Buffalo Technology WLI-CB-AG108HP User's Manual
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1. The Micsosoh dakal signature afierns that software Sevier in scree enemas been atesed since wes ick the finish bution ane finish the instaler The softreare you ae abou to install does nol corian a Mecrosett tighe Therefore there i no gamae tr cee ok oh BUFFALO WLCB G300N eelers LAN Adapter If you want to search for Microsolt cdigtally signed close vat Winda pate Wa i at hip vandoweupdate misosi com to ene fone it arvoatie Do you want to Continue the installation es ee __ coe Coe te e u r _ wen _ To cortinae click Nest e When the Found New Hardware Wizard launches click Next to run the wizard Ifthe Digital Signature Not Found page opens click Yes When the Wireless CardBus Adapter is successfully installed click Finish Restart your computer if prompted Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network is i Buffalo supports three different BUFFALO AirStation methods for connecting your wireless Welcome to the Alrtiavigator CD ROM Please select client device to your network instalis the Pc rivers for your If your AP supports it use the simple E Duttalo wireless chert devicet utterly secure AOSS to connect E outers and aces aw Install the Client Manager from your Vew the Ute ib AirNavigator CD next page and then a e turn to page 10 and setup inform tom ao sses phani iy Buffalo wireles Ser tha are mitate on your PC O eae Y2. MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second MIB II A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network MIPS Million Instructions Per Second A measurement of processing speed NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network Packet A block of data that is transferred as a single unit also called a frame ora block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect A bus that is connected directly to the CPU PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Card Removable module that adds features to a portable computer 32 Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online Plug and Play Hardware that once installed plugged in can immediately be used played as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CATS Ethernet cable PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a co
3. e Now press the AOSS button on the Access Point Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash Using AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System xj AirStation One Touch Secure System xj AirStation One Touch Secure System xj me 6 Armalas One touch Bocuse Syatem Progress Progress m Progress Please initialize AOSS on the Access Point Please wait while setup information is being renewed Connection with the Access Point has been completed Searching for an AOSS mode Access Point Renewing Setup 54 0 MbpsTransmitting encryption type AES Once AOSS is complete about 30 seconds the connection is archived as a profile 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 If it times out before finding one just press the AOSS buttons again Output power is reduced to 25 of normal during AOSS for security reasons If you re having trouble making an AOSS connection temporarily move the devices closer together AOSS will automatically use the highest level of security available for all currently connected wireless devices If you have trouble connecting with AOSS temorarily disable all personal firewalls on your PC such as ZoneAlarm or Microsoft Personal Firewall These programs may be re enabled after AOSS has finished Client Manager Configuration You may use Client Manager to
4. V1 2 1 2001 12 Technical requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment e EN 301 489 17 V1 1 1 2000 09 EMC requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment Taiwan SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with CardBus slot and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited 37 FCC CE R amp TTE Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment Intended use This device is a 2 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and office use in USA Canada all EU and EFTA member states EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor home and office use in the following countries Austria Belgium Germany Denmark Spain Greece France Finland Italy Ireland Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Sweden United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungry Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Slovak Republic and Slovenia The device is also authorised for use in
5. be a loss of functionally as some older versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G300N Wireless Notebook Adapter Before updating Client Manager uninstall any previous versions of Client Manager To update your Client Manager load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager Profiles can first be exported from the Profiles tab of Client Manager and then imported back into Client Manager after installation Why won t Client Manager function properly The Wireless Zero Configuration Service in Windows XP conflicts with Client Manager If you use Windows XP make sure that the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is disabled Click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service The default value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic I have more than one Air Navigator CD Do I need more than one CD No The same Air Navagator CD works with all Buffalo Technology access points and wireless adapters Please use the newest CD you have with the highest revision number on it 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 anda client 802 1x with EAP wil
6. configure your wireless network Client Manager consists of the Status page the Survey page and the Profiles 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 You can access the Edit Profile dialog box New Profile dialog box IP Configuration dialog box or WEP Configuration dialog box using the Client Manager pages You may also initiate AOSS Status Page BUFFALO Click Status to open this page By er E pran default this page is displayed when C Q E Profiles Ale Station you start Client Manager Details of connection status are displayed Badia SS This page only displays connection Adapter Name WLLCE G64HP information no changes to settings are Network Type Infrastructure Mode Transmission Speed 54 0Nbps made here Channel Channel 1 Tras EEN This page includes the following MAC Address 00 00 08 97 60 1C Duration 00 00 12 components e Adapter Name Displays the part number of the wireless adaptor that is being used TN sonson gm a a D a Client Manager Configuration e 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 e Channel The channel that the tw
7. encryption key select the wireless network and click Configure From the pull down menu select the Network a ERE Authentication and Data Encryption types for the ls oe a wireless network Enter and confirm the Network i Key and Key Index Click OK when finished Data encayption TKIP lt Network key pee SS Confimnetwork key eesse ra F The ke a e acacia ae ad hoc network wireless access points are not Co cma 23 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service Windows XP Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802 11b and 802 11g wireless networking This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points If an available wireless access point is found Windows attempts to connect to the access point If no available wireless access points are found you may manually input an access point s SSID and encryption information to connect for example when the SSID is not broadcasted Note The Wireless Zero Configuration Service and Client Manager do not function properly together To use Client Manager the Wireless Zero Configuration Service should be disabled This is normally done for you automatically when you install Client Manager To Enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services to open the Services configuration window Select Automatic i
8. Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI CB AG108HP Welcome Thanks for buying the WLI CB AG108HP Wireless CardBus Client This wireless notebook adaptor lets you connect your notebook PC to wireless networks that follow the wireless a wireless b or wireless g standards We hope you enjoy using it as much as we did making it System Requirements e A compatable A B or G band access point e A PC running Windows XP 2000 ME or 98se with an open CardBus slot Package Contents e WLI CB AG108HP USB Adapter e Utility CD with Manual e Quick Setup Guides e Warranty Statement Getting Started Don t insert the AirStation card into your computer s cardbus slot yet First install the drivers Run A Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you e Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD ROM drive of your Open D Setup exe gt computer The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically OK Cancel Browse e 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 e Click OK to launch the wizard Installing Wireless Drivers e Select Install Wireless Drivers BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below gt Bufalo reles cent dence alo wireless client ice s p Installs Clien
9. all EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland 38 FCC CE R amp TTE EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2 4 and 5 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links 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 For more information see http www anfr fr and or http www art telecom fr 39 Warranty Information Buffalo 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 If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period Buffalo Technology will at its discretion repair or replace the product at no charge provided the product has not been subjected to misuse abuse or non Buffalo Technology authorized alterations modifications or repairs Whe
10. as global IP 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 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Simple form of FTP File Transfer Protocol which Uses UDP User Datagram Protocol rather than TCP IP for data transport and provides no security features TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges Topology The shape of a LAN Local Area Network or other communications system Twisted Pair Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together 34 UDP User Datagram Protocol A communication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP Uplink Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable WAN Wide Area Network A networking system covering a wide geographical area WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An encryption method based on 64 or 128 bit algorithm Web Browser A software progra
11. configuration e Turn to pages 11 13 for instructions on and setup information using AOSS to automatically configure Remove any Buffalo wireless device aaia drivers that are installed on your PC fee your network Turn to page 14 for instructions on using Client Manager to manually configure your network Using AOSS RUIEFALD AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple one touch setup for etesen aaa Sea connecting wireless clients to an access 2 point while enforcing the most secure T possible connection encryption type nee ten waero Users no longer need to worry about Resear red Haan choosing the proper security protocols gs ior IP addresses or SSID AOSS determines po on the optimal connection and configures itself in seconds If your router doesn t support AOSS turn to page 14 to configure your connection manually S e with Client Manager or page 21 to use Windows XP s Wireless Zero Config Tsp TD a a 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 gt gt Buffalo gt gt AirStation Utility gt gt Client Manager Using AOSS e From the Status Screen select the Profiles tab Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager s screen The AOSS wizard will appear
12. egally bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement promptly close the installation program SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 1 The software contained in the packet s The Software is hereby licensed Browse C Program Files BUFFALO Client Manager3 to you nonexclusively pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement Browse Back 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT 2 1 The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions 2 2 The Software is licensed mot sold and all intellectual property rights in the Software belong to the original licensor s of the Software xl Disagree e Once the Client Manager Installer launches click Next e Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation Client Manager Marea e bone md Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete Client Manager 3 installation complete e Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator BUFFALO Air Station e Client Manager is now installed and Welco to the AirN tor CD ROM Ple lect amen ihis paea running in your systray Right click on its icon the black antenna to use it Installs the PC drivers for your Buffalo wireless chent device s SSS Installs Chent Manager to survey for m oT 2 25 PM available wireless routers and access points Tra oe produatis for Getabed
13. hentication or for dala Services Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of ences cals sert ovel hia natrio might Do subject io Wireless Zero Configuration Service Vv Eas pee ores le ieced visae reina e Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and R is not secure select View Available Wireless Networks Select an Ifyou ere having dilicuty connecting to anetwoik cick Advanced SSID and click Connect You may need to check the Advanced Cancel box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network See the next page if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA encryption key 21 Zero Configuration Service wx ax General Wireless Networks Advanced Association Authentication F Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Network name SSID INEWGROUP Available networks r Wireless network key a To connect to an available network cick Configure This network requies a key for the following FOOCAGROUP Configure Network Authentication Open x _Fetesn Data encryption Disabled bd Brefered networks Network ke _ SS oaoa Mech Ee od sca db Letras 7 Wooten one oon sea access points are not used Co J co e 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 Zero Configuration Service az Network name SSIO JFoocacrouP e To configure a WEP WPA
14. ill be used as the default printer e OK Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page e AOSS Icon To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network just click this icon and then hold down the AOSS button on your wireless router for a few seconds Check your package for an AOSS Manual which will give more information on using AOSS 20 Zero Configuration Service Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service a uy Wireless Network Connection 4 x built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from PNE AT RENEE NOTE AVENNE within Windows Turn to page 7 if you would rather use Buffalo s Client Manager to configure your wireless client To see a ist of available networks cick here e If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly ax installed If Windows detects one or more access The folowing wi E ean points a networking icon appears within the system vsiselesa netwodk selsot from the Eet and then cick Connect tray One or more wireless networks are available Available wireless networks will appear as a caption accompanying the icon FOOCAGROUP e To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt ins ASRA S evo Tk cocina DOORDA ANARO key WEP not used for aut
15. l initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as Adhoc Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 net working framework that includes an Access Point Bus Mastering A system in which the spec ified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU Client A PC or workstation on a network Cross Over Wiring A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices DCE Data Communications Equipment Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment DTE device Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipi ent station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Based on BOOTP it uses a pool of IP addresses which it assigns to each device connected to it and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time 28 DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectru
16. m Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that conl0OBaseT or 100BaseTx 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshield ed 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 anda client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as AdHoc Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 networking framework that includes an Access Point Bus Mastering A system in which the specified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU Client A PC or workstation on a network Cross Over Wiring A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices DCE Data Communications Equipment Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment DTE device Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN 29 Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Based
17. m that allows viewing of web pages 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 specifications WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices VPN Virtual Private Network A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system 35 FCC CE R amp TTE 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ci
18. mmon broadband medium Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers 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 RC4 The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP RJ 45 connector An 8 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memory Router Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection Script A macro or batch file containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task 33 Server Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail E mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known
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20. n the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service and click Apply To Disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services to open the Services configuration window Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service 24 Antenna Information The WLI CB AG108HP includes built in antennas that allow it to connect to 802 11a 802 11b or 802 11g networks External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI CB AG108HP 25 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802 11a IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Frequency Range 2 412 2 472 GHz 5 180 5 320 GHz Transmission Rate 802 11la 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Auto 802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Auto 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Auto Access Mode Infrastructure Mode Security 128 64 Bit WEP WPA PSK TKIP amp AES Other Interface 32 bit CardBus Environmental Operation 32 122 Fahrenheit 0 55 Celsius Relative Humidity 20 80 non condensing 26 Troubleshooting FAQ What should do if 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
21. o wireless clients are using for communication If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device no channel will be displayed Channels 1 11 may be used e Security The type of encryption in use If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device then No Encryption will be displayed e IP Address The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on If the Client Manager is not connected to a network with DHCP then no IP address will be displayed e MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client Manager is installed on If no wireless device is present in the computer then no MAC Address will be displayed Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware being used for this measurement Client Manager Configuration 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 Each wireless device aes CETE Eeen e on a network must use identical SSIDs to Tina Dseiay currently availamie access points errr eee reer omnes successfully communicate igrae tet 1 tor 1 4 e Wireless Mode Dis
22. on BOOTP it uses a pool of IP addresses which it assigns to each device connected to it and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that controls data flowing to and froma computer Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server ESS Extended Service Set A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub network ESS ID is user identification used in the ESS LAN configuration Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices 30 File and Print Sharing A Microsoft applica tion that allows computers on a network to share files and printers Firmware Programming inserted into programmable read only memory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device Frame A fixed block of data transmitted as a single entity Also referred to as packet Full Duplex To
23. ou may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually See page 14 for more on Client Manager If you re running Windows XP on your PC you may use its built in Zero Configuration tool to connect to your router AP See page 21 for more on Zero Configuration Client Manager Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points configure WPA WEP encryption and create connection profiles Note When Client Manager is installed Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is automatically disabled 7 ma Installing Client Manager BUFFALO AirStation Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select ROM drive of you computer If the Air miini l Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch tnatale the PC drivers foe your automatically launch it manually by Maraea z es clicking Start and then Run Enter D eataa cs Setup exe in the dialog box that appears Click OK Select Install Wireless Client View the User Manuals of your _ vet products for detaled configuration Manager irom te ones plowred any Buffalo drivers that are installed on your PC Client Manager FE BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer i51 xi xi License Agreement Client Manager 3 will be installed and saved to the following folder SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installing this software you agree to be l
24. plays available modes for each available remote wireless device Strength Displays the relative signal strength of the wireless networks e Encryption Displays whether the wireless a sae network is using any sort of encryption 4 Click Connect to connect to a highlighted SSID or Refresh to update the list of available wireless devices Client Manager Configuration 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 Connect ni 27 FOOCA Encryption Method WEP ASCII 5 char The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered Some wireless networks allow you to enter multiple keys four separate fields are available for this If your network only uses one encryption key then please use the first field 1 to enter your key Encryption Key 1 4 J Register Profile The Register Profile option will store this wireless network in your profiles You will then automatically connect to this network when inside its range This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network again Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information Client Manager Configuration Profiles Page BUFFALO Click the Profiles tab to open this page Use this page to acces
25. rcuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 36 FCC CE R amp TTE FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC e EN 60950 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment C 05 60 e EN 300 328 2
26. s your profiles 2 Profiles allow you to save the information associated with a specific wireless Air Station Profile Name Se ee O ns network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in J that location The Profiles page allows you to add delete and edit your profiles as well as import and export data g e Connect Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the Status page Edit Click the Edit button to edit the selected profile s settings The Edit button also allows you to delete profiles that are no longer used or required e Add Click the Add button to add a profile manually You will need important information such as SSID encryption settings and network type Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box e Select Profile Select whether the profile is for a wireless or ace es E Prus PONO wired connection Display leon T y Profile Name Enter the name you want to associate with tates Prot G Seder Cit the new profile Erit ee e Network Type Select the network mode you want to chee eeoeen associate with the new profile Select Infrastructure if your Tansee ry network consists of both wired and wireless devices that Geryption May communicate through a central device such as an access Daen aan point Select Ad hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices
27. t Manager to survey for da available wireless routers and access View the User Manuals of your product s for detailed configuration and setup information Your products may vary from the ones pictured Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PC Installing Wireless Drivers This ination is emchasively ho ona baina adapter Please seed the lokong keene agreement Pleave attach the product instalation diver conten diver that hae net been contlied by Niczowol thorough in house teeing hart baan penton Once the product is attached piese meat NT Yos dent roed ora B s wehrs LAN adagos diet te Konig Crean a maich Chek Karion to aap radian IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By initaling thes sofware you agree to be Kakain ameer d irer hang ii Use other vender s adapter ingal toward byte ares o fae Sofware License Ure sod LAN adapte Ma omai spoke ro kaan o ie Aprocen Peoi cave So Flan progam ISCFTWARE LENSE J nal sina Dou apee wih ha tama and cendon ol ihe Licence Apuonent aga Disagen Cen ol a EZ eea e Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus e Select Agree and click Next e A window will appear prompting you to insert the Wireless CardBus Adapter Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook Installing Wireless Drivers Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard That wand helpa you real a device dives kr a
28. that communicate with each other directly ey eee Network Name SSID Enter the SSID of your network The SSID is the name of your wireless network All wireless devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID e Channel The channel setting is only used for Ad hoc connections When using an Ad hoc connection select a channel and make sure the other Ad hoc devices are configured to use the same channel Otherwise use Auto Channel e Encryption Method Displays the types of encryption available Once encryption is selected you will be required to enter an Encryption Key For the Transmission Key Number 1 is recommended e OK Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options e Network Tab Displays the network information tab A static IP can be specified for this wireless profile here Itis not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator e Browser Tab Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profile A specific home page can be specified when connected to this wireless profile as can specific proxy server addresses e Printers Tab Displays the printers tab A specific default printer can be associated to this profile Thus when connected to this profile a specific printer w
29. transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously Gbps Giga Bits per second One billion bits per second 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 IP Internet Protocol Address A unique 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets Infrastructure A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of a message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of com puters and peripheral devices connected to share resources 31 LED Light Emitting Diode The lights ona hardware device representing the activity through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address A unique number that distinguishes network cards Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A measurement of millions of bits per second MDI X Media Dependent Interface Cross over Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines
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