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  • Page 1 User Manual AirStation WI-U2-866D www.buffalotech.com 35012965-02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ..........5 System Requirements ................5 Package Contents .................6 Hardware Overview ................6 Chapter 2 Installation ............7 Installing Wireless Drivers ..............7 Installing Utility..................11 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....14 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS or WPS) ...........14 Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ....14 Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ..............15 Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN) ..........16...
  • Page 3 Chapter 4 Client Manager ..........30 Software Overview ................30 Using Client Manager V ..............30 Opening and Closing Client Manager ............30 Main Screen ....................30 Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup ...........31 SSID / WPS-PIN selection ................32 Searching Wireless Access Points ..............33 Wireless Network Information ..............34 WPS-PBC / AOSS selection................35 Wireless Status ....................36 Wireless LAN Diagnostic................37...
  • Page 4 You Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly......51 You Forgot the AP’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password....51 Other Tips ...................52 Chapter 6 Appendix ............54 Specifications ..................54 WI-U2-866D ....................54 Uninstalling the Software ..............56 Uninstalling the Drivers..............57 TCP/IP Settings ...................58 Windows 8 .....................58 Windows 7 .....................59...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview System Requirements Computer should be IBM/PC compatible (OADG specification) 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 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • Main unit............................1 • USB cable............................1 • AirNavigator CD..........................1 • Quick Setup Guide........................1 • Warranty Statement........................1 Hardware Overview Activity LED (White) Flashes when sending or receiving data.

  • Page 7: 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 AirNavigator CD. The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click “AirNavi.exe”. Click Begin Installation.
  • Page 8 Disable any firewalls and click Next. Click Install. Note: Check “Client Manager” to install Client Manager after the drivers.
  • Page 9 Click Next. Read the license agreement, select Agree, then click Next. Check “Always trust software from “BUFFALO INC. ” , and click Install.
  • Page 10 When the screen below is displayed, attach the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed automatically. After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click Finish. Drivers are now installed.

  • Page 11: Installing Utility

    Installing Utility Follow the procedure below to install Client Manager. Click Options. Click Advanced Installation.
  • Page 12 Check the box for Client Manager and click Install. Click Next. Read the license agreement, select I accept the agreement, then click Next.
  • Page 13 Click Finish. Click Back. Click “X” at the top right corner of the window to close it. Client Manager is now installed.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 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 15: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Click WPS AOSS. When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is complete. If “Set Network Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used. Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.

  • Page 16: Automatic Secure Setup (Wps Pin)

    WPS can use a PIN generated by the Client Manager utility to easily connect to an access point that supports WPS PIN. To use WPS PIN, first install Client Manager software on your computer. See chapter 2 for instructions on installing Buffalo Client Manager software. Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) The procedure for connecting to an access point with a WPS PIN is described below.
  • Page 17 Click WPS-PIN. Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of paper, then click Next.
  • Page 18 Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility. Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, click Wireless > WPS from the Settings. The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed.

  • Page 19: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, enter the PIN in “Enrollee PIN” field and click OK. When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is complete. If “Set Network Location”...
  • Page 20 Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility. Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, click Wireless > WPS from the Settings. The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed.

  • Page 21: Manual Setup (Client Manager)

    Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, enter the PIN in “Enrollee PIN” fi eld and click OK. When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager 3, your connection is complete.
  • Page 22 Click Advanced Setup. Click Connect Manually.
  • Page 23 Select your access point, then click Next. 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 complete. If “Set Network Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location”, depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used.

  • Page 24: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Windows XP (Client Manager 3) Client Manager 3 is a wireless connection utility for Windows XP. Right-click on the icon in the system tray, and select Scan. Select the access point to connect to and click Connect. Choose your encryption method and enter an encryption key. Click Connect. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect.

  • Page 25: Manual Setup (Windows Utility)

    Manual Setup (Windows Utility) You can connect to an access point without installing or using Client Manager. Windows includes a built-in wireless utility. The procedure varies depending on the version of Windows used. Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 29: 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 30: Chapter 4 Client Manager

    Chapter 4 Client Manager Software Overview Client Manager is utility software used to connect to an access point on the network or to verify the connection between an access point and your computer. It is included with this device. Note: Two versions of Client Manager are included on your AirNavigator CD.

  • Page 31: Automatic Secure Setup And Advanced Setup

    Create Profile Click this to display the Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup screen. Advanced Click this to display the Wireless Status screen. Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup There are two ways to connect to an access point: automatic or manual. In the following wizard, automatic setup will be referred to as “AOSS/WPS”...

  • Page 32: Ssid / Wps-Pin Selection

    SSID / WPS-PIN selection This screen lets you select whether to connect to an access point by specifying the SSID or by enter-ring a WPS PIN. Parameter Meaning Specify SSID of an access point and configure connection settings. Connect Manually Click here to display the Searching Wireless Access Points screen.

  • Page 33: Searching Wireless Access Points

    Searching Wireless Access Points The screen to list available wireless access points in your area. You can select an access point and enter network information manually to connect. Parameter Meaning Network Name (SSID) Displays the SSID of each available access point. Security Displays whether or not the access point uses encryption.

  • Page 34: Wireless Network Information

    Wireless Network Information Configure wireless connection settings. Parameter Meaning Network Type Select a type of connection. Network Name (SSID) Enter the SSID of an access point. Security Type Select the security type of the selected access point. Encryption Method Select the encryption method of the selected access point. Encryption Key or Passphrase Enter the encryption key for the access point.

  • Page 35: Wps-Pbc / Aoss Selection

    WPS-PBC / AOSS selection You may automatically connect to an access point by just pushing or clicking two buttons with WPS or AOSS. Parameter Meaning Click this to automatically connect to an access point that supports Automatic Secure Setup WPS-PBC method WPS.

  • Page 36: Wireless Status

    Wireless Status This screen displays the current connection status. Parameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the current wireless client. Execute wireless LAN diagnostics Opens the Wireless LAN Diagnoses wizard. Profile Name Displays the current profile name. Status Displays the current transmission status. Network Mode Displays the current network mode.

  • Page 37: Wireless Lan Diagnostic

    Wireless LAN Diagnostic On the Wireless LAN Diagnostic screen, you can check signal strength and quality. Parameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the wireless client currently in use. Displays signal strength (dBm), link rate (Mbps), and signal quality (%) in 1 minute intervals.

  • Page 38: Profile List

    Profile List Create a new profile or edit an existing profile. Parameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the wireless client which is currently used. Create a new profile. Click this to display the Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup screen. Edit the selected profile.

  • Page 39: Wireless Properties

    Wireless Properties Current wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Connection Displays the current profile name. SSID Displays the SSID of the current connection. Displays the security type you are using for the current Security Type connection. Displays the encryption type you are using for the current Encryption Type connection.

  • Page 40: Network Properties

    Network Properties By default, your client’s IP address is set automatically by DHCP. You may configure it manually from this screen. Parameter Meaning Select to keep your current TCP/IP network setting without any Do not change IP Address settings of this Profile changes.

  • Page 41: Browser Properties

    Browser Properties Configure Internet Explorer settings for wireless connections. Parameter Meaning Do not change the browser settings of this Select to keep the current Internet Explorer settings. Profile Select this option to configure the Internet Explorer Home Page and Use the following settings Proxy Server settings while connected wirelessly.

  • Page 42: Printer Properties

    Printer Properties Configure the printer used while connected to an access point wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of this Profile Select to keep your current printer settings. Select to use a different default printer while Use the following settings connected wirelessly.

  • Page 43: Using Client Manager 3

    Using Client Manager 3 • When you install Client Manager, it will be added to your Startup folder and will automatically start with Windows. • Right-click on the Client Manager icon in the system tray and click Exit to close Client Manager. The Client Manager icon will change appearance according to its connection status: : No wireless client installed : Not connected to an access point...

  • Page 44: Scan

    Signal Strength Current signal strength. Reconnect Click to reconnect the most recent connection. Scan Scan and display nearby access points. Parameter Meaning SSID SSID of access point. Wireless mode Wireless type (such as 11a and 11g) of the access point. Channel Wireless channel of the access point.

  • Page 45: Connect

    Connect Configure connection to an access point. Parameter Meaning Encryption Method Type of encryption used by the access point. Encryption Key Enter the access point’s encryption key (pass phrase). Register Profile Check to register this connection as a profile. Profiles Connect to an access point or edit a profile.

  • Page 46: Profile Information (Basic)

    Click this button to have AOSS/WPS (PBC) automatically set security. WPS AOSS After connection, a profile based on these settings will be created. This button is displayed when Client Manager is operating in Business 802.1x Profiles Mode. Click to configure 802.1x authentication. Profile Information (Basic) Configure your profile settings.

  • Page 47: Profile Information (Network)

    Profile Information (Network) The profile’s IP address and subnet mask may be manually assigned. Parameter Meaning Do not change IP Address settings of this Profile Check to keep using current TCP/IP network settings. Check to automatically acquire the IP address from a DHCP Automatically acquire the IP Address server when connecting wirelessly.

  • Page 48: Profile Information (Browser)

    Profile Information (Browser) Configure your Internet Explorer settings when connecting wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the browser settings of Check to use current Internet Explorer settings when connecting this Profile wirelessly. Uncheck to use any of the settings below. To use a different home page in Internet Explorer when connecting Address to use as Home Page wirelessly, enter it here.

  • Page 49: Profile Information (Printers)

    Profile Information (Printers) Configure the printer that your computer uses when connected wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Select this option to use a different printer when Do not change the printer settings of this Profile connecting wirelessly. System Tray Menu Right-click on the Client Manager icon in the system tray to display the following choices. Parameter Meaning Status...

  • Page 50: Option Menu

    Option Menu Configure Client Manager options. Parameter Meaning Switch between Client Manager’s operating modes. If you select “Business Mode Mode”, the button to configure 802.1x authentication appears on the Profiles screen. “Home Mode” is recommended. If you click this, you will not be able to add new profiles or edit existing Lock profiles.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 5 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 52: Other Tips

    Other Tips Issue: When using the Windows wireless connection manager, I cannot connect to my wireless router. I receive a “Cannot configure wireless network” error message when scanning for available wireless networks. Answer: Another wireless client software may be installed on your computer that is taking control of the wireless client adapter away from the Windows connection manager.
  • Page 53 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...

  • Page 54: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Chapter 6 Appendix Specifications WI-U2-866D 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 55 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Long GI): 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 streams) 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Short GI): 144.4, 130, 115.5, 86.7, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 14.4 Mbps (2 streams) 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 40 MHz BW (Long GI): Transmission Rate...

  • Page 56: Uninstalling The Software

    5280-5320 MHz (Channels 56, 60, 64) 5500-5580 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116) Taiwan 5660-5700 MHz (Channels 132, 136, 140) 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) South Korea 5500-5640 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128) 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)

  • Page 57: Uninstalling The Drivers

    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”. (3) Click Options. (4) Click Remove Drivers. (5) Follow the instructions on the screen to remove drivers.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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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