Chapter 1 Getting Started; About Your G-162; Syntax Conventions - ZyXEL Communications ZYAIR G-162 User Manual

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About Your G-162

The G-162 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter.
The following lists the main features of your G-162. See the product specifications in the appendix for
detailed features.
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Automatic rate adjustment to that of the associated wireless network
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Security: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), IEEE 802.1x, WPA-PSK, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access), WPA2-PSK and WPA2
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A built-in antenna
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Driver support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
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Syntax Conventions

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"Type" or "Enter" means for you to type one or more characters. "Select" or "Choose" means for
you to use one of the predefined choices.
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Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, "click Start, Settings and then
Control Panels" means first click Start, then point your mouse pointer to Settings and then click
Control Panels.
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Window and command choices are in Bold Times New Roman font. Predefined field choices are
in Bold Arial font.
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The ZyXEL G-162 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card is referred to as the G-162 in this guide.
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The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyXEL WLAN Utility or, simply, as
the ZyXEL Utility in this guide.
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the G-162 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.
ZyXEL G-162 User's Guide
Chapter 1
Getting Started
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