ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point BETA DRAFT User's Guide Version 3.
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ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.
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ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table of Contents Copyright......................................................................................................................................................... ii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement.....................................................iii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 5.1.2 BSS.....................................................................................................................................5-1 5.1.3 ESS.....................................................................................................................................5-2 5.2 Wireless LAN Basics .................................................................................................................5-3 5.2.1 RTS/CTS ..................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 9.5 Configuration Screen .................................................................................................................9-8 9.5.1 Backup Configuration........................................................................................................9-8 9.5.2 Restore Configuration........................................................................................................9-9 9.5.3 Back to Factory Defaults........................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 17 Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance..................................................................17-1 17.1 Filename Conventions..............................................................................................................17-1 17.2 Backup Configuration ..............................................................................................................17-2 17.2.1 Backup Configuration Using FTP......................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application...........................................................................................................1-4 Figure 1-2 Corporation Network Application.................................................................................................1-5 Figure 2-1 Change Password Screen ..............................................................................................................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 9-12 Network Temporarily Disconnected......................................................................................... 9-10 Figure 9-13 Configuration Upload Error ......................................................................................................9-11 Figure 9-14 Back to Factory Default............................................................................................................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 18-2 Valid CI Commands ..................................................................................................................18-1 Figure 18-3 Menu 24.10 System Maintenance : Time and Date Setting ......................................................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide List of Tables Table 3-1 Wizard 1 : General Setup ............................................................................................................... 3-2 Table 3-2 Wizard 2 : Wireless LAN Setup ..................................................................................................... 3-3 Table 3-3 Private IP Address Ranges .............................................................................................................
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 17-1 Filename Conventions ................................................................................................................17-2 Table 17-2 General Commands for Third Party FTP Clients........................................................................17-3 Table 17-3 General Commands for Third Party TFTP Clients .....................................................................17-5 Table 18-1 Menu 24.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Preface Congratulations on your purchase from the ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point. An access point (AP) acts as a bridge between the wireless and wired networks, extending your existing wired network without any additional wiring. This User’s Guide is designed to guide you through the configuration of your ZyAIR using the web configurator or the SMT.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide • Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “click the Apple icon, Control Panels and then Modem” means first click the Apple icon, then point your mouse pointer to Control Panels and then click Modem. • For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.,” as a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” for “that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual.
Overview Part I: OVERVIEW This part introduces the main features and applications of ZyAIR and shows how to access the web configurator and use the Wizard to setup the ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyAIR. 1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR Wireless Access Point The ZyAIR extends the range of your existing wired network without any additional wiring efforts. The ZyAIR provides easy network access to mobile users. The ZyAIR offers highly secured wireless connectivity to your wired network with IEEE 802.1x, WEP data encryption and MAC address filtering.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 802.11b Wireless LAN Standard ZyAIR products containing the letter “B” in the model name, such as ZyAIR B-1000, ZyAIR B-500, comply with the 802.11b wireless standard. The 802.11b data rate and corresponding modulation techniques are as follows. The modulation technique defines how bits are encoded onto radio waves. 802.11b Data Rate (Mbps) Modulation 1 DBPSK (Differential Binary Phase Shift Keyed) 2 DQPSK (Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) 5.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide WEP Encryption WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encrypts data frames before transmitting over the wireless network to help keep network communications private. IEEE 802.1x Network Security The ZyAIR supports the IEEE 802.1x standard to enhance user authentication. Use the built-in user profile database to authenticate up to 32 users using MD5 encryption.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 1.3 Applications for the ZyAIR Here are some application examples of what you can do with your ZyAIR. 1.3.1 Internet Access Application The ZyAIR is an ideal access solution for wireless Internet connection. A typical Internet access application for your ZyAIR is shown as follows. Figure 1-1 Internet Access Application 1.3.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 1-2 Corporation Network Application Getting to Know Your ZyAIR 1-5
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator This chapter describes how to access the ZyAIR web configurator and provides an overview of its screens. The default IP address of the ZyAIR is 192.168.1.2. 2.1 Accessing the ZyAIR Web Configurator Step 1. Make sure your ZyAIR hardware is properly connected (refer to the Quick Installation Guide). Step 2. Prepare your computer/computer network to connect to the ZyAIR (refer to the appendix). Step 3.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes). Simply log back into the ZyAIR if this happens to you. 2.2 Resetting the ZyAIR If you forget your password or cannot access the ZyAIR, you will need to reload the factory-default configuration file or use the RESET button on the top panel of the ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 2.3 Navigating the ZyAIR Web Configurator The following summarizes how to navigate the web configurator. Follow the instructions below or click the icon (located in the top right corner of most screens) to view online help. The icon does not appear in the main screen. Click WIZARD SETUP for initial configuration including general setup, Wireless LAN setup and IP address assignment. Click LOGOUT at any time to exit the web configurator.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 3 Wizard Setup This chapter provides information on the Wizard Setup screens in the web configurator. 3.1 Wizard Setup Overview The web configurator’s setup wizard helps you configure your ZyAIR for wireless stations to access your wired LAN. 3.1.1 Channel The range of radio frequencies used by IEEE 802.11b wireless devices is called a “channel”. Channels available depend on your geographical area.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 3.2 Wizard Setup: General Setup General Setup contains administrative and system-related information. Figure 3-1 Wizard 1 : General Setup The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-1 Wizard 1 : General Setup LABEL System Name DESCRIPTION It is recommended you type your computer's "Computer name". In Windows 95/98 click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 3-1 Wizard 1 : General Setup LABEL DESCRIPTION Domain Name This is not a required field. Leave this field blank or enter the domain name here if you know it. Click Next to proceed to the next screen. Next 3.3 Wizard Setup: Wireless LAN Use the second wizard screen to set up the wireless LAN. Figure 3-2 Wizard 2 : Wireless LAN Setup The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 3-2 Wizard 2 : Wireless LAN Setup LABEL ESSID DESCRIPTION Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN. If you change this field on the ZyAIR, make sure all wireless stations use the same ESSID in order to access the network. Choose Channel ID To manually set the ZyAIR to use a channel, select a channel from the drop-down list box.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 3.4.1 IP Address Assignment Every computer on the Internet must have a unique IP address. If your networks are isolated from the Internet, for instance, only between your two branch offices, you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has reserved the following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks. Table 3-3 Private IP Address Ranges 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your ZyAIR will compute the subnet mask automatically based on the IP address that you entered. You don't need to change the subnet mask computed by the ZyAIR unless you are instructed to do otherwise. Figure 3-3 Wizard 3 : IP Address Assignment The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 3-4 Wizard 3 : IP Address Assignment LABEL IP Address DESCRIPTION Enter the IP address of your ZyAIR in dotted decimal notation. If you change the ZyAIR's IP address, you must use the new IP address if you want to access the web configurator again. IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Enter the subnet mask. Enter the IP address of a gateway. The gateway is an immediate neighbor of your ZyAIR that will forward the packet to the destination.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Well done! You have successfully set up your ZyAIR to operate on your network and access the Internet.
System, Wireless and IP Part II: SYSTEM, WIRELESS AND IP This part covers the information and web configurator screens of System, Wireless and IP.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 4 System Screens This chapter provides information on the System screens. 4.1 System Overview This section provides information on general system setup. 4.2 Configuring General Setup Click SYSTEM to open the General screen. Figure 4-1 System General Setup The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 4-1 System General Setup LABEL DESCRIPTION System Name Type a descriptive name to identify the ZyAIR in the Ethernet network. This name can be up to 30 alphanumeric characters long. Spaces are not allowed, but dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted. Domain Name This is not a required field. Leave this field blank or enter the domain name here if you know it.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 4-2 Password The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4-2 Password LABEL DESCRIPTION Old Password Type in your existing system password (1234 is the default password). New Password Type your new system password (up to 31 characters). Note that as you type a password, the screen displays an asterisk (*) for each character you type. Retype to Confirm Retype your new system password for confirmation.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 4-3 Time Setting The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4-3 Time Setting LABEL Time Protocol 4-4 DESCRIPTION Select the time service protocol that your time server sends when you turn on the ZyAIR. Not all time servers support all protocols, so you may have to check with your ISP/network administrator or use trial and error to find a protocol that works. The main difference between them is the format.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 4-3 Time Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Time Server Address Enter the IP address or the URL of your time server. Check with your ISP/network administrator if you are unsure of this information. Current Time (hh:mm:ss) This field displays the time of your ZyAIR. Each time you reload this page, the ZyAIR synchronizes the time with the time server. New Time (hh:mm:ss) This field displays the last updated time from the time server.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Roaming This chapter discusses how to configure Wireless and Roaming screens on the ZyAIR. 5.1 Wireless LAN Overview This section introduces the wireless LAN (WLAN) and some basic scenarios. 5.1.1 IBSS An Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS), also called an Ad-hoc network, is the simplest WLAN configuration.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 5-2 Basic Service set 5.1.3 ESS An Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs, each containing an access point, with each access point connected together by a wired network. This wired connection between APs is called a Distribution System (DS). An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 5-3 Extended Service Set 5.2 Wireless LAN Basics Refer also to the chapter on wizard setup for more background information on Wireless LAN features, such as channels. 5.2.1 RTS/CTS A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point, but are not within range of each other. The following figure illustrates a hidden node.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 5-4 RTS/CTS When station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the station B is already using the channel. If these two stations send data at the same time, collisions may occur when both sets of data arrive at the AP at the same time, resulting in a loss of messages for both stations. RTS/CTS is designed to prevent collisions due to hidden nodes.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you set then the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS (Clear to Send) handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS/CTS size. 5.3 Configuring Wireless Click the WIRELESS link under ADVANCED to display the Wireless screen. Figure 5-5 Wireless The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 5-1 Wireless LABEL ESSID DESCRIPTION (Extended Service Set IDentity) The ESSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same ESSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide In a network environment with multiple access points, wireless stations are able to switch from one access point to another as they move between the coverage areas. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Access point AP 2 acknowledges the presence of wireless station Y and relays this information to access point AP 1 through the wired LAN. Access point AP 1 updates the new position of wireless station. Wireless station Y sends a request to access point AP 2 for reauthentication. 5.4.1 Requirements for Roaming The following requirements must be met in order for wireless stations to roam between the coverage areas. 1.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 5-2 Roaming LABEL Active DESCRIPTION Select Yes from the drop-down list box to enable roaming on the ZyAIR if you have two or more ZyAIRs on the same subnet. All APs on the same subnet and the wireless stations must have the same ESSID to allow roaming. Port # Enter the port number to communicate roaming information between access points. The port number must be the same on all access points. The default is 16290.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 6 Wireless Security This chapter describes how to use the MAC Filter, 802.1x, Local User Database and RADIUS to configure wireless security on your ZyAIR. 6.1 Wireless Security Overview Wireless security is vital to your network to protect wireless communication between wireless stations, access points and the wired network. The figure below shows the possible wireless security levels on your ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 6.2.2 Authentication Three different methods can be used to authenticate wireless stations to the network: Open System, Shared Key, and Auto. The following figure illustrates the steps involved. Figure 6-2 WEP Authentication Steps Open system authentication involves an unencrypted two-message procedure.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide When your ZyAIR's authentication method is set to open system, it will only accept open system authentication requests. The same is true for shared key authentication. However, when it is set to auto authentication, the ZyAIR will accept either type of authentication request and the ZyAIR will fall back to use open authentication if the shared key does not match. 6.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen. Table 6-1 Wireless LABEL DESCRIPTION WEP Encryption Select Disable to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any data encryption. Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP to enable data encryption. Authentication Method Select Auto, Open System or Shared Key from the drop-down list box. This field is not available if WEP is not activated.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know the MAC address of the devices to configure this screen. To change your ZyAIR’s MAC Filter settings, click the WIRELESS link under ADVANCED and then the MAC Filter tab. The screen appears as shown.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 6-2 MAC Address Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select Yes from the drop down list box to enable MAC address filtering. Filter Action Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC address filter table. Select Deny Association to block access to the ZyAIR, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Types of RADIUS Messages The following types of RADIUS messages are exchanged between the access point and the RADIUS server for user authentication: • Access-Request Sent by an access point requesting authentication. • Access-Reject Sent by a RADIUS server rejecting access. • Access-Accept Sent by a RADIUS server allowing access. • Access-Challenge Sent by a RADIUS server requesting more information in order to allow access.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 6-5 EAP Authentication The details below provide a general description of how IEEE 802.1x EAP authentication works. For an example list of EAP-MD5 authentication steps, see the IEEE 802.1x appendix. • The wireless station sends a “start” message to the ZyAIR. • The ZyAIR sends a “request identity” message to the wireless station for identity information. • The wireless station replies with identity information, including username and password.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide 6.8 Introduction to Local User Database By storing user profiles locally on the ZyAIR, your ZyAIR is able to authenticate wireless users without interacting with a network RADIUS server. However, there is a limit on the number of users you may authenticate in this way. 6.9 Configuring 802.1x To change your ZyAIR’s authentication settings, click the WIRELESS link under ADVANCED and then the 802.1x tab. The screen appears as shown. Figure 6-6 802.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 6-3 802.1x Authentication LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Port Control To control wireless stations access to the wired network, select a control method from the drop-down list box. Choose from No Authentication Required, Authentication Required and No Access Allowed. No Authentication Required allows all wireless stations access to the wired network without entering usernames and passwords. This is the default setting.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 6-3 802.1x Authentication LABEL DESCRIPTION Authentication Databases This field is activated only when you select Authentication Required in the Wireless Port Control field. The authentication database contains wireless station login information. The local user database is the built-in database on the ZyAIR. The RADIUS is an external server.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 6-7 Local User Database The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 6-4 Local User Database LABEL DESCRIPTION Active Select this check box to activate the user profile. User Name Enter the username (up to 31 characters) for this user profile. Password Type a password (up to 31 characters) for this user profile. Note that as you type a password, the screen displays a (*) for each character you type. Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 6-5 RADIUS LABEL DESCRIPTION Authentication Server Active Server IP Address Port Number Shared Secret Select Yes from the drop-down list box to enable user authentication through an external authentication server. Select No to enable user authentication using the local user profile on the ZyAIR. Enter the IP address of the external authentication server in dotted decimal notation.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 7 IP Screen This chapter discusses how to configure IP on the ZyAIR 7.1 Factory Ethernet Defaults The Ethernet parameters of the ZyAIR are preset in the factory with the following values: • IP address of 192.168.1.2 • Subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits) These parameters should work for the majority of installations. 7.2 TCP/IP Parameters 7.2.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 7-1 IP Setup The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7-1 IP Setup LABEL DESCRIPTION IP Address Assignment Get automatically Select this option if your ZyAIR is using a dynamically assigned IP address from a DHCP server each time. You must know the IP address assigned to the ZyAIR (by the DHCP server) to access the ZyAIR again. Use fixed IP address 7-2 Select this option if your ZyAIR is using a static IP address.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 7-1 IP Setup LABEL IP Address DESCRIPTION Enter the IP address of your ZyAIR in dotted decimal notation. If you change the ZyAIR's IP address, you must use the new IP address if you want to access the web configurator again. IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Enter the subnet mask. Enter the IP address of a gateway. The gateway is an immediate neighbor of your ZyAIR that will forward the packet to the destination.
Logs Part III: LOGS This part provides information and configuration instructions for the logs.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 8 Logs Screens This chapter contains information about configuring general log settings and viewing the ZyAIR’s logs. Refer to the appendix for example log message explanations. 8.1 Configuring View Log The web configurator allows you to look at all of the ZyAIR’s logs in one location. Click LOGS to open the View Log screen. Use the View Log screen to see the logs for the categories that you selected in the Log Settings screen (see section 8.2).
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 8-1 View Log LABEL DESCRIPTION Display Select a log category from the drop down list box to display logs within the selected category. To view all logs, select All Logs. The number of categories shown in the drop down list box depends on the selection in the Log Settings page. Time This field displays the time the log was recorded. Message This field states the reason for the log.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 8-2 Log Settings The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 8-2 Log Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Address Info Mail Server Enter the server name or the IP address of the mail server for the e-mail addresses specified below. If this field is left blank, logs and alert messages will not be sent via e-mail. Mail Subject Type a title that you want to be in the subject line of the log e-mail message that the ZyAIR sends. Send Log to Logs are sent to the e-mail address specified in this field.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 8-2 Log Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Clear log after sanding mail Select the check box to clear all logs after logs and alert messages are sent via email. Log Select the categories of logs that you want to record. Send Immediate Alert Select the categories of alerts for which you want the ZyAIR to immediately send e-mail alerts. Apply Click Apply to save your customized settings and exit this screen.
Maintenance Part IV: MAINTENANCE This part describes the Maintenance web configurator screens.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Chapter 9 Maintenance This chapter describes the Maintenance screens that display system information such as ZyNOS firmware, port IP addresses and port traffic statistics. 9.1 Maintenance Overview The maintenance screens can help you view system information, upload new firmware, manage configuration and restart your ZyAIR. 9.2 System Status Screen Click System Status to display the screen, where you can use to monitor your ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 9-1 System Status LABEL DESCRIPTION ZyNOS Firmware Version IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Show Statistics This is the ZyNOS Firmware version and the date created. ZyNOS is ZyXEL's proprietary Network Operating System design. This is the Ethernet port IP address. This is the Ethernet port subnet mask. This is the Ethernet port DHCP role - Client or None.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 9-2 System Status: Show Statistics LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This shows the port speed and duplex setting if you are using Ethernet encapsulation for the Ethernet port. This shows the transmission speed only for wireless port. TxPkts This is the number of transmitted packets on this port. RxPkts This is the number of received packets on this port. Collisions This is the number of collisions on this port.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 9-3 Association List The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 9-3 Association List LABEL DESCRIPTION # This is the index number of an associated wireless station. MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station. Association Time This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the ZyAIR. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the screen. 9.3.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 9-4 Channel Usage The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 9-4 Channel Usage LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID This is the Service Set IDentification name of the AP in an Infrastructure wireless network or wireless station in an Ad-Hoc wireless network. For our purposes, we define an Infrastructure network as a wireless network that uses an AP and an Ad-Hoc network (also known as Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS)) as one that doesn’t.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 9-4 Channel Usage LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Mode “Network mode” in this screen refers to your wireless LAN infrastructure (refer to the Wireless LAN chapter) and WEP setup. Network modes are: Infra (infrastructure), Infra, WEP (Infrastructure with WEP encryption is enabled), Ad-Hoc, or Ad-Hoc, WEP. Refresh Click Refresh to reload the screen. 9.4 F/W Upload Screen Find firmware at www.zyxel.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Table 9-5 Firmware Upload LABEL DESCRIPTION File Path Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse ... to find it. Browse... Click Browse... to find the .bin file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them. Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process. This process may take up to two minutes.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide If the upload was not successful, the following screen will appear. Click Return to go back to the F/W Upload screen. Figure 9-8 Firmware Upload Error 9.5 Configuration Screen See the Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance chapter for transferring configuration files using FTP/TFTP commands. Click CONFIGURATION. Information related to backup configuration, restoring configuration and factory defaults appears as shown next. 9.5.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 9-9 Backup Configuration 9.5.2 Restore Configuration Restore configuration replaces your ZyAIR's current configuration with a previously saved configuration. Restore files (usually) have a .ROM extension, e.g., "zyair.rom". The system reboots automatically after the file transfer is complete and uses the configured values in the file. WARNING! Do not interrupt the file transfer process as this may PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR ZyAIR.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 9-6 Restore Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION File Path Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse ... to find it. Browse... Click Browse... to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them. Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default ZyAIR IP address (192.168.1.2). See the appendix for details on how to set up your computer’s IP address. If the upload was not successful, the following screen will appear. Click Return to go back to the Configuration screen. Figure 9-13 Configuration Upload Error 9.5.
ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point User’s Guide Figure 9-14 Back to Factory Default The following warning screen will appear. Figure 9-15 Reset Warning Message You can also press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your ZyAIR. Refer to the Resetting the ZyAIR section for more information on the RESET button.
