ZyXEL G-100 User Manual

ZyAIR G-100

Wireless LAN 54M PC Card

Quick Installation Guide

Version 1.0

July 2003

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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