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... the included CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional support documentation. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your G-220 v2 for its various applications. About This User's Guide 3 They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web...
... the included CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional support documentation. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your G-220 v2 for its various applications. About This User's Guide 3 They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web...
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...; Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are shown in this User's Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that is not an exact representation of your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for instance", and "i.e.," means "that could harm you may denote the "metric" value...
...; Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are shown in this User's Guide. 1 Warnings tell you about things that is not an exact representation of your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide For example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for instance", and "i.e.," means "that could harm you may denote the "metric" value...
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... outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. Dispose of electric shock from lightning. • Antenna Warning! There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide
... outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. Dispose of electric shock from lightning. • Antenna Warning! There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide
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...of others. This publication is a registered trademark of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Copyright 7 The contents of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Published by any form or by...means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. Other trademarks mentioned in any products described herein without notice. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by...
...of others. This publication is a registered trademark of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Copyright 7 The contents of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Published by any form or by...means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. Other trademarks mentioned in any products described herein without notice. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by...
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...; This device must follow operation instruction as documented in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which the receiver is : 1.53W/kg. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...
...; This device must follow operation instruction as documented in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which the receiver is : 1.53W/kg. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...
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is firmware-limited 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 channels 1 through 11. 注意 ! This Class B digital apparatus complies with ... appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved...
is firmware-limited 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 channels 1 through 11. 注意 ! This Class B digital apparatus complies with ... appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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.... You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. 10 ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any implied warranty of merchantability or...
.... You may also refer to the warranty policy for the region in which you bought the device at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. 10 ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any implied warranty of merchantability or...
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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 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 PIN ... 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 PIN ... 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 Computers...
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 Computers...
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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 Utility: Security Settings 28 Figure 10 ZyXEL... 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...
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 Utility: Security Settings 28 Figure 10 ZyXEL... 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...
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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 the Profile ... 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 the Profile ... 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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... wireless device in wireless station mode by default. You can also 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 connect to a network via an access... on page 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - 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).
... wireless device in wireless station mode by default. You can also 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 connect to a network via an access... on page 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - 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).
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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-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.
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-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.
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..., select either Station Mode or AP Mode in access point mode. 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...
..., select either Station Mode or AP Mode in access point mode. 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...
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.... 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the G-220 v2 is operating in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-220 v2, use one of the G-220 v2. The G-220 v2 is installed properly. When you 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...
.... 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the G-220 v2 is operating in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-220 v2, use one of the G-220 v2. The G-220 v2 is installed properly. When you 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...