Buffalo WLI-PCM-L11GP User Manual

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Before Operation
Installation
WindowsMe/98/95 Settings
Connection to Network
Troubleshooting
Product Specifications
Thank you for purchasing BUFFALO's wireless
LAN card (WLI-PCM-L11GP). This manual mainly
describes trouble shooting, peer-to-peer wireless
connection
and
related to specification.
If you want to install the driver software to connect
to the AirStation, please refer to the "Installation
Instructions" separately.
other
additional
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  • Page 1 Before Operation Installation WindowsMe/98/95 Settings Connection to Network Troubleshooting Product Specifications Thank you for purchasing BUFFALO's wireless LAN card (WLI-PCM-L11GP). This manual mainly describes trouble shooting, peer-to-peer wireless connection other additional information related to specification. If you want to install the driver software to connect to the AirStation, please refer to the "Installation...
  • Page 2 In addition, note that MELCO INC. shall not be liable for any expenses incurred due to damage or loss arising from the use of the WLI-PCM-L11GP, although MELCO INC. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
  • Page 3 This indicates prohibited matters. Specific instructions are given in or around . (Ex. Do not disassemble.) This indicates compulsory rules. Specific instructions are given in or around . (EX. Disconnect the plug from the recepta- cle.) WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Unplugging If you continue using them under such circumstances, a short cir- cuit resulting in a fire or an electric shock may occur. Please con- tact your nearest sales representative. WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 5 • The battery is expired because the device is not used for a long time. • Hardware is damaged in a natural disaster. Note that MELCO INC. shall not be liable for any damages arising from loss or damage of digital data in any cases. WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents of package and section names ....... 10 Setup flow................11 Installation .........12 Drive configuration............12 Before installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP ......13 Installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP ........16 WindowsMe/98/95 Settings ....19 Checking after installation..........19 Preparing for connection to network ......21 Removing the WLI-PCM-L11GP........
  • Page 7: Before Operation

    Indicates page(s) containing the next step is described. COLUMN mark Provides convenient tips. Terminology • Descriptions enclosed by double quotation marks " " are software or dialog box names. • This product (Wireless LAN Card WLI-PCM-L11GP) is generally referred to as "the WLI-PCM-L11GP". WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 8: Product Outline

    • A computer equipped with the WLI-PCM-L11GP is generally referred to as the "wireless LAN PC". Handling precautions The WLI-PCM-L11GP is a high-precision device. Be sure to read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation. MELCO INC. shall not be liable for any failures or problems of the com- puter, or any failures and problems of the access point caused by misuse.
  • Page 9 The illustration above is provided to explain a Wired LAN and a Wireless LAN. It is not a configuration example nor is it a connection dia- gram. For the details of configuration examples and connection diagrams, please refer to "Installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP" on page 16 . WLI-PCM-L11 User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 ESS-ID The ESS-ID is an identification code required for communi- cation in a wireless LAN. The same ESS-ID must be set to the AirStation and the wireless LAN PC to enable communication. (ESS-ID is not valid when communicating between wireless LAN comput- ers) The ESS-ID is upper/lower case sensitive and can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters including the under bar (_).
  • Page 11 Wireless LAN network configuration Network configurations for wireless LANs can be classified into two main groups. • Wireless LAN only network • Wired and wireless LAN network * A wireless LAN network configured with third-party wireless LAN products is not supported. Wireless LAN only network You can configure the wireless LAN only network of the Wireless LAN com-...
  • Page 12: Contents Of Package And Section Names

    Contents of package and section names The items listed below are included in the package. Please check the package and contact your nearest sales representative if any items are missing. Wireless LAN...................1 Name Function Terminal connected to the PCMCIA slot of the com- PCMCIA con- puter.
  • Page 13: Setup Flow

    Setup flow Follow the procedures below to connect this product. Read the entire operation flow carefully and understand it before starting setup. Read this manual carefully. Check contents of package. Page 10 Send your registration card. Install the product to computer. Page 12 Install appropriate driver for your environment.
  • Page 14: Installation

    In the graphic above On your computer 3.5" Floppy Disk Harddisk (Local Disk) CD-ROM When using WindowsXP/Me/98/95/2000, go to "Before installing the WLI-PCM- L11GP" on page 13 . When using WindowsNT4.0 go to "Installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP" on page 16 . WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 15: Before Installing The Wli-Pcm-L11Gp

    When you are using WindowsXP/Me/98/95/2000, be sure to check that the PC card driver is correctly installed before inserting it. Checking PC card driver The PC card driver must be installed in order to use WLI-PCM-L11GP. Please check your PC card driver configuration before installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP.
  • Page 16 ("!" or "X") are displayed for PCMCIA controller. * If you still have a problem with the installation, refer to the manual of your computer or contact the manufacturer of your computer. Go to "Installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP" on page 16 . WLI-PCM-L11 User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 WindowsXP/2000 Click the [Start] button and select [Settings] - [Control Panel] Double-click the System icon Click the hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Check that no marks indicating a problem ("!" or "X") are displayed for any icons under "PCMCIA Adapters". The name of the PCMCIA controller may vary depending on model of your computer.
  • Page 18: Installing The Wli-Pcm-L11Gp

    If your computer is equipped with a power management function that automatically cuts power supply to the computer when it is left idle for a certain period, turn the function off. The WLI-PCM-L11GP cannot be used if the power management function starts. Refer to the manual provided for the computer for details on the power management function.
  • Page 19 Installation to a notebook computer Follow the steps below when installing the WLI-PCM-L11GP to a note- book computer. When using Windows98/95, the WLI-PCM-L11GP can be installed and removed with the computer turned on because it supports the Hot Swap feature.
  • Page 20 • ISA Bus Adapter (WLI-ISA-OP) • PCI Bus Adapter (WLI-PCI-OP) Refer to manuals provided with the products for installation procedure. Refer to the illustration below to install the WLI-PCM-L11GP to a desk- top computer. When using WindowsMe/98/95, refer to the ”Installation Instructions” separately, then refer to "WindowsMe/98/95 Settings"...
  • Page 21: Windowsme/98/95 Settings

    Click the Device Manager tab. Select "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11GP Wireless LAN Adapter" and click the Properties button. • If "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11GP Wireless LAN Adapter" is not listed, click the + mark on the left of "Network adapters". • "PCMCIA card service" may be included in "Other devices", however, this does not imply any problem.
  • Page 22 Check that "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter" is dis- played for Socket Status. If the above message is not displayed, the WLI-PCM-L11GP is not operating correctly. Uninstall and re-install the driver, refering to "The installation screen does not appear." on page 33 in Chapter 6.
  • Page 23: Preparing For Connection To Network

    Preparing for connection to network After checking that the WLI-PCM-L11GP is operating correctly, you can try connecting to the network. Screens from Windows98 are used in this exam- ple. Refer to the manual provided for Windows98/95 for details. The following is required for all computers.
  • Page 24 If the only network adapter is the WLI-PCM-L11GP If multiple network adapters are installed "NetBEUI -> MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter" appears in "The following network components are installed:". How- ever, this does not imply any problem. When the network adapters are not listed as shown above add Microsoft Network Client and NetBEUI, referring to "Adding Microsoft Network...
  • Page 25 Adding File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Click the File and Print Sharing... button. Check "I want to be able to give others access to my files" and "I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s)", and click OK. File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks is added.
  • Page 26 Adding Microsoft Network Client Click the Start button and select Settings - Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. Click the Add button. Select "Client" and click the Add button. Select "Microsoft" for Manufacturer and "Microsoft Network Client" for Network Clients, and click OK to return to the Network screen (step 3). Go to "Checking NetBEUI and Microsoft Network Client"...
  • Page 27: Removing The Wli-Pcm-L11Gp

    OK to return to the Network screen (step 3). Go to "Checking NetBEUI and Microsoft Network Client" on page 21 . Removing the WLI-PCM-L11GP Follow the steps below to remove the WLI-PCM-L11GP while Win- dowsMe/98/95 is running. Click the Start button and select Settings - Control Panel.
  • Page 28: Connection To Network

    Click the Start button and select Programs - AirStation Utility- Client Manager. If the following icon is displayed in the task tray on the screen, you can double-click this icon to start Client Manager. WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Select File - Manual..Set Wireless Channel field to the same value as other computers with which you want to communicate, then select Between Wireless LAN Computers in Communication Mode field. Click OK. Go to "Communicating with wireless LAN computers" WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 30: Communicating With Wireless Lan Computers

    Communicating with wireless LAN computers When you complete the configuration of the wireless LAN channel, try connecting to a wireless LAN computer. Screens from Windows 98 are used in this example. Sharing settings Make settings for sharing drives and folders. The example here describes the procedure for sharing the C drive in My Computer.
  • Page 31 Go to "Establishing a connection" Establishing a connection Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Computers connected by Peer to Peer communication are listed. Double-click the icon of the target computer. Refer to "Computers are not listed" on page 36 . WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 The contents of the selected drive are displayed and you can access the desired folder. Computers with a WLI-PCM-L11GP installed can be connected to other computers on the same wireless or wired LAN. You can now operate your computers in a comfortable environment using both the wireless and wired LANs.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    The computer does not recognize the WLI-PCM-L11GP. Possible cause The WLI-PCM-L11GP is not inserted into the PC card slot on the com- puter. Solution Check the direction of the WLI-PCM-L11GP and insert it again.
  • Page 34 Turn the power management function off. Refer to the instruction man- ual provided with the computer for details. WLI-PCM-L11 User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 The driver is not installed correctly. Solution Follow the steps below to uninstall and re-install the driver. Check that the WLI-PCM-L11GP is inserted to the PC card slot on the computer. Click the Start button and select Settings - Control Panel.
  • Page 36 Click the Device Manager tab. Select "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter" in the "Net- work Adapters" list, and click Remove. "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter" may be included in "Other devices". If so, select "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter" and click the Remove button. Click NO WLI-PCM-L11 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 Double-click the Network icon. If "MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter" is displayed, remove it. Click OK. Click No if the message "Restart computer now?" appears. If you are using Windows 95, skip Step 8, 9,10 and 11. Click the Start button and select Programs - Explorer. Select View R Folder Options and click the View tab.
  • Page 38 Exit Windows98/95 and turn the computer off. Remove the WLI-PCM-L11GP. Check the PC card driver referring to "Checking PC card driver" on page 13 . Then re-install the driver following the steps in “Installa- tion Instructions“. Go to "Checking PC card driver" on page 13 .
  • Page 39 (2) Enter the name of the target computer and click the Find Now button. (3) Double-click the icon of the computer found to access it. Possible cause 4 The driver of WLI-PCM-L11GP is not installed correctly. Solution 4 Check that the driver is installed correctly.
  • Page 40 The driver is not installed correctly. Solution 1 Check that the driver is installed correctly. Also, check that the lamp on the WLI-PCM-L11GP is lit. When using Windows98/95, refer to "Checking after installation" on page 19 . Possible cause 2 The wireless channel configuration is different from the target com- puter.
  • Page 41 Possible cause 3 Communication is not possible due to poor signal reception. Solution 3 Shorten the distance between the WLI-PCM-L11GP PCs, or remove any obstacles between them, and re-try communication. Checking MAC address You can check the MAC address if you have installed TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 42: Product Specifications

    Data transmission rate 11M/5.5M/2M/1M bps Operating voltage Sending Max. 290 mA Power consumption Receiving Max. 185 mA Temperature 32 - 104 °F Operating environment Humidity 20 - 80% (No dew point) Weight 102.0(W)mm × 53.95(D)mm × 5.0(H)mm Dimensions WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an 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 residental instration.
  • Page 44 MEMO WLI-PCM-L11 User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 WLI-PCM-L11GP User’s Manual 07 December, 2001 First revision BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY.
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