ZyXEL Communications G-200 User Manual

ZyXEL G-200

(Hardware Revision v2)

802.11g Wireless USB Adapter

Quick Start Guide

Version 2.0

2/2006

ZyXEL G-200 Quick Start Guide

Important Information

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement

The 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter has been tested to the FCC exposure
requirements (Specific Absorption Rate).

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

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

Refer to the User's Guide for general FCC statements.

Procedure to View a Product's Certification(s)

1. Go to www.us.zyxel.com

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

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

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About Your ZyXEL G-200

The ZyXEL G-200 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless USB Adapter that
connects to USB ports on desktop or notebook computers. With the ZyXEL G-200,
you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The IEEE 802.11g
technology provides greater range and offers transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps.
Actual speeds attained also depend on the distance from the AP, noise, etc.

1. Installation Requirements

Before installation, make sure you have a computer with the following:

• Pentium II 300MHz or above

• A minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space

• 32MB RAM (64MB Recommended)

• A CD-ROM drive

• A USB port (with USB1.0/1.1, the ZyXEL G-200 can only transmit up to

11Mbps.)

• Windows XP or 2000 Operating Systems

Windows XP Users

Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) is a wireless configuration utility bundled with
Windows XP. If you are a Windows XP user and wish to use WZC instead of the
bundled ZyXEL Utility, then you can either:

Install the ZyXEL Utility and then disable it (selecting

“Use Windows Zero Configuration” by first right clicking

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the Z icon in the system tray)

OR

Install the driver only. In this case, you must connect the ZyXEL G-200 first.

2. ZyXEL Utility and Hardware Installation

The installation procedures are similar for all supported Windows versions.
Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.

 Install the ZyXEL Utility before you install the ZyXEL

G-200.

1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The CD

automatically runs. Otherwise, locate and double-click setup.exe on the
support CD.

2. Click Utility to start

installation.

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3. A Welcome screen displays.

Click Next.

4. To install ZyXEL Utility, select

Utility and Driver checkbox.
Click Next to accept the default
file location or click Browse to
select an alternate folder.

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5. Click the Install button to begin

the installation.

6. Click Finish to restart the

computer.

7. Insert your ZyXEL G-200 into an available USB port on the computer by

using the provided USB cable.

8. The LEDs will turn on if the ZyXEL G-200 is properly inserted.

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 Never bend, force or twist the ZyXEL G-200 USB cable

into the slot.

9. After you install the ZyXEL Utility and insert the ZyXEL

G-200, an ZyXEL icon appears in the system tray.

10. Double click the Z icon to configure your wireless adapter.

3. Driver Installation for Windows XP

1. Insert the ZyXEL G-200 to an available USB port on

the computer. The LINK LED turns on if the ZyXEL
G-200 is properly inserted.

2. The Found New Hardware

Wizard window appears.
Select Install from a list of
specific location (Advanced)
and click Next.

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3. Insert the included CD into your

CD-ROM drive, select Search
removable media (floppy, CD­ROM…) and then click Next.

.

4. After the driver has been installed successfully, click Finish to complete the

installation.

 Refer to the User’s Guide to configure the ZyXEL G-200.

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4. LED Display

The following table describes the LEDs on the ZyXEL G-200.

LED COLOR STATUS LEDS BEHAVIOR

PWR Green

Power LED
Link LED

ON The ZyXEL G-200 is receiving power.

OFF The ZyXEL G-200 is not receiving power

ON

The ZyXEL G-200 is connected

LINK Green

Blinking

OFF

The ZyXEL G-200 is sending or receiving data

The ZyXEL G-200 is not sending or receiving
data

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5. Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION

Windows does not
auto-detect the
ZyXEL G-200.

Make sure the ZyXEL G-200 is properly connected via the USB
slot and then restart your computer. Once the computer has
restarted, check the status of the LEDs on the ZyXEL G-200.

Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control
Panel and then double-click Add/Remove Hardware. (Steps
may vary depending on which Windows version you use).
Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the ZyXEL
G-200 and install the driver.

Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, click Start,

Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and then click
Device Manager. Verify the status of the ZyXEL G-200 under
Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the Windows

version).

Install the ZyXEL G-200 in another computer. If the error
persists, there may be a hardware problem. In this case, please
contact ZyXEL customer support at 800-978-7222 or on the
web at http://www.us.zyxel.com.

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6. Customer Support

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

• Serial number for your specific product

• Warranty Information

• Date that you received or purchased your device

• Brief description of the problem including any steps that you have taken

before contacting the ZyXEL Customer Support Representative

SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE

[e-mail] [phone] www.us.zyxel.com

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