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September 2004

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  • Page 1 ZyAIR G-220 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter User's Guide Version 2.0 September 2004...
  • Page 2 ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.

  • Page 3: Zyxel Limited Warranty

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide ZyXEL Limited Warranty 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...

  • Page 4: Information For Canadian Users

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Information for Canadian Users 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.

  • Page 5: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission 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.

  • Page 7: Customer Support

    +45 39 55 07 07 +47 22 80 61 80 www.zyxel.no +47 22 80 61 81 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications Corp. 6 Innovation Road II Science Park Hsinchu 300 Taiwan ZyXEL Communications Inc. 1130 N. Miller St.
  • Page 8 FINLAND support@zyxel.fi viii TELEPHONE WEB SITE FTP SITE +46 31 744 7700 www.zyxel.se +46 31 744 7701 +358-9-4780-8411 www.zyxel.fi REGULAR MAIL ZyXEL Communications A/S Sjöporten 4, 41764 Göteborg Sweden ZyXEL Communications Oy Malminkaari 10 00700 Helsinki Finland Customer Support...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Copyright ...ii ZyXEL Limited Warranty ...iii Information for Canadian Users...iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement...v Customer Support...vii List of Figures...xi List of Tables ...xii Preface...xiii Chapter 1 Getting Started ...1-1 About Your ZyAIR ...1-1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation...1-1 Ways to Configure the ZyAIR...1-1 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool ...1-2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility...1-5...
  • Page 10 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration ...4-1 Introduction ...4-1 4.1.1 Additional Setup Requirements ...4-1 The Link Info Screen ...4-1 The Configuration Screen ...4-3 The MAC Filter Screen ...4-6 Chapter 5 Maintenance ...5-1 The About Screen ...5-1 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ...5-1 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility...5-2 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...6-1...

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide 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 1-6 ZyXEL Utility ...1-7 Figure 2-1 IBSS Example ...2-2 Figure 2-2 BSS Example...2-2...
  • Page 12 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide List of Tables 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...

  • Page 13: Preface

    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.
  • Page 14 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Graphics Icons Key Notebook computer Computer Wireless Access Point Modem Wireless Signal Server Switch Router Telephone Preface...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    This chapter introduces the ZyAIR and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility. 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. •...

  • Page 16: Disable Windows Xp Wireless Lan Configuration Tool

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Funk Odyssey Client and 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.

  • Page 17: Figure 1-2 Windows Xp: Wireless Network Connection Status

    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. Getting Started ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Figure 1-3 Windows Xp: Connect To Wireless Network

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Step 5. When a Wireless Network Connection window displays, click Advanced…. Figure 1-3 Windows XP: Connect to Wireless Network Getting Started...

  • Page 19: Accessing The Zyxel Utility

    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 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.

  • Page 20: Zyair Modes

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Table 1-1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon COLOR 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.

  • Page 21: Figure 1-6 Zyxel Utility

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Wireless Lan Network

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Chapter 2 Wireless LAN Network This chapter provides background information on wireless LAN network. 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.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-1 Ibss Example

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 25: 2.1.5 Roaming

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan Security

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide The following figure depicts a roaming example. When wireless station B moves to position X, the ZyAIR in wireless station B automatically switches the channel to the one used by access point 2 in order to stay connected to the network.

  • Page 27: Fragmentation Threshold

    • Enter the WEP keys manually. Your ZyAIR allows you to configure up to four 64-bit, 128-bit or 256-bit WEP keys and only one key is used as the default key at any one time. Fragmentation Threshold A Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 2432 bytes) that can be sent in the wireless network before the ZyAIR will fragment the packet into smaller data frames.

  • Page 28: Authentication Type

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide permission to send it. The AP then responds with a CTS (Clear to Send) message to all other stations within its range to notify them to defer their transmission. It also reserves and confirms with the requesting station the time frame for the requested transmission.
  • Page 29 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Select Auto to have the ZyAIR automatically use short preamble when all access point/wireless stations support it, otherwise the ZyAIR uses long preamble. The ZyAIR and the access point/wireless stations MUST use the same preamble mode in order to communicate.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Wireless Station Mode Configuration

    Wireless Station Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in wireless station mode. Introduction To set your ZyAIR as a wireless station, refer to Section 1.6.1. The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL Utility starts, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configuration and connection status of your ZyAIR.

  • Page 32: Table 3-1 Station Mode: Link Info

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL AP Mode Use the radio button to set the ZyAIR to operate in wireless station mode or operate in access point mode. Station Mode Refer to Section 1.6 for more information. Wireless Network Status Profile Name This is the name of the profile you are currently using.

  • Page 33: 3.2.1 Trend Chart

    LABEL Link Quality The status bar shows the quality of the signal. 3.2.1 Trend Chart Figure 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-2 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart LABEL Transmit This field displays the current data transmission rate in kilobits per second (Kbps).

  • Page 34: Figure 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Figure 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-3 Station Mode: Site Survey LABEL DESCRIPTION Available Network List Click a column heading to sort the entries. Wireless Station Mode Configuration...

  • Page 35: 3.3.1 Connecting To A Network

    LABEL denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated.

  • Page 36: 3.3.2 Security Settings

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide security settings as the associated wireless device. Refer to Section 3.3.2 for more information. Otherwise click the close ( ) button and connect to another wireless network without WEP encryption. Step 4. Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network information in the Link Info screen.
  • Page 37 Table 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings LABEL Pass Phrase When you select the radio button, enter the passphrase. As you enter the passphrase, the ZyAIR automatically generates four different WEP keys and displays it in the key field below.

  • Page 38: The Profile Screen

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Table 3-4 Station Mode: Site Survey: Security Settings LABEL Save Click Save to save the changes back to ZyAIR. Otherwise, click the close ( discard changes and go back to the Lin Info screen. The Profile Screen Click the Profile tab in the ZyXEL Utility program to display the Profile screen as shown next.

  • Page 39: Table 3-5 Station Mode: Profile

    LABEL Profile List Click a column heading to sort the entries. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated.

  • Page 40: 3.4.1 Adding A New Profile

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide 3.4.1 Adding a New Profile Follow the steps below to add a new profile. Step 1. Click Add in the Profile screen. An Add New Profile screen displays as shown next. Click Next to continue. Figure 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile The following table describes the labels in this screen.
  • Page 41 Table 3-6 Station Mode: Profile: Add New Profile LABEL SSID Select an available wireless device in the Scan Info table and click Select, or enter the SSID of the wireless device to which you want to associate in this field manually. Otherwise, leave this field blank to have the ZyAIR associate to or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks.

  • Page 42: Figure 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select A Channel

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Figure 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 3-7 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel LABEL Wireless Settings Channel Select a channel number from the drop-down list box. To associate to an ad-hoc network, you must use the same channel as the peer computer.

  • Page 43: Figure 3-8 Station Mode: Profile: Wireless Settings

    Step 3. Select WEP from the drop-down list box to enable WEP encryption. Otherwise, select Disabled to allow the ZyAIR to communicate with the access points or other peer wireless computers without any data encryption and skip to Step 5. Figure 3-8 Station Mode: Profile: Wireless Settings Step 4.

  • Page 44: Figure 3-9 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Figure 3-9 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings Step 5. This read-only screen shows a summary of the new profile settings. Verify that the settings are correct. Click Save to save and go to the next screen. Click Back to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 45: Figure 3-10 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings

    Figure 3-10 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings Step 6. To use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL Utility will use that profile the next time it Wireless Station Mode Configuration is started.

  • Page 46: The Adapter Screen

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Figure 3-11 Station Mode: Profile: Activate the Profile The Adapter Screen To set the advanced features on the ZyAIR, click the Adapter tab. 3-16 Wireless Station Mode Configuration...

  • Page 47: Figure 3-12 Station Mode: Adapter

    The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL Adapter Transmission Select a transmission speed from the drop-down list box. Choose from Fully Auto Rate (default), 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.
  • Page 48 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide LABEL Power Saving Select Enabled to save power (especially for notebook computers). This forces the Mode ZyAIR to go to sleep mode when it is not transmitting data. When you select Disabled, the ZyAIR will never go to sleep mode. Save Click Save to save the changes back to ZyAIR and return to the Link Info screen.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Access Point Mode Configuration

    Access Point Mode Configuration This chapter shows you how to configure your ZyAIR in access point mode. Introduction To set your ZyAIR as an Access Point (AP), refer to Section 1.6.1. In access point mode, your ZyAIR functions as an access point. This allows you to set up your wireless networks without using a dedicated AP device.

  • Page 50: Figure 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Figure 4-1 Access Point Mode: Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen. LABEL Status SSID This field displays the name that identifies your ZyAIR in the wireless LAN network. Current Channel This field displays the radio channel the ZyAIR is currently using. Security This field displays the authentication type of the ZyAIR.

  • Page 51: The Configuration Screen

    LABEL denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in infrastructure mode but the wireless security is deactivated. MAC Address This field displays the MAC addresses of up to 16 wireless stations that are currently connected to the ZyAIR.

  • Page 52: Figure 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Figure 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration LABEL Wireless Settings SSID The SSID identifies the Service Set to which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (the ZyAIR) must have the same SSID.
  • Page 53 Table 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration LABEL OutputPower Set this field if you need to conserve power consumption (especially for notebook computers). This control changes the strength of the ZyAIR’s antenna gain or transmission power. Antenna gain, measured in dBm (decibel relative units compared to milliwatts), is the increase in coverage.

  • Page 54: The Mac Filter Screen

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Table 4-2 Access Point Mode: Configuration LABEL Key x Select this option if you want to manually enter the WEP keys. (where x is a Enter the WEP key in the field provided. number If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field. between 1 and Enter either 10 hexadecimal digits in the range of “A-F”, “a-f”...

  • Page 55: Figure 4-3 Access Point Mode: Mac Filter

    hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. You need to know the MAC address of the device(s) to configure this screen. Figure 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter LABEL Filter Type Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC address filter table.
  • Page 56 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Table 4-3 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter LABEL 1-16 Specify the MAC address(es) of the wireless station(s) that is allowed or denied association to the ZyAIR. Enter six pairs of hexadecimal digits (separated by colons) in the range of “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    The About Screen The About screen displays related version numbers of the ZyAIR. To display the screen as shown next, click the about ( ) button. The following table describes the read-only fields in this screen. LABEL Driver Version This field displays the version number of the ZyAIR driver. Utility Version This field displays the version number of the ZyXEL Utility.

  • Page 58: Upgrading The Zyxel Utility

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Step 1. Click Start, Programs, ZyAIR G-220 Utility, Uninstall ZyAIR G-220 Utility. Step 2. Click OK to continue. Step 3. When prompted, click OK to remove the driver and the utility software. Step 4. Restart your computer if prompted. Click Finish to complete uninstalling the software. Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Before you uninstall the ZyXEL Utility, take note of the current network To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    This chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. After each problem description, some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem. Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program Cannot start the ZyXEL Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LED(s) is on.

  • Page 60: Problem With The Link Status

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Problem with the Link Status PROBLEM The link quality and/or signal strength is poor all the time. Problems Communicating With Other Computers Table 6-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM In wireless station mode, the computer with the ZyAIR installed cannot communicate with the other computer(s).
  • Page 61 Table 6-4 Troubleshooting Communication Problems PROBLEM In access point mode, the wireless station(s) cannot associate to the ZyAIR. Troubleshooting CORRECTIVE ACTION Verify that the computer with the ZyAIR installed is turned on. Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the same SSID as the ZyAIR. Make sure the wireless station(s) uses the same security option and/or WEP keys.

  • Page 63: Appendix A Product Specifications

    Product Name ZyAIR G-220 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter Interface USB Ver. 2.0 compatible IEEE 802.11b Standards IEEE 802.11g Infrastructure Network Architectures Ad-Hoc Operating Frequencies 2.412-2.484GHz IEEE 802.11b: 11 Channels (North America) IEEE 802.11g: 11 Channels (North America) Operating Channels IEEE 802.11b: 13 Channels (Europe) IEEE 802.11g: 13 Channels (Europe) IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps Data Rate...
  • Page 64 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Dimension (W) 95 mm × (D) 30 mm × (H) 16 mm Media Access Protocol IEEE 802.11 Frequency 2.4 ~ 2.484GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) 1~11 Channels (USA, Canada) Channels 1~13 Channels (Europe) 802.11g (OFDM): 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps (OFDM)

  • Page 65: Appendix B Setting Up Your Computer's Ip Address

    ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Appendix B Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address All computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP installed. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Macintosh OS 7 and later operating systems and all versions of UNIX/LINUX include the software components you need to install and use TCP/IP on your computer. Windows 3.1 requires the purchase of a third-party TCP/IP application package.
  • Page 66 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Select Adapter and then click Add. Select the manufacturer and model of your network adapter and then click OK. If you need TCP/IP: In the Network window, click Add. Select Protocol and then click Add. Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers. Select TCP/IP from the list of network protocols and then click OK.
  • Page 67 Click the IP Address tab. -If your IP address is dynamic, select Obtain an IP address automatically. -If you have a static IP address, select Specify an IP address and type your information into the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields. Click the DNS Configuration tab.
  • Page 68 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Click the Gateway tab. -If you do not know your gateway’s IP address, remove previously installed gateways. -If you have a gateway IP address, type it in the New gateway field and click Add. Click OK to save and close the TCP/IP Properties window. Click OK to close the Network window.
  • Page 69 For Windows XP, click start, Control Panel. In Windows 2000/NT, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. For Windows XP, click Network Connections. For Windows 2000/NT, click Network and Dial-up Connections. Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties.
  • Page 70 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the General tab in Win XP) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens (the General tab in Windows XP). -If you have a dynamic IP address click Obtain an IP address automatically.
  • Page 71 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide -If you do not know your gateway's IP address, remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab and click OK. Do one or more of the following if you want to configure additional IP addresses: -In the IP Settings tab, in IP addresses, click Add.
  • Page 72 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide In the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window (the General tab in Windows XP): -Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es). -If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click Use the following DNS server addresses, and type them in the Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields.
  • Page 73 Click the Apple menu, Control Panel and double-click TCP/IP to open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Select Ethernet from the Connect via list. For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP Server from the Configure: list. Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide For statically assigned settings, do the following: -From the Configure box, select Manually. -Type your IP address in the IP Address box. -Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. -Type the IP address of your ZyAIR in the Router address box. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.
  • Page 75 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure list. For statically assigned settings, do the following: -From the Configure box, select Manually. -Type your IP address in the IP Address box. -Type your subnet mask in the Subnet mask box. -Type the IP address of your ZyAIR in the Router address box.

  • Page 77: Appendix C Access Point Mode Setup Example

    Access Point Mode Setup Example This example uses the network sharing feature in Windows 2000 to bridge the wired and wireless network when you set the ZyAIR in access point (AP) mode. Refer to Section 4.1.1 for setup methods and requirements. Steps may vary depending on your Windows version.
  • Page 78 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Diagram 2 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections Step 4. A Properties screen displays. Click the Sharing tab and select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection. Click OK. Diagram 3 Windows 2000: Network Properties Step 5. A notice screen displays.
  • Page 79 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Diagram 4 Windows 2000: Local Network Configuring the Wireless Station Computer Refer to the Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address appendix to set up the wireless station computer(s) IP address. Access Point Mode Setup Example xvii...
  • Page 81 About ...5-1 About the ZyXEL Utility ...5-1 Access point mode ...1-6 Access Point Mode...4-1 Additional setup requirements ...4-1 Configuration ...4-4 Link Info ...4-2 MAC Filter...4-7 Power saving mode ...4-5 Setup example ... xv Accessing the ZyXEL Utility...1-5 Adapter...3-17 Antenna gain ...4-5 Authentication Mode...2-6 Auto ...2-6 Open...2-6...
  • Page 82 ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide MAC (Media Access Control) ... 4-6 MAC Filter ... 4-6 MAC filter type... 4-7 Network Type ... 2-2 Ad-Hoc(IBSS) ... 2-2 Online Registration... iii Open authentication mode ... 2-6 passphrase... 2-5 Preamble Mode... 2-7 Preface ... xiii problem description ...
  • Page 83 ZyAIR Modes ...1-6 Access point ...4-1 Station ...3-1 Switch between modes...1-6 ZyXEL Utility Index ZyAIR G-220 User’s Guide Before you upgrade ...5-2 Link Info ...3-2 Removing ...5-2 Trend Chart ...3-4 Upgrading...5-2 ZyXEL Utility Maintenance...5-1...

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