ZyXEL Communications G-360, G-162 User Manual
ZyXEL G-162/G-360 User’s Guide
ZyXEL G-162/G-360
802.11b/g Wireless LAN Adapter
(Hardware Revision v2)
User's Guide
Version 1.0
May 2005
ZyXEL G-162/G-360 User’s Guide
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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 value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty
shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected
to abnormal working conditions.
NOTE
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for
indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number. Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit
be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an out-dated
warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts
and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address,
Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from country to country.
Online Registration
Please click “Product Registration” in the installation program of your support CD for online registration.
Register online at http://us.zyxel.com/
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Interference Statement
FCC Certification
The United States Federal Communication (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications have
established certain rules governing the use of electronic equipment.
Part 15, Class B
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.
Caution
1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20
cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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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.
The Date you purchased your product.
Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
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Table of Contents
Copyright .......................................................................................................................................................... ii
ZyXEL Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................. iii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement ................................................... iv
Customer Support ............................................................................................................................................v
Preface............................................................................................................................................................ viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Networking ...................................................................................................... 2-15
About Your ZyXEL G-162/G-360................................................................................................... 1-1
ZyXEL G-162/G-360 Hardware and Utility Installation .............................................................. 1-1
Using the ZyXEL Utility to Configure Your Network.................................................................... 1-1
1.3.1 Site Survey.............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 Profile ..................................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.3.3
1.3.4
Link Info ............................................................................................................................... 1-11
About .................................................................................................................................... 1-14
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 2-15
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) ...................................................................................... 2-15
2.1.4 Wireless Network Application............................................................................................. 2-15
2.1.5
2.2 Wireless LAN Security.................................................................................................................. 2-18
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3 WPA and WPA2 with RADIUS Application Example ...................................................... 2-20
2.2.4 IEEE 802.1x ......................................................................................................................... 2-21
2.3
2.4
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SSID...................................................................................................................................... 2-15
Channel ................................................................................................................................. 2-15
Roaming................................................................................................................................ 2-17
Data Encryption with WEP .................................................................................................. 2-19
WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Application Example ............................................................. 2-19
Fragmentation Threshold............................................................................................................. 2-22
RTS/CTS Threshold ...................................................................................................................... 2-22
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2.5
OTIST (One Touch Intelligent Security Technology) .................................................................. 2-23
Chapter 3 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 The About Screen............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility....................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 Configuring Wireless Security ..................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Configuring Security ...................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Configuring WEP ........................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Configuring WPA-PSK ................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Configuring WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................................. 4-6
4.5 Configuring WEP-802.1x ............................................................................................................... 4-8
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3 Configuring WEP-802.1x: PEAP-GTC ............................................................................... 4-13
4.5.4 Configuring WEP-802.1x: EAP-TLS .................................................................................. 4-15
Configuring WEP-802.1x: EAP-LEAP ................................................................................. 4-9
Configuring WEP-802.1x: EAP-PEAP-MS-CHAPv2 ........................................................ 4-11
4.6
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
Appendix A Types of EAP Authentication .................................................................................................... i
Configuring WPA-802.1x ............................................................................................................. 4-17
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4 Configuring WPA-802.1x: EAP-TLS.................................................................................. 4-24
4.6.5 Configuring WPA2-802.1x: EAP-TLS................................................................................ 4-26
Configuring WPA-802.1x: EAP-LEAP............................................................................... 4-18
Configuring WPA-802.1x: EAP-PEAP-MS-CHAPv2 ....................................................... 4-20
Configuring WPA-802.1x: PEAP-GTC............................................................................... 4-22
Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program..............................................................................5-1
Problems with LED Status ............................................................................................................. 5-2
Problems with the Link Status ........................................................................................................ 5-2
Problems with Security Settings..................................................................................................... 5-2
Problems Communicating With Other Computers ........................................................................ 5-3
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new ZyXEL G-162/G-360!
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.
Preface
• Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “click the Apple icon,
Panels
Control Panels
• Window and command choices are in
in Bold Arial font.
• The ZyXEL G-162/G-360 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapters are referred to as the ZyXEL G162/G-360 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 Start Guide
Our Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your ZyXEL G-162/G-360 up and running right
away. It contains a detailed easy-to-follow connection diagram and information on installing your
ZyXEL G-162/G-360.
ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site
Please refer to www.us.zyxel.com
support documentation.
and then
Modem
and then click
” means first click the Apple icon, then point your mouse pointer to
Modem
.
Bold Times New Roman
for an online glossary of networking terms and additional
font. Predefined field choices are
Control
User Guide Feedback
Help us help you. E-mail all User’s Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for improvement to
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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 ZyXEL G-162/G-360 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.
1.1 About Your ZyXEL G-162/G-360
The ZyXEL G-162/G-360 is an IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapters. With the
ZyXEL G-162/G-360, you can enjoy wireless mobility within almost any wireless networking environment.
The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL G-162/G-360.
•
Your ZyXEL G-162/G-360 can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless
devices.
•
Automatic rate selection.
•
Standard data transmission rates up to 54Mbps.
•
Proprietary transmission rates (Turbo Mode) of 22Mbps for 802.11b standard and up to 125Mbps
for 802.11g standard when connected to the ZyXEL g+ access point or wireless router.
•
Offers 64-bit, 128-bit and 256-bit
security.
• Supports IEEE802.1x, WPA and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
• Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
• A built-in antenna for G-162 and a removable antenna with RP-SMA connector type for G-360.
• Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network
1.2 ZyXEL G-162/G-360 Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make hardware
connections.
1.3 Using the ZyXEL Utility to Configure Your Network
The following are explanations on how to configure and use the ZyXEL Utility program. For initial
setup, please see the included Quick Start Guide.
After completing the installation procedure, a Z icon as shown below will automatically appear in the
lower right tray bar.
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Double-clicking on the Z icon will display the following ZyXEL utility window.
Each of the pages (Site Survey, Profile, Link Info, About) presented in the ZyXEL Utility are explained in the
following sections.
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1.3.1 Site Survey
Site Survey
signal strength, etc. The Selected Network window shows you a list of SSIDs in your vicinity. Information
regarding each SSID is also shown as Security Status, SSID, Mode, Ch, Signal, AP MAC Add and Profile.
screen shows how the network is presently configured: network mode, information, channel,
The “Current Status” (Top Red Rectangle) windows shows the network status, Profile Name, SSID, AP MAC
Address, Transmission Rate, Channel, Network Mode, TX Rate, RX Rate, Signal Strength and Security Status
between the client and AP/Router.
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Use Windows Zero Configuration
Checking this box will allow you to use Windows to configure your wireless network settings. When you check
this box to configure, you will no longer use ZyXEL’s utility.
Connect
Clicking on this bottom will guide you to the following Profile Configuration screen when you select an
AP/Router to connect.
Rescan
Clicking on this bottom will scan the vicinity for a certain amount of time and display the scan results.
Configure
Clicking on this bottom will guide you to the following Profile Configuration screen when you select an
AP/Router to connect.
Table 1.1 Site Survey
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Network Status
Profile Name This is the name of the profile you are currently using.
Network Name The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated. This
Security Logo Unlock logo displays no security.
AP MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device to which the G-162/G-
Transmission Rate This field displays the current data transmission rate in Megabit per seconds
Channel This field displays the radio channel the G-162/G-360 is currently using.
Network Mode This field displays the network type (Infrastructure (BSS) or Ad Hoc) of the
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should use the same SSID (whatever your choice is).
TX Rate This field displays the current data transmission rate in Megabit per second
(Mbps).
RX Rate This field displays the current data receiving rate in Megabit per second (Mbps).
Signal Strength This shows the strength of the signal (the range from Excellent, Good, Normal,
Bad, Poor, No signal, which relate to the dBm)
Security Status This field displays whether data encryption is activated (No Security, WEP,
WEP+ 802.1x, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK)
Profile Configuration
1) Click on [Configure] and the following screen will appear
allow you to insert some basic setting for your wireless mode
2) On this screen you will insert some basic settings on your left for your wireless network.
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a. [Profile] Default profile name is ZyXEL. You may also enter in a descriptive name for this profile.
b. [SSID Name] is depends on the AP/Router you connect to from Site Survey page.
c. [Network Mode] if connecting to an AP/Router, choose “Infrastructure”. If you are going to network
one computer directly to another computer without an AP/Router, then choose “Ad Hoc”.
d. [Channel] is set default auto channel for the Infrastructure mode and default Ch6 for Ad-Hoc mode.
e. [Band] shows you 802.11b and 802.11g on the 2.4GHz.
f. [Security] will vary in appearance depending on whether any encryption was detected with your
AP/Router. Select the appropriate security information.
g. Click [OK]. Your setting will be saved and apply.
2.1) Security Setting is on your right and the screen will vary in appearance depending on whether any
encryption was detected with your AP/Router. Please enter in the appropriate security
information.
[Security] shows you different types of security modes.
a. Disable
It represents no security. All data sent between the AP and the client is left unencrypted and may
be viewed by other wireless devices.
b. WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy – Encrypts all traffic sent between the AP and the client using a shared
key. When using WEP encryption (available in 64, 128, or 256-bit
3
), only those APs and PCs
using the same WEP Key are allowed to communicate with each other.
c. WPA-PSK
WPA-PSK is designed for home users. Like WEP, it uses a pre-shared key that every user of the
network must have in order to be able to send and receive data. Like WPA, it uses TKIP, which
improves greatly over the encryption found in WEP.
d. WPA2-PSK
WPA2-PSK is designed for home users. Like WEP, it uses a pre-shared key that every user of the
network must have in order to be able to send and receive data. Like WPA, it uses AES, which
improves greatly over the encryption found in WEP.
We recommend you use WPA-PSK/WPA2 or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK whenever possible.
For the detail security setting, please refer to Chapter 4—Configuring Wireless Security.
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2.2) [Enable CCX Mode] refers the Cisco Compatible Extension, which is the certificate-based
authentications (EAP-TLS, PEAP and LEAP) using dynamic keys for data encryption. Check this
box will enable PEAP-MS-CHAP-V2, PEAP-GTC, TLS and LEAP. Please see your MIS
administrator for these settings when you are about to enable one of these mode. Please refer to
Ch4—Configuring Wireless Security for detail WEP-802.1x and WPA-802.1x authentication
information. Also, please see the User Guide of Funk Odyssey software for more WPA-enterprise
security settings.
2.3) [Authentication Mode] includes PEAP-MS-CHAP-V2, PEAP-GTC, TLS and LEAP. Please
refer to Chapter 4—Configuring Wireless Security for the detail authentication information.
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Advanced Mode: This screen (Bottom Red Rectangle) allows you to make changes to the default ways the card
operates including advanced 802.11 settings. Unless you are an advanced user and have deep knowledge about
each property on this page, it is recommended that you leave them at the default settings. For more information,
please refer to section 2.3 and 2.4.
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[Turbo Mode] allows you either “Active” or “Inactive” the 22Mbps and 125Mbps. The information will be also
shown under Link Info screen. Please refer to 1.1.3 Link Info for the detail explanation.
[Packet Burst] allows you either “Active” or “Inactive” the packet burst. The information will be also shown
under Link Info screen. Please refer to 1.1.3 Link Info for the detail explanation.
1.3.2 Profile
Profile
screen enables you to create, edit and delete the profiles that the adapters used to connect AP/Router.
Explanation of each button in this page is shown below.
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Profile Pool
A list of inactive profiles, which are not currently connected to AP/Router. Default profile name is set
“ZyXEL”. You can add new profile by clicking [New], modify profile by clicking [Edit] and delete it by
clicking [Delete].
Active Profiles
1) A list of active profiles, which are currently connected to AP/Router. Each profile in the Active
Profiles list has a priority based on its location on the list.
2) The higher in the list, the higher priority. When you connect the ZyXEL G-162/G-360 to
AP/Router with a specific SSID, they will try to connect the AP/Router listed on the highest
priority. If the connection is failed, it will connect to the second highest one. You can also
select which AP/Router you want to connect to by clicking [up arrow] or [ down arrow].
3) You may select AP/Router under the Profile Pool to the Active Profiles by clicking [right arrow];
likewise, clicking [left arrow] will move the AP/Router under the Active Profiles to the Profile Pool.
4) Click [Apply] will configure the profile you select.
Also, when you finish the settings under the Profile Configuration, please go back to Profile screen and
select the AP/Router you will connect to and then click [Apply] to active the connection.
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1.3.3 Link Info
Link Info
The Link Info shows you the information including Receive, Transmit, Connection Information, Network
information and OTIST.
screen shows the current configuration and connection status of your G-162/G-360.
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play
d
OTIST Function
OTIST (One Touch Intelligent Security Technology) is the ZyXEL proprietary one bottom
security technology. You must have the ZyXEL P-334WT router or other ZyXEL
AP/Router supporting OTIST to set the wireless adapter to use the same wireless
1. Check this box to enable OTIST
2. [Setup Key] Enter the same setup key (of exactly eight ASCII characters) as the ZyXEL P-334WT router
or other ZyXEL AP/Router to which you want to associate. The default OTIST setup key is “01234567”.
If you change the OTIST setup key on the ZyXEL P-334WT or other ZyXEL Routers
3. Click [Start] to encrypt the wireless security data using the setup key and have the ZyXEL g+ AP or
wireless router set your G-162/G-360 to use the same wireless settings as the ZyXEL g+ AP or wireless
router at the same time. Please see the section for OTIST information.
Link Status Green Z icon dis
Duration This field displays the period when users enable the connection.
(Above Red Rectangle)
settings.
supporting OTIST, you must also make the same change here.
Table 1.2 Link Info
s “Connected to Network”
Receive
Good Packets This field displays the total number of complete, uninterrupted, an
Duplicate Packets This field displays the total number of duplicated data received.
Error Packets This field displays the total number of incomplete, delayed or interrupted,
Beacons This field displays a frame or message set by an adapter indicating a serious
Total Bytes This field displays the total number of bytes received
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