ZyXEL Communications ZyAir G-100 User manual

ZyAIR G-100
Wireless LAN 54M PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0
July 2003

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About Your ZyAIR
The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN PC card that fits into any
CardBus slot. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the
coverage area. The IEEE 802.11g technology provides greater range and offers
transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps.
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
• A CD-ROM drive
• A CardBus slot
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
• Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 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 CardBus slot on
the computer.
3. With the pin connector facing the slot
and the LED side facing up, slide the
ZyAIR into the slot. The LEDs turn
on if the ZyAIR is properly inserted.
Never bend, force or twist the
ZyAIR into the CardBus slot.
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LED Display
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
On The ZyAIR is receiving power.PWR Green
Off The ZyAIR is not receiving power.
On The ZyAIR has a connection to a wireless LAN.
Blinking The ZyAIR is scanning for a wireless device to
which it is to connect.
LINK Green
Off The ZyAIR is not connected to a wireless LAN.

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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. When Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best
driver for your device.
(Recommended). and click
Next.
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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. Or specify the
location of the Windows 98
SE installation files and
click OK.
5. When Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver file, click Next.
6. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.

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Windows Me
1. Windows automatically detects
the ZyAIR. Select Specify the
location of the driver
(Advanced), then click Next.
2. Insert the Installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive. Select
Search for the best drive for
your device then select only
Removable Media (Floppy,
CD-ROM …) and click Next.
3. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
4. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.

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Windows 2000
1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR, click Next.
2. Insert the Installation CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
Select Search for a
suitable driver for my
device (recommended)
and click Next.
3. Select CD-ROM drive and
click Next.

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4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
5. If a Digital Signature Not
Found window displays,
click Yes to continue.
6. Click Finish and restart the computer when prompted.
Windows XP
1. Windows automatically
detects the ZyAIR. Select
Install from a list or
specific location
(Advanced), then click
Next.