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Intro duc tio n Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S Turbo G wireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects your notebook computer or desktop PC to a 2.4ghz 802.11g or b network. Syste m Re q uire m e nts • A compatible G or B band access point. • A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se that has a USB 2.0 port.
Tab le o f C o nte nts G e tting Sta rte d ................................................................ 4 Insta lling Drive rs .............................................................. 5 Insta lling with Windo ws XP............................................. 7 Insta lling with Windo ws 98, Me , 2000 ............................ 8 Insta lling C lie nt Ma na g e r ............................................ 11 Using C lie nt Ma na g e r ..................................................
G e tting Starte d 1. Insta lling Drive rs: Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Do not insert the USB key into a USB port yet. If setup.exe does not launch automatically, click Start and select Run. Enter D:\Setup.exe in the Open field, where D: is the letter assigned to your CD-ROM. Click OK to launch the wizard.
AirNavig ato r Select Install Wireless Drivers. Click Next.
AirNavig ato r - Installing Drive rs The Software License Agreement will appear. Select Agree and then click Next. If you have Windows XP on your PC, turn to page 7 to install your adapter. If you are using Windows 98se, Me, or 2000, turn to page 8.
Installing with Windo ws XP 2. Insta lling the Wire le ss USB Ada pte r with Windo ws XP*: Plug the Wireless USB Adapter or stand into an available USB port on your PC. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically. If this screen doesn’t appear, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted. If the wizard doesn’t run automatically, select Install the software automatically, and click Next, then Finish.
Installing with Windo ws 98/ ME/ 2000 2. Insta lling the Wire le ss USB Ada pte r with Windo ws 98se / Me / 2000: 1. Installing the Wire le ss USB Adapte r: Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Plug the Wireless USB Adapter into an available USB port on your PC. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically. If this screen doesn’t appear, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted.
Installatio n / Se tup 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 Next to continue. Check only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are selected. Click Next to continue.
Installatio n / Se tup Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless USB Adapter. Click Next. In Windows 2000, if the Digital Signature Not Found page opens as shown, click Yes to continue the installation process. When the Wireless USB Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Restart your computer if prompted. See the next page to install the Client Manager.
C lie nt Manag e r 3. Insta lling C lie nt Ma na g e r Client Manager lets you configure your wireless network, survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, initiate AOSS, and create connection profiles. Note: During Installation, Client Manager disables Windows XP’s Zero Configuration Tool. If you have Windows XP, and you don’t want to install or use Client Manager, turn to page 25 to use the built in Windows Zero Configuration Tool instead. Insert the AirNavigator CD.
C lie nt Manag e r 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.
C lie nt Manag e r Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program. Press the Exit Setup button to close the AirNavigator installation utility. The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running; clicking on its icon (the black antenna icon) will allow you to begin using it.
C lie nt Manag e r C o nfig uratio n You may use Client Manager to configure your wireless network manually. Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profiles page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button at the top of Client Manager. 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.
Manual C o nfig uratio n - Status Pag e • • • • • • • Ne two rk Type – Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. Ra te – 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. C ha nne l – 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.
Manual C o nfig uratio n - Sc an Pag e Click the Scan button 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: • SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network. Each wireless device on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully communicate. • Wire le ss Mo de – Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device.
Manual C o nfig uratio n - Enc ry ptio n This dialog will open. If you are not using encryption, just click Connect to connect to your network. If your AP uses encryption, 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 field is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered.
Manual C o nfig uratio n - Pro file s Pag e Pro file s Pa g e 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.
Manual C o nfig uratio n - Ne w Pro file Ne w Pro file Dia lo g Bo x • Se le c t Pro file – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or wired connection. Na m e – Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile. • Ne two rk 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.
Manual C o nfig uratio n - Advanc e d Pro file O ptio ns Adva nc e d Pro file O ptio ns • Ne two rk Ta b – 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. • Bro wse r Ta b – 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.
Using AO SS AO SS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system 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. Your router or access point must support AOSS to use it. Your WLI-U2-KG125S has its AOSS button in the Client Manager 3 software.
Using AO SS • 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 your access point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED on the access point begins to flash (1-3 seconds).
Using AO SS 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. No te s: 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.
Wire le ss Ze ro C o nfig uratio n Wire le ss Ze ro C o nfig ura tio n Se rvic e (Windo ws XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11a, 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.
Wire le ss Ze ro C o nfig uratio n Using Wire le ss Ze ro C o nfig ura tio n: Normally, Windows XP will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is installed. If Windows detects an access point, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon. Notes: If Wireless Zero Configuration is not running, click Start>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services.
C o nne c ting Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key manually. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click the Add button.
C o nne c ting To enter an encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Configure button. From the pull down menu, select the appropriate type of Data encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key (encryption key). Click the OK button when finished.
Spe c ific atio ns Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.472Ghz Transmission Rate 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 125* Mode: 13, 20, 27, 40, 54, 80, 110, 125Mbps Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc mode Security 128/64 Bit WEP, WPA, 802.1x, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES Others Interface USB 2.0 (Compatible USB 1.
Tro ub le sho o ting / FAQ Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions. Wha t sho uld I do if I a lre a dy ha ve a ve rsio n o f C lie nt Ma na g e r o n m y 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 Wireless USB Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager.
Tro ub le sho o ting / FAQ Why wo n't C lie nt Ma na g e r func tio n pro pe rly? In Windows XP, the Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. Normally, Zero Config is disabled when Client Manager is installed, but other software may turn it back on. You may disable Wireless Zero Config manually. Click ‘Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services’ to open the Services window.
54/ 125* Disc laim e r * 54 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specifications. 125 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from using channel bonding technology when used with supported devices. Actual data throughput will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead.
FC C / C E Info rm atio n 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.
FC C / C E Info rm atio n IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: Thisequipment equipment complies radiation exposure limits setan forth for an uncontrolled This complies withwith FCCFCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environment. environment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth an uncontroEnd users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure for compliance. lled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2).
FC C / C E Info rm atio n the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. 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.
Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) Statement Model No: WLI-U2-KG125S AirStation High Power Dual A+G SmartRouter Buffalo Inc. 15, Shibata Hondori 4-chrome Minami-ku, Nagoya 457-8520 Japan 01181-52-241-7980 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.
one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below is for portable device) To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. b. Industry Canada Portion Canada Regulatory Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numériqué de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact your customer service representative. To comply withcomplies RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation of atenvironment.
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc.
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Buffalo Technology Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Buffalo Technology Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc.
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym, Buffalo Technology Inc. , deklaruję, że AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S spełnia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese] Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc.
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
- to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with USB slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with USB slot.
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