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... additional support documentation. About This User's Guide 3 They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help for descriptions of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Thank you . User Guide Feedback Help us help you through the configuration of your purchase of individual screens and supplementary...
... additional support documentation. About This User's Guide 3 They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help for descriptions of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Thank you . User Guide Feedback Help us help you through the configuration of your purchase of individual screens and supplementary...
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...> ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. The G-220 v2 icon is not an exact representation of your G-220 v2. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may need to use the following generic icons. Icons Used in ... you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means 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. •...
...> ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. The G-220 v2 icon is not an exact representation of your G-220 v2. " Notes tell you other important information (for example, other words". Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may need to use the following generic icons. Icons Used in ... you to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means 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. •...
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... service this device. Please contact your device to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. There is recyclable. There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Opening or removing covers can expose you to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do...
... service this device. Please contact your device to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. There is recyclable. There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Opening or removing covers can expose you to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do...
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... System) is subject to make changes in any form or by any products described herein without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication may be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in...
... System) is subject to make changes in any form or by any products described herein without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication may be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in...
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... instructions for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on laptop computers with Part 15 of FCC rules. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with antennas at 0mm spacing. This equipment has been tested and found to...
... instructions for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on laptop computers with Part 15 of FCC rules. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with antennas at 0mm spacing. This equipment has been tested and found to...
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... à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Certifications 9 This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in the U.S.A. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. This device has been designed for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment... not expressly approved by the party responsible for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with Canadian ICES-003. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page.
... à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Certifications 9 This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in the U.S.A. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. This device has been designed for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment... not expressly approved by the party responsible for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with Canadian ICES-003. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page.
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... Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to the purchaser. 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. To obtain the services of ...this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. Online Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL shall in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for North American products. 10...
... Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact your product online to the purchaser. 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. To obtain the services of ...this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. Online Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL shall in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for North American products. 10...
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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 14 Table of Contents
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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 18 List of Figures
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 18 List of Figures
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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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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). See the appendix for detailed product specifications. 1.2 Application Overview ... an access point (AP), set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility to Infrastructure. When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP....
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). See the appendix for detailed product specifications. 1.2 Application Overview ... an access point (AP), set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility to Infrastructure. When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP....
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Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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.
Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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.
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... Started 23 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the G-220 v2 is indicated by the color of the check box. The current mode is installed on computer A and set up your G-220 v2 functions as an access point. The following figure shows a network example. Computer...Mode in access point mode. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to operate in any ZyXEL utility screens. 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 . In access point ...
... Started 23 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the G-220 v2 is indicated by the color of the check box. The current mode is installed on computer A and set up your G-220 v2 functions as an access point. The following figure shows a network example. Computer...Mode in access point mode. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes Note: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to operate in any ZyXEL utility screens. 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 . In access point ...
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... wireless station mode but is installed properly. Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for details. 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 use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. The G-220 v2 is operating in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your...
... wireless station mode but is installed properly. Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for details. 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 use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. The G-220 v2 is operating in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your...
