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Buffalo AirStation WLI-CB-G54L User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-G54L www.buffalotech.com/wireless...
  • Page 2 802.11g Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Windows XP – Installation & Confi guration 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Drivers: Introduction ◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The Air Navigator Setup Wizard launches automatically. If the Air Navigator Setup Wiz- ard does not launch automati- cally, launch the wizard manu-...
  • Page 3 Introduction ◗ Select Install Wireles Adapter. Click the OK button to begin the installation pro- cess. ◗ Review the Software License Agreement. Click the Yes but- ton to confi rm your agreement with the terms and continue installing the Wireless PCI Adapter drivers.
  • Page 4 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter: ◗ Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on one side of the notebook. Please consult the Notebook Manufacturer's documentation for CardBus installation instruc- tions.
  • Page 5 ◗ Select the driver you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version. Click the Next button. ◗ If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click the Continue Anyway button.
  • Page 6 3. Confi guring Wireless Zero Confi guration Service: ◗ If the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a network- ing icon appears on the task bar.
  • Page 7 Introduction ◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if either is necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not available, click the Add button.
  • Page 8 Enter and confi rm the Network Key and Key Index. Click the OK button when fi nished. ■ Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at: http://www.microsoft.com.

  • Page 9: Installation & Setup

    Windows 98/ME/2000 Installation & Confi guration 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter: ◗ Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on one side of the notebook. Please consult the Notebook Manufacturer's documentation for CardBus installation instructions.
  • Page 10 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter-Drivers: ◗ 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 the Next button to continue. ◗ Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are selected. Click the Next button to continue.
  • Page 11 Installation / Setup ◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter. Click the Next button to continue. ◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process.

  • Page 12: Client Manager

    Client Manager Use Client Manager to confi gure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, and create connection profi les. ■ Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi guration Service is enabled.
  • Page 13 ◗ 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. Client Manager...
  • Page 14 Client Manager ◗ Press the OK button to fi nish and close the installation program. ◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client Manager installation utility. ◗ The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running, right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.
  • Page 15 Client Manager Confi guration Use Client Manager to confi gure your wireless network. To assist in confi guring your wireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profi les page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are available to meet specialized confi...
  • Page 16 • 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. • 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.
  • Page 17 Survey Page Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available ac- cess points, and connect to available access points. Press the ‘Connect’ button to connect to a listed SSID, or press the ‘Refresh’ button to perform another survey and update the survey list.
  • Page 18 Once the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor- mation. 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 require you to enter multiple keys, in this event, four separate fi...
  • Page 19 Profi les Page allows you to delete a profi le no longer used or required. • Add – Click the Add button to add a profi le manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type. Client Manager Confi...
  • Page 20 New Profi le Dialog Box Use this dialog box to create a new profi le. must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network. myssid is an example of a valid SSID. • Channel – Displays the channel associated with the new profi le. The channel indicates what range of frequencies the radio waves emitted by the wireless device are occupying.
  • Page 21 Advanced Profi le Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specifi ed for this wire- less profi le here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specifi ed by an administrator.

  • Page 22: Antenna Information

    Antenna Information ◗ The WLI-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI-CB-G54L.

  • Page 23: Wireless Zero Confi Guration

    Wireless Zero Confi guration Wireless Zero Confi guration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wire- less 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.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Communication Protocol Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Others Interface Power Consumption Environmental Operation Specifi cations IEEE802.11g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex 2.412-2.462Mhz 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (Auto) Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc 128/64 Bit WEP, WPA, 802.1x, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES 1550mw...
  • Page 25 Communication Range Speed 54Mbps 11Mbps 1Mbps All distances are estimated. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary. Indoor 165 ft. (50m) 300 ft. (90m) 375 ft. (115m) Specifi cations Outdoor 525 ft. (160m) 1310 ft. (400m) 1750 ft.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    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 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 54Mbps Notebook Adapter.
  • Page 27 I 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 wire- less adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.
  • Page 28 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether- net 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 authenti- cation used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.
  • Page 29 Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specifi c hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): 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.
  • Page 30 nected 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 ad- dresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specifi c hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.
  • Page 31 Hub: A device which allows connection of com- puters 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 identifi es each sender or receiver of information sent in packets.
  • Page 32 NAT (Network Address Translation): An inter- net standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffi c and a second set for external traffi c. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.
  • Page 33 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 trans- mission device. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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.

  • Page 36: Important Note

    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.
  • Page 37 FCC / CE Information 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.

  • Page 38: Warranty Information

    fi tness 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 profi ts, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

  • Page 39: Contact Information

    Contact Information ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 Toll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520 Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada).
  • Page 40 4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 Tel: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8606 Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (USA / Canada) Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com ©2004, Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.

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