting
section of this User's Guide.
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PART III
Troubleshooting
and Specifications
WiMAX Utility (27)
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CHAPTER 3
WiMAX Utility
This chapter discusses WiMAX and introduces each screen in the ZyXEL utility. See the
Quick Start Guide for hardware and utility installation procedures.
3.1 WiMAX Overview
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is the IEEE 802.16 wireless
networking standard, which provides high-bandwidth, wide-range wireless service across
wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). ZyXEL is a member of the WiMAX Forum,
the industry group dedicated to promoting and certifying interoperability of wireless
broadband products.
3.2 What You Can Do in the WiMAX Utility Screens
• Use the Main screen (Section 3.4 on page 29) to view the current status of the WiMAX
connection. You can also use this screen to access other screens of the utility.
• Use the Device Info and Diagnostics screen (Section 3.5 on page 31) to view the MAX706’s firmware and hardware information.
• Use the Authentication screen (Section 3.6 on page 32) to configure wireless security and
Internet access settings.
• Use the Software Upgrade screen (Section 3.7 on page 34) to upgrade the WiMAX
utility.
3.3 What You Need To Know About WiMAX and the Utility
WiMAX Roaming
In a wireless MAN, a wireless-equipped computer is known either as a mobile station (MS) or
a subscriber station (SS). Mobile stations use the IEEE 802.16e standard and are able to
maintain connectivity while switching their connection from one base station to another base
station (handover) while subscriber stations use other standards that do not have this capability
(IEEE 802.16-2004, for example). The following figure shows an MS-equipped notebook
computer MS1 moving from base station BS1’s coverage area and connecting to BS2.
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Chapter 3 WiMAX Utility
Figure 6 WiMax: Mobile Station
BS1
BS2
MS1
Multiple Mobile Stations
WiMAX technology uses radio signals (around 2 to 10 GHz) to connect subscriber stations
and mobile stations to local base stations. Numerous subscriber stations and mobile stations
connect to the network through a single base station (BS), as in the following figure.
Figure 7 WiMAX: Multiple Mobile Stations
A base station's coverage area can extend over many hundreds of meters, even under poor
conditions. A base station provides network access to subscriber stations and mobile stations,
and communicates with other base stations.
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The radio frequency and bandwidth of the link between the MAX-706 and the base station are
controlled by the base station. The MAX-706 follows the base station’s configuration.
Authentication
When authenticating a user, the base station uses a third-party RADIUS or Diameter server
known as an AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting) server to authenticate the
mobile or subscriber stations.
WiMAX uses PKM (Privacy Key Management) for authentication between the mobile or
subscriber station and the base station, and supports EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
between the mobile or subscriber station, the base station, and the AAA server.
The following figure shows a base station using an AAA server to authenticate mobile station
MS, allowing it to access the Internet.
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Figure 8 Using an AAA Server
MS
In this figure, the dashed arrow shows the PKM (Privacy Key Management) secured
connection between the mobile station and the base station, and the solid arrow shows the EAP
secured connection between the mobile station, the base station and the AAA server. See the
WiMAX security appendix for more details.
3.4 Main Screen
Chapter 3 WiMAX Utility
PKM
EAP
AAA
Use this screen to start, stop and view the current status of the WiMAX connection. You can
also use this screen to access other screens of the utility by clicking the icon, which opens
up a menu.
If you cannot access the screen below, click the Z icon in the system tray. If the program is not
running or you cannot locate the system tray icon, click Start > Programs > ZyXEL > MAX-
706 > ZyXEL MAX-706 Utility to start the program.
Figure 9 Main Screen
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