ZyXEL Communications ZyAIR G-110 User Manual
ZyAIR G-110 User’s Guide
Getting Started
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
This chapter prepares you to using the ZyAIR Utility.
1.1 About Your ZyAIR
The ZyAIR is an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless LAN PC card that fits into any 32-bit CardBus slot.
With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The IEEE 802.11g
technology provides greater range and offers transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps.
The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR.
Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g/Wi-Fi compliant wireless devices.
With the ZyAIR, you can enjoy the wireless mobility within the coverage area. The IEEE 802.11g
technology provides greater range and offers transmission rate at up to 54 Mbps.
The following lists the main features of your ZyAIR.
Your ZyAIR can communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g/Wi-Fi compliant wireless devices.
• Automatic rate selection.
• Data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps.
• Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security.
• Supports IEEE802.1x and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
• Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
• A built-in antenna and one external antenna connector (refer to the Quick Installation Guide).
• Power and Link LEDs.
• Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE.
• Data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps.
• Offers 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) data encryption for network security.
• Supports IEEE802.1x and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
• Low CPU utilization allowing more computer system resources for other programs.
• A built-in antenna and one external antenna connector (refer to the Quick Installation Guide).
• Power and Link LEDs.
• Driver support for Windows XP/2000/Me/98 SE.
1.2 ZyAIR Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Installation Guide to install the ZyAIR Utility and driver and make
hardware connections.
hardware connections.
1.3 Disable Windows XP Wireless LAN Configuration Tool
Windows XP includes a configuration tool for wireless LAN devices.
DO NOT use the Windows XP configuration tool and the ZyAIR Utility at the same
time. It is recommended you use the ZyAIR Utility to configure the ZyAIR.
There are two methods to disable the configuration tool in Windows XP after you install the ZyAIR Utility.
From ZyAIR Utility
Right-click on the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon and click Turn off zero configuration.
From ZyAIR Utility
Right-click on the ZyAIR Utility system tray icon and click Turn off zero configuration.