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IG-4160 IG-4160 IG-4160 IG-4160
Zoom Internet Zoom Internet
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User Guide
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NOT NOT NOT NOTIIIICE CE CE CE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respe
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Contents GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 4 1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS.......................................................... 4 1.2 YOU WILL ALSO NEED ....................................................... 4 1.3 INSTALLATION ROAD MAP ................................................... 5 1.4 FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH YOUR GATEWAY ...................... 7 1.5 CONNECTING THE PC AND THE IG-4160 ................................ 9 CONFIGURING YOUR INTERNET ACC
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1 Getting Started 1.1 Package Contents Check that your package includes the following items: • One Internet Gateway • One CD-ROM • One power adapter and power cord • One Ethernet cable • Installation instructions, including a Quick Start for cable modem users, and this User Guide. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier. 1.2 You Will Also Need The IG-4160 is compatible with computers using the Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems. Optionally, you can use your G
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1.3 Installation Road Map The following diagram depicts the different setups that are possible with your Zoom IG-4160 Internet Gateway. EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATIONS WAN DEVICES IG-4160 LAN DEVICES Internet Gateway RS232 M ODEMS PRINTER DIAL-UP M ODEMS COM ISDN M ODEMS DESKTOP PC PRINTER Or 10/100BaseT ETHERNET MODEMS LAN 1 CABLE MODEMS WAN ADSL MODEMS HUB LAN 2 LAPTOP PC 10/100BaseT DMZ SERVER WAN LAN UNPROTECTED (Public Network) PROTECTED (Private Netw ork) The first step is to decide what type of
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In this manual we also describe additional options and features available to you. For example, you can connect a printer to your Gateway and share it among multiple users. You can also add more sophisticated capabilities to the Gateway. For instance, you can modify its built-in firewall protection to accommodate special gaming or video applications. The flowchart also includes these additional chapters. PLAN YOUR GATEW AY SETUP How Do You Plan to Use Your Gateway? Fam iliarize yourself with Chap
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1.4 Familiarizing Yourself with Your Gateway The Gateway has LED indicators on its front panel so you can monitor its operation and perform troubleshooting if necessary. The table below defines these LEDs and how to interpret them. This table is for reference only and is not required for IG-4160 installation. LED Function Color Status Description Power POWER Green On Power is on. indicator Blinking @ Gateway is 1 sec. functioning properly. System intervals SYS Orange status Rapid Gateway is rese
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The table below explains the purpose of these back panel ports, or jacks. When you connect your modem to your Gateway, all connections will originate from this back panel. Port Description COM Serial port in case you want to connect a dial-up or ISDN modem PRINTER Parallel printer port for optional printer 1 A LAN port for connecting networked computers and other 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN devices 2 A second LAN port for connecting networked computers and other 10/100BaseT Ethernet LAN devices WAN
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1.5 Connecting the PC and the IG-4160 The diagram below shows what your completed setup will look like. RF (COAXIAL) OR PHONE LINE CONNECTION IG-4160 MODEM CABLE/DSL MODEM ETHERNET CABLE Adm in PC ETHERNET (LAN) (W AN) CABLE or DIAL-UP/ISDN MODEM SERIAL (COM PORT) CABLE Be sure you’ve completed the pre-installation checklist on A A A A page 8. Shut off your computer and turn off your modem. Don’t plug the Gateway in yet. For cable and DSL modems: B B B B Unplug the Ethernet cable from your PC
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Turn the modem back on. If you are using a cable or DSL D D D D modem, wait until it synchronizes itself with the modem service. (You’ll know it’s synchronized when the cable modem’s light goes from blinking to steady.) Plug the Gateway in: Plug one end of its power adapter into EEEE the 12VDC power jack on the back of the Gateway and then plug the other end into a wall outlet. The Gateway’s SYS indicator will come ON for about 10 seconds, and then it will flash rapidly a few times. When the i
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2 Configuring Your Internet Access Method This chapter explains how to configure your Internet access method, or WAN type, which is the next step in the installation process. Note: The Gateway’s default Internet access method is Cable or DSL Modem using a Dynamic IP Address. Note: If you prefer to set up your Gateway using an interactive online guide, please refer to the accompanying Zoom CD and the Smart Start program. Now that you have connected your modem and Gateway, you are ready to communi
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The System Status screen displays. 3 3 3 3 This screen provides details about the type of WAN device you are using, or how you are connected to the Internet. (Refer to Chapter 5 System Administration for more information about the System Status screen.) Note: The wireless features are not supported in your IG- 4160. The default Internet access method is Cable Modem or DSL Modem (Dynamic IP Address). If you want to connect to the Internet using a different WAN type, click the Change button or th
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In addition to Cable Modem or DSL Modem (Dynamic IP Address) (see below), your choices are as follows: • DSL Modem with Static IP Address (turn to page 15) • DSL Modem with PPPoE (turn to page 16) • Dial-up or ISDN Modem (turn to page 17) • No WAN Internet Access (turn to page 19). To change your WAN type, select the correct button, then click View/Configure WAN Settings. 2.1 Using a Cable or DSL Modem with a Dynamic IP Address • The Gateway’s default Internet access method is Cable or DSL Modem
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Host Name May be required by some service providers. If so, your service (Optional) provider will inform you. Renew IP Forever Disabled by default. Check the Enable (Auto-reconnect) box if you want the Gateway to renew the IP address automatically when the IP address lease is about to expire. This option also allows the Gateway to automatically connect to your service provider after the Gateway is restarted or if the connection is interrupted. • If you change any settings, click Save (and Restar
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2.2 Using a DSL Modem with a Static IP Address • From the Gateway’s Basic Setup screen, select the DSL Modem (Static IP Address) button and then click View/Configure WAN Settings. A screen displays with several fields to fill in. WAN IP Address Type the IP address your service provider has given you. WAN Subnet Mask Type the mask your service provider has given you. WAN Gateway Type your service provider’s Gateway IP address. Assigned by your service provider. Primary DNS* Domain Name Server IP
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2.3 Using a DSL Modem with PPPoE • From the Gateway’s Basic Setup screen, select DSL Modem with PPPoE and click View/Configure WAN Settings. A screen displays with several fields to fill in. These fields control your shared PPPoE session, which is active whenever any computer on your LAN accesses the Internet. PPPoE Account Name Type the name your service provider has given you. PPPoE Password The Password is also given by your service provider. After the Password is set, this field will appear
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2.4 Using a Dial-up or ISDN Modem • From the Gateway’s Basic Setup screen, select the Dialup (56k, 33.6k) or ISDN Modem button and then click View/Configure WAN Settings. A screen displays with several fields to fill in. These fields control your shared PPP (Point to Point Protocol) session, which is active whenever any computer on your LAN must access the Internet. Chapter 2: Configuring Your Internet Access Method 17
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Dial-up Telephone Number Type the number your service provider has given you. Note: Make sure you include all dialing characters for your location. Refer to your modem manual for dial-string programming. Dial-up Account Name Type the name your service provider has given you. Dial-up Password The Password is also assigned by your service provider. Note: After the Password is set, this field will appear empty. Maximum Idle Time The length of time you can be idle (seconds): before the Gateway will
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* Primary and Secondary DNS addresses are the addresses of the initial server and the backup server assigned to request a Web-name-to-IP- address lookup, respectively. Note: If you set these addresses as 0.0.0.0, they will be automatically assigned. • Once you have filled in all the information, click Save (and Restart if you are prompted to do so). Return to the road map on page 6 to review your setup plan. 2.5 Using the Gateway Without WAN Access You can also use the Gateway to share a printer
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3 Setting up the Gateway as a Print Server If you have a Windows PC, you can use your Gateway to share a printer. Setting up your Gateway as a print server is a three- stage process. 1 1 1 1 Connecting the printer to the Gateway. 2 2 2 2 Installing the software from the Zoom CD on all the PCs that will share the printer. 3 3 Configuring the print server function. 3 3 Configuration instructions differ slightly, depending on your PC’s operating system. 3.1 Connecting the Printer to the Gateway To
