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This publication is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication may be reproduced in any part or as a ...means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties of ...
This publication is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication may be reproduced in any part or as a ...means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties of ...
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.../kg at 2.4 GHz and 0.518W/kg at 0mm spacing. The device must follow operation instruction as documented in accordance with Part 15 of FCC rules. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one...
.../kg at 2.4 GHz and 0.518W/kg at 0mm spacing. The device must follow operation instruction as documented in accordance with Part 15 of FCC rules. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one...
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... la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. is restricted to view from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to indoor environment. • IEEE 802.11b or 802....operation of this page. This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in France. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide • For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is firmware-limited to operate the equipment....
... la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. is restricted to view from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to indoor environment. • IEEE 802.11b or 802....operation of this page. This Class B digital apparatus complies with restrictions in France. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide • For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is firmware-limited to operate the equipment....
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..., and make sure all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 Safety Warnings ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Safety Warnings For your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install...
..., and make sure all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 Safety Warnings ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Safety Warnings For your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install...
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...held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for ...a period of up to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product ...
...held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for ...a period of up to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product ...
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Modrany Ceská Republika www.zyxel.dk ZyXEL Communications A/S Columbusvej 2860 Soeborg Denmark www.zyxel.fi ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland www.zyxel.fr ZyXEL France 1 rue des Vergers Bat. 1 / C 69760 Limonest France www.zyxel.de ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. Miller St. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support...
Modrany Ceská Republika www.zyxel.dk ZyXEL Communications A/S Columbusvej 2860 Soeborg Denmark www.zyxel.fi ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland www.zyxel.fr ZyXEL France 1 rue des Vergers Bat. 1 / C 69760 Limonest France www.zyxel.de ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. Miller St. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support...
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... 1.2 Application Overview 23 1.2.1 Station Mode 23 1.2.1.1 Infrastructure 24 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc 24 1.2.2 Access Point Mode 25 1.2.3 Changing AG-220 Mode 25 1.3 AG-220 Hardware and Utility Installation 26 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon 26 1.4 Configuration Methods 27 1.4.1 Enabling WZC 27 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 27 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...29 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 29 2.2 Creating and Using a Profile 31 2.3 Configuring...
... 1.2 Application Overview 23 1.2.1 Station Mode 23 1.2.1.1 Infrastructure 24 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc 24 1.2.2 Access Point Mode 25 1.2.3 Changing AG-220 Mode 25 1.3 AG-220 Hardware and Utility Installation 26 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon 26 1.4 Configuration Methods 27 1.4.1 Enabling WZC 27 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 27 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...29 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 29 2.2 Creating and Using a Profile 31 2.3 Configuring...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 37 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 37 3.2 Wireless LAN Security 38 3.2.1 Hide SSID 38 3.2.2 MAC Address Filter 38 3.2.3 User Authentication and ... OTIST 47 3.4.1.1 AP 47 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 48 3.4.2 Starting OTIST 48 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 49 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 51 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 51 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 51 4.2 The Link Info Screen 52 4.2.1 Trend Chart 53 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 54 4.3.1 Security Settings 55 4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption 55 4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 37 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 37 3.2 Wireless LAN Security 38 3.2.1 Hide SSID 38 3.2.2 MAC Address Filter 38 3.2.3 User Authentication and ... OTIST 47 3.4.1.1 AP 47 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 48 3.4.2 Starting OTIST 48 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 49 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 51 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 51 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 51 4.2 The Link Info Screen 52 4.2.1 Trend Chart 53 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 54 4.3.1 Security Settings 55 4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption 55 4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 4.8.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction 73 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 73 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements 74 5.2 The Link Info Screen 74 5.3 The Configuration Screen...Screen 78 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...81 6.1 The About Screen 81 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 81 6.2.1 Windows XP 81 6.2.2 Windows Vista 82 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 84 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 85 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 85 7.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 85 7.3 Problem with the...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 4.8.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction 73 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 73 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements 74 5.2 The Link Info Screen 74 5.3 The Configuration Screen...Screen 78 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...81 6.1 The About Screen 81 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 81 6.2.1 Windows XP 81 6.2.2 Windows Vista 82 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 84 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 85 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 85 7.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 85 7.3 Problem with the...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 14 Table of Contents
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 14 Table of Contents
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 24 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 25 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode 25 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes 26 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 26 Figure 6 Enable WZC 27 Figure 7 Infrastructure Network 29 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 30 Figure 9 ZyXEL... Step 1 45 Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 2 45 Figure 25 WPS: Example Network Step 3 46 Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 51 Figure 27 Station Mode: Link Info 52 Figure 28 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 24 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 25 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode 25 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes 26 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 26 Figure 6 Enable WZC 27 Figure 7 Infrastructure Network 29 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 30 Figure 9 ZyXEL... Step 1 45 Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 2 45 Figure 25 WPS: Example Network Step 3 46 Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 51 Figure 27 Station Mode: Link Info 52 Figure 28 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 65 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate ... 70 Figure 46 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 47 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 71 Figure 48 Vista Security: Select Certificate 71 Figure 49 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Figure 50 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Figure 51 Access Point Mode: Configuration 75 Figure 52 Access Point...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 65 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate ... 70 Figure 46 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 47 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 71 Figure 48 Vista Security: Select Certificate 71 Figure 49 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Figure 50 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Figure 51 Access Point Mode: Configuration 75 Figure 52 Access Point...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 82 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 102 Figure 83 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 102 Figure 84 Windows ...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 82 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 102 Figure 83 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 102 Figure 84 Windows ...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 18 List of Figures
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 18 List of Figures
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 27 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 51 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 52 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 53 Table 5 Station Mode: Site ...Configuration 76 Table 20 Access Point Mode: Advanced 78 Table 21 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 79 Table 22 About ...81 Table 23 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 85 Table 24 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem 85 Table 25 Troubleshooting Link Quality 86 Table 26 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 86 Table 27 Product...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 27 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 51 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 52 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 53 Table 5 Station Mode: Site ...Configuration 76 Table 20 Access Point Mode: Advanced 78 Table 21 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 79 Table 22 About ...81 Table 23 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 85 Table 24 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem 85 Table 25 Troubleshooting Link Quality 86 Table 26 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 86 Table 27 Product...
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... designed to guide you through the configuration of the ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter. Preface 21 ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your computer and allows you to access wireless networks. E-mail all User's Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for you... instance", and "i.e.," means "that is designed to help you to the included CD for product news, firmware, updated documents, and other words". • The ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter may be referred to install and configure. Thank you to The Technical Writing Team...
... designed to guide you through the configuration of the ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter. Preface 21 ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your computer and allows you to access wireless networks. E-mail all User's Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for you... instance", and "i.e.," means "that is designed to help you to the included CD for product news, firmware, updated documents, and other words". • The ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter may be referred to install and configure. Thank you to The Technical Writing Team...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Graphics Icons Key Wireless Access Point Computer Notebook Computer Server Modem or Router Wireless Signal Internet Cloud 22 Preface
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Graphics Icons Key Wireless Access Point Computer Notebook Computer Server Modem or Router Wireless Signal Internet Cloud 22 Preface
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...; The Advanced Screen (Section 4.5 on page 34). • Encryption Settings - ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the AG-220 and prepares you to use Ad-Hoc mode and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your AG-220 The AG-220 is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. At the...
...; The Advanced Screen (Section 4.5 on page 34). • Encryption Settings - ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the AG-220 and prepares you to use Ad-Hoc mode and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your AG-220 The AG-220 is an IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. At the...
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Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc To set the AG-220 network type to a network via an access point (AP), set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 1.2.1.1 Infrastructure To connect to Infrastructure. Through the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly with each other. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc To set the AG-220 network type to a network via an access point (AP), set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 1.2.1.1 Infrastructure To connect to Infrastructure. Through the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly with each other. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... Point Mode In the example, the AG-220 is not available in the Windows Vista utility. This allows you to set to operate in access point mode. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 1.2.2 Access Point Mode You can also set the AG-220 to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations... B and C can access the Internet. 1.2.3 Changing AG-220 Mode To change between the modes, select either Station Mode or...
... Point Mode In the example, the AG-220 is not available in the Windows Vista utility. This allows you to set to operate in access point mode. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 1.2.2 Access Point Mode You can also set the AG-220 to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations... B and C can access the Internet. 1.2.3 Changing AG-220 Mode To change between the modes, select either Station Mode or...