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...transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor the patents' rights of ...others. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Copyright Copyright ©2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties ...
...transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without notice. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor the patents' rights of ...others. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Copyright Copyright ©2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication are used for identification purposes only and may not be properties ...
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...of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will , at www.zyxel.com for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for a particular use or purpose. To obtain the services of purchase. It ... or replace the defective products or components without proof of purchase or those with , damaged by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in ...
...of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will , at www.zyxel.com for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for a particular use or purpose. To obtain the services of purchase. It ... or replace the defective products or components without proof of purchase or those with , damaged by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in ...
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... assembly. Caution Users should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This certification means that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment meets certain...
... assembly. Caution Users should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This certification means that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment meets certain...
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ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement1 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to the ... with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to the Quick Installation Guide for help. Certifications Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com. 1 Refer to operate the equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not...
ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement1 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to the ... with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to the Quick Installation Guide for help. Certifications Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com. 1 Refer to operate the equipment. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that may not...
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...80 +47 22 80 61 81 WEB SITE FTP SITE REGULAR MAIL www.zyxel.com www.europe.zyxel.com ftp.zyxel.com ftp.europe.zyxel.com www.us.zyxel.com ftp.us.zyxel.com www.zyxel.de www.zyxel.fr www.zyxel.es www.zyxel.dk www.zyxel.no ZyXEL Communications Corp. 6 Innovation Road II Science Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan... you received your Customer Support Representative, please have the following information ready: Product model and serial number. Anaheim CA 92806-2001 U.S.A. Warranty Information. ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Customer Support When contacting your product.
...80 +47 22 80 61 81 WEB SITE FTP SITE REGULAR MAIL www.zyxel.com www.europe.zyxel.com ftp.zyxel.com ftp.europe.zyxel.com www.us.zyxel.com ftp.us.zyxel.com www.zyxel.de www.zyxel.fr www.zyxel.es www.zyxel.dk www.zyxel.no ZyXEL Communications Corp. 6 Innovation Road II Science Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan... you received your Customer Support Representative, please have the following information ready: Product model and serial number. Anaheim CA 92806-2001 U.S.A. Warranty Information. ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Customer Support When contacting your product.
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ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility METHOD SUPPORT E-MAIL LOCATION SWEDEN SALES E-MAIL support@zyxel.se sales@zyxel.se FINLAND support@zyxel.fi TELEPHONE2 FAX2 +46 31 744 7700 +46 31 744 7701 +358-9-4780-8411 WEB SITE FTP SITE www.zyxel.se www.zyxel.fi REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications A/S Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg Sweden ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland viii Information for Canadian Users
ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility METHOD SUPPORT E-MAIL LOCATION SWEDEN SALES E-MAIL support@zyxel.se sales@zyxel.se FINLAND support@zyxel.fi TELEPHONE2 FAX2 +46 31 744 7700 +46 31 744 7701 +358-9-4780-8411 WEB SITE FTP SITE www.zyxel.se www.zyxel.fi REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications A/S Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg Sweden ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland viii Information for Canadian Users
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... ...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 1-1 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...1-4 1.5 ZyAIR Modes ...1-5 1.5.1 Change ZyAIR Modes...
... ...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 1-1 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...1-4 1.5 ZyAIR Modes ...1-5 1.5.1 Change ZyAIR Modes...
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... Configuration Screen ...4-3 4.4 The Link Status Screen ...4-6 4.5 The Security Screen ...4-7 4.6 The MAC Filter Screen...4-8 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...5-1 5.1 The About Screen ...5-1 5.2 Removing the ZyAIR Utility ...5-2 5.3 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility...5-2 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...6-1 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 6-1 6.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 6-2 6.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 6-2 6.4 Problem with the Link Status...6-3 Appendix A Setting up...
... Configuration Screen ...4-3 4.4 The Link Status Screen ...4-6 4.5 The Security Screen ...4-7 4.6 The MAC Filter Screen...4-8 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...5-1 5.1 The About Screen ...5-1 5.2 Removing the ZyAIR Utility ...5-2 5.3 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility...5-2 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...6-1 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 6-1 6.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 6-2 6.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 6-2 6.4 Problem with the Link Status...6-3 Appendix A Setting up...
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... 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 Example 2-3 Figure 2-4 ZyAIR as an Access Point Example 2-4 Figure 2-5 Roaming Example ...2-4 Figure 2-6 RTS Threshold...2-6 Figure 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info...
... 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 Example 2-3 Figure 2-4 ZyAIR as an Access Point Example 2-4 Figure 2-5 Roaming Example ...2-4 Figure 2-6 RTS Threshold...2-6 Figure 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info...
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... Conventions • "Type" or "Enter" means for you to as the ZyAIR WLAN Utility or, simply, as the ZyAIR in this guide. Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to the included CD for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to type one of the predefined choices. ...; Window and command choices are in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR wireless LAN adapter is designed to as the ZyAIR Utility in the screens may be referred to use the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility for ZyAIR wireless LAN adapters that use one or more characters. User Guide Feedback Help...
... Conventions • "Type" or "Enter" means for you to as the ZyAIR WLAN Utility or, simply, as the ZyAIR in this guide. Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to the included CD for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to type one of the predefined choices. ...; Window and command choices are in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR wireless LAN adapter is designed to as the ZyAIR Utility in the screens may be referred to use the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility for ZyAIR wireless LAN adapters that use one or more characters. User Guide Feedback Help...
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ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Graphics Icons Key ZyWALL Server Telephone Computer Modem Switch Notebook computer Firewall Router DSLAM Wireless Access Point Wireless Signal xiv Preface
ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Graphics Icons Key ZyWALL Server Telephone Computer Modem Switch Notebook computer Firewall Router DSLAM Wireless Access Point Wireless Signal xiv Preface
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...) data encryption for network security. • Proprietary SoftAP feature turns your ZyAIR into an access point (AP). • Low CPU utilization allowing more information. With the ZyAIR, you to configure the ZyAIR. It is an IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless LAN adapter. The following ...to disable the configuration tool in the Quick Installation Guide to the Quick Installation Guide for wireless devices. 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 ...
...) data encryption for network security. • Proprietary SoftAP feature turns your ZyAIR into an access point (AP). • Low CPU utilization allowing more information. With the ZyAIR, you to configure the ZyAIR. It is an IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless LAN adapter. The following ...to disable the configuration tool in the Quick Installation Guide to the Quick Installation Guide for wireless devices. 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 ...
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... Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Then skip to display a status window as shown next. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 1.
... Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Then skip to display a status window as shown next. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 1.
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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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..., make sure the Use Windows to the following table for the ZyAIR Utility appears in the system tray. Click OK. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 6. 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 Refer to configure my...
..., make sure the Use Windows to the following table for the ZyAIR Utility appears in the system tray. Click OK. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Step 6. 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 Refer to configure my...
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.... Refer to operate in either the Station or Access Point option in station mode. Getting Started 1-5 ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The ZyAIR is working properly but is not connected to form a wireless network. In access point mode, your... wireless network without using a dedicated AP device. Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: Switch Modes Wait for about five seconds for Windows 2000 are similar in the system tray to complete the mode change between ...
.... Refer to operate in either the Station or Access Point option in station mode. Getting Started 1-5 ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The ZyAIR is working properly but is not connected to form a wireless network. In access point mode, your... wireless network without using a dedicated AP device. Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: Switch Modes Wait for about five seconds for Windows 2000 are similar in the system tray to complete the mode change between ...
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...the maximum transmission (data) rate. If you are used by a wireless device is called a channel. 2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) The ZyAIR provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to balance speed versus reliability, select 11M bit/sec or 5.5M bit/sec in a networking ...environment where you wish to select. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network. 2.1 Overview This section describes the wireless ...
...the maximum transmission (data) rate. If you are used by a wireless device is called a channel. 2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) The ZyAIR provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to balance speed versus reliability, select 11M bit/sec or 5.5M bit/sec in a networking ...environment where you wish to select. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network. 2.1 Overview This section describes the wireless ...
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...-hoc network may select the proprietary transmission rates of 16.5M bit/sec or 27.5M bit/sec if you are only available for ZyAIR B-122, ZyAIR B320 and ZyAIR B-500. 2-2 Wireless LAN To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set up a small ...ad-hoc and infrastructure. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the ZyAIR operation mode to another ZyAIR B- 320, ZyAIR B-122 client or ZyAIR B-500 AP and vice versa. 4 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works in either of writing, the proprietary transmission ...
...-hoc network may select the proprietary transmission rates of 16.5M bit/sec or 27.5M bit/sec if you are only available for ZyAIR B-122, ZyAIR B320 and ZyAIR B-500. 2-2 Wireless LAN To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set up a small ...ad-hoc and infrastructure. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the ZyAIR operation mode to another ZyAIR B- 320, ZyAIR B-122 client or ZyAIR B-500 AP and vice versa. 4 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works in either of writing, the proprietary transmission ...
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Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example Access Point Mode The following figure depicts a network example in access point mode. Wireless clients can then access resource, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. Wireless LAN 2-3 All communication is done through the AP, which you set the ZyAIR in which relays data packets to other wireless clients or devices connected to the wired network. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Figure 2-2 BSS Example A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as the printer, on the wired network.
Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example Access Point Mode The following figure depicts a network example in access point mode. Wireless clients can then access resource, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. Wireless LAN 2-3 All communication is done through the AP, which you set the ZyAIR in which relays data packets to other wireless clients or devices connected to the wired network. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Figure 2-2 BSS Example A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as the printer, on the wired network.
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... moves from one used by access point 2 in order to stay connected to the network. When wireless client B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in access point mode. Figure 2-5 Roaming Example 2-4 Wireless LAN Computer A shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and ... an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from place to another as an Access Point Example In the example, the ZyAIR is installed on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors. This is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on ...
... moves from one used by access point 2 in order to stay connected to the network. When wireless client B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in access point mode. Figure 2-5 Roaming Example 2-4 Wireless LAN Computer A shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and ... an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from place to another as an Access Point Example In the example, the ZyAIR is installed on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors. This is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on ...