ZyXEL Communications AG-225H V2 User manual

AG-225H v2
802.11a/g Wi-Fi Finder & Wireless USB
Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.00
Edition 1
5/2005
Table of Contents
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DEUTSCH 17
ESPAÑOL 35
FRANÇAIS 51
ITALIANO 69
РУССКИЙ 85
SVENSKA 103
繁體中文 119

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1 About Your AG-225H v2
The AG-225H v2 is a wireless adapter that connects to the
USB port on your computer and allows you to search for and
connect to wireless networks. When the AG-225H v2 is not
connected to your computer, you can use the LCD screen to
see details of wireless networks in the area.
2 Overview
The following table describes the AG-225H v2.
Label Name Description
AOFF / ON
switch
Move the switch to the right to turn the
LCD screen on.
Move the switch to the left to turn the
LCD screen off.
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BLINK light If the AG-225H v2 is connected to a
computer and there is a wireless
network connection, this light is on and
blinks when there is traffic.
If the AG-225H v2 is connected to a
computer and there is no wireless
network connection, this light blinks
slowly.
If the AG-225H v2 is not connected to a
computer and the LCD screen is on, this
light is on when the AG-225H v2 is
searching for wireless networks.
CPWR light This light is on if the AG-225H v2 is
connected to a computer or the LCD
screen is on.
D LCD screen The LCD screen displays details of
available wireless networks one at a
time. See section 3for more details.
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ESEEK button When the LCD screen is on, use this
button to have the AG-225H v2 search
for available wireless networks or
change detection modes.
• To search for available wireless net-
works, press the SEEK button once.
• To change detection modes, hold the
SEEK button down for one second.
Then, press the SEEK button once
to display available networks in that
mode. See section 3for more
details.
FNEXT button When the LCD screen is on, use this
button to scroll through the list of
available wireless networks.
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3 The LCD Screen
When the AG-225H v2 is not connected to a computer, you
can use the LCD screen to display details of available
networks.
The following table describes the labels in this figure.
Label Name Description
A SSID The SSID is the name of a wireless network.
When an SSID is longer than 12 characters
it scrolls automatically.
B Channel This displays the wireless channel of the
network.
C Entry This displays the number of the network in
the list. The AG-225H v2 can detect up to 15
networks at any one time.

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D Power This icon displays when the battery is
low.
This icon displays when the battery is
fully charged.
E Detection
Mode
This shows the way networks are detected
and listed. See section 2 for details of how to
change detection modes.
Signal mode displays all available
networks in order of signal strength.
Each time you turn the AG-225H v2
on, it uses Signal detection mode.
Free mode displays only networks
with no security enabled.
Dedicated mode displays a single
selected network.
Use the NEXT button in Signal or
Free detection mode to select a
network. Then, change to Dedicated
mode and press the SEEK button
once. The AG-225H v2 regularly
scans the selected network and
updates the display.
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4 Power
Recharge your AG-225H v2 by connecting it to the USB port
of your computer. See section 5.3 for more details.
Your AG-225H v2 will switch off automatically after 90
seconds of inactivity to conserve power. Press the SEEK
button to switch it back on.
F Security This displays the wireless encryption
settings of the selected network.
displays when no security is enabled.
displays when WEP security is
enabled.
displays when WPA or WPA2 security
is enabled.
G Signal This displays the wireless standard and
signal strength of the selected network.
displays when a network is using the
802.11a standard.
displays when the network is using the
802.11b standard.
displays when the network is using the
802.11g standard.
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5 The ZyXEL Utility
The installation procedures are similar for all supported
Windows versions.
5.1 Installation Requirements
Before installation, make sure you have a computer with the
following:
• Pentium II 300MHz or above
• A USB port (with USB1.0/1.1 the AG-225H v2 can transmit at
up to only 11Mbps)
• A minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space
• A minimum of 64 MB RAM
• A CD-ROM drive
• Windows 2000 or Windows XP
5.2 ZyXEL Utility Installation
1Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer. When the following screen displays, click
Install the ZyXEL utility before you insert the AG-
225H v2
If you have already installed Funk Odyssey Client
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Setup. If the screen does not display, locate and double-
click autorun.exe.
2Select Install Utility
3The following screen displays. Click Next.
4Select Driver and Utility to install both ZyXEL utility and
driver on your computer. If you want to install the driver
only and use Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) with
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Users). Click Next to accept the default file location or
click Browse to select an alternate folder.

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5You must restart your computer before using the ZyXEL
utility. Click Finish to complete the installation.
5.3 Hardware Connections
1Locate an available USB port on the computer.
Remove the protective cap to
expose the USB connector.
Insert the AG-225H v2 into an
available USB port on the
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5.4 ZyXEL Utility Icons
After you install the ZyXEL utility and insert the AG-
225H v2, an icon appears in the system tray (typically
at the bottom of the desktop). The AG-225H v2
automatically searches for any available network(s) and
connects to a wireless network without security enabled.
If the icon color is green and/or you see the following icon
on your desktop, you are already connected to a wireless
network.
To access the Internet, open your Internet browser and enter
the URL of a web site in the address bar.
If the icon color is red, you are not connected to a
wireless network. See the next section for details on
how to manually connect to a network.
Never bend, twist or force the AG-225H v2 into the
port. If there is not enough space to attach the AG-
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5.5 Manual Network Connection
If your AG-225H v2 does not automatically connect to a
wireless network, use the ZyXEL utility to connect manually.
1Double-click the icon to display the ZyXEL utility Link
Info screen.
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3The available wireless network(s) displays in the
Available Network List. You can click Scan to have the
AG-225H v2 search again.
If a wireless network without security is available, one of the
following icons appears next to an entry in the list.
If a wireless network with security is available, one of the
following icons appears next to an entry in the list.
4To connect to an available network, double-click an entry.
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settings. Refer to the User’s Guide for how to configure
security settings.
If no entries appear in the list, there are no available wireless
networks within range. See Troubleshooting or the User’s
Guide for more information.
5.6 Note for Windows XP Users
If you want to use WZC, either disable the ZyXEL utility (if you
already installed it) or just install the driver.
• To disable the ZyXEL utility, right-click the icon and select
Use Windows Zero Configuration. To activate the ZyXEL
utility again, double-click the icon and click OK.
• To install the driver only, select Driver only.
6 Troubleshooting
• If the AG-225H v2’s LCD screen does not turn on when you
use the OFF/ON switch, the battery may need recharging.
Insert the AG-225H v2 into an available USB port on your
computer to recharge it.
• If the PWR light on the AG-225H v2 is not on after you have
installed the utility and the AG-225H v2, make sure the AG-
225H v2 is properly inserted.
• If the icon does not display, uninstall and re-install the util-
ity. See the User’s Guide for how to uninstall the utility.
• If your AG-225H v2 does not connect to a wireless network,
make sure there is an available wireless network within
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survey feature). If wireless security is enabled for that net-
work, you need to configure the security settings of your AG-
225H v2 (see the User’s Guide).
7 Important Information
7.1 Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Interference Statement
The 802.11a/g Wireless LAN Adapter has been tested to the
FCC exposure requirements (Specific Absorption Rate).
The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR
2.1093 paragraph (d) (2).
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Refer to the User's Guide for general FCC statements.
7.2 Procedure to View a Product's
Certification(s)
1Go to www.zyxel.com
2Select your product from the drop-down list box on the
ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this page.

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1 Über Ihr AG-225H v2
Der AG-225H v2 ist ein Wireless-Adapter, den Sie an einen
USB-Anschluss des Computers anschließen können. Er kann
Drahtlosnetzwerke suchen und die Verbindung zu ihnen
herstellen. Wenn der AG-225H v2 nicht an einen Computer
angeschlossen ist, können Sie sich Informationen zu den
Drahtlosnetzwerken der Umgebung auf dem LCD-Display
ansehen.
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2 Übersicht
In der folgenden Tabelle wird der AG-225H v2 beschrieben.
Kennze-
ichnung Name Beschreibung
AOFF/ON-
Schalter
(AUS/EIN)
Schieben Sie den Schalter nach
rechts, um das LCD-Display einzus-
chalten.
Schieben Sie den Schalter nach
links, um das LCD-Display auszus-
chalten.