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Zoom 4414 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless-G PCI Card R ’ S...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Changing your Security Setting ...27 Advanced Options...28 Creating Profiles...28 Monitoring Link Status...31 Using Site Survey and Rescan...32 Advanced Configuration ...34 Appendix A. TCP/IP Settings ...35 Appendix B. Troubleshooting...40 Appendix C. Zoom Technical Support Services...42 Appendix D Regulatory Information...46 Wireless-G PCI Card...

  • Page 3: Overview

    The chapters in this User’s Guide describe how to: Install the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card software and hardware on a Windows PC Connect to a wireless network Enable security on the Wireless-G PCI Card Use the advanced features of the Wireless-G PCI Card configuration software Chapters 1 and 2 cover the basics –...

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the Wireless-G PCI Card software and hardware on a Windows PC. What’s in the Package The Wireless-G PCI Card package includes the following: Wireless-G PCI Card and antenna Before You Begin Before you install the Wireless-G PCI Card, check that your computer has the following: Available PCI slot...

  • Page 5: Installing The Wireless-Gpci Card

    If you are using Windows 98SE: Your computer must have at least 64MB RAM and a 300 MHz or faster CPU. Also, you may need the Windows 98SE Installation CD during the setup process. Installing the Wireless-G PCI Card Important! Install the software BEFORE you install the PCI Card in your computer.
  • Page 6 3 3 3 3 The setup program opens: 4 4 4 4 Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 5 5 5 5 At the final setup screen, click Finish and then turn off your computer and unplug the computer’s power cable. Wireless-G PCI Card...
  • Page 7 6 6 6 6 While your computer is off, install the Wireless-G PCI Card following the instructions below: Take the cover off your computer. On the rear of the computer, remove the metal cover plate that lines up with a free PCI slot. Electrostatic Discharge Protection Static electricity can damage PCI card components or your computer.
  • Page 8 8 8 8 8 To verify that the PCI Card is installed correctly, on your Desktop, double-click the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card icon that was placed on the Desktop as part of the software installation. If the Configuration window opens, your PCI Card software has been successfully installed.

  • Page 9: Getting Connected

    Getting Connected The installation places a Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card icon on your desktop: 1 1 1 1 Double-click this icon to open the Wireless-G PCI Card configuration software: In the SSID text box, the term ANY indicates the strongest wireless network signal in your vicinity –...
  • Page 10 2 2 2 2 Select the Site Survey tab to see a list of wireless networks within range: There are two types of wireless networks: Infrastructure and Ad Hoc. In an Infrastructure network, wireless devices communicate with each other via a wireless access point, a router, or an ADSL modem with built-in wireless technology.
  • Page 11 If the network you select has security configured, you must enable and configure security on your computer before you can connect. See Chapter 2, Setting Security on page 4 4 4 4 (Infrastructure only) Your computer should now be connected to the network, as long as your security settings match those of the access point and other network users.

  • Page 12: The Led

    The PCI Card LED The states of the LED on the Wireless-G PCI Card are explained below. Status Meaning Flashing PCI Card is attempting to connect to a LINK wireless network. Steady PCI Card is connected to a network. Wireless-G PCI Card...

  • Page 13: Setting Security

    We strongly recommend security, although you do not need to use it to get your wireless connection working. Important! If you want to use security, you must first enable it on the wireless access point. You then enable security on the PCI Card using the same configuration that you used for the access point.

  • Page 14: Accessing The Security Screen

    TKIP ( T emporal K ey I ntegrity P rotocol), which dynamically changes keys as the system is used. Accessing the Security Screen 1 1 1 1 On your desktop, double-click the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card icon: Wireless-G PCI Card...
  • Page 15 2 2 2 2 The Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card configuration software opens to display the configuration parameters: 3 3 3 3 Make sure that the desired wireless network is displayed in the SSID text box (the term <Infra> designates an Infrastructure network) and that the Network Type is correct.

  • Page 16: Wpa2-Psk (Pre-Shared Key)

    WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) 5 5 5 5 First, make sure that WPA2-PSK is configured on the Access Point. 6 6 6 6 In the Security Configuration window, click the Encryption Mode drop-down arrow and select WPA2-PSK . 7 7 7 7 In the Pre-shared key [WPA] area, enter the same network key that is used on the wireless access point.

  • Page 17: Wpa-Psk (Pre-Shared Key)

    9 9 9 9 On the Configuration tab, click Apply . Click the Close box to exit the configuration software. That’s it! You have configured WPA2-PSK security for your wireless connection, and you’re ready to use the Internet. WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) If not all of the wireless devices in your network support the recommended WPA2-PSK, select WPA-PSK.

  • Page 18: Wep (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

    7 7 7 7 In the Pre-shared key [WPA] area, enter the same network key that is used on the wireless access point. To achieve adequate security, you should enter a key with a minimum of 20 random characters. 8 8 8 8 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Configuration tab.
  • Page 19 7 7 7 7 In the Preconfigured key [WEP] area , do the following: In the Format for entering key drop-down list, select ASCII characters if your network uses all Zoom wireless products Hexadecimal digits if an access point, router, or...
  • Page 20 If you selected key Enter exactly… type… Hexadecimal digits 26 characters A–F, a–f and 0–9. For – 128 bits example, 00112233445566778899AABBCC. Hexadecimal digits 10 characters. The characters can – 64 bits be A-F, a-f, and 0-9. For example, 11AA22BB33. ASCII – 128-bits 13 characters.

  • Page 21: Wpa2-Enterprise

    WPA2-Enterprise Select WPA2-Enterprise if you are linking to a corporate network that uses a RADIUS ( R emote A uthentication D ial- I n U ser S ervice) authentication server all of the devices in the network support WPA2, or your access point offers both WPA2 and WPA.
  • Page 22 server. The server determines whether or not the client is allowed to join the network. 7 7 7 7 Click the EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) Type drop-down list and select an authentication protocol: PEAP ( P rotected E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol – the (default).
  • Page 23 8 8 8 8 Click the Certification tab and enter the required information (see page 26). 9 9 9 9 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Configuration tab. On the Configuration tab, click Apply. Click the Close box to exit the configuration software. That’s it! You have configured WPA2-Enterprise security for your wireless connection, and you’re ready to use the Internet.

  • Page 24: Wpa

    Select WPA if you are linking to a corporate network that uses a RADIUS ( R emote A uthentication D ial- I n U ser S ervice) server that does not support WPA2. 5 5 5 5 In the Security Configuration window, click the Encryption Mode drop-down arrow and select WPA .
  • Page 25 7 7 7 7 Click the EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) Type drop-down list and select an authentication protocol: PEAP ( P rotected E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol – the default). With PEAP, you can select from three authentication extensions: MS-CHAPV2 (the default).

  • Page 26: Certificate (Wpa2-Enterprise And Wpa)

    9 9 9 9 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Configuration tab. On the Configuration tab, click Apply . Click the Close box to exit the configuration software. That’s it! You have configured WPA security for your wireless connection, and you’re ready to use the Internet.

  • Page 27: Changing Your Security Setting

    Changing your Security Setting If the type of security on your wireless network changes, you need to modify your security settings. On the Configuration tab, click the Configure Security button to select a different security option and enter the required information.

  • Page 28: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options The Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card utility provides options so you can create profiles, monitor the signal strength of your network connection, scan available networks, and specify advanced settings. This chapter tells you when and how to use each of these options.
  • Page 29 2 2 2 2 On the Configuration tab, in the Profile text box, enter a name for the profile you want to create. For example, let’s say you have a small Ad Hoc home network to which you want to be able to switch quickly when you arrive home.
  • Page 30 one from the drop-down list. Most people should select Auto . Enable Security – Select this check box to open the Security Configuration window. Note: If you are setting up an ad hoc network, as in this example, only WEP security is available to you.

  • Page 31: Monitoring Link Status

    Monitoring Link Status The Status area on the Configuration tab displays information about your wireless connection: State : In an Infrastructure network, the network name (ESSID) and the MAC address of the wireless access point that your computer is connected to. In an ad hoc network, the network name and MAC address of the computer you...

  • Page 32: Using Site Survey And Rescan

    Using Site Survey and Rescan Use the Site Survey window and the Rescan button when you need to do any of the following: Find a list of network names (ESSIDs) so you can connect to a network Identify the MAC address (BSSID) of your wireless access point or wireless router Check the channel difference between your network and other networks within range...
  • Page 33 The information displayed on the Site Survey tab is as follows: ESSID ( E xtended S ervice S et Id entifier): An Extended Service Set consists of two or more Basic Service Sets (see below). An ESSID, also known as an SSID or Network Name, is chosen by the person who sets up the network.

  • Page 34: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration To access this window, click the Advanced button on the Configuration tab. Power Save Enabled : When you select this option, the Wireless-G PCI Card immediately signals the access point that it is in Power Save mode. The access point buffers all packets until it is polled by the PCI Card.

  • Page 35: Appendix A. Tcp/Ip Settings

    Appendix A TCP/IP Settings By default, Windows is set for dynamic addressing (DHCP). Generally, this is the correct setting for an Infrastructure network, but can be changed if you are using an Ad Hoc network. (Note: Use our instructions as a basic guide. Advanced users will know other ways to set up their networks.) Please go to the section that corresponds to your Windows operating system.
  • Page 36 b b b b If this is the first computer to be set up in the ad hoc network, enter 10.0.0.5 for an IP address . If you are adding it to an existing ad hoc network, increment the last digit by one, for example, 10.0.0.6 , 10.0.0.7 c c c c Enter 255.255.255.0 for Subnet mask .

  • Page 37: Windows 2000

    Properties . c c c c In the Properties dialog box, in the Connect Using box, make sure the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card is displayed. From the Components list, select Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. d d d d If you have an ad hoc network, continue with step 2.
  • Page 38 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon. c c c c In the Network dialog box, select the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card TCP/IP from the list, click the Properties button and then click OK . d d d d If you have an ad hoc network, continue with step 2a.
  • Page 39 a computer to an existing ad hoc network, increment the last digit by one, for example, 10.0.0.6 , 10.0.0.7 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.

  • Page 40: Appendix B. Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting If your Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card is not working properly, try each of the following steps until you get it to work. 1 1 1 1 Turn your computer off and check to be sure that the PCI Card is not physically damaged and that it is securely inserted in one of your computer’s PCI slots.
  • Page 41 4 4 4 4 Run the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card utility. On the Configuration tab, make sure that the SSID and Network Type settings for the Wireless-G PCI Card are the same as these settings for the other wireless devices in your network.

  • Page 42: Appendix C. Zoom Technical Support Services

    Appendix C Zoom Technical Support Services Zoom has a variety of technical support services available to our customers. 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...
  • Page 43 Zoom’s Web page lets you send email 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. To access Zoom’s Web page, please log onto your local Internet Service...
  • Page 44 Contact Zoom by Email You can email Zoom with any tech support questions you might have and one of our Technical Support Engineers will respond by email within 2 business days. You may request personal assistance via email at www.zoom.com/techmail. When emailing...
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47 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 ensure that the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
  • Page 48 Le constructeur déclare sous son entière responsabilité que ce matériel est conforme à la Directive 1999/5/EC via les documents ci-dessous. Ce produit a reçu le marquage CE. Hiermit erklärt Zoom die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes modem mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EC. Dieses Produkt ist das gekennzeichnete CE.
  • Page 49 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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