User Manual AirStation Draft-N Wireless USB Adapter WLI-U2-SG54HG v.
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 Drivers • Select Install Wireless Drivers.
Installing Drivers • Click Next to install a driver for the USB adapter. • Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreement. • A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless Adapter. Plug the included cable into the AirStation Wireless USB Adapter and your PC’s USB port.
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 USB 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 AOSS, use it to connect simply and securely. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 7) and turn to page 10. You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually. See page 15 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 • Press Agree to accept the license agreement. • Press Next to begin the 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 • Click 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 service 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 USB 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-U2-SG54HG includes a built-in directional antenna. For best performance, point the antenna at your access point as shown. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-U2-SG54HG.
Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Draft-N (802.11n Draft Specification 1.0) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Frequency Range 2.412 - 2.462 Ghz Transmission Rate Draft-N: Up to 300 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 this network 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 Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality. Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices.
Glossary Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of a message packet. LAN (Local Area Network): A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources. 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.
Glossary MIB II: A database containing performance information for each device in a network. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second): A measurement of processing speed. Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
Glossary RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients. Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection. RAM (Random Access Memory): Nonpermanent memory. Script: A macro or batch file containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task.
Glossary STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals. Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together. 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.
Glossary Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices. Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices. VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system.
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 Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC / CE / R&TTE Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: • EN 60950: 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment • EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 (2001-12) Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment • EN 301 489-17 V1.1.
FCC / CE / R&TTE Intended use: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.
FCC / CE / R&TTE In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz. In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.
Warranty Information Buffalo wireless products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology warrants products in good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology installed components.
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