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...cross-references to related text. You can also enter text directly into a "hand" with which page-range you want to configure the N220 using the ZyXEL utility. This turns your network and configuring for Internet access. • Online Help Embedded web help for Reading User's Guides On-Screen ...When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in Reader, then press [ENTER] to jump directly to that interest you. Tips for...
...cross-references to related text. You can also enter text directly into a "hand" with which page-range you want to configure the N220 using the ZyXEL utility. This turns your network and configuring for Internet access. • Online Help Embedded web help for Reading User's Guides On-Screen ...When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in Reader, then press [ENTER] to jump directly to that interest you. Tips for...
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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 Can Do...-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 Can Do...-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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... to a Wireless LAN 29 2.3.2 Creating and Using a Profile 31 2.4 Configuring the N220 as an AP 34 Chapter 3 Wireless LANs...37 3.1 Overview ...37 3.1.1 What You Can Do in This Section 37 3.1.2 What You Need to Know 49 4.1.3 Before You Begin ...50 4.2 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 50 4.3 The Link Info Screen ...51 4.3.1 Trend Chart ...53... WPS Works ...44 3.4.4 Limitations of WPS ...47 Chapter 4 Station Mode...49 4.1 Overview ...49 4.1.1 What You Can Do in Vista ...73 Chapter 5 AP Mode...75 12 N220 User's Guide Use this Device's PIN 69 4.6.3 WPS: PIN -
... to a Wireless LAN 29 2.3.2 Creating and Using a Profile 31 2.4 Configuring the N220 as an AP 34 Chapter 3 Wireless LANs...37 3.1 Overview ...37 3.1.1 What You Can Do in This Section 37 3.1.2 What You Need to Know 49 4.1.3 Before You Begin ...50 4.2 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 50 4.3 The Link Info Screen ...51 4.3.1 Trend Chart ...53... WPS Works ...44 3.4.4 Limitations of WPS ...47 Chapter 4 Station Mode...49 4.1 Overview ...49 4.1.1 What You Can Do in Vista ...73 Chapter 5 AP Mode...75 12 N220 User's Guide Use this Device's PIN 69 4.6.3 WPS: PIN -
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... ...86 6.3 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 86 6.4 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 87 Part II: Troubleshooting and Specifications 89 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...91 7.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 91 7.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 92 7.3 Link Quality ......92 7.4 Problems Communicating with Other Computers 93 Chapter 8 Product Specifications ...95 Part III: Appendices and Index 99 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 101 Appendix B Wireless LANs 131 Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 147 Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7 173 N220...
... ...86 6.3 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 86 6.4 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 87 Part II: Troubleshooting and Specifications 89 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...91 7.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs 91 7.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 92 7.3 Link Quality ......92 7.4 Problems Communicating with Other Computers 93 Chapter 8 Product Specifications ...95 Part III: Appendices and Index 99 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 101 Appendix B Wireless LANs 131 Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 147 Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7 173 N220...
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...Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network device that seamlessly combines both wireless and wired components. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL N220 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you read through this section, and subsequently as file transfers, music downloading, video streaming and online...be found in the office. Outside of the User's Guide. N220 User's Guide 17 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 ...
...Infrastructure An infrastructure network is a network device that seamlessly combines both wireless and wired components. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL N220 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you read through this section, and subsequently as file transfers, music downloading, video streaming and online...be found in the office. Outside of the User's Guide. N220 User's Guide 17 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 ...
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... specifications in this User's Guide for detailed information. 1.2.1 Hardware This section describes the N220's physical appearance. See your N220 to a network. 1.2 About Your N220 Your N220 is an IEEE 802.11n compliant wireless LAN adapter. Table 1 N220 External View LABEL DESCRIPTION A LED and also a WPS button B USB connector 18... Points. 1.1.2 Before You Begin • Read the Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections and using the ZyXEL utility to connect your N220's Quick Start Guide for installation instructions, and see the section on your computer. The...
... specifications in this User's Guide for detailed information. 1.2.1 Hardware This section describes the N220's physical appearance. See your N220 to a network. 1.2 About Your N220 Your N220 is an IEEE 802.11n compliant wireless LAN adapter. Table 1 N220 External View LABEL DESCRIPTION A LED and also a WPS button B USB connector 18... Points. 1.1.2 Before You Begin • Read the Quick Start Guide for information on making hardware connections and using the ZyXEL utility to connect your N220's Quick Start Guide for installation instructions, and see the section on your computer. The...
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... page 62). Note: When you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in ad-hoc mode. Note: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is installed properly. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 20 N220 User's Guide Two or more wireless clients communicate directly with... each other. Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the N220 is not available in...
... page 62). Note: When you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in ad-hoc mode. Note: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is installed properly. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 20 N220 User's Guide Two or more wireless clients communicate directly with... each other. Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the N220 is not available in...
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...XP wireless configuration tool) or WLAN AutoConfig (the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool). • The ZyXEL utility. Green The N220 is not connected to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Windows XP's wireless configuration tool. Figure 5 Enable WZC Refer to the ...All) Programs > Wireless N-lite USB Adapter Utility > Wireless N USB Adapter Utility. 1.5.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on your N220, use the Windows XP wireless configuration tool to configure the N220, you need to open the ZyXEL utility. N220 User's Guide 21 Note: Do NOT use...
...XP wireless configuration tool) or WLAN AutoConfig (the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool). • The ZyXEL utility. Green The N220 is not connected to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Windows XP's wireless configuration tool. Figure 5 Enable WZC Refer to the ...All) Programs > Wireless N-lite USB Adapter Utility > Wireless N USB Adapter Utility. 1.5.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on your N220, use the Windows XP wireless configuration tool to configure the N220, you need to open the ZyXEL utility. N220 User's Guide 21 Note: Do NOT use...
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Note: Click the icon (located in all Microsoft Windows versions. Chapter 1 Getting Started The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in this User's Guide. Screens for Windows XP are similar in the top right corner) to display the online help window. 22 N220 User's Guide
Note: Click the icon (located in all Microsoft Windows versions. Chapter 1 Getting Started The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in this User's Guide. Screens for Windows XP are similar in the top right corner) to display the online help window. 22 N220 User's Guide
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...Section 2.2 on page 34 for details. • Connect securely to an infrastructure AP using the ZyXEL utility. See Section 2.4 on page 24 for details. 2.1.2 What You Need to it and share its network connections. N220 User's Guide 23 See Section 2.3.2 on page 31 for details. • Save a your ...protocols. The wireless client is labeled C and the Access Point is as easy as you read through this section. See Section 2.3 on your N220 as an Access Point (AP), allowing other devices to connect to Know The following term may help as pushing a button. CHAPTER 2 Tutorial 2.1...
...Section 2.2 on page 34 for details. • Connect securely to an infrastructure AP using the ZyXEL utility. See Section 2.4 on page 24 for details. 2.1.2 What You Need to it and share its network connections. N220 User's Guide 23 See Section 2.3.2 on page 31 for details. • Save a your ...protocols. The wireless client is labeled C and the Access Point is as easy as you read through this section. See Section 2.3 on your N220 as an Access Point (AP), allowing other devices to connect to Know The following term may help as pushing a button. CHAPTER 2 Tutorial 2.1...
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In the screen that you 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). See Section 2.2.1 on and that it is within two minutes of pressing .... 2 Make sure that appears, click Start. 4 Log into the AP's web configurator and locate its WPS settings section. This example uses the N220 as the wireless client, and ZyXEL's NBG334W as described in the Network > Wireless Client > WPS Station screen. See Section 2.2.2 on page 17. • You should have valid login...
In the screen that you 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). See Section 2.2.1 on and that it is within two minutes of pressing .... 2 Make sure that appears, click Start. 4 Log into the AP's web configurator and locate its WPS settings section. This example uses the N220 as the wireless client, and ZyXEL's NBG334W as described in the Network > Wireless Client > WPS Station screen. See Section 2.2.2 on page 17. • You should have valid login...
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Use this example) and the N220. N220 User's Guide 25 Note down the PIN in the screen that appears. 2 Enter the PIN number in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen. The ... NBG334W, use both the AP (the NBG334W in this Device's PIN. Then the N220 is able to the N220. This may take up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both the N220's utility and the AP's configuration interface. 1 In the N220's Adaptor tab, select WPS and PIN - Chapter 2 Tutorial The AP sends the...
Use this example) and the N220. N220 User's Guide 25 Note down the PIN in the screen that appears. 2 Enter the PIN number in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen. The ... NBG334W, use both the AP (the NBG334W in this Device's PIN. Then the N220 is able to the N220. This may take up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both the N220's utility and the AP's configuration interface. 1 In the N220's Adaptor tab, select WPS and PIN - Chapter 2 Tutorial The AP sends the...
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This may take up to communicate with the NBG334W securely. 26 N220 User's Guide Then the wireless client is able to two minutes. Chapter 2 Tutorial 3 Click the Start buttons on both the N220 utility screen and the AP's configuration utility (the WPS Station screen on the NBG334W) within two minutes. The NBG334W authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client.
This may take up to communicate with the NBG334W securely. 26 N220 User's Guide Then the wireless client is able to two minutes. Chapter 2 Tutorial 3 Click the Start buttons on both the N220 utility screen and the AP's configuration utility (the WPS Station screen on the NBG334W) within two minutes. The NBG334W authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client.
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... how to manually connect your wireless client to an access point (AP) configured for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. If no entry displays in the Available Network List, that has no ...PSK pre-shared key. Chapter 2 Tutorial 2.3 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPS There are three ways to connect the wireless client (the N220) to a network without using the Site Survey screen. 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen shown next.
... how to manually connect your wireless client to an access point (AP) configured for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. If no entry displays in the Available Network List, that has no ...PSK pre-shared key. Chapter 2 Tutorial 2.3 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPS There are three ways to connect the wireless client (the N220) to a network without using the Site Survey screen. 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen shown next.
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You can use the Back button at the default setting. Check your settings and click Save to the Site Survey screen. Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Summary 30 N220 User's Guide Chapter 2 Tutorial 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the list and then click Connect or double-... key and leave the encryption type at any time to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to continue. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Summary window appears.
You can use the Back button at the default setting. Check your settings and click Save to the Site Survey screen. Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Summary 30 N220 User's Guide Chapter 2 Tutorial 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the list and then click Connect or double-... key and leave the encryption type at any time to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to continue. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Summary window appears.
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...SSID_Example3" and its pre-shared key is not connected to an access point configured for WPA-PSK security. Chapter 2 Tutorial 6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your network administrator if necessary. 2.3.2 Creating and Using ...-sharedkey". If you are able to the selected network. N220 User's Guide 31 In this User's Guide or contact your settings. Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 7 Open your wireless connection is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the address bar. This example illustrates how to...
...SSID_Example3" and its pre-shared key is not connected to an access point configured for WPA-PSK security. Chapter 2 Tutorial 6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your network administrator if necessary. 2.3.2 Creating and Using ...-sharedkey". If you are able to the selected network. N220 User's Guide 31 In this User's Guide or contact your settings. Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 7 Open your wireless connection is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the address bar. This example illustrates how to...
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...to open the screen as shown. The wireless client automatically searches for a wireless network that is not in the list. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 2 The Add New Profile screen appears. Select Infrastructure and either manually enter or select the AP's SSID in the Scan...available wireless networks, which are displayed in the Scan Info table and click Select. 32 N220 User's Guide Chapter 2 Tutorial 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to configure a new profile. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to 32 ...
...to open the screen as shown. The wireless client automatically searches for a wireless network that is not in the list. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 2 The Add New Profile screen appears. Select Infrastructure and either manually enter or select the AP's SSID in the Scan...available wireless networks, which are displayed in the Scan Info table and click Select. 32 N220 User's Guide Chapter 2 Tutorial 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to configure a new profile. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to 32 ...
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In this example, WPA-PSK). Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 6 Verify the profile settings in the previous screen. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Summary N220 User's Guide 33 Click Save to save and go to connect (In this example, enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type at the default setting. Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you want to the next screen. Chapter 2 Tutorial 4 Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which you selected in the ready-only screen.
In this example, WPA-PSK). Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 6 Verify the profile settings in the previous screen. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Summary N220 User's Guide 33 Click Save to save and go to connect (In this example, enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type at the default setting. Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you want to the next screen. Chapter 2 Tutorial 4 Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which you selected in the ready-only screen.
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...click Connect to use the new profile immediately. Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility goes to the Link Info screen while it . After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then connect the N220 to your computer, follow the steps below to the AP... the URL of this User's Guide or contact your network administrator if necessary. 2.4 Configuring the N220 as an AP. 34 N220 User's Guide When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of the active ...
...click Connect to use the new profile immediately. Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility goes to the Link Info screen while it . After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then connect the N220 to your computer, follow the steps below to the AP... the URL of this User's Guide or contact your network administrator if necessary. 2.4 Configuring the N220 as an AP. 34 N220 User's Guide When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of the active ...
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Chapter 2 Tutorial 1 Select AP Mode in the main ZyXEL Utility screen. Figure 20 ZyXEL Utility - Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility - See Section 5.4.1 on page 80 for your N220. The AP Mode version of the default Link Info screen displays. Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility - AP Mode: Link Info 3 If you want to your N220, click the Configuration tab. In the Association List, you...
Chapter 2 Tutorial 1 Select AP Mode in the main ZyXEL Utility screen. Figure 20 ZyXEL Utility - Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility - See Section 5.4.1 on page 80 for your N220. The AP Mode version of the default Link Info screen displays. Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility - AP Mode: Link Info 3 If you want to your N220, click the Configuration tab. In the Association List, you...