ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-220 User manual

11M Wireless LAN
USB Stick
Quick Installation Guide
Version 2.00
September 2003
Note to OEMs: ZyXEL provides this document as a sample Installation Guide for the
IEEE802.11b Wireless LAN USB Stick. This Guide will require customization to reflect your own
company name, product name and/or document style.
Possible words you may want to change: OEM, USB Stick

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About Your Wireless LAN USB Stick
The Wireless LAN USB Stick is IEEE 802.11b compliant and connects to a USB
port on desktop or notebook computers. Its maximum 11 Mbps data rate, which
gives Ethernet equivalent speed, is ideal in the corporate or home environment.
Users enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area.
Installation Overview
1. Installation Requirements
2. ZyAIR Utility and Hardware Installation
3. Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool
4. Accessing the Wireless LAN Utility
Installation Requirements
Before installation, make sure you have the following requirements.
• Pentium II 300MHz or above
• A minimum of 6 MB available hard disk space
• A minimum of 32 MB RAM
• A CD-ROM drive
• A USB port (version 1.1 compatible)
• Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP
• Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD
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WLAN Utility and Hardware Installation
The installation procedures are similar for all supported Windows versions.
Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
DO NOT insert the USB Stick at this point.
1. Insert the support CD
into the CD-ROM
drive on your
computer. The CD
auto runs. Otherwise,
locate and double-click
on setup.exe.
A Welcome screen
displays. Click Next.
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2. Click Next to accept
the default file location
or click Browse to
select an alternate
folder.
3. If a warning window
displays, click Yes
(Windows 2000) or
Continue Anyway
(Windows XP).

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4. Windows 2000/XP:
Click Finish to
complete the
installation.
Windows 98 SE/Me:
Click Finish to restart
the computer.
5. Locate an available USB port on the
computer.
6. Remove the protective cap to expose the
USB connector. Insert the USB Stick to
the USB port on the computer.
Never bend, force or twist
the USB Stick into the port.

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7. Windows XP: A
Found New
Hardware Wizard
windows displays.
Select Install the
software
automatically
(recommended) and
click Next.
8. Windows XP: If a
warning window
displays, click
Continue Anyway.
9. Windows XP: Click Finish to complete the installation process.

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Disable Windows XP Configuration Tool
Windows XP includes a basic configuration tool for wireless devices.
DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the
WLAN Utility program at the same time. It is recommended
you use the WLAN Utility program to configure the USB Stick.
Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP.
1. Double-click the network icon for
the wireless connection in the
system tray.
2. When a Connect to Wireless
Network window displays, click
Advanced….
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3. In the Wireless Network
Connection Properties window,
make sure the Use Windows to
configure my wireless network
settings check box is not
selected. Click OK.
Accessing the Wireless LAN Utility
1. After the Wireless LAN Utility is installed,
an icon appears in the system tray.
If the Utility icon displays, the USB Stick is installed properly.
2. Click on the Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the
Wireless LAN Utility program.
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Front Panel LED
The following table describes the LED on the front panel of the USB Stick.
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
On The USB Stick has a successful connection to an access
point.
Blink (fast) The USB Stick is sending or receiving data.
Blue
Blink (slow) The USB Stick is ready but not connected to an access
point.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the USB connecter is inserted into the computer
USB port properly and then restart your computer. Check the
LED on the USB Stick.
Windows does not
auto-detect the
USB Stick.
Perform a hardware scan by clicking Start, Settings, Control
Panel and double-clicking Add/Remove Hardware. (Steps
may vary depending on the version of Windows).
Follow the on-screen instructions to search for the USB Stick
and install the driver (locate the driver file in the support CD).

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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Use the Device Manager window to check for possible
hardware conflicts.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and
then click Device Manager. Verify the status of the USB Stick
under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the
version of Windows).
Install the USB Stick in another computer.
If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this
case, you should contact your local vendor.
Make sure the USB Stick is properly inserted and the LED
blinks.
Use Device Manager to check for possible hardware conflicts.
Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and
then click Device Manager. Verify the status of the USB Stick
under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the
version of Windows).
Install the USB Stick in another computer.
I cannot start the
Wireless LAN
Utility.
If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this
case, you should contact your local vendor.
The Wireless LAN
Utility displays
only three tabs.
When the WLAN Utility displays only three tabs, you are using
the Windows XP configuration tool at the same time. Refer to
the Disable Windows XP Configuration Tool section to disable
the Windows XP wireless configuration tool.