Chapter 1 Getting Started; About Your Zyair G-300; Zyair Hardware And Utility Installation; Configuration Methods - ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR G-300 User Manual

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About Your ZyAIR G-300

The ZyAIR G-300 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.
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Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
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Automatic rate selection.
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Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security.
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Supports IEEE 802.1x and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
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Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
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A built-in antenna
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Plug-and-play installation for Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
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Driver and utility support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
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ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation

Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and make hardware
connections.
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Configuration Methods

To configure your ZyAIR, use one of the following applications:
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Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)
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ZyAIR Utility
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Odyssey Client Manager
DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Odyssey Client Manager
The bundled Odyssey Client Manager only works for your ZyAIR. Do NOT use the
Odyssey Client Manager to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters.
Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information.
Getting Started
This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility.
and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time.
ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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