Manual Setup (Client Manager) ..........22 Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ..........22 Windows XP/2000 (Client Manager 3) ........... 25 Manual Setup (Windows Utility) ..........26 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ..........26 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ........29 WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Connect ..................49 Profiles ................... 50 Profile Information (Basic) .............. 51 Profile Information (Network) ............53 Profile Information (Browser) ............54 Profile Information (Printers) ............55 System Tray Menu ................. 56 Option Menu .................. 57 WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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TCP/IP Settings in Windows ........... 67 Compliance Information ............69 Environmental Information ............77 Warranty Information ............... 78 Contact Information (USA / Canada) ........79 Contact Information (Europe) ..........80 Contact Information (Asia Pacific) ........... 81 WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
300 Mbps is the link speed when using 2 channel Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
• Main unit ............................1 • USB cable ............................1 • Air Navigator CD ........................... 1 • Quick Setup Guide........................1 Hardware Overview ACT LED ACT LED (Blue) (Blue) Flashes when sending/receiving data. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Boot your computer and insert AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard will launch automatically. Note: If the AirNavigator Setup Wizard doesn’t launch, double click "My Computer" > CD-ROM drive icon > "AirNavi.exe" to launch manually. Click “Begin Installation”. Click “AirStation Wireless LAN Adapters”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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• If you insert the check mark into the check box for Install Wireless Client Manager, you can install Client Manager as well as drivers. • Refer to the instructions on page 10 to install Client Manager after installing drivers. Click “Next”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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When the screen to the left is displayed, put a check mark next to Always trust software from "BUFFALO INC.", and click “Install”. When the screen to the left is displayed, attach the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed automatically. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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If you checked the box to Install Wireless Client Manager (page 7), then the installation screen for Client Manager will be displayed after this screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to install Client Manager. Drivers are now installed. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard will launch automatically. Note: If AirNavigator Setup Wizard is not displayed, double click "My Computer" icon > CD-ROM drive icon > "AirNavi.exe". Click “Options”. Click “Advanced Installation”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Check the box for “Install Wireless Client Manager” and click “Install”. Note: Use Client Manager V with Windows Vista or Client Manager 3 with Windows XP/2000. Click “Next”. Read the license agreement and select “Agree”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Chapter 2 Installation Click “Next”. Click “OK”. Click “Back”. Click “X” at the top right corner of the window to close it. Client Manager is now installed. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
AirStation PC or Game console (AOSS Devices) You need to have Client Manager V and Client Manager 3 installed from the CD attached to this unit in advance to connect using AOSS/WPS (PBC). (page 10) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
When the screen at left is displayed, click “Create Profile”. When the message “A Program needs your permission to continue” appears, click “Continue”. When the screen shown at left is displayed, click the “WPS AOSS “ but- ton. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
“WPS AOSS” button. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. You have completed the AOSS/WPS (PBC) connection when the message "Security setup and connec- tion have been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager V. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
WPS (PIN). Click the icon displayed in the system tray. When the screen on the left is displayed, click “Create Profile” button. When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue", click “Continue”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network When the screen which looks like the illustration on the left displayed, click “Advanced Setup “ button. When the screen which looks like the illustration on the left displayed, click “WPS-PIN” button. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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When the PIN code is displayed, write it down. After you write the PIN code down on a piece of paper, click “Next”. Select the access point you are going to connect, and click “Next”. This screen will be displayed. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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You have completed the connection with WPS (PIN) after you configured and when the message "Connection has been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager V. (If “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used.) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
“Easy Connection” > “WPS PIN Code type”. When the PIN code is displayed, write it down. Then, click “Next”. Select the access point you are going to connect, and click “Next”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Buffalo AirStation, enter the PIN code in “Enrollee PIN” and click “OK. ” Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to configure. When "Connection has been completed" is displayed, you are connected. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
With Windows Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly. Click the icon . is displayed in the system tray. When this screen is displayed, click “Create Profile. “ When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue", click “Continue”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Click “Advanced Setup.“ Click “Connect Manually.” WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Follow the instructions in the wizard to connect. When "Connection Complete" is displayed, setup is completed. If “Set Network Location” is displayed, then select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” de- pending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
“Scan”. Select the access point that you are going to connect to and click “Next”. Choose your “Encryption Method” and enter an “Encryption Key”. Click “Connect”. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click “I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead”. (Otherwise, go to step 4) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Enter the encryption key and click “Connect”. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish configuration. If the “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location“ depending where you’re using the AirStation. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Click “View Available Wireless Networks”. Select a wireless network to connect to and click “Connect”. Enter the encryption key (passphrase) and click “Connect”. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
• Right click on the icon of Client Manager in the system tray and click “Exit” to close Client Manager. The appearance of Client Manager according to its connection status: No wireless connection. Communicating via an access point. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Displays the current connection speed. Signal Strength Displays the current signal strength. Create Profile Click this to display the Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup screen (page 32). Advanced Click this to display the Wireless Status screen. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
SSID/WPS-PIN selection screen (page 33). Option (Expert only) Click this to specify whether you use AOSS or WPS (PBC) for connection in Automatic Secure Setup. It displays the WPS-PBC/ AOSS selection screen (page 36). WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Specify SSID of an access point and configure connection settings. Click here to display the Searching Wireless Access Points screen (page 34). Connect with WPS-PIN Click this to connect to a wireless access point by entering its WPS PIN. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Click this to enter an SSID manually and display the Wireless manually Network Information screen (page 35). Search Click here to search for available access points again. Next Click this to display the Wireless Network Information screen (page 35). WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Enter the encryption key for the access point. Connect to a network which does not Check this box to connect to a hidden SSID that is not broadcast. broadcast the SSID Connect Connect to the access point. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Automatic Secure Setup WPS-PBC Click this to automatically connect to an access point that supports method WPS (PBC). Automatic Secure Setup AOSS Click this to automatically connect to an access point that supports method AOSS. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Displays the current transmission status. 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. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Displays the subnet mask assigned to your wireless client. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway address. Primary DNS Displays the primary DNS address. Secondary DNS Displays the secondary DNS address. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of your wireless client. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
The 11b/11g displays usage of each channel on 2.4 GHz. The 11a displays usage of W52/W53/W56 channel. (WLI-UC-AG300N only) The color expresses the signal strength of an access point. Closer to red means stronger signal, and closer to blue means weaker signal. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Edit the selected profile. Click this to display the Extended properties (Wireless) screen (page 41). Delete Delete the selected profile. Down Lower the priority of the selected profile. Raise the priority of the selected profile. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Displays the security key or pass phrase if “Display password Security key or Pass phrase visible“ is checked. Connect an access point even SSID Check to connect to a wireless network that doesn’t broadcast broadcasting is disabled. its SSID. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Select to keep your current TCP/IP network setting without any this Profile changes. This is the recommended setting. Use the following settings Select this option to change your TCP/IP network settings. For expert users only. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Do not change the browser settings Select to keep the current Internet Explorer settings. of this Profile Use the following settings Select this option to configure the Internet Explorer Home Page and Proxy Server settings while connected wirelessly. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Configure the printer used while connected to an access point wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of Select to keep your current printer settings. this Profile Use the following settings Select to use a different default printer while connected wirelessly. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
: Not connected to an access point : Transmitting to an access point with TKIP/AES encryption : Transmitting to an access point with WEP, or not encrypted : Transmitting in ad-hoc mode (not supported with this wireless client) : Authenticating WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Name ame of the wireless client currently in use. Network Type Current network mode. Transmission Speed Current transmission speed. Channel Current wireless channel. Security Displays whether security is currently enabled or not. IP Address The IP address assigned to this unit. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Chapter 4 Client Manager Parameter Meaning MAC Address MAC address of this unit. Duration Elapsed duration of the current wireless connection. Signal Strength Current signal strength. Reconnect Click to reconnect the most recent connection. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Reception strength of each access point. Encryption Displays if security is used by the access point. Connect Click this to display the Connect screen (page 49). Refresh Click here to search for available access points again. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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 (passphrase). Register Profile Check to register this connection as a profile. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Click this button to have AOSS/WPS (PBC) automatically set security. After connection, a profile based on these settings will be created. 802.1x Profiles This button is displayed when Client Manager is operating in Business Mode. Click to configure 802.1x authentication. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
(recommended), or ad-hoc mode to connect directly to another wireless client. SSID Select the SSID of the wireless access point that the profile will connect to. Channnel Choose the wireless channel. In Infrastructure Mode, the channel is automatically configured. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Use of the first (at least) is recommended. Encryption Key Enter the encryption key (passphrase) for the access point. AP is set to exclusive connection Check if the access point’s SSID is not broadcast. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Check to automatically acquire the IP address from a DHCP server when connecting wirelessly. Automatically acquire the DNS Server Check to automatically aquire the DNS server address from a DHCP Address server when connecting wirelessly. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
IP address and a port number and check the box. Do not use the proxy server for a local If checked, the proxy server will not be used for local addresses. address WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Profile Information (Printers) Configure the printer that your computer uses when connected wirelessly. Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of Select this option to use a different printer when connecting this Profile wirelessly. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Runs Automatic Secure Setup, using one of the following connection methods: AOSS, WPS(PBC), or WPS(PIN). Help Displays Client Manager Help. Option Displays the Options menu screen (page 57). Version Information Displays Client Manager version information. Exit Exits Client Manager. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
( 8 - 63 characters). Import a profile Click this to import a saved profile into Client Manager. You’ll need to enter the password for the profile to continue. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Automatically connect to the profile If checked, it will attempt to connect to the profile with highest with highest priority priority as assigned on the Profile screen (page 50). Checked is recommended for most users. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Try to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS (PBC) if your access point supports either of them (page 14). Ask your network administrator for SSID and encryption settings if the access point does not support AOSS/WPS (PBC). WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Go to the Connect to Network, right-click on the name of the network and click Properties. Highlight the name of your network and go to Properties. Enter the correct encryption key and select correct the encryption type as configured on the wireless router. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the Internet Service Provider who installed the modem. If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support line. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting 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 www.buffalotech.com WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
5. Select "Use 300Mbps Mode (40MHz)", and click “Next”. 6. When the message "Wireless adapter setting is completed" is displayed, click “Exit to setup”. If you still cannot establish a 300 Mbps connection, check the settings for your access point. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 128/64bit WEP Other Power Supply 5.0V Bus powered Power Consumption 2500mW (Max) Dimensions 27mm x 14mm x 96mm (1.1 x 0.6 x 3.8 inch) Weight 27g (0.87ounces) Operating Environment 0-40°C (32-104°F) , 20-80% (non-condensing) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Power Supply 5.0V Bus powered Power Consumption 2500mW (Max) Dimensions 27mm x 14mm x 96mm (1.1 x 0.6 x 3.8 inch) Weight 24g / 0.77ounces (WLI-UC-G300N) 20g / 0.65ounces (WLI-UC-G300N-V1) Operating Environment 0-40°C (32-104°F), 20-80% (non-condensing) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
If AirNavigator Setup Wizard is not displayed, double click "My Computer" icon > CD-ROM drive icon > "AirNavi.exe". 2. Click “Options”. 3. Click “Remove Drivers”. 4. Follow the insturctions on the screen to remove drivers. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
When the message “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears, click “Con- tinue”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automati- cally”, and then click “OK”. Click “Close”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Double click “Network”. Right click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, and then click “OK”. Click “Close”. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
FCC ID: WLI-UC-G300N: FDI-09102067-0 / WLI-UC-G300N-V1: FDI-09102067-1 Industry Canada Statement: ((WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-G300N-V1 only)) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.\ • EN 60950-1: 2001 A11: 2004 Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN50360: (2001-07) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modu- lation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive •EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: (2008-04) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For de- tailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
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Appendix Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WLI-UC-G300N(-V1) / AG300N 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 WLI-UC- G300N(-V1) / AG300N overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WLI-UC-G300N(-V1) / AG300N 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-G300N(-V1) / AG300N v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
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Appendix Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WLI-UC-G300N(-V1) / AG300N står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. NCC statement: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用, 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率 射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
• The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) does not offer refunds for any product. @ 2003-2009 Buffalo Technology (Buffalo, Inc.) WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520 | 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). Toll-free: (866) 752-6210 Email: info@buffalotech.com WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...
TEL: 65-6297-2085 e-mail: buffalo@blumm.com Taiwan TEL: 0800-660-886 e-mail: support@buffalo-tech.com.tw Thailand TEL: 02-716-6669 Other Areas Please contact the shop or distributor where you purchased the unit, re- ferring to the attached warranty card issued by the distributor. WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-AG300N User Manual...