ZyXEL Communications G-210H, User Manual

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ZyXEL G-210H User’s Guide
Chapter 1 Getting Started 21
1.3 G-210H Hardware and Utility Installation
Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide to install the ZyXEL utility and make
hardware connections.
1.3.1 ZyXEL Utility Icon
After you install and start the ZyXEL utility, an icon for the ZyXEL utility appears in the
system tray.
Note: The ZyXEL utility system tray icon displays only when the G-210H is installed
properly.
Figure 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the G-210H. Refer to
the following table for details.
1.4 Configuration Methods
To configure your G-210H, use one of the following applications:
• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) (the Windows XP wireless configuration tool)
• ZyXEL Utility (required when you want to use the G-210H as an access point)
1.4.1 Enabling WZC
Note: When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables WZC.
If you want to use WZC to configure the G-210H, you need to disable the ZyXEL utility by
right-clicking the utility icon ( ) in the system tray and selecting
Exit .
Table 1 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Red The G-210H is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless
network.
Green The G-210H is operating in wireless station mode and is connected to a wireless
network.
Pale Blue The G-210H is operating in access point mode.