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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.2.3 WPA(2) ...27 2.2.3.1 Encryption 27 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 28 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 28 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 28 2.3 Encryption Type 29 2.4 Preamble Type 29 2.5 Introduction to OTIST 30 2.5.1 Enabling OTIST 30 2.5.1.1 AP 30 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client 31 2.5.2 Starting OTIST 32 2.5.3 Notes on OTIST 32 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 35 3.1 The Link Info Screen 35 3.1.1 Trend Chart 36 3.2 The Site Survey Screen 37 3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network 38 3.2.2 Security Settings 38 3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.2.3 WPA(2) ...27 2.2.3.1 Encryption 27 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 28 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 28 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 28 2.3 Encryption Type 29 2.4 Preamble Type 29 2.5 Introduction to OTIST 30 2.5.1 Enabling OTIST 30 2.5.1.1 AP 30 2.5.1.2 Wireless Client 31 2.5.2 Starting OTIST 32 2.5.3 Notes on OTIST 32 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 35 3.1 The Link Info Screen 35 3.1.1 Trend Chart 36 3.2 The Site Survey Screen 37 3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network 38 3.2.2 Security Settings 38 3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption...
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 20 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 20 Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 21 Figure 4 Menu Summary 22 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 23 Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 24 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Figure 8 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 28 Figure 9 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 29 Figure 10 Link Info 35 Figure 11 Link Info: Trend Chart 36 Figure 12 Site Survey...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 20 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 20 Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 21 Figure 4 Menu Summary 22 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 23 Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 24 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Figure 8 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 28 Figure 9 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 29 Figure 10 Link Info 35 Figure 11 Link Info: Trend Chart 36 Figure 12 Site Survey...
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...: Add New Profile 45 Table 13 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 46 Table 14 Adapter 49 Table 15 About ...51 Table 16 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program 53 Table 17 Troubleshooting Link Quality 53 Table 18 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 54 Table 19 Product Specifications 55 Table 20 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 64 Table 21 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 66 Table 22 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 67 Table 23 Windows...
...: Add New Profile 45 Table 13 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 46 Table 14 Adapter 49 Table 15 About ...51 Table 16 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program 53 Table 17 Troubleshooting Link Quality 53 Table 18 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 54 Table 19 Product Specifications 55 Table 20 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 64 Table 21 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 66 Table 22 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 67 Table 23 Windows...
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... the ZyXEL G-270S in this user's guide. Related Documentation • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is " or "in other words". • The ZyXEL G-270S 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter may be referred to install and configure. Thank you to Settings and then click Control Panel. • "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-270S 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For example, "In Windows...
... the ZyXEL G-270S in this user's guide. Related Documentation • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is " or "in other words". • The ZyXEL G-270S 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter may be referred to install and configure. Thank you to Settings and then click Control Panel. • "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-270S 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter. For example, "In Windows...
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... current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary TAB Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter DESCRIPTION Use this screen to the following table describes the menus. Use this screen to a wireless network. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of wireless and security settings. Use this screen to • scan for details. Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR Red...
... current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary TAB Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter DESCRIPTION Use this screen to the following table describes the menus. Use this screen to a wireless network. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of wireless and security settings. Use this screen to • scan for details. Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR Red...
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... Survey tab to open the screen as the associated network. This screen varies according to a specific network. Otherwise, configure nothing and leave the ZyXEL G-270S to automatically scan for and connect to any other available network without security. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN The following sections show you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the ZyXEL G-270S, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the ZyXEL Utility. Configure the same security settings as shown next...
... Survey tab to open the screen as the associated network. This screen varies according to a specific network. Otherwise, configure nothing and leave the ZyXEL G-270S to automatically scan for and connect to any other available network without security. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN The following sections show you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the ZyXEL G-270S, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the ZyXEL Utility. Configure the same security settings as shown next...
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Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to a network, the fields in the Link Info screen. If the ZyXEL G-270S is not connected to the selected network and check the network information in this screen are blank.
Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to a network, the fields in the Link Info screen. If the ZyXEL G-270S is not connected to the selected network and check the network information in this screen are blank.
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... level, the ZyXEL G-270S automatically switches to communicate with the Super G feature enabled. If you wish to balance speed versus reliability, select 54 Mbps in a networking environment where you to an AP or wireless router with each other. 2.1.2 Channel A radio frequency used often in a wireless network. Actual speeds attained also depend on wireless LAN network. 2.1 Wireless LAN Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications. 2.1.1 SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is...
... level, the ZyXEL G-270S automatically switches to communicate with the Super G feature enabled. If you wish to balance speed versus reliability, select 54 Mbps in a networking environment where you to an AP or wireless router with each other. 2.1.2 Channel A radio frequency used often in a wireless network. Actual speeds attained also depend on wireless LAN network. 2.1 Wireless LAN Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications. 2.1.1 SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is...
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... packets transmitted between the ZyXEL G-270S and the AP or other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. You must use the same passphrase for data encryption and decryption. Configure the wireless LAN security using Super G can be sent. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.1.4 Super G The Super G technology works with this feature by bonding two 54Mbps channels and allowing larger frames to be done using an external RADIUS server. 26 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network
... packets transmitted between the ZyXEL G-270S and the AP or other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. You must use the same passphrase for data encryption and decryption. Configure the wireless LAN security using Super G can be sent. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.1.4 Super G The Super G technology works with this feature by bonding two 54Mbps channels and allowing larger frames to be done using an external RADIUS server. 26 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network
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... have an external RADIUS server, use depends on page 75 for stronger data encryption. Refer to support multiple types of authentication you should use , consistent, single, alphanumeric password. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the IEEE 802.1x transport mechanism in the Counter mode with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. Key differences...
... have an external RADIUS server, use depends on page 75 for stronger data encryption. Refer to support multiple types of authentication you should use , consistent, single, alphanumeric password. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the IEEE 802.1x transport mechanism in the Counter mode with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. Key differences...
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... the AP and wireless client before you use the Reset button, the default (01234567) or previous saved (through the web configurator) Setup key is used to transfer your ZyXEL devices. Note: If you didn't configure one or two seconds. If you start transferring settings. To have the same SSID and security settings as the access point (AP) or wireless router (we will reset to the factory defaults! You can enable OTIST using the Reset button or the web configurator. Screens may...
... the AP and wireless client before you use the Reset button, the default (01234567) or previous saved (through the web configurator) Setup key is used to transfer your ZyXEL devices. Note: If you didn't configure one or two seconds. If you start transferring settings. To have the same SSID and security settings as the access point (AP) or wireless router (we will reset to the factory defaults! You can enable OTIST using the Reset button or the web configurator. Screens may...
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... to the ZyXEL utility main screen. • If there is no timeout; It closes when the transfer is complete. • In the wireless client, you see this screen each time you enabled OTIST in the OTIST progress screen to stop the search.) 32 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.5.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must click Start in the AP OTIST web configurator screen and...
... to the ZyXEL utility main screen. • If there is no timeout; It closes when the transfer is complete. • In the wireless client, you see this screen each time you enabled OTIST in the OTIST progress screen to stop the search.) 32 Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide 2.5.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must click Start in the AP OTIST web configurator screen and...
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... scanned. 3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network Follow the steps below to connect to a WLAN network using the Site Survey screen. 1 Click Scan to search for more information. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Table 5 Site Survey (continued) LABEL MAC address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Refer to Section 3.2.2 on the ZyXEL G-270S, the screen varies according to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are disabled on...
... scanned. 3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network Follow the steps below to connect to a WLAN network using the Site Survey screen. 1 Click Scan to search for more information. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Table 5 Site Survey (continued) LABEL MAC address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Refer to Section 3.2.2 on the ZyXEL G-270S, the screen varies according to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are disabled on...
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... the ZyXEL G-270S, it automatically scans for the specific SSID and joins that you start the ZyXEL G-270S, the ZyXEL G-270S uses the default profile to connect to any SSID without security. Otherwise, click Back to go back to the Encryption Type screen or click Exit to discard changes and go back to the Site Survey screen. With a profile activated, each time you need to connect to a wireless network. Click...
... the ZyXEL G-270S, it automatically scans for the specific SSID and joins that you start the ZyXEL G-270S, the ZyXEL G-270S uses the default profile to connect to any SSID without security. Otherwise, click Back to go back to the Encryption Type screen or click Exit to discard changes and go back to the Site Survey screen. With a profile activated, each time you need to connect to a wireless network. Click...
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...-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of the profile. To add a new profile into the table, click Add. This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the profile. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This field displays the channel number used by the profile. 44 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide...
...-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of the profile. To add a new profile into the table, click Add. This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the profile. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This field displays the channel number used by the profile. 44 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide...
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To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of the current network configuration. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 27 Uninstall: Finish 4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Note: Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility, take note of the utility from the ZyXEL web site and save the file on your computer. 2 Follow the steps in Section 4.2 on page 51 to remove the current ZyXEL Utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when...
To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of the current network configuration. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide Figure 27 Uninstall: Finish 4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Note: Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility, take note of the utility from the ZyXEL web site and save the file on your computer. 2 Follow the steps in Section 4.2 on page 51 to remove the current ZyXEL Utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when...
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... version of the ZyXEL G-270S under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem. Search and connect to help you may vary depending on . Use the Device Manager to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the transmission range. Make sure the ZyXEL G-270S is properly inserted and the LED is poor all the time. Relocate or reduce the radio interference. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Install...
... version of the ZyXEL G-270S under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem. Search and connect to help you may vary depending on . Use the Device Manager to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the transmission range. Make sure the ZyXEL G-270S is properly inserted and the LED is poor all the time. Relocate or reduce the radio interference. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Install...
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... yet enabled on the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter, you have successfully connected to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 67 Table 22 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is not available. This denotes the wireless network is an available wireless network. Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is associated to the wireless network. This denotes the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter is not your concern. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide If...
... yet enabled on the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter, you have successfully connected to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 67 Table 22 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is not available. This denotes the wireless network is an available wireless network. Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is associated to the wireless network. This denotes the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter is not your concern. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide If...
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... PEAP) use simple username and password methods through the secured connection to authenticate the clients, thus hiding client identity. EAP-GTC is a Cisco implementation of authentication types. Note: EAP-MD5 cannot be used while Dynamic WEP is enabled. LEAP LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) is implemented only by Cisco. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide PEAP (Protected EAP) Like EAP-TTLS, server-side certificate authentication is used to establish a secure connection, then use dynamic keys for...
... PEAP) use simple username and password methods through the secured connection to authenticate the clients, thus hiding client identity. EAP-GTC is a Cisco implementation of authentication types. Note: EAP-MD5 cannot be used while Dynamic WEP is enabled. LEAP LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) is implemented only by Cisco. ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide PEAP (Protected EAP) Like EAP-TTLS, server-side certificate authentication is used to establish a secure connection, then use dynamic keys for...
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ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide L link information 35 M Message Integrity Check 27 Message Integrity Check (MIC) 77 MIC 27 N network type 35 North America Contact Information 7 Norway, Contact Information 7 O Odyssey Client Manager 21 One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology 30 open system authentication 29 OTIST 32 OTIST (One-Touch Intelligent Security) 50 OTIST Introduction 30 P Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 77 passphrase 26, 39 password phrase 26 Power Saving Mode 49 preamble 49...
ZyXEL G-270S User's Guide L link information 35 M Message Integrity Check 27 Message Integrity Check (MIC) 77 MIC 27 N network type 35 North America Contact Information 7 Norway, Contact Information 7 O Odyssey Client Manager 21 One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology 30 open system authentication 29 OTIST 32 OTIST (One-Touch Intelligent Security) 50 OTIST Introduction 30 P Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 77 passphrase 26, 39 password phrase 26 Power Saving Mode 49 preamble 49...