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Enter a

Domain Name

if your ISP requires a domain name for authentication; otherwise leave it blank. Click

Next

to continue.

2

Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN.

Name(SSID)

is a unique name to identify the ZyXEL device in a wireless LAN. Enter a descriptive name.

The range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices is called a channel. 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)

secu-

rity 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.

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3

If you chose

Basic(WEP)

security in the previous screen to setup WEP encryption parameters:

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.

Enter a

Passphrase

(up to 32 printable characters)

and click

Generate

and the ZyXEL device automati-

cally 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.

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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.

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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.

5

Click

Finish

to save and complete the

wizard setup.

6

Congratulations, you have finished the

basic setup of your ZyXEL device. This is

the final wizard screen. You may return to

the

Main Menu

and continue to configure

other features of your ZyXEL device.

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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. You can use the diagram at the end of this

guide to help you mark the screw holes correctly. Use screws with 6mm ~ 8mm (0.24" ~ 0.31") wide heads.

Do not screw the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap between the head of the screws and

the wall.

Note:

Make sure the screws are securely fixed to the wall and strong enough to hold the weight of the

ZyXEL device

with the connection cables.

3

Adjust the cables.