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M-302 User's Guide Figure 39 Uninstall: Finish 54 Figure 40 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 60 Figure 41 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 60 Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available 61 Figure 43 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 61 Figure 44 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 62 Figure...
M-302 User's Guide Figure 39 Uninstall: Finish 54 Figure 40 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 60 Figure 41 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 60 Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available 61 Figure 43 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 61 Figure 44 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 62 Figure...
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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 ...57 Table 22 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 61 Table 23 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 63 Table 24 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 65 Table 25 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 66 Table 26 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 67 Table 27 Windows XP: Protected EAP...
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 ...57 Table 22 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon 61 Table 23 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 63 Table 24 Windows XP: Wireless Networks 65 Table 25 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association 66 Table 26 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 67 Table 27 Windows XP: Protected EAP...
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... hardware installation/connection information. • ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for its various applications. "Select" or "Choose" means for you through the configuration of your M-302 for an online glossary of the M-302 802.11g Wireless MIMO PCI card. For example, "In Windows, click Start, Settings and then Control...
... hardware installation/connection information. • ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for its various applications. "Select" or "Choose" means for you through the configuration of your M-302 for an online glossary of the M-302 802.11g Wireless MIMO PCI card. For example, "In Windows, click Start, Settings and then Control...
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... and connect to an access point (AP) or use the ZyXEL utility. Figure 1 The M-302 Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 See the product specifications in your M-302. See the appendix for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. M-302 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the M-302 and prepares you to use Ad-Hoc mode and connect to...
... and connect to an access point (AP) or use the ZyXEL utility. Figure 1 The M-302 Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 See the product specifications in your M-302. See the appendix for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. M-302 User's Guide CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the M-302 and prepares you to use Ad-Hoc mode and connect to...
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... the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for an available wireless network. When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. M-302 User's Guide 1.2 M-302 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions...
... the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 ZyXEL Utility Icon After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for an available wireless network. When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. M-302 User's Guide 1.2 M-302 Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions...
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...: Click the icon (located in all Microsoft Windows versions. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. If you want to use WZC to configure the M-302, you use WZC to manage the M-302. 1.5.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use the...
...: Click the icon (located in all Microsoft Windows versions. Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 The ZyXEL utility screens are shown in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. If you want to use WZC to configure the M-302, you use WZC to manage the M-302. 1.5.1 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click on how to use the...
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M-302 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks. Make sure the AP or peer computer is no entry displays in the Available Network List, that means there is turned on, or move on to the next screen. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility:... Security Settings 4 The Confirm Save window appears. If no wireless network available within range. Check your settings and click Save to the Site Survey screen. You...
M-302 User's Guide Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey 2 The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless networks. Make sure the AP or peer computer is no entry displays in the Available Network List, that means there is turned on, or move on to the next screen. Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility:... Security Settings 4 The Confirm Save window appears. If no wireless network available within range. Check your settings and click Save to the Site Survey screen. You...
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... Table 18 Troubleshooting Starting the ZyXEL Utility PROBLEM Cannot start the ZyXEL Wireless LAN utility The ZyXEL utility icon does not display. Make sure there are provided to help you install the Funk Odyssey Client software on . Install the M-302 in another AP using the ... and then install the ZyXEL utility again after restarting the computer. 6.2 Problem with a better link quality using the same channel) around your wireless network. Verify the status of the M-302 under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows). Relocate or reduce the ...
... Table 18 Troubleshooting Starting the ZyXEL Utility PROBLEM Cannot start the ZyXEL Wireless LAN utility The ZyXEL utility icon does not display. Make sure there are provided to help you install the Funk Odyssey Client software on . Install the M-302 in another AP using the ... and then install the ZyXEL utility again after restarting the computer. 6.2 Problem with a better link quality using the same channel) around your wireless network. Verify the status of the M-302 under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows). Relocate or reduce the ...
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M-302 User's Guide Table 21 Product Specifications (continued) Device Drivers Roaming WEP Windows 2000, Windows XP IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption 58 Appendix A
M-302 User's Guide Table 21 Product Specifications (continued) Device Drivers Roaming WEP Windows 2000, Windows XP IEEE 802.11b/g compliant 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption 58 Appendix A
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.... Otherwise, you want the information about and click to display a status window as shown below. 3 Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. M-302 User's Guide APPENDIX B Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix shows you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for... Properties screen. 1 click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections. 2 Double-click on your computer. Be sure you how to manage your ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool.
.... Otherwise, you want the information about and click to display a status window as shown below. 3 Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. M-302 User's Guide APPENDIX B Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix shows you have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for... Properties screen. 1 click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections. 2 Double-click on your computer. Be sure you how to manage your ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool.
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Click OK. M-302 User's Guide Figure 40 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 4 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. Figure 41 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 60 Appendix B
Click OK. M-302 User's Guide Figure 40 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status 4 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. Figure 41 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 60 Appendix B
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M-302 User's Guide If you see the following table for details. Refer to the following screen, refer to article 871122 on starting WZC. Table 22 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter is limited because the network did not assign a network address to a... 1 Double-click the network icon for information on the Microsoft web site for wireless connections in the process of the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter. Appendix B 61 Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Connecting to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Figure 43...
M-302 User's Guide If you see the following table for details. Refer to the following screen, refer to article 871122 on starting WZC. Table 22 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter is limited because the network did not assign a network address to a... 1 Double-click the network icon for information on the Microsoft web site for wireless connections in the process of the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter. Appendix B 61 Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available Connecting to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Figure 43...
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M-302 User's Guide 2 Windows XP SP2: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless Networks to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 45 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to open ...a wireless network in the list and click Connect to open the Wireless Network Connection screen. Figure 44 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 ...
M-302 User's Guide 2 Windows XP SP2: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless Networks to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Figure 45 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to open ...a wireless network in the list and click Connect to open the Wireless Network Connection screen. Figure 44 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 ...
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...302 User's Guide The following table describes the icons in the order that you specify. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to reload and search for more information. Refer to the preferred network first in the wireless network list. Appendix B 63 Ordering your preferred networks is important because the ZyXEL...Refer to see details on ordering the preferred networks for the wireless network. Move your preferred network. Table 23 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that this wireless network is activated for detailed information. This ...
...302 User's Guide The following table describes the icons in the order that you specify. Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to reload and search for more information. Refer to the preferred network first in the wireless network list. Appendix B 63 Ordering your preferred networks is important because the ZyXEL...Refer to see details on ordering the preferred networks for the wireless network. Move your preferred network. Table 23 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that this wireless network is activated for detailed information. This ...
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M-302 User's Guide Figure 47 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 4.Windows XP SP2: If the wireless security is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Refer to the same security settings as ...
M-302 User's Guide Figure 47 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties 4 4.Windows XP SP2: If the wireless security is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Refer to the same security settings as ...
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...is an available wireless network. Table 24 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is not available. M-302 User's Guide Figure 48 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Figure 49 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security... the Preferred networks or Available networks list. Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter to connect to a secure network but the security settings are not yet enabled on the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter, you have successfully connected to the wireless network.
...is an available wireless network. Table 24 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is not available. M-302 User's Guide Figure 48 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Figure 49 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security... the Preferred networks or Available networks list. Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter to connect to a secure network but the security settings are not yet enabled on the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter, you have successfully connected to the wireless network.
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... If this check box is a computer-tocomputer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are connecting to leave this screen. M-302 User's Guide Figure 50 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless LAN. This field is available ...the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter a key. Cancel Click Cancel to another computer directly. key Key index (advanced) Select a default WEP key to save your changes. OK Click OK to use WEP encryption method and the The key is provided for data encryption. Table 25 Windows XP:...
... If this check box is a computer-tocomputer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are connecting to leave this screen. M-302 User's Guide Figure 50 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in the same wireless LAN. This field is available ...the ZyXEL wireless LAN adapter a key. Cancel Click Cancel to another computer directly. key Key index (advanced) Select a default WEP key to save your changes. OK Click OK to use WEP encryption method and the The key is provided for data encryption. Table 25 Windows XP:...
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...302 User's Guide Authentication Click the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen to the network as guest when user or computer information is unavailable OK Cancel This field displays whether the IEEE 802.1x authentication is in the previous screen, you can choose to save your changes. Table 26 Windows...The screen varies depending on this screen without saving any changes you select in this feature. Appendix B 67 Figure 51 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in the EAP type field. Click this ...
...302 User's Guide Authentication Click the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen to the network as guest when user or computer information is unavailable OK Cancel This field displays whether the IEEE 802.1x authentication is in the previous screen, you can choose to save your changes. Table 26 Windows...The screen varies depending on this screen without saving any changes you select in this feature. Appendix B 67 Figure 51 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in the EAP type field. Click this ...
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...Connect to these servers Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Do not prompt user to verify the certificate of the authentication server. M-302 User's Guide Authentication Properties Select an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) properties: Authentication screen and click the... for more information. Consult your computer connect to do settings. 68 Appendix B This field is available only if you installed the Windows XP server pack 2. Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). Select a trusted certification authority from the list below ...
...Connect to these servers Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Do not prompt user to verify the certificate of the authentication server. M-302 User's Guide Authentication Properties Select an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) properties: Authentication screen and click the... for more information. Consult your computer connect to do settings. 68 Appendix B This field is available only if you installed the Windows XP server pack 2. Select an authentication method from a certificate authority (CA). Select a trusted certification authority from the list below ...
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... a domain in this domain. Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select a trusted certification authority from a certificate authority (CA). M-302 User's Guide Table 27 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL Enable Fast Reconnect OK Cancel DESCRIPTION Select the check box to automatically reconnect to the network ... Click this check box to check the certificate of the authentication server. Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Figure 53 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Use my smart card Select this button if you may have your...
... a domain in this domain. Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select a trusted certification authority from a certificate authority (CA). M-302 User's Guide Table 27 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL Enable Fast Reconnect OK Cancel DESCRIPTION Select the check box to automatically reconnect to the network ... Click this check box to check the certificate of the authentication server. Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Figure 53 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Use my smart card Select this button if you may have your...