ZyXEL ZyAIR G-470 User Manual

G-470802.11g Wireless Ethernet AdapterUser’s GuideVersion 1.00Edition 16/2006

G-470 User’s Guide10 Customer Support

G-470 User’s Guide100 Appendix CFigure 60 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (under the G

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix C 101• If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask, and Defa

G-470 User’s Guide102 Appendix C• Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es).• If you know your D

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix C 103Figure 64 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built-in from the Connect via list.Figure 65 Macintosh OS

G-470 User’s Guide104 Appendix C•From the Configure box, select Manually.• Type your IP address in the IP Address box.• Type your subnet mask in the S

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix C 105Figure 67 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned settings, do the following:•From the Configure box, selec

G-470 User’s Guide106 Appendix C

G-470 User’s GuideIndex 107IndexAAccess point 21, 24, 31Access point. See also AP.Address assignment 51Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 34, 91AES 34

G-470 User’s Guide108 IndexFirmware 22, 72upgrade 19Fragmentation Threshold 58, 60Frequency 31, 56, 87Front panel 23GGetting started 21Graphics icons

G-470 User’s GuideIndex 109Pop-up windows 35, 78Power 22Power light 23Power over Ethernet (PoE) 22Power socket 23Preamble 60Preface 19Pre-shared key 2

G-470 User’s GuideTable of Contents 11Table of ContentsCopyright ...

G-470 User’s Guide110 IndexWWarranty 6Web Configurator 21, 35accessing 39Web configurator 35WEP 33default key 33manual setup 33passphrase 33WEP (Wired

G-470 User’s Guide12 Table of Contents3.2.1.5 WPA2 ...34Ch

G-470 User’s GuideTable of Contents 136.3.1 The AP Survey Window ...606.4 Wir

G-470 User’s Guide14 Table of Contents

G-470 User’s GuideList of Figures 15List of FiguresFigure 1 Device application: Basic ...

G-470 User’s Guide16 List of FiguresFigure 39 Management: Reset Warning Message ... 71Figure 40 Manageme

G-470 User’s GuideList of Tables 17List of TablesTable 1 The ZyXEL Device: Front Panel Lights. ... 2

G-470 User’s Guide18 List of Tables

G-470 User’s GuidePreface 19PrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the G-470 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter. Note: Register your product online

G-470 User’s Guide20 PrefaceGraphics Icons KeyWireless Access Point Computer Notebook Computer Server Modem Wireless Signal Internet Cloud Printer

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 21CHAPTER 1Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the ZyXEL Device and prepares you to use the Web Configu

G-470 User’s Guide22 Chapter 1 Getting StartedThe following lists the main features of your ZyXEL Device. See the product specifications in the append

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 23The following table describes the front panel of the ZyXEL Device.Table 1 The ZyXEL Device: Front Pane

G-470 User’s Guide24 Chapter 1 Getting Started1.1.2.1 Infrastructure Infrastructure mode allows your ZyXEL Device to connect to a network via an acce

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 25Figure 6 Roaming Example

G-470 User’s Guide26 Chapter 1 Getting Started

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 27CHAPTER 2Tutorial2.1 Connecting to an Access PointThis example shows you how to connect your ZyXEL Device to a

G-470 User’s Guide28 Chapter 2 Tutorial2 The Login screen appears. Enter admin as the username and 1234 as the password, then click Login.3 In the Sta

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 294 The Wireless Settings screen appears. Click AP Survey to search for available wireless access points. The Acc

G-470 User’s GuideCopyright 3CopyrightCopyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in a

G-470 User’s Guide30 Chapter 2 TutorialThe following message appears in the Status bar.8 Next, click the Security tab.In the Security screen, select W

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 31CHAPTER 3Wireless LAN NetworkThis chapter provides background information on wireless LAN networks.

G-470 User’s Guide32 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network• Every device in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP or peer comput

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 335 Additionally, Jenny uses her own private key to encrypt a message and Tim uses Jenny’s public key

G-470 User’s Guide34 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network3.2.1.3 IEEE 802.1x The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authe

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 35CHAPTER 4Introducing the WebConfiguratorThis chapter shows you how to configure the ZyX

G-470 User’s Guide36 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorFigure 8 Wired ConnectionNote: Skip this section if your computer's IP address i

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 37Figure 10 Network Connection4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Proper

G-470 User’s Guide38 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorFigure 12 Internet Protocol Properties 6 Remove any previously installed gateways in

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 394.2 Accessing the Web ConfiguratorFollow the steps below to access the web configurato

G-470 User’s Guide4 CertificationsCertificationsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference StatementThe device complies with Part 15 of FCC

G-470 User’s Guide40 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorFigure 16 Web Configurator: the Status screen The following table describes the label

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 414.3 Navigating the Web ConfiguratorThe following section summarizes how to navigate th

G-470 User’s Guide42 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorFigure 17 Web Configurator: Change Administrator Login PasswordEnter a new password b

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 434.4 Configuring the ZyXEL Device Using the WizardThe wizard consists of a series of sc

G-470 User’s Guide44 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator3 Select Use fixed IP Address to give the device a static IP address. The IP address yo

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 45Figure 20 Setup Wizard 2: Wireless Settings.Click Next to continue, or Back to return

G-470 User’s Guide46 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorFigure 21 Setup Wizard 3: Disable4.4.3.2 WEP1 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encrypt

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 47Figure 22 Wizard 3: WEP4.4.3.3 WPA-PSKSelect WPA-PSK only if your wireless AP suppor

G-470 User’s Guide48 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web ConfiguratorFigure 23 Wizard 3: WPA(2)-PSK4.4.4 Wizard: Confirm Your Settings This read-only scr

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator 49Figure 24 Wizard: Confirm Your Settings4.5 Using the AP Survey toolTo scan for avail

G-470 User’s GuideCertifications 5This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à

G-470 User’s Guide50 Chapter 4 Introducing the Web Configurator4.6.1.1 Using the RESET ButtonMake sure the POWER light is steady on. 1 Press the RESE

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 5 System Screen 51CHAPTER 5System ScreenThis chapter provides information on the System screen.5.1 TCP/IP Parameters5.1.1

G-470 User’s Guide52 Chapter 5 System ScreenIf the ISP did not explicitly give you an IP network number, then most likely you have a single user accou

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 5 System Screen 53Obtain IP Address AutomaticallySelect this option to have your device use a dynamically assigned IP addres

G-470 User’s Guide54 Chapter 5 System Screen

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 55CHAPTER 6Wireless ScreensThis chapter discusses how to configure wireless settings and wireless securit

G-470 User’s Guide56 Chapter 6 Wireless Screens6.1.2 ESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs, each containing an ac

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 576.2.2 SSIDThe SSID (Service Set Identity) is a unique name shared among all wireless devices in a wire

G-470 User’s Guide58 Chapter 6 Wireless ScreensIf the RTS/CTS value is greater than the Fragmentation Threshold value (see next), then the RTS (Reques

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 59The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 Wireless: Wireless SettingsLABEL DES

G-470 User’s Guide6 ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any

G-470 User’s Guide60 Chapter 6 Wireless Screens6.3.1 The AP Survey WindowClick on Wireless > Wireless Settings > AP Survey to display the AP Su

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 616.4 Wireless Security OverviewWireless security is vital to your network to protect wireless communica

G-470 User’s Guide62 Chapter 6 Wireless Screens6.5.1 Wireless Security: Disable If you do not enable any wireless security on your device, your netwo

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 63Figure 32 Wireless Security: WEPThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 11

G-470 User’s Guide64 Chapter 6 Wireless Screens6.5.3 Wireless Security: WPA(2)-PSK Select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK & WPA2-PSK in the Encrypti

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 65Figure 34 Wireless Security: WPA(2)The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 13

G-470 User’s Guide66 Chapter 6 Wireless Screens6.5.5 Wireless Security: IEEE 802.1x The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for b

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 6 Wireless Screens 67Figure 35 Wireless Security: 802.1xThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14

G-470 User’s Guide68 Chapter 6 Wireless ScreensLogin Name Enter a user name. This is the user name that you or an administrator set up on a RADIUS ser

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 7 Management Screens 69CHAPTER 7Management ScreensThis chapter describes the Management screens.7.1 Management OverviewUse

G-470 User’s GuideSafety Warnings 7Safety WarningsFor your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT open the d

G-470 User’s Guide70 Chapter 7 Management Screens7.3 Configuration File The configuration file (often called the romfile or rom-0) contains the facto

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 7 Management Screens 717.3.1 Backup ConfigurationBackup configuration allows you to back up (save) the device's curren

G-470 User’s Guide72 Chapter 7 Management ScreensYou can also press the RESET button on the rear panel to reset the factory defaults of your device. R

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 7 Management Screens 73Figure 41 Management: Firmware Upgrading ScreenThe device automatically restarts in this time causi

G-470 User’s Guide74 Chapter 7 Management Screens

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 8 Troubleshooting 75CHAPTER 8TroubleshootingThis chapter covers potential problems and possible remedies. After each problem

G-470 User’s Guide76 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting8.3 Problem with the Wireless Link Quality8.4 Problems Communicating With Other ComputersTable 20 Tr

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 8 Troubleshooting 778.5 Problems with the Ethernet InterfaceTable 22 Troubleshooting the Ethernet InterfacePROBLEM CORREC

G-470 User’s Guide78 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting8.5.1 Pop-up Windows, JavaScripts and Java Permissions In order to use the web configurator you need to

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 8 Troubleshooting 79Figure 45 Internet Options3 Click Apply to save this setting.8.5.1.1.2 Enable pop-up Blockers with Ex

G-470 User’s Guide8 Customer SupportCustomer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.• Product model and

G-470 User’s Guide80 Chapter 8 TroubleshootingFigure 46 Internet Options: Settings3 Type the IP address of your device (the web page that you do not

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 8 Troubleshooting 81Figure 47 Pop-up Blocker Settings5 Click Close to return to the Privacy screen. 6 Click Apply to save

G-470 User’s Guide82 Chapter 8 TroubleshootingFigure 48 Internet Options: Custom Level 2 Click the Custom Level... button. 3 Scroll down to Scriptin

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 8 Troubleshooting 83Figure 49 Security Settings - Java Scripting8.5.1.3 Java Permissions1 From Internet Explorer, click T

G-470 User’s Guide84 Chapter 8 TroubleshootingFigure 50 Security Settings - Java 8.5.1.3.1 JAVA (Sun)1 From Internet Explorer, click Too ls, Intern

G-470 User’s GuideChapter 8 Troubleshooting 85Figure 51 Java (Sun)8.6 Testing the Connection to the ZyXEL Device1 Click Start, (All) Programs, Acce

G-470 User’s Guide86 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix A 87APPENDIX AProduct SpecificationsTable 23 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALProduct Name G-470 802.11g

G-470 User’s Guide88 Appendix A

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix B 89APPENDIX BWireless SecurityTypes of EAP AuthenticationThis section discusses some popular authentication types: EAP-MD5

G-470 User’s GuideCustomer Support [email protected] +48 (22) 333 8250 www.pl.zyxel.com ZyXEL Communicationsul. Okrzei 1A03-715 WarszawaPoland+

G-470 User’s Guide90 Appendix BEAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Service) EAP-TTLS is an extension of the EAP-TLS authentication that uses certificat

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix B 91WPA(2)Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i) is a wireless security

G-470 User’s Guide92 Appendix BThe Message Integrity Check (MIC) is designed to prevent an attacker from capturing data packets, altering them and res

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix B 93Figure 53 WPA-PSK AuthenticationWPA(2) with RADIUS Application ExampleYou need the IP address of the RADIUS server, i

G-470 User’s Guide94 Appendix BSecurity Parameters SummaryRefer to this table to see what other security parameters you should configure for each Auth

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix C 95APPENDIX CSetting up Your Computer’s IP AddressAll computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and TCP/IP i

G-470 User’s Guide96 Appendix CFigure 55 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling ComponentsThe Network window Configuration tab displays

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix C 973 Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers.4 Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list of network clien

G-470 User’s Guide98 Appendix CFigure 57 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Click the Gateway tab.• If you do not know your gat

G-470 User’s GuideAppendix C 99Figure 58 Windows XP: Start Menu2 For Windows XP, click Network Connections. For Windows 2000/NT, click Network and D