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  • Page 1 Wireless-G USB Adapter U S E R ’ S G U I D E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Creating Profiles ..............23 Using Link Information............25 Renewing IP Information ............26 Using Site Survey and Scan............ 27 Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings ........29 Appendix B: Troubleshooting ........34 Appendix C: Zoom Technical Support Services....38 Appendix D: Regulatory Information......42 Wireless-G USB Adapter...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview The chapters in this User’s Guide describe how to: • Install the Wireless-G USB Adapter on a Windows PC • Connect your computer to a network • Enable security on the Wireless-G USB Adapter • Use the advanced features of the Wireless-G USB Utility Chapters 1 and 2 cover the important basics, what you need to get connected and to enable security.

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the Wireless-G USB Adapter on a Windows PC. If you already installed the adapter on a computer and connected that computer to a network (using the separate Quick Start booklet), you can skip this chapter and begin with Chapter 2: Setting Security.

  • Page 5: Installing The Wireless-Gusb Adapter

    Installing the Wireless-G USB Adapter Important! It is important that you install the software before inserting the Wireless-G USB Adapter into your computer. The Installation Wizard will tell you when to plug the Adapter into the USB port. 1 1 1 1 Insert the Wireless-G CD into the CD drive.
  • Page 6 3 3 3 3 The setup program prepares the files for installation. 4 4 4 4 From the Choose Destination Location screen, most people should accept the default Destination Folder where the files will be installed; or you can browse and select a different folder.
  • Page 7 5 5 5 5 When prompted, plug the Wireless-G USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer. (Be sure to remove the plastic cap first.) If you prefer, you can use the USB extension cable that came with the Adapter to try to orient the Adapter for optimum performance.
  • Page 8 8 8 8 8 In the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window click Finish. Note: If a warning window about Windows Logo testing opens, click Continue Anyway. Continue with step 11. 9 9 9 9 Windows 2000 Users: When asked “Do you want to continue the installation?”...
  • Page 9 The Installation Wizard window should open and install the software. When the installation is complete click Yes, I want to restart my computer now and then click Finish. Your computer will restart. Your Wireless-G USB Adapter is installed! Continue with Getting Connected on page 10.

  • Page 10: Getting Connected

    Getting Connected The Wireless-G USB Adapter supports two network types — infrastructure and ad hoc. If you want to connect your computer to a network that includes a wireless access point or wireless router, continue with Infrastructure Network Connection on page 11. If you want to connect your computer to a network that consists of a group of other wireless computers and that does not include a wireless access point or wireless router, continue with Ad Hoc...
  • Page 11 Click the Network Name (SSID) drop-down list and select the name of the network to which you want to connect. If you are using a Zoom wireless access point or gateway, the Network Name will be zoom. Note: If the Network Name drop-down list is blank or the name of the network you want is not shown, click the Site Survey tab then Scan to retrieve a list of networks.
  • Page 12 3 3 3 3 Choose the following settings: ! Network Type: Infrastructure ! Transmit Rate: auto If you want the Transmit Rate to adjust automatically for maximum performance, select auto. If you want to specify a fixed speed, choose one from the drop-down list. Note: Most people should select auto.
  • Page 13 Ad Hoc Network Connection The Wireless-G USB Adapter supports the ad hoc network type. This network type is also known as a peer-to-peer network. Within an ad hoc network, the Wireless-G USB Adapter connects your computer directly to other computers that are using wireless adapters.
  • Page 14 3 3 3 3 Choose the following settings: ! Network Type: Ad Hoc ! Transmit Rate: auto If you want the Transmit Rate to adjust automatically for maximum performance, select auto. If you want to specify a fixed speed, choose one from the drop-down list. Note: Most people should select auto.
  • Page 15 4 4 4 4 Click Save and Apply Change. 5 5 5 5 When using an ad hoc network, you will need to set up static IP addressing. Please see Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings on page 29 for help with these settings. 6 6 6 6 Your computer should now be connected to the network.

  • Page 16: Understanding The Link Light Indicator (Led)

    Understanding the Link Light Indicator (LED) The Link Light Indicator (LED) of the Wireless-G USB Adapter is described in the following table: LED Status Description On (Green) Indicates a valid connection to an infrastructure or ad hoc network. Slow Flashing Indicates that the Wireless-G USB Adapter is scanning for available networks.

  • Page 17: Setting Security

    Setting Security This chapter shows you how to enable security for the Wireless-G USB Adapter using WPA and WEP. Important! If you are using a wireless access point or wireless router in your network, you must first enable security on the wireless router or access point. You then enable security on the Adapter using the same configuration that you used for the wireless access point or wireless router in the network.
  • Page 18 Setting Security Using WPA PSK (Pre-Shared Key) 1 1 1 1 From the Configuration window, click the Security tab. 2 2 2 2 Click the Security OFF button to toggle it to Security ON. 3 3 3 3 Click the Authentication Type drop-down list and select WPA-PSK.
  • Page 19 Setting Security Using WEP 1 1 1 1 From the Configuration window, click the Security tab. 2 2 2 2 Click the Security OFF button to toggle it to Security ON. 3 3 3 3 Click the Authentication Type drop-down list and select WEP.
  • Page 20 • Create a passphrase if all of the wireless devices in your network are Zoom devices. Continue with step 6. • Create a key if all of the devices in your network are not Zoom devices.
  • Page 21 8 8 8 8 Use the table to identify the number of characters you need to enter for your key(s): If you selected key type… Enter exactly… 64-bit Hexadecimal 10 characters. The characters can be upper-case A-F and 0-9. 64-bit ASCII 5 characters.

  • Page 22: Advanced Options

    The Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter Utility Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter Utility Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter Utility Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter Utility provides options so you can create profiles, monitor the signal strength of your network connection, release and renew an IP Address, and scan available networks.

  • Page 23: Creating Profiles

    Creating Profiles A profile is a collection of settings needed for a particular wireless connection. If you plan to use more than one network, you can create a profile for each one and then switch to its profile when you want to connect to that particular network. For example, you may want to set up a home network and a work network each of which has different configuration settings.
  • Page 24 4 4 4 4 After you enter your configuration settings, click Save and Apply Change. 5 5 5 5 Click the Security tab to set security for the profile. Please see the instructions in Chapter 2: Setting Security on page 17. When you finish entering your security settings, click Save and Apply Change.

  • Page 25: Using Link Information

    Using Link Information The Link Information window displays information about your wireless network. The information can be useful if you are troubleshooting a connection problem. The picture shows the information that displays in the Link Information window: • • Network Name (SSID): The name of Transmit Packets: The number of packets the wireless network to which your that are transmitted without errors.

  • Page 26: Renewing Ip Information

    Renewing IP Information There may be times when your network connection isn’t working correctly. Part of troubleshooting may involve assigning new IP information for the Wireless-G USB Adapter. (Note: Assigning new IP addresses applies to infrastructure network users only, not to ad hoc network users.) To assign new IP addresses, do the following: 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 27: Using Site Survey And Scan

    Using Site Survey and Scan Use the Site Survey window and Scan tool when you need to do any of the following: • Find a list of network names so you can connect to the network • Check the channel difference between your network and other networks within range •...
  • Page 28 To use the tool, click the Site Survey tab then click the Scan button. As you can see in the picture, the Network type, Network name, Mode, Security, Signal strength, Channel, and MAC address display in the window. Icons indicate network type, operating mode, and security.

  • Page 29: Appendix A: Tcp/Ip Settings

    Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and select Properties. c c c c Select the Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter TCP/IP entry and click the Properties button. d d d d If you have an ad hoc network, continue with step 2. If you have an infrastructure network, continue with step 3.
  • Page 30 c c c c Enter 255.255.255.0 for Subnet mask. The Subnet mask should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network. d d d d Enter 10.0.0.5 for Default gateway and Preferred DNS server. (This is the IP address of the first computer that was set up in your ad hoc network.) The Default Gateway and Preferred DNS server should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network.
  • Page 31 Right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and select Properties. c c c c Select the Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter TCP/IP entry and click the Properties button. d d d d If you have an ad hoc network, continue with step 2. If you have an infrastructure network, continue with step 3.
  • Page 32 Double-click the Network icon to display the Network dialog box. c c c c Select the Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter TCP/IP entry and click the Properties button and then click OK. d d d d If you have an ad hoc network, continue with step 2. If you have an infrastructure network, continue with step 3.
  • Page 33 c c c c Enter 255.255.255.0 for Subnet mask. The Subnet mask should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network. d d d d Enter 10.0.0.5 for Default gateway. (This is the IP address of the first computer that was set up in your ad hoc network.) Click the Gateway tab and enter 10.0.0.5 for Default Gateway.

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your Wireless-G USB Adapter is not working properly, first run the Zoom Wireless-G USB Utility on your Windows desktop. The Utility will report a result toward the top of the screen. If the software reports Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter, go to step 2.
  • Page 35 If the Wireless–G USB Adapter still does not work, uninstall it and then re-install it. First unplug it from the USB Port, select Start – All Programs – Zoom Wireless- G Utility – Uninstall Zoom Wireless-G USB Utility. Then re-install the Wireless-G USB Adapter.
  • Page 36 2 2 2 2 Perform this step if the Zoom Wireless-G USB Utility reported Zoom Wireless-G USB Adapter. With your computer turned on, check the LED on the Wireless-G USB Adapter. Status of LED Condition Solid green Solid green means a wireless radio link is established.
  • Page 37 Zoom Technical Support Services on page 38. 3 3 3 3 Run the Zoom WirelessG USB Utility. Check the Configuration/Common settings to make sure that the SSID and Network Type settings for the Wireless-G USB Adapter are the same as these settings for the other wireless devices in your wireless network.

  • Page 38: Appendix C: Zoom Technical Support Services

    We strive to provide convenient, professional support responsive to our customers’ needs and capabilities. If you find yourself unable to get your Zoom product to operate, and you have thoroughly reviewed your owner’s manual and all relevant documentation, please feel free to contact us for help.
  • Page 39 World Wide Web Home page. World Wide Web Zoom’s Web page lets you send e-mail for assistance, register on- line, access product reviews and descriptions, and do a whole lot more. Visit the Zoom Technical Support area for the latest Flash Files and Drivers for your Zoom Product.
  • Page 40 Contact Zoom by E-mail You can e-mail Zoom with any tech support questions you might have and one of our Technical Support Engineers will respond by e-mail within 2 business days. You may request personal assistance via E-mail at www.zoom.com/techmail. When e-mailing Zoom, be sure to include the following: •...
  • Page 41 Please note that the customer is responsible for any charges (including brokerage or customs and duties) associated with shipping the defective unit to Zoom for repair. During the first year Zoom will pay return shipping to the customer by common carrier.

  • Page 42: Appendix D: Regulatory Information

    Appendix D Regulatory Information U.S. FCC Part 15 Emissions Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 43 Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below: Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
  • Page 44 NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Guide and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respect...

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