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... Figures ...13 List of Tables ...15 Preface ...17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...19 1.1 About Your M-302 19 1.1.1 Application Overview 20 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure 20 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc 21 1.2 M-302 Hardware and Utility Installation 22 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon 22 1.4 Configuration Methods 22 1.5 Enabling WZC ...23 1.5.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 23 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...25 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 25 2.2 Creating and Using a Profile...
... Figures ...13 List of Tables ...15 Preface ...17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ...19 1.1 About Your M-302 19 1.1.1 Application Overview 20 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure 20 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc 21 1.2 M-302 Hardware and Utility Installation 22 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon 22 1.4 Configuration Methods 22 1.5 Enabling WZC ...23 1.5.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility 23 Chapter 2 Tutorial ...25 2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN 25 2.2 Creating and Using a Profile...
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M-302 User's Guide 3.2.1.2 IEEE 802.1x 33 3.2.1.3 WPA 33 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 35 4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen 35 4.2 The Link Info Screen 35 4.2.1 Trend Chart 37 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 37 4.3.1 Security ...Profile 45 4.5 The Adapter Screen 49 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...53 5.1 The About Screen 53 5.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 53 5.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 54 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 55 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 55 6.2 Problem with the Link Quality 55 6.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 56 Appendix A Product Specifications ...
M-302 User's Guide 3.2.1.2 IEEE 802.1x 33 3.2.1.3 WPA 33 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 35 4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen 35 4.2 The Link Info Screen 35 4.2.1 Trend Chart 37 4.3 The Site Survey Screen 37 4.3.1 Security ...Profile 45 4.5 The Adapter Screen 49 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...53 5.1 The About Screen 53 5.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility 53 5.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility 54 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 55 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility 55 6.2 Problem with the Link Quality 55 6.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers 56 Appendix A Product Specifications ...
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... Figure 1 The M-302 19 Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure 21 Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc 21 Figure 4 ZyXEL utility: System Tray Icon 22 Figure 5 Enable WZC 23 Figure 6 Enable ZyXEL Utility 23 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 26 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 26 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 27 Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 27 Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 28 Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile...
... Figure 1 The M-302 19 Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure 21 Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc 21 Figure 4 ZyXEL utility: System Tray Icon 22 Figure 5 Enable WZC 23 Figure 6 Enable ZyXEL Utility 23 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 26 Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 26 Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save 27 Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 27 Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 28 Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile...
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M-302 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 External View 20 Table 2 Light Description 20 Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen 35 Table 5 Link Info ...36 Table 6 Link Info: Trend Chart 37 Table 7 Site Survey 38 Table 8 Security Settings: WEP... Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 47 Table 16 Adapter Screen 50 Table 17 About Screen 53 Table 18 Troubleshooting Starting the ZyXEL Utility 55 Table 19 Troubleshooting Link Quality 55 Table 20 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 56 Table 21 Product Specifications 57 Table 22 Windows XP SP2:...
M-302 User's Guide List of Tables Table 1 External View 20 Table 2 Light Description 20 Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon 22 Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen 35 Table 5 Link Info ...36 Table 6 Link Info: Trend Chart 37 Table 7 Site Survey 38 Table 8 Security Settings: WEP... Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel 47 Table 16 Adapter Screen 50 Table 17 About Screen 53 Table 18 Troubleshooting Starting the ZyXEL Utility 55 Table 19 Troubleshooting Link Quality 55 Table 20 Troubleshooting Communication Problems 56 Table 21 Product Specifications 57 Table 22 Windows XP SP2:...
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... either set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an access point (AP) or use the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless Local Area Network (LAN) adapter. M-302 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the M-302 and prepares you to access wireless networks at speeds of your...
... either set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an access point (AP) or use the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless Local Area Network (LAN) adapter. M-302 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the M-302 and prepares you to access wireless networks at speeds of your...
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... 4 ZyXEL utility: System Tray Icon Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the M-302 is searching for the ZyXEL utility appears in the Quick Start Guide to a wireless network. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your M-302, use one of the M-302. The M-302 is connected to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you use the ZyXEL utility, it...
... 4 ZyXEL utility: System Tray Icon Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the M-302 is searching for the ZyXEL utility appears in the Quick Start Guide to a wireless network. 1.4 Configuration Methods To configure your M-302, use one of the M-302. The M-302 is connected to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you use the ZyXEL utility, it...
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... 23 If you want to use WZC to manage the M-302. 1.5.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use WZC to configure the M-302, you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Figure 5 Enable WZC To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the icon and click OK. Note: Click ... are similar in the system tray and selecting Use Windows to display the online help window. M-302 User's Guide 1.5 Enabling WZC Note: When you need to open the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in the top right corner) to configure my wireless network settings.
... 23 If you want to use WZC to manage the M-302. 1.5.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use WZC to configure the M-302, you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC. Figure 5 Enable WZC To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the icon and click OK. Note: Click ... are similar in the system tray and selecting Use Windows to display the online help window. M-302 User's Guide 1.5 Enabling WZC Note: When you need to open the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in the top right corner) to configure my wireless network settings.
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...manually connect your wireless client to join a wireless network using the Site Survey screen. 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen shown next. M-302 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following diagram. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point... is labeled AP. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to...
...manually connect your wireless client to join a wireless network using the Site Survey screen. 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen shown next. M-302 User's Guide CHAPTER 2 Tutorial The following diagram. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point... is labeled AP. After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to...
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... screen, or the Exit button to return to specify the security settings. If no wireless network available within range. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 4 The Confirm Save window appears. M-302 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks. Check your settings and click Save to search again...
... screen, or the Exit button to return to specify the security settings. If no wireless network available within range. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 4 The Confirm Save window appears. M-302 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks. Check your settings and click Save to search again...
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... illustrates how to set up a profile and connect the wireless client to the wireless network using your wireless connection is established, the ZyXEL Utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of any other Web site in this example, the...client connect to the same wireless network every time you connect a notebook computer to access the Web site, your settings. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save M-302 User's Guide 5 The ZyXEL Utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to an access point configured for example if you use the...
... illustrates how to set up a profile and connect the wireless client to the wireless network using your wireless connection is established, the ZyXEL Utility icon in the system tray turns green and the Link Info screen displays details of any other Web site in this example, the...client connect to the same wireless network every time you connect a notebook computer to access the Web site, your settings. Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save M-302 User's Guide 5 The ZyXEL Utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to an access point configured for example if you use the...
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...configure your profile for available wireless networks, which you want to 32 printable ASCII characters). Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 2 The Add New Profile screen appears. Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to connect (In this example...Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which are displayed in the list. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 28 Chapter 2 Tutorial M-302 User's Guide 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to configure a new profile. The wireless client automatically searches for a...
...configure your profile for available wireless networks, which you want to 32 printable ASCII characters). Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile 2 The Add New Profile screen appears. Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile 3 Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to connect (In this example...Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which are displayed in the list. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security 28 Chapter 2 Tutorial M-302 User's Guide 1 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to configure a new profile. The wireless client automatically searches for a...
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...in the Profile screen and click Connect to the Profile List screen. Click Save to save and go back to activate it. Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Save Profile 8 Click Activate Now to the next screen. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button to go to use the new profile ...immediately. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 6 In the next screen, leave both boxes checked. M-302 User's Guide 5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you can select the profile from the list...
...in the Profile screen and click Connect to the Profile List screen. Click Save to save and go back to activate it. Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Save Profile 8 Click Activate Now to the next screen. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button to go to use the new profile ...immediately. Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption 6 In the next screen, leave both boxes checked. M-302 User's Guide 5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you can select the profile from the list...
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...connects to the Profile screen. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Success 9 When you cannot access the Internet, go back to the AP using and click Edit. Also, refer to access the Web site, your network administrator if necessary. 30 Chapter 2 Tutorial M-302 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can...section of any given time. If you are using your Internet browser, enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of this User's Guide or contact your new profile is established, the ZyXEL Utility icon in the address bar and press ENTER. When the wireless link is successfully configured.
...connects to the Profile screen. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Success 9 When you cannot access the Internet, go back to the AP using and click Edit. Also, refer to access the Web site, your network administrator if necessary. 30 Chapter 2 Tutorial M-302 User's Guide Note: Only one profile can...section of any given time. If you are using your Internet browser, enter http://www.zyxel.com or the URL of this User's Guide or contact your new profile is established, the ZyXEL Utility icon in the address bar and press ENTER. When the wireless link is successfully configured.
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... understand the message. 3.2.1.1 WEP 3.2.1.1.1 Data Encryption WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all WLAN adapters with the AP or peer computer. M-302 User's Guide • Every device in the same WLAN. Configure the wireless LAN security using the wireless network. If you do not know the...sent in the wireless network has to support IEEE 802.1x to keep network communications private. It can still take advantage of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any wireless security on a "password phrase" called a passphrase. If you to configure...
... understand the message. 3.2.1.1 WEP 3.2.1.1.1 Data Encryption WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption scrambles all WLAN adapters with the AP or peer computer. M-302 User's Guide • Every device in the same WLAN. Configure the wireless LAN security using the wireless network. If you do not know the...sent in the wireless network has to support IEEE 802.1x to keep network communications private. It can still take advantage of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at any wireless security on a "password phrase" called a passphrase. If you to configure...
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.... Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of your M-302. 4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens. Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen TAB Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter DESCRIPTION Use this screen to configure...
.... Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of your M-302. 4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens. Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen TAB Link Info Site Survey Profile Adapter DESCRIPTION Use this screen to configure...
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... field displays the current transmission rate of the wireless device to which the M-302 is the name of the M-302. 36 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Total Transmit This field displays the total number of the M-302. Link Quality This field displays the quality of the signal of the profile you...Statistics Transmit Rate This field displays the current data transmission rate in megabits per second (Kbps). Channel This field displays the radio channel the M-302 is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), TKIP (WPA/WPA-PSK), AES (WPA/WPA-PSK)) or inactive (Disable). Receive Rate This ...
... field displays the current transmission rate of the wireless device to which the M-302 is the name of the M-302. 36 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration Total Transmit This field displays the total number of the M-302. Link Quality This field displays the quality of the signal of the profile you...Statistics Transmit Rate This field displays the current data transmission rate in megabits per second (Kbps). Channel This field displays the radio channel the M-302 is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), TKIP (WPA/WPA-PSK), AES (WPA/WPA-PSK)) or inactive (Disable). Receive Rate This ...
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...Info screen to view real-time data traffic statistics. The signal strength depends mainly on the antenna output power and the distance between the M-302 and the AP or peer computer. Use this screen. This refers to the percentage of messages even though you have high signal strength. ... to scan for and connect to display the real-time statistics of the data rate in a loss of packets delivered successfully. M-302 User's Guide Table 5 Link Info (continued) LABEL Trend Chart Signal Strength Link Quality DESCRIPTION Click this button to a wireless network automatically. Chapter...
...Info screen to view real-time data traffic statistics. The signal strength depends mainly on the antenna output power and the distance between the M-302 and the AP or peer computer. Use this screen. This refers to the percentage of messages even though you have high signal strength. ... to scan for and connect to display the real-time statistics of the data rate in a loss of packets delivered successfully. M-302 User's Guide Table 5 Link Info (continued) LABEL Trend Chart Signal Strength Link Quality DESCRIPTION Click this button to a wireless network automatically. Chapter...
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...in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. 38 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc) of the wireless device. denotes that the wireless device is in ... wireless security is activated. This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Click an entry in this screen. M-302 User's Guide Figure 22 Site Survey The following table describes the labels in the Available Network List table to sort the entries. ...
...in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. 38 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc) of the wireless device. denotes that the wireless device is in ... wireless security is activated. This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Click an entry in this screen. M-302 User's Guide Figure 22 Site Survey The following table describes the labels in the Available Network List table to sort the entries. ...
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...data encryption. If security is activated, WEP displays. Select authentication type. Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 This field displays the MAC address of writing, you enter the passphrase, the M-302 automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in this screen. Refer to...more information. Refer to activate WEP encryption and then fill in the field below . The key displays in the related fields. M-302 User's Guide Table 7 Site Survey LABEL Security MAC Address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This field shows whether data encryption is activated, WPA ...
...data encryption. If security is activated, WEP displays. Select authentication type. Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration 39 This field displays the MAC address of writing, you enter the passphrase, the M-302 automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in this screen. Refer to...more information. Refer to activate WEP encryption and then fill in the field below . The key displays in the related fields. M-302 User's Guide Table 7 Site Survey LABEL Security MAC Address Surveyed at DESCRIPTION This field shows whether data encryption is activated, WPA ...
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M-302 User's Guide Table 8 Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Key x (where x is a Select this option if you want to other network. Back Next Exit ASCII ... key type. Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to the Site Survey screen without saving. 4.3.1.2 WPA Figure 24 Security Settings: WPA 40 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration If you select 152 Bits in the WEP field, Enter either 32 hexadecimal digits in the same wireless LAN. Enter either 26 hexadecimal digits...
M-302 User's Guide Table 8 Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Key x (where x is a Select this option if you want to other network. Back Next Exit ASCII ... key type. Click Next to confirm your selections and advance to the Site Survey screen without saving. 4.3.1.2 WPA Figure 24 Security Settings: WPA 40 Chapter 4 ZyXEL Utility Configuration If you select 152 Bits in the WEP field, Enter either 32 hexadecimal digits in the same wireless LAN. Enter either 26 hexadecimal digits...