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- Page 1 WLI-UC-GNM Wireless Adapter User Manual Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com Asia Pacific: www.buffalo-asia.com 35020962-02 2017.01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Installation .............3 Installing Wireless Drivers ...............3 Installing the Utility .................6 Chapter 2 Connect to a Wireless Network ....9 AOSS/WPS Connection ..............9 WPS PIN Connection ..............10 Connecting Manually (Using Client Manager V) ......14 Setting Up Manually (Using Windows Utility) ......16 Chapter 3 Client Manager V ........ - Page 3 Browser Properties ..................27 Printer Properties ..................28 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ......... 29 The PC Does Not Recognize the Wireless Adapter ..... 29 Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly ........ 29 Forgot the AP's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password....29 Other Tips ..................29 Chapter 5 Appendix ............
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Installation
Chapter 1 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 menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click "AirNavi.exe". - Page 5 Disable any firewalls and click [Next]. Click [Install]. Note: If you are using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, check "Client Manager V" to install Client Manager V after installing the drivers. Click [Next].
- Page 6 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. Note: If a message such as "Your wireless adapter is available 300Mbps Mode." is displayed, click [OK].
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Page 7: Installing The Utility
After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click [Finish]. Drivers are now installed. Installing the Utility Follow the procedure below to install Client Manager V. Note: Client Manager V is not compatible with Windows XP. Click [Options]. - Page 8 Click [Advanced Installation]. Check the box for Client Manager V and click [Install]. Click [Next]. Read the license agreement, select [I accept the agreement], then click [Next].
- Page 9 Click [Finish]. Click [Back]. Click "X" at the top right corner of the window to close it. Client Manager V is now installed.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Connect To A Wireless Network
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. -
Page 11: Wps Pin Connection
Click [WPS AOSS]. When "Connection has been Completed" is displayed, your connection is established. If "Set Network Location" is displayed, select "Home", "Work", or "Public location" depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used. WPS PIN Connection WPS can use a PIN generated by the Client Manager V utility to easily connect to an access point that supports WPS PIN. - Page 12 Click [Advanced Setup]. Click [WPS-PIN].
- Page 13 Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of paper, then click [Next]. Select the access point to connect to, then click [Next].
- Page 14 Navigate to the WPS PIN configuration screen, then enter the PIN that you wrote down in step 5. Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, enter the PIN into the "Enrollee PIN" field and click [OK].
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Page 15: Connecting Manually (Using Client Manager V)
Connecting Manually (Using Client Manager V) You may also connect to an access point manually, without using AOSS or WPS. If you are using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, use Client Manager V to connect to an access point wirelessly using AOSS or WPS as detailed in the procedure below. - Page 16 Click [Connect Manually]. Select your access point, then click [Next].
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Page 17: Setting Up Manually (Using Windows Utility)
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 established. If "Set Network Location" is displayed, select "Home", "Work", or "Public location", depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used. Save the profile. - Page 18 Select the target AirStation's name and click [Connect]. Note: If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead].
- Page 19 Note: If any message such as the following is displayed, click [No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices]. If the "Set Network Location" screen is displayed, select "Home", "Work", or "Public location" depending where you're using the AirStation.
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Page 20: Chapter 3 Client Manager V
Chapter 3 Client Manager V Software Overview Client Manager V is a utility software used to connect to an access point on the network or to verify the connection between an access point and your PC. Note: Client Manager V is not compatible with Windows XP. Using Client Manager V Opening and Closing Client Manager V • When you install Client Manager V, it will be added to your Startup folder and will automatically launch with... -
Page 21: Automatic Secure Setup And Advanced Setup
Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup There are 2 ways to connect to an access point: automatic or manual. In the following screen, automatic setup will be referred to as "AOSS/WPS" and manual setup will be referred to as "Advanced Setup". Wireless Adapter Displays names of currently used wireless devices. -
Page 22: Searching For Wireless Access Points
Searching for Wireless Access Points This screen lists available wireless access points in your area. You can select an access point and enter the network information manually to connect. Network Name (SSID) Displays the SSID of each available access point. Security Displays whether or not the access point uses encryption. -
Page 23: Wireless Network Information
Wireless Network Information Configure wireless connection settings. Network Type Select a type of connection. Network Name (SSID) Enter an SSID of an access point. Security Type Select a security type of the selected access point. Encryption Method Select an encryption method of the selected access point. Encryption Key or Passphrase Enter the encryption key for the access point. -
Page 24: Wps-Pbc/Aoss Selection
WPS-PBC/AOSS Selection You may automatically connect to an access point by just pressing or clicking each WPS/AOSS button. Automatic Secure Setup WPS-PBC Click the button to automatically connect to an access point that method supports WPS. Automatic Secure Setup AOSS Click the button to automatically connect to an access point that method supports AOSS. -
Page 25: Wireless Lan Diagnoses
Network Mode Displays the current network mode. Transmission Speed Displays the current transmission speed. SSID Displays SSID of the currently connected access point. Channel Displays the wireless channel currently used. Security Displays whether encryption is currently enabled or not. Security Type Displays the type of authentication currently used. -
Page 26: Profile List
The 11b/11g displays usage of each channel on 2.4 GHz. The 11a displays usage of W52/W53/W56 channel. Usage of each channel The color expresses the signal strength of an access point. Closer to red means stronger signal, and closer to blue means weaker signal. Profile List Create a new profile or edit an existing profile. -
Page 27: Wireless Properties
Wireless Properties Displays the current wireless settings. 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. Displays the security key or passphrase if "Display password visible"... -
Page 28: Network Properties
Network Properties By default, your client's IP address is set automatically by DHCP. You may configure it manually from this screen. Do not change IP Address settings of Select to keep your current TCP/IP network setting without any changes. this Profile This is the recommended setting. -
Page 29: Printer Properties
Printer Properties Configure the printer used while connected to an access point wirelessly. Do not change settings of this Select to keep your current printer settings. Profile Use the following settings Select to use a different default printer while connected wirelessly. -
Page 30: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The PC Does Not Recognize the Wireless Adapter • Make sure that the wireless adapter is connected to a USB port on your PC. • If your PC has multiple USB ports, connect to a different USB port. • Refer to chapter 1 to reinstall drivers for this unit. - Page 31 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: Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com...
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Page 32: Chapter 5 Appendix
Activity LED (White) Flashes when sending or receiving data. Package Contents The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • Main unit............................1 • AirNavigator CD..........................1 • Quick setup guide......................... 1... -
Page 33: Specifications
(5) Follow the instructions on the screen to delete the utility software. Uninstalling the Drivers To remove the AirStation wireless client drivers, follow the procedure described below. (1) Insert AirNavigator CD. (2) The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click "AirNavi.exe". -
Page 34: Tcp/Ip Settings
TCP/IP Settings Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or 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]. -
Page 35: Windows Vista
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router's IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank... -
Page 36: Regulatory Compliance Information
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router's IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank... - Page 37 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded by selecting this product from the list at http://www.buffalo-technology.com/support/downloads/ • EN60950-1:2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN 62311:2008...
- Page 38 Intended use: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states. EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor home and office use in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, France, Finland, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia.
- Page 39 Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc. declares that this AirStation WLI-UC-GNM is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español[Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WLI-UC-GNM cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική[Greek] ΜΕ...
- Page 40 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WLI-UC-GNM está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko[Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WLI-UC-GNM v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky[Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
- Page 41 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.