ZyXEL Communications B-2000 User Manual
ZyAIR B-2000 Wireless LAN Gateway with 4-Port Switch
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Hardware Installation and Initial Setup
When the ZyAIR is on and properly connected to a computer or a hub, the
corresponding LAN LED on the front panel turns on.
2.2.3 Console Port
Use terminal emulator software on a computer for configuring your ZyAIR via the console port. Connect
the 7-pin end of the supplied console cable to the console port of the ZyAIR and the 9-pin female end to a
serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your computer. See the section on Additional Installation
Requirements to configure the terminal emulator software to log in to the ZyAIR through the console port.
the 7-pin end of the supplied console cable to the console port of the ZyAIR and the 9-pin female end to a
serial port (COM1, COM2 or other COM port) of your computer. See the section on Additional Installation
Requirements to configure the terminal emulator software to log in to the ZyAIR through the console port.
2.2.4 Restore Factory Defaults/Reset Button
Reset to the factory defaults by holding the RESET button in for about 5 seconds to restart the ZyAIR
.Refer to section 2.6 for information on the factory default values on your ZyAIR.
.Refer to section 2.6 for information on the factory default values on your ZyAIR.
All custom settings will be lost once you reset to the default settings.
2.2.5 Power Port
Connect the power adapter to the port labeled POWER on the side panel of your ZyAIR which then
automatically turns on.
automatically turns on.
The ZyAIR will reboot if the supplied power is too low. This is a normal operation.
To avoid damage to the ZyAIR, make sure you use the correct power adapter.
Refer to the Power Adapter Specification Appendix for this information.
2.2.6 F.G. (Frame Ground)
Ground the ZyAIR by connecting a grounded wire to the F.G. terminal.
2.2.7 Antennas
The ZyAIR is equipped with two reverse SMA connectors and two detachable omni-directional 2dBi
antennas to provide clear radio signal between the wireless stations and the access points. Refer to the
Antenna Selection and Positioning Recommendations appendix for more information.
antennas to provide clear radio signal between the wireless stations and the access points. Refer to the
Antenna Selection and Positioning Recommendations appendix for more information.
The following table shows the ZyAIR’s coverage in meters using the included antennas. The distance may
differ depending on the network environment.
differ depending on the network environment.