W I R E L E S S - N 4 - P O R T R O U T E R Q U I C K S T A R T
This Quick Start describes how to set up the Wireless-N 4-port Router. First the Wireless-N 4-port Router is
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configured using a Windows
, Macintosh
, or Linux computer; then the Wireless-N 4-port Router is connected
to the devices you choose. More detailed information is in the User Manual on the CD.
Package Contents
The package contains the Zoom Wireless-N 4-port Router, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable, a 5V 1.0A power cube,
this Quick Start flyer, and a CD that contains additional documentation and warranty information. If anything is
missing or damaged, please contact Zoom Customer Support or whoever provided the Wireless-N 4-port
Router.
Getting Started
The Wireless-N 4-port Router can be used in 3 different modes: Router Mode, Ethernet Client, or Repeater.
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Router Mode
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In the Router Mode, the Router normally connects to a broadband
modem such as a cable modem or DSL modem, and provides wired and wireless Internet access to
one or more devices. To use the Router Mode, start with Configuring the Router by using a
Computer.
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Ethernet Client Mode
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As an Ethernet Client, the Router allows a device with an Ethernet port,
such as a computer, gaming console or HDTV, to wirelessly connect to an existing wireless
network. To use the Router as an Ethernet Client, start with Configuring the Router by using a
Computer.
Note: If you are going to use Ethernet Client Mode with a device like an HDTV or gaming station,
first configure the Router by using a computer, then plug the Wireless-N 4-port Router into the other
device.
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Repeater Mode
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In the Repeater Mode, the Router is used to extend the range of a wireless
network. To use the Router as a repeater, please refer to the full length User Manual on the CD.
Configuring the Router by using a Computer
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Place the Wireless-N 4-port Router near a computer to be used for setup. This computer needs an
Ethernet (LAN) port.
2
Turn off the computer.
3
Attach the antenna to the Router if the antenna isn't already attached. (Remove the antenna from the
package. Place the end of the detachable antenna on the open antenna connection port and rotate the
antenna clockwise by hand until it no longer turns easily. It may take many turns before the antenna is
completely connected. Move the antenna into an upright orientation. The antenna should snap into
place.)
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Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to any of the computer's Ethernet ports and the other
end to any of the Wireless-N 4-port Router's Ethernet (LAN) ports.
5
Plug the supplied power cube into the Wireless-N 4-port Router, and then into a power outlet.
Important: Use only the power cube shipped with the Wireless-N 4-port Router. Other power cubes may
damage the device.
6
Turn on the computer. The connected Ethernet (LAN) port LED should start blinking. If the connected
Ethernet (LAN) LED doesn't blink, please see the Troubleshooting Tips in the User Manual on the CD.
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In the computer's Web browser address bar, type http://192.168.2.1 and then click Enter.
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When the USER'S MAIN MENU opens, it displays a Status page that lists the current values for a
variety of settings. If the Status page doesn't appear, please see the Troubleshooting Tips in the User
Manual on the CD.
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In the System Password field, type admin and then click Login.
10 From the ADMINISTRATOR'S MAIN MENU select Setup Wizard. Click Enter. Then click Next.
11 On the Setup Login Password page, you can change the default password by typing admin in the Old
Password dialog box. Then type in a new password of your choice into the New Password and
Reconfirm dialog boxes. Click Next. If you don't want to change the default password, leave all the
dialog boxes blank and click Next.
12 On the WAN Type Setup page, you can either Auto Detect your WAN connection, set up your WAN
connection manually, or set up Ethernet Client Mode. If you want to set up Ethernet Client Mode, go to
Configuring an Ethernet Client in the third column of this Quick Start. Otherwise, continue below.
If you are using the modem in Router Mode, you should already have a cable or DSL modem installed
and connected to a computer by an Ethernet cable. Unplug that Ethernet cable from the computer and
plug it into the WAN port on the back of the Router. Now you should have a cable or DSL modem and a
computer plugged into the Router.
If you are not sure what connection type you are using, you should probably run Auto Detect since it
only takes a couple of seconds to run. The Setup Wizard will automatically display the manual setup
option page if Auto Detect fails. (The Auto Detect option only detects Dynamic IP and PPPoE.) If you
Auto Detect your connection and it is successful, the Setup Wizard will display the appropriate page
to set up your connection using either the Dynamic IP page or the PPPoE page as shown below.
If you selected setup your WAN Connection Manually or the manual setup option page appears after
you run Auto Detect, select your connection from the following options:
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Dynamic IP Address: Select this if you are using a cable modem or if your ADSL modem does not
use PPPoE. Most users will select this. (If you have an ADSL modem that needed a User Name
and Password, you are using PPPoE.)
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PPPoE (ADSL): Select this if you are using an ADSL router with PPPoE.
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Static IP Address: Typically you must request and pay extra for a static IP. In the
unlikely event that you have done this, select Static IP Address.
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L2TP: In the unlikely event that you are using a VPN to access a network that uses Layer 2
Tunneling Protocol, select this option.
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PPTP: In the unlikely event that you are using a VPN that uses Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol, select this option.
Click Next.
13 If you selected Dynamic IP or if Auto Detect detected Dynamic IP:
Enter Host Name if given one (most users won't have to).
If you are using a cable modem click the Clone MAC address button.
Click Next to go to the Wireless Settings (WAN) page.
If you selected PPPoE or Auto Detect detected PPPoE:
Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password provided to you by your ISP. If you don't know these,
contact your ISP.
Service Name: Enter the PPPoE service name if you were provided one. Most users can leave this
blank.
Click Next to go to the Wireless Settings (WAN) page.
If you selected Static IP Address:
Enter the Static IP Address, Default Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS addresses that
were provided to you by your ISP when you signed up for a static IP address.
Click Next to go to the Wireless Settings (WAN) page.
If you selected L2TP or PPTP:
Please refer to the User Manual on the CD.
14 Wireless Settings (WAN):
Wireless Function: Is enabled by default. You may choose to disable Wireless Function if you are
not using wireless functionality.
SSID: Select the name of your wireless network. (Default: Zoom)
Channel: The default channel is set to 10. This is fine for most users. In the unlikely event that you
experience performance issues with your wireless network, you may want to set your network up on
a channel that is different from the factory-set channel of 10.
Click Next.
15 Security Mode: From the drop-down menu, you can choose either none, WEP, or WPA2/WPA. By
default, the Router does not have security enabled. However, we strongly recommend that you configure
wireless security for your network. You need to use the same security mode you select for your wireless
Router for each wireless device using the Router. If a Pass Phrase or WEP key is used, it needs to be
the same for all devices including the Router.
Select from the following options:
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WPA2/WPA (Recommended): Most users should select the WPA2/WPA option. When you select
this option, the Security Key field appears.
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Security Key: Please input 8 to 63 characters as your Security key.
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WEP: You must select this option if you have devices on your network that only support WEP.
Otherwise we recommend WPA2/WPA. (Devices that only support WEP include older handheld
game consoles, older MAC notebooks, and very old Windows notebooks. If you need to use WEP,
please refer to the User Manual on the CD.)
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None (the default): Select this if you don't plan to use wireless security or if all the devices on your
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network support WPS (WiFi
Protected Setup) and you wish to use WPS to set up wireless
security. We recommend using the Setup Wizard with the options above to set up security for your
Wireless-N 4-port Router. However, if you choose to use WPS, please refer to the full length User
Manual for information on setting up WPS.
Click Next.
On the Summary page, click Apply Settings to save your settings. Then click Finish on the WAN
Connection Test page.
Note: If you get the message "Connection to Internet failed" you can click Connect Again or
Reconfigure to go through the Setup Wizard again.
Open your browser on your computer and verify that you are able to connect to the Internet. If you are unable
to connect, please refer to Troubleshooting Tips in the User Manual on the CD.
Connecting additional computers and/or other devices to the Wireless-N 4-port Router
You can connect additional computers and/or other devices to the Wireless-N 4-port Router in two ways. You
can use a Wired Ethernet Connection (see below) by connecting an Ethernet cable between the Ethernet
port of your computer or other device and any one of the Wireless-N 4-port Router's four Ethernet (LAN)
ports, or you can establish a wireless connection (see next column).
Even if you don't want the computer that's now connected to your Router to stay connected to it, you should
keep it connected until you've finished connecting other devices to your Router. After that, you can simply
unplug it if you like.
Wired Ethernet Connection
1
Shut down and power off the computer you want to connect to the Wireless-N 4-port Router. (This is
important because the computer must locate the correct IP address for the Router. This is done when
the computer is turned back on in step 2 below.)
2
Plug an Ethernet cable between any one of the Router's available Ethernet (LAN) ports and any of the
computer's available Ethernet ports. Then turn on the computer or game station. An Ethernet (LAN) LED
on your Router's front panel should turn on, corresponding to the Ethernet (LAN) port you used.
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Verify that your Internet connection is working for that computer. Open your Web browser (for instance,
Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome) and try to connect to a familiar Web address.
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Repeat steps 1–3 for each computer you want to add.
Wireless Connection
First, determine whether the computer or other device has built-in WiFi-compatible wireless capability. (This is
also called 802.11 or wireless LAN capability.) Most current notebooks and laptops do; most desktops don't.
If your computer or other device doesn't have WiFi-compatible wireless capability, you will need to add that
capability. The lowest cost way to do this for a computer is usually with a WiFi-compatible USB adapter. You
may want to use a WiFi-compatible Ethernet client instead if you want to give your computer longer range, or
if you are using a computer or other device that doesn't run a Windows or Macintosh operating system.
Note: Please check that wireless is also enabled on the devices you are using, since many devices have
wireless set to OFF by default.
Once you have WiFi-compatible wireless capability, connect to the Wireless-N 4-port Router's wireless
network. Many computers will display a message such as: "Wireless network detected. Click here for
available networks." The Wireless-N 4-port Router network is named Zoom unless you changed the name
during installation. Enter the Security Key that you selected when you set up wireless security if you turned
wireless security ON (recommended) using the Setup Wizard.
Testing your wireless computers and other wireless clients
Open your browser and go to a website to test your wireless setup. If it works, congratulations! If it doesn't,
please see the Troubleshooting Tips in the User Manual on the CD.
Advanced Features
Your Router is preset with default values that meet the needs of most users. However, you can change these
settings by using the Router's built-in Configuration Manager. Here are some reasons why you might want to
use the Configuration Manager:
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Security: You want to change wireless settings -- for instance, hide your wireless network name for
added security.
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Gaming: You want to change Router settings to, for instance, change your firewall settings to allow
access to a gaming device on your network. This is done by either setting up a DMZ, a virtual server, or
using port triggering. Please see the User Manual on the CD to decide which option to select, and for
instructions on setting it up.
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Back up Router settings: You want to back up Router settings that you made using the Configuration
Manager.
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Changes to other features: You want to make changes to other advanced features on the Wireless-N
4-port Router. Please refer to the User Manual on the CD for instructions.
Configuring an Ethernet Client
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On the WAN type page select Setup Ethernet Client Mode.
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On the Ethernet Client Mode page, set Ethernet Client Mode to Enable.
3
Select the radio button corresponding to the SSID you want to connect to.
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If Security is enabled on your wireless network, the type of security will be displayed in the Security
drop-down menu. Enter the Security Key that is used by your wireless network
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Click Next.
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On the Summary Page, click Apply Settings.
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Close all open browser windows and reboot the computer. When the computer powers up, open a
browser and visit a webpage.
If it works, congratulations!
If you cannot connect to the Internet, please refer to Troubleshooting Tips in the User Manual on the CD.
Now you should disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Router's LAN port and plug that cable into the
Router's WAN port. The other end of the cable should plug into the Ethernet device you choose – the same
computer you used for configuration, a different computer, an Xbox
make changes to the settings, connect the Router to a PC and log in to the Router's Configuration Manager,
following the instructions in Configuring the Router by using a Computer.
Troubleshooting Tips
For Troubleshooting Tips, please refer to the User Manual on the CD.
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Regulatory Notices for Wireless-N 4-port Router
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B.
Zoom Telephonics, Inc. hereby declares that this router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
The complete Declaration of Conformity is available in the full length manual on the CD or at www.zoomtel.com/compliance.
FCC Interference 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
to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Additional regulatory and compliance information can be found on the included CD.
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