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ZyXEL G-162
802.11g Wireless CardBus Card
User's Guide
Version 3.0
8/2005
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ZyXEL Limited Warranty iii
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
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.
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iv FCC Statement
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada
.
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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Table of Contents v
Table of Contents
Copyright.......................................................................................................................................................ii
ZyXEL Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................iii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement...................................................iv
List of Figures..............................................................................................................................................vii
List of Tables ..............................................................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started.........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 About Your G-162 ........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Syntax Conventions ......................................................................................................................1-1
1.3 Graphics Icons Key......................................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Application Overview...................................................................................................................1-2
1.4.1 Infrastructure........................................................................................................................1-2
1.4.2 Ad-Hoc.................................................................................................................................1-3
1.5 G-162 Hardware and Utility Installation.....................................................................................1-3
1.6 Configuration Methods ................................................................................................................1-3
1.7 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility.........................................................................................................1-4
1.7.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary..........................................................................................1-4
1.8 Network Connection Methods ......................................................................................................1-5
1.8.1 Site Survey ...........................................................................................................................1-6
1.8.2 Profiles .................................................................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2 Link Info ...................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate) ..............................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 G-plus...................................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Configuring the Link Info screen .................................................................................................2-1
2.2.1 Trend Chart ..........................................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3 Site Survey ................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Configuring the Site Survey screen ..............................................................................................3-1
Chapter 4 Security Settings.......................................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Wireless LAN Security..................................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Data Encryption with WEP ..................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Authentication Type .....................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Configuring Security Settings.......................................................................................................4-2
4.3.1 WEP Encryption...................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK........................................................................................................4-5
4.3.3 WPA/WPA2 or 802.1x.........................................................................................................4-6
Chapter 5 Profile........................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 Configuring the Profile screen.....................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Adding a New Profile...........................................................................................................5-2
Chapter 6 Adapter .....................................................................................................................................6-1
6.1 Introduction to OTIST..................................................................................................................6-1
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6.1.1 Enabling OTIST...................................................................................................................6-1
6.1.2 Starting OTIST ....................................................................................................................6-2
6.1.3 Notes on OTIST...................................................................................................................6-3
6.2 Configuring the Adapter Screen ..................................................................................................6-4
Chapter 7 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................7-1
7.1 The About Screen .........................................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ....................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility.......................................................................................................7-2
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility Program............................................................................8-1
8.2 Problem with the Link Status .......................................................................................................8-2
8.3 Problems Communicating With Other Computers.......................................................................8-2
8.4 Related Documentation................................................................................................................8-3
8.5 User Guide Feedback ..................................................................................................................8-3
8.6 Customer Support ........................................................................................................................8-3
Appendix A Product Specifications............................................................................................................ A
Appendix B Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool.................................................... C
Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration ................................................................. K
Appendix D Wireless LANs ..................................................................................................................... AA
Appendix E Types of EAP Authentication ............................................................................................. GG
Appendix F Index ........................................................................................................................................ II
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List of Figures vii
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Infrastructure Example ...............................................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2 Ad-Hoc Example ........................................................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ..............................................................................................1-4
Figure 1-4 Screen Overview ........................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-5 Site Survey .................................................................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-6 Site Survey: Security Settings ....................................................................................................1-7
Figure 1-7 Link Info.....................................................................................................................................1-7
Figure 1-8 Profile.........................................................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-9 Profile: Add ................................................................................................................................1-9
Figure 1-10 Profile: Channel......................................................................................................................1-10
Figure 1-11 Profile: Encryption .................................................................................................................1-11
Figure 1-12 Profile: Security......................................................................................................................1-12
Figure 1-13 Profile: Confirm .....................................................................................................................1-13
Figure 1-14 Profile: Activate......................................................................................................................1-13
Figure 1-15 Profile.....................................................................................................................................1-14
Figure 2-1 Link Info.....................................................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Link Info: Trend Chart ...............................................................................................................2-4
Figure 3-1 Site Survey .................................................................................................................................3-1
Figure 4-1 Security Settings: WEP ..............................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-2 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK..................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-3 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 or 802.1x...................................................................................4-6
Figure 5-1 Profile.........................................................................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2 Profile: Add New Profile............................................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-3 Profile: Select a Channel ............................................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-4 Profile: Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-5 Profile: Security Settings............................................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-6 Profile: Confirm New Settings ...................................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-7 Profile: Activate the Profile........................................................................................................5-9
Figure 6-1 Adapter .......................................................................................................................................6-4
Figure 7-1 About ..........................................................................................................................................7-1
Figure 7-2 Confirm Uninstall.......................................................................................................................7-2
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viii List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1-1ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon.................................................................................................1-4
Table 1-2 Screen Summary..........................................................................................................................1-5
Table 2-1 Link Info......................................................................................................................................2-2
Table 2-2 Link Info: Trend Chart.................................................................................................................2-4
Table 3-1 Site Survey...................................................................................................................................3-2
Table 4-1 Wireless LAN Security Levels ....................................................................................................4-1
Table 4-2 Security Settings: WEP................................................................................................................ 4-3
Table 4-3 Security Settings: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK...................................................................................4-5
Table 4-4 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 or 802.1x....................................................................................4-6
Table 5-1 Profile ..........................................................................................................................................5-2
Table 5-2 Profile: Add New Profile .............................................................................................................5-3
Table 6-1 Adapter ........................................................................................................................................6-4
Table 7-1 About ...........................................................................................................................................7-1
Table 8-1 Troubleshooting Starting ZyXEL Utility Program.......................................................................8-1
Table 8-2 Troubleshooting Link Quality......................................................................................................8-2
Table 8-3 Troubleshooting Communication Problems ................................................................................8-2
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter introduces the G-162 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL Utility.
1.1 About Your G-162
The G-162 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter.
The following lists the main features of your G-162. See the product specifications in the appendix for
detailed features.
Automatic rate adjustment to that of the associated wireless network
Security: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), IEEE 802.1x, WPA-PSK, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected
Access), WPA2-PSK and WPA2
A built-in antenna
Driver support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
1.2 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 Start, Settings and then
Control Panel” means first click Start, then point your mouse pointer to Settings and then click
Control Panel.
Window and command choices are in Bold Times New Roman font. Predefined field choices are
in Bold Arial font.
The ZyXEL G-162 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card is referred to as the G-162 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.
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1.3 Graphics Icons Key
Wireless Access Point
Computer
Notebook computer
Server
Modem or Router
Wireless Signal
1.4 Application Overview
1.4.1 Infrastructure
To connect to a network via an Access Point (AP), set the G-162 network type to Infrastructure. Through
the AP, you can access the Internet or the wired network behind the AP.
Figure 1-1 Infrastructure Example
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1.4.2 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 1-2 Ad-Hoc Example
To set up an Ad-Hoc network, configure all wireless clients in Ad-Hoc network
type and use the same SSID, channel and security.
1.5 G-162 Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL Utility and make hardware
connections. The ZyXEL Utility is a program that lets you configure wireless parameters in the G-162.
These parameters must be the same as the access point (AP) or peer WLAN device that you are connecting
with.
1.6 Configuration Methods
To configure your G-162, use one of the following applications:
¾ ZyXEL Utility (This guide shows you how to configure the G-162 using the ZyXEL Utility)
¾ Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)
In Windows XP, 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
G-162.
¾ Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied)
Refer to the Odyssey Client documentation for more information.
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DO NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager and the ZyXEL Utility at the
same time.
1.7 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 G-162 is installed properly.
Figure 1-3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the G-162. Refer to the following
table for details.
Table 1-1ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Red The G-162 is not connected to a wireless network or is searching for an available wireless
network.
Green The G-162 is connected to a wireless network.
Double click on the ZyXEL Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyXEL Utility. The ZyXEL Utility
screens are similar in all supported Microsoft Windows operating systems. Screens for Windows XP are
shown in this guide.
Click the icon (located in the top right corner) to display the on-line help
window.
1.7.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary
This summarizes the ZyXEL Utility screens.
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Figure 1-4 Screen Overview
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 1-2 Screen Summary
SCREEN DESCRIPTION
Link Info Use this screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate
statistics.
Site Survey Use this screen to
¾ scan for a wireless network.
¾ configure wireless security (if activated on the selected network).
¾ connect to a wireless network.
Profile Use this screen to add, delete, edit or activate a profile with a set of wireless and
security settings.
Adapter Use this screen to configure a transfer rate, enable power saving and use OTIST
(One-Touch Intelligent Security Technology).
About ( )
Use this screen to view the ZyXEL Utility and driver versions.
1.8 Network Connection Methods
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 G-162 automatically connect to a specific
network. Otherwise, configure nothing and leave the G-162 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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1.8.1 Site Survey
After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then insert the G-162, 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 1-5 Site Survey
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.
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If the selected network is unavailable or security settings are not correct, the G-
162 will be disconnected.
Figure 1-6 Site Survey: Security Settings
6. Verify that you have successfully connected to the selected network and check the network
information in the Link Info screen. If the G-162 is not connected to a network, the fields in this
screen are blank.
Figure 1-7 Link Info
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1.8.2 Profiles
A profile is a set of wireless parameters that you need to connect to a wireless network. With a profile
activated, each time you start the G-162, it automatically scans for the specific SSID and joins that network
with the pre-defined wireless security settings. If the specified network is not available, the G-162 will be
disconnected.
If you do not configure and activate a profile, each time you start the G-162, the G-162 uses the default
profile to connect to any available network with security disabled.
The default profile is a profile that allows you to connect to any SSID without security.
Creating a Profile
1. Make sure a wireless network is available.
2. Open the ZyXEL Utility and click the Profile tab to open the screen as shown.
3. Click Add to configure a new profile.
Figure 1-8 Profile
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4. Give the profile a descriptive name (of up to 32 printable ASCII characters). If you want to connect
to an AP, select Infrastructure and enter the AP’s SSID. If you want to connect to another peer
wireless device directly (without an AP), select Ad-Hoc and enter the same SSID as that device.
Figure 1-9 Profile: Add
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5. If you selected Infrastructure, skip to the next step. If you selected Ad-Hoc, use the same channel
as the peer wireless device.
Figure 1-10 Profile: Channel
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6. If you selected Infrastructure, choose the same encryption method (Disable, WEP, WPA, WPA2,
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or 802.1x) as the AP to which you want to connect. If you selected Ad-
Hoc, you can only use WEP.
Figure 1-11 Profile: Encryption
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7. This screen varies depending on the encryption method you selected in the previous screen. Enter
the same settings as the associated network.
Figure 1-12 Profile: Security
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