Configuration Methods; Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration - ZyXEL Communications NWD2705 User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Note: When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Wireless Zero
Configuration (WZC) in Windows XP.
Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the NWD2705. Refer to the
following table for details.
Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR
Red
Green

1.5 Configuration Methods

To configure your NWD2705, use one of the following applications:
• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC, the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) or WLAN
AutoConfig (the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool).
• The ZyXEL utility.
Note: Do NOT use Windows XP's Wireless Zero Configuration tool at the same time you
use the ZyXEL utility.

1.5.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration

Note: When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Windows XP's wireless
configuration tool.
If you want to use the Windows XP wireless configuration tool to configure the NWD2705, you need
to disable the ZyXEL utility. Right-click the utility icon (
Figure 4 Enable WZC
Refer to the appendices for information on how to use the Windows wireless configuration tool to
manage the NWD2705.
To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the (
Programs > ZyXEL Dual-Band Wireless N450 USB Adapter > ZyXEL Dual-Band Wireless
N450 USB Adapter.
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DESCRIPTION
The NWD2705 is not connected to a wireless network.
The NWD2705 is connected to a wireless network.
) in the system tray and select Exit.
) icon on your desktop or click Start > (All)
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