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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table of Contents Preface ...3 Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Customer Support 11 Table of Contents 13 List of Figures ...17 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-302 v3 21 1.1.1 Windows Vista Users 21 1.1.2 Application Overview 21 1.1.2.1 Infrastructure 22 1.1.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2 G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation 23 1.3 Configuration Methods...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table of Contents Preface ...3 Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Customer Support 11 Table of Contents 13 List of Figures ...17 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-302 v3 21 1.1.1 Windows Vista Users 21 1.1.2 Application Overview 21 1.1.2.1 Infrastructure 22 1.1.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2 G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation 23 1.3 Configuration Methods...
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... 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 ...Screen 48 Chapter 4 Maintenance ...49 4.1 The About Screen 49 4.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 49 4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 50 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 51 5.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 51 5.2 Problem with Wireless Zero Configuration 57 Appendix C Wireless Security 69 14 ...
... 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 ...Screen 48 Chapter 4 Maintenance ...49 4.1 The About Screen 49 4.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 49 4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 50 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 51 5.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 51 5.2 Problem with Wireless Zero Configuration 57 Appendix C Wireless Security 69 14 ...
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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...
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...
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ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary 25 Table 3 Link Info ...35 Table 4 Link Info: Trend Chart 37 Table 5 Site Survey 37 Table 6 Security Settings: WEP 39 Table 7 ...: 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 SP2: System Tray...
ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary 25 Table 3 Link Info ...35 Table 4 Link Info: Trend Chart 37 Table 5 Site Survey 37 Table 6 Security Settings: WEP 39 Table 7 ...: 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 SP2: System Tray...
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... WPA2 Note: You can use WPA and WPA2 with the G-302 v3 only on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-302 v3 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-302 v3 The G-302 v3 is not recommended to use WLAN AutoConfig and the Configuration...
... WPA2 Note: You can use WPA and WPA2 with the G-302 v3 only on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-302 v3 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-302 v3 The G-302 v3 is not recommended to use WLAN AutoConfig and the Configuration...
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... ( ) in the Quick Start Guide to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information. To activate the ZyXEL utility again, double-click the icon and click OK. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 1.2 G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the system tray and select Use Windows Zero Configuration. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
... ( ) in the Quick Start Guide to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information. To activate the ZyXEL utility again, double-click the icon and click OK. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 1.2 G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the system tray and select Use Windows Zero Configuration. Chapter 1 Getting Started...
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... Windows XP wireless configuration tool. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Figure 3 Enable WZC Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility Refer to the appendices on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in the system tray to manage the G-302 v3. 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility After you use WZC to open the ZyXEL utility. Note: When the ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays, the G-302 v3 is connected to display the...
... Windows XP wireless configuration tool. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Figure 3 Enable WZC Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility Refer to the appendices on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in the system tray to manage the G-302 v3. 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility After you use WZC to open the ZyXEL utility. Note: When the ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays, the G-302 v3 is connected to display the...
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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 LAN The following table describes the menus. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary TAB Link Info ...and enable power saving. 1.7 Connecting to a network using the ZyXEL utility. Use this screen to a specific network. You can either manually connect to a network or configure a profile to have the G-302 v3 automatically connect to see your current connection status, configuration and data ...
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 LAN The following table describes the menus. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary TAB Link Info ...and enable power saving. 1.7 Connecting to a network using the ZyXEL utility. Use this screen to a specific network. You can either manually connect to a network or configure a profile to have the G-302 v3 automatically connect to see your current connection status, configuration and data ...
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... the Link Info screen. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network information in this screen are not correct, the G302 v3 cannot connect to a network. If the G-302 v3 is not connected to the network's...the associated network. Note: If the selected network is activated for the selected wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 4 To join a network, either click an entry in the table and then click Connect. 5 If ...
... the Link Info screen. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network information in this screen are not correct, the G302 v3 cannot connect to a network. If the G-302 v3 is not connected to the network's...the associated network. Note: If the selected network is activated for the selected wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 4 To join a network, either click an entry in the table and then click Connect. 5 If ...
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...Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on the RADIUS server and an intermediary AP(s) that supports IEEE 802.1x. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 2.2.1 Data Encryption with WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all WLAN adapters with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server,... as the WEP keys in your G-302 v3. • Automatic WEP key generation based on page 69 for data encryption and decryption. Refer to authenticate users and a CA issues certificates and guarantees the identity of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default...
...Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that runs on the RADIUS server and an intermediary AP(s) that supports IEEE 802.1x. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide 2.2.1 Data Encryption with WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all WLAN adapters with an EAP-compatible RADIUS server,... as the WEP keys in your G-302 v3. • Automatic WEP key generation based on page 69 for data encryption and decryption. Refer to authenticate users and a CA issues certificates and guarantees the identity of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default...
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... 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 your G-302 v3. Table 3 Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Network Status Profile...302 v3 is associated. Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the wireless device to which the G-302 v3 is associated. AP MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 35 ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility...
... 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 your G-302 v3. Table 3 Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Network Status Profile...302 v3 is associated. Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the wireless device to which the G-302 v3 is associated. AP MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the wireless network. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 35 ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility...
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... 13 Link Info: Trend Chart 36 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Receive Rate This field displays the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). Total Transmit This field displays the total number of the G-302 v3. Link Quality This field displays the quality of ...time statistics of the data rate in kilobits per second (Mbps). ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 3 Link Info (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmission Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the G-302 v3 in megabits per second (Kbps). Authentication This field displays the ...
... 13 Link Info: Trend Chart 36 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Receive Rate This field displays the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). Total Transmit This field displays the total number of the G-302 v3. Link Quality This field displays the quality of ...time statistics of the data rate in kilobits per second (Mbps). ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 3 Link Info (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmission Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the G-302 v3 in megabits per second (Kbps). Authentication This field displays the ...
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... Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is activated. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 37 denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is deactivated. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen.
... Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is activated. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 37 denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is deactivated. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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... encryption method used by each wireless device. This field displays the channel number used by the selected network. 38 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Click Scan to search for more information. This field displays ...to associate to the same security settings as the associated wireless device. This field displays the signal strength of the wireless device. 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 ...
... encryption method used by each wireless device. This field displays the channel number used by the selected network. 38 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Click Scan to search for more information. This field displays ...to associate to the same security settings as the associated wireless device. This field displays the signal strength of the wireless device. 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 ...
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...the range of writing, you select 64 Bits in this option if you enter the passphrase, the G-302 v3 automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in the field below . Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 Table 6 Security Settings: WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION WEP Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits to ... keys. Back ASCII WEP keys are Open and Shared. Authentication Type Select an authentication type. 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 the WEP field. Refer to other network.
...the range of writing, you select 64 Bits in this option if you enter the passphrase, the G-302 v3 automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in the field below . Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 Table 6 Security Settings: WEP LABEL DESCRIPTION WEP Select 64 Bits or 128 Bits to ... keys. Back ASCII WEP keys are Open and Shared. Authentication Type Select an authentication type. 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 the WEP field. Refer to other network.
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...Section 2.2.3 on page 31 for data encryption. Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for more information. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 6 Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL Next Exit DESCRIPTION Click Next to confirm your ...302 v3 only on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. 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 check the certificate of the authentication server. 40 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility...
...Section 2.2.3 on page 31 for data encryption. Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for more information. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 6 Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL Next Exit DESCRIPTION Click Next to confirm your ...302 v3 only on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. 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 check the certificate of the authentication server. 40 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility...
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... (including spaces and symbols). Type a pre-shared key (same as the AP or peer device) of user-specific credentials. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 41 Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to the Confirm Save screen. Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to ... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Note: You can use WPA and WPA2 with the G-302 v3 only in Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 2000. Refer to other network. Refer to Section 2.2.3 on page 42. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 7 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 LABEL PEAP Inner EAP TTLS ...
... (including spaces and symbols). Type a pre-shared key (same as the AP or peer device) of user-specific credentials. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 41 Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to the Confirm Save screen. Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to ... WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Note: You can use WPA and WPA2 with the G-302 v3 only in Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 2000. Refer to other network. Refer to Section 2.2.3 on page 42. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 7 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 LABEL PEAP Inner EAP TTLS ...
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With a profile activated, each time you start the G-302 v3, the G-302 v3 uses the default profile to connect to any SSID without security. 42 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration If the specified network is activated (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). This field displays the channel number used by ...
With a profile activated, each time you start the G-302 v3, the G-302 v3 uses the default profile to connect to any SSID without security. 42 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration If the specified network is activated (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). This field displays the channel number used by ...
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... this screen, or use a previously saved network profile, select a pre-configured profile name in the table and click Connect. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 43 ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Click the Profile tab in the ZyXEL utility to sort the entries. To add a new profile into the table, click Add. To delete an existing wireless network configuration...
... this screen, or use a previously saved network profile, select a pre-configured profile name in the table and click Connect. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 43 ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Click the Profile tab in the ZyXEL utility to sort the entries. To add a new profile into the table, click Add. To delete an existing wireless network configuration...
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...which you want to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks. 44 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration An Add New Profile screen displays as shown next. Otherwise, enter Any to have the G-302 v3 associate to associate in this field manually. This field displays the network type ...WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). 3.3.1 Adding a New Profile Follow the steps below to continue. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 10 Profile Screen (continued) LABEL Profile Info Network Type Channel Security DESCRIPTION The following table describes the labels in this ...
...which you want to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks. 44 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Configuration An Add New Profile screen displays as shown next. Otherwise, enter Any to have the G-302 v3 associate to associate in this field manually. This field displays the network type ...WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). 3.3.1 Adding a New Profile Follow the steps below to continue. ZyXEL G-302 v3 User's Guide Table 10 Profile Screen (continued) LABEL Profile Info Network Type Channel Security DESCRIPTION The following table describes the labels in this ...