ZyXEL Communications AG-225H - Hardware and Utility Installation

ZyXEL AG-225H v2 User’s Guide
22 Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.3 AG-225H v2 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 AG-225H v2 is
installed properly.
When you use the ZyXEL utility, it automatically disables Wireless Zero
Configuration (WZC).
Figure 5 ZyXEL Utility: System Tray Icon
The color of the ZyXEL utility system tray icon indicates the status of the AG-225H v2. Refer
to the following table for details.
1.4 Configuration Methods
To configure your AG-225H v2, 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 AG-225H v2 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 AG-225H v2, 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 AG-225H v2 is operating in wireless station mode but is not connected to a wireless
network.
Green The AG-225H v2 is operating in wireless station mode and is connected to a wireless
network.
Pale Blue The AG-225H v2 is operating in access point mode.