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 © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
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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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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.
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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.
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•Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Certifications ............................................................................................................ |
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List of Figures ........................................................................................................ |
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Preface .................................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 1 |
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Getting Started ....................................................................................................... |
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About Your G-302 v3 ........................................................................................ |
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1.1.1 Application Overview ................................................................................ |
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1.1.1.1 Infrastructure ................................................................................... |
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1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc ............................................................................................ |
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G-302 v3 Hardware and Utility Installation ......................................................... |
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Configuration Methods ...................................................................................... |
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Windows XP Users Only .................................................................................... |
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Accessing the ZyXEL Utility .............................................................................. |
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ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary .......................................................................... |
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Connecting to a Wireless LAN ........................................................................... |
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1.7.1 Site Survey ............................................................................................... |
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Wireless LAN Overview .................................................................................... |
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2.1.3 Transmission Rate .................................................................................... |
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Wireless LAN Security Overview ...................................................................... |
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2.2.1 Data Encryption with WEP ....................................................................... |
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2.2.2 IEEE 802.1x .............................................................................................. |
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2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication ......................................................................... |
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2.2.3 WPA and WPA2 ........................................................................................ |
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2.2.3.2 User Authentication ........................................................................ |
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2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ........................................................... |
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2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example .............................................. |
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Authentication Type ............................................................................................ |
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Preamble Type .................................................................................................. |
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The Link Info Screen ......................................................................................... |
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3.1.1 Trend Chart .............................................................................................. |
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The Site Survey Screen .................................................................................... |
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3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network .............................................................. |
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3.2.2 Security Settings ....................................................................................... |
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3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption .............................................................................. |
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3.2.2.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ..................................................................... |
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3.2.3 Confirm Save Screen ................................................................................ |
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The Profile Screen ............................................................................................. |
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3.3.1 Adding a New Profile ................................................................................ |
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The Adapter Screen ........................................................................................... |
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The About Screen ............................................................................................. |
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Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ............................................................................ |
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Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility .............................................................................. |
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Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility ................................................................... |
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Problem with the Link Quality ............................................................................. |
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Problems Communicating With Other Computers ............................................. |
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Management with Wireless Zero Configuration.................................................. |
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Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure ....................................................................... |
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Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ................................................................................ |
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Figure 3 Enable WZC ............................................................................................. |
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Figure 4 Enable ZyXEL Utility ................................................................................ |
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Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon .............................................................. |
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Figure 6 Menu Summary ....................................................................................... |
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Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey ....................................................................... |
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Figure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings .............................................................. |
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Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ............................................................................ |
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Figure 10 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication .................................................................. |
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Figure 11 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................... |
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Figure 12 Link Info ................................................................................................ |
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Figure 13 Link Info: Trend Chart ........................................................................... |
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Figure 14 Site Survey ............................................................................................ |
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Figure 15 Security Settings: WEP ........................................................................ |
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Figure 16 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 ............................................................... |
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Figure 17 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................. |
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Figure 18 Confirm Save Screen ............................................................................ |
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Figure 19 Profile Screen ....................................................................................... |
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Figure 20 Profile: Add New Profile ........................................................................ |
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Figure 21 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel .......................................... |
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Figure 22 Profile: Security Setting: Encryption Type ............................................. |
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Figure 23 Profile: Security Setting ......................................................................... |
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Figure 24 Profile: Confirm New Settings ............................................................... |
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Figure 25 Profile: Activate the Profile .................................................................... |
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Figure 26 Adapter Screen ..................................................................................... |
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Figure 27 About ..................................................................................................... |
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Figure 28 Uninstall: Confirm ................................................................................. |
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Figure 29 Uninstall: Finish ..................................................................................... |
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Figure 30 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available .................................................. |
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Figure 31 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ..................................................... |
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Figure 32 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status ....................... |
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Figure 33 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ....................... |
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Figure 34 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection .................................. |
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Figure 35 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................ |
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Figure 36 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK .. |
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Figure 37 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security ............. |
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Figure 38 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association ..................... |
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Figure 39 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication ................. |
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Figure 40 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ................................................ |
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Figure 41 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ...................... |
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Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks .................. |
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Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks .................. |
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WPA-PSK Authentication ....................................................................... |
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WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................... |
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Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ............................................................... |
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Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary ..................................................... |
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Table 3 Link Info .................................................................................................... |
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Table 4 Link Info: Trend Chart ............................................................................... |
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Table 5 Site Survey ............................................................................................... |
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Table 6 Security Settings: WEP ............................................................................ |
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Table 7 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 .................................................................. |
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Table 8 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................. |
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Table 9 Confirm Save Screen ............................................................................... |
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Table 10 Profile Screen ......................................................................................... |
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Table 11 Profile: Add New Profile .......................................................................... |
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Table 12 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel ............................................ |
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Table 13 Adapter ................................................................................................... |
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Table 14 About ...................................................................................................... |
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Table 15 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility ................................................... |
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Table 16 Troubleshooting Link Quality .................................................................. |
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Table 17 Troubleshooting Communication Problem .............................................. |
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Table 18 Product Specifications ............................................................................ |
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Table 19 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ...................................................... |
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Table 20 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection .................................. |
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Table 21 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ........................................................... |
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Table 22 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association ...................... |
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Table 23 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication .................. |
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Table 24 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ................................................ |
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Table 25 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ....................... |
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Table 26 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types .............................................. |
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Table 27 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ........................................................ |
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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
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•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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CHAPTER 1
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.
This section describes some network applications for the G-302 v3.
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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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.
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 |
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Red |
The G-302 v3 is not connected to a wireless network or is searching for an available |
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wireless network. |
Green |
The G-302 v3 is connected to a wireless network. |
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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.
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 |
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Link Info |
Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate |
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statistics. |
Site Survey |
Use this screen to |
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• scan for a wireless network. |
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• configure wireless security (if activated on the selected network). |
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• connect to a wireless network. |
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Profile |
Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of wireless and |
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security settings. |
Adapter |
Use this screen to configure a transfer rate and enable power saving. |
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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.
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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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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