Chapter 1 Getting Started; About Your Zyair; Zyair Hardware And Utility Installation; Configuration Methods - ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR B-220 User Manual

This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.

1.1 About Your ZyAIR

The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11b 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.
• Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/Wi-Fi compliant wireless
devices.
• Automatic rate selection.
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Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network
• Proprietary SoftAP feature turns your ZyAIR into an access point (AP).
• Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
• A built-in antenna
• Driver and utility support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000
and Windows XP.

1.2 ZyAIR 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 ZyAIR, use one of the following applications:
• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)
• ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use the ZyAIR as an access point)
• Odyssey Client Manager
Note: DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Odyssey Client
Manager and the ZyXEL Utility at the same time.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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