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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Advanced 60 Figure 40 Station Mode: Adapter 60 Figure 41 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 63 Figure 42 Access Point Mode: Link Info 64 Figure 43 Access Point Mode: Configuration 65 Figure 44 ...Figure 48 Uninstall: Finish 70 Figure 49 Windows 2000: Start 75 Figure 50 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 76 Figure 51 Windows 2000: Network Properties 76 Figure 52 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 77 Figure 53 Windows 2000: Local Network 77 Figure 54 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ...
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Advanced 60 Figure 40 Station Mode: Adapter 60 Figure 41 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 63 Figure 42 Access Point Mode: Link Info 64 Figure 43 Access Point Mode: Configuration 65 Figure 44 ...Figure 48 Uninstall: Finish 70 Figure 49 Windows 2000: Start 75 Figure 50 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 76 Figure 51 Windows 2000: Network Properties 76 Figure 52 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 77 Figure 53 Windows 2000: Local Network 77 Figure 54 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ...
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 External View 23 Table 2 AG-320 LEDs 24 Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 27 Table 4 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 45 Table 5 Station mode: Link Info 46 Table 6 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 48 Table...73 Table 27 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 82 Table 28 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 84 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 85 Table 30 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 86 Table 31 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 87 Table 32 Windows XP: Protected EAP...
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 External View 23 Table 2 AG-320 LEDs 24 Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 27 Table 4 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 45 Table 5 Station mode: Link Info 46 Table 6 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 48 Table...73 Table 27 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 82 Table 28 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 84 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 85 Table 30 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 86 Table 31 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 87 Table 32 Windows XP: Protected EAP...
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...Windows, click Start > Settings > Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your mouse pointer to Settings and then click Control Panel. • "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is designed to use one or more characters. Thank you through the configuration of your purchase of the ZyXEL AG-320... 802.11a/g Wireless CardBus Card. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your AG-320 for its various applications. About This User's Guide This ...
...Windows, click Start > Settings > Control Panel" means first click the Start button, then point your mouse pointer to Settings and then click Control Panel. • "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is designed to use one or more characters. Thank you through the configuration of your purchase of the ZyXEL AG-320... 802.11a/g Wireless CardBus Card. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on your AG-320 for its various applications. About This User's Guide This ...
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... to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR Red Green Pale Blue DESCRIPTION The AG-320 is operating in wireless station mode but is installed properly...
... to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR Red Green Pale Blue DESCRIPTION The AG-320 is operating in wireless station mode but is installed properly...
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... or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL AG-320 Utility, ZyXEL AG-320 Utility GUI. 1.3.3 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use WZC to manage the AG-320. Note: Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to open the ZyXEL utility. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 7 Enable WZC Refer to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in all...
... or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL AG-320 Utility, ZyXEL AG-320 Utility GUI. 1.3.3 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use WZC to manage the AG-320. Note: Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to open the ZyXEL utility. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 7 Enable WZC Refer to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in all...
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... within range. You can use the Back button at the default setting. See Table 7 on to the AP or peer computer. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 3 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 4 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click ... double-click an entry (with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the Site Survey screen. 30 Chapter 2 Tutorial Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to the next screen. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: The OTIST Screen. 2 Click the Site ...
... within range. You can use the Back button at the default setting. See Table 7 on to the AP or peer computer. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 3 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 4 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click ... double-click an entry (with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the Site Survey screen. 30 Chapter 2 Tutorial Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to the next screen. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: The OTIST Screen. 2 Click the Site ...
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.... See Table 5 on page 46 for detailed field descriptions. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info Chapter 2 Tutorial 31 Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Security Setting ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide 6 The Confirm New Settings window appears. Check your settings. If the wireless client is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in this screen remain blank. When the wireless link...
.... See Table 5 on page 46 for detailed field descriptions. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info Chapter 2 Tutorial 31 Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Security Setting ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide 6 The Confirm New Settings window appears. Check your settings. If the wireless client is established, the ZyXEL utility icon in this screen remain blank. When the wireless link...
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...vendor. Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool. If you to diagnose and to the Quick Start Guide for possible hardware conflicts. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the AG-320 is properly inserted and the ...LED(s) is on the version of the AG-320 under Network Adapter....
...vendor. Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool. If you to diagnose and to the Quick Start Guide for possible hardware conflicts. CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure the AG-320 is properly inserted and the ...LED(s) is on the version of the AG-320 under Network Adapter....
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Table 26 Product Specifications (continued) Average Output Power RX Sensitivity IEEE 802.11a: 13 dBm (typical) at 11Mbps CCK, QPSK, BPSK IEEE 802.11b: 18 dBm (typical) at 54Mbps OFDM IEEE 802.11g: 15 dBm (typical) at 11Mbps CCK, QPSK, BPSK 54 Mbps (OFDM): < -70 dBm 11 Mbps (CCK): < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Security Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64/128/256-bit WEP WPA WPA-PSK WPA2 WPA2-PSK IEEE 802.1x 74 Appendix A
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Table 26 Product Specifications (continued) Average Output Power RX Sensitivity IEEE 802.11a: 13 dBm (typical) at 11Mbps CCK, QPSK, BPSK IEEE 802.11b: 18 dBm (typical) at 54Mbps OFDM IEEE 802.11g: 15 dBm (typical) at 11Mbps CCK, QPSK, BPSK 54 Mbps (OFDM): < -70 dBm 11 Mbps (CCK): < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Security Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP 64/128/256-bit WEP WPA WPA-PSK WPA2 WPA2-PSK IEEE 802.1x 74 Appendix A
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... access point (AP) mode. Steps may need to install additional software in Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the AG-320 1 Refer to Section 1.2.3 on page 63 for your Windows version. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide APPENDIX B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in...
... access point (AP) mode. Steps may need to install additional software in Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the AG-320 1 Refer to Section 1.2.3 on page 63 for your Windows version. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide APPENDIX B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in...
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Figure 51 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access. 76 Appendix B Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 50 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Click OK.
Figure 51 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access. 76 Appendix B Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 50 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Click OK.
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 52 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays. Appendix B 77 Click Yes. Figure 53 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix E on page 99 for more information on how to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address.
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 52 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays. Appendix B 77 Click Yes. Figure 53 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix E on page 99 for more information on how to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address.
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide APPENDIX C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix shows you want the information about and click to manage your AG-320 using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. Click Properties. Click the help icon ( ) in most screens, move the cursor to the...on the icon for WPA from the Microsoft web site. Be sure you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on your computer. Otherwise, you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for wireless network connection. 3...
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide APPENDIX C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix shows you want the information about and click to manage your AG-320 using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. Click Properties. Click the help icon ( ) in most screens, move the cursor to the...on the icon for WPA from the Microsoft web site. Be sure you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on your computer. Otherwise, you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for wireless network connection. 3...
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Click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 56 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 80 Appendix C ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 55 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 4 The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays. Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected.
Click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 56 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 80 Appendix C ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 55 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 4 The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays. Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected.
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 57 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties If you see the following screen, refer to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Appendix C 81 Figure 58 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for information on the Microsoft web site for wireless connections in the system tray to article 871122 on starting WZC.
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 57 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties If you see the following screen, refer to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Appendix C 81 Figure 58 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for information on the Microsoft web site for wireless connections in the system tray to article 871122 on starting WZC.
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.... 82 Appendix C The connection to a wireless network is in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of connecting to the computer. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 59 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon The type of the wireless network icon in the process of the AG-320. The AG-320 is limited because the network did not assign a network...
.... 82 Appendix C The connection to a wireless network is in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of connecting to the computer. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 59 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon The type of the wireless network icon in the process of the AG-320. The AG-320 is limited because the network did not assign a network...
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 61 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network. Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 62 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Appendix C 83
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide Figure 61 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network. Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 62 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Appendix C 83
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... click Cancel and connect to join the selected wireless network. Figure 63 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 4.Windows XP SP2: If the wireless security is activated for the selected wireless network, the Wireless Network Connection screen displays. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide The following table describes the icons in the order that you...
... click Cancel and connect to join the selected wireless network. Figure 63 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 4.Windows XP SP2: If the wireless security is activated for the selected wireless network, the Wireless Network Connection screen displays. ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide The following table describes the icons in the order that you...
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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide If there is an available wireless network. Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. This denotes the AG-320 is associated to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. This denotes...
ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide If there is an available wireless network. Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. This denotes the AG-320 is associated to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. This denotes...
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...Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL Network name (SSID) Network Authentication Data Encryption Network Key Confirm network key Key index (advanced) The key is selected, the wireless AP assigns the AG-320 a key. 86 Appendix C Enter the pre-shared key or WEP key. Select a default WEP key to view or configure security. ZyXEL AG-320...automatically DESCRIPTION This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless network. Figure 66 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless ...
...Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL Network name (SSID) Network Authentication Data Encryption Network Key Confirm network key Key index (advanced) The key is selected, the wireless AP assigns the AG-320 a key. 86 Appendix C Enter the pre-shared key or WEP key. Select a default WEP key to view or configure security. ZyXEL AG-320...automatically DESCRIPTION This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless network. Figure 66 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless ...