ZyXEL Communications 1 3.2.1 Trend Chart, Link Info, Trend Chart

ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info

LABEL	DESCRIPTION

AP Mode	Use the radio button to set the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to operate in wireless station or
Station Mode	access point mode. Refer to Section 1.7.1 on page 25 for more information.
Station Mode

Wireless Network
Status
Profile Name	This is the name of the profile you are currently using.

Network Name	The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated. This
(SSID)	field displays the name of the wireless device to which the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is
	associated.
AP MAC Address	This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device to which the ZyXEL G-
	220 v2 is associated.
Network Type	This field displays the network type (Infrastructure(BSS) or Ad Hoc) of the
	wireless network.
Transmission Rate	This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 in megabits
	per second (Mbps).
Security	This field displays whether data encryption is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x),
	TKIP (WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-PSK), AES (WPA/WPA-PSK/WPA2/WPA2-
	PSK)) or inactive (DISABLE).
Channel	This field displays the radio channel the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is currently using.

Status	This field displays the authentication type of the wireless network.

Statistics

Transmit Rate	This field displays the current data transmission rate in kilobits per second (Kbps).

Receive Rate	This field displays the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps).

Authentication	This field displays the authentication method of the ZyXEL G-220 v2.

Wireless Mode	This field displays the wireless standard (B or G) of the wireless device.

Total Transmit	This field displays the total number of data frames transmitted.

Total Receive	This field displays the total number of data frames received.

Signal Strength	This field displays the signal strength of the ZyXEL G-220 v2.

Trend Chart	Click this button to display the real-time statistics of the data rate in kilobits per
	second (Kbps).
Signal Strength	The status bar shows the strength of the signal.

Link Quality	The status bar shows the quality of the signal.

3.2.1 Trend Chart

Click Trend Chart in the Link Info screen to display a screen as shown below. Use this screen to view real-time data traffic statistics.

36	Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration

Contents

User’s Guide Page Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement Notice Caution Certifications ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note Online Registration Customer Support Page Table of Contents Wireless Station Mode Configuration Maintenance Appendix A Product Specifications Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page Preface About This User's Guide Related Documentation User Guide Feedback Syntax Conventions Graphics Icons Key Getting Started 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-220v2 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc 1.1.1.3 Access Point Mode 1.2 ZyXEL G-220v2 Hardware and Utility Installation 1.3 Configuration Methods 1.4 Windows XP Users Only 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 1.6 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 1.6.1 Site Survey Security Setting 1.7 ZyXEL G-220v2 Modes 1.8 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary Page Wireless LAN Network 2.1 Wireless LAN Overview 2.2 Wireless LAN Security Overview 2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication 2.2.3.1 Encryption 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 2.3 Encryption Type 2.4Preamble Type 2.5 Introduction to OTIST 2.5.1.1 AP 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client 2.5.3Notes on OTIST Wireless Station Mode Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Access Point Mode Page Page Page Page Page Maintenance 5.1 The About Screen 5.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 5.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Page Page Troubleshooting 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 6.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 6.3 Problem with the Link Status 6.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Product Specifications Page Access Point Mode Setup Example Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the ZyXEL G- 220 Sharing Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Page Via the Wireless Network System Tray Icon Wireless Network Connection Change advanced settings Related Tasks Wireless Networks Page Via the Control Panel Page Page Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection Properties Refresh network list Refresh Available networks Configure Preferred Connect Security Settings Association Authentication Authentication Properties Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Ordering the Preferred Networks Wireless Networks Move up Move down Remove Page Types of EAP Authentication PEAP (Protected EAP) LEAP Dynamic WEP Key Exchange WPA(2) User Authentication WPA(2)-PSKApplication Example WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example Security Parameters Summary Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 95/98/Me Installing Components Protocol Microsoft manufacturers TCP/IP Configuring IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address Subnet Mask Windows 2000/NT/XP Network and Dial-up Connections 3Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) General Use the following IP Address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Advanced Macintosh OS 8/9 2Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list Using DHCP Server Configure: Macintosh OS Apply Now Page Index