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ZyXEL ZyAIR AG-225H User's Manual

1. 1 1101 enn Getting Started Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Networking This chapter provides background information on general wireless LAN networking technology and terminology 2 1 Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications 2 1 14 SSID The SSID Service Set Identity is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other 2 1 2 Channel A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel 2 1 3 Transmission Rate Transfer Rate The ZyXEL AG 225H provides various transmission data rate options for you to select Options include Fully Auto 1 Mbps 2 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 11 Mbps 6 Mbps 9 Mbps 12 Mbps 18 Mbps 24 Mbps 36 Mbps 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps In most networking scenarios the factory default Fully Auto setting proves the most efficient This setting allows your ZyXEL AG 225H to operate at the maximum transmission data rate When the communication quality drops below a certain level the ZyXEL AG 225H automatically switches to a lower transmission data rate Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable However when the communication quality improves again the ZyXEL AG 225H gradually increases the transmission data rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate 2 1 4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes ad hoc an
2. data rate and WEP WPA WPA PSK etc status ZyXEL Network Profile Site survey Options Version Station Mode Refresh Available Metworks y ZyGuest 80211b Ty ZyOP Buz 11h Ca ZySALES 902 11 0 E EYAEL 802119 dem 802 119 15 Found Link Information XQ Sold Status ZyXEL Connecting Disabled i E a T i TX Rx Link Speed Signal Level Channel Scanning Refresh will scan the vicinity for a certain amount of time and display the scan results Getting Started LOE ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide ZyXEL rss Available Metwrork 15 Found Strength C ty ZyGuest 502 116 B8 dBm 11 Ei ZyOP 802 11h 85 dBm B Network Profile 802119 80dBm amp Add To Profile CJ ZySALES 802 110 60 dBm 11 E Sitesurvey 802119 S9dBm 1 AE 1 3 Disabled Ml Options Tx Rix SSD ZY AEL Link Speed Status Connecting Signal Level Channel Scanning iE Selecting a network from the Available Networks list will enable the Detail Info Connect and Add to profile buttons Detail Info Detail info will display the following screen showing the selected device s configuration information An alternative to clicking on Detail info is double clicking on the SSID of choice 1 14 Getting Started Connect Detailed Info SSID ZyXEL B
3. Adapter with Integrated Hotspot Finder ZyXEL AG 225H can communicate with other IEEE 802 1 1a b g compliant wireless devices Automatic rate selection Standard data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps Offers 64 bit 128 bit and 256 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy data encryption for network security Supports IEEE802 1x WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and WPA2 Support Soft AP Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs A built in antenna Driver support for Windows XP 2000 ZyXEL AG 225H Wi Fi Finder User Interface Seek Button Mext Buttan search Network scroll down ta the Site Survey next network entry LCM Description ke Mat ee See Next page Power OFF m m Power ON Wi Fi Finder power off Wi Fi Finder power on Getting Started 1 1 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 1 3 LCM Description Security Information WEP security is enabled WPA security is enabled B Wireless security is disabled no security Detect Mode G Display up to 15 detected networks in the order of the signal strength 14 Display the detected networks without any security setting free hot spot 1 Display the dedicated network you choose to use Signal Indicate A B G World Wide Radio Band 5 levels of signal strength 1l 802 11a mode at 5 GHz band dm ome El 802 11b mode at 2 4 GHz band ZUAEL Sal 802 1 1g mode at 2 4 GHz band Entry Display the current entry of the
4. frame when transmitting 3 2 WLAN Networking Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION This field shows the number of frame when receiving MAC Address This field displays the MAC addresses of up to 15 wireless stations that are currently connected to the ZyAIR 3 3 How to configure in Access Point Mode 3 3 1 Profile This page is used to manage connections in the Access Point Mode ZyXEL rm Protile List current profile tagged Ea Tl Profile Wireless Mode iDefault_S WLAN AP B80211b 802 118 Disabled Version Remove Ej Properties Po Apph CV station MAC Address Access Point ode Status SSID VL AN AD Channel G 2 437 GHz Security Mot Using WYER Authentication Open Tx Frame 729 Rx Frame te rier TL ale Ge i q EEE I WLAN Networking 3 3 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Explanation of each button in this page is shown below Add Clicking on this button enables you to create a new profile The following steps show how this can be done 1 Click on Add and the following screen will appear ZyXEL AG 225H Client Utility Profile Wizard Profile Mame Please enter a name for this profile such az Office or MM Home KyZEL Soft AP Wireless Settings SSID LAN AP Hide SSID Wireless Mode 02 1 1b 802 110 Channel 6 2 437GHz GLI aa Cancel FH EK AL E IGT 2 On this screen you will insert some basic settings for your wireless netwo
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6. used to authenticate users and a CA issues certificates and guarantees the identity of each certificate owner 2 2 3 WPA WPA2 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA and WPA2 is a subset of the IEEE 802 111 security specification draft Key differences between WPA and WEP are user authentication and improved data encryption WPA2 is a wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption authentication and key management than WPA User Authentication WPA applies IEEE 802 1x and Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP to authenticate wireless clients using an external RADIUS database Therefore if you don t have an external RADIUS server you should use WPA PSK WPA Pre Shared Key that only requires a single identical password entered into each access point wireless gateway and wireless client As long as the passwords match a client will be granted access to a WLAN Encryption WPA improves data encryption by using either Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP or Advanced Encryption Standard AES Message Integrity Check MIC and IEEE 802 1x Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP uses 128 bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server It includes a per packet key mixing function a Message Integrity Check MIC named Michael an extended initialization vector IV with sequencing rules and a re keying mechanism TKIP regularly changes and rotates the encryption keys so that the same encryption
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9. FSS Figure 2 3 Infrastructure Network Example i Ti RL mp N m ere Rr B Access Point Mode The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the ZyAIR in access point mode 1 2 l Wi 5 N k aC A kan xni L Figure 2 4 ZyAIR as an Access Point Example In the example the ZyAIR is installed on computer A and set to operate in access point mode Computer A shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN so wireless stations B and C can access the Internet 2 1 5 Roaming In an infrastructure network wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas During this period the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to the network This is roaming As the wireless station moves from place to place it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength network utilization or other factors WLAN Networking 2 3 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide The following figure depicts a roaming example When wireless station B moves to position X the ZyXEL AG 225H in wireless station B automatically switches the channel to the one used by access point 2 in order to stay connected to the network Ta a pum m Ethornal s a a Figure 2 5 Roaming Example 2 2 Wireless LAN Security Wireless LAN security is vital to your network to protect wireless communication betwee
10. N Utility or simply as the ZyXEL Utility in this guide Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents and device drivers Quick Start Guide Our Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your ZyXEL AG 225H up and running right away It contains a detailed easy to follow connection diagram and information on installing your ZyXEL AG 225H ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site Please refer to www zyxel com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional support documentation User Guide Feedback Help us help you E mail all User s Guide related comments questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters zyxel com tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team ZyXEL Communications Corp 6 Innovation Road II Science Part Hsin Chu Taiwan Thank you Preface Graphics Icons Key Preface 1 e Ll Wireless Access Point Telephone B Em Computer Notebook computer Wireless Signal Switch Router XI 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyXEL AG 225H and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility About Your ZyXEL AG 225H The ZyXEL AG 225H is an IEEE 802 1 1a 802 11b and 802 11g compliant wireless LAN adapter With the ZyXEL AG 225H you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL AG 225H 1 2 ZyXEL AG 225H Wireless USB 2 0 Client
11. O0 11 E0 01 00 B0 supported Ch Chi Ch 11 Ch a6 Ch 54 Link Information gt l Tx Rx SSID ZyXEL Link Speed Status Connecting Signal Level Options version Station Mode BS ID Channel Scanning 1 7 ZyAIR Modes You can set your ZyAIR to operate in either wireless station or access point AP modes In wireless station mode your ZyAIR must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in your wireless network In access point mode your Zy AIR functions as an access point This allows you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP device Up to 15 wireless stations can associate to the Zy AIR to form a wireless network Getting Started ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 1 7 1 Change ZyAIR Modes You may change between the modes select either the Station Mode or AP Mode option in the ZyXEL Utility screen ZyXEL Name Ca Default X ZyXEL lt p ZyGuest Network Profile Options Version f ation Made A Station Mode Niccess Point Mode 7 Status Profile List current profile tagged x em 11 Link Information a S510 g3DO0O0 rucyt 1 Connected c Change Priority ANY Windows Setting ZyXEL I Setting ZyGuest Windows Setting Properties E Apply CY y 8112 1 1 4 Tx Remove E BSSID UU AU CS Ca 9110 SL
12. Rx 550 ZyXEL Link Speed Status Connecting Signal Level 2m BSSID Channel Scanning Each of the pages Network Profile Site Survey Options Version presented in the ZyXEL Utility are explained in the following sections Getting Started 1 3 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 1 6 1 Network This page shows how the network is presently configured network mode information on the connected AP TCP IP etc This information cannot be modified in the Network screen lnii Wireless Setting TCPAP Setting Using DHCP IP Address subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server IP Release IP Renew ZyXEL NeTWOrK Current Profile rM Profile ess ptas Network Mode Security Authentication SiteSurvey Link Information _ e A w Tx Rx SSID Zy MEL Link Speed Status Connecting Signal Level pm s e Channel canning The Link Information lower window shows the signal quality signal strength channel etc between the client and AP It is always in view regardless of which page Network Profile Search Option Version 19 selected within the ZyXEL Utility 1 4 Getting Started 1 6 2 Profile This page is used to manage connections with Access Points You can create different configuration profiles for connections with different APs and SSIDs The advantage of saving
13. SK application looks as follows Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 First enter identical passwords into the AP and all wireless clients The Pre Shared Key PSK must consist of between 8 and 63 ASCII characters including spaces and symbols The AP checks each client s password and only allows it to join the network if it matches its password The AP derives and distributes keys to the wireless clients The AP and wireless clients use the TKIP encryption process to encrypt data exchanged between them PSK a J Sr aet fr TE LU E ur Re ad Figure 2 7 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Authentication er 2 2 5 WPA WPA2 with RADIUS Application Example You need the IP address of the RADIUS server its port number default is 1812 and the RADIUS shared secret A WPA WPA2 application example with an external RADIUS server looks as follows A is the RADIUS server DS is the distribution system Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 The AP passes the wireless client s authentication request to the RADIUS server The RADIUS server then checks the user s identification against its database and grants or denies network access accordingly The RADIUS server distributes a Pairwise Master Key PMK key to the AP that then sets up a key hierarchy and management system using the pair wise key to dynamically generate unique WLAN Networking 2 7 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide data encryption keys to encrypt ev
14. Send CTS Clear to Send handshake If the RTS CTS Threshold value is greater than the Fragmentation Threshold value see next then the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS CTS Threshold size Enabling the RTS Threshold causes redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance 2 5 Authentication Type The EEE 802 11b standard describes a simple authentication method between the wireless stations and AP Two authentication modes are defined Open and Share WLAN Networking 2 9 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Open authentication mode is implemented for ease of use and when security is not an issue The wireless station and the AP do not share a secret key Thus the wireless stations can associate with any AP and listen to any data transmitted plaintext Shared authentication mode involves a shared secret key to authenticate the wireless station to the AP This requires you to enable the wireless LAN security and use same settings on both the wireless station and the AP 2 10 WLAN Networking Chapter 2 Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in access point mode 3 1 Introduction In access point mode your ZyAIR functions as an access point This allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP device Up to 15 wireless stations can associate to the
15. WLAN For WLAN adapters without the passphrase feature you can still take advantage of 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 WEP keys in the other WLAN adapter s e Enter the WEP keys manually Your ZyXEL AG 225H allows you to configure up to four 64 bit 128 bit or 152 bit WEP keys and only one key is used as the default key at any one time 2 2 2 IEEE 802 1x The IEEE 802 1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of wireless stations and encryption key management Authentication can be done using an external RADIUS server EAP Authentication EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol is an authentication protocol that runs on top of the IEEE802 1x transport mechanism in order to support multiple types of user authentication By using EAP to interact WLAN Networking 2 5 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide with an EAP compatible RADIUS server an access point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server and an intermediary AP s that supports IEEES02 1x The ZyXEL AG 225H supports EAP TLS EAP TTLS and EAP PEAP For EAP TLS authentication type you must first have a wired connection to the network and obtain the certificate s from a certificate authority CA A certificate also called digital IDs can be
16. ZyAIR 3 1 1 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge your wired and wireless network using the ZyAIR the following requirements must be met 1 The ZyAIR must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network 2 Either configure network sharing refer to the appendix for an example or bridge the two interfaces wireless and wired on the computer 3 Set the wireless station s IP address to be in the same subnet as the computer in which the ZyAIR is installed Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address appendix 3 2 The Profile Screen Select the Access Point Mode and wait for about five seconds to display the screen as shown WLAN Networking 3 1 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Profile DIGI 902 11b 802 110 Add A P Remove R Properties FP Apply 3 Access Point Mode Status Station MAC Address SSID WL A N AF Channel 64 431 GHz Security Mot Using MEP Authentication Open Tx Frame T29 Rx Frame 453 EXA EIE pus REL zt SONI TAUNTING e TAANE Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Status SSID This field displays the name that identifies your ZyAIR in the wireless LAN network This field displays the radio channel the ZyAIR is currently using This field displays the authentication type of the ZyAIR Authentication Select an authentication method Choices are Shared and Open Refer to section 2 5 for detail information This field shows the number of
17. ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide ZyXEL AG 225H 802 11a b4 Wi Fi Finder amp USB Adapter User s Guide Version 2 1 September 2005 ZyXEL Unleash Motworking Powar ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Copyright Copyright 2005 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole transcribed stored in a retrieval system translated into any language or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical photocopying manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation All rights reserved Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products or software described herein Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patents rights of others ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice This publication 1s subject to change without notice Trademarks Trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners i Copyright ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one 2 years from the date of purchase During the warranty
18. b See 3 3 2 MAC Filter Screen C Click Next The following screen will appear aa ease O C E iW M Oo D om Ln Cancel WLAN Networking ZyXEL AG 225H Client Utility Profile Wizard End All information was configured e Apply this profile now Cancel 4 Final Step a Uncheck the box Apply this profile now if you do not want to activate this profile at this time b Click Save to complete the wizard and save the profile you have just created Remove To remove a profile from the Profile List select it and then click on Remove Apply If you want to change the current profile with another profile from the Profile List select the desired profile and click on Apply The new profile will immediately become the current profile and you will be connected with 1ts SSID Properties Selecting a profile from the Profile List and clicking on Properties will allow you to check and or modify the properties of the selected profile Clicking on Properties will take you to the following screen WLAN Networking 3 7 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 3 3 2 The MAC Filter The MAC Filter screen allows you to configure the ZyAIR to give exclusive access to Accept devices or exclude devices from Reject connecting to the Zy AIR Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC Media Access Control address The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadec
19. bor All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address Postage Paid This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country Online Registration Please click Product Registration in the installation program of your support CD for the online registration Register online at www zyxel com for free future product updates and information ZyXEL Limited Warranty iii ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Conne
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21. ct the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body If this device is going to be operated in 5 15 5 25GHz frequency range then it is restricted in indoor environment only This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter iV FCC Statement Customer Support When contacting your Customer Support Representative please have the following information ready gt Product model and serial number Warranty Information Date you received your product Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it SUPPORT E MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE REGULAR M
22. d infrastructure To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points APs set the ZyXEL AG 225H operation mode to Infrastructure BSS An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired network In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network but prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP use the Ad hoc IBSS Independent Basic Service Set mode WLAN Networking 2 1 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Ad Hoc IBSS Ad hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other An ad hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set IBSS To set up an ad hoc network configure all wireless stations in ad hoc network type and use the same SSID and channel Infrastructure BSS When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single AP you have a Basic Service Set BSS BSS I ee Figure 2 2 BSS Example A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set ESS or infrastructure network All communication is done through the AP which relays data packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network Wireless stations can then access resource such as the printer on the wired network 2 2 WLAN Networking P p s BSS 1 BOX B582 F a mr m aos BR eque P HL R d N R de L
23. detected Access Points Users can detect up to 15 networks at one time Channel Power Display the radio SSID ICA Display Low Battery channel of the The SSID identifies the Service Set Ulli Display Full Battery detected network to the network users detect When the length of SSID is longer than 12 characters it will be scrolled horizontally 1 4 Basic Operation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to know how to operate AG 225H Wi Fi Finder Mode 1 5 ZyXEL AG 225H Adapter Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make hardware connections 1 6 Using the ZyXEL Utility to Configure Your Network The following are explanations on how to configure and use the ZyXEL Utility program For initial setup please see the included Quick Start Guide 1 2 Getting Started After completing the installation procedure a Z icon as shown below will automatically appear in the lower right tray bar Double clicking on the icon will display the following ZyXEL utility window ZyXEL mres T lnii Wireless Setting TCPAP Setting Using DHCP Current Profile p Address sa Subnet Mask Gateway Network Mode Security DNS Server Authentication Network Profile E Reconnect SiteSurvey Options F Release IP Renew Version Station Mode Link Information y P x TX
24. different profiles is the easiness of quickly changing connections without having to configure the PC with every single variable each time a connection change is made Also when configuring TCP IP via the ZyXEL Utility you do not need to reboot the PC as when TCP IP configuration is done via Windows Control Panel ZyXEL Profile List current profile tagged Change Priority IP Address Em E nmn Network sforza AMY Windows Setting SETS Profile SA GHZyXEL ZyXEL Windows Setting Down D X y EvGuest ZyGuest Windows Setting Addr Remove R Properties P Apply n Link Information R E Tx Fix 53D EV REL Link Speed Status Connecting Signal Level SSID Channel Scanning Eus sy REL A Sora resta eru Explanation of each button in this page is shown below Add Clicking on this button enables you to create a new profile The following steps show how this can be done Getting Started 1 5 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 1 Click on Add and the following screen will appear yXELProperties Basic Settings m Profile Mame Advanced Settings Please enter a name for this profile WLAN Security such as Office or y Home TCPAP ZyXEL r Network Mode Infrastructure Network using AP Choose infrastructure mode if you are connecting to an access point or wireless router Choose Ad Hoc mode if you are connecting directly to another co
25. e new utility is installed properly Maintenance 4 3 Chapter 5 Configuring Wireless Security This chapter covers the configuration of security options in the ZyXEL Utility 5 1 Configuring Security You can configure your security settings at any time Simply select the profile you wish to edit under the Profile tab select Properties and then choose WLAN Security You are also presented with the option to configure security during the profile creation process Whether changing the security settings of an existing profile or creating a new profile the steps to configure your security settings remain the same 5 2 Configuring WEP ZyXELP roperties Basic Settings MALAN Security Configuration Advanced Settings UE etii i AARAU gt WLAN Security TCPAP E Encryption Method fw Use Static WEP Configure Apply Mow Cancel 1 Select WEP under Security Mode Wireless Security 5 1 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 2 Putacheck mark next to Using Static WEP 3 Click Config You will then see the screen below WEP Configuration static WED WEP Method 128 bit WEP Authentication uta Make key using PassPhrase The key generated is a HEX key Passphrase o Manual Input ASCII 13 char Manual Input HEXA 26 char 3 A F Kev 1 UU key 2 AA Key 3 A Key 4 tokio rrr Default Kev ka 4 WEP Method Select
26. el System Hardware and Device Manager Verify the status of the ZyKEL AG 225H under Network Adapter Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows Install the ZyKEL AG 225H in another computer If the error persists you may have a hardware problem In this case you should contact your local vendor 6 2 Problem with the Link Status Table 6 2 Troubleshooting Link Quality PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The link quality and or signal Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the Site strength is poor all the time Survey screen Change the channel used by your AP Move your computer closer to the AP or the peer computer s within the transmission range There may be too much radio interference for example microwave or another AP using the same channel around your wireless network Relocate or reduce the radio interference Troubleshooting 6 1 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 6 3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 6 3 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The ZyXEL AG 225H Make sure you are connected to the network computer cannot communicate with the other computer A Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly Make sure the ZyXEL AG 225H computer and the associated AP use the same SSID Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interfe
27. ery data packet that is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless clients D v f Oo internal um Y Figure 2 8 WPA WPA2 with RADIUS Application Example 2 3 Fragmentation Threshold The Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size between 256 and 2432 bytes that can be sent in the wireless network before the ZyXEL AG 225H will fragment the packet into smaller data frames A large Fragmentation Threshold is recommended for networks not prone to interference while you should set a smaller threshold for busy networks or networks that are prone to interference If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS CTS Threshold value see previously you set then the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake will never occur as data frames will be fragmented before they reach RTS CTS Threshold size 2 4 RTS CTS Threshold A hidden node occurs when two stations are within range of the same access point but are not within range of each other The following figure illustrates a hidden node Both stations are within range of the access point AP or wireless gateway but out of range of each other so they cannot hear each other that is 2 8 WLAN Networking they do not know if the channel is currently being used Therefore they are considered hidden from each other HIS Kange CTS Range Perdona Al aT L SA dh ar k a L ann pan a a i Si G L a
28. he SSID that this profile will associate with Use the Browse button to perform a site survey and select the SSID from a list of available SSIDs Keep in mind when manually entering an SSID that SSIDs are case sensitive Getting Started 1 9 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Advanced Settings This screen allows you to make changes to the default ways the adapter operates including advanced 802 11 settings Unless you are an advanced user and have deep knowledge about each property on this page it is recommended that you leave them at the default settings ZyXELProperties ZyXEL Basic Settings advanced Settings Power Saving Nc Power Saving L WLAN Security 502416 P b Mi BH l TCR i FESAM NE RTS Threshold 2 307 FRAG Threshold 2346 Apply Mew Save Cancel 1 10 Getting Started WLAN Security This screen allows you to configure the security settings of your wireless LAN fyXELProperties Basic Settings WLAN Security Configuration Advanced settings I ER N Security Made Disabled VAIL s M M B CL irit y E Authentication Protocol Encryption Method IZ Use Static Apply Mowe Save Cancel Security Mode 1 Disabled All data sent between the AP and the client 1s left unencrypted and may be viewed by other wireless devices 2 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Encrypts all traffic sent betwee
29. he changes back to the ZyAIR Click Cancel to discard changes WLAN Networking 3 9 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 3 3 3 Version Software Hardware and Status information of the current Access Point Mode SAN Information ZyXEL Profile E Driver version Version HAw Information Supported Mode MAC Address supported Ch Access Point Mode Status SSID VYLAM AFP Channel B 2 437 GHz Security Mot Using WYER Authentication Open Tx Frame 126 Rix Frame 16 3 10 LItilit Version d B2 1 15 802 11 9 802 11a 00 141 E0 41 00 B0 Ch 1 Ch 11 Ch 35 Ch 64 Station MAC Address WLAN Networking Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL Utility 4 1 The Version Screen The Version screen displays related version numbers of the ZyXEL AG 225H SAM Information ll ZyXEL Network i Driver version 1 12 0 0 UH Version 1 0 0 Profile Sites urvey HAw Information Supported Mode MAC Address supported Ch Link Information _ SSD Options Version 4 TT Station Mode ZyXEL Status Connecting BSSID The following table describes the read only fields in this screen Maintenance Brz 115 802 1149 902 11a 00 11 E0 01 DO Bil Ch 1 Ch 11 Ch 35 Ch 64 Link Speed Signal Level gt il E P 4 TX Rx Channel Scanning TEKS ERL Se
30. imal characters for example 00 A0 C5 00 00 02 You need to know the MAC address of the device s to configure this screen Default SoftAP Basic Settings T Advanced Settings Filter Type Disable Security Settings r Fite MAC Address A Fiter x Gre 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 an an 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 00 00 00 00 DE DB Do Dp Dar OD nicam 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 l00 00 00 00 00 D0 l00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 010 Apply Mow Save Cancel MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION Filter Type Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC address filter table Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filter feature Select Accept to permit access to the ZyAIR MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the ZyAIR Select Reject to block access to the ZyAIR MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the ZyAlR 3 8 WLAN Networking Filter MAC Address 1 15 Specify the MAC address es of the wireless station s that is allowed or denied association to the ZyAIR Enter six pairs of hexadecimal digits separated by colons in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00 A0 C5 00 00 02 If you enter an invalid MAC address once you click Save to save the values a warning screen will be displayed Click Save to save t
31. key is never used twice The RADIUS server distributes a Pairwise Master Key PMK key to the AP that then sets up a key hierarchy and management system using the pair wise key to dynamically generate unique data encryption keys to encrypt every data packet that is wirelessly communicated between the AP and the wireless clients This all happens in the background automatically The Message Integrity Check MIC is designed to prevent an attacker from capturing data packets altering them and resending them The MIC provides a strong mathematical function in which the receiver and the transmitter each compute and then compare the MIC If they do not match it is assumed that the data has been tampered with and the packet is dropped By generating unique data encryption keys for every data packet and by creating an integrity checking mechanism MIC TKIP makes it much more difficult to decode data on a Wi Fi network than WEP making it difficult for an intruder to break into the network The encryption mechanisms used for WPA and WPA PSK are the same The only difference between the two is that WPA PSK uses a simple common password instead of user specific credentials The common 2 6 WLAN Networking password approach makes WPA PSK susceptible to brute force password guessing attacks but it s still an improvement over WEP as it employs an easier to use consistent single alphanumeric password 2 2 4 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Application Example A WPA P
32. lowing screen yXELProperties Basic Settings M Profile Mame Advanced Settings Please enter a name for this profile VLAN Security such as Office or hy Home TEPAF ZV HEL Network Mode Infrastructure Network using AP Choose infrastructure mode if you are connecting to an access point or wireless router Choose Ad Hoc mode if ou are connecting directly ta another computer aag ZyXEL Browse Enter the network SSID Click the Browse button ta scan for available netweorkz Cancel Each page in Properties is explained below 1 8 Getting Started Basic Settings In this page you can verify the name of the current profile fyXELProperties W basic Settings Profile Mame Advanced Settings Please enter a name for this profile WLAN Security such as Office or My Home TCPAP ZyXEL Network Mode Infrastructure Ka Network using AP Choose infrastructure mode if you are connecting to an access point or wireless router Choose Ad Hoc mode if you are connecting directly to another computer 1D ee E P ZyXEL Browse Enter the network SSID Click the Browse button ta scan for available netweaorkz Apply Now Save Cancel Profile Name Allows you to change the name of the current profile Network Mode Allows you to change between Infrastructure and Ad Hoc networking modes SSID Allows you to change t
33. mputer ZyXEL Browse Enter the network SSID Click the Browse button to scan for available networks Cancel 2 On this screen you will insert some basic settings for your wireless network a Profile Name Enter in a descriptive name for this profile b Network Mode If connecting to an access point or wireless router choose Infrastructure If you are going to network one computer directly to another computer without an access point then choose Ad Hoc c SSID Select Browse The utility will perform a brief site survey and display the results to you Click on the SSID of the access point you would like to connect to and Infrastructure You will need an access point to use the ZyXEL wireless adapter in Infrastructure mode Because all communication will be done via the Access Point the Access Point s SSID must be used Ad Hoc In Ad Hoc mode communication is made peer to peer between the client PCs and without the use of an Access Point All PCs communicating in an Ad Hoc should use the same SSID whatever your choice is 1 6 Getting Started then click on Add to Profile If the access point you choose has encryption enabled a window will pop up reminding you to enter the encryption information on the next page If your access point is not listed close the Site Survey window and type the name of the SSID into the SSID field d Click Next The following screen will appear yXELPro
34. n A J ih a en i ER a 1 OIE ACK appel gt nd x c We cds xw A Arcos Baton E Figure 2 9 RTS Threshold When station A sends data to the AP it might not know that the station B is already using the channel If these two stations send data at the same time collisions may occur when both sets of data arrive at the AP at the same time resulting in a loss of messages for both stations RTS CTS Threshold is designed to prevent collisions due to hidden nodes An RTS CTS Threshold defines the biggest size data frame you can send before an RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake is invoked When a data frame exceeds the RTS CTS Threshold value you set between 0 to 2432 bytes the station that wants to transmit this frame must first send an RTS Request To Send message to the AP for permission to send it The AP then responds with a CTS Clear to Send message to all other stations within its range to notify them to defer their transmission It also reserves and confirms with the requesting station the time frame for the requested transmission Stations can send frames smaller than the specified RTS CTS Threshold directly to the AP without the RTS Request To Send CTS Clear to Send handshake You should only configure RTS CTS Threshold if the possibility of hidden nodes exists on your network and the cost of resending large frames is more than the extra network overhead involved in the RTS Request To
35. n the AP and the client using a shared key When using WEP encryption available in 64 128 or 256 bit only those APs and PCs using the same WEP Key are allowed to communicate with each other 3 WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is a compromise between WPA and WEP Like WEP it uses a pre shared key that every user of the network must have in order to be able to send and receive data Like WPA it uses either TKIP or AES which improve greatly over the encryption found in WEP In the utility WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is enabled and it will automatically depend on the AP Router s setting to switch either WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK Getting Started 1 11 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide We recommend you use WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK whenever possible TCP IP This allows you to change your TCP IP settings ZyXELProperties Basic Settings m TCPAIP Configuration Advanced Settings Use IP Changer ALAN Security Use DHCP Subnet Mazk Gateway Pri DNS Server Sec DNS Server Apply Mow Save Cancel Use IP Changer By putting a checkmark in the box you will overwrite your existing WLAN TCP IP configuration and use the IP Changer software built into the ZyXEL Utility This allows you to configure TCP IP settings for each profile 1 12 Getting Started 1 6 3 Site Survey This page shows a list of SSIDs in your vicinity Information regarding each SSID is also shown SSID mode signal strength channel BSSID MAC address
36. n wireless stations and the wired network The figure below shows the possible wireless security levels on your ZyXEL AG 225H EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol is used for authentication and utilizes dynamic WEP key exchange It requires interaction with a RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service server either on the WAN or your LAN to provide authentication service for wireless stations 2 4 WLAN Networking NECER Tx LEAF wilt RADILE WEA Baas Probactad Liniqua Athen Aix ESS Lu lificadon VEA loast Bocina Mast Secure Figure 2 6 Wireless LAN Security Levels Configure the wireless LAN security using the Profile Security Settings screen If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyXEL AG 225H the ZyXEL AG 225H s wireless communications are accessible to any wireless networking device that is in the coverage area 2 2 1 Data Encryption with WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the ZyXEL AG 225H and the AP or other wireless stations to keep network communications private Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key for data encryption and decryption There are two ways to create WEP keys in your ZyXEL AG 225H e Automatic WEP key generation based on a password phrase called a passphrase The passphrase is case sensitive You must use the same passphrase for all WLAN adapters with this feature in the same
37. on method You can choose between TKIP or AES Most access points use TKIP for WPA PSK 3 Under PSK Pass Phrase enter the same pass phrase used to configure WPA PSK on your access point Wireless Security 5 3 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 5 4 Configuring WPA2 PSK yXELProperties Basic Settings MALAN Security Configuration Advanced Settings AALAN eEcurity TCPAP Security Mode WPA PSH None k Protocol Encryption Method TKIP Configure PSK Passphrase 63 characters Apply Mow Save Cancel 1 Select WPA2 PSK under Security Mode 2 Select Encryption method You can choose between TKIP or AES Most access points use AES for WPA2 PSK 3 Under PSK Pass Phrase enter the same pass phrase used to configure WPA2 PSK on your access point 5 4 Wireless Security Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and possible remedies After each problem description some instructions are provided to helo you diagnose and solve the problem 6 1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Cannot start the ZyXEL Make sure the ZyXEL AG 225H is properly plugged in your USB port and the Wireless LAN Utility LED s is on Refer to the Quick Start Guide for LED descriptions Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts Click Start Settings Control Pan
38. onfiguring Wireless Seculblty con tes toi nx e Sense 5 1 5 1 CONSEU SCCUTU IY L ies cd eats stage secede hee aaa S 5 1 22 5 5 3 COnleurme WAS das 5 3 5 4 5 4 Chapter o Troubleshoot MO vrscisccsnstecccxsscdeccavsesvesvecceuscececeseavexeduusevecvceveesccaccscvdeveuvesdsuacsececucevcescueceustevenveceecs 6 1 6 1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Pagan aza gs deaz contei eei NA AE i 6 1 6 2 Problem YU NE AE T 6 1 6 3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers eee eee eee eee 6 2 viii Table Of Contents 6 4 Problem Connecting to an Access Point Table Of Contents ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Preface Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZyXEL AG 225H About This User s Guide This manual provides information about the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility Syntax Conventions Type or Enter means for you to type one or more characters Select or Choose means for you to use one of the predefined choices Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma For example click the Apple icon Control Panels and then Modem means first click the Apple icon then point your mouse pointer to Control Panels and then click Modem Window and command choices are in Bold Times New Roman font Predefined field choices are in Bold Arial font The ZyXEL AG 225H 802 11a g Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter is referred to as the ZyXEL AG 225H in this guide The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyXEL WLA
39. perties AA YAA Basic Settings MALAN Security Configuration 55522 Advanced Settings WLAN Security TEPAP Security Made Disabled i s A Encryption Method A Use Static WEP Apply Mow Save Cancel This screen will vary in appearance depending on whether any encryption was detected with your access point 3 Enter in the appropriate security information SSID The SSID is a group name used by users of a common wireless network Only those devices using the same SSID are able to access each other Also you must use the same SSID as the Access Point you want to connect with SSIDs are case sensitive so take care to make sure your capitalization matches Getting Started 1 7 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide Remove To remove a profile from the Profile List select it and then click on Remove Apply If you want to change the current profile with another profile from the Profile List select the desired profile and click on Apply The new profile will immediately become the current profile and you will be connected with its SSID Properties Selecting a profile from the Profile List and clicking on Properties will allow you to check and or modify the properties of the selected profile Clicking on Properties will take you to the fol
40. rence is high Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and key Verify the settings in the Profile Security Settings screen B Ad Hoc IBSS Verify that the peer computer s is turned on Make sure the ZyXEL AG 225H computer and the peer computer s are using the same SS ID and channel Make sure that the computer and the peer computer s share the same security option and key Change the wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high 6 4 Problem Connecting to an Access Point Table 6 4 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION When using the Windows The ZyAIR might still be operating in access point mode This results XP configuration tool cannot when you set the ZyAIR to operate in access point mode using the ZyXEL scan for or connect to any Utility close the ZyXEL Utility and then use the Windows XP configuration access points tool Before you use the Windows XP configuration tool make sure you set the ZyAIR to operate in station mode before you close and exit the ZyXEL Utility 6 2 Troubleshooting
41. rk a Profile Name You may enter in a descriptive name for this profile b SSID The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated Wireless stations associating to the access point the ZyAIR must have the same SSID Enter a descriptive name up to 32 printable 7 bit ASCII characters for the wireless LAN c Hide SSID Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through passive scanning using a site survey tool 3 4 WLAN Networking d Wireless Mode Set the operating frequency depending on your geographical region e Channel Set the operating channel depending on your geographical region f Click Next The following screen will appear ZyXEL AG 225H Client Utility Profile Wizard ZyXEL Authentication WEP Passphrase Key Format I P um Key 1 T 4 key 2 x il key 3 key Defaut Key This screen will vary in appearance depending on whether any encryption was detected with your access point 3 Enter in the appropriate security information a Click Next The following screen will appear WLAN Networking 3 5 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide ZyXEL AG 225H Client Utility Profile Wizard E AS N Ni Jl Gon Filter Type Disable Fite MAC Address GA c A OF OO wo c mM cn Se iW HH O a Back
42. ss DkACCEBTBDT2 Channel S Network Made Infrastructure security Disabled Supported Rate bisect 1 2 5 5 11 6 9 12 18 2 Physical Layer Type 802 110 Beacon Period msec 00 Connect will immediately connect you with the selected network Add to profile Add to profile will have the same effect as clicking on Add in the Profile page Getting Started ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide 1 6 4 Options In this page you can configure the behavior of the ZyXEL utility ZyXEL Network Let Windows manage this wireless adapter Lodi At Options Windows Zero Configuration i Auto DHCP renewal Profile SiteSurvey D Version Station Mone Link Information a gt Tx Rix SSID ZyXEL Link Speed Stetus Connecting Signal Level RE CDI Tunc ele BSSID Channel Scanning iis S Let Windows manage this wireless adapter Windows Zero configuration Allows you to use Windows to configure your wireless network settings Check this box to configure Auto DHCP renewal Automatically renews the DHCP information after changing profiles 1 16 Getting Started 1 6 5 Version Software and Hardware information of the current client device ZyXEL Network Profile SAM Information Driver Wersiorr Litilit wersion A HI Information Supported Mode 802 115 802 114 502 11a MAC Address
43. t ee pe 4 1 ZyXEL AG 225H User s Guide About LABEL DESCRIPTION Package Version This field displays the version number of the combination driver utility package Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyXEL driver Utility Version This field displays the version number of the ZyXEL utility 4 2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility Follow the steps below to remove or uninstall the ZyXEL Utility from your computer Step 1 Click Start Programs ZyXEL ZyAIR SW Uninstall Step 2 When prompted click OK to remove the driver and the utility software ZyXEL AG 275H Client Utility InstallShield Wizard Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its Features Step 3 Click Ok to finish the uninstall process Reboot your computer if prompted to do so UTEGE ENT 4 2 Maintenance 4 3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility take note of the current network configuration To perform the upgrade follow the steps below Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Download the latest version of the utility from the ZyXEL web site and save the file on your computer Follow the steps in Section 4 2 to remove the current ZyXEL Utility from your computer Restart your computer if prompted After restarting refer to the procedure in the Quick Start Guide to install the new utility Check the version numbers in the Version screen to make sure th
44. the correct encryption level to match your access point Either 64 128 or 256 bit The encryption level set her must match the encryption level used by your access point a Authentication You can choose between Auto Switch Open and Shared Please see section 2 5 for more information on the different types of authentication For most installations choosing Auto Switch is the best choice b Enter the WEP key exactly as you did in your access point There are three ways of generating a WEP Key Make key using PassPhrase a WEP Key is automatically generated as you type in any PassPhrase of your choice Use this feature when you have used a PassPhrase to generate your WEP key on your access point Manual Input ASCII You generate your own WEP Key using ASCII characters 5 characters for 64 bit 13 characters for 128 bit 29 characters for 256 bit 5 2 Wireless Security Manual Input Hexadecimal You generate your own WEP Key using hexadecimal characters 10 characters for 64 bit 26 characters for 128 bit 58 characters for 256 bit 5 Click OK to save your settings and return to the previous screen 5 3 Configuring WPA PSK yXELProperties gt Basic Settings ALAN Security Configuration CER SANOS Security Mode WD A PSH TCPJIP ertic ian roatoco r Encryption Method TKIP contigue 0 63 characters Apply Mow Save Cancel select WPA PSK under Security Mode 2 Select Encrypti

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