User Manual Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-G54L www.buffalotech.
Introduction 802.11g Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Windows XP – Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps 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 Wizard does not launch automatically, launch the wizard manually by selecting Start>>Run to open the Run dialog box. Enter D:\Setup.exe in the Open field. D: represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive.
Introduction ◗ Select Install Wireles Adapter. Click the OK button to begin the installation process. ◗ Review the Software License Agreement. Click the Yes button to confirm your agreement with the terms and continue installing the Wireless PCI Adapter drivers. Click the No button to abort the installation process.
Introduction 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter: ◗ Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on one side of the notebook. Please consult the Notebook Manufacturer's documentation for CardBus installation instructions. Once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is installed correctly, then the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.
Introduction ◗ 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 54Mbps Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your PC if prompted.
Introduction 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 PCI Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.
Introduction ◗ 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.
Introduction ◗ To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Configure button. ◗ From the pull down menu, select the appropriate Network Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index. Click the OK button when finished. ■ Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at: http://www.microsoft.com.
Installation / Setup Windows 98/ME/2000 Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter: ◗ Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on one side of the notebook. Please consult the Notebook Manufacturer's documentation for CardBus installation instructions.
Installation / Setup 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook 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 the Next button to continue. ◗ Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are selected. Click the Next button to continue.
Installation / Setup ◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter. Click the Next button to continue. ◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process. When the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.
Client Manager 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 Service is enabled. Installing Client Manager ◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator dialog box will open automatically.
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.
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 it.
Client Manager Configuration 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 addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are available to meet specialized configuration needs.
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 communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point of another client) then no channel will be displayed. The available channels for use are 1-11.
Client Manager Configuration Survey Page Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to 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. The SSID is the unique network name that functions as an identifier for your wireless devices.
Client Manager Configuration Once the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information. The ‘Acquire IP automatically’ checkbox tells the client device to obtain an IP automatically from a DHCP server. This is the recommended setting. 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.
Client Manager Configuration 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 add, delete, and edit your profiles, as well as import and export data. • Connect – Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the ‘Status’ page.
Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box Use this dialog box to create a new profile. • 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 network consists of both wired and wireless devices that communicate through a central device, such as an access point. Select Ad-hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly.
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 change your browser preferences for this wireless profile. A specific home page can be specified when connected to this wireless profile as can specific proxy server addresses. • Printers Tab – Displays the printers tab.
Antenna Information ◗ The WLI-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI-CB-G54L.
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 point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point. If no available wireless access points are found, you must manually add the access points.
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), 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 128/64 Bit WEP, WPA, 802.
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.
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 loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter.
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 PCI Adapter. 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.
Glossary 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices. 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: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session.
Glossary Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. Bus Mastering: A system in which the specified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. Client: A PC or workstation on a network. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.
Glossary nected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality. DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices. Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device.
Glossary LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology. 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.
Glossary NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic. Plug and Play: Hardware that, once installed (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.
Glossary devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices.
Glossary Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages.
FCC / CE Information 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 installation.
FCC / CE Information 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 transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC / CE Information 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, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU Countries Not intended for use None.
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