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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...3 Certifications ...4 Safety Warnings ...6 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 7 Customer Support...8 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Preface ...21 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...23 1.1 About Your AG-220 23 1.1.1 Note for Windows Vista Users 23 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...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...3 Certifications ...4 Safety Warnings ...6 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 7 Customer Support...8 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Preface ...21 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...23 1.1 About Your AG-220 23 1.1.1 Note for Windows Vista Users 23 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...
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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...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 ... Profile 62 4.5 The Advanced Screen 66 4.6 The Adapter Screen 67 4.7 The Adapter Screen (Windows Vista 68 4.8 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.8.1 Using PEAP in Vista 70 12 Table of Contents
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 37 3.1 Wireless LAN Overview 37 3.2 Wireless LAN...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 ... Profile 62 4.5 The Advanced Screen 66 4.6 The Adapter Screen 67 4.7 The Adapter Screen (Windows Vista 68 4.8 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.8.1 Using PEAP in Vista 70 12 Table of Contents
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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 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 Link...
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 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 Link...
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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 the Profile 66 Figure 42 Station Mode: Advanced 66 Figure 43 Station Mode: Adapter 67 Figure 44 Station Mode: Adapter (Windows... Vista 68 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 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...
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 the Profile 66 Figure 42 Station Mode: Advanced 66 Figure 43 Station Mode: Adapter 67 Figure 44 Station Mode: Adapter (Windows... Vista 68 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 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...
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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 XP SP2: WZC Not Available 103 Figure 85 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 103 Figure 86 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 104 Figure 87 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network...
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 XP SP2: WZC Not Available 103 Figure 85 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 103 Figure 86 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 104 Figure 87 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network...
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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 Survey ... Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel 64 Table 14 Station Mode: Advanced 66 Table 15 Station Mode: Adapter 67 Table 16 Station Mode: Adapter (Windows Vista 69 Table 17 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Table 18 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Table 19 Access Point Mode: Configuration 76 Table 20...
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 Survey ... Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel 64 Table 14 Station Mode: Advanced 66 Table 15 Station Mode: Adapter 67 Table 16 Station Mode: Adapter (Windows Vista 69 Table 17 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Table 18 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Table 19 Access Point Mode: Configuration 76 Table 20...
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... support materials. For example, "In Windows, click Start > Settings > Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your AG-220 for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to access wireless networks. Syntax Conventions • "Enter" means for you through the configuration of the ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter...
... support materials. For example, "In Windows, click Start > Settings > Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your AG-220 for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to access wireless networks. Syntax Conventions • "Enter" means for you through the configuration of the ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter...
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..., Password and Logon Domain are not available on Windows Vista: • AP Mode (Section 2.3 on page 66). 1.2 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for the AG-220. 1.2.1 Station Mode The AG-220 is a tool that helps you configure your AG-220 into an access point (AP) using the ZyXEL utility. To configure these screens in Vista...
..., Password and Logon Domain are not available on Windows Vista: • AP Mode (Section 2.3 on page 66). 1.2 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for the AG-220. 1.2.1 Station Mode The AG-220 is a tool that helps you configure your AG-220 into an access point (AP) using the ZyXEL utility. To configure these screens in Vista...
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...Windows Vista utility. Computer A provides an Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and C can also set the AG-220 to operate in access point mode. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the AG-220 is not available in Station Mode. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ZyXEL AG-220... User's Guide 1.2.2 Access Point Mode You can access the Internet. 1.2.3 Changing AG-220 Mode To change between the modes, select either...
...Windows Vista utility. Computer A provides an Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and C can also set the AG-220 to operate in access point mode. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the AG-220 is not available in Station Mode. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ZyXEL AG-220... User's Guide 1.2.2 Access Point Mode You can access the Internet. 1.2.3 Changing AG-220 Mode To change between the modes, select either...
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... the AG-220, you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Screens for Windows XP are similar in wireless station mode but is operating in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your desktop or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL AG-220 Wireless Adapter Utility, ZyXEL AG-220 Wireless Adapter Software. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on the ZyXEL wireless...
... the AG-220, you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Screens for Windows XP are similar in wireless station mode but is operating in access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your desktop or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL AG-220 Wireless Adapter Utility, ZyXEL AG-220 Wireless Adapter Software. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on the ZyXEL wireless...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Note: Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to display the online help window. 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Note: Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to display the online help window. 28 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... 5 on to continue. 30 Chapter 2 Tutorial Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. If no wireless network available within range. Check your settings and click Save to the next screen. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for ...peer computer is no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the AP or peer computer. Enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type ...
... 5 on to continue. 30 Chapter 2 Tutorial Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. If no wireless network available within range. Check your settings and click Save to the next screen. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for ...peer computer is no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the AP or peer computer. Enter the pre-shared key and leave the encryption type ...
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...the AG-220. Note: With WZC, you are using a dedicated AP. 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 connection. 9 Make sure the selected AP in the active profile is not available in the Windows ...Vista version of any given time. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can be activated and used at any other web site in the address bar and press...
...the AG-220. Note: With WZC, you are using a dedicated AP. 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 connection. 9 Make sure the selected AP in the active profile is not available in the Windows ...Vista version of any given time. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can be activated and used at any other web site in the address bar and press...
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...Depending on whether you see the device's User's Guide for Windows Vista only. Some may have , you should use WPA or WPA-PSK depending on the devices you have a WPS PBC button in the AP's configuration utility. for the AG-220, see Section 4.7 on page 68). 3 Press the button ...devices you to quickly set up are within wireless range of one , log into each device's documentation to set up WPS using the Windows Vista ZyXEL utility your AG-220 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which ). 4 Within two minutes, press the button on one device to authenticate the other device....
...Depending on whether you see the device's User's Guide for Windows Vista only. Some may have , you should use WPA or WPA-PSK depending on the devices you have a WPS PBC button in the AP's configuration utility. for the AG-220, see Section 4.7 on page 68). 3 Press the button ...devices you to quickly set up are within wireless range of one , log into each device's documentation to set up WPS using the Windows Vista ZyXEL utility your AG-220 supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which ). 4 Within two minutes, press the button on one device to authenticate the other device....
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...only difference between the two is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of authentication you use depends on Windows Vista. Options are not available on the RADIUS server or AP. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select ... Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for more information. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. The only difference between 8 and 63 casesensitive ASCII characters (including spaces ...
...only difference between the two is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of authentication you use depends on Windows Vista. Options are not available on the RADIUS server or AP. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select ... Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for more information. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. The only difference between 8 and 63 casesensitive ASCII characters (including spaces ...
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... At the time of the authentication server. Select the check box to confirm your network administrator for client authentication is not available on Windows Vista. This field is not available on page 60. Figure 33 Station Mode: Security Setting: 802.1x 58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station ...Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. Note: At the time of writing Login Name and Password are not available on Windows Vista. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Login Name Password ...
... At the time of the authentication server. Select the check box to confirm your network administrator for client authentication is not available on Windows Vista. This field is not available on page 60. Figure 33 Station Mode: Security Setting: 802.1x 58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station ...Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. Note: At the time of writing Login Name and Password are not available on Windows Vista. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Login Name Password ...
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ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field. Select ... go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to select a certificate. This field is not available on Windows Vista. Table 9 Station Mode: Security Settings: IEEE 802.1x LABEL Authentication Type Login Name Password Certificate Validate Server ...only available when you or an administrator set up on page 60. This is not available on Windows Vista. Click Next to confirm and save the security settings. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 59 This field...
ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field. Select ... go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to select a certificate. This field is not available on Windows Vista. Table 9 Station Mode: Security Settings: IEEE 802.1x LABEL Authentication Type Login Name Password Certificate Validate Server ...only available when you or an administrator set up on page 60. This is not available on Windows Vista. Click Next to confirm and save the security settings. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 59 This field...
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... wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Whenever you activate this profile, the AG-220 associates to the selected wireless network only. 2 If you are using Windows Vista this profile. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Scan Info , , or SSID Scan Select...
... wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Whenever you activate this profile, the AG-220 associates to the selected wireless network only. 2 If you are using Windows Vista this profile. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Scan Info , , or SSID Scan Select...
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...following table describes the labels in Windows Vista. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Advanced Screen To set the network mode of the AG-220, click the Advanced tab. Select Auto (default) to have your AG-220 automatically connect to other wireless devices...11b and 802.11g modes only. If you are connected to a wireless network when changing network modes, the AG-220 will disconnect and then attempt to the AG-220. Click Save to save the changes to reestablish the connection using the new setting. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless ...
...following table describes the labels in Windows Vista. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Advanced Screen To set the network mode of the AG-220, click the Advanced tab. Select Auto (default) to have your AG-220 automatically connect to other wireless devices...11b and 802.11g modes only. If you are connected to a wireless network when changing network modes, the AG-220 will disconnect and then attempt to the AG-220. Click Save to save the changes to reestablish the connection using the new setting. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless ...
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...not all access point or wireless stations support it; Figure 43 Station Mode: Adapter The following table describes the labels in Windows Vista. Note: The AG-220 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short preamble. Select the preamble type that ... AP or peer wireless device supports. Short preamble increases performance as less time sending preamble means more time for the Windows Vista screen. If you want to communicate. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 4.6 The Adapter Screen To set the other advanced features on page 68 for sending data.
...not all access point or wireless stations support it; Figure 43 Station Mode: Adapter The following table describes the labels in Windows Vista. Note: The AG-220 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short preamble. Select the preamble type that ... AP or peer wireless device supports. Short preamble increases performance as less time sending preamble means more time for the Windows Vista screen. If you want to communicate. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 4.6 The Adapter Screen To set the other advanced features on page 68 for sending data.