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... radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This certification means that compliance with a single line individual service may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to make such connections themselves, but should ensure that the...
... radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This certification means that compliance with a single line individual service may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to make such connections themselves, but should ensure that the...
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... 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool 1-1 1.3.1 The Connect to Wireless Network Screen 1-2 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...1-4 1.5 Common Screen Command Buttons 1-5 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility...2-1 2.1 About Wireless LAN Network...2-1 2.1.1 Channel ...2-1 2.1.2 SSID ...2-1 2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate 2-1 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application 2-1 2.1.5 Roaming ...2-3 2.1.6 Profile...2-4 2.1.7 Threshold Controls...2-4 2.1.8 Wireless LAN Security ...2-5 2.1.9 Data Encryption with WEP 2-6 2.1.10 Authentication Mode...
... 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool 1-1 1.3.1 The Connect to Wireless Network Screen 1-2 1.4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...1-4 1.5 Common Screen Command Buttons 1-5 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility...2-1 2.1 About Wireless LAN Network...2-1 2.1.1 Channel ...2-1 2.1.2 SSID ...2-1 2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate 2-1 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application 2-1 2.1.5 Roaming ...2-3 2.1.6 Profile...2-4 2.1.7 Threshold Controls...2-4 2.1.8 Wireless LAN Security ...2-5 2.1.9 Data Encryption with WEP 2-6 2.1.10 Authentication Mode...
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... ! ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on installing your ZyAIR. Syntax Conventions • "Type" or "Enter" means for support documents and device drivers. For example, "click the Apple icon, Control Panels and then Modem" means first click the Apple icon, then point your ZyAIR up and running right away. Quick Installation Guide Our Quick Installation Guide is referred to as the ZyAIR in this guide. • The ZyAIR G-160 Wireless LAN Utility may be...
... ! ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Preface Congratulations on installing your ZyAIR. Syntax Conventions • "Type" or "Enter" means for support documents and device drivers. For example, "click the Apple icon, Control Panels and then Modem" means first click the Apple icon, then point your ZyAIR up and running right away. Quick Installation Guide Our Quick Installation Guide is referred to as the ZyAIR in this guide. • The ZyAIR G-160 Wireless LAN Utility may be...
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...; Driver support for wireless LAN devices. With the ZyAIR, you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. It is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you install the ZyAIR Utility: • in the ZyAIR Utility Main screen (refer to the instruction in Table 2-1) • in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and driver and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable Windows...
...; Driver support for wireless LAN devices. With the ZyAIR, you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. It is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you install the ZyAIR Utility: • in the ZyAIR Utility Main screen (refer to the instruction in Table 2-1) • in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and driver and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable Windows...
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... Step 2. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Double-click on the icon for the wireless network connection is not present, proceed to Step 2. Step 1. Step 3. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Then skip to Step 5. If the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown next. If the icon is not in the Connect to Wireless Network screen. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 1.3.1 The Connect to Wireless Network Screen Follow the steps below to disable the configuration...
... Step 2. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4. Double-click on the icon for the wireless network connection is not present, proceed to Step 2. Step 1. Step 3. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Then skip to Step 5. If the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown next. If the icon is not in the Connect to Wireless Network screen. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 1.3.1 The Connect to Wireless Network Screen Follow the steps below to disable the configuration...
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... a channel at lower data speeds is called a "channel". For example, if your region) so adjacent APs (access points) should be on your geographical area. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the ZyAIR operation mode to Infrastructure. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you how to configure the ZyAIR using the ZyAIR Utility. 2.1 About Wireless LAN Network...
... a channel at lower data speeds is called a "channel". For example, if your region) so adjacent APs (access points) should be on your geographical area. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the ZyAIR operation mode to Infrastructure. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you how to configure the ZyAIR using the ZyAIR Utility. 2.1 About Wireless LAN Network...
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... data packets to the wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other wireless stations or devices connected to other . Infrastructure When a number of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. Figure 2-2 BSS Example A series of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad...
... data packets to the wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other wireless stations or devices connected to other . Infrastructure When a number of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. Figure 2-2 BSS Example A series of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS). ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad...
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... RTS Threshold size. 2.1.8 Wireless LAN Security Wireless LAN security is vital to your LAN to Send) handshake is used for the requested transmission. It also reserves and confirms with the requesting station the time frame for authentication and utilizes dynamic WEP key exchange. It requires interaction with...to Send) handshake. The AP then responds with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on your network and the "cost" of messages for wireless stations. You should only configure RTS Threshold if the possibility of hidden nodes exists on your...
... RTS Threshold size. 2.1.8 Wireless LAN Security Wireless LAN security is vital to your LAN to Send) handshake is used for the requested transmission. It also reserves and confirms with the requesting station the time frame for authentication and utilizes dynamic WEP key exchange. It requires interaction with...to Send) handshake. The AP then responds with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on your network and the "cost" of messages for wireless stations. You should only configure RTS Threshold if the possibility of hidden nodes exists on your...
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... wireless stations to the AP. Use the auto mode if you do not enable any data transmitted plaintext. If you do not share a secret key. Make sure the security settings are defined: Auto Switch, Open System and Shared Key. The wireless station and the AP do not know the authentication mode of -use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-6 Wireless LAN Security Levels Configure the wireless LAN security using...
... wireless stations to the AP. Use the auto mode if you do not enable any data transmitted plaintext. If you do not share a secret key. Make sure the security settings are defined: Auto Switch, Open System and Shared Key. The wireless station and the AP do not know the authentication mode of -use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-6 Wireless LAN Security Levels Configure the wireless LAN security using...
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... EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. Key differences between the ZyAIR and the access point/wireless stations and to a WLAN. Short preamble takes less time to process and minimizes overhead, so it . By using an external RADIUS database. However, not all IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless adapters must support long preamble. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 2.1.11 Preamble Type A preamble is used in a good wireless network environment...
... EAP-compatible RADIUS server, an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. Key differences between the ZyAIR and the access point/wireless stations and to a WLAN. Short preamble takes less time to process and minimizes overhead, so it . By using an external RADIUS database. However, not all IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless adapters must support long preamble. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 2.1.11 Preamble Type A preamble is used in a good wireless network environment...
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... sets up a key hierarchy and management system, using the pair-wise key to dynamically generate unique data encryption keys to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server then checks the user's identification against its port number (default is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless stations. PSK Authentication 2.1.15 WPA with an external RADIUS server looks as follows. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-7 WPA - A WPA application example with RADIUS Application Example You need the IP address of the RADIUS server...
... sets up a key hierarchy and management system, using the pair-wise key to dynamically generate unique data encryption keys to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server then checks the user's identification against its port number (default is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless stations. PSK Authentication 2.1.15 WPA with an external RADIUS server looks as follows. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-7 WPA - A WPA application example with RADIUS Application Example You need the IP address of the RADIUS server...
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Indicates that the wireless security is currently using the Main screen. 2-12 Using the ZyAIR Utility Infrastr. This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Connect Click Connect to associate to access it . Rescan Click Rescan to -10, -82 is connected. Signal Quality The status bar, signal quality level and the value in Kbps. 2.2.1 Connecting to a Network Follow the steps below to connect to change the settings of data...
Indicates that the wireless security is currently using the Main screen. 2-12 Using the ZyAIR Utility Infrastr. This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Connect Click Connect to associate to access it . Rescan Click Rescan to -10, -82 is connected. Signal Quality The status bar, signal quality level and the value in Kbps. 2.2.1 Connecting to a Network Follow the steps below to connect to change the settings of data...
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... the selected wireless network don't use the same security settings, the ZyAIR automatically connect to scan for more information. Verify that you want to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks. To join a wireless network, either click an entry in this field blank to associate to associate. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-13 ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Step 1. Click Rescan to an accessible network. Refer to select a wireless network and then...
... the selected wireless network don't use the same security settings, the ZyAIR automatically connect to scan for more information. Verify that you want to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks. To join a wireless network, either click an entry in this field blank to associate to associate. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-13 ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Step 1. Click Rescan to an accessible network. Refer to select a wireless network and then...
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...-Power, Medium-Low Power and Low Power. 2-14 Using the ZyAIR Utility Select Infrastructure to associate to which no other WLAN device can transmit data. Otherwise, select No Power Save. This only works if the wireless device to an AP. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 2-2 Main: New Connection LABEL BSS Type Tx Rate Channel Power Mode DESCRIPTION Select Infrastructure or 802.11 Ad-Hoc from the drop-down list...
...-Power, Medium-Low Power and Low Power. 2-14 Using the ZyAIR Utility Select Infrastructure to associate to which no other WLAN device can transmit data. Otherwise, select No Power Save. This only works if the wireless device to an AP. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 2-2 Main: New Connection LABEL BSS Type Tx Rate Channel Power Mode DESCRIPTION Select Infrastructure or 802.11 Ad-Hoc from the drop-down list...
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... Save to save the current configuration settings in this profile. Profile This field displays the name of the wireless device. If you activate a profile, the ZyAIR Utility will use a previously saved network profile, select the profile file name from the dropdown list box. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 2-2 Main: New Connection LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode From the drop-sown list, select the wireless standard (802.11b or...
... Save to save the current configuration settings in this profile. Profile This field displays the name of the wireless device. If you activate a profile, the ZyAIR Utility will use a previously saved network profile, select the profile file name from the dropdown list box. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 2-2 Main: New Connection LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode From the drop-sown list, select the wireless standard (802.11b or...
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... the Authentication Mode field. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide LABEL Privacy Mode Authentication Mode Configure... Select None to configure Wi-Fi Protected Access settings. Select WPA to configure WEP keys or a pre-shared key. Select WEP to allow for the keys must be set Authentication Mode to None and click Configure to display the WEP Configuration screen as they are used to have no wireless LAN security configured. Select CCX (Cisco Compatible Extensions) to enable WEP data encryption. Select the check box...
... the Authentication Mode field. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide LABEL Privacy Mode Authentication Mode Configure... Select None to configure Wi-Fi Protected Access settings. Select WPA to configure WEP keys or a pre-shared key. Select WEP to allow for the keys must be set Authentication Mode to None and click Configure to display the WEP Configuration screen as they are used to have no wireless LAN security configured. Select CCX (Cisco Compatible Extensions) to enable WEP data encryption. Select the check box...
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... Authentication Mode field and click Configure to enter the password now, select use the following user name and password and configure the following fields. Select this screen without saving. 2.4.3 WPA-PSK Configuration In the Privacy screen, select WPA in the Privacy Mode field, select None in the Privacy screen. You must first have a wired connection to check the certificate of the authentication server. Validate Select the check...
... Authentication Mode field and click Configure to enter the password now, select use the following user name and password and configure the following fields. Select this screen without saving. 2.4.3 WPA-PSK Configuration In the Privacy screen, select WPA in the Privacy Mode field, select None in the Privacy screen. You must first have a wired connection to check the certificate of the authentication server. Validate Select the check...
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... wireless security settings. In this case, you to diagnose and to check for the LED descriptions. A. Use the Device Manager to solve the problem. 4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program Cannot start the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LED is high. If the error persists, you are turned on and working properly. Configure the AP to use the same SSID. Install...
... wireless security settings. In this case, you to diagnose and to check for the LED descriptions. A. Use the Device Manager to solve the problem. 4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program Cannot start the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LED is high. If the error persists, you are turned on and working properly. Configure the AP to use the same SSID. Install...
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... the AP share the same wireless security settings. Make sure that the peer computer(s) is poor all the time. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION B. Verify the settings in the Privacy screens. 4.3 Problem with a better link quality using the same SSID and channel. Use another WLAN device with the Link Status Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Link Quality PROBLEM The link quality and/or signal strength is turned on. There is high. Move your wireless network.
... the AP share the same wireless security settings. Make sure that the peer computer(s) is poor all the time. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION B. Verify the settings in the Privacy screens. 4.3 Problem with a better link quality using the same SSID and channel. Use another WLAN device with the Link Status Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Link Quality PROBLEM The link quality and/or signal strength is turned on. There is high. Move your wireless network.
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... TLS Troubleshooting 4-1 Checking Hardware Conflict 4-1 Communication problems 4-1 Radio interference 4-2 Starting ZyAIR Utility 4-1 TTLS iii Tunneled Transport Layer Service....... See TTLS U Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility 3-1 User Authentication 2-8 Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 W Warranty iii Note iii WEP 2-6 WEP Data Encryption Configuring 2-19 WEP Data Encryption with 2-6 WEP Key 2-6 Windows XP Zero Configuration 1-1 Wired Equivalent Privacy See WEP Wireless LAN Parameters Channel 2-1 Configuring 2-10 Network Type 2-2 SSID 2-1 Transmission Rate 2-1 Wireless LAN Security...
... TLS Troubleshooting 4-1 Checking Hardware Conflict 4-1 Communication problems 4-1 Radio interference 4-2 Starting ZyAIR Utility 4-1 TTLS iii Tunneled Transport Layer Service....... See TTLS U Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility 3-1 User Authentication 2-8 Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 W Warranty iii Note iii WEP 2-6 WEP Data Encryption Configuring 2-19 WEP Data Encryption with 2-6 WEP Key 2-6 Windows XP Zero Configuration 1-1 Wired Equivalent Privacy See WEP Wireless LAN Parameters Channel 2-1 Configuring 2-10 Network Type 2-2 SSID 2-1 Transmission Rate 2-1 Wireless LAN Security...