NWD-370NDraft 802.11n Wireless PCI AdapterUser’s GuideVersion 1.00Edition 110/2006
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ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideTable of Contents 11Table of ContentsCopyright ...
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide12 Table of Contents3.2.1.2 IEEE 802.1x ...
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideList of Figures 13List of FiguresFigure 1 The NWD-370N ...
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide14 List of FiguresFigure 39 Windows XP SP2: System Tray Icon ... 60Figur
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideList of Tables 15List of TablesTable 1 External View ...
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide16 List of Tables
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuidePreface 17PrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the NWD-370N Draft 802.11n Wireless PCI Adapter. Your NWD-370N plugs i
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide18 PrefaceGraphics Icons KeyWireless Access Point Computer Notebook Computer Server Modem or Router Wireless Signal Int
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 19CHAPTER 1Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the NWD-370N and prepares you to use the ZyXEL
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide20 Chapter 1 Getting StartedThe following table describes the NWD-370N.The following table describes the operation of the L
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 21Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.0.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless w
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide22 Chapter 1 Getting Started1.3 NWD-370N Hardware and Utility InstallationFollow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 23Figure 5 Enable WZCRefer to the appendices for information on how to use WZC to manage the NW
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide24 Chapter 1 Getting Started
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 25CHAPTER 2TutorialThe following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the ZyXEL utilit
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide26 Chapter 2 TutorialFigure 7 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey2 The wireless client automatically searches for available wirele
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 27Figure 9 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm Save6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it con
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide28 Chapter 2 TutorialThis example illustrates how to set up a profile and connect the wireless client to an access point co
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 29Figure 13 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideCopyright 3CopyrightCopyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may not be reprod
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide30 Chapter 2 TutorialNote: Only one profile can be activated and used at any given time.Figure 16 ZyXEL Utility: Profile
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 31CHAPTER 3Wireless LAN NetworkThis chapter provides background information on wireless LAN
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide32 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network• Every device in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP or pe
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 33Your NWD-370N allows you to configure up to four 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit WEP keys. Only
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide34 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN NetworkBoth WPA and WPA2 improve data encryption by using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP),
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 35CHAPTER 4Wireless ConfigurationThis chapter shows you how to configure your NWD-370N.4.1
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide36 Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationFigure 19 Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 5
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 374.2.1 Trend Chart Click Trend Chart in the Link Info screen to display a screen as show
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide38 Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationFigure 21 Site Survey The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 394.3.1 Security Settings When you configure the NWD-370N to connect to a network with wi
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide4 CertificationsCertificationsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference StatementThe device complies with Part 1
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide40 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration4.3.1.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKFigure 23 Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKKey x (where x is
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 41The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.3.1.3 WPA/WPA2Figure 24 Se
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide42 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration4.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1xConfigure IEEE 802.1x security with various authentication methods i
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 43The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.3.2 Confirm Save ScreenUse
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide44 Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationFigure 26 Confirm Save Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen.
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 45The default profile is a profile that allows you to connect to any SSID that has no secu
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide46 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration4.4.1 Adding a New ProfileFollow the steps below to add a new profile.1 Click Add in th
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 472 If you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, skip to step 3.
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide48 Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 3 If you selected Infrastructur
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 49Figure 31 Profile: Security Settings 5 This read-only screen shows a summary of the ne
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideCertifications 5依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide50 Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationFigure 33 Profile: Activate the Profile 4.5 The Adapter Screen To set the other advan
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Configuration 51Power Saving ModeSelect Maximum Power Save or Fast Power Save to save power (especially
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide52 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 5 Maintenance 53CHAPTER 5MaintenanceThis chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility.5.1 The A
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide54 Chapter 5 Maintenance2 When prompted, click OK or Yes to remove the driver and the utility software.Figure 36 Uninsta
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideChapter 6 Troubleshooting 55CHAPTER 6 TroubleshootingThis chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Af
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide56 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting6.3 Problems Communicating With Other ComputersTable 20 Troubleshooting Communication Proble
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix A 57APPENDIX AProduct SpecificationsTable 21 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALProduct Name NWD-
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide58 Appendix ARX Sensitivity Tolerance: +/- 1 dBmIEEE 802.11b: -84 dBm at 11 MbpsIEEE 802.11g: -72 dBm at 54 MbpsIEEE 802.11
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix B 59APPENDIX BManagement with Wireless ZeroConfigurationThis appendix shows you how to manage your NWD-370N using
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide6 Safety WarningsSafety WarningsFor your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT u
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide60 Appendix BConnecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-click the network icon for wireless connections in the system tray t
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix B 61Windows XP SP1: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click Properties and the Wireless Networks t
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide62 Appendix BThe following table describes the icons in the wireless network list.Windows XP SP1: Click Refresh to reload a
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix B 63If there is no security activated for the selected wireless network, a warning screen appears. Click Connect A
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide64 Appendix BFigure 46 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: AssociationThe following table describes the labels in
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix B 65AuthenticationClick the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen to display the screen s
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide66 Appendix BAuthentication PropertiesSelect an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) properties: Authenticatio
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix B 67Smart Card or other Certificate PropertiesFigure 49 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Certificate PropertiesTh
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide68 Appendix BOrdering the Preferred NetworksFollow the steps below to manage your preferred networks.1 Windows XP SP2: Clic
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix B 69Figure 51 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Networks: Preferred Networks2 Whenever the NWD-370N tries to connect to a
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideZyXEL Limited Warranty 7ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide70 Appendix B
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix C 71APPENDIX CWireless SecurityTypes of EAP AuthenticationThis section discusses some popular authentication types
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide72 Appendix CEAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security)With EAP-TLS, digital certifications are needed by both the server and the w
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix C 73For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use dynamic keys for data e
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide74 Appendix CTKIP uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication server. AES (Advan
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix C 75WPA(2)-PSK Application ExampleA WPA(2)s-PSK application looks as follows.1 First enter identical passwords int
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide76 Appendix CFigure 53 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application ExampleSecurity Parameters SummaryRefer to this table to see what o
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix D 77APPENDIX DSetting up Your Computer’s IP AddressAll computers must have a 10M or 100M Ethernet adapter card and
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide78 Appendix DFigure 54 WIndows 98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling ComponentsThe Network window Configuration tab dis
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix D 793 Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers.4 Select Client for Microsoft Networks from the list of netw
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide8 Customer SupportCustomer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.• Product m
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide80 Appendix DFigure 56 Windows 98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Click the Gateway tab.• If you do not know yo
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix D 81Figure 57 Windows XP: Start Menu2 For Windows XP, click Network Connections. For Windows 2000, click Network
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide82 Appendix DFigure 59 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (und
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideAppendix D 83• If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and fill in the IP address, Subnet mask,
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide84 Appendix D• Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your DNS server IP address(es).• If you kno
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideIndex 85IndexAAbout 53About your ZyXEL AG-220 19Access point (AP) 31Access point. See also AP.ACT LED 20Activating a profil
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide86 IndexGGetting started 19Graphics icons key 18HHardware connections 22Help 23Humidity 57IIEEE 802.1x 33, 42Industrial Sci
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s GuideIndex 87Radio specifications 57RADIUS 33, 34RADIUS server 74Real-time data traffic statistics 37Receive rate 36Registration
ZyXEL NWD-370N User’s Guide88 IndexWPA2 33, 41, 73WPA2-Pre-Shared Key 34, 73WPA2-PSK 34, 40, 73WPA-PSK 34, 40, 73WZC (Wireless Zero Configuration) 22Z
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