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ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR G-220 Getting Started, 1.1About Your ZyAIR, 1.2ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation, 1.3Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool

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ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide

Chapter 1

Getting Started

This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyAIR Utility.

1.1About Your ZyAIR

The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area.

The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR.

•Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g/Wi-Fi compliant wireless devices.

•Automatic rate selection.

•Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security.

•Proprietary SoftAP feature turns your ZyAIR into an access point (AP).

•Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.

•A built-in antenna

•Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE

1.2ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation

Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR utility and make hardware connections.

1.3Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool

Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices.

DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. It is recommended that you use the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR.

Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyAIR Utility.

Wireless LAN

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Page Copyright ZyXEL Limited Warranty Information for Canadian Users Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement1 Page Customer Support Page Table of Contents Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example List of Figures List of Tables Table Table 3-4Station Mode: Advanced Setting… Table 5-1Information… Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program Preface Graphics Icons Key Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyAIR Utility 1.1About Your ZyAIR 1.2ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1.3Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Step Figure 1-1Windows XP: System Tray Icon Network Connections Figure 1-2Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Properties Page 1.4Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1.5ZyAIR Modes 1.5.1 Change ZyAIR Modes 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) 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 Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in wireless station mode 3.1Introduction 3.2The ZyAIR Utility Screen Table 3-1Station Mode: ZyAIR G-220Utility 3.2.1 Connecting to a Network 3.3The More Setting… Screen Figure 3-3Station Mode: More Setting… Table 3-2Station Mode: More Setting… Page 3.4The WEP Key Setting… Screen You must configure all four WEP keys the first time you use the ZyAIR 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 3.5The Advanced Setting… Screen Page 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 ZyAIR Utility Screen Figure 4-1Access Point Mode: ZyAIR G-220Utility Table 4-1Access Point Mode: ZyAIR G-220Utility 4.3The Access Point Setting Screen Figure 4-2Access Point Mode: Access Point Setting Table 4-2Access Point Mode: Access Point Setting Page 4.4The WEP Key Setting… Screen 4.5The MAC Address Filter Screen Figure 4-4Access Point Mode: MAC Filter Table 4-3Access Point Mode: MAC Filter Page Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyAIR Utility 5.1The Information… Screen 5.2Unistallating the ZyAIR Utility 5.3Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility Troubleshooting 6.1Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 6.2Problem with the Link Status 6.3Problems Communicating With Other Computers Appendix A 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 B 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 Diagram 4 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Page Appendix C Index MAC filter type Network Type Ad-Hoc(IBSS) Online Registration Open authentication mode