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AirStation Nfiniti

Draft-N

Wireless Notebook Adapter

WLI-CB-G300N

v1.3

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Page 1 User Manual AirStation Nfiniti Draft-N Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-G300N v1.3...
Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started • Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically. • To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually, click Start, then Run. Type “D:\ Setup.exe”, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CDrom.
Page 3: Installing Wireless Drivers
Installing Wireless Drivers • Select Install Wireless Drivers.
Page 4 Installing Wireless Drivers • Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus. • Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt. • A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter. Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook.
Page 5 Installing Wireless Drivers • When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes. • When the Wireless CardBus Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Restart your computer if prompted.
Page 6 Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network. If your AP supports it, use the simple, utterly secure AOSS to connect. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 7) and turn to page 10.
Page 7: Client Manager
Client Manager Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, configure WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection profiles. Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is automatically disabled. Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD- ROM drive of you computer.
Page 8 Client Manager • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next. • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.
Page 9 Client Manager • Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete. • Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator. • Client Manager is now installed and running. Right-click on its icon (the black antenna) to use it.
Page 10: Using Aoss
Using AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID.
Page 11 Using AOSS • From the Status Screen, select the Profiles tab. • Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. • Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash.
Page 12 Using AOSS Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profile for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner. Notes: AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before finding one, just press the AOSS buttons again.
Page 13 Client Manager Configuration You may use Client Manager to configure 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. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are also available.
Page 14 Client Manager Configuration • Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. • Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will be displayed.
Page 15 Client Manager Configuration Click the Scan 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: • Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network.
Page 16 Client Manager Configuration This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information. The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list. Only change this setting if necessary. The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered.
Page 17 Client Manager Configuration Profiles Page Click the Profiles tab to open this page. Use this page to access your profiles. Profiles allow you to save the information associated with a specific wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location.
Page 18 Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box • Select Profile – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or wired connection. • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile. • Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associate with the new profile.
Page 19 Client Manager Configuration 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. •...
Page 20 Zero Configuration Service Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows. Turn to page 7 if you would rather use Buffalo’s Client Manager to configure your wireless client. • If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly...
Page 21 Zero Configuration Service • Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add.
Page 22 Zero Configuration Service • To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Configure. • From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index.
Page 23: Wireless Zero Configuration
Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 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 24: Antenna Information
Antenna Information The WLI-CB-G300N has three internal diversity antennas. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-CB-G300N.
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Draft-N (802.11n Draft Specification 1.0) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Frequency Range 2.412 - 2.462 Mhz Transmission Rate Draft-N: Up to 270 Mbps (Auto) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto) 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (Auto) Access Mode...
Page 26: Troubleshooting (Faq)
Troubleshooting / FAQ 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 older versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G300N Wireless Notebook Adapter.
Page 27 Glossary 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth- Client: A PC or workstation on a network. ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 transmit and receive pair crossed to allow is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.
Page 28 Glossary DNS (Domain Name System): System used Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of to map readable machine names into IP a computer or a communication channel, addresses stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). Driver: Software that interfaces a computer BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 with a specific hardware device.
Page 29 Glossary Default Parameter: Parameter set by the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device manufacturer. that controls data flowing to and from a computer. Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that is recipient station.
Page 30 Glossary File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft applica- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics tion that allows computers on a network to Engineers): The professional organization share files and printers. which promotes development of electronics technology. Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique becoming a permanent part of a computing...
Page 31 Glossary LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a NAT (Network Address Translation): An hardware device representing the activity internet standard that enables a LAN to through the ports. use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes network NIC (Network Interface Card): An...
Page 32 Glossary Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet Repeater Hub: A device that collects, utility used to determine whether a strengthens and transmits information to particular IP address is online. all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional Plug and Play: Hardware that, once workstations.
Page 33 Glossary Server: Any computer that makes files or TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ peripheral devices available to users of the Internet Protocol: Protocol used by network and has a resident Network OS. computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple electronic mail (E-mail) from one location...
Page 34 Glossary UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which communication method (protocol) a given packet can be transferred using that offers a limited amount of service Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard when messages are exchanged between specifications.
Page 35: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
FCC / CE / R&TTE 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.
Page 36 FCC / CE / R&TTE 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 37 FCC / CE / R&TTE Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
Page 38 FCC / CE / R&TTE EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.
Page 39: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Buffalo products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology warrants products in good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology will, at its discretion, repair or replace the product at no charge, provided the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Buffalo Technology authorized alterations, modifications, or repairs.
Page 40: Contact Information
Contact Information North America (USA / Canada) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST 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.
Page 41 Contact Information Europe ADDRESS Buffalo Technology UK LTD 176, Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Tel: +44 (0) 1753 555000 Fax: +44 (0) 1753 535420 E-mail: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT European Technical Support is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product.
Page 42 Contact Information At Buffalo Technology, we constantly update our software and firmware. For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releases available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website: www.buffalotech.com.