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    NWD2105 Wireless N-lite USB Adapter Version 1.0 Edition 1, 09/2011 www.zyxel.com www.zyxel.com Copyright © 2011 ZyXEL Communications Corporation
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    Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the NWD2105 using the ZyXEL utility. Tips for Reading User's Guides On-Screen When reading a ZyXEL User's Guide On-Screen, keep the following in mind: • If you don't already have the latest version of Adobe Reader, you can download it
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    About This User's Guide Need More Help? More help is available at www.zyxel.com. • Download Library Search for the latest ZyXEL products. • Forum This contains discussions on ZyXEL products. Learn from others who use ZyXEL products and share your experiences as well. Customer Support Should problems
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    "1048576" and so on. • "e.g.," is a shorthand for "for instance", and "i.e.," means "that is" or "in other words". Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User's Guide may use the following generic icons. Wireless Access Point Computer Notebook computer NWD2105 User's Guide 5
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    Document Conventions Server Modem Telephone Internet Wireless Signal 6 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    dampness, dust or corrosive liquids. • Do NOT store things on the device. • Do NOT install, use, or service this device during a thunderstorm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. • Connect electrical and electronic equipment should be treated separately. NWD2105 User's Guide 7
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    Safety Warnings 8 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Overview Introduction and Configuration ...15 Getting Started ...17 Tutorial ...22 Wireless LANs ...32 Station Mode ...43 AP Mode ...64 Maintenance ...73 Troubleshooting and Specifications 77 Troubleshooting ...79 Product Specifications ...83 Appendices and Index ...87 NWD2105 User's Guide 9
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    Contents Overview 10 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    1.2 About Your NWD2105 ...18 1.2.1 Hardware ...18 1.3 Application Overview ...18 1.3.1 Infrastructure ...19 1.3.2 Ad-Hoc ...19 1.4 Hardware and Utility Installation ...20 1.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon ...20 1.5 Configuration Methods ...21 1.5.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration 21 1.5.2 Accessing
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    to Know ...43 4.1.3 Before You Begin ...44 4.2 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary ...44 4.3 The Link Info Screen Wireless Router 61 4.7 Security Settings in Windows Vista 61 4.7.1 Using PEAP in Vista ...62 4.7.2 Using TLS in Vista ...63 Chapter 5 AP Mode ...64 5.1 Overview ...64 12 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    8 Product Specifications ...83 Part III: Appendices and Index 87 Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 89 Appendix B Wireless LANs...119 Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 133 Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7 157 Appendix E Legal Information...163 NWD2105 User's Guide 13
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    Table of Contents Index ...171 14 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    PART I Introduction and Configuration Getting Started (17) Tutorial (22) Wireless LANs (32) Station Mode (43) AP Mode (64) Maintenance (73) 15
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    CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1.1 Overview The ZyXEL NWD2105 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you a better Internet experience downloading, video streaming and online gaming. This section includes: • About Your NWD2105 on page 18 • Application Overview on page 18 • Hardware and Utility Installation
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    .11b/g wireless networks. The NWD2105 is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) compliant. WPS allows you to easily connect to another WPS-enabled device. The NWD2105 is a USB adapter which connects to an empty USB port on your computer. See your NWD2105's Quick Start Guide for installation instructions, and
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    AP. Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure 1.3.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc (see Chapter 4 on page 54). Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients communicate directly with each other. NWD2105 User's Guide 19
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    appears in the system tray. Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the NWD2105 is installed properly. Note: When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) in Windows XP. Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon The color of the
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    how to use the Windows wireless configuration tool to manage the NWD2105. To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start > (All) Programs > Wireless N-lite USB Adapter Utility > Wireless N USB Adapter Utility. 1.5.2 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility Double-click
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    to join a wireless infrastructure network using the ZyXEL utility. The wireless client is labeled 2.3.2 on page 28 for details. • Configure your NWD2105 as an Access Point (AP), allowing other devices you have already familiarized yourself with the NWD2105's features and hardware, as described in
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    of how to set up your wireless network using WPS. This example uses the NWD2105 as the wireless client, and ZyXEL's NBG334W as the Access Point (AP NWD2105 installed. 2 Make sure that you have installed the NWD2105's driver and utility on your computer. 3 In the NWD2105's utility, click the Adapter
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    Station screen on the NBG334W) within two minutes. The NBG334W authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the NBG334W securely. 24 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Chapter 2 Tutorial The following figure shows you the example of configuring the wireless network and security on the NWD2105 and the AP (ZyXEL's NBG334W in this example) by using the PIN method. Figure 8 Example WPS Process: PIN Method You AP WITHIN 2 MINUTES Authentication by PIN SECURITY INFO
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    to the access point, you must know its Service Set IDentity (SSID) and WPA-PSK pre-shared key. In this example, the AP's SSID is "SSID_Example3" and its pre-shared key is "ThisismyWPA-PSKpresharedkey". After you install the ZyXEL utility and then insert the wireless client, follow the steps below to
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    to the Site Survey screen. Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Summary window appears. Check your settings and click Save to continue. Figure 11 ZyXEL Utility: Summary 6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your settings. When
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    the web site, check the Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide or contact your network administrator if necessary. 2.3.2 Creating and Using a Profile A profile lets you automatically connect to the same wireless network every time you use the ZyXEL utility. You can also configure different
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    settings in the ready-only screen. Click Save to save and go to the next screen. Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Summary 7 Click Activate Now to use the new profile immediately. Otherwise, click the Activate list in the Profile screen and click Connect to activate it. NWD2105 User's Guide 29
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    , your NWD2105 allows you to set up your wireless network without using a dedicated AP. See Chapter 5 on page 64 for more information. After you install the ZyXEL Utility and then connect the NWD2105 to your computer, follow the steps below to set up your NWD2105 as an AP. 30 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    AP Mode: Link Info 3 If you want to change the access point's SSID and enable wireless security for your NWD2105, click the Configuration tab. See Section 4.4.1 on page 48 for detailed field descriptions found on this screen. Figure 21 ZyXEL Utility - AP Mode: Configuration NWD2105 User's Guide 31
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    is known as the "server". A RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) is a kind of server that manages logins and logout, among other , and each server requires a specific kind of client. Wireless adapters are clients that connect to a network server through an NWD2105 User's Guide 32
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    and receive information. • Every device in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP or peer computer. Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. NWD2105 User's Guide 33
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    generated WEP keys from the Security Settings screen of the ZyXEL utility and entering them manually as the WEP keys in the other WLAN adapter(s). • Enter the WEP keys manually. Your NWD2105 allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys. Only one key is used as the default
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    point helps a wireless station and a RADIUS server perform authentication. The type of authentication you use depends on the RADIUS server and an intermediary AP(s) that supports IEEE 802.1x. The NWD2105 supports EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS (at the time of writing, TTLS is not available in Windows Vista) and
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    wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support and locate the button (see the device's User's Guide for how to do this - for the NWD2105, see Section 4.6.1 on page 60). 3 Press the
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    the following steps to set up a WPS connection between an access point or wireless router (referred to here as the AP) and a client device using the the client's configuration interface (see the device's User's Guide for how to find the WPS PIN - for the NWD2105, see Section 4.6 on page 59). 4 Enter
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    LANs The following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to the WPS key to the enrollee. Whether WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is used depends on the standards supported by the devices. If the registrar is already part of a network, it sends the existing
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    Chapter 3 Wireless LANs The following figure shows a WPS-enabled client (installed in wireless clients. By default, a WPS devices is "unconfigured". This means that it is not part of an existing network and can act as either enrollee or registrar (if it supports , AP1 NWD2105 User's Guide 39
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    REGISTRAR CLIENT 1 SECURITY INFO AP1 In step 2, you add another wireless client to the network. You know that Client 1 supports registrar mode, but it is better to use AP1 for the WPS EXISTING CONNECTION REGISTRAR CLIENT 1 ENROLLEE SECURITY INFO AP1 CLIENT 2 40 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Wireless LANs In step 3, you add another access point (AP2) to your network. AP2 is out of range of AP1, so you cannot use AP1 for the WPS handshake with the new access point. However, you know that Client 2 supports an AP and a wireless client communicate). It does the device supports this feature).
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    ; a rogue device must still associate with the access point to gain access to the network. Check the MAC addresses of your wireless clients (usually printed on a label on the bottom of the device). If there is an unknown MAC address you can remove it or reset the AP. 42 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    your NWD2105 using the ZyXEL utility in Windows. Note: Some features available in Windows XP or Windows 2000 are not available in Windows your wireless network profiles. See Section 4.5 on page 54 for details. • On the Adapter screen, you can configure the NWD2105 hardware, NWD2105 User's Guide 43
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    WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK. 4.1.3 Before You Begin • Make sure the ZyXEL utility is already installed. See the Quick Start Guide for more. 4.2 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This section describes the ZyXEL utility screens. Figure 28 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary The following table describes the menus. Table
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    is associated. This Name (SSID) field displays the name of the wireless device to which the NWD2105 is associated. AP MAC Address This field displays the MAC address of the AP or peer computer to which the NWD2105 is associated. Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure
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    the antenna output power and the distance between your NWD2105 and the AP or peer computer. Link Quality The status bar shows the quality of wireless connection. This refers to the percentage of packets the current data reception rate in kilobits per second (Kbps). 46 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    by each wireless device. This field shows whether data encryption is activated (WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK or 802.1x) or inactive (DISABLE). This field displays the MAC address of the wireless device. This field displays the time when the wireless device was scanned. NWD2105 User's Guide 47
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    4.4.1 Security Settings When you configure the NWD2105 to connect to a network with wireless security activated and the security settings are disabled on the NWD2105, the screen varies according to the encryption Click Exit to return to the Site Survey screen without saving. 48 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    want to manually enter the WEP keys. Enter the WEP key in the field provided. If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field. Enter either 10 hexadecimal digits must be set up exactly the same on all wireless devices in the same wireless LAN. ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive. Click NWD2105 User's Guide 49
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    Windows Vista. See Section 4.7 on page 61 for information on setting up your NWD2105 to use WPA or WPA2 in Vista. Figure 34 Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 10 and symbols) or 64 hexadecimal characters. NWD2105 User's Guide
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    are TLS, PEAP and TTLS (at the time of writing, TTLS is not available in Windows Vista). Enter a user name. Password This is the user name that you or an administrator Note: This feature is not available on Windows Vista. Click Back to go to the Site Survey screen to select and connect to
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    Note: The procedure to configure 802.1x is different in Windows Vista. See Section 4.7 on page 61 for information on setting up your NWD2105 to use 802.1x in Vista. Figure 36 Security a certificate authority (CA). Consult your network administrator for more information. 52 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Back Next Exit Note: This feature is not available on Windows Vista. This field is only available when you select PEAP type (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc) of the wireless device. Channel This field displays the channel to the NWD2105 and display the Link Info screen. Exit Click Exit to discard
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    Ad-Hoc mode and the wireless security is activated. denotes that the wireless device is in Ad-Hoc mode but the wireless security is deactivated. This is the name of the pre-configured profile. This is the SSID of the wireless network to which the selected profile associate. 54 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    an existing wireless network configuration, select a profile in the table and click Delete. Edit To edit an existing wireless network configuration, of the profile. SSID This field displays the network's Service Set IDentity (the name of the network). Channel This . NWD2105 User's Guide 55
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    Info table and click Select, or enter the SSID of the wireless device to which you want to associate in this field manually. Otherwise, enter Any to have the NWD2105 associate to any AP or roam between any infrastructure wireless networks. Network Type Select Infrastructure to associate to an AP
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    select in the previous screen. The settings must be exactly the same on the AP or other peer wireless computers as they are on the NWD2105. Refer to Section 4.4.1 on page 48 for detailed information on wireless security configuration. Figure 42 Profile: Security Settings NWD2105 User's Guide 57
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    , click the Activate Now button. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button. You can activate only one profile at a time. Note: Once you activate a profile, the ZyXEL utility will use that profile the next time it is started. Figure 44 Profile: Activate the Profile 58
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    , this field is not available in Windows Vista. Select this to enable Wi-fi MultiMedia Quality of Service on the NWD2105. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) PBC when you want to enter the NWD2105's PIN in another WPS-enabled device. PIN - Use the PIN From the AP or Wireless Router Save When you select
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    more information. Select WPS and PBC (Push Button Configuration) in the Adapter screen. The following screen displays. Figure 46 WPS: PBC (Push you to use the WPS Personal Identification Number mode, by entering the NWD2105's unique PIN in the configuration utility of the other WPS-enabled device.
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    Number mode, by entering the PIN from another WPS-enabled device into the NWD2105's utility. See Section 3.4.2 on page 36 for more information. Select WPS and PIN - Use the PIN from the AP or Wireless Router in the Adapter screen. The following screen displays. Figure 48 WPS: PIN - Use the PIN from
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    Using PEAP in Vista Take the following steps to set up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which you want to connect in the Site Survey screen (see Section 4.4 are not sure what to enter, contact your network administrator. 62 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    screen disappears and the NWD2105 tries to connect to the network. The ZyXEL utility's Link Info set up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using TLS in Windows Vista. 1 Either select the AP to which you want screen disappears and the NWD2105 tries to connect to the network. The ZyXEL utility's Link Info
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    This section shows you how to configure your NWD2105 in AP Mode using the Windows version of the ZyXEL Utility. Note: Some features available in Windows XP or Windows 2000 are not available in Windows Vista. AP Mode allows you to set up a wireless network without using a pre-existing AP. The
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    On the MAC Filter screen, you can configure the NWD2105 to give bits. See Also... The terms and concepts introduced in Chapter 4 on page 43 apply to this chapter as well. 5.1.3 Before You Begin Make sure the ZyXEL Utility is already installed. See the Quick Start Guide for more. NWD2105 User's Guide
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    screen to see your current connection status, configuration and data rate statistics. Configuration Use this screen to configure wireless LAN settings. MAC Filter Use this screen to configure which computer(s) you want access to the wireless LAN through the NWD2105. 66 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    denotes a wireless client without wireless security. denotes a wireless client with wireless security enabled. MAC Address Refresh This field displays the MAC addresses of a wireless client that is currently connected to the NWD2105. Click Refresh to update this screen. NWD2105 User's Guide 67
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    enter the SSID name in their connection window while connecting will be able to "see" it. Wireless Mode Channel While effective at deterring the of available wireless modes. As of this writing, the NWD2105 only supports 2.4 GHz. Select a channel on which on broadcast your AP's wireless signal.
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    check box and an Ethernet adapter (network interface card (NIC)) on your computer from the drop-down list box. This allows you to connect your wireless network to the specified wired network. Security type Save Cancel Note: This feature is not supported in Windows 2000. Select a security type for
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    passphrase, the NWD2105 automatically generates four different transmit keys and displays the first in the key field below. Select this option if you want to manually enter a transmit key. Enter the key in the field provided. If you select 64 Bits in the WEP field. Enter either 10 hexadecimal digits
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    and 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters (including spaces and symbols) or 64 hexadecimal characters. Click to save the changes. Click to discard the changes. 5.5 The MAC Filter Screen The MAC Filter screen allows you to configure the NWD2105 to give exclusive access to devices (Allow all) or exclude
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    addresses not listed will be allowed to access the NWD2105. Select Allow all to permit access to the NWD2105, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the NWD2105. Filter MAC Address 1-16 Specify the MAC address(es) of the wireless station(s) that is allowed or denied association to the
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    locate and install or uninstall device drivers yourself since they are modifications to an operating system at the core (or "kernel") level. Doing so could irreparably damage your installation. 6.1.3 Before You Begin • Disconnect the NWD2105 if you are going to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility
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    note of your current wireless configurations. 1 Click Start > (All) Programs > Wireless N-lite USB Adapter Utility > Uninstall Wireless Nlite USB Adapter Utility. 2 When prompted, click OK or Yes to remove the driver and the utility software. Figure 62 Uninstall: Confirm 74 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    uninstalling the software and restart the computer when prompted. Figure 63 Uninstall: Finish 6.4 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility Note: Before you uninstall the ZyXEL utility, take note of your current wireless configurations. To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below. 1 Download the latest
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    Chapter 6 Maintenance 76 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    PART II Troubleshooting and Specifications Troubleshooting (79) Product Specifications (83) 77
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    LEDs • Accessing the ZyXEL Utility • Link Quality • Problems Communicating with Other Computers 7.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs The NWD2105 does not turn on. None of the LEDs turn on. 1 Make sure the NWD2105 is correctly installed (refer to your Quick Start Guide). 2 Restart the computer
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    > Hardware > Device Manager. Verify the status of the NWD2105 under Network Adapter (steps may vary depending on the version of Windows). 3 Install the NWD2105 on another computer. 4 If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your vendor. 7.3 Link
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting • Make sure that the computer and the AP share the same security vice versa. In Ad-Hoc Mode • Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on. • Make sure the NWD2105 computer and the peer computer(s) are using the same SSID and channel. • Make sure that the computer and the
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    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 82 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    CHAPTER 8 Product Specifications Table 27 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Product Name NWD2105 Wireless N-lite USB Adapter Interface USB 2.0 Standards IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g Operating Frequency Antenna Type Operating Temperature IEEE 802.11n 2.4GHZ Chip 0 - 50
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    11g: 54Mbps at -68dBm 802.11n: HT20 at -64dBm HT40 at -62dBm WIRELESS STANDARDS IEEE 802.11b Operation Frequency Operation Channels IEEE 802.11g Operation Frequency Operation ~ 2.472GHz 1-13 Euro ETSI HT40 2.422GHz~ 2.462GHz 3-11 Infrastructure, Ad-Hoc, SoftAP Support 84 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit), Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows XP (32- and 64-bit), Windows 2000 SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Device Drivers Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit) Windows XP (32- and 64-bit) Windows 2000 Mac OS X (10.3/10.4/10.5) WIRELESS FEATURES Wireless
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    Chapter 8 Product Specifications 86 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    PART III Appendices and Index Note: The appendices provide general information. Some details may not apply to your NWD2105. Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address (89) Wireless LANs (119) Windows Wireless Management (133) Wireless for Windows 7 (157) Legal Information (163) Index (171) 87
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    10.3 and 10.4 on page 101 • Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 on page 104 • Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) on page 108 • Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) on page 112 Windows XP/NT/2000 The following example uses the default Windows XP display theme but can also apply to Windows 2000 and Windows NT. NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 1 Click Start > Control Panel. Figure 64 Windows XP: Start Menu 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network Connections icon. Figure 65 Windows XP: Control Panel 90 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. Figure 66 Windows XP: Control Panel > Network Connections > Properties 4 On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. Figure 67 Windows XP: Local Area Connection Properties NWD2105 User's Guide 91
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    Prompt. 2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. 92 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Professional. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. Figure 69 Windows Vista: Start Menu 2 In the Control Panel, click the Network and Internet icon. Figure 70 Windows Vista: Control Panel 3 Click the Network and Sharing Center icon. Figure 71 Windows Vista: Network And Internet NWD2105 User's Guide 93
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    : Network and Sharing Center 5 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. Figure 73 Windows Vista: Network and Sharing Center Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 94 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. Figure 74 Windows Vista: Local Area Connection Properties NWD2105 User's Guide 95
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    Prompt. 2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. You can also go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click a network connection, click Status and then click the Support tab to view your IP address and connection information. 96 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Start > Control Panel. Figure 76 Windows 7: Start Menu 2 In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet category. Figure 77 Windows 7: Control Panel 3 Click Change adapter settings. Figure 78 Windows 7: Network And Sharing Center NWD2105 User's Guide 97
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    Up Your Computer's IP Address 4 Double click Local Area Connection and then select Properties. Figure 79 Windows 7: Local Area Connection Status Note: During this procedure, click Continue whenever Windows displays a screen saying that it needs your permission to continue. 98 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties. Figure 80 Windows 7: Local Area Connection Properties NWD2105 User's Guide 99
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    close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 9 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window. Verifying Settings 1 Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. 2 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTER]. 100 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    are displayed as follows. Figure 82 Windows 7: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties Mac OS X: 10.3 and 10.4 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.4 but can also apply to 10.3. 1 Click Apple > System Preferences. Figure 83 Mac OS X 10.4: Apple Menu NWD2105 User's Guide 101
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    System Preferences window, click the Network icon. Figure 84 Mac OS X 10.4: System Preferences 3 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Built-in Ethernet from the network connection type list, and then click Configure. Figure 85 Mac OS X 10.4: Network Preferences 102 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    TCP/IP tab. Figure 86 Mac OS X 10.4: Network Preferences > TCP/IP Tab. 5 For statically assigned settings, do the following: • From the Configure IPv4 list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, type your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, type your subnet mask. NWD2105 User's Guide 103
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    your device. Figure 87 Mac OS X 10.4: Network Preferences > Ethernet 6 Click Apply Now and close the window. Verifying Settings Check your Mac OS X 10.4: Network Utility Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6 The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but can also apply to 10.6. 104 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    1 Click Apple > System Preferences. Figure 89 Mac OS X 10.5: Apple Menu Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 2 In System Preferences, click the Network icon. Figure 90 Mac OS X 10.5: Systems Preferences NWD2105 User's Guide 105
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    Ethernet from the list of available connection types. Figure 91 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Preferences > Ethernet 4 From the Configure list, select list, select Manually. • In the IP Address field, enter your IP address. • In the Subnet Mask field, enter your subnet mask. 106 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address • In the Router field, enter the IP address of your NWD2105. Figure 92 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Preferences > Ethernet 6 Click Apply and close the window. NWD2105 User's Guide 107
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    clicking Applications > Utilities > Network Utilities, and then selecting the appropriate Network interface from the Info tab. Figure 93 Mac OS X 10.5: Network Utility Linux: Ubuntu 8 (GNOME) This section shows you how to configure your computer's TCP/IP settings in the GNU Object Model Environment
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    unless you first enter your admin password. Figure 95 Ubuntu 8: Network Settings > Connections 3 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then click the Authenticate button. Figure 96 Ubuntu 8: Administrator Account Authentication NWD2105 User's Guide 109
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    Settings window, select the connection that you want to configure, then click Properties. Figure 97 Ubuntu 8: Network Settings > Connections 5 The Properties dialog box opens. Figure 98 Ubuntu 8: Network Properties dialog box and return to the Network Settings screen. 110 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Computer's IP Address 7 If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the DNS tab in the Network Settings window and then enter the DNS server information in the fields provided. Figure 99 Ubuntu 8: Network Settings > DNS 8 Click the Close button to apply the changes. NWD2105 User's Guide 111
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    connection is working properly. Figure 100 Ubuntu 8: Network Tools Linux: openSUSE 10.3 (KDE) This section shows you 10.3 installation. Note: Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Follow the steps below to configure your computer IP address in the KDE: 112 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Up Your Computer's IP Address 1 Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST). Figure 101 openSUSE 10.3: K Menu > Computer Menu 2 When the Run as Root - KDE su dialog opens, enter the admin password and click OK. Figure 102 openSUSE 10.3: K Menu > Computer Menu NWD2105 User's Guide 113
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    the Network Card icon. Figure 103 openSUSE 10.3: YaST Control Center 4 When the Network Settings window opens, click the Overview tab, select the appropriate connection Name from the list, and then click the Configure button. Figure 104 openSUSE 10.3: Network Settings 114 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address 5 When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tab Figure 105 openSUSE 10.3: Network Card Setup 6 Select Dynamic Address (DHCP) if you have a 7 Click Next to save the changes and close the Network Card Setup window. NWD2105 User's Guide 115
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    9 Click Finish to save your settings and close the window. Verifying Settings Click the KNetwork Manager icon on the Task bar to check your TCP/IP properties. From the Options sub-menu, select Show Connection Information. Figure 107 openSUSE 10.3: KNetwork Manager 116 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer's IP Address When the Connection Status - KNetwork Manager window opens, click the Statistics tab to see if your connection is working properly. Figure 108 openSUSE: Connection Status - KNetwork Manager NWD2105 User's Guide 117
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    network, which is commonly referred to as an ad-hoc network or Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). The following diagram shows an example of notebook computers using wireless adapters to form an ad-hoc wireless LAN. Figure 109 Peer-to-Peer Communication in an Ad-hoc Network BSS A Basic
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    between APs is called a Distribution System (DS). This type of wireless LAN topology is called an Infrastructure WLAN. The Access Points not only provide communication with the wired network but also mediate wireless network traffic in the immediate neighborhood. 120 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Figure 111 Infrastructure WLAN Channel A channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by wireless devices to transmit and receive data. Channels available depend on your geographical area. You the access point (AP) or wireless gateway, but out-of-range of each other, so they NWD2105 User's Guide 121
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    Appendix B Wireless LANs cannot "hear" each other, that is they do not know if the channel is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 2432 bytes) that can be sent in the wireless network before the AP will fragment the packet into smaller data frames. A large Fragmentation Threshold is
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    protect wireless communication between wireless clients, access points and the wired network. Wireless security methods available on the NWD2105 are data encryption, wireless client authentication, restricting access by device MAC address and hiding the NWD2105 identity. NWD2105 User's Guide 123
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    NWD2105 and on all wireless clients that you want to associate with it. IEEE 802.1x In June 2001, the IEEE 802.1x standard was designed to extend the features of IEEE 802.11 to support extended authentication as well as providing additional accounting and control features. It is supported by Windows
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    types: EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP and LEAP. Your wireless LAN device may not support all authentication types. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) is an authentication protocol that a CA issues certificates and guarantees the identity of each certificate owner. NWD2105 User's Guide 125
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    the wireless client. The wireless client support data server and the wireless clients for mutual Tunneled Transport Layer Service) EAP-TTLS authentication, EAP-TTLS supports EAP methods and legacy However, PEAP only supports EAP methods, such expires when the wireless connection times out, disconnects
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    wireless ) is a wireless security standard that and the wireless clients support WPA2 and wireless gateway and wireless client. As long as the passwords match, a wireless client will be granted access to a WLAN. If the AP or the wireless clients do not support /or wireless clients do not support WPA -bit
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    the most widely available supplicant is the WPA patch for Windows XP, Funk Software's Odyssey client. The Windows XP patch is a free download that adds WPA capability to Windows XP's built-in "Zero Configuration" wireless client. However, you must run Windows XP to use it. 128 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    A 256-bit Pairwise Master wireless client's password and allows it to join the network only if the password matches. 3 The AP and wireless clients generate a common PMK (Pairwise Master Key). The key itself is not sent over the network, but is derived from the PSK and the SSID. NWD2105 User's Guide
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    wireless MAC address filters are not dependent on how you configure these security features. Table 31 Wireless Security Relational Matrix AUTHENTICATION METHOD/ KEY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL ENCRYPTIO N METHOD ENTER MANUAL onto air. A transmitter within a wireless device sends an RF signal to the
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    that the antenna provides. Types of Antennas for WLAN There are two types of antennas used for wireless LAN applications. • Omni-directional antennas send the RF signal out in all directions on a horizontal antennas as close to the center of the coverage area as possible. NWD2105 User's Guide 131
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    Appendix B Wireless LANs For directional antennas, point the antenna in the direction of the desired coverage area. 132 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Management This appendix shows you how to manage your NWD2105 using the Windows Vista and Windows XP wireless configuration tools. Windows Vista Take the following steps to connect to a wireless network using the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool (WLAN AutoConfig). NWD2105 User's Guide 133
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    networks. Figure 116 Vista: The Connect To Window The security status of each wireless network displays, as well as an indication of its signal strength. If you use the mouse pointer to hover over a network's entry, additional information about the network displays. 134 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 2 Double-click the network's name to join the network, or select a network and click Connect. Note: If the network to which you want to connect does not display, see the section on setting up a connection manually on page 137. NWD2105 User's Guide 135
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    , you may be prompted to enter your security key. Figure 118 Vista: Enter Security Key Your computer tries to connect to the wireless network. Figure 119 Vista: Connecting If your computer has connected to the wireless network successfully, the following screen displays. 136 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    's name from the list. Connecting to a Network Manually If the wireless network to which you want to connect does not appear in the Connect to window (if your network's SSID is hidden, for example), take the following steps to configure your network connection manually NWD2105 User's Guide 137
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 1 Click Set up a connection or network at the bottom of the Connect to screen. The following screen displays. Figure 121 Vista: Choose a Connection Option 138 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Windows Wireless Management 2 Click Manually connect to a wireless network. The following screen displays. Figure 122 Vista: Connect Manually The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 32 Vista: Connect Manually if supported by your computer's wireless NWD2105 User's Guide 139
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    Windows Wireless click Change connection settings. Otherwise, click Connect to.... In the window that displays, double-click the new network's name to connect Hoc Network Take the following steps to set up a wireless connection between two computers in Windows Vista. 1 Click Start ( ) > Connect To.
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 2 Select Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer the Help me choose link. Note: Make sure all the wireless clients on your ad-hoc network can support the type of security you select. 4 Enter the Security key from the list. NWD2105 User's Guide 141
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    Network and Sharing Center link. Otherwise, click Close. Windows XP Be sure you have the Windows XP service pack 2 installed on your computer. Otherwise, you should at least have the Windows XP service pack 1 already on your computer and download the support patch for WPA from the Microsoft web site
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 3 The status window displays as shown below. Click Properties. Figure 127 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status Figure 128 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status NWD2105 User's Guide 143
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    screen displays. Click the Wireless Networks tab. Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is selected. Figure 129 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties Figure 130 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Properties 144 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    the system tray to open the Wireless Network Connection Status screen. Figure 132 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon The type of the wireless network icon in Windows XP SP2 indicates the status of the NWD2105. Refer to the following table for details. Table 33 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ICON
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    SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen. Figure 134 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status 146 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    list. Table 34 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes that wireless security is activated for the wireless network. This denotes that this wireless network is your preferred network. Ordering your preferred networks is important because the NWD2105 tries to
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    activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Click Connect Anyway if wireless security is not your concern. Figure 137 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: WEP or WPA-PSK Figure 138 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security 148 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    table describes the connection icons. Table 35 Windows XP: Wireless Networks ICON DESCRIPTION This denotes the wireless network is an available wireless network. This denotes the NWD2105 is associated to the wireless network. This denotes the wireless network is not available. Security Settings
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    Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen to display the screen shown next. The fields on this screen are grayed out when the network is in Ad-Hoc mode or data encryption is disabled. Figure 140 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: Authentication 150 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    may have made. Authentication Properties Select an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) properties: Authentication screen and click the Properties button to display the following screen. Protected EAP Properties Figure 141 Windows XP: Protected EAP Properties NWD2105 User's Guide 151
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    if the wireless connection goes down. OK Click OK to save your changes. Cancel Click Cancel to leave this screen without saving any changes you may have made. Smart Card or other Certificate Properties Figure 142 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties 152 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 39 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate Properties LABEL DESCRIPTION Use my smart card Networks Follow the steps below to manage your preferred networks. NWD2105 User's Guide 153
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    . Figure 143 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks tab to open the screen as shown. Figure 144 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks 154 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 2 Whenever the NWD2105 tries to connect to a new network, the new network is added in the Preferred networks table connection information of the selected network. Click Add to add a preferred network into the list manually. NWD2105 User's Guide 155
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    Appendix C Windows Wireless Management 156 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Adapter Do the following to enable the wireless adapter of your computer. If you know for a fact that the wireless adapter is already working, you can skip this part and go to Connecting to a Wireless Network. 1 Click Start > Control Panel. Figure 145 Windows 7: Start Menu NWD2105 User's Guide
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    under the Network and Internet category. Figure 146 Windows 7: Control Panel 3 Click Change adapter settings. Figure 147 Windows 7: Network And Sharing Center 4 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Enable. Figure 148 Windows 7: Wireless Network Connection 158 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    's wireless adapter has been enabled, do the following to connect to a wireless network. 1 Click the wireless adapter icon which appears in the bottom right of your computer monitor. A list of available wireless networks displays. Figure 150 Windows 7: List of Wireless Networks NWD2105 User's Guide
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    You may have to wait several minutes while your computer connects to the wireless network. Verifying the Settings Open a web browser and try to access a website, such as www.zyxel.com. Additionally, do the following to check your wireless network connection status. 160 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    category. Figure 155 Windows 7: Control Panel 3 Check the Connections under View you active networks. If the wireless network name displays and the icon is green, you have successfully connected to the wireless network. Figure 156 Windows 7: Network and Sharing Center NWD2105 User's Guide 161
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    Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7 162 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    , manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. Published by ZyXEL Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. Disclaimers ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described
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    To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. 164 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    wireless ZyXEL recommends that you check with the local authorities for the latest status of their national regulations for both the 2,4- and 5-GHz wireless Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) must be notified of any outdoor wireless services restricted to 10 mW EIRP limitée à 10 mW en p.i.r.e. pour
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    Interface and the requirements specified in the National Frequency Allocation Table for Italy. Unless this wireless LAN product is operating within the boundaries of the owner's property, its use requires a to the output power available at the connector (specified in dBm). NWD2105 User's Guide 169
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    Appendix E Legal Information 170 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    26, 54 NWD2105 User's Guide Index Index B Basic Service Set, See BSS 119 BSS 119 C CA 35, 126 CCMP 35 Certificate Authority See CA. certifications 163 notices 165 viewing 165 channel 33, 45, 47, 56, 68, 121 interference 121 configuration method 21 important note 21 Wireless Zero Configuration
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    67 LINK LED 18 link quality 46 M MAC 67 MAC filter 71 action 72 manual network connection 26 Mbps 67 Message Integrity Check (MIC) 35, 127 N Network interface card (NIC) 69 network mode 45 network name 45 network overlap 33 network scan 54 Network sharing 66 network type 45, 47 NWD2105 User's Guide
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    Start Guide 20, 80 R radio interference 80 radio specifications 83, 84 RADIUS 35, 124 message types 125 messages 125 NWD2105 User's Guide shared secret 45, 85 data encryption 34 security settings and Vista 61 sensitivity 84 Service Set Identity (SSID) 26, 33 signal strength 46, 47 site information
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    44 Windows 61 Windows XP 21 Wired network 69 wireless client 33 wireless client WPA supplicants 128 174 wireless LAN introduction 32 security 34 wireless LAN (WLAN) 32 wireless network 33 wireless security 123 wireless standard 83 Wireless station mode profile 54 wireless station mode adapter 59
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    Z ZyXEL Utility accessing 21 ZyXEL utility 21 accessing 21 driver version number 74 exiting 21 help 21 reactivating 21 status 20 system tray icon 20 upgrading 75 version number 74 Index NWD2105 User's Guide 175
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