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Buffalo AirStation WLI-U2-KG54 User Manual

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Buffalo AirStation™
Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
WLI-U2-KG54
www.buffalo-technology.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Buffalo AirStation™ Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WLI-U2-KG54 www.buffalo-technology.com...

  • Page 2: Installation

    Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: Insert the USB Adapter into your Laptop or Desktop PC as shown. USB ports may be located on the rear, front or side of your PC depending on the design. If there are multiple ports, choose the port that is free of interference to maximize antenna reception.
  • Page 3 2. Device Discovery: Once inserted, Windows will automatically discover the presence of new hardware. Various popup clouds will appear from the Windows taskbar. During this time, allow Windows and the Wireless USB Adapter to communicate. The process should take about one minute. Click Next if the Found New Hardware Wizard appears as shown above.
  • Page 4 3. Wireless Adapter Driver Installation: In Windows XP or 2000, the following dialog box may appear as drivers are installed. If so click Yes or Continue Anyway to finish installing the necessary drivers. Windows 98SE/ME/2000 users should skip to page 9. Installation...
  • Page 5 Completing Installation on Windows XP 4. Completing Driver Installation for Windows XP: When the driver has completed installing on a Windows XP PC click Finish. If you wish to use Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service click No on the next dialog box and go on to page 6. Otherwise, click Yes on the dialog box to install Buffalo’s Client Manager and go on to page 10.
  • Page 6 Using Wireless Zero Configuration Service 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: If the Wireless Zero Configuration 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 networking icon appears on the task bar.
  • Page 7 Using Wireless Zero Configuration Service 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 Network Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index. Click the OK button when finished. Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at: http://www.microsoft.com.
  • Page 9 Completing Installation on Windows 98SE/ME/2000 4. Completing Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000: When the driver has completed installing on a Windows XP PC click Finish. Click Yes on the new dialog box that will appear to install Buffalo’s Client Manager.

  • Page 10: Client Manager

    Client Manager Client Manager Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP/WPA encryption, and create connection profiles. Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled.
  • Page 11 Client Manager Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software stallation. Press I Agree to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process.
  • Page 12 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. Client Manager Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program.
  • Page 13 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 Manager.
  • Page 14 • 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 15 Survey Page Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points. • Key – Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption. Press the ‘Connect’...
  • Page 16 Once the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information. 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 fields are available for encryption keys.
  • Page 17 Profiles Page • Edit – Click the Edit button to edit the selected profile’s settings. The Edit button also allows you to delete a profile no longer used or required. • Add – Click the Add button to add a profile manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.
  • Page 18 New Profile Dialog Box Use this dialog box to create a new profile. 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 profile. The channel indicates what range of frequencies the radio waves emitted by the wireless device are occupying.
  • Page 19 Advanced Profile Options • 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. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profile.

  • Page 20: Wireless Zero Configuration

    Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    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) Specifications Outdoor 525 ft. (160m) 1310 ft. (400m) 1750 ft. (550m)

  • Page 22: 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 Desktop PCI Adapter.
  • Page 23 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 wireless adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one...
  • Page 24 10BaseT 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.
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 used in the ESS LAN configuration. Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality. Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices.
  • Page 28 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 computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources.
  • Page 29 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 address or its type. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU.
  • Page 30 accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory. Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server.
  • Page 31 Glossary periods. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features.

  • Page 32: 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.

  • Page 33: Important Note

    FCC / CE Information (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
  • Page 34 FCC / CE Information - EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08) - EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment. This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.
  • Page 35 Dutch Hierbij verklaart BUFFALO, INC. dat het toestel Wireless Adapter in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze verklaart BUFFALO, INC. dat deze Wireless Adapter voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. French Par la présente BUFFALO, INC.
  • Page 36 FCC / CE Information Italian Con la presente BUFFALO, INC. dichiara che questo Wireless Adapter è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente (nombre del fabricante) declara que el (clase de equipo) cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Portuguese...
  • Page 37 FCC / CE Information Important Notice: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states.Please refer to previous page in the user manual for further details.

  • Page 38: Warranty Information

    Buffalo products. In no event shall Buffalo Technology liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo...

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