Page 2 - Stand; Introduction
2 Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP High-Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects to 2.4ghz 802.11g networks, 2.4ghz 802.11b networks, and 5ghz 802.11a networks. System Requirements • A compatable A, B, or G band access point. • A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME...
Page 3 - Antenna; antenna. For best performance, point the
Antenna The WLI-U2-AG108 includes a directional antenna. For best performance, point the antenna so that the word “BUFFALO” on the front faces your access point. The WLI-U2-AG108 may also be removed from its stand and clipped to the top of your notebook computer. Lift the tabs gently to open the cla...
Page 4 - Getting Started; Start
Getting Started 1. Installing Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. If setup.exe does not launch automatically, click Start and select Run . Enter D:\Setup.exe in the Open field, where D: is the letter assigned to your CD-ROM. Click the OK button to launch the wizard.
Page 5 - AirNavigator
Select Install Wireless Drivers . Click OK . The wireless driver installation program will begin. Press NEXT and follow the on screen prompts. AirNavigator
Page 6 - Installing Drivers; Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP:; skip to
Installing Drivers 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP: Once the driver files have been installed, your computer will prompt you to insert your wireless adapters. At this point, please plug the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. The setup should automatically complete. If it...
Page 7 - A list of drivers will appear. Choose
Installing Drivers A list of drivers will appear. Choose WLI-U2-AG108HP from the list and click Next . If Windows warns you that this driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway . When installation is finished, click Finish . Restart your PC if prompted.
Page 8 - Wireless Zero Configuration
8 . Using Wireless Zero Configuration: Normally, Windows XP will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is installed. If Windows detects an access point, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption ...
Page 9 - Connecting
Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key manually. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click the Add button. Connecting
Page 10 - To enter an encryption key, select the appropriate
10 Connecting To enter an encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Configure button. From the pull down menu, select the appropriate type of Data encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key (encryption key). Click the OK button when finished.
Page 12 - Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Drivers:; Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click
12 Installation / Setup 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device . Click Next to continue. Check only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other check...
Page 14 - Configuration Service is enabled.; Installing Client Manager; Setup.exe in the Open field to open the dialog; Client Manager
1 Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network, survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, and create connection profiles. Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled. Installing Client M...
Page 15 - Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the
1 Client Manager Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.Press I Agree to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process.
Page 16 - OK
1 Client Manager Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program. Press the Exit button to exit the AirNavigator installation utility. The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running; right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.
Page 17 - Status Page; Status; Adapter Name; Client Manager Configuration
1 Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. To assist in configuring 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, se...
Page 19 - Survey; Wireless SSID; identifier for your wireless devices. All wireless; Wireless; Connect
1 Client Manager Configuration Click the Survey 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 – Displays the SSID associated with each available access point....
Page 21 - Profiles Page; Profiles; • Connect; • Edit; Edit; Add
21 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 t...
Page 22 - New Profile Dialog Box; – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or
22 New Profile Dialog Box Client Manager Configuration • 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 23 - Advanced Profile Options; Network Tab; specified by an administrator.; Browser Tab; as can specific proxy server addresses.; Printers Tab; AOSS Icon
2 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. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to ...
Page 24 - Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP); manually add the access points.; Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service; Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service; the Wireless Zero Configuration Service.
2 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wirele...
Page 25 - Specifications; Wireless LAN Interface; Transmission Rate; Others; Interface
2 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11a Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.472Ghz; 5.18-5.32GHz Transmission Rate 802.11a: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11g: 1, 2, ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting / FAQ; Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.; Will Client Manager support all operating systems?
2 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 los...
Page 27 - Why won't Client Manager function properly?; I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?
2 Troubleshooting / FAQ Why won't Client Manager function properly? In Windows XP, the Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. You must disable the Select Wireless Zero Configuration Service before using Client Manager. Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to ...
Page 28 - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration; Glossary
28 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...
Page 32 - PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory
2 MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes net- work cards. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A mea- surement of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/ Cross-over): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the out...
Page 33 - RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial; A macro or batch file containing
Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in- stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration. PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)...
Page 35 - encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit
Uplink: Link to the next level up in a com- munication hierarchy. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted to- gether to form a cable. WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method...
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
8 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 transmitt...
Page 39 - EU Countries intended for use; Switzerland and United Kingdom.; EU Countries Not intended for use
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 Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Gr...
Page 40 - Japan
0 Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) StatementModel No: WHR-HP-AG108AirStation High Power Dual A+G SmartRouterBuffalo Inc. 15, Shibata Hondori 4-chrome Minami-ku, Nagoya 457-8520 Japan 01181-52-241-7980This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...
Page 43 - The following CE mark is affixed to the device:
Caution: Within the 5.15-to-5.25-GHz band, UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS) operations Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below statement applied to mobile or portable device)The install...
Page 46 - Ελληνική
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.Español[Spanish]Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva ...
Page 53 - ADDRESS; 76 Buckingham Avenue,; GENERAL INQUIRIES
Contact Information (Europe) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (Europe), Inc. 176 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Mon - day to Thu...