ZyXEL Communications WM5204Z User manual

ZyXEL
WM5204Z
WirelessLANUSB 2.0 Adapter
User sManual
Release2.0
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FederalCommunication Commission
Interference Statement
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfound tocomplywiththelimitsforaClassB
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesigned
toprovidereasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential
installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand can radiateradiofrequency
energyand,ifnotinstalled and usedinaccordancewiththe instructions,may
causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisno
guaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthis
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception,which
can bedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffand on, theuserisencouragedto
trytocorrect theinterferencebyoneof the following measures:
- Reorient orrelocatethereceiving antenna.
- Increasethe separationbetween the equipment and receiver.
- Connect theequipment intoan outlet onacircuitdifferent fromthat
towhichthe receiverisconnected.
- Consult the dealeroranexperienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation issubject to
the following twoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynot causeharmful
interference, and (2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencereceived,
including interferencethat maycauseundesired operation.
FCC Caution:
Anychangesormodificationstothisunitnot expresslyapprovedbytheparty
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuserauthoritytooperatethe
equipment.
The user smanualorinstruction manualforanintentionalorunintentional
radiatorshallcaution the userthat changesormodificationsnot expressly
approvedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidthe user s
authoritytooperatethe equipment.
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IMPORTANTNOTE:
FCC RadiationExposureStatement:
ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCC radiationexposurelimitssetforthforan uncontrolled
environment.Thisequipment shouldbe installed and operated withminimumdistance20cm
between the radiator&yourbody.
Thistransmittermustnotbe co-located oroperating inconjunction withanyotherantenna or
transmitter.
IEEE 802.11b or802.11g operation of thisproductinthe U.S.A.isfirmware-limited to
channels1through 11.
Thisdevice isintendedonlyforOEMintegratorsunderthefollowing
conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed suchthat20 cmismaintained between the antenna and
users, and
2) The transmittermodulemaynot be co-located withanyothertransmitterorantenna,
3) ForallproductsmarketinUS,OEMhastolimitthe operation channelsinCH1 toCH11
for2.4Gband bysupplied firmwareprogramming tool. OEMshall notsupplyanytoolorinfo
tothe end-userregarding toRegulatory Domainchange.
Aslong as3conditionsabovearemet, furthertransmittertest willnotbe required.However,
the OEMintegratorisstillresponsiblefortesting theirend-productforanyadditional
compliancerequirementsrequired withthismoduleinstalled (forexample,digitaldevice
emissions, PCperipheralrequirements, etc.).
IMPORTANTNOTE: Inthe eventthattheseconditionscan not be met (forexample
certainlaptop configurationsorco-location withanothertransmitter),then the FCC
authorization isno longerconsidered validand the FCCIDcan notbe used on the final
product. Inthesecircumstances, the OEMintegratorwillbe responsibleforre-evaluating the
end product (includingthe transmitter)and obtaining aseparateFCC authorization.
EndProductLabeling
Thistransmittermoduleisauthorized onlyforuseindeviceswherethe antenna maybe
installed suchthat 20 cmmaybe maintained between the antenna and users(forexample
accesspoints, routers, wireless ASDL modems, and similarequipment).The finalend
productmust be labeled inavisiblearea withthe following:"ContainsTXFCC ID:
I88WM5204Z
Manual InformationTo theEndUser
The OEMintegratorhastobe awarenot toprovideinformationtothe end userregarding how
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toinstall orremovethisRFmoduleinthe user smanualof the end productwhichintegrates
thismodule.
The end usermanual shallinclude allrequired regulatory information/warning asshowinthis
manual.
意 !
依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用
者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現
有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前項合法通信，指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機 忍受合法通信
或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
模組於取得認證後將依規定於模組 體標示審合格籤，並要求平台上標示「
產品內含射頻模組：ID 編號」
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Aboutthismanual
ThisUser sManualdescribeshowtoinstalland operateyour802.11b/g
Wireless LANModule. Pleaseread thismanualbeforeyou installthe product.
Thismanualincludesthe following topics:
lProduct description and features.
lSoftwareinstallationprocedureforcertificationuse
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Table ofContents
CHAPTER 1:INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................1
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2:INSTALLATION........................................................................................2
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.......................................................................................................2
Installthe Software.................................................................................................................2
Installthe Hardware................................................................................................................4
Verification...............................................................................................................................5
FOR WINDOWS VISTA............................................................................................................6
Installthe Software.................................................................................................................6
Installthe Hardware................................................................................................................8
Verification...............................................................................................................................8
NETWORK CONNECTION.........................................................................................................9
IP Address................................................................................................................................9
FOR LINUX KERNEL 2.4/2.6 INSTALLATION............................................................................10
Installthe Hardware..............................................................................................................10
Installthe Software...............................................................................................................10
FOR MAC OS 10.5 INSTALLATION.........................................................................................12
Installthe Software...............................................................................................................12
Installthe Hardware..............................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3:UTILITYCONFIGURATION.................................................................14
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.....................................................................................................14
StationMode..........................................................................................................................15
UtilityMenu List.....................................................................................................................32
SoftAP mode.........................................................................................................................33
FOR WINDOWS VISTA..........................................................................................................40
StationMode..........................................................................................................................41
UtilityMenu List.....................................................................................................................57
SoftAP mode.........................................................................................................................58
CHAPTER 4:UNINSTALLATION.................................................................................65
FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP.....................................................................................................65
FOR WINDOWS VISTA..........................................................................................................67
FOR MAC OS 10.5..............................................................................................................69
FOR LINUX KERNEL 2.4/2.6.................................................................................................71
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
TheWireless LANModuleisanIEEE802.11b/gModulethatconnectsyournotebooktoawireless
local area network.TheWireless LAN Module fullycomplieswithIEEE802.11b/gstandards,delivers
reliable, cost-effective, featurerichwireless connectivityat highthroughputfromanextendeddistance.
Itallowsyoutotakefulladvantageof yournotebook smobilitywithaccess toreal-timeinformation
andonlineservicesanytimeandanywhere.
Features
Ø1T1RModewith54MbpsPHYRateforboth.
ØComplieswithIEEE 802.11b/gstandards.
ØSupportsWEP 64/128bits,WPA, WPA2.
ØSupportsWMM and WMM-PS.
ØSupportsWPSconfiguration.
ØPortableand mini-sizedesign.
ØCompatiblewithMicrosoftWindows2000/XP/Vista, MacOS10.3/10.4/10.5, and Linux
Kernel2.4/2.6operatingsystems.
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Chapter 2:Installation
ForWindows2000/XP
Install theSoftware
Note:
DonotinserttheWireless LANModuleintothecomputeruntil the
Install ShieldWizardhas finishedinstalling.
1. ExitallWindowsprograms.InserttheincludedInstallationCDintothecomputer. TheCD-ROM
will runautomatically.
2. WhentheLicenseAgreementscreenappears,pleasereadthecontentsandselect “Iacceptthe
termsofthelicenseagreement “thenclick Next tocontinue.
3. Selectthecheckboxtochoosea ConfigurationTool fromthelistedtwochoices.
lConfigurationTool:Choosetousetheconfigurationutility.
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lMicrosoft ZeroConfigurationTool:ChoosetouseWindowsXP sbuilt-inZero
ConfigurationUtility(ZCU).
Click Next tocontinue.
5. Whenprompttothefollowingmessage,pleaseclick Install tobegintheinstallation.
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6. Whenthefollowingscreenappears, click Finish tocompletethesoftwareinstallation.
Install theHardware
Note:
InserttheWireless LANModuleaftersoftwareinstallation.
InserttheWireless LAN Moduleintothecomputer.Thesystemwill automaticallydetectthenew
hardware.
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Verification
Toverifyifthedevice isactiveinthecomputer.Goto Start>Setting > ControlPanel > System
> Hardware > Device Manager.Expandthe NetworkAdapters category. Ifthe 802.11b/g
Wireless LAN Moduleislistedhere,itmeansthatthedeviceisproperlyinstalledandenabled.
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ForWindowsVista
Install theSoftware
Note:
DonotinserttheWireless LANModuleintothecomputeruntil the
Install ShieldWizardhas finishedinstalling.
1. ExitallWindowsprograms.InserttheincludedInstallationCDintothecomputer. TheCD-ROM
will runautomatically.
2. Whenthe LicenseAgreement screenappears, pleasereadthecontentsand select “Iacceptthe
termsofthelicenseagreement “thenclick Next tocontinue.
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3. Whenprompttothefollowingmessage,pleaseclick Install tobegintheinstallation.
4. Whenthefollowingscreenappears, click Finish tocompletethesoftwareinstallation.
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Install theHardware
Note:
InserttheWireless LANModulewhenfinishedsoftwareinstallation.
InserttheWirelessLAN Moduleintothecomputer.Thesystemwill automaticallydetectthenew
hardware.
Verification
Toverifyifthedevice isactiveinthecomputer.Goto Start>Setting > ControlPanel > System
> Hardware > Device Manager.Expandthe NetworkAdapters category. Ifthe 802.11b/gMini
Wireless LANAdapter islistedhere,itmeansthatthedevice isproperlyinstalledandenabled.
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Network Connection
IP Address
Note:
WhenassigningIPaddress(es)tocomputersonthenetwork, remember
tohaveIPaddress foreachcomputerseton thesamesubnetmask. If
theBroadbandRouterhas enableditsDHCPserverfunction, itwon tbe
necessarytoassignstaticIPaddress forPC.
1. ToconfigureadynamicIPaddress (i.e.ifthebroadbandRouterhasenabledtheDHCPserver
funciton), checkthe ObtainanIPaddressautomatically option.
2. ToconfigureafixedIPaddress (ifDHCPserverfunctionisnotenabledinBroadbandRouter, or
whenPCneedstobeassignedastaticIPaddress),checkthe UsethefollowingIPaddress option.
Then,enteranIPaddress intotheemptyfield;forexample,enter 192.168.1.1 intheIPaddress field,
255.255.255.0 fortheSubnet Mask,and 192.168.1.254 forthedefault gateway.
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ForLinuxKernel2.4/2.6
Installation
Install theHardware
Note:
Please inserttheWireless LANModuleintothePCUSBportBEFORE
thedriverinstallation.
Install theSoftware
PleaseexecutetheTerminalprogramandfollowthestepsbelowtoinstallthedriverof Wireless LAN
Module.
1. Gotoroot
#cd/home
#mkdirDRIVER(example)
#cdDRIVER
#cpxxx_RT3070_Linux_STA_x.x.x.x.tar.bz2/home/DRIVER
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2.#tar-jxvf xxx_RT3070_Linux_STA_x.x.x.x.tar.bz2
goto"./xxx_RT3070_Linux_STA_x.x.x.x"directory.
3.#makeclean
4.#make
PS:IfthereisERRORMessageaftercompile,thenusermayneedtorechecktheMakefileor.cand.h
5.#cd/etc/Wireless/
6.#mkdirRT2870STA
7.goto"./home/DRIVER/xxx_RT3070_Linux_STA_x.x.x.x"directory
8.#cpRT2870STA.dat/etc/Wireless/RT2870STA/RT2870STA.dat
9.goto"./home/DRIVER/xxx_RT3070_Linux_STA_x.x.x.x/os/linux/"directory.
Loaddriver
[kernel2.4]
#/sbin/insmodrt3070sta.o
#/sbin/ifconfigra0inet YOUR_IPup
[kernel2.6]
#/sbin/insmodrt3070sta.ko
#/sbin/ifconfigra0inet YOUR_IPup
Unloaddriver
#/sbin/ifconfigra0down
#/sbin/rmmodrt3070sta
10.ScanAP
#iwlistra0scanning
11.ConnecttoAP
#iwprivra0setSSID="AP'sSSID"
12.Checkstatus
#iwconfigra0or#ifconfigra0
Note:
1.SupportingKernel:Linuxkernel 2.4and2.6series.TestedinRedhat
7.3orlater.
2.ClearDHCPonra0
#killall dhclient
3.GetDHCPfromAP
#dhclientra0
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ForMacOS 10.5Installation
Install theSoftware
Note:
DonotinserttheWireless LANModuleintothecomputeruntil the
installationfinished.
1. InserttheincludedCD-ROM intotheCD-ROM driveofyourcomputer.Pleasefind andexecute
thexxx.dmg file,thenselecttheinstallMacversionof yourPC,andclicktheUSBWireless-
Leopard.pkg filetoinstall.
2. WhentheWelcomescreenappears,click Continue tostart.
3. Pleaseclick Install toprocess theinstallation.
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4. Thecomputerrestartmessagewillshowup, pleaseclick ContinueInstallation toinstall.
5. Afterfinishedtheinstallation,pleaseclick Restart tocompletetheinstallation.
Note:Mac OSsupportversion10.3,10.4, 10.5.
Install theHardware
Note:
InserttheWireless LANModulewhenfinishedsoftwareinstallation.
InserttheWireless LAN ModuleintotheUSBPortof thecomputer.Thesystemwill automatically
detectthenewhardware.
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Chapter 3:
UtilityConfiguration
ForWindows2000/XP
AftertheWireless LAN Modulehasbeensuccessfullyinstalled, userscanusetheincluded
ConfigurationUtilitytosetthepreference.
Goto Startg(All)ProgramgIntelligentWirelessgIntelligentWireless Utility.
UserscanalsoopentheConfigurationUtilitybydoubleclickingorrightclicking theiconinthetask
traytoselect LaunchConfigUtility.
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