ZyXEL Communications NWD-270N User manual

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NWD-270N
WLAN 802.11n USB Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.00
12/2008
Edition 1
CONTENTS
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DEUTSCH 10
ESPAÑOL 18
FRANÇAIS 26
ITALIANO 34
NEDERLANDS 44
SVENSKA 52

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Overview
The NWD-270N is a USB wireless network adapter for your
computer. The NWD-270N is compatible with WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup).
The following table describes the NWD-270N.
LABEL DESCRIPTION
A WPS button
BLED
C USB connector
D USB connector cap
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1 Install the Software
1Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer.
2When the following screen displays, click Next to install
the ZyXEL utility and driver.
If the screen does not display, locate and double-click
autorun.exe on the CD.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to install both the ZyXEL
utility and the device driver. Windows XP and Windows
Vista users see the note on page 7 before installing.
4You will need to restart your computer after installing the
ZyXEL utility and driver. Make sure you have saved your
work before continuing.

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2 Install the Hardware
1Locate an available USB port on the computer.
2Remove the protective cap to expose the USB connector.
Insert the NWD-270N into an available USB port on the
computer.
The NWD-270N’s LED (light) turns on if it is properly
inserted.
"Never bend, twist or force the NWD-270N into
the port. If there is not enough space to attach
the NWD-270N, use the included USB cable.

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3 Connect with WPS
To connect wirelessly to an Access Point (AP) with the NWD-
270N, use the WPS button.
1Place a WPS-enabled AP within range of the NWD-270N.
2Press the WPS button on both devices for between one
and three seconds. It doesn’t matter which button is
pressed first. You must press the second button within two
minutes of pressing the first one.
The LED flashes steadily once they are connected.
4 Connect to a Wireless Network
1Double-click the icon. The ZyXEL utility Link Info
screen displays. Click the Site Survey tab.
2The available wireless
networks display in the
Available Network List.
SSID means Service
Set Identifier and is the
name of the wireless
network.

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3If a wireless network has no security, one
of the following icons appears next to its
entry in the list.
If a wireless network has security, one of the
following icons appears next to its entry in
the list.
4Choose the network you want to connect to by clicking on
it and clicking Connect.
5If a network has no security, the Link Info screen displays.
Go to step 7.
6If a network has security, the security settings screen
appears. You need to enter security information to
connect to the network. Get this information from the
network administrator. Be sure to enter the information
exactly as it was given to you.
7To access the Internet,
open your Internet
browser and enter the
URL of a web site in the address bar. The AP/Router
should be connected to the Internet.
If the web site displays correctly, you are successfully
connected to the Internet.

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Windows WLAN Configuration Tool
This section shows you how to use WZC in Windows XP SP2
or WLAN AutoConfig in Windows Vista to connect to a
wireless network without security. See the User’s Guide for
more information.
Windows XP SP2
1Right-click the wireless
adapter icon which
appears in the bottom
right of your computer
monitor. Click View
Available Wireless
Networks to open the
Wireless Network
Connection screen.
2Click Refresh network
list to reload and search
for available wireless
devices within
transmission range.
Select a wireless
network in the list and
click Connect to join the
selected wireless
network.

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Windows Vista
1Click the wireless
network icon for
wirelessconnections
in the system tray.
Select Connect to a
network.
2Select a wireless
network in the list
and click Connect to
join the selected
wireless network.
Procedure to View a Product’s Certification(s)
1Go to www.zyxel.com.
2Select your product from the drop-down list box on
the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page.
3Select the certification you wish to view from this
page.

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Übersicht
Der NWD-270N ist ein drahtloser USB-Netzwerkadapter für
Ihren Computer. Der NWD-270N ist WPS-kompatibel (WPS =
“Wi-Fi Protected Setup”; Wi-Fi-geschütztes Setup).
In der folgenden Tabelle wird der NWD-270N beschrieben.
BEZEICHNUNG BESCHREIBUNG
A WPS-Taste
BLED
C USB-Anschluss
D Abdeckung für USB-Anschluss
D
EUTSC
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