Page 2 - Introduction
Introduction The High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connectivity to notebook PCs. It uses an internal amplifier to increase the radio output so that it can connect to APs/Wireless Routers further away and transfer data at range faster than traditional 802.1...
Page 3 - 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. • Click OK to launc...
Page 4 - Installing Wireless Drivers
4 • Select Install Wireless Drivers . Installing Wireless Drivers
Page 6 - WinXP Setup; . Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter:; Select
WinXP Setup . Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter: • Turn on your notebook PC. Insert the AirStation card, with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus slot. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch. • Select Install the software automatically . Click Next .
Page 8 - Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network
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 9) and turn to page 12.Yo...
Page 9 - automatically disabled.; Installing Client Manager; Start; 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 in...
Page 10 - Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click
10 Client Manager • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next . • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.
Page 11 - OK
11 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 12 - Using AOSS
1 The AOSS button for this wireless client is in its Client Manager software. Start Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray, or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo >>AirStation Utility >> Client Manager. A...
Page 15 - Status Page; Status; Adapter Name; Client Manager Configuration
15 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 16 - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode.
1 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 17 - Scan; Wireless SSID; Connect
1 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. Each wireless device on a network must use ident...
Page 19 - Profiles Page; Profiles; Edit; Add
1 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. The Profiles page allows you to...
Page 20 - New Profile Dialog Box; – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or
0 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. Select Infrastructure if your...
Page 21 - Advanced Profile Options; Network Tab; specified by an administrator.; Browser Tab; can specific proxy server addresses.; Printers Tab; – Click the; AOSS Icon; – To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network,
1 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. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferenc...
Page 22 - 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 15 if you would rather use Buffalo’s Client Manager to configure your wireless client. • If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will ...
Page 25 - Antenna Information
5 Antenna Information • The WLI-CB-G54HP comes with an external antenna connector. Buffalo Technology sells numerous external antennas that are compatible with this card. The connector type is called an MC-Card Connector. Adding an external antenna can further in- crease the power and range of this ...
Page 26 - Specifications; Wireless LAN Interface
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.462Mhz Transmission Rates 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 125* Mode: 13, 20, 27, 40, 54, 80, 110, 125 Access Mode Inf...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting / FAQ; Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.; Will Client Manager support all operating systems?
Troubleshooting / FAQ Troubleshooting / FAQ Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions. 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 ...
Page 28 - Where can I attach my external antenna?; Wireless Notebook Adapter.; Why won't Client Manager function properly?; Windows XP; lect; Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services; to open the Services window. Select; Disabled; Wireless Zero Configuration Service.; I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?
Troubleshooting / FAQ Where can I attach my external antenna? Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter. Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Mana...
Page 29 - a packet that identifies the intended recipi; Glossary
10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth- ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. Ad-Hoc Network:...
Page 30 - with a specific hardware device.; Destination Address:
0 to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100Base...
Page 31 - File and Print Sharing:
1 a packet that identifies the intended recipi - ent station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Proto- col): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. DNS (Domain Nam...
Page 32 - A fixed block of data, transmitted as; IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics; 2-binary-digit number that identifies each
Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. IV (Initialization Vector): The header ...
Page 33 - PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card; that requires manual configuration.
MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross- over): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. MIB II: A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network. M...
Page 34 - A specification for connecting users; RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User; A macro or batch file containing
4 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether- net): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issu...
Page 37 - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; correct the interference by one of the following measures:
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 inst...
Page 38 - FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:; of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.; R&TTE Compliance Statement
IMPORTANT NOTE: 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...
Page 39 - EU Countries intended for use; Switzerland and United Kingdom.; EU Countries Not intended for use
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. EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Aust...
Page 40 - Warranty Information; authorized alteration, modifications or repair.
40 Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffal...
Page 41 - Technical Support
41 Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: Web: www.buffalotech.com E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 1()-5-10 (USA & Canada...
