ZyXEL Communications 202 Network Card User Manual


 
ZyXEL M-202 User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Getting Started 21
1.3 Configuration Methods
To configure your ZyXEL M-202, use one of the following applications:
Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)
ZyXEL Utility (This guide shows you how to configure the ZyXEL M-202 using the
ZyXEL Utility)
Odyssey Client Manager (not supplied)
Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information.
Note: Do NOT use WZC or the Odyssey Client Manager and the ZyXEL Utility at the
same time.
1.4 Windows XP Users Only
You must disable WZC if you want to use the ZyXEL utility. Refer to the appendices on how
to deactivate WZC or how to use WZC to manage the ZyXEL M-202.
Note: When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP
wireless configuration tool.
1.5 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility
After you install and start the ZyXEL Utility, an icon for the ZyXEL Utility appears in the
system tray.
Note: When the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon displays, the ZyXEL M-202 is installed
properly.
When you use the ZyXEL Utility, it automatically disables the Windows XP
wireless configuration tool.
Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
The color of the ZyXEL Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the ZyXEL M-202.
Refer to the following table for details.
Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Red The ZyXEL M-202 is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless
network.
Green The ZyXEL M-202 is operating in wireless station mode and connected to a wireless
network.