Zonet ZEW2500P User manual

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Table of Content
Chapter 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………2
1.1 Welcome…………………………………………….…………………………2
1.2 Product Feature…………………………………………………………………2
1.3 Content of Package……………….…………………….……………………2
Chapter 2. Installation…………………………………………………………………3
Chapter 3. Configuration………………………………………………………..……
3.1 Station Mode…….………………………………………………………..……
3.1.1 Profile…….……........……………………………………………..……7
3.1.1.1 Add/Edit Profile…………………………………………......……7
3.1.2 Network.......………………………………………………………………9
3.1.3 Link Status…………………………………………………………..…...9
3.1.4 Advanced……………..……….…………………………………………10
3.1.5 Statistics……………..……….…………………………………………10
3.1. WMM….......................………........………………..………………11
3.1.7 WPS….......................………........………………..………………12
3.2 AP Mode………………..…....……………………………….…………..13
3.2.1 Configuration………..……………………………………………...….13
3.2.2 Access Control…......………..………………………...………..……15
3.2.3 MAC Table...........………..…………………………....………………1
3.2.4 Switch to Working Station Mode..………………………………1
3.3 Use Zero Configuration................................….……….…………..17
Chapter 4. How to connect with PSP………………………………………….20
4.1 Configure PSP with Ad-Hoc mode……………………………….………20
4.2 Configure XLink Kai…………………………………………………………22
Chapter 5. Product Specifications………….........................……………….23
Chapter . TroubleShooting………….........................………….............24

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Zonet ZE 2500P-802.11g wireless USB adapter.
ZE 2500P connects you with 802.11g networks at up to an incredible 54Mbps!
And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all the up to 11Mbps
802.11b products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspots
around the country.
Soft AP supported by ZE 2500P can help you establish wireless LAN networking
with lowest cost. Besides, PS ( i-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security
setup and management of i-Fi networks. Supports MM for Multimedia
Applications with Quality of Service in i-Fi® Networks. Especially supporting
PS3, PSP, Nintendo DS and ii connections with XLink Kai software will be your
best choice to enjoy on-line gaming.
1.2 Product Feature
Complies with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards
Provides USB2.0 port
Provides up to 54Mbps transmission rate and up to 300 meters
transmission distance
Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate
Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
Supports Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking
supports PS3, PSP, ii and Nintendo DS connecting with Internet and
XLink Kai to enjoy on-line gaming
Supports 64/128-bit EP, PA, PA2 encryption methods and 802.1x
security authentication standard
Supports ireless Roaming function
PS ( i-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management
of i-Fi networks.
Supports MM for Multimedia Applications with Quality of Service in
i-Fi® Networks
Supports indows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista
1.3 Contents of Package
One ZE 2500P
One Installation CD w/User Manual
One Quick Installation Guide
One USB Cable
Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items
damaged and/or missing.

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Chapter 2 Installation
NOTE:
1. For future driver upgrading, please visit our website at www.zonetusa.com
2. Snap-shot screens of the following installation procedure are based on Windows
X . Installation procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems.
1. Insert ZE 2500P into a USB
slot of your computer.
2. Select Cancel when Found
New Hardware window
appears.
3. Insert Installation CD to your
CD-ROM drive. B r owse CD and
double-click Setup.exe in
Driver folder to execute it. The
wizard will run and install all
necessary files to your
computer automatically.

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4. C lick Next to accept the
Agreement. Or click Cancel to
cancel the installation .
5. Select Install driver and
Ralink W AN Utility or
Install driver only then click
Next .
. Select Ralink Configuration
Tool or Microsoft Zero
Configuration Tool then click
Next .
a. It’s recommended to select
Ralink Configuration Tool,
which provides fully access to
all function of ZE 2500P.
b. If you prefer to use the
wireless configuration tool
provided by indows XP or
Vista, please select Microsoft
Zero Configuration Tool.

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7. Click Install to start
installation. Or click Cancel
to cancel the installation .
8. Click Finish to complete the
software installation.
You will see a tray icon appear in your system tray at the bottom of the
screen after the software and hardware installation completed successfully.

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Chapter 3 Configuration
3.1 Station Mode
Station Mode is the default access mode for ZE 2500P.
In this mode, ZE 2500P serves as a client to receive the wireless signals to
access the Internet.
Double-click the tray icon to launch the configuration utility.
Or right click the tray icon and select aunch Config Utility.

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3.1.1 Profile
Profile can keep your favorite wireless setting among your home, office, and
other public hotspot. You may save multiple profiles and activate the one at your
preference.
 Add: to create a new profile
 Edit: to edit/modify/change parameter of an existing profile
 Delete: to delete an existing profile
 Activate: to make an existing profile become active and to connect
3.1.1.1 Add/Edit Profile
a. System Configuration
 Power Save Mode:
a. CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) – ZE 2500P will stay power-ON as long
as the computer is connected to a power outlet.
b. PSM (Power Saving Mode) – ZE 2500P will hibernate when the
computer is hibernating.

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 Network Type:
a. Infrastructure – A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required.
b. Ad-hoc – Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required.
 TX Power:
Amount of transmit power used by the radio transceiver to send out signal.
User can choose different value in the drop down menu
 Preamble:
Only available under Ad-hoc mode. Value can be chose from Auto, Long, or
Short
 Threshold:
Frame size when RTS/CTS handshake performs before attempt to transmit.
a. RTS Threshold: Default value = 2347
b. Fragment Threshold: Default value = 2346
b. Authentication and Encryption


 Authentication: Open, Shared, Leap, PA, PA-PSK, PA2 and
PA2-PSK.
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 Encryption: Algorithm used in BSS or IBSS, EP, TKIP, AES, and None
c. 802.1X

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3.1.2 Network
Under Network tab, you will know information of all surrounding wireless
networks from the last scan.
Click Rescan to update and refresh.
3.1.3 Link Status
Link status page shows detail information about the current connection.

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3.1.4 Advanced
The Advanced tab shows Advance function of UI

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 Enable Tx Burst: Ralink’s proprietary frame burst mode. Suggest using
with an Access Point that has the same technology.

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 Enable TCP Window Size: Check this box and the configuration utility will
adjust TCP window size automatically to get better performance.

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 Fast Roaming at: Fast to roaming, setup by transmitting power


 Enable CCX(Cisco Compatible eXtensions):
a. LEAP – Turn on CCKM
b. Enable Radio Measurement: channel measures every 0~2000
milliseconds
3.1.5 Statistics
Statistics tab displays the detail counter information based on 802.11 MIB
counters. This page translates that MIB counters into a format easier for user to
understand.

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3.1. WMM


 WMM Enable: Enable i-Fi Multi-Media


 WMM - Power Save Enable: Enable MM Power Save

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 Direct Link Setup Enable: Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup). This function will
greatly improve the data transfer rate between MM-enabled wireless
devices.
a. MAC Address: Input the MAC address of another MM-enabled wireless
device you wish to establish a direct link.
b. Timeout Value: must be between 0~65535 in integer. If the value is zero
represents it always connects. Default value of Timeout Value is 60
seconds.
c. Tear Down: If you want to remove a specific wireless device from DLS
table, select the device and click this button to remove it.

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3.1.7 WPS
PS tab supports the configuration setup using PIN configuration method or PBC
configuration method.
PS( i-Fi Protected Setup) simplify the security setup and management of i-Fi
networks.
 PIN: Enter the Pin code and click PIN to automatically connect ZE 2500P
with wireless devices around.
 PBC: Click PBC to complete auto-check and connections between ZE 2500P
and other wireless device.
 Renew: Click to update the Pin code.
 Rescan: Update information on surrounding wireless network.
 Connect: click to connect the PS wireless network.
 Disconnect: to disconnect the connected wireless network.

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3.2 AP Mode
ZE 2500P also can serve as an access point to transmit wireless signals and
create wireless network, allowing other wireless clients to access the network.
Right-click the tray icon and select Switch to AP Mode.
3.2.1 Configuration
In soft AP configuration Utility page, you can make some basic configurations,
such as wireless network name, mode, channel and authentication.

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Click Security Setting button to make different security configurations of
wireless communication, and you can choose the authentication type or
encryption type.
Note:
1. The Hex characters include 0~9 numbers and a~f letters.
2. ASCII characters include any numbers/letters and characters.

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3.2.2 Access Control
Choose Access Control tab to start MAC control. Access control includes Allow
All and Reject All. After editing the MAC address access list, only the MAC in the
Allow All list could access the Soft AP.

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3.2.3 MAC Table
MAC Table page shows the information of the wireless devices accessed to this
soft AP.
3.2.4 Switch to Working Station mode
In the Soft AP mode, right-click the icon in the system tray and choose
Switch to Station Mode, then ZE 2500P is switching to working station mode
with an interface of working station.

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3.3 Use Zero Configuration
indows XP and Vista has a built-in wireless network configuration utility
“ indows Zero Configuration” ( ZC). It is a built in service to configure your
wireless clients from indows
1. Start using ZC, r ight click the tray icon and select Use Zero
Configuration as Configuration utility.
2. The windows wireless network connection will appear. Double click the
wireless network icon on the system tray to check the wireless network,
choose the network and click Connect to setup the association.
3. If your wireless router has been encrypted, there will be a window appeared
for input the key. Please input the key and click Connect, then the connection
connect.

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4. To configure the wireless connect properties, please right click the wireless
icon in the system tray and choose Status to open the page Wireless
Network Connection Status.
5. Click Properties button in General page and choose the tab Wireless
Networks to add the SSID of available network by clicking Add, if there are
several available networks, linking priority could be configured by the button
Move up and Move down. The icon shows the current linked AP. Click
Properties to configure authentication of wireless connection.