Configuration Methods; Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration - ZyXEL Communications NWD-270N User Manual

The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the NWD-270N. Refer
to the following table for details.
Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR
Red
Green

1.5 Configuration Methods

To configure your NWD-270N, 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.
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

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 NWD-270N,
you need to disable the ZyXEL utility. Right-click the utility icon (
select Exit.
Figure 5 Enable WZC
Refer to the appendices for information on how to use the Windows wireless configuration
tool to manage the NWD-270N.
To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the (
(All) Programs > ZyXEL Wireless N-lite USB Adapter > ZyXEL Wireless N USB
Adapter Utility.
NWD-270N User's Guide
DESCRIPTION
The NWD-270N is not connected to a wireless network.
The NWD-270N is connected to a wireless network.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
) in the system tray and
) icon on your desktop or click Start >
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