Zoom USB Client User Manual
ZoomAir
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USB Client
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Installation Guide
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Reference Manual
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Contents
1 INSTALLING YOUR ZOOMAIR USB CLIENT ............................ 5
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ACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................ 5
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NSTALLING THE USB SOFTWARE ............................................... 6
ONNECTING THE USB CLIENT TO YOUR COMPUTER ....................... 8
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SING YOUR ZOOMAIR USB CLIENT.................................. 11
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ETTING THE WINDOWS NETWORK PROPERTIES............................11
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SING YOUR CLIENT WITH OTHER ZOOMAIR PRODUCTS .................12
IEWING OTHER COMPUTERS ...................................................14
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SAGE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS ................................................15
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INDING MORE INFORMATION ..................................................15
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PGRADING OR REMOVING YOUR USB CLIENT .................... 17
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PGRADING .........................................................................17
EMOVING ...........................................................................18
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DVANCED FEATURES....................................................... 21
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PPENDIX A WIRELESS NETWORKING OVERVIEW ................... 33
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DHOC VS. INFRASTRUCTURE ...................................................33
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PPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35
PPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION............................... 37
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MPORTANT INFORMATION TABLE ......................................... 40
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Installing Your
ZoomAir USB Client
This chapter explains how to install your USB Client, including
• Installing the USB software
• Connecting the USB Client to a computer.
Note:
Package Contents
Your USB Client package contains the following components:
If any of these items is missing or appears to be damaged, please
contact your supplier.
Before beginning, please fill out the Important Information table
on page 40. This table lists all pertinent information about your
ZoomAir product in case you need to contact Customer Service.
Your USB Client works with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and
XP.
• ZoomAir USB Client device
• Documentation
• CD containing drivers, software, and electronic
documentation
• USB cable
• Laptop mounting clip.
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Installing the USB Software
Insert the ZoomAir CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
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The CD starts automatically and the Main Menu opens:
Click Installation Wizard.
Note: If the CD does not start automatically, from the
desktop, go to Start | Run and then type d:\setup.exe,
where d is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
When the following menu appears, click USB.
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The Zoom PC Resource Checker checks your computer to
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verify that it has appropriate resources to support your USB
Client. You will see a screen similar to the one below.
• If your computer has the recommended resources, click
Continue to proceed.
• If your computer does not have the recommended
resources, click Details and follow the instructions to
rectify the problem.
Follow the prompts.
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WINDOWS 98 USERS, TAKE NOTE:
You may be asked for the Windows 98 installation CD that
came with your computer. If so, replace your ZoomAir CD
with the Windows 98 CD and click OK.
When the Copying Files dialog box opens, make sure that
the path to the CD is correct. For example, if F is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive, the path to it is F:\win98.
When the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box
displays, click Finish. Your computer will shut down.
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The next stage is to connect the USB hardware to your computer.
Connecting the USB Client to Your
Computer
Plug one end of the supplied USB cable into a free USB port
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on your computer or laptop and plug the other end into the
USB Client.
Restart your computer.
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Windows XP Users Only:
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You will see the following dialog box. Make sure the option
“Install the software automatically” is selected. Then click
Next.
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When you see a dialog box similar to the one below, click
4
Finish. If you are prompted to restart your computer again, do
so. Otherwise, your USB installation is complete.
Windows 2000 and XP Users:
dialog box stating Digital Signature Not Found. You can
safely click Yes and the installation will complete successfully.
CAUTION: Multiple USB-compatible devices can share
one USB port through the use of a hub or splitter cables.
Because the ZoomAir USB Client is a high-speed network
device, we advise against sharing its USB port with a lowspeed device such as a printer or joystick. You can share
the Client’s USB port with other high-speed devices such
as external CD-ROM drives.
You may also see a
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2
Using Your ZoomAir USB Client
This chapter provides information about using your USB Client,
including the following:
• Setting the Windows Network properties, if necessary
• Using your USB Client with other ZoomAir products
• Viewing other computers
• Usage and maintenance tips
• Finding more information.
Setting the Windows Network Properties
If this is the first time that network support is installed onto your
computer, the Network dialog box (shown below) will
automatically open.
If it doesn’t, do the following: Go to Start |Settings | Control
Panel | Network. Click the Identification tab.
Note:
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If network support is already installed, you do not need to
read these instructions.
The Windows operating system will prompt you to enter a
Computer and Workgroup name. These names will be used to
identify your computer in the Microsoft Network Neighborhood.
In the Computer name field, enter a unique name for your
1
computer.
In the Workgroup field, enter the name of your network.
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(Optional) In the Computer Description field, provide a
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description of the computer.
If you require more information about your Windows Network
properties, consult your Windows documentation or online help.
Using Your Client with Other ZoomAir Products
The ZoomAir USB Client includes a utility that simplifies the
process of communicating with other devices.
WINDOWS XP USERS, TAKE NOTE:
Windows XP has a built-in Automatic Wireless Network
Configuration capability, so you do not need to use the
ZoomAir WLAN Utility. If you prefer to use our utility
instead, you must first disable the XP feature.
1. From the system tray, right-click the Open Wireless
Network Connections icon and select Properties.
2. Navigate to the Wireless Networks tab.
3. Uncheck the box that states “Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings” and click OK.
To display this WLAN Utility dialog box, click its step-shaped icon
in your computer’s system tray. (This icon is installed as part of the
USB Client software installation process.)
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