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... facilities of connection. This certification means that the electrical ground connections of Industry. iv Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Information for Canadian Users For their own protection, users should ensure that it is permissible to be aware that the equipment will operate...
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...operating in France. This product has been designed for compliance could void the user's authority to Part 15 of at www.zyxel.com. To comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not ...accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of the FCC Rules. If this device and all persons. 2. Caution 1. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the limits for help. Operation is connected. 4. Connect the...
...operating in France. This product has been designed for compliance could void the user's authority to Part 15 of at www.zyxel.com. To comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not ...accordance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of the FCC Rules. If this device and all persons. 2. Caution 1. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with the limits for help. Operation is connected. 4. Connect the...
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ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Customer Support When contacting your product. ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. Brief description of the problem and the steps you received your Customer Support Representative, please have the following information ready: Product model and serial number. METHOD LOCATION WORLDWIDE SUPPORT E-MAIL SALES E-MAIL support@zyxel...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 ...
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ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide METHOD SUPPORT E-MAIL LOCATION SWEDEN SALES E-MAIL support@zyxel.se sales@zyxel.se FINLAND support@zyxel.fi TELEPHONE1 FAX1 +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 G-160 User's Guide METHOD SUPPORT E-MAIL LOCATION SWEDEN SALES E-MAIL support@zyxel.se sales@zyxel.se FINLAND support@zyxel.fi TELEPHONE1 FAX1 +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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ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 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... 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 ...
ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 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... 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 ...
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ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 2.4.2 802.1x Configuration ...2-23 2.4.3 WPA-PSK Configuration 2-24 2.5 The Statistics Screen ...2-25 2.6 The About Screen ...2-27 Chapter 3 Maintenance ...3-1 3.1 Removing the ZyAIR Utility ...3-1 3.2 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility...3-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...4-1 4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 4-1 4.2 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 4-1 4.3 Problem with the Link Status ...4-2 Appendix A Product Specifications...i Appendix B Types of EAP Authentication iii Index ...v x Table of Contents
ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 2.4.2 802.1x Configuration ...2-23 2.4.3 WPA-PSK Configuration 2-24 2.5 The Statistics Screen ...2-25 2.6 The About Screen ...2-27 Chapter 3 Maintenance ...3-1 3.1 Removing the ZyAIR Utility ...3-1 3.2 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility...3-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ...4-1 4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 4-1 4.2 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 4-1 4.3 Problem with the Link Status ...4-2 Appendix A Product Specifications...i Appendix B Types of EAP Authentication iii Index ...v x Table of Contents
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...: 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 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example ...2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example...2-2 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2-3 Figure 2-4 Roaming Example ...2-4 Figure 2-5 RTS Threshold...2-5 Figure 2-6 Wireless LAN...
...: 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 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example ...2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example...2-2 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2-3 Figure 2-4 Roaming Example ...2-4 Figure 2-5 RTS Threshold...2-5 Figure 2-6 Wireless LAN...
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ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-5 Table 1-2 Common Screen Command Buttons 1-5 Table 2-1 Main...2-11 Table 2-2 Main: New Connection...2-13 Table 2-3 Main: Advanced...2-16 Table 2-4 Advanced ...2-18...20 Table 2-6 WEP Configuration...2-22 Table 2-7 802.1X Configuration ...2-24 Table 2-8 PSK Configuration...2-25 Table 2-9 Statistics...2-26 Table 2-10 About ...2-28 Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program 4-1 Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 4-1 Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Link Quality...4-2 xii List of Tables
ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-5 Table 1-2 Common Screen Command Buttons 1-5 Table 2-1 Main...2-11 Table 2-2 Main: New Connection...2-13 Table 2-3 Main: Advanced...2-16 Table 2-4 Advanced ...2-18...20 Table 2-6 WEP Configuration...2-22 Table 2-7 802.1X Configuration ...2-24 Table 2-8 PSK Configuration...2-25 Table 2-9 Statistics...2-26 Table 2-10 About ...2-28 Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program 4-1 Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 4-1 Table 4-3 Troubleshooting Link Quality...4-2 xii List of Tables
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...-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to www.zyxel.com for you to use to help you ! About This User's Guide This guide provides information about the ZyAIR G-160 Wireless LAN Utility that you get your ZyAIR up and running right away. Preface xiii "Select...
...-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to www.zyxel.com for you to use to help you ! About This User's Guide This guide provides information about the ZyAIR G-160 Wireless LAN Utility that you get your ZyAIR up and running right away. Preface xiii "Select...
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... to Section 1.3.1). Getting Started 1-1 There are two methods to disable the configuration tool in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and driver and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool (also... enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is recommended you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time.
... to Section 1.3.1). Getting Started 1-1 There are two methods to disable the configuration tool in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and driver and make hardware connections. 1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool (also... enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is recommended you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time.
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... Panel and double-click on the network icon for the wireless connection in the system tray. Step 3. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 1.3.1 The Connect to Wireless Network Screen Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP in the Connect to display...
... Panel and double-click on the network icon for the wireless connection in the system tray. Step 3. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 1.3.1 The Connect to Wireless Network Screen Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP in the Connect to display...
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ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide 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 G-160 User's Guide 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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...: System 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. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Step 6. Refer to configure my wireless network settings...
...: System 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. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Step 6. Refer to configure my wireless network settings...
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.... Table 1-2 Common Screen Command Buttons BUTTON OK Cancel Apply DESCRIPTION Click the minimize button to a wireless network. Click OK to open the ZyAIR Utility again. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The radio is disabled if your computer provides the radio disable feature and you turn it...
.... Table 1-2 Common Screen Command Buttons BUTTON OK Cancel Apply DESCRIPTION Click the minimize button to a wireless network. Click OK to open the ZyAIR Utility again. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The radio is disabled if your computer provides the radio disable feature and you turn it...
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...with each wireless LAN parameter. 2.1.1 Channel The range of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you need to select a channel between the wireless stations and the wired network. In ...case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the ZyAIR operation mode to Infrastructure. To ...
...with each wireless LAN parameter. 2.1.1 Channel The range of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you need to select a channel between the wireless stations and the wired network. In ...case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the ZyAIR operation mode to Infrastructure. To ...
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... through the AP, which relays data packets to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resource, such as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each...
... through the AP, which relays data packets to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access resource, such as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each...
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...This is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3 During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network. As the wireless station moves from one ...to the network. When Wireless Station B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in wireless station B automatically switches the channel to the one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2.1.5 Roaming In an infrastructure ...
...This is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3 During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network. As the wireless station moves from one ...to the network. When Wireless Station B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in wireless station B automatically switches the channel to the one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas. ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2.1.5 Roaming In an infrastructure ...
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...used. Both stations are within range of the access point (AP) or wireless gateway, but are within range of each other . ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-4 Roaming Example 2.1.6 Profile The Profile function allows you to save or delete the wireless network settings and use one...Controls Fragmentation Threshold A fragmentation threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 2432 bytes) that can be fragmented before the ZyAIR will fragment the packet into smaller data frames. A large fragmentation threshold is smaller than the RTS Threshold value (see previously) you should...
...used. Both stations are within range of the access point (AP) or wireless gateway, but are within range of each other . ZyAIR G-160 User's Guide Figure 2-4 Roaming Example 2.1.6 Profile The Profile function allows you to save or delete the wireless network settings and use one...Controls Fragmentation Threshold A fragmentation threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 2432 bytes) that can be fragmented before the ZyAIR will fragment the packet into smaller data frames. A large fragmentation threshold is smaller than the RTS Threshold value (see previously) you should...