ZyXEL Communications G-210H User manual

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G-210H
802.11b/g Wireless USB Adapter
User’s Guide
Version 1.0.2
4/2008
Edition 1

About This User's Guide
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About This User's Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the G-210H using the ZyXEL
utility. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and
topology.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains
information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access.
• Online Help
Embedded web help for descriptions of individual screens and supplementary
information.
• Supporting Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
• ZyXEL Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for additional support documentation and product
certifications.
User Guide Feedback
Help us help you. Send all User Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to the following address, or use e-mail instead. Thank you!
The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp.,
6 Innovation Road II,
Science-Based Industrial Park,
Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan.
E-mail: [email protected]

Document Conventions
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Document Conventions
Warnings and Notes
These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide.
1Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device.
"Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may
need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations.
Syntax Conventions
• The G-210H may be referred to as the “device” in this User’s Guide.
• Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices are all in bold font.
• A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text, for example, [ENTER]
means the “enter” or “return” key on your keyboard.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and then press the [ENTER] key.
“Select” or “choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• A right angle bracket ( > ) within a screen name denotes a mouse click. For example,
Maintenance > Log > Log Setting means you first click Maintenance in the navigation
panel, then the Log submenu and finally the Log Setting tab to get to that screen.
• Units of measurement may denote the “metric” value or the “scientific” value. For
example, “k” for kilo may denote “1000” or “1024”, “M” for mega may denote “1000000”
or “1048576” and so on.
• “e.g.,” is a shorthand for “for instance”, and “i.e.,” means “that is” or “in other words”.

Document Conventions
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Icons Used in Figures
Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons.
AP Computer Notebook computer
Server Wireless Signal Modem or Router
Internet Cloud

Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
1For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
• Do NOT expose your device to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
• Do NOT store things on the device.
• Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk
of electric shock from lightning.
• Connect ONLY suitable accessories to the device.
• ONLY qualified service personnel should service or disassemble this device.
• Do not use the device outside, and make sure all the connections are indoors. There is a
remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Antenna Warning! This device meets FCC certification requirements when using the
included antenna(s). Only use the included antenna(s).
This product is recyclable. Dispose of it properly.

Contents Overview
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Contents Overview
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 15
Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Wireless LAN Network ............................................................................................................... 25
ZyXEL Utility - Windows ............................................................................................................ 29
ZyXEL Utility - Mac OS X .......................................................................................................... 53
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 63
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 67

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This User's Guide .......................................................................................................... 3
Document Conventions............................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................ 6
Contents Overview ................................................................................................................... 7
Table of Contents...................................................................................................................... 9
List of Figures ......................................................................................................................... 11
List of Tables........................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 1
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.1 About Your G-210H ............................................................................................................. 15
1.2 Application Overview ........................................................................................................... 15
1.2.1 Infrastructure .............................................................................................................. 15
1.2.2 Ad-Hoc ....................................................................................................................... 16
1.3 G-210H Hardware and Utility Installation ............................................................................. 16
1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon .......................................................................................................17
1.4 Configuration Methods ........................................................................................................ 17
1.4.1 Enabling WZC ............................................................................................................ 17
1.4.2 Using WLAN AutoConfig ............................................................................................ 18
1.4.3 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility ....................................................................................... 18
Chapter 2
Tutorial ..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN ............................................................................................. 19
Chapter 3
Wireless LAN Network............................................................................................................25
3.1 Wireless LAN Overview ....................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Wireless LAN Security ......................................................................................................... 26
3.2.1 User Authentication and Encryption ........................................................................... 26
Chapter 4
ZyXEL Utility - Windows.........................................................................................................29
4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary ........................................................................................... 29
4.2 The Link Info Screen .......................................................................................................... 30

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4.3 The Site Survey Screen ...................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1 The Add New Profile Screen ...................................................................................... 32
4.4 The Security Setting Screen ................................................................................................34
4.4.1 Security Settings ........................................................................................................35
4.4.2 Certification and Authentication in Windows Vista ..................................................... 43
4.5 The Profile Screen .............................................................................................................. 46
4.6 The Adapter Screen ............................................................................................................ 48
4.6.1 WMM Advanced Setting ............................................................................................. 49
4.6.2 The Windows About Screen ....................................................................................... 51
Chapter 5
ZyXEL Utility - Mac OS X........................................................................................................53
5.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary ........................................................................................... 53
5.2 The Profile Screen ............................................................................................................... 53
5.3 The Profile - System Configuration Screen ......................................................................... 54
5.4 Profile - Authentication and Security Screen ....................................................................... 56
5.5 The Link Status Screen ....................................................................................................... 57
5.6 The Site Survey Screen ....................................................................................................... 58
5.7 The Statistics Screen ........................................................................................................... 59
5.8 The Advanced Screen ......................................................................................................... 60
5.9 The About Screen ................................................................................................................ 61
Chapter 6
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 63
6.1 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility ............................................................................................... 63
6.1.1 Windows ..................................................................................................................... 63
6.1.2 Macintosh ................................................................................................................... 64
6.2 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility ................................................................................................66
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 67
Appendix A Product Specifications......................................................................................... 69
Appendix B Management with Wireless Zero Configuration ..................................................71
Appendix C Wireless Security ................................................................................................ 85
Appendix D Legal Information ................................................................................................ 91
Appendix E Customer Support............................................................................................... 95
Index....................................................................................................................................... 101