Page 2 - Utility CD with Manual
Thanks for buying the WLI-CB-AG108HP Wireless CardBus Client. This wireless notebook adaptor lets you connect your notebook PC to wireless networks that follow the wireless a, wireless b, or wireless g standards. We hope you enjoy using it as much as we did making it. System Requirements • A compata...
Page 3 - Getting Started
Don’t insert the AirStation card into your computer’s cardbus slot yet. First, install the drivers: • 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 R...
Page 4 - Installing Wireless Drivers
• Select Install Wireless Drivers . Installing Wireless Drivers
Page 7 - 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 (next page) and then turn to pa...
Page 8 - automatically disabled.; Installing Client Manager; Start; Client Manager
8 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 ...
Page 9 - Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click
Client Manager • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next . • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.
Page 11 - Using AOSS
11 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. ...
Page 14 - Status Page; Status; Adapter Name; Client Manager Configuration
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...
Page 15 - 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 16 - 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 18 - Profiles Page; Profiles; Edit; Add
18 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 19 - New Profile Dialog Box; – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or
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...
Page 20 - 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,
0 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 21 - Zero Configuration Service
1 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...
Page 24 - Wireless Zero Configuration; Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP); example when the SSID is not broadcasted).; To Enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service; Automatic; To Disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service; Disabled
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 p...
Page 25 - Antenna Information; in antennas that allow it to connect to
Antenna Information The WLI-CB-AG108HP includes built- in antennas that allow it to connect to 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g networks. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-CB-AG108HP.
Page 26 - Specifications; Wireless LAN Interface
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Frequency Range 2.412 - 2.472 GHz; 5.180 - 5.320 GHz Transmission Rate 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, ...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting / FAQ; Install Client Manager; Why won't Client Manager function properly?; I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?
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 th...
Page 28 - a packet that identifies the intended recipi; DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration; Glossary
8 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 Networ...
Page 29 - with a specific hardware device.
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 Equipment...
Page 30 - Destination Address:; of a packet that identifies the intended
0 Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer. Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, an...
Page 31 - IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics; 2-binary-digit number that identifies each; File and Print Sharing:; share files and printers.
1 IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology. IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32-binary-digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets. Infrastructure: A wi...
Page 32 - PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes network cards. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measurement of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/...
Page 33 - RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial; A macro or batch file containing
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 in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration. PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mec...
Page 34 - SNMP (Simple Network Management
Server: Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: ...
Page 36 - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; 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 37 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
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-l...
Page 38 - Safety; Intended use; Norway and Switzerland.
8 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 manufactu...
Page 39 - EU countries not intended for use; None; Potential restrictive use; and Italy where
EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 and 5 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. In Italy the end-user should apply fo...
Page 40 - Warranty Information; not offer refunds for any product.
0 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 malfunct...
Page 41 - Contact Information; ADDRESS; Monday through Friday; TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1 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: [email protected] TECHN...
Page 42 - Europe; Buffalo Technology UK LTD; GENERAL INQUIRIES; Telephone; Available on the enclosed AirNavigator CD.
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: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT European Technical Support is available between th...
Page 43 - the Buffalo Technology website:
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
