ZyXEL G-300 User Guide - Page 15

Getting Started, About Your ZyAIR G-300, ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation, Configuration - drivers

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ZyAIR G-300 User's Guide Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility. 1.1 About Your ZyAIR G-300 The ZyAIR G-300 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR. • Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices. • Automatic rate selection. • Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security. • Supports IEEE 802.1x and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs. • A built-in antenna • Plug-and-play installation for Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. • Driver and utility support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and make hardware connections. 1.3 Configuration Methods To configure your ZyAIR, use one of the following applications: • Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP) • ZyAIR Utility • Odyssey Client Manager DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Odyssey Client Manager and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time. The bundled Odyssey Client Manager only works for your ZyAIR. Do NOT use the Odyssey Client Manager to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters. Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information. Getting Started 1-1

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ZyAIR G-300 User’s Guide
Getting Started
1-1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility.
1.1
About Your ZyAIR G-300
The ZyAIR G-300 is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN adapter. With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy
the wireless mobility within the coverage area.
The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR.
Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless devices.
Automatic rate selection.
Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security.
Supports IEEE 802.1x and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
A built-in antenna
Plug-and-play installation for Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Driver and utility support for Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
1.2
ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the
Quick Installation Guide
to install the ZyAIR Utility and make hardware
connections.
1.3
Configuration Methods
To configure your ZyAIR, use one of the following applications:
Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (recommended for Windows XP)
ZyAIR Utility
Odyssey Client Manager
DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool or the Odyssey Client Manager
and the ZyAIR Utility at the same time.
The bundled Odyssey Client Manager only works for your ZyAIR. Do NOT use the
Odyssey Client Manager to configure non-ZyXEL WLAN adapters.
Refer to the Odyssey Client Manager documentation for more information.