User manual ZYXEL G-2000 PLUS V2

[. . . ] 4 POWER: Use the included power adaptor to connect the POWER socket to an appropriate power source. After you've made the connections look at the front panel lights. · The PWR light turns steady on when the power adaptor is connected. · The SYS light blinks while performing system testing and then turns steady on if the testing is successful. [. . . ] Use the Choose Channel ID drop-down list box to select a channel that is not already in use by a neighboring device. In the Security list box: · Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. · Choose Basic(WEP) security if you want to configure WEP Encryption parameters. · Choose Extend(WPA-PSK with customized key) or Extend(WPA2-PSK with customized key) security to configure a pre-shared key. Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyXEL device, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range. 6 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 3 If you chose Basic(WEP) security in the previous screen to setup WEP encryption parameters: Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 printable characters) and click Generate and the ZyXEL device automatically generates a WEP key. Or Enter a manual key in a Key field and select ASCII or Hex WEP key input method. Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP from the WEP Encryption drop-down list and click Next to continue or Back to go back to the previous screen. 4 If you chose Extend(WPA-PSK with customized key) or Extend(WPA2-PSK with customized key), you will need to set up a pre-shared key. Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. 5 The next screen allows you to confirm your wireless LAN settings. Check your settings and click Next if you want to configure your ZyXEL device for internet access. If your network already has Internet access through another router, you can just click Finish to exit the wizard without configuring your Internet access. 4. 2 Internet Access You need your Internet access settings from your ISP to configure the ZyXEL device in this step. The wizard screens vary depending on the Encapsulation and Service Type you choose in the first wizard screen. 7 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 1 Enter the Internet access information given to you by your ISP exactly in each wizard screen. The first screen allows you to select your encapsulation details. Note: If no information is given for a field, leave the field set to the default. 2 Depending on your encapsulation type, you may see the following screen. Select Get automatically from ISP if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. 3 If your ISP provided you with a fixed IP address, select Use fixed IP address and fill in the information in the following screen. 4 Just click Next unless you know that you need to have your ZyXEL device use the same MAC address as a computer that was prevously connected to the Internet. 8 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 5 Click Finish to save and complete the wizard setup. 6 Congratulations, you have finished the basic setup of your ZyXEL device. You may return to the Main Menu and continue to configure other features of your ZyXEL device. 5 Hardware Mounting In general, the best location for the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage area. For better performance, mount the ZyXEL device high up free of obstructions. 5. 1 Free-standing Place your ZyXEL device on a flat, level surface (on a desk or shelf) that is strong enough to support the weight of the ZyXEL device with connection cables. 1 Follow the steps to position your ZyXEL device on a level surface. You can use the diagrams below for instructions on how to do this. 2 Connect the screw (included) to the support holder. 3 Connect the support holder to the ZyXEL device but do not tighten the screw. 4 Twist the support holder to the side. 9 ZyXEL G-2000 Plus v2 Quick Start Guide 5 Run the connection wires through the gap in the support holder 6 Twist the support holder back to the vertical position and tighten the screw that connects the support holder to the ZyXEL device. 5. 2 Wall-mounted Follow the steps to attach your ZyXEL device to a wall. 1 Locate a high position on the wall that is free of obstructions. 2 Connect two screws (not included) in the wall 80mm apart. [. . . ] Use Internet Explorer 6. 0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7. 0 and later with JavaScript enabled. Make sure you enter the password correctly (the field is case sensitive). If you've forgotten the ZyXEL device's password, use the RESET button. Press the button in for about 10 seconds (or until the PWR/SYS light starts to blink), then release it. [. . . ]