ZyXEL Communications B-3000 Network Card User Manual


 
ZyAIR B-3000 User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR 26
CHAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your ZyAIR
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyAIR.
1.1 Introducing the ZyAIR
The ZyAIR B-3000 extends the range of your existing wired network without any additional
wiring efforts, providing easy network access to mobile users.
The ZyAIR incorporates the IEEE802.11b standard for high-speed wireless transmission.
Additionally, the ZyAIR offers highly secured wireless connectivity to your wired network
with IEEE 802.1x, WEP data encryption and MAC address filtering.
The ZyAIR is easy to install and configure. The embedded web-based configurator enables
easy operation and configuration.
1.2 ZyAIR Features
The following sections describe the features of the ZyAIR
1.2.1 Physical Features
10/100M Auto-negotiating Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface
This auto-negotiating feature allows the ZyAIR to detect the speed of incoming transmissions
and adjust appropriately without manual intervention. It allows data transfer of either 10 Mbps
or 100 Mbps in either half-duplex or full-duplex mode depending on your Ethernet network.
10/100M Auto-crossover Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Interface
An auto-crossover (auto-MDI/MDI-X) port automatically works with a straight-through or
crossover Ethernet cable.
Reset Button
The ZyAIR reset button is built into the side panel. Use this button to restore the factory
default password to 1234; IP address to 192.168.1.2, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.