ZyXEL Communications G-360 User manual

ZyXEL G-360
802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0
August 2004

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Important Note
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
The 802.11g Wireless LAN Adapter has been tested to the FCC exposure
requirements (Specific Absorption Rate).
The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d) (2).
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Refer to the User’s Guide for general FCC statements.
Procedure to View a Product’s Certification(s)
1. Go to www.zyxel.com
2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go
to that product's page.
3. Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
1. Installation Requirements
Before installation, you must have a computer with the following:
• 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 32-bit (v2.2) PCI slot
• Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP

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• Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD
 If you install the Funk Odyssey Client software on the
computer, uninstall (remove) it.
2. Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below to install the ZyXEL G-360 in your computer.
1. Save your work and close all applications.
2. Turn off the computer and peripheral device(s), such as the printer. Then
disconnect the computer power cord from the power source.
3. Ground yourself by wearing an anti-static wrist strap or touching a metal
object. Remove the computer cover and the ZyXEL G-360 from its packaging.
4. Insert the ZyXEL G-360 into an available PCI slot. Make sure the ZyXEL G-
360’s contacts are fully seated in the PCI slot.
5. Secure the ZyXEL G-360 to the computer with a bracket screw.
6. Attach the included antenna to the ZyXEL G-360. The antenna should be
perpendicular to the ground.
7. Replace the computer cover and power on your computer.
3. Driver Installation
Follow the steps for the appropriate version of Windows to install the ZyXEL driver.

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Windows 98 SE
1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyXEL G-360, 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 Specify a
location and click Browse to find the Driver folder in the CD. 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.
Windows Me
1. Windows automatically detects the ZyXEL G-360. 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.
Windows 2000
1. When Windows automatically detects the ZyXEL G-360, 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 Found New Hardware Wizard finds the driver, click Next.
5. If a Digital Signature Not Found window displays, click Yes to continue.
6. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
Windows XP
1. Windows automatically detects the ZyXEL G-360. Select Install from a
list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next.
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 a warning window displays, click Continue Anyway.
4. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
4. ZyXEL Wireless LAN Utility Installation
The installation procedures are similar for all supported Windows versions.
Windows XP screen shots are shown unless otherwise specified.
1. After you have successfully installed the driver, re-insert the support CD
into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The CD automatically runs.
Otherwise, locate and double-click setup.exe.

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2. Select your language and
click OK.
3. Click Install Utility to start
installation.
4. A welcome screen displays. Click Next.
5. Click Next to accept the default file
location or click Browse to select an
alternate folder.
6. Click Finish to restart the computer.
After you insert the ZyXEL G-360and install the driver and ZyXEL
Utility, an icon appears in the system tray.

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 If the ZyXEL Utility icon displays, the ZyXEL G-360 is
installed properly. Refer to the User’s Guide to configure the
ZyXEL G-360.
LED Display
The following table describes the LEDs on the ZyXEL G-360.
LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION
On The ZyXEL G-360 is receiving power.PWR Green
Off The ZyXEL G-360 is not receiving power.
Blinking The ZyXEL G-360 is receiving or sending data.LINK Green
Off The ZyXEL G-360 is not receiving or sending data.
LINK LED
PWR LED

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION
Make sure the ZyXEL G-360 is inserted into the computer PCI slot
properly and then restart your computer. Check the LEDs on the
ZyXEL G-360.
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 ZyXEL G-360
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 ZyXEL G-360 under Network
Adapter. (Steps may vary depending on the version of Windows).
Windows
does not auto-
detect the
ZyXEL G-360.
Install the ZyXEL G-360 in another computer. If the error persists,
you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact
your local vendor.
or C ertifica tions. F or more information about your device s Declara tion of C onformity (DO C ) plea se refer to www.z yxel.com