ZyXEL Communications B-2000 User Manual
ZyAIR B-2000 Wireless LAN Gateway with 4-Port Switch
Hardware Installation and Initial Setup
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Table 1-2 ZyAIR Wireless LAN Coverage
≈11 Mbps
≤ 5.5 Mbps
Indoor
50 m
80 m
Outdoor
200 m
300 m
ZyXEL offers several optional antennas to provide optimum coverage and performance for your ZyAIR.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions to attach the antennas to your ZyAIR.
2.3 Hardware Mounting Options
The ZyAIR may be placed on a flat surface or wall mounted.
In general, the best location to place the access point is at the center of your intended wireless coverage
area. For better performance, mount the ZyAIR in a high position free of obstructions.
area. For better performance, mount the ZyAIR in a high position free of obstructions.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for hardware installation procedure.
2.4 Additional Installation Requirements
A computer with an IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN card or an Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-T NIC.
To enable remote RADIUS authentication for wireless clients, you need
To enable remote RADIUS authentication for wireless clients, you need
A wireless client computer running IEEE 802.1x-compliant software. Currently, this is offered in
Windows XP.
A network RADIUS server for remote user authentication and accounting.
A computer equipped with a web browser (with JavaScript enabled) and/or Telnet.
A computer equipped with communications software (for example, Hyper Terminal in Windows)
A computer equipped with communications software (for example, Hyper Terminal in Windows)
configured to the following parameters:
VT100 terminal emulation.
9600 baud rate.
Parity set to none, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.
Flow control set to none.
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A cable/xDSL modem and an ISP account for Internet access.