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Tutorial

2.1 Overview

This tutorial shows you how to join a wireless infrastructure network using the ZyXEL utility. The wireless client is labeled C and the Access Point is labeled AP.

Figure 3 Infrastructure Network

2.1.1What You Can Do in This Tutorial

•Install the driver for your NWD Series adapter. See Section 2.2 on page 13 for details.

•Connect securely to an infrastructure AP using your adapter’s Connection Wizard. See Section 2.3.1 on page 16 for details.

•Connect securely to an infrastructure AP using the WPS protocol. See Section 2.3.2 on page 19 for details.

2.1.2What You Need to Know

The following term may help as you read through this section.

WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a security protocol that lets two or more devices connect securely to one another with a minimum amount of hassle on your part. It most cases, establishing a secure connection with another WPS device is as easy as pushing a button.

2.1.3Before You Begin

•Make sure that you have already familiarized yourself with the NWD Series’s features and hardware, as described in Chapter 1 Getting Started.

•You should have valid login information for an existing network Access Point, otherwise you may not be able to make a network connection right away.

Note: In the following procedures the NWD6605 driver installation tool and Windows 7 OS are used for purposes of example.

 

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NWD Series User’s Guide