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Chapter 4 - Client Manager ..........31 Software Overview ..............31 Using Client Manager V ............31 Opening and Closing Client Manager ..........31 Main Screen ................... 32 Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup ......33 SSID / WPS-PIN selection ............. 34 Searching Wireless Access Points ..........
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Chapter 5 - Trouble Shooting .......... 60 The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter..60 You Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly...... 60 You Forgot the AP’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password..60 Other Tips ................61 Appendix ..............
Chapter 1 - Product Overview System Requirements Computer should be IBM/PC compatible (OADG specification) with a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM drive. This product does not support computers equipped with dual processors (computers with two physical CPUs). Computers with Dual core CPU's are supported. AirStation does not support Windows Vista (32-bit) Standby mode.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing Wireless Drivers Follow the instruction below to install drivers. Do not connect the AirStation to your computer yet. Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The setup wizard will launch automatically. Note: If the setup wizard doesn’t launch, double click [My Computer] > CD-ROM drive icon > [AirNavi.exe] to launch manually.
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Chapter 2 Installation Disable any firewalls and click [Next]. Click [Install]. Note: • Check “Install Wireless Client Manager” to install Client Manager after the drivers. • Refer to page 10 to install Client Manager later. Click [Next]. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
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Chapter 2 Installation Read the license agreement, select [Agree], then click [Next]. Check “Always trust software from "BUFFALO INC. ” , and click [Install]. When the screen to the left is displayed, attach the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed automatically.
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Chapter 2 Installation Click [OK]. After the drivers are installed, the screen at left will be displayed. Click [Finish]. Note: If you checked the box to Install Wireless Client Manager (page 7), then the installation screen for Client Manager will be displayed after this screen.
Chapter 2 Installation Installing Utility Follow the procedure below to install “Client Manager”. Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The setup wizard will launch automatically. Note: If the setup wizard is not displayed, double-click [My Computer] > CD-ROM drive icon > [AirNavi.exe]. Click [Options].
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Chapter 2 Installation Check the box for “Install Wireless Client Manager” and click [Install]. Note: Use Client Manager V with Windows 7/Vista or Client Manager 3 with Windows XP. Click [Next]. Read the license agreement and select [Agree]. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
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Chapter 2 Installation Click [Next]. Click [OK]. Click [Back]. Click “X” at the top right corner of the window to close it. Client Manager is now installed. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
Utilize this system to connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS. AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wire- lessly with AOSS or WPS. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profi le].
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is complete. If “Set Network Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used. Windows XP(Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) The procedure for connecting to an access point with a WPS PIN is described below. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profile].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Click [Advanced Setup]. Click [WPS-PIN]. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of paper, then click [Next]. Select the access point to connect to, then click [Next]. This screen will be displayed. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility. Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buff alo AirStation, click Wireless Confi g > WPS from the home page of the confi guration interface.
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use your Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with WPS PIN. Right click on the icon in the system tray and select [Easy Connection] > [WPS PIN Code type].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network This screen will be displayed. Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility. Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buff alo AirStation, click Wireless Confi g > WPS from the home page of the confi guration interface.
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) With Windows 7 or Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profile]. The User Account Control screen is displayed. Click [Yes] or [Continue].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Click [Advanced Setup]. Click [Connect Manually]. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Select your access point, then click [Next]. Enter your Network Type, Security Type, Encryption Method, and Encryption Key (passphrase), then click [Connect]. When “Connection has been completed” is displayed, your connection is complete. If “Set Network Location”...
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) Client Manager 3 is a wireless connection utility for Windows XP. Right-click on the icon in the system tray, and select [Scan]. Select the access point to connect to and click [Next].
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Manual Setup (Windows Utility) You can connect to an access point without installing or using Client Manager. Windows includes a built-in wireless utility. The procedure varies depending on the version of Windows used. Windows 8 or 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) Use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) You can use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wireless access point: Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system tray. Click [Connect to a network]. Select your wireless network and click [Connect].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Go to step 4. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [Connect]. Step through the wizard to complete configuration. If the “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location“ depending where you’re using the AirStation. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your wireless Access Point. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, then Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
Windows. If Client Manager does not launch automatically, click [Start] > [All Programs ]> [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [ClientManager V] to launch it. • To close Client Manager, right-click on its icon in the system tray and choose [Exit].
Chapter 4 Client Manager Main Screen The Main screen displays the current connection status. You can perform the following operations from this screen. Parameter Meaning Profile Displays information about the current connection points. If you have multiple connection points, you can switch among them.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup There are two ways to connect to an access point: automatic or manual. In the following wizard, automatic setup will be reffered to as “AOSS/WPS” and manual setup will be referred to as “Advanced Setup”.
Chapter 4 Client Manager SSID / WPS-PIN selection This screen lets you select whether to connect to an access point by specifying the SSID or by enter- ring a WPS PIN. Parameter Meaning Connect Manually Specify SSID of an access point and configure connection settings. Click here to display the Searching Wireless Access Points screen (next page).
Chapter 4 Client Manager Searching Wireless Access Points The screen to list available wireless access points in your area. You can select an access point and enter network information manually to connect. Parameter Meaning Network Name (SSID) Displays the SSID of each available access point. Security Displays whether or not the access point uses encryption.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Wireless Network Information Configure wireless connection settings. Parameter Meaning Network Type Select a type of connection. Network Name (SSID) Enter the SSID of an access point. Security Type Select the security type of the selected access point. Encryption Method Select the encryption method of the selected access point.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WPS-PBC / AOSS selection You may automatically connect to an access point by just pushing or clicking two buttons with WPS or AOSS. Parameter Meaning Automatic Secure Setup WPS-PBC Click this to automatically connect to an access point that supports method WPS.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Wireless Status This screen displays the current connection status. Parameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the current wireless client. Execute wireless LAN diagnostics Opens the Wireless LAN Diagnoses wizard (page 40). Profile Name Displays the current profile name. Status Displays the current transmission status.
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Chapter 4 Client Manager Parameter Meaning Security Displays whether encryption is currently enabled or not. Authentication Type Displays the type of authentication currently used. Encryption Type Displays the type of encryption currently used. Signal Strength Displays the current signal strength. IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to your wireless client.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Wireless LAN Diagnostic On the Wireless LAN Diagnostic screen, you can check signal strength and quality. Parameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the wireless client currently in use. Connection status Displays signal strength (dBm), link rate (Mbps), and signal quality (%) in 1 minute intervals.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Profile List Create a new profile or edit an existing profile. Parameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the wireless client which is currently used. Create a new profile. Click this to display the Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup screen (page 33).
Chapter 4 Client Manager Wireless Properties Current wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Connection Displays the current profile name. SSID Displays the SSID of the current connection. Security Type Displays the security type you are using for the current connection. Encryption Type Displays the encryption type you are using for the current connection.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Network Properties By default, your client’s IP address is set automatically by DHCP. You may configure it manually from this screen. Parameter Meaning Do not change IP Address settings of Select to keep your current TCP/IP network setting without any this Profile changes.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Browser Properties Configure Internet Explorer settings for wireless connections. Parameter Meaning Do not change the browser settings Select to keep the current Internet Explorer settings. of this Profile Use the following settings Select this option to configure the Internet Explorer Home Page and Proxy Server settings while connected wirelessly.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Printer Properties Configure the printer used while connected to an access point wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of Select to keep your current printer settings. this Profile Use the following settings Select to use a different default printer while connected wirelessly. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
Using Client Manager 3 • When you install Client Manager, it will be added to your Startup folder and will automatically start with Windows. To launch Client Manager manually, click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [ClientManager3].
Chapter 4 Client Manager Status The Status screen displays the current connection status. Parameter Meaning Profile Current connection profile name. SSID SSID of the currently connected access point. Adapter Name Name of the wireless client currently in use. Network Type Current network mode.
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Chapter 4 Client Manager Parameter Meaning MAC Address MAC address of this unit. Duration Elapsed duration of the current wireless connection. Signal Strength Current signal strength. Reconnect Click to reconnect the most recent connection. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
Chapter 4 Client Manager Scan Scan and display nearby access points. Parameter Meaning SSID SSID of access point. Wireless mode Wireless type (such as 11a and 11g) of the access point. Channel Wireless channel of the access point. Strength Reception strength of each access point. Encryption Displays if security is used by the access point.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Connect Configure connection to an access point. Parameter Meaning Encryption Method Type of encryption used by the access point. Encryption Key Enter the access point’s encryption key (pass phrase). Register Profile Check to register this connection as a profile. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
Chapter 4 Client Manager Profiles Connect to an access point or edit a profile. Parameter Meaning Connect Selecting a profile and clicking this button will connect to an access point using a stored profile. Click this to add a new profile. It will display the Profiles Information screen (next page).
Chapter 4 Client Manager Profile Information (Basic) Configure your profile settings. Parameter Meaning Display Icon Select an icon to display on the profile from the list. Select Profile Connection may be wireless or wired (Ethernet). For use with the AirStation, select Wireless. Profile Name Enter a name for the profile.
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Chapter 4 Client Manager Parameter Meaning Encryption Method Select the encryption method used by the wireless access point. Transmission Key If WEP is used for the Encryption Method, 4 pass phrases may be entered. Use of the first (at least) is recommended. Encryption Key Enter the encryption key (pass phrase) for the access point.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Profile Information (Network) The profile’s IP address and subnet mask may be manually assigned. Parameter Meaning Do not change IP Address settings of Check to keep using current TCP/IP network settings. this Profile Automatically acquire the IP Address Check to automatically acquire the IP address from a DHCP server when connecting wirelessly.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Profile Information (Browser) Configure your Internet Explorer settings when connecting wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the browser settings Check to use current Internet Explorer settings when connecting of this Profile wirelessly. Uncheck to use any of the settings below. Address to use as Home Page To use a different home page in Internet Explorer when connecting wirelessly, enter it here.
Chapter 4 Client Manager Profile Information (Printers) Configure the printer that your computer uses when connected wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of Select this option to use a different printer when connecting this Profile wirelessly. WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D User Manual...
Chapter 4 Client Manager System Tray Menu Right-click on the Client Manager icon in the system tray to display the following choices. Parameter Meaning Status Displays the Status screen (page 47). Scan Displays the Scan screen (page 49). Profile Displays the Profiles screen (page 51). Easy Connection Runs Automatic Secure Setup, using one of the following connection methods: AOSS, WPS(PBC), or WPS(PIN).
Chapter 4 Client Manager Option Menu Configure Client Manager options. Parameter Meaning Mode Switch between Client Manager’s operating modes. If you select “Business Mode”, the button to configure 802.1x authentication appears on the Profiles screen (Page 51). “Home Mode” is recommended.
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Chapter 4 Client Manager Parameter Meaning Initialize profile Click this to initialize profile information. Before initializing profile information, unlock the unit. Use the following network adapter Select a network adaptor to use in Client Manager. “Wireless Adapter Auto-select“ is recommended for most users. Automatically connect to the profile If checked, it will attempt to connect to the profile with highest with highest priority...
Chapter 5 - Trouble Shooting The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the AirStation is connected to a USB port on your computer. • If your computer has multiple USB ports, connect to a different USB port. •...
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue: When using the Windows wireless connection manager, I cannot connect to my wireless router. I receive a "Cannot configure wireless network" error message when scanning for available wireless networks. Answer: Another wireless client software may be installed on your computer that is taking control of the wireless client adapter away from the Windows connection manager.
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If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support line. Issue: Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products? Answer: The latest drivers and firmware with installation instructions are available online at www.buffalotech.com...
Appendix Specifications WI-U2-866D Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11ac (Draft 2.0) /n/a/g/b Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the page xx for details. Transmission Rate 802.11ac (Draft): 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW (Long GI) 156, 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 stream)
Appendix WI-U2-400D Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11ac (Draft 2.0) /n/a/g/b Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the page xx for details. Transmission Rate 802.11ac (Draft): 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW (Long GI) 156, 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 stream)
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Appendix Other Power Supply 5.0 V Bus powered Power Consumption 2500 mW (Max) Dimensions Weight Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 20-85 % (non-condensing) 802.11a Frequency Range China 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) South Korea 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)
Appendix Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the software, follow the procedure described below. 1. Insert AirNavigator CD. When you insert CD, AirNavigator Setup Wizard will launch automatically. If AirNavigator Setup Wizard is not displayed, double-click My Computer icon > CD-ROM drive icon >...
Appendix TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows 8, 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet]. Click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu. Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].
Appendix Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. Double-click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. When the message [Windows needs your permission to continue], click [Continue].
Appendix Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. Double-click [Network]. Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], then click [Properties]. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address auto- matically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
Appendix Compliance 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.
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Appendix SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not comply with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited.
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Appendix The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology. IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had IC Radiation Exposure Statement:...
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Appendix Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity: This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: •...
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Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
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Appendix Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WI-U2-800D / WI-U2-400D står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管制辦法: 第十二條: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條: 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用, 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率 射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。...
Appendix Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. • In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.