Zyxel-communications 802.11a/g Wireless CardBus Card ZyXEL AG-120 Manuel d'utilisateur

ZyXEL AG-120802.11a/g Wireless CardBus CardUser’s GuideVersion 1.00Edition 19/2006

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide10 Customer Support

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide100 Appendix D Wireless SecurityEAP-TLS (Transport Layer Security)With EAP-TLS, digital certifications are needed by both the

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix D Wireless Security 101For added security, certificate-based authentications (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS and PEAP) use dynami

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide102 Appendix D Wireless SecurityTKIP uses 128-bit keys that are dynamically generated and distributed by the authentication s

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix D Wireless Security 103WPA(2)-PSK Application ExampleA WPA(2)s-PSK application looks as follows.1 First enter identi

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide104 Appendix D Wireless SecurityFigure 71 WPA(2) with RADIUS Application ExampleSecurity Parameters SummaryRefer to this ta

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 105APPENDIX ESetting up Your Computer’s IP AddressAll computers must have a

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide106 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressFigure 72 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling Components

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 1073 Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers.4 Select Client for Mic

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide108 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressFigure 74 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Click

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 109Figure 75 Windows XP: Start Menu2 For Windows XP, click Network Connect

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideTable of Contents 11Table of ContentsCopyright ...

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide110 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressFigure 77 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4 S

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 111• If you have a static IP address click Use the following IP Address and

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide112 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address• Click Obtain DNS server address automatically if you do not know your D

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 113Figure 81 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built-in from t

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide114 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address4 For statically assigned settings, do the following:•From the Configure

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address 115Figure 84 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned settings, do

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide116 Appendix E Setting up Your Computer’s IP Address

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideIndex 117IndexAAbout 73About your ZyXEL AG-120 23access point 37Access point mode 25, 34access point mode 25, 65additional se

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide118 IndexLlink information 46, 66MMAC Filter 70MAC Filter action 71Message Integrity Check (MIC) 40, 101Nnetwork type 47OOne-

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideIndex 119important step 74User Authentication 102user authentication 39Vvoltage 79WWEP 39, 50, 68manual setup 39, 51, 69passp

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ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideTable of Contents 135.5 The MAC Filter Screen ...

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ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideList of Figures 15List of FiguresFigure 1 Application: Infrastructure ...

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide16 List of FiguresFigure 39 ZyXEL Utility Menu Summary: AP Mode ... 65Figure 40

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideList of Figures 17Figure 82 Macintosh OS 8/9: TCP/IP ... 11

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ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideList of Tables 19List of TablesTable 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon ...

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ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuidePreface 21PrefaceCongratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL AG-120 802.11a/g Wireless CardBus Card. Your AG-120 is easy to

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide22 PrefaceGraphics Icons KeyWireless Access Point Computer Notebook Computer Server Modem or Router Wireless Signal Inter

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 23CHAPTER 1Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the AG-120 and prepares you to use the ZyXEL util

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide24 Chapter 1 Getting StartedFigure 1 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.1.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless wor

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 251.2.2 Access Point Mode You can also set the AG-120 to access point mode. In access point mode,

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide26 Chapter 1 Getting StartedNote: Wait for about five seconds for the ZyXEL utility to complete the mode change. The current

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 1 Getting Started 27If you want to use WZC to configure the AG-120, you need to disable the ZyXEL utility by right-cl

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide28 Chapter 1 Getting Started

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 29CHAPTER 2TutorialThe following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the ZyXEL utility,

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideCopyright 3CopyrightCopyright © 2006 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may not be reproduc

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide30 Chapter 2 TutorialFigure 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey2 The wireless client automatically searches for available wireless

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 31Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Confirm New Settings 6 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen whil

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide32 Chapter 2 TutorialThis example illustrates how to set up a profile and connect the wireless client to an access point conf

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 33Figure 14 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you s

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide34 Chapter 2 TutorialNote: Only one profile can be activated and used at any given time.Figure 17 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Ac

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 2 Tutorial 35Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: AP: Link Info2 If you want to change the SSID and enable wireless security fo

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide36 Chapter 2 Tutorial

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 37CHAPTER 3Wireless LAN NetworkThis chapter provides background information on wireless LAN ne

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide38 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network• Every device in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP or peer

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 39This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide4 CertificationsCertificationsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference StatementThe device complies with Part 15

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide40 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network• Shared Key mode involves a shared secret key to authenticate the wireless station to the

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 41If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use WPA or WPA-PSK depending on

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide42 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN NetworkIn the web configurator, go to the Wireless LAN main screen and then select OTIST. To change

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 3 Wireless LAN Network 43See the user’s guide for more information. 3.3.3 Notes on OTIST1 If you enabled OTIST i

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide44 Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Network5 If you configure OTIST to generate a WPA-PSK key, this key changes each time you run OTIST

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 45CHAPTER 4Wireless Station ModeConfigurationThis chapter shows you how to use

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide46 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration4.2 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL utility starts, the Link Info screen

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 474.2.1 Trend Chart Click Trend Chart in the Link Info screen to display a scr

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide48 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode ConfigurationFigure 23 Station Mode: Link Info: Trend Chart The following table describe

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 49Figure 24 Station Mode: Site Survey The following table describes the label

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideCertifications 5注意 !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

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide50 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration4.3.1 Security Settings When you configure the AG-120 to connect to a networ

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 514.3.1.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKFigure 26 Station Mode: Security Setting: WPA-PSK/

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide52 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode ConfigurationThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.3.1.3 WPA/WPA2Fig

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 534.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1xConfigure IEEE 802.1x security with various authenticatio

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide54 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode ConfigurationThe following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.3.2 Confirm New

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 55The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.4 The Profile Sc

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide56 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode ConfigurationFigure 30 Station Mode: Profile The following table describes the labels i

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 574.4.1 Adding a New ProfileFollow the steps below to add a new profile.1 Clic

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide58 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration2 If you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, skip

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 59Figure 32 Station Mode: Profile: Select a Channel The following table descr

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide6 ZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL Limited WarrantyZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free f

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide60 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode ConfigurationFigure 33 Station Mode: Profile: Security Settings 4 The screen varies depe

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 61Figure 35 Station Mode: Profile: Confirm New Settings 6 To use this network

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide62 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode ConfigurationFigure 37 Station Mode: Advanced4.6 The Adapter Screen To set the advanced

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration 63The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 Station M

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide64 Chapter 4 Wireless Station Mode Configuration

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 65CHAPTER 5Access Point ModeConfigurationThis chapter shows you how to configure yo

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide66 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration5.1.2 Additional Setup RequirementsTo bridge your wired and wireless network usi

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 675.3 The Configuration Screen Click Configuration in the ZyXEL utility screen to

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide68 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode ConfigurationThe following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 17 Access Point

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 695.4 The Advanced Screen To set the wireless LAN mode of the AG-120, click the Ad

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideSafety Warnings 7Safety WarningsFor your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT use

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide70 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode ConfigurationFigure 42 Access Point Mode: Advanced5.5 The MAC Filter Screen The MAC Filter

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration 71Figure 43 Access Point Mode: MAC Filter The following table describes the label

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide72 Chapter 5 Access Point Mode Configuration

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 6 Maintenance 73CHAPTER 6MaintenanceThis chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility.6.1 The Abo

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide74 Chapter 6 MaintenanceFigure 45 Uninstall: Confirm 3 Click Finish to complete uninstalling the software and restart the

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 6 Maintenance 756 Insert the AG-120 and check the version numbers in the About screen to make sure the new utility is

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide76 Chapter 6 Maintenance

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideChapter 7 Troubleshooting 77CHAPTER 7 TroubleshootingThis chapter covers potential problems and the possible remedies. Afte

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide78 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting7.3 Problem with the Link Quality7.4 Problems Communicating With Other ComputersTable 22 Trou

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix A Product Specifications 79APPENDIX AProduct SpecificationsTable 24 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMEN

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide8 Customer SupportCustomer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.• Product mod

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide80 Appendix A Product SpecificationsMedia Access Protocol IEEE 802.11Output Power (Average) IEEE 802.11a: 12+/-2 dBm at 54 Mb

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example 81APPENDIX BAccess Point Mode Setup ExampleThis example uses the network sharing f

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide82 Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup ExampleFigure 48 Windows 2000: Network and Dial-up Connections 4 A Properties screen

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example 83Figure 50 WIndows 2000: Network Properties: Select Network Adapter 5 A notice

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide84 Appendix B Access Point Mode Setup Example

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 85APPENDIX CManagement with Wireless ZeroConfigurationThis appendix sh

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide86 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure 53 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection Status4 The

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 87Figure 55 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection PropertiesIf

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide88 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure 57 Windows XP SP2: System Tray IconThe type of the wireless

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 89Figure 59 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Status3 Wind

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideCustomer Support 9+” is the (prefix) number you enter to make an international telephone call. [email protected] +47-22

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide90 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero ConfigurationThe following table describes the icons in the wireless network list

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 91If there is no security activated for the selected wireless network,

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide92 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero ConfigurationAssociationSelect a network in the Preferred networks list and click

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 93AuthenticationClick the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network)

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide94 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero ConfigurationAuthentication PropertiesSelect an EAP authentication type in the Wi

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 95The following table describes the labels in this screen.Smart Card o

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide96 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero ConfigurationThe following table describes the labels in this screen.Ordering the

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration 97Figure 68 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Networks: Preferred NetworksWin

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s Guide98 Appendix C Management with Wireless Zero Configuration

ZyXEL AG-120 User’s GuideAppendix D Wireless Security 99APPENDIX DWireless SecurityTypes of EAP AuthenticationThis section discusses some popular auth