Zoom Wireless-N Router User manual

300M Wireless-N
USB Adapter
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U S E R G U I D E

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Contents
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Contents
Getting Started........................................................................4
Package Contents .................................................................4
Getting Started ......................................................................4
Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Windows ..............6
Windows 8 users only............................................................6
Windows 7, Vista and XP users only......................................6
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows.....................8
Connecting your Windows 8 Computer to a Wireless Network8
Connecting your Windows 7 Computer to a Wireless Network10
Connecting your Windows Vista Computer to a Wireless
Network...............................................................................11
Connecting your Windows XP Computer to a Wireless
Network...............................................................................12
Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service in Windows
XP .......................................................................................13
Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Mac OS X............15
Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Mac OS X 10.5 and
Above..................................................................................15
Installing the Wireless-N USB Adapter in Mac OS X 10.4.....16
Connecting to a Wireless Network in Mac OS X..................18
Using the Macintosh Configuration Utility...........................20
Creating Profiles..................................................................20
Viewing Available Networks.................................................23
Monitoring Link Status .........................................................24
Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network.....................27
Using the WPS Button to Connect .......................................27
Using WPS in Windows .......................................................28
Using WPS with the Macintosh Configuration Utility.............29
Appendix A Troubleshooting...............................................32
Appendix B Registering Your Product and Getting Help ...34
Appendix C Software License..............................................35
Appendix D Regulatory Information....................................37

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Getting Started
Package Contents
The package contains the Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB adapter
(“USB Adapter”), a Quick Start flyer, and a CD that contains
additional documentation and warranty information.
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Zoom
Customer Support or whoever provided your USB adapter.
Getting Started
This manual explains how to install your USB adapter and how
to connect to a wireless network.
If you are using Windows and have not installed your USB
adapter, go to Chapter 2: Installing the Wireless-N USB
Adapter in Windows.
If you are using Windows, have already installed your USB
adapter, but have not connected to a wireless network, go to
Chapter 3: Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows.
If you are using Macintosh OS X and have not installed your
USB adapter, go to Chapter 4: Installing the Wireless-N USB
Adapter in Mac OS X.
If you are using Macintosh OS X, have already installed your
USB adapter, but have not connected to a wireless network,
go to Chapter 5: Connecting to a Wireless Network in Mac
OS X.

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If you are using Macintosh OS X and have already
connected to a wireless network, go to Chapter 6: Using the
Macintosh Configuration Utility.
If you would like to learn how to use Wi-Fi Protected Service
(WPS) to connect to your wireless network, go to Chapter 7:
Using WPS to Connect to a Wireless Network.

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Installing the Wireless-N USB
Adapter in Windows
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Wireless-N
USB adapter on a Windows computer. If you have already
installed the adapter on your computer, you can skip ahead to
Chapter 3: Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows.
Important: Do not plug the Adapter into your computer yet. We
will tell you when to plug it in.
Windows 8 users only
The drivers for your USB modem are included with Windows 8.
If you are using Windows 8, you do not need to install the drivers
prior to inserting the USB adapter. Go ahead and plug the USB
adapter into an available USB port. Windows 8 will automatically
recognize your modem and install the correct drivers. Please
continue in Chapter 3.
Windows 7, Vista and XP users only
1Insert the Wireless-N USB CD into the CD or DVD drive. The
CD should start automatically. If the AutoPlay dialog box
appears, click Run Setup.exe. If the User Account Control
dialog appears, select Allow or Yes.
2On the next screen, select Install.
3A Zoom 300M Wireless-N USB Setup screen is displayed for
a few seconds while the installation proceeds. Follow the
prompts to install the drivers.

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Windows 7 / Vista: If a message appears saying that
Windows can't verify the publisher of this driver software,
click Install this driver software anyway.
Windows XP: If you message appears saying that the
software has not passed the Windows logo test, click
Continue Anyway.
4You will be prompted to restart your computer. Go ahead and
restart it now. When your computer powers off, plug the USB
Adapter into one of the available USB slots on your computer.
Windows will automatically install the drivers for your USB
adapter.
Windows XP users only: If Windows asks you to connect
to Windows Update to search for your software select No,
not this time then click Next. On the next screen select
Install your software automatically and click Next.On
the next screen click Finish to complete the install.
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Congratulations! Your Wireless-N USB adapter is now installed.
Please continue on to Chapter 3: Connecting to a Wireless
Network in Windows

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Connecting to a Wireless Network
in Windows
This chapter provides instruction for connecting your Windows
computer to an existing wireless network in Windows 8, 7, Vista
and XP. Your USB adapter uses the built-in Windows
configuration utility to manage your wireless connections.
To connect your computer to an existing wireless network,
please follow the instructions for the operating system of your
computer.
Windows 8 users go to Connecting your Windows 8
Computer to a Wireless Network.
Windows 7 users go to Connecting your Windows 7
Computer to a Wireless Network.
Windows Vista users go to Connecting your Windows Vista
Computer to a Wireless Network.
Windows XP users go to Connecting your Windows XP
Computer to a Wireless Network.
Connecting your Windows 8 Computer to a
Wireless Network
1Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon
in your computer’s system tray.
2Select the network where you want to connect and then click
Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically
in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox.

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3Depending on your Router’s setup, you may be prompted to
do something…
If you are prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter
your wireless security password and hit Connect.
If you are prompted to setup your network, click OK to setup
your network. You will asked to name your wireless network
and Windows will automatically setup security on your
network. If you click Connect to your Network without
setting it up you will make a non secure wireless connection.
We recommend setting up your network to help keep it
secure.
If you are prompted to Enter the PIN from your router’s
label (usually 8 digits), please enter the pin. If there is no
PIN printed on the Router, you can find it on one of your
Router’s setup pages. This page is usually marked WPS.
Please consult your Router’s manual for more information. If
you don’t want to do this, then click on Connect using a
security key instead.Enter your wireless security password
and hit Connect.
4When asked “Do you want to turn on sharing between PCs
and connect to devices on this network?” Click Yes to enable
sharing and No to disable sharing. Sharing sets up your
firewall to allow other users on your network to share files,
folders or devices such as printers. If you know you don’t
want to share files or devices, select No.
Your computer is now connected to your wireless Network and
your USB adapter setup is complete! If you want help with the
Wireless Network Configuration utility, see Windows Help and
Support.
To disconnect from the current network:
1Left-click the wireless network icon in the notification area of
the Windows taskbar.
2Right-click your wireless network name (SSID) and select
Disconnect.

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Connecting your Windows 7 Computer to a
Wireless Network
1Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon in
your computer’s system tray.
2Select the network where you want to connect and then click
Connect. If you want to connect to this network automatically
in the future, check the Connect Automatically checkbox.
3Depending on your Router’s setup, you may be prompted to
do something…
If you are prompted to enter your Network Security Key, enter
your wireless security password and hit Connect.
If you are prompted to setup your network, click OK to setup
your network. You will asked to name your wireless network
and Windows will automatically setup security on your
network. If you click Connect to your Network without
setting it up you will make a non secure wireless connection.
We recommend setting up your network to help key it secure.
If you are prompted to Enter the PIN from your router’s
label (usually 8 digits), please enter the pin. If there is no
PIN printed on the Router, you can find it on one of your
Router’s setup pages. This page is usually called WPS.
Please consult your Router’s manual for more information. If
you don’t want to do this, then click on Connect using a
security key instead. Enter your wireless security password
and hit Connect.
Your computer is now connected to your wireless Network, and
your USB adapter setup is complete! If you want help with the
Wireless Network Configuration utility, see Windows Help and
Support.
To disconnect from the current network:
1Left-click the wireless network icon in the notification area of
the Windows taskbar.
2Right-click your wireless network name (SSID) and select
Disconnect.