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ZyXEL G-120 User’s Guide

network communication 72 starting ZyXEL Utility 71

uninstalling ZyXEL Utility 67

upgrading ZyXEL Utility 68 important step 68

User Authentication 94 user authentication 37

voltage 73

WEP 37, 47, 64

manual setup 37, 48, 64 passphrase 37, 48, 64

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 37 WEP Encryption 47

Wi-Fi Protected Access 38, 93 Windows XP 24

wireless client 35

wireless LAN introduction 35 security 36

Wireless LAN (WLAN) 35 wireless network 35 wireless standard 44, 73

wireless station mode configuration 43

WLAN

Security parameters 96

WPA 38, 49, 93

WPA2 38, 49, 93 WPA2-Pre-Shared Key 38, 93 WPA2-PSK38, 93 WPA-PSK38, 49, 93

WZC (Wireless Zero Configuration) 24

ZyXEL Device Modes 23

ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note 7

ZyXEL Utility 24 accessing 25 help 25 opening 25 system tray icon 24 upgrade 68 version 67

Index

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Contents

User’s Guide Page Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Notices Viewing Certifications Safety Warnings ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note Online Registration Customer Support Page Page Table of Contents Wireless Station Mode Configuration Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E 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 G-120 1.2 Application Overview 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc 1.2.2 Access Point Mode Note: 1.2.3 Changing G-120Mode Station Mode AP Mode 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon 1.4 Configuration Methods (All) Programs ZyXEL G-120 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Page Tutorial 2.1Connecting to a Wireless LAN Scan Available Network List SSID_Examples3 Back Exit 2.2Creating and Using a Profile Profile Add Add New Profile Scan Info Select Activate Now Activate Later Profile List 2.3 Configuring the G-120as an AP Configuration Page Wireless LAN Network 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 3.2Wireless LAN Security 3.2.3.1 WEP 3.2.3.2 IEEE 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 3.3 Introduction to OTIST 3.3.1.1 AP 3.3.1.2 Wireless Client 3.3.3Notes on OTIST Page 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 6.1 The About Screen 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Page Page Troubleshooting 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 7.2 Problems with the Link Quality 7.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Product Specifications Page Access Point Mode Setup Example Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-120 Sharing Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Page Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Networks Wireless Network Connection Properties Refresh network list Refresh Available networks Configure Preferred Wireless Network Connection Security Settings Page Authentication Authentication Properties Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Ordering the Preferred Networks Move up Move down Remove Page Wireless Security Types of EAP Authentication Dynamic WEP Key Exchange WPA and WPA2 User Authentication WPA(2)-PSKApplication Example WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example Security Parameters Summary Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 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/XP Network Connections 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 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window 9Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window Index