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...working with the device's hardware or connections. • ONLY qualified service personnel should not be treated separately. Your product is marked with general waste. N220 User's Guide 7 Only use , or service this device during a thunderstorm. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings • Do NOT use this product near a...suitable accessories to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use the included antenna(s). Used electrical and electronic equipment should be mixed with this device. • Antenna Warning!
...working with the device's hardware or connections. • ONLY qualified service personnel should not be treated separately. Your product is marked with general waste. N220 User's Guide 7 Only use , or service this device during a thunderstorm. Safety Warnings Safety Warnings • Do NOT use this product near a...suitable accessories to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use the included antenna(s). Used electrical and electronic equipment should be mixed with this device. • Antenna Warning!
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...You Need to Know 17 1.1.2 Before You Begin ...18 1.2 About Your N220 ...18 1.2.1 Hardware ...18 1.3 Application Overview ...19 1.3.1 Infrastructure ...19 1.3.2 Ad-Hoc ...20 1.4 Hardware and Utility Installation 20 1.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon ...20 1.5 Configuration Methods ...21 1.5.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration 21 1.5.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 21 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...23 2.1 Overview ...23 2.1.1 What You... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 24 2.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 24 2.2.2 PIN Configuration ...25 2.3 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPS 29 N220 User's Guide 11
...You Need to Know 17 1.1.2 Before You Begin ...18 1.2 About Your N220 ...18 1.2.1 Hardware ...18 1.3 Application Overview ...19 1.3.1 Infrastructure ...19 1.3.2 Ad-Hoc ...20 1.4 Hardware and Utility Installation 20 1.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon ...20 1.5 Configuration Methods ...21 1.5.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration 21 1.5.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 21 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...23 2.1 Overview ...23 2.1.1 What You... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 24 2.2.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC 24 2.2.2 PIN Configuration ...25 2.3 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPS 29 N220 User's Guide 11
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This section includes: • About Your N220 on page 18 • Application Overview on page 19 • Hardware and Utility Installation on page 20 • Configuration Methods on page 21 1.1.1 What You Need to Know The following terms and concepts may help... as the bridge between a wired and a wireless network. N220 User's Guide 17 It is one that offer wireless Internet connectivity to 150 Mbps, you a better Internet experience over existing 802.11 networks. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL N220 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you can enjoy a breathtaking ...
This section includes: • About Your N220 on page 18 • Application Overview on page 19 • Hardware and Utility Installation on page 20 • Configuration Methods on page 21 1.1.1 What You Need to Know The following terms and concepts may help... as the bridge between a wired and a wireless network. N220 User's Guide 17 It is one that offer wireless Internet connectivity to 150 Mbps, you a better Internet experience over existing 802.11 networks. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL N220 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you can enjoy a breathtaking ...
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...your N220's Quick Start Guide for installation instructions, and see the section on product specifications in this User's Guide for information on your N220 to connect your computer. Table 1 N220 External View LABEL DESCRIPTION A LED and also a WPS button B USB connector 18 N220 User's Guide The N220 ...which connects to an empty USB port on making hardware connections and using the ZyXEL utility to a network. 1.2 About Your N220 Your N220 is an IEEE 802.11n compliant wireless LAN adapter. The N220 is a USB adapter which is independent of any other networks and Access ...
...your N220's Quick Start Guide for installation instructions, and see the section on product specifications in this User's Guide for information on your N220 to connect your computer. Table 1 N220 External View LABEL DESCRIPTION A LED and also a WPS button B USB connector 18 N220 User's Guide The N220 ...which connects to an empty USB port on making hardware connections and using the ZyXEL utility to a network. 1.2 About Your N220 Your N220 is an IEEE 802.11n compliant wireless LAN adapter. The N220 is a USB adapter which is independent of any other networks and Access ...
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... network. Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc 1.4 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you use Ad-Hoc (see Chapter 4 on page 62). Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 20 N220 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.3.2 Ad-Hoc To set...
... network. Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc 1.4 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you use Ad-Hoc (see Chapter 4 on page 62). Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 20 N220 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.3.2 Ad-Hoc To set...
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...Note: It doesn't matter which button is within two minutes of the computer with the N220's features and hardware, as the Access Point (AP). This example uses the N220 as the wireless client, and ZyXEL's NBG334W as described in Chapter 1 on and that it is pressed first. Note: The...Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1 Make sure that your access point is turned on page 17. • You should have installed the N220's driver and utility on your computer. 3 In the N220's utility, click the Adapter tab, enable WPS and select PBC (Push Button Configuration). In the screen that appears, click ...
...Note: It doesn't matter which button is within two minutes of the computer with the N220's features and hardware, as the Access Point (AP). This example uses the N220 as the wireless client, and ZyXEL's NBG334W as described in Chapter 1 on and that it is pressed first. Note: The...Push Button Configuration (PBC) 1 Make sure that your access point is turned on page 17. • You should have installed the N220's driver and utility on your computer. 3 In the N220's utility, click the Adapter tab, enable WPS and select PBC (Push Button Configuration). In the screen that appears, click ...
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... and connected to open the screen shown next. If no entry displays in the Available Network List, that has no wireless network available within range. N220 User's Guide 29 Make sure the AP or peer computer is "SSID_Example3" and its Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA-PSK pre-shared key. See... and click the Site Survey tab to the Internet. After you want to the AP or peer computer. Click Scan if you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using WPS. • Configure nothing and leave the wireless client ...
... and connected to open the screen shown next. If no entry displays in the Available Network List, that has no wireless network available within range. N220 User's Guide 29 Make sure the AP or peer computer is "SSID_Example3" and its Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA-PSK pre-shared key. See... and click the Site Survey tab to the Internet. After you want to the AP or peer computer. Click Scan if you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using WPS. • Configure nothing and leave the wireless client ...
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... if necessary. 2.4 Configuring the N220 as an AP. 34 N220 User's Guide Select the profile you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility goes to set up your N220 as an AP In access point mode, your settings. After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then connect the N220 to your computer, follow the... steps below to the Link Info screen while it . When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the ...
... if necessary. 2.4 Configuring the N220 as an AP. 34 N220 User's Guide Select the profile you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility goes to set up your N220 as an AP In access point mode, your settings. After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then connect the N220 to your computer, follow the... steps below to the Link Info screen while it . When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the ...
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Whether WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is 44 N220 User's Guide The registrar creates a secure EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) tunnel and sends the network name (SSID) and the WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK pre-shared ... other device acts as the enrollee (the device that receives network and security settings. Chapter 3 Wireless LANs The following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to the enrollee. One device acts as the registrar (the device that supplies network and security settings) and the other device...
Whether WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is 44 N220 User's Guide The registrar creates a secure EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) tunnel and sends the network name (SSID) and the WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK pre-shared ... other device acts as the enrollee (the device that receives network and security settings. Chapter 3 Wireless LANs The following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to the enrollee. One device acts as the registrar (the device that supplies network and security settings) and the other device...
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... registrar in each WPS transaction. If the registrar is like a handshake; If not, it sends the existing information. The following figure shows a WPS-enabled client (installed in all N220 User's Guide 45
... registrar in each WPS transaction. If the registrar is like a handshake; If not, it sends the existing information. The following figure shows a WPS-enabled client (installed in all N220 User's Guide 45
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... WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 4.1.3 Before You Begin • Make sure the ZyXEL utility is a password shared between the server and the client that unlocks the algorithm used to a wireless network. 50 N220 User's Guide Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) An enhanced security framework designed to see... Key (PSK) A pre-shared key is already installed. Site Survey Use this screen to improve an existing security protocol, such as it implements the full version of the security standard while WPA does not. Table 4 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary TAB DESCRIPTION Link Info Use this screen...
... WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 4.1.3 Before You Begin • Make sure the ZyXEL utility is a password shared between the server and the client that unlocks the algorithm used to a wireless network. 50 N220 User's Guide Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) An enhanced security framework designed to see... Key (PSK) A pre-shared key is already installed. Site Survey Use this screen to improve an existing security protocol, such as it implements the full version of the security standard while WPA does not. Table 4 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary TAB DESCRIPTION Link Info Use this screen...
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... in Windows XP or Windows 2000 are not available in AP Mode using a pre-existing AP. Here, the N220 is installed on computer A and set up a wireless network without using the Windows version of the ZyXEL Utility. AP Mode allows you how to operate in access point mode. The following figure shows a sample...
... in Windows XP or Windows 2000 are not available in AP Mode using a pre-existing AP. Here, the N220 is installed on computer A and set up a wireless network without using the Windows version of the ZyXEL Utility. AP Mode allows you how to operate in access point mode. The following figure shows a sample...
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... (using the N220, the following requirements must be met: • The N220 must be dynamic if you want the wireless stations to access the wired network or the Internet through this chapter as well. 5.1.3 Before You Begin Make sure the ZyXEL Utility is already installed. To bridge ...your wired and wireless network using the Configuration screen) or configure network sharing. • Set the wireless station's IP address to be installed on a computer connected to the wired network. •...
... (using the N220, the following requirements must be met: • The N220 must be dynamic if you want the wireless stations to access the wired network or the Internet through this chapter as well. 5.1.3 Before You Begin Make sure the ZyXEL Utility is already installed. To bridge ...your wired and wireless network using the Configuration screen) or configure network sharing. • Set the wireless station's IP address to be installed on a computer connected to the wired network. •...
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... 86 for details. • Remove the ZyXEL utility from your installation. 6.1.3 Before You Begin • Disconnect the N220 if you are modifications to an operating system at the core (or "kernel") level. You should never try to locate and install or uninstall device drivers yourself since they are... going to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility, save your work in This Section • Learn which version of hardware, or "device." Doing so could irreparably damage your computer. N220 User's Guide 85 Device...
... 86 for details. • Remove the ZyXEL utility from your installation. 6.1.3 Before You Begin • Disconnect the N220 if you are modifications to an operating system at the core (or "kernel") level. You should never try to locate and install or uninstall device drivers yourself since they are... going to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility, save your work in This Section • Learn which version of hardware, or "device." Doing so could irreparably damage your computer. N220 User's Guide 85 Device...
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... setup program for the new utility to start the ZyXEL utility installation. 6 Insert the N220 and check the version numbers in Section 6.3 on page 86 to remove the current ZyXEL utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when prompted. 4 Disconnect the N220 from your current wireless configurations. N220 User's Guide 87 Chapter 6 Maintenance 3 Click Finish to...
... setup program for the new utility to start the ZyXEL utility installation. 6 Insert the N220 and check the version numbers in Section 6.3 on page 86 to remove the current ZyXEL utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when prompted. 4 Disconnect the N220 from your current wireless configurations. N220 User's Guide 87 Chapter 6 Maintenance 3 Click Finish to...
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...the hardware connection. See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.2 on . 1 Make sure the N220 is correctly installed (refer to your Quick Start Guide). 2 Restart the computer to which the N220 is attached. 3 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. See Section 1.2 on . One... Hardware Connections, and LEDs • Accessing the ZyXEL Utility • Link Quality • Problems Communicating with Other Computers 7.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The N220 does not turn on page 18. 3 Restart the computer to which the N220 is attached. 4 If the problem continues, contact...
...the hardware connection. See the Quick Start Guide and Section 1.2 on . 1 Make sure the N220 is correctly installed (refer to your Quick Start Guide). 2 Restart the computer to which the N220 is attached. 3 If the problem continues, contact the vendor. See Section 1.2 on . One... Hardware Connections, and LEDs • Accessing the ZyXEL Utility • Link Quality • Problems Communicating with Other Computers 7.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The N220 does not turn on page 18. 3 Restart the computer to which the N220 is attached. 4 If the problem continues, contact...
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...many wireless stations connected to a wireless network. 92 N220 User's Guide Lower the output power of the N220 under Network Adapter (steps may have a hardware problem. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility I cannot access the ZyXEL Utility 1 Make sure the N220 is poor. 1 Scan for and connect to ...example from a microwave oven, or another computer. 4 If the error persists, you may vary depending on the version of Windows). 3 Install the N220 on another AP using the same channel) around your wireless network. Verify the status of each AP. 4 Make sure there are on...
...many wireless stations connected to a wireless network. 92 N220 User's Guide Lower the output power of the N220 under Network Adapter (steps may have a hardware problem. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility I cannot access the ZyXEL Utility 1 Make sure the N220 is poor. 1 Scan for and connect to ...example from a microwave oven, or another computer. 4 If the error persists, you may vary depending on the version of Windows). 3 Install the N220 on another AP using the same channel) around your wireless network. Verify the status of each AP. 4 Make sure there are on...
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...7 Troubleshooting 7.4 Problems Communicating with Other Computers The computer with the N220 installed cannot communicate with the other computer(s). Verify the settings in the Profile Security Setting screen. • If you are turned on . • Make sure the N220 computer and the peer computer(s) are using WPA(2) or WPA(2)-PSK... key. In Ad-Hoc Mode • Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on and working properly. • Make sure the N220 computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. • Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel...
...7 Troubleshooting 7.4 Problems Communicating with Other Computers The computer with the N220 installed cannot communicate with the other computer(s). Verify the settings in the Profile Security Setting screen. • If you are turned on . • Make sure the N220 computer and the peer computer(s) are using WPA(2) or WPA(2)-PSK... key. In Ad-Hoc Mode • Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on and working properly. • Make sure the N220 computer and the associated AP use the same SSID. • Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel...
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Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in as the root administrator. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation. Note: Make sure you how to configure your computer's TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux... the Info tab. Figure 93 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) This section shows you are logged in GNOME: 120 N220 User's Guide Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Verifying Settings Check your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration.
Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in as the root administrator. The following screens use the default Ubuntu 8 installation. Note: Make sure you how to configure your computer's TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object Model Environment (GNOME) using the Ubuntu 8 Linux... the Info tab. Figure 93 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) This section shows you are logged in GNOME: 120 N220 User's Guide Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address Verifying Settings Check your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration.
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... your computer IP address in as the root administrator. Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address tab. The following screens use the default openSUSE 10.3 installation. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration. Figure 100 Ubuntu 8: Network Tools Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) This...
... your computer IP address in as the root administrator. Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address tab. The following screens use the default openSUSE 10.3 installation. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your specific distribution, release version, and individual configuration. Figure 100 Ubuntu 8: Network Tools Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) This...