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Installation Guide
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Reference Manual
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NOT NOT NOT NOTIIIICE CE CE CE This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this Manual and all the accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced by mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form. The manufacturer does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty or representation, either express
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Contents 1 INSTALLING YOUR ZOOMAIR USB CLIENT ............................ 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................ 5 INSTALLING THE USB SOFTWARE ............................................... 6 CONNECTING THE USB CLIENT TO YOUR COMPUTER ....................... 8 2 USING YOUR ZOOMAIR USB CLIENT.................................. 11 SETTING THE WINDOWS NETWORK PROPERTIES............................11 USING YOUR CLIENT WITH OTHER ZOOMAIR PRODUCTS .........
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1 Installing Your ZoomAir USB Client This chapter explains how to install your USB Client, including • Installing the USB software • Connecting the USB Client to a computer. Note: Your USB Client works with Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP. Package Contents Your USB Client package contains the following components: • ZoomAir USB Client device • Documentation • CD containing drivers, software, and electronic documentation • USB cable • Laptop mounting clip. If any of these items is missing or appears
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Installing the USB Software Insert the ZoomAir CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 1111 The CD starts automatically and the Main Menu opens: Click Installation Wizard. Note: If the CD does not start automatically, from the desktop, go to Start | Run and then type d:\setup.exe, where d is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. When the following menu appears, click USB. 2222 6 ZoomAir USB Client Installation Guide & Reference Manual
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The Zoom PC Resource Checker checks your computer to 3333 verify that it has appropriate resources to support your USB Client. You will see a screen similar to the one below. • If your computer has the recommended resources, click Continue to proceed. • If your computer does not have the recommended resources, click Details and follow the instructions to rectify the problem. Follow the prompts. 44 44 WINDOWS 98 USERS, TAKE NOTE: You may be asked for the Windows 98 installation CD that came wit
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The next stage is to connect the USB hardware to your computer. Connecting the USB Client to Your Computer 1 Plug one end of the supplied USB cable into a free USB port on your computer or laptop and plug the other end into the USB Client. 2 Restart your computer. Windows XP Users Only: 3 You will see the following dialog box. Make sure the option “Install the software automatically” is selected. Then click Next. 8 ZoomAir USB Client Installation Guide & Reference Manual
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4 When you see a dialog box similar to the one below, click Finish. If you are prompted to restart your computer again, do so. Otherwise, your USB installation is complete. Windows 2000 and XP Users: You may also see a dialog box stating Digital Signature Not Found. You can safely click Yes and the installation will complete successfully. CAUTION: Multiple USB-compatible devices can share one USB port through the use of a hub or splitter cables. Because the ZoomAir USB Client is a high-speed ne
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2 Using Your ZoomAir USB Client This chapter provides information about using your USB Client, including the following: • Setting the Windows Network properties, if necessary • Using your USB Client with other ZoomAir products • Viewing other computers • Usage and maintenance tips • Finding more information. Setting the Windows Network Properties If this is the first time that network support is installed onto your computer, the Network dialog box (shown below) will automatically open. If it doe
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The Windows operating system will prompt you to enter a Computer and Workgroup name. These names will be used to identify your computer in the Microsoft Network Neighborhood. 1 In the Computer name field, enter a unique name for your computer. 2 In the Workgroup field, enter the name of your network. 3 (Optional) In the Computer Description field, provide a description of the computer. If you require more information about your Windows Network properties, consult your Windows documentation or
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A dialog box similar to the following displays. By default, all ZoomAir products have WEP disabled. WEP, or Wireless Equivalent Privacy, is a form of data encryption intended to prevent unauthorized wireless clients from accessing data transmitted over the network. If you decide you want to enable WEP, turn to page 24 for instructions. The default Network Type is Infrastructure—this mode uses an Access Point or Gateway to access a company network or the Internet. If Infrastructure is the mode yo
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Viewing Other Computers When multiple computers equipped with ZoomAir products are running on your wireless network, you can use the following procedure to view them. 1 Start Windows Explorer. 2 Scroll to and double-click Network Neighborhood to display all stations in your Microsoft Networking Group. (The Network Neighborhood icon may be on your desktop.) 3 To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the Entire Network icon. 4 If there is a second network operating syst
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3 In the Network Settings window, click the Identification tab to verify or change the Station Name or Workgroup. Note: Except for Windows 2000 and XP, you must restart your computer for Network Settings changes to take effect. Usage and Maintenance Tips The built-in radio and antennas in your ZoomAir USB Client perform best in an open environment where there are as few obstacles as possible. To achieve the maximum range for wireless communications, do not cover the USB unit with any objects. To
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3 Upgrading or Removing Your USB Client You may want to upgrade or remove your ZoomAir USB Client in one of the following situations: • New USB Client features have become available • You have installed a newer version of the WLAN Utility • You have been alerted to a driver/firmware mismatch • You no longer need the wireless connectivity of your ZoomAir USB Client. WINDOWS 2000 USERS, TAKE NOTE: The Windows 2000 USB Client Properties window includes a special “update” button, but it is not guara
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4 In the top section of the Device Manager tab, select the option View devices by type. Then, in the list of PC Devices, double-click Network Adapters. 5 Select the item ZoomAir USB Client and click the Properties button. 6 In the ZoomAir USB Client Properties window, select the Driver tab. To display information about the currently installed driver, click the Driver File Details button. • To upgrade your current driver to a newer version, click the Update Driver button and follow the instructio
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1 Be sure to quit the WLAN Configuration Utility before attempting to remove your USB Client: Right-click the taskbar icon and select Exit. Otherwise, you will receive an error message. From the desktop, go to Start | Programs | ZoomAir and select Uninstall USB Client. Click Next when prompted to do so. 2 When the following dialog box displays, click Finish. Do not shut down your computer yet. Chapter 3 Upgrading or Removing Your USB Client 19
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3 If you are prompted to remove any additional software, click Yes. You may see a dialog box similar to the one below. If so, check 4 the box “Don’t display this message again” and click Yes. 5 Be sure to remove any CD remaining in the computer and click Finish. 6 Shut down your computer and unplug the USB Client from the computer. IMPORTANT: Be sure to unplug the USB Client from the computer before restarting your computer. 20 ZoomAir USB Client Installation Guide & Reference Manual
