ZyXEL Communications 240B manual Install the outdoor unit with the omni-directional antenna

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ExpWave 240B Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

1.The whole installation procedure begins from the indoor to the outdoor installation.

2.Choose an appropriate place for the network/power injector. You might hang it on the wall or just place it on the desk.

3.Connect the TO LAN port of network/power injector and your CPE by the Cat-5 cable (2m in length).

4.Plug the switching power adapter into the 110V/220V outlet. Plug the output 48V into the network/power injector POWER port.

5.Connect the TO RADIO port with Cat-5 cable (20m in length) and pull the special connector end of this cable to the outdoor.

6.When the antenna alignment at both AP and AC sites are completed or the link is established, the LED “ACK” will stop blinking .

7.Assemble the mounting kit like the one shown in the following picture.

Figure 2-18 The mounting kit assembly

8.When the outdoor unit is accompanied with an omni-directional antenna, only one mounting is needed. When the outdoor unit is accompanied with a flat panel antenna, two mounting kit is needed.

9.Choose an appropriate place for the outdoor unit. The chosen sites you plan to install the ExpWave 240B should have a clear line-of-sight path.

Install the outdoor unit with the omni-directional antenna

10.Assemble the mounting kit with the outdoor unit and the grounding wire should be connected together.

11.Connect the omni-directional antenna to the antenna port of the outdoor unit.

12.Place this assembled one on a stable rod.

13.Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground position.

Install the outdoor unit with the flat panel antenna

14.Assemble the mounting kit with the outdoor unit and the grounding wire should be connected together

15.Connect the RF cable to the antenna port of the outdoor unit.

16.Assemble the mounting kit with the flat panel antenna.

17.Place this flat panel antenna on a stable rod.

18.Place the outdoor unit on this stable rod also.

19.Connect the other end of the RF cable to the flat panel antenna.

20.Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground position.

Use the antenna alignment kit AK-100 to maximize the signal strength.

21. Open the cover of the console port of the access client unit.

Hardware Installation

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Contents ExpWave 240B Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC Statement Information for Canadian Users Information for Canadian UsersCanadian Users Product installation requirementsWarranty Vii ZyXEL Limited WarrantyCustomer Support Customer SupportTable of Contents 11-1 10-112-1 Firmware and Configuration File13-1 14-115-1 IP Routing Policy SetupList of Figures/Tables 17 Physical Installation of ExpWave with flat panel antennaMenu 24.2 System Information and Console Port Speed Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary Menu List of TablesPage Non-physical Features of the ExpWave 240B Physical Features of the ExpWave 240BGetting to Know Your ExpWave Introduction to the ExpWave 240BIP Policy Routing Benefits of the ExpWave 240BApplications of the ExpWave 240B Specifications of the ExpWave 240BSpecification of ExpWave 240B Security Installation Page Connectors of bottom Hardware InstallationHardware Installation Hardware DescriptionAntenna Option Antena connector of the topMale RF connector with Connecting to the outdoor antenna RF cable Front view of flat panel antenna10 Grounding wire Mounting bracket Grounding wireExpWave 240B Physical Connection 14 Ethernet Cable Switching Power AdapterInstallation Procedure Install the outdoor unit with the flat panel antenna Install the outdoor unit with the omni-directional antennaHardware Installation Operation Mode Instruction of ExpWave Initial SetupInitial Setup Network Topology PlanningBridge Mode Menu Wireless Setup Router Mode 11 TCP/IP and Dhcp Ethernet Setup Turning On ExpWave 14 AC1 LAN Dhcp SetupMain Menu Commands Entering the PasswordInitial Screen Navigating the SMT InterfaceMain Menu Summary Main Menu Routing APSummaries of SMT Menu 20 Menu 23 System Password Changing the System PasswordPage General Setup Menu 1 General SetupGeneral Setup System NameGeneral Setup LAN Port Filter Setup LAN SetupWireless Setup IntroductionIP Address and Subnet Mask Factory LAN DefaultsDhcp Configuration Private IP Address Ranges RIP SetupLAN Setup Menu Dhcp Ethernet Setup Menu Fields Menu 3 LAN Dhcp SetupBoth LAN TCP/IP Setup Menu FieldsOptions are Both , In Only , Out Only or None RIP-1Page Bit WEP Wireless SetupDisable 1/2/3/4 Network Setup Field Network SetupNetwork Setup Set AC Enable or DisableServer SMT 6.1 Menu in Router ModeVPN security level Static Route Setup Static Route SetupIP Static Route Setup IP Static Route Menu Fields Menu 12 Edit IP Static RouteThis chapter shows you how to create and apply filters Filter Setup ConfigurationFilter Setup About FilteringAbbreviations Description Display Configuring a Filter SetFilter Rules Summary Menu 2 TCP/IP Filter Rule Configuring a Filter RuleAbbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP 3Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GENTCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields Next diagram illustrates the logic flow of an IP filter Generic Filter Rule Menu Fields Generic Filter RuleCheck Next Matched Rule Forward Drop Applying a Filter and Factory DefaultsEthernet traffic Page About Snmp Snmp ConfigurationSnmp Configuration 10-1 Snmp Configuration Menu Fields Snmp ConfigurationSupported MIBs Snmp TrapsRFC-1215 Snmp Configuration 10-3Page System Maintenance 11-1 System MaintenanceSystem Status This chapter covers SMT menus 24.1 toSystem Maintenance System Maintenance Status Menu FieldsSystem Information and Console Port Speed System InformationConsole Port Speed System Maintenance 11-3Unix Syslog Viewing Error LogLog and Trace System Maintenance 11-5 DiagnosticSystem Maintenance Menu Syslog Parameters WAN Dhcp System Maintenance Menu DiagnosticSystem Maintenance 11-7 Page Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-1 Backup ConfigurationFilename Conventions Filename ConventionsExample of FTP Commands from the Command Line Using the FTP Command from the Command LineGeneral Commands for GUI-based FTP Clients Firmware & Configuration File MaintenanceTftp Command Example Backup Configuration Using TftpGeneral Commands for GUI-based Tftp Clients Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-3System Maintenance Backup Configuration Backup Via Console PortRestore Using FTP Restore ConfigurationRestore Using FTP Session Example Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-5Firmware File Upload Restore Via Console PortUploading Firmware and Configuration Files Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-7 Configuration File UploadFTP File Upload Command from the DOS Prompt Example Tftp File Upload Tftp Upload Command ExampleFTP Session Example of Firmware File Upload Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-9 Example Xmodem Firmware Upload Using HyperTerminalUploading Via Console Port Uploading Firmware File Via Console PortExample Xmodem Configuration Upload Using HyperTerminal Uploading Configuration File Via Console PortCommand Interpreter Mode System Maintenance InformationTime and Date Setting Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 13-1NTP RFC-1305 the default, is similar to Time RFC-868 Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 13-3 Resetting the TimePage Telnet Remote Management14.2 FTP SnmpLAN Only Remote Management LimitationsRemote Management IP Routing Policy Setup IP Routing Policy SetupBenefits Routing PolicyCriterion IP Policy RoutingIP Policy Routing 15-3 ServiceDelay , Max Thruput or Max Reliable Ethernet IP Policies Applying an IP PolicyLess , Greater , Less or Equal or Greater or Equal Reliable or Min CostIP Policy Routing 15-5 IP Policy Routing Example15-6

240B specifications

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