Buffalo Technology AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP User's Manual
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1. AirStation WLI U2 AG 108HP High Power Dual A G Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter BUFFALO www buffalotech com v 1 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase The AirStation WLI U2 AG108HP High Power Dual A G Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter connects to 2 4ghz 802 11g networks 2 4ghz 802 11b networks and 5ghz 802 11a networks System Requirements e A compatable A B or G band access point e APC running Windows XP 2000 ME or 98se AirStation WHR HP AG108 Package Contents e WLI U2 AG108HP USB Adapter Stand e 5 foot USB Cable e Utility CD with Manual e Quick Setup Guides e Warranty Statement The WLI U2 AG108 includes a directional antenna For best performance point the antenna so that the word BUFFALO on the front gt faces your access point The WLI U2 AG108 may also be removed from its stand and clipped to the top of your notebook A computer Lift the tabs gently to open the clamp y b and slip the unit onto the edge of your computer y screen gt e d Getting Started 1 Installing Drivers Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD ROM drive of the PC If setup exe does not launch automatically click Start and select Run Enter Type the name of a program folder document or D Setup exe in the Open Internet resource and Windows will open it for you field where D is the letter assigned to your CD ROM D Setup exe Click the OK button to launch t2. 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 29 Destination Address The address por tion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient 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 DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a comput er with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spec trum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that controls data flowing to and from a 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 net work ESS ID is user identification used in the ESS LAN configuration Ethernet The most widely used architec ture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functional ity Ethernet cable A wire similar to tele phone cable that car
3. Manager In addition to these pages several dialog boxes are available to meet specialized configuration needs 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 BUFFALO Al Status Page AAT statis OG Scan E Gas _ e Click Status to open this page By Current connection status Help default this page is displayed when E you start Client Manager Details of SSID FOOCA Connected connection status are displayed nce mp ie i This page only displays connection che an information no changes to settings are see EE nade Tiete eme GE This page includes the following TO sonal zeen Fr em em em em components e Adapter Name Displays the part number of wireless hardware that is g being used Client Manager Configuration e Network Type Displays what mode the network device is in Ad Hoc or Infrastructure are the available modes e Rate The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device access point or another client then no rate will be displayed e Channel The channel that the two wireless clients are communicating at If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device access point of another client then no channel will be displayed The available channels for use are 1 11 e Secur
4. within a Member State where the equipment is intended to be used and shall alert the user by the marking on the apparatus referred to in Annex VII paragraph 5 to potential restrictions or requirements for authorization of use of the radio equipment in certain Member States 44 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Cesky Czech Buffalo Technology Inc timto prohlaSuje Ze tento AirStation WHR HP AG108 je ve shod se z kladnimi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr AirStation WHR HP AG108 overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erkl rt Buffalo Technology Inc dass sich das Ger t AirStation WHR HP AG108 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab Buffalo Technology Inc seadme AirStation WHR HP AG108 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby Buffalo Technology Inc declares that this AirStation WHR HP AG108 is in compliance 45 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Spanish Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology
5. 5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Email sales buffalotech com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week USA and Canada Toll free 866 752 6210 52 Contact Information Europe ADDRESS Buffalo Technology Europe Inc 176 Buckingham Avenue Slough Berkshire SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email sales buffalo technology com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am 6pm GMT Mon day to Thursday and 9am 4 30pm GMT Friday for this product Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information E mail helpdesk buffalo technology ie Web www buffalo technology com 53
6. Base Station to the CD ROM drive If another letter is assigned to the CD ROM drive your command should reflect that difference Click the OK AirNavigator Install Client Manager 3 C Referto the Online Manual C Referto the FAQ button Select Install Client Manager to launch the InstallShieldWizard Description S 4 Refer to the Quick Setup Guide the first time you configure your Buffalo Once the InstallShield Wizard launches ASE click the Next button to begin the software installation ox Client Manager BUFFALO Client Manager 2 Installer License Agreement Client Manager 3 will be installed into the following location SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installing this software you agree to be legally 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 To choose a different location click Browse Otherwise click Next to continue the installation process SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 1 The software contained in the packet s The Software is hereby licensed to you nonexclusively pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT 2 1 The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions Select folder E Program Files BUFFALO Client Manag
7. FCC RF exposure compliance requirements this device must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter b Industry Canada Portion Canada Regulatory Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num riqu de la classe B est conform la norme NMB 003 du Canada For Customers in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada IC Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est autoris e seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 I utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique recu m me si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif 42 Caution Within the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz band UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite Systems MSS operations Exposure to radio frequency radiation below statement applied to mobile or portable device The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general populatio
8. WE i devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully communicate e Wireless Mode Displays the mode rate set that the remote wireless device is offering e Strength Displays the relative strength of the wireless networks e Encryption Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption Press the Connect button to connect to a listed SSID or press the Refresh button to perform another survey and update the survey list Client Manager Configuration Once the Connect button is pressed you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information The Encryption drop down list allows you to sea ue select the type of encryption for the network The correct encryption type should already be EE selected automatically Encryption Method WEP ASCII 5 char The Encryption Key is where the actual key required by the wireless network must be inputted Please consult your wireless access point or router s documentation for proper input of the encryption keys Some wireless networks may allow you to enter multiple keys four separate fields are available for this If your network only uses one encryption key then please use field 1 to enter your key Encryption Key The Register Profile option will store this wireless network in your profiles This means you will automatically connect to this network when inside its range This is recommended if you plan on using
9. associate with the new profile Select Infrastructure if your Encryption Method wer asns sl a Transmision Key pH network consists of both wired and wireless devices that Encryption Key es n communicate through a central device such as an access TT sat 70 exclusive connection point Select Ad hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly f aaa e Network Name SSID Enter the SSID of your network The SSID is the unique network name that functions an identifier for your wireless devices 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 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 22 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 It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an adminis
10. encouraged to try to correct the interference by 40 one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for product compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Within the 5 15 to 5 25 GHz band UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite Systems MSS operations Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation below is for mobile device To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons This device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 41 Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation below is for portable device To comply with
11. the version on the CD If you do not update your Client Manager there could be a loss of functionally as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the Wireless USB Adapter Before updating Client Manager you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager To update your Client Manager load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager Why won t all my network clients work Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients Windows 98 Me These operating systems support only four network clients If you in stall more than four network clients only the first four clients you install will work Will Client Manager support all operating systems Client Manager and the AirStation Wireless USB Adapter currently support only Windows 98 ME 2000 XP They do not currently support Windows NT Mac OS or Linux 26 Troubleshooting FAQ Why won t Client Manager function properly In Windows XP the Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager You must disable the Select Wireless Zero Configuration Service before using Client Manager Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Services to open the Services window Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service I have more than one Air Navigator CD Do I need more than one CD No You receive the same Air Navagator CD with eac
12. Inc declara que el AirStation WHR HP AG108 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvIKh Greek ME THN MAPOY2A Buffalo Technology Inc AHAQNEI OTI AirStation WHR HP AG108 ZYMMOPHONETAI MPO2 TIZ OYZIQAEIZ ANAITHZEI2 KAI TIX AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHMAZ 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la pr sente Buffalo Technology Inc d clare que l appareil AirStation WHR HP AG108 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc dichiara che questo AirStation WHR HP AG108 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE 46 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Spanish Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc declara que el AirStation WHR HP AG108 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvIKh Greek ME THN MAPOY2A Buffalo Technology Inc AHAQNEI OTI AirStation WHR HP AG108 ZYMMOPHONETAI MPO2 TIZ OYZIQAEIZ ANAITHZEI2 KAI TIX AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIZ TH OAHMAZ 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la pr sente Buffalo Technology Inc d clare que l appareil AirStation WHR HP AG108 est conforme aux exigences essentiel
13. Zero Configuration Service Select Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Services to open the Services window Se lect Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Note Windows XP s default setting for Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic on Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Select Start Control Panel Administrative Tools Services to open the Services window Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service 24 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802 11g IEEE802 11b IEEE802 11la Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DS SS Half Duplex Frequency Range 2 412 2 472Ghz 5 18 5 32GHz Transmission Rate 802 11a 1 2 5 5 11 18 24 36 48 54Mbps 802 11g 1 2 5 5 11 18 24 36 48 54Mbps Access Mode Infrastructure mode Ad Hoc mode Security 128 64 Bit WEP WPA 802 1x WPA PSK TKIP AES Others Interface USB 2 0 Compatible USB 1 1 Power Consumption 460mA max Environmental Operation 0 55 C 20 80 non condensing 25 Troubleshooting FAQ Troubleshooting FAQ Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC Update your Client Manager to
14. age opens as shown click Yes to continue the installation process When the Wireless USB Adapter is successfully installed click Finish Restart your computer if prompted The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that this software works correctly with Windows BUFFALO WLI U2 AG108HP Wireless LAN Adapter See the next page to install the Client Manager If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update web site at http windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation No More Info 13 Client Manager Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network survey and connect to available access points enable and use WEP encryption and create connection profiles Note Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD The AirNavigator dialog box will open automatically If the AirNavigator dialog box does not open Install Wireless Adapter automatically select StartyRun and enter D Setup exe in the Open field to open the dialog box manually D represents the letter assigned C Setup the
15. d 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 37 FCC CE Information IMPORTANT NOTE 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 R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 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 38 FCC CE Information the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version
16. d has a resident Network OS 33 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 Pro tocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communi cation among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP ad dress is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known 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 di vided into 4 parts separated by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Proto col 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 UDP User Datagram Protocol A com munication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a
17. er3 2 2 The Software is licensed not sold and all intellectual property rights in the Software belong to the original Browse Back licensor s of the Software 2 3 You may not delete any kind of representation or indicia of the intellectual property right lAgree Disagree Once the Installer Wizard launches click the Next button to begin the software installation Press I Agree to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process 15 Client Manager Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program The installation of Client Manager 3 has completed successfully CN Press the Exit button to exit the AirNavigator installation utility Install Wireless Adapter C Install Client Manager Setup the Base Station Refer to the Online Manus The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed 7 and running right clicking on its icon the Refer to the FAQ black notebook icon will allow you to begin using it Description Refer to the Quick Setup Guide the first time you configure your Buffalo Can Pontet AirStation product e W 257PM Um Wednesday Exit Client Manager Configuration Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network To assist in configuring 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
18. ghts on a hardware device representing the ac tivity through the ports 31 MAC Medium Access Control Address A unique number that distinguishes net work cards Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A mea surement 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 MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second MIB II A database containing perfor mance 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 expan sion 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 or a block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating ad dress or its type PCI Peripheral Component Intercon nect 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 Ping Packet Internet Groper An In ternet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is
19. h Buffalo Technology access point and wireless adapter The CDs are identical and you only need one copy 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 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 net working 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 inter vention 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 al low 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 por tion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Based on BOOTP
20. he following wireless network s are available To access a wireless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks FOOCAGROUP This wireless network is not secure Because a network key WEP is not used for authentication or for data encryption data sent over this network might be subject to unauthorized access w me to connect to the selected wireless network n though it is not secure If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced cova Advanced 3 Using Wireless Zero Configuration Normally Windows XP will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is installed If Windows detects an access point a networking icon appears on the task bar One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon Notes If Wireless Zero Configuration is not running click Start gt Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Services Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to start it If you don t want to use Wireless Zero Config and would rather use Buffalo s client utility or if you have a Windows 98 or 2000 computer turn to page 12 Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks to display a list of available wireless networks Select a network and click Connect If the network that y
21. he wizard OK Cancel Browse AirNavigator 5 Select Install Wireless AirNavigator Adapter Click OK The Software License Agreement will appear Click Yes to continue installation or No to abort the installation process Install Wireless Adapter Install Client Manager Setup the Base Station Refer to the Online Manual Referto the FAQ m Description Refer to the Quick Setup Guide the first time you configure your Buffalo AirStation product OK Exit Installing Drivers 2 Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Network Controller If your hardware came with an installation CD lt P or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows XP Plug the Wireless USB Adapter or stand into an available USB port on your PC The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically If this screen doesn t appear remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted Select Install the software automatically Click the Next button Installi
22. 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 comput er with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spec trum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx 802 3 based Ethernet 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 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 specified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the inter vention 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 al low communications between two devices DCE Data Communications Equipment
23. ity The type of encryption that the two wireless clients are communicating with If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device access point of another client 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 remote wireless device access point of another client or is not connected to a network with DHCP then no IP address will be displayed 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 e Signal Strength Displays the strength of the signal Signal Strength is based on 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 type that the computer has available Client Manager Configuration Click the Survey 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 e Wireless SSID Displays the SSID associated with each available access point The SSID is BUFFALO Si nis o O the unique network name that functions as an ss remet seen eso identifier for your wireless devices All wireless Ignite 11gb 1 s A Ce Ene
24. les et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc dichiara che questo AirStation WHR HP AG108 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE 47 Latviski Latvian Ar o Buffalo Technology Inc deklar ka AirStation WHR HP AG108 atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi Lithuanian iuo Buffalo Technology Inc deklaruoja kad is AirStation WHR HP AG108 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc dat het toestel AirStation WHR HP AG108 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk Buffalo Technology Inc jiddikjara li dan AirStation WHR HP AG108 jikkonforma mal ti ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alul rott Buffalo Technology Inc nyilatkozom hogy a AirStation WHR HP AG108 megfelel a vonatkoz 48 alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el ir sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Buffalo Technology Inc deklaruje Ze AirStation WHR HP AG108 spetnia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999 5 EC Port
25. n consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website at www hc sc gc ca rpb c EU Portion European Community Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following standards were applied Omni e Radio EN 300 328 v1 6 1 2 4 GHz operation e EN 301 893 v1 2 3 5 GHz operation e EMC EN 301 489 1 v1 4 1 EN 301 489 17 v1 2 1 e Safety IEC 60950 1999 3rd Edition with Amend 1 2 3 4 amp EN 60950 2000 The following CE mark is affixed to the device 43 Note This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and or may require a license for operation For more details contact your customer service representative To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons This device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Member States shall ensure that the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing the apparatus on the market provides information for the user on the intended use of the apparatus together with the declaration of conformity to the essential requirements Where it concerns radio equipment such information shall be sufficient to identify on the packaging and the instructions for use of the apparatus the Member States or the geographical area
26. network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP 34 Uplink Link to the next level up in a com WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology us munication hierarchy ing wireless devices UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable VPN Virtual Private Network A security Two or more unshielded wires twisted to method to connect remote LAN users to a gether to form a cable corporate LAN system 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 program that al lows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organiza tion 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 35 54 108 Disclaimer 54 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11a and 802 11g specifications 108 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from using channel bonding technology when used with supported devices Actual data throughput will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead 36 FCC CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to c
27. ng Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Hardware Installation Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below A The software you are installing for this hardware ES BUFFALO WLI US AG108HP Wireless LAN Adapter BUFFALO WLI U2 AG108HP Wireless LAN Adapter Te E es has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility BUFFALO WLI2 G54 Wireless LAN Adapter 310 398 MELCOINC with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important 1 EI Continuing your installation of this software may impair 54 Wireless LAN Adapter 310 338 MELCO INC or destabilize the correct operation of your system Lies AUSSI PENSE LAN Adapter ESS MELCOING yl either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly gt recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing lt This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important A list of drivers will appear Choose WLI U2 AG108HP from the list and click Next If Windows warns you that this driver does not pass Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway When installation is finished click Finish Restart your PC if prompted Wireless Zero Configuration i Wireless Network Connection 4 X One or more wireless networks are available e Recycle Bin To see a list of available networks click here MEM 3 38 PM Wireless Network Connection 1 24xj T
28. o search for driver files an operating system This wizard will complete the installation for this device Search for driver files for the following hardware device a USB Device 2 USB Device device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows The wizard searches for suitable drivers in its driver database on your computer and in needs driver files for your new device To locate driver files and complete the any of the following optional search locations that you specify installation click Next To start the search click Next If you are searching on a floppy disk or CD ROM drive insert the floppy disk or CD before clicking Next What do you want the wizard to do Optional search locatore G Sea le di merde T Floppy disk drives Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific ri driver IV Specify a location I Microsoft Windows Update cu LS en coe Insert the AirNavigator CD Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Select Search for a suitable driver for my device Click Next to continue Check only the CD ROM drives checkbox and clear any other checkboxes that are selected Click Next to continue 12 Installation Setup Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless USB Adapter Click Next Digital Signature Not Found x In Windows 2000 if the Digital Signature Not Found p
29. of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France with Frequency channel restrictions Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries Not intended for use None Potential restrictive use France Only channels 10 11 12 and 13 39 H Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity DoC Statement Model No WHR HP AG108 AirStation High Power Dual A G SmartRouter Buffalo Inc 15 Shibata Hondori 4 chrome Minami ku Nagoya 457 8520 Japan 01181 52 241 7980 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
30. omply 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 circuit 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 an
31. online 32 Plug and Play Hardware that once in stalled 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 common 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 individu al 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 Server Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network an
32. ou are connecting to is unsecured you may need to check the box allowing you to connect to an unsecured network Connecting General Wireless Networks Advanced Association Authentication IV Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Network name SSID BuffaloT est r Available networks r Wireless network key To connect to an available network click Configure This network requires a key for the following Q FOOCAGROUP Configure Network Authentication Open E Refresh K GE Data encryption WEP 7 Preferred networks Network key Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Confirm network key FOOCAGROUP Move up Move down Key index advanced 1 EE Rare C The key is provided for me automatically RR Leam about setting up wireless network This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless configuration Advanced access points are not used OK Cancel Cancel Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA encryption key manually To add an SSID network name that is not listed click the Add button Connecting FR To enter an encryption key select the appropriate Association Authentication wireless network and click the Configure button ir puffaloT est From the pull down menu select
33. ries signals between Ethernet devices File and Print Sharing A Microsoft appli cation that allows computers on a network to share files and printers 30 Firmware Programming inserted into programmable read only memory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device Frame A fixed block of data transmit ted as a single entity Also referred to as packet Full Duplex To 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 Elec tronics 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 com pany 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 computers and peripheral devices connect ed to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The li
34. the appropriate type aae EI of Data encryption for the wireless network Enter a EE and confirm the Network Key encryption key Click AEs IM JE the OK button when finished Data encryption WEP e Network key Confirm network key Key index advanced 1 CT The key is provided for me automatically This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Care 10 Installation with Windows 98 ME 2000 Windows 98 ME 2000 1 Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This vizad helps youinstall software for a ot floppy disk rt it now What do you wart the e Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows Plug the Wireless USB Adapter into an available USB port on your PC The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically If this screen doesn t appear remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted Select Install the software automatically Click the Next button Installation Setup 2 Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers SN Locate Driver Files A device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with Se Where do you want Windows t
35. this wireless network more than once Press the Connect button once you have completed entering the information 20 Client Manager Configuration Profiles Page BUFFALO x Click the Profiles tab to open this page Eeer Use this page to access your profiles AM i men nn Profiles allow you to save the information ml associated with a specific wireless AirStation Profile Name e network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in ei that location The Profiles page allows you to add delete and edit your profiles as well as import and export data E D D e Connect Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the Status page ENE Kai Edit Click the Edit button to edit i the selected profile s settings The Edit button also allows you to delete a profile 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 L 21 Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box e Select Profile Select whether the profile is for a wireless or Basic Network Browser primers O wired connection Display Icon KE e Profile Name Enter the name you want to associate with Select Profile ERES C Wired the new profile EE H e Network Type Select the network mode you want to ssio BattatoHighPower Chaos Steg
36. trator 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 will be used as the default printer e OK Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page 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 23 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service Windows XP Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802 11a 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 must manually add the access points Note The Wireless Zero Configuration Service and Client Manager do not function prop erly together If you want to use Client Manager disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Enabling the Wireless
37. ugu s Portuguese Buffalo Technology Inc declara que este AirStation WHR HP AG108 est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko Slovenian Buffalo Technology Inc izjavlja da je ta AirStation WHR HP AG108 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Buffalo Technology Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze AirStation WHR HP AG108 spl a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Buffalo Technology Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett AirStation WHR HP AG108 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 49 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc att denna AirStation WHR HP AG108 st r I verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG 9773274822 AAAA 71714 aggi LE LE AJAA FRU GU 50 Taiwan Regulatory Compliance Statement PEH EA E E AI dls SR MADE Ii asc FERRE gt FTIR EIRA ER EATER ERMER TERNAMA RAT ERR Eo ELMER REE AAA gt AVENA ERE SLE Ee LAS gt ROR RA TR HE SIS HERA I LA gt TE 5 25 5 35 PA ELA R l PRISE MA gt Du 51 Contact Information North America ADDRESS Buffalo Technology USA Inc 4030 West Braker Lane Suite 120 Austin TX 78759
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