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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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...Guide This manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of the ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter. E-mail all User's Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for its various applications. 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 help you . Your AG-220 plugs into a USB port on your computer ...
...Guide This manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of the ZyXEL AG-220 802.11a/g Wireless USB Adapter. E-mail all User's Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for its various applications. 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 help you . Your AG-220 plugs into a USB port on your computer ...
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... 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 an IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the AG-220 and prepares you configure your AG-220 into an access...
... 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 an IEEE 802.11a/b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the AG-220 and prepares you configure your AG-220 into an access...
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...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 Station Mode or AP Mode in any ZyXEL utility screens. The following figure shows a network example. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the AG-220 is not available in the Windows... Vista utility. The Windows Vista utility only operates ...
...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 Station Mode or AP Mode in any ZyXEL utility screens. The following figure shows a network example. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the AG-220 is not available in the Windows... Vista utility. The Windows Vista utility only operates ...
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...) 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 LAN utility icon in wireless station mode but is operating in all Microsoft Windows versions. The AG-220 is not connected to open the ZyXEL utility. Figure...this User's Guide. Screens for details. Refer to manage the AG-220. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the following table for Windows XP are similar in wireless station mode and is operating in ...
...) 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 LAN utility icon in wireless station mode but is operating in all Microsoft Windows versions. The AG-220 is not connected to open the ZyXEL utility. Figure...this User's Guide. Screens for details. Refer to manage the AG-220. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the following table for Windows XP are similar in wireless station mode and is operating in ...
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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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...no wireless network available within range. See Table 5 on , or move on to the next screen. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP ...or peer computer. If 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 search again. Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to the Site Survey screen...
...no wireless network available within range. See Table 5 on , or move on to the next screen. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP ...or peer computer. If 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 search again. Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to the Site Survey screen...
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... Info screen while it connects to access the web site, your network administrator if necessary. 2.3 Configuring the AG-220 as shown next. When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in any utility screen and wait for more information. If you cannot access the Internet, go ...Chapter 5 on page 73 for five seconds. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can view the current settings on the AG-220. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you can be activated and used at any other web site in the Windows Vista version of this User's Guide or ...
... Info screen while it connects to access the web site, your network administrator if necessary. 2.3 Configuring the AG-220 as shown next. When the wireless link is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in any utility screen and wait for more information. If you cannot access the Internet, go ...Chapter 5 on page 73 for five seconds. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can view the current settings on the AG-220. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you can be activated and used at any other web site in the Windows Vista version of this User's Guide or ...
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...) is an easy way to set up are within wireless range of the devices (it has two minutes 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 each device's documentation to make sure). Depending on the devices...
...) is an easy way to set up are within wireless range of the devices (it has two minutes 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 each device's documentation to make sure). Depending on the devices...
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... type (TKIP or AES) for data encryption. Click Exit to return to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. The only difference between the two is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of user-specific credentials. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Refer to the...
... type (TKIP or AES) for data encryption. Click Exit to return to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. The only difference between the two is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of user-specific credentials. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Refer to the...
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...AP for more information. Consult your selections and advance to check the certificate of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Refer to confirm your network administrator for client authentication is not available when you select PEAP in this screen. ...wired connection to the Site Survey screen without saving. 4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1x Configure IEEE 802.1x security with the user name above. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Login Name Password Certificate Validate Server Certificate PEAP Inner EAP Back...
...AP for more information. Consult your selections and advance to check the certificate of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Refer to confirm your network administrator for client authentication is not available when you select PEAP in this screen. ...wired connection to the Site Survey screen without saving. 4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1x Configure IEEE 802.1x security with the user name above. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Login Name Password Certificate Validate Server Certificate PEAP Inner EAP Back...
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...when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. Select the check box to confirm your network administrator for client authentication is not available on Windows Vista. This field is not available when you select PEAP in this screen to the Confirm Save screen. Click Browse to another network. Enter...Inner EAP Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The type of the authentication server. Consult your selections and advance to confirm and save the security settings. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field.
...when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. Select the check box to confirm your network administrator for client authentication is not available on Windows Vista. This field is not available when you select PEAP in this screen to the Confirm Save screen. Click Browse to another network. Enter...Inner EAP Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The type of the authentication server. Consult your selections and advance to confirm and save the security settings. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Authentication Type field.
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... devices within the transmission range. denotes that the wireless device is in the previous screen, skip to continue. If you are using Windows Vista this profile. Select a channel number and click Next to step 3. This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of ...Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is activated. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Scan Info , , or SSID Scan Select DESCRIPTION ...
... devices within the transmission range. denotes that the wireless device is in the previous screen, skip to continue. If you are using Windows Vista this profile. Select a channel number and click Next to step 3. This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of ...Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is activated. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Scan Info , , or SSID Scan Select DESCRIPTION ...
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...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 the AG-220. Select 11a to have your AG-220 connect ...the new setting. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration If you are connected to a wireless network when changing network modes, the AG-220 will disconnect and then attempt to other wireless devices in IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g modes only. Note: This screen is ...
...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 the AG-220. Select 11a to have your AG-220 connect ...the new setting. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration If you are connected to a wireless network when changing network modes, the AG-220 will disconnect and then attempt to other wireless devices in IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g modes only. Note: This screen is ...
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...different in this screen. Please refer to 11Mbps. Short preamble increases performance as less time sending preamble means more time for the Windows Vista screen. Table 15 Station Mode: Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter Setting Transmission Rate In most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully ... is the most efficient and allows your AG-220 to operate at up to Section 4.7 on the AG-220, click the Adapter tab. Note: The AG-220 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short preamble. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 4.6 The Adapter Screen To...
...different in this screen. Please refer to 11Mbps. Short preamble increases performance as less time sending preamble means more time for the Windows Vista screen. Table 15 Station Mode: Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter Setting Transmission Rate In most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully ... is the most efficient and allows your AG-220 to operate at up to Section 4.7 on the AG-220, click the Adapter tab. Note: The AG-220 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short preamble. ZyXEL AG-220 User's Guide 4.6 The Adapter Screen To...