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User Guide Feedback Help us help you . Thank you . About This User's Guide 3 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your G-220 v2 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...
User Guide Feedback Help us help you . Thank you . About This User's Guide 3 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide About This User's Guide Congratulations on your G-220 v2 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...
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... the predefined choices. • A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may be referred to use the following generic icons. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all...example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for example, other words". Icons Used in Figures Figures in other things you to configure or...
... the predefined choices. • A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. Syntax Conventions • The ZyXEL G-220 v2 may be referred to use the following generic icons. Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are all...example, "k" for kilo may denote "1000" or "1024", "M" for mega may denote "1000000" or "1048576" and so on your G-220 v2. 4 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide "Select" or "choose" means for example, other words". Icons Used in Figures Figures in other things you to configure or...
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... device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. Only use the included antenna(s). This product is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide
... device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. Only use the included antenna(s). This product is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide
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... not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This publication is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in any form or by any products described herein without the ... any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of any language, or transmitted in this publication may not be properties of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by...
... not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to change without notice. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. This publication is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in any form or by any products described herein without the ... any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of any language, or transmitted in this publication may not be properties of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Copyright Copyright © 2008 by...
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... instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operations. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
... instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operations. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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...the party responsible for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with Canadian ICES-003. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ...compliance could void the user's authority to view from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to operate the equipment. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page.
...the party responsible for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with Canadian ICES-003. Viewing Certifications 1 Go to http://www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from this product in France. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme ...compliance could void the user's authority to view from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to operate the equipment. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide • IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this page.
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... of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will , at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. ZyXEL shall in which you bought the device at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge...warranty policy for the region in no event be solely at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. 10 ZyXEL Limited Warranty Online Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free...
... of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will , at http://www.zyxel.com/web/ support_warranty_info.php. ZyXEL shall in which you bought the device at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge...warranty policy for the region in no event be solely at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products. 10 ZyXEL Limited Warranty Online Registration Register your vendor. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free...
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... 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 and Utility Installation 24 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon 24 1.4 Configuration Methods 24 1.4.1 Enabling WZC 24 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 25 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...27 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 27 2.2 Creating and Using a Profile 29...
... 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 and Utility Installation 24 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon 24 1.4 Configuration Methods 24 1.4.1 Enabling WZC 24 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 25 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...27 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 27 2.2 Creating and Using a Profile 29...
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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 802.1x 38 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 38 3.3 WiFi Protected Setup 39 3.3.1 Push Button Configuration ... OTIST 45 3.4.1.1 AP 45 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 46 3.4.2 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 Settings 53 4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption 54 4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK...
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 802.1x 38 3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2 38 3.3 WiFi Protected Setup 39 3.3.1 Push Button Configuration ... OTIST 45 3.4.1.1 AP 45 3.4.1.2 Wireless Client 46 3.4.2 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 Settings 53 4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption 54 4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 5.3 The Configuration Screen 75 5.4 The MAC Filter Screen 77 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...79 6.1 The 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...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 5.3 The Configuration Screen 75 5.4 The MAC Filter Screen 77 Chapter 6 Maintenance ...79 6.1 The 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...
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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... Step 1 43 Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 2 43 Figure 25 WPS: Example Network Step 3 44 Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Figure 27 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Figure 28 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...
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... Step 1 43 Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 2 43 Figure 25 WPS: Example Network Step 3 44 Figure 26 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 49 Figure 27 Station Mode: Link Info 50 Figure 28 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...
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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: ... 69 Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 70 Figure 46 Vista Security: Select Certificate 71 Figure 47 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Figure 48 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Figure 49 Access Point Mode: Configuration 75 Figure 50 Access Point...
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: ... 69 Figure 44 Vista Security: Enter Credentials 70 Figure 45 Vista Security: Additional Information Required 70 Figure 46 Vista Security: Select Certificate 71 Figure 47 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 73 Figure 48 Access Point Mode: Link Info 74 Figure 49 Access Point Mode: Configuration 75 Figure 50 Access Point...
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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 Mode: Site Survey...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...
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 Mode: Site Survey...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...
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... works as a wireless station (wireless client), you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 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...
... works as a wireless station (wireless client), you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 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...
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Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.2.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... complete the mode change between the modes, select either Station Mode or AP Mode in access point mode. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.2.3 Access Point Mode You can access the Internet. 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode To change . This allows you to access point mode. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode... In the example, the G-220 v2 is indicated by the color of the check box. The current mode is installed on computer A and set the G-220 v2 to set up your G-220 v2 functions as an access point. The following figure shows a network ...
... complete the mode change between the modes, select either Station Mode or AP Mode in access point mode. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.2.3 Access Point Mode You can access the Internet. 1.2.4 Changing G-220 v2 Mode To change . This allows you to access point mode. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode... In the example, the G-220 v2 is indicated by the color of the check box. The current mode is installed on computer A and set the G-220 v2 to set up your G-220 v2 functions as an access point. The following figure shows a network ...
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... Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use one of the G-220 v2. The G-220 v2 is operating in wireless station mode but is operating in the system tray. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick...
... Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) • ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use one of the G-220 v2. The G-220 v2 is operating in wireless station mode but is operating in the system tray. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 1.3 G-220 v2 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick...