MAX-306HW2 Series Models: MAX-306 ODU (2.5 GHz), MAX-316 ODU (3.5 GHz), MAX-306HW2 IDU WiMAX MIMO Indoor/Outdoor CPE (2.5GHz & 3.5GHz) Firmware v1.00 Edition 1, 03/2009 DEFAULT LOGIN DETAILS IP Address: http://192.168.1.1 Username: admin Password: 1234 CONTENTS ENGLISH 1 www.zyxel.com Copyright 2009 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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ENGLISH Overview This is a WiMAX subscriber station system comprised of an outdoor unit (ODU) and an indoor unit (IDU). This guide covers the following models: MAX-306 ODU + MAX-306HW2 IDU (2.5 GHz) MAX-316 ODU + MAX-306HW2 IDU (3.5 GHz) The ODU connects to the WiMAX network while the IDU is the management point between the WiMAX network (via the ODU) and your computer/local area network. The IDU can also function as a WiFi access point or as an analog-to-voip telephone adapter. WiFi This Quick Start Guide shows you how to set up your outdoor and indoor units in order to access the Internet. Installing the Outdoor Unit Installing the Indoor Unit Setting Up Your Connections The Connection Wizard Testing Your Setup 1
Installing the Outdoor Unit Before you begin, ensure that you are familiar with all safety and accident prevention procedures necessary for working at heights and with electricity. Do NOT install the ODU during a lightning storm. Choose a Location The ODU can be mounted on a pole or antenna mast or on a wall using the supplied bracket mount. Choose a mounting point that is sturdy enough to hold the ODU, even during high winds. When choosing a location to install the ODU, remember that the ODU s front panel should point towards your service provider s nearest base station. If you are not sure where this is, consult your service provider. You do not need to be able to see the base station from the ODU s position; there may be objects such as trees and buildings in the way without signal loss. However, if you experience difficulties with signal reception, a Line of Sight (LoS) connection may produce better results. It is suggested that you transport the ODU to its intended installation location in its original protective packaging. 2
ENGLISH Lay the PoE Cable Remove the included Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable from its packaging and lay it from your intended IDU location to your intended ODU location. The RJ-45 Ethernet connector should be at the indoor end, and the eight-pin DIN connector should be at the outdoor end. The supplied cable is designed to minimize signal loss. If you use cable extenders to cover a greater distance, signal attenuation may result. Depending on purchase location and model, you may have one of the following cables: 30m, 60m, or 100m. If you intend to use cable ties or other methods to secure the cable, do not tighten them yet. Leave the cable loose until you have finished installing the IDU and ODU. Mount the ODU See the installation instructions that came with your bracket mount for information on mounting the ODU correctly. To avoid the danger of rainwater entering the device, install the ODU with the base facing downwards. Note that the mounting process has three parts, as follows. 1. Connect the base bracket to the ODU. 2. Connect the wall/pole bracket to the mount location (using the clamping bracket if mounting on a pole or mast). 3. Connect the base bracket to the wall/pole bracket. Wall-mounting hardware (masonry bolts, plugs, etc.) may not be included with the bracket mount. 3
Make Cable Connections 1. Connect the IDU to the ODU using the included PoE cable. Ensure that the ODU is installed outdoors in order to minimize interference from walls, windows, and furniture. Also ensure that the IDU is not installed in close proximity to the ODU or their respective signals could interfere with one another. Align the ODU Identify the location of your service provider s nearest base station, and point the ODU s front panel in that direction. Later, when you have set up your WiMAX connection, you can fine-tune the alignment using the LEDs on the IDU s base. Once you have aligned the ODU, ensure that all bracket mount bolts are securely fastened to prevent slipping. The ODU hardware is now installed. Congratulations! 4
ENGLISH Installing the Indoor Unit The IDU is a WLAN router with PoE and analog telephone ports. Take the following steps to connect the hardware. 1 2 3 4 5
1. If you have an analog phone you want to use for VoIP, connect it to one of the LINE ports. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer or switch to one of the IDU s Ethernet ports. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the ODU to the IDU s POE port. 4. Connect the supplied power adapter to the POWER port. Turn the power supply on. Look at the IDU s LEDs (lights). The PWR LED blinks green while the IDU is self-testing and during start-up. It stays green and shines steadily once the IDU is ready. It blinks orange only if the ODU is receiving power but is unable to properly initialize itself. The LAN 1 ~ 4 LEDs turn on if the corresponding ETHERNET port is properly connected, and blink when there is traffic. The VoIP 1 ~ 2 LEDs turn green when a voice account is active, and turns orange when you have voice messages waiting. The PoE LED shines green if the ODU is properly connected, and blinks when there is traffic. The WLAN LED turns on if your device is broadcasting an IEEE 802.11 signal. It blinks when sending and receiving data. The SIGNAL 1 ~ 3 LEDs indicate the strength of the ODU s WiMAX signal, where 1 is the weakest and 3 is the strongest. Congratulations! The IDU hardware is successfully installed. 6
ENGLISH Setting Up Your Connections This section shows you how to connect your ZyXEL Device to your service provider s WiMAX network as well as how to configure its built-in Wi-Fi network features. Use the computer you connected to one of the IDU s Ethernet ports. The IDU is a DHCP server by default. Your computer should either be configured to receive an IP address automatically, or have a static IP address in the range 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254. Automatic Connection If your ZyXEL Device has pre-configured settings, then you may be able to automatically connect to the network as soon as installation is complete. To test this: 1. On the computer connected to the IDU, open a web browser, and go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2. The ODU tries to detect your Internet connection. This takes about two minutes. If any other screens appear, follow the directions in the screens. 3. If http://www.zyxel.com opens correctly, your Internet access is ready and installation is complete. You do not need to follow any more of the steps in this Quick Start Guide. 4. If the web page does not open, use the steps in the next section. 7
Manual Connection If the web page does not open, use the following steps. 1. Open your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 as the address. 2. Click Login (the default password 1234 is already entered). 8
ENGLISH 3. Type (and retype) a new password and click Apply. 4. When prompted to create a new security certificate, click Apply. 5. Once you have logged in successfully, you can configure your WiMAX and Wi-Fi network settings or your Voice over Internet Protocol settings. 9
The Connection Wizard This sections describes how to configure your network settings using the Web Configurator s Connection Wizard. 1. Log into your ZyXEL Device, as described in the previous section. 2. Select Go to Wizard setup. 3. Select Connection Wizard. 10
ENGLISH 4. Enter a System Name and/or a Domain Name with the information provided to you by your service provider, then click Next. If no information was provided, simply click Next to continue. 5. The Wireless LAN screen appears next, allowing you to configure a Wi-Fi network by using your WiMAX Device as an Access Point (AP). You can configure the following settings: Name (SSID) - This is the name you assign to your network and the name that appears in a WLAN client s network selection options. Channel Selection - This is the WLAN radio channel on which the device broadcasts. If there are other networks in range, select a 11
channel number than is not already in use in order to minimize possible cross-channel interferrence. Security - Select an encryption method for your network. This is to discourage people from accessing your network without authorization. Choose an encryption method compatible with all of your anticipated clients. The option you choose in this screen determines the screen that comes next. You can leave these settings as their defaults, click Next and then proceed to step 6 if you do not want to setup a Wi-Fi network at this time. 5 a. If you select None for your security type, proceed to step 6. 5 b. If you select Basic (WEP) then the following screen appears: Generate a WEP passphrase according to the instructions provided by your Internet Service Provider then click Next and proceed to step 6. (For more details on WEP security settings, see the User s Guide on the included disc.) 12
ENGLISH 5 c. If you select either Extend (WPA-PSK with customized key) or Extend (WPA2-PSK with customized key), then the following screen appears: Enter the Pre-Shared Key then click Next and proceed to step 6. (For more details on WPA-PSK security settings, see the User s Guide on the included disc.) 6. Enter the WiMAX Account Information that was provided by your service provider, then click Next. 13
7. Choose a method for setting your computer s IP address. If your service provider assigns an IP address dynamically, select the Get automatically from your ISP option. If your service provider assigns a static IP addresses, select the Use fixed IP address provided by your ISP option. Click Next to continue. 8. In the Setup Complete screen, click Close. 14
ENGLISH The VoIP Setup Wizard This section shows you how to configure the IDU to use your Voice over Internet (VoIP) account. Set up your Internet connection before configuring your VoIP settings. See The Connection Wizard on page 10 for more. 1. Log into the web configurator, as described in steps 1-5 of the Manual Connection section (beginning on page 8). Click Go to Wizard Setup when prompted to select a mode. 2. Select VoIP Setup. 15
3. Enter the SIP (VoIP) server information provided by your voice account provider, then click Next to continue. 4. In the Setup Complete screen, click Finish. 16
ENGLISH Import a Security Certificate Use this section only if your service provider gave you a security certificate to use with the ODU. If you are not sure whether you should use a certificate, or where to locate the certificate you were given, check the documentation from your service provider. To import a security certificate: 1. In the Web Configurator, click the Tools icon. 2. The Tools screen defaults to Certificates > My Certificates. Click Trusted CAs. 17
3. In Certificates > Trusted CAs, click Import. 4. On the Certificates > Trusted CAs > Import screen displays, click the Browse button. 5. Locate the certificate from your service provider on your computer. If you are not sure where to locate the certificate, check the documentation from your service provider. 6. Once the File Path information is filled in, click Apply. The device installs the certificate in its firmware. 18
ENGLISH 7. In the Certificates > My Trusted CAs screen, the certificate appears in the list if installation was successful. If the certificate is not successfully imported, ensure that you selected the correct certificate. If the problem persists, contact your service provider. Enter the Radio Frequency Information Use this section only if your service provider gave you radio frequency information to use. At the time of writing, radio frequencies are not configurable for users in the United States. 19
1. In the Web Configurator, click Advanced > WAN Configuration then select the WiMAX Configuration tab. 2. In the WiMAX Configuration tab, enter the values that were given to you by your service provider. 20
ENGLISH Testing Your Setup Take the following steps to make sure your ODU and IDU are working properly. If any of the steps do not work properly, see the Troubleshooting chapter in your User s Guide on the included disc. Test Your WiMAX Connection On a computer connected to the IDU with a wired connection, open your web browser and browse to a website (www.zyxel.com, for example). If you can see the website, your WiMAX connection is working properly. Test Your Wi-Fi Connection Connect to the IDU s Wi-Fi network using a compatible wireless client (see the wireless client s documentation for information on doing this). Ensure that you use the correct SSID, channel number, and security information. On a computer connected to the wireless client, open your web browser and browse to a website (www.zyxel.com, for example). If you can see the website, your WiFi network is working properly. Test Your VoIP Setup Using a telephone connected to one of the IDU s LINE ports, place a call to another phone (either an Internet phone, or a regular PSTN number). If you can call the other number, your VoIP setup is working properly. 21
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