Z-Com XG-1020, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 802 11g SOHO Wireless Access Point XG 1020 User s Manual Version 1 0 Novenmber 2006...

Page 2: ...on 9 Chapter 3 Configuring your Access Point with the Web Based User Interface 10 3 1 Start up and Log in 10 3 1 1 Status 10 3 1 2 System 11 3 2 Wireless Setup 12 3 2 1 Wireless Settings 12 3 2 1 1 AP...

Page 3: ...11b and 802 11g wireless networks and lets you quickly network multiple PCs and notebooks without laying new cables and gives users the freedom to roam throughout the workplace and stay connected to...

Page 4: ...ironments Retailers manufacturers and those who frequently rearrange the workplace and change location 4 Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Trade shows exhibitions and construction sites...

Page 5: ...SOHO Wireless Access Point x1 Dipole Antenna x1 Power Adapter x1 Product CD x1 Quick Installation Guide x1 2 2 System Requirements Before installing the 802 11g SOHO Wireless Access Point please make...

Page 6: ...service Green Off No ethernet link is detected Green On 10Mbps Ethernet link is detected Green Blinking Data sending receiving Amber On 100Mbps Ethernet link is detected ETHN Amber Blinking Data sendi...

Page 7: ...SOHO Wireless Access Point Otherwise the product may be damaged Reset Simply press the reset button and keep pressing it for around 5 seconds The 802 11g SOHO Wireless Access Point will be restored t...

Page 8: ...your wireless coverage area Try to place your mobile stations within the line of sight Obstructions may impede performance of the 802 11g SOHO Wireless Access Point 802 11g SOHO Wireless Access Point...

Page 9: ...uter with an 802 11b or 802 11g wireless adapter browse internet or check file access on the network If everything is functioning properly then you have successfully installed the 802 11g SOHO Wireles...

Page 10: ...nd press Enter 2 Enter the system password the default setting is password 3 Click on the Login button 4 The main page will appear After you have logged in the main page the Status System Wireless Set...

Page 11: ...manage your Access Point more easily if you have multiple Access Points on your network IP Address Assigment Allow you to setup your device ip address You can use fixed IP address or obtain IP addres...

Page 12: ...P Repeater 3 2 1 1 AP Mode SSID The SSID is a unique ID used by Access Points and Stations to identify a wireless LAN Wireless clients associating to any Access Point must have the same SSID The defau...

Page 13: ...desired mode form the pull down menu next to Wireless Mode Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings Advance settings Beacon Interval This...

Page 14: ...Management The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network Specifies rate of data transmission Select the desired rate from the drop down menu and choose Best t...

Page 15: ...15 while transmitting Note If you complete the settings please click on Apply for changes to take effect...

Page 16: ...nge the SSID type in the SSID you like to use It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters Wireless Mode There are three different wireless modes to operate Auto 11g 11b 802 11b only and 802...

Page 17: ...he appropriate preamble type and press the Apply button to set it The default setting is Dynamic Super G Mode Enable Super G may enhance the wireless throughput The default setting is Disable RTS CTS...

Page 18: ...i devices connect in Bridge mode they form a WDS Wireless Distribution System allowing the computers in one LAN to connect to the computers in another LAN See the following example Note WPA WPA2 and I...

Page 19: ...e can be used only if you do not allow any 802 11b clients to access to the network To switch the mode select the desired mode form the pull down menu next to Wireless Mode Local MAC Address This is t...

Page 20: ...he size of the packet transmitted is larger than the value you set the RTS will be enabled When the RTS is activated the station and its Access Point will use a RTS CTS mechanism for data transmission...

Page 21: ...Point Wireless Client Bridge AP Repeater SSID The SSID is a unique ID used by Access Points and Stations to identify a wireless LAN Wireless clients associating to any Access Point must have the same...

Page 22: ...llow any 802 11g clients to access to the network 802 11g only mode is compatible with 802 11g clients only This mode can be used only if you do not allow any 802 11b clients to access to the network...

Page 23: ...mber 1 to 32 of wireless stations allowed Radio Enable Turn on the wireless adapter to allow wireless communications between the device and other IEEE802 11b and IEEE802 11g compliant wireless device...

Page 24: ...the efficiency when there is high traffic within the wireless network If you transmit large files in a wireless network you can enable the Fragmentation Threshold and specify the packet size This spec...

Page 25: ...a network without performing any security check The Authentication Type default is set to Open System We recommend that you use the default setting Shared Key Requires that the station and the access...

Page 26: ...63 characters ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 Data Encryption Select the desired potion If enabled 64 bit WEP 128 bit WEP 152 bit WEP the keys must have the same encryption strength and must be the same...

Page 27: ...ared between the external authentication server and the device The key must be the same on the external authentication server and your device The key is not sent over the network Rekey Options Reauthe...

Page 28: ...ditional layer of security To change your device s MAC filter settings click MAC Filter and select the check box of Active Note Be careful not to list your computer s MAC address and select Deny the f...

Page 29: ...password into the New Password field Then type it again into the Retype New Field to confirm Click the Apply button to save the setting Note After you change password please take note of your new pass...

Page 30: ...omputer Restore Configuration To restore your configuration from a previously saved configuration file Back to Factory Defaults The reset button will clear all user entered configurations and will res...

Page 31: ...al drive before upgrading the firmware of the 802 11g SOHO Wireless Access Point To upgrade the latest firmware complete the following z Using browser to access 192 168 1 1 AP s main page 1 Select F W...

Page 32: ...ou can view logs and alert messages in the screen Once the log table is full old logs are deleted as new logs are created Refresh Click Refresh to renew the log screen Clear Log Click Clear Log to cle...

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Page 34: ...rotection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructi...

Page 35: ...e during part of the warranty period Your formal Warranty Statement including the warranty applicable to our Wireless LAN products appears in the Quick Installation Guide that accompanies your product...

Page 36: ...along with your products Name Title Company Telephone Fax Email City State Zip code Country Product Name Serial Number MAC Address Invoice Date Product Description If you have any further questions pl...

Page 37: ...1bDirectSequenceSpreadSpectrum DSSS CCK DQPSK DBPSK 11gRadio 54Mbps 22 58dBm Max Output Power w Ant Gain 11bRadio 11Mbps 18 52dBm Max 11g Mode 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6Mbps DataRate 11b Mode 11 5 5 2 1Mbp...

Page 38: ...AL SPECIFICATIONS Dimension 110mm L 125mm W 30mm H Weight 200g approx ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Ambient Humidity non condensing Operating 0 50 90 Storage 10 65 5 95 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT B...