ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-120 User manual

ZyAIR B-120
Wireless LAN PC Card
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 LAN PC card that fits into any
type II PCMCIA slot. 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
• A CD-ROM drive
• A PCMCIA type II slot
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
• Windows 98 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 type II PCMCIA 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 PCMCIA slot.
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LED Display
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
Blinking The ZyAIR is receiving or sending data.ACT Blue
Off The ZyAIR is not receiving or sending data.
On The ZyAIR has a connection to a wireless LAN.
Blinking The ZyAIR is connecting to a wireless LAN.
LINK Blue
Off The ZyAIR is not connected to a wireless LAN or
not receiving power.
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.
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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.
3. Insert the Installation CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
Select CD-ROM drive and
click Next.

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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 file, click Next.
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.

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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.
Windows 2000
1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyAIR, click Next.

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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.
4. When the Add New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.

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5. If a Digital Signature Not
Found window displays,
click Yes to continue.
6. Click Finish. A Welcome window displays next.
Windows XP
1. Windows automatically
detects the ZyAIR. Select
Install from a list or
specific location
(Advanced), then click
Next.

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2. Insert the Installation CD
into your CD-ROM drive.
Select Search for the best
drive in these locations
then select only Search
removable media.
(Floppy, CD-ROM …)
and click Next.
3. If the following warning
window displays, click
Continue Anyway.
4. Click Finish. A Welcome window displays next.

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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.
After you have successfully
installed the driver, 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. Click Finish to restart the
computer and complete the
installation process.

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Disable Windows XP Wireless Configuration
Tool
Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless devices.
DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR
Utility at the same time. Always use the ZyXEL Utility to
configure the ZyAIR.
Follow the steps below to disable the Windows XP configuration tool.
1. Double-click the network icon
for 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.

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Accessing the ZyAIR Utility
1. After the ZyAIR Utility is installed, an icon
appears in the system tray.
If the ZyAIR Utility icon displays, the ZyAIR is installed
properly.
2. Double-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.
Removing the ZyAIR
To avoid data lost, DO NOT remove the ZyAIR while data
transmission is taking place.
After you exit from the ZyAIR Utility program, you may remove the ZyAIR from
your computer. Most PCMCIA slots on the computer have an ejecting lever or
button for ejecting the PCMCIA cards from the slots. Consult your computer
manuals.
You do not have to turn off the computer before removing the ZyAIR. The ZyAIR is
hot swappable – you can insert or remove the ZyAIR while the computer is turned
on. However, it is recommended that you stop the card first.
Follow the steps below to disable the ZyAIR in Windows XP. Steps may vary
depending on the version of Windows.
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1. Double-click the
wireless device
icon in the system
tray.
2. When a Safely
Remove
Hardware window
displays, select the
ZyAIR device in
the Hardware
devices list and
click Stop.

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3. Click OK in the
Stop a Hardware
device window to
stop the ZyAIR.
4. After the following
notice message
displays in the
system tray, you
can safely remove
the ZyAIR from
your computer.

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the ZyAIR is inserted into the computer PCMCIA slot
properly and then restart your computer. Check the LEDs 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.
Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, 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).
Windows does not
auto-detect the
ZyAIR.
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.
Cannot start the
ZyAIR Wireless
LAN Utility. Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windows, click Start,
Settings, Control Panel, System, Hardware and then click
Device Manager. Verify the status of the modem under
Network Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version
of Windows).

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PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
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.
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
Configuration Tool section to disable the Windows XP wireless
configuration tool.