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..., 300, Taiwan. Related Documentation • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help you through the configuration of your purchase of networking terms and additional support documentation. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or...
..., 300, Taiwan. Related Documentation • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents. • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help you through the configuration of your purchase of networking terms and additional support documentation. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or...
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... About Screen 79 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 79 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 80 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 83 7.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 83 7.3 Problem with the Link Quality 84 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 84 Appendix A Product Specifications 85 Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example 87 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 91 Appendix D Wireless Security 103 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 109 Appendix F Customer Support 121 Index...127 Table of Contents...
... About Screen 79 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 79 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 80 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 83 7.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point 83 7.3 Problem with the Link Quality 84 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 84 Appendix A Product Specifications 85 Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example 87 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 91 Appendix D Wireless Security 103 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 109 Appendix F Customer Support 121 Index...127 Table of Contents...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 22 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode 23 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes 23 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Figure 6 Enable WZC 25 Figure 7 Infrastructure Network 27 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 28 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 28 Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 29 Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 29 Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 30 Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 22 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode 23 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes 23 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 24 Figure 6 Enable WZC 25 Figure 7 Infrastructure Network 27 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 28 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 28 Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 29 Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 29 Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 30 Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile...
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...: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks 101 Figure 73 WPA-PSK Authentication 107 Figure 74 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 108 Figure 75 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration 110 Figure 76 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address 111 Figure 77 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 112 Figure 78 Windows XP: Start Menu 113 Figure 79 Windows XP: Control Panel 113 Figure 80 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties...
...: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks 101 Figure 73 WPA-PSK Authentication 107 Figure 74 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 108 Figure 75 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration 110 Figure 76 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address 111 Figure 77 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 112 Figure 78 Windows XP: Start Menu 113 Figure 79 Windows XP: Control Panel 113 Figure 80 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties...
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... Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Table 17 Access Point Mode: Configuration 76 Table 18 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 78 Table 19 About ...79 Table 20 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 83 Table 21 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem 83 Table 22 Troubleshooting Link Quality 84 Table 23 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 84 Table 24 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...
... Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Table 17 Access Point Mode: Configuration 76 Table 18 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter 78 Table 19 About ...79 Table 20 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility 83 Table 21 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem 83 Table 22 Troubleshooting Link Quality 84 Table 23 Troubleshooting Communication Problem 84 Table 24 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...
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... wireless device in wireless station mode by default. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you can either set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for the G-220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista • Ad-hoc channel...
... wireless device in wireless station mode by default. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you can either set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-220 v2. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for the G-220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista • Ad-hoc channel...
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... ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following diagrams. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point is "ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey" in station mode) to a network. • Configure nothing and leave the wireless client to automatically scan for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. In this example, the SSID is "SSID_Example3" and the pre-shared key is labeled AP. After you must know its Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA...
... ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following diagrams. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point is "ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey" in station mode) to a network. • Configure nothing and leave the wireless client to automatically scan for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. In this example, the SSID is "SSID_Example3" and the pre-shared key is labeled AP. After you must know its Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA...
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... keys from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any one time. 3.2.3.1.2 Authentication Type The IEEE 802.11b/g standard describes a simple authentication method between the G-220 v2 and the AP or other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use that is case sensitive. You must use it. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide This type of security...
... keys from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any one time. 3.2.3.1.2 Authentication Type The IEEE 802.11b/g standard describes a simple authentication method between the G-220 v2 and the AP or other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use that is case sensitive. You must use it. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide This type of security...
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... to configure security settings manually. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use the PIN method. Not every WPS-enabled device has a physical WPS button. Depending on whether you need to the physical button. Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 39 Each WPS connection works between the devices you want to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to make sure that allows one , log into the configuration interfaces of or in the list, WPS was successful. 3.3.2 PIN Configuration Each WPS-enabled...
... to configure security settings manually. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use the PIN method. Not every WPS-enabled device has a physical WPS button. Depending on whether you need to the physical button. Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 39 Each WPS connection works between the devices you want to set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to make sure that allows one , log into the configuration interfaces of or in the list, WPS was successful. 3.3.2 PIN Configuration Each WPS-enabled...
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... 3 Wireless LAN Network If you cannot connect, check the list of the client's configuration interface (see the device's User's Guide for the client's WPS PIN; it will be displayed either enter the client's PIN in the AP, or enter the AP's PIN in the list, WPS was successful. The following steps to set up a WPS connection between an access point or wireless router (referred to join the network. Take the following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in the WPS section of associated wireless clients in...
... 3 Wireless LAN Network If you cannot connect, check the list of the client's configuration interface (see the device's User's Guide for the client's WPS PIN; it will be displayed either enter the client's PIN in the AP, or enter the AP's PIN in the list, WPS was successful. The following steps to set up a WPS connection between an access point or wireless router (referred to join the network. Take the following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in the WPS section of associated wireless clients in...
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...". The WPS connection process is not part of an existing network and can no existing information. 42 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network If you want a configured AP to act as an enrollee, you must reset it to its factory defaults. 3.3.3.1 Example WPS Network Setup This section shows how security settings are distributed in subsequent WPS connections, but a configured access point can act as either enrollee or registrar (if it transmits to add more devices you...
...". The WPS connection process is not part of an existing network and can no existing information. 42 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network If you want a configured AP to act as an enrollee, you must reset it to its factory defaults. 3.3.3.1 Example WPS Network Setup This section shows how security settings are distributed in subsequent WPS connections, but a configured access point can act as either enrollee or registrar (if it transmits to add more devices you...
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... access point is used to the factory defaults! OTIST (One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology) allows you to transfer your wireless clients (usually printed on a label on each wireless client. Note: The AP and wireless client(s) MUST use the P-334WT in the Reset button too long, the device may vary slightly for one manually. 3.4.1 Enabling OTIST You must have access to the network. Check the MAC addresses of your AP's SSID and WEP or WPA-PSK security settings to wireless clients...
... access point is used to the factory defaults! OTIST (One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology) allows you to transfer your wireless clients (usually printed on a label on each wireless client. Note: The AP and wireless client(s) MUST use the P-334WT in the Reset button too long, the device may vary slightly for one manually. 3.4.1 Enabling OTIST You must have access to the network. Check the MAC addresses of your AP's SSID and WEP or WPA-PSK security settings to wireless clients...
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...-enabled wireless client loses its wireless connection for more than ten seconds, it can start the utility. It closes when the transfer is no timeout; ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 3.4.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must click Start in the AP OTIST web configurator screen and in any order but they must all within range, you see this screen each time you see a screen asking you manually...
...-enabled wireless client loses its wireless connection for more than ten seconds, it can start the utility. It closes when the transfer is no timeout; ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 3.4.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must click Start in the AP OTIST web configurator screen and in any order but they must all within range, you see this screen each time you see a screen asking you manually...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 Use this screen to • scan for how to configure the G-220 v2 in access point mode. 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview To set of wireless and security settings. Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode The following table describes the menus. Use this screen to see your G-220 v2...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49 Use this screen to • scan for how to configure the G-220 v2 in access point mode. 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview To set of wireless and security settings. Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode The following table describes the menus. Use this screen to see your G-220 v2...
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... G-220 v2 to connect to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are not functional on page 69 for available wireless devices within transmission range. Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of each wireless device. Surveyed at This field displays the time when the wireless device is in this screen. SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of the wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel number used...
... G-220 v2 to connect to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are not functional on page 69 for available wireless devices within transmission range. Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of each wireless device. Surveyed at This field displays the time when the wireless device is in this screen. SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of the wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel number used...
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.... denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of writing the Ad-hoc channel and wireless mode select is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is activated. 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...
.... denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of writing the Ad-hoc channel and wireless mode select is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is activated. 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...
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... default OTIST setup key is not available on the other WPS-enabled device. WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) QoS (Quality of Service) allows you must now start OTIST on Windows Vista. To do not use the PBC (Push-Button Configuration) WPS mode. Note: At the time of individual services. When you use the PIN (Personal Identification Number) WPS mode. A screen will type into the field on the G-220 v2. If the two WPS devices connect you select Continuous Access Mode...
... default OTIST setup key is not available on the other WPS-enabled device. WMM (Wi-Fi MultiMedia) QoS (Quality of Service) allows you must now start OTIST on Windows Vista. To do not use the PBC (Push-Button Configuration) WPS mode. Note: At the time of individual services. When you use the PIN (Personal Identification Number) WPS mode. A screen will type into the field on the G-220 v2. If the two WPS devices connect you select Continuous Access Mode...
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... installed on a computer connected to the wired network. 2 Either bridge the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer (using the Configuration screen of the ZyXEL utility in this screen. Refer to Appendix E on page 109 for an example). 3 Set the wireless station's IP address to be dynamic if you want the wireless stations to access the wired network or the Internet through the G-220 v2. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge...
... installed on a computer connected to the wired network. 2 Either bridge the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer (using the Configuration screen of the ZyXEL utility in this screen. Refer to Appendix E on page 109 for an example). 3 Set the wireless station's IP address to be dynamic if you want the wireless stations to access the wired network or the Internet through the G-220 v2. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge...
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... an authentication method. At the time of the G-220 v2's antenna gain or transmission power. Select Medium-High to set the G-220 v2's antenna to conserve power consumption (especially for the wireless LAN. Select the check box and an Ethernet adapter (network interface card (NIC)) on page 37 for data encryption. Select 64 Bits, 128 Bits or 256 Bits to deactivate the WEP encryption. Select a default WEP key to use...
... an authentication method. At the time of the G-220 v2's antenna gain or transmission power. Select Medium-High to set the G-220 v2's antenna to conserve power consumption (especially for the wireless LAN. Select the check box and an Ethernet adapter (network interface card (NIC)) on page 37 for data encryption. Select 64 Bits, 128 Bits or 256 Bits to deactivate the WEP encryption. Select a default WEP key to use...
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... Access Point Table 21 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION When using the ZyXEL utility, close and exit the ZyXEL utility. If you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool. Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you set the G-220 v2 to operate in access point mode using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to check for the LED descriptions. Verify the status of the G-220 v2 under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem...
... Access Point Table 21 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION When using the ZyXEL utility, close and exit the ZyXEL utility. If you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool. Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you set the G-220 v2 to operate in access point mode using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to check for the LED descriptions. Verify the status of the G-220 v2 under Network Adapter. (Steps may have a hardware problem...