Zonet ZEW1642 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
1.4 efore you begin………………….…………………….……………………3
1.5 Designing your ZEW1642.…….…………………….……………………3
Chapter 2. Installation…………………………………………………………………4
Chapter 3. Configuration………………………………………………………..……7
3.1 Station Mode…….………………………………………………………..……7
3.1.1 Profile…….……........……………………………………………..……8
3.1.1.1 Add/Edit Profile…………………………………………......……8
3.1.2 Network.......…………………………………………………………….10
3.1.3 Link Status…………………………………………………………..…..10
3.1.4 Advanced……………..……….…………………………………………11
3.1.5 Statistics……………..……….…………………………………………11
3.1.6 WMM….......................………........………………..………………12
3.1.7 WPS….......................………........………………..………………13
3.1.8 SSO….......................………........………………..………………14
3.1.9 CCX….......................………........………………..………………14
3.2 AP Mode………………..…....……………………………….…………...15
3.2.1 Configuration………..……………………………………………...….16
3.2.2 Access Control…......………..………………………...………..……17
3.2.3 MAC Table...........………..…………………………....………………18
3.2.4 Switch to Working Station Mode..………………………………18
3.3 Use Zero Configuration................................….……….…………..19
Chapter 4. How to connect with PSP………………………………………….22
4.1 Configure PSP with Ad-Hoc mode……………………………….………22
4.2 Configure XLink Kai…………………………………………………………24
Chapter 5. Product Specifications………….........................……………….25
Chapter 6. TroubleShooting………….........................………….............26

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
ZE 1642- ireless 802.11n PCI Adapter delivers an incredible speed to your
desktop PC without running wires. It complies with the IEEE 802.11n standard,
making it backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks for assured
compatibility. Advanced 64/128-bit EP, PA/ PA2 encryption is supported to
provide secure access for your data. Once you’re connected, you can stay in
touch with your email, access to the internet and send large files across the
network at greater distances than ever before.
1.2 Product Feature
Complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and 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
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
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 / Vista / 7
1.3 Contents of Package
One ZE 1642
Two antennas
One Installation CD
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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1.4 efore 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, 7
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.)
1.5 Designing your ZEW1642
ZE 1642 supports up to 300Mbps connections. It is fully compliant with the
specifications defined in 802.11n 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 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 1642 into your computer
as following steps:
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.
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 exit .
5. S elect Install driver and Ralink
WLAN Utility or Install driver
only then click Next .
6. S elect Ralink Configuration Tool
or icrosoft 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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7. Click Install to start 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 1642.
In this mode, ZE 1642 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 Launch 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 1642 will stay power-ON as long as
the computer is connected to a power outlet.
b. PSM (Power Saving Mode) – ZE 1642 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, PA(CCKM capable), PA-PSK,
PA2(CCKM capable), PA2-PSK, PA-NONE, API-PSK, API-CERT


 Encryption: None, EP, TKIP, AES, TKIP(MFP), AES(MFP), SMS4
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


 Enable Tx urst: Ralink’s proprietary frame burst mode. Suggest using
with an Access Point that has the same technology.


 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
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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3.1.6 WMM


 WMM Enable: Enable i-Fi Multi-Media


 WMM - Power Save Enable: Enable MM Power Save


 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 1642
with wireless devices around.
 P C: Click PBC to complete auto-check and connections between ZE 1642
and other wireless device.
 Rescan: Update information on surrounding wireless network.
 Information: Display the information about PS IE on the selected
network.
 Pin Code: 8 digit numbers.
 Renew: Click to update the Pin code.
 Config Mode: Enrollee or external Registrar.
 Detail: Information about Security and Key in the credential.
 Connect: click to connect the PS wireless network.
 Rotate: Connect to the next network inside credentials.
 Disconnect: to disconnect the connected wireless network.
 Export Profile: Export all credentials to Profile.
 Delete: Delete an existing credential.
 WPS associate IE: Send the association request with PS IE during PS
setup.
 WPS probe IE: Send the probe request with PS IE during PS setup.
Note: When clicking IN or BC button, please don't click Rescan within two-minute. If you want
to abort this setup within the interval, restart IN/ BC or press Disconnect to stop W S.

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3.1.8 SSO
SSO (Backup Exec for indows servers SAN Shared Storage Option) is a strong
LAN-free backup solution.
3.1.9 CCX


 Enable CCX(Cisco Compatible eXtensions):


 Enable Radio Measurement: channel measures every 0~1023
milliseconds

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3.2 AP Mode
ZE 1642 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 ode.

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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.
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 1642 is switching to working station mode
with an interface of working station.