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www.zyxel.comNWD210NWireless N USB AdapterUser’s GuideVersion 1.011/2007Edition 1

Table of ContentsNWD210N User’s Guide103.1 Wireless LAN Overview ...

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide100Figure 80 Red Hat 9.0: Dynamic IP Address Setting in ifconfig-eth0 • If you

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide101Verifying SettingsEnter ifconfig in a terminal screen to check your TCP/IP pro

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NWD210N User’s Guide103APPENDIX B Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.Ad-hoc

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide104Figure 86 Basic Service SetESSAn Extended Service Set (ESS) consists of a series of overlapping BSSs,

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide105Figure 87 Infrastructure WLANChannelA channel is the radio frequency(ies) used by wireless devices t

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide106Figure 88 RTS/CTSWhen station A sends data to the AP, it might not know that the station B is alread

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide107If the Fragmentation Threshold value is smaller than the RTS/CTS value (see previously) you set then t

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide108Wireless security methods available on the NWD210N are data encryption, wireless client authentication,

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide109Determines the network services available to authenticated users once they are connected to the networ

Table of ContentsNWD210N User’s Guide116.4 Problems Communicating with Other Computers ...

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide110For EAP-TLS authentication type, you must first have a wired connection to the network and obtain the c

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide111Dynamic WEP Key ExchangeThe AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS server. This key ex

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide112Encryption Both WPA and WPA2 improve data encryption by using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), M

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide113Wireless Client WPA SupplicantsA wireless client supplicant is the software that runs on an operating

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide1143 The AP and wireless clients generate a common PMK (Pairwise Master Key). The key itself is not sent o

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide115Antenna OverviewAn antenna couples RF signals onto air. A transmitter within a wireless device sends a

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide116Positioning AntennasIn general, antennas should be mounted as high as practically possible and free of

NWD210N User’s Guide117APPENDIX C Windows Wireless ManagementThis appendix shows you how to manage your NWD210N using the Windows Vista and Windows X

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide118Figure 92 Vista: The Connect To WindowThe security status of each wireless network disp

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide119Figure 94 Vista: Enter Security KeyYour computer tries to connect to the wireless netw

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Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide120Figure 96 Vista: Successful Connection4 If you will use this network again, ensure that

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide121Figure 97 Vista: Choose a Connection Option2 Click Manually connect to a wireless netw

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide1223 When you have finished filling in the fields, click Next. the following screen displays

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide1231 Click Start () > Connect To. In the Connect to screen, click Set up a connection or

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide124" Make sure all the wireless clients on your ad-hoc network can support the type of

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide1252 Double-click on the icon for wireless network connection.3 The status window displays

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide126Figure 105 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection PropertiesFigure 106 Windows X

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide127Figure 107 Windows XP SP2: WZC Not AvailableConnecting to a Wireless Network 1 Double-

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide128Figure 109 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection StatusWindows XP SP1: In the Wir

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide129Figure 111 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network ConnectionThe following table describes th

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Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide130Figure 112 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties4 4.Windows XP SP2: If

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide131Figure 114 Windows XP SP2: Wireless Network Connection: No Security5 Verify that you

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide132The following table describes the labels in this screen.AuthenticationClick the Authentic

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide133Figure 116 Windows XP: Wireless (network) properties: AuthenticationThe following tabl

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide134Protected EAP PropertiesFigure 117 Windows XP: Protected EAP PropertiesThe following ta

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide135Smart Card or other Certificate PropertiesFigure 118 Windows XP: Smart Card or other C

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide1361 Windows XP SP2: Click Change the order of preferred networks in the Wireless Network Co

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD210N User’s Guide137Move down to change it's order, click Remove to delete it or click Properties to vi

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NWD210N User’s Guide139APPENDIX D Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2007 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may

List of FiguresNWD210N User’s Guide14Figure 39 Profile: Security Settings ...

Appendix D Legal InformationNWD210N User’s Guide140If this device does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be determin

Appendix D Legal InformationNWD210N User’s Guide141Notices Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance co

Appendix D Legal InformationNWD210N User’s Guide142

NWD210N User’s Guide143APPENDIX E Customer SupportPlease have the following information ready when you contact customer support.Required Information•

Appendix E Customer SupportNWD210N User’s Guide144• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications, Czech s.r.o., Modranská 621, 143 01 Praha 4 - Modrany, Ceská R

Appendix E Customer SupportNWD210N User’s Guide145India• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +91-11-30888144 t

Appendix E Customer SupportNWD210N User’s Guide146• Regular Mail: ZyXEL Communications Inc., 1130 N. Miller St., Anaheim, CA 92806-2001, U.S.A.Norway•

Appendix E Customer SupportNWD210N User’s Guide147Sweden• Support E-mail: [email protected]• Sales E-mail: [email protected]• Telephone: +46-31-744-7700•

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IndexNWD210N User’s Guide149IndexAAbout 67about your ZyXEL Device 21Access Point (AP) 37Access point (AP) 37Access Point. See also AP.ACT LED 22activa

List of FiguresNWD210N User’s Guide15Figure 82 Red Hat 9.0: DNS Settings in resolv.conf ...

IndexNWD210N User’s Guide150EAP-TTLS 39encryption 112encryption type 39, 51, 53environmental specifications 77ESS 104Extended Service Set, See ESS 104

IndexNWD210N User’s Guide151product specifications 77profile 48, 57activation 61add new 58configure 32, 34default 56delete 57edit 57information 57new

IndexNWD210N User’s Guide152weight 77WEP 38, 51automatic setup 38manual setup 38, 51passphrase 38, 51WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 38WEP Encryption 5

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List of TablesNWD210N User’s Guide17List of TablesTable 1 NWD210N External View ...

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19PART IIntroduction and ConfigurationGetting Started (21)Tutorial (27)Wireless LANs (37)Wireless Configuration (47)Maintenance (67)

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NWD210N User’s Guide21CHAPTER 1 Getting StartedThis chapter introduces the NWD210N and prepares you to use the ZyXEL utility. The ZyXEL utility is a

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD210N User’s Guide22The following table describes the operation of the NWD210N’s LEDs.1.2 Application OverviewThis section

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD210N User’s Guide23Figure 2 Application: Infrastructure 1.2.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD210N User’s Guide241.3 Hardware and Utility InstallationFollow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the Z

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD210N User’s Guide251.4.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration " When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically

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NWD210N User’s Guide27CHAPTER 2 TutorialThe following sections show you how to join a wireless network using the ZyXEL utility, as in the following d

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide283 In the NWD210N’s utility, click the Adapter tab, enable WPS and select PBC (Push Button Configuration). In t

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide29Figure 7 Example WPS Process: PBC Method2.1.2 PIN ConfigurationWhen you use the PIN configuration method,

About This User's GuideNWD210N User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to configu

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide30The following figure shows you the example of configuring the wireless network and security on the NWD210N and

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide31Figure 8 Example WPS Process: PIN MethodAuthentication by PINSECURITY INFOWITHIN 2 MINUTESCOMMUNICATIONNWD2

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide322.2 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPSThere are three ways to connect the wireless client (the NWD210N) to

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide33Figure 10 ZyXEL Utility: Security Settings 5 The Summary window appears. Check your settings and click Save

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide34Troubleshooting section of this User's Guide or contact your network administrator if necessary.2.2.2 Cr

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide35Figure 15 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Security5 This screen varies depending on the encryption method you select

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD210N User’s Guide36" Only one profile can be activated and used at any given time.Figure 18 ZyXEL Utility: Profile Activat

NWD210N User’s Guide37CHAPTER 3 Wireless LANsThis chapter provides background information on wireless Local Area Networks.3.1 Wireless LAN Overview

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide38Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency,

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide39Your NWD210N allows you to configure up to four 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit WEP keys. Only one key is use

Document ConventionsNWD210N User’s Guide4Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. 1 Warn

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide40If both an AP and the wireless clients support WPA2 and you have an external RADIUS server, use WPA2 for

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide413.3.2 PIN ConfigurationEach WPS-enabled device has its own PIN (Personal Identification Number). This m

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide42Figure 20 Example WPS Process: PIN Method3.3.3 How WPS WorksWhen two WPS-enabled devices connect, each

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide43Figure 21 How WPS worksThe roles of registrar and enrollee last only as long as the WPS setup process

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide44Figure 22 WPS: Example Network Step 1In step 2, you add another wireless client to the network. You kno

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide45Figure 24 WPS: Example Network Step 33.3.4 Limitations of WPSWPS has some limitations of which you sh

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD210N User’s Guide46You can easily check to see if this has happened. WPS works between only two devices simultaneously, so i

NWD210N User’s Guide47CHAPTER 4 Wireless ConfigurationThis chapter shows you how to configure your NWD210N.4.1 ZyXEL Utility Screen Summary This sec

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide48Figure 26 Link Info The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 5 Link In

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide494.2.1 Trend Chart Click Trend Chart in the Link Info screen to display a screen as shown below

Document ConventionsNWD210N User’s Guide5Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. Wireless Access Point

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide50Figure 28 Site Survey The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 7 Site

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide514.3.1 Security Settings When you configure the NWD210N to connect to a network with wireless s

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide524.3.1.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKFigure 30 Security Setting: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKThe following table descr

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide53Figure 31 Security Settings: WPA/WPA2 The following table describes the labels in this screen

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide544.3.1.4 IEEE 802.1xConfigure IEEE 802.1x security with various authentication methods in this s

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide554.3.2 Server Certificate Setting ScreenThis screen displays if you selected Validate Server Ce

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide56Figure 34 Summary Screen The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.4 The Pr

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide57Figure 35 Profile The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 14 Profil

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide584.4.1 Adding a New ProfileFollow the steps below to add a new profile.1 Click Add in the Profil

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide592 If you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, skip to step 3. If you

Safety WarningsNWD210N User’s Guide6Safety Warnings1 For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.• Do NOT use thi

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide60Figure 38 Profile: Wireless Settings 4 The screen varies depending on the encryption method yo

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide616 To use this network profile, click the Activate Now button. Otherwise, click the Activate Lat

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide624.5.1 WPS: PBC (Push Button Configuration) This screen allows you to use the WPS Push Button Co

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide634.5.2 WPS: PIN - Use this Device’s PINThis screen allows you to use the WPS Personal Identific

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide64Figure 45 WPS: PIN - Use the PIN from the AP or Wireless RouterThe following table describes t

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide652 In the WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security screen (see Section 4.3.1.3 on page 52 and Section 4.3.1.

Chapter 4 Wireless ConfigurationNWD210N User’s Guide662 In the WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security screen, select TLS as the EAP Type. Note that the Login Na

Chapter 5 MaintenanceNWD210N User’s Guide67CHAPTER 5 MaintenanceThis chapter describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility.5.1 The About

Chapter 5 MaintenanceNWD210N User’s Guide685.2 Uninstalling the ZyXEL Utility Follow the steps below to remove (or uninstall) the ZyXEL utility from

Chapter 5 MaintenanceNWD210N User’s Guide69To perform the upgrade, follow the steps below.1 Download the latest version of the utility from the ZyXEL

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71PART IITroubleshooting and SpecificationsTroubleshooting (73)Product Specifications (77)

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NWD210N User’s Guide73CHAPTER 6 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingNWD210N User’s Guide741 Make sure the NWD210N is properly inserted and the LEDs are on. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for th

Chapter 6 TroubleshootingNWD210N User’s Guide75• Verify that the peer computer(s) is turned on.• Make sure the NWD210N computer and the peer computer

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NWD210N User’s Guide77CHAPTER 7 Product SpecificationsTable 21 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALProduct Name NWD210N Draft 2.0 802

Chapter 7 Product SpecificationsNWD210N User’s Guide78Receiver Sensitivity Tolerance: +/- 1 dBmIEEE 802.11b: -80 dBm at 11 MbpsIEEE 802.11g: -68 dBm a

79PART IIIAppendices and Index" The appendices provide general information. Some details may not apply to your NWD210N.Setting up Your Computer’s

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NWD210N User’s Guide81APPENDIX A Setting up Your Computer’s IPAddress" The purpose of this appendix is to show you how to configure an IP addres

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide82Figure 53 WIndows 95/98/Me: Network: ConfigurationInstalling ComponentsThe Net

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide83Configuring 1 In the Network window Configuration tab, select your network adap

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide84Figure 55 Windows 95/98/Me: TCP/IP Properties: DNS Configuration4 Click the Ga

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide85Figure 56 Windows XP: Start Menu2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide86Figure 58 Windows XP: Control Panel: Network Connections: Properties4 Select I

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide87Figure 60 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties6 If you do not k

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide88Figure 61 Windows XP: Advanced TCP/IP Properties7 In the Internet Protocol TCP

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide89Figure 62 Windows XP: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties8 Click OK to clos

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Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide90Figure 63 Windows Vista: Start Menu2 In the Control Panel, double-click Networ

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide915 Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties." During thi

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide927 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens (the Genera

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide93Figure 70 Windows Vista: Advanced TCP/IP Properties9 In the Internet Protocol

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide94Figure 71 Windows Vista: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties10 C

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide95Figure 72 Macintosh OS 8/9: Apple Menu2 Select Ethernet built-in from the Con

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide96• Type your IP address in the IP Address box.• Type your subnet mask in the Subn

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide97Figure 75 Macintosh OS X: Network4 For statically assigned settings, do the f

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide98" Make sure you are logged in as the root administrator. Using the K Deskto

Appendix A Setting up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD210N User’s Guide99• If you have a dynamic IP address, click Automatically obtain IP address setti