Black Box WLI-CB-G54HP User's Manual
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1. F Bullabe Airavigator ax Installing Client Manager BUFFALO Air Station Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select ROM drive of you computer If the Air iene Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically launch it manually by clicking Start and then Run Enter D Setup exe in the dialog box that appears Click OK Select Install Wireless Client Manager Installs the PC drivers for your Buffahs wireless client device s Installs Chent Manager to survey for available wireless routers and access points E view the User Manuals of your productis for detailed configuration and setup information Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PC Client Manager FE BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer x License Agreement 9 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 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 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 o2. Encryption Key For the Transmission Key Number 1 is recommended e OK Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page 20 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 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 will 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 21 Zero Configuration Service Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows Turn to page 15 if you would rather use Buffalo s Client Manager to configure your wire
3. antennas that are compatible with this card The connector type is called an MC Card Connector Adding an external antenna can further in crease the power and range of this device Please see the Buffalo Technology Web Page http www buffalotech com to compare antennas available for your adapter 25 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802 11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DS SS Half Duplex Frequency Range 2 412 2 462Mhz Transmission Rates 802 11g 1 2 5 5 11 18 24 36 48 54 125 Mode 13 20 27 40 54 80 110 125 Access Mode Infrastructure mode Ad Hoc Security WEP 128 64 bit 802 1x WPA TKIP AES Others Interface CardBus Environmental Operation 0 55 c 20 80 non condensing 26 Troubleshooting FAQ Troubleshooting FAQ Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions 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 be a loss of functionally as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless Notebook 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 sup
4. 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 14 Client Manager Configuration You may use Client Manager to 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 Click Status to open this page By default this page is displayed when you start Client Manager Details of connection status are displayed a This page only displays co
5. 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 e Wireless SSID The SSID is the name of a wireless network Each wireless device ae eT on a network must use identical SSIDs to sf irstess mete channet stent Eneryntion successfully communicate mm eal r or stot e Wireless Mode Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device e Strength Displays the relative signal strength of the wireless networks e Encryption Displays whether the wireless a N O network is using any sort of encryption M 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 Connect Connect piil i The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list Only change this setting if necessary Encryption hitethod WEP ASCI S c
6. 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 spec ified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU 29 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 Proto col 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 So
7. High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI CB G54HP www buffalotech com v23 Introduction The High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connectivity to notebook PCs It uses an internal amplifier to increase the radio output so that it can connect to APs Wireless Routers further away and transfer data at range faster than traditional 802 11g CardBus cards Buffalo Technology recommends use with the High Power Wireless Router WZR HP G54 for maximum range and performance An external antenna can be added to the High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter to in crease its range and versatility Antenna information can be found on page 24 Getting Started e Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you 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 D Setup exe Installing Wireless Drivers e Select Install Wireless Drivers gt Buffalo AirNavigator BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below Installs the PC drivers for your Buffalo wireless client device s Installs Client Manager to survey for availab
8. a packet that identifies the intended recipi ent station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Proto col 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 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 from a com puter Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station 31 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 architec ture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a sShared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functional ity Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices 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
9. a solvers for Netrecek Cominaiar 9 ii your hardware came with an installation CD a Hoppe dick itet A now What do you wrar the rand bo do Ch intal the software automaticaly Recommended Chinas ien a ek cw ppraiie longior Advanced Glick Hel bo continue e Turn on your notebook PC Insert the AirStation card with the Buffalo logo facing up into an available CardBus slot The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch e Select Install the software automatically Click Next Installing Wireless Drivers Found Hew Hardware Wizard Hardware Installation Fiecare welect the best mabch for pour headers hom the Get belra A The software you are installing for this hardware wy BUFFALO WUC B 040HP winders LOM Adapa BUFFALO WWLI CB G54HP Wireless LAN Adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility Venter Wiari aiui Stith LTAT RAL IN o with Windows xP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway f STOP Installation e Select the device you want to install If multiple drivers are listed select the most re cent driver version Click the Next button e If a window opens stating that your dr
10. device Frame A fixed block of data transmitted 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 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 32 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 LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a 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 measure ment of millions of bits per second MDI X Media Dependent Interface Cro
11. easures 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 and 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 radi
12. f 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 not sold and all intellectual property rights in the Software belong to the original licensor s of the Software Ad Disagree e Once the Client Manager Installer launches click Next e Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation 10 Client Manager EEE j CCK OK when Client Manager a installation is complete Client Manager 3 installation complete a sila Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the dirtavigator CD ROM Please select from an option belir installs the P drivers for your Burials wireless client device s Installs Cent Manager to survey for available wireless routers and access points e Client Manager is now installed and running Right click on its icon the black antenna to use it View the User Manuals of your product s for detailed configuration and setup information i gt Frar pie may oey Fom Pre ont pone eo Remove any Buffalo wireless device Bt asm 11 Using AOSS AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple one touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type U
13. falotech com E mail info buffalotech com Telephone 1 866 752 6210 USA amp Canada only FCC Warning This device complies with part 15 ofthe 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 GPL Statement This product uses GPL LGPL software Please see the GNU LICENSE document on the LinkNavigator CD ROM for more information concerning the terms of the license To obtain a copy of our open source software please send a message to GPL buffalotech com to inquire about obtaining a pack age 4
14. ftware 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 conlOBaseT 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 30 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
15. har 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 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 Click the Profiles tab to open this page Use this page to access your profiles Status tion l Profiles allow you to save the information Create profile and display priority level 3 Profile Name associated with a specific wireless cc network so you can quickly and easil Je Buffalo HighPower connect to that network when you are in that location The Profiles page allows you to add delete and edit your profiles as well as import and export data e Connect Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the Status page e 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 C
16. indows lo configure my wireless network settings Network pame SSID NEWGROUP gt Available peikti Wireless newak key To connect lo an available network chek Configure This nelvork secquites a key For the following FOO CAGROUF Configure Betwork Authentication Open Pehe below Contin newak key hey indie adane i 4 F The key ie provided for me automaticaly I Thee Set ee ares ad hoc nehork wneler acca pori ane nol FOOCAGROUP Mowe up 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 23 Zero Configuration Service Wireless network properties ajz e To configure a WEP WPA encryption key select the Astociation Authentication wireless network and click Configure Network name S510 FoOCAGROUP e From the pull down menu select the Network Toan ni Authentication and Data Encryption types for the es aa wireless network Enter and confirm the Network Se aoe a Key and Key Index Click OK when finished Data encryption TKIP Contin network key eveewwenl ey index advanced M T The key it provided for me automatically D This is a computer to computer ad hoc network vanless SCCer points ae nol ued x coe 24 Antenna Information e The WLI CB G54HP comes with an external antenna connector Buffalo Technology sells numerous external
17. iver does not pass Windows Logo testing click the Continue Anyway button When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed click the Finish button Restart your PC if prompted Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the Airdavigator CD ROM Please select from an oplion below DERE i ne Pc orivers for vo If your AP supports it use the simple a SuHlalo wireless chent dence utterly secure AOSS to connect ey gues and access Install the Client Manager from your ew the User ana of AirNavigator CD page 9 and turn to oduch s for ari a sth stor MH ond set 1o page 12 ra View a Remowe ory Bufalo wireless diviie 2 P Behera Fa drovers that are mataled on your PE pm You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually See page 17 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 22 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
18. le wireless routers and access points View the User Manuals of your product s for detailed configuration and setup information Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PC Installing Wireless Drivers tuAlaks wireless LAS diver indkalier Ifa wireless LAN drive installer z Thies reales ih akiri bai on aakit balais Pane Ta Enoia agente Plema atiech the podut Although the instalston diver contend a Arer thet has nel been caiiad by Micreii Khera in baria Marttio Far beers piira Dirrie the piaehagd ii attached piirit mail ehita im e aae eee SOF TWAAE LEENE AGP EMENI F E umg en echepher oiher ihan a buao waen LAH acepter IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY ss soften i bes i Uv oiher vencler s adapter Lapel boxer bite heme oF hss Sai reda rioa Beane tkck he taret butors Use eed LAM sclsede p Bp il ponp clogs the inhalation prays SOFTWARE LICENSE ee ee Pes eas sone ta immer rae leo rae TE iyos T Cites eek reer cra e Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus e Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt e A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook WinXP Setup 2 Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter Found Mow Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard The watard helps pou irai
19. less client i Wireless Network Connection 4 X 2 One or more wireless networks are available To see a let of avaiable 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 Wireless Network EGR ajxi installed If Windows detects one or more access ie Wig Gee adc Ge Te points a networking icon appears within the ip waeless network select from the Ext and then click Connect tray One or more wireless networks are available Available wireless networks will appear as a caption accompanying the icon ee To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt La EP E oo cat in ances A IE a Services Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Sea en eee Wireless Zero Configuration Service e Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks Select an ss eT ore a RTE ce ann SSID and click Connect You may need to check the Advanced Cancel box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network See page 23 if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA encryption key 22 Zero Configuration Service a8 wireless Network Connect ion Properties i Wireless network properties E 7 ajaj General Wireless Networks Advanced Association Authentication M Use W
20. lick 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 Profile Infomation e Select Profile Select whether the profile is for a wireless or aT es ee wired connection Dieptay leon TE y e Profile Name Enter the name you want to associate with toon Pot GP ia wed the new profile et jamama a e Network Type Select the network mode you want to Chae O associate with the new profile Select Infrastructure if your aac pe eles network consists of both wired and wireless devices that eee ee communicate through a central device such as an access iat me meten emere point Select Ad hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly e 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
21. nnection Adapter Name WLICB G54HF information no changes to settings are Network Type Infrastructure Mode Transmission Speed 4 0Nbps made here Channel Channel 1 Security WEP64 IP Address 192 186 8 161 This page includes the following MAC Address 00 00 08 97 60 1C Duration 00 00 12 components x Current connection status TA signal swengn CD ma a D S e Adapter Name Displays the part number of the wireless adaptor that is being used 15 Client Manager Configuration Network Type Displays whether network is in Ad Hoc or Infrastructure mode e 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 two 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 Security The type of encryption in use If the Client Manager is not connected toa remote wireless device then No Encryption will be displayed 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 MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client Manager is installed on If no wireless device is present
22. nt to Point Protocol over Ether net 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 authentica tion key to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non per manent 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 34 Glossary 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 de vice 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 and has a resident Network OS SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The protocol used to define and deliver elec tronic mail E mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Pro tocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal st
23. o 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 38 FCC CE Information 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 EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version 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 Warranty Information Buffalo Technology USA Inc products comes with a two year limited warranty from the date of purchase Buffalo Technology USA Inc warrants to the original purchaser the produc
24. port only a limited number of network clients Windows 98 Me These operating systems support only four network clients If you install 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 Wireless Notebook Adapter currently support only Windows 98 ME 2000 XP They do not currently support Windows NT Mac OS or Linux For more information refer to the Mac OS and Linux page in the Troubleshooting section of this help file 27 Troubleshooting FAQ Where can attach my external antenna Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector located on the back of the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter Why won t Client Manager function properly Windows XP The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager Se lect StarmControl 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 have more than one Air Navigator CD Do I need more than one CD No You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point and wireless adapter The CDs are identical and you only need one copy 28 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
25. ructure for communi cation among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address 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 Protocol Inter net 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 pro vides no security features TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An 35 encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchang es 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 to gether UDP User Datagram Protocol A com munication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers ina network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP Uplink Link to the next level up in a com munication hierarchy UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable WAN Wide Area Network A networking
26. sers no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols Apo Sry IP addresses or SSID AOSS determines oe on the optimal connection and configures aa aia itself in seconds If your router doesn t support AOSS turn to page 15 to configure your connection manually esses with Client Manager or page 22 to use Wireless Zero Config 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 BUFFALO e From the Status Screen select the Profiles tab e Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager s screen The AOSS wizard will appear 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 AirStation One Touch Secure System x l AirStation One Touch Secure System Progress Progress 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
27. ss over Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines MHz MegaHeriz One million cycles per second MIB Il 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 in ternet 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 ora block 33 Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating ad dress 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 Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a par ticular IP address is online 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 Poi
28. system covering a wide geographical area WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An en cryption 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 organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices Wire Speed The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred us ing 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 36 FCC CE Information 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 m
29. t good operating condition for the warranty period This warranty does not include non Buffalo Technology USA Inc installed components If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period Buffalo Technology USA Inc will replace the unit provided the unit has not been subjected to misuse abuse or non Buffalo Technology USA Inc authorized alteration modifications or repair All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology USA Inc product line including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology USA Inc be liable in any way to the user for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the Buffalo products In no event shall Buffalo Technology USA Inc liability exceed the price paid for the prod uct from direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product its accompanying software or its documentation Buffalo Technology USA Inc does not offer refunds for any product 40 Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers toll free technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week for this product Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information Web www buf
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