The following steps should be followed for each z50 unit being deployed at each location.

1. Unbox and Verify Package Contents

   Remove the z50 and accessories from the boc. Verify the following items are included:

   • 1x z50
   • 1x power supply
   • 2x 4G antennae
   • 2x Wi-Fi antennae
   • 1x GPS antenna
   

   If any items are missing, please contact support before proceeding.

2. Attach antennae

   

   

   Follow the labeled indicators on each antenna and the z50 to connect correctly:

   • 4G antennae

     Connect the two 4G antennae on the front face of the z50, as shown above.

   • Wi-Fi antennae

     Secure the two Wi-Fi antennae to the rear panel ports.

   • GPS antenna

     Attach the single GPS antenna in the slot between the 4G antenna ports on the front side.

   

   Ensure each antenna is securely tightened to avoid signal issues.

3. Power On the z50 Unit

   1. Plug the included power adapter into the DC12V power port on the back right of the z50.
   2. Connect the adapter to a wall outlet.
   3. Wait for the z50 to boot up.
   

   If the power light does not turn on, verify the outlet’s functionality or contact support.

4. Configure the Mobile Connection

   To verify Mobile (LTE/5G) functionality:

   1. 1. Connect a computer to LAN2 port on the z50 or connect to Wi-Fi.
      2. From that same computer, open up your preferred web browser and navigate to the URL found on the label on the bottom of the z50 device.
   1. • Default Credentials You may find the default credentials on the label on the bottom of the z50 device.
5. In the console, go to the Network settings and confirm that the LTE/5G signal(s) and connectivity are active

Mobile signal strength may vary based on your location; adjust the z50 placement if necessary for better Mobile performance.

• Run Initial Performance Benchmarks

  to confirm basic setup functionality, perform these tests:

  • Wi-Fi Speed Test

    Connect a PC or mobile device to the z50’s Wi-Fi network and perform a speed test on Fast.com.

    • The default SSID can be found by logging into the z50 Management Console and going to Wi-Fi in the navigation tree, clicking on the Access Point Mode tab, and checking the entry under SSID in the WLAN Info table.
      
    • Default Password: Check the label on the bottom of the z50 device.
    

    Expected Speed Range will vary based on ISP plan and device compatibility.

  • LAN and Mobile Network Speed Test

    Conduct a speed test over LAN and Mobile (LTE/5G) to confirm both wired and mobile network functionality.

    

    Expected Mobile Network Speed Range will vary based on network quality.

  Document the speed test results and confirm they meet expected performance metrics.

• Connect Network Cables

  • WAN Ports

    Plug in the main internet (ISP) connection(s) into the ‘WAN’ port(s) on the back of the z50.

  • LAN Ports

    Connect the required LAN cables to the designated ‘LAN’ ports

  

  Verify that the cables are firmly connected to avoid connectivity issues during setup.

• Configure zWAN Director Onboarding

  For SD-WAN and multi-office deployment, onboard the z50 to your zWAN Director tenant.

  1. Login to your tenant with the credentials provided to you by the AmZetta Support Team.

     

     If you do not have the login credentials or have misplaced them, please contact support.
  2. Click on Onboarding in the left-hand navigation tree and look for any Pending Edge Controllers and click the Onboarding button next to each device you would like to onboard.
  3. Enter a Name and a Description and click ONBOARD

     

     All required configuration (IPsec tunnels, LAN configurations, Wi-Fi settings, etc.) will be configured automatically after onboarding based on the configured templates.

• Integrate the z50 into the Network Fabric

  Choose one of the following two integration methods:

  • Option A: Behind Existing Firewall

    The quickest method of integration is to integrate the z50 behind an existing network firewall. A few simple steps will get the z50 up and running:

    1. Connect the z50’s ‘WAN’ port on the z50 to one of the existing firewall’s LAN port.
    2. Access the z50 management console and assign a static IP on the WAN port.
  • Go to Interfaces in the left-hand navigation tree and then click the three dots on the top-right corner of ‘WAN00’ to bring up a menu and select Add IP.
  • Type in the required information for the static IP and click Add.
  • Click on the three dots again and select Disable DHCP. This will remove the DHCP IP and ensure only the static IP is running on the WAN interface.
• Update the corporate network’s default gateway to direct to the z50.

• Option B: Replace Existing Firewall with z50 as Primary Firewall

  The z50 can act as the primary firewall, replacing an existing firewall.

  1. Connect the main ISP line(s) to the ‘WAN’ port(s) on the z50.
  2. Attach LAN port(s) to the corporate network switches for connectivity.
  3. In the z50 Management Console, define DHCP scopes for each LAN Port.
  4. Setup firewall rules to mirror the previous firewall’s configurations, if any.

• Test WAN failover

  Complete a WAN failover test to ensure uninterrupted connectivity in case the primary connection fails.

  1. Disconnect the primary WAN connection temporarily and confirm the z50 switches to a backup connection (such as Mobile network).
  2. Reconnect the primary WAN line and verify it resumes as the active connection.

Additional Tips for Success

• Resetting to Factory Settings

  If any issues arise during configuration, the z50 can e reset by pressing and holding the reset button (located on the front bottom right corner) for 10 seconds.

• Firmware Check

  Ensure the z50 is running the latest firmware. The z50 is always shipped with the latest firmware version at time of shipment. The AmZetta support team will reach out with any additional firmware updates during your POC.

• Documentation

  Retain screenshots or notes of each configuration step in case adjustments are required later.

• Support Contact

  If issues arise beyond the scope of this guide, please contact support at [email protected] or call 1-800-892-6625.