User Manual

ZyXEL G-260 User’s Guide
19 Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc
In case you prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the
Ad-Hoc mode.
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients
communicate directly to each other.
Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc
1.2 ZyXEL G-260 Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make
hardware connections.
1.3 Configuration Methods
To configure your ZyXEL G-260, use one of the following applications:
• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)
• ZyXEL Utility
• Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied)
Note: Do NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Odyssey Client Manager
and the ZyXEL Utility at the same time.
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. Refer to the appendices on how
to deactivate WZC or how to use WZC to manage the ZyXEL G-260.
Note: When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP
wireless configuration tool.