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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...
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...
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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 ... 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 5.1...
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 ... 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 5.1...
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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: ... 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: ... 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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...Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. 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... point (AP), set the G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (...
...Encryption Settings - 802.1x and WPA/WPA2 - Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. 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... point (AP), set the G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-220 v2 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is a tool that helps you configure your G-220 v2 into an access point (...
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... following table for details. Refer to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use one of the G-220 v2. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the...
... following table for details. Refer to the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use one of the G-220 v2. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the...
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... this User's Guide. Screens for information on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in all Microsoft Windows versions. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) 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...
... this User's Guide. Screens for information on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in all Microsoft Windows versions. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) 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...
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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...no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the Site Survey screen. Use the Next button to move the wireless client... closer to the AP or peer computer. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. You can use the Back button at the default setting. Check your settings and click...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3...no entry displays in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to the Site Survey screen. Use the Next button to move the wireless client... closer to the AP or peer computer. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. You can use the Back button at the default setting. Check your settings and click...
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Refer to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on Windows Vista. Open your G-220 v2 as an AP In access point mode, your G-220 v2 allows you to set up your settings. If you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to the AP using your wireless... site in the address bar and press ENTER. The screen changes and displays as an access point. 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 After you are using a dedicated AP. Note: With WZC, you...
Refer to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on Windows Vista. Open your G-220 v2 as an AP In access point mode, your G-220 v2 allows you to set up your settings. If you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to the AP using your wireless... site in the address bar and press ENTER. The screen changes and displays as an access point. 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 After you are using a dedicated AP. Note: With WZC, you...
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...field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Available Network List table to display the information of the selected wireless device.... the wireless security is activated. MAC address This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Please see Section 4.6 on Windows Vista. Site Info Click an entry in this screen. Note: At the time of writing some security settings are disabled on the...
...field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the Available Network List table to display the information of the selected wireless device.... the wireless security is activated. MAC address This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. Please see Section 4.6 on Windows Vista. Site Info Click an entry in this screen. Note: At the time of writing some security settings are disabled on the...
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... 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Click Exit to return to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. Table 7 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for data encryption. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section...
... 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Click Exit to return to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. Table 7 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL Encryption Type Pre-Shared Key Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used for data encryption. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this section...
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...are TLS and PEAP. Options are the same. This field is not available on page 38 for more information. Click Next to Section 3.2.3.3 on Windows Vista. Enter a user name. Please see Section 4.6 on page 59. Refer to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down... Validate Server Certificate PEAP Inner EAP Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used by the RADIUS server or AP for more information. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. This is that you use depends on a RADIUS server....
...are TLS and PEAP. Options are the same. This field is not available on page 38 for more information. Click Next to Section 3.2.3.3 on Windows Vista. Enter a user name. Please see Section 4.6 on page 59. Refer to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down... Validate Server Certificate PEAP Inner EAP Back Next Exit DESCRIPTION The encryption mechanisms used by the RADIUS server or AP for more information. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. This is that you use depends on a RADIUS server....
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... authentication you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. Consult your network administrator for more information. Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). This field is less functional on how to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of...
... authentication you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. Consult your network administrator for more information. Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). This field is less functional on how to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of...
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... the pre-defined wireless security settings. Click the Profile tab in Windows Vista" on page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that allows you need to connect to save the changes back to a network. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back Save ...Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to display the Profile screen as shown next. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in the ZyXEL utility program to the previous screen.
... the pre-defined wireless security settings. Click the Profile tab in Windows Vista" on page 69 for the specific SSID and joins that allows you need to connect to save the changes back to a network. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back Save ...Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to display the Profile screen as shown next. See Section 4.6 "Security Settings in the ZyXEL utility program to the previous screen.
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...available wireless networks within transmission range. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Note: At the time of each AP or peer device. Select Ad-Hoc to associate to the next screen. Click Next to...the Ad-Hoc network type in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Click Scan to an AP. 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 Scan...
...available wireless networks within transmission range. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Note: At the time of each AP or peer device. Select Ad-Hoc to associate to the next screen. Click Next to...the Ad-Hoc network type in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. Click Scan to an AP. 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 Scan...
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... one profile at a time. 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 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings • To use that profile the next time it is started...
... one profile at a time. 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 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings • To use that profile the next time it is started...
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... want to the receiver. Note: At the time of writing this screen. Preamble is used to signal that data is not available on Windows Vista. Select Auto to 11Mbps. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 67 Select the preamble type that the AP or peer wireless device supports... sending data. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to operate at up to have the G-220 v2 automatically use short preamble when all support short preamble. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations ...
... want to the receiver. Note: At the time of writing this screen. Preamble is used to signal that data is not available on Windows Vista. Select Auto to 11Mbps. Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 67 Select the preamble type that the AP or peer wireless device supports... sending data. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to operate at up to have the G-220 v2 automatically use short preamble when all support short preamble. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations ...
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...on Windows Vista. A screen will be a PIN from another WPS-enabled device. Click Start once you will receive a successful connection message. If the two WPS devices connect you select Continuous Access Mode, the G-220 v2 will time out. You must enable WMM QoS on the G-220 v2. ZyXEL G-220 v2... 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Select this field is in another WPS-enabled device or a PIN you have the ZyXEL AP or wireless router set your G-220 v2 to manually enter the PIN into the other WPSenabled device within three minutes. Select this check box to enable...
...on Windows Vista. A screen will be a PIN from another WPS-enabled device. Click Start once you will receive a successful connection message. If the two WPS devices connect you select Continuous Access Mode, the G-220 v2 will time out. You must enable WMM QoS on the G-220 v2. ZyXEL G-220 v2... 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Select this field is in another WPS-enabled device or a PIN you have the ZyXEL AP or wireless router set your G-220 v2 to manually enter the PIN into the other WPSenabled device within three minutes. Select this check box to enable...
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... operating systems (other security types are not affected). Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 69 Click the message. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x in Vista are the same. The procedures ... from that appears, click Save. 5 A message similar to the following steps to set up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which type of your network administrator if you are unsure which you want to use.
... operating systems (other security types are not affected). Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 69 Click the message. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista When you use the G-220 v2 in Windows Vista, the procedure for setting up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x in Vista are the same. The procedures ... from that appears, click Save. 5 A message similar to the following steps to set up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which type of your network administrator if you are unsure which you want to use.