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ZyAIR G-100 User’s Guide
Table of Contents ix
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool ......................................................... 1-1
1.3 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility...................................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Using the ZyAIR Utility .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 About Your ZyAIR .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Benefits of a Wireless LAN....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Notes on Wireless LAN Setup ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 About Wireless LAN Network................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.1 SSID ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.2 Channel.................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.3 Transmission Rate ................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.4 Wireless Network Application .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.5 Roaming ................................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.5 ZyAIR Driver and Wireless Utility Installation......................................................................... 2-4
2.6 The Link Info Screen ................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.7 The Site Survey Screen.............................................................................................................. 2-5
2.7.1 Connecting to a Wireless Network........................................................................................ 2-6
2.8 The Configuration Screen.......................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9 Wireless LAN Security.............................................................................................................. 2-8
2.10 The Security Configuration Screen............................................................................................2-9
2.10.1 Data Encryption with WEP............................................................................................... 2-9
2.10.2 Data Encryption with WPA............................................................................................. 2-12
2.10.3 Data Encryption with WPA-PSK .................................................................................... 2-14
2.10.4 Data Encryption with 802.1x........................................................................................... 2-17
2.11 The About Screen .................................................................................................................... 2-19
Chapter 3 Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Removing the ZyAIR Utility ..................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Upgrading the ZyAIR Utility.....................................................................................................3-1
3.3 Disconnecting the ZyAIR .......................................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.1 Problems Starting the ZyAIR Utility Program........................................................................... 4-4
4.2 Problems Communicating With Other Computers .................................................................... 4-4
4.3 Problem with the Link Status..................................................................................................... 4-5
4.4 The ZyAIR Does Not Respond.................................................................................................. 4-5
Appendix A Wireless LAN and IEEE 802.11.............................................................................................A
Appendix B Wireless LAN With IEEE 802.1x...........................................................................................A
Appendix C Types of EAP Authentication.................................................................................................C
Appendix D Product Specifications ............................................................................................................E
Index............................................................................................................................................................. G