ZyXEL Communications NWD217N, User Manual

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Chapter 1 Getting Started
NWD271N User’s Guide
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The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the NWD271N. Refer
to the following table for details.
1.5 Configuration Methods
To configure your NWD271N, use one of the following applications:
• Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC, the Windows XP wireless configuration tool) or
WLAN AutoConfig (the Windows Vista wireless configuration tool).
• The ZyXEL utility.
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Do NOT use Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Configuration tool at the same time
you use the ZyXEL utility.
1.5.1 Enabling Windows Wireless Configuration
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When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Windows XP’s
wireless configuration tool.
If you want to use the Windows XP wireless configuration tool to configure the NWD271N,
you need to disable the ZyXEL utility. Right-click the utility icon (
) in the system tray and
select Exit .
Figure 5 Enable WZC
Refer to the appendices for information on how to use the Windows wireless configuration
tool to manage the NWD271N.
To reactivate the ZyXEL utility, double-click the ( ) icon on your desktop or click Start >
(All) Programs > ZyXEL Wireless N USB Adapter Utility > ZyXEL Wireless N USB
Adapter Utility .
Table 3 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Red The NWD271N is not connected to a wireless network.
Green The NWD271N is connected to a wireless network.