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ZyXEL ZyAIR G-220 User's Manual

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2. 4 1 1 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge your wired and wireless network using the ZyAIR the following requirements must be met 1 The ZyAIR must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network 2 Either configure network sharing refer to the appendix for an example or bridge the two interfaces wireless and wired on the computer 3 Setthe wireless station s IP address to be in the same subnet as the computer in which the ZyAIR is installed Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address appendix 4 2 TheLink Info Screen Select the AP Mode radio button and wait for about five seconds to display the screen as shown Access Point Mode Configuration 4 1 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Link Info Configuration MAC Filter Association List SSID Li Ess MAC Address Current Channel i 00 40 c5 00 07 27 Transmission Rate Security Open System MAC 00 A0 C5 00 AD 04 Output Power High 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter Refresh Figure 4 1 Access Point Mode Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 4 1 Access Point Mode Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Status SSID This field displays the name that identifies your ZyAIR in the wireless LAN network Current Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyAIR is currently using Security This field displays the authentication type of the ZyAIR MAC This fi
3. Click the TCP IP tab E Grab File Edit About This Mac Get Mac OS X Software Captu System Preferences Dock Location gt eo Network id Lal d meg Show All Displays Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet ra PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Configure Using DHCP 3 Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address 192 168 11 12 168 95 1 1 Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 254 0 Search Domains Optional Router 192 168 10 11 DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 05 02 43 93 ff 8 Click the lock to prevent further changes xii Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide 3 For dynamically assigned settings select Using DHCP from the Configure list 4 For statically assigned settings do the following From the Configure box select Manually Type your IP address in the IP Address box Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box Type the IP address of your ZyAIR in the Router address box Click Apply Now and close the window 6 Restart your computer if prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address Check your TCP IP properties in the Network window Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address xiii ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Appendix C Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000
4. If you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyXEL Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time the ZyAIR automatically operates in wireless station mode You need to disable the Windows XP configuration tool to change between the modes using the ZyXEL Utility refer to the Section 1 4 for more information 6 2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point Table 6 2 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION When using the Windows scan for or connect to any access points The ZyAIR might still be operating in access point mode This results XP configuration tool cannot when you set the ZyAIR to operate in access point mode using the ZyXEL Utility close the ZyXEL Utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool make sure you set the ZyAIR to operate in station mode before you close and exit the ZyXEL Utility Troubleshooting 6 1 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide 6 3 Problem with the Link Status Table 6 3 Troubleshooting Link Quality PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The link quality and or signal strength is poor all the time Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the Site Survey screen Move your computer closer to the AP or the peer computer s within the transmission range There may be too much radio interference for example microwave or another AP u
5. Step 1 Download the latest version of the utility from the ZyXEL web site and save the file on your computer Step 2 Follow the steps in Section 5 2 to remove the current ZyXEL Utility from your computer Step 3 Restart your computer when prompted Step 4 After restarting refer to the procedure in the Quick Installation Guide to install the new utility Step 5 Check the version numbers in the About screen to make sure the new utility is installed properly 5 2 Maintenance ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies After each problem description some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem 6 1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program Cannot start the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LED s is on Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for the LED descriptions Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts Click Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware and Device Manager Verify the status of the ZyAIR under Network Adapter Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows Install the ZyAIR in another computer If the error persists you may have a hardware problem In this case you should contact your local vendor Cannot change to Access Point mode
6. Wired Ethernet Properties 2 x General ap Internet Connection Sharing allows other computers on your E di local network to access external resources through this connection Internet Connection Sharing Local network operation may be momentarily disrupted Settings Diagram 3 Windows 2000 Network Properties Step 5 A notice screen displays Click Yes xvi Access Point Mode Setup Example ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Local Network E xi i When Internet Connection Sharing is enabled your LAN adapter will be set to use IP address 192 168 0 1 Your i computer may lose connectivity with other computers on your network If these other computers have static IP addresses you should set them to obtain their IP addresses automatically Are you sure you want to enable Internet Connection Sharing Diagram 4 Windows 2000 Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address appendix to set up the wireless station computer s IP address Access Point Mode Setup Example xvii ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide A A DONE Ae t Mies 5 1 AbouttheZyXELUfRl ty 5 1 Access point mode ee ee ee 1 6 Access Point Mode ee ee ee ee 4 1 Additional setup requirements 4 1 Configuratlon 4 4 Link Info EE Ee EERS EN See ee lal 4 2 MAC Filter uertice ES Se Ee sansa 4 7 Powersavingmod
7. W 95 mm x D 30 mm x H 16 mm RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Media Access Protocol IEEE 802 11 Frequency 2 4 2 484GHz Industrial Scientific Medical Band 1 11 Channels USA Canada Channels 1 13 Channels Europe Data Rate 802 11g OFDM 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps 802 119 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps OFDM Modulation 802 11b 11 5 5 Mbps CCK 2 Mbps DOPSK 1 Mbps DBPSK Output Power 17 dBm typical at 11Mbps CCK QPSK BPSK 15 dBm typical at 54Mbps OFDM RX Sensitivity 802 11g OFDM 54 Mbps 72 dBm 802 11b CCK 11 Mbps 85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Microsoft Windows 98 SE Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows ME Roaming 802 11b g compliant WEP Supports 64 bit 128 bit and 256 bit encryption ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS O ting 0 50 C Temperature Re Storage 30 60 C Relative Humidity 20 to 95 non condensing Product Specifications ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Appendix B Setting up Your Computer s IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP IP installed Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNIX LINUX include the software components you need to install and use TCP IP on your computer Windows 3 1 requires the purchase of a third party TCP IP a
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9. then the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS CTS Threshold size Enabling the RTS Threshold causes redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance 2 5 Authentication Type The IEEE 802 11b standard describes a simple authentication method between the wireless stations and AP Three authentication modes are defined Auto Open System and Shared Key Open System mode is implemented for ease of use and when security is not an issue The wireless station and the AP do not share a secret key Thus the wireless stations can associate with any AP and listen to any data transmitted plaintext Shared Key mode involves a shared secret key to authenticate the wireless station to the AP This requires you to enable the WEP encryption and specify a WEP key on both the wireless station and the AP Auto authentication mode allows the ZyAIR to switch between the open and shared key authentication modes automatically Use the auto mode if you do not know the authentication mode of the other wireless stations 2 6 Preamble Type A preamble is used to synchronize the transmission timing in your wireless network There are two preamble modes Long Preamble and Short Preamble Short preamble takes less time to process and minimizes overhead so it should be used in a good wireless network environment when all wireless stations sup
10. encryption Otherwise select Disabled to allow the ZyAIR to communicate with the access points or other peer wireless computers without any data encryption and skip to Step 5 ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Link Info Site Survey 7C Profile W Adapter Wireless Settings gt Encryption Method WEP 7 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter y ZyXEL Communications Corp Figure 3 8 Station Mode Profile Wireless Settings Step 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data before transmitting The values for the keys must be set up exactly the same on the APs or other peer wireless computers as they are on the ZyAIR Refer to Section 3 3 1 for detailed information on setting up the WEP key Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 13 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Linkinfo Sie Survey EE Adapter Security Settings WEP BaBts gt Authentication Open System 7 Pass Phrase gt Transmit Key Keyt sl 802 11g C Key Wireless USB Adapter Back Next Exit Figure 3 9 Station Mode Profile Security Settings Step 5 This read only screen shows a summary of the new profile settings Verify that the settings are correct Click Save to save and go to the next screen Click Back to return to the previous screen Otherwise click Exit to go back to the Profile screen without saving 3 14 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utilit
11. example MyKey12345678 for ASCII key type If you select 256 Bits in the WEP field Enter either 58 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00001 11122223333444455556666777788889999AAAABBBBCCCC000011 for HEX key type or Enter 29 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey111122223333444455556678 for ASCII key type 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 Save Click Save to save changes Cancel Click Cancel to discard changes 4 4 The MAC Filter Screen The MAC Filter screen allows you to configure the ZyAIR to give exclusive access to Accept devices or exclude devices from Reject connecting to the ZyAIR Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC Media Access Control address The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of 4 6 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide hexadecimal characters for example 00 A0 C5 00 00 02 You need to know the MAC address of the device s to configure this screen ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Link Info Configuration MAC Filter MAC Filter Filter Type Accept gt Filter MAC Address 4 90 A0 C5 00 00 02 2 00 A0 C5 00 07 27 3 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter Q yright 2004 by ZyXEL C
12. identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated Wireless stations associating to the access point the ZyAIR must have the same SSID Enter a descriptive name up to 32 printable 7 bit ASCII characters for the wireless LAN Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through passive scanning using a site survey tool Channel Set the operating frequency channel depending on your geographical region Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION OutputPower Set this field if you need to conserve power consumption especially for notebook computers This control changes the strength of the ZyAIR s antenna gain or transmission power Antenna gain measured in dBm decibel relative units compared to milliwatts is the increase in coverage Higher antenna gain improves the range of the signal for better communications Select High to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 17 dBm Select Medium High to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 15 dBm Select Medium Low to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 13 dBm Select Low to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 11 dBm This allows for the least power consumption Security Settings WEP Select 64 Bits 128 Bits or 256 Bits to activate WEP encryption and then fill in the rela
13. profile Whenever you activate this profile the ZyAIR associates to the selected wireless network only Step 2 If you select the Ad Hoc network type in the previous screen a screen displays as follows Select a channel number and wireless LAN mode and click Next to continue Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 11 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL 802 11g Link Info Site S rvey 7C Profile W Adapter Wireless Settings gt Channel CHE x gt Wireless Mode Mixed Mode Wireless USB Adapter 3 Copyright 2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corp Figure 3 7 Station Mode Profile Select a Channel The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 7 Station Mode Profile Select a Channel LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Settings Channel Select a channel number from the drop down list box To associate to an ad hoc network you must use the same channel as the peer computer Wireless Mode Select Mixed Mode to have the ZyAIR connect to either an IEEE 802 11g or IEEE 802 11b wireless device Select G Only to have the ZyAIR connect to an IEEE 802 11g wireless device only and vice versa Select B Only to have the ZyAIR connect to an IEEE 802 11g wireless device only and vice versa 3 12 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 3 Select WEP from the drop down list box to enable WEP
14. stations or devices connected to the wired network Wireless stations can then access resource such as the printer on the wired network Wireless LAN Network ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Figure 2 3 Infrastructure Network Example Access Point Mode The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the ZyAIR in access point mode E 2 E c pal nternet Figure 2 4 ZyAIR as an Access Point Example In the example the ZyAIR is installed on computer A and set to operate in access point mode Computer A shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN so wireless stations B and C can access the Internet 2 1 5 Roaming In an infrastructure network wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas During this period the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network This is roaming As the wireless station moves from place to place it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength network utilization or other factors Wireless LAN Network 2 3 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide The following figure depicts a roaming example When wireless station B moves to position X the ZyAIR in wireless station B automatically switches the channel to the one used by access point 2 in order to stay connected to the network omnes Se L Figure 2 5 Roaming Example 2 2 Wireless LAN Secu
15. the labels in this screen Table 3 8 Station Mode Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter Transmission Rate Select a transmission speed from the drop down list box Choose from Fully Auto default 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps Preamble Type Select a preamble type Choices are Long Preamble Short Preamble and Auto The default setting is Auto Refer to Section 2 6 for more information Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 17 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 8 Station Mode Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION Power Saving Mode Select Enabled to save power especially for notebook computers This forces the ZyAlR to go to sleep mode when it is not transmitting data When you select Disabled the ZyAIR will never go to sleep mode Save Click Save to save the changes back to ZyAIR and return to the Link Info screen 3 18 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in access point mode 4 1 Introduction To set your ZyAIR as an Access Point AP refer to Section 1 6 1 In access point mode your ZyAIR functions as an access point This allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP device Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyAIR
16. to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the ZyAIR in access point AP mode Refer to Section 4 1 1 for setup methods and requirements Steps may vary depending on your Windows version You may need to install additional software in Windows 98 Me Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the ZyAIR Step 1 Refer to Section 1 6 1 to set the ZyAIR to operate in AP mode Step 2 Click Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections or click Start Settings Control Panel and double click Network and Dial up Connections B New Office Document Open Office Document windows Update Set Program Access and Defaults il Programs id ge a od Documents id Settings gt si Control Panel f Network and Dial up Connections Pa Printers m Taskbar amp Start Menu Shut Down ea mj Diagram 1 Windows 2000 Start Step 3 Right click on the icon for your wired Ethernet adapter and click Properties Access Point Mode Setup Example XV ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Ea Network and Dial up Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Back A Address i EB Lak ZyAIR Disable Status Make New Connection Create Shortcut Delete Diagram 2 Windows 2000 Network and Dial up Connections Step 4 A Properties screen displays Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection Click OK
17. tothe ZyAIR Make sure the wireless station s uses the same security option and or WEP keys Verify that the wireless station s is not blocked in the MAC Filter screen Troubleshooting 6 3 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Appendix A Product Specifications PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product Name ZyAIR G 220 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter Interface USB Ver 2 0 compatible Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Infrastructure Network Architectures Ad Hoc Operating Frequencies 2 412 2 484GHz Operating Channels IEEE 802 11b 11 Channels North America IEEE 802 119 11 Channels North America IEEE 802 11b 13 Channels Europe IEEE 802 119 13 Channels Europe IEEE 802 11b 11 5 5 2 1Mbps Data Rate IEEE 802 119 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps IEEE 802 119 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing 64QAM 16QAM QPSK and BPSK Modulation IEEE 802311b PBCC Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum CCK DOPSK DBPSK Security 64 128 256 bit WEP Operating Temperature 0 50 degrees Centigrade Storage Temperature 30 60 degrees Centigrade Operating Humidity 20 95 non condensing Storage Humidity 20 95 non condensing IEEE 802 11g TX 450mA RX 345mA Power Consumption IEEE 802 11b TX 450mA RX 345mA Voltage 5V Weight 25 8 g Product Specifications ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Dimension
18. your ZyAIR functions as an access point This allows you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP device Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyAIR to form a wireless network Refer to Section 4 1 for more information 1 6 1 Change ZyAIR Modes To change between the modes select either the Station Mode or AP Mode option in the ZyXEL Utility screen 1 6 Getting Started ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter Wireless Network Status Statistics Profile Hame Default Transmit Rate 0 kbps Hetwork Hame SSID Lorin 5633 Receive Rate O kbps AP MAC Address 00 A0 C5 12 45 61 Authentication Open System Transmission Rate 5 5 M Total Transmit 135 802 11g security Disabled Total Receive 65 Wiralnes 62 Mantar eee 2 Signal Strength 33 dam vu UUD n gt gt gt gt Nerwork Type Infrastructure BSS Wireless Mode G Only gt gt gt Trend Chart Signal Strength 9 9 6 6 6 6 66 Link Oualty 8966666666 C Copyright 2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corp Figure 1 6 ZyXEL Utility Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL Utility to complete the mode change The current mode is indicated by the color of the radio button When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyXEL Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time the ZyAIR automatically operates in station mode and doesn t allow any configurat
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22. Odyssey Client In Windows 98 SE Me 2000 gt ZyXEL Utility gt Funk Odyssey Client Getting Started 1 1 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Funk Odyssey Client and the ZyXEL Utility at the same time It is recommended you use the ZyXEL Utility to configure your ZyAIR The bundled Funk Odyssey Client only works for your ZyAIR Do NOT use the Funk Odyssey Client to configure non ZyXEL WLAN adapters Refer to the User s Guide of your Funk Odyssey Client for details on how to uninstall or remove it 1 4 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyXEL Utility The screen varies depending on the version of Windows XP service pack Step 1 Double click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray If the icon is not present proceed to Step 2 Otherwise skip to Step 5 Wireless Network Connection One or more wireless networks are available To see a list of available networks click here Figure 1 1 Windows XP System Tray Icon Step 2 Ifthe icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray click Start Control Panel and double click Network Connections 1 2 Getting Started ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 3 Double click on the icon for wireless network c
23. Repeat the above two steps for each IP address you want to add Configure additional default gateways in the IP Settings tab by clicking Add in Default gateways In TCP IP Gateway Address type the IP address of the default gateway in Gateway To manually configure a default metric the number of transmission hops clear the Automatic metric check box and type a metric in Metric Click Add Advanced TCP IP Settings IP Settings DNS WINS Options IP addresses IP address DHCP Enabled Subnet mask Default gateways Gateway Metric Automatic metric Repeat the previous three steps for each default gateway you want to add Click OK when finished Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide 8 9 10 In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window the General tab in Windows XP Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address es If you know your DNS server IP address es click Use the following DNS server addresses and type them in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields If you have previously configured DNS servers click Advanced and then the DNS tab to order them Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network adminis
24. S E MAIL FAX FTP SITE SWEDEN support zyxel se 46 31 744 7700 www zyxel se ZyXEL Communications A S Sj porten 4 41764 G teborg sales zyxel se 46 31 744 7701 Sweden FINLAND u 358 9 4780 8411 www zyxel fi ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland viii Customer Support ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Table of Contents BT old OE EE EE EE EKREN ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty esse esse see sees sees see Bee Be Ee Ee Ee Ee EE Gee Ee EE Ge SE Ge See iii Information for Canadian UsSers sees see se ee Ee Ee EE EE SG SEA ense tns BEE Be sense Bee Bee Se Ee Ee Ee Ee Ge enne See iv Federal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement c ee Be Ge Ee Gee se ees v EISE AO OE EE ER EE ER EE soesdansSeseadeunsssstsceuass Se osso Se vii LASt OF FISUPOS RO EE EO AE EA Xi List of Tables esse esse esse esse ee ee Se SE RE BEE Bee Bee Be Ee EE Ee Ee Ee EE Ee Ee E Be Ee Gee Ee Ee Ee Ee Ge ee ee Xii yd TEE SE OE OE OE EE EE ER EE N EE OR EE EI xiii Chapter 1 Getting started sess aus s dl Ee 1 1 Tdo About Your ZyAIR senemi EE EE OE DER EE ee 1 1 1 2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation sss 1 1 1 3 Ways to Configure the ZyAIR i et e dre te e bte m eset 1 1 1 4 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool see 1 2 Ld Accessing the ZyXEL UGNI EO EE
25. ZyAIR G 220 802 119 Wireless USB Adapter User s Guide Version 2 0 September 2004 YA Networking Power ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Copyright Copyright 2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole transcribed stored in a retrieval system translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical photocopying manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Zy XEL Communications Corporation Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation All rights reserved Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products or software described herein Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patents rights of others ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice This publication is subject to change without notice Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners ii Copyright ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two 2 years from the date of purchase During the warranty period and upon proof of
26. a de tae tec tati e ete 3 8 3 4 1 Adding New Profile Samim OE EE EE OE N EE OON de 3 10 3 5 lheAddapier Seren iste ete EE ee ER e ege ee bete ael 3 16 Table of Contents ix ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration sesse es seee sees sees enis eee e EE Ge EE Be Ge EE Ge EG Ee Be Ge EE ee Be Ge EE ee se ee d 1 4 1 T troduction t reet ete eoe dere rhe esee te N 4 1 4 1 1 Additional Setup Requirements ee ee ee ee Re enne ener 4 1 4 2 TIheTinkInfo Sereen dort te e e edet EG 4 1 4 3 The Configuration Sereen modiy beet ene te tede eire erede ue cn 4 3 4 4 The MAC Filter SCLC cs i te eoe ttu bet eed 4 6 hapter ERRIEYIISIENIT UI 5 1 5 1 The About SEKEN sce cts EE ete OE NE OE eps 5 1 5 2 UninstallingiheZyXELUfRlMY saanen enne nnne 5 1 5 3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility aede et eet Eti terio eta 5 2 Chapter 6 BC TID 6 1 6 1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 6 1 6 2 Problem ConnectingtoandccessPoint eene eene 6 1 63 Problem withithe Link Status assiette teu tede esee lestis tese is al e qoe 6 2 6 4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers eese 6 2 Appendix A Product Specifications Leere eee eese eite seen seen seen sense AG EE Ge sooro tons setas etos ases se toas eno i Appendix B Setting up Your Computer s IP Address eere eese 0000000000 eene eren sete ness Ee
27. a maria Eie Ge oie eb tes GE ee na dee ee Se se 3 2 Table3 2StatiinMode Linkinfo TrendChartt 3 3 Table 343 tatioir Mode Site SUN EYE i EE SE SeSe Ee res ete ter Tete teste E Ks 3 4 Table 3 4 Station Mode Site Survey Security Settings 3 6 Table 3 5 St tion Mode Profile eee ette ie Ter Tr ERST ee equ Hileli 3 9 Table 3 6 Station Mode Profile AddGNewProfile 3 10 Table 3 7 Station Mode Profile Select a Channel sse ene 3 12 Table 3 83 Statlon Mode Adapter oerte ST UI ee ge Bini belimi ia 3 17 Table4 1AccessPointMode LinkMmfo nnns 4 2 Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Configuratlon enne enne enne 4 4 Table 4 3 Access Point Mode MACrilter nnns 4 7 Table Ede ei AE AT N OE en gu ve edt mee em a dete m ela letus 5 1 Table 6 1 Troubleshooting StartingZyXELUtlityProgram 6 1 Table 6 2 TroubleshootingAccessPointConnectionProblem 6 1 Table 6 3Troubleshootingglink uality 6 2 Table 6 4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 6 2 xii List of Tables ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Preface Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZyAIR About This User s Guide This manual provides
28. communications If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product has been designed for the WLAN 2 4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland with restrictions in France Caution 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Certifications Refer to the product page at www zyxel com Trade Name Model Number Tested To Comply C with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for model specific FCC statement s and the procedure to view the product s certification s FCC Statement V ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Customer Support When contacting your Customer Support Representative please have the following information ready Product model and serial number
29. d products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address Postage Paid This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country Online Registration Register online at www zyxel com for free future product updates and information ZyXEL Limited Warranty iii ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified eguipment This certification means that the eguipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety reguirements The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the eguipment will operate to a user s satisfaction Before installing this eguipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the us
30. e 4 5 Setupexample XV Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 1 5 Adapter ios EE OE ER 3 17 Antenna gain see GER EE SEN SEE EER etes 4 5 Authentication Mode ee ee ee 2 6 RE EE EE mes 2 6 OE EE EE EE NG 2 6 Shared antennes 2 6 Auto authentication mode 2 6 Automatic WEP key generation 2 5 C Communication Problem Ad hoc IBSS 6 3 Infrastructure wn nen 6 3 ComputersIPAddress iii Configuration seneni ES eee 4 3 ConnectinggtoaNetwork 3 6 G DYELE RE ertet e eni ii Disclamer se EE T ii Trademarks oe e De RUE ii CTS Clear to Send ienee r 2 6 Customer Support sse vil Appendix D Index D Data encryption ee ee ee ee ee Re Re ee 2 4 E EE EE EE OE OE N 2 3 Extended Service Set See ESS F Federal Communications Commission FCC InterferenceStatement V ModelSpecife V Filter MACaddress 4 7 Fragmentation Threshold 2 5 G GraphicslconsKey xiv H Hidden node uie ee ees 2 5 I IBS SEE a e REI e Re NE 2 2 Independent Basic Service Set See IBSS Information for Canadian Us
31. e 3 2 Station Mode Link Info Trend Chart The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 2 Station Mode Link Info Trend Chart LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmit This field displays the current data transmission rate in kilobits per second Kbps Receive This field displays the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second Kbps 3 3 The Site Survey Screen Use the Site Survey screen to scan for and connect to a wireless network automatically Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility Linkinfo SiteSurvey Profile o Adapter Available Network List Site Info k naan T Lorin 5633 n Network Type Infrastructure Tes CPE 5232 Test Channel 6 Ti cPE_5235_G3000_s Encryption Disabled Tes p MAC address 00 A0 C5 12 45 61 Surveyed at 17 22 12 je ZyXEL Mis 802 11g T cpe_5236 Wireless USB Adapter Figure 3 3 Station Mode Site Survey The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 3 Station Mode Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Available Network List Click a column heading to sort the entries 3 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 3 Station Mode Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION a ach i ach denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless rz security is activated T
32. eld displays the MAC address of the ZyAIR Output Power This field shows the strength of the ZyAIR s antenna gain or transmission power Association List 4 2 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 1 Access Point Mode Link Info DESCRIPTION cay i vs denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated J f T denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated MAC Address This field displays the MAC addresses of up to 16 wireless stations that are currently connected to the ZyAIR Refresh Click Refresh to update this screen 4 3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration in the ZyXEL Utility screen to display the screen as shown Access Point Mode Configuration 4 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL 802 11g Link Info bes Gonfiguration MAC Filter Wireless Settings Security Settings gt SSID WEP 64 Bits gt Hide SSID gt Authentication Type Aso gt gt Channel cHe x PassPhrase gt OutputPower High gt gt Transmit Key Key1 gt C keyi Wireless USB Adapter Figure 4 2 Access Point Mode Configuration The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Settings SSID The SSID
33. er to disconnect the equipment For their own protection users should ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Note This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry iv Information for Canadian Users ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
34. ers iv S iom E iv Ie ER EE OE ADE iv L Tank Info EE a N EE 3 1 Index Xix ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide M SyntaxConventions xiii MAC Media Access Control 4 6 T MAC Filter EE eene 4 6 MACfiltertype 4 7 Transmission Speed 3 18 Transmission Speeds 2 1 N Trend Chart 22 sey rane eet et 3 4 Troubleshooting Network Type eene 2 2 Communication problem with other computers Ad Hoc IBSS EE EE EE AA EER RD ee ee 6 2 Troubleshooting 6 1 O Checking Hardware Conflict 6 1 Ge EE tron iii Communication problems 6 2 RE EE ERA EA EO Problem with link status 6 2 e rods os i 2 Radiointerference 6 2 P Starting ZyXEL Utility suus 6 1 passphrase ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 2 5 U ee Mode si Me ee entere ty einige PE WHE ene 24 problem description ee ee ee Re Ge RR 6 1 Profile o neon deutet eds 3 9 Ww Warranty ET AE RE iii R NOfex auo aeter EE Ae eat ate oh iii BE DOM a a xiii WEP nunan tiros ee pee 2 4 Roaming EE la a lite 2 4 WEP DoE ENG PRO ae ee M Examples me Ee co stash dl 2 4 AD Ki 25 het EE e F Wired Equivalent Privacy
35. gmentation Threshold A Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size between 256 and 2432 bytes that can be sent in the wireless network before the ZyAIR will fragment the packet into smaller data frames A large Fragmentation Threshold is recommended for networks not prone to interference while you should set a smaller threshold for busy networks or networks that are prone to interference If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS CTS Threshold value see previously you set then the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS CTS Threshold size 24 RTS CTS Threshold A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point but are not within range of each other The following figure illustrates a hidden node Both stations are within range of the access point AP or wireless gateway but out of range of each other so they cannot hear each other that is they do not know if the channel is currently being used Therefore they are considered hidden from each other __ RTS Range Wireless AP aie ei Station RTS P pi El 8 g i Wireless Station A AP CTS Range Stations cannot f 7 hear each other Wireless Station B They can hear the AP Figure 2 6 RTS Threshold When station A sends data to the AP it might not know that t
36. he 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 802 119 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 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 1 Station Mode Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Link Quality The status bar shows the quality of the signal 3 2 1 Trend Chart Date Rate Transmit 0 Kbps Receive 3 Kbps 10000 1000 p Figur
37. he station B is already using the channel If these two stations send data at the same time collisions may occur when both sets of data arrive at the AP at the same time resulting in a loss of messages for both stations RTS CTS Threshold is designed to prevent collisions due to hidden nodes An RTS CTS Threshold defines the biggest size data frame you can send before an RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake is invoked When a data frame exceeds the RTS CTS Threshold value you set between 0 to 2432 bytes the station that wants to transmit this frame must first send an RTS Request To Send message to the AP for Wireless LAN Network 2 5 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide permission to send it The AP then responds with a CTS Clear to Send message to all other stations within its range to notify them to defer their transmission It also reserves and confirms with the reguesting station the time frame for the reguested transmission Stations can send frames smaller than the specified RTS CTS Threshold directly to the AP without the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake You should only configure RTS CTS Threshold if the possibility of hidden nodes exists on your network and the cost of resending large frames is more than the extra network overhead involved in the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake If the RTS CTS Threshold value is greater than the Fragmentation Threshold value see next
38. hin range To join a network click an entry in the table to select a wireless network and then click Connect Step 3 If the WEP encryption is activated for the selected wireless network the Security Settings screen displays You must set the related fields in the Security Settings screen to the same Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 5 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide security settings as the associated wireless device Refer to Section 3 3 2 for more information Otherwise click the close E3 button and connect to another wireless network without WEP encryption Step 4 Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network information in the Link Info screen 3 3 2 Security Settings When you configure the ZyAIR to connect to a network with WEP encryption activated and the security settings are disabled on the ZyAIR the screen displays as follows Security Settings WEP B4 Bits Y gt Authentication Auto Pass Phrase 12345678 Transmit Key Key 1 Y C Keyt EES Figure 3 4 Station Mode Site Survey Security Settings The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 4 Station Mode Site Survey Security Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings WEP Select 64 Bits 128 Bits or 256 Bits to activate WEP encryption and then fill in the related fields Select Disable to deactivate WEP encryption Authentication Se
39. ide Table 3 6 Station Mode Profile Add New Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID Select an available wireless device in the Scan Info table and click Select or enter the SSID of the wireless device to which you want to associate in this field manually Otherwise leave this field blank to have the ZyAIR associate to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks Network Type Select the Infrastructure radio button to associate to an AP Select the Ad Hoc radio button to associate to a peer computer Next Click Next to go to the next screen Exit Click Exit to go back to the previous screen without saving Scan Info This table displays the information of the available wireless networks within the transmission range gt J Me i denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated T T denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated SAS denotes that the wireless device is in Ad Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated L 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 Scan Click Scan to search for available wireless devices within transmission range Select Select an available wireless device in the table and click Select to add it to this
40. ield displays the SSID Service Set IDentifier of the profile Channel This field displays the channel number used by the profile Security This field shows whether WEP data encryption is activated Enabled or inactive Disabled Transmission Rate This field displays the transmission speed of the selected profile in megabits per second Mbps Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 9 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 3 4 4 Adding a New Profile Follow the steps below to add a new profile Step 1 Click Add in the Profile screen An Add New Profile screen displays as shown next Click Next to continue ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL 802 11g Link Info Site Survey Profile v Adapter Add New Profile Scan Info gt Profile Name BE gt ssip Lorin 5633 T CPE_5271_03 gt Network Type Infrastructure Connect to an Access Point C Ad Hoc Connect directly to Wireless USB Adapter gt Tile CE 5232 Test T Lorin 5633 T ZyXEL MIS T CPE S235 G3000 8 other computers Select Communications Corp Figure 3 6 Station Mode Profile Add New Profile The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 6 Station Mode Profile Add New Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Add New Profile Profile Name Enter a descriptive name in this field 3 10 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Gu
41. indows Update Controllers Internet Explorer LY My Documents 2 Outlook Express W Paint B Files and Settings Transfer W 4 My Recent Documents gt e My Pictures E 3 E Command Prompt ce My Music E Acrobat Reader 4 0 qs My Computer Tour Windows XP 4 Control Panel fh windows Movie Maker te Printers and Faxes Q9 Help and Support All Programs gt Log OFF fo Turn OFF Computer untitled Paint Right click Local Area Connection and then click Properties Network Connections Tools Help File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Qe E gt B JO search WE Folders EJ Address e Network Connections A _LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks Create anew connection Set up a home or small office network Disable this network device DN Repair this connection Status Repair Bridge Connections mi Rename this connection View status of this connection a Change settings of this connection Create Shortcut Delete Rename Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address vii ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP under the 4 Local Area Connection Properties General tab in Win XP and click Properties ccr General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Accton EN1207D TX PCI Fast Ethemet Adapter This connection uses the following items M El Clien
42. information about the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility Syntax Conventions Type or Enter means for you to type one or more characters Select or Choose means for you to use one of the predefined choices Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma For example click the Apple icon Control Panels and then Modem means first click the Apple icon then point your mouse pointer to Control Panels and then click Modem Window and command choices are in Bold Times New Roman font Predefined field choices are in Bold Arial font The ZyXEL ZyAIR G 220 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter is referred to as the ZyAIR in this guide The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyXEL WLAN Utility or simply as the ZyXEL Utility in this guide Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents and device drivers Quick Installation Guide Our Quick Installation Guide is designed to help you get your ZyAIR up and running right away It contains a detailed easy to follow connection diagram and information on installing your ZyAIR ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to www zyxel com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional support documentation User Guide Feedback Help us help you E mail all User s Guide related comments questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters zyxel com tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team ZyXEL Communication
43. ion change Getting Started 1 7 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network 2 1 Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications 2 1 1 SSID The SSID Service Set Identity is a unigue name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other 2 1 2 Channel A radio freguency used by a wireless device is called a channel 2 1 3 Transmission Rate Tx Rate The ZyAIR provides various transmission data rate options for you to select Options include Fully Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps In most networking scenarios the factory default Fully Auto setting proves the most efficient This setting allows your ZyAIR to operate at the maximum transmission data rate When the communication quality drops below a certain level the ZyAIR automatically switches to a lower transmission data rate Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable However when the communication quality improves again the ZyAIR gradually increases the transmission data rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate You can select any of the above options If you wish to balance speed versus reliability select 54 Mbps in a networking environment
44. itors Mouse Multiple Users Numbers QuickTime Settings Remote Access Software Update Sound Speech Startup Disk Text UsBPrinterSharing 2 Select Ethernet from the D zc WP Eum H Connect via list Comect vla Ethernet Setup Configure Using DHCP Server DHCP Client ID IP Address lt will be supplied by server 7 Sunet mask lt will be supplied by server gt Router address lt will be supplied by server gt Search comans Name server addr will be supplied by server gt 3 For dynamically assigned settings select Using DHCP Server from the Configure list Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address xi ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide 4 For statically assigned settings do the following From the Configure box select Manually Type your IP address in the IP Address box Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box Type the IP address of your ZyAIR in the Router address box 5 Close the TCP IP Control Panel 6 Click Save if prompted to save changes to your configuration 7 Restart your computer if prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address Check your TCP IP properties in the TCP IP Control Panel window Macintosh OS X 1 Click the Apple menu and click System Preferences to open the System Preferences window 2 Click Network in the icon bar Select Automatic from the Location list Select Built in Ethernet from the Show list
45. its in the WEP field Enter either 58 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00001 11122223333444455556666777788889999AAAABBBBCCCC000011 for HEX key type or Enter 29 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey111122223333444455556678 for ASCII key type 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 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 7 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 4 Station Mode Site Survey Security Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Save Click Save to save the changes back to ZyAIR Otherwise click the close 63 button to discard changes and go back to the Lin Info screen 34 The Profile Screen Click the Profile tab in the ZyXEL Utility program to display the Profile screen as shown next The profile function allows you to save the wireless network settings in this screen or use one of the pre configured network profiles ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter Profile List Profile Info Profile Name se SSID Channel Security Disabled Transmission Rate Fully auto 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter Connect B o Communications Corp Figure 3 5 Station Mode Profile The following table describes the label
46. lect an authentication method Choices are Auto Shared Key and Open System Refer to Section 2 5 for more information 3 6 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 4 Station Mode Site Survey Security Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Pass Phrase When you select the radio button enter the passphrase As you enter the passphrase the ZyAIR automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in the key field below Refer to Section 2 2 1 for more information Transmit Key Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption The key displays in the field below Key x where x is a number between 1 and 4 Select this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys Enter the WEP key in the field provided If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field Enter either 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 11AA22BB33 for HEX key type or Enter 5 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey for ASCII key type If you select 128 Bits in the WEP field Enter either 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00112233445566778899AABBCC for HEX key type or Enter 13 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey12345678 for ASCII key type If you select 256 B
47. m Mes denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security S or deactivated a Be denotes that the wireless device is in Ad Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated L 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 WPA PSK or WPA 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 3 3 1 Connecting to a Network Follow the steps below to connect to a network using the Site Survey screen Step 1 Step 2 Click Scan to search for all available wireless networks wit
48. ommunications Corp Figure 4 3 Access Point Mode MAC Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 4 3 Access Point Mode MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION Filter Type Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC address filter table Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filter feature Select Reject to block access to the ZyAIR MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the ZyAIR Select Accept to permit access to the ZyAIR MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the ZyAIR Filter MAC Address Access Point Mode Configuration 4 7 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 3 Access Point Mode MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION 1 16 Specify the MAC address es of the wireless station s that is allowed or denied association to the ZyAIR Enter six pairs of hexadecimal digits separated by colons in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00 A0 C5 00 00 02 If you enter an invalid MAC address once you click Save to save the values a warning screen will be displayed Save Click Save to save the changes back to the ZyAIR Cancel Click Cancel to discard changes 4 8 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL Utility 5 1 The About Screen The About screen displays related version numbers of
49. onnection to display a status window as shown next Wireless Network Connection 6 Status mR PR General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 16 40 Speed 54 0 Mbps Signal Strength aand Sent w Received 7164 2 078 Activity Close Figure 1 2 Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4 Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab Then skip to Step 6 Getting Started 1 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 5 When a Wireless Network Connection window displays click Advanced Wireless Network Connection 29 The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks 4 CPE 5246 Wi i CPE 5656 35 This wireless network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key then click Connect Network key wakker L Enable IEEE 802 1 authentication for this network If vou are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced EI Figure 1 3 Windows XP Connect to Wireless Network 1 4 Getting Started ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 6 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected Click OK 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties i CPESW3 Preferred networks Learn abo
50. our network adapter and then click OK If you need TCP IP a In the Network window click Add b Select Protocol and then click Add C Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers d Select TCP IP from the list of network protocols and then click OK If you need Client for Microsoft Networks a b C d e Click Add Select Client and then click Add Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list of network clients and then click OK Restart your computer so the changes you made take effect In the Network window Configuration tab select your network adapter s TCP IP entry and click Properties Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 1 Click the IP Address tab If your IP address is dynamic select Obtain an IP address automatically If you have a static IP address select Specify an IP address and type your information into the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields 2 Click the DNS Configuration tab If you do not know your DNS information select Disable DNS If you know your DNS information select Enable DNS and type the information in the fields below you may not need to fill them all in TCP IP Properties IF Address subnet Mask TCP IP Properties Domain 1 o Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 3 Click the Gateway tab six If you do no
51. port it Select Long Preamble if you have a noisy network or are unsure of what preamble mode the access point or the other wireless stations support as all IEEE 802 11b compliant wireless adapters must support long preamble However not all wireless adapters support short preamble Use long preamble if you are unsure what preamble mode the wireless adapters support to ensure interpretability between the ZyAIR and the access point wireless stations and to provide more reliable communication in noisy networks 2 6 Wireless LAN Network ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Select Auto to have the ZyAIR automatically use short preamble when all access point wireless stations support it otherwise the ZyAIR uses long preamble The ZyAIR and the access point wireless stations MUST use the same preamble mode in order to communicate Wireless LAN Network 2 7 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in wireless station mode 3 1 Introduction To set your ZyAIR as a wireless station refer to Section 1 6 1 3 2 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL Utility starts the Link Info screen displays showing the current configuration and connection status of your ZyAIR ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter Wireless Network Status Statistics Profile Hame Default Transmit Rate 0 kbps Hetwork Hame SSID Lorin 5633 Recei
52. pplication package TCP IP should already be installed on computers using Windows NT 2000 XP Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems After the appropriate TCP IP components are installed configure the TCP IP settings in order to communicate with your network If you manually assign IP information instead of using dynamic assignment make sure that your computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet as the ZyAIR Windows 95 98 Me Click Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Network ad Network icon to open the Network window Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed JZyAIR 100 Wireless PCMCIA YT NDISWAN gt nothing TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TCP IP gt ZyAIR 100 Wireless PCMCIA vet Adaptd X gt Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Cien for Microsoft Networks 7 File and Print Sharing Description i TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks Cancel The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of installed components You need a network adapter the TCP IP protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks If you need the adapter a In the Network window click Add Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address iii ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide b Select Adapter and then click Add C Select the manufacturer and model of y
53. purchase should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and or materials ZyXEL will at its discretion repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition Any replacement will consist of a new or re manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified misused tampered with damaged by an act of God or subjected to abnormal working conditions NOTE Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser To obtain the services of this warranty contact ZyXEL s Service Center for your Return Material Authorization RMA number Products must be returned Postage Prepaid It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out dated warranty will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of ZyXEL and the customer will be billed for parts and labor All repaired or replace
54. rity Wireless LAN security is vital to your network to protect wireless communications Configure the wireless LAN security using the Configuration or the Profile Security Settings screen If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyAIR the ZyAIR s wireless communications are accessible to any wireless networking device that is in the coverage area 2 2 1 Data Encryption with WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the ZyAIR and the AP or other wireless stations to keep network communications private Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption There are two ways to create WEP keys in your ZyAIR e Automatic WEP key generation based on a password phrase called a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive You must use the same passphrase for all WLAN adapters with this feature in the same WLAN For WLAN adapters without the passphrase feature you can still take advantage of this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL Utility and entering them manually as the WEP keys in the other WLAN adapter s 2 4 Wireless LAN Network ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Enter the WEP keys manually Your ZyAIR allows you to configure up to four 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit WEP keys and only one key is used as the default key at any one time 2 3 Fra
55. s Corp 6 Innovation Road II Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan Thank you Preface xiii ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Graphics Icons Key p Wireless Access Point NC Notebook computer 4 Wireless Signal Telephone Switch e m e Router xiv Preface ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility About 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 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 e e Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs e A built in antenna e Driver support for Windows XP 2000 Me 98 SE 1 2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make hardware connections 13 Ways to Configure the ZyAIR To configure your ZyAIR use one of the following applications In Windows XP gt ZyXEL Utility Zero Configuration Funk
56. s in this screen 3 8 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 5 Station Mode Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile List Click a column heading to sort the entries T T or L Al es i denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated zd T denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated B denotes that the wireless device is in Ad Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated L denotes that the wireless device is in Ad Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated Profile Name This is the name of the pre configured profile SSID This is the SSID of the wireless network to which the selected profile associate Connect To use a previously saved network profile select a pre configured profile name in the table and click Connect Add To add a new profile into the table click Add Delete To delete an existing wireless network configuration select a profile in the table and click Delete Edit To edit an existing wireless network configuration select a profile in the table and click Edit Profile Info The following field s display detail information of the selected profile in the Profile List table Network Type This field displays the network type Infrastructure or Ad Hoc of the profile SSID This f
57. sing the same channel around your wireless network Relocate or reduce the radio interference 6 4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 6 4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION In wireless station mode the computer with the ZyAIR installed cannot communicate with the other computer s A Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly Make sure the ZyAIR computer and the associated AP use the same SSID Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and key Verify the settings in the Profile Security Settings screen B Ad Hoc IBSS Verify that the peer computer s is turned on Make sure the ZyAIR computer and the peer computer s are using the same SS ID and channel Make sure that the computer and the peer computer s share the same security option and key Change the wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high Troubleshooting ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 6 4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION In access point mode the Verify that the computer with the ZyAIR installed is turned on wireless station s cannot Make sure the wireless station s uses the same SSID as the ZyAIR associate
58. t for Microsoft Networks vi 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M 8 QoS Packet Scheduler lvi Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol lntemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected 5 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window opens the General tab in Windows XP ae If you have a dynamic IP address click Obtain uu me gt ou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports an IP address automatical ly this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address Ootan on EP Subnet mask and Default gateway fields Oare ee ME Click Advanced Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses viii Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide If you do not know your gateway s IP address remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK Do one or more of the following if you want to configure additional IP addresses In the IP Settings tab in IP addresses click Add In TCP IP Address type an IP address in IP address and a subnet mask in Subnet mask and then click Add
59. t know your gateway s IP address Bindings Advanced Neelos remove previously installed gateways DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address If you have a gateway IP address type it in the The first gateway in the Installed Gateway list will be the default New gateway field and click Add The address order in the list will be the order in which these machines are used New gateway Installed gateways onse 4 Click OK to save and close the TCP IP Properties window 5 Click OK to close the Network window Insert the Windows CD if prompted 6 Restart your computer when prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address 1 Click Start and then Run 2 In the Run window type winipcfg and then click OK to open the IP Configuration window 3 Select your network adapter You should see your computer s IP address subnet mask and default gateway Windows 2000 NT XP vi Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 1 For Windows XP click start Control Panel In Windows 2000 NT click Start Settings Control Panel For Windows XP click Network 3 Connections For Windows 2000 NT click Network and Dial up Connections amp Control Panel File Edit sss dB yo Search Folders EFEM Address G Control Panel Veg Control Panel A e View Favorites Add Hardware Br Switch to Category View Co s See Also A ua j Fonts Game A W
60. ted fields Select Disable to deactivate the WEP encryption Authentication Type Select an authentication method Choices are Auto Shared Key and Open System Refer to Section 2 5 for more information Pass Phrase When you select the radio button enter the passphrase As you enter the passphrase the ZyAIR automatically generates four different WEP key and displays it in the key field below Refer to Section 2 2 1 for more information Transmit Key Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption The key displays in the field below Access Point Mode Configuration 4 5 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Key x Select this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys where x is a Enter the WEP key in the field provided number between 1 and 4 If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field Enter either 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 11AA22BB33 for HEX key type or Enter 5 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey for ASCII key type If you select 128 Bits in the WEP field Enter either 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00112233445566778899AABBCC for HEX key type or Enter 13 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for
61. the ZyAIR To display the screen as shown next click the about button ZyAIR Wireless LAN Adapter Utility c Copyright 2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corp y All rights reserved Driver Version 1 137 0519 2004 Utility Version 4 1 0 0b1 Figure 5 1 About The following table describes the read only fields in this screen Table 5 1 About LABEL DESCRIPTION Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR driver Utility Version This field displays the version number of the ZyXEL Utility 5 2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility Follow the steps below to remove or uninstall the ZyXEL Utility from your computer Maintenance 5 1 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 1 Click Start Programs ZyAIR G 220 Utility Uninstall ZyAIR G 220 Utility Step 2 Click OK to continue Choose Setup Language ev Select the language for the installation from the choices below C Step 3 When prompted click OK to remove the driver and the utility software Confirm Uninstall Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its Features Cancel Figure 5 2 Confirm Uninstall Step 4 Restart your computer if prompted Click Finish to complete uninstalling the software 5 3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility take note of the current network configuration To perform the upgrade follow the steps below
62. trator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window Restart your computer if prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address 1 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Command Prompt In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and then press ENTER You can also open Network Connections right click a network connection click Status and then click the Support tab Macintosh OS 8 9 Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide t File Edit View Window Special Help About This Computer 1 Click the Apple menu Control Panel and double click TCP IP to open the TCP IP Control Panel Apple system Profiler E Calculator 5 Chooser ADSL Control and Status M Control Panels ld Appearance Favorites Apple Menu Options la Key Caps AppleTalk Network Browser ColorSync Recent Applications Control Strip i Recent Documents E ien tif Remote Access Status Gitara a pe 8 Scrapbook Extensions Manager P Sherlock2 File Exchange i Speakable Items File Sharing j General Controls Internet Keyboard Keychain Access Launcher Location Manager Memory Modem Mon
63. ut setting up wireless network confiquration Figure 1 4 Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Properties 1 5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility After you install and start the ZyXEL Utility an icon for the ZyXEL Utility appears in the system tray When the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon displays the ZyAIR is installed properly Fas 5 11PM Figure 1 5 ZyXEL Utility System Tray Icon The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR Refer to the following table for details Getting Started 1 5 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide Table 1 1 ZyXEL Utility System Tray lcon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The ZyAIR is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless network Green The ZyAIR is operating in wireless station mode and connected to a wireless network Pale Blue The ZyAIR is operating in access point mode Double click on the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyXEL Utility The ZyXEL Utility screens are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions Screens for Windows XP are shown Click the icon located in the top right corner to display the on line help window 1 6 ZyAIR Modes You can set your ZyAIR to operate in either wireless station or access point AP modes In wireless station mode your ZyAIR must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in your wireless network In access point mode
64. ve Rate 0 kbps AP MAC Address 00 A0 C5 12 45 61 Authentication pen System Herwork Type Infrastructure BSS Wireless Mode G Only Transmission Rate 5 5 M Total Transmit 135 Security Disabled Total Receive 65 802 11g Channel 6 Signal Strength 83 dBm Wireless USB Adapter Trend Chart Signal Strength 9869 6 6 6 6 6 6 Link Quality 9 96 6666666 C Copyright 2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corp Figure 3 1 Station Mode Link Info Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 1 ZyAlR 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 Station Mode Use the radio button to set the ZyAIR to operate in wireless station mode or operate in access point mode Refer to Section 1 6 for more information Wireless Network St atus Profile Name This is the name of the profile you are currently using Network Name SSID The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated This field 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 t
65. where you are certain that all wireless devices can communicate at the highest transmission data rate 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps are used often in networking environments where the range of the wireless connection is more important than speed With USB1 1 the ZyAIR can only transmit at up to 11Mbps 2 1 4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes ad hoc and infrastructure To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points APs set the ZyAIR operation mode to Infrastructure BSS An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired Wireless LAN Network 2 1 ZyAlR G 220 User s Guide network In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network but prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP use the Ad hoc IBSS Independent Basic Service Set mode Ad Hoc IBSS Ad hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other An ad hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set IBSS NEL e SS Y I Ad hoc IBSS j 4 gt f a Gk gt N OE ord Figure 2 2 BSS Example A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set ESS or infrastructure network All communication is done through the AP which relays data packets to other wireless
66. y ZyXEL Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter Confirm New Settings gt Metwork SSID Lorin 5533 gt Network Type Infrastructure gt Security WEP 802 119 Wireless USB Adapter L Communications Corp Figure 3 10 Station Mode Profile Confirm New Settings Step 6 To use this network profile click the Activate Now button Otherwise click the Activate Later button Once you activate a profile the ZyXEL Utility will use that profile the next time it is started Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3 15 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility Link Info Site Survey 7C Profile Adapter Your network has been configured successfully Activate Now Activate Later 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter ZyAIR G 220 AP Mode Station Mode C Copyright 2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corp Figure 3 11 Station Mode Profile Activate the Profile 3 5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyAIR click the Adapter tab 3 16 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ZyXEL Utility ZyXEL 802 11g Link Info Site S rvey 7C Profile bas Adapter gt Transmission Rate 54 Mbps gt Preamble Type Auto gt Power Saving Mode Disabled Wireless USB Adapter L Communications Corp Figure 3 12 Station Mode Adapter The following table describes

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