ZyXEL Communications B-500 1 Introducing the ZyAIR, 2 Hardware Connections, 2.1 Rear Panel and Connections

ZyAIR B-500 Wireless Access Point

1 Introducing the ZyAIR

The ZyAIR B-500 is an IEEE802.11b compliant 11 Mpbs wireless LAN access point. It is suited for wireless connections to the wired network in the home and small office environment. The key features of the ZyAIR are configurable output power, limitation of client connections, IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi Protected Access, WEP data encryption and MAC address filtering. See your User’s Guide for more details on all ZyAIR features.

2 Hardware Connections

2.1 Rear Panel and Connections

LABEL	DESCRIPTION
ETHERNET	For initial configuration, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer (with an Ethernet
	card) to the ETHERNET port. The port is auto-negotiating (can connect at 10 or
	100Mbps) and auto-crossover (automatically adjusts to the type of Ethernet cable you
	use (straight-through or crossover)).
RESET	You only need to use this button if you’ve forgotten the ZyAIR’s password. It returns the
	ZyAIR to the factory defaults (password is 1234 and LAN IP address 192.168.1.2). Refer
	to the User’s Guide.
POWER	Connect one end of the included power adaptor to this power socket and the other end to
9VAC	a power source.
		Use only the included power adaptor.

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