This manual is intended for people who want to configure the ZyXEL WiMAX
Device using the ZyXEL Web Configurator. You should have at least a basic
knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology.
Related Documentation
! Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It
contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet
access.
! Support Disc
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
! ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and
product certifications.
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Send your comments, questions or suggestions to: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw
Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.
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have the following information ready when you contact an office.
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! Date that you received your device.
! Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Document Conventions
Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User s Guide.
Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your
WiMAX Device.
Note: Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
! The product(s) described in this book may be referred to as the "WiMAX
Device#, the "device#, the "system# or the "product# in this User s Guide.
! Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
! A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example,
[ENTER] means the "enter# or "return# key on your keyboard.
!"Enter# means for you to type one or more characters and then press the
[ENTER] key. "Select# or "choose# means for you to use one of the predefined
choices.
! A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For
example, TOOLS > Logs > Log Settings means you first click Tools in the
navigation panel, then the Logs sub menu and finally the Log Settings tab to
get to that screen.
! Units of measurement may denote the "metric# value or the "scientific# value.
For example, "k# for kilo may denote "1000# or "1024#, "M# for mega may
denote "1000000# or "1048576# and so on.
!"e.g.,# is a shorthand for "for instance#, and "i.e.,# means "that is# or "in other
words#.
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Document Conventions
Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User s Guide may use the following generic icons. The WiMAX
Device icon is not an exact representation of your product.
Table 1 Common Icons
WiMAX Device ComputerWireless Signal
NotebookServerBase Station
TelephoneSwitchRouter
Internet CloudNetwork Cloud
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and
instructions.
! Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool.
! Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
! Do NOT store things on the device.
! Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
! Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
! 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
should service or disassemble this device. Please contact your vendor for further
information.
! Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
! Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble
over them.
! Always disconnect all cables from this device before servicing or disassembling.
! Use ONLY an appropriate power adaptor or cord for your device. Connect it to
the right supply voltage (for example, 110V AC in North America or 230V AC in
Europe).
! Do NOT remove the plug and connect it to a power outlet by itself; always
attach the plug to the power adaptor first before connecting it to a power outlet.
! Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power adaptor or cord and do NOT place
the product where anyone can walk on the power adaptor or cord.
! Do NOT use the device if the power adaptor or cord is damaged as it might
cause electrocution.
! If the power adaptor or cord is damaged, remove it from the device and the
power source.
! Do NOT attempt to repair the power adaptor or cord. Contact your local vendor
to order a new one.Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the
connections are indoors. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
! Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm
your device.Use only No. 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge) or larger
telecommunication line cord.
! Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements
when using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
! If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical lines, gas or water
pipes will be damaged.
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Safety Warnings
! Make sure that the cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges.
Your product is marked with this symbol, which is known as the WEEE mark.
WEEE stands for Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment. It means that
used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general
waste. Used electrical and electronic equipment should be treated
separately.
The WiMAX Device allows you to access the Internet by connecting to a WiMAX
wireless network. You can configure firewall and content filtering as well as a host
of other features. The browser-based user interface -- the Web Configurator -can be used to easily manage the device.
See Chapter 11 on page 145 for a complete list of features for your model.
1.1.1 WiMAX Internet Access
Connect your computer or network to the WiMAX Device for WiMAX Internet
access. See the Quick Start Guide for instructions on hardware connections.
In a wireless metropolitan area network (MAN), the WiMAX Device connects to a
WiMAX base station (BS) for Internet access.
The following diagram shows a notebook computer equipped with the WiMAX
Device connecting to the Internet through a WiMAX base station (BS).
Figure 1 Mobile Station and Base Station
When the firewall is on, all incoming traffic from the Internet to your network is
blocked unless it is initiated from your network.
Use content filtering to block access to web sites with URLs containing keywords
that you specify. You can define time periods and days during which content
filtering is enabled and include or exclude particular computers on your network
from content filtering. For example, you could block access to certain web sites.
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1.2 WiMAX Device Hardware
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to make hardware connections.
1.2.1 LEDs
The following figure shows the LEDs (lights) on the WiMAX Device.
Figure 2 The WiMAX Device s LEDs
STRENGTH
INDICATORS
WIMAX
LINK LED
POWER LED
The following table describes your WiMAX Device s LEDs (from top to bottom).
Table 2 The WiMAX Device LEDs behavior
LEDSTATEDESCRIPTION
PowerOffThe WiMAX Device is not receiving power.
RedThe WiMAX Device is receiving power but has been
unable to start up correctly or is not receiving enough
power. See the Troubleshooting section for more
information.
GreenSolid: The WiMAX Device is receiving power and
functioning correctly.
Flashing: the device is self-testing (startup)
WiMAX LinkOffThe WiMAX Device is not connected to a wireless
(WiMAX) network.
GreenThe WiMAX Device is successfully connected to a
wireless (WiMAX) network.
Green (Blinking
Slowly)
Green (Blinking
Quickly)
The WiMAX Device is searching for a wireless (WiMAX)
network.
The WiMAX Device has found a wireless (WiMAX)
network and is connecting.
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Table 2 The WiMAX Device LEDs behavior
LEDSTATEDESCRIPTION
Signal
Strength
Indicator
The Strength Indicator LEDs display the Interference-plus-Noise Ratio
(CINR) of the wireless (WiMAX) connection.
LEDs 1, 2, 3 onRSSI >= -69 dBm
LEDs 1, 2 onRSSI: -70~-79 dBm
LED 1 onRSSI: -80~-89 dBm
1.3 Good Habits for Device Management
Do the following things regularly to make the WiMAX Device more secure and to
manage the WiMAX Device more effectively.
! Change the password. Use a password that s not easy to guess and that consists
of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
! Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
! Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it).
Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the WiMAX Device
becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to
reset the WiMAX Device to its factory default settings. If you backed up an
earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the WiMAX
Device. You could simply restore your last configuration.
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CHAPTER 2
The Web Configurator
2.1 Overview
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy
device set up and management via any web browser that supports: HTML 4.0,
CSS 2.0, and JavaScript 1.5, and higher. The recommended screen resolution for
using the web configurator is 1024 by 768 pixels and 16-bit color, or higher.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
! Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled
by default in many operating systems and web browsers.
! JavaScript (enabled by default in most web browsers).
! Java permissions (enabled by default in most web browsers).
See the Appendix C on page 183 for more information on configuring your web
browser.
2.1.1 Accessing the Web Configurator
1Make sure your WiMAX Device hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick
Start Guide for more information).
2Launch your web browser.
3Enter "192.168.1.1" as the URL.
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4Enter the default Username and Password (see the cover page), then click
Login.
5The Main screen displays.
Note: For security reasons, the WiMAX Device automatically logs you out if you do
not use the Web Configurator for five minutes. If this happens, log in again.
2.1.2 The Reset Button
If you forget your password or cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need
to use the Reset button to reload the factory-default configuration file. This
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means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously and the
password will be reset to the default (see the cover page).
2.1.2.1 Using The Reset Button
1Make sure the Power light is on (not blinking).
2To set the device back to the factory default settings, press the Reset button for
five seconds or until all LED lights blink one time, then release it. The device
restarts when the defaults have been restored.
3Reconfigure the WiMAX Device following the steps in your Quick Start Guide.
2.1.3 Saving and Canceling Changes
All screens to which you can make configuration changes must be saved before
those changes can go into effect. If you make a mistake while configuring the
WiMAX Device, you can cancel those changes and start over.
Chapter 2The Web Configurator
Figure 3 Saving and Canceling Changes
This screen contains the following fields:
Table 3 Saving and Canceling Changes
LABELDESCRIPTION
SaveClick this to save your changes.
CancelClick this to restore the settings on this page to their last saved values.
Note: If you make changes to a page but do not save before switching to another
page or exiting the Web Configurator, those changes are disgarded.
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2.1.4 Working with Tables
Many screens in the WiMAX Device contain tables to provide information or
additional configuration options.
Figure 4 Tables Example
This screen contains the following fields:
Table 4 Saving and Canceling Changes
LABELDESCRIPTION
Items per Page
This displays the number of items displayed per table page.
Use the menu to change this value.
First Page
Click this to go to the first page in the table.
Previous Page
Click this to go to the previous page in the table.
Page Indicator / Jump to Page
This indicates which page is currently displayed in the
table. Use the menu to jump to another page. You can only
jump to other pages if those pages exist.
Next Page
Click this to go to the previous page in the table.
Last Page
Click this to go to the last page in the table.
#This indicates an item s position in the table. It has no
bearing on that item s importance or lack there of.
Total NumThis indicates the total number of items in the table,
including items on pages that are not visible.
2.2 The Main Screen
When you first log into the Web Configurator, the Main screen appears. Here you
can view a summary of your WiMAX Device s connection status. This is also the
default "home# page for the Web Configurator and it contains conveniently-placed
shortcuts to all of the other screens.
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Note: Some features in the Web Configurator may not be available depending on your
firmware version and/or configuration.
Figure 5 Main Screen
The following table describes the icons in this screen.
Table 5 Icons in the Main Screen
ICONDESCRIPTION
System Status
Click this to open the Main screen, which shows your WiMAX
Device status and other information.
WiMAX
Click this to open the WiMAX menu, which gives you options for
configuring your WiMAX settings.
Network Setting
Click this to open the Network menu, which gives you options for
configuring your network settings.
Security
Click this to open the Security menu, which gives you options for
configuring your firewall and security settings.
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Table 5 Icons in the Main Screen (continued)
ICONDESCRIPTION
Maintenance
Click this to open the Maintenance menu, which gives you
options for maintaining your WiMAX Device.
Language
Use this menu to select the Web Configurator s language.
Setup Wizard
Click this to open the Setup Wizard, where you can configure the
most essential settings for your WiMAX Device to work.
Logout
Click this to log out of the Web Configurator.
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CHAPTER 3
Setup Wizard
3.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the ZyXEL Setup Wizard. The wizard guides
you through several steps for onfiguring your network settings.
3.1.1 Welcome to the Setup Wizard
This screen provides a quick summary of the configuration tasks the wizard helps
you to perform. They are:
1Set up your Local Area Network (LAN) options, which determine how the devices
in your home or office connect to the WiMAX Device.
2Set up your WiMAX Device s broadcast frequency, which is the radio channel it
uses to communicate with the ISP s base station.
3Set up your WiMAX Device s login options, which are used to connect your LAN to
the ISP s network and verify your account.
Figure 6 Setup Wizard > Welcome
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3.1.2 LAN Settings
The LAN Settings screen allows you to configure your local network options.
Figure 7 Setup Wizard > LAN Settings
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 6 Setup Wizard > LAN Settings
LABELDESCRIPTION
LAN TCP/IP
IP
Address
Enter the IP address of the WiMAX Device on the LAN.
Note: This field is the IP address you use to access the WiMAX Device
on the LAN. If the web configurator is running on a computer on
the LAN, you lose access to it as soon as you change this field.
You can access the web configurator again by typing the new IP
address in the browser.
IP Subnet
Mask
DHCP Server
EnableSelect this if you want the WiMAX Device to be the DHCP server on the
Enter the subnet mask of the LAN.
LAN. As a DHCP server, the WiMAX Device assigns IP addresses to DHCP
clients on the LAN and provides the subnet mask and DNS server
information.
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Table 6 Setup Wizard > LAN Settings (continued)
LABELDESCRIPTION
Start IPEnter the IP address from which the WiMAX Device begins allocating IP
addresses.
End IPEnter the IP address at which the WiMAX Device stops allocating IP
addresses.
Lease
Time
DNS Server assigned by DHCP Server
First DNS
Server
Second
DNS
Server
Third
DNS
Server
BackClick to display the previous screen.
NextClick to proceed to the next screen.
Enter the duration in minutes before the device requests a new IP address
from the DHCP server.
Specify the first IP address of three DNS servers that the network can use.
The WiMAX Device provides these IP addresses to DHCP clients.
Specify the second IP address of three DNS servers that the network can
use. The WiMAX Device provides these IP addresses to DHCP clients.
Specify the third IP address of three DNS servers that the network can use.
The WiMAX Device provides these IP addresses to DHCP clients.
3.1.3 WiMAX Frequency Settings
The WiMAX Frequency Settings screen allows you to configure the broadcast radio
frequency used by the WiMAX Device.
Note: These settings should be provided by your ISP.
Figure 8 Setup Wizard > WiMAX Frequency Settings
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7 Setup Wizard > WiMAX Frequency Settings
LABELDESCRIPTION
Setting TypeSelect the WiMAX frequency setting type from the list.
StepEnter the increments in MHz by which to increase the
Start FrequencyEnter the frequency value at the beginning of the frequency
End FrequencyEnter the frequency value at the end of the frequency range
! By Range - Select this to set up the frequency based on
a range of MHz.
! By List - Select this to set up the frequency on an
individual MHz basis. You can add multiple MHz values to
the list.
frequency range.
Note: This field only appears when you select By Range
under Setting Type.
range to use. The frequency is increased in increments equal
to the Step value until the End Frequency is reached, at
which time the cycle starts over with the Start Frequency.
Note: This field only appears when you select By Range
under Setting Type.
to use.
Note: This field only appears when you select By Range
under Setting Type.
BandwidthSet the frequency bandwidth in MHz that this WiMAX Device
uses.
#This is an index number for enumeration purposes only.
Frequency (MHz)Displays the frequency MHz for the item in the list.
Total NumDisplays the total number of items in the list.
DeleteClick this to remove an item from the list.
AddClick this to add an item to the list.
OKClick this to save an newly added item to the list.
#This is an index number for enumeration purposes only.
Band Start (KHz)Indicates the beginning of the frequency band in KHz.
Band End (KHz)Indicates the end of the frequency band in KHz.
Total NumDisplays the total number of items in the list.
BackClick to display the previous screen.
NextClick to proceed to the next screen.
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