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User Manual - AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP
Wireless 54 Mbps
USB Adapter
High Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
with Antenna Interface
WLI2-USB-G54
www.buffalotech.com
v1.5

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual User Manual - AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP Wireless 54 Mbps USB Adapter High Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with Antenna Interface WLI2-USB-G54 www.buffalotech.com v1.5...

  • Page 2: System Requirements

    Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP High-Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects to 2.4ghz 802.11g networks, 2.4ghz 802.11b networks, and 5ghz 802.11a networks. System Requirements • A compatable A, B, or G band access point. • A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se.
  • Page 3 Antenna The WLI-U2-AG108 includes a directional antenna. For best performance, point the antenna so that the word “BUFFALO” on the front faces your access point. The WLI-U2-AG108 may also be removed from its stand and clipped to the top of your notebook computer.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    1. Installing Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Getting Started If setup.exe does not launch automatically, click Start and select Run. Enter D:\Setup.exe in the Open field, where D: is the letter assigned to your CD-ROM. Click the OK button to launch the wizard.
  • Page 5 AirNavigator Select Install Wireless Drivers. Click OK. The wireless driver installation program will begin. Press NEXT and follow the on screen prompts.

  • Page 6: Installing Drivers

    Installing Drivers 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP: Once the driver files have been installed, your computer will prompt you to insert your wireless adapters. At this point, please plug the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. The setup should automatically complete.
  • Page 7 Installing Drivers A list of drivers will appear. Choose WLI-U2-AG108HP from the list and click Next . If Windows warns you that this driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway. When installation is finished, click Finish. Restart your PC if prompted.

  • Page 8: Wireless Zero Configuration

    Wireless Zero Configuration . Using Wireless Zero Configuration: Normally, Windows XP will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is installed. If Windows detects an access point, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.
  • Page 9 Connecting Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key manually. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click the Add button.
  • Page 10 Connecting To enter an encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Configure button. From the pull down menu, select the appropriate type of Data encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key (encryption key). Click the OK button when finished.
  • Page 11 Installation with Windows 8/ME/2000 Windows 98/ME/2000 1. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter: Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Plug the Wireless USB Adapter into an available USB port on your PC. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.

  • Page 12: Installation & Setup

    Installation / Setup 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click Next to continue. Check only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are selected.
  • Page 13 Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless USB Adapter. Click Next. Installation / Setup In Windows 2000, if the Digital Signature Not Found page opens as shown, click Yes to continue the installation process. When the Wireless USB Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish.

  • Page 14: Client Manager

    Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network, survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, and create connection profiles. Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled. Client Manager Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD.
  • Page 15 Client Manager Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation. Press I Agree to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process.
  • Page 16 Client Manager Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program. Press the Exit button to exit the AirNavigator installation utility. The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running; right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.
  • Page 17 Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. To assist in configuring your wireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profiles page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager.
  • Page 18 • Network Type – Displays what mode the network device is in. Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure are the available modes. • Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client) then no rate will be displayed.
  • Page 19 Click the Survey tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components: Press the Connect button to connect to a listed SSID, or press the Refresh button to perform another survey and update the survey list.
  • Page 20 Once the Connect button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information. network in your profiles. This means you will automatically connect to this network when inside its range. This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network more than once.
  • Page 21 Profiles Page button also allows you to delete a profile no longer used or required. • Add – Click the Add button to add a profile manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type. Client Manager Configuration Click the Profiles tab to open this page.
  • Page 22 New Profile Dialog Box SSID is the unique network name that functions an identifier for your wireless devices. All wireless devices on a network devices on the network. MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID. • Channel – The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hoc connection, select a channel and make sure the other Ad-hoc devices are configured to use the same channel.
  • Page 23 Advanced Profile Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wireless profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profile.
  • Page 24 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Communication Protocol Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Others Interface Power Consumption Environmental Operation Specifications IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex 2.412-2.472Ghz; 5.18-5.32GHz 802.11a: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc mode 128/64 Bit WEP, WPA, 802.1x, WPA-PSK, TKIP,...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    Troubleshooting / FAQ Troubleshooting / FAQ Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions. What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC? Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the Wireless USB Adapter.
  • Page 27 I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD? No. You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point and wireless adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.
  • Page 28 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth- ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client.
  • Page 29 DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a comput- er with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spec- trum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP...
  • Page 30 Destination Address: The address por- tion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time.
  • Page 31 Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Frame: A fixed block of data, transmit- ted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet. Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second.
  • Page 32 MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes net- work cards. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A mea- surement of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/ Cross-over): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines.
  • Page 33 Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in- stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration. PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet...
  • Page 34 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. SNMP (Simple Network Management Pro- tocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communi- cation among network devices. Static IP Address: A permanent IP ad- dress is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.
  • Page 35 Uplink: Link to the next level up in a com- munication hierarchy. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted to- gether to form a cable. WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm.
  • Page 36 /108* Disclaimer * 54 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. 108 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from using channel bonding technology when used with supported devices. Actual data throughput will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead.

  • Page 37: Fcc / Ce 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 38: Important Note

    FCC / CE Information IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 39 FCC / CE Information the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
  • Page 40 Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) Statement Model No: WHR-HP-AG108 AirStation High Power Dual A+G SmartRouter Buffalo Inc. 15, Shibata Hondori 4-chrome Minami-ku, Nagoya 457-8520 Japan 01181-52-241-7980 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.
  • Page 41 one or more of the following measures: • 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.
  • Page 42 Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below is for portable device) To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. b. Industry Canada Portion Canada Regulatory Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 43 Caution: Within the 5.15-to-5.25-GHz band, UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS) operations Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below statement applied to mobile or portable device) The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
  • Page 44 Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact your customer service representative. To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
  • Page 45 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 46 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 47 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 48 Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
  • Page 49 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 50 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
  • Page 52 Contact Information (North America) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada).

  • Page 53: Contact Information (Europe)

    Contact Information (Europe) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (Europe), Inc. 176 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Mon- day to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product. Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information: E-mail: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.ie | Web: www.buffalo-technology.com...

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