Buffalo Technology WLI2-CB-G54L - Manual

10 Installation / Setup 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: ■ Note: Skip to Page 13 if you are not using Windows XP or prefer not to use Windows XP's Wireless Zero Configuration service. ◗ If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless a...

11 Installation / Setup ◗ 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.

13 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...

14 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.

15 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 begin using ...

16 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...

17 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...

18 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...

19 Client Manager Configuration Once the ‘ Connec t’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor- mation. The ‘ Encryption ’ drop down list allows you to select the type of encryption for the network. By default the proper encryption type should already be selected. ...

20 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...

21 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...

22 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...

23 Antenna Information ◗ The WLI2-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI2-CB-G54L.

24 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wire- less networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access...

25 ■ NOTE: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection to your AOSS Access Point. You must have a Buffalo AOSS enabled Access Point or Router to use AOSS on an AOSS enabled wireless client device. ◗ Start Client Manager by right clicking on the Icon in your system "Tray", or by launching ...

28 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.462Mhz Transmission Rate 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (Auto) Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc Security ...

29 Specifications Communication Range Speed Indoor Outdoor 54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m) 11Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m) 1Mbps 375 ft. (115m) 1750 ft. (550m) All distances are estimated. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary.

30 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...

31 Troubleshooting / FAQ Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Dis- abled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Con...

32 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...

33 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 (...

34 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):...

35 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...

39 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...

40 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...

41 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 manufact...

42 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 license at the national spectrum author...

43 Warranty Information Buffalo products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology warrants in good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions dur...

44 Contact Information North America (USA / Canada) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120Austin, 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] TECHNI...

45 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 Europian Technical Support is available between...

46 The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating systems requires Buffalo Technology to occasionally release updated software to take advantage of new technologies and to comply with industry standards. For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releas...