ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ZyAIR B-120 User manual

ZyAIR B-120
Wireless LAN PC Card
Quick Installation Guide
Version 2.00
September 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.
Installation Overview
1. Installation Requirements
2. ZyAIR Utility and Hardware Installation
3. Disable Windows XP Configuration Tool
4. Accessing the ZyAIR Utility
Installation Requirements
Before installation, make sure you have the following requirements.
• Pentium II 300MHz or above
• A minimum of 6 MB available hard disk space
• A minimum of 32 MB RAM
• A CD-ROM drive
• A PCMCIA type II slot
• Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP
• Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD
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ZyAIR Utility and Hardware Installation
The installation procedures are similar for all supported Windows versions.
Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
DO NOT insert the ZyAIR at this point.
1. Insert the support CD
into the CD-ROM
drive on your
computer. The CD
auto runs. Otherwise,
locate and double-click
on setup.exe.
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. Windows 2000/XP:
Click Finish to
complete the
installation.
Windows 98 SE/Me:
Click Finish to restart
the computer.

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4. Locate an available PCMCIA slot
on the computer.
5. With the pin connectors 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
slot.
Disable Windows XP 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. It is recommended you use the ZyAIR
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.
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2. When a Connect to Wireless
Network window displays,
click Advanced.
3. In the Wireless Network
Connection Properties
window, clear the Use
Windows to configure my
wireless network settings
check box. Click OK.

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Accessing the ZyAIR Utility
1. After you install the ZyAIR Utility and insert
the ZyAIR, 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.
3. Refer to the ZyAIR User’s Guide to configure the ZyAIR.
LED Display
The following table describes the LEDs on the ZyAIR.
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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.
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.
Windows does not
auto-detect the
ZyAIR.
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).

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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.
Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LINK LED
blinks.
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).
Cannot start the
ZyAIR Wireless
LAN Utility.
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 Configuration
Tool section to disable the Windows XP wireless configuration
tool.