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... Infrastructure 21 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 23 1.2.4 Changing G-202 Mode 23 1.3 G-202 Hardware and Utility Installation 24 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon 24 1.4 Configuration Methods 24 1.4.1 Enabling WZC 24 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 25 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...27 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 27 2.2 ...Creating and Using a Profile 29 2.3 Configuring the G-202 as an AP 32 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 35 3.1 ...
... Infrastructure 21 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 23 1.2.4 Changing G-202 Mode 23 1.3 G-202 Hardware and Utility Installation 24 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon 24 1.4 Configuration Methods 24 1.4.1 Enabling WZC 24 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 25 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...27 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 27 2.2 ...Creating and Using a Profile 29 2.3 Configuring the G-202 as an AP 32 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 35 3.1 ...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption 37 3.2.3.1 WEP 37 3.2.3.2 IEEE 802.1x 38 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 38 3.3 WiFi Protected Setup 39 3.3.1 Push Button Configuration 39 3.3.2 ... OTIST 45 3.4.1.1 AP 45 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 46 3.4.2 Starting OTIST 47 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 47 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 49 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 49 4.2 The Link Info Screen 50 4.2.1 Trend Chart 51 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 52 4.3.1 Security Settings 53 4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption 54 4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption 37 3.2.3.1 WEP 37 3.2.3.2 IEEE 802.1x 38 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 38 3.3 WiFi Protected Setup 39 3.3.1 Push Button Configuration 39 3.3.2 ... OTIST 45 3.4.1.1 AP 45 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 46 3.4.2 Starting OTIST 47 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 47 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 49 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 49 4.2 The Link Info Screen 50 4.2.1 Trend Chart 51 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 52 4.3.1 Security Settings 53 4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption 54 4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 5.3 The Configuration Screen 75 5.4 The MAC Filter Screen 77 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...79 6.1 The About Screen 79 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 79 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 80 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 83 7.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 83 7.3 Problem with the Link Quality 84 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 84 Appendix...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 5.3 The Configuration Screen 75 5.4 The MAC Filter Screen 77 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...79 6.1 The About Screen 79 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 79 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 80 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 83 7.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 83 7.3 Problem with the Link Quality 84 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 84 Appendix...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 22 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode 23 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes 23 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Figure 6 Enable WZC 25 Figure 7 Infrastructure Network 27 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 28 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 28 Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 29 Figure...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 22 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode 23 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes 23 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Figure 6 Enable WZC 25 Figure 7 Infrastructure Network 27 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 28 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 28 Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 29 Figure...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 66 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate ... 69 Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 70 Figure 46 Vista Security: Select Certificate 71 Figure 47 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Figure 48 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Figure 49 Access Point Mode: Configuration 75 Figure 50 Access Point Mode...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 66 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate ... 69 Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 70 Figure 46 Vista Security: Select Certificate 71 Figure 47 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Figure 48 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Figure 49 Access Point Mode: Configuration 75 Figure 50 Access Point Mode...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 52 Table 5 Station Mode: Site ... Table 17 Access Point Mode: Configuration 76 Table 18 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 78 Table 19 About ...79 Table 20 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 83 Table 21 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem 83 Table 22 Troubleshooting Link Quality 84 Table 23 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 84 Table 24 Product Specifications...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 52 Table 5 Station Mode: Site ... Table 17 Access Point Mode: Configuration 76 Table 18 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 78 Table 19 About ...79 Table 20 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 83 Table 21 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem 83 Table 22 Troubleshooting Link Quality 84 Table 23 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 84 Table 24 Product Specifications...
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...as a wireless station (wireless client), you can either set the G-202 network type to Infrastructure. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-202 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-202 The G-202 is in Ad-Hoc mode). 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure To connect to a ...Advanced Properties on Adapter screen (Section 4.5 on page 66) 1.2.2 Station Mode The G-202 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. You can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. The ZyXEL utility is a tool that helps you can also use the...
...as a wireless station (wireless client), you can either set the G-202 network type to Infrastructure. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-202 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-202 The G-202 is in Ad-Hoc mode). 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure To connect to a ...Advanced Properties on Adapter screen (Section 4.5 on page 66) 1.2.2 Station Mode The G-202 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. You can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. The ZyXEL utility is a tool that helps you can also use the...
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... to set the G-202 to access point mode. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and C can also set up your G-202 functions as an access point. In access point mode, your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 1.2.3 Access...
... to set the G-202 to access point mode. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and C can also set up your G-202 functions as an access point. In access point mode, your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 1.2.3 Access...
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... access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-202, use one of the G-202. The G-202 is not connected to a wireless network. The G-202 is installed properly. When you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 1.3 G-202 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start...
... access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-202, use one of the G-202. The G-202 is not connected to a wireless network. The G-202 is installed properly. When you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 1.3 G-202 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start...
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...) to disable the ZyXEL utility by right-clicking the utility icon ( ) in this User's Guide. Screens for information on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in all Microsoft Windows versions. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start > Programs > ZyXEL G-202 Wireless Adapter Utility > ZyXEL G-202 Wireless Adapter Utility. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how...
...) to disable the ZyXEL utility by right-clicking the utility icon ( ) in this User's Guide. Screens for information on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in all Microsoft Windows versions. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start > Programs > ZyXEL G-202 Wireless Adapter Utility > ZyXEL G-202 Wireless Adapter Utility. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following diagrams. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point is configured for more information. 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN This example illustrates how to manually connect your wireless client to a network using the ZyXEL utility. This chapter also includes a simple example of how to configure the G-202 as...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following diagrams. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point is configured for more information. 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN This example illustrates how to manually connect your wireless client to a network using the ZyXEL utility. This chapter also includes a simple example of how to configure the G-202 as...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the ... in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to search again. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Make sure the AP or peer computer is no wireless network available within range. Use the Next button...
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the ... in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to search again. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Make sure the AP or peer computer is no wireless network available within range. Use the Next button...
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... client is not connected to a network, the fields in this User's Guide or contact your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of this...time you cannot access the web site, check the Troubleshooting section of the active connection. If you use the ZyXEL utility. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your wireless connection is successfully configured...
... client is not connected to a network, the fields in this User's Guide or contact your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of any other web site in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of this...time you cannot access the web site, check the Troubleshooting section of the active connection. If you use the ZyXEL utility. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your wireless connection is successfully configured...
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... Add New Profile screen appears. The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks, which you want to configure a new profile. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up a profile and connect the wireless client to an access point configured for..." and the pre-shared key is not in the Scan Info box. You can also configure your profile for WPA-PSK security. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide This example illustrates how to set up to 32 printable ASCII characters). Select Infrastructure and either manually enter or select the...
... Add New Profile screen appears. The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks, which you want to configure a new profile. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up a profile and connect the wireless client to an access point configured for..." and the pre-shared key is not in the Scan Info box. You can also configure your profile for WPA-PSK security. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide This example illustrates how to set up to 32 printable ASCII characters). Select Infrastructure and either manually enter or select the...
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... Encryption 6 Verify the profile settings in the previous screen. If you clicked Activate Later you selected in the ready-only screen. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you can select the profile from the list in the Profile screen and click Connect...
... Encryption 6 Verify the profile settings in the previous screen. If you clicked Activate Later you selected in the ready-only screen. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you can select the profile from the list in the Profile screen and click Connect...
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...ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can see if any wireless clients have connected to your G-202. 32 Chapter 2 Tutorial Also, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the active connection. 9 Make sure the selected AP in the active profile is successfully configured. 10If you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility... the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the address bar and press ENTER. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you cannot access the Internet, go back to access the web site, your G-202 as an access point. Select the ...
...ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can see if any wireless clients have connected to your G-202. 32 Chapter 2 Tutorial Also, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the active connection. 9 Make sure the selected AP in the active profile is successfully configured. 10If you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility... the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the address bar and press ENTER. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you cannot access the Internet, go back to access the web site, your G-202 as an access point. Select the ...
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Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Link Info ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 2 If you want to change the SSID and enable wireless security for your G-202, click the Configuration tab and refer to Section 5.3 on page 75 for detailed field descriptions. Note: You can only use WEP when the G-202 is in AP mode. Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Configuration Chapter 2 Tutorial 33
Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Link Info ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 2 If you want to change the SSID and enable wireless security for your G-202, click the Configuration tab and refer to Section 5.3 on page 75 for detailed field descriptions. Note: You can only use WEP when the G-202 is in AP mode. Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Configuration Chapter 2 Tutorial 33
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... the AP or peer computer do 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 default key at any transmitted data that is sent in the wireless network. Thus the wireless stations can... associate with this feature in to use the wireless network. 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption You can still take advantage of this . ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide This type of security does not protect the information that is not encrypted. However, every wireless client in your...
... the AP or peer computer do 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 default key at any transmitted data that is sent in the wireless network. Thus the wireless stations can... associate with this feature in to use the wireless network. 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption You can still take advantage of this . ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide This type of security does not protect the information that is not encrypted. However, every wireless client in your...
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... one , log into the configuration interfaces of associated wireless clients in the list, WPS was successful. 3.3.2 PIN Configuration Each WPS-enabled device has its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one of each other ) in the configuration interface). Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 39 WEP is... following steps to the enrollee. Select WEP only when the AP and/or wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use the PIN method. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA or WPA2. You do this -
... one , log into the configuration interfaces of associated wireless clients in the list, WPS was successful. 3.3.2 PIN Configuration Each WPS-enabled device has its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one of each other ) in the configuration interface). Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 39 WEP is... following steps to the enrollee. Select WEP only when the AP and/or wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use the PIN method. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA or WPA2. You do this -
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...it does not matter which. 5 Start WPS on page 39). 4 Enter the client's PIN in the WPS section of the AP's configuration interface. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide When you use the PIN method, you see Section 3.3.1 on both devices within two minutes. Then, when WPS is enabled on both ...this. 3 Look for entering another device's PIN, you cannot connect, check the list of associated wireless clients in the AP's configuration utility. Note: Use the configuration utility to activate WPS, not the push-button on the device, or in the AP's configuration interface. If you can either on the...
...it does not matter which. 5 Start WPS on page 39). 4 Enter the client's PIN in the WPS section of the AP's configuration interface. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide When you use the PIN method, you see Section 3.3.1 on both devices within two minutes. Then, when WPS is enabled on both ...this. 3 Look for entering another device's PIN, you cannot connect, check the list of associated wireless clients in the AP's configuration utility. Note: Use the configuration utility to activate WPS, not the push-button on the device, or in the AP's configuration interface. If you can either on the...