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... Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for its various applications. Thank you . ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your purchase of your G-220 v2 for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300...
... Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for its various applications. Thank you . ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your purchase of your G-220 v2 for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300...
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... words". " Notes tell you other important information (for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other things you or your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in bold font. • A key stroke...• "Enter" means for mega may use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may be referred to type one of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. For example, "k" for kilo may...
... words". " Notes tell you other important information (for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other things you or your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all in bold font. • A key stroke...• "Enter" means for mega may use one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may be referred to type one of measurement may denote the "metric" value or the "scientific" value. For example, "k" for kilo may...
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..., and make sure all the connections are indoors. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide There is recyclable. This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s).
..., and make sure all the connections are indoors. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device. There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide There is recyclable. This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s).
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... to change without notice. Copyright 7 Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any form or by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying...
... to change without notice. Copyright 7 Neither does it convey any products described herein without notice. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any form or by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying...
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... must not be collocated with any other antennas or transmitters. • This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for a Class B digital device pursuant to radio communications. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The device must not be determined...
... must not be collocated with any other antennas or transmitters. • This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for a Class B digital device pursuant to radio communications. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The device must not be determined...
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is firmware-limited to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in the U.S.A. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page. Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible... GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with Canadian ICES-003. 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 view from this product in...
is firmware-limited to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in the U.S.A. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page. Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible... GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with Canadian ICES-003. 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 view from this product in...
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... workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. You may also refer to the purchaser. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. To obtain the services... or implied, including any kind to the warranty policy for the region in no event be solely at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. ZyXEL shall in which you bought the device at the discretion of merchantability or fitness for indirect or consequential damages of any...
... workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. You may also refer to the purchaser. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. To obtain the services... or implied, including any kind to the warranty policy for the region in no event be solely at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. ZyXEL shall in which you bought the device at the discretion of merchantability or fitness for indirect or consequential damages of any...
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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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... 56). Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you to use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. You can also use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you can access the Internet... 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - Through the AP, you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you can either set the G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure.
... 56). Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you to use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. You can also use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you can access the Internet... 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - Through the AP, you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you can either set the G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure.
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Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. 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. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network.
Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. 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. 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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...box. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to access point mode. 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 current mode is ...installed on computer A and set to set the G-220 v2 to complete the mode ...
...box. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to access point mode. 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 current mode is ...installed on computer A and set to set the G-220 v2 to complete the mode ...
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...: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager at the same time you use the ZyXEL utility. 1.4.1 Enabling WZC Note: When you want to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. 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 the following applications: •...
...: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager at the same time you use the ZyXEL utility. 1.4.1 Enabling WZC Note: When you want to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. 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 the following applications: •...