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... All rights reserved. This publication is subject to make changes in any products described herein without notice. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor ...the patents' rights of others. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Copyright Copyright ©2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, ...
... All rights reserved. This publication is subject to make changes in any products described herein without notice. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any license under its patent rights nor ...the patents' rights of others. Neither does it convey any products, or software described herein. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Copyright Copyright ©2004 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, ...
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ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one (1) ... implied, including any kind of merchantability or fitness for free future product updates and information. NOTE Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to faulty workmanship and...
ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one (1) ... implied, including any kind of merchantability or fitness for free future product updates and information. NOTE Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to faulty workmanship and...
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... attempt to be installed using an acceptable method of Industry. In some situations. This certification means that the electrical ground connections of a certified connector assembly. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada does not guarantee that it is permissible to make such connections themselves, but should be aware...
... attempt to be installed using an acceptable method of Industry. In some situations. This certification means that the electrical ground connections of a certified connector assembly. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada does not guarantee that it is permissible to make such connections themselves, but should be aware...
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... could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at www.zyxel.com. FCC Statement v This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to ...correct the interference by one or more of FCC rules. Caution 1. This Transmitter must not be determined by the party responsible for help. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This ...
... could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at www.zyxel.com. FCC Statement v This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to ...correct the interference by one or more of FCC rules. Caution 1. This Transmitter must not be determined by the party responsible for help. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of the following two conditions: • This ...
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ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide METHOD SUPPORT E-MAIL LOCATION SWEDEN SALES E-MAIL support@zyxel.se sales@zyxel.se FINLAND support@zyxel.fi TELEPHONE1 FAX1 +46 31 744 7700 +46 31 744 7701 +358-9-4780-8411 WEB SITE FTP SITE www.zyxel.se www.zyxel.fi REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications A/S Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg Sweden ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland viii Information for Canadian Users
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......ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iii Information for Canadian Users iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement v Customer Support ...vii List of Figures ...xi List of Tables...xii Preface...xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 1.1 About Your ZyAIR G-300 1-1 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.3 Configuration Methods 1-1 1.4 Windows XP Users Only 1-2 1.5 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1-2 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility...
......ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iii Information for Canadian Users iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement v Customer Support ...vii List of Figures ...xi List of Tables...xii Preface...xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 1.1 About Your ZyAIR G-300 1-1 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation 1-1 1.3 Configuration Methods 1-1 1.4 Windows XP Users Only 1-2 1.5 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1-2 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility...
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ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 The Advanced Configuration Screen 2-12 The Security Screen 2-13 The Certificate Screen 2-16 2.4 The Site Survey Screen 2-18 2.4.1 Connecting to a Network 2-20 2.5 The About Screen...2-20 Chapter 3 Maintenance ...3-1 3.1 Removing the ZyAIR Utility 3-1 3.2 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility 3-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...4-1 4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 4-1 4.2 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 4-1 4.3 Problem with the...
ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 The Advanced Configuration Screen 2-12 The Security Screen 2-13 The Certificate Screen 2-16 2.4 The Site Survey Screen 2-18 2.4.1 Connecting to a Network 2-20 2.5 The About Screen...2-20 Chapter 3 Maintenance ...3-1 3.1 Removing the ZyAIR Utility 3-1 3.2 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility 3-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting...4-1 4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program 4-1 4.2 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 4-1 4.3 Problem with the...
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ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-2 Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example 2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2-3 Figure 2-4 Roaming Example...2-3 Figure 2-5 RTS Threshold ...2-4 Figure 2-6 Wireless LAN ... 2-10 Configuration: Advanced 2-12 Figure 2-11 Configuration: Privacy Configuration: Security 2-14 Figure 2-12 Configuration: Privacy Configuration: Certification 2-17 Figure 2-13 Site Survey...2-19 Figure 2-14 ZyAIR Utility: About 2-21 Figure 3-1 Confirm Uninstallation 3-1 List of Figures xi
ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide List of Figures Figure 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon 1-2 Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example 2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2-3 Figure 2-4 Roaming Example...2-3 Figure 2-5 RTS Threshold ...2-4 Figure 2-6 Wireless LAN ... 2-10 Configuration: Advanced 2-12 Figure 2-11 Configuration: Privacy Configuration: Security 2-14 Figure 2-12 Configuration: Privacy Configuration: Certification 2-17 Figure 2-13 Site Survey...2-19 Figure 2-14 ZyAIR Utility: About 2-21 Figure 3-1 Confirm Uninstallation 3-1 List of Figures xi
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...Modem. • Window and command choices are in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR G-300 Wireless LAN PCI adapter is designed to help you use one or more characters. ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to the included CD for support documents and device drivers...terms and additional support documentation. Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to www.zyxel.com for you to configure your ZyAIR. Thank you get your ZyAIR. About This User's Guide This guide provides information about the ZyAIR G-300 Wireless LAN Utility that you . E-mail all User's Guide-related ...
...Modem. • Window and command choices are in Bold Arial font. • The ZyXEL ZyAIR G-300 Wireless LAN PCI adapter is designed to help you use one or more characters. ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to the included CD for support documents and device drivers...terms and additional support documentation. Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to www.zyxel.com for you to configure your ZyAIR. Thank you get your ZyAIR. About This User's Guide This guide provides information about the ZyAIR G-300 Wireless LAN Utility that you . E-mail all User's Guide-related ...
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...• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP) • ZyAIR Utility • Odyssey Client Manager DO NOT use the Odyssey Client Manager to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you can communicate with other...Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR G-300 The ZyAIR G-300 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. Refer to...
...• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP) • ZyAIR Utility • Odyssey Client Manager DO NOT use the Odyssey Client Manager to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you can communicate with other...Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR G-300 The ZyAIR G-300 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. Refer to...
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... appears in the system tray to use the ZyAIR utility. Figure 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon The color of the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR. Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Blue The ZyAIR is connected to a wireless network. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide 1.4 Windows XP Users Only You must disable...
... appears in the system tray to use the ZyAIR utility. Figure 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon The color of the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR. Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Blue The ZyAIR is connected to a wireless network. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide 1.4 Windows XP Users Only You must disable...
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... wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc mode. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the...-hoc network may sometimes be referred to each other . Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other . 2.1.3 Transmission Rate Your ZyAIR automatically adjusts the transmission rate to operate at lower data speeds is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in either of the two modes...
... wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc mode. Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility This chapter shows you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set the...-hoc network may sometimes be referred to each other . Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other . 2.1.3 Transmission Rate Your ZyAIR automatically adjusts the transmission rate to operate at lower data speeds is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in either of the two modes...
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...(ESS) or infrastructure network. Infrastructure When a number of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as the printer, on the wired network. 2-2 Using the ZyAIR Utility All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets to other wireless clients or devices connected to the wired network.... ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless clients in ad-hoc network type ...
...(ESS) or infrastructure network. Infrastructure When a number of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as the printer, on the wired network. 2-2 Using the ZyAIR Utility All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets to other wireless clients or devices connected to the wired network.... ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless clients in ad-hoc network type ...
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... as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to place, it is roaming. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2.1.5 Roaming In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from place to ...the network. Figure 2-4 Roaming Example Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3 When Wireless Client B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in order to stay connected to the network. This is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP ...
... as they move between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to place, it is roaming. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example 2.1.5 Roaming In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from place to ...the network. Figure 2-4 Roaming Example Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-3 When Wireless Client B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in order to stay connected to the network. This is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP ...
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... stations are within range of each other . When a data frame exceeds the RTS Threshold value you set a smaller threshold for both stations. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide 2.1.6 Profile The Profile function allows you to save the wireless network settings in this screen, use one of the preconfigured network profiles...reset the settings in this frame must first send an RTS (Request To Send) message to the AP for permission to 2-4 Using the ZyAIR Utility A large fragmentation threshold is recommended for networks not prone to interference while you should set (between 256 and 2432 bytes) that ...
... stations are within range of each other . When a data frame exceeds the RTS Threshold value you set a smaller threshold for both stations. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide 2.1.6 Profile The Profile function allows you to save the wireless network settings in this screen, use one of the preconfigured network profiles...reset the settings in this frame must first send an RTS (Request To Send) message to the AP for permission to 2-4 Using the ZyAIR Utility A large fragmentation threshold is recommended for networks not prone to interference while you should set (between 256 and 2432 bytes) that ...
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... their transmission. The figure below shows the possible wireless security levels on your ZyAIR. It requires interaction with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on your ZyAIR, the ZyAIR's wireless communications are accessible to any wireless security on the WAN or your...network to Send) handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS Threshold size. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-5 ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide send it. The AP then responds with the requesting station the time frame for the requested transmission. Stations...
... their transmission. The figure below shows the possible wireless security levels on your ZyAIR. It requires interaction with a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) server either on your ZyAIR, the ZyAIR's wireless communications are accessible to any wireless security on the WAN or your...network to Send) handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS Threshold size. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-5 ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide send it. The AP then responds with the requesting station the time frame for the requested transmission. Stations...
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...involves a shared secret key to authenticate the wireless station to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS database. 2-6 Using the ZyAIR Utility The ZyAIR supports EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP and LEAP. For EAP-TLS authentication type, you to enable the WEP encryption and specify a...Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the wireless stations and AP. Open mode is implemented for descriptions. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Data Encryption with any AP and listen to any one key is an authentication protocol that supports IEEE802.1x....
...involves a shared secret key to authenticate the wireless station to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS database. 2-6 Using the ZyAIR Utility The ZyAIR supports EAP-TLS, EAP-PEAP and LEAP. For EAP-TLS authentication type, you to enable the WEP encryption and specify a...Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the wireless stations and AP. Open mode is implemented for descriptions. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Data Encryption with any AP and listen to any one key is an authentication protocol that supports IEEE802.1x....
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... background automatically. This implementation of AES applies a 128-bit key to 128-bit blocks of between 8 and 63 ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). 2. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Therefore, if you don't have an external RADIUS server, you should use WPA-PSK (WPA -Pre-Shared Key) that the same encryption key...a Pairwise Master Key (PMK) key to encrypt data exchanged between the AP and the wireless clients. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is dropped. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-7 This all wireless clients. First enter identical passwords into the network.
... background automatically. This implementation of AES applies a 128-bit key to 128-bit blocks of between 8 and 63 ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols). 2. ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Therefore, if you don't have an external RADIUS server, you should use WPA-PSK (WPA -Pre-Shared Key) that the same encryption key...a Pairwise Master Key (PMK) key to encrypt data exchanged between the AP and the wireless clients. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is dropped. Using the ZyAIR Utility 2-7 This all wireless clients. First enter identical passwords into the network.
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.... The RADIUS server then checks the user's identification against its port number (default is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless clients. 2-8 Using the ZyAIR Utility A WPA application example with RADIUS Application Example You need the IP address of the RADIUS server, its database and grants or denies network access...
.... The RADIUS server then checks the user's identification against its port number (default is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless clients. 2-8 Using the ZyAIR Utility A WPA application example with RADIUS Application Example You need the IP address of the RADIUS server, its database and grants or denies network access...