ZyXEL G-220F 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter User's Guide Version 1.
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ZyXEL G-220F 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: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • 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.
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ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table of Contents Copyright.........................................................................................................................................ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................................iii Information for Canadian Users...................................................................................................
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 3.2 The Link Info Screen ...................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2.1 Trend Chart ............................................................................................................. 3-3 3.3 The Site Survey Screen ................................................................................................. 3-3 3.3.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network ..........................................................
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 1-1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon.................................................................................. 1-2 Figure 1-2 ZyXEL Utility................................................................................................................ 1-3 Figure 2-1 IBSS Example ............................................................................................................. 2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example ......................................
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide List of Tables Table 1-1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon.................................................................................... 1-2 Table 2-1 IEEE 802.11G ............................................................................................................... 2-1 Table 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info ................................................................................................. 3-2 Table 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart ..................
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Preface Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZyXEL G-220F! 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Graphics Icons Key Wireless Access Point Server Telephone xiv Computer Notebook computer Modem Wireless Signal Switch Router Preface
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the ZyXEL G-220F and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-220F The ZyXEL G-220F is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the ZyXEL G-220F, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL G-220F. • • • • • • • • 1.2 Your ZyXEL G-220F can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Odyssey Client Manager and the ZyXEL Utility at the same time. The bundled Odyssey Client Manager only works for your ZyXEL G-220F. Do NOT use the Odyssey Client Manager to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters. Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information. 1.4 Windows XP Users Only You must disable WZC if you want to use the ZyXEL utility.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Click the 1.6 icon (located in the top right corner) to display the on-line help window. ZyXEL G-220F Modes You can set your ZyXEL G-220F to operate in either wireless station or access point (AP) modes. In wireless station mode, your ZyXEL G-220F must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in your wireless network. In access point mode, your ZyXEL G-220F functions as an access point.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL Utility to complete the mode change. The current mode is indicated by the color of the radio button. When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyXEL Utility to configure the ZyXEL G-220F at the same time, the ZyXEL G-220F automatically operates in wireless station mode and doesn’t allow any configuration change.
ZyXEL G-220F 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 IEEE 802.11g 11 Mbps Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11g is fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b standard. This means an IEEE 802.11b radio card can interface directly with an IEEE 802.11g wireless device (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range. IEEE 802.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 2.1.4 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) The ZyXEL G-220F 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 G-220F to operate at the maximum transmission (data) rate.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 2-4 ZyXEL G-220F as an Access Point Example In the example, the ZyXEL G-220F 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. 2.1.6 Roaming In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between the coverage areas.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 2.2 Wireless LAN Security Wireless LAN security is vital to your network to protect wireless communications. Configure the wireless LAN security using the Configuration or the Profile Security Settings screen. If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyXEL G-220F, the ZyXEL G-220F’s wireless communications are accessible to any wireless networking device that is in the coverage area. 2.2.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 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 Threshold is designed to prevent collisions due to hidden nodes.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Open System 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 Key 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyXEL G-220F in wireless station mode. 3.1 Introduction To set your ZyXEL G-220F in wireless station mode, refer to Section 1.6.1. 3.2 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of your ZyXEL G-220F. Figure 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info LABEL AP Mode Station Mode DESCRIPTION Use the radio button to set the ZyXEL G-220F to operate in wireless station or access point mode. Refer to Section 1.6 for more information. Wireless Network Status Profile Name This is the name of the profile you are currently using. Network Name (SSID) The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 3.2.1 Trend Chart Click Trend Chart in the Link Info screen to display a screen as shown below. Use this screen to view real-time data traffic statistics. Figure 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmit This field displays the current data transmission rate in kilobits per second (Kbps).
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Available Network List Click a column heading to sort the entries. , denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. , or denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Signal This field displays the signal strength of each wireless device. Scan Connect Click Scan to search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Click Connect to associate to the selected wireless device.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Settings WEP Select 64 Bits, 128 Bits or 256 Bits to activate WEP encryption and then fill in the related fields. Select Disable to deactivate WEP encryption. Authentication Select an authentication method. Choices are Auto, Shared Key and Open System. Refer to Section 2.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings LABEL Key x (where x is a number between 1 and 4) DESCRIPTION Select this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys. Enter the WEP key in the field provided. If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide The profile function allows you to save the wireless network settings in this screen, or use one of the preconfigured network profiles. Figure 3-5 Station Mode: Profile The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-5 Station Mode: Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile List Click a column heading to sort the entries.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 3-5 Station Mode: Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION , denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. , denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. or denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Step 1. Click Add in the Profile screen. An Add New Profile screen displays as shown next. Click Next to continue. Figure 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Add New Profile Profile Name Enter a descriptive name in this field.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Next Exit Click Next to go to the next screen. Click Exit to go back to the previous screen without saving. Scan Info This table displays the information of the available wireless networks within the transmission range. , denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Settings Channel Select a 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. Wireless Mode Select Mixed Mode to have the ZyXEL G-220F connect to either an IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b wireless device.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Step 3. Select WEP from the drop-down list box to enable WEP encryption. Otherwise, select Disabled to allow the ZyXEL G-220F to communicate with the access points or other peer wireless computers without any data encryption and skip to Step 5. Figure 3-8 Station Mode: Profile: Wireless Settings Step 4. The WEP keys are used to encrypt data before transmitting.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-9 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings Step 5. 3-14 This read-only screen shows a summary of the new profile settings. Verify that the settings are correct. Click Save to save and go to the next screen. Click Back to return to the previous screen. Otherwise, click Exit to go back to the Profile screen without saving.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-10 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings Step 6. To use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL Utility will use that profile the next time it is started.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-11 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 3.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyXEL G-220F, click the Adapter tab.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 3-12 Station Mode: Adapter The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-8 Station Mode: Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION Adapter Transmission Rate Select a transmission speed from the drop-down list box. Choose from Fully 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. Preamble Type Select a preamble type. Choices are Long Preamble, Short Preamble and Auto.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 3-8 Station Mode: Adapter LABEL Save 3-18 DESCRIPTION Click Save to save the changes back to the ZyXEL G-220F and return to the Link Info screen.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyXEL G-220F in access point mode. 4.1 Introduction To set your ZyXEL G-220F as an Access Point (AP), refer to Section 1.6.1. In access point mode, your ZyXEL G-220F 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 ZyXEL G-220F. 4.1.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Status SSID This field displays the name that identifies your ZyXEL G-220F in the wireless LAN network. Current Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyXEL G-220F is currently using. Security This field displays the authentication type of the ZyXEL G-220F.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL or DESCRIPTION denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. MAC Address Refresh 4.3 This field displays the MAC addresses of up to 16 wireless stations that are currently connected to the ZyXEL G-220F. Click Refresh to update this screen.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Settings SSID The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (the ZyXEL G-220F) must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration LABEL Key x (where x is a number between 1 and 4) DESCRIPTION Select this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys. Enter the WEP key in the field provided. If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide six 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. Figure 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter LABEL Filter Type DESCRIPTION Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC address filter table. Select Disable to deactivate the MAC filter feature.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTION 1-16 Specify the MAC address(es) of the wireless station(s) that is allowed or denied association to the ZyXEL G-220F. 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL Utility. 5.1 The About Screen The About screen displays related version numbers of the ZyXEL G-220F. To display the screen as shown below, click the about ( ) button. Figure 5-1 About The following table describes the read-only fields in this screen. Table 5-1 About LABEL DESCRIPTION Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyXEL G-220F driver.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Figure 5-2 Confirm Uninstall Step 3. Click Finish to complete uninstalling the software and restart the computer when prompted.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 5.3 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. 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 ZyXEL Utility from your computer. Step 3. Restart your computer when prompted. Step 4. Remove the ZyAIR from your computer. Step 5.
ZyXEL G-220F 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 ZyXEL Utility Program Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program Cannot start the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility Make sure the ZyXEL G-220F is properly inserted and the LED(s) is on.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 6.3 Problem with the Link Status Table 6-3 Troubleshooting Link Quality PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The link quality and/or signal strength is poor all the time. Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the Site 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Table 6-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problem PROBLEM In access point mode, the wireless station(s) cannot associate to the ZyXEL G220F. Troubleshooting CORRECTIVE ACTION Verify that the computer with the ZyXEL G-220F installed is turned on. Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the same SSID as the ZyXEL G220F. 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix A Product Specifications PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product Name ZyXEL G-220F 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Interface USB 2.0 compatible Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Network Architectures Infrastructure Ad-Hoc Operating Frequencies 2.412-2.484GHz Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b: 11 Channels (North America) IEEE 802.11g: 11 Channels (North America) IEEE 802.11b: 13 Channels (Europe) IEEE 802.11g: 13 Channels (Europe) Data Rate IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Dimension (W) 95 mm × (D) 30 mm × (H) 16 mm RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Media Access Protocol IEEE 802.11 Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.484GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Channels 1~11 Channels (USA, Canada) 1~13 Channels (Europe) Data Rate 802.11g (OFDM): 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps Modulation 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM) 802.11b: 11, 5.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix B 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 UNIX/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.
ZyXEL G-220F 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. Click Add. b. Select Client and then click Add. c.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 1. Click the IP Address tab. -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. 2. Click the DNS Configuration tab. -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 in).
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 3. Click the Gateway tab. -If you do not know your gateway’s IP address, remove previously installed gateways. -If you have a gateway IP address, type it in the New gateway field and click Add. 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 1. For Windows XP, click start, Control Panel. In Windows 2000/NT, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. For Windows XP, click Network Connections. For Windows 2000/NT, click Network and Dial-up Connections. Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 3. Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and click Properties. 5. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens (the General tab in Windows XP). -If you have a dynamic IP address click Obtain an IP address automatically. -If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields. Click Advanced.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 6. -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, click 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 7. 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. 8.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide 1. Click the Apple menu, Control Panel and double-click TCP/IP to open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via list. 3. For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP Server from the Configure: list.
ZyXEL G-220F 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 ZyXEL G-220F 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).
ZyXEL G-220F 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 ZyXEL G-220F in the Router address box. 5. Click Apply Now and close the window. 6. Restart your computer (if prompted).
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix C Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the ZyXEL G-220F 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 Second Edition and Windows ME. Configuring the Computer on Which You Install the ZyXEL G-220F Step 1.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 2 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections Step 4. A Properties screen displays. Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK. Diagram 3 Windows 2000: Network Properties Step 5. P A notice screen displays. Click Yes.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 4 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address appendix to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix D Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool (also known as Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)) for wireless devices. Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyXEL Utility. The screen varies depending on the version of Windows XP service pack.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Step 2. Windows XP SP1: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Advanced…. Diagram 6 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Windows XP SP2: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks and then the Wireless Networks tab.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Step 3. 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 9 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Via the Control Panel Step 1. If the icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray, click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Step 4. Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown next.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Step 5. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. 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.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 13 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties X Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix E Management with Wireless Zero Configuration This appendix shows you how to manage your ZYXEL G-220F using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool. Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on your computer. Otherwise, you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for WPA from the Microsoft web site. Windows XP SP2 screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Connecting to a Wireless Network Step 1. Double-click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Diagram 15 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon The type of the wireless network icon in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of the ZyXEL G-220F. Refer to the following table for details. Chart 1 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON DESCRIPTION The ZyXEL G-220F is connected to a wireless network.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 16 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 17 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status Step 3. BB Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to join the selected wireless network.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 18 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection The following table describes the icons in the wireless network list. Chart 2 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that the wireless security is activated for the wireless network. This denotes that this wireless network is your preferred network.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range. Select a wireless network in the Available networks list, click Configure and set the related fields to the same security settings as the associated AP to add the selected network into the Preferred networks table. Click OK to join the selected wireless network. Refer to the section on security settings (discussed later) for more information.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 20 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Diagram 21 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security Step 5. Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check connection status in the wireless network list or the connection icon in the Preferred networks or Available networks list. The following table describes the connection icons.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Association Select a network in the Preferred networks list and click Properties to view or configure security. Diagram 22 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in this screen. Chart 4 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL DESCRIPTION Network name (SSID) This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless network.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chart 4 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL DESCRIPTION Network Key Enter the passphrase, pre-shared key or WEP key. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the same on all wireless devices in the same wireless LAN. Confirm network key Enter the key again for confirmation. Key index (advanced) Select a default WEP key to use for data encryption.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 23 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication The following table describes the labels in this screen. Chart 5 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication LABEL DESCRIPTION Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network This field displays whether the IEEE 802.1x authentication is active. If the network authentication is set to Open in the previous screen, you can choose to disable or enable this feature.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chart 5 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication LABEL DESCRIPTION Authenticate as guest when user or computer information is unavailable Select this check box to have the computer access to the network as a guest when a user is not logged on or computer information is not available. OK Click OK to save your changes. Cancel Click Cancel to close this screen without saving any changes you may have made.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Chart 6 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Validate server certificate Select the check box to verify the certificate of the authentication server. Connect to these servers Select the check box and specify a domain in the field below to have your computer connect to a server which resides only within this domain.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Diagram 25 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties The following table describes the labels in this screen. Chart 7 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Use my smart card Select this check box to use the smart card for authentication. Use a certificate on this computer Select this check box to use a certificate on your computer for authentication.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Chart 7 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Trusted Root Certification Authorities: Select a trusted certification authority from the list below. View Certificate Click this button if you want to verify the selected certificate.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 26 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the screen as shown.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Diagram 27 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks Step 2. NN Whenever the ZyXEL G-220F tries to connect to a new network, the new network is added in the Preferred networks table automatically. Select a network and click Move up or Move down to change it’s order, click Remove to delete it or click Properties to view the security, authentication or connection information of the selected network. Click Add to add a preferred network into the list manually.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix F Types of EAP Authentication This appendix discusses the five popular EAP authentication types: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP and LEAP. The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server. Consult your network administrator for more information. EAP-MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5) MD5 authentication is the simplest one-way authentication method. The authentication server sends a challenge to the wireless station.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use dynamic keys for data encryption. They are often deployed in corporate environments, but for public deployment, a simple user name and password pair is more practical. The following table is a comparison of the features of five authentication types.
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide Appendix G Index A About ..............................................................5-1 About the ZyXEL Utility ................................5-1 access point mode ...........................................2-3 Access point mode ..........................................1-3 Access Point Mode..........................................4-1 Additional setup requirements ....................4-1 antenna output power ..................................4-4 Configuration ...............
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide I R IBSS................................................................ 2-2 Independent Basic Service Set.............. See IBSS Information for Canadian Users........................ iv Caution.......................................................... iv Note .............................................................. iv radio frequency ...............................................2-1 Related Documentation.................................... xv roaming ..................
ZyXEL G-220F User’s Guide U uninstall...........................................................5-1 W Warranty ...........................................................iii Note...............................................................iii WEP ................................................................2-5 WEP Data Encryption with.............................2-5 WEP Key ........................................................2-5 Windows XP Requirement................................
