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User Manual AirStation Draft-N Wireless USB Adapter WLI-U2-G54HG v1.1.
2 • Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically. • To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually, click Start , then Run . Type “ D: Setup.exe ”, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CDrom.
3 • Select Install Wireless Drivers . Installing Drivers.
4 • Click Next to install a driver for the USB adapter. • Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreement. • A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless Adapter. Plug the included cable into the AirStation Wireless USB Adapter and your PC’s USB port.
5 • When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes . • When the Wireless USB Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish . Restart your computer if prompted.
6 Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network. If your AP supports AOSS, use it to connect simply and securely. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 7) and turn to page 10.
7 Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, congure WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection proles. Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration is automatically disabled. Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD- ROM drive of you computer.
8 Client Manager • Press Agree to accept the license agreement. • Press Next to begin the installation..
9 Client Manager • Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete. • Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator. • Client Manager is now installed and running.
10 The AOSS button for this wireless client is in its Client Manager software. Start Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray, or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo >>AirStation Utility >> Client Manager.
11 • Click the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. • Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to ash.
12 Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a prole for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner. Notes: AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes.
13 You may use Client Manager to congure your wireless network. Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Proles page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are also available.
14 Client Manager Configuration • Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. • Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will be displayed.
15 Click the Scan tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components: • Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network.
16 This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information. The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list. Only change this setting if necessary. The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered.
17 Profiles Page Click the Proles tab to open this page. Use this page to access your proles. Proles allow you to save the information associated with a specic wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location.
18 New Profile Dialog Box • Select Profile – Select whether the prole is for a wireless or wired connection. • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new prole. • Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associate with the new prole.
19 Advanced Profile Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specied for this wireless prole here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specied by an administrator. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless prole.
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21 • Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add .
22 • To congure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Congure . • From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and conrm the Network Key and Key Index.
23 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Conguration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points.
24 Antenna Information The WLI-U2-G54HG includes a built-in directional at-panel antenna. For best performance, point the face of the at-panel antenna at your access point.
25 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Draft-N (802.11n Draft Specication 1.0) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency Range 2.
26 Troubleshooting / FAQ What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC? Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some older versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G300N Wireless Notebook Adapter.
27 10BaseT or 100BaseTX: 802.3 based Eth - ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.
28 DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specic hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.
29 Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology.
30 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
31 RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients. RAM (Random Access Memory): Non- permanent memory. Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations.
32 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals. Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods.
33 Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices. Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specications. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.
34 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a resi dential installation.
35 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
36 Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: • EN 60950: 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN 300 328-2 V1.
37 Intended use: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and ofce use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.
38 In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz. In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France.
39 Warranty Information Buffalo wireless products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology warrants products in good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology installed components.
40 Contact Information North America (USA / Canada) Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 Toll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520 Email: sales@buffalotech.
41 Contact Information Europe Buffalo Technology UK LTD 176, Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES E-mail: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Phone (UK only): 08712 50 12 60* Phone: +353 61 70 80 50 Email: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.
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