User Manual AirStation Dual A&G Draft-N Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-AG108HP v1.
Welcome! Thanks for buying the WLI-CB-AG108HP Wireless CardBus Client. This wireless notebook adaptor lets you connect your notebook PC to wireless networks that follow the wireless a, wireless b, or wireless g standards. We hope you enjoy using it as much as we did making it. System Requirements • A compatable A, B, or G band access point. • A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se, with an open CardBus slot.
Getting Started Don’t insert the AirStation card into your computer’s cardbus slot yet. First, install the drivers: • 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 CardBus. • Select Agree and click Next. • A window will appear prompting you to insert the Wireless CardBus Adapter. Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook.
Installing Wireless Drivers • When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes. • When the Wireless CardBus 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 (next page) and then turn to page 10. You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually. See page 14 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 in your systray. Right-click on its icon (the black antenna) to use it. • Turn to pages 11 - 13 for instructions on using AOSS to automatically configure your network. Turn to page 14 for instructions on using Client Manager to manually configure your network.
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.
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 CardBus 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.
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.
Antenna Information The WLI-CB-AG108HP includes builtin antennas that allow it to connect to 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g networks. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-CB-AG108HP.
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Communication Protocol Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 2.412 - 2.472 GHz; 5.180 - 5.320 GHz 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto) 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.
Troubleshooting / FAQ 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 older versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G300N Wireless Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, uninstall any previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.
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. Client: A PC or workstation on a network. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.
Glossary DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 networking framework that includes an Access Point. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.
Glossary Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that controls data flowing to and from a computer. Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server.
Glossary File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share files and printers. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology. Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Frame: A fixed block of data, transmitted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet.
Glossary LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. 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. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes network cards. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.
Glossary Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. Plug and Play: Hardware that, once installed (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP.
Glossary Server: Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another.
Glossary UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A communication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP. Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications. Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy.
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 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 EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 and 5 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.
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