ZyXEL G-100 User Manual

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ZyAIR G-100
Wireless LAN 54M PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0
July 2003
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About Your ZyAIR

The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN PC card that fits into any CardBus slot. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The IEEE 802.11g technology provides greater range and offers transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps.
Ad-Hoc Application
An ad-hoc network consists of two or more computers communicating with one another through the wireless network. No access points (APs) or existing wired networks are needed.
Infrastructure Application
When wireless clients wish to access and share resources on the wired network, they should use infrastructure mode. Wireless clients may move or roam from one coverage area to another seamlessly without network interruption.
Ad-hoc Network Example
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Infrastructure Network Example

Installation Overview

1. Installation Requirements
2. Hardware Installation
3. Driver Installation
4. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Installation
5. Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool
6. Accessing the ZyAIR Utility
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Installation Requirements

Before installation, make sure you have the following requirements.
At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
A minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space
A CD-ROM drive
A CardBus slot
Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD
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Hardware Installation

Follow the steps below to install the ZyAIR in your computer.
1. Save your work and close all
applications.
2. Locate an available CardBus slot on
the computer.
3. With the pin connector facing the slot
and the LED side facing up, slide the ZyAIR into the slot. The LEDs turn on if the ZyAIR is properly inserted.
Never bend, force or twist the
ZyAIR into the CardBus slot.
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LED Display

LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
On The ZyAIR is receiving power. PWR Green
Off The ZyAIR is not receiving power.
LINK Green
On The ZyAIR has a connection to a wireless LAN.
Blinking The ZyAIR is scanning for a wireless device to
which it is to connect.
Off The ZyAIR is not connected to a wireless LAN.
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Driver Installation

Follow the steps for the appropriate version of Windows to install the ZyAIR driver. After the driver is installed successfully proceed to install the ZyAIR Wireless Utility.

Windows 98 SE

1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best
driver for your device. (Recommended). and click Next.
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3. Insert the Installation CD
into your CD-ROM drive. Select CD-ROM drive and click Next.
4. When prompted, insert the
Windows 98 SE CD and click OK. Or specify the location of the Windows 98 SE installation files and click OK.
5. When Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver file, click Next.
6. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.
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Windows Me

1. Windows automatically detects
the ZyAIR. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), then click Next.
2. Insert the Installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive. Select
Search for the best drive for your device then select only Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM …) and click Next.
3. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
4. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.
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Windows 2000

1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR, click Next.
2. Insert the Installation CD
into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for a
suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next.
3. Select CD-ROM drive and
click Next.
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4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
5. If a Digital Signature Not
Found window displays, click Yes to continue.
6. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.

Windows XP

1. Windows automatically
detects the ZyAIR. Select
Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.
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2. Insert the Installation CD
into your CD-ROM drive. Select Search for the best drive in these locations then select only Search
removable media. (Floppy, CD-ROM …) and click Next.
3. If the following warning
window displays, click Continue Anyway.
4. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.
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ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Installation

The installation procedures are similar for all support Windows versions. Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
1. After you have successfully installed
the driver, Windows automatically searches and runs the setup program for the ZyAIR Utility. If Windows cannot locate the setup program, a warning screen displays.
If the setup program is stored on your computer, click Ignore to locate and run the setup program manually.
2. A Welcome screen
displays. Click Next.
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3. Click Next to accept the
default file location or click Browse to select an alternate folder.
4. Click Next to start the
installation process.
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5. Click Finish to restart the
computer and complete the installation process.
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Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool

Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices.
DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR
Utility at the same time. It is recommended you use the ZyAIR
Utility to configure the ZyAIR.
Follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP configuration tool.
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1. Double-click the network icon
for wireless connection in the system tray.
2. When a Connect to Wireless
Network window displays, click Advanced.
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3. In the Wireless Network
Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
check box is not selected. Click OK.
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Accessing the ZyAIR Utility

1. After the ZyAIR Utility is installed, an icon
appears in the system tray.
If the ZyAIR Utility icon displays, the ZyAIR is installed properly.
2. Double-click on the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray
to open the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility program.
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Refer to the ZyAIR G-100 User’s Guide to configure the ZyAIR using the ZyAIR Utility.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Windows does not auto-detect the ZyAIR.
Make sure the ZyAIR is inserted into the computer CardBus slot properly and then restart your computer. Check the LEDs on the ZyAIR.
Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-clicking Add/Remove Hardware. (Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows). Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the ZyAIR and install the driver.
Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, click Start,
Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and then click Device Manager. Verify the status of the ZyAIR under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version of
Windows).
Install the ZyAIR in another computer. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your local vendor.
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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Cannot start the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility.
The ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs.
Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LINK LED blinks.
Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, click Start,
Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and then click Device Manager. Verify the status of the modem under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version
of Windows).
Install the ZyAIR in another computer. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your local vendor.
When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs, you are using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool at the same time. Refer to the Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool section to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration tool.
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