ZyXEL Communications B-120 manual

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    ZyAIR B-120 Wireless LAN PC Card Quick Installation Guide Version 2.00 September 2003[...]

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    2 About Y our ZyAIR The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11 b compliant wireless LAN PC card that fits into any type II PCMC IA slot. Its maxim um 11 Mbps data rate, which gives Ethernet equivalent s peed, is ideal i n the corporat e or home environment. Use rs enjoy t he wireless mobility within the coverage area. Inst allation Overview 1. Installation Requir[...]

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    3 ZyAIR Utility and Hardware Inst allation The installati on procedures are si mila r for a ll supported Windows versions. Windows XP s creen shots are shown unl ess otherwise specified. DO NOT insert the ZyAIR at this point. 1. Insert the suppo rt CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. The CD auto runs. Othe rwise, locate and double-click on s[...]

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    4 2. Click Next to accept the default file location or click Browse to select an alternate folder. 3. Windows 2000/X P: Click Finish to complete the installation. Windows 98 SE/Me: Click Finish to restart the computer.[...]

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    5 4. Locate an available PCMCIA slot on the com puter. 5. With the pin connectors facing the slot and the LED side facing up, slide the ZyAIR into the slot. The LEDs turn on if the ZyAIR is properly inserted. Never bend, force or twist the ZyAIR into t he slot. Disable Windows XP Configuration T ool Windows XP includes a con figuration tool for wir[...]

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    6 2. When a Connect to Wireless Network window displays, click Advanced . 3. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties window, clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. Click OK .[...]

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    7 Accessing the ZyAIR Utility 1. After you install the ZyAIR Utility and insert the ZyAIR, an icon appears in the system tray. If the ZyAIR Utility icon displays, the Zy AIR is installed properly . 2. Double-click on th e ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the ZyAIR Wireless LAN Utility program. 3. Refer to the ZyAIR User ?[...]

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    8 LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Blinking The ZyAIR is receiving or sending data. ACT Blue Off The ZyAIR is not receiving or sending data. On The ZyAIR has a connection t o a wireless LAN. Blinking The ZyAIR is connecting to a wireless LAN. LINK Blue Off The ZyAIR is not connected to a wireless LAN or not receiving po wer. T roubleshooting PROBLEM CO[...]

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    9 PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION Install the ZyAIR in another co mputer. If the error persists, you may have a hardware problem. In this case, you should contact your local vendor. Make sure the ZyAIR is properly inserted and the LINK LED blinks. Check for possible hardware conflicts. In Windo ws, click Start , Settings , Control Panel , Sy stem , Hardw[...]