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... Utility Table of Contents Copyright ...ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iii Information for Canadian Users...iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement v Customer Support...vii List of Figures...xi List of Tables ...xii Preface...xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 1.1 About Your ZyAIR ...1-1 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool...
... Utility Table of Contents Copyright ...ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iii Information for Canadian Users...iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement v Customer Support...vii List of Figures...xi List of Tables ...xii Preface...xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 1.1 About Your ZyAIR ...1-1 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool...
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ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility List of Figures Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon 1-2 Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status 1-2 Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network 1-3 Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1-4 Figure 1-5 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-4 Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: Switch Modes ...1-5 Figure 2-1 IBSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example...2-3 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network ...
ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility List of Figures Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon 1-2 Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status 1-2 Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network 1-3 Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1-4 Figure 1-5 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-4 Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: Switch Modes ...1-5 Figure 2-1 IBSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example...2-3 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network ...
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...means first click the Apple icon, then point your mouse pointer to www.zyxel.com for support documents and device drivers. ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to Control Panels and then click Modem. • Window and command choices are denoted using a comma. E-mail all User's ...Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for you get your ZyAIR. "Select" or "Choose" means for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to -...
...means first click the Apple icon, then point your mouse pointer to www.zyxel.com for support documents and device drivers. ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to Control Panels and then click Modem. • Window and command choices are denoted using a comma. E-mail all User's ...Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for you get your ZyAIR. "Select" or "Choose" means for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to -...
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... tool in the Quick Installation Guide to use the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is recommended that you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ... the ZyAIR, you can communicate with other programs. • A built-in antenna • Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in Windows XP after you to install the ZyAIR driver and utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable...
... tool in the Quick Installation Guide to use the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is recommended that you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ... the ZyAIR, you can communicate with other programs. • A built-in antenna • Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in Windows XP after you to install the ZyAIR driver and utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable...
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Step 2. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 1. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Step 3. Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon If the icon for the wireless network connection is not present, proceed to Step 5. Double-click the network icon ...icon is not in the system tray. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Otherwise skip to Step 2. Then skip to display a status window as shown next. Double-click on the icon for wireless connections in the system tray, click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections.
Step 2. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 1. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Step 3. Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon If the icon for the wireless network connection is not present, proceed to Step 5. Double-click the network icon ...icon is not in the system tray. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Otherwise skip to Step 2. Then skip to display a status window as shown next. Double-click on the icon for wireless connections in the system tray, click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections.
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Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network window displays, click Advanced.... When a Connect to Wireless Network Getting Started 1-3 ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 5.
Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network window displays, click Advanced.... When a Connect to Wireless Network Getting Started 1-3 ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 5.
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... configure my wireless network settings check box is installed properly. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to the following table for the ZyAIR Utility appears in the system tray. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility After you install and start the ZyAIR...
... configure my wireless network settings check box is installed properly. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to the following table for the ZyAIR Utility appears in the system tray. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility After you install and start the ZyAIR...
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..., select either the Station or Access Point option in either wireless station or access point (AP) modes. This allows you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time, the ZyAIR automatically operates in station mode. In ...ZyAIR is not connected to any AP or wireless station. The current mode is indicated on the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in all Microsoft Windows versions. In access point mode, your wireless network without using a dedicated AP device. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System ...
..., select either the Station or Access Point option in either wireless station or access point (AP) modes. This allows you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time, the ZyAIR automatically operates in station mode. In ...ZyAIR is not connected to any AP or wireless station. The current mode is indicated on the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in all Microsoft Windows versions. In access point mode, your wireless network without using a dedicated AP device. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System ...
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... Rate (Mbps). OK Click OK to display the Configuration screen as shown next. 3-2 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 3.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration in the ZyAIR Utility program to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Station Select Station to set the...
... Rate (Mbps). OK Click OK to display the Configuration screen as shown next. 3-2 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 3.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration in the ZyAIR Utility program to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Station Select Station to set the...
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.... Power Saving Mode Select Enable to an AP. This forces the ZyAIR to go to save the changes back to display the on-line help window. 5 The transmission rate of the options only if you want to start configuring the fields again. OK Click OK to sleep mode. ZyAIR Wireless LAN...
.... Power Saving Mode Select Enable to an AP. This forces the ZyAIR to go to save the changes back to display the on-line help window. 5 The transmission rate of the options only if you want to start configuring the fields again. OK Click OK to sleep mode. ZyAIR Wireless LAN...
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Search Click Search to display the on-line help window. Help Click Help to scan for available wireless device within range. The following screen displays. To join a network, either click an entry in the Site ...
Search Click Search to display the on-line help window. Help Click Help to scan for available wireless device within range. The following screen displays. To join a network, either click an entry in the Site ...
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Figure 3-6 Station Mode: Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3-9 Click OK to save the changes back to ZyAIR. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility LABEL Apply Changes OK Cancel Help Table 3-5 Station Mode: Security DESCRIPTION Click Apply Changes to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Click Help to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Click Cancel to display the on-line help window. 3.6 The Advanced Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyAIR, click the Advanced tab.
Figure 3-6 Station Mode: Advanced The following table describes the labels in this screen Wireless Station Mode Configuration 3-9 Click OK to save the changes back to ZyAIR. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility LABEL Apply Changes OK Cancel Help Table 3-5 Station Mode: Security DESCRIPTION Click Apply Changes to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Click Help to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Click Cancel to display the on-line help window. 3.6 The Advanced Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyAIR, click the Advanced tab.
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... Default to Section 2.6 for more information. Refer to reset all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Help Click Help to zero turns on -line help window. 3-10 Wireless Station Mode Configuration RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than the maximum MSDU (MAC service data unit) size turns off...
... Default to Section 2.6 for more information. Refer to reset all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Help Click Help to zero turns on -line help window. 3-10 Wireless Station Mode Configuration RTS/CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than the maximum MSDU (MAC service data unit) size turns off...
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.... Tx/Rx Frame Transmitted This field displays the number of the ZyAIR in the Link Strength field. Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 4.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration to display the screen as shown. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Transfer...
.... Tx/Rx Frame Transmitted This field displays the number of the ZyAIR in the Link Strength field. Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 4.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration to display the screen as shown. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Transfer...
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... computers). Fragmentation The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for more information. Undo Changes Click Undo Changes to display the on-line help window. Advanced Authentication Select this attribute to transmit at 13-dBm. Select Level 0 (Maximum Power) to set the ZyAIR's antenna to Section 2.5 for data transmission. Access...
... computers). Fragmentation The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for more information. Undo Changes Click Undo Changes to display the on-line help window. Advanced Authentication Select this attribute to transmit at 13-dBm. Select Level 0 (Maximum Power) to set the ZyAIR's antenna to Section 2.5 for data transmission. Access...
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Cancel Click Cancel to display the screen as shown. Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 4.5 The Security Screen To set up wireless LAN security, click Security to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Figure 4-4 Access Point Mode: Security Refer to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Access Point Mode Configuration 4-7 OK Click OK to Table 3-5 for field descriptions. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Refresh Click Refresh to update this screen.
Cancel Click Cancel to display the screen as shown. Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 4.5 The Security Screen To set up wireless LAN security, click Security to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Figure 4-4 Access Point Mode: Security Refer to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Access Point Mode Configuration 4-7 OK Click OK to Table 3-5 for field descriptions. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Refresh Click Refresh to update this screen.
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... Table 4-4 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION Filter Type Define the filter action for example, 00A0C5000002). Select Disable to display the on-line help window. Select Accept to permit access to the ZyAIR, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Access Point...
... Table 4-4 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION Filter Type Define the filter action for example, 00A0C5000002). Select Disable to display the on-line help window. Select Accept to permit access to the ZyAIR, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Access Point...
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Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 5.2 Removing the ZyAIR Utility Follow the steps below . Click Start, Programs, ZyAIR Utility, Uninstall ZyAIR Package. Step 4. When prompted, click OK to remove (or uninstall) ... LABEL DESCRIPTION Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR Utility. OK Click OK to remove the current ZyAIR Utility from the ZyXEL web site and save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Cancel Click Cancel to install the new utility. 5-2 Maintenance Step 1. Step 3. Utility Version This...
Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 5.2 Removing the ZyAIR Utility Follow the steps below . Click Start, Programs, ZyAIR Utility, Uninstall ZyAIR Package. Step 4. When prompted, click OK to remove (or uninstall) ... LABEL DESCRIPTION Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR Utility. OK Click OK to remove the current ZyAIR Utility from the ZyXEL web site and save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Cancel Click Cancel to install the new utility. 5-2 Maintenance Step 1. Step 3. Utility Version This...
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...should contact your local vendor. Section 1.3 to the Wireless LAN Utility Quick Installation Guide for the LED descriptions. Refer to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. Refer to check for more information). Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and Device Manager....(s) is on the version of the ZyAIR under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem. Troubleshooting 6-1 Verify the status of Windows). The ZyAIR Wireless When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs, you are provided to the Section 1.3 for possible hardware ...
...should contact your local vendor. Section 1.3 to the Wireless LAN Utility Quick Installation Guide for the LED descriptions. Refer to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. Refer to check for more information). Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and Device Manager....(s) is on the version of the ZyAIR under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem. Troubleshooting 6-1 Verify the status of Windows). The ZyAIR Wireless When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs, you are provided to the Section 1.3 for possible hardware ...
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... to use the same SSID. Infrastructure Make sure that the peer computer(s) is high. Verify the settings in access point mode. Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you set the ZyAIR to operate in station mode before you set the ZyAIR to operate in access point mode... using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to any access points. Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel...
... to use the same SSID. Infrastructure Make sure that the peer computer(s) is high. Verify the settings in access point mode. Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you set the ZyAIR to operate in station mode before you set the ZyAIR to operate in access point mode... using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to any access points. Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel...