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G-470 User's Guide 3.2.1.5 WPA2 34 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 35 4.1 Web Configurator Overview 35 4.1.1 Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 35 4.1.1.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP 36 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 39 4.2.1 The Status Screen 39 4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator 41 4.3.1 Change Your Password 41 4.3.2 Statistics 42 4.4 Configuring the ZyXEL Device Using the Wizard 43 4.4.1 Wizard: Basic Settings 43 4.4.2 Wizard: Wireless Settings 44 4.4.3 Wizard: Security Settings 45 4.4.3.1 Disable 45 4.4.3.2 WEP 46 4.4.3.3 WPA-PSK 47 4.4.4 Wizard: Confirm Your ...
G-470 User's Guide 3.2.1.5 WPA2 34 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 35 4.1 Web Configurator Overview 35 4.1.1 Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 35 4.1.1.1 Windows 2000/NT/XP 36 4.2 Accessing the Web Configurator 39 4.2.1 The Status Screen 39 4.3 Navigating the Web Configurator 41 4.3.1 Change Your Password 41 4.3.2 Statistics 42 4.4 Configuring the ZyXEL Device Using the Wizard 43 4.4.1 Wizard: Basic Settings 43 4.4.2 Wizard: Wireless Settings 44 4.4.3 Wizard: Security Settings 45 4.4.3.1 Disable 45 4.4.3.2 WEP 46 4.4.3.3 WPA-PSK 47 4.4.4 Wizard: Confirm Your ...
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... 6.5.3 Wireless Security: WPA(2)-PSK 64 6.5.4 Wireless Security: WPA(2 64 6.5.5 Wireless Security: IEEE 802.1x 66 Chapter 7 Management Screens 69 7.1 Management Overview 69 7.2 Password ...69 7.3 Configuration File 70 7.3.1 Backup Configuration 71 7.3.2 Restore Configuration 71 7.3.3 Back to Factory Defaults 71 7.4 F/W Upload Screen 72 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...75 8.1 Problems Starting Up the ZyXEL Device 75 8.2 Problems with the Password 75 8.3 Problem with the Wireless Link Quality 76 8.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 76 8.5 Problems with the Ethernet Interface...
... 6.5.3 Wireless Security: WPA(2)-PSK 64 6.5.4 Wireless Security: WPA(2 64 6.5.5 Wireless Security: IEEE 802.1x 66 Chapter 7 Management Screens 69 7.1 Management Overview 69 7.2 Password ...69 7.3 Configuration File 70 7.3.1 Backup Configuration 71 7.3.2 Restore Configuration 71 7.3.3 Back to Factory Defaults 71 7.4 F/W Upload Screen 72 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...75 8.1 Problems Starting Up the ZyXEL Device 75 8.2 Problems with the Password 75 8.3 Problem with the Wireless Link Quality 76 8.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 76 8.5 Problems with the Ethernet Interface...
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... 9 Control Panel 36 Figure 10 Network Connection 37 Figure 11 Local Area Connection Properties 37 Figure 12 Internet Protocol Properties 38 Figure 13 Advanced TCP/IP Settings 38 Figure 14 Web Configurator: Login Screen 39 Figure 15 Web Configurator: the Status icon 39 Figure 16 Web Configurator: the Status screen 40 Figure 17 Web Configurator: Change Administrator Login Password 42 Figure 18 View Statistics 42 Figure 19 Setup Wizard 1: Basic Settings 44 Figure 20 Setup Wizard 2: Wireless Settings 45...
... 9 Control Panel 36 Figure 10 Network Connection 37 Figure 11 Local Area Connection Properties 37 Figure 12 Internet Protocol Properties 38 Figure 13 Advanced TCP/IP Settings 38 Figure 14 Web Configurator: Login Screen 39 Figure 15 Web Configurator: the Status icon 39 Figure 16 Web Configurator: the Status screen 40 Figure 17 Web Configurator: Change Administrator Login Password 42 Figure 18 View Statistics 42 Figure 19 Setup Wizard 1: Basic Settings 44 Figure 20 Setup Wizard 2: Wireless Settings 45...
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G-470 User's Guide Figure 39 Management: Reset Warning Message 71 Figure 40 Management: F/W Upload 72 Figure 41 Management: Firmware Upgrading Screen 73 Figure 42 Network Temporarily Disconnected 73 Figure 43 Management: Firmware Upload Error 73 Figure 44 Pop-up Blocker 78 Figure 45 Internet Options 79 Figure 46 Internet Options: Settings 80 Figure 47 Pop-up Blocker Settings 81 Figure 48 Internet Options: Custom Level 82 Figure 49 Security Settings - Java...
G-470 User's Guide Figure 39 Management: Reset Warning Message 71 Figure 40 Management: F/W Upload 72 Figure 41 Management: Firmware Upgrading Screen 73 Figure 42 Network Temporarily Disconnected 73 Figure 43 Management: Firmware Upload Error 73 Figure 44 Pop-up Blocker 78 Figure 45 Internet Options 79 Figure 46 Internet Options: Settings 80 Figure 47 Pop-up Blocker Settings 81 Figure 48 Internet Options: Custom Level 82 Figure 49 Security Settings - Java...
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G-470 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 The ZyXEL Device: Front Panel Lights 23 Table 2 The ZyXEL Device: Rear Panel Connections 23 Table 3 Web Configurator: the Status screen 40 Table 4 Status: View Statistics 42 Table 5 Private IP Address Ranges 51 Table 6 System Settings 52 Table 7 Wireless: Wireless Settings 59 Table 8 Wireless: the AP Survey Screen 60 Table 9 Wireless Security Levels 61 Table 10 Wireless Security: Disable 62 Table 11 Wireless Security: WEP 63 Table 12 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK 64 Table 13 Wireless Security: WPA(2 65...
G-470 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 The ZyXEL Device: Front Panel Lights 23 Table 2 The ZyXEL Device: Rear Panel Connections 23 Table 3 Web Configurator: the Status screen 40 Table 4 Status: View Statistics 42 Table 5 Private IP Address Ranges 51 Table 6 System Settings 52 Table 7 Wireless: Wireless Settings 59 Table 8 Wireless: the AP Survey Screen 60 Table 9 Wireless Security Levels 61 Table 10 Wireless Security: Disable 62 Table 11 Wireless Security: WEP 63 Table 12 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK 64 Table 13 Wireless Security: WPA(2 65...
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... install and configure. For example, "In Windows, click Start, Settings and then Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your product online to type one predefined choice. • Mouse action sequences are denoted using the web configurator. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for you to guide you get up and running right away. Preface 19 G-470 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your ZyXEL Device using...
... install and configure. For example, "In Windows, click Start, Settings and then Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your product online to type one predefined choice. • Mouse action sequences are denoted using the web configurator. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for you to guide you get up and running right away. Preface 19 G-470 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your ZyXEL Device using...
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...detailed features. • Hardware An external antenna. Password-protected management interface. 1.1.1 ZyXEL Device Hardware Installation • Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to indicate power, device status, LAN status, WLAN status and link quality. G-470 User's Guide The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL Device. See the product specifications in RJ-45 Ethernet port that connects to locate and configure the device from any Ethernet device. DHCP client support. Automatic data rate selection. Figure 3 The ZyXEL Device: Front Panel 22 Chapter...
...detailed features. • Hardware An external antenna. Password-protected management interface. 1.1.1 ZyXEL Device Hardware Installation • Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to indicate power, device status, LAN status, WLAN status and link quality. G-470 User's Guide The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL Device. See the product specifications in RJ-45 Ethernet port that connects to locate and configure the device from any Ethernet device. DHCP client support. Automatic data rate selection. Figure 3 The ZyXEL Device: Front Panel 22 Chapter...
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... adapters without the passphrase feature, you do not share a secret key (WEP key). Your ZyXEL Device allows you to keep network communications private. Use the auto mode if you can associate with this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of the other wireless stations to enable the wireless LAN security and use and when security is case sensitive. G-470 User's Guide 5 Additionally, Jenny uses...
... adapters without the passphrase feature, you do not share a secret key (WEP key). Your ZyXEL Device allows you to keep network communications private. Use the auto mode if you can associate with this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of the other wireless stations to enable the wireless LAN security and use and when security is case sensitive. G-470 User's Guide 5 Additionally, Jenny uses...
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... (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScripts (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later versions with an Ethernet cable. The following figure shows you to manage the ZyXEL Device from your device. G-470 User's Guide CHAPTER 4 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter shows you how to configure the ZyXEL Device using the embedded web configurator. 4.1 Web Configurator Overview The embedded web configurator allows you an example of accessing your ZyXEL Device via a wired connection...
... (Service Pack) 2. • JavaScripts (enabled by default). • Java permissions (enabled by default). Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape Navigator 7.0 and later versions with an Ethernet cable. The following figure shows you to manage the ZyXEL Device from your device. G-470 User's Guide CHAPTER 4 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter shows you how to configure the ZyXEL Device using the embedded web configurator. 4.1 Web Configurator Overview The embedded web configurator allows you an example of accessing your ZyXEL Device via a wired connection...
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... check for available access points and configure basic and advanced wireless network setup. It is the same as the device name you entered one there. Click this screen to exit the web configurator. Wireless Settings Use this icon to change the name of the device and change your ZyXEL Device. Use this screen to see details about your password. Security Use this screen to configure encryption settings. Password Use this screen to change IP address settings. Table 3 Web Configurator: the Status screen LINK/ICON Wizard...
... check for available access points and configure basic and advanced wireless network setup. It is the same as the device name you entered one there. Click this screen to exit the web configurator. Wireless Settings Use this icon to change the name of the device and change your ZyXEL Device. Use this screen to see details about your password. Security Use this screen to configure encryption settings. Password Use this screen to change IP address settings. Table 3 Web Configurator: the Status screen LINK/ICON Wizard...
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... number of wireless security used by the ZyXEL Device now. The default SSID is assigned at the factory. Click Management on this button to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 4.3.1 Change Your Password After you want the device to see performance statistics such as an Ethernet adapter has a hardwired address that ensures no other adapter has a similar address. Subnet Mask This field displays the subnet mask of the device. G-470 User's Guide LINK/ICON FUNCTION MAC Address...
... number of wireless security used by the ZyXEL Device now. The default SSID is assigned at the factory. Click Management on this button to navigate the web configurator from the Status screen. 4.3.1 Change Your Password After you want the device to see performance statistics such as an Ethernet adapter has a hardwired address that ensures no other adapter has a similar address. Subnet Mask This field displays the subnet mask of the device. G-470 User's Guide LINK/ICON FUNCTION MAC Address...
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... transmitted by the Ethernet port. Use the following buttons to navigate the Wizard: Back Next Click Back to return to the next screen. Warning: If you select Obtain IP Address Automatically you will be able to access the ZyXEL Device through the Web Configurator unless you click Finish. 4.4.1 Wizard: Basic Settings Click on . G-470 User's Guide Table 4 Status: View Statistics LABEL Bytes Wireless System Up Time Poll Interval(s) Set Interval Stop...
... transmitted by the Ethernet port. Use the following buttons to navigate the Wizard: Back Next Click Back to return to the next screen. Warning: If you select Obtain IP Address Automatically you will be able to access the ZyXEL Device through the Web Configurator unless you click Finish. 4.4.1 Wizard: Basic Settings Click on . G-470 User's Guide Table 4 Status: View Statistics LABEL Bytes Wireless System Up Time Poll Interval(s) Set Interval Stop...
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... the Web Configurator 45 Figure 20 Setup Wizard 2: Wireless Settings. G-470 User's Guide Click Next to continue, or Back to return to the Basic Settings screen. 4.4.3 Wizard: Security Settings Use this screen to configure security for background information. 4.4.3.1 Disable Select Disable to any wireless networking device that is accessible to have no wireless security configured, select WEP, or select WPA-PSK if your network is within range. Note: With no wireless LAN security configured. In the Status page, go to use WPA2, WPA or 802...
... the Web Configurator 45 Figure 20 Setup Wizard 2: Wireless Settings. G-470 User's Guide Click Next to continue, or Back to return to the Basic Settings screen. 4.4.3 Wizard: Security Settings Use this screen to configure security for background information. 4.4.3.1 Disable Select Disable to any wireless networking device that is accessible to have no wireless security configured, select WEP, or select WPA-PSK if your network is within range. Note: With no wireless LAN security configured. In the Status page, go to use WPA2, WPA or 802...
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... Wizard: Confirm Your Settings G-470 User's Guide 4.5 Using the AP Survey tool To scan for available wireless access points in your password or cannot access the ZyXEL Device you will need to reset the ZyXEL Device to the factory defaults. The username will lose all configurations that you will be reset to admin and the password to 1234. 4.6.1 Restoring Factory Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: • Use the RESET button on the ZyXEL Device to reset to the factory defaults...
... Wizard: Confirm Your Settings G-470 User's Guide 4.5 Using the AP Survey tool To scan for available wireless access points in your password or cannot access the ZyXEL Device you will need to reset the ZyXEL Device to the factory defaults. The username will lose all configurations that you will be reset to admin and the password to 1234. 4.6.1 Restoring Factory Defaults You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: • Use the RESET button on the ZyXEL Device to reset to the factory defaults...
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... ZyXEL Device automatically use that address. Table 7 Wireless: Wireless Settings LABEL SSID DESCRIPTION Your ZyXEL Device must then change the device's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to operate in a wireless network with both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. Note: If you are allowed. Select Auto-Single to have the same SSID as the AP you change the wireless settings of the device to open the AP Survey window and select an access point...
... ZyXEL Device automatically use that address. Table 7 Wireless: Wireless Settings LABEL SSID DESCRIPTION Your ZyXEL Device must then change the device's SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your computer to operate in a wireless network with both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. Note: If you are allowed. Select Auto-Single to have the same SSID as the AP you change the wireless settings of the device to open the AP Survey window and select an access point...
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.... Figure 37 Management: Configuration File 70 Chapter 7 Management Screens Retype to Confirm Retype your new system password (up to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears as password and TCP/IP Setup, etc. Reset Reload the previous configuration for each character you have customized the device's settings, they can be saved back to your computer under a filename of your changes back to the device. Spaces are not allowed. Apply Save...
.... Figure 37 Management: Configuration File 70 Chapter 7 Management Screens Retype to Confirm Retype your new system password (up to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears as password and TCP/IP Setup, etc. Reset Reload the previous configuration for each character you have customized the device's settings, they can be saved back to your computer under a filename of your changes back to the device. Spaces are not allowed. Apply Save...
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... G-470 User's Guide 7.3.1 Backup Configuration Backup configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your computer to your device. to find the file you want to your computer. Table 16 Management: Configuration File: Restore Configuration LABEL File Path Browse... Click Browse... Warning: Do not turn off the device while configuration file upload is strongly recommended that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before making configuration changes. The backup configuration file will appear. Figure 39 Management: Reset...
... G-470 User's Guide 7.3.1 Backup Configuration Backup configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your computer to your device. to find the file you want to your computer. Table 16 Management: Configuration File: Restore Configuration LABEL File Path Browse... Click Browse... Warning: Do not turn off the device while configuration file upload is strongly recommended that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before making configuration changes. The backup configuration file will appear. Figure 39 Management: Reset...
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G-470 User's Guide CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and possible remedies. If the problem persists, you should contact your local vendor. The Password field is turned on when I cannot access the ZyXEL Device. Use the RESET button on the rear panel of the LEDs turn on . In this button in to the ZyXEL Device is receiving enough power. Make sure that the ZyXEL Device is too low. After each problem description, some instructions are using the...
G-470 User's Guide CHAPTER 8 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and possible remedies. If the problem persists, you should contact your local vendor. The Password field is turned on when I cannot access the ZyXEL Device. Use the RESET button on the rear panel of the LEDs turn on . In this button in to the ZyXEL Device is receiving enough power. Make sure that the ZyXEL Device is too low. After each problem description, some instructions are using the...
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... Security Settings screen. • If you are using WPA(2) or WPA(2)-PSK security, try changing your wireless network. Search and connect to a wireless network. 8.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 21 Troubleshooting the Ethernet Interface PROBLEM The computer with the ZyXEL Device installed cannot communicate with a better link quality using the same channel) around your encryption type from TKIP to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the transmission range. Make sure there are turned on and working...
... Security Settings screen. • If you are using WPA(2) or WPA(2)-PSK security, try changing your wireless network. Search and connect to a wireless network. 8.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 21 Troubleshooting the Ethernet Interface PROBLEM The computer with the ZyXEL Device installed cannot communicate with a better link quality using the same channel) around your encryption type from TKIP to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the transmission range. Make sure there are turned on and working...
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G-470 User's Guide • From the Configure box, select Manually. • Type your IP address in the IP Address box. • Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. • Type the IP address of your computer (if prompted). Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties in the Router address box if you have one. 5 Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. 6 Click Save if prompted, to save changes to open the System Preferences...
G-470 User's Guide • From the Configure box, select Manually. • Type your IP address in the IP Address box. • Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. • Type the IP address of your computer (if prompted). Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties in the Router address box if you have one. 5 Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. 6 Click Save if prompted, to save changes to open the System Preferences...