ZyXEL Communications AC240 Manuel utilisateur
AC240
11ac Wireless LAN Dual Band USB Adapter
Edition 1.0, 4/2013
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2013
ZyXELCommunications Corporation
1 Contents
2 Product Information ....................................................................................... 1
2.1 Introduction and safety information..............................................................................1
2.2 Safety Information...............................................................................................................2
2.3 System Requirements.........................................................................................................3
2.4 Package Contents.................................................................................................................4
2.5 Getting familiar with your new wireless network adapter.....................................5
3 Driver Installation and Configuration........................................................... 6
3.1 Network Adapter Installation...........................................................................................6
3.2 Connect to Wireless Access Point...............................................................................10
3.2.1 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows XP)............................10
3.2.2 Using Windows Zero Configuration (Windows 7) ..............................13
3.3 Establish secure connection with AP by WPS.........................................................15
4Appendix.......................................................................................................16
4.1 Hardware Specifications.................................................................................................17
4.2 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................18
4.3 Glossary................................................................................................................................19
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2 Product Information
2.1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing the ZyXEL AC240, an extreme high-speed
802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual band wireless network adapter! Following common
wireless standards (802.11a/b/g/n), the AC240 is also 802.11ac
compatible with a data transfer rate of 867Mbps, sixteen times faster than
the 802.11g wireless network! 802.11ac also provides wider wireless
coverage, so you don’t have to worry if your computer is far away from
your wireless access point.
With an easy-to-install Super Speed USB 3.0 interface (a very common
expansion port of computers), you can plug the AC240 into any empty
USB 3.0 port of your computer, just that simple!
Other features of the AC240 include:
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible.
Extremely high data transfer rate (11ac up to 867Mbps (AC900),
11n up to 300Mbps (N900))
Supports WMM wireless QoS feature.
Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 with IEEE 802.1x
functions for a high level of security.
Supports the most popular operating systems: Windows
XP/Vista/7/8
Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) hardware button for easy
connection.
Supports USB 3.0/2.0 interface. (11ac mode uses USB 3.0)
Portable dongle type design.
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2.2 Safety Information
In order to maintain the safety of users and your properties, please follow
these safety instructions:
1. This USB wireless network adapter is designed for indoor use only.
DO NOT expose this network adapter to direct sun light, rain, or snow.
2. DO NOT put this network adapter at or near hot or humid places (like a
kitchen or bathroom). Also, do not leave this wireless network adapter in
the car during the summer.
3. This network adapter is small enough to put in a child’s mouth and it
could cause or fatal serious injury. If they throw the network adapter, it
will be damaged. PLEASE KEEP THIS NETWORK ADAPTER OUT
THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
4. This network adapter will become hot when being used for long time
(This is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put the network
adapter on paper, cloth, or any other flammable objects after the network
adapter has been used for a long time.
5. There is no user-serviceable part inside this network adapter. If you
find that the network adapter is not working properly, please contact your
dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the network
adapter by yourself, as this will void the warranty.
6. If the network adapter falls into water, DO NOT USE ADAPTER
AGAIN BEFORE SENDING IT TO THE DEALER OF PURCHASE
FOR INSPECTION.
7. If you smell something strange or even see some smoke coming out
from the network adapter, switch the computer off immediately and call
the dealer of purchase for help.
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2.3 System Requirements
An empty USB 3.0/2.0 port (11ac mode requires USB 3.0 for
maximum performance)
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system
CD-ROM drive
At least 100MB of available disk space
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2.4 Package Contents
Before you start to use this wireless network adapter, please check if there
are any items missing from the package and contact your dealer of
purchase to claim any missing items:
□AC240 Wireless Network Adapter (1 pcs) ……...…………………1
□Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs)….………….…………………. 2
□Driver/Quick Guide/User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs) …… 3
□USB Extension Cable …………………………………. Not Shown
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2.5 Getting familiar with your new wireless network adapter
1. USB Connector
2. External Wireless Antenna
3. Power/Activity/WPS LED
4. WPS Button (Press 2 seconds
to activate WPS pairing mode)
LED Name Light Status Description
Power/
Activity/
WPS
Off 1) No wireless network adapter is installed
2) Radio off mode.
On 1) Wireless network adapter is installed
normally
2) Radio on mode.
Blinking 1) Transferring or receiving data.
2) Slow Blinking one time per second means
WPS is activated. The network adapter will
wait for 2 minutes to establish WPS
connection.
3) Fast Blinking 30 seconds, then Solid light
15 seconds, means WPS connection is
established successfully.
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3 Driver Installation and Configuration
3.1 NetworkAdapter Installation
Please follow these instructions to install your new USB wireless network
adapter:
1. Insert device driver CDROM into the CD/DVD ROM drive of your
computer. If setup does not run automatically, click on “AC240”.
Once the screen to the right is showing, click on “Setup”
2. The following will appear on the screen. Click “Next” to continue
with installation. (Do not insert AC240 into USB 3.0 port yet)
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3. Once you get through this part of the installation process, you will be
prompted to plug in the AC240. (Please be patient as this may take a
few minutes)
4. Insert the USB wireless network adapter into an empty USB 3.0 port
of your computer. Never use force to insert the adapter; if you feel it is
stuck, flip the adapter over and try again.
The following message should appear when the adapter is inserted.
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