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ZyXEL AG-320 User's Guide 5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements To bridge your wired and wireless network using the AG-320, the following requirements must be met: 1 The AG-320 must be installed on a computer connected to the wired network. 2 Either configure network sharing (refer to Appendix B on page 75 for an example) or bridge the two interfaces (wireless and wired) on the computer. 3 Set the wireless station's IP address to be dynamic if you want the wireless stations to access the wired network or the Internet through the AG-320. Refer to Appendix E on page 99 for how to configure your computer's IP address. 5.2 The Link Info Screen Select the AP Mode check box and wait for about five seconds to display the screen as shown. Figure 42 Access Point Mode: Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 18 Access Point Mode: Link Info LABEL DESCRIPTION Status SSID This field displays the name that identifies your AG-320 in the wireless LAN network. Current Channel This field displays the radio channel the AG-320 is currently using. Transmission Rate This field displays the current transmission rate of the AG-320 in megabits per second (Mbps). Security This field shows whether data encryption is active (WEP) or inactive (Disabled). MAC This field displays the MAC address of the AG-320. Output Power This field shows the strength of the AG-320's antenna gain or transmission power. 64 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration

Section	Page
User’s Guide	1
Copyright	3
Certifications	4
ZyXEL Limited Warranty	6
Safety Warnings	7
Customer Support	8
Table of Contents	11
List of Figures	15
List of Tables	19
Preface	21
Getting Started	23
1.1 About Your AG-320	23
1.2 Application Overview	24
1.2.1 Station Mode	24
1.2.1.1 Infrastructure	24
1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc	25
1.2.2 Access Point Mode	26
1.2.3 Changing AG-320 Mode	26
1.3 AG-320 Hardware and Utility Installation	27
1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon	27
1.3.2 Enabling WZC	27
1.3.3 Accessing the ZyXEL Utility	28
Tutorial	29
2.1 Connecting to a Wireless LAN	29
2.2 Creating and Using a Profile	32
2.3 Configuring the AG-320 as an AP	34
Wireless LAN Network	37
3.1 Wireless LAN Overview	37
3.2 Wireless LAN Security	38
3.2.1 Hide SSID	38
3.2.2 MAC Address Filter	38
3.2.3 User Authentication and Encryption	39
3.2.3.1 WEP	39
3.2.3.2 IEEE 802.1x	40
3.2.3.3 WPA and WPA2	40
3.3 Introduction to OTIST	41
3.3.1 Enabling OTIST	41
3.3.1.1 AP	41
3.3.1.2 Wireless Client	42
3.3.2 Starting OTIST	42
3.3.3 Notes on OTIST	43
Wireless Station Mode Configuration	45
4.1 Wireless Station Mode Overview	45
4.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary	45
4.2 The Link Info Screen	46
4.2.1 Trend Chart	47
4.3 The Site Survey Screen	48
4.3.1 Security Settings	49
4.3.1.1 WEP Encryption	49
4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK	51
4.3.1.3 WPA/WPA2	51
4.3.1.4 802.1x	52
4.3.2 Confirm New Settings	53
4.4 The Profile Screen	54
4.4.1 Adding a New Profile	56
4.5 The Advanced Screen	59
4.6 The Adapter Screen	60
Access Point Mode Configuration	63
5.1 Access Point Mode Introduction	63
5.1.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary	63
5.1.2 Additional Setup Requirements	64
5.2 The Link Info Screen	64
5.3 The Configuration Screen	65
5.4 The Advanced Screen	67
5.5 The MAC Filter Screen	67
Maintenance	69
6.1 The About Screen	69
6.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility	69
6.3 Upgrading the ZyXEL Utility	70
Troubleshooting	71
7.1 Problems Starting the ZyXEL Utility	71
7.2 Problems Connecting to an Access Point	71
7.3 Problems with the Link Quality	72
7.4 Problems Communicating With Other Computers	72
Product Specifications	73
Access Point Mode Setup Example	75
Management with Wireless Zero Configuration	79
Wireless Security	93
Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address	99
Index	111
Numerics	111
A	111
C	111
D	111
E	111
F	111
G	112
H	112
I	112
L	112
M	112
N	112
O	112
P	112
Q	112
R	113
S	113
T	113
U	113
V	113
W	113