Buffalo AirStation WI-U2-433DM User Manual
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WI-U2-433DM
WI-U2-300D
www.buffalotech.com
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  • Page 1 User Manual AirStation WI-U2-433DM WI-U2-300D www.buffalotech.com 3501xxxx-01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ..........3 System Requirements ................3 Package Contents .................4 Hardware Overview ................4 Chapter 2 Installation ............5 Installing Wireless Drivers ..............5 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .......8 Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) ............8 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ............9 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ..........11 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ........13 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting ..........14...
  • Page 3 Chapter 5 Appendix ............15 Specifications ..................15 WI-U2-433DM ....................15 WI-U2-300D ....................16 Uninstalling the Drivers..............17 TCP/IP Settings ...................18 Windows 8 .....................18 Windows 7 .....................19 Windows Vista ....................20 Windows XP ....................21...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview System Requirements Computer should be IBM/PC compatible with a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM drive. Notes: 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.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. WI-U2-433DM • WI-U2-433DM........................... 1 • AirStation Driver CD........................1 • Quick Setup Guide.......................... 1 • Warranty Statement........................1 WI-U2-300D •...
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Installation

    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 AirStation Driver CD. The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click “Launcher.exe”. Click [Install Driver].
  • Page 7 Read the license agreement, select [Agree], then click [Next]. Check “Always trust software from “BUFFALO INC. ” , and click [Install]. When the screen below is displayed, attach the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed automatically.
  • Page 8 After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click [Finish]. Drivers are now installed.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device again, check [Connect automatically].
  • Page 10: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Click [No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices]. Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device again, check [Connect automatically].
  • Page 11 Enter the encryption key and click [OK].
  • Page 12: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    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]. If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Go to step 4.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    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. Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.
  • Page 15: Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter. • Make sure that the Wireless Adapter is connected to a USB port on your computer. • If your computer has multiple USB ports, connect to a different USB port. •...
  • Page 16: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Specifications WI-U2-433DM Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11ac (Draft 2.0) / n / a / g / b Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See Frequency Range the next page for details.
  • Page 17: Wi-U2-300D

    Dimensions 32.4 mm x 17.6 mm x 7.7 mm (1.28 x 0.69 x 0.3 inch) Weight 4 g (0.14 ounces) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 10-85 % (non-condensing) 802.11a Frequency Range 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) Canada 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132,...
  • Page 18: Uninstalling The Drivers

    5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) Canada 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140) Mexico 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140)
  • Page 19: Tcp/Ip Settings

    TCP/IP Settings Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8, follow the procedure below. Open [Control Panel]. Click [Network and Internet]. Click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Change adapter settings] on the left side menu. Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].
  • Page 20: Windows 7

    Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. Open [Control Panel]. Click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu. Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].
  • Page 21: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. Open [Control Panel]. Click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].
  • Page 22: Windows Xp

    Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. Open [Control Panel]. Double-click [Network]. Right-click on the network adapter, 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 automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

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