Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Card Info ........................................................... 3 WinXP Setup ..................................................... 4 WinXP Zero Config (Client Manager) ................ 8 Win98, WinME, Win2K Setup .......................... 11 Buffalo Clien...
Page 3 - Card Info; High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter; maximum range and performance.
3 Card Info High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter The High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connec- tivity 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 a...
Page 4 - WinXP Setup; Windows 2000 & XP – Installation & Configuration; Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter Drivers:; AirNavigator CD
4 WinXP Setup Windows 2000 & XP – Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter Drivers: ◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The Air Navigator Setup Wizard launches automatically. If the Air Navigator Setup Wiz- ard does not launch automati...
Page 6 - Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter:; Found New Hardware Wizard; will launch automatically.
6 WinXP Setup 2. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter: ◗ Insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter, with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are usually located on the left or right side of the notebook. Once the Wire- less Notebook Adapter is installed correctly...
Page 7 - Next; click the; Finish
7 WinXP Setup ◗ Select the driver you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version. Click the Next button. ◗ If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click the Continue Anyway button. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter ...
Page 8 - Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration; Note: If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is not; WinXP Client Manager
8 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: ◗ If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a net- working icon appears on ...
Page 9 - Click the; Advanced; button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if; Add
9 ◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if either is necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not available, click the Add button. WinXP Client Manager
Page 10 - Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the
10 WinXP Client Manager ◗ To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the ap- propriate wireless network and click the Configure button. ◗ From the pull down menu, select the appropriate Net- work Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key I...
Page 11 - Installation & Configuration; Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter:
11 Win98, WinME, Win2K Setup Windows 98/ME/2000 Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter: ◗ Insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter, with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are usually located on the left or right side of the not...
Page 14 - Client Manager; Installing Client Manager; Buffalo Client Manager
14 Client Manager Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to 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 Se...
Page 15 - Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the; button to begin the software installation.; I Agree
15 Buffalo 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
16 Buffalo Client Manager ◗ Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program. ◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client Manager installation utility. ◗ The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running, right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begi...
Page 17 - Status Page; Status; Client Manager Configuration
17 Client Manager Configuration 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 a...
Page 18 - ‘No Encryption’ will be displayed.
18 Client Manager Configuration • Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client) then no rate will be displayed. • Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are communic...
Page 19 - Survey Page
19 Client Manager Configuration Survey Page Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available ac- cess points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components:• Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associ- ated with each av...
Page 20 - Connec; ‘No; Encryption Key
20 Client Manager Configuration Once the ‘ Connec t’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor- mation. The ‘ Acquire IP automatically ’ checkbox tells the cli- ent device to obtain an IP automatically from a DHCP server. This is the recommended setting. The ‘ Encr...
Page 21 - Profiles Page
21 Profiles Page Click the Profiles button 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 a...
Page 22 - New Profile Dialog Box
22 New Profile Dialog Box Use this dialog box to create a new profile. Client Manager Configuration • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile. • Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associ- ate with the new profile. Select Infrastructure if your network consi...
Page 23 - Advanced Profile Options; proxy server addresses.
23 Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wire- less profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to ch...
Page 24 - Antenna Information; pare antennas available for your adapter.
24 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 increase the power and range of this d...
Page 25 - Specifications; Wireless LAN Interface
25 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 I...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting / FAQ; Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.; Will Client Manager support all operating systems?
26 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 lo...
Page 27 - Where can I attach my external antenna?; Windows XP; to open the Services window. Select; abled; Configuration Service.; I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?; less adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.
27 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 Man...
Page 28 - Glossary
28 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether- net 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 authenti- cation used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. Ad-Hoc Net...
Page 29 - Destination Address:
29 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 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (...
Page 30 - File and Print Sharing:
30 nected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP ad- dresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum):...
Page 31 - IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics
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 measure- ment of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Inter...
Page 35 - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
35 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 i...
Page 36 - FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:; centimeters between the radiator and your body.; R&TTE Compliance Statement
36 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 transmit...
Page 38 - Warranty Information; duration to the above period.
38 Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of pur- chase. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buff...
Page 39 - Technical Support
39 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(866)-752-6210 (USA &...
