ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-220 User manual

ZyAIR B-220
11M Wireless LAN USB Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0.0.b5
April 2003

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About Your ZyAIR
The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11b compliant wireless USB adapter that connects to
USB ports 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. What’s
more, the ZyAIR supports IEEE 802.1x authentication methods for enhanced
security that protects the network from intruders.
Ad-Hoc Application
An ad-hoc network consists of two or more computers communicating with one
another through the wireless network. No access points (APs) or existing wired
networks are needed.
Infrastructure Application
When wireless clients wish to access and share resources on the wired network, they
should use infrastructure mode. Wireless clients may move or roam from one
coverage area to another seamlessly without network interruption.
Ad-hoc Network Example

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Infrastructure Network Example
Installation Overview
1. Installation Requirements
2. Hardware Installation
3. Driver Installation
4. ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Installation
5. Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration Tool
6. Accessing the ZyAIR Utility

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Installation Requirements
Before installation, make sure you have the following requirements.
• At least 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended)
• A minimum of 20 MB available hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• USB port (version 1.1 compatible)
• Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP
• Windows 998 SE users may need the Windows 98/98 SE CD
Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below to install the ZyAIR in your computer.
1. Save your work and close all applications.
2. Locate an available USB port on the computer.
3. Remove the protective cap to expose
the USB connector.
4. Insert the ZyAIR to the USB port on
the computer.
Never bend, force or twist
the ZyAIR into the USB
slot.
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When the USB connector of the ZyAIR is properly inserted
into the computer USB port, the LED blinks slowly.
Front Panel LED
The following table describes the LED on the front panel of the ZyAIR.
COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
On The ZyAIR has a successful connection to an access point.
Blink (fast) The ZyAIR is sending or receiving data.
Blue
Blink (slow) The ZyAIR is ready but not connected to an access point.
Driver Installation
Follow the steps for the appropriate version of Windows to install the ZyAIR
driver. After the driver is installed successfully proceed to install the ZyAIR
Wireless Utility.
Windows 98 SE
1. Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR. Click Next.
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2. Select Search for the best
driver for your device.
(Recommended) and click Next.
3. Insert the Installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive. Select CD-
ROM drive and click Next.
4. When prompted, insert the
Windows 98 SE CD and click
OK. Then specify the location of
the Windows 98 SE installation
files and click OK.
5. When Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.

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6. Click Finish and restart the
computer.
Windows Me
1. Windows automatically
detects the ZyAIR. Select
Specify the location of the
driver (Advanced), then
click Next.
2. Insert the support CD into
your CD-ROM drive. Select
Search for the best drive for
your device. (Recommeded)
and then select only
Removable Media (Floppy,
CD-ROM …) and click
Next.

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3. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
4. Click Finish and restart the
computer when prompted.
Windows 2000
1. Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR. Click Next.
2. Insert the support CD into
your CD-ROM drive. Select
Search for a suitable driver
for my device
(recommended) and click
Next.

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3. Select only CD-ROM drive.
and click Next.
4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
5. Click Finish. A Welcome window displays next.

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Windows XP
1. Windows automatically
detects the ZyAIR, select
Install from a list or
specific location
(Advanced), then click
Next.
2. Insert the support CD into
your CD-ROM drive.
Select Search for the best
drive in these locations
and then select only
Search removable media
(CD-ROM…) and click
Next.

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3. If the following warning
window displays, click
Continue Anyway.
4. Click Finish. A Welcome screen displays.
ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility Installation
The installation procedures are similar for all support Windows versions.
Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
1. For Windows 98 SE/Me:
If the Installation CD is not
already in the CD-ROM
drive after the computer
restarts, a warning screen
displays. Insert the
Installation CD and click
Yes.
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After you have successfully
installed the driver, a
Welcome screen displays.
Click Next.
2. Click Next to accept the
default file location or click
Browse to select an
alternate folder.

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3. Click Finish to restart the
computer and complete the
installation process.
Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration
Tool
Windows XP includes a basic configuration tool for wireless devices.
DO NOT use the configuration tool together with the ZyAIR
Utility program. Always use the ZyXEL Utility program to
configure the ZyAIR.
Follow the steps below to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP.
1. Double-click the network icon for
wireless connection in the system
tray.
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2. When a Connect to Wireless
Network window displays, click
Advanced….
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.

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Accessing the ZyAIR Utility
1. After you install the ZyAIR Utility, an icon
appears in the system tray.
If the ZyAIR Utility icon displays, the ZyAIR is installed
properly.
2. Click on the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open
the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility program.
Refer to the ZyAIR User’s Guide to configure the ZyAIR using the ZyAIR Utility.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the ZyAIR USB connecter is inserted into the
computer USB port properly and then restart your computer.
Check the LINK LED on the ZyAIR.
Windows does not
auto-detect 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.
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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 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 the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LINK 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 ZyAIR
under Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the
version of Windows).
Install the ZyAIR in another computer.
Cannot start the
ZyAIR Wireless
LAN Utility.
If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this
case, you should contact your local vendor.
The ZyAIR
Wireless LAN
Utility displays
only three tabs.
When the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility displays only three tabs,
you are using the Windows XP wireless configuration tool at the
same time. Refer to the Disable Windows XP Wireless section
to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration tool.