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...CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you . Your G-220 v2 is designed to www.zyxel.com for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to install and configure. They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web ...networking terms and additional support documentation. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. About This User's Guide This manual is easy to The Technical Writing Team...
...CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you . Your G-220 v2 is designed to www.zyxel.com for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to install and configure. They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web ...networking terms and additional support documentation. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. About This User's Guide This manual is easy to The Technical Writing Team...
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Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may be referred to as the "G-220 v2", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in ...screen name denotes a mouse click. "Select" or "choose" means for you to that could harm you or your G-220 v2. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub..."1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The G-220 v2 icon is " or "in other things you may use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER...
Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may be referred to as the "G-220 v2", the "device", the "system" or the "product" in ...screen name denotes a mouse click. "Select" or "choose" means for you to that could harm you or your G-220 v2. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub..."1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The G-220 v2 icon is " or "in other things you may use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER...
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.... • Do NOT expose your safety, be sure to read and follow all the connections are indoors. This product is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Antenna Warning! There is recyclable. Only use the included antenna(s). ONLY qualified service...
.... • Do NOT expose your safety, be sure to read and follow all the connections are indoors. This product is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Antenna Warning! There is recyclable. Only use the included antenna(s). ONLY qualified service...
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Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This publication is a registered trademark of others. Copyright 7 All rights reserved. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties of...
Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This publication is a registered trademark of others. Copyright 7 All rights reserved. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties of...
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... this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a commercial environment. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with antennas at 0mm spacing.
... this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in a commercial environment. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with antennas at 0mm spacing.
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...-003. This device has been designed for compliance could void the user's authority to view 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 operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus...Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. Certifications 9 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. 注意 ! ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE ...
...-003. This device has been designed for compliance could void the user's authority to view 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 operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus...Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. Certifications 9 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. 注意 ! ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE ...
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... parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to abnormal working conditions. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from the date of purchase. Note Repair or replacement... the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the warranty policy for the region in lieu of all other...
... parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to abnormal working conditions. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from the date of purchase. Note Repair or replacement... the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the warranty policy for the region in lieu of all other...
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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-220 v2 Mode 23 1.3 G-220 v2 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-220 v2 Mode 23 1.3 G-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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-220 v2 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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... the AP, you can also use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you to use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. PEAP and TLS options (Section 4.3.1.3 on page 66) 1.2.2 Station Mode The G-220 v2 is in AdHoc mode). 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure To ... (another wireless device in wireless station mode by default. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter...
... the AP, you can also use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you to use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. PEAP and TLS options (Section 4.3.1.3 on page 66) 1.2.2 Station Mode The G-220 v2 is in AdHoc mode). 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure To ... (another wireless device in wireless station mode by default. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 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. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network.
ZyXEL G-220 v2 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. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network.
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... modes, select either Station Mode or AP Mode in access point mode. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.2.3 Access Point Mode You can access the Internet. 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode To change . The following figure shows a network example. In access point mode, your wireless ...AP. The current mode is installed on computer A and set up your G-220 v2 functions as an access point. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to operate in any ZyXEL utility screens. This allows you to access point mode.
... modes, select either Station Mode or AP Mode in access point mode. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.2.3 Access Point Mode You can access the Internet. 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode To change . The following figure shows a network example. In access point mode, your wireless ...AP. The current mode is installed on computer A and set up your G-220 v2 functions as an access point. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to operate in any ZyXEL utility screens. This allows you to access point mode.
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... Green Pale Blue DESCRIPTION The G-220 v2 is operating in wireless station mode but is installed properly. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.3 G-220 v2 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 want to use the G-220 v2 as an access point) •...
... Green Pale Blue DESCRIPTION The G-220 v2 is operating in wireless station mode but is installed properly. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.3 G-220 v2 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 want to use the G-220 v2 as an access point) •...