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  • Page 1 ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter User’s Guide Version 1.00 Edition 2 3/2006...

  • Page 3: Copyright

    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. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • Page 7: Customer Support

    +7-3272-590-689 1-800-255-4101 www.us.zyxel.com +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...
  • Page 8 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide METHOD SUPPORT E-MAIL SALES E-MAIL LOCATION info@pl.zyxel.com POLAND http://zyxel.ru/support RUSSIA sales@zyxel.ru support@zyxel.es SPAIN sales@zyxel.es support@zyxel.se SWEDEN sales@zyxel.se support@ua.zyxel.com +380-44-247-69-78 UKRAINE sales@ua.zyxel.com support@zyxel.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM sales@zyxel.co.uk A. “+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    1.1.1 Application Overview ...19 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure ...19 1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc ...20 1.1.1.3 Access Point Mode ...21 1.2 ZyXEL G-220 v2 Hardware and Utility Installation ...21 1.3 Configuration Methods ...21 1.4 Windows XP Users Only ...21 1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility ...22 1.6 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ...22...
  • 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...
  • Page 11 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 Product Specifications ...
  • Page 12 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table of Contents...

  • Page 13: 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 ... 24 Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ...
  • 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

    Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. Your ZyXEL G-220 v2 is easy to install and configure. About This User's Guide This manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of your ZyXEL G-220 v2 for its various applications. Related Documentation •...

  • 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 section describes some network applications for the ZyXEL G-220 v2. 1.1.1.1 Infrastructure To connect to a network via an Access Point (AP), set the ZyXEL G-220 v2 network type to Infrastructure. Through the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the Chapter 1 Getting Started ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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

    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. Computer A shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and C can access the Internet.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Zyxel Utility

    Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyXEL G-220 v2. Refer to the following table for details. Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon...

  • Page 23: Site Survey

    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. 3 Click Scan to search for available wireless networks.

  • Page 24: Zyxel G-220 V2 Modes

    Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info 1.7 ZyXEL G-220 v2 Modes You can set your ZyXEL G-220 v2 to operate in either wireless station or access point (AP) modes. In wireless station mode, your ZyXEL G-220 v2 must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in your wireless network.

  • 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 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

    A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel. 2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) The ZyXEL G-220 v2 provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. Options include Fully Auto, 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps.

  • Page 28: Data Encryption With Wep

    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)

    WPA include key caching and pre-authentication. These two features are optional and may not be supported in all wireless devices. 2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example A WPA(2)s-PSK application looks as follows. Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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

    AP. This requires you to enable the wireless LAN security and use same settings on both the wireless station and the AP. • Auto authentication mode allows the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to switch between the open system and shared key modes automatically. Use the auto mode if you do not know the authentication mode of the other wireless stations.

  • 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

    The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION AP Mode Use the check box to set the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to operate in wireless station or access point mode. Refer to Station Mode Wireless Network Status Profile Name This is the name of the profile you are currently using.

  • Page 37: The Site Survey Screen

    This field displays the current data receiving rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). 3.3 The Site Survey Screen Use the Site Survey screen to scan for and connect to a wireless network automatically. Figure 15 Station Mode: Site Survey Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    This is the user name that you or an administrator set up on a RADIUS server. Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration Section 2.2.3 on page 29 for more information. Section 3.3.3 on page Section 2.2.3 on page 29 for more information. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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.

  • Page 43: Confirm Save Screen

    Use the Confirm Save screen to confirm and save the security settings. Figure 20 Confirm Save Screen Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration obtain the certificate(s) from a certificate authority (CA). Consult your network administrator for more information. Section 3.3.3 on page ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: The Profile Screen

    ZyXEL G-220 v2 cannot connect to a network. If you do not configure and activate a profile, each time you start the ZyXEL G-220 v2, the ZyXEL G-220 v2 uses the default profile to connect to any available network with security disabled.

  • Page 45: Figure 21 Station Mode: Profile

    Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Adding A New Profile

    Select an available wireless device in the Scan Info table and click Select, or enter the SSID of the wireless device to which you want to associate in this field manually. Otherwise, enter Any to have the ZyXEL G-220 v2 associate to any AP or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks.

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

    Select an available wireless device in the table and click Select to add it to this profile. Whenever you activate this profile, the ZyXEL G-220 v2 associates to the selected wireless network only. 2 If you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, skip to step 3. If you select the Ad-Hoc network type in the previous screen, a screen displays as follows.

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

    If you select Ad-Hoc network type in the first screen, you can only use WEP encryption method. Otherwise, select DISABLE to allow the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to communicate with the access points or other peer wireless computers without any data encryption and skip to step 5.

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

    6 To use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL Utility will use that profile the next time it is started. Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration...

  • Page 50: The Adapter Screen

    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.
  • Page 51 OTIST on the ZyXEL AP or wireless router at the same time. The process takes three minutes to complete Save Click Save to save the changes back to the ZyXEL G-220 v2 and return to the Link Info screen. Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration wireless router, you must also make the same change here.
  • Page 52 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration...

  • Page 53: Access Point Mode Configuration

    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. Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyXEL G-220 v2.

  • Page 54: The Configuration Screen

    LAN network. Current Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is currently using. Transmission Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the ZyXEL G-220 v2 in megabits per second (Mbps). Security This field shows whether data encryption is activated (WEP) or inactive (Disable).

  • Page 55: Figure 30 Access Point Mode: Configuration

    Select Medium-High to set the ZyXEL G-220 v2’s antenna to transmit at 15-dBm. Select Medium-Low to set the ZyXEL G-220 v2’s antenna to transmit at 13-dBm. Select Low to set the ZyXEL G-220 v2’s antenna to transmit at 11-dBm. This allows for the least power consumption.
  • Page 56 Pass Phrase When you select the radio button, enter a passphrase of up to 63 case-sensitive printable characters. As you enter the passphrase, the ZyXEL G-220 v2 automatically generates four different WEP key and displays it in the key field below.

  • 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

    Note: Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility, take note of the current network configuration. To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest version of the utility from the ZyXEL web site and save the file on your computer. 2 Follow the steps in your computer.
  • 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.
  • Page 62 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Chapter 5 Maintenance...

  • Page 63: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Table 19 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Cannot start the Make sure the ZyXEL G-220 v2 is properly inserted and the LED(s) is on. Refer to ZyXEL Wireless the Quick Start Guide for the LED descriptions. LAN Utility Use the Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts.

  • Page 64: Problem With The Link Status

    Verify that the computer with the ZyXEL G-220 v2 installed is turned on. mode, the wireless Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the same SSID as the ZyXEL G-220 v2. station(s) cannot Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the same security settings.

  • Page 65: Product Specifications

    RADIO SPECIFICATIONS Media Access Protocol Frequency Appendix A Product Specifications ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide P P E N D I X Product Specifications ZyXEL G-220 v2 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter USB 2.0 compatible IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Infrastructure Ad-Hoc 2.412-2.484GHz IEEE 802.11b: 13 Channels (Europe)
  • Page 66 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Table 23 Product Specifications (continued) Channels Data Rate Modulation Maximum Output Power RX Sensitivity SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Roaming 1~11 Channels (USA, Canada and Taiwan) 1~13 Channels (Europe) IEEE 802.11g (OFDM): 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps...

  • 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

    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. Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide for more...
  • 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

    (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...
  • 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

    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. Refer to the following table for details. Table 24 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon...

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

    Select a wireless network in the list and click Connect to join the selected wireless network. Figure 53 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Appendix D Management with Wireless Zero Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

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

    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. Refer to the section on ordering the preferred networks for detailed information.

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

    This denotes the wireless network is not available. Security Settings When you configure the ZyXEL G-220 v2 to connect to a secure network but the security settings are not yet enabled on the ZyXEL G-220 v2, you will see different screens according to the authentication and encryption methods used by the selected network.

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

    This field is available only when the network use WEP encryption method and the The key is provided for me automatically check box is not selected. The key is If this check box is selected, the wireless AP assigns the ZyXEL G-220 v2 a key. provided for me automatically...

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

    Smart Card or other Certificate. Properties Click this button to open the properties screen and configure certificates. The screen varies depending on what you select in the EAP type field. Appendix D Management with Wireless Zero Configuration ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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.

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

    Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Figure 60 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Appendix D Management with Wireless Zero Configuration obtain the certificate(s) from a certificate authority (CA). Consult your network administrator for more information. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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.

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

    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. Select a network and click Move up or Move down to change it's order, click Remove to delete it or click Properties to view the security, authentication or connection information of the selected network.
  • Page 88 ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide Appendix D Management with Wireless Zero Configuration...

  • Page 89: Types Of Eap Authentication

    For client authentication, EAP-TTLS supports EAP methods and legacy authentication methods such as PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAP v2. Appendix E Types of EAP Authentication ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide P P E N D I X...

  • 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 MIC. If they do not match, it is assumed that the data has been tampered with and the packet is dropped. Appendix E Types of EAP Authentication ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...
  • 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.

  • Page 93: Figure 63 Wpa-Psk Authentication

    AP and the wireless clients. Figure 64 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example Appendix E Types of EAP Authentication ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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.

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

    "communicate" with your network. Windows 95/98/Me Click Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Network icon to open the Network window Appendix F Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide P P E N D I X...

  • 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

    If you do not know your DNS information, select Disable DNS. If you know your DNS information, select Enable DNS and type the information in the fields below (you may not need to fill them all in). ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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.

  • Page 99: 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

    Automatic metric check box and type a metric in Metric. Click Add. Repeat the previous three steps for each default gateway you want to add. Click OK when finished. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...

  • 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. 10Restart your computer (if prompted).

  • Page 103: 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 Restart your computer (if prompted).

  • Page 105: Figure 77 Macintosh Os X: Network

    From the Configure box, select Manually. Type your IP address in the IP Address box. Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. Type the IP address of your gateway in the Router address box if you have one. ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Page 109 WPA2-PSK 29, 91 WPA-PSK 29, 40, 91 WZC (Wireless Zero Configuration) ZyXEL G-220 v2 Modes ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note ZyXEL Utility accessing help opening system tray icon upgrade version ZyXEL G-220 v2 User’s Guide 36, 65 24, 36 29, 91...

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