Zoom 4410 User manual

Wireless-G
USB Adapter
USER’S GUIDE

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Contents
Overview.......................................................................... 3
Installation Instructions.................................................. 4
Installing the Wireless-G USB Adapter.................................5
Getting Connected..................................................................10
Understanding the Link Light Indicator (LED).................16
Setting Security ..............................................................17
Advanced Options..........................................................22
Creating Profiles......................................................................23
Using Link Information..........................................................25
Renewing IP Information ......................................................26
Using Site Survey and Scan....................................................27
Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings.......................................29
Appendix B: Troubleshooting .......................................34
Appendix C: Zoom Technical Support Services............38
Appendix D: Regulatory Information............................42

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Overview
The chapters in this User’s Guide describe how to:
•Install the Wireless-G USB Adapter on a Windows PC
•Connect your computer to a network
•Enable security on the Wireless-G USB Adapter
•Use the advanced features of the Wireless-G USB Utility
Chapters 1 and 2 cover the important basics, what you need to get
connected and to enable security.
If you are interested in more advanced features of the Wireless-G
USB Adapter, please see Chapter 3. The chapter explains how to
create profiles so you can switch your network connection from
one network to another, monitor the strength of your network
connection, renew an IP address, and scan a list of available
networks.

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Installation Instructions
This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the
Wireless-G USB Adapter on a Windows PC. If you already
installed the adapter on a computer and connected that
computer to a network (using the separate Quick Start
booklet), you can skip this chapter and begin with Chapter 2:
Setting Security.
What’s in the Package
The Wireless-G USB Adapter package includes the following:
•Wireless-G USB Adapter
•CD containing the Installation
Wizard and Documentation
•USB Extension Cable
•Quick Start Manual
Before You Begin
Before you install the Wireless-G USB Adapter, check that your
computer has the following:
•Available USB port
•Windows XP, 2000, Me, or
98SE
•CD drive
•6 MB of free hard drive
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Note to Windows 98SE Users — If you are using Windows 98SE, your
computer must have at least 64MB RAM and a 300 MHz or faster CPU. Also, you
may need the Windows 98SE Installation CD available during the setup
process.

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Installing the Wireless-G
USB Adapter
Important! It is important that you install the software before
inserting the Wireless-G USB Adapter into your computer. The
Installation Wizard will tell you when to plug the Adapter into
the USB port.
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1Insert the Wireless-G CD into the CD drive. The CD should
start automatically and the Language Selection screen should
appear. Select your language. (If the CD does not start
automatically, on the Windows desktop click the Start button,
click Run, and then type D:\setup.exe where D is the letter
of your CD drive.)
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2From the menu choices, select Installation Wizard then USB.
(Note to Windows Me Users — If you are prompted to do
so, restart your computer after you complete this step.)

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3The setup program prepares the files for installation.
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4From the Choose Destination Location screen, most people
should accept the default Destination Folder where the files
will be installed; or you can browse and select a different
folder. Click Next after you make your choice.

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5When prompted, plug the Wireless-G USB Adapter into the
USB port of your computer. (Be sure to remove the plastic cap
first.) If you prefer, you can use the USB extension cable that
came with the Adapter to try to orient the Adapter for
optimum performance. Either way, make sure that the
connectors are pushed in all the way.
If your computer is running…
Windows XP, continue with step 6.
Windows 2000, continue with step 9.
Windows 98SE,continue with step 10.
Windows Me,continue with step 11.
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6Windows XP Users: If asked “Can Windows connect to
Windows Update to search for software?” click No, not
this time then click Next.
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7When asked, “What do you want the wizard to do?” select
Install the software automatically then click Next.

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8In the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
window click Finish. Note: If a warning window about
Windows Logo testing opens, click Continue Anyway.
Continue with step 11.
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9Windows 2000 Users: When asked “Do you want to
continue the installation?” click Yes. Continue with step 11.
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10 Windows 98SE Users: If you are prompted for the
Windows 98SE Installation CD, insert it into the drive
and click OK. Continue with step 11.

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11 The Installation Wizard window should open and install
the software.
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12 When the installation is complete click Yes, I want to
restart my computer now and then click Finish. Your
computer will restart.
Your Wireless-G USB Adapter is installed! Continue with
Getting Connected on page 10.

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Getting Connected
The Wireless-G USB Adapter supports two network types —
infrastructure and ad hoc.
If you want to connect your computer to a network that includes a
wireless access point or wireless router, continue with
Infrastructure Network Connection on page 11.
If you want to connect your computer to a network that consists of
a group of other wireless computers and that does not include a
wireless access point or wireless router, continue with Ad Hoc
Network Connection on page 13.