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WI-U2-433DM
www.buffalotech.com
35020360-02
2014-06

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  • Page 1 User Manual AirStation WI-U2-433DM www.buffalotech.com 35020360-02 2014-06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ..........4 System Requirements ................4 Package Contents .................4 Hardware Overview ................4 Chapter 2 Installation ............5 Installing Wireless Drivers ..............5 Windows ......................5 Mac ........................8 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....11 Windows 8.1, Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) .........11 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ............12 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ..........14 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ........16...
  • Page 3 Forgot the Access Point’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password ..22 Chapter 5 Appendix ............23 Specifications ..................23 Uninstalling the Drivers..............24 TCP/IP Settings ...................25 Windows 8.1, Windows 8 ................25 Windows 7 .....................26 Windows Vista ....................27 Windows XP ....................28 OS X ........................29...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview System Requirements The system should be an IBM PC compatible computer that includes a CD-ROM drive and at least one USB 2.0 port. Compatible operating systems: Windows 8.1 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows XP (32-bit), OS X 10.6-10.9 Notes: •...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Installing Wireless Drivers Follow the procedure below to install drivers. Do not connect the AirStation to your computer until after drivers are installed. Windows Boot your computer and insert the AirStation Driver CD. The setup menu will launch automatically. If it does not, open the CD and click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 6 Click Next. Read the license agreement; select Agree and click Next. Check “Always trust software from “BUFFALO INC. ” and click Install.
  • Page 7 When the screen below is displayed, connect 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 8: Mac

    Mac users will need to download the drivers and supporting utility from Buffalo’s website. At this time, do not connect the AirStation to the Mac yet. Use Mac’s internal Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet. Go to “http://d.buffalo.jp/wi-u2-433dm/” and select your region.
  • Page 9 Click Continue. If “Select a Destination” page appears, select the appropriate user group and click Continue again. Click Install. Note: If you are asked to enter a password, enter your login password. Click Continue Installation.
  • Page 10 Click Restart. After rebooting, the utility will open automatically. Drivers and the utility are now installed. To use the utility, refer to “OS X (Mac Utility)” in chapter 3.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Connect To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8.1, Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wireless access point. Switch to desktop mode. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target access point and click Connect.

  • Page 12: 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 a wireless access point. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target access point and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device again, check Connect automatically.
  • Page 13 Enter the encryption key and click OK.

  • Page 14: 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 appears, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead and proceed to the next step.
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 17: Os X (Mac Utility)

    OS X (Mac Utility) Mac users will need to use the utility installed with the drivers to connect to an access point. You can either manually configure the connection or use WPS to set it up automatically. Manual Configuration Connect the AirStation to the Mac and open “Wireless Network Utility” from the Launchpad. Click Available Network;...
  • Page 18 Enter the network key. Enter the network key again in Confirm Network key field and click OK. Confirm that “Connected” is displayed in the Connection field. Your Mac is now connected to the access point.

  • Page 19: Using Wps

    Using WPS If your access point supports WPS, you can use it to directly connect to the access point. You can use either the push- button method or the PIN method to start WPS. Push-Button Method Connect the AirStation to the Mac and open “Wireless Network Utility” from the Launchpad. Click WPS;...
  • Page 20 your access point’s manual. When “Connected successfully. ” is displayed, your Mac is now connected to the access point. WPS PIN Method Connect the AirStation to the Mac and open “Wireless Network Utility” from the Launchpad. Click WPS; select an SSID and note the PIN code. Click WPS PIN Method.
  • Page 21 Open the access point’s configuration page and enter the WPS PIN into the appropriate field. The example below is using an AirStation WZR-1750DHP. Note: The specific location to enter the WPS PIN will depend on the access point model. For more details. refer to your access point’s manual.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 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, try to a different USB port. •...

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11ac/n/a/g/b Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See Frequency Range the next page for details. 802.11ac 20 MHz BW (Long GI): 78, 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac 20 MHz BW (Short GI): 86.7, 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream)

  • Page 24: Uninstalling The Drivers

    802.11a Frequency Range 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) Canada 5500-5580 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116) Mexico 5680-5700 MHz (Channels 136, 140) 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) 802.11g Frequency Range Canada 2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

  • Page 25: Tcp/Ip Settings

    TCP/IP Settings Windows 8.1, Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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.

  • Page 29: Os X

    OS X To configure TCP/IP in OS X, follow the procedure below. Click Apple menu > System Preferences…. Click Network. Click the network adapter. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select “Using DHCP” in the “Configure IPv4” field. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually.

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