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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 21 1.2 Application Overview 21 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users 21 1.2.2 Station Mode 21 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure 21 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 23 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode 23 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table of Contents Copyright ...7 Certifications ...8 ZyXEL Limited Warranty 10 Table of Contents 11 List of Figures ...15 List of Tables ...19 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...21 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 21 1.2 Application Overview 21 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users 21 1.2.2 Station Mode 21 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure 21 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc 22 1.2.3 Access Point Mode 23 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode 23 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption 37 3.2.3.1 WEP 37 3.2.3.2 IEEE ... Starting OTIST 47 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 47 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 49 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 49 4.2 The Link Info Screen 50 4.2.1 Trend Chart 51 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 52 4.3.1 Security...The Profile Screen 60 4.4.1 Adding a New Profile 62 4.5 The Adapter Screen 66 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista 69 4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 ...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption 37 3.2.3.1 WEP 37 3.2.3.2 IEEE ... Starting OTIST 47 3.4.3 Notes on OTIST 47 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 49 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 49 4.2 The Link Info Screen 50 4.2.1 Trend Chart 51 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 52 4.3.1 Security...The Profile Screen 60 4.4.1 Adding a New Profile 62 4.5 The Adapter Screen 66 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista 69 4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista 69 4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista 70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 73 ...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 66 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate ... 80 Figure 53 Uninstall: Finish 80 Figure 54 Windows 2000: Start 87 Figure 55 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 88 Figure 56 Windows 2000: Network Properties 88 Figure 57 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 89 Figure 58 Windows 2000: Local Network 89 Figure 59 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available 91 Figure...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 39 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 65 Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 66 Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate ... 80 Figure 53 Uninstall: Finish 80 Figure 54 Windows 2000: Start 87 Figure 55 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 88 Figure 56 Windows 2000: Network Properties 88 Figure 57 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 89 Figure 58 Windows 2000: Local Network 89 Figure 59 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available 91 Figure...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 82 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 115 Figure 83 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 116 Figure 84 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 117 Figure 85 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 117 Figure 86 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu 118 Figure 87 Macintosh OS X: Network 119 List of Figures 17
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 82 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 115 Figure 83 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 116 Figure 84 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 117 Figure 85 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 117 Figure 86 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu 118 Figure 87 Macintosh OS X: Network 119 List of Figures 17
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 52 Table 5 Station ...Product Specifications 85 Table 25 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 92 Table 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 94 Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 95 Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 96 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 97 Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart 52 Table 5 Station ...Product Specifications 85 Table 25 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 92 Table 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 94 Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 95 Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 96 Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 97 Table 30 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties...
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... are not yet available on Windows Vista: • AP Mode (Section 2.3 on page 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). You can also use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. PEAP and TLS options...
... are not yet available on Windows Vista: • AP Mode (Section 2.3 on page 32) • Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - When the G-220 v2 works as a wireless station (wireless client), you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (AP). You can also use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. PEAP and TLS options...
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Refer to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for details. The G-220 v2 is not connected to a wireless network. Note: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager at the same time you...
Refer to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for details. The G-220 v2 is not connected to a wireless network. Note: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager at the same time you...
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...( ) icon on your desktop or click Start > Programs > ZyXEL G-220 v2 Wireless Adapter Utility > ZyXEL G-220 v2 Wireless Adapter Utility. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use WZC to configure the G-220 v2, you need to disable the ZyXEL utility by right-clicking the utility icon ( ) in this User...'s Guide. icon (located in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide If you want to use WZC to manage the G-220 v2. Note: Click the window.
...( ) icon on your desktop or click Start > Programs > ZyXEL G-220 v2 Wireless Adapter Utility > ZyXEL G-220 v2 Wireless Adapter Utility. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use WZC to configure the G-220 v2, you need to disable the ZyXEL utility by right-clicking the utility icon ( ) in this User...'s Guide. icon (located in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide If you want to use WZC to manage the G-220 v2. Note: Click the window.
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the list and then click Connect or double-click an entry (with security configured, a window will pop up ...to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to the AP or peer computer. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Make sure the AP or peer computer is no wireless network available within range. Use the Next button to...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the list and then click Connect or double-click an entry (with security configured, a window will pop up ...to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to the AP or peer computer. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Make sure the AP or peer computer is no wireless network available within range. Use the Next button to...
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...to the Profile screen. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can see if any wireless clients have connected to your G-220 v2. 32 Chapter 2 Tutorial Also, refer to the Troubleshooting section of any other web site in the active profile is not available on Windows Vista. Under Status, ...you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility goes to the Link Info screen while it connects to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on the G-220 v2. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you can view...
...to the Profile screen. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can see if any wireless clients have connected to your G-220 v2. 32 Chapter 2 Tutorial Also, refer to the Troubleshooting section of any other web site in the active profile is not available on Windows Vista. Under Status, ...you activate the new profile, the ZyXEL utility goes to the Link Info screen while it connects to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on the G-220 v2. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you can view...
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...denotes that the wireless device is in the Available Network List table to the encryption method used by each wireless device. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Network Type...Wireless Station Mode Configuration 53 Scan Click Scan to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are not functional on Windows Vista. Table 5 Station Mode: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Available Network Click a column heading to the selected wireless device. Encryption This...
...denotes that the wireless device is in the Available Network List table to the encryption method used by each wireless device. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Network Type...Wireless Station Mode Configuration 53 Scan Click Scan to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are not functional on Windows Vista. Table 5 Station Mode: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Available Network Click a column heading to the selected wireless device. Encryption This...
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... the time of writing this screen. Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK are the same. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of user-...to confirm your selections and advance to another network. Refer to configure the security settings. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information on Windows Vista. Type a pre-shared key (same as the AP or peer device) of between the two is less functional on how to Section 4.3.2 ...
... the time of writing this screen. Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK are the same. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of user-...to confirm your selections and advance to another network. Refer to configure the security settings. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information on Windows Vista. Type a pre-shared key (same as the AP or peer device) of between the two is less functional on how to Section 4.3.2 ...
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...screen without saving. 4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1x Configure IEEE 802.1x security with the user name above. This field is not available on Windows Vista. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 57 Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Encryption Type Authentication Type Login Name...name that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of authentication you select PEAP in the Authentication Type field. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. The only difference between the two is not available on the...
...screen without saving. 4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1x Configure IEEE 802.1x security with the user name above. This field is not available on Windows Vista. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 57 Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Encryption Type Authentication Type Login Name...name that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of authentication you select PEAP in the Authentication Type field. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. The only difference between the two is not available on the...
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...connection to check the certificate of authentication you select TLS in this screen. Note: At the time of writing this section is less functional on Windows Vista. Select the check box to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. Options are TLS and PEAP. Table 9...a certificate. This field is only available when you use depends on the RADIUS server or AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Figure 33 Station Mode: Security Setting: 802.1x The following table describes the labels in ...
...connection to check the certificate of authentication you select TLS in this screen. Note: At the time of writing this section is less functional on Windows Vista. Select the check box to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. Options are TLS and PEAP. Table 9...a certificate. This field is only available when you use depends on the RADIUS server or AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Figure 33 Station Mode: Security Setting: 802.1x The following table describes the labels in ...
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... page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that allows you start the G-220 v2, the G-220 v2 uses the default profile to connect to a network. Click Save to save the wireless network settings in Windows Vista. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in the ZyXEL utility program to the previous screen. With a profile activated, each time you...
... page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that allows you start the G-220 v2, the G-220 v2 uses the default profile to connect to a network. Click Save to save the wireless network settings in Windows Vista. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in the ZyXEL utility program to the previous screen. With a profile activated, each time you...
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...the next screen. Click Next to go back to search for available wireless devices within the transmission range. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 63 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type Next Exit Scan Info , , or SSID ... same channel as follows. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Whenever you select the Infrastructure network type in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Note: At the time ...
...the next screen. Click Next to go back to search for available wireless devices within the transmission range. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 63 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type Next Exit Scan Info , , or SSID ... same channel as follows. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Whenever you select the Infrastructure network type in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Note: At the time ...
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Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on Windows Vista. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration You can activate... only one profile at a time. Note: At the time of writing Transfer Rate, Preamble Types, Power Saving Mode and WMM QoS are not available on the G-220 v2, click the Adapter tab. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User...
Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. Figure 41 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on Windows Vista. 66 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration You can activate... only one profile at a time. Note: At the time of writing Transfer Rate, Preamble Types, Power Saving Mode and WMM QoS are not available on the G-220 v2, click the Adapter tab. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User...
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...In most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully Auto setting is not available on Windows Vista. Select Auto to signal that the AP or peer wireless device supports. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short... to select a specific transmission rate, select one that data is used to have the G-220 v2 automatically use the same preamble mode in this screen. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to the receiver. Short preamble ...
...In most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully Auto setting is not available on Windows Vista. Select Auto to signal that the AP or peer wireless device supports. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short... to select a specific transmission rate, select one that data is used to have the G-220 v2 automatically use the same preamble mode in this screen. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to the receiver. Short preamble ...
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...displayed in progress. Enter the same setup key (up to eight printable characters) as the ZyXEL AP or wireless router. You must now start OTIST on Windows Vista. Select this check box to enter the G-220 v2's PIN in another WPS-enabled device or a PIN you will time out. Select this check... box to sleep mode when it is not available on the ZyXEL AP or wireless router all within two...
...displayed in progress. Enter the same setup key (up to eight printable characters) as the ZyXEL AP or wireless router. You must now start OTIST on Windows Vista. Select this check box to enter the G-220 v2's PIN in another WPS-enabled device or a PIN you will time out. Select this check... box to sleep mode when it is not available on the ZyXEL AP or wireless router all within two...
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...not affected). Consult your screen. See section Section 4.6.1 "Using PEAP in Vista" on page 57), select PEAP as the EAP Type. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use . Note that the Login Name and Password fields are greyed-out (not available). 3 Click Next. 4 In the...of other operating systems (other security types are unsure which type of encryption to use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which you want to connect in the Site Survey ...
...not affected). Consult your screen. See section Section 4.6.1 "Using PEAP in Vista" on page 57), select PEAP as the EAP Type. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use . Note that the Login Name and Password fields are greyed-out (not available). 3 Click Next. 4 In the...of other operating systems (other security types are unsure which type of encryption to use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which you want to connect in the Site Survey ...