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802.11g Wireless CardBus Card
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Version 1.10
May 2004

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  • Page 1 ZyAIR G-110 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card User's Guide Version 1.10 May 2004...
  • Page 2 ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.

  • Page 3: Online Registration

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product...

  • Page 4: Information For Canadian Users

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.

  • Page 5: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.

  • Page 7: Customer Support

    +45 39 55 07 07 +47 22 80 61 80 www.zyxel.no +47 22 80 61 81 ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications Corp. 6 Innovation Road II Science Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan ZyXEL Communications Inc. 1130 N. Miller St.
  • Page 8 TELEPHONE WEB SITE FTP SITE +46 31 744 7700 www.zyxel.se +46 31 744 7701 +358-9-4780-8411 www.zyxel.fi REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications A/S Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg Sweden ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland Information for Canadian Users...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Copyright ...ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iii Information for Canadian Users...iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement...v Customer Support...vii List of Figures...xi List of Tables ...xii Preface...xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 About Your ZyAIR ...1-1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation...1-1 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool ...1-1 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...1-4 Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility...2-1...
  • Page 10 ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide 2.8.2 Authentication Mode ...2-13 2.8.3 IEEE 802.1x...2-13 2.8.4 WPA ...2-13 2.8.5 WPA-PSK Application Example ...2-14 2.8.6 WPA with RADIUS Application Example...2-15 Configuring Wireless Security on the ZyAIR ...2-16 2.9.1 WEP Encryption ...2-17 2.9.2 WPA-PSK...2-19 2.9.3 WPA ...2-20 2.9.4 IEEE802.1x...2-22 2.10...

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon...1-2 Figure 1-2 Windows XP: System Tray Icon...1-2 Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status ...1-2 Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection...1-3 Figure 1-5 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties...1-4 Figure 1-6 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon ...1-4 Figure 2-1 Ad-hoc Network Example ...2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example...2-2...
  • Page 12 ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide List of Tables Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon ...1-5 Table 2-1 ZyAIR Utility: Link Info ...2-5 Table 2-2 Common Screen Command Buttons...2-6 Table 2-3 ZyAIR Utility: Profile: Configuration ...2-7 Table 2-4 Site Survey...2-10 Table 2-5 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WEP ...2-18 Table 2-6 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA-PSK...2-20 Table 2-7 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA ...2-21 Table 2-8 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: 802.1x...2-23...

  • Page 13: Related Documentation

    Help us help you! E-mail all User’s Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Thank you!
  • Page 14 ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Graphics Icons Key Notebook computer Computer Wireless Access Point Modem Wireless Signal Server Switch Router Telephone List of Tables...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    About Your ZyAIR The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN PC card that fits into any 32-bit CardBus slot. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The IEEE 802.11g technology provides greater range and offers transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps. The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR.

  • Page 16: Figure 1-1 Windows Xp: System Tray Icon

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon From the Wireless Network Connection Status Screen Step 1. Double-click on the network icon for the wireless connection in the system tray. If the icon is not present, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise skip to Step 5. Figure 1-2 Windows XP: System Tray Icon Step 2.

  • Page 17: Figure 1-4 Windows Xp: Wireless Network Connection

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Step 5. When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Advanced…. Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Accessing The Zyair Utility

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Step 6. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected. Click OK. Figure 1-5 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties Accessing the ZyAIR Utility After you installed the ZyAIR Utility, an icon for the ZyAIR Utility appears in the system tray.

  • Page 19: Table 1-1 Zyair Utility: System Tray Icon

    Table 1-1 ZyAIR Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR The ZyAIR is not connected to a wireless network or is searching for an available wireless network. Green The ZyAIR is connected to a wireless network. Double click on the ZyAIR Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyAIR Utility. Getting Started ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Using The Zyair Utility

    This chapter shows you how to configure the ZyAIR using the ZyAIR Utility. About Wireless LAN Network This section describes each wireless LAN parameter. 2.1.1 Channel A channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by IEEE 802.11b wireless devices. The number of available channels depends on your geographical area.

  • Page 22: Ad-Hoc (Ibss)

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide 2.2.1 Ad-Hoc (IBSS) Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).

  • Page 23: Roaming

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example Roaming Roaming in where in an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move between coverage areas. During this period, the wireless station maintains uninterrupted connection to the network.

  • Page 24: Viewing Current Configuration

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-4 Roaming Example Viewing Current Configuration When the ZyAIR Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays first, showing the current configuration of your ZyAIR. Using the ZyAIR Utility...

  • Page 25: Figure 2-5 Zyair Utility: Link Info

    The following table describes the fields in this screen. LABEL Current SSID This field displays the name of the wireless device/network to which the ZyAIR is associated. Link Status This field displays the current connection status of the ZyAIR. Re-Connect Click Re-Connect to have the ZyAIR search for and connect to a wireless device with the best signal reception.

  • Page 26: Common Screen Command Buttons

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide LABEL Transfer Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyAIR in megabits per second (Mbps). Current IP This field displays the current IP address of the ZyAIR. Operating Mode This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the ZyAIR. Tx/Rx (Total Frames) Transmitted This field displays the number of data frames transmitted.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-6 Zyair Utility: Profile: Configuration

    Figure 2-6 ZyAIR Utility: Profile: Configuration Follow the instructions in the table below to configure the wireless LAN related fields. Refer to the next section for Profile field descriptions. Table 2-3 ZyAIR Utility: Profile: Configuration FIELD Configuration Server Set Enter the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of the AP or the peer ad-hoc computer to which you want to associate in this field.

  • Page 28: Figure 2-7 Odyssey Client

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Table 2-3 ZyAIR Utility: Profile: Configuration FIELD Channel This field is activated if you select Ad-Hoc in the Operation Mode field. Select the channel number from the drop-down list box. To associate to a peer ad-hoc computer, you must use the same channel as the peer ad-hoc computer.

  • Page 29: Network Configuration Profile Setting

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide To trust a server for this session only, make sure the Add this trusted server to the database check box is not selected and click Yes. If you don’t want to trust an authentication server, click No. The ZyAIR will not connect to the network. Network Configuration Profile Setting The Profile function in the Profile screen allows you to save the wireless network settings in the Profile screen or use one of the pre-configured network profiles.

  • Page 30: Deleting A Profile

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Once you activate a profile, the ZyAIR Utility will use that profile the next time it is started. If you remove a profile, the ZyAIR Utility reverts to use the default profile. 2.6.3 Deleting a Profile To delete an existing wireless network configuration, select a profile from the drop-down list box and click Remove.

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Network

    FIELD Signal This field displays the signal strength of each wireless device in percentage. Channel This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device. Security This field shows whether the wireless security is activated (WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA or 802.1x) or inactive (None).

  • Page 32: Data Encryption With Wep

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-10 Wireless LAN Security Levels Configure the wireless LAN security using the Security Configuration screen. If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyAIR, communication between the ZyAIR and the wired network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is in the coverage area.

  • Page 33: Authentication Mode

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide 2.8.2 Authentication Mode The IEEE 802.11b standard describes a simple authentication method between the wireless stations and AP. Two authentication modes are defined: Open and Shared. Open authentication mode is implemented for ease-of-use and when security is not an issue. The wireless station and the AP do not share a secret key.

  • Page 34: Wpa-Psk Application Example

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server. It includes a per-packet key mixing function, a Message Integrity Check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 35: Wpa With Radius Application Example

    2.8.6 WPA with RADIUS Application Example You need the IP address of the RADIUS server, its port number (default is 1812), and the RADIUS shared secret. A WPA application example with an external RADIUS server looks as follows. “A” is the RADIUS server.

  • Page 36: Configuring Wireless Security On The Zyair

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-12 WPA with RADIUS Application Example Configuring Wireless Security on the ZyAIR In the Profile screen, click Set Security to display the Security Configuration screen as shown next. The screen varies depending on what you select in the Authentication field. Authentication field.

  • Page 37: Wep Encryption

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-13 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: None 2.9.1 WEP Encryption The WEP keys are used to encrypt communication before it is transmitted. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the same on the APs or other peer ad-hoc wireless computers as they are on the ZyAIR. Select WEP in the Authentication field to display the screen as shown next.

  • Page 38: Figure 2-14 Zyair Utility: Security Configuration: Wep

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-14 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WEP The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 2-5 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WEP FIELD Authentication Select WEP from the drop down list. Encryption The WEP keys are used to encrypt data before it is transmitted. The values for the keys must be set up exactly the same on the APs or other peer ad-hoc wireless computers as they are on the ZyAIR.

  • Page 39: Wpa-Psk

    Table 2-5 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WEP FIELD PassPhrase Enter the passphrase in the field provided. As you enter the passphrase, the ZyAIR automatically generates the WEP keys and displays them in the key fields below. Write down the automatically generated WEP keys in and use them to manually set the WEP keys in other WLAN adapters.

  • Page 40: Wpa

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Figure 2-15 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA-PSK The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 2-6 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA-PSK FIELD Authentication Select WPA-PSK from the drop down list. Encryption Status WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) to improve data encryption. Passphrase The encryption mechanisms used for WPA and WPA-PSK are the same.

  • Page 41: Figure 2-16 Zyair Utility: Security Configuration: Wpa

    Figure 2-16 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA The following table describes the labels not previously discussed Table 2-7 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA FIELD Select WPA from the drop down list. Authentication Encryption Status WPA uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) to improve data encryption. EAP Type Select an authentication method from the drop down list.

  • Page 42: Ieee802.1X

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Table 2-7 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: WPA FIELD Certificate This field is only available when you select EAP-TLS in the EAP Type field. Validate Server This field is not available when you select LEAP in the EAP Type field. Certificate Select the check box to check the certificate of the authentication server.

  • Page 43: Figure 2-17 Zyair Utility: Security Configuration: 802.1X

    Figure 2-17 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: 802.1x The following table describes the labels not previously discussed Table 2-8 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: 802.1x FIELD Authentication Select 802.1x from the drop down list. EAP Type Select an authentication method from the drop down list. Options are EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP and LEAP.

  • Page 44: The About Screen

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Table 2-8 ZyAIR Utility: Security Configuration: 802.1x FIELD Certificate This field is only available when you select EAP-TLS in the EAP Type field. Validate Server This field is not available when you select LEAP in the EAP Type field. Certificate Select the check box to check the certificate of the authentication server.

  • Page 45: Figure 2-18 Zyair Utility: About

    The following table describes the read-only labels in this screen. FIELD Utility Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR Utility. Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR Windows driver. Firmware This field displays the version of the firmware of the ZyAIR card. Version Using the ZyAIR Utility Figure 2-18 ZyAIR Utility: About...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Maintenance

    Uninstalling the ZyAIR Utility Follow the steps below to remove (or uninstall) the ZyAIR Utility from your computer. Step 1. Close and exit the ZyAIR Utility. Step 2. Click Start, (all) Programs, ZyAIR G-110 Wireless LAN PC Card, Uninstall. Step 3. When prompted, click OK to remove the driver and the utility software.

  • Page 49: Problems Communicating With Other Computers

    This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem. Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program Table 4-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyAIR Utility Program Cannot start the ZyAIR Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LED is on.

  • Page 50: Problem With The Link Status

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM Ad-Hoc Problem with the Link Status PROBLEM The link quality and/or signal strength is poor all the time. The Site Survey screen displays all entries with low signal. CORRECTIVE ACTION Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on.

  • Page 51: Appendix A Types Of Eap Authentication

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Appendix A Types of EAP Authentication This appendix discusses the five popular EAP authentication types: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP and LEAP. The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server. Consult your network administrator for more information. EAP-MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5) MD5 authentication is the simplest one-way authentication method.

  • Page 52: Comparison Of Eap Authentication Types

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide LEAP LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol) is a Cisco implementation of IEEE802.1x. For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use dynamic keys for data encryption. They are often deployed in corporate environments, but for public deployment, a simple user name and password pair is more practical.

  • Page 53: Appendix B Product Specifications

    Product Name ZyAIR G-110 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card Type 3.3V 32-bit Cardbus card IEEE 802.11b Standards IEEE 802.11g Infrastructure Network Architectures Ad-Hoc Operating Frequencies 2.412-2.484GHz IEEE 802.11b: 11 Channels (North America) IEEE 802.11g: 11 Channels (North America) Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b: 13 Channels (Europe) IEEE 802.11g: 13 Channels (Europe) IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps Data Rate...
  • Page 54 ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Media Access Protocol IEEE 802.11 Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) 1~11 Channels (USA, Canada) Channels 1~13 Channels (Europe) 802.11g (OFDM): 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK and 16/64-QAM sub-carrier modulations Modulation 802.11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK...
  • Page 55 Operating: 0° ~ 50° C Temperature Storage: -30° ~ 60° C Relative Humidity 20% to 95% (non-condensing) Product Specifications ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Index

    ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide About ... 2-24 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility ... 1-5 Authentication Mode ... 2-13 Open... 2-13 Shared ... 2-13 Automatic WEP key generation... 2-12 Basic Service Set ...See BSS BSS ... 2-2 CA... A Certificate Authority... See CA Channel...
  • Page 58 Network Configuration Profile ...2-9 Deleting...2-10 Saving ...2-9 Using a pre-configured profile ...2-10 Network Type ...2-2 Ad-Hoc(IBSS)...2-2 Infrastructure...2-2 Online Registration ...iii Open authentication mode...2-13 Operating Mode ... See Network Type passphrase ...2-12 PEAP... A Preface ...xiii problem description...4-1 Product specifications ... C Profile...2-9 Network Configuration ...2-9 Protected EAP...See PEAP...
  • Page 59 ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide Wireless LAN Security Data Encryption with WEP... 2-12 WPA ... 2-13 WPA with RADIUS Application... 2-15 WPA-PSK... 2-13 WPA-PSK Application ... 2-14 ZyAIR Utility ... 3-1 About ...2-25 Before you upgrade...3-1 Link Info ...2-5 Removing...3-1 Site Survey...2-10 Upgrading ...3-1 WEP Encryption .2-16, 2-17, 2-18, 2-20, 2-21, 2-23...

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