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...or by any products described herein without notice. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor... manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Copyright Copyright ©2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication are used for ...
...or by any products described herein without notice. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor... manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Copyright Copyright ©2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication are used for ...
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... Online Registration Register your Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. It is recommended that the unit be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. All repaired or replaced products will , at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without proof of purchase ... any implied warranty of purchase, should the product have other rights that vary from country to proper operating condition. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship ...
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... areas. The customer should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This precaution may be installed using an acceptable method of connection. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Information for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry. iv Information for Canadian Users
... areas. The customer should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. This precaution may be installed using an acceptable method of connection. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Information for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry. iv Information for Canadian Users
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...experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. Certifications Refer to Part 15 of FCC rules. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled... and if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the product page at www.zyxel.com. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. 4. The equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC ...
...experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the user's authority to radio communications. Certifications Refer to Part 15 of FCC rules. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled... and if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to the product page at www.zyxel.com. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. 4. The equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC ...
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... the problem and the steps you received your Customer Support Representative, please have the following information ready: Product model and serial number. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Customer Support When contacting your product. ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. Customer Support vii Date you took to make an international telephone call. Anaheim CA 92806-2001 U.S.A. Warranty Information.
... the problem and the steps you received your Customer Support Representative, please have the following information ready: Product model and serial number. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Customer Support When contacting your product. ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH. Customer Support vii Date you took to make an international telephone call. Anaheim CA 92806-2001 U.S.A. Warranty Information.
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ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 1.1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.2 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool 1-1 1.3 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1-3 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 2.1 About Wireless LAN Network 2-1 2.1.1 SSID ...2-1 2.1.2 Channel...2-1 2.1.3 Transmission Rate ...2-1 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application 2-1 2.1.5 Roaming ...2-2 2.2 The Link Info Screen...2-3 2.3 The Site Survey Screen 2-4 2.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network 2-5 2.4 ...
ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 1.1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.2 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool 1-1 1.3 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1-3 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 2.1 About Wireless LAN Network 2-1 2.1.1 SSID ...2-1 2.1.2 Channel...2-1 2.1.3 Transmission Rate ...2-1 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application 2-1 2.1.5 Roaming ...2-2 2.2 The Link Info Screen...2-3 2.3 The Site Survey Screen 2-4 2.3.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network 2-5 2.4 ...
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ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide List of Figures xi PSK Authentication ...2-14 Figure 2-13 WPA with RADIUS Application Example 2-15 Figure 2-14 WPA-PSK Authentication...2-15 Figure 2-15 802.1x Authentication...2-17 Figure 2-16 About ...2-18 Figure 3-1 Confirm Uninstallation ...3-1 Figure 3-2 ZyAIR Utility...1-4 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network 1-2 Figure 1-5 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1-3 Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-3 Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example ...2-1 Figure 2-2 BSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2-2 Figure 2-4 Roaming...
ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide List of Figures xi PSK Authentication ...2-14 Figure 2-13 WPA with RADIUS Application Example 2-15 Figure 2-14 WPA-PSK Authentication...2-15 Figure 2-15 802.1x Authentication...2-17 Figure 2-16 About ...2-18 Figure 3-1 Confirm Uninstallation ...3-1 Figure 3-2 ZyAIR Utility...1-4 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network 1-2 Figure 1-5 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties 1-3 Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-3 Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example ...2-1 Figure 2-2 BSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2-2 Figure 2-4 Roaming...
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ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-3 Table 2-1 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info ...2-3 Table 2-2 Site Survey ...2-5 Table 2-3 Configuration ...2-6 Table 2-4 WEP Authentication ...2-10 Table 2-5 WPA Authentication ...2-13 Table 2-6 WPA-PSK Authentication ...2-15 Table 2-7 802.1x Authentication ...2-17 Table 2-8 About ...2-18 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 Table 4-4 Troubleshooting the ZyAIR...4-2 xii List of Tables
ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-3 Table 2-1 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info ...2-3 Table 2-2 Site Survey ...2-5 Table 2-3 Configuration ...2-6 Table 2-4 WEP Authentication ...2-10 Table 2-5 WPA Authentication ...2-13 Table 2-6 WPA-PSK Authentication ...2-15 Table 2-7 802.1x Authentication ...2-17 Table 2-8 About ...2-18 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 Table 4-4 Troubleshooting the ZyAIR...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 Control Panels and then click Modem. • Window and command choices are in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR G-200 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter is designed to the included... CD for you to type one of your ZyAIR. Preface xiii Syntax Conventions • "Type" or "Enter" means for support documents and...
...-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to Control Panels and then click Modem. • Window and command choices are in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR G-200 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter is designed to the included... CD for you to type one of your ZyAIR. Preface xiii Syntax Conventions • "Type" or "Enter" means for support documents and...
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...1-1 It is not present, proceed to Step 2. Double-click on the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon and click Turn off zero configuration. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: System Tray Icon 2. From ZyAIR Utility Right-click on the network icon for the wireless network connection is not... Icon From the Wireless Network Connection Status Screen 1. DO NOT use the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in Windows XP after you use the...
...1-1 It is not present, proceed to Step 2. Double-click on the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon and click Turn off zero configuration. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: System Tray Icon 2. From ZyAIR Utility Right-click on the network icon for the wireless network connection is not... Icon From the Wireless Network Connection Status Screen 1. DO NOT use the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in Windows XP after you use the...
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Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Connect to Step 6. 5. Then skip to Wireless Network 1-2 Getting started Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to Wireless Network window displays, click Advanced.... Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status 4. When a Connect to display a status window as shown next. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide 3.
Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Connect to Step 6. 5. Then skip to Wireless Network 1-2 Getting started Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to Wireless Network window displays, click Advanced.... Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status 4. When a Connect to display a status window as shown next. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide 3.
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When the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon displays, the ZyAIR is not connected to open the ZyAIR Utility. Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The ZyAIR is working properly but is installed properly. Double click on the ZyAIR Utility icon in the system tray. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide 6. Refer to a wireless network. Green The ZyAIR is not...
When the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon displays, the ZyAIR is not connected to open the ZyAIR Utility. Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The ZyAIR is working properly but is installed properly. Double click on the ZyAIR Utility icon in the system tray. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide 6. Refer to a wireless network. Green The ZyAIR is not...
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...other . 2.1.2 Channel A range of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. However, when the communication quality improves again, the ZyAIR gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate. 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works ...reliable. Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 An AP acts as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). Transmission at the maximum transmission (data) rate. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you do not wish to ...
...other . 2.1.2 Channel A range of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. However, when the communication quality improves again, the ZyAIR gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate. 2.1.4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works ...reliable. Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-1 An AP acts as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). Transmission at the maximum transmission (data) rate. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you do not wish to ...
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...an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. During this period, the wireless client maintains uninterrupted connection to the network. 2-2 Using the ZyAIR Utility Infrastructure When a number of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as the printer, on the signal strength, network utilization or ...other wireless clients or devices connected to another as they move between coverage areas. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless clients in ad-hoc network type and use the same ...
...an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. During this period, the wireless client maintains uninterrupted connection to the network. 2-2 Using the ZyAIR Utility Infrastructure When a number of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as the printer, on the signal strength, network utilization or ...other wireless clients or devices connected to another as they move between coverage areas. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless clients in ad-hoc network type and use the same ...
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... is blank if there is associated. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3 ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Figure 2-4 Roaming Example 2.2 The Link Info Screen When the ZyAIR Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration of the ZyAIR. This field displays the connection status of your ZyAIR. Figure 2-5 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info The following table describes the...
... is blank if there is associated. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3 ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Figure 2-4 Roaming Example 2.2 The Link Info Screen When the ZyAIR Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration of the ZyAIR. This field displays the connection status of your ZyAIR. Figure 2-5 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info The following table describes the...
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... Cancel to discard all changes and close the screen. Ad-Hoc: the ZyAIR associates to an AP. Received This field displays the number of the signal. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Table 2-1 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Re-Connect Click Re-Connect to re-establish... the connection to the wireless network whose SSID is currently using. Infrastructure: the ZyAIR associates to a peer ad-hoc computer...
... Cancel to discard all changes and close the screen. Ad-Hoc: the ZyAIR associates to an AP. Received This field displays the number of the signal. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Table 2-1 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Re-Connect Click Re-Connect to re-establish... the connection to the wireless network whose SSID is currently using. Infrastructure: the ZyAIR associates to a peer ad-hoc computer...
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ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Figure 2-6 Site Survey The following table describes the fields in the table. This field shows whether the wireless security is activated (WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA or 802.1x) or inactive (None). Ad-Hoc: the ZyAIR associates to the selected wireless device. This field displays... network type as Infrastructure or Ad Hoc of the wireless device. Click Connect to associate to a peer ad-hoc computer. Infrastructure: the ZyAIR associates to scan for available wireless device within transmission range. Click Search to an AP. Click Help to display on-line help screen....
ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Figure 2-6 Site Survey The following table describes the fields in the table. This field shows whether the wireless security is activated (WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA or 802.1x) or inactive (None). Ad-Hoc: the ZyAIR associates to the selected wireless device. This field displays... network type as Infrastructure or Ad Hoc of the wireless device. Click Connect to associate to a peer ad-hoc computer. Infrastructure: the ZyAIR associates to scan for available wireless device within transmission range. Click Search to an AP. Click Help to display on-line help screen....
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... for all available wireless networks within range. 2. Figure 2-7 Configuration The following table describes the labels in the Link Info screen. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide 1. Use one of the pre-configured network profiles. To verify that you are automatically taken to select a wireless ...profile settings. Table 2-3 Configuration FIELD Profile Remove Activate DESCRIPTION The Profile function allows you must also set up WEP keys in the ZyAIR Utility program to the selected network, check the network information in this screen. To use a previously saved network profile, select ...
... for all available wireless networks within range. 2. Figure 2-7 Configuration The following table describes the labels in the Link Info screen. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide 1. Use one of the pre-configured network profiles. To verify that you are automatically taken to select a wireless ...profile settings. Table 2-3 Configuration FIELD Profile Remove Activate DESCRIPTION The Profile function allows you must also set up WEP keys in the ZyAIR Utility program to the selected network, check the network information in this screen. To use a previously saved network profile, select ...
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...and close the screen. This is vital to protect wireless communication between any infrastructure wireless networks. Configure your network to your ZyAIR with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on -line help screen. 2.5 Wireless LAN Security Wireless.... This field is used for wireless stations Figure 2-8 ZyAIR Wireless Security Levels Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-7 EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is activated if you select Ad-Hoc in the Operation Mode field. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Table 2-3 Configuration FIELD Configuration Service Set...
...and close the screen. This is vital to protect wireless communication between any infrastructure wireless networks. Configure your network to your ZyAIR with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on -line help screen. 2.5 Wireless LAN Security Wireless.... This field is used for wireless stations Figure 2-8 ZyAIR Wireless Security Levels Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-7 EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is activated if you select Ad-Hoc in the Operation Mode field. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide Table 2-3 Configuration FIELD Configuration Service Set...
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...in the Configuration screen. Both the wireless clients and the access points must use the same WEP key for all communication transmitted between the ZyAIR and the wired network is accessible to the network: Open System and Shared Key. Authentication Type Two different methods can be used to authenticate... are three data authentication options available from the Authentication drop-down list box, when you to configure up to keep network communications private. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide If you do not enable any wireless security on a "password phrase" called a passphrase.
...in the Configuration screen. Both the wireless clients and the access points must use the same WEP key for all communication transmitted between the ZyAIR and the wired network is accessible to the network: Open System and Shared Key. Authentication Type Two different methods can be used to authenticate... are three data authentication options available from the Authentication drop-down list box, when you to configure up to keep network communications private. ZyAIR G-200 User's Guide If you do not enable any wireless security on a "password phrase" called a passphrase.