ZyXEL Communications M-202 User manual

ZyXEL M-202
XtremeMIMO 802.11b/g Wireless USB Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
February 2006

ZyXEL M-202 Quick Start Guide
Important Information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
The 802.11g 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.
Procedure to View a Product's Certification(s)
1.Go to www.us.zyxel.com
2.Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to
go to that product's page.
3.Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
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About Your ZyXELM-202
The ZyXEL M-202 is an IEEE 802.11 b/g compliant wireless LAN USB stick that
fits into any USB slot. With the ZyXEL M-202, you can enjoy the wireless mobility
within the coverage area. The ZyXEL XtremeMIMO technology provides greater
range and offers transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps. Actual speeds attained also
depend on the distance from the AP, noise, etc.
1. Installation Requirements
Before installation, make sure you have a computer with the following:
• Pentium II 300MHz or above
• A minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space
• 32MB RAM (64MB Recommended)
• A CD-ROM drive
• A USB port (with USB1.0/1.1, the ZyXEL M-202 can only transmit up to
11Mbps.)
• Windows XP or 2000 Operating Systems
Windows XP Users
Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) is a wireless configuration utility bundled with
Windows XP. If you are a Windows XP user and wish to use WZC instead of the
bundled ZyXEL Utility, then you can either:
Install the ZyXEL Utility and then disable it (selecting
“Use Windows Zero Configuration” by first right clicking
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the Z icon in the system tray)
OR
Install the driver only. In this case, you must connect the ZyXEL M-202 first.
2. ZyXEL Utility and Hardware Installation
The installation procedures are similar for all supported Windows versions.
Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
! Install the ZyXEL Utility before you install the ZyXEL
M-202.
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The CD
automatically runs. Otherwise, locate and double-click setup.exe on the
support CD.
2. Click Setup to start installation.
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3. A Welcome screen displays.
Click Next.
4. To install ZyXEL Utility, select
Utility and Driver checkbox.
Click Next to accept the default
file location or click Browse to
select an alternate folder.
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5. Click the Install button to begin
the installation.
6. Click Finish to restart the
computer.
7. Insert your ZyXEL M-202 into an available USB port on the computer by
using the provided USB cable.
8. The LEDs will turn on if the ZyXEL M-202 is properly inserted.
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! Never bend, force or twist the ZyXEL M-202 USB cable
into the slot.
9. After you install the ZyXEL Utility and insert the ZyXEL
M-202, an ZyXEL icon appears in the system tray.
10. Double click the Z icon to configure your wireless adapter.
3. Driver Installation for Windows XP
1. Insert the ZyXEL M-202 to an available USB port on
the computer. The LINK LED turns on if the ZyXEL
M-202 is properly inserted.
2. The Found New Hardware
Wizard window appears.
Select Install from a list of
specific location (Advanced)
and click Next.
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3. Insert the included CD into your
CD-ROM drive, select Search
removable media (floppy, CD-
ROM…) and then click Next.
.
4. After the driver has been installed successfully, click Finish to complete the
installation.
! Refer to the User’s Guide to configure the ZyXEL M-202.
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4. LED Display
Right Antenna LED
Center Antenna LED
Left Antenna LED
Link LED
The following table describes the LEDs on the ZyXEL M-202.
LED / COLOR LEDS BEHAVIOR
ON The Antenna Right is active Right Antenna
Green OFF The Antenna Right is inactive
ON The Antenna Center is active
Center Antenna
Green OFF The Antenna Center is inactive
ON The Antenna Left is active
Left Antenna
Green OFF The Antenna Left is inactive
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LED / COLOR LEDS BEHAVIOR
ON The M-202 is powered or M-202 is
wirelessly associated with an AP/Router
Blinking
Slowly Wireless connection is not associated
with any AP/Router
LINK LINK
Green
Blinking
Quickly The M-202 is receiving or sending data
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5. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the ZyXEL M-202 is properly connected via the USB
slot and then restart your computer. Once the computer has
restarted, check the status of the LEDs on the ZyXEL M-202.
Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control
Panel and then double-click Add/Remove Hardware. (Steps
may vary depending on which Windows version you use).
Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the ZyXEL
M-202 and install the driver.
Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, click Start,
Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and then click
Device Manager. Verify the status of the ZyXEL M-202 under
Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the Windows
version).
Windows does not
auto-detect the
ZyXEL M-202.
Install the ZyXEL M-202 in another computer. If the error
persists, there may be a hardware problem. In this case, please
contact ZyXEL customer support at 800-978-7222 or on the
web at http://www.us.zyxel.com.
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6. Customer Support
Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.
• Serial number for your specific product
• Warranty Information
• Date that you received or purchased your device
• Brief description of the problem including any steps that you have taken
before contacting the ZyXEL Customer Support Representative
SUPPORT E-MAIL TELEPHONE WEB SITE
[email protected] [phone] www.us.zyxel.com