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- Page 1 W L I - U S B - L 1 1 G M A N UA L B U F FA L O T E C H N O L O G Y ( U S A ) I N C .
- Page 3 Strongly recommended: Follow the warning and caution instructions which are issued by the PC and peripheral manufactures. Prohibit: Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the WLI-USB-L11G. This may result in fire or electric shock. Strongly recommended: Install this product away from children. Failure to do so may result in injury.
- Page 4 CAUTION Strongly recommended: To prevent damage due to the static electricity touch a metal object such as a door handle or metal window before touching the device. Static electricity may result in damage to the equipment. Strongly recommended: For usage of the PC and peripheral, refer to the product manual. Strongly recommended: Remove the dust from all connectors.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
1 Before Using the AirStation Introducing USB client (WLI-USB-L11G) ......1 AirStation wireless network scenarios ......1 Peer-to-peer workgroup . -
Page 7: Before Using The Airstation
1 Before Using the AirStation 1.1 Introducing AirStation USB Client - WLI-USB-L11G The AirStation USB Client is a wireless network USB Client that complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). The AirStation USB Client supports data rates up to 11 Mbps. -
Page 8: Peer-To-Peer Workgroup
1.4 Home Networking With the Buffalo Technology AirStation, wireless access to the Internet or other computers is at your fingertips. All you need to do is connect the AirStation to an external CATV or xDSL modems and you are ready to: •... -
Page 9: Airstation Usb Client Features
Figure 1-2 LAN Infrastructure 1.6 AirStation USB Client Features The AirStation USB Client is a wireless network device that is connected through a USB cable to any standard USB connector. The AirStation USB Client has two LED indicators and a USB connector. Power LED Activity LED Figure 1-3 The front and back of the AirStation USB Client... -
Page 10: About The Airstation Cd-Rom
Software License Agreement, do not download, copy or install the AirStation software. It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available. Before you proceed with the installation of this product, we recommend you to consult the AirStation website to: •... -
Page 11: Installing Usb Client
USB port is installed and working correctly at “Device Manager” under the “My Computer” – “Property.” It is highly recommended to check for any other than BUFFALO WLI-USB-L11G Wireless LAN Adapter and if there are other LAN cards disable them. -
Page 12: Installing The Client Manager Software
For the Best Driver For Your Device (Recommended) and click Next to install the driver. When you are prompted to locate the driver installation files: Select the Buffalo WLI-USB-L11G from the “\USBL11” (if you are using Windows 2000, “\USBL11\WIN2000) directory of the CD-ROM and click OK to complete the driver installation If your computer does not detect the new hardware consult Appendix B. -
Page 13: Basic Settings For Enterprise Networks
2.5 Basic Settings for Enterprise Networks If you wish to connect to an Enterprise Network, your PC should connect to the nearest AirStation first. For the connection, start the Client Manager. After selecting MELCO Wireless LAN Client Manager program click File Menu and Select Manual. -
Page 14: Set Windows Network Properties
Start from the AirStation Client Manager. Select File – Manual Setting. Select the channel number to be used and peer-to-peer (or ad-hoc) mode in the communication mode. Click OK. Double click My Computer icon. Select the shared drive and right click to define Share in the Share tab. Share name, Comment, Type of access right, and password may be inputted. - Page 15 • If the Windows operating system prompts you to identify the location of the AirStation driver files (typically file names starting with the characters “WLIL11xx.*” or “NETL11xx.*”) specify the drive and directory of the AirStation Software: • If installing from the AirStation CD-ROM specify the drive in one of the following directories on the AirStation CD-ROM: Windows 98/ME: D:\USBL11 Windows 2000: D:\USBL11\WIN2000...
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Page 16: Using Airstation And Windows
3 Using AirStation and Windows 3.1 Introduction This chapter provides general information about: • Using your USB Client • Viewing Other Computers • Using the Client Manager • Viewing Wireless Link Quality • View/Modifying USB Client Settings • Finding More Information 3.2 Using your USB Client Radio Antennas The built-in radio and antennas of your AirStation USB Client perform best in an open environment with... -
Page 17: Using The Client Manager
To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the Entire Network icon. If there is a second network operating system running in your network environment (for example a Novell NetWare network), the “Entire Network” window, will also display available servers running under the second network operating system. - Page 18 When the “test connection” shown below is not indicating an excellent or good radio connection, it follows into two categories of reason. The radio signal is very weak - Save your files and move closer to the AirStation Access Point. No radio connection because: •...
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Page 19: Advanced Configurations
4 Advanced Configurations 4.1 Introduction Although your AirStation USB Client will work fine in most network environments, you may wish to explore the Advanced Parameters options as displayed in the Network Properties Edit Configuration window: • Encryption Parameters Tab • Advanced Parameters Tab •... -
Page 20: A Usb Client Specifications
A. USB Client Specifications Physical Specifications Power Characteristics Dimensions (LxWxH) 63 x 87 x 146 mm Weight 168 gram Cable length 100 cm Temperature & Humidity Operation 0° to 40° C Transit -20° to 75° C maximum humidity 95% (no condensation allowed) Storage -20°... -
Page 21: Data Rate
Data Rate • High 11 Mb/s • Medium 5.5 Mb/s • Standard 2 Mb/s • Low 1 Mb/s The USB Client uses an automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism. Radio Characteristics R-F Frequency Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2500 MHz) Number of selectable sub-channels 11 Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum •... - Page 22 10 2457 11 2462 • The range of your wireless devices can be affected when the WLI-USB-L11G is placed near metal surfaces and solid high-density materials. • Range is also impacted due to “obstacles” in the signal path of the radio that may either absorb or reflect the radio signal.
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Page 23: B Troubleshooting
•Cannot find the LAN card – section B.2.5 •It takes a long time to shutdown – section B.2.6 •WLI-USB-L11G does not operate after returning from the stand-by or sleeping mode – section B.2.7 •The PC cannot restart while WLI-USB-L11G is installed under W98 – section B.2.8 Windows 98 Troubleshooting Tips –... - Page 24 The starting point to troubleshoot problems with your AirStation USB Client is looking at the LED activity of the AirStation USB Client. Table B.2.1 below provides an overview of the various modes of operation and the associated LED activity. Table B.2.1 also includes a number of troubleshooting hints, if required, that may help you solve the problem.
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Page 25: Network Properties
On the Control Panel window, double-click on the Network icon to view the Network Properties From the list of installed components, check if the TCP/IP -> Buffalo WLI-USB-L11G Wireless LAN Adapter protocol is installed •If this protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. - Page 26 LAN and select Client Manager to start the Client Manager. B.2.5 Cannot Find the LAN card If the WLI-USB-L11G driver is installed into a PC more than once, the Client Manager will indicate, “cannot find the wireless LAN card.”...
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Page 27: Windows 98 Troubleshooting Tips
Close all applications that are currently open On the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button Click on Settings, then click Control Panel In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon Select the Buffalo WLI-USB-L11G Wireless LAN Adapter and click the Remove button... - Page 28 The Windows operating system will disable the driver and update the driver configuration files. It will not delete the driver from your computer’s hard disk. This means that when you would reinstall the AirStation USB Client, your Windows operating system will attempt to activate the same driver files again. When prompted to Restart your computer select: •Yes, if you don’t mind that the driver and configuration files continue to reside on your hard disk (the restart will finish your procedure to disable the driver.)
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Page 29: Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Tips
NOTE: Although the MS-Windows 2000 USB Client Properties window includes a special “update” button, it is not guaranteed that this button will truly update all driver files. Therefore Buffalo Technology advises you to remove and re-install the driver(s). B.4.2 Remove Existing USB Client Drivers... -
Page 30: Installation Of Tcp/Ip
B.5 Installation of the TCP/IP Installation for TCP/IP on Windows ME/9X: Re-boot the PC Select Start-Setting-Control Panel Double click the Network icon Click the Add Selecting Protocol and click Add Select Microsoft for manufacture and TCP/IP in the Network Protocol and click OK If the TCP/IP cannot be added this way, the user must refer to the PC manufacture Click Yes when the PC asks for re-start Installation for TCP/IP on Windows 2000:... - Page 31 Slough, Berkshire SLI 4LP Tel - 44 (0) 1753 677500 Fax - 44 (0) 1753 677501 main@buffalo-technology.com Asia Address: Buffalo Technology (Taiwan), Inc. 7-7F, No. 18, Lane 609, Sec. 5, Chung Hsin Rd. Sanchung City, Taipei Hsien Taiwan Tel - 001-886-2-2999-9860 Fax - 001-886-2-2999-2264 sales@buffalo-tech.com.tw...