Page 2 - 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 3 - Installing Wireless Drivers
3 • Select Install Wireless Drivers . Installing Wireless Drivers
Page 6 - 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 7) and turn to page 10.Yo...
Page 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 - OK
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
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. ...
Page 13 - Status Page; Status; Adapter Name; Client Manager Configuration
13 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 - 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 15 - 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 17 - 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 18 - 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 19 - 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 20 - Zero Configuration Service
0 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 23 - Wireless Zero Configuration; Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP); Configuration Service.; Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service
3 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...
Page 24 - Antenna Information; diversity antennas. External antennas
Antenna Information The WLI-CB-AG300NH has three internal diversity antennas. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-CB- AG300NH.
Page 25 - Specifications; Wireless LAN Interface; Standards Compliance; Other
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Draft-N (802.11n Draft Specification 1.0) IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Frequency Range 2.412 - 2.462 Mhz Transmission...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting / FAQ; Install Client Manager; Why won't Client Manager function properly?; Disabled; 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 27 - DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration; 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 - IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics; 2-binary-digit number that identifies each; File and Print Sharing:; share files and printers.
30 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 w...
Page 31 - PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card
31 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 Interfa...
Page 32 - RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial; An 8-pin connector used
3 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 m...
Page 33 - SNMP (Simple Network Management
33 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 Protoco...
Page 34 - encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit
3 UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A communication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP. Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)...
Page 35 - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; one of the following measures:
3 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...
Page 36 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
3 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...
Page 37 - Safety; Intended use; Norway and Switzerland.
3 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 38 - EU countries not intended for use; None; Potential restrictive use; restrictive use applies.
3 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. In Italy the end-user should apply for a ...
Page 39 - Environmental Information
3 • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. • In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to di...
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; Monday to Thursday and; 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:
3 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
