ZyXEL Communications 1-G-470 Network Card User Manual
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1. After you make the proper hardware connections check the lights on the front of the G 470 Figure 2 The G 470 Front Panel ZyXEL Wireless Ethernet Adapter GD CID 17D GED D CD amp The following table describes the front panel of the G 470 Light Description SGNL The blinking frequency of the SGNL light indicates the quality of the wireless signal The light is Signal strength is 80 or more steady on The light is Signal strength is between 60 blinking once a Jand 79 second The light is Signal strength is between 30 blinking twice a and 59 second The light is Signal strength is below 29 blinking four times a second The light is off The wireless network is not connected Light Description WLAN The light is on The device is connected to the wireless network The light is The device is scanning for an blinking access point AP The light is off The device is not connected to the wireless network ETHN The light is on Ethernet is connected The light is Ethernet is connected and is blinking sending or receiving data The light is off Ethernet is not connected SYS The light is off The device is ready The light is The device is not ready or is blinking orange rebooting PWR The light is on The power is on The light is off The power is off If any of these lights are not on check your connections2. G 470 802 119 Wireless Ethernet Adapter Quick Start Guide Version 1 00 Edition 1 5 2006 ZyXEL About Your G 470 The G 470 is a wireless network adapter for your computer It allows your computer to connect to a wireless access point AP Installation Requirements Before installation make sure you have a computer with the following e A Local Area Network LAN Ethernet port e Windows NT 4 0 Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD Hardware Connections Figure 1 The G 470 Rear Panel The following table describes the rear panel of the G 470 Label Description 1 Antenna connector 2 RESET button 3 ETHERNET port 4 POWER socket Follow the steps below to install the G 470 in your computer 1 Screw the antenna clockwise onto the antenna connector Make sure the antenna is securely screwed onto the antenna connector 2 Use an Ethernet network cable to connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for Internet access 3 Use the power adaptor provided with your G 470 to connect an appropriate power source to the POWER socket Make sure the power source is on Use only the included power adaptor If the G 470 is properly connected an icon similar to the following will appear in the system tray typically at the bottom right of your desktop i Local Srea Connection Speed 100 0 Mbps Ve sti N EO
3. and inspect your cables for damage If the lights are still off contact your local vendor Internet Setup You must first prepare your computer computer network to connect to the G 470 by setting up your IP address 1 Click start Start in Windows 2000 NT gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel double click Network Connections Network and Dial up Connections in Windows 2000 NT Network Connections 3 Right click Local Area Connection and then Properties ocal 4rea Connection nabled standard PCI Fast Ethemet Adapte Disable Status Repair Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Rename Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties cd E Client for Microsoft Networks w a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks pl mle e Te Internet Protocal TEPIP Install nineta Properties 5 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in an IP address between 192 168 1 12 and 192 168 1 254 6 Type 255 255 255 0 as the Subnet mask 7 If your Internet Service Provider ISP gave you Domain Name System DNS settings enter them in the Use the following DNS server addresses fields A DNS server translates domain names e g hitp www zyxel com into the IP addresses your Internet browser uses to navigate the web e g 203 160 232 7 If you are not sure of your DNS settings contact your ISP 8 Click Advanced Obtain an IP address automati
4. call Use the following IP address IP address IMa l Ess 15 Subnet mask ad a MON oe EA a 2 eRe T Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced 9 Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK to go back to the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties screen 10Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window 11Click Close OK in Windows 2000 NT to close the Local Area Connection Properties window Close the Network Connections window Network and Dial up Connections in Windows 2000 NT Configuration Open your Internet browser and enter the URL of a web site in the address bar Your G 470 automatically searches for wireless networks This may take a few minutes If any other screens appear follow the directions in the screens If the web page opens correctly your G 470 is ready to use If the web page does not open you need to set up your Internet connection You should have information supplied by your Internet Service Provider In your browser enter 192 168 1 11 default as the URL and press ENTER The G 470 Web Configurator login screen displays as shown Figure 3 Login Screen Type admin default as the username and 1234 default as the password and click OK The Status screen appears 10 Figure 4 Status Screen Refresh Interval None z _Ref
5. e ZyXEL home page to go to that product s page 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page 14
6. ooth devices etc If your G 470 has detected an access point AP but you cannot access the Internet in your browser 12 e Go to the G 470 Web Configurator in your Internet browser see Internet Setup and run the Internet Setup Wizard e If you are using a new Internet account contact your ISP to make sure it is active e If you still have problems refer to the User s Guide for infor mation on changing your wireless settings or contact your local vendor If you cannot access the Web Configurator using Internet Explorer in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 e Make sure you allow pop up windows JavaScripts and Java permissions or set the Internet security level lower than High in Internet Explorer In Internet Explorer click Tools gt Inter net Options gt Security gt Custom Level Important Information Federal Communications Commission FCC Interference Statement The 802 11g Wireless LAN Adapter has been tested to the FCC exposure requirements Specific Absorption Rate The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment under 47 CFR 2 1093 paragraph d 2 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 13 Refer to the User s Guide for general FCC statements Procedure to View a Product s Certification s 1 Go to www zyxel com 2 Select your product from the drop down list box on th
7. resh Now Device Name ZyXELG 470 IP Address 192 168 1 11 Operation Mode Client Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address 00 03 7F BE F0 18 Gateway IP Address 0 0 0 0 Firmware Version v1 00 ZK0 b2 0 SSID ZyXEL d Channel 6 Encryption Method Disabled This screen shows the current configuration of your G 470 You can access this screen at any time while in the Web Configurator by clicking on the Status icon Follow the instructions in the wizard to set up your Internet connection Enter your Internet access information exactly as it was given to you 11 To access the Internet open your Internet browser and enter For more information on Internet and wireless setup refer to the User s Guide Troubleshooting If the lights on the G 470 are not on after you have connected the Ethernet network cable and the power cable or the lights are on but your computer does not detect the LAN connection e Check your cables and connections e If the problem persists unplug the power source wait a few seconds and try again If your computer detects the LAN connection but you cannot access the Internet in your browser e Check the SGNL light on the G 470 to make sure that it has detected a wireless access point AP e If the device has not detected an AP try moving the G 470 away from thick walls and other devices that may be causing signal interference microwave ovens wireless phones Bluet
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