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ZyXEL G-220 v2
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Version 1.00
1/2006
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  • Page 1 ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Version 1.00 1/2006 Edition 1...

  • Page 3: Copyright

    ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Interference Statement

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference 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 5 Certifications 1 Go to www.zyxel.com. 2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page. 注意 ! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條...

  • Page 6: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 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...

  • Page 7: Customer Support

    +1-714-632-0882 +1-714-632-0858 ftp.us.zyxel.com +47-22-80-61-80 www.zyxel.no +47-22-80-61-81 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications Corp. 6 Innovation Road II Science Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan ZyXEL Communications Czech s.r.o. Modranská 621 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany Ceská Republika...
  • Page 8 Poland ZyXEL Russia Ostrovityanova 37a Str. Moscow, 117279 Russia ZyXEL Communications Alejandro Villegas 33 1º, 28043 Madrid Spain ZyXEL Communications A/S Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg Sweden ZyXEL Ukraine 13, Pimonenko Str. Kiev, 04050 Ukraine ZyXEL Communications UK Ltd.,11 The Courtyard,...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Copyright ... 3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement ... 4 ZyXEL Limited Warranty... 6 Customer Support... 7 Table of Contents ... 9 List of Figures ... 13 List of Tables ... 15 Preface ... 17 Chapter 1 Getting Started ... 19 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-220 v2 ...19 1.1.1 Application Overview ...19 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure ...19...
  • Page 10 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 2.2.2 IEEE 802.1x ...28 2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication ...28 2.2.3 WPA(2) ...29 2.2.3.1 Encryption ...29 2.2.3.2 User Authentication ...29 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ...29 2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ...30 2.3 Encryption Type ...31 2.4 Preamble Type ...31 2.5 Introduction to OTIST 2.5.1 Enabling OTIST ...32 2.5.1.1 AP ...32...
  • Page 11 Chapter 5 Maintenance ... 59 5.1 The About Screen ...59 5.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ...59 5.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility ...60 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ... 63 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program ...63 6.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point ...63 6.3 Problem with the Link Status ...64 6.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers ...64 Appendix A...
  • Page 12 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table of Contents...

  • Page 13: List Of Figures

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure ... 20 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ... 20 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode ... 21 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ... 22 Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey ... 23 Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Setting ...
  • Page 14 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 39 Windows 2000: Local Network ... 69 Figure 40 Windows XP: System Tray Icon ... 71 Figure 41 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection ... 72 Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ... 72 Figure 43 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ...

  • Page 15: List Of Tables

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ... 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary ... 26 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info ... 36 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart ... 37 Table 5 Station Mode: Site Survey ...
  • Page 16 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide List of Tables...

  • Page 17: Preface

    Help us help you. E-mail all User 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 18: Graphics Icons Key

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Graphics Icons Key Wireless Access Point Server Telephone Internet Cloud Computer Notebook Computer Modem Wireless Signal Switch Router Preface...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    This chapter introduces the ZyXEL G-220 v2 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-220 v2 The ZyXEL G-220 v2 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL G-220 v2. See the product specifications in the appendix for detailed features.

  • Page 20: Ad-Hoc

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc In case you prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-Hoc mode. Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other.

  • Page 21: Access Point Mode

    1.1.1.3 Access Point Mode You can set the ZyXEL G-220 v2 in access point mode. The following figure shows a network example. Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode In the example, the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is installed on computer A and set to operate in access point mode.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Zyxel Utility

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility After you install and start the ZyXEL Utility, an icon for the ZyXEL Utility appears in the system tray. Note: When the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon displays, the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is installed properly.

  • Page 23: Site Survey

    1.6.1 Site Survey After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the ZyXEL G-220 v2, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the Site Survey screen. 1 Make sure a wireless network is available and within range. 2 Open the ZyXEL Utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen as shown next.

  • Page 24: Zyxel G-220 V2 Modes

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Setting 6 Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network information in the Link Info screen. If the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is not connected to a network, the fields in this screen are blank.

  • Page 25: Change Zyxel G-220 V2 Mode

    In access point mode, your ZyXEL G-220 v2 functions as an access point. This allows you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP device. Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to form a wireless network. Refer to page 25 Chapter 4 on page 53 Note: With WZC, you cannot use the ZyXEL G-220 v2 as an access point.

  • Page 26: Figure 9 Menu Summary: Station Mode

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 9 Menu Summary: Station Mode Figure 10 Menu Summary: AP Mode The following table describes the menus. Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary DESCRIPTION Station Mode Link Info Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics.

  • Page 27: Wireless Lan Network

    This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network. 2.1 Wireless LAN Overview This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications. 2.1.1 SSID The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network.

  • Page 28: Data Encryption With Wep

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Configure the wireless LAN security using the Configuration or the Profile Security Setting screen. If you do not enable any wireless security on your ZyXEL G-220 v2, the ZyXEL G- 220 v2’s wireless communications are accessible to any wireless networking device that is in the coverage area.

  • Page 29: Wpa(2)

    2.2.3 WPA(2) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i) is a wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication and key management than WPA. Key differences between WPA(2) and WEP are improved data encryption and user authentication.

  • Page 30: Wpa(2) With Radius Application Example

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 1 First enter identical passwords into the AP and all wireless clients. The Pre-Shared Key (PSK) must consist of between 8 and 63 ASCII characters or 64 hexadecimal characters (including spaces and symbols). 2 The AP checks each client's password and (only) allows it to join the network if it matches its password.

  • Page 31: Encryption Type

    Figure 12 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example 2.3 Encryption Type The IEEE 802.11b/g standard describes a simple encryption method between the wireless stations and AP. Three encryption types are defined: Auto, Open System and Shared Key. • Open System 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 32: Introduction To Otist

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Select Auto to have the ZyXEL G-220 v2 automatically use short preamble when all access point/wireless stations support it, otherwise the ZyXEL G-220 v2 uses long preamble. Note: The ZyXEL G-220 v2 and the access point/wireless stations MUST use the same preamble mode in order to communicate.

  • Page 33: Wireless Client

    2.5.1.2 Wireless Client Start the ZyXEL Utility and click the Adapter tab. Select the OTIST check box, enter the same Setup Key as your AP’s and click Save. 2.5.2 Starting OTIST Note: You must click Start in the AP OTIST web configurator screen and in the wireless client(s) Adapter screen all within three minutes (at the time of writing).

  • Page 34: Notes On Otist

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide See the user’s guide for more information. 1 In the AP, a web configurator screen pops up showing you the security settings to transfer. After reviewing the settings, click 2 This screen appears while OTIST settings are being transferred. It closes when the transfer is complete.

  • Page 35: Wireless Station Mode Configuration

    This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyXEL G-220 v2 in wireless station mode. 3.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview To set your ZyXEL G-220 v2 in wireless station mode, refer to 3.2 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of your ZyXEL G-220 v2.

  • Page 36: Trend Chart

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION AP Mode Use the radio button to set the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to operate in wireless station or access point mode.

  • Page 37: The Site Survey Screen

    Figure 14 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart LABEL DESCRIPTION Transmit This field displays the current data transmission rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). Receive This field displays the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps).

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Wlan Network

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 5 Station Mode: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Available Network Click a column heading to sort the entries. List SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel number used by each wireless device.

  • Page 39: Security Settings

    3.3.2 Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to connect to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are disabled on the ZyXEL G-220 v2, the screen varies according to the encryption method used by the selected network. 3.3.2.1 WEP Encryption Figure 16 Station Mode: Security Settings: WEP The following table describes the labels in this screen.

  • Page 40: Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 6 Station Mode: Security Settings: WEP (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Key x (where x is a Select this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys. Enter the WEP key number between 1 in the field provided.

  • Page 41: Wpa/Wpa2

    The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 Station Mode: Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK LABEL DESCRIPTION Encryption Type The encryption mechanisms used for WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK are the same. The only difference between the two is that WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password, instead of user-specific credentials.

  • Page 42: Ieee 802.1X

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 8 Station Mode: Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 LABEL DESCRIPTION Password This field is not available when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. Enter the password associated with the user name above. Certificate This field is only available when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. Select a certificate from the drop-down list box.

  • Page 43: Confirm Save Screen

    Table 9 Station Mode: Security Settings: 802.1x LABEL DESCRIPTION Password This field is not available when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. Enter the password associated with the user name above. Certificate This field is only available when you select TLS in the Authentication Type field. Select a certificate from the drop-down list box.

  • Page 44: The Profile Screen

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 10 Confirm Save Screen LABEL DESCRIPTION Security Setting Network Name This field displays the SSID previously entered. Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the wireless device.

  • Page 45: Figure 21 Station Mode: Profile

    Figure 21 Station Mode: Profile The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11 Station Mode: Profile LABEL DESCRIPTION Profile List Click a column heading to sort the entries. Profile Name This is the name of the pre-configured profile. SSID This is the SSID of the wireless network to which the selected profile associate.

  • Page 46: Adding A New Profile

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 11 Station Mode: Profile (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Security This field shows whether data encryption is activated (WEP (WEP or 802.1x), WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK) or inactive (DISABLE). Transmission Rate This field displays the transmission speed of the selected profile in megabits per second (Mbps).

  • Page 47: Figure 23 Station Mode: Profile: Select A Channel

    Table 12 Station Mode: Profile: Add a New Profile (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Exit Click Exit to go back to the previous screen without saving. Scan Info This table displays the information of the available wireless networks within the transmission range. SSID This field displays the SSID (Service Set IDentifier) of each wireless device.

  • Page 48: Figure 24 Station Mode: Profile: Wireless Settings

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 13 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Settings Channel Select a channel number from the drop-down list box. To associate to an ad-hoc network, you must use the same channel as the peer computer.

  • Page 49: Figure 25 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings

    Figure 25 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 5 This read-only screen shows a summary of the new profile settings. Verify that the settings are correct. Click Save to save and go to the next screen. Click Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 50: The Adapter Screen

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 27 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile 3.5 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyXEL G-220 v2, click the Adapter tab. Figure 28 Station Mode: Adapter The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 Station Mode: Adapter LABEL DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 51 Table 14 Station Mode: Adapter (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Power Saving Select Maximum Power Save or Fast Power Save to save power (especially for Mode notebook computers). This forces the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to go to sleep mode when it is not transmitting data. When you select Continuous Access Mode, the ZyXEL G-220 v2 will never go to sleep mode.
  • Page 52 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration...

  • Page 53: Access Point Mode Configuration

    This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyXEL G-220 v2 in access point mode. 4.1 Access Point Mode Introduction To set your ZyXEL G-220 v2 as an Access Point (AP), refer to In access point mode, your ZyXEL G-220 v2 functions as an access point. This allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP device.

  • Page 54: The Configuration Screen

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 29 Access Point Mode: Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 15 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Status SSID This field displays the name that identifies your ZyXEL G-220 v2 in the wireless LAN network.

  • Page 55: Figure 30 Access Point Mode: Configuration

    Figure 30 Access Point Mode: Configuration The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 16 Access Point Mode: Configuration LABEL DESCRIPTION Wireless Settings SSID The SSID identifies the service set to which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (the ZyXEL G-220 v2) must have the same SSID.
  • Page 56 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 16 Access Point Mode: Configuration (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Select 64 Bits, 128 Bits or 256 Bits to activate WEP encryption and then fill in the related fields. Select Disable to deactivate the WEP encryption. Authentication Select an authentication method.

  • Page 57: The Mac Filter Screen

    4.4 The MAC Filter Screen The MAC Filter screen allows you to configure the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to give exclusive access to (Accept) devices or exclude devices from (Reject) connecting to the ZyXEL G-220 v2. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.
  • Page 58 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    This chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL Utility. 5.1 The About Screen The About screen displays related version numbers of the ZyXEL G-220 v2. To display the screen as shown below, click the about ( Figure 32 About The following table describes the read-only fields in this screen.

  • Page 60: Upgrading The Zyxel Utility

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 33 Uninstall: Confirm 3 Click Finish to complete uninstalling the software and restart the computer when prompted. Figure 34 Uninstall: Finish 5.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Note: Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility, take note of the current network configuration.
  • Page 61 5 Double-click on the setup program for the new utility to start the ZyXEL Utility installation. 6 Insert the ZyXEL G-220 v2 and check the version numbers in the About screen to make sure the new utility is installed properly. Chapter 5 Maintenance ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 62 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    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. 6.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program Table 19 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Cannot start the...

  • Page 64: Problem With The Link Status

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 6.3 Problem with the Link Status Table 21 Troubleshooting Link Quality PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The link quality Search and connect to another AP with a better link quality using the Site Survey and/or signal screen. strength is poor all Move your computer closer to the AP or the peer computer(s) within the the time.

  • Page 65: Product Specifications

    Table 23 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Product Name Interface Standards Network Architectures Operating Frequencies Operating Channels Data Rate Modulation Security Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Power Voltage Weight Dimension RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Media Access Protocol Frequency Channels Data Rate Appendix A Product Specifications ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 66 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 23 Product Specifications (continued) Modulation Output Power RX Sensitivity SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Roaming IEEE 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM) IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5 Mbps (CCK), 2 Mbps (DQPSK), 1 Mbps (DBPSK) 17 dBm (typical) at 11Mbps CCK, QPSK, BPSK 15 dBm (typical) at 54Mbps OFDM...

  • Page 67: Access Point Mode Setup Example

    Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the ZyXEL G-220 v2 in access point (AP) mode. Refer to Chapter 4, “Access Point Mode Configuration,” on page 53 requirements.

  • Page 68: Figure 36 Windows 2000: Network And Dial-Up Connections

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 36 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen displays. Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK. Figure 37 Windows 2000: Network Properties If there is more than one network adapter on the computer, select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and select the network adapter to which you want to share network access.

  • Page 69: Figure 38 Windows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter

    Figure 38 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice screen displays. Click Yes. Figure 39 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to Appendix F, “Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address,” on page 95 information on how to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address.
  • Page 70 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example...

  • Page 71: Disable Windows Xp Wireless Lan Configuration Tool

    Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Windows XP includes a configuration tool (also known as Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)) for wireless devices. Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyXEL Utility. The screen varies depending on the version of Windows XP service pack. Via the Wireless Network System Tray Icon If the network icon for wireless connections is not present in the system tray, see the next section.

  • Page 72: Figure 41 Windows Xp Sp1: Wireless Network Connection

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 41 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Windows XP SP2: When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks and then the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection 3 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected.

  • Page 73: Figure 43 Windows Xp Sp1: Wireless Network Connection Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 43 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties Figure 44 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Appendix C Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool...

  • Page 74: Figure 45 Windows Xp Sp1: Wireless Network Connection Status

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Via the Control Panel 1 If the icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray, click Start, Control Panel and double-click Network Connections. 2 Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown below.

  • Page 75: Figure 47 Windows Xp Sp1: Wireless Network Connection Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 4 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 47 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties Figure 48 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties Appendix C Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool...
  • Page 76 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Appendix C Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool...

  • Page 77: Management With Wireless Zero Configuration

    Management with Wireless Zero This appendix shows you how to manage your ZyXEL G-220 v2 using the Windows XP wireless zero configuration tool. Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on your computer. Otherwise, you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for WPA from the Microsoft web site.

  • Page 78: Figure 50 Windows Xp Sp2: System Tray Icon

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Figure 50 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon The type of the wireless network icon in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of the ZyXEL G-220 v2.

  • Page 79: Figure 52 Windows Xp Sp1: Wireless Network Connection Status

    Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. Figure 52 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 3 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to reload and search for available wireless devices within transmission range.

  • Page 80: Figure 54 Windows Xp Sp1: Wireless Network Connection Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide The following table describes the icons in the wireless network list. Table 25 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that wireless security is activated for the wireless network. This denotes that this wireless network is your preferred network. Ordering your preferred networks is important because the ZyXEL G-220 v2 tries to associate to the preferred network first in the order that you specify.

  • Page 81: Figure 55 Windows Xp Sp2: Wireless Network Connection: Wep Or Wpa-Psk

    If there is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is not your concern. Figure 55 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Figure 56 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security 5 Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the connection status in the wireless network list or the connection icon in the Preferred networks or Available networks list.

  • Page 82: Figure 57 Windows Xp: Wireless (Network) Properties: Association

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Association Select a network in the Preferred networks list and click Properties to view or configure security. Figure 57 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association LABEL DESCRIPTION Network name...

  • Page 83: Figure 58 Windows Xp: Wireless (Network) Properties: Authentication

    Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION This is a If this check box is selected, you are connecting to another computer directly. computer-to- computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used Click OK to save your changes. Cancel Click Cancel to leave this screen without saving any changes you may have made.

  • Page 84: Figure 59 Windows Xp: Protected Eap Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 28 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Authenticate as Select this check box to have the computer send its information to the network for computer when authentication when a user is not logged on. computer information is available...

  • Page 85: Figure 60 Windows Xp: Smart Card Or Other Certificate Properties

    The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 29 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Validate server Select the check box to verify the certificate of the authentication server. certificate Connect to these Select the check box and specify a domain in the field below to have your servers computer connect to a server which resides only within this domain.

  • Page 86: Table 30 Windows Xp: Smart Card Or Other Certificate Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 30 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Use my smart card Select this check box to use the smart card for authentication. Use a certificate Select this check box to use a certificate on your computer for authentication.

  • Page 87: Figure 61 Windows Xp Sp2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks

    Figure 61 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the screen as shown. Figure 62 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks 2 Whenever the ZyXEL G-220 v2 tries to connect to a new network, the new network is added in the Preferred networks table automatically.
  • Page 88 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Appendix D Management with Wireless Zero Configuration...

  • Page 89: Types Of Eap Authentication

    Types of EAP Authentication This appendix discusses some popular authentication types: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP- TTLS, PEAP and LEAP. The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server or the AP. Consult your network administrator for more information. Your wireless LAN device may not support all authentication types.

  • Page 90: Table 31 Comparison Of Eap Authentication Types

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide PEAP (Protected EAP) Like EAP-TTLS, server-side certificate authentication is used to establish a secure connection, then use simple username and password methods through the secured connection to authenticate the clients, thus hiding client identity. However, PEAP only supports EAP methods, such as EAP-MD5, EAP-MSCHAPv2 and EAP-GTC (EAP-Generic Token Card), for client authentication.
  • Page 91 WPA(2) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i) is a wireless security standard that defines stronger encryption, authentication and key management than WPA. Key differences between WPA(2) and WEP are improved data encryption and user authentication.
  • Page 92 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide By generating unique data encryption keys for every data packet and by creating an integrity checking mechanism (MIC), with TKIP and AES it is more difficult to decrypt data on a Wi-Fi network than WEP and difficult for an intruder to break into the network. The encryption mechanisms used for WPA(2) and WPA(2)-PSK are the same.

  • Page 93: Figure 63 Wpa-Psk Authentication

    Figure 63 WPA-PSK Authentication WPA(2) 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(2) application example with an external RADIUS server looks as follows. "A" is the RADIUS server. "DS" is the distribution system. 1 The AP passes the wireless client's authentication request to the RADIUS server.

  • Page 94: Table 32 Wireless Security Relational Matrix

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Security Parameters Summary Refer to this table to see what other security parameters you should configure for each Authentication Method/ key management protocol type. MAC address filters are not dependent on how you configure these security features. Table 32 Wireless Security Relational Matrix AUTHENTICATION METHOD/ KEY...

  • Page 95: Setting Up Your Computer's Ip Address

    Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to install and use TCP/ IP on your computer.

  • Page 96: Figure 65 Windows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 65 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration Installing Components The Network window Configuration tab displays a list of installed components. You need a network adapter, the TCP/IP protocol and Client for Microsoft Networks. If you need the adapter: 1 In the Network window, click Add.

  • Page 97: Figure 66 Windows 95/98/Me: Tcp/Ip Properties: Ip Address

    3 Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers. 4 Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list of network clients and then click 5 Restart your computer so the changes you made take effect. Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select your network adapter's TCP/IP entry and click Properties 2 Click the IP Address tab.

  • Page 98: Figure 67 Windows 95/98/Me: Tcp/Ip Properties: Dns Configuration

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 67 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration 4 Click the Gateway tab. • • 5 Click OK to save and close the TCP/IP Properties window. 6 Click OK to close the Network window. Insert the Windows CD if prompted. 7 Turn on your ZyXEL G-220 v2 and restart your computer when prompted.

  • Page 99: Figure 68 Windows Xp: Start Menu

    Figure 68 Windows XP: Start Menu 2 For Windows XP, click Network Connections. For Windows 2000/NT, click Network and Dial-up Connections. Figure 69 Windows XP: Control Panel 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties. Appendix F Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Figure 70 Windows Xp: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Figure 70 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and click Properties. Figure 71 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties 5 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens (the General tab in Windows XP).

  • Page 101: Figure 72 Windows Xp: Advanced Tcp/Ip Settings

    • Figure 72 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Settings 6 If you do not know your gateway's IP address, remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK. Do one or more of the following if you want to configure additional IP addresses: •...

  • Page 102: Figure 73 Windows Xp: Internet Protocol (Tcp/Ip) Properties

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide • • Figure 73 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 8 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. 10Turn on your ZyXEL G-220 v2 and restart your computer (if prompted). Verifying Settings 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then Command Prompt.

  • Page 103: Figure 74 Macintosh Os 8/9: Apple Menu

    Figure 74 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu 2 Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list. Figure 75 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP 3 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP Server from the Configure: list. Appendix F Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Figure 76 Macintosh Os X: Apple Menu

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 4 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • • • • 5 Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. 6 Click Save if prompted, to save changes to your configuration. 7 Turn on your ZyXEL G-220 v2 and restart your computer (if prompted). Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties in the TCP/IP Control Panel window.

  • Page 105: Figure 77 Macintosh Os X: Network

    Figure 77 Macintosh OS X: Network 4 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • • • • 5 Click Apply Now and close the window. 6 Turn on your ZyXEL G-220 v2 and restart your computer (if prompted). Verifying Settings Check your TCP/IP properties in the Network window.
  • Page 106 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Appendix F Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address...

  • Page 107: Index

    About about your ZyXEL G-220 v2 access point (AP) Access point mode 21, 25 access point mode 21, 36, 53 additional setup requirements configuration activating a profile Adapter Ad-Hoc 20, 47 Advanced Encryption Standard 29, 91 advanced settings antenna antenna gain antenna output power antenna power output authentication...
  • Page 108 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide IEEE 802.1x 28, 42 Infrastructure initialization vector (IV) installation utility link information 35, 54 MAC (Media Access Control) MAC Filter MAC Filter action Message Integrity Check Message Integrity Check (MIC) network type North America Contact Information Norway, Contact Information Odyssey Client Manager One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology...
  • Page 109 Support E-mail Sweden, Contact Information syntax conventions Telephone Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) TKIP transmission rate 36, 46, 50, 54, 65 transmission rate (Tx Rate) transmit key Trend Chart troubleshooting AP connection link status network communication starting ZyXEL Utility uninstalling ZyXEL Utility upgrading ZyXEL Utility...

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