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... help for descriptions of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to configure the G-320H using the ZyXEL utility. You should have at least a basic knowledge of individual screens and supplementary information. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents...
... help for descriptions of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to configure the G-320H using the ZyXEL utility. You should have at least a basic knowledge of individual screens and supplementary information. • Supporting Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents...
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... ...13 List of Tables...17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...19 1.1 About Your G-320H ...19 1.2 Application Overview ...19 1.2.1 Station Mode ...19 1.2.2 Access Point Mode 20 1.2.3 Changing G-320H Mode 21 1.3 G-320H Hardware and Utility Installation 22 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon ...22 1.4 Configuration Methods ...22 1.4.1 Enabling WZC ...23 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 23 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...25 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 25 2.2 Creating and...
... ...13 List of Tables...17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...19 1.1 About Your G-320H ...19 1.2 Application Overview ...19 1.2.1 Station Mode ...19 1.2.2 Access Point Mode 20 1.2.3 Changing G-320H Mode 21 1.3 G-320H Hardware and Utility Installation 22 1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon ...22 1.4 Configuration Methods ...22 1.4.1 Enabling WZC ...23 1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 23 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...25 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 25 2.2 Creating and...
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...39 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 41 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 41 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 41 4.2 The Link Info Screen ...42 4.2.1 Trend Chart ...43 ......55 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 59 5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction 59 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 59 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements 59 5.2 The Link Info Screen ...60 5.3... 6 Maintenance ...65 6.1 The About Screen ...65 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 65 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 66 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...69 Appendix A Product Specifications 71 Appendix B Access...
...39 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 41 4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview 41 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 41 4.2 The Link Info Screen ...42 4.2.1 Trend Chart ...43 ......55 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 59 5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction 59 5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 59 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements 59 5.2 The Link Info Screen ...60 5.3... 6 Maintenance ...65 6.1 The About Screen ...65 6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 65 6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 66 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...69 Appendix A Product Specifications 71 Appendix B Access...
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... 35 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 55 Figure 36 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 55 Figure 37 Station Mode: Adapter ...56 Figure 38 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 59 G-320H User's Guide 13
... 35 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 55 Figure 36 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 55 Figure 37 Station Mode: Adapter ...56 Figure 38 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode 59 G-320H User's Guide 13
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 41 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info ...42 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...Add a 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 Table 18 ... 87 Table 28 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types 92 Table 29 Wireless Security Relational Matrix 96 G-320H User's Guide 17
List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode 41 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info ...42 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart...Add a 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 Table 18 ... 87 Table 28 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types 92 Table 29 Wireless Security Relational Matrix 96 G-320H User's Guide 17
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... wireless device in Ad-Hoc mode) without an AP. Through the AP, you can either set the G-320H network type to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-320H The G-320H is a tool that helps you to Infrastructure. G-320H User's Guide 19 You can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started...
... wireless device in Ad-Hoc mode) without an AP. Through the AP, you can either set the G-320H network type to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-320H The G-320H is a tool that helps you to Infrastructure. G-320H User's Guide 19 You can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started...
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..., so wireless stations B and C can access the Internet. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes G-320H User's Guide 21 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode Chapter 1 Getting Started " In the example, the G-320H is installed uses WZC (Wireless Zero Configuration), the G-320H cannot function as an AP. 1.2.3 Changing G-320H Mode To change between the modes, select either Station Mode...
..., so wireless stations B and C can access the Internet. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Modes G-320H User's Guide 21 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode Chapter 1 Getting Started " In the example, the G-320H is installed uses WZC (Wireless Zero Configuration), the G-320H cannot function as an AP. 1.2.3 Changing G-320H Mode To change between the modes, select either Station Mode...
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... is not connected to the following applications: • ZyXEL Utility (required when you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray. Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the G-320H. Green The G-320H is indicated by the color of the check...
... is not connected to the following applications: • ZyXEL Utility (required when you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray. Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the G-320H. Green The G-320H is indicated by the color of the check...
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... appendices for Windows 2000 are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. 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 use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.1 Enabling WZC " When you need to disable...
... appendices for Windows 2000 are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. 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 use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.1 Enabling WZC " When you need to disable...
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... Network There are three ways to connect the wireless client (the G-320H in the AP. Before you connect to open the screen as an AP using the ZyXEL utility. This chapter also includes a simple example of how to configure the G-320H as shown next. In this example, the SSID is "SSID_Example3" ...is labeled C and the access point is configured for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. G-320H User's Guide 25 See Section 2.3 on page 27). After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the Site ...
... Network There are three ways to connect the wireless client (the G-320H in the AP. Before you connect to open the screen as an AP using the ZyXEL utility. This chapter also includes a simple example of how to configure the G-320H as shown next. In this example, the SSID is "SSID_Example3" ...is labeled C and the access point is configured for WPA-PSK security and connected to the Internet. G-320H User's Guide 25 See Section 2.3 on page 27). After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the Site ...
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...shared key and leave the encryption type at any time to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to continue. 26 G-320H User's Guide Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to the next screen. See Table 5 on to the AP or peer ...computer. Click Scan if you want to specify the security settings. Chapter 2 Tutorial 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...
...shared key and leave the encryption type at any time to return to the previous screen, or the Exit button to return to continue. 26 G-320H User's Guide Use the Next button to move the wireless client closer to the next screen. See Table 5 on to the AP or peer ...computer. Click Scan if you want to specify the security settings. Chapter 2 Tutorial 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...
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... network information in the Link Info screen to verify that you use the ZyXEL utility. You have successfully connected to the same wireless network every time you have chosen the profile name "PN_Example3". Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 7 Open your settings. G-320H User's Guide 27 You can also configure different profiles for different networks...
... network information in the Link Info screen to verify that you use the ZyXEL utility. You have successfully connected to the same wireless network every time you have chosen the profile name "PN_Example3". Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 7 Open your settings. G-320H User's Guide 27 You can also configure different profiles for different networks...
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... profile for available wireless networks, which you want to open the screen as shown. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 28 G-320H User's Guide Click Add to 32 printable ASCII characters). Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to configure a new profile... Select. 4 Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which are displayed in the list. Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 2 The Add New Profile screen appears. Chapter 2 Tutorial 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to connect (In this example, WPA-PSK).
... profile for available wireless networks, which you want to open the screen as shown. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 28 G-320H User's Guide Click Add to 32 printable ASCII characters). Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to configure a new profile... Select. 4 Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which are displayed in the list. Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 2 The Add New Profile screen appears. Chapter 2 Tutorial 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to connect (In this example, WPA-PSK).
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G-320H User's Guide 29 Click Save to save and go back to the next screen. ... the profile from the list in the Profile screen and click Connect to use the new profile immediately. Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 6 Verify the profile settings in the previous screen. In this example, enter the pre-shared key ...and leave the encryption type at any given time. Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Confirm New Settings " 7 Click Activate Now to activate it. If you clicked Activate Later you selected in the ready...
G-320H User's Guide 29 Click Save to save and go back to the next screen. ... the profile from the list in the Profile screen and click Connect to use the new profile immediately. Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 6 Verify the profile settings in the previous screen. In this example, enter the pre-shared key ...and leave the encryption type at any given time. Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Confirm New Settings " 7 Click Activate Now to activate it. If you clicked Activate Later you selected in the ready...
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... the profile you can view the current settings on page 59 for five seconds. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-320H, follow the steps below to set up your G-320H as an AP. 1 Select AP Mode in the active profile is successfully configured. 10 If you can...the web site, your new profile is connected to the Internet. Check the details you cannot use the G-320H as an access point. With WZC, you entered previously. Chapter 2 Tutorial Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP. Also, ...
... the profile you can view the current settings on page 59 for five seconds. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-320H, follow the steps below to set up your G-320H as an AP. 1 Select AP Mode in the active profile is successfully configured. 10 If you can...the web site, your new profile is connected to the Internet. Check the details you cannot use the G-320H as an access point. With WZC, you entered previously. Chapter 2 Tutorial Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate 8 When you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP. Also, ...
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You can only use WEP when the G-320H is in AP mode. Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Link Info Chapter 2 Tutorial " 2 If you want to change the SSID and enable wireless security for your G-320H, click the Configuration tab and refer to Section 5.3 on page 61 for detailed field descriptions. Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Configuration G-320H User's Guide 31
You can only use WEP when the G-320H is in AP mode. Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Link Info Chapter 2 Tutorial " 2 If you want to change the SSID and enable wireless security for your G-320H, click the Configuration tab and refer to Section 5.3 on page 61 for detailed field descriptions. Figure 19 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Configuration G-320H User's Guide 31
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...AP or peer computer. • Auto authentication mode allows the G-320H to do this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Setting or the Configuration screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any transmitted data...or 256-bit WEP keys and only one time. 3.2.3.1.2 Authentication Type The IEEE 802.11 b/g standard describes a simple authentication method between the G-320H and the AP or other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. Authentication can be done using an external RADIUS server. The ...
...AP or peer computer. • Auto authentication mode allows the G-320H to do this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Setting or the Configuration screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any transmitted data...or 256-bit WEP keys and only one time. 3.2.3.1.2 Authentication Type The IEEE 802.11 b/g standard describes a simple authentication method between the G-320H and the AP or other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. Authentication can be done using an external RADIUS server. The ...
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... settings, click OK. 2 This screen appears while OTIST settings are being transferred. It closes when the transfer is complete. 38 G-320H User's Guide Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 3.3.1.2 Wireless Client Start the ZyXEL utility and click the Adapter tab. Select the OTIST check box, enter the same Setup Key as your AP's and click...
... settings, click OK. 2 This screen appears while OTIST settings are being transferred. It closes when the transfer is complete. 38 G-320H User's Guide Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 3.3.1.2 Wireless Client Start the ZyXEL utility and click the Adapter tab. Select the OTIST check box, enter the same Setup Key as your AP's and click...
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G-320H User's Guide 39 Click OK to go back to the ZyXEL utility main screen. • If there is no timeout; Therefore, if a new wireless client joins your wireless network, you need to run OTIST again or enter ... select one AP to run OTIST. Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network • In the wireless client, you see this key changes each time you start the utility. click Cancel in the OTIST progress screen to stop the search.) 3 When the wireless client finds an OTIST-enabled AP, you must still click Start...
G-320H User's Guide 39 Click OK to go back to the ZyXEL utility main screen. • If there is no timeout; Therefore, if a new wireless client joins your wireless network, you need to run OTIST again or enter ... select one AP to run OTIST. Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network • In the wireless client, you see this key changes each time you start the utility. click Cancel in the OTIST progress screen to stop the search.) 3 When the wireless client finds an OTIST-enabled AP, you must still click Start...
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... and data rate statistics. Adapter Use this screen to configure a transfer rate, enable power saving and use the ZyXEL utility to a wireless network. G-320H User's Guide 41 Site Survey Use this screen to Section 1.2.3 on page 59 for a wireless network •...(One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology). See Chapter 5 on page 21). 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens when the G-320H is in wireless station mode. Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode The following table describes the menus. Profile Use this...
... and data rate statistics. Adapter Use this screen to configure a transfer rate, enable power saving and use the ZyXEL utility to a wireless network. G-320H User's Guide 41 Site Survey Use this screen to Section 1.2.3 on page 59 for a wireless network •...(One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology). See Chapter 5 on page 21). 4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens when the G-320H is in wireless station mode. Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode The following table describes the menus. Profile Use this...