ZyXEL ZyAIR G-220 User's Manual
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1. 4 6 MA Filter Joi e th ed 4 6 Index ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide MACfiltertype 4 7 T N TransmissionSpeed 3 5 TransmissionSpeed5 2 1 Network Type 2 1 Troubleshooting Ad Hoc IBSS 2 2 Communication problem with other computers pei ie ep de E Ode D te ie yasi 6 2 0 Troubleshooting 6 1 Checking Hardware Conflict 6 1 Online Re Slettation EE ill Communicationproblems 6 2 Open authenticationmode 2 6 Problem with link status 6 1 Radiointerference 6 2 P Starting ZyAIRUtl y 6 1 PreambleMode 2 6 Preface mami Memi a xii U problem description esses 6 1 Using the ZyAIR Utility ee 2 1 R Ww RelatedDocumentatlon xiii Warranty scite Ban in iii Le 2 3 Ote rete Dr ERE iii Example sse 2 4 WEP ae 2 4 RTS ReguestToSend 2 6 WEPDataEnc yptionwith 2 4 RTS CTS handshake 2 6 EE EG 2 4 RTS CTS Threshold2. rennen enne trennen ener ene 3 8 Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration 0 000x000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000 000000 0000000000 tone eo 4 1 4 1 Introduction iae ee e One m a e dede een 4 1 4 1 1 Additional SetupReguirements 4 1 4 2 Ihe ZyAIR Utility Screen eee egt eret e ees 4 1 Table of Contents ix ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 4 3 The Access Point Setting Screen eene r nee nennen teneret ene 4 3 4 4 The WEP Key Setting EE uie etae lela teet Ye e 4 6 4 5 The MAC Address filterScreen 0 00000000 eee saanen 4 6 Chapter 5 Maintenance Ma 5 1 5 1 Ihelnformation SCrECN ilme sise oe ete tes 5 1 2 2 REMOVING the ZyAIR Utility ott sayida y z s sleme tp etes pte leere ln 5 1 5 3 Upgrading E i aee d ete derent eee etae ies tes cincta 5 2 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting eege see M H 6 1 6 1 Problems StartingiheZyAIRUtl yProgram ss 6 1 62 Problem withthe Link Status ie ettet idees slept erede tee ee R 6 1 6 3 Problems Communicating With Other Computere 6 2 Appendix A Setting up Your Computer s IP Address 4 eee eee eee ense eee en setenta sets tasa stanno A Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example eese esee eee eene enne tn seen seta sten tns senses sens en
3. sees 2 5 Types iuste tete ln 3 7 WindowsXPReguirement 1 1 S Wired Equivalent Privacy See WEP ireless LAN P t SOCUIILY MEE 3 6 4 6 E os el UD 2 1 Service Set siue kan ml e as 3 2 4 5 Network Type EE 24 ServiceSetldentity See SSID SSID de a CE MEN AIO 2 1 a EE ee zs 26 EE TransmissionkRate 2 1 SSID p 2 1 S R Wireless LAN Security 2 4 Station Mode Data Encryption with WEP 2 4 Advanced isem gal nO 3 8 e WirelessNetworkBasics 1 1 Configuration 3 4 4 4 i Securty 3 6 Wirelessstattonmode 1 5 e a ERO 33 WirelessStatonMode 3 1 SyntaxConventions xiii Z ZyAIRModes 1 5 R Index ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide ACCESS points iaie 4 1 Link Infos selim mmm a Stile 3 2 Stad led ales a msi 3 1 REMOVING ise maine deli tet 5 2 Switchbetweenmodes 1 5 Upgrading 5 2 ZyAIR Utility ZyAIR U lityMaintenance 5 1 Beforeyouupgrad 5 2 Index S
4. Click No to display the WEP Key Setting screen and refer to Section 3 4 to set up WEP keys Otherwise click Yes to use the previously configured WEP settings To verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network check the network information on the bottom of the ZyAIR USB Utility screen 3 3 The More Setting Screen Click More Setting in the ZyAIR Utility program to display the More Setting screen as shown next Access Point Mode Configuration 3 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide More Setting General Connection Setting Channel Tx Rate Auto DI SSID Iw any Network Type Infrastructure x Encryption Disable WEP D Authentication Mode Auto DI Encryption Setting WEP Key Setting WEP Encryption Key Setting Profile Profile name D Load Save Current Delete Other For more advanced setting information Advanced Setting Information Figure 3 3 Station Mode More Setting The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 2 Station Mode More Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION General Connection Setting Channel Select the channel number from the drop down list box To associate to an ad hoc network you must use the same channel as the peer computer The number of channels varies depending on the setting in the Advanced Setting screen This field is not applicable when you select Infrastructure in the Network Type field 3 4
5. This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the ZyAIR in access point AP mode Refer to Section 4 1 1 for setup methods and requirements Steps may vary depending on your Windows version You may need to install additional software in Windows 98 Me Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the ZyAIR Step 1 Refer to Section 1 5 1 to set the ZyAIR to operate in AP mode Step 2 Click Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections or click Start Settings Control Panel and double click Network and Dial up Connections Set Program Access and Defaults Programs id Documents Settings xw Control Panel ff Network and Dial up Connections b isi Printers A Taskbar amp Start Menu Search Help 9 el Run aj Shut Down dea an Diagram 1 Windows 2000 Start Step 3 Right click on the icon for your wired Ethernet adapter and click Properties Access Point Mode Setup Example M ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Ea Network and Dial up Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced ae eee s Address el e SR oe La LA Make New d ZYAIR Connection Disable Status Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Diagram 2 Windows 2000 Network and Dial up Connections Step 4 A Properties screen displays Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Conn
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7. If you enter an invalid MAC address it will not be displayed Apply Click Apply to save the changes back to the ZyAIR 4 8 Maintenance ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyAIR Utility 5 1 The Information Screen The Information screen displays related version numbers of the ZyAIR To display the screen as shown next click the Information button in the More Setting screen when the ZyAIR is in wireless station mode Information SYSTEM INFORMATION Driver Version 1 126 0331 2004 Utility Version 1 0 0331 2004 Apr 7 2004 19 54 48 MAC Address 00 A0 C5 00 AD 04 Figure 5 1 Information The following table describes the read only fields in this screen Table 5 1 Information LABEL DESCRIPTION Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR driver Utility Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR Utility MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the ZyAIR OK Click OK to save all changes and close the ZyAIR Utility 5 2 Unistallating the ZyAIR Utility Follow the steps below to remove or uninstall the ZyAIR Utility from your computer Step 1 Click Start Programs ZyAIR G 220 Utility Uninstall ZyAIR G 220 Utility Troubleshooting 5 1 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 2 When prompted click OK to remove the driver and
8. Signal Strength MEHNHEHENENENENENE 4995 Link Quality BEBEEBEEEEEEEEEN 44 Tx Frame 77 Rx Frame 2 Figure 3 1 Station Mode ZyAIR G 220 Utility The following table describes the labels in this screen Access Point Mode Configuration 3 1 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 1 Station Mode ZyAIR G 220 Utility LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode Select Station from drop down list box to set the ZyAIR to operate in wireless station mode Select Access Point from drop down list box to set the ZyAIR to operate in access point mode Refer to Section1 5 for more information Network This field displays the model name of your ZyAIR Select from the drop down list menu if Adapter you have more than one wireless LAN adapter in your computer Available Network SSID The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated Strength This field displays the signal strength of each wireless device Refresh Click Refresh to scan for available wireless device within transmission range Current Network Information Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyAIR is currently using Type This field displays the network type Infrastructure or Ad Hoc of the ZyAIR SSID This field displays the name of the wireless device to which the ZyAIR is associated Tx Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyAIR in megabits per second Mbps WEP This field displays w
9. communicate with the other computer s A Infrastructure Make sure that the AP and the associated computers are turned on and working properly Make sure the ZyAIR computer and the associated AP use the same SSID Change the AP and the associated wireless clients to use another radio channel if interference is high Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security option and key Verify the settings in the Security screen B Ad Hoc IBSS Verify that the peer computer s is turned on Make sure the ZyAIR 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 In access point mode the wireless station s cannot associate to the ZyAIR Verify that the computer with the ZyAIR installed is turned on Make sure the wireless station s uses the same SSID as the ZyAIR Make sure the wireless station s uses the same security option and or WEP keys Verify that the wireless station s is not blocked in the MAC Filter screen Troubleshooting ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Appendix A Setting up Your Computer s IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP IP installed Windows 95 98 Me NT 2000 XP Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNI
10. 4 o m SEX c a iac 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 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Figure 2 3 Infrastructure Network Example Access Point Mode The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the ZyAIR in access point mode WS 2 m c lt gt nternet en w UW 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 Wireless Station Mode Configur
11. Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 2 Station Mode More Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Tx Rate Select a transmission speed from the drop down list box Choose from Auto default 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 SSID Enter the SSID of the wireless network to which you want to associate To associate to an ad hoc network you must enter the same SSID as the peer computer Otherwise select Any check box to associate to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks Network Type Select Infrastructure or Ad Hoc from the drop down list box Select Infrastructure to associate to an AP Select Ad Hoc to associate to a peer computer Encryption Select Disable WEP to deactivate the WEP encryption Select Enable WEP to activate the WEP encryption and click WEP Encryption Key Setting to configure the WEP keys Refer to Section 3 4 for more information Authentication Select an authentication method Choices are Auto Shared Key and Open System Mode Refer to Section 2 5 for more information Apply Change Click Apply to save the changes back to the ZyAIR or click Change to start configuring the fields Encryption Setting WEP Key Click WEP Encryption Key Setting to display the screen and configure WEP key Setting settings Profile The Profile function allows you to save the wireless netwo
12. disconnect the equipment For their own protection users should ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Note This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry iv Information for Canadian Users ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Federal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations 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 commercial environment 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 c
13. install the ZyAIR utility and make hardware connections 1 3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time It is recommended that you use the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyAIR Utility Wireless LAN 1 1 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 1 Double click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray If the icon is not present proceed to Step 2 Otherwise skip to Step 5 i Wireless Network Connection One or more wireless networks are available To see a list of available networks click here Figure 1 1 Windows XP System Tray Icon Step 2 Ifthe icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray click Start Control Panel and double click Network Connections Step 3 Double click on the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown next Wireless Network Connection 6 Status ag p General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 16 40 Speed 54 0 Mbps Signal Strength alll Sent x Received Bytes 7164 2 078 Activity Close Figure 1 2 Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Status Step 4 Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab Then s
14. is installed properly c hM m L D Figure 1 5 ZyAIR Utility System Tray Icon The color of the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR Refer to the following table for details 1 4 Wireless LAN ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 1 1 ZyAIR Utility System Tray Icon COLOR DESCRIPTION Red The ZyAIR is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless network Green The ZyAIR is operating in wireless station mode and connected to a wireless network Pale Blue The ZyAIR is operating in access point mode Double click on the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyAIR Utility The ZyAIR Utility screens are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions Screens for Windows XP are shown 1 5 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 ZyAIR functions as an access point This allows you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP device Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyAIR to form a wireless network Refer to Section 4 1 for more information 1 5 4 Change ZyAIR Modes To change between the modes select either the Station or Access Point option in the ZyAIR G 220 Utility screen Z ZyAIR 6 220 Ut
15. the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the ESSID through passive scanning using a site survey tool Tx Power Set this field if you need to conserve power consumption especially for notebook computers This control changes the strength of the ZyAIR s antenna gain or transmission power Antenna gain measured in dBm decibel relative units compared to milliwatts is the increase in coverage Higher antenna gain improves the range of the signal for better communications Select Level 0 Maximum Power to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 17 dBm Select Level 1 to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 15 dBm Select Level 2 to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 13 dBm Select Level 3 Minimum Power to set the ZyAIR s antenna to transmit at 11 dBm This allows for the least power consumption Apply Click Apply to save the changes back to the ZyAIR or click Change to start configuring the fields WEP Select Disable to deactivate the WEP encryption Select Enable to activate the WEP encryption Setting Click Setting to display the screen and configure WEP key settings Authentication Mode Select an authentication method Choices are Shared Key and Open System Refer to Section 2 5 for more information Fragmentation Threshold The threshold number of bytes for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent Refer to Section
16. 2 3 for more information RTS CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS CTS handshake Setting this attribute to be larger than the maximum MSDU MAC service data unit size turns off the RTS CTS handshake Refer to Section 2 4 for more information Setting this attribute to zero turns on the RTS CTS handshake Preamble Select a preamble type Choices are Long and Short Refer to Section 2 6 for more information MAC Address Filter Click Setting to display the MAC Address Filter screen and change your ZyAIR s MAC filter settings Maintenance 4 5 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 4 4 The WEP Key Setting Screen To set up wireless LAN security click Setting next to the WEP field in the Access Point Setting screen to display the screen as shown WEP Key Setting WEP Key Setting Key Length dbit 128bit C 256 bit Default Key ID ei Key Format HEX C ASCII Key Value 1 fe ok ek AME 2 mamm NN 3 Les zs as seng 4 eoe Figure 4 3 Access Point Mode Security Refer to Table 3 3 for field descriptions 4 5 The MAC Address Filter Screen The MAC Address Filter screen allows you to configure the ZyAIR to give exclusive access to Accept devices or exclude devices from Reject connecting to the ZyAIR Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC Media Access Control address The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of s
17. IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window Restart your computer if prompted Verifying Your Computers IP Address 1 2 Click Start All Programs Accessories and then Command Prompt In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and then press ENTER You can also open Network Connections right click a network connection click Status and then click the Support tab Macintosh OS 8 9 Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide t File Edit View Window Special Help About This Computer 1 Click the Apple menu Control Panel and double click TCP IP to open the TCP IP Control Panel Apple system Profiler E Calculator 5 Chooser ADSL Control and Status KR Control Panels ld Appearance Favorites Apple Menu Options la Key Caps AppleTalk Network Browser ColorSync DN Recent Applications Control Strip i Recent Documents E ien tif Remote Access Status Vers a pe 8 Scrapbook Extensions Manager P Sherlock2 File Exchange i Speakabl
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19. X LINUX include the software components you need to install and use TCP IP on your computer Windows 3 1 requires the purchase of a third party TCP IP application package TCP IP should already be installed on computers using Windows NT 2000 XP Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems After the appropriate TCP IP components are installed configure the TCP IP settings in order to communicate with your network If you manually assign IP information instead of using dynamic assignment make sure that your computers have IP addresses that place them in the same subnet as the ZyAIR Windows 95 98 Me Click Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Network sti Network icon to open the Network window Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed JZyAIR 100 Wireless PCMCIA YT NDISWAN gt nothing TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TCP IP gt ZyAIR 100 Wireless PCMCIA vet Adaptd e gt Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Cien for Microsoft Networks File and Print Sharing Description i TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks Cancel The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of installed components You need a network adapter the TCP IP protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks If you need the adapter a In the Network window click Add Set
20. ZyAIR G 220 802 119 Wireless USB Adapter User s Guide Version 1 00 May 2004 YA Networking Power ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Copyright Copyright 2004 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 is 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 ii Copyright ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 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 two 2 years from the date of purchase During the warranty period and upon proof of purch
21. al digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00112233445566778899AABBCO for HEX key type or Enter 29 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey12345678 for ASCII key type You must configure all four WEP keys the first time you use the ZyAIR The values for the WEP keys must be set up exactly the same on all wireless devices in the same wireless LAN ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive Apply Change Click Apply to save the changes back to ZyAIR or click Change to start configuring the fields Access Point Mode Configuration 3 7 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 3 5 The Advanced Setting Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyAIR click the Advanced Setting button in the More Setting screen Advanced Setting User Interface Power Consumption Setting Language Continuous Access Mode CAM C Maximum Power Saving Mode Country Roaming C World Mode e User Select C Fast Power Saving Mode USA Fragmentation Threshold 2347 Disable gt Figure 3 5 Station Mode Advanced Setting The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 3 4 Station Mode Advanced Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION User Interface Language Select a language from the Language drop down list box Country Roaming 3 8 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Gui
22. anced Connect using E9 Accton EN1207D TX PCI Fast Ethemet Adapter This connection uses the following items vi El Client for Microsoft Networks vi 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M 8 QoS Packet Scheduler lvi Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks C Show icon in notification area when connected 5 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window opens the General tab in Windows XP ae If you have a dynamic IP address click Obtain uu me gt ou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports an IP address automatical ly this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for i the appropriate IP settings If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address xU neigen sut Subnet mask and Default gateway fields echar pe Click Advanced Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses F Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide If you do not know your gateway s IP address remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK Do one or more of the following if you want to configure additional IP addresses In the IP Settings tab in IP addresses clic
23. ase should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and or materials ZyXEL will at its discretion repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition Any replacement will consist of a new or re manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified misused tampered with damaged by an act of God or subjected to abnormal working conditions NOTE Repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser To obtain the services of this warranty contact ZyXEL s Service Center for your Return Material Authorization RMA number Products must be returned Postage Prepaid It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out dated warranty will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of ZyXEL and the customer will be billed for parts and labor All repaired or replaced pro
24. ation 2 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide The following figure depicts a roaming example When wireless station B moves to position X the ZyAIR in wireless station B automatically switches the channel to the one used by access point 2 in order to stay connected to the network omnes Se L Figure 2 5 Roaming Example 2 2 Wireless LAN Security Wireless LAN security is vital to your network to protect wireless communications Configure the wireless LAN security using the More Setting screen If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyAIR the ZyAIR s wireless communications are accessible to any wireless networking device that 1s in the coverage area 2 2 1 Data Encryption with WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption scrambles all data packets transmitted between the ZyAIR 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 Your ZyAIR allows you to configure up to four 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit WEP keys but only one key can be used at any one time 2 3 Fragmentation Threshold A Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size between 256 and 2432 bytes that can be sent in the wireless network before the ZyAIR will fragment the packet into smaller data frames 2 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide A large Fragmentation Thresho
25. ccess Point Setting Screen Click More Setting in the ZyAIR G 220 Utility screen to display the screen as shown Maintenance 4 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Access Point Setting General Connection Setting Channel e e Basic Rate 1 2 Mbps D SSID WLAN AP Hide SSID Tx Power Level 0 Maximum Power D WER Disable DI Setting Authentication Mode Open System v Fragment O H 1651 RTS CTS EEN Disable Preamble Long MAC Address Filter Figure 4 2 Access Point Mode Access Point Setting The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Access Point Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION General Connection Setting Channel Set the operating frequency channel depending on your geographical region Basic Rate Select the rate s at which the ZyAIR can transmit data in the wireless LAN network Make sure the wireless stations in the same wireless network are set to use the rate s for data transmission 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 4 4 Maintenance ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Access Point Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Hide ESSID Select this check box to hide the ESSID in
26. ck for possible hardware conflicts Click Start Settings Control Panel System Hardware and Device Manager Verify the status of the ZyAIR under Network Adapter Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows Install the ZyAIR in another computer If the error persists you may have a hardware problem In this case you should contact your local vendor The ZyAIR Utility icon does not display When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon does not display you are using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool at the same time Refer to the Section 1 3 to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration tool 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 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 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 6 3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 6 3 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION In wireless station mode the computer with the ZyAIR installed cannot
27. could negatively affect the throughput performance 2 5 Authentication Type The IEEE 802 11b standard describes a simple authentication method between the wireless stations and AP Three authentication modes are defined Auto Open and Shared 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 WEP encryption and specify a WEP key on both the wireless station and the AP Auto authentication mode allows the ZyAIR to switch between the open and shared key authentication modes automatically Use the auto mode if you do not know the authentication mode of the other wireless stations 2 6 Preamble Type A preamble is used to synchronize the transmission timing in your wireless network There are two preamble modes Long Preamble and Short Preamble Short preamble takes less time to process and minimizes overhead so it should be used in a good wireless network environment when all wireless stations support it Select Long Preamble if you have a noisy network or are unsure of what preamble mode the access point or the other wireless stations support as all IEEE 802 11b compliant wireless adapters must support l
28. dd Remove Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address C ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 3 Click the Gateway tab ER If you do not know your gateway s IP address Bindings Advanced NeBlOS remove previously installed gateways DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address If you have a gateway IP address type it in the The first gateway in the Installed Gateway list will be the default New gateway field and click Add The address order in the list will be the order in which these machines are used New gateway Installed gateways ees 4 Click OK to save and close the TCP IP Properties window 5 Click OK to close the Network window Insert the Windows CD if prompted 6 Restart your computer when prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address 1 Click Start and then Run 2 In the Run window type winipcfg and then click OK to open the IP Configuration window 3 Select your network adapter You should see your computer s IP address subnet mask and default gateway Windows 2000 NT XP D Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 1 For Windows XP click start Control Panel In Windows 2000 NT click Start Settings Control Panel For Windows XP click Network 3 Connections For Windows 2000 NT click Network and Dial up Connections E Control Panel File Edit sss H dB yo Search Folders EFEM Address G Control Pane
29. de Table 3 4 Station Mode Advanced Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION World Wide Select this radio button to have the ZyAIR display 14 channels in the Channel field in the More Setting screen User Select Select this radio button and select a country from the drop down list to have the ZyAIR display the channel numbers for the selected country in the Channel field in the More Setting screen Power Consumption Setting Continuous Access Mode CAM Select this radio button to disable power saving and the ZyAIR will never go to sleep mode Maximum Power Saving Mode Select this radio button to save power especially for notebook computers This forces the ZyAIR to go to sleep mode periodically Fast Power Saving Mode Select this radio button to have the ZyAIR switch between CAM and maximum power saving mode depending on the amount of traffic to transmit Fragmentation The threshold number of bytes for the fragmentation boundary for directed Threshold messages It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent Move the slider to set the fragmentation threshold RTS CTS Threshold Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS CTS handshake Setting this attribute to be larger than the maximum MSDU MAC service data unit size turns off the RTS CTS handshake Setting this attribute to zero turns on the RTS CTS handshake Access Point Mode Configuration 3 9 Z
30. ducts 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 Register online at www zyxel com for free future product updates and information ZyXEL Limited Warranty iii ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to
31. e Items File Sharing j General Controls Internet Keyboard Keychain Access Launcher Location Manager Memory Modem Monitors Mouse Multiple Users Numbers QuickTime Settings Remote Access Software Update Sound Speech Startup Disk Text UsBPrinterSharing 2 Select Ethernet from the DI TCN Eum E Connect via list Comect vla Ethernet Setup Configure Using DHCP Server DHCP Client ID IP Address lt will be supplied by server gt Subnet mask lt will be supplied by server gt Router address lt will be supplied by server gt Search comans Name server addr lt will be supplied by server gt 3 For dynamically assigned settings select Using DHCP Server from the Configure list Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 4 For statically assigned settings do the following From the Configure box select Manually Type your IP address in the IP Address box Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box Type the IP address of your ZyAIR in the Router address box 5 Close the TCP IP Control Panel 6 Click Save if prompted to save changes to your configuration 7 Restart your computer if prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address Check your TCP IP properties in the TCP IP Control Macintosh OS X Panel window 1 Click the Apple menu and click System Preferences P Grab F
32. ection Sharing for this connection Click OK Wired Ethernet Properties 2 x General G ap Internet Connection Sharing allows other computers on your E di local network to access external resources through this connection Internet Connection Sharing Local network operation may be momentarily disrupted Settings Diagram 3 Windows 2000 Network Properties Step 5 A notice screen displays Click Yes N Access Point Mode Setup Example ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Local Network xi i When Internet Connection Sharing is enabled your LAN adapter will be set to use IP address 192 168 0 1 Your i computer may lose connectivity with other computers on your network If these other computers have static IP addresses you should set them to obtain their IP addresses automatically Are you sure you want to enable Internet Connection Sharing Diagram 4 Windows 2000 Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer e IP Address appendix to set up the wireless station computer s IP address Access Point Mode Setup Example O ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide A About deett e dee eee 5 1 About the ZyAIR Utility 5 1 5 2 Access point mode s essseeeesseseeseesersersreresses 1 5 AccessPointMode 4 1 Additional setup requirements 4 1 Configuration ssesessseseeessseeessr
33. eens 6 2 xii List of Tables ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Preface Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZyAIR About This User s Guide This manual provides information about the ZyAIR 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 ZyAIR G 220 802 11g Wireless USB Adapter is referred to as the ZyAIR in this guide The ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyAIR WLAN Utility or simply as the ZyAIR Utility in this guide Related Documentation Support Disk Refer to the included CD for support documents and device drivers Quick Installation Guide Our Quick Installation Guide is designed to help you get your ZyAIR up and running right away It contains a detailed easy to follow connection diagram and information on installing your ZyAIR 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 ma
34. ennen 3 6 Figure 3 5 Station Mode Advanced Setting 0 0 eee 3 8 Figure 4 1 Access Point Mode ZyAIR G 220 Utility sss eene 4 2 Figure 4 2 Access Point Mode Access Point Setting sese 4 4 Figure 4 3 Access Point Mode Security ou ertt p a ug d e e tie ond 4 6 Figure 4 4 Access Point Mode MAC Filter eren nnns 4 7 Figure Sal Information zs ls eene tie e d et epi 5 1 Figure 5 2 Confirm Unimstall eier CR QS ee etus dtd 5 2 List of Figures xi ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide List of Tables Tablel IZyAIRRU l y SystemTraylcon enne nre 1 5 Table3 1StatonMode ZyAIRG 220Utli1y eene nennen rennen enne 32 Table 3 2 Station Mode Mote Setting eec e e RI RP ERES EUREN ERSTER rl bn 3 4 Table 3 3 Station Mode WEPKeySettins E A E nnne enne 3 6 Table 3 4 Station Mode Advanced Setting eene ener 3 8 Table 4 1 Access Point Mode ZyAIR G 220Utili 4 2 Table 4 2 Access Point Mode Access Point Seng 4 4 Table 4 3 Access Point Mode MAC Elter 4 7 Table 5s Information deet 5 1 Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program sss een 6 1 Table 6 2 Troubleshooting Link Oualt ener 6 1 Table 6 3 Troubleshooting Communication Problems s sssessssesssesereseseesesseeresseststesersrssteressesressesesess
35. eshold 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 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 2 5 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 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 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
36. hether WEP data encryption is activated on or inactive off More Setting Connect this site Click More setting to configure connection wireless security and profile settings or click Connect this site to join a network when you select a wireless network in the Available Network table Link Status This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device to which the ZyAIR is associated Signal Strength The status bar and the percentage number show the strength of the signal Link Quality The status bar and the percentage number show the quality of the signal Tx Frame This field displays the number of data frames transmitted Rx Frame This field displays the number of data frames received 3 2 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 3 2 1 Connecting to a Network Follow the steps below to connect to a network Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Click Refresh to scan for all available wireless networks within range To join a network either click an entry in the table to select a wireless network and then click Connect this site or double click an entry If the WEP field displays On for the selected wireless network the following screen displays Use Previous WEP Setting 2 d You have selected to connect to the WEP encryption network kr Do you want to use the previous WEP setting Figure 3 2 Station Mode Use Previous WEP Setting
37. il 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 Based Industrial Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan Thank you Getting Started xiii ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Graphics Icons Key s pues ul E AT Wireless Access Point Computer Notebook computer E j be Modem Wireless Signal KS Ce sz Kg Ka Telephone Switch Router xiv Getting Started ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyAIR Utility 1 1 About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802 11g compliant wireless LAN adapter With the ZyAIR you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR e Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802 11b g Wi Fi compliant wireless devices e Automatic rate selection e Offers 64 bit 128 bit and 256 bit WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy data encryption for network security Proprietary SoftAP feature turns your ZyAIR into an access point AP Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs A built in antenna Driver support for Windows XP 2000 Me 98 SE 1 2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to
38. ile Edit Captu to open the System Preferences window About This Mac Get Mac OS X Software System Preferences Dock Location b 2 Click Network in the icon bar eo Network Select Automatic from the Location list 16 J a Show All Displays Network Startup Disk Select Built in Ethernet from the Show list e Location Automatic Click the TCP IP tab Show _ Built in Ethernet ra PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Configure Using DHCP bei Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address 192 168 11 12 168 95 1 1 Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 254 0 Router 192 168 10 11 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 05 02 43 93 ff 8 Click the lock to prevent further changes J Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 3 For dynamically assigned settings select Using DHCP from the Configure list 4 For statically assigned settings do the following From the Configure box select Manually Type your IP address in the IP Address box Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box Type the IP address of your ZyAIR in the Router address box 5 Click Apply Now and close the window 6 Restart your computer if prompted Verifying Your Computer s IP Address Check your TCP IP properties in the Network window Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address K ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example
39. ility Network Adapter Mode Station xp ZyAIR G 220 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter i Figure 1 6 ZyAIR G 220 Utility Mode Wait for about five seconds for the ZyAIR Utility to complete the mode change When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR at the same time the ZyAIR Utility icon does not display or is grayed out Wireless LAN 1 5 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network 2 1 Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications 2 1 1 SSID The SSID Service Set Identity is a unigue 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 freguency used by a wireless device is called a channel 2 1 3 Transmission Rate Tx Rate The ZyAIR provides various transmission data rate options for you to select Options include 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 Auto setting proves the most efficient This setting allows your ZyAIR to operate at the maximum transmission data rate When the communication quality drops below a certain level the ZyAIR automatically switches to a lower transmission data rate Tra
40. ix pairs of hexadecimal characters for example 00 A0 C5 00 00 02 You need to know the MAC address of the device s to configure this screen 4 6 Maintenance ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide MAC Address Filter Filter Type Disable DI Filte MAC Address oo oo A0 C5 00 00 02 08 01 09 02 10 03 11 04 12 05 13 06 14 07 15 Figure 4 4 Access Point Mode MAC Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 4 3 Access Point Mode 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 Reject to block access to the ZyAIR MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the router Select Accept to permit access to the ZyAIR MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the router Filter MAC Address Maintenance 4 7 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 3 Access Point Mode MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION 00 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 in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00A0C5000002 Once you click Apply to save the values this field displays the MAC address with spaces separating the six pairs of hexadecimal digits for example 00 A0 C5 00 00 02
41. k Add In TCP IP Address type an IP address in IP address and a subnet mask in Subnet mask and then click Add Repeat the above two steps for each IP address you want to add Configure additional default gateways in the IP Settings tab by clicking Add in Default gateways In TCP IP Gateway Address type the IP address of the default gateway in Gateway To manually configure a default metric the number of transmission hops clear the Automatic metric check box and type a metric in Metric Click Add Advanced TCP IP Settings IP Settings DNS WINS Options IP addresses IP address DHCP Enabled Subnet mask Default gateways Gateway Metric Automatic metric Repeat the previous three steps for each default gateway you want to add Click OK when finished Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 8 9 10 In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window the General tab in Windows XP Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address es If you know your DNS server IP address es click Use the following DNS server addresses and type them in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields If you have previously configured DNS servers click Advanced and then the DNS tab to order them Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get
42. kip to Step 6 1 2 Wireless LAN ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 5 When a Wireless Network Connection window displays click Advanced Wireless Network Connection 29 The following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks cpe 5235 g3000 4 4 CPE 5246 wi CPE 5656 35 This wireless network requires the use of a network key WEP To access this network type the key then click Connect Network key Enable IEEE 802 1 authentication for this network If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced ae qmm Figure 1 3 Windows XP Connect to Wireless Network Wireless LAN 1 3 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Step 6 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected Click OK 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties Pi General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Available networks Lan i SOC TEST i CPESW3 Preferred networks Leam about setting up wireless network confiquration Figure 1 4 Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Properties 1 4 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility After you install and start the ZyAIR Utility an icon for the ZyAIR Utility appears in the system tray When the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon displays the ZyAIR
43. l Veg Control Panel A e View Favorites Add Hardware D Switch to Category View Co s See Also A ua Fonts Game A Windows Update Controllers Internet Explorer go My Documents Outlook Express Y Paint B Files and Settings Transfer W 4 My Recent Documents gt e My Pictures A 3 E Command Prompt ce My Music E Acrobat Reader 4 0 qs My Computer Tour Windows XP 4 Control Panel fh windows Movie Maker te Printers and Faxes Q9 Help and Support All Programs gt Log Off fo Turn Off Computer untitled Paint Right click Local Area Connection and then click Properties Network Connections Tools Help File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Qe E GA B JO search 1 Folders EJ Address e Network Connections A LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks Create anew connection Set up a home or small office network W Disable this network device DN Repair this connection Status Repair Bridge Connections mi Rename this connection View status of this connection a Change settings of this connection Create Shortcut Delete Rename Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP under the 4 Local Area Connection Properties General tab in Win XP and click Properties Ess General Authentication Adv
44. ld 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 they do not know if the channel is currently being used Therefore they are considered hidden from each other BIZ Range CTS Range Wireless AP o cmo GAME lll TN Station RTS HM bs o AP BRm m P Su AC Stations cannot K gt lt Wireless Station A hear each other Wireless Station B epe They can hear the AP Figure 2 6 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 Thr
45. nsmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable However when the communication quality improves again the ZyAIR gradually increases the transmission data rate again until it reaches the highest available transmission rate You can select any of the above options If you wish to balance speed versus reliability select 48 Mbps or 54 Mbps in a networking environment where you are certain that all wireless devices can communicate at the highest transmission data rate 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps are used often in networking environments where the range of the wireless connection is more important than speed 2 1 4 Wireless Network Application Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes ad hoc and infrastructure To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points APs set the ZyAIR 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 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 2 1 ZyAIR G 220 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 X Y Ad hoc d IBSS j
46. ommunications If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 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 or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice 1 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Caution 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Certifi cations Trade Name Model Number Refer to the product page at www zyxel com Tested To Comply C with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for model specific FCC statement s and the procedure to view the product s certification s FCC Statement V ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Customer Support When contacting your Customer Support Representative please have the following information ready Product model and serial number Warranty Information Date you received your product Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to
47. ong preamble However not all wireless adapters support short preamble Use long preamble if you are unsure what preamble mode the wireless adapters support to ensure interpretability between the ZyAIR and the access point wireless stations and to provide more reliable communication in noisy networks Select Auto to have the ZyAIR automatically use short preamble when all access point wireless stations support it otherwise the ZyAIR uses long preamble The ZyAIR and the access point wireless stations MUST use the same preamble mode in order to communicate 2 6 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in wireless station mode 3 1 Introduction To set your ZyAIR as a wireless station refer to Section 1 5 1 3 2 The ZyAIR Utility Screen When the ZyAIR utility starts the ZyAIR G 220 Utility screen displays showing the current configuration of your ZyAIR Z ZyAIR G 220 Utility Network Adapter Mode Station D ZyAIR G 220 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter D Available Network Current Network Information CPE_5243_ycc 44 Channel 6 cpe_5236_2 43 CPE_5271_01 76 Type Infrastructure ti2081 50 Wireless 43 SSID lt any gt CPE 5232 P33 67 Tx Rate 54 Mbps par reer 4 Az lt gt WEP Off More Setting Loo Refresh Link Status Connected to Access Point BSSID 00 40 C5 00 AD 04
48. rk settings in this screen or use one of the pre configured network profiles Profile name Enter a descriptive name in this field or select a pre configured network profiles from the drop down list Load To use a previously saved network profile select the profile file name from the drop down list box and click Load Save Current Enter a descriptive name in the Profile name field and click Save Current to save the current settings in this screen to a new profile This also activates the new profile at the same time Delete To delete an existing wireless network configuration select a profile from the drop down list box and click Delete Access Point Mode Configuration 3 5 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 2 Station Mode More Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Others Advanced Click Advanced Settings to set the advanced features on the ZyAIR Settings Information Click Information to displays related version numbers of the ZyAIR 3 4 The WEP Key Setting Screen Click the WEP Encryption Key Setting button in the More Setting screen to display the WEP Key Setting screen as shown next WEP Key Setting WEP Key Setting Key Lenath 64 bit C 128 bit O 256 bit Default Key ID z1 Key Format HEX C ASCII Key Value vaca Re a LIII NK E s LXI II Figure 3 4 Station Mode WEP Key Setting The following table describes
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51. the labels in this screen Table 3 3 Station Mode WEP Key Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION WEP Key Setting The WEP keys are used to encrypt data before transmitting The values for the keys must be set up exactly the same on the APs or other peer wireless computers as they are on the ZyAIR 3 6 Access Point Mode Configuration ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 3 3 Station Mode WEP Key Setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Key Length Select 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit and then fill in the related fields Default Key ID Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption Key Format Select either the HEX or ASCII WEP key type Key Value 1 4 Enter the WEP keys in the fields provided If you select 64 bit in the Key Length field Enter either 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F af and 0 9 for example 11AA22BB33 for HEX key type or Enter 5 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey for ASCII key type If you select 128 bit in the Key Length field Enter either 26 hexadecimal digits in the range of A F a f and 0 9 for example 00112233445566778899AABBCC for HEX key type or Enter 13 ASCII characters case sensitive ranging from a z A Z and 0 9 for example MyKey12345678 for ASCII key type If you select 256 bit in the Key Length field Enter either 58 hexadecim
52. the utility software Confirm Uninstall Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components j Cancel Figure 5 2 Confirm Uninstall Step 3 Restart your computer when prompted 5 3 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility Before you uninstall the ZyAIR Utility take note of the current network configuration To perform the upgrade follow the steps below Step 1 Download the latest version of the utility from the ZyXEL web site and save the file on your computer Step 2 Follow the steps in Section 5 2 to remove the current ZyAIR Utility from your computer Step 3 Restart your computer when prompted Step 4 After restarting refer to the procedure in the Quick Installation Guide to install the new utility Step 5 o Check the version numbers in the Information screen to make sure the new utility is installed properly 5 2 Troubleshooting ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies After each problem description some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem 6 1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program Table 6 1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program Cannot start the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LED s is on Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for the LED descriptions Use the Device Manager to che
53. tility The following table describes the labels in this screen Table 4 1 Access Point Mode ZyAIR G 220 Utility LABEL DESCRIPTION Mode Select Station from drop down list box to set the ZyAIR to operate in wireless station mode Select Access Point from drop down list box to set the ZyAIR to operate in access point mode Refer to Section 1 5 for more information Network This field displays the model name of your ZyAIR Select from the drop down list menu if Adapter you have more than one wireless LAN adapter in your computer Connect Station List Station MAC This field displays the MAC addresses of up to 16 wireless stations that are connected to Address the ZyAIR Maintenance ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide Table 4 1 Access Point Mode ZyAIR G 220 Utility LABEL DESCRIPTION Current Network Setting Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyAIR is currently using SSID This field displays the name of the ZyAIR WEP This field displays whether WEP data encryption is activated on or inactive off Tx Power This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyAIR in megabits per second Mbps More Setting Click More setting to configure connection and wireless security settings Tx Frame This field displays the number of data frames transmitted Rx Frame This field displays the number of data frames received 4 3 The A
54. ting Up Your Computer s IP Address A ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide b Select Adapter and then click Add C Select the manufacturer and model of your network adapter and then click OK If you need TCP IP a In the Network window click Add b Select Protocol and then click Add C Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers d Select TCP IP from the list of network protocols and then click OK If you need Client for Microsoft Networks a b C d e Click Add Select Client and then click Add Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list of network clients and then click OK Restart your computer so the changes you made take effect In the Network window Configuration tab select your network adapter s TCP IP entry and click Properties Setting Up Your Computer s IP Address ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide 1 Click the IP Address tab TCP IP Properties If your IP address is dynamic select Obtain an IP address automatically If you have a static IP address select Specify an IP address and type your information into the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields Subnet Mask EE 2 Click the DNS Configuration tab TCP IP Properties If you do not know your DNS information select Disable DNS If you know your DNS information select Enable DNS and type the information in the fields below you may not need to fill them all Host Dome in 7 e ees A
55. une M ExIISnDSQoBnnoqm Q X Table of Contents ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide List of Figures Figure 1 1 Windows XP SystemTraylcon enne enne 1 2 Figure 1 2 Windows XP WirelessNetworkConnectionStatus 1 2 Figure 1 3 Windows XP ConnecttoWirelessNetwork 1 3 Figure 1 4 Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Properties esses 1 4 Figure l 5ZyAIRUtl iy SystemTraylcon nnne nennen nennen nnns 1 4 Figure 1 6 ZyAIR G 220Utility Mode erener eeeerseeseeeenesse 1 5 Figure 2 1 IBSS Examples ote tt i ve eire e E SEEN Ee UNES a 2 2 Figure 2 2 BSS Example ete tiv eere T WIE URINE E EE UTI EI 2 2 Figure 2 3 Infrastructure NetworkExampk ee 2 3 Figure2 4ZyAlRasanAccessPointExampk rennen enne nennen 2 3 Figure 2 5 Roaming Example 5 yaln echte eege HR RU ares 2 4 Figure 2 6 RES Threshold 5 221 nebulas ete mand aue 2 5 Figure 3 1 Station Mode ZyAIR G 220 Utility eene nennen nre 3 1 Figure 3 2 Station Mode Use Previous WEP Seng 3 3 Figur 3 3 Station Mode More Setung aie poe ia e ini epa e Re bee 3 4 Figure 3 4 Station Mode WEP Key Setting enne nnne nennen n
56. yAIR G 220 User s Guide Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in access point mode 4 1 Introduction To set your ZyAIR as an Access Point AP refer to Section 1 5 1 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 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyAIR 4 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 Setthe 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 4 2 The ZyAIR Utility Screen Select Access Point in the Mode field to display the screen as shown Maintenance 4 1 ZyAIR G 220 User s Guide A ZyAIR G 220 Utility Network Adapter Mode Access Point DI ZyAIR G 220 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter Y Connect Station List Current Network Setting Station MAC Address Channel 6 SSID WLAN AP WEP Disable Tx Power Level 0 More Setting Tx Frame 4 Rx Frame 0 Figure 4 1 Access Point Mode ZyAIR G 220 U
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