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10 Zoom AP+4 User Guide• If you are using the AP+4 as a Router/Access Point orwith a cable modem, at WAN Access Type selectDHCP Client.• If you have
Chapter 1. Installing the AP+4 117777 On the Configuring the Wireless Network page, enter yourwireless network parameters.• At Band, select the type(s
12 Zoom AP+4 User GuideNote: To use the AP+4 as a repeater, werecommend that you select AP and then select theEnable Universal Repeater Mode check box
Chapter 1. Installing the AP+4 138888 On the Setting up Wireless Security page, select anencryption method to protect your wireless communication.We s
14 Zoom AP+4 User Guide• Select WPA2 Mixed if some of the devices in your networksupport WPA2 and some support WPA, and then follow theinstructions fo
Chapter 1. Installing the AP+4 15If you selected ASCII and you chose a 64-bit key length,write your 5-ASCII-character key in the space below forfuture
16 Zoom AP+4 User Guide2Monitoring AP+4 StatusThe Status page is displayed when you open the AP+4configuration software:Field Data displayedSystemUpti
Chapter 2. Monitoring AP+4 Status 17Field Data displayedWireless ConfigurationModeSelected operating mode: AP, Client,WDS (Wireless Distribution Syste
18 Zoom AP+4 User GuideField Data displayedWAN ConfigurationAttain IP Protocol DHCP server if the AP+4 is connecteddirectly to an ADSL or cable modemF
Chapter 3. Operating Mode 193Operating ModeSelecting an Operating Mode is the first step in configuring yourAP+4.You may have completed this step usin
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20 Zoom AP+4 User Guide4Wireless ConfigurationTo set up or modify the parameters for your wireless network, inthe left menu pane select Wireless.Basic
Chapter 4. Wireless Configuration 21ParameterSelect or enter . . .Disable WirelessLAN InterfaceTo deny access to the AP+4 network bywireless devices,
22 Zoom AP+4 User GuideAd Hoc network: Select a channel.AssociatedClientsClick Show Active Clients for a list of deviceson the wireless network.Enable
Chapter 4. Wireless Configuration 23ParameterData displayedMAC AddressMAC address of the network clientTx PacketNumber of data packets transmitted wit
24 Zoom AP+4 User GuideWPA Mixed if some of your network devicessupport WPA2 and some support WPA.WPA-TKIP if all the devices in your networksupport W
Chapter 4. Wireless Configuration 25WEPClick Set WEP Key and enter the followinginformation.Key LengthSelect an encryption key length of 64 bits or128
26 Zoom AP+4 User GuideAccess ControlUse this page to allow or deny access to the network.ParameterSelect or enter . . .Wireless AccessControl ModeSel
Chapter 4. Wireless Configuration 27WDS SettingsA Wireless Distribution System (WDS) expands a wirelessnetwork by using multiple Access Points connect
28 Zoom AP+4 User Guide• Click Show Statistics to display Transmitand Receive information for eachconfigured AP.Delete SelectedIn the Current Access C
Chapter 4. Wireless Configuration 29ParameterDisplays . . .SSID Service Set IDentifier: Network nameBSSID Basic Service Set IDentifier: MAC address of
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30 Zoom AP+4 User GuideAdvanced SettingsAs explained on this page, the Advanced Settings are designedfor people with wireless network knowledge and ex
Chapter 4. Wireless Configuration 31ParameterSelect or enter . . .FragmentThresholdFragment (Data fragmentation) Threshold: Ifthe AP+4 often transmits
32 Zoom AP+4 User Guide5TCP/IP SettingsLAN InterfaceTo modify a wired Local Area Network, in the left menu paneselect TCP/IP Settings →→→→ LAN Interfa
Chapter 5. TCP/IP Settings 33DHCP ClientRangeThe default range is shown: 10.0.0.1 to10.0.0.199. Enter a different range if desired.Click Show Clients
34 Zoom AP+4 User GuideWAN InterfaceTo set up or modify the way the AP+4 connects to the Internet, inthe left menu pane select TCP/IP Settings →→→→ WA
Chapter 5. TCP/IP Settings 35DHCP ClientIf you select DHCP Client as your WAN Access Type, you seethe following parameters:Parameter Select or enter .
36 Zoom AP+4 User GuideEnable WebServer Access onWANSelect this check box to allow someone toremotely access the AP+4’s built-in HTTPserver. Web serve
Chapter 5. TCP/IP Settings 37Static IPIf you select Static IP as your WAN Access Type, you see thefollowing parameters:Parameter Select or enter . . .
38 Zoom AP+4 User GuideDNS 3The address of an alternate DNS server to usein case DNS Servers #1 and #2 are down orvery slowClone MACAddress(Usually op
Chapter 5. TCP/IP Settings 39PPPoE (ADSL only)If you select PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) asyour WAN Access Type, you see the followin
4Package ContentsThe AP+4 package contains the following:• AP+4• Power cube• Ethernet cable• Quick Start• CD containing warranty information andthis d
40 Zoom AP+4 User GuideParameter Select or enter . . .Idle TimeThe number of minutes of inactivity after whichthe connection is dropped.MTU SizeThe si
Chapter 5. TCP/IP Settings 41troubleshooting – it can allow a technician toremotely check the AP+4 configurationsettings.In normal use, this option sh
42 Zoom AP+4 User GuidePPTP (VPN only)If you select PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) as yourWAN Access Type, you see the following parameters:
Chapter 5. TCP/IP Settings 43Request MPPEEncryptionSelect this option to use Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption, technology developed byMicrosoft for
44 Zoom AP+4 User GuideParameter Select or enter . . .Enable WebServer Access onWANSelect this check box to allow someone toremotely access the AP+4’s
Chapter 6. Firewall Settings 456Firewall SettingsThe AP+4 lets you set up firewall protection for your network.There are several ways you can filter o
46 Zoom AP+4 User GuideParameter Select or enter . . .Port RangeEnter a range of ports to be disabled. Note:You can enter more than one range, but you
Chapter 6. Firewall Settings 47IP FilteringThis filter can prevent certain types of data from being sent overthe Internet to computers or other device
48 Zoom AP+4 User GuideMAC Address FilteringUse this page to specify the MAC addresses of clients who areallowed to join the wireless network.Paramete
Chapter 6. Firewall Settings 49URL FilteringUse this page to prevent access by devices on the Local AreaNetwork to certain web sites (URLs).Parameter
5OverviewYou can use the AP+4 as a Router/Access Point, as a WirelessClient, or as a Universal Repeater.• As a Router/AP, the AP+4 handles local netwo
50 Zoom AP+4 User GuidePort ForwardingPort forwarding is a way of creating a tunnel through the AP+4’sfirewall so that computers on the Internet can c
Chapter 6. Firewall Settings 51DMZUse this page to designate a computer on the Local AreaNetwork as a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). All ports on thiscompu
52 Zoom AP+4 User GuideDenial of ServiceAlso known as “cyber attacks” or “nukes,” Denial of Serviceattacks are deliberate attempts by hackers to bring
Chapter 6. Firewall Settings 53Whole SystemFlood: FINThis DoS attack involves large numbers of FIN(Finish) packets, which terminate theconnection betw
54 Zoom AP+4 User GuideParameter Select or enter . . .TCP/UDP PortScanSelect this check box to defend against asearch for open TCP or UDP ports, to wh
Chapter 6. Firewall Settings 55Parameter Select or enter . . .UDP BombSelect this check box to defend against anattack which overloads the operating s
56 Zoom AP+4 User Guide7VPN SettingsUse these pages to set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) toallow your company’s remote employees to communicatepr
Chapter 7. VPN Settings 57Generate RSAKeyClick this button to create a privatecryptographic key (RSA are the initials of thethree inventors), which wi
58 Zoom AP+4 User GuideVPN Setup (Client)On the main VPN Setup page, select the option button for aVPN client and then click Edit to open the VPN clie
Chapter 7. VPN Settings 59Local SubnetMask(If Subnet Address is selected) Enter255.255.255.0Remote SiteSelect Subnet Address, Single Address,Any Addre
6 Zoom AP+4 User Guide1Installing the AP+4This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting thehardware and configuring the AP+4 using the Setup
60 Zoom AP+4 User GuideIf you select IKE, the following options appear:Parameter Select or enter . . .Connection TypeSelect Responder or Initiator. If
Chapter 7. VPN Settings 61If you select Manual, the following options appear:Parameter Select or enter . . .ESP(EncapsulatingSecurity Payload)Select a
62 Zoom AP+4 User GuideAdvanced VPN Settings for IKEIKE (Internet Key Exchange) is the protocol used by VPNs toestablish a connection between a server
Chapter 7. VPN Settings 63AuthenticationAlgorithmSelect:MD5 (A digital signature algorithm)SHA1 (Secure Hash Algorithm)Key GroupSelect one of the foll
64 Zoom AP+4 User Guide8ManagementStatisticsIn the left menu pane, under Management, select Statistics todisplay the Transmit and Receive statistics f
Chapter 8. Management 65DDNSDDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Service. If the AP+4receives dynamic IP addresses from your Internet ServiceProvider,
66 Zoom AP+4 User GuideIf you selected TZO, enter your email address.Password/KeyIf you selected DynDNS, enter a password.If you selected TZO, enter a
Chapter 8. Management 67LogTo display the AP+4’s log, in the left menu pane, underManagement, select Log:Parameter Select or enter . . . .Enable LogSe
68 Zoom AP+4 User GuideUpgrade FirmwareFrom time to time, Zoom may release updated firmware for yourAP+4.1111 To see if there is an update, periodical
Chapter 8. Management 69Save/Reload ConfigurationUse this page to download the current settings from the AP+4and save them to a file on your PC.You ca
Chapter 1. Installing the AP+4 7Connecting the Hardware1111 Put the AP+4 near a computer to be used for setup. Thatcomputer needs an Ethernet (LAN) po
70 Zoom AP+4 User GuidePassword SetupUse this page to set a password to protect the AP+4’s settingsfrom unauthorized access.In the left menu pane, und
Appendix A. Troubleshooting 71Appendix ATroubleshootingProblemI followed the instructions for connecting the AP+4 hardware andentered 10.0.0.200 in my
72 Zoom AP+4 User GuideWindows 2000 Users:1111 On the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,select Control Panel and then select Network and
Appendix A. Troubleshooting 73ProblemI set up my AP+4 as an access point, but the devices I set up onmy zoom wireless network cannot access the Intern
74 Zoom AP+4 User Guidebbbb Double-click the Network Connections icon.cccc Click the Wireless Network Connection icon.dddd Look at the details that ap
Appendix B. Technical Support 75Appendix BZoom Technical SupportServicesZoom has a variety of technical support services available to ourcustomers. We
76 Zoom AP+4 User GuideWe do not want you left on hold for long periods of time, so welimit the queue length. We recommend that you take the time tofa
Appendix B. Zoom Technical Support 77Contact Zoom by E-mailYou can e-mail Zoom with any tech support questions you mighthave and one of our Technical
78 Zoom AP+4 User GuideAppendix CRegulatory InformationU.S. FCC Part 15 Emissions StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
Appendix C. Regulatory Information 79de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur lematériel brouilleur du Canada.Operation is subjec
8 Zoom AP+4 User GuideLED Status The AP+4 is . . .PWRSteady connected to a power sourceWLANFlashingSteadybroadcasting its SSID (network name)not broad
80 Zoom AP+4 User GuideDeclaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity Déclaration de conformité KonformitätserklärungΔήλωση Συμμόρφωσης Dichiarazi
3326-A 27442 ©2006NOTICEThis document contains proprietary information protected by copyright,and this User Guide and all the accompanying hardware, s
Chapter 1. Installing the AP+4 94444 On the Choosing an Operating Mode page, select the wayyou want to use the AP+4:• Ethernet Client means that the A
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