Buffalo GP03 User Manual

Docomo portable wifi router

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Introduction
Installing the GP03
Wireless Connection to the GP03
Internet Connection Settings
Use Overseas
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Thank you for purchasing the GP03.
This manual describes product installation and its
default settings. It also provides troubleshooting
information. Please always read this manual before
using the product.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless Connection to the GP03 Internet Connection Settings Use Overseas Troubleshooting Appendix Thank you for purchasing the GP03. This manual describes product installation and its default settings. It also provides troubleshooting information. Please always read this manual before using the product.
  • Page 2: Main Features

    Introduction Main Features This section describes the main product features. • Supports NTT Docomo ”Xi”. (When receiving: Max. 37.5 Mbps; When sending: Max. 12.5 Mbps) ※ The communication speeds are the maximum values in sending and receiving standards. However, these do not indicate actual communication speeds. Data transmission is provided over a best-effort network.
  • Page 3 Supported OS (Personal Computers) Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), Vista (32 bit/64 bit), XP (32 bit), Mac OS X (10.4/10.5/10.6) ※ Supports Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate. ※ Supports Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate. ※ Windows XP must have Service Pack 3 or later installed. Supported Browsers Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9 Firefox 3.5/3.6/4...
  • Page 4: Main Unit Accessories

    Main Unit Accessories Before using this product, check that all of the accessories are included. Mobile Wi-Fi Router (GP03) Unit Desktop Cradle GP03 (Includes (Rear Cover GP03, Includes Warrantee) Warrantee) AC Adapter GP03 (Includes Warrantee) Battery Pack GP03...
  • Page 5 USB Cable GP03 LAN Cable (Free Sample) User Manual (This Manual) Mobile Device Connection Guide Note If separate, additional information is included, refer to that.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Part Names and Functions Front Panel 1 2 3 1. WIRELESS LED Glowing (light blue) : When in Xi area Glowing (purple) When in FOMA international roaming area Glowing (blue) When in FOMA area Glowing (green) When in wireless LAN area Glowing (red) When outside of Xi area, FOMA line and wireless LAN area, and when not connected to wired Internet...
  • Page 7 3. AOSS/DIAG LED Glowing (yellow) : Security key exchange succeeds (AOSS/ WPS succeeds)/Wireless LAN security setting completed Flashing Two Times (blue) : This product can exchange security keys. (LAN Side: AOSS/WPS Idling) (Internet Side: AOSS Idling) Continuous Flashing (blue) : Failed to exchange security keys (AOSS/WPS failed) Flashing (red) : The number of flashes indicates the status of the product.
  • Page 8: Side Panel

    Devices idling with AOSS switch to flashing two times (yellow) when detected by the Internet side of the product. Do not turn off the power when the device is continuously flashing. Doing so can damage it. When the AC adapter is disconnected from the device, turn off the power to it, and remove the battery pack.
  • Page 9: Back Side Panel

    8. Mini USB Connector Connects the included AC adapter or a USB cable. Back Side Panel 9 10 11 12 9. Default Value Label Lists this unit’s SSID (default value) and encryption key (default value) and the like. 10. Battery Box Holds the included battery pack.
  • Page 10 Cradle Front Side 13 15 13. LAN LED Glowing (green) When the wired port is set as the LAN port When the wired port is set as the INTERNET port 14. LINK/ACT LED Glowing (green) When the wired port is linked Flashing (green) When the wired port is communicating 15.
  • Page 11 Cradle Back Side 17 18 19 17. POWER Connector Connects the included AC adapter. 18. Wired Port Switch to operate this as the LAN port or the INTERNET port by using the on- off switch. 19. On-off Switch Switch to use the wired port either as the LAN port or the INTERNET port.
  • Page 12: Power Button

    Installing the GP03 Power ON/OFF Turn the power ON/OFF using the power button. Power Button When the power is off, hold down the power button for approximately three seconds to turn the power on. When operating this device, hold down the power button for approximately three seconds to turn the power off.
  • Page 13: For Windows 7/Vista

    1-to-1 relationship. For that reason, you cannot connect another device with AOSS/WPS (push-button type) while it is being set. To connect multiple devices to one GP03 unit, connect an- other device after completing the AOSS/WPS (push-button type) connection.
  • Page 14 When the screen below is displayed, click [Create connection destination]. When the ”User Account Control” screen is displayed, click [Yes] or [Continue].
  • Page 15 Click the automatic security setting button displayed in the screen. When the screen below is displayed, hold down the AOSS button for approximately 2 seconds until the LCD shows the message “AOSS(WPS) is in progress”. Release the button when the LCD shows the message. ※...
  • Page 16 Hold down the AOSS button until the LCD shows the message "AOSS(WPS) is in progress". The device is automatically detected, and connected. ※ The product image in the screen is an example.
  • Page 17 Wait for the connection to complete. ※ The product image in the screen is an example. When ”Connection with AOSS completed” or ”Connection with WPS push-button type completed” is displayed, check the name of the connection destination, and click [Save and close]. Note The connection destination name can be freely set.
  • Page 18 When ”Wireless connection destination creation completed” is displayed, click [Close]. If a screen ”Set Network Location” is displayed, click the location that matches the environment where the devices will be used. (In the example here, click ”Home Network”.)
  • Page 19 If the ”User Account Control” screen is displayed, click [Yes] or [Continue]. If the screen below is displayed, click [Close]. This completes connecting to this product. Note If connecting to this device fails, the AOSS/DIAG LED will continuously flash in blue for approximately 30 minutes, and a screen like the one below is displayed.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Initializing the Settings Use the following procedures to initialize the settings (Reset). Check that the power to the device is on. Remove the back side cover. Hold down the RESET button (for approximately three seconds) until the AOSS/DIAG LED flashes in red. RESET Button After about one minute, check that the AOSS/DIAG LED is lit in yellow.
  • Page 21: Product Specifications

    Appendix Product Specifications Main Unit/Cradle Wireless Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Interface Standards ARIB STD-T66 (IEEE802.11b/g) (LAN Side) Maximum Data IEEE802.11b 11Mbps Transfer Speed IEEE802.11g 54Mbps (Theoretical IEEE802.11n 150Mbps Value) Mode Access Point (AP) Mode Frequency 2412 - 2472 MHz 1 - 13 channels Range * When being used overseas (international roaming), the range is restricted to 2412 - 2462MHz and 1 - 11 channels.
  • Page 22 Wireless Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Interface Standards ARIB STD-T66 (IEEE802.11b/g) (Internet Maximum Data IEEE802.11b 11Mbps Side) Transfer Speed IEEE802.11g 54Mbps (Theoretical IEEE802.11n 150Mbps Value) Mode Station (STA) Mode Frequency 2.4 GHz Band 1 - 13 channels Range (2412 - 2472MHz) * When the device is being used overseas (international roaming), the range is restricted to 2412 - 2462MHz and 1 - 11 channels.
  • Page 23 Other Unit External Interfaces Mini USB (Supports USB 1.1/2.0) x 1 Built-in Flash Region Approximately 32 GB Power AC100-240V ±10% 50/60Hz (When using AC adapter) GP03 Dedicated Battery (When using battery pack) Power Consumption At maximum communication 2.8 W When in standby 20 mW...
  • Page 24: Battery Pack

    Continuous When When in 3G communication Communi- Communicating Approximately 4 Hours cation Time * Operating times vary according to the environment of use. When in Standby Approximately 30 Hours * Operating times vary according to the environment of use. Operating Environment Temperature: 0 - 35°C Humidity: 10 - 85% (no condensation) External...
  • Page 25: Export Administration Regulations

    Export Administration Regulations This product and its accessories may be subject to Japan's Export Administration Regulations (Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law). It also may be subject to American Re-exporting Regulations (Export Administration Regulations). To export or re-export this product and its accessories, use the necessary procedures at your own responsibility and cost.
  • Page 26 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • 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.
  • Page 27 CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has attained CE Marking. The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters ”CE”. The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

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