ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-220 User manual

ZyAIR B-220
802.11b Wireless USB Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Version 5.00
02/2005
About Your ZyAIR B-220
The ZyAIR B-220 is an IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless USB stick
that connects to a USB port on a computer. See the minimum
computer requirements after the Troubleshooting. In this Quick Start
Guide, the "ZyAIR" refers to the hardware and the software utility is
referred to as the "ZyXEL Utility".
1 Install the ZyXEL Utility
Note: The installation program installs both the ZyXEL Utility
and the driver.
Note: Install the ZyXEL Utility before you insert the ZyAIR.
Follow the steps below to install the ZyXEL Utility for all supported
Windows operating systems.
1 Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
The CD automatically runs. Otherwise, locate and double-click on
Setup.exe.
A Welcome screen displays. Click Next.
2 Click Next to accept the default file location or click Browse to
select an alternate folder.
3 Click Finish to complete the installation and restart the computer
when prompted.
2 Install Hardware
On all supported Windows operating
system, connect the ZyAIR to an available
USB port on the computer. The LED turns
on.
Note: Never bend, force or twist the
ZyAIR into the port.
After you install the ZyXEL Utility, insert the ZyAIR and
an icon appears in the system tray.
Double-click the ZyXEL Utility icon to display the
ZyXEL Utility. Click the ( ) button to display the online help screen.
Note: If the ZyXEL Utility icon displays, the ZyAIR is installed
properly.
3 Windows XP Users
Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) is a wireless configuration utility
bundled with Windows XP.
3.1 Using WZC
If you are a Windows XP user and want to use WZC, then you can
either:
(i) Install the ZyXEL Utility and then disable it (by clicking the
button in any ZyXEL Utility screen)
Or
(ii) Install the driver only. In this case, you must connect the
ZyAIR first and follow the steps below.
Note: With WZC, you cannot use the ZyAIR as an access
point.
1TheFound New Hardware Wizard window appears. Select
Install from a list of specific location (Advanced) and click
Next.
2 Insert the included CD into your CD-ROM drive, select Search
removable media (floppy, CD-ROM…) and then click Next.
3 Click Finish to complete the installation.
3.2 Not Using WZC
If you want to use the ZyXEL Utility to configure the ZyAIR, you must
disable the WZC first.
1 Double-click the wireless network icon in the system
tray.
2AWireless Network Connection screen displays. Click
Advanced or Change advanced settings.
3 Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network
settings option is NOT selected.
4 Connect to a Wireless Network
Before you continue, get the following information from an access
point or a WLAN router in the wireless network.
• SSID
• Encryption method
• Security key (if required)
Note: You must configure the ZyAIR to use same security
settings as the associated access point.
4.1 Using the ZyXEL Utility
The steps are similar for all supported Windows operating systems.
1 In the ZyXEL Utility, click the Site Survey tab.
2 Click Scan to search for all available wireless networks.
3 To join a network, select a
wireless network with a
high signal strength (check
the network setting in the
Site Info panel).
A key ( ) icon indicates
that wireless security is
activated. You must know
the security setting and
key to connect to that
network. Otherwise, select
one without wireless security.
4 If wireless security is
activated, configure the
Security Settings screen
that displays.
Note: For advanced
security settings (such as
WPA), refer to the online
help for more information.

5ClickSave. A notice displays in the system tray. Verify that you
have a successful connection to the wireless network.
4.2 Using WZC
1 Double-click the network icon for wireless connections
in the system tray.
2AWireless Network
Connection screen
displays. Select an
available network.
3 If wireless security is
activated, set the Network
key and the Confirm
network key fields. You
must know the security
setting and key to connect
to that network. Otherwise,
select one without wireless
security.
4ClickConnect. A notice displays in the
system tray. Verify that you have a
successful connection to the wireless
network.
5 Using the ZyAIR as an Access Point
When you use the ZyAIR as an access point (AP) to set up your own
wireless network, you must configure the SSID and WEP encryption
(for security). Also, enable Internet connection sharing on the
computer with the ZyAIR installed to allow Internet access. The steps
are similar for all supported Windows operating systems. See the
User's Guide for more information.
1 Access the ZyXEL Utility
and select AP Mode in the
side panel.
2ClicktheConfiguration
tab to configure the
wireless network
settings.
3 In the SSID field, enter a
descriptive name (up to
32 printable 7-bit ASCII
characters) to identify
the ZyAIR in the
wireless network.
4 You should enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption on
the ZyAIR to protects your wireless communication. In the WEP
field, select 64 bits or 128 bits (for better security).
5 To have the ZyAIR to automatically generate four WEP keys,
enter a passphrase (up to 63 printable ASCII characters) in the
Passphrase field.
You can also enter the WEP keys manually (refer to the online
help for more information).
6 Select a WEP key to use from the Transmit Key field and click
Save.
Note: Any wireless clients with the same SSID and security
settings can connect to the ZyAIR.
6 Troubleshooting
Windows does not auto-detect the ZyAIR B-220.
• Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and then restart your com-
puter. Check the LED on the ZyAIR.
• 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 ZyAIR and install the driver.
The ZyAIR B-220 cannot connect to a wireless network.
• 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 ZyAIR
under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version
of Windows).
• Install the ZyAIR in another computer.
• If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case,
you should contact your local vendor.
• Make sure that the associated WLAN device (s) is turned on and
working properly. Make sure that your computer and the associated
WLAN device(s) use the same security setting. Verify the settings in
the Security Settings screen. Use another radio channel for the
WLAN if interference is high.
In access point mode, the WLAN client(s) cannot connect
to the ZyAIR B-220.
• Verify that the computer with the ZyAIR installed is turned on. Make
sure you configure the wireless client(s) to use the same WLAN set-
tings (such as the SSID and WEP key) as the ZyAIR (view the
ZyAIR settings in the Configuration screen).
LED Display
The following table describes the LED on
the front panel of the ZyAIR B-220.
Computer Requirements
• Pentium II 300MHz or above
• 6 MB available hard disk space or more
• 32 MB RAM or more
• A CD-ROM drive
•AUSBport
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Win-
dows XP
• Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD
Note: If you have installed the Funk Odyssey Client software
on the computer, uninstall it.
Procedure to View a Product's Certification(s)
1 Go to www.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.
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Blue On The ZyAIR B-220 has a connection to a wireless LAN.
Blink (fast) The ZyAIR B-220is sending or receiving data.
Blink (slow) The ZyAIR B-220 is ready but not connected to a wireless
LAN.
or C ertifica tions . F or more informa tion a bout y our dev ices De cla ration of C o nformity (D OC ) ple as e refe r to www.z yxe l.co m