ZyXEL NWD210N User Manual

NWD210N

Wireless N USB Adapter

User’s Guide

Version 1.0 11/2 007 Edition 1

www.zyxel.com

About This User's Guide

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for people who want to configure the NWD210N using the ZyXEL utility. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology.

Document Conventions

Warnings and Notes

These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.

1 Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your NWD210N.

" Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may

need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.

Syntax Conventions

• The NWD210N may be referred to as the “NWD210N”, the “device”, the “system” or the “product” in this User’s Guide.

• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.

• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER] means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key. “Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.

• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example, Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation panel, then the Log sub menu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.

• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000” or “1048576” and so on.

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

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Icons Used in Figures

Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons.

Wireless Access Point Computer Notebook computer

Server Modem Telephone

Internet Wireless Signal

Document Conventions

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Safety Warnings

1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.

• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.

• Do NOT store things on the device.

• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.

• Ground yourself (by properly using an anti-static wrist strap, for example) whenever working with the device’s hardware or connections.

• ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device.

• Antenna Warning! This device meets ETSI and FCC certification requirements when using the included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).

This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

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Introduction and Configuration ............................................................................................19

Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 21

Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................... 27

Wireless LANs ........................................................................................................................... 37

Wireless Configuration .............................................................................................................. 47

Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 67

Troubleshooting and Specifications ....................................................................................71

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 73

Product Specifications ............................................................................................................... 77

Appendices and Index ...........................................................................................................79

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About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3

Document Conventions............................................................................................................4

Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6

Contents Overview ...................................................................................................................7

Table of Contents......................................................................................................................9

List of Figures .........................................................................................................................13

List of Tables...........................................................................................................................17

Part I: Introduction and Configuration................................................. 19

Chapter 1

Getting Started........................................................................................................................ 21

1.1 About Your NWD210N .......................................................................................................21

1.1.1 Hardware .................................................................................................................... 21

1.2 Application Overview ........................................................................................................... 22

1.2.1 Infrastructure .............................................................................................................. 22

1.2.2 Ad-Hoc ....................................................................................................................... 23

1.3 Hardware and Utility Installation ..........................................................................................24

1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon .......................................................................................................24

1.4 Configuration Methods ....................................................................................................... 24

1.4.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration ................................................................ 25

1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility ...................................................................................... 25

Chapter 2

Tutorial ..................................................................................................................................... 27

2.1 Connecting to an AP using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .................................................. 27

2.1.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) .............................................................................. 27

2.1.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................... 29

2.2 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPS ........................................................................... 32

2.2.1 Manually Connecting to a Wireless LAN ................................................................... 32

2.2.2 Creating and Using a Profile ...................................................................................... 34

Chapter 3

Wireless LANs.........................................................................................................................37

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3.1 Wireless LAN Overview ...................................................................................................... 37

3.2 Wireless LAN Security ........................................................................................................ 38

3.2.1 User Authentication and Encryption ........................................................................... 38

3.3 WiFi Protected Setup ........................................................................................................... 40

3.3.1 Push Button Configuration ......................................................................................... 40

3.3.2 PIN Configuration ....................................................................................................... 41

3.3.3 How WPS Works ........................................................................................................ 42

3.3.4 Limitations of WPS ..................................................................................................... 45

Chapter 4

Wireless Configuration...........................................................................................................47

4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary .......................................................................................... 47

4.2 The Link Info Screen ........................................................................................................... 47

4.2.1 Trend Chart ................................................................................................................ 49

4.3 The Site Survey Screen ...................................................................................................... 49

4.3.1 Security Settings .......................................................................................................51

4.3.2 Server Certificate Setting Screen ............................................................................... 55

4.3.3 Summary Screen ....................................................................................................... 55

4.4 The Profile Screen ............................................................................................................... 56

4.4.1 Adding a New Profile .................................................................................................. 58

4.5 The Adapter Screen ............................................................................................................ 61

4.5.1 WPS: PBC (Push Button Configuration) .................................................................... 62

4.5.2 WPS: PIN - Use this Device’s PIN ............................................................................. 63

4.5.3 WPS: PIN - Use the PIN from the AP or Wireless Router .......................................... 63

4.6 Security Settings in Windows Vista ..................................................................................... 64

4.6.1 Using PEAP in Vista ................................................................................................... 64

4.6.2 Using TLS in Vista ..................................................................................................... 65

Chapter 5

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................67

5.1 The About Screen ............................................................................................................... 67

5.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility .............................................................................................. 68

5.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility ................................................................................................68

Part II: Troubleshooting and Specifications........................................ 71

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................73

6.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs .......................................................................... 73

6.2 Accessing the Utility ............................................................................................................ 73

6.3 Link Quality .......................................................................................................................... 74

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6.4 Problems Communicating with Other Computers ............................................................... 74

Chapter 7

Product Specifications...........................................................................................................77

Part III: Appendices and Index.............................................................. 79

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address..............................................................81

Appendix B Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................103

Appendix C Windows Wireless Management ...................................................................... 117

Appendix D Legal Information ..............................................................................................139

Appendix E Customer Support .............................................................................................143

Index.......................................................................................................................................149

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Figure 1 The NWD210N ......................................................................................................................... 21

Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure ........................................................................................................ 23

Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc ................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon .............................................................................................. 24

Figure 5 Enable WZC ............................................................................................................................. 25

Figure 6 Infrastructure Network .............................................................................................................. 27

Figure 7 Example WPS Process: PBC Method ...................................................................................... 29

Figure 8 Example WPS Process: PIN Method .......................................................................................31

Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey ........................................................................................................ 32

Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings ............................................................................................. 33

Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Summary .......................................................................................................... 33

Figure 12 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info .......................................................................................................... 33

Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile ............................................................................................................... 34

Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Add New Profile ............................................................................................... 34

Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security ................................................................................................. 35

Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Encryption ............................................................................................. 35

Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Summary .............................................................................................. 35

Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activate ................................................................................................. 36

Figure 19 Example of a Wireless Network ............................................................................................. 37

Figure 20 Example WPS Process: PIN Method ..................................................................................... 42

Figure 21 How WPS works ..................................................................................................................... 43

Figure 22 WPS: Example Network Step 1 .............................................................................................. 44

Figure 23 WPS: Example Network Step 2 .............................................................................................. 44

Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 3 .............................................................................................. 45

Figure 25 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary ............................................................................................... 47

Figure 26 Link Info ................................................................................................................................. 48

Figure 27 Link Info: Trend Chart ............................................................................................................ 49

Figure 28 Site Survey ............................................................................................................................ 50

Figure 29 Security Setting: WEP .......................................................................................................... 51

Figure 30 Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................. 52

Figure 31 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................................................ 53

Figure 32 Security Setting: 802.1x ........................................................................................................ 54

Figure 33 Server Certificate Setting Screen ........................................................................................... 55

Figure 34 Summary Screen ................................................................................................................... 56

Figure 35 Profile ................................................................................................................................... 57

Figure 36 Profile: Add a New Profile ..................................................................................................... 58

Figure 37 Profile: Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................... 59

Figure 38 Profile: Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................... 60

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Figure 39 Profile: Security Settings ....................................................................................................... 60

Figure 40 Profile: Confirm New Settings ............................................................................................... 60

Figure 41 Profile: Activate the Profile .................................................................................................... 61

Figure 42 Adapter .................................................................................................................................. 61

Figure 43 WPS: PBC (Push Button Configuration) ................................................................................ 62

Figure 44 WPS: PIN - Use this Device’s PIN ......................................................................................... 63

Figure 45 WPS: PIN - Use the PIN from the AP or Wireless Router ...................................................... 64

Figure 46 Vista Security: Additional Information Required ..................................................................... 65

Figure 47 Vista Security: Enter Credentials ............................................................................................ 65

Figure 48 Vista Security: Additional Information Required ..................................................................... 66

Figure 49 Vista Security: Select Certificate ............................................................................................ 66

Figure 50 About ..................................................................................................................................... 67

Figure 51 Uninstall: Confirm ................................................................................................................. 68

Figure 52 Uninstall: Finish ..................................................................................................................... 68

Figure 53 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: Configuration .......................................................................... 82

Figure 54 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: IP Address .............................................................. 83

Figure 55 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration .................................................. 84

Figure 56 Windows XP: Start Menu ........................................................................................................ 85

Figure 57 Windows XP: Control Panel ................................................................................................... 85

Figure 58 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties ............................................. 86

Figure 59 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties ................................................................... 86

Figure 60 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 87

Figure 61 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ........................................................................... 88

Figure 62 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties .............................................................. 89

Figure 63 Windows Vista: Start Menu ..................................................................................................... 90

Figure 64 Windows Vista: Control Panel ................................................................................................ 90

Figure 65 Windows Vista: Network And Internet .................................................................................... 90

Figure 66 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center ......................................................................... 90

Figure 67 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center ......................................................................... 91

Figure 68 Windows Vista: Local Area Connection Properties ................................................................ 91

Figure 69 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ....................................... 92

Figure 70 Windows Vista: Advanced TCP/IP Properties ........................................................................ 93

Figure 71 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties ....................................... 94

Figure 72 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu .............................................................................................. 95

Figure 73 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP ..................................................................................................... 95

Figure 74 Macintosh OS X: Apple Menu ................................................................................................ 96

Figure 75 Macintosh OS X: Network ...................................................................................................... 97

Figure 76 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Devices ............................................................. 98

Figure 77 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Ethernet Device: General ...................................................................... 98

Figure 78 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: DNS ................................................................... 99

Figure 79 Red Hat 9.0: KDE: Network Configuration: Activate ............................................................ 99

Figure 80 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ................................................. 100

Figure 81 Red Hat 9.0: Static IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 ..................................................... 100

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Figure 82 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ..........................................................................100

Figure 83 Red Hat 9.0: Restart Ethernet Card ................................................................................... 100

Figure 84 Red Hat 9.0: Checking TCP/IP Properties ......................................................................... 101

Figure 85 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network ........................................................... 103

Figure 86 Basic Service Set ................................................................................................................. 104

Figure 87 Infrastructure WLAN ............................................................................................................. 105

Figure 88 RTS/CTS ............................................................................................................................. 106

Figure 89 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ..........................................................................113

Figure 90 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ..................................................................................................114

Figure 91 Vista: Start Menu ...................................................................................................................117

Figure 92 Vista: The Connect To Window .............................................................................................118

Figure 93 Vista: Additional Information ..................................................................................................118

Figure 94 Vista: Enter Security Key .......................................................................................................119

Figure 95 Vista: Connecting ..................................................................................................................119

Figure 96 Vista: Successful Connection ............................................................................................... 120

Figure 97 Vista: Choose a Connection Option ..................................................................................... 121

Figure 98 Vista: Connect Manually ....................................................................................................... 121

Figure 99 Vista: Successfully Added Network ...................................................................................... 122

Figure 100 Vista: Set Up An Ad-hoc Network ....................................................................................... 123

Figure 101 Vista: Ad-hoc Options ........................................................................................................ 123

Figure 102 Vista: Ad-hoc Network Ready ............................................................................................ 124

Figure 103 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ................................................... 125

Figure 104 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status ................................................... 125

Figure 105 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ............................................. 126

Figure 106 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties ............................................. 126

Figure 107 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available ............................................................................... 127

Figure 108 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ................................................................................. 127

Figure 109 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status ................................................... 128

Figure 110 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ................................................... 128

Figure 111 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ............................................................... 129

Figure 112 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ............................................. 130

Figure 113 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK ............................... 130

Figure 114 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security ......................................... 131

Figure 115 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association .................................................. 131

Figure 116 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication .............................................. 133

Figure 117 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ............................................................................ 134

Figure 118 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ................................................... 135

Figure 119 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks ............................................... 136

Figure 120 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks .............................................. 136

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Table 1 NWD210N External View .......................................................................................................... 21

Table 2 NWD210N LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 22

Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ................................................................................................ 24

Table 4 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary ................................................................................................... 47

Table 5 Link Info .................................................................................................................................... 48

Table 6 Link Info: Trend Chart ............................................................................................................... 49

Table 7 Site Survey ................................................................................................................................ 50

Table 8 Security Setting: WEP ............................................................................................................... 51

Table 9 Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................... 52

Table 10 Security Setting: WPA/WPA2 .................................................................................................. 53

Table 11 Security Settings: IEEE 802.1x ............................................................................................... 54

Table 12 Server Certificate Setting ........................................................................................................ 55

Table 13 Summary Screen .................................................................................................................... 56

Table 14 Profile ...................................................................................................................................... 57

Table 15 Profile: Add a New Profile ....................................................................................................... 58

Table 16 Profile: Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................ 59

Table 17 Adapter ................................................................................................................................... 61

Table 18 WPS: PIN - Use this Device’s PIN .......................................................................................... 63

Table 19 WPS: PIN - Use the PIN from the AP or Wireless Router ...................................................... 64

Table 20 About ....................................................................................................................................... 67

Table 21 Product Specifications ............................................................................................................. 77

Table 22 IEEE 802.11g ........................................................................................................................ 107

Table 23 Wireless Security Levels ....................................................................................................... 108

Table 24 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types ............................................................................. 111

Table 25 Wireless Security Relational Matrix .......................................................................................114

Table 26 Vista: Connect Manually ....................................................................................................... 121

Table 27 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon .................................................................................... 127

Table 28 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ................................................................. 129

Table 29 Windows XP: Wireless Networks .......................................................................................... 131

Table 30 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association .................................................... 132

Table 31 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication ................................................ 133

Table 32 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ............................................................................... 134

Table 33 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ..................................................... 135

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PART I

Introduction and

Configuration

Getting Started (21)

Tutorial (27)

Wireless LANs (37)

Wireless Configuration (47)

Maintenance (67)

CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

This chapter introduces the NWD210N and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility is a tool that helps you configure your NWD210N.

1.1 About Your NWD210N

Your NWD210N is an IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant wireless LAN adapter. It can also connect to IEEE 802.11b/g wireless networks. The NWD210N is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) compliant. WPS allows you to easily connect to another WPS-enabled device.

The NWD210N is a USB adapter which connects to an empty USB port on your computer.

See your NWD210N’s Quick Start Guide for installation instructions, and see the chapter on product specifications for detailed information.

1.1.1 Hardware

This section describes the NWD210N’s physical appearance.

Figure 1 The NWD210N

The following table describes the NWD210N.

Table 1 NWD210N External View

LABEL DESCRIPTION

ALED

A B C

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LABEL DESCRIPTION

B USB connector

C USB connector cap.

The following table describes the operation of the NWD210N’s LEDs.

Table 2 NWD210N LEDs

LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION

Blue On The NWD210N is turned on, connected to an AP, and is not

transmitting or receiving data.

Blinking regularly and rapidly

Blinking regularly and slowly

Blinking Irregularly

Off The NWD210N is turned off.

The NWD210N is turned on, but is not connected to a wireless network.

The NWD210N is turned on, connected to a wireless network, and is not transmitting or receiving data.

The NWD210N is turned on, connected to a wireless network and is transmitting or receiving data.

1.2 Application Overview

This section describes some network applications for the NWD210N. You can either set the network type to Infrastructure and connect to an AP or use Ad-Hoc mode and connect to a peer computer (another wireless device in Ad-Hoc mode).

1.2.1 Infrastructure

To connect to a network via an access point (AP), set the NWD210N network type to Infrastructure (see Chapter 4 on page 56). Through the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP.

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Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure

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1.2.2 Ad-Hoc

To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc (see Chapter 4

on page 56).

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

" Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is not available in ad-hoc mode.

Figure 3 Application: Ad-Hoc

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1.3 Hardware and Utility Installation

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

1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon

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

" The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the NWD210N is

installed properly.

" When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Wireless Zero

Configuration (WZC) in Windows XP.

Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon

The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the NWD210N. Refer to the following table for details.

Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon

COLOR DESCRIPTION

Red The NWD210N is not connected to a wireless network.

Green The NWD210N is connected to a wireless network.

1.4 Configuration Methods

To configure your NWD210N, use one of the following applications:

• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC, the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) or WLAN AutoConfig (the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool).

• The ZyXEL utility.

" Do NOT use Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Configuration tool at the same time

you use the ZyXEL utility.

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1.4.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration

" When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Windows XP’s

wireless configuration tool.

If you want to use the Windows XP wireless configuration tool to configure the NWD210N, you need to disable the ZyXEL utility. Right-click the utility icon ( ) in the system tray and select Exit.

Figure 5 Enable WZC

Refer to the appendices for information on how to use the Windows wireless configuration tool to manage the NWD210N.

To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start,

(All) Programs, ZyXEL Wireless N USB Adapter Utility, ZyXEL Wireless N USB Adapter Utility.

1.4.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility

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.

" Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to display the online help

window.

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CHAPTER 2

Tutorial

The following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the ZyXEL utility, as in the following diagram. The wireless client is labeled C and the access point is labeled AP.

Figure 6 Infrastructure Network

2.1 Connecting to an AP using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

This section gives you an example of how to set up your wireless network using WPS. This example uses the NWD210N as the wireless client, and ZyXEL’s NBG334W as the Access Point (AP).

" The Access Point must be a WPS-aware device.

There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you both.

• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See Section 2.1.1 on page 27.This is the easier method.

• PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal Identification Number) in the NWD210N’s interface. See Section

2.1.2 on page 29. This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the

other.

2.1.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)

1 Make sure that your access point is turned on and that it is within range of the computer

with the NWD210N installed.

2 Make sure that you have installed the NWD210N’s driver and utility on your computer.

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3 In the NWD210N’s utility, click the Adapter tab, enable WPS and select PBC (Push

Button Configuration). In the screen that appears, click Start.

4 Log into the AP’s web configurator and locate its WPS settings section. On the

NBG334W, press the Push Button button in the Network > Wireless Client > WPS Station screen.

" It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second

button within two minutes of pressing the first one.

The AP sends the proper configuration settings to the NWD210N. This may take up to two minutes. Then the NWD210N is able to communicate with the AP securely.

The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both the AP (the NBG334W in this example) and the NWD210N.

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Figure 7 Example WPS Process: PBC Method

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2.1.2 PIN Configuration

When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both the NWD210N’s utility and the AP’s configuration interface.

1 In the NWD210N’s Adaptor tab, select WPS and PIN - Use this Device’s PIN. Note

down the PIN in the screen that appears.

2 Enter the PIN number in the AP’s configuration interface. In the NBG334W, use the PIN

field in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen.

3 Click the Start buttons on both the NWD210N utility screen and the AP’s configuration

utility (the WPS Station screen on the NBG334W) within two minutes.

The NWD210N authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the NWD210N securely.

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The following figure shows you the example of configuring the wireless network and security on the NWD210N and the AP (ZyXEL’s NBG334W in this example) by using the PIN method.

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