User's Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started
NWD-270N User’s Guide
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The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the NWD-270N. Refer
to the following table for details.
1.5 Configuration Methods
To configure your NWD-270N, use one of the following applications:
• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC, the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) or
WLAN AutoConfig (the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool).
• The ZyXEL utility.
" Do NOT use Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Configuration tool at the same time
you use the ZyXEL utility.
1.5.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration
" When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Windows XP’s
wireless configuration tool.
If you want to use the Windows XP wireless configuration tool to configure the NWD-270N,
you need to disable the ZyXEL utility. Right-click the utility icon ( ) in the system tray and
select Exit.
Figure 5 Enable WZC
Refer to the appendices for information on how to use the Windows wireless configuration
tool to manage the NWD-270N.
To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start >
(All) Programs > ZyXEL Wireless N-lite USB Adapter > ZyXEL Wireless N USB
Adapter Utility.
Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Red The NWD-270N is not connected to a wireless network.
Green The NWD-270N is connected to a wireless network.