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ZyXEL Communications G-220 Table 3-1Station Mode: Link Info, The following table describes the labels in this screen

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ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

		Table 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info

	LABEL	DESCRIPTION

	AP Mode	Use the radio button to set the ZyAIR to operate in wireless station mode or operate in
	Station Mode	access point mode.
	Station Mode	Refer to Section 1.6 for more information.
		Refer to Section 1.6 for more information.

	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 field
	(SSID)	displays the name of the wireless device to which the ZyAIR is associated.

	AP MAC Address	This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device to which the ZyAIR 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 ZyAIR in megabits per second
		(Mbps).

	Security	This field displays whether WEP data encryption is activated (WEP) or inactive
		(Disabled).
	Channel	This field displays the radio channel the ZyAIR is currently using.

	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 ZyAIR.

	Wireless Mode	This field indicates the wireless standard (802.11b or 802.11g) of the wireless device.
		This field displays G Only, B Only or Mixed Mode.
	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 ZyAIR.

	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.

3-2	Wireless Station Mode Configuration

Contents

Page Copyright ZyXEL Limited Warranty Information for Canadian Users Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement1 Page Customer Support Page Table of Contents Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration Appendix C Access Point Mode Setup Example List of Figures List of Tables Table List of Tables Preface Graphics Icons Key Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility 1.1About Your ZyAIR 1.2ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1.3Ways to Configure the ZyAIR 1.4Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Figure 1-2Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Properties Wireless Networks Page 1.5Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 1.6ZyAIR Modes 1.6.1 Change ZyAIR Modes Page Page Wireless LAN Network This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network 2.1Overview 2.1.1SSID 2.1.2 Channel Ad-hoc (IBSS) Ad-Hoc(IBSS) Figure 2-1IBSS Example Figure 2-2BSS Example 2.1.5 Roaming 2.2Wireless LAN Security 2.2.1 Data Encryption with WEP 2.3Fragmentation Threshold 2.4RTS/CTS Threshold 2.5Authentication Type 2.6Preamble Type Page Page Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in wireless station mode 3.1Introduction 3.2The Link Info Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3-1Station Mode: Link Info 3.2.1 Trend Chart 3.3The Site Survey Screen Figure 3-3Station Mode: Site Survey Table 3-3Station Mode: Site Survey 3.3.1 Connecting to a Network 3.3.2 Security Settings The values for the WEP keys must be set up exactly the same on all wireless devices in the same wireless LAN ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive 3.4The Profile Screen Table 3-5Station Mode: Profile 3.4.1 Adding a New Profile Step 2. If you select the Ad-Hoc Select a channel number Figure 3-7Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel Table 3-7Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel WEP Disabled Figure 3-8Station Mode: Profile: Wireless Settings Figure 3-9Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings Save Back Exit Page 3.5The Adapter Screen Figure 3-12Station Mode: Adapter Table 3-8Station Mode: Adapter Page Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in access point mode 4.1Introduction 4.1.1 Additional Setup Requirements 4.2The Link Info Screen Figure 4-1Access Point Mode: Link Info Table 4-1Access Point Mode: Link Info 4.3The Configuration Screen Figure 4-2Access Point Mode: Configuration Table 4-2Access Point Mode: Configuration Page 4.4The MAC Filter Screen Figure 4-3Access Point Mode: MAC Filter Table 4-3Access Point Mode: MAC Filter Page Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL Utility 5.1The About Screen 5.2Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 5.3Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Troubleshooting 6.1Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 6.2Problem Connecting to an Access Point 6.3Problem with the Link Status 6.4Problems Communicating With Other Computers Page Page Appendix A Product Specifications Page Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address If you need TCP/IP: If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: Page Verifying Your Computer’s IP Address Windows 2000/NT/XP Page Page Page Macintosh OS 8/9 Page Check your TCP/IP properties in the TCP/IP Control Panel window Macintosh OS Check your TCP/IP properties in the Network window Page Appendix C Access Point Mode Setup Example Diagram 2 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-upConnections Sharing Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection Diagram 3 Windows 2000: Network Properties Yes Diagram 4 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Page Appendix D Index