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...3 on page 29. 1.4.1 Minimum System Requirements In order to install the ZyXEL Utility for Mac OS X, your NWD-211AN. 1 Locate an available USB port on the computer. 2 Remove the protective cap to expose the USB connector. The NWD-211AN's LED (light) turns on the computer. For detailed information on using ...requirements: • 20 MB of the ZyXEL Utility. Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.3 Hardware Installation This sections shows you how to install the Mac OS X version of free hard drive space • 128 MB RAM • Mac OS X 10.3 and higher NWD-211AN User's Guide 11 If there is properly ...
...3 on page 29. 1.4.1 Minimum System Requirements In order to install the ZyXEL Utility for Mac OS X, your NWD-211AN. 1 Locate an available USB port on the computer. 2 Remove the protective cap to expose the USB connector. The NWD-211AN's LED (light) turns on the computer. For detailed information on using ...requirements: • 20 MB of the ZyXEL Utility. Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.3 Hardware Installation This sections shows you how to install the Mac OS X version of free hard drive space • 128 MB RAM • Mac OS X 10.3 and higher NWD-211AN User's Guide 11 If there is properly ...
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For example, if you begin the installation process. 2 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on the included disc. 3 Inside the ZyXEL_USB.dmg, open the folder for your computer before you are using 10.5 then open the USBWireless-10.5 folder. 12 NWD-211AN User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.2 Installing the ZyXEL Utility To install the ZyXEL Utility: 1 Make sure the NWD-211AN is disconnected from your version of Mac OS X.
For example, if you begin the installation process. 2 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on the included disc. 3 Inside the ZyXEL_USB.dmg, open the folder for your computer before you are using 10.5 then open the USBWireless-10.5 folder. 12 NWD-211AN User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.2 Installing the ZyXEL Utility To install the ZyXEL Utility: 1 Make sure the NWD-211AN is disconnected from your version of Mac OS X.
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...: 1 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on -screen instructions. 4 After uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility and device driver, you must restart your computer. 14 NWD-211AN User's Guide For example, if you are properly removed, especially the device driver. This ensures that all components of...click the USBWireless-Leopard-Uninstall.pkg to run the uninstallation program bundled on the included disc. Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.2.1 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility While you can drag the ZyXEL Utility from your Applications folder directly to the Trash and remove it that corresponds to your version of...
...: 1 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on -screen instructions. 4 After uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility and device driver, you must restart your computer. 14 NWD-211AN User's Guide For example, if you are properly removed, especially the device driver. This ensures that all components of...click the USBWireless-Leopard-Uninstall.pkg to run the uninstallation program bundled on the included disc. Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.2.1 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility While you can drag the ZyXEL Utility from your Applications folder directly to the Trash and remove it that corresponds to your version of...
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...the moment you already set up using (if the device supports this feature). This is an unknown MAC address you use the PBC method, there is the WPS registrar, the enrollee, or was not involved... any WPS-enabled device could join the network. You can remove it or reset the AP. 28 NWD-211AN User's Guide WPS works between your device will be unable to enroll, and will not have access...point is a short period (from the registrar device to the enrollee devices. WPS works by MAC address). Chapter 2 Wireless LANs • WPS works only with the access point to gain access to the ...
...the moment you already set up using (if the device supports this feature). This is an unknown MAC address you use the PBC method, there is the WPS registrar, the enrollee, or was not involved... any WPS-enabled device could join the network. You can remove it or reset the AP. 28 NWD-211AN User's Guide WPS works between your device will be unable to enroll, and will not have access...point is a short period (from the registrar device to the enrollee devices. WPS works by MAC address). Chapter 2 Wireless LANs • WPS works only with the access point to gain access to the ...
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Many people use the ZyXEL utility to configure your NWD211AN using the Macintosh operating system, Mac OS X. 3.1.1 What You Can Do in range. • The Statistics screen ...You Need to Know The following terms and concepts may help as you view network traffic statistics between the NWD-211AN and the AP or peer to which it strictly to deter unintentional usage of their wireless network by ... screen (Section 3.11 on page 39) lets you read through this chapter. NWD-211AN User's Guide 29 CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use it is also the weakest.
Many people use the ZyXEL utility to configure your NWD211AN using the Macintosh operating system, Mac OS X. 3.1.1 What You Can Do in range. • The Statistics screen ...You Need to Know The following terms and concepts may help as you view network traffic statistics between the NWD-211AN and the AP or peer to which it strictly to deter unintentional usage of their wireless network by ... screen (Section 3.11 on page 39) lets you read through this chapter. NWD-211AN User's Guide 29 CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.1 Overview This chapter shows you how to use it is also the weakest.
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Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Summary TAB DESCRIPTION Profile Use this screen to use WPA2 as WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 3.1.3 Before You Begin • Make sure the Mac OS X version of the security standard and WPA does not. Without the proper password, the client and the server cannot ... current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. 30 NWD-211AN User's Guide Link Status Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with vastly stronger security than WEP. It comes in Mac OS X. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Wi-fi Protected Access (WPA) The WPA protocol ...
Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Summary TAB DESCRIPTION Profile Use this screen to use WPA2 as WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 3.1.3 Before You Begin • Make sure the Mac OS X version of the security standard and WPA does not. Without the proper password, the client and the server cannot ... current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. 30 NWD-211AN User's Guide Link Status Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with vastly stronger security than WEP. It comes in Mac OS X. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Wi-fi Protected Access (WPA) The WPA protocol ...
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...MAC (Media Access Control) address of the access point or peer device to which could result in a loss of messages even though you to view the status of the current connection in kilobits per second. Throughput (Kbps) This displays the actual data transmission (Tx) and reception (Rx) speeds of the NWD-211AN...'s wireless connection with an AP or peer computer. Link Quality This shows the quality of the channel in megabits per second. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.6 The Link Status Screen This screen allows you have high...
...MAC (Media Access Control) address of the access point or peer device to which could result in a loss of messages even though you to view the status of the current connection in kilobits per second. Throughput (Kbps) This displays the actual data transmission (Tx) and reception (Rx) speeds of the NWD-211AN...'s wireless connection with an AP or peer computer. Link Quality This shows the quality of the channel in megabits per second. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.6 The Link Status Screen This screen allows you have high...
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... displays the encryption protocol used (TKIP or AES). • When WEP is used, WEP displays. • When no security is the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the network. Click this to connect to the highlighted wireless network. The BSSID is used on the network.... to the associated AP. Every networking device has a unique MAC address, which the network is operating. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in this to go to the Add Profile: System Configuration screen. 38 NWD-211AN User's Guide This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or...
... displays the encryption protocol used (TKIP or AES). • When WEP is used, WEP displays. • When no security is the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the network. Click this to connect to the highlighted wireless network. The BSSID is used on the network.... to the associated AP. Every networking device has a unique MAC address, which the network is operating. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in this to go to the Add Profile: System Configuration screen. 38 NWD-211AN User's Guide This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or...
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...are all you can view information about any AP in the WPS screen, you need . Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: WPS - The following table describes the labels in this option to have the NWD-211AN automatically scan for and then select a WPS-compatible AP while making a WPS connection. 3.10.1 The... Information Screen While in the WPS AP List. Version This field indicates the selected AP's WPS version. Table 13 Mac OS X: WPS - PBC Click this...
...are all you can view information about any AP in the WPS screen, you need . Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: WPS - The following table describes the labels in this option to have the NWD-211AN automatically scan for and then select a WPS-compatible AP while making a WPS connection. 3.10.1 The... Information Screen While in the WPS AP List. Version This field indicates the selected AP's WPS version. Table 13 Mac OS X: WPS - PBC Click this...
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... LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID This field indicates the automatically generated SSID used by the NWD-211AN. RF Bands This field indicates which RF band(s) the AP is operating as selected by the AP. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 13 Mac OS X: WPS - Table 14 Mac OS X: WPS - You can view information about any profile in this screen...
... LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID This field indicates the automatically generated SSID used by the NWD-211AN. RF Bands This field indicates which RF band(s) the AP is operating as selected by the AP. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 13 Mac OS X: WPS - Table 14 Mac OS X: WPS - You can view information about any profile in this screen...
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Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 14 Mac OS X: WPS - Key Length This field indicates the length of letters and numbers used as selected by would be second guessed easily by the NWD-211AN. Key Index This field indicates key index value to use for creating secure connections.... This screen shows you the driver, utility version, and MAC address of your NWD211AN. An encryption key seed helps your settings and return to use for creating secure connections. Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility: About 46 NWD-211AN User's Guide Profile Details (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Encryption Type...
Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 14 Mac OS X: WPS - Key Length This field indicates the length of letters and numbers used as selected by would be second guessed easily by the NWD-211AN. Key Index This field indicates key index value to use for creating secure connections.... This screen shows you the driver, utility version, and MAC address of your NWD211AN. An encryption key seed helps your settings and return to use for creating secure connections. Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility: About 46 NWD-211AN User's Guide Profile Details (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Encryption Type...
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... Utility This section displays the version number and release date of the NWD211AN's device driver. MAC Address This field displays the NWD-211AN Media Access Control (MAC) address. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in use by the NWD-211AN. EEPROM This field displays the Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) version currently...
... Utility This section displays the version number and release date of the NWD211AN's device driver. MAC Address This field displays the NWD-211AN Media Access Control (MAC) address. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in use by the NWD-211AN. EEPROM This field displays the Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) version currently...
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... it to be able to communicate with the other devices on your network. Mac OS X includes the software components you need to use TCP/IP on page 69. For more information on subnets, see Appendix B on your computer. NWD-211AN User's Guide 59 APPENDIX A Setting Up Your IP Address This appendix shows ...you how to configure the TCP/IP settings on your computer in order for : • Mac OS 10.3 and 10.4 on page 59 • Mac OS 10.5 on page 64 Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The...
... it to be able to communicate with the other devices on your network. Mac OS X includes the software components you need to use TCP/IP on page 69. For more information on subnets, see Appendix B on your computer. NWD-211AN User's Guide 59 APPENDIX A Setting Up Your IP Address This appendix shows ...you how to configure the TCP/IP settings on your computer in order for : • Mac OS 10.3 and 10.4 on page 59 • Mac OS 10.5 on page 64 Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The...
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Appendix A Setting Up Your IP Address Mac OS X: 10.5 The screens in this section are from Mac OS 10.5. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon. 64 NWD-211AN User's Guide
Appendix A Setting Up Your IP Address Mac OS X: 10.5 The screens in this section are from Mac OS 10.5. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon. 64 NWD-211AN User's Guide
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... Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) WPA2 Most Secure 86 NWD-211AN User's Guide Table 29 Wireless Security Levels SECURITY LEVEL SECURITY TYPE Least Secure Unique SSID (Default) Unique SSID with Hide SSID Enabled MAC Address Filtering WEP Encryption IEEE802.1x EAP with an IEEE ... range. The IEEE 802.11g data rate and modulation are data encryption, wireless client authentication, restricting access by device MAC address and hiding the NWD-211AN identity. IEEE 802.11g has several intermediate rate steps between wireless clients, access points and the wired network. Appendix ...
... Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) WPA2 Most Secure 86 NWD-211AN User's Guide Table 29 Wireless Security Levels SECURITY LEVEL SECURITY TYPE Least Secure Unique SSID (Default) Unique SSID with Hide SSID Enabled MAC Address Filtering WEP Encryption IEEE802.1x EAP with an IEEE ... range. The IEEE 802.11g data rate and modulation are data encryption, wireless client authentication, restricting access by device MAC address and hiding the NWD-211AN identity. IEEE 802.11g has several intermediate rate steps between wireless clients, access points and the wired network. Appendix ...
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... Disable WPA TKIP/AES No Enable WPA-PSK TKIP/AES Yes Disable WPA2 TKIP/AES No Enable WPA2-PSK TKIP/AES Yes Disable 94 NWD-211AN User's Guide Appendix C Wireless LANs 4 The AP and wireless clients use these security features. They use the TKIP or AES encryption process..., the PMK and information exchanged in a handshake to encrypt data exchanged between them. MAC address filters are not dependent on how you should configure for each authentication method or key management protocol type. Figure 33 WPA(2)-PSK ...
... Disable WPA TKIP/AES No Enable WPA-PSK TKIP/AES Yes Disable WPA2 TKIP/AES No Enable WPA2-PSK TKIP/AES Yes Disable 94 NWD-211AN User's Guide Appendix C Wireless LANs 4 The AP and wireless clients use these security features. They use the TKIP or AES encryption process..., the PMK and information exchanged in a handshake to encrypt data exchanged between them. MAC address filters are not dependent on how you should configure for each authentication method or key management protocol type. Figure 33 WPA(2)-PSK ...