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NWD-211AN Dual-band Wireless N USB Adapter Firmware Version 1.7.0.0 for OS X Editionw1w,w.0zy3x/el2.c0om09 www.zyxel.com Copyright © 2009 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
NWD-211AN Dual-band Wireless N USB Adapter Firmware Version 1.7.0.0 for OS X Editionw1w,w.0zy3x/el2.c0om09 www.zyxel.com Copyright © 2009 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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... • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to configure the NWD-211AN using the ZyXEL Utility. Thank you . Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start ...contains information on setting up and running right away. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NWD-211AN User's Guide 3 About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience...
... • Support Disc Refer to the included CD for support documents. • ZyXEL Web Site Please refer to www.zyxel.com for people who want to configure the NWD-211AN using the ZyXEL Utility. Thank you . Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start ...contains information on setting up and running right away. The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. E-mail: techwriters@zyxel.com.tw NWD-211AN User's Guide 3 About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience...
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...You Need to Know 9 1.1.2 Before You Begin ...9 1.2 Features ...10 1.3 Hardware Installation ...11 1.4 Software Installation ...11 1.4.1 Minimum System Requirements 11 1.4.2 Installing the ZyXEL Utility 12 1.5 Device Applications ...15 Chapter 2 Wireless LANs...17 2.1 Overview ...17 2.1.1 What You Can Do in This Section 17 2.1.2 What You Need to Know......21 2.4.1 Push Button Configuration 22 2.4.2 PIN Configuration ...22 2.4.3 How WPS Works ...24 2.4.4 Limitations of WPS ...27 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility...29 3.1 Overview ...29 3.1.1 What You Can Do in This Chapter 29 NWD-211AN User's Guide 7
...You Need to Know 9 1.1.2 Before You Begin ...9 1.2 Features ...10 1.3 Hardware Installation ...11 1.4 Software Installation ...11 1.4.1 Minimum System Requirements 11 1.4.2 Installing the ZyXEL Utility 12 1.5 Device Applications ...15 Chapter 2 Wireless LANs...17 2.1 Overview ...17 2.1.1 What You Can Do in This Section 17 2.1.2 What You Need to Know......21 2.4.1 Push Button Configuration 22 2.4.2 PIN Configuration ...22 2.4.3 How WPS Works ...24 2.4.4 Limitations of WPS ...27 Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility...29 3.1 Overview ...29 3.1.1 What You Can Do in This Chapter 29 NWD-211AN User's Guide 7
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... Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting 69 Appendix C Wireless LANs ...81 Appendix D Legal Information 97 Appendix E Customer Support 103 Index...109 8 NWD-211AN User's Guide Table of Contents 3.1.2 What You Need to Know 29 3.1.3 Before You Begin ...30 3.2 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 30 3.3 The Profile Screen ...31 3.4 The Profile - System Configuration Screen 33 3.5 Profile -
... Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting 69 Appendix C Wireless LANs ...81 Appendix D Legal Information 97 Appendix E Customer Support 103 Index...109 8 NWD-211AN User's Guide Table of Contents 3.1.2 What You Need to Know 29 3.1.3 Before You Begin ...30 3.2 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary 30 3.3 The Profile Screen ...31 3.4 The Profile - System Configuration Screen 33 3.5 Profile -
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...the User's Guide. With data rates of up to 300 Mbps, you can most often be found in the office. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL NWD-211AN Dual-band Wireless N USB Adapter adapter brings you read through this section, and subsequently as you a better Internet experience over existing 802.11n networks. Infrastructure... both wireless and wired components. Access Point An Access Point (AP) is an excellent solution for information on making hardware connections and using the ZyXEL utility to connect your NWD-211AN to their customers. NWD-211AN User's Guide 9
...the User's Guide. With data rates of up to 300 Mbps, you can most often be found in the office. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL NWD-211AN Dual-band Wireless N USB Adapter adapter brings you read through this section, and subsequently as you a better Internet experience over existing 802.11n networks. Infrastructure... both wireless and wired components. Access Point An Access Point (AP) is an excellent solution for information on making hardware connections and using the ZyXEL utility to connect your NWD-211AN to their customers. NWD-211AN User's Guide 9
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...Minimum System Requirements In order to install the ZyXEL Utility for Mac OS X, your NWD-211AN. 1 Locate an available USB port on if it , see Chapter 3 on the computer. For detailed information on using it is not enough space to attach the NWD-211AN, use the included USB cable. 1.4 Software ... shows you how to install your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements: • 20 MB of the ZyXEL Utility. Insert the NWD-211AN into the port. The NWD-211AN's LED (light) turns on the computer. 2 Remove the protective cap to expose the USB connector. If there is...
...Minimum System Requirements In order to install the ZyXEL Utility for Mac OS X, your NWD-211AN. 1 Locate an available USB port on if it , see Chapter 3 on the computer. For detailed information on using it is not enough space to attach the NWD-211AN, use the included USB cable. 1.4 Software ... shows you how to install your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements: • 20 MB of the ZyXEL Utility. Insert the NWD-211AN into the port. The NWD-211AN's LED (light) turns on the computer. 2 Remove the protective cap to expose the USB connector. If there is...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.2 Installing the ZyXEL Utility To install the ZyXEL Utility: 1 Make sure the NWD-211AN is disconnected from your computer before you are using 10.5 then open the folder for your version of Mac OS X. For example, if you begin the installation process. 2 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on the included disc. 3 Inside the ZyXEL_USB.dmg, open the USBWireless-10.5 folder. 12 NWD-211AN User's Guide
Chapter 1 Getting Started 1.4.2 Installing the ZyXEL Utility To install the ZyXEL Utility: 1 Make sure the NWD-211AN is disconnected from your computer before you are using 10.5 then open the folder for your version of Mac OS X. For example, if you begin the installation process. 2 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on the included disc. 3 Inside the ZyXEL_USB.dmg, open the USBWireless-10.5 folder. 12 NWD-211AN User's Guide
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... > [Admin Account] > Login Items. This is placed in your Applications folder under the name NWD-211AN Utility. NWD-211AN User's Guide 13 Note: A second application called the AwakeNWD211ANUI.app is a monitoring application that detects the NWD-211AN whenever you can find the ZyXEL Utility in your Applications folder and a link to run the installation program. Chapter 1 Getting...
... > [Admin Account] > Login Items. This is placed in your Applications folder under the name NWD-211AN Utility. NWD-211AN User's Guide 13 Note: A second application called the AwakeNWD211ANUI.app is a monitoring application that detects the NWD-211AN whenever you can find the ZyXEL Utility in your Applications folder and a link to run the installation program. Chapter 1 Getting...
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...uninstallation program bundled on -screen instructions. 4 After uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility and device driver, you want to open the USBWireless-10.5 folder.. 3 Double-click the USBWireless-Leopard-Uninstall.pkg to your computer. 14 NWD-211AN User's Guide For example, if you are properly removed, ...especially the device driver. To uninstall the ZyXEL Utility: 1 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on the included disc. 2 Open the ...
...uninstallation program bundled on -screen instructions. 4 After uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility and device driver, you want to open the USBWireless-10.5 folder.. 3 Double-click the USBWireless-Leopard-Uninstall.pkg to your computer. 14 NWD-211AN User's Guide For example, if you are properly removed, ...especially the device driver. To uninstall the ZyXEL Utility: 1 Open the ZyXEL_USB.dmg file on the included disc. 2 Open the ...
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...802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the wireless station and the AP or peer computer. • Auto authentication mode allows the NWD-211AN to switch between the wireless stations and AP. Three authentication types are defined: Auto, Open and Shared. • Open mode is implemented ... configure up to interact with this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at the time of wireless stations and encryption key management. Use the auto mode...
...802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the wireless station and the AP or peer computer. • Auto authentication mode allows the NWD-211AN to switch between the wireless stations and AP. Three authentication types are defined: Auto, Open and Shared. • Open mode is implemented ... configure up to interact with this feature by writing down the four automatically generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the default key at the time of wireless stations and encryption key management. Use the auto mode...
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...any secured wireless network in range. • The Statistics screen (Section 3.8 on page 39) lets you view network traffic statistics between the NWD-211AN and the AP or peer to which it is connected. • The Advanced screen (Section 3.9 on page 41) lets you configure ... it strictly to deter unintentional usage of the original wireless encryption protocols, WEP is also the weakest. CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.1 Overview This chapter shows you read through this chapter. NWD-211AN User's Guide 29 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Although one of their wireless network by outsiders.
...any secured wireless network in range. • The Statistics screen (Section 3.8 on page 39) lets you view network traffic statistics between the NWD-211AN and the AP or peer to which it is connected. • The Advanced screen (Section 3.9 on page 41) lets you configure ... it strictly to deter unintentional usage of the original wireless encryption protocols, WEP is also the weakest. CHAPTER 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.1 Overview This chapter shows you read through this chapter. NWD-211AN User's Guide 29 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Although one of their wireless network by outsiders.
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... the full version of the security standard and WPA does not. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary The following table describes the menus. When the Disk Utility application opens, select your installation drive...ZyXEL Utility Wi-fi Protected Access (WPA) The WPA protocol affords users with a set of wireless and security settings. Click Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility or do a Spotlight search for more information. • After installation, make sure you repair permissions on your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. 30 NWD-211AN...
... the full version of the security standard and WPA does not. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary The following table describes the menus. When the Disk Utility application opens, select your installation drive...ZyXEL Utility Wi-fi Protected Access (WPA) The WPA protocol affords users with a set of wireless and security settings. Click Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility or do a Spotlight search for more information. • After installation, make sure you repair permissions on your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. 30 NWD-211AN...
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...the utility and driver version. 3.3 The Profile Screen This screen allows you to configure advanced settings on your NWD-211AN. Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile NWD-211AN User's Guide 31 Use this screen to configure and manage wireless profiles. Use this screen to view advanced... information on wireless network traffic. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Summary TAB DESCRIPTION Site Survey Use this screen to:...
...the utility and driver version. 3.3 The Profile Screen This screen allows you to configure advanced settings on your NWD-211AN. Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Profile NWD-211AN User's Guide 31 Use this screen to configure and manage wireless profiles. Use this screen to view advanced... information on wireless network traffic. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 4 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Summary TAB DESCRIPTION Site Survey Use this screen to:...
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... connect to create a new profile. This field displays the encryption protocol used by the profile (Open, Shared, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK). Table 5 ZyXEL Utility: Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION This icon indicates the currently active profile is already connected (Green). Click this to another computer. Profile SSID Channel Authentication Encryption... Type Add Edit Delete Activate This is the name of connecting (Red) or is in the process of the pre-configured profile. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in the list. 32 NWD-211AN User's Guide
... connect to create a new profile. This field displays the encryption protocol used by the profile (Open, Shared, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK). Table 5 ZyXEL Utility: Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION This icon indicates the currently active profile is already connected (Green). Click this to another computer. Profile SSID Channel Authentication Encryption... Type Add Edit Delete Activate This is the name of connecting (Red) or is in the process of the pre-configured profile. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in the list. 32 NWD-211AN User's Guide
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..., or enter the SSID of the NWD-211AN. Click the Profile > Add button to open it is not transmitting data. Table 6 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Tx Power This field controls the transmission power of the wireless device to which the NWD-211AN fragments (breaks up) the packet into... sleep mode when it . When using the NWD-211AN with a notebook computer, select a lower transmission...
..., or enter the SSID of the NWD-211AN. Click the Profile > Add button to open it is not transmitting data. Table 6 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Tx Power This field controls the transmission power of the wireless device to which the NWD-211AN fragments (breaks up) the packet into... sleep mode when it . When using the NWD-211AN with a notebook computer, select a lower transmission...
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Authentication and Security Screen This screen allows you to configure security settings on your changes. 3.5 Profile - Cancel Click this to save your changes and return to the Profile List screen without saving your NWD-211AN. System Configuration (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION OK Click this to return to the Profile List screen. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 6 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Authentication and Security 34 NWD-211AN User's Guide
Authentication and Security Screen This screen allows you to configure security settings on your changes. 3.5 Profile - Cancel Click this to save your changes and return to the Profile List screen without saving your NWD-211AN. System Configuration (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION OK Click this to return to the Profile List screen. Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 6 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Authentication and Security 34 NWD-211AN User's Guide
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... you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK in the Authentication Type field, select TKIP to use the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. NWD-211AN User's Guide 35 Table 7 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in this to save your settings and return to the previous screen without saving your...
... you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK in the Authentication Type field, select TKIP to use the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. NWD-211AN User's Guide 35 Table 7 ZyXEL Utility: Profile - Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in this to save your settings and return to the previous screen without saving your...
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... is connected. Table 8 ZyXEL Utility: Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) and MAC (Media Access Control) address of the access point or peer device to display the Link Quality as the radio frequency of the NWD-211AN's wireless connection with an... AP or peer computer. This refers to view the status of the channel in megabits per second. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.6 The Link Status Screen This screen allows you have high ...
... is connected. Table 8 ZyXEL Utility: Link Status LABEL DESCRIPTION Status This displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) and MAC (Media Access Control) address of the access point or peer device to display the Link Quality as the radio frequency of the NWD-211AN's wireless connection with an... AP or peer computer. This refers to view the status of the channel in megabits per second. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility 3.6 The Link Status Screen This screen allows you have high ...
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... (GI), and Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS). The higher the percentage, the greater the interference. Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey NWD-211AN User's Guide 37 Noise Level This indicates the relative interfence from other nearby wireless devices as a percentage. Chapter... 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 8 ZyXEL Utility: Link Status (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Signal Strength 1 - 2 This shows the strength of the antenna's signal...
... (GI), and Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS). The higher the percentage, the greater the interference. Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey NWD-211AN User's Guide 37 Noise Level This indicates the relative interfence from other nearby wireless devices as a percentage. Chapter... 3 ZyXEL Utility Table 8 ZyXEL Utility: Link Status (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Signal Strength 1 - 2 This shows the strength of the antenna's signal...
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...which identifies it on which the network is operating. The higher the value, the better the connection. Click this screen. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in this to connect to the highlighted wireless network. If the network uses no security or ...Click this to go to the Add Profile: System Configuration screen. 38 NWD-211AN User's Guide Click this to the associated AP. This displays the received radio signal strength of the wireless device. Table 9 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION This indicates a connection to update the ...
...which identifies it on which the network is operating. The higher the value, the better the connection. Click this screen. Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility The following table describes the labels in this to connect to the highlighted wireless network. If the network uses no security or ...Click this to go to the Add Profile: System Configuration screen. 38 NWD-211AN User's Guide Click this to the associated AP. This displays the received radio signal strength of the wireless device. Table 9 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION This indicates a connection to update the ...