Wireless-G USB Adapter U S E R G U I D E
Wireless-G USB Adapter
Contents Overview .................................................................. 4 1. Installation Instructions ...................................... 5 Installing and Connecting the Adapter.................... 6 The Adapter LED.................................................... 9 2. Setting Security ................................................. 10 Accessing the Security Screen ............................. 11 WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) .............................. 14 WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) ....
Overview The chapters in this User Guide describe how to: • Install the Zoom Wireless-G USB adapter on a Windows® PC • Connect to a wireless network • Enable security on the Wireless-G USB adapter • Use the advanced features of the Wireless-G USB configuration software Chapters 1 and 2 cover the basics – what you need to get connected and to enable security. If you are interested in the more advanced features of the Wireless-G USB adapter, please see Chapter 3.
1 Installation Instructions This chapter provides simple instructions for installing the Wireless-G USB adapter on a Windows PC. If you have already installed the adapter on a computer (using the separate Quick Start guide), you can skip this chapter and begin with Chapter 2: Setting Security.
Installing and Connecting the Adapter Important! Install the software BEFORE you plug the WirelessG USB adapter into your computer. 1 Insert the Wireless-G USB CD into the CD or DVD drive. The CD should start automatically. Windows Vista: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Run Setup.exe. If a message appears saying An unidentified program wants access to your computer, click Allow. 2 On the Language Selection screen, select your language.
Windows Vista: If a message tells you that Windows can't verify the publisher of the driver software, select Install this driver software anyway. 5 At the prompt, click Finish and remove the CD. If the Zoom installation menu remains on screen, click Exit. 6 Shut down the computer. 7 Plug in the USB Adapter and turn your computer back on. To connect to a network 1 Double-click the Zoom Wireless-G USB icon on your desktop to open the Zoom Wireless-G Configuration window.
2 In the Zoom Wireless-G USB window, click the Site Survey tab to see a list of available wireless networks. 3 Highlight the network you want and click Join. If the network you select has security configured, you must enable and configure security on your computer before you can connect. See Chapter 2, Setting Security. 4 If you join a wireless network that does not have security, you should now be connected. To check your connection, open your Web browser and go to your favorite site.
The Adapter LED The states of the LED on the Wireless-G USB adapter are explained below. LED Status Meaning Flashing The Wireless-G USB adapter is attempting to connect to a wireless network. Steady The Wireless-G USB adapter is connected to a wireless network and is transmitting or receiving data.
2 Setting Security We strongly recommend security, although you do not need to use it to get your wireless connection working. Important! You must first enable security on the the wireless access point. You then enable security on the adapter using the same configuration that you used for the access point. For example, if the wireless access point is configured for WPA2PSK, you must select WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless-G USB configuration software and enter the same encryption key.
This option requires you to enter an encryption key shared by the access point. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Both the Open and Shared Authentication modes require WEP security. The most recent assessments of WEP advise choosing Open rather than Shared. If the devices in your network do not support WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK, select Open with WEP data encryption. This method requires you to enter an encryption key. The keys can be 64, 128 or 256 bits in length.
2 3 12 The Zoom Wireless-G USB configuration software opens to display the configuration parameters: Make sure that the desired wireless network is displayed in the Profile and SSID text boxes (the term designates an Infrastructure network) and that the Network Type is correct. There are two types of wireless networks: Infrastructure and Ad Hoc.
• 4 In the unlikely event that you use an Ad Hoc network, you must set up Static IP addressing. See Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings. Select the Enable Security check box to open the Security Configuration window.
WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) 1 2 3 4 5 6 In the Privacy Configuration window, click the Authentication Mode drop-down arrow and select WPA2PSK. At Encryption Mode, accept the default: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). In the Pre-shared key [WPA] area, enter the same network key that is used on the wireless access point. We advise you to enter a key with a minimum of 20 random characters. Click OK to save your settings and return to the Configuration tab. On the Configuration tab, click Apply.
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) If all of the wireless devices in your network DO NOT support the recommended WPA2-PSK, select WPA-PSK. 1 2 3 4 5 6 In the Privacy Configuration window, click the Authentication Mode drop-down arrow and select WPAPSK. At Encryption Mode, accept the default: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). In the Pre-shared key [WPA] area, enter the same network key that is used on the wireless access point. We advise a key with a minimum of 20 random characters.
That’s it! You have configured WPA-PSK security for your wireless connection, and you’re ready to use the Internet. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 1 In the Privacy Configuration window, click the Authentication Mode drop-down arrow and select Open (recommended) or Shared: The USB Adapter automatically selects WEP as the Encryption Mode.
• Hexadecimal digits if an access point, router, or some adapters are not Zoom products b In the Key Length drop-down list, select 128 bits, 64 bits, or 256 bits. Note: 128-bit and 256-bit WEP provide more security than 64-bit, but the longer keys could diminish network performance. c In the Key Index drop-down list, if you are using a 64-bit key, select which of four keys – 1, 2, 3, or 4 – will be used to encrypt the data. The key you select must be the same one that is selected on the access point.
6 Click the Close box to exit the configuration software. That’s it! You have configured WEP security for your wireless connection, and you’re ready to use the Internet. WPA2 Select WPA2 if: • you are linking to a corporate network that uses a RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) authentication server • all of the devices in the network support WPA2, or your access point offers both WPA2 and WPA.
1 2 3 4 In the Privacy Configuration window, click the Authentication Mode drop-down arrow and select WPA2. At Encryption Mode, accept the default AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) In the IEEE 802.1X Authentication area, note that the check box marked Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication for this network is selected. With IEEE 802.1X authentication, each wireless device (client) sends a signal to the wireless access point, which in turn sends the signal to the RADIUS server.
• TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security). With TTLS, you can select from four authentication extensions: PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) MS-CHAP (Microsoft’s version of CHAP). MS-CHAPV2 (the default). • 5 6 7 8 SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). A SIM card stores the key used to identify a subscriber to a wireless service. Click the Certification tab and enter the required information (see page 23).
2 3 4 Accept the default Authentication Mode: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol). In the IEEE 802.1X Authentication area, note that the check box marked Enable IEEE 802.1X authentication for this network is selected. With IEEE 802.1X authentication, each wireless device (client) sends a signal to the wireless access point, which in turn sends the signal to the RADIUS server. The server determines whether or not the client is allowed to join the network.
• PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol – the default). With PEAP, you can select from three authentication extensions: MS-CHAPV2 (the default). This is Microsoft’s version of CHAP (Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol. GTC • TLS (Transport Layer Security). There are no authentication extension options with TLS. • TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security).
Certificate (WPA2 and WPA) A certificate is issued to a wireless network user by a Certificate Authority – often the corporate network administrator – to confirm the user’s identity and thereby maintain the security of the network. If you are linking to a corporate network that uses an authentication server and you have configured WPA2 or WPA security, your MIS staff will assist you in completing the Certification information.
WiFi™ Protected Setup (WPS) If your access point supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), this protocol can greatly simplify the process of configuring WPA2PSK or WPA-PSK security. To access WPS, on the Configuration tab, click the WPS button to open the WPS Config screen: 1 2 24 If you are like most users, you will want to join a wireless network (WLAN), so select Join a WLAN (Enrollee) and click Next.
a You can select the Push Button option if your access point has a hardware Secure Setup or similarly named button, or a virtual pushbutton on a software display. Before you initiate WPS by clicking Next, go to the access point and activate its pushbutton. The access point will begin accepting WPS connections. Now, on the Adapter WPS Config screen, click Next to have the Adapter automatically configured with the security that is set up on the access point.
Changing your Security Setting If the type of security on your wireless network changes, you need to modify your security settings. On the Configuration tab, click the Configure Security button to select a different security option and enter the required information.
3 Advanced Options The Zoom Wireless-G USB utility provides options so you can create profiles, monitor the signal strength of your network connection, scan available networks, and specify advanced settings. This chapter tells you when and how to use each of these options. Creating Profiles A profile is a collection of settings needed for a particular wireless connection.
3 In the Configuration area, enter the following settings: • SSID – Enter the network name. In the example above, the SSID is Home. • Network Type – From the drop-down list, select Ad Hoc. • Ad Hoc channel – From the drop-down list, select the channel used by the other device(s) in the network. If you are setting up the first computer in the network, select a channel.
• Enable Security – Select this check box to open the Security Configuration window. Note: If you are setting up an ad hoc network, as in this example, only WEP security is available to you. After you enter your security settings, click OK to return to the Configuration tab. 4 5 In the Configuration area, click the Apply button to save the settings. Click the Save button to save the Profile.
Monitoring Link Status The Status area on the Configuration tab displays information about your wireless connection: • State: In an Infrastructure • Link Quality (Infrastructure network, the name and the MAC address of the wireless access point to which your computer is connected. In an ad hoc network, the virtual MAC address used by computers in the network. • Current Channel: The Wi-Fi frequency channel.
Using Site Survey and Rescan Use the Site Survey window and the Rescan button when you need to do any of the following: • Find a list of network names (ESSIDs) so you can connect to a network • Identify the MAC address (BSSID) of your wireless access point or wireless router • Check the channel difference between your network and other networks within range • Check the network type (infrastructure or ad hoc) of your network • Verify whether security is enabled for your network To use this window, click the
The information displayed on the Site Survey tab is as follows: • ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier): An Extended Service Set consists of two or more Basic Service Sets (see below). An ESSID, also known as an SSID or Network Name, is chosen by the person who sets up the network. The ESSID is a code attached to all packets sent over an infrastructure wireless network. The code can contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. All devices in the network must share the same ESSID.
Advanced Configuration To access this window, click the Advanced button on the Configuration tab. • Wireless Mode: • Power Save Enabled: When you select this option, the Wireless-G USB adapter immediately signals the access point that it is in Power Save mode. The access point buffers all packets until it is polled by the adapter. Note: The access point you use must also support Power Save.
Appendix A TCP/IP Settings By default, Windows is set for dynamic addressing (DHCP). Generally, this is the correct setting for an Infrastructure network, but needs to be changed if you are using an Ad Hoc network. (Note: Use our instructions as a basic guide. Advanced users will know other ways to set up their networks.) Please go to the section that corresponds to your Windows operating system. Windows Vista 1 Follow these steps to open the TCP/IPv4 or TCP/IPv6 Properties dialog box.
c In the Network Connections window, double-click the Wireless Network Connection option: d In the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, click the Properties button: Appendix A: TCP/IP Settings 35
e In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box, highlight the version of TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) that you are using and click the Properties button: f If you have an ad hoc network, continue with Step 2 below. If you have an infrastructure network, continue with Step 3 below. If you're not sure what kind of network you have, refer to page 12.
c Enter 255.255.255.0 for Subnet mask. The Subnet mask should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network. d Enter 10.0.0.5 for Default gateway and Preferred DNS server. (This is the IP address of the first computer that was set up in your ad hoc network.) The Default Gateway and Preferred DNS server should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network. e Click OK twice. That’s it! You have set static IP addressing for a Windows Vista computer in an ad hoc network.
c Click OK twice to exit. That’s it! You have verified your DHCP settings for a Windows Vista computer in an infrastructure network. Windows XP 1 Follow these steps to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box. a From the desktop, click the Start button, select Control Panel, and then click Network Connections. b Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon, and select Properties.
Gateway and Preferred DNS server should be the same for each computer in your ad hoc network. e Click OK twice. That’s it! You have set static IP addressing for a Windows XP computer in an ad hoc network. 3 For Infrastructure Networks: To verify your DHCP settings, complete the following: a Ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. b Ensure that either Obtain a DNS server address automatically or Enable DNS is selected. All text boxes for static IP addressing should be blank.
2 Complete the following steps to set static IP addressing: a In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is not selected. Then make sure the buttons labeled Use the following IP address and Use the following DNS server addresses are selected. b If this is the first computer to be set up in the ad hoc network, enter 10.0.0.5 for IP address. If you are adding it to an existing ad hoc network, increment the last digit by one, for example, 10.0.0.
Appendix B Troubleshooting ¾ If your Zoom Wireless-G USB adapter is not working properly, try these suggestions. • Make sure the adapter is securely connected to the computer, either directly or through its USB extender cable. • Perform a power cycle – take the following steps in the order given: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn off your wireless router, gateway or access point and wait a few seconds. 3. Turn the router, gateway or access point back on. 4. Turn on the computer. 5.
as these settings for the other devices in your wireless network. 2 Then click the Security tab and check the settings to make sure that the adapter is configured for the same security system as the other devices in your wireless network. Make sure that your security key is the same – remember that the keys are case-sensitive. 3 Check your TCP/IP settings as discussed in Appendix A of the User Guide. 4 If the adapter still does not work, uninstall the software and then re-install it.
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Appendix D Regulatory Information U.S. FCC Part 15 Emissions Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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