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Wireless-G
USB
U S E R’S G U I D E
Contents
Installing the Wireless-G USB Adapter................... 5
The Adapter LED.................................................. 10
WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) .............................. 14
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ................................ 15
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) .......................... 16
WPA2-Enterprise.................................................. 18
WPA ..................................................................... 20
Certificate (WPA2-Enterprise and WPA) .............. 23
Changing your Security Setting ............................ 24
Creating Profiles................................................... 25
Monitoring Link Status.......................................... 28
Using Site Survey and Rescan............................. 29
Advanced Configuration ....................................... 31
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Overview
The chapters in this User Guide describe how to:
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• Install the Zoom Wireless-G USB adapter on a Windows PC
• Connect to a wireless network
• Enable security on the Wireless-G USB adapter
• Use the advanced features of the Wireless-G USB
configuration software
Chapters 1 and 2 cover the basics – what you need to get connected and to enable security.
If you are interested in the more advanced features of the Wireless-G USB adapter, please see Chapter 3. This chapter explains how to create profiles so you can switch your connection from one network to another, monitor the strength of your network connection, and scan a list of available networks.
Overview
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Installation Instructions
This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the Wireless-G USB adapter on a Windows PC. If you have already installed the adapter on a computer (using the separate Quick Start guide), you can skip this chapter and begin with Chapter 2: Setting Security.

What’s in the Package

The adapter package includes the following:
• Wireless-G USB adapter
• CD containing the
Installation Wizard and documentation
• USB extension cable
• Quick Start manual

Before You Begin

Before you install the Wireless-G USB adapter, check that your computer has the following:
• Available USB port
• Windows Vista, XP, 2000,
Me, or 98SE
If you are using Windows 98SE: Your computer must have at least 64MB RAM and a 300 MHz or faster CPU. Also, you may need the Windows 98SE Installation CD during the setup process.
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• CD drive
• 6 MB of free hard drive
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Installing the Wireless-G USB Adapter

Important! Install the software BEFORE you plug the Wireless­G USB adapter into your computer.
If you are running Windows XP, 2000, Me or 98SE, please go to page
Windows Vista
1 Insert the Wireless-G USB CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
2 On the Language Selection screen, select your language. 3 On the next screen, select Installation Wizard, and then on
8 for instructions.
Installing and connecting on
CD should start automatically. If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Setup.exe. If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click
Continue.
the following screen select USB.
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4 On the Zoom Wireless-G USB Installation Wizard Welcome
screen, click OK to install the adapter. If a message tells you that Windows can't verify the publisher
of the driver software, select Install this driver software anyway.
5 At the prompt, plug in the USB Adapter and click OK.
A pop-up notification message tells you that your hardware has been installed successfully.
6 On the Zoom installation menu, select Exit.
If a message appears saying that the program might not have installed correctly, click This program installed correctly.

To connect to a network:

1 From the Start menu select Connect to.
2 In the Connect to a network dialog box, highlight the desired
network and click Connect.
• If your desired network is secured, in the next dialog box enter the security key or password and click Connect.
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• If your desired network is unsecured, in the message box select Connect Anyway.
Note: We strongly recommend that you choose a secured network. For information on wireless security, see Setting Security on page 11.
If you have difficulty connecting, make sure you have entered the correct password. Then perform a power cycle on your computer and router/gateway/access point as described in the Troubleshooting Tips on page
41.
3 In the Successfully connected to [desired network] dialog
box, you have three options. You can:
• Select Save the network and Start this connection automatically if you always want to connect to the same
network. Then click Close. The next time you start your computer you will automatically connect to the selected network.
• Select Save the network and clear the Start this connection automatically check box if you don't want to
automatically connect to this network every time you start your computer but you will want to connect in the future. Click Close to display the Select a location . . . dialog box where you choose a location. Windows Vista automatically applies the correct network security settings.
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue.
• Click Close to complete the connection procedure. Select this option if you are connecting to this network only one time.
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To disconnect from the current network:
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From the Start menu, select Connect to.
2 In the Disconnect or Connect to another network dialog
box, select the current network and click Disconnect. In the Are You Sure? message box, click Disconnect again.
3 In the next dialog box, you can connect to another network or
click Close to complete the disconnect procedure.

Installing and connecting on Windows XP, 2000, Me and 98SE

1 Insert the USB Adapter CD into your CD drive. The CD
should start automatically. (If it does not, on the Windows desktop click the Start button, click Run, and then type e:\setup.exe where e is the letter of your CD drive.)
2 On the Language Selection screen, select your language.
3 On the next screen select Installation Wizard, and then on
the following screen select USB.
4 Windows Me users: if prompted, restart your computer.
5 Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
Windows 2000 users: If the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes to continue.
6 On the final screen, click Finish. 7 On the Zoom installation screen, click Exit, remove the
installation CD, then turn off your computer. (If the Zoom screen is minimized to a button on the taskbar,
maximize the screen so you can exit the installation.)
8 While the computer is off, plug the USB adapter into a USB
port on your computer.
9 Turn the computer back on. Windows will find your new
hardware. If you see an Unsigned driver message, click Continue anyway.
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Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes to continue.
Windows Me and 98: If prompted, restart your computer.
Congratulations! Your installation is complete. Follow the instructions below to get connected.

To connect to a network:

1 Double-click the Zoom Wireless-G USB icon on your
desktop to open the configuration software.
2 In the Zoom Wireless-G USB window, click the Site Survey
tab to see a list of available wireless networks.
3 Highlight the network you want and click Join.
If the network you select has security configured, you must enable and configure security on your computer before you can connect. See Chapter 2, Setting Security.
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4 If you join a wireless network that does not have security, you
should now be connected. To check your connection, open your Web browser and go to your favorite site.
We highly recommend security. Chapter 2, Setting Security on
11 has descriptions of the five security options and setup
page instructions.
If you have difficulty accessing the Internet, follow the suggestions in your browser’s “Page cannot be displayed” message. You may need to adjust your LAN settings.
As you work online, you can monitor your connection easily using the Link Status icon that appears in the right corner of the taskbar when you open the Wireless-G USB utility:
The icon’s color indicates the link status:
Blue indicates an excellent or good link.
Yellow indicates a usable but weak link.
Red indicates no link or a very poor link.

The Adapter LED

The states of the LED on the Wireless-G USB adapter are explained below.
LED Status Meaning
Flashing The Wireless-G USB adapter is attempting to
connect to a wireless network.
Steady The Wireless-G USB adapter is connected to a
wireless network and is transmitting or receiving data.
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Setting Security
This chapter is for users who have Windows XP, 2000, Me or 98SE. If you are using Windows Vista, the operating system automatically handles security configuration.
We strongly recommend security, although you do not need to use it to get your wireless connection working.
Important! You must first enable security on the the wireless access point. You then enable security on the adapter using the same configuration that you used for the access point. For example, if the wireless access point is configured for WPA2­PSK, you must select WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless-G USB configuration software and enter the same encryption key.
Select one of five ways to configure and implement security for your wireless network:
• WPA2-PSK (WiFi ® Protected Access 2 Pre-Shared Key) is the recommended option if it is supported by the access point and the devices in your network. WPA2-PSK protects your communications with AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). Some access points permit a “mixed mode” network composed of both WPA and WPA2 wireless clients.
WPA2-PSK requires you to enter an encryption key shared by the access point.
• WPA PSK (WiFi ® Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)
If the devices in your network do not all support WPA2-PSK,
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select WPA-PSK. WPA-PSK protects your communications with TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol).
This option requires you to enter an encryption key shared by the access point.
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
If the devices in your network do not support WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK, select WEP data encryption.
This method requires you to enter an encryption key. The keys can be 64 or 128 bits in length.
• WPA2-Enterprise
If you are linking to a network that accesses a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) authentication server, and if the devices in the network support WPA2, select WPA2-Enterprise. This option provides security with AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). AES has a key size of 128, 192, or 256-bits. In order for eavesdroppers to decipher a message, they would have to try every possible key.
• WPA is an option for users who access a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) authentication server
that does not support WPA2. WPA provides security with TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which dynamically changes keys as the system is used.

Accessing the Security Screen

1 On your desktop, double-click the Zoom Wireless-G USB
icon:
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2 The Zoom Wireless-G USB configuration software opens to
display the configuration parameters:
3 Make sure that the desired wireless network is displayed in
the Profile and SSID text boxes (the term <Infra> designates an Infrastructure network) and that the Network Type is correct.
There are two types of wireless networks: Infrastructure and Ad Hoc.
• In an Infrastructure network, wireless devices communicate with each other via a wireless access point, router, or ADSL modem with built-in wireless technology.
• In an Ad Hoc network, a group of wireless devices communicate directly with other “client” devices that are using wireless adapters. The network does not include a wireless access point or wireless router.
In the unlikely event that you use an Ad Hoc network, you must set up Static IP addressing. See Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings.
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4 Select the Enable Security check box to open the Security
Configuration window. For Step 5, consult the table below:
To configure Go to page
WPA2-PSK 14
WPA-PSK 15
WEP 16
WPA2-Enterprise 18
WPA 20

WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

1 In the Security Configuration window, click the Encryption
Mode drop-down arrow and select WPA2-PSK.
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2 In the Pre-shared key [WPA] area, enter the same network
key that is used on the wireless access point. We advise you to enter a key with a minimum of 20 random characters.
3 Click OK to save your settings and return to the
Configuration tab.
4 On the Configuration tab, click Apply. 5 Click the Close box to exit the configuration software.
That’s it! You have configured WPA2-PSK security for your wireless connection, and you’re ready to use the Internet.

WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

If not all of the wireless devices in your network support the recommended WPA2-PSK, select WPA-PSK.
1 In the Security Configuration window, click the Encryption
Mode drop-down arrow and select WPA-PSK.
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