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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 21 1.2 Application Overview 21 1.2.1 Windows 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...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 21 1.2 Application Overview 21 1.2.1 Windows 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...
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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 ... 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...The Profile Screen 60 4.4.1 Adding a New Profile 62 4.5 The Adapter Screen 66 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista 69 4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 ...
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 ... 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...The Profile Screen 60 4.4.1 Adding a New Profile 62 4.5 The Adapter Screen 66 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista 69 4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 ...
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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 ... 80 Figure 53 Uninstall: Finish 80 Figure 54 Windows 2000: Start 87 Figure 55 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 88 Figure 56 Windows 2000: Network Properties 88 Figure 57 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 89 Figure 58 Windows 2000: Local Network 89 Figure 59 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available 91 Figure...
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 ... 80 Figure 53 Uninstall: Finish 80 Figure 54 Windows 2000: Start 87 Figure 55 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 88 Figure 56 Windows 2000: Network Properties 88 Figure 57 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 89 Figure 58 Windows 2000: Local Network 89 Figure 59 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available 91 Figure...
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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 ...Product Specifications 85 Table 25 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 92 Table 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 94 Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 95 Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 96 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 97 Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties...
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 ...Product Specifications 85 Table 25 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 92 Table 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 94 Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 95 Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 96 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 97 Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties...
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... the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you can either set the G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for the G-220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista •...
... the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you can either set the G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for the G-220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista •...
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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 a wireless network. The G-220 v2 is not connected to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears...
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 a wireless network. The G-220 v2 is not connected to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears...
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... 1 Getting Started 25 Note: Click the window. icon (located in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in all Microsoft Windows versions. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide If you want to use WZC to manage the G-220 v2. Figure 6 Enable WZC Refer to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in this User...
... 1 Getting Started 25 Note: Click the window. icon (located in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in all Microsoft Windows versions. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide If you want to use WZC to manage the G-220 v2. Figure 6 Enable WZC Refer to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in this User...
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... screen, or the Exit button to return to search again. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to specify the security settings. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions... next screen. If no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the Site Survey screen. See Table 5 on to the AP or peer computer. Click Scan...
... screen, or the Exit button to return to search again. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to specify the security settings. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions... next screen. If no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the Site Survey screen. See Table 5 on to the AP or peer computer. Click Scan...
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When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of this feature is not available on Windows Vista. Check the details you to set up your wireless network without using your settings. Also, refer to... or contact your network administrator if necessary. 2.3 Configuring the G-220 v2 as next. The screen changes and displays as an AP In access point mode, your G-220 v2 allows you entered previously. Note: At the time of any given time. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can see if any ...
When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of this feature is not available on Windows Vista. Check the details you to set up your wireless network without using your settings. Also, refer to... or contact your network administrator if necessary. 2.3 Configuring the G-220 v2 as next. The screen changes and displays as an AP In access point mode, your G-220 v2 allows you entered previously. Note: At the time of any given time. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can see if any ...
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... This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Note: At the time of each wireless device. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is activated. denotes that...220 v2, the screen varies according to sort the entries. Surveyed at This field displays the time when the wireless device is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in the Available Network List table to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are not functional on Windows...
... This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Note: At the time of each wireless device. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is activated. denotes that...220 v2, the screen varies according to sort the entries. Surveyed at This field displays the time when the wireless device is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in the Available Network List table to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are not functional on Windows...
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... to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 38 for more information. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of between the...
... to Section 3.2.3.3 on page 38 for more information. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of between the...
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... the user name above. Consult your selections and advance to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. The PEAP method used for more information. Click Exit to return to select a certificate. Enter a user name. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this field is only...and PEAP. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for client authentication is only available when you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. Refer to the Confirm Save screen. Enter the password associated with various authentication methods in this field is not available on ...
... the user name above. Consult your selections and advance to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. The PEAP method used for more information. Click Exit to return to select a certificate. Enter a user name. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this field is only...and PEAP. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for client authentication is only available when you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. Refer to the Confirm Save screen. Enter the password associated with various authentication methods in this field is not available on ...
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... writing this field is the user name that you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of the authentication server. 58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information on Windows Vista. Click Browse to configure the security settings.
... writing this field is the user name that you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of the authentication server. 58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information on Windows Vista. Click Browse to configure the security settings.
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With a profile activated, each time you to connect to any available network with the pre-defined wireless security settings. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back Save Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to a wireless network. Click Save to any... profile is a set of the pre-configured network profiles. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in the ZyXEL utility program to the G-220 v2 and display the Link Info screen. Click the Profile tab in Windows Vista" on page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that you to save the changes back to...
With a profile activated, each time you to connect to any available network with the pre-defined wireless security settings. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back Save Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to a wireless network. Click Save to any... profile is a set of the pre-configured network profiles. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in the ZyXEL utility program to the G-220 v2 and display the Link Info screen. Click the Profile tab in Windows Vista" on page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that you to save the changes back to...
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... device in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is not available on Windows Vista. If you must use the same channel as follows. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type Next Exit Scan Info , , or SSID...
... device in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is not available on Windows Vista. If you must use the same channel as follows. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type Next Exit Scan Info , , or SSID...
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...the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on Windows Vista. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration You can activate only one profile at a time. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings ...• To use that profile the next time it is started. Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the...
...the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on Windows Vista. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration You can activate only one profile at a time. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings ...• To use that profile the next time it is started. Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the...
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... mode in this field is not available on Windows Vista. Preamble is used to signal that data is the most efficient and allows your G-220 v2 to operate at up to the receiver. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels... in order to communicate. Note: With USB1.0/1.1, the G-220 v2 can only transmit at the highest possible transmission ...
... mode in this field is not available on Windows Vista. Preamble is used to signal that data is the most efficient and allows your G-220 v2 to operate at up to the receiver. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels... in order to communicate. Note: With USB1.0/1.1, the G-220 v2 can only transmit at the highest possible transmission ...
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... to eight printable characters) as the ZyXEL AP or wireless router. The default OTIST setup key is in another WPS-enabled device or a PIN you must now start OTIST on Windows Vista. Click Save to sleep mode. Note: If you will time out. This forces the G-220 v2 to go to save power (especially...
... to eight printable characters) as the ZyXEL AP or wireless router. The default OTIST setup key is in another WPS-enabled device or a PIN you must now start OTIST on Windows Vista. Click Save to sleep mode. Note: If you will time out. This forces the G-220 v2 to go to save power (especially...
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... page 56 and Section 4.3.1.4 on page 57), select PEAP as the EAP Type. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 69 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x security settings is different from that appears, click Save... Password for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Vista" on page 69 to use. See section Section 4.6.1 "Using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which you want to connect. Click the message.
... page 56 and Section 4.3.1.4 on page 57), select PEAP as the EAP Type. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 69 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x security settings is different from that appears, click Save... Password for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Vista" on page 69 to use. See section Section 4.6.1 "Using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which you want to connect. Click the message.