User Manual Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter WLI2-CB-G54L PY00-30042-DM20-01
Installation / Setup 802.11g Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter 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.
Installation / Setup ◗ Select Install Wireless Adapter. Click the OK button to begin the installation process. ◗ Click Next to coutinue the 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.
Installation / Setup 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter: Windows XP ◗ 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. ◗ If the Found New Hardware Wizard launchs, please see Page 5. ◗ When the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button.
Installation / Setup ◗ If the Found New Hardware Wizard launchs, select Install the software automatically and click the Next button. ◗ If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version and Click the Next button. ◗ If the Hardware Installation 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.
Installation / Setup Windows 98SE/ME/2000 ◗ 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. ◗ If the Add New Hardware Wizard launchs, please see the Next Pages. ◗ When the Wiress 54Mbps Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your PC if prompt and skip to Page 13 to install Client Manager.
Installation / Setup ◗ If the Add New Hardware Wizard launches, Click the Next button to continue the wizard. ◗ Serect Search for the best driver for your device. Click the Next button to continue the wizard. ◗ Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are serected. Click the Next button to continue the wizard.
Installation / Setup ◗ Click the Next button to continue the wizard. ◗ When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button and restart your PC if prompted. ◗ If the Copying Files… window opens, please select the X:\CBG54L and click the OK button to copy the files. If the window opens again, please select X:\CBG54 and click the OK button to complete the wizard. (“X” is the drive letter of your PC’s CD-ROM drive.
Installation / Setup ◗ 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 Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted. See the Installing Client Manager section to install the Client Manager.
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 access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears on the task bar.
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.
Installation / Setup ◗ 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 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.
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 ‘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. In the event that no encryption is used, leave the ‘No Encryption’ option selected. The ‘Encryption Key’ is where the actual key required by the wireless network must be inputted.
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 WLI2-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI2-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.
Using AOSS Using AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the most secure possible connection. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID's. The intelligence of AOSS determines the most optimal connection and configures itself in seconds. Using the Quick Setup Guide for your client device, please install the drivers and client manager software.
Using AOSS ◗ Initialize AOSS mode on the AOSS Access ◗ From the Main Status Screen, Select the "Profiles" tab. ◗ Click on the AOSS button to initiate your AOSS session. The AOSS wizard will begin and guide you through the automatic AOSS process. 26 Point. This is done by pressing the AOSS button on the Access Point. Typically the button will need to be pressed for 3-5 seconds until the AOSS light on the Access Point begins to flash.
Using AOSS ◗ The wizard will search for any available AOSS Access Points. If you haven't already initiated the AOSS Access Point you may do so now; the wizard will wait until an AOSS Access Point is initiated. ■ NOTE: AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two minutes. This is the time-slot required to initiate the wireless client adapter. ◗ AOSS will communicate with the Access Point and automatically configure a secure connection, using the highest security level available for the two devices.
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.
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 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 Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service. I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD? No.
Glossary Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices. 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. 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 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. 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 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 / R&TTE 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 / R&TTE 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 / R&TTE 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 manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. Intended use This device is a 2.
FCC / CE / R&TTE 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 authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links. In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use.
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.
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