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.

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Infrastructure Network
Connection
Within an infrastructure network, the Wireless-G USB Adapter
connects your computer to an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access
point or wireless router.
Before you complete these steps, be sure a wireless access point or
wireless router is part of the network to which you want to
connect.
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1After you install the Wireless-G USB Adapter and reboot your
computer, the Wireless-G USB Utility opens to the
Configuration tab window. (Note: If the window does not
open, double-click the Wireless-G USB Utility icon on your
desktop.)
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2Click the Network Name (SSID) drop-down list and select
the name of the network to which you want to connect. If you
are using a Zoom wireless access point or gateway, the
Network Name will be zoom.
Note: If the Network Name drop-down list is blank or the name of the network
you want is not shown, click the Site Survey tab then Scan to retrieve a list of
networks. Then click the Configuration tab and select your network from the
Network Name drop-down list.

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3Choose the following settings:
!Network Type: Infrastructure
!Transmit Rate: auto
If you want the Transmit Rate to adjust automatically for
maximum performance, select auto. If you want to specify
a fixed speed, choose one from the drop-down list.
Note: Most people should select auto.
!Power Save: Disabled
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4Click Save and Apply Change.
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5Your computer should now be connected to the network.
Click your Web browser and go to a familiar Web site to check
your connection.
If you have successfully connected to the Internet and you
want to enable security, see Chapter 2: Setting Security on
page 17. If you have not connected successfully, see Appendix
B: Troubleshooting on page 34.

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Ad Hoc Network Connection
The Wireless-G USB Adapter supports the ad hoc network type.
This network type is also known as a peer-to-peer network. Within
an ad hoc network, the Wireless-G USB Adapter connects your
computer directly to other computers that are using wireless
adapters. The network does not include a wireless access point or
wireless router.
Ad hoc networks work well for connecting a few computers or for
users who need to create a temporary wireless LAN. For example,
a group of people in a meeting room may wish to share an Internet
connection. Because each laptop has a wireless adapter and is part
of an ad hoc network, the users can easily share this connection
between laptops. Ad hoc networks also work well as a temporary
fix should wireless routers and wireless access points stop working.
Follow these steps to set up an ad hoc network connection.
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1After you install the Wireless-G USB Adapter and reboot your
computer, the Wireless-G USB Utility opens to the
Configuration tab window. (Note: If the window does not
open, double-click the Wireless-G USB Utility icon on your
desktop.)
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2If your computer is the first or primary computer to be set up
in the ad hoc network, enter a Network Name (SSID) in the
box. The name is case-sensitive and can be numbers and
letters. If your computer is connecting to an existing ad hoc
network, click the drop-down list and select the name of the
network to which you want to connect.
Note: If the Network Name drop-down list is blank or the name of the network
you want is not in the list, click the Site Survey tab then Scan to retrieve a list of
networks. Then click the Configuration tab and select your network from the
Network Name drop-down list.

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3Choose the following settings:
!Network Type: Ad Hoc
!Transmit Rate: auto
If you want the Transmit Rate to adjust automatically for
maximum performance, select auto. If you want to specify
a fixed speed, choose one from the drop-down list.
Note: Most people should select auto.
!Channel: The channel should match the channel set by
other devices in the ad hoc network; however, if your
computer is the first one to be set up in the ad hoc
network, select a channel. It should be within the range
permitted by your location: USA 11 channels, Japan 14
channels, Europe 13 channels. Also, to avoid
interference, it is desirable to have a 5-channel difference
between your channel and the channel being used by
another network within range. Click Site Survey then
Scan to check the channel setting of other networks
within range. If you are unsure of what channel to use,
select the default – channel 6.

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4Click Save and Apply Change.
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5When using an ad hoc network, you will need to set up static
IP addressing. Please see Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings on
page 29 for help with these settings.
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6Your computer should now be connected to the network.
Click your Web browser and go to your favorite site to check
your connection.
If you have successfully connected to the Internet, continue with
Chapter 2: Setting Security on page 17. If you have not
connected successfully, see Troubleshooting on page 34.

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Understanding the Link
Light Indicator (LED)
The Link Light Indicator (LED) of the Wireless-G USB Adapter is
described in the following table:
LED Status Description
On (Green) Indicates a valid connection to an infrastructure or ad
hoc network.
Slow Flashing Indicates that the Wireless-G USB Adapter is scanning
for available networks.
Fast Flashing Indicates that the Wireless-G USB Adapter is
transmitting or receiving data.

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Setting Security
This chapter shows you how to enable security for the Wireless-G
USB Adapter using WPA and WEP.
Important! If you are using a wireless access point or wireless router in your
network, you must first enable security on the wireless router or access point. You
then enable security on the Adapter using the same configuration that you used
for the wireless access point or wireless router in the network. For example, if the
wireless access point was configured for WPA and a passphrase, you must enable
WPA security on the Wireless-G USB Adapter and enter the same passphrase.
You can select one of two ways to configure and implement
security for your wireless network:
•WPA PSK (WiFi ®Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)
WPA offers better security than WEP, but you can only use it
if all of your wireless devices support WPA. Also, WPA cannot
be used for ad hoc networks. For WPA Security, go to page 18.
•WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64- and 128-bit. For WEP
Security, go to page 19.

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Setting Security Using WPA PSK
(Pre-Shared Key)
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1From the Configuration window, click the Security tab.
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2Click the Security OFF button to toggle it to Security ON.
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3Click the Authentication Type drop-down list and select
WPA-PSK.
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4Enter the same passphrase (password) that you used to enable
security on the wireless access point or wireless router.
(Reminder: The passphrase on the wireless access point or
wireless router must be set first.) The passphrase can be up to
63 characters, with a minimum of 8 characters. You can use
upper- and lower-case letters and numbers.
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5Click Save and Apply Change.

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Setting Security Using WEP
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1From the Configuration window, click the Security tab.
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2Click the Security OFF button to toggle it to Security ON.
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3Click the Authentication Type drop-down list and select
WEP.
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4Click the Authentication mode drop-down list and select
Open or Shared. All devices in your network must use the
same Authentication mode. Open Authentication mode is
more secure than Shared Authentication mode.
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5Infrastructure Network Type Users — You need to know
the passphrase or key of the wireless access point or wireless
router in your network. To enter the passphrase, check the
Use Passphrase box and enter the passphrase in the box.
Then continue with step 9. To enter a key, enter it in the
appropriate box. Then continue with step 9.
If you do not know the passphrase or key of the wireless
access point or router, go to the Security menu of the wireless
router or access point where you enabled security for the

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device and look up the passphrase or key.
Ad Hoc Network Type Users — You need to know the
passphrase or key(s) of the wireless device where security was
first enabled. To enter the passphrase, check the Use
Passphrase box and enter the passphrase. Then continue with
step 9. To enter a key, enter it in the appropriate box. Then
continue with step 9.
If you do not know the passphrase or key, go to the Security
menu of the wireless device where security was first enabled
and look up the passphrase or key.
If the Wireless-G USB Adapter is the first device where
security will be enabled, you need to create a passphrase or key:
•Create a passphrase if all of the wireless devices in your
network are Zoom devices. Continue with step 6.
•Create a key if all of the devices in your network are not
Zoom devices. Continue with step 7.
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6Creating a passphrase — Check the Use Passphrase box.
Then enter a passphrase. It is case-sensitive with a minimum of
1 character and a maximum of 63 characters. The characters
can be upper- and lower-case letters and numbers. Continue
with step 9.
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7Creating a key —Click the Key Type drop-down list and
select 40/64-bit encryption or 104/128-bit encryption.
Note: 128-bit WEP provides more security than 64-bit, but
128-bit WEP tends to diminish network performance.
64-bit encryption requires you to create at least one key with
hexadecimal characters, but allows you to create up to four
keys. 128-bit encryption requires only one key with
hexadecimal characters. The range for hexadecimal characters
is 0-9 and A-F. You also have the option of 40/64-bit ASCII
or 104/128-bit ASCII. An ASCII selection will require you to
create keys with ASCII characters (upper- and lower-case
letters and numbers).