ZyXEL Communications G-220 v3 4.3.1 Security Settings

ZyXEL G-220 v3 User’s Guide

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 5 Station Mode: Site Survey

	LABEL	DESCRIPTION

	Available Network	Click a column heading to sort the entries.
	List
		denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless
	,	security is activated.
	,	denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless

	,	security is deactivated.
	or	denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless
		security is activated.
		denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless
		security is deactivated.
	SSID	This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device.

	Channel	This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device.

	Signal	This field displays the signal strength of each wireless device.

	Scan	Click Scan to search for available wireless devices within transmission range.

	Connect	Click Connect to associate to the selected wireless device.

	Site Info	Click an entry in the Available Network List table to display the information of the
		selected wireless device.
	Network Type	This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the wireless
		device.
	Channel	This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device.

	Encryption	This field shows whether data encryption is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x),
		WPA, WPA-PSK,WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE).
	MAC address	This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device.

	Surveyed at	This field displays the time when the wireless device is scanned.

4.3.1 Security Settings

When you configure the G-220 v3 to connect to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are disabled on the G-220 v3, the screen varies according to the encryption method used by the selected network.

Note: At the time of writing some security settings are not functional on Windows Vista. Please see Section 4.6 on page 71 for more help.

Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration

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User’s Guide Page About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Related Documentation User Guide Feedback Document Conventions Graphics Icons Key Safety Warnings Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement Notices Viewing Certifications ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note Online Registration Customer Support Page Table of Contents Wireless Station Mode Configuration Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Page List of Figures Page Page Page List of Tables Page Getting Started 1.1 About Your G-220v3 1.2 Application Overview 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 1.2.4 Changing G-220v3 Mode Note: 1.3 G-220v3 Hardware and Utility Installation 1.4 Configuration Methods Programs ZyXEL G-220 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Page Tutorial 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN Scan Available Network List SSID_Examples3 Back Confirm Save 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-220v3 as an AP Configuration Page Wireless LAN Network 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 3.2Wireless LAN Security 3.2.3.1 WEP 3.2.3.2IEEE 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 3.3 WiFi Protected Setup Page 3.3.3 How WPS Works 3.3.3.1 Example WPS Network Setup Client AP2 3.3.4 Limitations of WPS 3.4 Introduction to OTIST 3.4.1.1 AP 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 3.4.2 Starting OTIST Start OTIST Adapter 3.4.3Notes on OTIST Page Wireless Station Mode Page Page Page Page Page Page 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 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 7.3 Problem with the Link Quality 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Product Specifications Page Access Point Mode Setup Example Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-220v3 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 Association Authentication Authentication Properties Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Ordering the Preferred Networks Wireless 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 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 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 Macintosh OS 8/9 2Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list Using DHCP Server Configure: Macintosh OS Apply Now Page Index