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Contents 3 Contents Package Contents............................................................ 5Overview…………………………………………………..5 Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point ........ 7 Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client ... 13 Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater.........
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Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide 5 Package Contents The AP+2 package contains the following: • AP+2 Device • Ethernet Cable • Power Cube • CD for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever sold you the AP+2. Overview Depending on your needs...
Page 7 - Installing the AP+2 as an; AP+2 as an access point. If you have already done this using; Installing the Hardware; included Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on the back of the; AP+2 and plug the other end into an available Ethernet port
Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point 7 1 Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point This chapter provides detailed instructions about installing the AP+2 as an access point. If you have already done this using the printed Quick Start booklet, you do not have to perform the steps in this cha...
Page 8 - Adding Devices to Your
8 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide The TX/RX, LINK/ACT, and Power lights on the top of the device should blink while the AP+2 boots up and configures itself. When a valid connection has been made, theLINK/ACT light will be solid green (for a 100 Mbps Ethernet link) or solid orange (for a 10 Mbps Ethernet link...
Page 9 - Windows to configure my wireless network settings check
Chapter 1: Installing the AP+2 as an Access Point 9 My Windows XP Computer HasBuilt-In Wireless Capabilities 1111 On your Windows desktop, click the Start button, then clickControl Panel. 2222 Double-click the Network Connections icon. 3333 Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, thenselec...
Page 10 - Congratulations! This computer has been added to your wireless
10 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide 7777 If you are like most users, you set up the AP+2 as an accesspoint to provide wireless access to the Internet. If this is the case, test your wireless connection by opening a Web browser on the computer you just set up and trying to connect to a familiar Web address. (I...
Page 13 - an Xbox or Playstation) or computer so that device can have; aa
Chapter 2: Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client 13 2 Installing the AP+2 as an Ethernet Client The AP+2 can be connected to a gaming device (for example, an Xbox or Playstation) or computer so that device can have wireless access to a wireless network. This chapter explains how to do this. Tip!...
Page 14 - cc; Change the TCP/IP Settings on the computer so that it; dd; When the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password.
14 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide c cc c Change the TCP/IP Settings on the computer so that it uses static IP addressing and the IP address and subnet mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings areprior to changing them, since you will need to restore these settings later.IP Address: 10.0.0.100 S...
Page 16 - Congratulations! Your AP+2 is installed as an Ethernet client and
16 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide 10 10 10 10 Connect the AP+2 to the device you want to wirelessly enable: ! If the computer you used to access the WebManagement Interface is the one you want to wirelessly enable, leave the Ethernet cable and power cube pluggedin and continue with step 11. ! If you want to...
Page 17 - Installing the AP+2 as a; The AP+2 can be used as a repeater to extend the range of; end of the included Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 port on; the back of the AP+2 and plug the other end into the
Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater 17 3 Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater The AP+2 can be used as a repeater to extend the range of your wireless network. For example, you may have purchased two AP+2 devices so that you can ensure wireless coverage throughout a large home or office. This c...
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18 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide b bb b Plug the included power cube into a power strip or wall outlet and then plug its other end into the Power jack on the back of the AP+2. Important! Only use the power cube shipped with the AP+2. Other power cubes may damage the device. c cc c Change the TCP/IP Setting...
Page 19 - Changes button. This will allow your AP+2 to access the
Chapter 3: Installing the AP+2 as a Repeater 19 2222 Click System in the left navigational menu, then clickOperation Mode to open the Operating Mode page. 3333 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select Repeater. 4444 Click the Save Changes button. 5555 When a confirmation message appears, click...
Page 21 - Setting Security; This chapter explains how to enable security for the AP+2 using; WPA – WiFi Protected Access, sometimes called WPA Shared
Chapter 4: Setting Security 21 4 Setting Security This chapter explains how to enable security for the AP+2 using WPA and WEP. When you first set up your Zoom AP+2, security is turned off by default. This means that your wireless signal is not encrypted and that anyone with compatible wireless techn...
Page 22 - Setting Up Security Using WPA/WPA Shared Key
22 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Setting Up Security Using WPA/WPA Shared Key 1111 Access the AP+2’s Web Management Interface by logginginto the device, as explained below. a aa a Directly connect the AP+2 to an Ethernet-equipped computer that has a Web browser. To do this, plug one end of the included Eth...
Page 23 - ee; passphrase can be between eight and 63 characters. You
Chapter 4: Setting Security 23 e ee e When the Login Screen opens, do not enter a password. Click the Login button to access the Web Management Interface for the AP+2. 2222 Click Wireless in the left navigational menu, then click WPAConfiguration to open the WPA Configuration page. 3333 From the WPA...
Page 24 - Congratulations! You have specified WPA security for your; Setting Up Security Using WEP
24 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Tip! If you do not know what a RADIUS server is, you most likely do not have one and should select WPA-PSK. 4444 Click the Logout icon at the top right corner of the screen,then close your Web browser. 5555 Reset the computer’s TCP/IP settings to what they werebefore you ch...
Page 26 - to open the WEP Configuration page.; click the Save Changes button
26 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide 2222 From the AP+2 Web Management Interface, click Wirelessin the left navigational menu, then click WEP Configuration to open the WEP Configuration page. 3333 Use the WEP Mode drop-town list to specify whether youwant to use 64-bit or 128-bit encryption and whether you wan...
Page 27 - keys. When you select this option, the screen changes so; Enter 13 hexadecimal pairs in the boxes provided. The
Chapter 4: Setting Security 27 ! 64-bit automatically – Select this option if you want touse a passphrase (password) to define the hexadecimal keys. When you select this option, the screen changes so you can specify a passphrase. The passphrase can be greater or less than five characters (it cannot ...
Page 28 - PassPhrase box, then click the Save Changes button.; Congratulations! You have specified WEP security for your
28 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide ! 128-bit automatically – Select this option if you want touse a passphrase (password) to represent the 13 hexadecimal pairs in the key. When you select this option, the screen changes so you can enter a passphrase. The passphrase can be greater or less than 13 characters (...
Page 31 - Advanced Options; Once your AP+2 is installed and running, you may want to; To specify advanced options, you must log into the AP+2’s Web; AP+2 and plug the other end into the Ethernet port on the
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 31 5 Advanced Options Once your AP+2 is installed and running, you may want to specify some advanced settings for the device. These advanced options are not required and many users may not need or want to use them. However, for those advanced users that do, this chapter p...
Page 32 - Be sure to make note of what the settings are prior to changing; One you are logged in, a navigational menu appears on the left side; of the Web Management Interface. If you click an item in the; menu, a list of pages on which settings can be specified appears.
32 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide 3333 Change the TCP/IP Settings on your computer so that it usesstatic IP addressing and the IP address and subnet mask below. Be sure to make note of what the settings are prior to changing them, since you will need to restore these settings later.IP Address: 10.0.0.100 Su...
Page 33 - The following table lists each page that you can access from the; Web Management Interface. Each page is described in detail; later in this chapter.
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 33 The following table lists each page that you can access from the Web Management Interface. Each page is described in detail later in this chapter. Menu Item Page Use this Page to... PasswordSetting Specify a password to restrict access to theAP+2’s Web Management Inter...
Page 34 - The System Status page opens when you first log into the Web; including the version of firmware currently installed on it and; Wireless Status. Shows the current wireless settings for the; AP+2, including the SSID of the wireless network to which it
34 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Page Use this Page to... RepeaterSettings Specify the MAC addresses of the wirelessgateways whose coverage area you wantto connect via Wireless Distribution System(WDS) links. This page is only accessiblewhen the Operating Mode is set to Repeater . Wireless (cont.) Connecti...
Page 35 - LAN Status. Shows the current settings for your local area
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 35 • LAN Status. Shows the current settings for your local area network, including the IP address of the AP+2, subnet mask,configuration, and MAC address.
Page 36 - To change the password
36 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Using the Password SettingsPage Use the Password Settings page to change the password needed to access the Web Management Interface. This is typically done if you want to prohibit other users from logging in to the AP+2’s interface.You can also use this page to specify how ...
Page 37 - To change the idle time out; current computer will time out (if the connection is idle for; Click the Save Changes button.; Use the Operating Mode page to specify whether you want to use
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 37 To change the idle time out 1111 In the Idle Time Out box, enter the number of minutes afterwhich the Web Management Interface connection with the current computer will time out (if the connection is idle for that period of time). You can enter a value between 1 and 99...
Page 38 - To specify the operation mode for the AP+2; Ethernet client/bridge, but are unsure of which option to; that it may take a few moments while the unit resets itself and; will be prompted to log into the Web Management Interface
38 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide To specify the operation mode for the AP+2 1111 From the Operating Mode drop-down list, select how youplan to use the unit: ! Access Point. This is the default option. Select this optionif you plan to plug the AP+2 into a router, modem/router, switch, or hub to allow wirele...
Page 39 - Using the LAN Settings Page; Use the LAN Settings page to specify local area network settings; To specify LAN settings; Management Interface of the AP+2. This is the default; setting. With this option selected, wireless devices will
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 39 Using the LAN Settings Page Use the LAN Settings page to specify local area network settings for your AP+2.By default, the AP+2 is set up to use a static IP address (10.0.0.200) to access its Web Management Interface. Anyrequests from LAN devices for DHCP information w...
Page 40 - Interface. The AP+2 will automatically be assigned a new; Interface of the AP+2 by entering it in the boxes
40 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide ! Obtain an IP Address Automatically [DHCP]. Selectthis option button if you have a DHCP server on the network and want to use dynamic addressing to acquire an IP address for accessing the Web Management Interface. The AP+2 will automatically be assigned a new IP address wh...
Page 41 - To specify wireless settings
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 41 Using the Wireless SettingsPage Use the Wireless Settings page to specify the SSID and channel information for AP+2.Once this information is set, all devices that you want to access your wireless network must use these settings.To open the Wireless Settings page, click...
Page 43 - then click WEP Configuration or WPA Configuration, as; Viewing the Client List Page; Use the Client List page to view the devices that are currently; Refresh button to update the list.
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 43 Accessing the WEP/WPAConfiguration Pages Use these two pages to specify security for your AP+2.To open these pages, click Wireless in the left-navigational menu, then click WEP Configuration or WPA Configuration, as appropriate.Details about specifying security are cov...
Page 44 - If you want to add more security to your network, use the MAC; To filter devices based on MAC address; Select the Enable Mac Address Filtering check box.
44 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Using the MAC AddressFiltering Page If you want to add more security to your network, use the MAC Address Filtering page to restrict access to your wireless network based on a device’s unique MAC address. If you do this, only devices with the MAC addresses you specify can a...
Page 45 - Using the Site Survey Page; This page is only accessible when the AP+2’s Operating Mode is; To perform a Site Survey; list showing its SSID, signal strength, and other information.
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 45 Using the Site Survey Page This page is only accessible when the AP+2’s Operating Mode is set to Client Bridge (Infrastructure).Use the Site Survey page to have the AP+2 detect the available wireless networks in the area. For example, you would use the SiteSurvey page ...
Page 46 - communicate with the access points and gateways of these other; To specify repeater settings; is defined by the MAC address of the other repeater-capable
46 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Using the Repeater SettingsPage This page is only accessible when the AP+2’s Operating Mode is set to Repeater.Use the Repeater Settings page to specify the MAC addresses of the access points and/or wireless gateways whose coverage youwant the AP+2 to be able to extend.When...
Page 47 - Use the Configuration Tools page to save the AP+2’s current; To backup the current settings; Click the Backup button.; need it should you ever want to restore the AP+2 to this
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 47 Using the Configuration ToolsPage Use the Configuration Tools page to save the AP+2’s current configuration to a backup file, to restore the unit to a saved backup file, or to restore it to its factory defaults.To open the Configuration Tools page, click Tools in thele...
Page 48 - To restore to a saved configuration; Interface after the process is complete.; To restore to factory defaults; An alternative
48 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide To restore to a saved configuration 1111 Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of thebackup file. Select the file, then click Save. The path to the file is automatically entered in the Restore Settings box. 2222 Click the Restore button. A message appears to ...
Page 49 - From time to time, Zoom may release updated software for your; To open the Firmware Update page, click Tools in the; To update the firmware
Chapter 5: Advanced Options 49 Using the Firmware UpgradePage From time to time, Zoom may release updated software for your AP+2. Use the Firmware Upgrade page to install the new software onto the unit. To see if there is a firmware update, periodically visit the Zoom Web site ( www.zoom.com ). To o...
Page 50 - Using the Reset Page; Use the Reset page to reset the AP+2, but maintain the current; Click the Reset button.; again once the reset is complete.
50 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Using the Reset Page Use the Reset page to reset the AP+2, but maintain the current settings.To open the Reset page, click Tools in the left-navigational menu, then click Reset. To reset the AP+2 1111 Click the Reset button. 2222 When prompted to confirm the reset click OK....
Page 53 - Appendix A; Troubleshooting; Problem
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53 Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem I set up my AP+2 as an access point, but the computers I set up on my zoom wireless network cannot access the Internet. Solution Verify that a “wired” computer can access the Internet. • If it cannot, then the problem appears to be wi...
Page 55 - Appendix B; Specifying TCP/IP Settings
Appendix B: Specifying TCP/IP Settings 55 Appendix B Specifying TCP/IP Settings Accessing the AP+2’s Web Management Interface requires that you plug the unit directly into the Ethernet port of a computer. It also requires that the computer’s TCP/IP settings be set for static IP addressing and the fo...
Page 56 - Windows TCP/IP Settings; How you configure your Windows computer’s network settings; Windows XP; Click Network Connections.; Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and select
56 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Windows TCP/IP Settings How you configure your Windows computer’s network settings differs, depending on your operating system. Windows XP 1111 Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogbox. a aa a From the desktop, click the Start button, point to ControlPanel, ...
Page 57 - From the desktop, click the Start button, point to; “Adapter”) and click the Properties button.
Appendix B: Specifying TCP IP Settings 57 Windows 2000 1111 Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogbox. a aa a From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, then Network and Dial-up Connections. b bb b Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and selectProperties. c c...
Page 58 - Select your NIC card’s TCP/IP entry (it should include; and click the Properties button and then click OK
58 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Windows 98/Me 1111 Open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogbox. a aa a From the desktop, click the Start button, point to Settings, then Control Panel. b bb b Double-click the Network icon to display the Networkdialog box. c cc c Select your NIC card’s TCP/IP e...
Page 59 - Macintosh TCP/IP Settings; How you configure your Macintosh computer’s network settings; Mac OS X; Ensure that Automatic is selected from the Location list box.
Appendix B: Specifying TCP IP Settings 59 Macintosh TCP/IP Settings How you configure your Macintosh computer’s network settings differs, depending on your Mac OS. For OS X, follow the instructions below. Otherwise, go to page 60. Mac OS X 1111 From the Dock, choose System Preferences and thenNetwor...
Page 61 - Linux TCP/IP Settings; The instructions for setting up static IP addressing vary; RedHat; Once you have modified this file and saved the changes, issue the
Appendix B: Specifying TCP IP Settings 61 Linux TCP/IP Settings The instructions for setting up static IP addressing vary dramatically by distribution, so you may want to refer to your particular version’s documentation. Note: If you have more than one network card installed, you will need to pick d...
Page 62 - SuSE; Locate /etc/network/interfaces and specify a static IP address
62 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide SuSE Edit the file /etc/rc.config and specify a static IP address of10.0.0.100. The settings you need to specify will be similar to the Red Hat example above.Reboot with this command: /sbin/shutdown -r now. Debian Locate /etc/network/interfaces and specify a static IP addre...
Page 63 - Appendix C; LED Description; The following table describes each of the LEDs on the top of the
Appendix C: LED Description 63 Appendix C LED Description The following table describes each of the LEDs on the top of the AP+2 and what each light means when it is flashing and/or steady. LED What it does Flashing/Steady Status TX/RX Shows thestatus of theAP+2’s wirelesslink When flashing green, th...
Page 65 - Appendix D; Zoom Technical Support; Product Information
Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services 65 Appendix D Zoom Technical Support Services Zoom has a variety of technical support services available to our customers. We strive to provide convenient, professional support responsive to our customers’ needs and capabilities. If you find yourself unabl...
Page 66 - before calling. Many questions can be answered more quickly using
66 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide before calling. Many questions can be answered more quickly using e-mail or our World Wide Web Home page.
Page 67 - World Wide Web
Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services 67 World Wide Web Zoom’s Web page lets you send e-mail for assistance, register on-line, access product reviews and descriptions, and do a whole lot more. Visit the Zoom Technical Support area for the latest Flash Files and Drivers for your Zoom Product. T...
Page 68 - Contact Zoom by E-mail
68 Zoom AP+2 User’s Guide Contact Zoom by E-mail You can e-mail Zoom with any tech support questions you might have and one of our Technical Support Engineers will respond by e-mail within 2 business days. You may request personal assistance via e-mail at www.zoom.com/techmail . When e-mailing Zoom,...
Page 69 - Return of Defective Units
Appendix D: Zoom Technical Support Services 69 Return of Defective Units Please contact your local distributor or reseller for Factory Authorized Repair or Replacement of your In Warranty Defective Product. If you are unable to reach your distributor, you cancontact the Zoom Factory Customer Service...
Page 71 - Appendix E; Regulatory Information
Appendix E: Regulatory Information 71 Appendix E Regulatory Information U.S. FCC Part 15 Emissions Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protectio...