Zyxel G-302 V3 user manual

ZyXEL G-302 v3

802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

User’s Guide

Version 2.00

Edition 1

4/2006

ZyXEL G-302 v3 User’s Guide

Copyright

Copyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.

The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation.

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Disclaimer

ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein. Neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. ZyXEL further reserves the right to make changes in any products described herein without notice. This publication is subject to change without notice.

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ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System) is a registered trademark of ZyXEL Communications, Inc. Other trademarks mentioned in this publication are used for identification purposes only and may be properties of their respective owners.

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Certifications

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Notice 1

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This product has been designed for the WLAN 2.4 GHz network throughout the EC region and Switzerland, with restrictions in France.

Caution

1The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

2This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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Certifications

1Go to www.zyxel.com.

2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.

3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

!

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ZyXEL Limited Warranty

ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

Note

Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind to the purchaser.

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to country.

Online Registration

Register your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and information at www.zyxel.com for global products, or at www.us.zyxel.com for North American products.

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Customer Support

Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.

Product model and serial number.

Warranty Information.

Date that you received your device.

Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

METHOD

SUPPORT E-MAIL

TELEPHONEA

WEB SITE

REGULAR MAIL

LOCATION

SALES E-MAIL

FAX

FTP SITE

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORPORATE

support@zyxel.com.tw

+886-3-578-3942

www.zyxel.com

ZyXEL Communications Corp.

 

 

www.europe.zyxel.com

6 Innovation Road II

HEADQUARTERS

 

 

 

Science Park

sales@zyxel.com.tw

+886-3-578-2439

ftp.zyxel.com

(WORLDWIDE)

Hsinchu 300

 

 

 

ftp.europe.zyxel.com

Taiwan

 

info@cz.zyxel.com

+420-241-091-350

www.zyxel.cz

ZyXEL Communications

 

 

 

 

Czech s.r.o.

CZECH REPUBLIC

info@cz.zyxel.com

+420-241-091-359

 

 

Modranská 621

 

 

 

 

143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany

 

 

 

 

Ceská Republika

 

support@zyxel.dk

+45-39-55-07-00

www.zyxel.dk

ZyXEL Communications A/S

DENMARK

 

 

 

Columbusvej

sales@zyxel.dk

+45-39-55-07-07

 

 

2860 Soeborg

 

 

 

 

Denmark

 

support@zyxel.fi

+358-9-4780-8411

www.zyxel.fi

ZyXEL Communications Oy

FINLAND

 

 

 

Malminkaari 10

sales@zyxel.fi

+358-9-4780 8448

 

 

00700 Helsinki

 

 

 

 

Finland

 

info@zyxel.fr

+33-4-72-52-97-97

www.zyxel.fr

ZyXEL France

 

 

 

 

1 rue des Vergers

FRANCE

 

+33-4-72-52-19-20

 

 

 

Bat. 1 / C

 

 

 

 

69760 Limonest

 

 

 

 

France

 

support@zyxel.de

+49-2405-6909-0

www.zyxel.de

ZyXEL Deutschland GmbH.

GERMANY

 

 

 

Adenauerstr. 20/A2 D-52146

sales@zyxel.de

+49-2405-6909-99

 

 

Wuerselen

 

 

 

 

Germany

 

support@zyxel.hu

+36-1-3361649

www.zyxel.hu

ZyXEL Hungary

HUNGARY

 

 

 

48, Zoldlomb Str.

info@zyxel.hu

+36-1-3259100

 

 

H-1025, Budapest

 

 

 

 

Hungary

 

http://zyxel.kz/support

+7-3272-590-698

www.zyxel.kz

ZyXEL Kazakhstan

 

 

 

 

43, Dostyk ave.,Office 414

KAZAKHSTAN

sales@zyxel.kz

+7-3272-590-689

 

 

Dostyk Business Centre

 

 

 

 

050010, Almaty

 

 

 

 

Republic of Kazakhstan

 

support@zyxel.com

1-800-255-4101

www.us.zyxel.com

ZyXEL Communications Inc.

 

 

+1-714-632-0882

 

1130 N. Miller St.

NORTH AMERICA

 

 

 

Anaheim

 

sales@zyxel.com

+1-714-632-0858

ftp.us.zyxel.com

CA 92806-2001

 

 

 

 

U.S.A.

 

support@zyxel.no

+47-22-80-61-80

www.zyxel.no

ZyXEL Communications A/S

NORWAY

 

 

 

Nils Hansens vei 13

sales@zyxel.no

+47-22-80-61-81

 

 

0667 Oslo

 

 

 

 

Norway

Customer Support

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METHOD

SUPPORT E-MAIL

TELEPHONEA

WEB SITE

REGULAR MAIL

LOCATION

SALES E-MAIL

FAX

FTP SITE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

info@pl.zyxel.com

+48-22-5286603

www.pl.zyxel.com

ZyXEL Communications

POLAND

 

 

 

ul.Emilli Plater 53

 

+48-22-5206701

 

 

 

00-113 Warszawa

 

 

 

 

Poland

 

http://zyxel.ru/support

+7-095-542-89-29

www.zyxel.ru

ZyXEL Russia

RUSSIA

 

 

 

Ostrovityanova 37a Str.

sales@zyxel.ru

+7-095-542-89-25

 

 

Moscow, 117279

 

 

 

 

Russia

 

support@zyxel.es

+34-902-195-420

www.zyxel.es

ZyXEL Communications

SPAIN

 

 

 

Arte, 21 5ª planta

sales@zyxel.es

+34-913-005-345

 

 

28033 Madrid

 

 

 

 

Spain

 

support@zyxel.se

+46-31-744-7700

www.zyxel.se

ZyXEL Communications A/S

SWEDEN

 

 

 

Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg

sales@zyxel.se

+46-31-744-7701

 

 

 

Sweden

 

 

 

 

 

 

support@ua.zyxel.com

+380-44-247-69-78

www.ua.zyxel.com

ZyXEL Ukraine

UKRAINE

 

 

 

13, Pimonenko Str.

sales@ua.zyxel.com

+380-44-494-49-32

 

 

Kiev, 04050

 

 

 

 

Ukraine

 

support@zyxel.co.uk

+44-1344 303044

www.zyxel.co.uk

ZyXEL Communications UK

 

 

08707 555779 (UK only)

 

Ltd.,11 The Courtyard,

UNITED KINGDOM

 

 

 

Eastern Road, Bracknell,

 

sales@zyxel.co.uk

+44-1344 303034

ftp.zyxel.co.uk

Berkshire, RG12 2XB,

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom (UK)

A. “+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call.

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Table of Contents

Copyright

..................................................................................................................

3

Certifications ............................................................................................................

4

ZyXEL Limited Warranty..........................................................................................

6

Customer Support....................................................................................................

7

Table of Contents .....................................................................................................

9

List of Figures ........................................................................................................

11

List of Tables ..........................................................................................................

13

Preface ....................................................................................................................

 

15

Chapter 1

 

 

Getting Started .......................................................................................................

17

1.1

About Your G-302 v3 ........................................................................................

17

 

1.1.1 Application Overview ................................................................................

17

 

1.1.1.1 Infrastructure ...................................................................................

17

 

1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc ............................................................................................

18

1.2

G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation .........................................................

19

1.3

Configuration Methods ......................................................................................

19

1.4

Windows XP Users Only ....................................................................................

19

1.5

Accessing the ZyXEL Utility ..............................................................................

20

1.6

ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary ..........................................................................

20

1.7

Connecting to a Wireless LAN ...........................................................................

21

 

1.7.1 Site Survey ...............................................................................................

21

Chapter 2

 

 

Wireless LAN Network...........................................................................................

25

2.1

Wireless LAN Overview ....................................................................................

25

 

2.1.1 SSID .........................................................................................................

25

 

2.1.2 Channel ....................................................................................................

25

 

2.1.3 Transmission Rate ....................................................................................

25

2.2

Wireless LAN Security Overview ......................................................................

25

 

2.2.1 Data Encryption with WEP .......................................................................

26

 

2.2.2 IEEE 802.1x ..............................................................................................

26

 

2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication .........................................................................

26

 

2.2.3 WPA and WPA2 ........................................................................................

27

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2.2.3.1 Encryption ......................................................................................

27

 

2.2.3.2 User Authentication ........................................................................

27

 

2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ...........................................................

27

 

2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ..............................................

28

2.3

Authentication Type ............................................................................................

29

2.4

Preamble Type ..................................................................................................

29

Chapter 3

 

 

ZyXEL Utility Configuration ..................................................................................

31

3.1

The Link Info Screen .........................................................................................

31

 

3.1.1 Trend Chart ..............................................................................................

32

3.2

The Site Survey Screen ....................................................................................

33

 

3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network ..............................................................

34

 

3.2.2 Security Settings .......................................................................................

34

 

3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption ..............................................................................

35

 

3.2.2.2 WPA/WPA2 .....................................................................................

36

 

3.2.2.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .....................................................................

37

 

3.2.3 Confirm Save Screen ................................................................................

38

3.3

The Profile Screen .............................................................................................

38

 

3.3.1 Adding a New Profile ................................................................................

40

3.4

The Adapter Screen ...........................................................................................

44

Chapter 4

 

 

Maintenance ...........................................................................................................

45

4.1

The About Screen .............................................................................................

45

4.2

Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ............................................................................

45

4.3

Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility ..............................................................................

46

Chapter 5

 

 

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................

47

5.1

Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility ...................................................................

47

5.2

Problem with the Link Quality .............................................................................

47

5.3

Problems Communicating With Other Computers .............................................

48

Appendix A

 

Product Specifications ..........................................................................................

49

Appendix B

 

Management with Wireless Zero Configuration..................................................

51

Appendix C

 

Wireless Security ...................................................................................................

63

Index........................................................................................................................

 

69

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure .......................................................................

18

Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ................................................................................

18

Figure 3 Enable WZC .............................................................................................

19

Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility ................................................................................

19

Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ..............................................................

20

Figure 6 Menu Summary .......................................................................................

20

Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey .......................................................................

22

Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings ..............................................................

22

Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ............................................................................

23

Figure 10 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ..................................................................

28

Figure 11 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ...........................................

29

Figure 12 Link Info ................................................................................................

31

Figure 13 Link Info: Trend Chart ...........................................................................

32

Figure 14 Site Survey ............................................................................................

33

Figure 15 Security Settings: WEP ........................................................................

35

Figure 16 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 ...............................................................

36

Figure 17 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ..............................................

37

Figure 18 Confirm Save Screen ............................................................................

38

Figure 19 Profile Screen .......................................................................................

39

Figure 20 Profile: Add New Profile ........................................................................

40

Figure 21 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel ..........................................

41

Figure 22 Profile: Security Setting: Encryption Type .............................................

42

Figure 23 Profile: Security Setting .........................................................................

43

Figure 24 Profile: Confirm New Settings ...............................................................

43

Figure 25 Profile: Activate the Profile ....................................................................

43

Figure 26 Adapter Screen .....................................................................................

44

Figure 27 About .....................................................................................................

45

Figure 28 Uninstall: Confirm .................................................................................

46

Figure 29 Uninstall: Finish .....................................................................................

46

Figure 30 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available ..................................................

51

Figure 31 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon .....................................................

52

Figure 32 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status .......................

52

Figure 33 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status .......................

53

Figure 34 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ..................................

53

Figure 35 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................

54

Figure 36 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK ..

55

Figure 37 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security .............

55

Figure 38 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association .....................

56

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Figure 39 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication .................

57

Figure 40 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ................................................

58

Figure 41 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ......................

59

Figure 42

Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks ..................

61

Figure 43

Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks ..................

61

Figure 44

WPA-PSK Authentication .......................................................................

67

Figure 45

WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ...........................................

67

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List of Tables

Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ...............................................................

20

Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary .....................................................

21

Table 3 Link Info ....................................................................................................

31

Table 4 Link Info: Trend Chart ...............................................................................

33

Table 5 Site Survey ...............................................................................................

33

Table 6 Security Settings: WEP ............................................................................

35

Table 7 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 ..................................................................

36

Table 8 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .................................................

37

Table 9 Confirm Save Screen ...............................................................................

38

Table 10 Profile Screen .........................................................................................

39

Table 11 Profile: Add New Profile ..........................................................................

40

Table 12 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel ............................................

42

Table 13 Adapter ...................................................................................................

44

Table 14 About ......................................................................................................

45

Table 15 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility ...................................................

47

Table 16 Troubleshooting Link Quality ..................................................................

47

Table 17 Troubleshooting Communication Problem ..............................................

48

Table 18 Product Specifications ............................................................................

49

Table 19 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ......................................................

52

Table 20 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ..................................

54

Table 21 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ...........................................................

55

Table 22 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association ......................

56

Table 23 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication ..................

57

Table 24 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ................................................

59

Table 25 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties .......................

60

Table 26 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types ..............................................

64

Table 27 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ........................................................

68

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL G-302 v3 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter.

Your G-302 v3 is easy to install and configure.

About This User's Guide

This manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of your G-302 v3 for its various applications.

Related Documentation

Supporting Disk

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. They contain hardware installation/connection information.

ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site

Please refer to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional support documentation.

User Guide Feedback

Help us help you. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan. Thank you.

Syntax Conventions

“Enter” means for you to type one or more characters. “Select” or “Choose” means for you to use one predefined choice.

Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “In Windows, click Start, Settings and then Control Panel” means first click the Start button, then point your mouse pointer to Settings and then click Control Panel.

“e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.

The ZyXEL G-302 v3 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter may be referred to as the G-302 v3 in this user’s guide.

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Graphics Icons Key

Access Point

Computer

Notebook Computer

Server

Internet Cloud

Wireless Signal

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

This chapter introduces the G-302 v3 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility.

1.1 About Your G-302 v3

The G-302 v3 is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter.

The following lists the main features of your G-302 v3. See the product specifications in the appendix for detailed features.

Automatic rate selection.

Security: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA-PSK, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2-PSK and WPA2

Note: You can use WPA and WPA2 with the G-302 v3 only in Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000.

A built-in antenna

Driver and utility support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

1.1.1Application Overview

This section describes some network applications for the G-302 v3.

1.1.1.1 Infrastructure

To connect to a network via an Access Point (AP), set the G-302 v3 network type to Infrastructure. Through the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP.

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Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure

1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc

In case you prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-Hoc mode.

Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly to each other.

Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc

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1.2 G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation

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

1.3 Configuration Methods

To configure your G-302 v3, use one of the following applications:

Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)

ZyXEL Utility (This guide shows you how to configure the G-302 v3 using the ZyXEL utility)

Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied)

Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information.

Note: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager and the ZyXEL utility at the same time.

1.4 Windows XP Users Only

Note: When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool.

To disable the ZyXEL utility and use WZC to configure the G-302 v3, right-click the utility icon () in the system tray and select Use Windows Zero Configuration. To activate the ZyXEL utility again, double-click the icon and click OK.

Figure 3 Enable WZC

Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility

Refer to the appendices on how to use WZC to manage the G-302 v3.

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1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility

After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in the system tray.

Note: When the ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays, the G-302 v3 is installed properly.

When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP wireless configuration tool.

Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon

The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the G-302 v3. Refer to the following table for details.

Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon

COLOR

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Red

The G-302 v3 is not connected to a wireless network or is searching for an available

 

wireless network.

Green

The G-302 v3 is connected to a wireless network.

 

 

Double-click on the ZyXEL wireless LAN utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility screens are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. Screens for Windows XP are shown in this User’s Guide.

Note: Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to display the online help window.

1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary

This sections describes the ZyXEL utility screens.

Figure 6 Menu Summary

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The following table describes the menus.

Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary

TAB

DESCRIPTION

 

 

Link Info

Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate

 

statistics.

Site Survey

Use this screen to

 

• scan for a wireless network.

 

• configure wireless security (if activated on the selected network).

 

• connect to a wireless network.

 

 

Profile

Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of wireless and

 

security settings.

Adapter

Use this screen to configure a transfer rate and enable power saving.

 

 

1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN

The following sections show you how to associate with a network using the ZyXEL utility. You can either manually connect to a network or configure a profile to have the G-302 v3 automatically connect to a specific network. Otherwise, configure nothing and leave the G- 302 v3 to automatically scan for and connect to any other available network without security.

See the next chapters for detailed field descriptions.

1.7.1 Site Survey

After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the G-302 v3, follow the steps below to connect to a network using the Site Survey screen.

1Make sure a wireless network is available and within range.

2Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen as shown next.

3Click Scan to search for available wireless networks.

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Zyxel G-302 V3 user manual

ZyXEL G-302 v3 User’s Guide

Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey

4To join a network, either click an entry in the table and then click Connect.

5If the wireless security is activated for the selected wireless network, the Security Settings screen displays. This screen varies according to the network’s encryption method. Configure the same security settings as the associated network.

Note: If the selected network is unavailable or security settings are not correct, the G- 302 v3 cannot connect to a network.

Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings

6Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network information in the Link Info screen. If the G-302 v3 is not connected to a network, the fields in this screen are blank.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

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