Ad-Hoc; Hardware And Utility Installation; Zyxel Utility Icon - ZyXEL Communications NWD2205 User Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started

1.3.2 Ad-Hoc

To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc (see
Chapter 4 on page
Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients
communicate directly with each other.
Note: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is not available in ad-hoc mode.
Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc

1.4 Hardware and Utility Installation

Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and
make hardware connections.

1.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon

After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in
the system tray.
Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the NWD2205 is installed
properly.
Note: When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Wireless Zero
Configuration (WZC) in Windows XP.
Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
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