ZyXEL ZyAIR G-4100 User Guide

ZyAIR G-4100

802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway

User's Guide

Version 1.00

11/2005

ZyAIR G-4100 User’s Guide

Copyright

Copyright © 2005 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.

The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in
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Disclaimer

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described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of
others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without
notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.

Trademarks

ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications,
Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may
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Interference Statements and Warnings

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operations.

FCC Warning

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 commercial environment. 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.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice 1

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

 Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification

requirements when using the included antenna(s). Only use the
included antenna(s).

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Certifications

1. Go to www.zyxel.com.

2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.

3. Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

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This product has been designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and
Switzerland, with restrictions in France.

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Safety Warnings

For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

 Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous

high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel can service the device.
Please contact your vendor for further information.

 Connect the power cord to the right supply voltage (110V AC in North America or 230V AC

in Europe).

 Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. Do

NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT locate the product where anyone
can walk on the power cord.

 The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected

Ethernet cables must all be completely indoors.

 If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical, gas or water pipes will be

damaged.

 Do NOT install nor use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.

 Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

 Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming

pool.

 Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

 Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device.

 Do NOT store things on the device.

 Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the
warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to
faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective
products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem
necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will
consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will
be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified,
misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for
indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material
Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the
unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out­dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be
billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the
corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from country to country.

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Customer Support

Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.

 Product model and serial number.

 Warranty information.

 Date that you received your device.

 Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE1 WEB SITE METHOD

LOCATION

CORPORATE
HEADQUARTERS
(WORLDWIDE)

CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK

FINLAND

FRANCE

GERMANY

HUNGARY

KAZAKHSTAN

NORTH AMERICA

NORWAY

POLAND

SALES E-MAIL FAX FTP SITE

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.com

www.europe.zyxel.com

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.cz

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.dk

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone]

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.fr

[phone]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.de/

[e-mail]

mailto:[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.hu/

mailto:[e-mail]

http://zyxel.kz/support [phone] www.zyxel.kz/

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone]

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.no

[e-mail]

[e-mail]

[phone] ftp.zyxel.com

ftp.europe.zyxel.com

[phone]

[phone]

www.zyxel.fi

[phone]

[phone]

[phone]

[phone]

www.us.zyxel.com

[phone]

[phone] ftp.us.zyxel.com

[phone]

[phone] www.pl.zyxel.com/

ZyXEL Communications Corp.
6 Innovation Road II
Science Park
Hsinchu 300
Taiwan

ZyXEL Communications Czech
s.r.o.
Modranská 621
143 01 Praha 4 – Modrany
Ceská Republika

ZyXEL Communications A/S
Columbusvej 5
2860 Soeborg
Denmark

ZyXEL Communications Oy
Malminkaari 10
00700 Helsinki
Finland

ZyXEL France
1 rue des Vergers
Bat. 1 / C
69760 Limonest
France

ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH.
Adenauerstr. 20/A2 D-52146
Wuerselen
Germany

ZyXEL Hungary
48, Zoldlomb Str.
H-1025, Budapest
Hungary

ZyXEL Kazakhstan
43, Dostyk ave.,Office 414
Dostyk Business Centre
050010, Almaty
Republic of Kazakhstan

ZyXEL Communications Inc.
1130 N. Miller St.
Anaheim
CA 92806-2001
U.S.A.

ZyXEL Communications A/S
Nils Hansens vei 13
0667 Oslo
Norway

ZyXEL Communications

REGULAR MAIL

1

“+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call.

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LOCATION

RUSSIA

SPAIN

SWEDEN

UKRAINE

UNITED
KINGDOM

SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE1 WEB SITE METHOD

SALES E-MAIL FAX FTP SITE

[phone]

http://zyxel.ru/support [phone] www.zyxel.ru/

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.es

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.zyxel.se

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone] www.ua.zyxel.com/

[e-mail]

[e-mail] [phone]

[e-mail]

[phone]

[phone]

[phone]

[phone]

www.zyxel.co.uk

08707 555779 (UK
only)

[phone] ftp.zyxel.co.uk

REGULAR MAIL

ul.Emilli Plater 53
00-113 Warszawa
Poland

ZyXEL Russia
Ostrovityanova 37a Str.
Moscow, 117279
Russia

ZyXEL Communications
Alejandro Villegas 33
1º, 28043 Madrid
Spain

ZyXEL Communications A/S
Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg
Sweden

ZyXEL Ukraine
13, Pimonenko Str.
Kiev, 04050
Ukraine

ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.,
11, The Courtyard, Eastern Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2XB,
United Kingdom (UK)

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Table of Contents

Copyright............................................................................................................................................................... ii

Interference Statements and Warnings ............................................................................................................. iii

Safety Warnings.....................................................................................................................................................v

ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................................................vi

Customer Support............................................................................................................................................... vii

List of Figures.......................................................................................................................................................xv

List of Tables .......................................................................................................................................................xix

Preface .................................................................................................................................................................xxi

Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................... I

Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR .......................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Applications ................................................................................................................................... 1-4

1.3.1 Internet Access for LAN Networks ..........................................................................1-4

1.3.2 Internet Access in Public Areas................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 The Web Configurator .................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Introducing the Web Configurator................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator ................................................................................................... 2-1

2.3 Wizard Setup Screens .................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator.................................................................................................. 2-2

2.5 Screens Overview .......................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.6 Login Accounts.............................................................................................................................. 2-6

2.6.1 Changing Login Account Usernames and Passwords...............................................2-7

2.7 Methods of Restoring Factory-Defaults......................................................................................... 2-9

2.7.1 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory-Defaults................................................2-9

2.7.2 Using the Web Configurator to Restore Factory-Defaults......................................2-10

2.8 Restarting the ZyAIR................................................................................................................... 2-11

2.9 Logging Out of the Web Configurator......................................................................................... 2-11

Chapter 3 General System Setup ..................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 General System Setup .................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 System Name ................................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 Domain Name ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.4 iPnP................................................................................................................................................ 3-1

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3.4.1 How iPnP Works...................................................................................................... 3-2

3.5 General System Settings .................................................................................................................3-2

Chapter 4 WAN, LAN and Server Setup ...........................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Factory Ethernet Defaults ...............................................................................................................4-1

4.2 LANs and WANs............................................................................................................................4-1

4.3 IP Address Assignment...................................................................................................................4-1

4.4 DHCP Configuration ......................................................................................................................4-1

4.4.1 IP Address and Subnet Mask ................................................................................... 4-1

4.4.2 Private IP Addresses ................................................................................................ 4-2

4.5 DNS Server Address.......................................................................................................................4-2

4.6 PPPoE .............................................................................................................................................4-2

4.6.1 PPP MTU................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.6.2 TCP MSS ................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.7 PPTP ...............................................................................................................................................4-3

4.8 Configuring the WAN and LAN Settings.......................................................................................4-3

4.9 Server Configuration ......................................................................................................................4-6

Subscriber Account Management.......................................................................................................................II

Chapter 5 Authentication..................................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 About the Built-in Authentication ..................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Authentication Settings...................................................................................................................5-1

Chapter 6 RADIUS ...........................................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 About RADIUS ..............................................................................................................................6-1

6.2 RADIUS Settings............................................................................................................................6-1

Chapter 7 Billing ..............................................................................................................................................7-1

7.1 About the Built-in Billing ...............................................................................................................7-1

7.1.1 Accumulation Accounting Method.......................................................................... 7-1

7.1.2 Time-to-finish Accounting Method ......................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Billing Settings ...............................................................................................................................7-1

Chapter 8 Accounting.......................................................................................................................................8-1

8.1 About Subscriber Accounts ............................................................................................................8-1

8.2 Discount Price Plan.........................................................................................................................8-1

8.2.1 Charge by Levels ..................................................................................................... 8-1

8.3 Accounting Settings........................................................................................................................8-1

8.3.1 Charge By Levels Example...................................................................................... 8-4

8.4 Creating Accounts ..........................................................................................................................8-5

8.4.1 Creating Accounts in the Web Configurator............................................................ 8-5

8.4.2 Using an Exclusive Printer to Create and Print Subscriber Statements................... 8-7

8.5 Viewing the Account List...............................................................................................................8-7

Chapter 9 Credit Card......................................................................................................................................9-1

9.1 About the Credit Card Screen.........................................................................................................9-1

9.2 Credit Card Settings........................................................................................................................9-1

Advanced Subscriber Account Management ................................................................................................... III

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Chapter 10 Keypad ........................................................................................................................................ 10-1

10.1 About the Keypad ........................................................................................................................ 10-1

10.2 Keypad Settings ........................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.3 Keypad Configuration Examples ................................................................................................. 10-2

10.3.1 Keypad with Pre-Paid Billing Example..................................................................10-2

10.3.2 Keypad with Post-Paid Billing Example ................................................................10-4

Chapter 11 Customization ............................................................................................................................. 11-1

11.1 About the Customization Screens ................................................................................................ 11-1

11.2 About the Login Page Screen....................................................................................................... 11-1

11.3 Customizing the Subscriber Login Screen ................................................................................... 11-1

11.3.1 Standard Subscriber Login Screen..........................................................................11-2

11.3.2 Redirect Subscriber Login Screen ..........................................................................11-4

11.3.3 Advanced Subscriber Login Screen........................................................................11-5

11.3.4 Framed Subscriber Login Screen............................................................................11-7

11.4 Adding a Logo ............................................................................................................................. 11-8

11.5 About the Information Windows ................................................................................................. 11-9

11.5.1 Customizing the Information Windows..................................................................11-9

11.6 About the Account Printout ....................................................................................................... 11-12

11.6.1 Customizing the Account Printout........................................................................11-12

11.7 Customizing the Credit Card...................................................................................................... 11-17

11.7.1 Credit Card Standard Login Page .........................................................................11-17

11.7.2 Credit Card Service Selection Page......................................................................11-18

11.7.3 Credit Card Successful Page.................................................................................11-21

11.7.4 Credit Card Fail Page............................................................................................11-23

Chapter 12 Pass Through .............................................................................................................................. 12-1

12.1 About the Pass Through ............................................................................................................... 12-1

12.2 Configuring Pass Through ........................................................................................................... 12-1

Chapter 13 Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 13-1

13.1 About Filtering............................................................................................................................. 13-1

13.2 Configuring Filtering ................................................................................................................... 13-1

Chapter 14 Share ........................................................................................................................................... 14-1

14.1 About Share ................................................................................................................................. 14-1

14.2 Configuring Share ........................................................................................................................ 14-1

Advanced Subscriber Account Management 2 ................................................................................................ IV

Chapter 15 Portal Page, Advertisement Links and Walled Garden .............................................................. 15-1

15.1 Portal Page Advertisement Links and Walled Garden Overview ................................................ 15-1

15.2 Portal Page ................................................................................................................................... 15-1

15.3 Advertisement Links .................................................................................................................... 15-1

15.4 Walled Garden ............................................................................................................................. 15-2

15.4.1 Walled Garden Login Example ..............................................................................15-3

Chapter 16 DDNS.......................................................................................................................................... 16-1

16.1 About DDNS................................................................................................................................ 16-1

16.1.1 DYNDNS Wildcard................................................................................................16-1

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16.2 Configuring DDNS .......................................................................................................................16-1

Chapter 17 LAN Devices ................................................................................................................................17-1

17.1 LAN Devices and NAT Overview................................................................................................17-1

17.1.1 Port Mapping.......................................................................................................... 17-1

17.2 Configuring LAN Devices Port Mapping.....................................................................................17-1

17.2.1 LAN Device Management Example ...................................................................... 17-3

17.2.2 Specifying an Inside Server Example .................................................................... 17-4

Chapter 18 Syslog...........................................................................................................................................18-1

18.1 Syslog Configuration ....................................................................................................................18-1

18.2 Syslog Log Settings Configuration...............................................................................................18-2

Chapter 19 Session Trace...............................................................................................................................19-1

19.1 Session Trace ................................................................................................................................19-1

19.2 Session Trace Configuration.........................................................................................................19-1

19.3 Session Trace Filename Convention.............................................................................................19-2

Chapter 20 Bandwidth....................................................................................................................................20-1

20.1 Bandwidth.....................................................................................................................................20-1

20.2 Bandwidth Configuration .............................................................................................................20-1

Chapter 21 Wireless LAN ...............................................................................................................................21-1

21.1 Wireless LAN Overview ..............................................................................................................21-1

21.1.1 IBSS....................................................................................................................... 21-1

21.1.2 BSS ........................................................................................................................ 21-1

21.1.3 ESS......................................................................................................................... 21-2

21.2 Wireless LAN Basics....................................................................................................................21-2

21.2.1 Wireless Standards................................................................................................. 21-2

21.2.2 Wireless LAN Coverage........................................................................................ 21-3

21.2.3 Channel .................................................................................................................. 21-3

21.2.4 Introduction to WPA.............................................................................................. 21-3

21.2.5 WEP Encryption .................................................................................................... 21-3

21.2.6 RTS/CTS................................................................................................................ 21-4

21.2.7 Fragmentation Threshold ....................................................................................... 21-5

21.3 Wireless LAN Setup .....................................................................................................................21-5

System Status, System Tools and Troubleshooting............................................................................................ V

Chapter 22 System Status ...............................................................................................................................22-1

22.1 About System Status.....................................................................................................................22-1

22.2 View System Information .............................................................................................................22-1

22.3 Account List .................................................................................................................................22-4

22.4 Account Log .................................................................................................................................22-4

22.5 Current Users ................................................................................................................................22-6

22.6 DHCP Clients ...............................................................................................................................22-6

22.7 Session List...................................................................................................................................22-7

22.8 LAN Devices ................................................................................................................................22-9

22.8.1 Accessing a LAN Device....................................................................................... 22-9

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Chapter 23 Configuration, Firmware and Accounting Log Maintenance..................................................... 23-1

23.1 Filename Conventions.................................................................................................................. 23-1

23.2 Configuration File Maintenance ..................................................................................................23-1

23.2.1 Backup Configuration Using HTTP .......................................................................23-1

23.2.2 Backup Configuration Using TFTP ........................................................................23-3

23.2.3 Restore Configuration Using HTTP .......................................................................23-4

23.2.4 Restore Configuration Using TFTP........................................................................23-5

23.3 Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... 23-5

23.3.1 Manual Firmware Upgrade Using the Web Configurator ......................................23-6

23.3.2 Manual Firmware Upgrade via TFTP Server .........................................................23-7

23.3.3 Manual Boot Code Upgrade Using the Web Configurator.....................................23-8

23.3.4 Scheduled Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................23-9

Chapter 24 SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Security............................................................................................ 24-1

24.1 About SSL.................................................................................................................................... 24-1

24.2 Activating SSL Security for Management Connections .............................................................. 24-1

24.3 Viewing and Installing the SSL Security Certificate ................................................................... 24-2

24.4 Activating SSL Security for Subscriber Logins ........................................................................... 24-6

24.5 SSL Certificate Download ........................................................................................................... 24-6

Chapter 25 Ping Command ........................................................................................................................... 25-1

25.1 About Ping Command.................................................................................................................. 25-1

25.2 Using Ping Command .................................................................................................................. 25-1

Chapter 26 Restart......................................................................................................................................... 26-1

26.1 Restart .......................................................................................................................................... 26-1

Chapter 27 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 27-1

27.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose Problems.............................................................................................. 27-1

27.1.1 The Power LED ......................................................................................................27-1

27.1.2 The LAN Port LEDs...............................................................................................27-1

27.1.3 The WAN Port LED ...............................................................................................27-1

27.2 Web Configurator ........................................................................................................................ 27-1

27.3 Internet Access............................................................................................................................. 27-2

27.4 Statement Printer.......................................................................................................................... 27-3

Additional Information ......................................................................................................................................VI

Appendix A. Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address................................................................................... A

Appendix B. IP Address Assignment Conflicts...............................................................................................J

Appendix C. Wireless LAN and IEEE 802.11 ............................................................................................... L

Appendix D. General Antenna Information ..................................................................................................O

Appendix E. PPPoE ......................................................................................................................................Q

Appendix F. PPTP .........................................................................................................................................S

Appendix G. IP Subnetting............................................................................................................................ V

Appendix H. Subscriber Login ....................................................................................................................BB

Appendix I. Power and Cable Specifications............................................................................................ CC

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Appendix J. Report Printing Using the SP-200 ........................................................................................GG

Index .....................................................................................................................................................................39

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List of Figures

Figure 1-1 Application: Internet Access for LAN Networks............................................................................... 1-5

Figure 1-2 Application: Internet Access in Public Areas..................................................................................... 1-5

Figure 2-1 Entering ZyAIR IP Address in Internet Explorer............................................................................... 2-1

Figure 2-2 Web Configurator: Login................................................................................................................... 2-2

Figure 2-3 Web Configurator Navigation............................................................................................................ 2-3

Figure 2-4 WIZARD Submenu............................................................................................................................ 2-3

Figure 2-5 Quick View ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5

Figure 2-6 SYSTEM TOOLS: SYSTEM ACCOUNT ........................................................................................ 2-8

Figure 2-7 Side Panel......................................................................................................................................... 2-10

Figure 2-8 Reset to Default Settings.................................................................................................................. 2-10

Figure 2-9 Restart .............................................................................................................................................. 2-11

Figure 2-10 Logging Out ................................................................................................................................... 2-11

Figure 3-1 SYSTEM............................................................................................................................................ 3-3

Figure 4-1 WAN/LAN......................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Figure 4-2 SERVER ............................................................................................................................................ 4-7

Figure 5-1 AUTHENTICATION......................................................................................................................... 5-1

Figure 5-2 Redirect Page Sample Code ............................................................................................................... 5-3

Figure 6-1 RADIUS............................................................................................................................................. 6-2

Figure 7-1 BILLING............................................................................................................................................ 7-2

Figure 8-1 ACCOUNTING ................................................................................................................................. 8-2

Figure 8-2 Charge By Levels Example................................................................................................................ 8-4

Figure 8-3 Account Generator Panel ................................................................................................................... 8-5

Figure 8-4 Web-based Account Generator Printout Preview Example................................................................ 8-6

Figure 8-5 Web-based PC-connected Printout Preview Example........................................................................ 8-6

Figure 8-6 Account List....................................................................................................................................... 8-7

Figure 9-1 CREDIT CARD ................................................................................................................................. 9-1

Figure 10-1 KEYPAD........................................................................................................................................ 10-1

Figure 10-2 Select Pre-Paid Billing ................................................................................................................... 10-2

Figure 10-3 Define Pre-Paid Billing Profiles..................................................................................................... 10-3

Figure 10-4 Billing Profiles 1 and 2 Examples.................................................................................................. 10-3

Figure 10-5 Select Post-Paid Billing.................................................................................................................. 10-4

Figure 10-6 Define Post-Paid Billing Plan......................................................................................................... 10-4

Figure 10-7 Post-Paid Account Printout Example............................................................................................. 10-5

Figure 10-8 Post-Paid Account Bill Printout Example ...................................................................................... 10-5

Figure 11-1 Customization ................................................................................................................................ 11-2

Figure 11-2 Login Page: Standard ..................................................................................................................... 11-3

Figure 11-3 Login Page Example: Standard ...................................................................................................... 11-4

Figure 11-4 Login Page: Redirect...................................................................................................................... 11-4

Figure 11-5 Login Page: Redirect Code............................................................................................................. 11-5

Figure 11-6 Login Page: Advanced ................................................................................................................... 11-6

Figure 11-7 Login Page: Color Grid.................................................................................................................. 11-7

Figure 11-8 Subscriber Login Screen Example: Advanced............................................................................... 11-7

Figure 11-9 Subscriber Login Screen: Frame .................................................................................................... 11-8

Figure 11-10 Subscriber Login Screen Example: Frame ................................................................................... 11-8

Figure 11-11 Logo ............................................................................................................................................. 11-9

Figure 11-12 Customization: Information Windows ....................................................................................... 11-10

Figure 11-13 Account Printout ........................................................................................................................ 11-12

Figure 11-14 Preview of PC-connected Printer Example ................................................................................ 11-14

Figure 11-15 Preview of Account Generator Printer Example ........................................................................ 11-15

Figure 11-16 Preview of Post-Paid Printout Example ..................................................................................... 11-16

Figure 11-17 Credit Card: Standard Login Page.............................................................................................. 11-16

Figure 11-18 Credit Card Standard Login Page Example................................................................................ 11-17

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Figure 11-19 Credit Card Service Selection Page ............................................................................................11-18

Figure 11-20 Credit Card Service Selection Page Preview ..............................................................................11-20

Figure 11-21 Credit Card Successful Page.......................................................................................................11-21

Figure 11-22 Credit Card Successful Page Preview.........................................................................................11-22

Figure 11-23 Credit Card Service Fail Page.....................................................................................................11-22

Figure 11-24 Credit Card Failed Page Preview ................................................................................................11-23

Figure 12-1 PASS THROUGH ..........................................................................................................................12-2

Figure 13-1 FILTERING....................................................................................................................................13-1

Figure 14-1 SHARE ...........................................................................................................................................14-1

Figure 15-1 PORTAL PAGE..............................................................................................................................15-1

Figure 15-2 ADVERTISEMENT.......................................................................................................................15-2

Figure 15-3 WALLED GARDEN......................................................................................................................15-3

Figure 15-4 Walled Garden Login Example.......................................................................................................15-4

Figure 16-1 DDNS..............................................................................................................................................16-2

Figure 17-1 LAN DEVICES ..............................................................................................................................17-2

Figure 17-2 LAN Device Remote Management Example 1...............................................................................17-3

Figure 17-3 LAN Devices: Example 1 ...............................................................................................................17-3

Figure 17-4 LAN Device Remote Management Example 2...............................................................................17-4

Figure 17-5 LAN Devices: Example 2 ...............................................................................................................17-4

Figure 18-1 Syslog..............................................................................................................................................18-1

Figure 18-2 Log Settings ....................................................................................................................................18-3

Figure 19-1 SESSION TRACE ..........................................................................................................................19-1

Figure 19-2 Session Trace Information Example ...............................................................................................19-2

Figure 20-1 BANDWIDTH................................................................................................................................20-1

Figure 21-1 IBSS (Ad-hoc) Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................21-1

Figure 21-2 Basic Service set .............................................................................................................................21-1

Figure 21-3 Extended Service Set ......................................................................................................................21-2

Figure 21-4 RTS/CTS.........................................................................................................................................21-4

Figure 21-5 WIRELESS.....................................................................................................................................21-6

Figure 22-1 SYSTEM.........................................................................................................................................22-2

Figure 22-2 ACCOUNT LOG............................................................................................................................22-5

Figure 22-3 CURRENT USER...........................................................................................................................22-6

Figure 22-4 DHCP CLIENTS ............................................................................................................................22-7

Figure 22-5 SESSION LIST...............................................................................................................................22-8

Figure 22-6 LAN DEVICES ..............................................................................................................................22-9

Figure 23-1 CONFIGURATION: Backup Using HTTP....................................................................................23-2

Figure 23-2 Configuration Backup: File Download ...........................................................................................23-2

Figure 23-3 Configuration Backup: Save As......................................................................................................23-3

Figure 23-4 CONFIGURATION: Backup Using TFTP.....................................................................................23-3

Figure 23-5 Configuration Backup: Using TFTP Successful .............................................................................23-4

Figure 23-6 CONFIGURATION: Restore Using HTTP ....................................................................................23-4

Figure 23-7 CONFIGURATION: Restore Using TFTP.....................................................................................23-5

Figure 23-8 Manual Firmware Upgrade Using the Web Configurator...............................................................23-6

Figure 23-9 System Restart ................................................................................................................................23-7

Figure 23-10 Manual Firmware Upgrade via TFTP Server................................................................................23-7

Figure 23-11 Manual Boot Code Upgrade Using the Web Configurator ...........................................................23-8

Figure 23-12 System Restart ..............................................................................................................................23-8

Figure 23-13 Scheduled Firmware Upgrade.......................................................................................................23-9

Figure 23-14 Synchronization Check File Example.........................................................................................23-10

Figure 24-1 System Settings: Server Configuration: Enable SSL Security........................................................24-1

Figure 24-2 Installing the SSL Security Certificate: First Security Alert...........................................................24-2

Figure 24-3 Installing the SSL Security Certificate: Second Security Alert.......................................................24-2

Figure 24-4 Installing the SSL Security Certificate: View Certificate ...............................................................24-3

Figure 24-5 Installing the SSL Security Certificate: Certificate Import Wizard ................................................24-3

Figure 24-6 Certificate Import Wizard: Location...............................................................................................24-4

Figure 24-7 Certificate Import Wizard: Finish...................................................................................................24-4

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Figure 24-8 Root Certificate Store..................................................................................................................... 24-4

Figure 24-9 Certificate Import Wizard .............................................................................................................. 24-5

Figure 24-10 Certificate: Details........................................................................................................................ 24-5

Figure 24-11 Security Alert: Trusted ................................................................................................................. 24-5

Figure 24-12 AUTHENTICATION: Activate SSL Login.................................................................................24-6

Figure 24-13 SSL CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................................... 24-7

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List of Tables

Table 2-1 Web Configurator Screens Overview.................................................................................................. 2-4

Table 2-2 Quick View.......................................................................................................................................... 2-5

Table 2-3 SYSTEM TOOLS: SYSTEM ACCOUNT..........................................................................................2-8

Table 2-4 Reset to Default Settings ................................................................................................................... 2-11

Table 3-1 SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 3-4

Table 4-1 WAN/LAN .......................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Table 4-2 SERVER.............................................................................................................................................. 4-7

Table 5-1 AUTHENTICATION.......................................................................................................................... 5-1

Table 6-1 RADIUS .............................................................................................................................................. 6-3

Table 7-1 BILLING ............................................................................................................................................. 7-2

Table 8-1 ACCOUNTING................................................................................................................................... 8-3

Table 8-2 Charge By Levels Example................................................................................................................. 8-5

Table 8-3 Account List ........................................................................................................................................ 8-7

Table 9-1 CREDIT CARD................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Table 10-1 KEYPAD......................................................................................................................................... 10-2

Table 11-1 Login Page: Standard....................................................................................................................... 11-3

Table 11-2 Login Page: Redirect ....................................................................................................................... 11-4

Table 11-3 Login Page: Advanced..................................................................................................................... 11-6

Table 11-4 Subscriber Login Screen: Frame ..................................................................................................... 11-8

Table 11-5 Logo................................................................................................................................................. 11-9

Table 11-6 Customization: Information Windows........................................................................................... 11-10

Table 11-7 Account Printout............................................................................................................................ 11-13

Table 11-8 Credit Card: Standard Login Page................................................................................................. 11-17

Table 11-9 Credit Card Service Selection Page............................................................................................... 11-19

Table 11-10 Credit Card Successful Page........................................................................................................ 11-21

Table 11-11 Credit Card Service Fail Page...................................................................................................... 11-22

Table 12-1 PASS THROUGH ........................................................................................................................... 12-2

Table 13-1 FILTERING .................................................................................................................................... 13-2

Table 14-1 SHARE............................................................................................................................................ 14-1

Table 15-1 PORTAL PAGE .............................................................................................................................. 15-1

Table 15-2 ADVERTISEMENT........................................................................................................................ 15-2

Table 15-3 WALLED GARDEN....................................................................................................................... 15-3

Table 16-1 DDNS .............................................................................................................................................. 16-2

Table 17-1 LAN DEVICES ............................................................................................................................... 17-2

Table 18-1 Syslog .............................................................................................................................................. 18-1

Table 18-2 Log Settings..................................................................................................................................... 18-3

Table 18-3 Log Formats..................................................................................................................................... 18-4

Table 19-1 SESSION TRACE........................................................................................................................... 19-2

Table 19-2 Session Trace File Fields................................................................................................................. 19-3

Table 20-1 BANDWIDTH ................................................................................................................................ 20-2

Table 21-1 IEEE 802.11b Data Rates and Modulation...................................................................................... 21-2

Table 21-2 IEEE 802.11g Data Rates and Modulation...................................................................................... 21-3

Table 21-3 Wireless LAN Coverage.................................................................................................................. 21-3

Table 21-4 WIRELESS...................................................................................................................................... 21-7

Table 22-1 System ............................................................................................................................................. 22-3

Table 22-2 ACCOUNT LOG............................................................................................................................. 22-5

Table 22-3 CURRENT USER ........................................................................................................................... 22-6

Table 22-4 DHCP CLIENTS............................................................................................................................. 22-7

Table 22-5 SESSION LIST ............................................................................................................................... 22-8

Table 22-6 LAN DEVICES ............................................................................................................................... 22-9

Table 23-1 Scheduled Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................... 23-10

Table 24-1 SSL CERTIFICATE........................................................................................................................ 24-7

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Table 25-1 PING COMMAND ..........................................................................................................................25-1

Table 27-1 Troubleshooting Power LED............................................................................................................27-1

Table 27-2 Troubleshooting LAN LEDs............................................................................................................27-1

Table 27-3 Troubleshooting WAN LEDs...........................................................................................................27-1

Table 27-4 Troubleshooting the Web Configurator............................................................................................27-2

Table 27-5 Troubleshooting the Internet Browser Display ................................................................................27-2

Table 27-6 Troubleshooting Internet Access......................................................................................................27-2

Table 27-7 Troubleshooting a Statement Printer................................................................................................27-3

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL ZyAIR G-4100 Hot Spot Gateway.

The ZyAIR Hot Spot Gateway combines an IEEE 802.11b wireless access point, router, 4-port switch
and service gateway in one box. If you have an “exclusive printer”, you can connect it directly to the
ZyAIR, allowing you to easily print subscriber statements. The ZyAIR is ideal for offices, coffee
shops, libraries, hotels and airport terminals catering to subscribers that seek Internet access. You
should have an Internet account already set up and have been given usernames, passwords etc.
required for Internet access.

This user’s guide is designed to guide you through the configuration of your ZyAIR using the web
configurator.

 Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of

firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global
products or at www.us.zyxel.com

Related Documentation

 Supporting Disk

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

 Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains

information on the hardware connections and installation.

 ZyXEL Web Site

for North American products.

The ZyXEL download library at www.zyxel.com
Please also refer to www.zyxel.com

for an online glossary of networking terms.

contains additional support documentation.

User Guide Feedback

Help us help you. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement
to [e-mail] or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL
Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
Thank you.

Syntax Conventions

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters (and press the carriage return). “Select” or

“Choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.

• Mouse action sequences are denoted by commas. For example, “In Windows, click Start,

Settings, Control Panel” means first click the Start button, then put your mouse on Programs,
and finally select Control Panel.

• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.

• The ZyXEL ZyAIR G-4100 Hot Spot Gateway may be referred to as the “ZyAIR” in this manual.

• The ZyXEL ZyAIR SP-200 Statement Printer may be referred to as the “SP-200”, “statement

printer”, “three-button printer” or “exclusive printer” in this manual.

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Graphics Icons Key

ZyAIR

Server

Wireless Signal

Statement Printer

Computer

Switch

Notebook Computer

Broadband Modem or Router

Router

DSLAM (Digital Subscriber

Line Access Multiplexer)

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Getting Started

PPaarrtt II::

Getting Started

This part introduces the ZyAIR, the web configurator and general system setup.

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Chapter 1

Getting to Know Your ZyAIR

This chapter introduces the features and applications of the ZyAIR.

1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR

The ZyAIR Hot Spot Gateway combines an IEEE 802.11g wireless access point, router, 4-port switch
and service gateway in one box. If you have an “exclusive printer”, you can connect it directly to the
ZyAIR, allowing you to easily print subscriber statements. The ZyAIR is ideal for offices, coffee
shops, libraries, hotels and airport terminals catering to subscribers that seek Internet access. You
should have an Internet account already set up and have been given usernames, passwords etc.
required for Internet access.

1.2 Features

Your ZyAIR provides the following features to accommodate subscribers with a variety of network
configurations with little or no technical support.

iPnP

The IP Plug and Play feature allows a computer to access the Internet or the ZyAIR without changing
the network settings (such as IP address and subnet mask) of the computer, even when the IP
addresses of the computer and the ZyAIR are not in the same subnet.

WEP Data Encryption

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network
to help keep network communications private. The ZyAIR uses 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption.

WPA Data Encryption

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network to
help keep network communications private. WPA provides user authentication and better data
encryption than WEP.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Pass Through

The ZyAIR allows subscribers to create VPN networks (which use data encryption and the Internet to
provide secure communications) that go through the ZyAIR.

VLAN

The ZyAIR uses port-based VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) on the LAN Ethernet ports to block
direct communications between subscribers. This is called layer 2 isolation.

SSL Secure Login

With Secure Socket Layer (SSL) activated upon login, data exchanged between the ZyAIR and client
computers are encrypted and protected.

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PPTP Support

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure transfer of data
from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using a TCP/IP­based network. PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public
networks, such as the Internet. Use PPTP to connect to a broadband modem to achieve access to high­speed data networks via a familiar "dial-up networking" user interface.

PPPoE Support (RFC2516)

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) emulates a dial-up connection. It allows your ISP to
use their existing network configuration with newer broadband technologies such as ADSL. The
PPPoE driver on the ZyAIR is transparent to the computers on the LAN, which see only Ethernet and
are not aware of PPPoE thus saving you from having to manage PPPoE clients on individual
computers.

Network Address Translation (NAT)

NAT (Network Address Translation - NAT, RFC 1631) allows the translations of multiple IP
addresses used within one network to different IP addresses known within another network.

DHCP Support

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual computers (DHCP clients) to
obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The ZyAIR has built-in
DHCP server capability. It can assign IP addresses, an IP default gateway and DNS servers to DHCP
clients. The ZyAIR can also act as a surrogate DHCP server (DHCP Relay) where it relays IP address
assignment from the actual real DHCP server to the DHCP clients.

E-mail Forwarding

The ZyAIR is able to forward and retrieve e-mail messages when the subscriber’s default email server
is down or behind a firewall.

DNS Proxy

With DNS proxy, the ZyAIR provides DNS redirection when a subscriber’s configured DNS server is
behind a firewall or located in a private Intranet.

Local Subscriber Database

The ZyAIR allows you to maintain a subscriber database on the ZyAIR without setting up an external
RADIUS server. Subscriber accounting and authentication are done using the local subscriber
database.

RADIUS

The ZyAIR can use an external RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service defined in
RFC2138 and 2139) server for subscriber authentication and accounting.

Accounting

The ZyAIR has a built-in accounting feature for keeping track of subscriber Internet usage time.

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iPass

The iPass company provides connectivity services for mobile Internet users. The ZyAIR can
authenticate iPass clients through an external RADIUS server that is Wi-Fi based Wireless Internet
Service Provider roaming (WISPr) compliant.

Local Content and Advertising Links

Once connected to the network, the ZyAIR directs the subscriber to a specified web site and display
advertisement links. This can be a source of extra online advertising revenues and increased business
exposure.

Access Control (Walled Garden)

With the walled garden feature, subscribers are able to access predetermined web sites without logging
in. The ZyAIR blocks full Internet access until the subscribers log in.

Subscriber Login Page Customization

You can customize the subscriber login page according to your business needs. The advanced settings
allow you to include welcome messages, company logo and basic formatting.

Web Configurator Management

The ZyAIR comes with an embedded web-based configurator. It offers advanced management features
and allows you to manage the ZyAIR remotely using Internet Explorer.

SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used for exchanging management
information between network devices. SNMP is a member of the TCP/IP protocol suite. Your ZyAIR
supports SNMP agent functionality, which allows a manager station to manage and monitor the
ZyAIR through the network. The ZyAIR supports SNMP version 2c (SNMPv2c).

Watchdog

The ZyAIR can continue working by resetting itself after a system crash.

Upgrade Firmware

The firmware of the ZyAIR can be upgraded via the web configurator.

Syslog

The ZyAIR’s syslog function allows network administrators to monitor the usage status of subscribers
from a remote site. You can set up a syslog server to receive the log of information on current logged­in subscribers that the ZyAIR sends periodically.

IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN Standard

The ZyAIR complies with the IEEE 802.11g wireless standard, which supports data speeds of up to 54
Mbps.

IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Standard

The ZyAIR is also fully compatible with the 802.11b standard. This means an IEEE 802.11b radio
card can interface directly with the ZyAIR (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range.

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Antennas

The ZyAIR is equipped with two reverse SMA connectors and two detachable omni-directional 2dBi
antennas to provide a clear radio signal between the wireless stations and the access points. Refer to
the Antennas appendix for more information.

4-Port Switch

A combination of switch and Internet gateway makes your ZyAIR a cost-effective and viable network
solution. You can connect up to four computers to the LAN ports on the ZyAIR without the cost of a
hub. To connect more than four Ethernet devices, attach a hub or switch.

10/100M Auto-negotiating Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface

This auto-negotiating feature allows the ZyAIR to detect the speed of incoming transmissions and
adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps or 100
Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.

Reset Button

Use the reset button to restore the ZyAIR back to its factory defaults.

Statement Printer

A statement printer allows you to generate subscriber accounts on the ZyAIR and print out the account
information on-site without using a computer.

The statement printer is also known as an “account generator”, “three-button printer” or “exclusive
printer”.

Ease of Installation

Your ZyAIR is designed for quick, intuitive and easy installation. It can be mounted on a desktop or a
wall.

1.3 Applications

The following sections describe network application examples in which the ZyAIR is used. 1

1.3.1 Internet Access for LAN Networks

With a broadband modem or router (A), the ZyAIR allows the attached computers to enjoy high speed
Internet access.

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The total number of concurrent WLAN users allowed is 24. The total number of concurrent users (WLAN and

Wired) allowed is 100

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Figure 1-1 Application: Internet Access for LAN Networks

1.3.2 Internet Access in Public Areas

In public areas, such as a hotel, the ZyAIR provides high speed Internet access to subscribers. Account
billing and authentication can be done using a statement printer (B) and the built-in billing function
and local subscriber database.

The ZyAIR functions as an access point (AP) to bridge the wired and the wireless network allowing
wireless stations to access the Internet through the ZyAIR.

Figure 1-2 Application: Internet Access in Public Areas

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Chapter 2

The Web Configurator

This chapter introduces how to access the web configurator to perform general system

configuration.

2.1 Introducing the Web Configurator

The web configurator is best viewed with Internet Explorer (version 4.0 or above) or Netscape
Navigator (version 6.0 or above). Your browser must have JavaScript support enabled.

2.2 Accessing the Web Configurator

Follow the steps below to access the web configurator.

 The ZyAIR allows only one web configurator session at a time.

Step 1. Make sure your ZyAIR is properly connected (refer to instructions in the Quick Start Guide on

hardware installtion and connections).

Step 2. Launch your web browser and type the WAN or LAN IP address of the ZyAIR as the web address (it is

recommended that you connect your computer to the LAN and use the LAN IP address for initial
configuration). 192.168.1.1 is the default IP address for the LAN port.
If you are using a different port number (between 8000 and 8099) for the web server, you must also
append the port number to the LAN IP address seperated with a colon “:”, for example,

http://192.168.1.1:8080

.

Figure 2-1 Entering ZyAIR IP Address in Internet Explorer

Step 3. A login screen displays. Type “admin” (default) as the user name and "1234" (default) as the password

and click Login.

 The user name and password are case sensitive.

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Figure 2-2 Web Configurator: Login

Step 4. You should see the first screen of the Wizard Setup. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for more

information on configuring the Wizard Setup screens.

 The ZyAIR automatically logs you out if there is no activity for

longer than five minutes after you log in. If this happens, simply
log back in again. You can change the time period in the
ADVANCED SERVER screen’s Administrator Inactivity Timer field.

2.3 Wizard Setup Screens

The Wizard Setup screens display when you first access the ZyAIR. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for
information on how to configure the Wizard Setup screens.

2.4 Navigating the Web Configurator

After you finish the Wizard Setup screens, you first see the Quick View screen after login.

 Click the icon (located in the top right corner of most

screens) to view online help.

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These are the navigation panel links.

Figure 2-3 Web Configurator Navigation

Click a navigation panel link to open a submenu of links to individual screens. For example, click
WIZARD to display the following submenu.

Figure 2-4 WIZARD Submenu

2.5 Screens Overview

The following table lists the various web configurator screens.

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Table 2-1 Web Configurator Screens Overview

WIZARD ADVANCED SYSTEM STATUS SYSTEM TOOLS

INTERNET

WIRELESS

E-MAIL

AUTHENTICATION

BILLING

PRINTER

ACCOUNTING

SYSTEM

SYSTEM

WAN/LAN

SERVER

AUTHENTICATION

RADIUS

BILLING

ACCOUNTING

CREDIT CARD

KEYPAD

CUSTOMIZATION

PASS THROUGH

FILTERING

SHARE

PORTAL PAGE

ADVERTISEMENT

WALLED GARDEN

DDNS

LAN DEVICES

SYSLOG

SESSION TRACE

BANDWIDTH

WIRELESS

Login Page

Logo

Information
Windows

Account Printout

Credit Card

Syslog

Log Settings

SYSTEM

ACCOUNT LIST

ACCOUNT LOG

CURRENT USER

DHCP CLIENT

SESSION LIST

LAN DEVICES

CONFIGURATION

FIRMWARE

Manual Firmware
Upgrade

Scheduled
Firmware
Upgrade

SYSTEM ACCOUNT

SSL CERTIFICATE

PING COMMAND

RESTART

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Figure 2-5 Quick View

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 2-2 Quick View

LABEL DESCRIPTION

System

Refresh

System/Host
Name

Firmware Version This field displays the version of the firmware on the ZyAIR.

Location Name This field displays the device’s geographical location.

Domain Name This field displays the domain name of the ZyAIR.

System Time This field displays the ZyAIR’s current time.

System Up Time This field displays the how long the ZyAIR has been operating since it was last started.

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Click Refresh to update this screen.

This field displays the description name of the ZyAIR for identification purposes.

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Table 2-2 Quick View

LABEL DESCRIPTION

WAN MAC
Address

LAN MAC
Address

Network

WAN Status

WAN Type

WAN IP Address
WAN Subnet
Mask

LAN IP Address
LAN Subnet Mask

Default Gateway This field displays the IP address of the default gateway of the WAN port on the ZyAIR.

DNS This field displays the IP address of the DNS server that the ZyAIR is using.

Wireless

Wireless Service This field displays the status of the ZyAIR’s wireless LAN.

ESSID This field displays the ZyAIR’s Extended Service Set IDentity.

Wireless Channel This field displays the channel that the ZyAIR is using.

Encryption This field displays the type of data encryption that the ZyAIR is using.

Traffic

WAN This field displays traffic statistics for the ZyAIR’s WAN connection.

LAN This field displays traffic statistics for the ZyAIR’s LAN connection.

Wireless This field displays traffic statistics for the ZyAIR’s wireless LAN connection.

This field displays the MAC address of the ZyAIR on the WAN.

This field displays the MAC address of the ZyAIR on the LAN.

This field displays the status of the ZyAIR’s connection to the Internet (Established or
Not Established).

This field displays the DHCP mode of the WAN port. It displays DHCP Client, Static IP
Setting, PPPoE, or PPTP.

This field displays the IP address and the subnet mask of the WAN port on the ZyAIR.

This field displays the IP address and the subnet mask of the LAN port on the ZyAIR.

WEP displays if the ZyAIR is using WEP data encryption. WPA displays if ZyAIR is using
WPA data encryption. Disable displays if the ZyAIR is not using data encryption.

2.6 Login Accounts

There are four system accounts that you can use to log in to the ZyAIR: administrator, account
manager, supervisor and super subscriber.

The administrator account allows you full access to all system configurations. The default
administrator user name is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.

The account manager account is used for proprietary subscriber account management only. No system
configuration is allowed. This account is useful for front desk personnel (such as in a hotel) for setting
up subscriber accounts without tampering with the system configuration. The account manager default
user name and password are “account”.

With the supervisor account, you can only view the system status and change the supervisor account
password. This account is useful for allowing a manager to view the device’s status and lists of
accounts and logged in subscribers without changing the system configuration. The default supervisor
account user name and password is “supervisor”.

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Use the super subscriber account to test the Internet connection between the ZyAIR and the ISP. The
ZyAIR does not impose time limitations or charges on this account. Thus, anyone who logs in with
this account is able to gain Internet access for free. The default super subscriber user name and
password are “super”.

 You can only log in using the super subscriber account in the

subscriber login screen.

2.6.1 Changing Login Account Usernames and Passwords

 It is recommended you change the account passwords.

Click SYSTEM TOOLS and SYSTEM ACCOUNT.

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Figure 2-6 SYSTEM TOOLS: SYSTEM ACCOUNT

 The account user names and passwords are case sensitive.

Table 2-3 SYSTEM TOOLS: SYSTEM ACCOUNT

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Administrator Account

Username

Password Enter a new administrative account password.

Confirm Enter the new administrator password again for confirmation.

Web-based Accounting Manager

Username

Password Enter a new account manager password.

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Enter the user name for the administrative account. The default is admin.

Enter the user name for the account manager account. The default is account.

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LABEL DESCRIPTION

Confirm Enter the new account manager password again for confirmation.

Supervisor Account

Username

Password Enter a new supervisor password.

Confirm Enter the new supervisor password again for confirmation.

Super Subscriber Account

Enter the user name for the supervisor account. The default is supervisor.

 You can only log in using the super subscriber account in the

subscriber login screen.

Username

Password Enter a new super subscriber account password.

Confirm Enter the new super subscriber account password again for confirmation.

Apply

Enter the user name for the super subscriber account. The default is super.

Click Apply to save the changes back to the ZyAIR.

2.7 Methods of Restoring Factory-Defaults

There are two methods you can use to erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults.

2.7.1 Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory-Defaults

The reset button is located on the side panel. Use a pointed object to press this button in once to reset
the ZyAIR back to the factory defaults.

 All of your custom configuration including the local subscriber

database will be erased.

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RESET Button

Figure 2-7 Side Panel

2.7.2 Using the Web Configurator to Restore Factory-Defaults

To reset the ZyAIR back to the factory defaults, click SYSTEM TOOLS and CONFIGURATION to
display the screen as shown next.

Figure 2-8 Reset to Default Settings

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

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Table 2-4 Reset to Default Settings

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Reset the system back to factory defaults

Keep subscriber
profile

Apply

Select this option to reset the system configuration back to the factory default but
retain subscriber account information. All other custom configuration is erased.

Click Apply to reset system configuration back to the factory defaults.

2.8 Restarting the ZyAIR

You must restart the ZyAIR every time you change the system IP address or upload a firmware or
configuration file.

Click SYSTEM TOOLS, RESTART and then Apply.

Figure 2-9 Restart

 When the ZyAIR restarts, all connections will be terminated.

Anyone using a system account will need to log in again. The
subscribers may also need to log in again.

2.9 Logging Out of the Web Configurator

Click LOGOUT to exit from the web configurator.

Figure 2-10 Logging Out

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Chapter 3

General System Setup

This chapter describes how to configure the SYSTEM advanced setup screens.

3.1 General System Setup

Use this screen to configure administrative and system-related general settings for your ZyAIR.

3.2 System Name

System Name is for identification purposes. However, because some ISPs check this name you should enter your computer's "Computer Name".

• In Windows 95/98 click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. Click the Identification tab,

note the entry for the Computer Name field and enter it as the System Name.

• In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings and Control Panel and then double-click System. Click

the Network Identification tab and then the Properties button. Note the entry for the Computer
name field and enter it as the System Name.

• In Windows XP, click Start, My Computer, View system information and then click the

Computer Name tab. Note the entry in the Full computer name field and enter it as the ZyAIR
System Name.

3.3 Domain Name

The Domain Name entry is what is propagated to the DHCP clients on the LAN. If you leave this
blank, the domain name obtained by a DHCP server is used. While you must enter the host name
(System Name), the domain name can be assigned from the ZyAIR via DHCP.

3.4 iPnP

Traditionally, you must set the IP addresses and the subnet masks of a computer and the ZyAIR to be
in the same subnet to allow the computer to access the Internet (through the ZyAIR). In cases where
your computer is required to use a static IP address in another network, you may need to manually
configure the network settings of the computer every time you want to access the Internet via the
ZyAIR.

With the iPnP feature and NAT enabled, the ZyAIR allows a computer to access the Internet without
changing the network settings (such as IP address and subnet mask) of the computer, when the IP
addresses of the computer and the ZyAIR are not in the same subnet. Whether a computer is set to use
a dynamic or static (fixed) IP address, you can simply connect the computer to the ZyAIR and access
the Internet.

The following figure depicts a scenario where a computer is set to use a static private IP address in the
corporate environment. In a residential house where a ZyAIR is installed, you can still use the
computer to access the Internet without changing the network settings, even when the IP addresses of
the computer and the ZyAIR are not in the same subnet.

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The iPnP feature does not apply to a computer using either a dynamic IP address or a static IP address
that is in the same subnet as the ZyAIR’s IP address.

 You must enable NAT to use the iPnP feature.

3.4.1 How iPnP Works

Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address (IP address)
to a physical machine address, also known as a Media Access Control or MAC address, on the local
area network. IP routing table is defined on IP Ethernet devices (the ZyAIR) to decide which hop to
use,

to help forward data along to its specified destination.

The following lists out the steps taken, when a computer tries to access the Internet for the first time
through the ZyAIR.

1. When a computer (which is in a different subnet) first attempts to access the Internet, it sends

packets to its default gateway (which is not the ZyAIR) by looking at the MAC address in its ARP
table.

2. When the computer cannot locate the default gateway, an ARP request is broadcast on the LAN.

3. The ZyAIR receives the ARP request and replies to the computer with its own MAC address.

4. The computer updates the MAC address for the default gateway to the ARP table. Once the ARP

table is updated, the computer is able to access the Internet through the ZyAIR.

5. When the ZyAIR receives packets from the computer, it creates an entry in the IP routing table so it

can properly forward packets intended for the computer.

After all the routing information is updated, the computer can access the ZyAIR and the Internet as if
it is in the same subnet as the ZyAIR.

3.5 General System Settings

Click ADVANCED and then SYSTEM to open this screen.

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Figure 3-1 SYSTEM

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The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 3-1 SYSTEM

LABEL DESCRIPTION

System/Host Name Enter a descriptive name (up to 40 characters) for identification purposes.

Domain Name Enter the domain name (if you know it) here. If you leave this field blank, the ZyAIR

may obtain a domain name from a DHCP server.

The domain name entered by you is given priority over the DHCP server assigned
domain name.

Location Information

Location Name Enter the device’s geographical location.

Address Enter the street address of the device’s location.

City Enter the city of the device’s location.

State/Province Enter the state or province of the device’s location.

ZIP/ Postal Code Enter the zip code or postal code for the device’s location.

Country Enter the country of the device’s location.

Contact Name Enter the name of the person responsible for this device.

Contact Telephone Enter the telephone number of the person responsible for this device.

Contact FAX Enter the fax number of the person responsible for this device.

Contact Email Enter the e-mail address of the person responsible for this device.

Date/Time Set the system date and time by selecting the appropriate choices from the drop-down

list boxes.

Get from my Computer Click this button to set the time and date on the ZyAIR to be the same as the

management computer.

Get from NTP server Click this button to set the time and date on the ZyAIR to be the same as the

management computer.

Use NTP (Network Time
Protocol) Time Server

Server IP/Domain Name Enter the IP address or URL of your time server. Check with your ISP/network

Time Zone Choose the time zone of your location. This will set the time difference between your

Update Time Enter a number to determine how often the ZyAIR uses the NTP server to update the

Daylight Saving Time Select this option if you use daylight savings time. Daylight saving is a period from late

Start Date Select the month and day that your daylight-savings time starts on if you selected

End Date Select the month and day that your daylight-savings time ends on if you selected

NAT (Network Address
Translation)

Select this check box to set the ZyAIR to get time and date information from an NTP
(Network Time Protocol) time server.

administrator if you are unsure of this information.

time zone and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

time and date.

spring to early fall when many countries set their clocks ahead of normal local time by
one hour to give more daytime light in the evening.

Daylight Saving Time.

Daylight Saving Time.

Enable NAT to have the ZyAIR translate Internet protocol addresses used within one
network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a different IP
address known within another network (for example a public IP address used on the
Internet). See the LAN Devices chapter for more on NAT.

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Table 3-1 SYSTEM

LABEL DESCRIPTION

IP Plug and Play (iPnP

Technology)

DNS Fake IP Reply Some subscribers’ Internet browsers may be set to use an HTTP proxy with a private

Select this option to activate the iPnP feature. This allows a computer to access the
Internet without changing the network settings (such as IP address and subnet mask)
of the computer, even when the IP addresses of the computer and the ZyAIR are not
in the same subnet.

When you disable the iPnP feature, only computers with dynamic IP addresses or
static IP addresses in the same subnet as the ZyAIR’s LAN IP address can connect to
the ZyAIR or access the Internet through the ZyAIR.

domain. Select this option to have the ZyAIR send a default IP address (169.254.1.1)
in response to DNS queries. This way the subscribers’ computers can send HTTP
requests that the ZyAIR can redirect so the subscribers can login.

 You must enable NAT to use this feature.

User Session Limited

Layer 2 Isolation
Security

Secure administrator IP
addresses

Multicast Pass Through

Allow remote user to
ping the device

SSL Certificate Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security allows you to create secure connections between

Apply

Select Unlimited to not place any restriction on the number of sessions that each user
connected to the ZyAIR can use.

Select the other radio button and type a number (from 1 to 1024) if you want to specify
how many sessions each user connected to the ZyAIR can use.

If you activate NAT, select Enable in this field to prevent communication between
subscribers. This is the default selection.

Select Disable, to deactivate layer 2 security and allow communication between
subscribers.

Select Any to use any computer to access the web configurator on the ZyAIR.

Select Specify and then enter the IP address(es) or ranges of IP addresses of the
computer(s) that are allowed to log in to configure the ZyAIR. The addresses can be
on the LAN or the WAN.

Select Enable to allow multicast traffic to pass through the ZyAIR. This may affect
your network performance.

Select Disable to prevent any multicast traffic from passing through the ZyAIR. This is
the default setting.

This feature affects the security of the ZyAIR’s WAN port. Ping (Packet INternet
Groper) is a protocol that sends out ICMP echo requests to test whether or not a
remote host is reachable. Select Enable to have the ZyAIR respond to incoming Ping
requests from the WAN. This is less secure since someone on the Internet can see
that the ZyAIR is there by pinging it.

Select Disable to have the ZyAIR not respond to incoming Ping requests from the
WAN. This is more secure since someone on the Internet cannot see that the ZyAIR is
there by pinging it.

the ZyAIR and the management or subscriber computer(s).

Select Default to use the default system-generated SSL certificate.

Select Customer Certificate to use a certificate obtained from a certificate authority.

Refer to the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Security chapter for more information.

Click Apply to save the changes.

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Chapter 4

WAN, LAN and Server Setup

This chapter shows you how to configure LAN and WAN ports and server settings.

4.1 Factory Ethernet Defaults

The Ethernet parameters of the ZyAIR are preset to the following values:

• Dynamic WAN IP address.

• LAN IP address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0

• DHCP server enabled on the LAN with a 253 client IP address pool starting from

192.168.1.2.

These parameters should work for the majority of installations. If you wish to change the factory
defaults or to learn more about TCP/IP, please read on.

4.2 LANs and WANs

A LAN (Local Area Network) is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same
building or floor of a building. A WAN (Wide Area Network), on the other hand, is an outside
connection to another network or the Internet.

4.3 IP Address Assignment

A static IP is a fixed IP that the ZyAIR obtains from a DHCP server on a network. A dynamic IP is not
fixed; the DHCP server provides an IP address to the ZyAIR each time it connects to the network.
When an Ethernet device is configured to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, it is
known as a DHCP client.

4.4 DHCP Configuration

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual clients (Ethernet device) to
obtain the TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The ZyAIR has built-in
DHCP server capability, which means it can assign IP addresses, an IP default gateway and DNS
servers to computer systems that support the DHCP client when this feature is activated. The ZyAIR
can also act as a surrogate DHCP server where it relays IP address assignment from the actual DHCP
server to the clients.

4.4.1 IP Address and Subnet Mask

Like houses on a street that share a common street name, the computers on a LAN share one common
network number.

Where you obtain your network number depends on your particular situation. If the ISP or your
network administrator assigns you a block of registered IP addresses, follow their instructions in
selecting the IP addresses and the subnet mask.

The Internet Assigned Number Authority (IANA) reserved a block of addresses specifically for private
use (refer to Section 4.4.2); please do not use any other number unless you are told otherwise. Let’s

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say you select 192.168.1.0 as the network number; which covers 254 individual addresses, from

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 (zero and 255 are reserved). In other words, the first three numbers
specify the network number while the last number identifies an individual computer on that network.

The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address.

4.4.2 Private IP Addresses

Every machine on the Internet must have a unique address. If your networks are isolated from the
Internet, for example, only between your two branch offices, you can assign any IP addresses to the
hosts without problems. However, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved the
following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks:

10.0.0.0 — 10.255.255.255

172.16.0.0 — 172.31.255.255

192.168.0.0 — 192.168.255.255

You can obtain your IP address from the IANA, from an ISP or it can be assigned from a private
network. If you belong to a small organization and your Internet access is through an ISP, the ISP can
provide you with the Internet addresses for your local networks. On the other hand, if you are part of a
much larger organization, you should consult your network administrator for the appropriate IP
addresses.

Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the
guidelines above. For more information on address assignment, please refer to RFC 1597, Address
Allocation for Private Internets and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.

4.5 DNS Server Address

DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice
versa. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a
machine before you can access it. The DNS server addresses that you enter in the DHCP setup are
passed to the client machines along with the assigned IP address and subnet mask.

There are two ways that an ISP disseminates the DNS server addresses. The first is for an ISP to tell a
customer the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of an information sheet, when s/he signs up.
The second is to obtain the DNS server information automatically when a computer is set as a DHCP
client.

4.6 PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF
(Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with a
broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data
networks.

For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).

One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a
function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and
offer new IP services for specific users.

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Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it requires
no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber’s site.

By implementing PPPoE directly on the ZyAIR (rather than individual computers), the computers on
the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ZyAIR does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.

4.6.1 PPP MTU

A maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest size packet or frame, specified in octets (eight-bit
bytes) that can be sent in a packet- or frame-based network. The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
uses the MTU to determine the maximum size of each packet in any transmission. Too large an MTU
size may mean retransmissions if the packet encounters a router that can't handle that large a packet.
Too small an MTU size means relatively more header overhead and more acknowledgements that
have to be sent and handled.

4.6.2 TCP MSS

The maximum segment size (MSS) is the largest amount of data, specified in bytes, that a computer or
communications device can handle in a single, unfragmented piece. For optimum communications, the
number of bytes in the data segment and the header must add up to less than the number of bytes in the
maximum transmission unit (MTU).

4.7 PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables transfers of data from a
remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based
networks.

PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such
as the Internet.

4.8 Configuring the WAN and LAN Settings

To configure the WAN and LAN settings on the ZyAIR, click ADVANCED and LAN/WAN to
display the screen shown next.

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Figure 4-1 WAN/LAN

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 4-1 WAN/LAN

LABEL DESCRIPTION

LAN

IP Address Enter the LAN IP address of the ZyAIR in dotted decimal notation. The default is

192.168.1.1.

Subnet Mask

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Table 4-1 WAN/LAN

LABEL DESCRIPTION

WAN MAC Address

WAN Port Mode

DHCP Client Select this option to set the ZyAIR to act as a DHCP client on the WAN. The ZyAIR

Static IP Select this option to set the ZyAIR to use a static (or fixed) IP address.

IP Address Enter the static IP address in dotted decimal notation.

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask in dotted decimal notation.

Gateway IP address Enter the IP address of the default gateway device. The gateway is a router or switch

Primary/Secondary DNS

Server

PPPoE

Username Enter the user name exactly as your ISP assigned. If assigned a name in the form

Password Enter the password associated with the user name above.

PPP MTU Setting Enter the MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) size.

TCP MSS Setting Enter the MSS (Maximum Segment Size) size.

Service Name Enter the name of your PPPoE service.

Connect on Demand Select this option when you don’t want the connection up all the time and specify an

Keep Alive Select this option when you want the Internet connection up all the time and specify a

PPTP

My IP Address Enter the IP address assigned to you.

My Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask assigned to you.

Gateway IP address Enter the IP address of the gateway device.

PPTP Server IP Address Enter the IP address of your ISP’s PPTP server.

Username Enter the user name exactly as your ISP assigned. If assigned a name in the form

Password Enter the password associated with the user name above.

PPP MTU Setting Enter the MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit) size.

TCP MSS Setting Enter the MSS (Maximum Segment Size) size.

Select Default to use the factory assigned MAC address.

If your ISP requires MAC address authentication, select Change to and enter the
MAC address of a computer on the LAN in the fields provided.

obtains TCP/IP information (IP address, DNS server information, etc.) from a DHCP
server. This is the default setting.

on the same network segment as the ZyAIR. The gateway helps forward packets to
their destinations. Leave this field as 0.0.0.0 if you do not know it.

Enter the IP addresses of the primary and/or secondary DNS servers.

Select this option to activate PPPoE support. Refer to Section 4.6 for more
information.

user@domain

exactly as given.

idle timeout in the Max Idle Time field. This is the default setting with an idle timeout
of 10 minutes.

redial period in the Redial Period field. When disconnected, the ZyAIR will attempt to
bring up the connection after the redial period.

Select this option to activate PPTP support. Refer to Section 4.7 for more information.

user@domain

exactly as given.

where domain identifies a service name, then enter both components

where domain identifies a service name, then enter both components

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Table 4-1 WAN/LAN

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Connection ID/Name Enter your identification name of the PPTP server assigned to you by the ISP.

Connect on Demand Select this option when you don’t want the connection up all the time and specify an

idle timeout in the Max Idle Time field. This is the default setting with an idle timeout
of 10 minutes.

Keep Alive Select this option when you want the Internet connection up all the time and specify a

redial period in the Redial Period field. When disconnected, the ZyAIR will attempt to
bring up the connection after the redial period.

Apply

Click Apply to save the changes.

4.9 Server Configuration

Use the SERVER screen to set the embedded web server, the LAN DHCP server and specify the e­mail server for e-mail redirection on the ZyAIR.

Click the ADVANCED SETUP and SERVER to display the screen as shown next.

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Figure 4-2 SERVER

The following table describes the fields in this screen.

Table 4-2 SERVER

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Web Server

HTTP Port Select this radio button if you want to access the ZyAIR using unsecured HTTP.

Specify the port number of the embedded web server on the ZyAIR for accessing the
web configurator. The default port number is 80. Changing the port number helps
protect the ZyAIR’s web configurator from hacker attacks.

Enter a number between 8010 and 8060 to access the web configurator behind a NAT­enabled network.

If you enter a number between 8010 and 8060, you need to append the port number to
the WAN or LAN port IP address to access the web configurator. For example, if you
enter “8010” as the web server port number, then you must enter
“http://192.168.1.1:8010” where 192.168.1.1 is the WAN or LAN port IP address.

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Table 4-2 SERVER

LABEL DESCRIPTION

HTTPS Port Select this radio button if you want to access the ZyAIR using secure HTTPS.

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security allows you to create secure connections between
the ZyAIR and the management computer(s). Refer to the SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
Security chapter for more information.

Specify the port number of the embedded web server on the ZyAIR for accessing the
web configurator. The default port number is 443. Changing the port number helps
protect the ZyAIR’s web configurator from hacker attacks.

Enter a number between 4430 and 4440 to access the web configurator behind a NAT­enabled network.

If you enter a number between 4430 and 4440, you need to append the port number to
the WAN or LAN port IP address to access the web configurator. For example, if you
enter “4430” as the web server port number, then you must enter
“https://192.168.1.1:4430” where 192.168.1.1 is the WAN or LAN port IP address.

Administrator Idle­Timeout

DHCP Server

Select the DHCP mode on the LAN.

DHCP Disable Select this option to disable DHCP server on the LAN.

DHCP Relay Use this if you have a DHCP server (either a computer or another router) and you want

DHCP Server IP

Address

DHCP Server (Default) Select this option to set the ZyAIR to assign network information (IP address, DNS

IP Pool Starting

Address

DHCP Pool Size This field specifies the size or count of the IP address pool. Enter a number not greater

Lease Time Specify the time (in minutes between 1 and 71582788) a DHCP client is allowed to use

Primary/Secondary

DNS Server

Type how many minutes a management session can be left idle before the session
times out. The default is 5 minutes. After it times out you have to log in with your
password again. Very long idle timeouts may have security risks. A value of "0" means
a management session never times out, no matter how long it has been left idle (not
recommended).

that DHCP server to also assign network information (IP address, DNS information etc.)
to the devices that connect to the ZyAIR. Select this option to set the ZyAIR to forward
network configuration requests to a DHCP server.

Then configure the DHCP Server IP Address field.

If you select DHCP Relay, enter the IP address of a DHCP server (on the WAN).

information etc.) to Ethernet device(s) connected to the LAN port(s). This is the default
setting.

Enter the first of the continuous addresses in the IP address pool.

The default is 192.168.1.2.

than 1024. The default is 253.

an assigned IP address. When the lease time expires, the DHCP client is given a new,
unused IP address.

Enter the IP address of the DNS server(s) in the Primary DNS IP Address and/or
Secondary DNS IP Address fields.

 You must specify a DNS server.

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Table 4-2 SERVER

LABEL DESCRIPTION

IP Address or Domain
Name

SMTP Port Enter the port number (25, or between 2500 and 2599) for the mail server. The default

Apply

Specify the IP address or the domain name of the e-mail server to which the ZyAIR
forwards e-mail.

is 25.

Click Apply to save the settings.

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Subscriber Account Management

PPaarrtt IIII::

Subscriber Account Management

This part covers the ADVANCED AUTHENTICATION, RADIUS, BILLING, ACCOUNTING and

CREDIT CARD screens.

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Chapter 5

Authentication

This chapter shows you how to set up subscriber authentication on the ZyAIR.

5.1 About the Built-in Authentication

You can use the built-in subscriber database to manage the subscribers. The ZyAIR also provides a
built-in billing mechanism to set up accounting information without using accounting software or an
accounting server (such as RADIUS).

5.2 Authentication Settings

Click ADVANCED and AUTHENTICATION to display the screen as shown next.

Figure 5-1 AUTHENTICATION

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 5-1 AUTHENTICATION

LABEL DESCRIPTION

No Authentication Select this option to disable subscriber authentication. Subscribers can access the Internet

without entering user names and passwords. This is the default setting.

Built-in
Authentication

Select this option to authenticate the subscribers using the local subscriber database.

 When you select this option, you must also

configure the Accounting screen.

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Table 5-1 AUTHENTICATION

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Current User
Information
Backup

User Agreement

Redirect Login

Page URL

SSL Login Page
Security

Apply

The system provides automatic backup of account information and status. Use this field to
set the number of minutes between backups. The default value is 1 minute. The valid range
is 1 to 1440.

If you create a subscriber account and the ZyAIR restarts before backing up the account
information, the subscriber account will not be saved. You will need to create a new account
for the subscriber.

Select User Agreement to redirect a subscriber to an Internet service usage agreement
page before accessing the Internet.

Specify the URL of the user agreement page in the field provided. Click Code to display the
HTML source code of a default sample page. The user agreement page must include the
HTML source code in the default sample page in order for the user agreement page to send
the subscribers’ agreement or disagreement to the ZyAIR.

Select Enable to activate SSL security upon accessing the subscriber login screen so that
the subscribers’ user names and passwords are encrypted before being transmitted to the
ZyAIR. This applies when you select Built-in Authentication or User Agreement.

Select Disable to de-activate SSL security for the subscriber login screen.

Refer to the SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Security chapter for more information.

Click Apply to save the changes.

Click ADVANCED, AUTHENTICATION and then Code to display the HTML source code of a
default sample page (shown next). The user agreement page must include the HTML source code in
the default sample page in order for the user agreement page to send the subscribers’ agreement or
disagreement to the ZyAIR.

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Figure 5-2 Redirect Page Sample Code

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Chapter 6

RADIUS

This chapter shows you how to configure the ZyAIR to use an external RADIUS server.

6.1 About RADIUS

You can use an external RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server to authenticate
the subscriber connections and keep track of accounting information.

RADIUS is based on a client-sever model that supports authentication, authorization and accounting.
This system is the client and the server is the external RADIUS server.

RADIUS is a simple package exchange in which the ZyAIR acts as a message relay between the
subscribers and the RADIUS server to establish a connection. When you enable RADIUS
authentication, the ZyAIR uses RADIUS protocol (RFC 2865, 2866) to send subscriber authentication
information to the external RADIUS server.

When you use an external RADIUS server for accounting, you can use either accumulation or time to
finish accounting. See Chapter 7 for information on accumulation and time to finish accounting.

6.2 RADIUS Settings

Click ADVANCED and then RADIUS to display the screen as shown next.

RADIUS 6-1

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Figure 6-1 RADIUS

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

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Table 6-1 RADIUS

LABEL DESCRIPTION

RADIUS Setup

Select Disable if you will not use an external RADIUS server to authenticate
subscribers.

Select Enable to use an external RADIUS server to authenticate subscribers. You
may also use an external RADIUS server to perform accounting for the subscriber
accounts.

 Disabling authentication in the

AUTHENTICATION screen also disables
authentication via an external RADIUS
server, regardless of what you set here.

Accumulation Select this option to allow each subscriber multiple re-login until the time allocated is

used up.

This applies to subscribers that are authenticated by the RADIUS server; the setting
in the BILLING screen applies to subscribers that are authenticated by the local
user database. You must also enable the accounting service below.

Idle Time Out The ZyAIR automatically disconnects a computer from the network after a period of

inactivity. The subscriber may need to enter the username and password again
before access to the network is allowed.

Specify the idle timeout between 1 and 1440 minutes. The default is 5 minutes.

Time to Finish Select this option to allow each subscriber a one-time login. Once the subscriber

logs in, the system starts counting down the pre-defined usage even if the
subscriber stops the Internet access before the time period is finished.

If a subscriber disconnects and reconnects before the allocated time expires, the
subscriber does not have to enter the user name and password to access the
Internet again.

This applies to subscribers that are authenticated by the RADIUS server; the setting
in the BILLING screen applies to subscribers that are authenticated by the local
user database. You must also enable the accounting service below.

Primary RADIUS Server

Server IP address Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in dotted decimal notation.

Authentication Port Enter the port number that the RADIUS server uses for authentication. You only

need to change this value from the default if your network administrator gave you a
specific port number to use. The allowed numbers are from 0 to 65535.

Accounting Port Enter the port number that the RADIUS server uses for accounting. You only need

to change this value from the default if your network administrator gave you a
specific port number to use. The allowed numbers are from 0 to 65535.

Shared Secret Key Enter a password (up to 64 characters) as the key to be shared between the

RADIUS server and the ZyAIR. The key is not sent over the network. This key must
be the same on the RADIUS server and the ZyAIR.

Secondary RADIUS
Server

Server IP address Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in dotted decimal notation.

Authentication Port Enter the port number that the RADIUS server uses for authentication. You only

need to change this value from the default if your network administrator gave you a
specific port number to use. The allowed numbers are from 0 to 65535.

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Table 6-1 RADIUS

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Accounting Port Enter the port number that the RADIUS server uses for accounting. You only need

to change this value from the default if your network administrator gave you a
specific port number to use. The allowed numbers are from 0 to 65535.

Shared Secret Key Enter a password (up to 64 characters) as the key to be shared between the

RADIUS server and the ZyAIR. The key is not sent over the network. This key must
be the same on the RADIUS server and the ZyAIR.

Retry times when
Primary fail

Accounting Service

Interim Update Time Specify the time interval for how often the ZyAIR is to send a subscriber status

Authentication Method Enter the authentication protocol that the RADIUS server uses.

IPASS GIS The iPass company provides connectivity services for mobile Internet users. Select

Login Mode When using iPass GIS, your ISP will provide you with login mode information.

Apply

At times the ZyAIR may not be able to use the primary RADIUS server. Select the
number of times the ZyAIR should reattempt to use the primary RADIUS server
before attempting to use the secondary RADIUS server. This also sets how many
times the ZyAIR will attempt to use the secondary RADIUS server.

For example, you set this field to 3. If the ZyAIR does not get a response from the
primary RADIUS server, it tries again up to three times. If there is no response, the
ZyAIR tries the secondary RADIUS server up to three times.

If there is also no response from the secondary RADIUS server, the ZyAIR stops
attempting to authenticate the subscriber. The subscriber will see a message that
says the RADIUS server was not found.

Select Disable if you will not use an external RADIUS server to perform accounting
for the wireless client accounts.

Select Enable to use an external RADIUS server to perform accounting for the
wireless client accounts.

update to the RADIUS server.

PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) requires users to enter a password before
accessing a secure system. The user’s name and password are sent over the wire
to a server where they are compared with a database of user account names and
passwords.

CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) avoids sending passwords
over the wire by using a challenge/response technique.

this check box to have the ZyAIR use the iPass Generic Interface Specification
(GIS) method to authenticate iPass clients. Your external RADIUS servers must be
Wi-Fi based Wireless Internet Service Provider roaming (WISPr) compliant in order
to authenticate iPass clients.

Select Directly Reply, Proxy Reply with “Redirect Login Page” URL or Proxy
Reply with Specific URL (and enter the URL in the field provided). The login mode
information for the iPass GIS connection. (Provided by your ISP).

Click Apply to save the changes.

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Chapter 7

Billing

This chapter shows you how to set up subscriber billing on the ZyAIR.

7.1 About the Built-in Billing

You can use the built-in billing function to setup billing profiles. A billing profile describes how to
charge subscribers.

7.1.1 Accumulation Accounting Method

The accumulation accounting method allows multiple re-logins until the allocated time period or until
the subscriber account is expired. The ZyAIR accounts the time that the subscriber is logged in for
Internet access.

7.1.2 Time-to-finish Accounting Method

The time-to-finish accounting method is good for one-time logins. Once a subscriber logs in, the
ZyAIR stores the MAC address of the subscriber’s computer for the duration of the time allocated.
Thus the subscriber does not have to enter the user name and password again for re-login within the
allocated time.

Once activated, the subscriber account is valid until the allocated time is reached even if the subscriber
disconnects Internet access for a certain period within the allocated time. For example, Joe purchases a
one-hour time-to-finish account. He starts using the Internet for the first 20 minutes and then
disconnects his Internet access to go to a 20-minute meeting. After the meeting, he only has 20
minutes left on his account.

7.2 Billing Settings

Click ADVANCED and BILLING to display the screen as shown next.

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Figure 7-1 BILLING

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

 If you change the billing mode, the system erases all accounts

and disconnects all on-line subscribers.

Table 7-1 BILLING

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Pre-Paid Enable this option to allow the subscribers to access the Internet for a pre-defined time

period.

Enable Credit
Card Service

Enable the credit card service to authorize, process, and manage credit transactions directly
through the Internet. Before you enable credit card service, make sure that your credit
service is configured to work and the currency is American dollars. You must convert all
prices on your billing page into American dollars (U.S. dollars). See the section on credit card
for details.

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Table 7-1 BILLING

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Time to Finish Select this option to allow each subscriber a one-time login. Once the subscriber logs in, the

system starts counting down the pre-defined usage even if the subscriber stops the Internet
access before the time period is finished.

If a subscriber disconnects and reconnects before the allocated time expires, the subscriber
does not have to enter the user name and password to access the Internet again.

Accumulation Select this option to allow each subscriber multiple re-login until the time allocated is used

up.

Idle Time Out The ZyAIR automatically disconnects a computer from the network after a period of inactivity.

The subscriber may need to enter the username and password again before access to the
network is allowed.

Specify the idle timeout between 1 and 1440 minutes. The default is 5 minutes.

Post-Paid A subscriber can access the Internet without a pre-defined usage time. The printout only

shows the username and password. The hot spot operator can also use the optional keypad
to terminate an account.

 You must use an optional keypad with the three-

button printer in order to use the post-paid
function.

Idle Time Out The ZyAIR automatically disconnects a computer from the network after a period of inactivity.

The subscriber may need to enter the username and password again before access to the
network is allowed.

Specify the idle timeout between 1 and 1440 minutes. The default is 5 minutes.

Currency

Number of
decimals places

Tax Percentage Select this check box to charge sales tax for the account. Enter the tax rate (a 5% sales

No. The index numbers of the billing profiles.

Active Select the check box, to activate the billing profile or clear the check box to deactivate the

Name Enter a name (up to 12 characters) for the billing profile.

Account Usage
Time

Charge

Apply

Enter the appropriate currency unit or currency symbol.

Define the number of decimal places (up to 3) to be used for billing. You can also select
whether you would like to use a period (.) or a comma (,) for the decimal point.

tax is entered as 5).

billing profile.

Use these fields to set the duration of the billing period. When this period expires, the
subscriber’s access will be stopped.

Select a time period (minutes, hours, or days) and enter the time unit in the field provided
to define each “profile’s” maximum Internet access time.

Define each profile’s price, up to 999999, per time unit (configured in the Account Usage
Time field).

Click Apply to save the changes.

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Chapter 8

Accounting

This chapter shows you how to set up and manage subscriber accounts.

8.1 About Subscriber Accounts

Once the time allocated to a dynamic account is used up or a dynamic account remains un-used after
the expiration time, the account is deleted from the account list. Accounts are automatically generated
either by pressing a button on a connected exclusive printer or using the web configurator (the
Account Generator Panel screen).

8.2 Discount Price Plan

You can configure a custom discount pricing plan. This is useful for providing reduced rates for
purchases of longer periods of time. You can charge higher rates per unit at lower levels (fewer units
purchased) and lower rates per unit at higher levels (more units purchased).

The discount price plan only works when the hot spot operator does the billing through a statement
printer or the web-based account generator panel. The discount price plan does not apply to
subscribers purchasing access time online with a credit card.

8.2.1 Charge by Levels

The discount price plan gives you the option to charge by levels. This allows you to charge the rate at
each successive level from the first level (most expensive per unit) to the highest level (least expensive
per unit) that the total purchase reaches.

Otherwise you can disable the charge by level function and charge all of the time units only at the
highest (least expensive) level that the total purchase reaches.

See section 8.3.1 for an example of the charge by levels accounting function.

8.3 Accounting Settings

Click ADVANCED and ACCOUNTING to display the screen as shown next.

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Figure 8-1 ACCOUNTING

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

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Table 8-1 ACCOUNTING

LABEL DESCRIPTION

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Un-used account
will be deleted after
~ automatically

Accumulation
account will be
deleted after
logged in

Printout

Number of copies
to print

Replenish

Can be
replenished by
subscriber

Web-based Account Generator Panel

Preview/Operate

Button A~C Each button represents a billing profile that defines maximum Internet access time and

Enter the number and select a time unit from the drop-down list box to specify how long to
wait before the ZyAIR deletes an account that has not been used. This is for use with time to
finish accounting.

Enter the number and select a time unit from the drop-down list box to specify how long to
wait before the ZyAIR deletes an idle account. This is for use with accumulation accounting.

Select how many copies of subscriber statements you want to print (1 is the default).

Select the check box to allow subscribers to purchase additional time units for their accounts
before the accounts expire.

Click Preview/Operate to open the Account Generator Panel (see Figure 8-3).

charge per time unit. The buttons correspond to the buttons displayed in the Account
Generator Panel. Select a billing profile from the list box for each button.

Print to…

Three-Buttons Printer

Use this section with a three-button statement printer.

Button A~C

Print to…

Select Account Generator Printer if you want to print the account information using a
statement printer connected to the PRINTER port on the ZYAIR.

Select PC-Connected Printer if you want to print the account information using a printer
connected to a network computer.

Click the

These buttons correspond to the Web-based Account Generator Panel section’s buttons
A~C. Each button represents a billing profile that defines maximum Internet access time and
charge per time unit.

Select Account Generator Printer if you want to print the account information using a
statement printer connected to the PRINTER port on the ZYAIR.

Select PC-Connected Printer if you want to print the account information using a printer
connected to a network computer.

Click the

icon to display a print preview.

icon to display a print preview.

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Table 8-1 ACCOUNTING

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Use ~ Discount
Price Plan based
on “Button
Presses”

Discount Price Plan based on “Button Presses”

Charge by levels Disable the charge by level function to charge all of the subscriber’s time units only at the

Level These are the read-only level numbers of the discount charges.

Conditions

Button Presses Enter the number of times the button must be pressed to equal that discount level.

Unit Price Enter each level’s charge per time unit.

Apply

Select a button from the drop-down list box to assign the base charge and select Enable to
activate the discount price plan.

highest level (least expensive) that their total number of button presses reaches.

Enable the charge by levels function to charge the subscriber the rates at each successive
level from the first level (least expensive) to the highest level (least expensive) that their total
number of button presses reaches.

A discount level takes effect whenever the button selected in the Three button Printer
Setting section is pressed more than or the same number of times as the number displayed
in the Button Presses field.

Click Apply to save your settings to the ZyAIR.

8.3.1 Charge By Levels Example

This is an example of how charge by levels accounting works. The discount price plan allows you to
make the unit price lower as the subscriber purchases more (meaning a higher number of button
pushes). The Unit Price for level 1 is always the same as the base charge ($2.00 for this example).
The following screen has discount price level 2 set to $1.75 and level 3 set to $1.50. Taxes are not
included in this example.

Figure 8-2 Charge By Levels Example

A subscriber purchases 11 units. Without charge by levels accounting, the total would be the number
of button presses (11) multiplied by the unit price for the level that the number of button presses
matches. In this case it would be 11x $1.50 for a total of $16.50 (excluding tax).

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With charge by levels accounting, you charge the subscriber the rate at each successive level from the
first level (most expensive per unit) to the highest level (least expensive per unit) that the purchase
reaches. In this example, the ZyAIR would charge as follows:

Table 8-2 Charge By Levels Example

The base charge ($2.00) per unit for button presses 1-4. ($2.00 x 4= $8.00)

The level 2, unit price ($1.75) per unit for button presses 5-9. ($1.75 x 5= $8.75)

The level 3, unit price ($1.50) per unit for button presses 10-11. ($1.50 x 2= $3.00)

For a total of: $19.75 (excluding tax)

8.4 Creating Accounts

There are two ways to create subscriber accounts: using the Account Generator Panel screen in the
web configurator or using an exclusive printer.

8.4.1 Creating Accounts in the Web Configurator

To create subscriber accounts, click Preview/Operate in the ACCOUNTING screen to display the
Account Generator Panel screen shown next.

Figure 8-3 Account Generator Panel

 These button settings also apply to the buttons on an exclusive

printer.

Click a button to generate an account based on the settings you configure for the button in the
ACCOUNTING screen. A window displays showing a printout preview of the account generated.

The following figure shows an example. Close this window when you are finished viewing it.

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Figure 8-4 Web-based Account Generator Printout Preview Example

Figure 8-5 Web-based PC-connected Printout Preview Example

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8.4.2 Using an Exclusive Printer to Create and Print Subscriber Statements

Follow the steps below to setup and create subscriber accounts and print subscriber statements using
an external statement printer.

Step 1. Make sure that the printer is connected to the appropriate power and the ZyAIR, and that there is

printing paper in the statement printer. Refer to the printer’s User’s Guide for details.

Step 2. Press the button on the statement printer. The ZyAIR generates a dynamic account and the printer

prints the subscriber’s statement. Refer to Figure 8-4 for a printout example.

Refer to section 8.3 to configure the printout page.

8.5 Viewing the Account List

Do one of the following to view the account list.

• From the Account Generator Panel screen (refer to Figure 8-3) and click View Account List.

• From the SYSTEM STATUS sub-menus, click ACCOUNT LIST.

Figure 8-6 Account List

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 8-3 Account List

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Refresh

S/N This field displays the index number of an entry. The maximum number of subscriber account

Status

Username This field displays the account user name. Click the heading to sort the entries in ascending or

Usage Time This field displays the amount of time the subscriber has purchased. Click the heading to sort

Time Created This field displays when the account was created (in yyyy/mm/dd hh/mm/ss format). Click the

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Click Refresh to update this screen.

entries is 512.

This field displays IN-Used when the account is currently in use. Otherwise it displays UN-
Used.

descending order based on this column.

the entries in ascending or descending order based on this column.

heading to sort the entries in ascending or descending order based on this column.

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Table 8-3 Account List

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Login Time This field displays when the subscriber logged in to use the account (in yyyy/mm/dd hh/mm/ss

format). Click the heading to sort the entries in ascending or descending order based on this
column.

Expiration
Time

Delete All

Delete

Page Select a page number from the drop-down list box to display the selected page.

First

Previous

Next

End

This field displays when the subscriber’s account becomes invalid (in yyyy/mm/dd hh/mm/ss
format).

When the subscriber has already logged into the account, this field displays the time until which
the subscriber can continue to use the account to access the Internet. When the subscriber has
not yet logged into the account, this field displays the time that the account expires if the
subscriber does not log into it. Click the heading to sort the entries in ascending or descending
order based on this column.

Click Delete All to remove all accounts.

Select the Delete checkbox(es) next to individual accounts and click Delete to remove the
selected accounts.

Click First to go to the first page.

Click Previous to return to the previous page.

Click Next to go to the next page.

Click End to go to the last page.

Refer to the appendices for more information on logging in as a subscriber.

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Chapter 9

Credit Card

This chapter shows you how to set the ZyAIR to handle credit card transactions.

9.1 About the Credit Card Screen

The ZyAIR allows you to use a credit card service to authorize, process, and manage credit
transactions directly through the Internet. You must register with the Authorize.Net credit card service
(www.authorizenet.com) or WorldPay before you can configure the ZyAIR to handle credit card
transactions. Call 1-866-437-0476 for an Authorize.Net account.

9.2 Credit Card Settings

Click ADVANCED and CREDIT CARD to display the screen as shown next.

Figure 9-1 CREDIT CARD

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

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Table 9-1 CREDIT CARD

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Authorize.net Select this radio button if you use Authorize.net to authorize credit card payments.

Version This is the (read-only) software version of the Authorize.net payment Gateway.

Merchant ID Enter the IDentification number that you received from Authorize.net.

Merchant
Password Need

Merchant
Password

Merchant
Transaction Key

Payment Gateway Enter the address of the Authorize.net gateway. The default value is “https://

Email Additional
Information

Merchant Name Select this check box to have the ZyAIR include the company name in the e-mail that it

Username and

Password

Usage Time Select this check box to have the ZyAIR e-mail the subscriber the amount of usage time

WorldPay Select this radio button if you use WorldPay to authorize credit card payments.

Payment Gateway Enter the address of the WorldPay gateway provided to you by WorldPay after applying for

Check this box if you have to provide a password to Authorize.net.

Enter the password you have to provide to Authorize.net.

Enter the transaction key exactly as you received it from Authorize.net. The transaction key
is similar to a password. The Authorize.net gateway uses the transaction key to authenticate
transactions.

cardpresent.authorize.net/gateway/transact.dll”.

Select this check box to have the ZyAIR e-mail the subscriber the information that you
specify in the following fields.

sends to the subscriber. Enter the company name (up to 40 characters) in the field provided.

Select this check box to have the ZyAIR e-mail the subscriber the subscriber user name and
password.

purchased.

your WorldPay account. The default value is “https://select.worldpay.com/wcc/purchase”.

Installation ID Enter the installation ID provided to you by WorldPay after successfully applying for your

WorldPay account.

Currency Code Enter the currency in which payments are made. The available currencies depend on your

agreement with WorldPay.

Description Enter the description of each purchase. This description appears on the customer’s receipt.

Test Mode Check this box if you want to evaluate the way WorldPay is used without actually transferring

funds. There are two test modes, Success and Fail. In Success test mode, transactions are
submitted as if the bank authorized the transaction. In Fail test mode, transactions are
submitted as if the bank declined authorization.

Credit Card icons

to be displayed on

the login page

Apply

Select the checkbox(es) of the credit card icon(s) that you want the ZyAIR to display on the
subscriber login page.

Click Apply to save your settings to the ZyAIR.

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Advanced Subscriber Account Management

PPaarrtt IIIIII::

Advanced Subscriber Account Management

This part covers the ADVANCED KEYPAD, CUSTOMIZATION, PASS THROUGH, FILTERING and

SHARE screens.

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Chapter 10

Keypad

This chapter shows you how to set up the optional keypad for an exclusive printer.

10.1 About the Keypad

You can use an optional PS/2 numeric keypad with an exclusive printer. Use this screen to define
functions for the keys.

10.2 Keypad Settings

Click ADVANCED and KEYPAD to display the screen as shown next.

Figure 10-1 KEYPAD

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The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 10-1 KEYPAD

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Use for Pre-Paid
Billing

Keypad Hot Key

Billing Profile

Use for Post-Paid
Billing

Base on Select the billing time unit from the drop-down list box.

Charge by levels Use this field to enable or disable the charge by levels function. See the Accounting chapter

Level These are the read-only level numbers of the charges.

Time Range

Unit Price Enter each level’s charge per time unit.

Apply

The system provides ten user definable hot keys through the use of the + Key plus the 1
through 0 keys across the top of the keypad.

+1~+0 This is the combination hot key for a keypad application.

Select the billing profile that you want to assign to the combination hot key. Use the Billing
screen to configure and activate billing profiles. Only active billing profiles display here for
you to choose from.

Use the following fields to define the basic charge levels and rates for accounts.

for details on the charge by levels function.

Enter the number of time units (defined in the Base on field) for this charge level.

Click Apply to save the changes.

10.3 Keypad Configuration Examples

These sections explain how to configure the ZyAIR for use with a PS/2 keypad.

10.3.1 Keypad with Pre-Paid Billing Example

The following is an example of how to configure the ZyAIR to use a PS/2 keypad for pre-paid billing.

Step 1. Click ADVANCED, BILLING.

Step 2. Select Pre-Paid and click Apply.

Figure 10-2 Select Pre-Paid Billing

Step 3. Click ADVANCED, KEYPAD.

Step 4. Define your pre-paid billing profiles and click Apply.

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Figure 10-3 Define Pre-Paid Billing Profiles

Step 5. Use the keypad to create subscriber accounts. Press the keypad hot key and then [ENTER] to

generate a new subscriber account and print the account information.

Figure 10-4 Billing Profiles 1 and 2 Examples

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10.3.2 Keypad with Post-Paid Billing Example

The following is an example of how to configure the ZyAIR to use a PS/2 keypad for post-paid
billing.

Step 1. Click ADVANCED, BILLING.

Step 2. Select Post-Paid and click Apply.

Figure 10-5 Select Post-Paid Billing

Step 3. Click ADVANCED, KEYPAD.

Step 4. Define your post-paid billing plan and click Apply.

Figure 10-6 Define Post-Paid Billing Plan

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Step 5. Use the keypad to create subscriber accounts. Press [ENTER] to generate a new subscriber account

and print the account’s information. The account information includes a serial number, password and
the time the account was created.

Figure 10-7 Post-Paid Account Printout Example

Step 6. When a subscriber is done using the Internet service, press the following to print a bill.

a. *

b. Serial number

c. [ENTER]

Figure 10-8 Post-Paid Account Bill Printout Example

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Chapter 11

Customization

This chapter shows you how to customize the subscriber interface.

11.1 About the Customization Screens

Use these screens to tailor what displays on the subscriber interface. You can configure the subscriber
login screen, which logo displays; an information window, the account printouts and the credit card
billing interface.

11.2 About the Login Page Screen

When subscriber authentication is activated in the Authentication screen, the subscriber login screen
is the first screen that all subscribers see when trying to access the Internet. You can configure walled
garden web addresses for web sites that all subscribers are allowed to access without logging in (refer
to the chapter on advertisement links and walled garden).

The ZyAIR provides different formats in which you can customize the login screen: Standard,
Redirect, Advanced and Frame.

11.3 Customizing the Subscriber Login Screen

To customize the subscriber login screen, click ADVANCED, CUSTOMIZATION and Login Page to display
the screen as shown next.

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Figure 11-1 Customization

11.3.1 Standard Subscriber Login Screen

The standard subscriber login screen is the ZyAIR’s pre-configured, default simple login screen. In
Login Page, select Standard.

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Figure 11-2 Login Page: Standard

Table 11-1 Login Page: Standard

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Logo Select this check box to display your logo on the subscriber login screen. See section

11.4 for how to upload a logo file.

Title Enter the title name (up to 80 characters) on the subscriber login page.

Subtitle Enter the subtitle name (up to 80 characters) on the subscriber login screen.

Username

Password

Enter Button

Cancel Button

Footnote Select the check box to add a footnote to the subscriber login page. Enter the

Copyright Select the check box to add copyright information to the bottom of the subscriber login

Background Color Enter a hexadecimal number to set the color of the login screen background to the

Standard Login Page
Preview

Enter the name of the Username field on the subscriber login screen.

Enter the name of the Password field on the subscriber login screen.

Enter the name for the Enter button on the subscriber login screen.

Enter the name for the Cancel button on the subscriber login screen.

footnote (up to 240 characters) in the field provided.

page. Enter the copyright information (up to 80characters) in the field provided.

color specified, for example, enter ‘000000’ for black. Click View Color Grid to
display a list of web-friendly colors and corresponding hexadecimal values.

Click this link to preview the standard login screen in a new browser window.

The following figure shows an example of what a subscriber sees when logging in.

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Figure 11-3 Login Page Example: Standard

11.3.2 Redirect Subscriber Login Screen

You can set the ZyAIR to redirect the subscribers to another login screen. This allows you to use your
own customized login screen that you have created with a website-design tool. This gives you the
ability to use a company login page and/or add multimedia features such as flash.

In the Login Page screen, select Redirect.

Figure 11-4 Login Page: Redirect

The following table describes the related labels.

Table 11-2 Login Page: Redirect

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Redirect Select this option to direct the subscriber to another login screen.

Redirect Login Page

Code

Specify the web site address to which the ZyAIR directs the subscribers for logins. The

URL

web site must be on the WAN.

Click Code to display the source code of the web page you specify above (see Figure
11-5). The redirect subscriber login screen must include the HTML source code in the
default sample page in order for the subscriber login screen to send the subscribers’
usernames and passwords to the ZyAIR.

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Figure 11-5 Login Page: Redirect Code

11.3.3 Advanced Subscriber Login Screen

Use the Advanced login screen option to customize a login screen where you can create a welcome
slogan and add advertising information.

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Figure 11-6 Login Page: Advanced

The following table describes the related labels.

Table 11-3 Login Page: Advanced

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Advanced Select this option to set the ZyAIR to display the advanced subscriber login screen.

Welcome Slogan Enter a welcome message (up to 80 characters long) in the text box provided.

Page Background

Article Enter a block of text (up to 1024 characters long) in the text box. This is useful for

Article Text Color

Article Background

Color

Information Enter information such address and telephone or fax numbers in the text box

Comments Enter any comments (up to 80 characters long) in the text box provided.

Select None to set the background color of the login screen to white (the default).

Select Background Color to set the color of the login screen background to the color
specified, for example, enter ‘000000’ for black. Click View Color Grid to display a list
of web-friendly colors and corresponding hexadecimal values.

advertisements or announcements.

Select None to set the article text color of the login screen to white (the default).

Select and set the color of the article text block background to the color specified, for
example, enter ‘000000’ for black. Click View Color Grid to display a list of web­friendly colors and corresponding hexadecimal values.

Select None to set the article background color of the login screen to white (the
default).

Select the other radio button to set the color of the login screen’s article background
to the color specified, for example, enter ‘000000’ for black. Click View Color Grid to
display a list of web-friendly colors and corresponding hexadecimal values.

provided. Up to 80 characters allowed.

The web-friendly color sets are displayed in the figure shown.

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Figure 11-7 Login Page: Color Grid

The following figure shows an advanced subscriber login screen example.

Figure 11-8 Subscriber Login Screen Example: Advanced

Welcome Slogan

Article

Information

Comment

11.3.4 Framed Subscriber Login Screen

The Frame login screen splits the login screen into two frames: top and bottom. You can specify a
web site to be displayed in the top frame with the user name and password prompt displayed in the
bottom frame. The frame login screen is useful for you to link to a web site (such as the company web

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site) as your welcome screen. In addition, you can externally design a web page with images and/or
advanced multimedia features.

Figure 11-9 Subscriber Login Screen: Frame

The following table describes the related labels.

Table 11-4 Subscriber Login Screen: Frame

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Frame Select this option to configure and set the ZyAIR to display the subscriber login screen in

two frames.

Top Frame

Down Frame The bottom frame displays the standard subscriber login page.

Enter a web site address in the URL Link field, for example, http://www.zyxel.com.

The following figure shows a framed subscriber login screen example.

Figure 11-10 Subscriber Login Screen Example: Frame

11.4 Adding a Logo

This function allows you to upload a file containing your logo. The logo can be shown on the standard
login page and the account printout when printing with a network-connected printer.

To upload your logo file, click ADVANCED, CUSTOMIZATION and Logo to display the screen as
shown next.

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Figure 11-11 Logo

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 11-5 Logo

LABEL DESCRIPTION

File Path

Apply

Delete

Enter the file pathname of the logo file or click Browse to search for it.

Click Apply to upload your logo file to the ZyAIR.

Click Delete to remove the logo you uploaded.

11.5 About the Information Windows

You can set the ZyAIR to display an information window after a subscriber has successfully logged in.
This information window shows the amount of time a subscriber has used or the time the subscriber
still has to access the Internet.

The subscriber information window varies depending on the account type and billing configuration
you set on the ZyAIR.

The information window displays the amount of time used for Internet access on a super subscriber
account. With other types of account, the information window displays the amount of time a
subscriber still has to use for Internet access.

When you set the system to allow accounts to be replenished, the information window displays a
Replenish button.

When you set the billing type to accumulation, the information window displays a Logout button.

11.5.1 Customizing the Information Windows

Click ADVANCED, CUSTOMIZATION and Information Windows to display the screen as shown
next.

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To display the information window on the subscriber’s computer after a successful login, select the
Display Information Window once after a subscriber logs in successfully check box.

Figure 11-12 Customization: Information Windows

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 11-6 Customization: Information Windows

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Window name Enter a descriptive name (up to 30 characters) as the title of the window.

Main message Enter a short message (up to 30 characters).

Message
Description

Time count label

Warning/Alarm
Message

Notice Message Select this check box to display any additional message(s) that you enter in the text

Enter a short description about the information window.

Standard for pre-defined usage time -Enter the label for the field displaying the
remaining time. This field displays when the ZyAIR is set to use pre-paid billing.

Post-Paid Billing -Enter the label for the field displaying the amount of time used.
This field displays when the ZyAIR is set to use post-paid billing.

Select this check box to display the warning message that you enter in the text box
provided.

box(es) provided. You can specify up to three additional messages (such as discount
information) in the information window.

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