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......66 Figure 45 Windows 2000: Start ...73 Figure 46 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 74 Figure 47 Windows 2000: Network Properties 74 Figure 48 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 75 Figure 49 Windows 2000: Local Network 75 Figure 50 Windows XP SP1: Wireless...Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties 102 Figure 77 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 103 Figure 78 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 104 Figure 79 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 105 Figure 80 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 105 Figure 81 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu 106 14 G-320H...
......66 Figure 45 Windows 2000: Start ...73 Figure 46 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 74 Figure 47 Windows 2000: Network Properties 74 Figure 48 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 75 Figure 49 Windows 2000: Local Network 75 Figure 50 Windows XP SP1: Wireless...Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties 102 Figure 77 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 103 Figure 78 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 104 Figure 79 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 105 Figure 80 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 105 Figure 81 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu 106 14 G-320H...
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... New Profile 52 Table 13 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel 53 Table 14 Station Mode: Adapter ...56 Table 15 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 59 Table 16 Access Point Mode: Link Info 60 Table 17 Access Point Mode: Configuration 61 ...Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 84 Table 25 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 85 Table 26 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties 86 Table 27 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties 87 Table 28 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types 92 Table 29 Wireless Security Relational Matrix 96 G-320H...
... New Profile 52 Table 13 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel 53 Table 14 Station Mode: Adapter ...56 Table 15 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 59 Table 16 Access Point Mode: Link Info 60 Table 17 Access Point Mode: Configuration 61 ...Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 84 Table 25 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 85 Table 26 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties 86 Table 27 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties 87 Table 28 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types 92 Table 29 Wireless Security Relational Matrix 96 G-320H...
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... access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-320H, use one of the following table for the ZyXEL utility appears in wireless station mode and connected to use the G-320H as an access point) • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) 22 G-320H User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started " Wait for about...
... access point mode. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your G-320H, use one of the following table for the ZyXEL utility appears in wireless station mode and connected to use the G-320H as an access point) • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) 22 G-320H User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started " Wait for about...
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... icon in this User's Guide. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL G-320H Utility, ZyXEL G-320H Utility. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility " Double-click on how to manage the G-320H. Click the icon (located in all Microsoft Windows versions. If you want to use WZC to configure...
... icon in this User's Guide. To re-activate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start, (All) Programs, ZyXEL G-320H Utility, ZyXEL G-320H Utility. 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility " Double-click on how to manage the G-320H. Click the icon (located in all Microsoft Windows versions. If you want to use WZC to configure...
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... in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to continue. 26 G-320H User's Guide Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Setting 5 The Confirm New Settings window appears. Chapter 2 Tutorial Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To...
... in this example). 4 When you try to connect to an AP with security configured, a window will pop up prompting you want to continue. 26 G-320H User's Guide Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Security Setting 5 The Confirm New Settings window appears. Chapter 2 Tutorial Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for detailed field descriptions. 3 To...
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... access point mode using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to check for the LED descriptions. 2 Use the Device Manager to any access points. 1 The G-320H might encounter. V I Cannot start the ZyXEL utility. 1 Make sure the G-320H is properly inserted and the LED... 7 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you set the G-320H to operate in another computer. 4 If the error persists, you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you might still be operating in station mode before...
... access point mode using the Windows XP configuration tool, cannot scan for or connect to check for the LED descriptions. 2 Use the Device Manager to any access points. 1 The G-320H might encounter. V I Cannot start the ZyXEL utility. 1 Make sure the G-320H is properly inserted and the LED... 7 Troubleshooting This chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you set the G-320H to operate in another computer. 4 If the error persists, you close the ZyXEL utility and then use the Windows XP configuration tool, make sure you might still be operating in station mode before...
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... 54 Mbps (OFDM): < -72 dBm 11 Mbps (CCK): < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit G-320H User's Guide 71 APPENDIX A Product Specifications Table 20 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Product Name Interface ZyXEL G-320H 802.11g Wireless High Power PCI Adapter 3.3V 32-bit PCI V2.2 Standards Network Architectures...
... 54 Mbps (OFDM): < -72 dBm 11 Mbps (CCK): < -85 dBm SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit G-320H User's Guide 71 APPENDIX A Product Specifications Table 20 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Product Name Interface ZyXEL G-320H 802.11g Wireless High Power PCI Adapter 3.3V 32-bit PCI V2.2 Standards Network Architectures...
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... Steps may need to install additional software in Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-320H 1 Refer to Section 1.2.3 on page 59 for your Windows version. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 21 to set the G-320H in access point (AP) mode. APPENDIX ...B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the G-320H to operate in AP mode. 2 Click Start, Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections (or click Start,...
... Steps may need to install additional software in Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows ME. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the G-320H 1 Refer to Section 1.2.3 on page 59 for your Windows version. Refer to Chapter 5 on page 21 to set the G-320H in access point (AP) mode. APPENDIX ...B Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the G-320H to operate in AP mode. 2 Click Start, Settings, Network and Dial-up Connections (or click Start,...
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Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example Figure 46 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Figure 47 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access. 74 G-320H User's Guide Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK.
Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example Figure 46 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Figure 47 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access. 74 G-320H User's Guide Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK.
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G-320H User's Guide 75 Click Yes. Figure 49 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix E on page 97 for more information on how to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address. Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example Figure 48 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays.
G-320H User's Guide 75 Click Yes. Figure 49 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix E on page 97 for more information on how to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address. Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example Figure 48 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays.
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...-click on the icon for WPA from the Microsoft web site. Figure 50 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status G-320H User's Guide 77 Click Properties. Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your G-320H using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. APPENDIX C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix...
...-click on the icon for WPA from the Microsoft web site. Figure 50 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status G-320H User's Guide 77 Click Properties. Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your G-320H using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. APPENDIX C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix...
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Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 51 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 4 The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays. Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 52 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 78 G-320H User's Guide
Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 51 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 4 The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays. Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 52 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 78 G-320H User's Guide
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Figure 54 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray to article 871122 on the Microsoft web site for information on starting WZC. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 53 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties If you see the following screen, refer to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. G-320H User's Guide 79
Figure 54 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray to article 871122 on the Microsoft web site for information on starting WZC. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 53 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties If you see the following screen, refer to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. G-320H User's Guide 79
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... Networks to a wireless network. The G-320H is in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of connecting to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. 80 G-320H User's Guide Figure 56 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection... Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to the computer. Table 21 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The G-320H is limited because the network did not assign a network address to open the Wireless Network Connection ...
... Networks to a wireless network. The G-320H is in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of connecting to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. 80 G-320H User's Guide Figure 56 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection... Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to the computer. Table 21 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The G-320H is limited because the network did not assign a network address to open the Wireless Network Connection ...
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Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 58 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection G-320H User's Guide 81 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 57 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network.
Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 58 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection G-320H User's Guide 81 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 57 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to join the selected wireless network.
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.... Refer to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. This denotes the signal strength of the wireless network. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to the section about security settings for detailed information. Otherwise click Cancel and connect to join the selected... the same security settings as the associated AP and click Connect. Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is important because the G-320H tries to associate to the same security settings as the associated AP to the section on security settings (discussed later) for the...
.... Refer to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. This denotes the signal strength of the wireless network. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to the section about security settings for detailed information. Otherwise click Cancel and connect to join the selected... the same security settings as the associated AP and click Connect. Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is important because the G-320H tries to associate to the same security settings as the associated AP to the section on security settings (discussed later) for the...
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The following table describes the connection icons. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 60 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Figure 61 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security 5 Verify that you will see different screens ...according to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. Association Select a network in the Preferred networks or Available networks list. This denotes the G-320H...
The following table describes the connection icons. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 60 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Figure 61 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security 5 Verify that you will see different screens ...according to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network. Association Select a network in the Preferred networks or Available networks list. This denotes the G-320H...
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... must be set up exactly the same on all wireless devices in this check box is selected, you may have made. 84 G-320H User's Guide Network Authentication This field automatically shows the authentication method (Share, Open, WPA or WPA-PSK) used by the selected ...key. key Key index (advanced) Select a default WEP key to save your changes. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 62 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless LAN. Confirm network Enter the key again for...
... must be set up exactly the same on all wireless devices in this check box is selected, you may have made. 84 G-320H User's Guide Network Authentication This field automatically shows the authentication method (Share, Open, WPA or WPA-PSK) used by the selected ...key. key Key index (advanced) Select a default WEP key to save your changes. Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration Figure 62 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless LAN. Confirm network Enter the key again for...
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... made. Options are grayed out when the network is in this screen. OK Click OK to open the properties screen and configure certificates. Figure 63 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode or data encryption is not logged on this screen are... changes. The screen varies depending on or computer information is unavailable Select this screen without saving any changes you select in the EAP type field. G-320H User's Guide 85
... made. Options are grayed out when the network is in this screen. OK Click OK to open the properties screen and configure certificates. Figure 63 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in Ad-Hoc mode or data encryption is not logged on this screen are... changes. The screen varies depending on or computer information is unavailable Select this screen without saving any changes you select in the EAP type field. G-320H User's Guide 85
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...to verify the certificate of the authentication server. Select Authentication Method: Select an authentication method from the drop-down . 86 G-320H User's Guide Enable Fast Reconnect Select the check box to automatically reconnect to the network (without prompting. Note: You must first...a domain in this domain. Consult your servers computer connect to a server which resides only within this screen. Table 26 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Validate server certificate Select the check box to authorize new server or trusted certification authorities...
...to verify the certificate of the authentication server. Select Authentication Method: Select an authentication method from the drop-down . 86 G-320H User's Guide Enable Fast Reconnect Select the check box to automatically reconnect to the network (without prompting. Note: You must first...a domain in this domain. Consult your servers computer connect to a server which resides only within this screen. Table 26 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Validate server certificate Select the check box to authorize new server or trusted certification authorities...