G-4100 v2 802.11g Wireless Hotspot Gateway User's Guide Version 1.00 7/2006 Edition 1 G-4100 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice. Trademarks ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners. Copyright 3 G-4100 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference. · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. 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 harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/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: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement · The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. · This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. · IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. · To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. ! 4 Certifications G-4100 v2 User's Guide Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device has been designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with restrictions in France. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page. Certifications 5 G-4100 v2 User's Guide Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. · Do NOT open the device or unit. Opening or removing covers can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. ONLY qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact your vendor for further information. · Connect the power cord to the right supply voltage (110V AC in North America or 230V AC in Europe). · Place connecting cables carefully so that no one will step on them or stumble over them. Do NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord and do NOT locate the product where anyone can walk on the power cord. · The PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices that supply or receive power and their connected Ethernet cables must all be completely indoors. · If you wall mount your device, make sure that no electrical, gas or water pipes will be damaged. · Do NOT install nor use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. · Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. · Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. · Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports. · Do NOT obstruct the device ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm your device. · Do NOT store things on the device. · Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device. · CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY (on the motherboard) IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. Dispose them at the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the store where you purchased the product. This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly. 6 Safety Warnings G-4100 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions. Note Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser. To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country. Registration Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. ZyXEL Limited Warranty 7 G-4100 v2 User's Guide Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. · · · · Product model and serial number. Warranty Information. Date that you received your device. Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it. TELEPHONEA FAX WEB SITE REGULAR MAIL LOCATION CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS (WORLDWIDE) SALES E-MAIL FTP SITE www.zyxel.com ZyXEL Communications Corp. www.europe.zyxel.com 6 Innovation Road II Science Park ftp.zyxel.com Hsinchu 300 Taiwan ftp.europe.zyxel.com www.zyxel.cz ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. Modranská 621 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany Ceská Republika ZyXEL Communications A/S Columbusvej 2860 Soeborg Denmark ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland ZyXEL France 1 rue des Vergers Bat. 1 / C 69760 Limonest France ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. Adenauerstr. 20/A2 D-52146 Wuerselen Germany ZyXEL Hungary 48, Zoldlomb Str. 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Customer Support 9 G-4100 v2 User's Guide 10 Customer Support G-4100 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright .................................................................................................................. 3 Certifications ............................................................................................................ 4 Safety Warnings ....................................................................................................... 6 ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 7 Customer Support.................................................................................................... 8 Table of Contents ................................................................................................... 11 List of Figures ........................................................................................................ 19 List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 23 Preface .................................................................................................................... 27 Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyXEL Device.................................................................... 29 1.1 Introducing the ZyXEL Device ............................................................................29 1.2 Features ................................................ ...