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... you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to guide you through the configuration of the ZyXEL G-202 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Thank you . About This User's Guide This manual is designed to solve it. Related Documentation • ...; Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is easy to help you . See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device. Your...
... you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to guide you through the configuration of the ZyXEL G-202 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Thank you . About This User's Guide This manual is designed to solve it. Related Documentation • ...; Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is easy to help you . See http://www.zyxel.com/web/contact_us.php for contact information. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your vendor, then contact a ZyXEL office for the region in which you bought the device. Your...
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...and finally the Log Setting tab to get to use the following generic icons. Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-202 may be referred to as the "G-202", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in this User's Guide. • Product .... • "Enter" means for you to that screen. • Units of measurement may need to type one of your G-202. " Notes tell you other important information (for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other things you may denote...'s Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your G-202. 4 ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide
...and finally the Log Setting tab to get to use the following generic icons. Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-202 may be referred to as the "G-202", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in this User's Guide. • Product .... • "Enter" means for you to that screen. • Units of measurement may need to type one of your G-202. " Notes tell you other important information (for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other things you may denote...'s Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your G-202. 4 ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide
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... points or other risks. Only use the included antenna(s). Dispose of electric shock from lightning. • Antenna Warning! There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Please contact your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids...
... points or other risks. Only use the included antenna(s). Dispose of electric shock from lightning. • Antenna Warning! There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Please contact your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids...
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... means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2010 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be...Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication may be...
... means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2010 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be...Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication may be...
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... side slot configuration. • The device complies with any other antennas or transmitters. • This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in a commercial environment. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the limits for help. If this manual. • This transmitter must not...
... side slot configuration. • The device complies with any other antennas or transmitters. • This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in a commercial environment. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the limits for help. If this manual. • This transmitter must not...
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...de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to channels 1 through 11. ...注意 ! is firmware-limited to view from this product in France. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page. This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in the U.S.A.
...de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to channels 1 through 11. ...注意 ! is firmware-limited to view from this product in France. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page. This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in the U.S.A.
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...Products must be insured when shipped. All repaired or replaced products will be repaired or replaced (at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. 10 ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL shall in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. To...and upon proof of purchase, should the product have other warranties, express or implied, including any kind to the purchaser. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in no event be held liable ...
...Products must be insured when shipped. All repaired or replaced products will be repaired or replaced (at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. 10 ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL shall in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. To...and upon proof of purchase, should the product have other warranties, express or implied, including any kind to the purchaser. ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in no event be held liable ...
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... Vista Users 21 1.2.2 Station Mode 21 1.2.2.1 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...
... Vista Users 21 1.2.2 Station Mode 21 1.2.2.1 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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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... Step 1 43 Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 2 43 Figure 25 WPS: Example Network Step 3 44 Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Figure 27 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Figure 28 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...
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... Step 1 43 Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 2 43 Figure 25 WPS: Example Network Step 3 44 Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Figure 27 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Figure 28 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...
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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...
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...
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ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 82 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 115 Figure 83 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 116 Figure 84 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 117 Figure 85 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 117 Figure 86 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu 118 Figure 87 Macintosh OS X: Network 119 List of Figures 17
ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 82 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 115 Figure 83 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 116 Figure 84 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 117 Figure 85 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 117 Figure 86 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu 118 Figure 87 Macintosh OS X: Network 119 List of Figures 17
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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 Survey ... Info 74 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...
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 Survey ... Info 74 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...
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...; Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-202 and prepares you configure your G-202 into an access point (AP). You can also 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 network via...
...; Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-202 and prepares you configure your G-202 into an access point (AP). You can also 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 network via...
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Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc.
Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc.
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... the color of the check box. In access point mode, your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP. This allows you to set the G-202 to operate in any ZyXEL utility screens. Computer A provides an Internet connection to complete the mode change between the modes, select either Station Mode or AP Mode in...
... the color of the check box. In access point mode, your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP. This allows you to set the G-202 to operate in any ZyXEL utility screens. Computer A provides an Internet connection to complete the mode change between the modes, select either Station Mode or AP Mode in...
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...ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 1.3 G-202 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-202, use one of the G-202... Odyssey Client Manager documentation for details. When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started The G-202 is not connected to a wireless network. Note: Do NOT...
...ZyXEL G-202 User's Guide 1.3 G-202 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-202, use one of the G-202... Odyssey Client Manager documentation for details. When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started The G-202 is not connected to a wireless network. Note: Do NOT...