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... Screen 6-4 Chapter 7 Maintenance ...7-1 7.1 The About Screen ...7-1 7.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ...7-2 7.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility...7-2 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...8-1 8.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 8-1 8.2 Problem with the Link Status ...8-2 8.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 8-2 8.4 Related Documentation...8-3 8.5 User Guide Feedback ...8-3 8.6 Customer Support ...8-3 Appendix A Product Specifications...A Appendix B Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool C Appendix C Management with Wireless...
... Screen 6-4 Chapter 7 Maintenance ...7-1 7.1 The About Screen ...7-1 7.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ...7-2 7.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility...7-2 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ...8-1 8.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program 8-1 8.2 Problem with the Link Status ...8-2 8.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 8-2 8.4 Related Documentation...8-3 8.5 User Guide Feedback ...8-3 8.6 Customer Support ...8-3 Appendix A Product Specifications...A Appendix B Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool C Appendix C Management with Wireless...
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...802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyXEL WLAN Utility or, simply, as the G-162 in this guide. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-162 and prepares you to use one or...Driver support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1.2 • • • • • Syntax Conventions "Type" or "Enter" means for you to use the ZyXEL Utility. 1.1 About Your G-162 The G-162 is referred to as the ZyXEL Utility in this guide. Window and command ...
...802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyXEL WLAN Utility or, simply, as the G-162 in this guide. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-162 and prepares you to use one or...Driver support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP 1.2 • • • • • Syntax Conventions "Type" or "Enter" means for you to use the ZyXEL Utility. 1.1 About Your G-162 The G-162 is referred to as the ZyXEL Utility in this guide. Window and command ...
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... to manage the G-162. ¾ Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied) Refer to the Odyssey Client documentation for Windows XP) In Windows XP, you must be the same as the access point (AP) or peer WLAN device that lets you configure wireless parameters in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make...
... to manage the G-162. ¾ Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied) Refer to the Odyssey Client documentation for Windows XP) In Windows XP, you must be the same as the access point (AP) or peer WLAN device that lets you configure wireless parameters in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make...
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... tray. Table 1-1ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The G-162 is not connected to a wireless network or is connected to a wireless network. Double click on -line help window. 1.7.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This summarizes the ZyXEL Utility screens. 1-4 Getting Started ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide DO NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager and...
... tray. Table 1-1ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The G-162 is not connected to a wireless network or is connected to a wireless network. Double click on -line help window. 1.7.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This summarizes the ZyXEL Utility screens. 1-4 Getting Started ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide DO NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager and...
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... is traffic to use batteries) in a Windows 98 computer, it may also reboot. Start Click Start to encrypt the wireless security data using the setup key and have the OTIST-enabled AP set your G-162 to transmit or receive. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Table 6-1 Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION ...Transfer Rate Select a transmission speed from the G-162. Setup Key Enter the same setup key (of exactly eight ASCII characters) as...
... is traffic to use batteries) in a Windows 98 computer, it may also reboot. Start Click Start to encrypt the wireless security data using the setup key and have the OTIST-enabled AP set your G-162 to transmit or receive. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Table 6-1 Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION ...Transfer Rate Select a transmission speed from the G-162. Setup Key Enter the same setup key (of exactly eight ASCII characters) as...
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... depending on the version of the G-162 under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem. Troubleshooting 8-1 ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Install the G-162 in another computer. In this case, you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyXEL Utility to check for more information...
... depending on the version of the G-162 under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem. Troubleshooting 8-1 ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Install the G-162 in another computer. In this case, you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyXEL Utility to check for more information...
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... service pack. Double-click the network icon for wireless devices. Diagram 1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool C ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Appendix B Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool (also known as Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)) for wireless connections in the system tray. Via the...
... service pack. Double-click the network icon for wireless devices. Diagram 1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool C ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Appendix B Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool (also known as Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)) for wireless connections in the system tray. Via the...
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ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 2. Diagram 3 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection D Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP SP1: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Advanced.... Diagram 2 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Windows XP SP2: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks and then the Wireless Networks tab.
ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 2. Diagram 3 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection D Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP SP1: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Advanced.... Diagram 2 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Windows XP SP2: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks and then the Wireless Networks tab.
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In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected. Diagram 4 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool E Click OK. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 3.
In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected. Diagram 4 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool E Click OK. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 3.
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If the icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray, click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections. F Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Diagram 5 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Via the Control Panel 1.
If the icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray, click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections. F Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Diagram 5 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Via the Control Panel 1.
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Diagram 6 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status Diagram 7 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool G Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown below. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 2.
Diagram 6 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status Diagram 7 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool G Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown below. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 2.
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In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Diagram 8 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties H Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Click OK. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 3.
In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. 4. Diagram 8 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties H Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Click OK. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 3.
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ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Diagram 9 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool I
ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Diagram 9 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool I
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... see the following screen, refer to view the help icon ( ) in the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration K Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Make sure the Use Windows to Appendix B. Refer to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected in most screens, move...
... see the following screen, refer to view the help icon ( ) in the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration K Activating Wireless Zero Configuration Make sure the Use Windows to Appendix B. Refer to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected in most screens, move...
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... network. L Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Chart 1 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The G-162 is limited because the network did not assign a network address to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. The G-162 is in the system tray to the computer. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Connecting to the following table for...
... network. L Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Chart 1 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The G-162 is limited because the network did not assign a network address to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. The G-162 is in the system tray to the computer. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Connecting to the following table for...
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Windows XP SP2: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless Networks to open the Wireless Network Connection screen. Diagram 12 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Management with Wireless Zero Configuration M ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 2.
Windows XP SP2: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless Networks to open the Wireless Network Connection screen. Diagram 12 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Management with Wireless Zero Configuration M ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 2.
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ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. Diagram 13 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status N Management with Wireless Zero Configuration
ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. Diagram 13 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status N Management with Wireless Zero Configuration
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Select a wireless network in the wireless network list. Chart 2 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that wireless security is activated for available wireless devices within transmission range. Management with Wireless Zero Configuration O Diagram 14 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection The following table describes the icons in the list and click Connect to reload and search for the wireless network. Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 3.
Select a wireless network in the wireless network list. Chart 2 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that wireless security is activated for available wireless devices within transmission range. Management with Wireless Zero Configuration O Diagram 14 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection The following table describes the icons in the list and click Connect to reload and search for the wireless network. Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 3.
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...for available wireless devices within transmission range. Refer to the section on the signal strength. Move your preferred network. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Chart 2 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that you specify. Refer to the section on security settings (...discussed later) for detailed information. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to join the selected wireless network. Select a wireless network in the order that this wireless ...
...for available wireless devices within transmission range. Refer to the section on the signal strength. Move your preferred network. ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide Chart 2 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that you specify. Refer to the section on security settings (...discussed later) for detailed information. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to join the selected wireless network. Select a wireless network in the order that this wireless ...
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Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is not available. Diagram 16 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Diagram 17 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security 5. Verify that you have successfully connected to another... wireless network, the Wireless Network Connection screen displays. Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Q ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 4. This denotes the G-162 is an available wireless network. Chart 3 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is associated to the same...
Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is not available. Diagram 16 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Diagram 17 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security 5. Verify that you have successfully connected to another... wireless network, the Wireless Network Connection screen displays. Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Q ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide 4. This denotes the G-162 is an available wireless network. Chart 3 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is associated to the same...