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Thank you . User Guide Feedback Help us help you . They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help you through the configuration of your purchase of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Your G-220 v2 is designed to help for descriptions of networking terms and additional support...
Thank you . User Guide Feedback Help us help you . They contain hardware installation/connection information. • Web Configurator Online Help Embedded web help you through the configuration of your purchase of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Your G-220 v2 is designed to help for descriptions of networking terms and additional support...
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... Safety Warnings 1 For your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. Please contact your vendor for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. •.... This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Only use this device. There is recyclable. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this product near water,...
... Safety Warnings 1 For your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. Please contact your vendor for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. •.... This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). There is a remote risk of it properly. 6 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Only use this device. There is recyclable. ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this product near water,...
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...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with any other antenna or transmitter. 8 Certifications Operation is : 1.53W/kg. The maximum SAR value is ...laptop computers with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of FCC rules. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth ...
...dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with any other antenna or transmitter. 8 Certifications Operation is : 1.53W/kg. The maximum SAR value is ...laptop computers with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of FCC rules. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Certifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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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Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 In access point mode, your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP. The current mode is installed on computer A and set the G-220 v2 to access point mode. The following figure shows a network example. Computer A provides an Internet connection to the wireless LAN, ... mode. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the G-220 v2 is indicated by the color of the check box. 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 set up your...
Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 In access point mode, your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP. The current mode is installed on computer A and set the G-220 v2 to access point mode. The following figure shows a network example. Computer A provides an Internet connection to the wireless LAN, ... mode. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the G-220 v2 is indicated by the color of the check box. 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 set up your...
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... Manager (not supplied) Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for details. The G-220 v2 is installed properly. 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 a wireless network. When you want to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Figure...
... Manager (not supplied) Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for details. The G-220 v2 is installed properly. 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 a wireless network. When you want to use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. 24 Chapter 1 Getting Started Figure...
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... Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA-PSK pre-shared key. Chapter 2 Tutorial 27 After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the ZyXEL utility. See Section 2.3 on page 32 for more information. 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN This... for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. Figure 7 Infrastructure Network There are three ways to connect the wireless client (the G-220 v2 in the AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the...
... Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA-PSK pre-shared key. Chapter 2 Tutorial 27 After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the ZyXEL utility. See Section 2.3 on page 32 for more information. 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN This... for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. Figure 7 Infrastructure Network There are three ways to connect the wireless client (the G-220 v2 in the AP. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the...
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.... Under Status, you are able to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on the G-220 v2. 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 Select the profile you can view the current settings on page 73... allows you to set up your wireless network without using your new profile is successfully configured. 10If you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to the Internet. After you cannot access the Internet, go back to the AP using a dedicated AP. In ...
.... Under Status, you are able to Section 1.2.4 on page 23 and Chapter 5 on the G-220 v2. 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 Select the profile you can view the current settings on page 73... allows you to set up your wireless network without using your new profile is successfully configured. 10If you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-220 v2, follow the steps below to the Internet. After you cannot access the Internet, go back to the AP using a dedicated AP. In ...
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...PIN - If the PIN matches, one device (usually the wireless client) into the second device (usually the Access Point or wireless router). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide When you use the PIN method, you must enter the PIN from one device sends the network and security information to ...a notebook computer) connecting to the second device. Take the following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in the WPS section of associated wireless clients in the AP's configuration interface. for the G-220 v2, see the device's User's Guide for the client's WPS PIN; it to do this. 3 ...
...PIN - If the PIN matches, one device (usually the wireless client) into the second device (usually the Access Point or wireless router). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide When you use the PIN method, you must enter the PIN from one device sends the network and security information to ...a notebook computer) connecting to the second device. Take the following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in the WPS section of associated wireless clients in the AP's configuration interface. for the G-220 v2, see the device's User's Guide for the client's WPS PIN; it to do this. 3 ...
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...WPS-enabled access point. If the registrar is used depends on the standards supported by the devices. The following figure shows a WPS-enabled client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to the enrollee. Whether WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is already part of a network, it generates the SSID ... WPS Enter WPS PIN from other device acts as the enrollee (the device that supplies network and security settings) and the other device: ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide REGISTRAR WPS START WPS START WITHIN 2 MINUTES SECURE EAP TUNNEL SSID WPA(2)-PSK COMMUNICATION 3.3.3 How WPS Works When two WPS...
...WPS-enabled access point. If the registrar is used depends on the standards supported by the devices. The following figure shows a WPS-enabled client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to the enrollee. Whether WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is already part of a network, it generates the SSID ... WPS Enter WPS PIN from other device acts as the enrollee (the device that supplies network and security settings) and the other device: ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide REGISTRAR WPS START WPS START WITHIN 2 MINUTES SECURE EAP TUNNEL SSID WPA(2)-PSK COMMUNICATION 3.3.3 How WPS Works When two WPS...
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...LABEL Status SSID DESCRIPTION This field displays the name that identifies your G-220 v2 in this screen. Figure 48 Access Point Mode: Link Info The following requirements must be met: 1 The G-220 v2 must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network. 2 Either bridge ...the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer (using the G-220 v2, the following table describes the labels in the wireless LAN network. 74 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's...
...LABEL Status SSID DESCRIPTION This field displays the name that identifies your G-220 v2 in this screen. Figure 48 Access Point Mode: Link Info The following requirements must be met: 1 The G-220 v2 must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network. 2 Either bridge ...the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer (using the G-220 v2, the following table describes the labels in the wireless LAN network. 74 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 52 Uninstall: Confirm 3 Click Finish to start the ZyXEL utility installation. 80 Chapter 6 Maintenance To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of your computer. 5 Double-click on page 79 to remove the current ZyXEL utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when prompted. 4 Disconnect the...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 52 Uninstall: Confirm 3 Click Finish to start the ZyXEL utility installation. 80 Chapter 6 Maintenance To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of your computer. 5 Double-click on page 79 to remove the current ZyXEL utility from your computer. 3 Restart your computer when prompted. 4 Disconnect the...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 6 Insert the G-220 v2 and check the version numbers in the About screen to make sure the new utility is installed properly. Chapter 6 Maintenance 81
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 6 Insert the G-220 v2 and check the version numbers in the About screen to make sure the new utility is installed properly. Chapter 6 Maintenance 81
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Refer to solve the problem. 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Table 20 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility PROBLEM Cannot start the ZyXEL Wireless LAN utility The ZyXEL utility icon does not display. Install the G-220 v2 in access point mode. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description...
Refer to solve the problem. 7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Table 20 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility PROBLEM Cannot start the ZyXEL Wireless LAN utility The ZyXEL utility icon does not display. Install the G-220 v2 in access point mode. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description...
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... AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly. • Make sure the G-220 v2 computer and the associated AP use another radio channel if interference is high. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 7.3 Problem with the G-220 v2 installed is turned on. Move your computer closer to a wireless network. 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other...
... AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly. • Make sure the G-220 v2 computer and the associated AP use another radio channel if interference is high. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide 7.3 Problem with the G-220 v2 installed is turned on. Move your computer closer to a wireless network. 7.4 Problems Communicating With Other...
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... in Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. You may vary depending on page 23 to set the G-220 v2 in access point (AP) mode. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-220 v2 1 Refer to operate in AP mode. 2 Click Start, Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections ...page 73 for your Windows version. Refer to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the G-220 v2 to Section 1.2.4 on your wired Ethernet adapter and click Properties. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide APPENDIX B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows...
... in Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. You may vary depending on page 23 to set the G-220 v2 in access point (AP) mode. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-220 v2 1 Refer to operate in AP mode. 2 Click Start, Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections ...page 73 for your Windows version. Refer to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the G-220 v2 to Section 1.2.4 on your wired Ethernet adapter and click Properties. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide APPENDIX B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows...
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...871122 on the Microsoft web site for WPA from the Microsoft web site. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide APPENDIX C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 91 Be sure you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on starting WZC. Click the help icon ( ) in the Wireless ...Network Connection Properties screen. Otherwise, you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for information on your G-220 v2 using the Windows XP ...
...871122 on the Microsoft web site for WPA from the Microsoft web site. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide APPENDIX C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 91 Be sure you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on starting WZC. Click the help icon ( ) in the Wireless ...Network Connection Properties screen. Otherwise, you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for information on your G-220 v2 using the Windows XP ...
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...save your network administrator for more information. Click Cancel to leave this check box to the network (without saving any changes you installed the Windows XP server pack 2. Select the check box to automatically reconnect to verify a new authentication server or trusted CA without ...list box and click Configure to a server which resides only within this domain. Select a trusted certification authority from a certificate authority (CA). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the field below . Note: You must first have a wired connection to a...
...save your network administrator for more information. Click Cancel to leave this check box to the network (without saving any changes you installed the Windows XP server pack 2. Select the check box to automatically reconnect to verify a new authentication server or trusted CA without ...list box and click Configure to a server which resides only within this domain. Select a trusted certification authority from a certificate authority (CA). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide The following table describes the labels in the field below . Note: You must first have a wired connection to a...
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ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide APPENDIX E Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 109 Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and ... to open the Network window Appendix E Setting up Your Computer's IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. Windows 3.1 requires the purchase of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to "communicate" with your computer. TCP/IP should already be...
ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide APPENDIX E Setting up Your Computer's IP Address 109 Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and ... to open the Network window Appendix E Setting up Your Computer's IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. Windows 3.1 requires the purchase of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to "communicate" with your computer. TCP/IP should already be...
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... the Network window, click Add. 2 Select Adapter and then click Add. 3 Select the manufacturer and model of your network adapter and then click OK. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 75 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration Installing Components The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of network protocols and then click OK.
... the Network window, click Add. 2 Select Adapter and then click Add. 3 Select the manufacturer and model of your network adapter and then click OK. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User's Guide Figure 75 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration Installing Components The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of network protocols and then click OK.