ZyXEL Communications AC240 User manual

AC240

11ac Wireless LAN Dual Band USB Adapter

Edition 1.0, 4/2013

www.zyxel.com

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

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.

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.

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

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

3 2 1

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.

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)

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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