Zoom ZoomAir USB Client Installation and operating manual

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Installation Guide
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Reference Manual

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Contents
1 INSTALLING YOUR ZOOMAIR USB CLIENT ............................ 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................ 5
INSTALLING THE USB SOFTWARE ............................................... 6
CONNECTING THE USB CLIENT TO YOUR COMPUTER ....................... 8
2 USING YOUR ZOOMAIR USB CLIENT.................................. 11
SETTING THE WINDOWS NETWORK PROPERTIES............................11
USING YOUR CLIENT WITH OTHER ZOOMAIR PRODUCTS .................12
VIEWING OTHER COMPUTERS ...................................................14
USAGE AND MAINTENANCE TIPS ................................................15
FINDING MORE INFORMATION ..................................................15
3 UPGRADING OR REMOVING YOUR USB CLIENT .................... 17
UPGRADING .........................................................................17
REMOVING ...........................................................................18
4 ADVANCED FEATURES....................................................... 21
APPENDIX A WIRELESS NETWORKING OVERVIEW ................... 33
ADHOC VS. INFRASTRUCTURE ...................................................33
APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 35
APPENDIX C REGULATORY INFORMATION............................... 37
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TABLE ......................................... 40

Chapter 1 Installing Your ZoomAir USB Client 5
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Installing Your
ZoomAir USB Client
This chapter explains how to install your USB Client, including
•Installing the USB software
•Connecting the USB Client to a computer.
Note: Your USB Client works with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and
XP.
Package Contents
Your USB Client package contains the following components:
•ZoomAir USB Client device
•Documentation
•CD containing drivers, software, and electronic
documentation
•USB cable
•Laptop mounting clip.
If any of these items is missing or appears to be damaged, please
contact your supplier.
Before beginning, please fill out the Important Information table
on page 40. This table lists all pertinent information about your
ZoomAir product in case you need to contact Customer Service.

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Installing the USB Software
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1Insert the ZoomAir CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The CD starts automatically and the Main Menu opens:
Click Installation Wizard.
Note: If the CD does not start automatically, from the
desktop, go to Start | Run and then type d:\setup.exe,
where dis the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
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2When the following menu appears, click USB.

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3The Zoom PC Resource Checker checks your computer to
verify that it has appropriate resources to support your USB
Client. You will see a screen similar to the one below.
•If your computer has the recommended resources, click
Continue to proceed.
•If your computer does not have the recommended
resources, click Details and follow the instructions to
rectify the problem.
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4Follow the prompts.
WINDOWS 98 USERS, TAKE NOTE:
You may be asked for the Windows 98 installation CD that
came with your computer. If so, replace your ZoomAir CD
with the Windows 98 CD and click OK.
When the Copying Files dialog box opens, make sure that
the path to the CD is correct. For example, if F is the letter of
your CD-ROM drive, the path to it is F:\win98.
When the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box
displays, click Finish. Your computer will shut down.

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The next stage is to connect the USB hardware to your computer.
Connecting the USB Client to Your
Computer
1Plug one end of the supplied USB cable into a free USB port
on your computer or laptop and plug the other end into the
USB Client.
2Restart your computer.
3Windows XP Users Only:
You will see the following dialog box. Make sure the option
“Install the software automatically” is selected. Then click
Next.

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4When you see a dialog box similar to the one below, click
Finish. If you are prompted to restart your computer again, do
so. Otherwise, your USB installation is complete.
Windows 2000 and XP Users: You may also see a
dialog box stating Digital Signature Not Found. You can
safely click Yes and the installation will complete successfully.
CAUTION: Multiple USB-compatible devices can share
one USB port through the use of a hub or splitter cables.
Because the ZoomAir USB Client is a high-speed network
device, we advise against sharing its USB port with a low-
speed device such as a printer or joystick. You can share
the Client’s USB port with other high-speed devices such
as external CD-ROM drives.

Chapter 2 Using Your ZoomAir USB Client 11
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Using Your ZoomAir USB Client
This chapter provides information about using your USB Client,
including the following:
•Setting the Windows Network properties, if necessary
•Using your USB Client with other ZoomAir products
•Viewing other computers
•Usage and maintenance tips
•Finding more information.
Setting the Windows Network Properties
If this is the first time that network support is installed onto your
computer, the Network dialog box (shown below) will
automatically open.
If it doesn’t, do the following: Go to Start |Settings | Control
Panel | Network. Click the Identification tab.
Note: If network support is already installed, you do not need to
read these instructions.

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The Windows operating system will prompt you to enter a
Computer and Workgroup name. These names will be used to
identify your computer in the Microsoft Network Neighborhood.
1In the Computer name field, enter a unique name for your
computer.
2In the Workgroup field, enter the name of your network.
3(Optional) In the Computer Description field, provide a
description of the computer.
If you require more information about your Windows Network
properties, consult your Windows documentation or online help.
Using Your Client with Other ZoomAir
Products
The ZoomAir USB Client includes a utility that simplifies the
process of communicating with other devices.
WINDOWS XP USERS, TAKE NOTE:
Windows XP has a built-in Automatic Wireless Network
Configuration capability, so you do not need to use the
ZoomAir WLAN Utility. If you prefer to use our utility
instead, you must first disable the XP feature.
1. From the system tray, right-click the Open Wireless
Network Connections icon and select Properties.
2. Navigate to the Wireless Networks tab.
3. Uncheck the box that states “Use Windows to configure
my wireless network settings” and click OK.
To display this WLAN Utility dialog box, click its step-shaped icon
in your computer’s system tray. (This icon is installed as part of the
USB Client software installation process.)

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A dialog box similar to the following displays.
By default, all ZoomAir products have WEP disabled. WEP, or
Wireless Equivalent Privacy, is a form of data encryption intended
to prevent unauthorized wireless clients from accessing data
transmitted over the network. If you decide you want to enable
WEP, turn to page 24 for instructions.
The default Network Type is Infrastructure—this mode uses an
Access Point or Gateway to access a company network or the
Internet.
If Infrastructure is the mode you want, you don’t have to do
anything else. Note: All wireless clients associating to any Access
Point need to have the same ESS ID; because the default ESS ID is
any, your USB Client will automatically associate to any ZoomAir
Access Point or Gateway in the vicinity.
Click OK to close the WLAN Utility dialog box and you’re done!
You can now use your USB Client to communicate wirelessly.
If you want to select another mode, please turn to page 23 in
Chapter 4, Advanced Features.

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Viewing Other Computers
When multiple computers equipped with ZoomAir products are
running on your wireless network, you can use the following
procedure to view them.
1Start Windows Explorer.
2Scroll to and double-click Network Neighborhood to display
all stations in your Microsoft Networking Group. (The
Network Neighborhood icon may be on your desktop.)
3To display other workgroups in the network environment,
double-click the Entire Network icon.
4If there is a second network operating system running in your
network environment (for example, a Novell NetWare
network), the Entire Network window will also display
available servers running under the second network operating
system.
If you click on these servers, you may be asked to enter the
user name and password that applies to the other network
operating system.
If you cannot find other ZoomAir networked computers, verify
whether they are:
•On and logged on to the network. Logged on means that
the user has entered a name and password and clicked OK
when beginning. If Cancel is clicked, the user is not truly
logged on to the network.
•Configured to operate with identical Microsoft Network
settings, including Networking Protocol, Wireless Network
Name, and Workgroup Name.
To view or modify the Station Name or Workgroup, follow these
steps:
1Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.
2Double-click the Network icon.

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3In the Network Settings window, click the Identification tab
to verify or change the Station Name or Workgroup.
Note: Except for Windows 2000 and XP, you must restart your
computer for Network Settings changes to take effect.
Usage and Maintenance Tips
The built-in radio and antennas in your ZoomAir USB Client
perform best in an open environment where there are as few
obstacles as possible. To achieve the maximum range for wireless
communications, do not cover the USB unit with any objects.
To clean the USB Client, gently wipe it with a soft damp cloth. To
avoid damage to the unit, do not use abrasive materials, and do not
rinse the unit with liquids.
Finding More Information
The remainder of this manual contains additional information such
as descriptions of advanced features, how to remove the USB
client, and troubleshooting tips. Refer to the Table of Contents if
you are looking for a particular topic.
If you are looking for more information than is available in this
manual, please consult the online help system. On the CD, click
the Help button or press the F1 function key on your keyboard.
The FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on your ZoomAir CD
may also be helpful. Access them from the CD’s Support section.

Chapter 3 Upgrading or Removing Your USB Client 17
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Upgrading or Removing Your
USB Client
You may want to upgrade or remove your ZoomAir USB Client
in one of the following situations:
•New USB Client features have become available
•You have installed a newer version of the WLAN Utility
•You have been alerted to a driver/firmware mismatch
•You no longer need the wireless connectivity of your
ZoomAir USB Client.
WINDOWS 2000 USERS, TAKE NOTE:
The Windows 2000 USB Client Properties window includes a
special “update” button, but it is not guaranteed that this button
will always update all driver files. We recommend that you remove
and re-install the driver to ensure a complete upgrade.
Upgrading
1Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.
2Double-click the System icon.
3In the System Properties window, select the tab Device
Manager.

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4In the top section of the Device Manager tab, select the
option View devices by type. Then, in the list of PC Devices,
double-click Network Adapters.
5Select the item ZoomAir USB Client and click the Properties
button.
6In the ZoomAir USB Client Properties window, select the
Driver tab. To display information about the currently
installed driver, click the Driver File Details button.
•To upgrade your current driver to a newer version, click
the Update Driver button and follow the instructions
displayed on your screen.
7Restart your computer. This step completes the upgrade
procedure and loads the new driver.
Removing
! CAUTION: When you remove the USB Client, you will
lose your network connection. Make sure to close all files
and network applications before beginning.

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1Be sure to quit the WLAN Configuration Utility before
attempting to remove your USB Client: Right-click the
taskbar icon and select Exit. Otherwise, you will receive
an error message.
From the desktop, go to Start | Programs | ZoomAir and
select Uninstall USB Client.
Click Next when prompted to do so.
2When the following dialog box displays, click Finish.
Do not shut down your computer yet.

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3If you are prompted to remove any additional software, click
Yes.
4You may see a dialog box similar to the one below. If so, check
the box “Don’t display this message again” and click Yes.
5Be sure to remove any CD remaining in the computer and
click Finish.
6Shut down your computer and unplug the USB Client from the
computer.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to unplug the USB Client from the
computer before restarting your computer.