Zonet ZEW1605S 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
3.1.8 SSO….......................………........………………..………………13
3.1.9 CCX….......................………........………………..………………13
3.2 AP Mode………………..…....……………………………….…………..14
3.2.1 Configuration………..……………………………………………...….14
3.2.2 Access Control…......………..………………………...………..……1
3.2.3 MAC Table...........………..…………………………....………………17
3.2.4 Switch to Working Station Mode..………………………………17
3.3 Use Zero Configuration................................….……….…………..18
Chapter 4. How to connect with PSP………………………………………….21
4.1 Configure PSP with Ad-Hoc mode……………………………….………21
4.2 Configure XLink Kai…………………………………………………………23
Chapter 5. Product Specifications………….........................……………….24
Chapter . TroubleShooting………….........................………….............25

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing Zonet ZE 1605S-802.11g wireless PCI adapter.
ZE 1605S 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 1605S 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
Compliant with PCI 2.2 Standard
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 / 7
1.3 Contents of Package
One ZE 1605S
One Installation CD w/User Manual
One Quick Installation Guide
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. Install ZE 1605S into your
computer as following steps:
Open your PC case and
locate an available PCI on
the motherboard.
Slide ZE 1605S into the
PCI slot. Make sure that all
of its pins are touching the
slot’s contacts. You may
have to apply a bit of
pressure to slide ZE 1605S
all the way in. after it is
firmly in place, secure its
fastening tab to your PC’s
chassis with a mounting
screw. Then close your PC.
Power on the PC.
2. Select Cancel when Found
New Hardware window
appears.

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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.
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 .

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. 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 1605S.
b. If you prefer to use the
wireless configuration tool
provided by indows XP or
Vista, please select Microsoft
Zero Configuration Tool.
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 1605S.
In this mode, ZE 1605S 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 1605S will stay power-ON as long
as the computer is connected to a power outlet.
b. PSM (Power Saving Mode) – ZE 1605S 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
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 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