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G-320H
802.11g Wireless High Power PCI Adapter
User’s Guide
Version 1.00
10/2006
Edition 1
www.zyxel.com
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About This User's Guide About This User's Guide Intended Audience This manual is intended for people who want to configure the G-320H using the ZyXEL utility. You should have at least a basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts and topology. Related Documentation • Quick Start Guide The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get up and running right away. It contains information on setting up your network and configuring for Internet access. • Online Help Embedded web help for descri
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Document Conventions Document Conventions Warnings and Notes These are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warnings tell you about things that could harm you or your device. Notes tell you other important information (for example, other things you may need to configure or helpful tips) or recommendations. Syntax Conventions • The G-320H may be referred to as the “G-320H” or the “device” in this User’s Guide. • Product labels, screen names, field labels and field choices ar
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Document Conventions Icons Used in Figures Figures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. The G-320H icon is not an exact representation of your device. AP Computer Notebook computer Server Wireless Signal Modem or Router Internet Cloud G-320H User’s Guide 5
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Safety Warnings Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. • Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. • Do NOT expose your device to 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 ONLY suitable accessories to the device. • ONLY
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Contents Overview Contents Overview Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 19 Tutorial ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Wireless LAN Network ............................................................................................................... 33 Wireless Station Mode Configuration
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Table of Contents Table of Contents About This User's Guide ..........................................................................................................3 Document Conventions............................................................................................................4 Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................6 Contents Overview ..............................................
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Table of Contents 3.3.1 Enabling OTIST .......................................................................................................... 37 3.3.2 Starting OTIST ..........................................................................................................38 3.3.3 Notes on OTIST ......................................................................................................... 39 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration ...........................................
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Table of Contents Appendix G Customer Support ............................................................................................ 113 Index....................................................................................................................................... 117 G-320H User’s Guide 11
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List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure ........................................................................................................ 20 Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc ................................................................................................................. 20 Figure 3 Application: Access Point Mode .............................................................................................. 21 Figure 4 ZyXEL Utility: Change Mode
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List of Figures Figure 39 Access Point Mode: Link Info ................................................................................................ 60 Figure 40 Access Point Mode: Configuration ........................................................................................ 61 Figure 41 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter ............................................................................................. 63 Figure 42 About .....................................................
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List of Figures Figure 82 Macintosh OS X: Network .................................................................................................... 107 G-320H User’s Guide 15
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List of Tables List of Tables Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ................................................................................................ 22 Table 2 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: Station Mode ............................................................................ 41 Table 3 Station Mode: Link Info ............................................................................................................. 42 Table 4 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart ......
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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces the G-320H and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. 1.1 About Your G-320H The G-320H is an IEEE 802.11b/g compliant wireless LAN adapter. You can also use the ZyXEL utility to turn your G-320H into an access point (AP). The ZyXEL utility is a tool that helps you configure your G-320H. See the appendix for detailed product specifications. 1.2 Application Overview This section describes some network applications for the G-320H. 1.2.1
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Figure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc. Ad-Hoc does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless clients (wireless stations) communicate directly to each other. Figure 2 Application: Ad-Hoc 1.2.2 Access Point Mode In access point mode, your G-320H functions as an access point. This allows you to set up a wireless network without using a dedicated AP. The fo
