User Manual 125* High Speed Mode™ Wireless PCI Adapter WLI2-PCI-G54S www.buffalotech.com/wireless v2.
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 launch the wizard.
Installing Wireless Drivers • Select Install Wireless Drivers.
Installing Wireless Drivers • Click Next to install a driver for the PCI adaptor. • Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt. • A window will appear prompting the installation of the Wireless PCI Adapter into the PC. You will need to shut down your PC to install the wireless PCI card. Press Cancel if necessary and shut down your PC.
Installing Wireless Drivers • Power off the desktop PC. Insert the Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. PCI slots are located inside the desktop computer. Please consult the PC Manufacturer's documentation for PCI installation instructions. Once the Wireless PCI Adapter is installed correctly, attach the included antenna on the back of the PCI card, start the PC and let it boot into Windows. Then, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.
Installing Drivers • When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes. • When the Wireless PCI Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Restart your computer if prompted.
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 8) and turn to page 11. You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually. See page 16 for more on Client Manager.
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 into the CDROM drive of you computer. If the Air Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, launch it manually by clicking Start and then Run. Enter D:\ Setup.
Client Manager • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next. • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.
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.
Using AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID. AOSS determines the optimal connection and configures itself in seconds. If your router doesn’t support AOSS, turn to page 6 to configure your connection manually with Client Manager or Wireless Zero Config.
Using AOSS • From the Status Screen, select the Profiles tab. • Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. • Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash.
Using AOSS Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profile for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner. Notes: AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before finding one, just press the AOSS buttons again. Output power is reduced to 25% of normal during AOSS for security reasons. If you’re having trouble making an AOSS connection, temporarily move the devices closer together.
Client Manager Configuration 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. You can access the Edit Profile dialog box, New Profile dialog box, IP Configuration dialog box, or WEP Configuration dialog box using the Client Manager pages.
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. Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, no channel will be displayed.
Client Manager Configuration 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 identical SSIDs to successfully communicate. • Wireless Mode – Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device.
Client Manager Configuration This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information. The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list. Only change this setting if necessary. The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered. Some wireless networks allow you to enter multiple keys; four separate fields are available for this.
Client Manager Configuration 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 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 • 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 network consists of both wired and wireless devices that communicate through a central device, such as an access point.
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.
Zero Configuration Service 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 scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed.
Zero Configuration Service • Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add.
Zero Configuration Service • To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Configure. • From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index. Click OK when finished.
Installation with Windows 98/Me • After powering off the PC, insert the Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. PCI slots are located inside the desktop computer. Please consult the PC Manufacturer's documentation for PCI installation instructions. Once the Wireless PCI Adapter is installed correctly, attach the included antenna on the back of the PCI card, start the PC and let it boot into Windows. Then, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.
Installation with Windows 98/Me • 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 with Windows 98/Me • 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.
Antenna Information • The WLI2-PCI-G54S comes with a detachable omni directional antenna. However, for increased range a more powerful antenna can be purchased. Use the included antenna adapter (small brass piece) to connect it to an optional Buffalo MC Connector antenna.
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 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 Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc Security WEP 128/64 bit, 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 Desktop PCI 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 Bus Mastering: A system in which the specified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU. 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. 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 Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. 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.
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 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. 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 WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. 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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