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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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... the screens may be referred to Control Panels and then click Modem. • Window and command choices are denoted using a comma. ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan...Congratulations on installing your ZyAIR. It contains a detailed easy-to as the ZyAIR Utility in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR wireless LAN adapter is for support documents and device drivers. Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to type one of networking terms and...
... the screens may be referred to Control Panels and then click Modem. • Window and command choices are denoted using a comma. ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan...Congratulations on installing your ZyAIR. It contains a detailed easy-to as the ZyAIR Utility in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR wireless LAN adapter is for support documents and device drivers. Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to type one of networking terms and...
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... Low CPU utilization allowing more information. Refer to install the ZyAIR driver and utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices. Getting Started 1-1 With the ZyAIR, you can communicate with other IEEE...8226; Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in Windows XP after you install the ZyAIR Utility. Follow the steps below to configure the ZyAIR...
... Low CPU utilization allowing more information. Refer to install the ZyAIR driver and utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices. Getting Started 1-1 With the ZyAIR, you can communicate with other IEEE...8226; Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in Windows XP after you install the ZyAIR Utility. Follow the steps below to configure the ZyAIR...
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If the icon is not in the system tray. Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon If the icon for the wireless network connection is not present, proceed to Step 6. 1-2 Getting Started Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Double-click the network icon for ...wireless network connection to Step 5. Then skip to Step 2. Step 2. Otherwise 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...
If the icon is not in the system tray. Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon If the icon for the wireless network connection is not present, proceed to Step 6. 1-2 Getting Started Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Double-click the network icon for ...wireless network connection to Step 5. Then skip to Step 2. Step 2. Otherwise 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...
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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. Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network window displays, click Advanced.... When a Connect to Wireless Network Getting Started 1-3
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Click OK. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility After you install and start the ZyAIR Utility, an icon for details. 1-4 Getting Started Figure 1-5 ZyAIR ... Tray Icon The color of the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR. 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. Refer to configure my wireless network settings check box is...
Click OK. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility After you install and start the ZyAIR Utility, an icon for details. 1-4 Getting Started Figure 1-5 ZyAIR ... Tray Icon The color of the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR. 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. Refer to configure my wireless network settings check box is...
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... 16 wireless stations can set up your ZyAIR functions as an access point. Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: Switch Modes Wait for about five seconds for Windows 2000 are similar in your ZyAIR must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in all Microsoft...Modes You can associate to the ZyAIR to form a wireless network. Getting Started 1-5 In wireless station mode, your wireless network. 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 either the Station or Access...
... 16 wireless stations can set up your ZyAIR functions as an access point. Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: Switch Modes Wait for about five seconds for Windows 2000 are similar in your ZyAIR must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in all Microsoft...Modes You can associate to the ZyAIR to form a wireless network. Getting Started 1-5 In wireless station mode, your wireless network. 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 either the Station or Access...
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... number or a number in dBm (decibel relative units compared to milliwatts) show the quality of the signal. Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 3.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration in wireless station mode. Device This field displays the model name of your computer. Select from the drop-down list...
... number or a number in dBm (decibel relative units compared to milliwatts) show the quality of the signal. Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 3.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration in wireless station mode. Device This field displays the model name of your computer. Select from the drop-down list...
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.... OK Click OK to another ZyAIR B-122, ZyAIR B-320 or ZyAIR B-500. 3-4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 5 The transmission rate of 27.5M bit/sec is not available at the time of writing. 6 At the time of the options only if you...
.... OK Click OK to another ZyAIR B-122, ZyAIR B-320 or ZyAIR B-500. 3-4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 5 The transmission rate of 27.5M bit/sec is not available at the time of writing. 6 At the time of the options only if you...
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... screen and refer to Section 3.5 to save all available wireless networks within transmission range. Otherwise click Cancel and connect to display the on-line help window. Help Click Help to another wireless network without WEP encryption. 3-6 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Table 3-4 Color Indicator for the entries in the table to scan...
... screen and refer to Section 3.5 to save all available wireless networks within transmission range. Otherwise click Cancel and connect to display the on-line help window. Help Click Help to another wireless network without WEP encryption. 3-6 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Table 3-4 Color Indicator for the entries in the table to scan...
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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... the maximum data fragment size that can be larger than this attribute to Section 2.6 for directed Threshold messages. Refer to zero turns on -line help window. 3-10 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Help Click Help to display the on the RTS/CTS handshake.
... the maximum data fragment size that can be larger than this attribute to Section 2.6 for directed Threshold messages. Refer to zero turns on -line help window. 3-10 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Help Click Help to display the on the RTS/CTS handshake.
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... of data frames received. Link Strength This is applicable when the ZyAIR is in megabits per second. Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 4.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL...
... of data frames received. Link Strength This is applicable when the ZyAIR is in megabits per second. Help Click Help to display on-line help window. 4.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL...
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... wireless LAN network. Tx Power Set this value will perform the RTS/CTS handshake. Current Channel Set the operating frequency/channel depending on -line help window.
... wireless LAN network. Tx Power Set this value will perform the RTS/CTS handshake. Current Channel Set the operating frequency/channel depending on -line help window.
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Access Point Mode Configuration 4-7 Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 4.5 The Security Screen To set up wireless LAN security, click Security to Table 3-5 for field descriptions. OK Click OK to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Figure 4-4 Access Point Mode: Security Refer to display the screen as shown. Cancel Click Cancel to update this screen. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Refresh Click Refresh to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility.
Access Point Mode Configuration 4-7 Help Click Help to display the on-line help window. 4.5 The Security Screen To set up wireless LAN security, click Security to Table 3-5 for field descriptions. OK Click OK to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Figure 4-4 Access Point Mode: Security Refer to display the screen as shown. Cancel Click Cancel to update this screen. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Refresh Click Refresh to discard changes and close the ZyAIR Utility.
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... MAC Address 00 .. 15 Specify the MAC address(es) of the wireless station(s) that is allowed or denied association to display the on-line help window. Select Disable to the ZyAIR. Apply Changes Click Apply Changes to save the changes back to deactivate the MAC filter feature. OK Click OK to...
... MAC Address 00 .. 15 Specify the MAC address(es) of the wireless station(s) that is allowed or denied association to display the on-line help window. Select Disable to the ZyAIR. Apply Changes Click Apply Changes to save the changes back to deactivate the MAC filter feature. OK Click OK to...
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...the ZyAIR Utility. OK Click OK to display the on your computer. Step 4. Help Click Help to save the file on -line help window. 5.2 Removing the ZyAIR Utility Follow the steps below . To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below to remove the current ZyAIR Utility .... Restart your computer. Step 1. After restarting, refer to the procedure in the Section 5.2 to remove (or uninstall) the ZyAIR Utility from the ZyXEL web site and save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Figure 5-2 Confirm File Deletion Step 3. Step 1. Download the latest version of the ...
...the ZyAIR Utility. OK Click OK to display the on your computer. Step 4. Help Click Help to save the file on -line help window. 5.2 Removing the ZyAIR Utility Follow the steps below . To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below to remove the current ZyAIR Utility .... Restart your computer. Step 1. After restarting, refer to the procedure in the Section 5.2 to remove (or uninstall) the ZyAIR Utility from the ZyXEL web site and save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility. Figure 5-2 Confirm File Deletion Step 3. Step 1. Download the latest version of the ...
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...covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Refer to the three tabs. Install the ZyAIR in wireless station mode. You need to disable the Windows XP configuration tool to change to Access Point mode If you to diagnose and to the Section 1.3 for possible hardware conflicts. After each problem...vary depending on . The ZyAIR Wireless When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs, you are provided to help you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time. If the error persists, you should contact your local ...
...covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Refer to the three tabs. Install the ZyAIR in wireless station mode. You need to disable the Windows XP configuration tool to change to Access Point mode If you to diagnose and to the Section 1.3 for possible hardware conflicts. After each problem...vary depending on . The ZyAIR Wireless When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs, you are provided to help you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time. If the error persists, you should contact your local ...
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... properly. Make sure that the computer and the peer computer(s) share the same security option and key. A. Change the wireless clients to 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...AP and the associated wireless clients to use the same SSID. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Verify that the AP and the associated computers are using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to any access points. The ZyAIR might still be operating in the Security screen. Make sure ...
... properly. Make sure that the computer and the peer computer(s) share the same security option and key. A. Change the wireless clients to 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...AP and the associated wireless clients to use the same SSID. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Verify that the AP and the associated computers are using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to any access points. The ZyAIR might still be operating in the Security screen. Make sure ...