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ZyAIR 200
Wireless LAN USB Adapter
User's Guide
Version 1.0.3
March, 2002

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  • Page 1 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter User’s Guide Version 1.0.3 March, 2002...
  • Page 2 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 3: Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Interference Statement This 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 4: Information For Canadian Users

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Information for Canadian Users The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operation and safety requirements. The Industry Canada does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction.

  • Page 5: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.

  • Page 6: Customer Support

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Customer Support Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support. • Product model and serial number. • Warranty Information. • Date that you received your device. • Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ZyXEL Limited Warranty........................v Customer Support............................vi List of Figures............................ix List of Tables.............................ix Preface................................x Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your ZyAIR 200 ..................1-1 Introduction ..........................1-1 Features of the ZyAIR 200 ...................... 1-1 Applications..........................1-2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation......................2-1 System Requirements ......................2-1 Installing the ZyAIR 200......................
  • Page 8 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4.2.3 Counter..........................4-4 4.2.4 AP Browser ........................4-5 4.2.5 Configuration ........................4-6 4.2.6 Encryption ........................4-9 4.2.7 Access Points Browser ....................4-10 4.2.8 About..........................4-11 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ........................5-1 Problems During Driver Installation ....................5-1 Problems With the Utility Configuration ....................5-2 Problems With Access Point Settings ....................5-2...

  • Page 9: List Of Figures

    Table 4-1 Utiltity -Status Screen Menu Fields ....................4-3 Table 4-2 Utiltity – Access Point Browser Screen Menu Fields..............4-5 Table 5-1 Troubleshooting the Installation of Your ZyAIR 200..............5-1 Table 5-2 Troubleshooting the Configuration....................5-2 Table 5-3 Troubleshooting the Settings for the Access Point .................5-2 Table 5-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems ...................5-3...

  • Page 10: Preface

    Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter. Online Registration Do not forget to register your ZyAIR 200 (fast, easy online registration at www.zyxel.com) for free future product updates and information. With a built-in Access Point and powerful routing features of the Prestige series models, you can place a wireless Prestige anywhere on a local network and create a wireless infrastructure for real-time database access, file sharing, email, printer sharing, and fast Internet access.

  • Page 11: Syntax Conventions

    For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.,” as a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” for “that is” or “in other words” throughout this manual. • The ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter may be referred to as the ZyAIR 200 or the ZyAIR in this user’s guide. Preface...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Getting To Know Your Zyair 200

    This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the ZyAIR 200. Introduction The ZyAIR 200 is an 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11(b) Wireless LAN USB Adapter and that has a standard USB interface integrated with wireless LAN technology. Its 11 Mbps data rate gives equivalent Ethernet speed to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment.

  • Page 13: Applications

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Applications The ZyAIR offers fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions for wireless networks. They include: Remote Access to Corporate Network Information For email, file transfer and terminal emulation access. Difficult to Wire Environments For use in historical or old buildings, asbestos installations and open areas where wiring is impossible to deploy.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Operating System. 500 Kbytes free hard disk space (minimum) for driver and utility program installation. Installing the ZyAIR 200 Follow the procedure shown next to install the ZyAIR 200. Please also see the Appendices for important safety instructions. Step 1.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Software Installation

    Operating Systems. Windows 98/ME Setup Step 1. Connect the ZyAIR 200 to a USB port to your computer. Windows will auto-detect the ZyAIR 200 and Windows Wizard will display a New Hardware Found screen. Click Next Step 2. Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) and then click Next.
  • Page 17 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Step 3. Insert the Support CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and specify the location of the driver, then click Next. Software Installation...
  • Page 18 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Step 4. Click Next to continue. Step 5. Click Finish. Software Installation...

  • Page 19: Windows 2000 Setup

    Click Start, then Control Panel, System and then the Device Manager tab. Double-click Network Adapters. If no error icon appears, then your ZyAIR 200 has been successfully installed. Locate the ZyAIR 200 icon. If you see an error message, then refer to the Troubleshooting section.
  • Page 20 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Step 2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device(recommended) amd click Next. Step 3. Insert the Support CD-ROM to the appropriate drive and click Next. Software Installation...
  • Page 21 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Step 4. Windows will find a USB driver. Click Next. Step 5. IF you encounter the following warning scree, click Yes to continue. Software Installation...

  • Page 22: Windows Xp Setup

    Click Finish and Yes to restart your computer. Step 7. Click Start, Control Panel, Systems and then click Device Manager. Click Network Adapter. Locate the ZyAIR 200 icone. If no error icon appears, your ZyAIR 200 is working. Windows XP Setup Step 1.
  • Page 23 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Step 2. Insert the Support CD-ROM into CD-ROM drive. Specify the location of the driver. Click Next. Software Installation...
  • Page 24 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Step 3. If you encounter the following warning screen, click Continue Anyway . Step 4. Windows will find the ZyAIR 200 driver and copy corresponding files onto your computer. Click Next. Software Installation...

  • Page 25: Software Installation Complete

    Hardware, Device Manager. Locate the ZyAIR 200 icone. Cick Network Adapters. If no error icon appears, your ZyAIR 200 is working. Software Installation Complete Well Done! You have successfully installed and set up your ZyAIR 200 to operate on your computer. 3-10 Software Installation...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Utility Setup And Configuration

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Chapter 4 Utility Setup and Configuration This chapter shows you how to install utility for ZyAIR 200. Utility Setup Screen shots will vary depending on your version of Windows. Step 1. Insert the Support CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and run the setup.exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 27: Utility Configuration

    Your ZyAIR 200 is Plug-and-Play and its default settings can be set for a typical infrastructure wireless LAN. Simply install the ZyAIR 200 onto your computer and it is ready for use. In special circumstances however, you may need to change configuration settings depending on how you want to manage your wireless network.

  • Page 28: Utility Screen

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Figure 4-1 Utility – Status 4.2.1 Utility Screen Configure and monitor your ZyAIR 200 using the following utilities: Status, Counter, AP Browser, Configuration, Encryption and About. 4.2.2 Status The Status window displays the current state of your ZyAIR 200.

  • Page 29: Counter

    DESCRIPTION Channel Displays the current channel that your ZyAIR 200 is using. SSID Shows the SSID of the Access Point your ZyAIR 200 is associated with. Status Displays the MAC address of the Access Point your ZyAIR 200 is associated with...

  • Page 30: Ap Browser

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter 4.2.4 AP Browser The following table explains the status/statistical information found in the Access Point Browser screen. Double-click on an Access Point to join. Figure 4-3 Utility – AP Browser The following table explains the status/statistical information found in the Access Point Browser screen.

  • Page 31: Configuration

    The data rates that ZyAIR 100 supports. 4.2.5 Configuration The Configuration menu allows you to view and modify the current configurations of your ZyAIR 200 easily and quickly. The configuration settings include: SS ID, Network Type, Tx(Transmission) Rate, Preamble Type, RTS/CTS Threshold, and Fragmentation Threshold.

  • Page 32: Network Type

    11Mb/s. In most networking scenarios, you will see that the factory default Fully Auto will prove the most efficient. This setting allows your ZyAIR 200 to operate at the maximum transmission (data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a certain level, ZyAIR 200 will automatically switch to a lower transmission (data) rate.

  • Page 33: Figure 4-5 Rts Threshold

    ZyAIR 200 Wireleass LAN USB Adapter Short – The optional “Short preamble and header” is intended for applications where maximum throughput is desired and interoperability with legacy and non-short preamble capable equipment is not a consideration. RTS Threshold The RTS Threshold prevents the Hidden Node problem. Hidden Node is a situation in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point, but are not within range of each other.

  • Page 34: Encryption

    Fragmentation improves the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your ZyAIR 200 often transmits large files in the wireless network, you can enable the Fragmentation Threshold by clicking Enable in Advanced Configuration window and the function will split the packet.

  • Page 35: About

    Access Points. For example, if you use Key 1 on your ZyAIR 200 and the value is (e.g., MyCar), the same value must be assigned to Key 1 for all other client stations. The values you enter on the Encryption dialog box will only be visible the first time you enter the keys.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5 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. Problems During Driver Installation Table 5-1 Troubleshooting the Installation of Your ZyAIR 200 PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Windows does not auto- Restart your computer.

  • Page 37: Problems With The Utility Configuration

    Quality Ensure that you have set the correct IP address for the ZyAIR 200. Use the Ping command to ping the unit itself. Netbeui must be installed properly and functional. Double-click Network Neighborhood on your Windows desktop. You should see your computer name.

  • Page 38: Problems Communicating With The Computer

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Problems Communicating With the Computer Table 5-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION The ZyAIR 200 client cannot Make sure that the Access Point and associated computer are on. communicate with the other Use the AP Broswer utility to verify operating Access Points have high computer in the Ethernet Signal.

  • Page 39: Appendix A Network Configuration

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Appendix A Network Configuration The ZyAIR 200 supports the same network configuration options of Legacy Ethernet LANs as defined by the IEEE 802 standard. The ZyAIR 200 can be configured as: Ad-hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs.
  • Page 40 Wireless LAN Topology Infrastructure Diagram 2 Wireless LAN Infrastructure Example The ZyAIR 200 provides access to a wired LAN for wireless computers. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless LAN computer users and an Access Point constitute a Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 41 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Diagram 3 Effective Transmission Range Example Network Configuration...

  • Page 42: Appendix B Hardware Specifications

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Appendix B Hardware Specifications Diagram 4 ZyAIR 200 Specifications PRODUCT FEATURES Operating Channels 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe (ETSI), 2 for Spain, 4 for France Operating Frequency 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (North America) 2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz (Japan)

  • Page 43: Appendix C Important Safety Instructions

    Appendix C Important Safety Instructions The following safety instructions apply to the ZyAIR 200: 1. Be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. 2. Do not service the product by yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 44: Index

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Index Fragmentation function ........... 4-9 Frequency Operating ............... E Access Point Setting Problem........5-2 Ad-hoc Topology ............B Hardware Specifications ..........E Hidden Node problem ..........4-8 Basic Service Set ............C BSS..........See Basic Service Set BSS ID ..............

  • Page 45: System Requirements

    ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Radio Frequency (RF) exposure .........F Range................E Working ..............1-1 Rate Data ................E Transmission ............4-7 Read Me First ............xi Related Documentation ..........x Request to Send protocol .........4-8 RF Technology ............E RTS..........See Request to Send RTS Threshold............4-8...
  • Page 46 ZyAIR 200 Wireless LAN USB Adapter Index...

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