Zonet ZEW1642 User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………P.1
1.1 Welcome………………………………………………………….……………………….P.1
1.2 Product Feature…………………..………………………………………………………P.1
1.3 Content of Package…………………………….………………….……………………P.1
1. Before You Begin……….………………………………………………………………P.2
Chapter 2. Design Your ZEW16 2………..……………………………………….…….P.2
Chapter 3. Installation………………………………………………………………………P.3
3.1 Install Your ZEW16 2……..…………………….……………………………………P.3
3.2 Install Driver and Utility………………………………………………………………P.
Chapter . Configuration……………………………………………………………..……P.7
.1 Profile…………………………………………………………………………………..….P.7
.1.1 Add/Edit Profile………………………………………………………….……P.8
.2 Link Status…….…………………………………………………………………..……P.11
.3 Site Survey...……………………………………………………………………………P.12
. Statistics……………..………….………………………………………………………P.13
.5 Advanced...………………………………………………………………………………P.1
.6 QoS...…..…………………………………………………………………………………P.15
.7 WPS Configuration……………………………………………………………………P.16
.8 About………………………………………………………………………………………P.17
Chapter 5. Use Zero Configuration…………………………………………………….P.18
Chapter 6. Soft AP………………..………………………………………….…………..P.22
6.1 Start Soft AP…………..…………………………………………………………….….P.22
6.2 Configuration……………..………………………………………………………..……P.23
6.3 Access Control…………………..………………………………………………………P.2
6. MAC Table……..……..………….………………………………………………………P.25
6.5 Switch to Working Station Mode………………………..…………………………P.25
Chapter 7. Specifications………………………………………………………………….P.26
Chapter 8. TroubleShooting…………………………………………………………….P.27

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
ZE 1642 connects you with IEEE802.11n(Draft 2.0) networks at receiving rate up to an
incredible 300Mbps! By using the reflection signal, 802.11n's “Multiple In, Multiple Out”
(MIMO) technology increases the range and reduces “dead spots” in the wireless
coverage area. Unlike ordinary wireless networking of 802.11b/g standards that are
confused by wireless reflections, MIMO can actually use these reflections to increase four
times transmission range of 802.11g products. Besides, when both ends of the wireless
link are 802.11n products, MIMO technology can utilize twice radio band to increase
three times transmission speed of ordinary 802.11g standard products, and can comply
with backwards 802.11b/802.11g standards.
Soft AP supported by ZE 1642 can help you establish wireless LAN networking with
lowest cost. Besides, PS (PBC and PIN) encryption method can free you from
remembering the long passwords. Complete MM function makes your voice and video
more smooth.
1.2 Product Feature
Complies with IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b standards
Provides 32-bit PCI interface
Provides 300Mbps receiving rate and 150Mbps sending rate
Supports 20MHz/40MHz frequency width
Auto-detects and changes the network transmission rate
Provides two work modes: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc
Support
s Soft AP to establish your wireless LAN networking with lowest cost
Supports 64/128-bit EP, PA, PA2 encryption methods and 802.1x security
authentication standard
Supports PS (PBC and PIN) encryption method to free you from remembering
long passwords
Supports MM to make your voice and video more smooth
Supports indows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista
1.3 Contents of Package
One ZE 1642
One Installation CD w/User Manual
One Quick Installation Guide
Two dipole antennas
Contact your local authorized reseller or the store purchased from for any items
damaged and/or missing.

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1. Before you begin
You must have the following:
A desktop PC with an available 32-bit PCI slot
Minimum 300MHz processor and 32MB memory
indows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista
A CD-ROM Drive
PCI controller properly installed and working in the desktop PC
802.11n or 802.11b/g Access Point (for infrastructure Mode) or another 802.11n or
802.11b/g wireless adapter (for Ad-Hoc; Peer-to-Peer networking mode.)
Chapter 2 Designing Your ZEW16 2
ZE 1642 supports up to 300Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the
specifications defined in 802.11n (Draft 2.0) standard.
The status LED indicators of ZE 1642 are described in the following.
Lnk/Act ON (Green): Indicates a valid connection
Lnk/Act Flashing: Indicates the Adapter is transmitting or receiving data.

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Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 Install Your ZEW16 2
Open your PC case and locate an available PCI on the motherboard.
Slide ZE 1642 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 1642 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.
Attach the external antennas to ZE 1642’s antenna port.
Power on the PC.
Select Cancel when “Found New Hardware” window appears.

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3.2 Install Driver and Utility
NOTE: Snap-shot screens of the following installation procedure are based on Windows
XP. Installation procedures will be similar for other windows operating systems.
1. 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.
2. Click Next to accept the Agreement. Or click Cancel to cancel the installation .
3. 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 1642.
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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4. Select Optimize for WiFi mode or Optimize for performance mode then click
Next .

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5. 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 Configuration
Right-click the tray icon and then click Launch Config Utilities to use Ralink
configuration utility.
.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.