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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your purchase of networking terms and additional support documentation. They contain hardware installation/connection information. • ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to use one or more characters. Related Documentation • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for you to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-302 v3 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter. Syntax Conventions • "Enter" means for support documents. •...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your purchase of networking terms and additional support documentation. They contain hardware installation/connection information. • ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to use one or more characters. Related Documentation • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for you to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-302 v3 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter. Syntax Conventions • "Enter" means for support documents. •...
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... following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operations. End users must accept any other antenna or transmitter. • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in a commercial environment. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under...
... following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operations. End users must accept any other antenna or transmitter. • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in a commercial environment. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under...
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... A Product Specifications 55 Appendix B Management with the Link Quality 51 5.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 52 5.4 Windows Vista Users - ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 2.2.3 WPA and WPA2 31 2.2.3.1 Encryption 31 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 31 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 31 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 32 2.3 Authentication Type 33 2.4 Preamble Type 33 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...
... A Product Specifications 55 Appendix B Management with the Link Quality 51 5.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 52 5.4 Windows Vista Users - ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 2.2.3 WPA and WPA2 31 2.2.3.1 Encryption 31 2.2.3.2 User Authentication 31 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example 31 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 32 2.3 Authentication Type 33 2.4 Preamble Type 33 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...
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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 22 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 23 Figure 3 Enable WZC 24 Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility 24 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Figure 6 Menu Summary 25 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 26 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 26 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 27 Figure 10 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 32 Figure 11 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 33 Figure 12 Link Info 35 Figure 13 Link Info...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 22 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 23 Figure 3 Enable WZC 24 Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility 24 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Figure 6 Menu Summary 25 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 26 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 26 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 27 Figure 10 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication 32 Figure 11 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 33 Figure 12 Link Info 35 Figure 13 Link Info...
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... 8 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 41 Table 9 Confirm Save Screen 42 Table 10 Profile Screen 43 Table 11 Profile: Add New Profile 44 Table 12 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 46 Table 13 Adapter 48 Table 14 About ...49 Table 15 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 51 Table 16 Troubleshooting Link Quality 51 Table 17 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 52 Table 18 Product Specifications 55 Table 19 Windows XP...
... 8 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 41 Table 9 Confirm Save Screen 42 Table 10 Profile Screen 43 Table 11 Profile: Add New Profile 44 Table 12 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 46 Table 13 Adapter 48 Table 14 About ...49 Table 15 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 51 Table 16 Troubleshooting Link Quality 51 Table 17 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 52 Table 18 Product Specifications 55 Table 19 Windows XP...
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The following lists the main features of your wireless profiles. See Section 5.4 on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. Note: Please use only the G-302 v3 Configuration Utility to configure your G-302 v3. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 At the time of writing it is not recommended to use WLAN AutoConfig and the Configuration Utility alternately. 1.1.2 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for more information. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting...
The following lists the main features of your wireless profiles. See Section 5.4 on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. Note: Please use only the G-302 v3 Configuration Utility to configure your G-302 v3. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 At the time of writing it is not recommended to use WLAN AutoConfig and the Configuration Utility alternately. 1.1.2 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for more information. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting...
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Figure 6 Menu Summary ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide The following sections show you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-302 v3, follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network. See the next chapters for a wireless network. • configure wireless security (if activated on the selected network). • connect to a network using the ZyXEL utility. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary TAB Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter DESCRIPTION Use this screen to • scan for detailed field descriptions...
Figure 6 Menu Summary ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide The following sections show you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-302 v3, follow the steps below to connect to a wireless network. See the next chapters for a wireless network. • configure wireless security (if activated on the selected network). • connect to a network using the ZyXEL utility. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary TAB Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter DESCRIPTION Use this screen to • scan for detailed field descriptions...
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... selected wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. Configure the same security settings as the associated network. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to the network's encryption method. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 4 To join a network, either click an entry in the Link Info screen. This screen varies according to the selected network and check the network information in the table and then click Connect. 5 If the wireless security...
... selected wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. Configure the same security settings as the associated network. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to the network's encryption method. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 4 To join a network, either click an entry in the Link Info screen. This screen varies according to the selected network and check the network information in the table and then click Connect. 5 If the wireless security...
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... the network and obtain the certificate(s) from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any one time. 2.2.2 IEEE 802.1x The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for descriptions. Refer to support multiple types of user authentication. By using an external RADIUS server. 2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that supports IEEE 802.1x. The G-302 v3 supports EAP...
... the network and obtain the certificate(s) from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any one time. 2.2.2 IEEE 802.1x The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for descriptions. Refer to support multiple types of user authentication. By using an external RADIUS server. 2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that supports IEEE 802.1x. The G-302 v3 supports EAP...
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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This chapter shows you are currently using. This field displays the name of your G-302 v3 in this screen. Figure 12 Link Info The following table describes the labels in wireless station mode. 3.1 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of the wireless device to which the G-302 v3 is associated. Network Name (SSID) The...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This chapter shows you are currently using. This field displays the name of your G-302 v3 in this screen. Figure 12 Link Info The following table describes the labels in wireless station mode. 3.1 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of the wireless device to which the G-302 v3 is associated. Network Name (SSID) The...
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...) or inactive (DISABLE). ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 5 Site Survey (continued) LABEL Channel Signal Scan Connect Site Information Network Type Network Mode Channel Security MAC Address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. This field shows whether data encryption is activated for more information. This field displays the channel number used by the selected network. 38 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This field displays the signal strength of the wireless device. Click Scan...
...) or inactive (DISABLE). ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 5 Site Survey (continued) LABEL Channel Signal Scan Connect Site Information Network Type Network Mode Channel Security MAC Address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. This field shows whether data encryption is activated for more information. This field displays the channel number used by the selected network. 38 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This field displays the signal strength of the wireless device. Click Scan...
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... or 128 Bits to other network. As you cannot use for more information. and 4) If you select 64 Bits in the field provided. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption Figure 15 Security Settings: WEP ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys. Authentication Type Select an authentication type. Note: The values for...
... or 128 Bits to other network. As you cannot use for more information. and 4) If you select 64 Bits in the field provided. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption Figure 15 Security Settings: WEP ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys. Authentication Type Select an authentication type. Note: The values for...
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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 6 Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL Next Exit DESCRIPTION Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to Section 2.2.3 on page 31 for more information. Table 7 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Encryption Type Authentication Type Login Name Password Certification Validate Server Certificate DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used by the authentication server to Section 3.2.3 on a RADIUS server. Enter the password associated with the G-302 v3 only on Windows Vista. Select an...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 6 Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL Next Exit DESCRIPTION Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to Section 2.2.3 on page 31 for more information. Table 7 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Encryption Type Authentication Type Login Name Password Certification Validate Server Certificate DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used by the authentication server to Section 3.2.3 on a RADIUS server. Enter the password associated with the G-302 v3 only on Windows Vista. Select an...
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... channel number used by the profile. Click Exit to discard changes and return to the Site Survey screen. 3.3 The Profile Screen A profile is a profile that network with security disabled. With a profile activated, each time you start the G-302 v3, it automatically scans for the specific SSID and joins that allows you need to connect to confirm and save the changes back to any SSID without security. 42 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide...
... channel number used by the profile. Click Exit to discard changes and return to the Site Survey screen. 3.3 The Profile Screen A profile is a profile that network with security disabled. With a profile activated, each time you start the G-302 v3, it automatically scans for the specific SSID and joins that allows you need to connect to confirm and save the changes back to any SSID without security. 42 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide...
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... Settings 6 To use that the settings are correct. Figure 25 Profile: Activate the Profile Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 47 Click Back to return to the Profile screen without saving. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. Click Save to save and go back to the previous screen. Verify that profile the next time it is started. Figure 23 Profile: Security Setting ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide...
... Settings 6 To use that the settings are correct. Figure 25 Profile: Activate the Profile Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 47 Click Back to return to the Profile screen without saving. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. Click Save to save and go back to the previous screen. Verify that profile the next time it is started. Figure 23 Profile: Security Setting ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide...
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... the ZyXEL web site and save the file on page 49 to remove the current ZyXEL utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when prompted. 4 Disconnect the G-302 v3 from your current wireless configurations. To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of your computer. 5 Double-click on the setup program for the new utility to start the ZyXEL utility installation. 6 Insert the G-302 v3 and check the version numbers...
... the ZyXEL web site and save the file on page 49 to remove the current ZyXEL utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when prompted. 4 Disconnect the G-302 v3 from your current wireless configurations. To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of your computer. 5 Double-click on the setup program for the new utility to start the ZyXEL utility installation. 6 Insert the G-302 v3 and check the version numbers...
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... service. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 5.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 17 Troubleshooting Communication Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION In wireless station mode, the computer with the G-302 v3 installed cannot communicate with the other computer(s). How To Start WLAN AutoConfig The G-302 v3 Configuration Utility in the Profile Security Settings screen. At the time of writing it is not working properly. • Make sure the G-302 v3 computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. • Change...
... service. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 5.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 17 Troubleshooting Communication Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION In wireless station mode, the computer with the G-302 v3 installed cannot communicate with the other computer(s). How To Start WLAN AutoConfig The G-302 v3 Configuration Utility in the Profile Security Settings screen. At the time of writing it is not working properly. • Make sure the G-302 v3 computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. • Change...
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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide If there is an available wireless network. Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter to connect to a secure network but the security settings are not yet enabled on the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter, you have successfully connected to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. Table 21 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Appendix B Management with Wireless Zero Configuration...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide If there is an available wireless network. Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter to connect to a secure network but the security settings are not yet enabled on the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter, you have successfully connected to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. Table 21 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Appendix B Management with Wireless Zero Configuration...
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.... If this feature is enabled, it is not necessary to establish a secure connection. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Service) EAP-TTLS is an extension of the EAP-TLS authentication that is generated with Dynamic WEP Key Exchange For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use simple username and password methods through the secure connection, thus client identity is protected.
.... If this feature is enabled, it is not necessary to establish a secure connection. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Service) EAP-TTLS is an extension of the EAP-TLS authentication that is generated with Dynamic WEP Key Exchange For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use simple username and password methods through the secure connection, thus client identity is protected.
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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide N network type 35 O Odyssey Client Manager 23 open system authentication 33 P Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 71 passphrase 30, 39 password phrase 30 preamble 48 product specifications 55 profile 35, 43 activation 47 add new 43, 44 delete 43 edit 43 information 44 Q Quick Start Guide 3, 23 R radio interference 51 real-time data traffic statistics 36 Related Documentation 3 S safety warnings 5 Scan Info 45 security 30, 56 data encryption 30...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide N network type 35 O Odyssey Client Manager 23 open system authentication 33 P Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 71 passphrase 30, 39 password phrase 30 preamble 48 product specifications 55 profile 35, 43 activation 47 add new 43, 44 delete 43 edit 43 information 44 Q Quick Start Guide 3, 23 R radio interference 51 real-time data traffic statistics 36 Related Documentation 3 S safety warnings 5 Scan Info 45 security 30, 56 data encryption 30...