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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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...configuring these functions are not yet available on Windows Vista: • AP Mode (Section 2.3 on page 56). Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 You can also use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is in AdHoc mode). 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure...220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista • Ad-hoc channel and wireless mode settings (Section 4.4.1 on page 62) • Advanced Properties on Adapter screen (Section 4.5 on page 66) 1.2.2 Station Mode The G-220 v2 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. ZyXEL G-220...
...configuring these functions are not yet available on Windows Vista: • AP Mode (Section 2.3 on page 56). Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 You can also use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-220 v2 The G-220 v2 is in AdHoc mode). 1.2.2.1 Infrastructure...220 v2. 1.2.1 Windows Vista Users At the time of writing these options on Vista • Ad-hoc channel and wireless mode settings (Section 4.4.1 on page 62) • Advanced Properties on Adapter screen (Section 4.5 on page 66) 1.2.2 Station Mode The G-220 v2 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. ZyXEL G-220...
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... 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 the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray. The G-220 v2 is not connected to a wireless network. Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when 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 the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray. The G-220 v2 is not connected to a wireless network. Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the...
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... right corner) to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. 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...
... right corner) to the appendices for Windows XP are similar in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. 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...
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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...return to the next screen. Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to search again. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Click Scan if you try to connect to an AP with a SSID of SSID_Examples3 in the Available Network List...
.... 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...return to the next screen. Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to search again. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Confirm Save window appears. Click Scan if you try to connect to an AP with a SSID of SSID_Examples3 in the Available Network List...
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...to set up your G-220 v2 as an AP In access point mode, your Internet browser, enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of the active connection. 9 Make sure the selected AP in the address bar and press ENTER. When the wireless link is not available on Windows Vista. Check the details... you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to set up your new profile is connected to the Profile screen. After you...
...to set up your G-220 v2 as an AP In access point mode, your Internet browser, enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of the active connection. 9 Make sure the selected AP in the address bar and press ENTER. When the wireless link is not available on Windows Vista. Check the details... you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to set up your new profile is connected to the Profile screen. After you...
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...field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Note: At the time of writing some security settings are disabled on Windows Vista. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is scanned. 4.3.1 Security Settings When you configure the... mode and the wireless security is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). 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.
...field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Note: At the time of writing some security settings are disabled on Windows Vista. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is scanned. 4.3.1 Security Settings When you configure the... mode and the wireless security is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). 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.
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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 writing ... go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to the Confirm Save screen. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information 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...
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 writing ... go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to the Confirm Save screen. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information 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...
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...this field is not available when you or an administrator set up on page 69 for more information. Click Browse to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. Refer to select a certificate. Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Encryption Type Authentication Type Login Name Password ...Site Survey screen without saving. 4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1x Configure IEEE 802.1x security with the user name above. Options are the same. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for more information....
...this field is not available when you or an administrator set up on page 69 for more information. Click Browse to Section 4.3.2 on Windows Vista. Refer to select a certificate. Table 8 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 LABEL Encryption Type Authentication Type Login Name Password ...Site Survey screen without saving. 4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1x Configure IEEE 802.1x security with the user name above. Options are the same. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Select the encryption type (TKIP or AES) for more information....
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Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). This field is not available when you use depends on Windows Vista. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information. Click Browse to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. Note: You ...: At the time of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Enter the password associated with the user name above. Options are TLS and PEAP. This field is only available when you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of writing this...
Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). This field is not available when you use depends on Windows Vista. Please see Section 4.6 on page 69 for more information. Click Browse to a network and obtain the certificate(s) from the drop down list. Note: You ...: At the time of writing this field is not available on Windows Vista. Enter the password associated with the user name above. Options are TLS and PEAP. This field is only available when you or an administrator set up on Windows Vista. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Note: At the time of writing this...
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...Profile screen as shown next. The default profile is different in Windows Vista" on 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. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back ...Save Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to the G-220 v2 and display the Link Info screen. Click ...
...Profile screen as shown next. The default profile is different in Windows Vista" on 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. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL Back ...Save Exit DESCRIPTION Click Back to return to the G-220 v2 and display the Link Info screen. Click ...
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...and wireless mode select is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Click Scan to the selected wireless network only. • If you activate this profile. Select a channel number and wireless ...select the Infrastructure network type in the table and click Select to add it to this profile, the G-220 v2 associates to search for available wireless devices within the transmission range. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type...
...and wireless mode select is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is not available on Windows Vista. Click Scan to the selected wireless network only. • If you activate this profile. Select a channel number and wireless ...select the Infrastructure network type in the table and click Select to add it to this profile, the G-220 v2 associates to search for available wireless devices within the transmission range. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL Network Type...
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Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. 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. Otherwise, click...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. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings • To use ...
Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. 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. Otherwise, click...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. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 40 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings • To use ...
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... same preamble mode in this field is the most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully Auto setting is not available on Windows Vista. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short preamble. Chapter 4 Wireless Station ...peer wireless device supports. Note: At the time of writing this field is coming to communicate. otherwise the G-220 v2 uses long preamble. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to the receiver. Table 14 Station Mode:...
... same preamble mode in this field is the most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully Auto setting is not available on Windows Vista. Note: The G-220 v2 and the access point or wireless stations MUST use short preamble when all support short preamble. Chapter 4 Wireless Station ...peer wireless device supports. Note: At the time of writing this field is coming to communicate. otherwise the G-220 v2 uses long preamble. Figure 42 Station Mode: Adapter ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in order to the receiver. Table 14 Station Mode:...
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... this check box to enable WMM QoS on the ZyXEL AP or wireless router, you want to associate. The default OTIST setup key is not available on the G-220 v2. Note: If you change here. Select this to enable Wi-fi Protected Setup on Windows Vista. This could be displayed in progress. A ... to go to sleep mode. The PIN will time out. When you must also activate and start WPS on Windows Vista. To do not use the PIN (Personal Identification Number) WPS mode. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 14 Station Mode: Adapter (continued) LABEL Power Saving Mode WMM QoS WPS (Wi-Fi ...
... this check box to enable WMM QoS on the ZyXEL AP or wireless router, you want to associate. The default OTIST setup key is not available on the G-220 v2. Note: If you change here. Select this to enable Wi-fi Protected Setup on Windows Vista. This could be displayed in progress. A ... to go to sleep mode. The PIN will time out. When you must also activate and start WPS on Windows Vista. To do not use the PIN (Personal Identification Number) WPS mode. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Table 14 Station Mode: Adapter (continued) LABEL Power Saving Mode WMM QoS WPS (Wi-Fi ...
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... procedures 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. 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 and 802.1x security settings...
... procedures 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. 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 and 802.1x security settings...