ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR B-120 Quick Installation Manual

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ZyAIR B-120
Wireless LAN PC Card

Quick Installation Guide

Version 1.0.0.b5
April 2003

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  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    ZyAIR B-120 Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Installation Guide Version 1.0.0.b5 April 2003...
  • Page 2: About Your Zyair

    About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless LAN PC card that fits into any type II PCMCIA slot. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate, which gives Ethernet equivalent speed, is ideal in the corporate or home environment. Users enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area.
  • Page 3: Installation Overview

    Infrastructure Network Example Installation Overview Installation Requirements Hardware Installation Driver Installation ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Installation Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...
  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    Installation Requirements Before installation, make sure you have the following requirements. • At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) • A minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space • A CD-ROM drive • A PCMCIA type II slot •...
  • Page 5: Led Display

    LED Display COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blue Blinking The ZyAIR is receiving or sending data. The ZyAIR is not receiving or sending data. LINK Blue The ZyAIR has a connection to a wireless LAN. Blinking The ZyAIR is connecting to a wireless LAN. The ZyAIR is not connected to a wireless LAN or not receiving power.
  • Page 6 Windows 98 SE 1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR, click Next. 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended). and click Next. 3. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM drive and click Next.
  • Page 7: Windows Me

    4. When prompted, insert the Windows 98 SE CD and click OK. Then specify the location of the Windows 98 SE installation files and click OK. 5. When Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver file, click Next. 6. Click Finish and restart the computer.
  • Page 8: Windows 2000

    2. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for the best drive for your device then select only Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM …) and click Next. 3. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next. 4.
  • Page 9 2. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next. 3. Select CD-ROM drive and click Next. 4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
  • Page 10: Windows Xp

    5. If a Digital Signature Not Found window displays, click Yes to continue. 6. Click Finish. A Welcome window displays next. Windows XP 1. Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.
  • Page 11 2. Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for the best drive in these locations then select only Search removable media. (Floppy, CD-ROM …) and click Next. 3. If the following warning window displays, click Continue Anyway. 4.
  • Page 12: Zyair Wireless Lan Utility Installation

    ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Installation The installation procedures are similar for all support Windows versions. Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified. 1. For Windows 98 SE/Me: If the Installation CD is not already in the CD-ROM drive after the computer restarts, a warning screen displays.
  • Page 13 2. Click Next to accept the default file location or click Browse to select an alternate folder. 3. Click Finish to restart the computer and complete the installation process.
  • Page 14 Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices. DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. Always use the ZyXEL Utility to configure the ZyAIR. Follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP configuration tool.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Accessing The Zyair Utility

    Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1. After the ZyAIR Utility is installed, an icon appears in the system tray. If the ZyAIR Utility icon displays, the ZyAIR is installed properly. 2. Double-click on the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility program.
  • Page 17 1. Double-click the wireless device icon in the system tray. 2. When a Safely Remove Hardware window displays, select the ZyAIR device in the Hardware devices list and click Stop.
  • Page 18 3. Click OK in the Stop a Hardware device window to stop the ZyAIR. 4. After the following notice message displays in the system tray, you can safely remove the ZyAIR from your computer.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Windows does not Make sure the ZyAIR is inserted into the computer PCMCIA slot auto-detect the properly and then restart your computer. Check the LEDs on ZyAIR. the ZyAIR. Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-clicking Add/Remove Hardware.
  • Page 20 PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Install the ZyAIR in another computer. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your local vendor. The ZyAIR When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs, Wireless LAN you are using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool at the Utility displays...

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