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The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements. The Industry Canada
does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to a user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities
of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable
method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual
service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly. The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated
by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions,
may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
For their own protection, users should ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility,
telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution
Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Note
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry.
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Federal Communications Commission
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(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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult 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
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Certifications
Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com
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Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for model specific FCC statement(s) and the procedure to view the
product’s certification(s).
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Customer Support
When contacting your Customer Support Representative, please have the following information ready:
Product model and serial number.
Warranty Information.
Date you received your product.
Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
List of Figures...............................................................................................................................................xi
List of Tables ...............................................................................................................................................xii
6.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program............................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Problem Connecting to an Access Point...................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 Problem with the Link Status .......................................................................................................6-2
6.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers.......................................................................6-2
Appendix A Product Specifications.............................................................................................................. i
Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address..............................................................................iii
Appendix C Access Point Mode Setup Example......................................................................................xv
Appendix D Index...................................................................................................................................... xix
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon.................................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status ..................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network..............................................................................1-4
Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties............................................................1-5
Figure 1-5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ..............................................................................................1-5
Figure 2-1 IBSS Example ............................................................................................................................2-2
Figure 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info.............................................................................................................3-1
Figure 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart........................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey..........................................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings.............................................................................3-6
Figure 3-5 Station Mode: Profile .................................................................................................................3-8
Figure 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile ..................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel...................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-8 Station Mode: Profile: Wireless Settings..................................................................................3-13
Figure 3-9 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings ..................................................................................3-14
Figure 3-10 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings........................................................................3-15
Figure 3-11 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile.............................................................................3-16
Figure 3-12 Station Mode: Adapter............................................................................................................3-17
Figure 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info....................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration.............................................................................................4-4
Figure 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter ................................................................................................4-7
Figure 5-1 About ..........................................................................................................................................5-1
Table 1-1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon................................................................................................ 1-6
Table 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info ..............................................................................................................3-2
Table 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart .........................................................................................3-3
Table 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Table 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings.............................................................................. 3-6
Table 3-5 Station Mode: Profile................................................................................................................... 3-9
Table 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile.................................................................................... 3-10
Table 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel.................................................................................... 3-12
Table 3-8 Station Mode: Adapter............................................................................................................... 3-17
Table 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info .....................................................................................................4-2
Table 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration ..............................................................................................4-4
Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter..................................................................................................4-7
Table 5-1 About ...........................................................................................................................................5-1
Table 6-2 Troubleshooting Access Point Connection Problem.................................................................... 6-1
Table 6-3 Troubleshooting Link Quality......................................................................................................6-2
Table 6-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems ................................................................................6-2
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Preface
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZyAIR!
About This User's Guide
This manual provides information about the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility.
Syntax Conventions
• “Type” or “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters. "Select" or "Choose" means for
you to use one of the predefined choices.
• Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “click the Apple icon, Control
Panels and then Modem” means first click the Apple icon, then point your mouse pointer to
Control Panels and then click Modem.
• Window and command choices are in Bold Times New Roman font. Predefined field choices are
in Bold Arial font.
• The ZyXEL ZyAIR G-220 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter is referred to as the ZyAIR in this
guide.
• The ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility may be referred to as the ZyXEL WLAN Utility or, simply, as
the ZyXEL Utility in this guide.
Related Documentation
Support Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents and device drivers.
Quick Installation Guide
Our Quick Installation Guide is designed to help you get your ZyAIR up and running right away.
It contains a detailed easy-to-follow connection diagram and information on installing your
ZyAIR.
ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com
documentation.
User Guide Feedback
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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.
for an online glossary of networking terms and additional support
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Graphics Icons Key
Wireless Access Point
Server
Telephone
Computer
Modem
Switch
Notebook computer
Wireless Signal
Router
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.
1.1 About Your ZyAIR
The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the
wireless mobility within the coverage area.
The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR.
• Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
• Automatic rate selection.
• Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network
security.
• Proprietary SoftAP feature turns your ZyAIR into an access point (AP).
• Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
• A built-in antenna
• Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE
1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make hardware
connections.
1.3 Ways to Configure the ZyAIR
To configure your ZyAIR, use one of the following applications:
In Windows XP:
ZyXEL Utility
Zero Configuration
Funk Odyssey Client
In Windows 98 SE/Me/2000
ZyXEL Utility
Funk Odyssey Client
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DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Funk Odyssey Client and
the ZyXEL Utility at the same time.
It is recommended you use the ZyXEL Utility to configure your ZyAIR.
The bundled Funk Odyssey Client only works for your ZyAIR. Do NOT use the
Funk Odyssey Client to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters.
Refer to the User’s Guide of your Funk Odyssey Client for details on how to uninstall (or remove) it.
1.4 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool
Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices.
Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyXEL
Utility. The screen varies depending on the version of Windows XP service pack.
Step 1. Double-click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray. If the icon is not
present, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise skip to Step 5.
Figure 1-1 Windows XP: System Tray Icon
Step 2. If the icon for the wireless network connection is not in the system tray, click Start, Control
Panel and double-click Network Connections.
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Step 3. Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection to display a status window as shown
next.
Figure 1-2 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Status
Step 4. Click Properties and click the Wireless Networks tab. Then skip to Step 6.
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Step 5. When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Advanced….
Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network
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Step 6. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, make sure the Use Windows to
configure my wireless network settings check box is not selected. Click OK.
Figure 1-4 Windows XP: Wireless Network Connection Properties
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.
When the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon displays, the ZyAIR is installed properly.
Figure 1-5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyAIR. Refer to the following
table for details.
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Table 1-1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Red The ZyAIR is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless network.
Green The ZyAIR is operating in wireless station mode and connected to a wireless network.
Pale Blue The ZyAIR is operating in access point mode.
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.
Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to display the on-line help
window.
1.6 ZyAIR Modes
You can set your ZyAIR to operate in either wireless station or access point (AP) modes.
In wireless station mode, your ZyAIR must connect to a peer wireless station or an AP to take part in your
wireless network.
In access point mode, your ZyAIR functions as an access point. This allows you to set up your wireless
network without using a dedicated AP device. Up to 16 wireless stations can associate to the ZyAIR to
form a wireless network. Refer to Section 4.1 for more information.
1.6.1 Change ZyAIR Modes
To change between the modes, select either the Station Mode or AP Mode option in the ZyXEL Utility
screen.
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Figure 1-6 ZyXEL Utility
Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL Utility to complete the mode change.
The current mode is indicated by the color of the radio button.
When you use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyXEL Utility to
configure the ZyAIR at the same time, the ZyAIR automatically operates in station
mode and doesn’t allow any configuration change.
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Chapter 2
Wireless LAN Network
This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network.
2.1 Overview
This section describes the wireless LAN network terms and applications.
2.1.1 SSID
The SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wireless network.
Wireless devices must have the same SSID to communicate with each other.
2.1.2 Channel
A radio frequency used by a wireless device is called a channel.
2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate)
The ZyAIR provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. Options include Fully Auto,
1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48
Mbps, and 54 Mbps. In most networking scenarios, the factory default Fully Auto setting proves the most
efficient. This setting allows your ZyAIR to operate at the maximum transmission (data) rate. When the
communication quality drops below a certain level, the ZyAIR automatically switches to a lower
transmission (data) rate. Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable. However, when the
communication quality improves again, the ZyAIR gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again
until it reaches the highest available transmission rate.
You can select any of the above options. If you wish to balance speed versus reliability, select 54 Mbps in
a networking environment where you are certain that all wireless devices can communicate at the highest
transmission (data) rate. 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps are used often in networking environments where the range of
the wireless connection is more important than speed.
With USB1.1, the ZyAIR can only transmit at up to 11Mbps.
2.1.4 Wireless Network Application
Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure.
To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set the ZyAIR operation
mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired
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network. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set up a small independent
wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc (IBSS) (Independent Basic Service Set) mode.
Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate
directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service
Set (IBSS).
Figure 2-1 IBSS Example
Figure 2-2 BSS Example
A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set
(ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets to
other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can then access
resource, such as the printer, on the wired network.
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Figure 2-3 Infrastructure Network Example
Access Point Mode
The following figure depicts a network example in which you set the ZyAIR in access point mode.
Figure 2-4 ZyAIR as an Access Point Example
In the example, the ZyAIR is installed on computer A and set to operate in access point mode. Computer A
shares Internet connection to the wireless LAN, so wireless stations B and C can access the Internet.
2.1.5 Roaming
In an infrastructure network, wireless stations are able to switch from one BSS to another as they move
between the coverage areas. During this period, the wireless stations maintain uninterrupted connection to
the network. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for
choosing the most appropriate AP depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors.
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