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G-470
802.11g Wireless Ethernet Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.00
Edition 1
5/2006
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About Your G-470 The G-470 is a wireless network adapter for your computer. It allows your computer to connect to a wireless access point (AP). Installation Requirements Before installation, make sure you have a computer with the following: • A Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet port. • Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP. • Windows 98 SE users may need the Windows 98 SE CD. 2
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Hardware Connections Figure 1 The G-470: Rear Panel The following table describes the rear panel of the G-470. Label Description 1 Antenna connector 2 RESET button 3 ETHERNET port 4 POWER socket Follow the steps below to install the G-470 in your computer. 1 Screw the antenna clockwise onto the antenna connector. Make sure the antenna is securely screwed onto the antenna connector. 2 Use an Ethernet network cable to connect your computer to the ETHERNET port for Internet access. 3 Use the pow
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If the G-470 is properly connected, an icon similar to the following will appear in the system tray (typically at the bottom right of your desktop). After you make the proper hardware connections, check the lights on the front of the G-470. 4
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Figure 2 The G-470: Front Panel The following table describes the front panel of the G-470. Light Description SGNL The blinking frequency of the SGNL light indicates the quality of the wireless signal. The light is Signal strength is 80% or more. steady on. The light is Signal strength is between 60% blinking once a and 79%. second. The light is Signal strength is between 30% blinking twice a and 59%. second. The light is Signal strength is below 29%. blinking four times a second. The light
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Light Description WLAN The light is on. The device is connected to the wireless network. The light is The device is scanning for an blinking. access point (AP). The light is off. The device is not connected to the wireless network. ETHN The light is on. Ethernet is connected. The light is Ethernet is connected, and is blinking sending or receiving data. The light is off. Ethernet is not connected. SYS The light is off. The device is ready. The light is The device is not ready, or is blinkin
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2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections (Network and Dial-up Connections in Windows 2000/ NT). 3 Right-click Local Area Connection and then Properties. 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. 5 Select Use the following IP Address and fill in an IP address (between 192.168.1.12 and 192.168.1.254). 7
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6 Type 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask. 7 If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you Domain Name System (DNS) settings, enter them in the Use the following DNS server addresses fields. A DNS server translates domain names (e.g. http://www.zyxel.com) into the IP addresses your Internet browser uses to navigate the web (e.g. 203.160.232.7). If you are not sure of your DNS settings, contact your ISP. 8 Click Advanced. 9 Remove any previously installed gateways in the IP Settings tab a
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Configuration Open your Internet browser and enter the URL of a web site in the address bar. Your G-470 automatically searches for wireless networks. This may take a few minutes. If any other screens appear, follow the directions in the screens. If the web page opens correctly, your G-470 is ready to use. If the web page does not open, you need to set up your Internet connection. You should have information supplied by your Internet Service Provider. In your browser enter 192.168.1.11 (de
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Figure 3 Login Screen Type admin (default) as the username and 1234 (default) as the password and click OK. The Status screen appears. 10
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Figure 4 Status Screen This screen shows the current configuration of your G- 470.You can access this screen at any time while in the Web Configurator by clicking on the Status icon. Click on the Wizard icon in the top right of the Status screen. Follow the instructions in the wizard to set up your Internet connection. Enter your Internet access information exactly as it was given to you. 11
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To access the Internet, open your Internet browser and enter the URL of a web site in the address bar. For more information on Internet and wireless setup, refer to the User’s Guide. Troubleshooting If the lights on the G-470 are not on after you have connected the Ethernet network cable and the power cable, or the lights are on but your computer does not detect the LAN connection: • Check your cables and connections. • If the problem persists, unplug the power source, wait a few second
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• Go to the G-470 Web Configurator in your Internet browser (see Internet Setup) and run the Internet Setup Wizard. • If you are using a new Internet account, contact your ISP to make sure it is active. • If you still have problems, refer to the User’s Guide for infor- mation on changing your wireless settings or contact your local vendor. If you cannot access the Web Configurator using Internet Explorer in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003: • Make sure you allow pop-up windows, JavaScripts
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Refer to the User's Guide for general FCC statements. Procedure to View a Product's Certification(s) 1 Go to www.zyxel.com 2 Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's page. 3 Select the certification you wish to view from this page. 14
