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.

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1. Definitions:
a. Profile Name: Name of the profile, preset to PROF* (* indicate 1, 2, 3,)
b. SSID: The public name of a wireless network, Service Set IDentifier
c. Network Type: Infrastructure and/or Ad-Hoc
d. Authentication: Open, Shared, (Leap), PA-PSK, PA2-PSK, PA and PA2
e. Encryption: EP, TKIP, AES, and None
f. Channel: Channel of the connected wireless network
2. Add : to create a new profile
3. Edit : to edit/modify/change parameter of an existing profile
. Delete : to delete an existing profile
5. Activate : to make an existing profile become active and to connect
.1.1 Add/Edit Profile
a. Configuration
1. Profile Name: Specify one name for the profile
2. SSID: Name of intended wireless network, User can key in the intended SSID name
or use pull down menu to select from available Access Point.
3. Network Type: you can select one from Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes
Infrastructure: A wireless Router and/or Access Point is required.
Ad-hoc: Peer-to-Peer network, no base station required.
. Power Save Mode: Choose from CAM or PSM.
CAM (Constantly Awake Mode): ZE 1642 will stay power-ON as long as the
computer is connected to a power outlet.
PSM (Power Saving Mode): ZE 1642 will hibernate when the computer is
hibernating.

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5. RTS Threshold: you can adjust the RTS threshold number by sliding the bar or key in
the value directly. Default value = 2347
6. Fragment Threshold: you can adjust the Fragment threshold number by sliding the
bar or key in the value directly. Default value = 2346
b. Authentication and Security
1. Authentication: Open, Shared, (Leap), PA-PSK, PA2-PSK, PA and PA2
2. Encryption: Algorithm used in BSS or IBSS, EP, TKIP, AES, and None
3.
802.1x configuration: It is an advanced encryption mode based on Radius server or
authentication credentials.

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c. 802.1X
1. Authentication Type: The type selected here must be identical to the type of the
802.1x authentication type you’re using.
2. Session Resumption: Enable or Disable.
3. Domain Name: Input the domain name of 802.1x authentication. This field will be
grayed out when authentication type is not EAP-FAST.
. Use Client: If the authentication type is using PEAP or TTLS, you can use the
certificate stored on your computer. If the authentication type is using TLS/Smart
Card, this box is always checked.
5. Allow unauthenticated provision mode: This box is always checked and can not
be modified.
6. Use protected authentication credential: If the authentication type is using
EAP-FAST, you can use protected authentication credential by check this box.
7. Remove: Remove the credential you imported previously.
8. Import: Import the authentication credential file (PAC or al file format), you’ll be
prompted to select a credential file from your computer.
9. Protocol: Select the protocol of tunneled authentication. This pull-down menu is
only available when authentication type is using PEAP or TTLS. hen using
EAP-FAST as authentication type, the protocol setting is always Generic Token
Card and can not be changed.
10. Password Mode: Select the password mode of EAP-FAST authentication mode.
This setting is hidden when the authentication type is not EAP-FAST.

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.2 Link Status
Link status page shows detail information about the current connection.
1. Status: Shows the current connected SSID / BSSID. If there’s no active connection
currently, “Disconnected” will be displayed.
2. Extra Info: Shows link status and its transmit power
3. Channel: Shows the current connected channel
. Link Quality: Based on signal strength and TX/RX packet error rate (%)
5. Signal Strength: Shows in percentage (%) or dBm
6. Noise Level: Shows noise and signal strength ratio (%). If the value of this item is
high, data transfer rate will drop.
7. Transmit:
Link Speed: Shows current transmitting rate (Mbps)
Throughput: Shows current transmitting throughput (Kbps)
8. Receive:
Link Speed: Shows current receiving rate (Mbps)
Throughput: Shows current receiving throughput (Kbps)

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.3 Site Survey
Under Site Survey tab, you will know information of all surrounding wireless networks
from the last scan. Click Rescan to update and refresh. Or Select a SSID to add to
your profile.
Indicates your current connected network.

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. Statistics
Statistics page 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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.5 Advanced
The following figure shows Advance function of UI
1. Wireless mode: Select from 802.11B only, 802.11 B/G mixed, 802.11 B/G/N
mixed, and 802.11G only
2. Enable Tx BURST: Ralink’s proprietary frame burst mode. Suggest using with an
Access Point that has the same technology.
3. Enable TCP Window Size: Check this box and the configuration utility will adjust
TCP window size automatically to get better performance.
. Fast Roaming at: Fast to roaming, setup by transmitting power
5. Enable CCX(Cisco Compatible eXtensions):
a. LEAP – Turn on CCKM
b. Enable Radio Measurement: channel measures every 0~2000 milliseconds

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.6 QoS
1. WMM Enable: Enable i-Fi Multi-Media
2. WMM - Power Save Enable: Enable MM Power Save
3. Direct Link Setup Enable: Enable DLS (Direct Link Setup). This function will
greatly improve the data transfer rate between MM-enabled wireless devices.
MAC Address: Input the MAC address of another MM-enabled wireless device
you wish to establish a direct link.
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.
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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.7 WPS Configuration
PS page supports the configuration setup using PIN configuration method or PBC
configuration method. PS( i-Fi Protected Setup) is to simplify the security setup and
management of i-Fi networks.
1. WPS AP List: Display the information of surrounding APs with PS IE from last
scan result, including SSID, BSSID, Channel, ID (Device Password ID),
Security-Enabled.
2. Rescan: Update information on surrounding wireless network.
3. Information: Display the information about PS IE on the selected network, list
including Authentication Type, Encryption Type, Config Methods, Device Password
ID, Selected Registrar, State, Version, AP Setup Locked, UUID-E and RF Bands
. PIN Code: 8-digit numbers.
5. Config Mode: Enrollee or external Registrar
6. Detail: Information about Security and Key in the credential.
7. Connect: Connect to the selected network inside credentials.
8. Rotate: Connect to the next network inside credentials.
9. Disconnect: Stop PS action and disconnect this active link.

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10. Export Profile: Export all credentials to Profile.
11. Delete: Delete an existing credential.
12. PIN: Start to add to AP using PIN configuration method
13. PBC: Start to add to AP using PBC configuration method
Note: When clicking PIN or PB button, please don't click Rescan within two-minute. If you want
to abort this setup within the interval, restart PIN/PB or press Disconnect to stop WPS.
1 . WPS associate IE: Send the association request with PS IE during PS setup.
15. WPS probe IE: Send the probe request with PS IE during PS setup.
.8 About
Display information about ZE 1642, such as Utility version/date, Driver version/date,
EEPROM version and Firmware version.