Zoom 4414 User manual

Wireless-G
PCICard
U S E R’S G U I D E

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Contents
Overview ......................................................................... 3
Installation Instructions................................................. 4
What’s in the Package................................................... 4
Before You Begin .......................................................... 4
Installing the Wireless-G PCI Card ............................... 5
Getting Connected ........................................................ 9
The LED.......................................................................12
Setting Security.............................................................13
Accessing the Security Screen.....................................14
WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ......................................16
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ........................................17
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) ..................................18
WPA2-Enterprise .........................................................21
WPA.............................................................................24
Certificate (WPA2-Enterprise and WPA) ......................26
Changing your Security Setting ....................................27
Advanced Options.........................................................28
Creating Profiles...........................................................28
Monitoring Link Status..................................................31
Using Site Survey and Rescan.....................................32
Advanced Configuration ...............................................34
Appendix A. TCP/IP Settings........................................35
Appendix B. Troubleshooting.......................................40
Appendix C. Zoom Technical Support Services..........42
Appendix D Regulatory Information.............................46

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Overview
The chapters in this User’s Guide describe how to:
•Install the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card software and
hardware on a Windows PC
•Connect to a wireless network
•Enable security on the Wireless-G PCI Card
•Use the advanced features of the Wireless-G PCI Card
configuration software
Chapters 1 and 2 cover the basics – what you need to get
connected and to enable security.
If you are interested in the more advanced features of the
Wireless-G PCI Card, please see Chapter 3. This chapter
explains how to create profiles so you can switch your
connection from one network to another, monitor the strength of
your network connection, and scan a list of available networks.

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Installation Instructions
This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the
Wireless-G PCI Card software and hardware on a Windows PC.
What’s in the Package
The Wireless-G PCI Card package includes the following:
•Wireless-G PCI Card
and antenna •CD containing the
Installation Wizard, the
PCI Card software, and
this User Guide
Before You Begin
Before you install the Wireless-G PCI Card, check that your
computer has the following:
•Available PCI slot
•Windows XP, 2000, Me,
or 98SE
•CD drive
•At least 6 MB of free hard
drive space

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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 during the setup
process.
Installing the Wireless-G
PCI Card
Important! Install the software BEFORE you install the PCI Card
in your computer.
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1Insert the Wireless-G PCI Card 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 E:\setup.exe where E
is the letter of your CD drive.)
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2From the menu choices, select Installation Wizard then PCI
Card. (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 opens:
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4Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
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5At the final setup screen, click Finish and then turn off your
computer and unplug the computer’s power cable.

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6While your computer is off, install the Wireless-G PCI Card
following the instructions below:
aTake the cover off your computer.
bOn the rear of the computer, remove the metal cover
plate that lines up with a free PCI slot.
CAUTION
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Static electricity can damage PCI card
components or your computer. Before
removing the PCI card from its antistatic
bag, touch the computer’s metal chassis
to statically discharge yourself.
cRemove the PCI card from its antistatic bag and make a
note of the card’s serial number, which is located under
the bar code.
dSlide the card firmly but carefully into the free PCI slot.
Be sure that the smaller gold finger edge of the card is
properly inserted into the connector. If you have a tower
or mini-tower computer case with a vertical main board,
lay the computer down on its side so you can push
straight down on the PCI card to seat it securely in its
slot.

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Make sure that the bracket is lined up properly, then
screw it into the computer chassis.
eRemove the black plastic cap from the antenna
connector on the PCI card’s bracket, screw in the
antenna, and bend it up.
fReplace the computer cover.
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7Plug in the computer’s power cable and turn the computer
on. Windows will find your new hardware.
You may see a Found New Hardware box indicating the
progression of the installation. Typically no user action is
necessary. If you are using Windows XP, you may be
required to click Next.
Depending on your operating system, you may also see a
Hardware Installation box or a Digital Signature Not
Found box. You can safely ignore these messages and click
Yes or Continue Anyway. If prompted, click Finish and/or
Yes to restart your computer to finish setting up your new
hardware.
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8To verify that the PCI Card is installed correctly, on your
Desktop, double-click the Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card icon
that was placed on the Desktop as part of the software
installation. If the Configuration window opens, your PCI
Card software has been successfully installed.
If the LED on the PCI Card hardware bracket is flashing, you
can tell that the card is searching for a wireless network.
Congratulations! You’re ready for the next step. Continue with
Getting Connected on the next page.

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Getting Connected
The installation places a Zoom Wireless-G PCI Card icon on
your desktop:
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1Double-click this icon to open the Wireless-G PCI Card
configuration software:
In the SSID text box, the term ANY indicates the strongest
wireless network signal in your vicinity – in your office
building, for example, or in a public space such as a cafe or
airport.

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2Select the Site Survey tab to see a list of wireless networks
within range:
There are two types of wireless networks: Infrastructure and
Ad Hoc.
•In an
Infrastructure network, wireless devices
communicate with each other via a wireless access
point, a router, or an ADSL modem with built-in wireless
technology.
•In an
Ad Hoc network, a group of wireless clients
communicate directly with other client devices that are
using wireless adapters or PCI cards. The Ad Hoc
network does not include a wireless access point.
Note: The easiest and quickest way to join an Ad Hoc
network is to set up Static IP addressing. See Appendix A:
TCP/IP Settings on page 35.
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3Highlight the network you want and click Join.