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Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network.If your AP supports AOSS, use it to connect simply and securely. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 7) and turn to page 10.You may a...

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...

Client Manager • Press Agree to accept the license agreement. • Press Next to begin the installation.

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.

10 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. ...

1 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. Y...

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....

15 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 iden...

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...

1 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...

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...

20 Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a built in service 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...

2 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...

24 Antenna Information The WLI-U2-G54HG includes a built-in directional flat-panel antenna. For best performance, point the face of the flat-panel antenna at your access point. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-U2-G54HG.

25 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 Frequency Range 2.412 - 2.462 Ghz Transmission Rate Draft-N: Up t...

2 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 ...

2 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 Netwo...

2 DNS (Domain Name System): System used 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 Equipme...

2 Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electr...

0 PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. Plug and Play: Hardware that, once installed (“plugged ...

1 RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients. RAM (Random Access Memory): Non- permanent memory. Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to a...

2 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals. Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computer...

4 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 in...

5 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. IC Caution: Operation is subject ...

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: • EN 60950: 2000 Safety of Information Tec...

Intended use: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states. EU Countries intended for use: This device is intended for indoor home and office use in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark...

In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz. In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see htt...

Warranty Information Buffalo wireless 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 m...

40 Contact Information North America (USA / Canada) 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: [email protected] TECHNICAL SU...

41 Contact Information Europe Buffalo Technology UK LTD 176, Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES E-mail: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT Phone (UK only): 08712 50 12 60* Phone: +353 61 70 80 50 Email: [email protected] *Calls cos...

42 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 . Contact Information