ZyXEL Communications Prestige 202 User Manual

ZyXEL M-202

XtremeMIMO 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter

User’s Guide

Version 1.0

1/2006

ZyXEL M-202 User’s Guide

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Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) Interference

Statement

The device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operations.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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 The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).

2 This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

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Certifications

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注意 !

依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用
者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現
有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍
受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

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ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications
of failure due to faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or
replace the defective products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to
whatever extent it shall deem necessary to restore the product or components to proper
operating condition. Any replacement will consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally
equivalent product of equal or higher value, and will be solely at the discretion of ZyXEL.
This warranty shall not apply if the product has been modified, misused, tampered with,
damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.

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 to the purchaser.

ZyXEL Limited Warranty

To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return
Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is
recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of
purchase or those with an out-dated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of
ZyXEL) and the customer will be billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products
will be shipped by ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from country to
country.

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Customer Support

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

• Product model and serial number.

• Warranty Information.

• Date that you received your device.

• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.

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[e-mail] [phone]

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[e-mail] [phone]

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[e-mail] [phone]

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[phone]

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[phone]

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[e-mail] [phone]

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Table of Contents

Copyright .................................................................................................................. 3

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement ............... 4

ZyXEL Limited Warranty.......................................................................................... 6

Customer Support.................................................................................................... 7

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

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

List of Tables .......................................................................................................... 15

Preface .................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 1

Getting Started ....................................................................................................... 19

1.1 About Your ZyXEL M-202 .................................................................................19

1.1.1 Application Overview ................................................................................19

1.1.1.1 Infrastructure ...................................................................................19

1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc ............................................................................................20

1.2 ZyXEL M-202 Hardware and Utility Installation ..................................................20

1.3 Configuration Methods ......................................................................................21

1.4 Windows XP Users Only ....................................................................................21

1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility ..............................................................................21

1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary ..........................................................................22

1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ...........................................................................22

1.7.1 Site Survey ...............................................................................................23

1.7.2 Access Point Function ..............................................................................24

Chapter 2

Wireless LAN Network...........................................................................................29

2.1 Wireless LAN Overview ....................................................................................29

2.1.1 SSID .........................................................................................................29

2.1.2 Channel ....................................................................................................29

2.1.3 Transmission Rate (Tx Rate) ....................................................................29

2.2 Wireless LAN Security Overview ......................................................................29

2.2.1 Data Encryption with WEP ........................................................................30

2.2.2 IEEE 802.1x ..............................................................................................30

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2.2.3 WPA(2) .....................................................................................................31

2.2.4 WPA(2)-PSK Application Example ...........................................................31

2.2.5 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ..............................................32

2.3 Encryption Type .................................................................................................33

2.4 Preamble Type ...................................................................................................33

Chapter 3

ZyXEL Utility Configuration .................................................................................. 35

3.1 The Link Info Screen .........................................................................................35

3.1.1 Trend Chart ..............................................................................................36

3.2 The Site Survey Screen ....................................................................................37

3.2.1 Connecting to a WLAN Network ..............................................................38

3.2.2 Security Settings .......................................................................................38

3.2.3 Confirm Save Screen ................................................................................42

3.3 The Profile Screen .............................................................................................43

3.3.1 Adding a New Profile ................................................................................45

3.4 The Adapter Screen ...........................................................................................48

2.2.2.1 EAP Authentication .........................................................................30

2.2.3.1 Encryption ......................................................................................31

2.2.3.2 User Authentication ........................................................................31

3.2.2.1 WEP Encryption ..............................................................................38

3.2.2.2 WPA/WPA2 .....................................................................................39

3.2.2.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .....................................................................40

3.2.2.4 802.1x .............................................................................................41

Chapter 4

Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 51

4.1 The About Screen .............................................................................................51

4.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ............................................................................51

4.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility ..............................................................................52

Chapter 5

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 53

5.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program ....................................................53

5.2 Problem with the Link Status ..............................................................................53

5.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers .............................................54

Appendix A

Product Specifications .......................................................................................... 55

Appendix B

Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool..................................... 57

Appendix C

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Management with Wireless Zero Configuration.................................................. 63

Appendix D

Types of EAP Authentication................................................................................ 75

Index........................................................................................................................ 79

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List of Figures

Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure ....................................................................... 20

Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ................................................................................ 20

Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon .............................................................. 21

Figure 4 Menu Summary ....................................................................................... 22

Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey ....................................................................... 23

Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings .............................................................. 23

Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info ............................................................................ 24

Figure 8 ZyXEL AP-Mode Utility: Link Info ............................................................ 24

Figure 9 ZyXEL AP-Mode Utility: Configuration .................................................... 25

Figure 10 ZyXEL AP-Mode Utility: MAC Filter ...................................................... 26

Figure 11 WPA(2)-PSK Authentication ................................................................... 32

Figure 12 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application Example ........................................... 32

Figure 13 Link Info ................................................................................................ 35

Figure 14 Link Info: Trend Chart ........................................................................... 36

Figure 15 Site Survey ............................................................................................ 37

Figure 16 Security Settings: WEP ........................................................................ 38

Figure 17 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 ............................................................... 40

Figure 18 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK .............................................. 41

Figure 19 Security Settings: 802.1x ...................................................................... 41

Figure 20 Confirm Save Screen ............................................................................ 42

Figure 21 Profile Screen ....................................................................................... 44

Figure 22 Profile: Add New Profile ........................................................................ 45

Figure 23 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel .......................................... 46

Figure 24 Profile: Security Setting: Encryption Type ............................................. 47

Figure 25 Profile: Security Setting ......................................................................... 47

Figure 26 Profile: Confirm New Settings ............................................................... 48

Figure 27 Profile: Activate the Profile .................................................................... 48

Figure 28 Adapter Screen ..................................................................................... 48

Figure 29 About ..................................................................................................... 51

Figure 30 Uninstall: Finish ..................................................................................... 52

Figure 31 Windows XP: System Tray Icon ............................................................. 57

Figure 32 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection .................................. 58

Figure 33 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection .................................. 58

Figure 34 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................ 59

Figure 35 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................ 59

Figure 36 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ....................... 60

Figure 37 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status ....................... 60

Figure 38 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................ 61

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Figure 39 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................ 61

Figure 40 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not Available .................................................. 63

Figure 41 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ..................................................... 64

Figure 42 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status ....................... 64

Figure 43 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status ....................... 65

Figure 44 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection .................................. 65

Figure 45 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties ................ 66

Figure 46 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK .. 67

Figure 47 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security ............. 67

Figure 48 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association ..................... 67

Figure 49 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication ................. 69

Figure 50 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ................................................ 70

Figure 51 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ...................... 71

Figure 52 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks .................. 73

Figure 53 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks .................. 74

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List of Tables

Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ............................................................... 21

Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary ..................................................... 22

Table 3 ZyXEL AP Mode Utility: Status Screen Summary .................................... 25

Table 4 ZyXEL AP Mode Utility: Wireless & Security Settings .............................. 26

Table 5 ZyXEL AP Mode Utility: MAC Filter Menu ................................................ 27

Table 6 Link Info .................................................................................................... 35

Table 7 Link Info: Trend Chart ............................................................................... 36

Table 8 Site Survey ............................................................................................... 37

Table 9 Security Settings: WEP ............................................................................ 39

Table 10 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 ................................................................ 40

Table 11 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ............................................... 41

Table 12 Security Settings: 802.1x ........................................................................ 42

Table 13 Confirm Save Screen ............................................................................. 43

Table 14 Profile Screen ......................................................................................... 44

Table 15 Profile: Add New Profile .......................................................................... 45

Table 16 Profile: Wireless Setting: Select a Channel ............................................ 46

Table 17 Adapter ................................................................................................... 49

Table 18 About ...................................................................................................... 51

Table 19 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program .................................... 53

Table 20 Troubleshooting Link Quality .................................................................. 53

Table 21 Troubleshooting Communication Problem .............................................. 54

Table 22 Product Specifications ............................................................................ 55

Table 23 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ...................................................... 64

Table 24 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection .................................. 66

Table 25 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ............................................................. 67

Table 26 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Association ...................... 68

Table 27 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication ................... 69

Table 28 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties ................................................ 71

Table 29 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties ....................... 72

Table 30 Comparison of EAP Authentication Types .............................................. 76

Table 31 Wireless Security Relational Matrix ........................................................ 78

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL M-202 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter.

Your ZyXEL M-202 is easy to install and configure.

About This User's Guide

This manual is designed to guide you through the configuration of your ZyXEL M-202 for its
various applications.

Related Documentation

• Supporting Disk

Refer to the included CD for support documents.

• Quick Start Guide

The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. They
contain hardware installation/connection information.

• ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site

Please refer to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional
support documentation.

User Guide Feedback

Help us help you. E-mail all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to [e-mail] 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.

Syntax Conventions

• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters. “Select” or “Choose” means for
you to use one predefined choice.

• Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “In Windows, click
Start, Settings and then Control Panel” means first click the Start button, then point
your mouse pointer to Settings and then click Control Panel.

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

• The ZyXEL M-202 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter may be referred to as the ZyXEL
M-202 in this user’s guide.

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Graphics Icons Key

Wireless Access Point Computer Notebook Computer

Server Modem Wireless Signal

Telephone Switch Router

Internet Cloud

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This chapter introduces the ZyXEL M-202 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.

1.1 About Your ZyXEL M-202

The ZyXEL M-202 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN USB adapter.

The following lists the main features of your ZyXEL M-202. See the product specifications in
the appendix for detailed features.

• MIMO Smart Antenna technology for enhanced range, coverage, and speeds

• Automatic rate selection.

• Security: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), IEEE 802.1x, WPA-PSK, WPA (Wi-Fi
Protected Access), WPA2-PSK and WPA2

Note: WPA2 and WPA2-PSK are only available in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

• A built-in antenna

• Driver and utility support for Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started

1.1.1 Application Overview

This section describes some network applications for the ZyXEL M-202.

1.1.1.1 Infrastructure

To connect to a network via an Access Point (AP), set the ZyXEL M-202 network type to
Infrastructure. Through the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the
AP.

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Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure

1.1.1.2 Ad-Hoc

In case you prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the
Ad-Hoc mode.

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

Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc

1.2 ZyXEL M-202 Hardware and Utility Installation

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

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1.3 Configuration Methods

To configure your ZyXEL M-202, use one of the following applications:

• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)

• ZyXEL Utility (This guide shows you how to configure the ZyXEL M-202 using the
ZyXEL Utility)

• Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied)

Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information.

Note: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager and the ZyXEL Utility at the

same time.

1.4 Windows XP Users Only

You must disable WZC if you want to use the ZyXEL utility. Refer to the appendices on how
to deactivate WZC or how to use WZC to manage the ZyXEL M-202.

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Note: When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP

wireless configuration tool.

1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility

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

Note: When the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon displays, the ZyXEL M-202 is installed

properly.

When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP
wireless configuration tool.

Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon

The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyXEL M-202.
Refer to the following table for details.

Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon

COLOR DESCRIPTION

Red The ZyXEL M-202 is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless

Green The ZyXEL M-202 is operating in wireless station mode and connected to a wireless

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Double-click on the ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyXEL
Utility. The ZyXEL Utility screens are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. Screens for
Windows 2000 are shown.

1.6 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary

This sections describes the ZyXEL Utility screens.

Figure 4 Menu Summary

The following table describes the menus.

Table 2 ZyXEL Utility: Menu Screen Summary

TAB DESCRIPTION

Link Info Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate

Site Survey Use this screen to

Profile Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of wireless and

Adapter Use this screen to configure transfer rates and enable power saving modes.

statistics.

• scan for a wireless network

• configure wireless security (if activated on the selected network).

• connect to a wireless network.

security settings.

1.7 Connecting to a Wireless LAN

The following sections show you how to associate with a network using the ZyXEL Utility.
You can either manually connect to a network or configure a profile to have the ZyXEL M-202
automatically connect to a specific network. Otherwise, configure nothing and leave the
ZyXEL M-202 to automatically scan for and connect to any other available network without
security.

See the next chapters for detailed field descriptions.

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1.7.1 Site Survey

After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the ZyXEL M-202, follow the steps below
to connect to a network using the Site Survey screen.

1 Make sure a wireless network is available and within range.

2 Open the ZyXEL Utility and click the Site Survey tab to open the screen as shown next.

3 Click Scan to search for available wireless networks.

Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey

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4 To join a network, either click an SSID in the table and then click Connect or double-

click an SSID.

5 If the wireless security is activated for the selected wireless network, the Security

Settings screen displays. This screen varies according to the network’s encryption

method. Configure the same security settings as the associated network.

Note: If the selected network is unavailable or security settings are not correct, the

ZyXEL M-202 will be disconnected.

Figure 6 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings

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6 Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the

network information in the Link Info screen. If the ZyXEL M-202 is not connected to a
network, the fields in this screen are blank.

Figure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Link Info

1.7.2 Access Point Function

Your ZyXEL M-202 is equipped with Access Point functionality using AP Mode. Please
follow the steps below to configure your M-202 in AP Mode.

Figure 8 ZyXEL M-202 AP-Mode Utility

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1 Click on the box next to the AP Mode to enable Access Point functionality on the M-202.

The following table describes the menus.

Table 3 ZyXEL AP Mode Utility: Status Screen Summary

TAB & LABELS DESCRIPTION

Link Info Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate

statistics.

Configuration Use this screen to access and set your security and wireless settings.

MAC Filter Use this screen to display and configure your MAC filtering for the M-202.

SSID Displays the current SSID assigned to the M-202 in AP Mode

Current Channel Displays the current channel assigned to the M-202 in AP Mode

Transmission Rate Displays the current transmission rates for the M-202 in AP Mode

Security Displays the security settings currently placed on the M-202 in AP Mode

MAC Displays the current MAC address for teh M-202 in AP Mode

Output Power Shows the current Output Power settings for the M-202 in AP Mode

To alter configurations within your M-202 during Access Point mode, do so within the
Configuration Tab menu.

Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: AP Mode Configuration

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