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NWD2105 User’s Guide101APPENDIX A Setting Up Your Computer’s IPAddressNote: Your specific NWD2105 may not support all of the operating systems descri

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1021 Click Start > Control Panel.Figure 64 Windows XP: Start Menu2 In the Con

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1033 Right-click Local Area Connection and then select Properties.Figure 66 Win

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1045 The Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties window opens.Figure 68 Windows XP:

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1052 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTE

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1063 Click the Network and Sharing Center icon.Figure 71 Windows Vista: Network

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1076 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.Fig

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1087 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.Figure 75

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1092 In the Command Prompt window, type "ipconfig" and then press [ENTE

Table of ContentsNWD2105 User’s Guide11Table of ContentsAbout This User's Guide...

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1103 Click Change adapter settings.Figure 78 Windows 7: Network And Sharing Cent

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1115 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties.Fig

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1126 The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.Figure 81

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1133 The IP settings are displayed as follows.Figure 82 Windows 7: Internet Pro

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1142 In the System Preferences window, click the Network icon.Figure 84 Mac OS X

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1154 For dynamically assigned settings, select Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide116•In the Router field, type the IP address of your device.Figure 87 Mac OS X 1

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide117Mac OS X: 10.5 and 10.6The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5 but

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1183 When the Network preferences pane opens, select Ethernet from the list of ava

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide119•In the Router field, enter the IP address of your NWD2105.Figure 92 Mac OS

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Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide120Verifying SettingsCheck your TCP/IP properties by clicking Applications > Ut

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1211 Click System > Administration > Network.Figure 94 Ubuntu 8: System &

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1223 In the Authenticate window, enter your admin account name and password then c

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1235 The Properties dialog box opens.Figure 98 Ubuntu 8: Network Settings >

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1247 If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the DNS tab in the Network

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide125tab. The Interface Statistics column shows data if your connection is working

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1261 Click K Menu > Computer > Administrator Settings (YaST).Figure 101 op

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1273 When the YaST Control Center window opens, select Network Devices and then c

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1285 When the Network Card Setup window opens, click the Address tabFigure 105 o

Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide1298 If you know your DNS server IP address(es), click the Hostname/DNS tab in Ne

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Appendix A Setting Up Your Computer’s IP AddressNWD2105 User’s Guide130Verifying SettingsClick the KNetwork Manager icon on the Task bar to check your

NWD2105 User’s Guide131APPENDIX B Wireless LANsWireless LAN TopologiesThis section discusses ad-hoc and infrastructure wireless LAN topologies.Ad-hoc

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide132with each other. When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide133An ESSID (ESS IDentification) uniquely identifies each ESS. All access points and their associated wir

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide134hidden node. Both stations (STA) are within range of the access point (AP) or wireless gateway, but out

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide135Fragmentation ThresholdA Fragmentation Threshold is the maximum data fragment size (between 256 and 24

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide136several intermediate rate steps between the maximum and minimum data rates. The IEEE 802.11g data rate

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide137IEEE 802.1xIn June 2001, the IEEE 802.1x standard was designed to extend the features of IEEE 802.11 t

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide138• Access-ChallengeSent by a RADIUS server requesting more information in order to allow access. The acc

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide139However, MD5 authentication has some weaknesses. Since the authentication server needs to get the plai

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Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide140Dynamic WEP Key ExchangeThe AP maps a unique key that is generated with the RADIUS server. This key exp

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide141If the AP or the wireless clients do not support WPA2, just use WPA or WPA-PSK depending on whether yo

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide142keys. This prevent all wireless devices sharing the same encryption keys. (a weakness of WEP)User Authe

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide1434 The RADIUS server distributes the PMK to the AP. The AP then sets up a key hierarchy and management

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide1444 The AP and wireless clients use the TKIP or AES encryption process, the PMK and information exchanged

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide145Antenna OverviewAn antenna couples RF signals onto air. A transmitter within a wireless device sends a

Appendix B Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide146• Omni-directional antennas send the RF signal out in all directions on a horizontal plane. The coverag

NWD2105 User’s Guide147APPENDIX C Windows Wireless ManagementThis appendix shows you how to manage your NWD2105 using the Windows Vista and Windows X

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide148Connecting to a Wireless Network1 In the Windows Vista taskbar, click Start () > Conne

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide149Figure 117 Vista: Additional Information2 Double-click the network’s name to join the

15PART IIntroduction and ConfigurationGetting Started (17)Tutorial (23)Wireless LANs (37)Station Mode (49)AP Mode (75)Maintenance (85)

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1503 If security is enabled, you may be prompted to enter your security key. Figure 118 Vi

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide151Figure 120 Vista: Successful Connection4 If you will use this network again, ensure th

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1521 Click Set up a connection or network at the bottom of the Connect to screen. The follow

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1532 Click Manually connect to a wireless network. The following screen displays.Figure 122

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1543 When you have finished filling in the fields, click Next. the following screen displays

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1551 Click Start () > Connect To. In the Connect to screen, click Set up a connection or

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1564 Enter the Security key/Passphrase. Everybody on the network must enter this key in thei

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide157Activating Wireless Zero Configuration1 Click Start, Control Panel and double-click Netw

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1584 The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen displays. Click the Wireless Networks

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide159If you see the following screen, refer to article 871122 on the Microsoft web site for i

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Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1602 Windows XP SP2: In the Wireless Network Connection Status screen, click View Wireless N

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1613 Windows XP SP2: Click Refresh network list to reload and search for available wireless

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide162Figure 136 Windows XP SP1: Wireless Network Connection Properties4 4.Windows XP SP2: If

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide163security settings for more information. Otherwise click Cancel and connect to another wi

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide164AssociationSelect a network in the Preferred networks list and click Properties to view o

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide165AuthenticationClick the Authentication tab in the Wireless (network) properties screen t

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide166Authentication PropertiesSelect an EAP authentication type in the Wireless (network) prop

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide167The following table describes the labels in this screen.Table 38 Windows XP: Protected

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide168Smart Card or other Certificate PropertiesFigure 142 Windows XP: Smart Card or other Ce

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide169Ordering the Preferred NetworksFollow the steps below to manage your preferred networks.

NWD2105 User’s Guide17CHAPTER 1 Getting Started1.1 OverviewThe ZyXEL NWD2105 wireless N-lite USB adapter brings you a better Internet experience ov

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1701 Windows XP SP2: Click Change the order of preferred networks in the Wireless Network Co

Appendix C Windows Wireless ManagementNWD2105 User’s Guide1712 Whenever the NWD2105 tries to connect to a new network, the new network is added in th

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NWD2105 User’s Guide173APPENDIX D Wireless for Windows 7Follow these steps to connect to a wireless network for a computer with the Windows 7 Operati

Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7NWD2105 User’s Guide1742 In the Control Panel, click View network status and tasks under the Network and Internet cat

Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7NWD2105 User’s Guide175A progress indicator appears. Figure 149 Windows 7: Enabling the Wireless Network Connectio

Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7NWD2105 User’s Guide1762 Select a wireless network and click Connect. Figure 151 Windows 7: Connect to the Wireless

Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7NWD2105 User’s Guide177Verifying the SettingsOpen a web browser and try to access a website, such as www.zyxel.com.

Appendix D Wireless for Windows 7NWD2105 User’s Guide1783 Check the Connections under View you active networks. If the wireless network name displays

NWD2105 User’s Guide179APPENDIX E Legal InformationCopyrightCopyright © 2010 by ZyXEL Communications Corporation.The contents of this publication may

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD2105 User’s Guide18Ad-HocAn Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a self-contained group of computers connected wirelessly and which is i

Appendix E Legal InformationNWD2105 User’s Guide180This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursua

Appendix E Legal InformationNWD2105 User’s Guide181Industry Canada StatementThis device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation

Appendix E Legal InformationNWD2105 User’s Guide182This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the followi

Appendix E Legal InformationNWD2105 User’s Guide183RegistrationRegister your product online to receive e-mail notices of firmware upgrades and inform

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IndexNWD2105 User’s Guide185IndexAAbout 86about your ZyXEL Device 18Access Point (AP) 38Access point (AP) 38Access Point. See also AP.ACT LED 19activa

IndexNWD2105 User’s Guide186dynamic WEP key exchange 140EEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) 40EAP Authentication 138EAP authentication 41EAP typ

IndexNWD2105 User’s Guide187Oonline help 22Output power 78Ppacket collisions 52Pairwise Master Key (PMK) 141, 143passphrase 40, 56, 81password 40PEAP

IndexNWD2105 User’s Guide188total transmit 52trademarks 179Transmission rate 78transmission rate 52, 64transmit key 56, 81transmit rate 52trend chart

IndexNWD2105 User’s Guide189ZZyXEL Utilityaccessing 21ZyXEL utility 21accessing 21driver version number 86exiting 21help 22reactivating 21status 21sys

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD2105 User’s Guide19The following table describes the operation of the NWD2105’s LEDs.1.3 Application OverviewThis sectio

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD2105 User’s Guide201.3.2 Ad-Hoc To set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use Ad-Hoc (see Chapter 4

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD2105 User’s Guide21The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the NWD2105. Refer to the foll

Chapter 1 Getting StartedNWD2105 User’s Guide22The ZyXEL utility screens are similar in all Microsoft Windows versions. Screens for Windows XP are sho

NWD2105 User’s Guide23CHAPTER 2 Tutorial2.1 OverviewThis tutorial shows you how to join a wireless infrastructure network using the ZyXEL utility. T

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide242.1.3 Before You Begin• Make sure that you have already familiarized yourself with the NWD2105’s features and

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide25The AP sends the proper configuration settings to the NWD2105. This may take up to two minutes. Then the NWD2

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide263 Click the Start buttons on both the NWD2105 utility screen and the AP’s configuration utility (the WPS Stati

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide27The following figure shows you the example of configuring the wireless network and security on the NWD2105 an

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide28Figure 8 Example WPS Process: PIN MethodAuthentication by PINSECURITY INFOWITHIN 2 MINUTESCOMMUNICATIONYouAP

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide292.3 Connecting to an AP Without Using WPSThere are three ways to connect the wireless client (the NWD2105) t

About This User's GuideNWD2105 User’s Guide3About This User's GuideIntended AudienceThis manual is intended for people who want to configu

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide303 To connect to an AP or peer computer, either click an entry in the list and then click Connect or double-cli

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide316 The ZyXEL utility returns to the Link Info screen while it connects to the wireless network using your sett

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide321 Open the ZyXEL utility and click the Profile tab to open the screen as shown. Click Add to configure a new p

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide334 Choose the same encryption method as the AP to which you want to connect (In this example, WPA-PSK).Figure

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide347 Click Activate Now to use the new profile immediately. Otherwise, click the Activate Later button to go back

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide351 Select AP Mode in the main ZyXEL Utility screen. The AP Mode version of the default Link Info screen displa

Chapter 2 TutorialNWD2105 User’s Guide363 If you want to change the access point’s SSID and enable wireless security for your NWD2105, click the Confi

NWD2105 User’s Guide37CHAPTER 3 Wireless LANs3.1 OverviewThis section provides background information on wireless Local Area Networks.3.1.1 What Yo

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide38EncryptionThe process of taking data and encoding it, usually using a mathematical formula, so that it be

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide39• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use a different channel.Like radio stations or televisio

About This User's GuideNWD2105 User’s Guide4Thank you!The Technical Writing Team, ZyXEL Communications Corp.,6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide40• Automatic WEP key generation based on a “password phrase” called a passphrase. The passphrase is case s

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide41For EAP-TLS authentication type, you must first have a wired connection to the network and obtain the ce

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide42Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configu

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide43need to log into the configuration interfaces of both devices to use the PIN method.When you use the PIN

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide44The following figure shows a WPS-enabled wireless client (installed in a notebook computer) connecting to

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide45already part of a network, it sends the existing information. If not, it generates the SSID and WPA(2)-P

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide46subsequent WPS connections in which it is involved. If you want a configured AP to act as an enrollee, yo

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide47In step 3, you add another access point (AP2) to your network. AP2 is out of range of AP1, so you cannot

Chapter 3 Wireless LANsNWD2105 User’s Guide48configuration interface of the registrar device to discover the key the network is using (if the device s

NWD2105 User’s Guide49CHAPTER 4 Station Mode4.1 OverviewThis section shows you how to configure your NWD2105 using the ZyXEL utility in Windows.Note

Document ConventionsNWD2105 User’s Guide5Document ConventionsWarnings and NotesThese are how warnings and notes are shown in this User’s Guide. Warni

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide50Wi-fi Protected Access (WPA)Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a subset of the IEEE 802.11i standard. It impr

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide51The following table describes the menus. 4.3 The Link Info Screen When the ZyXEL utility starts, the Lin

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide52Network Name (SSID)The SSID identifies the wireless network to which a wireless station is associated. Thi

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide534.3.1 Trend Chart Click Trend Chart in the Link Info screen to display a screen as shown below. Use this

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide544.4 The Site Survey Screen Use the Site Survey screen to scan for and connect to a wireless network auto

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide554.4.1 Security Settings When you configure the NWD2105 to connect to a network with wireless security ac

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide564.4.1.2 WEP EncryptionConfigure WEP security in this screen. Figure 33 Security Setting: WEP The follo

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide574.4.1.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKConfigure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK security in this screen.Note: The procedure to config

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide58The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.4.1.4 WPA/WPA2The screen that displays when yo

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide59The following table describes the labels in this screen. 4.4.1.5 IEEE 802.1xConfigure IEEE 802.1x securi

Document ConventionsNWD2105 User’s Guide6Icons Used in FiguresFigures in this User’s Guide may use the following generic icons. Wireless Access Point

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide60Note: The procedure to configure 802.1x is different in Windows Vista. See Section 4.7 on page 71 for info

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide614.4.2 Summary ScreenUse this screen to confirm and save the security settings. Figure 37 Summary Scree

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide624.5 The Profile Screen A profile is a set of wireless parameters that you need to connect to a wireless n

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide63The profile function allows you to save the wireless network settings in this screen, or use one of the p

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide644.5.1 Adding a New ProfileFollow the steps below to add a new profile.1 Click Add in the Profile screen.

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide652 If you select the Infrastructure network type in the previous screen, skip to step 3. If you select the

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide66The following table describes the labels in this screen. 3 If you selected Infrastructure network type in

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide675 This read-only screen shows a summary of the new profile settings. Verify that the settings are correct

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide684.6 The Adapter Screen To set the other advanced features on the NWD2105, click the Adapter tab. Figure 4

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide694.6.1 WPS: PBC (Push Button Configuration) This screen allows you to use the WPS Push Button Configurati

Safety WarningsNWD2105 User’s Guide7Safety Warnings• Do NOT use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.• Do

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide70and PIN - Use this Device’s PIN in the Adapter screen. The following screen displays.Figure 47 WPS: PIN

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide71the PIN from the AP or Wireless Router in the Adapter screen. The following screen displays.Figure 48 W

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide724.7.1 Using PEAP in VistaTake the following steps to set up WPA, WPA2 or 802.1x security using PEAP in Wi

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide737 Click OK. The Enter Credentials screen disappears and the NWD2105 tries to connect to the network. The

Chapter 4 Station ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide747 Click OK. The Select Certificate screen disappears and the NWD2105 tries to connect to the network. The

NWD2105 User’s Guide75CHAPTER 5 AP Mode5.1 OverviewThis section shows you how to configure your NWD2105 in AP Mode using the Windows version of the

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide76Select the AP Mode option the ZyXEL Utility to have the device function as an access point.Figure 54 ZyXEL Ut

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide77See Also...The terms and concepts introduced in Chapter 4 on page 49 apply to this chapter as well.5.1.3 Befo

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide785.3 The Link Info Screen When you enter AP Mode, the Link Info screen displays, showing the current configurat

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide795.4 The Configuration Screen The Configuration screen allows you to set up the broadcast parameters for your

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Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide805.4.1 Security Settings When you configure the NWD2105 to act as an AP and wireless security is activated, the

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide815.4.1.2 WEP EncryptionConfigure WEP security with these options. Figure 58 Security Setting: WEP The foll

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide825.4.1.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKConfigure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security with these options. Figure 59 Security Setti

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide835.5 The MAC Filter ScreenThe MAC Filter screen allows you to configure the NWD2105 to give exclusive access t

Chapter 5 AP ModeNWD2105 User’s Guide84The following table describes the labels in this screen. Table 25 MAC Filter LABEL DESCRIPTIONFilter Type De

NWD2105 User’s Guide85CHAPTER 6 Maintenance6.1 OverviewThis section describes how to uninstall or upgrade the ZyXEL utility.6.1.1 What You Can Do i

Chapter 6 MaintenanceNWD2105 User’s Guide866.2 The About Screen The About screen displays driver and utility version numbers of the NWD2105. To displ

Chapter 6 MaintenanceNWD2105 User’s Guide873 Click Finish to complete uninstalling the software and restart the computer when prompted.Figure 63 Un

Chapter 6 MaintenanceNWD2105 User’s Guide88

89PART IITroubleshooting and SpecificationsTroubleshooting (91)Product Specifications (95)

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NWD2105 User’s Guide91CHAPTER 7 TroubleshootingThis chapter offers some suggestions to solve problems you might encounter. The potential problems are

Chapter 7 TroubleshootingNWD2105 User’s Guide927.2 Accessing the ZyXEL UtilityI cannot access the ZyXEL Utility1 Make sure the NWD2105 is properly in

Chapter 7 TroubleshootingNWD2105 User’s Guide937.4 Problems Communicating with Other ComputersThe computer with the NWD2105 installed cannot communi

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NWD2105 User’s Guide95CHAPTER 8 Product SpecificationsTable 27 Product Specifications PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALProduct Name NWD2105 Wireless N-li

Chapter 8 Product SpecificationsNWD2105 User’s Guide96Transmit Power(+/- 1.5 dB)802.11b: 1/2/5.5/11M: 18.5 dBm 802.11g: 54/48M: 15dBm24/36M: 15dBm12/1

Chapter 8 Product SpecificationsNWD2105 User’s Guide97Operation Channels N. America & Taiwan HT202.412GHz~ 2.462GHz 1-11N. America & Taiwan H

Chapter 8 Product SpecificationsNWD2105 User’s Guide98Wireless QoS Wi-Fi Multi Media (WMM)Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Push button configurationUse devi

99PART IIIAppendices and IndexNote: The appendices provide general information. Some details may not apply to your NWD2105.Setting Up Your Computer’s