ZyXEL Communications manual About Your ZyXEL AG-225H, ZyXEL AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder User Interface

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter introduces the ZyXEL AG-225H and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.

1.1About Your ZyXEL AG-225H

The ZyXEL AG-225H is an IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the ZyXEL AG-225H, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment.

The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL AG-225H.

•ZyXEL AG-225H Wireless USB 2.0 Client Adapter with Integrated Hotspot Finder

•ZyXEL AG-225H can communicate with other IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless devices.

•Automatic rate selection.

•Standard data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps.

•Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security.

•Supports IEEE802.1x, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2.

•Support Soft-AP.

•Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.

•A built-in antenna.

•Driver support for Windows XP/2000.

1.2ZyXEL AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder User Interface

Getting Started

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Contents ZyXEL AG-225H Disclaimer Copyright 2005 by ZyXEL Communications CorporationTrademarks Online Registration ZyXEL Limited WarrantyFederal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement Customer Support Spain Table of Contents Viii Table Of Contents Problem Connecting to an Access Point Syntax Conventions About This Users GuideRelated Documentation User Guide FeedbackGraphics Icons Key Page About Your ZyXEL AG-225H ZyXEL AG-225H Wi-Fi Finder User InterfaceUsing the ZyXEL Utility to Configure Your Network ZyXEL AG-225H Adapter Hardware and Utility InstallationLCM Description Basic OperationGetting Started Network Add ProfileZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Getting Started Remove Getting Started ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Security Mode ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Refresh Site SurveyDetail Info Connect Options Version ZyAIR ModesChange ZyAIR Modes Overview Wireless Network ApplicationSsid ChannelBSS Example Ad-Hoc IbssRoaming Infrastructure Network Example Access Point ModeRoaming Example Wireless LAN SecurityData Encryption with WEP EAP AuthenticationIeee 3 WPA/WPA2 User AuthenticationEncryption 5 WPA/WPA2 with Radius Application Example WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Application ExampleRTS/CTS Threshold Fragmentation ThresholdRTS Threshold Authentication TypeZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Introduction Additional Setup RequirementsProfile Screen Label Description ProfileHow to configure in Access Point Mode Add Wlan Networking ZyXEL AG-225H User’s Guide Remove MAC Filter MAC FilterWlan Networking Version Version Screen Chapter MaintenanceAbout Uninstalling the ZyXEL UtilityUpgrading the ZyXEL Utility Page Configuring WEP Configuring SecurityWireless Security Configuring WPA-PSK Configuring WPA2-PSK Problem with the Link Status Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility ProgramTroubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program Troubleshooting Link QualityProblem Connecting to an Access Point Problems Communicating With Other ComputersTroubleshooting Communication Problems Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem