User Manual BUFFALO 802.11 b/g USB adapter WLI-U2-KG54L www.buffalo-technology.
Installation 802.11 b/g USB adapter Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the 802.11b/g USB adapter: Insert the USB Adapter into your Laptop or Desktop PC as shown. USB ports may be located on the rear, front or side of your PC depending on the design. If there are multiple ports, choose the port that is free of interference to maximize antenna reception.
Installation 2. Device Discovery: Once inserted, Windows will automatically discover the presence of new hardware. Various popup clouds will appear from the Windows taskbar. During this time, allow Windows and the Wireless USB Adapter to communicate. The process should take about one minute. Click Next if the Found New Hardware Wizard appears as shown above.
Installation 3. Wireless Adapter Driver Installation: In Windows XP or 2000, the following dialog box may appear as drivers are installed. If so click Yes or Continue Anyway to finish installing the necessary drivers. Windows 98SE/ME/2000 users should skip to page 9.
Completing Installation on Windows XP 4. Completing Driver Installation for Windows XP: When the driver has completed installing on a Windows XP PC click Finish. If you wish to use Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Service click No on the next dialog box and go on to page 6. Otherwise, click Yes on the dialog box to install Buffalo’s Client Manager and go on to page 10.
Using Wireless Zero Configuration Service 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.
Using Wireless Zero Configuration Service 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.
Using Wireless Zero Configuration Service To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the appropriate 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.
Completing Installation on Windows 98SE/ME/2000 4. Completing Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000: When the driver has completed installing on a Windows XP PC click Finish. Click Yes on the new dialog box that will appear to install Buffalo’s Client Manager.
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/WPA 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 Once the InstallShield Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.
Client Manager Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software stallation. 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(USA & Tawian).
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 ‘Acquire IP automatically’ checkbox tells the client device to obtain an IP automatically from a DHCP server. This is the recommended setting. 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.
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.
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 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 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 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. specified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.
Glossary DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. 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. Also referred to as AdHoc.
Glossary Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices. becomes dormant for a period of time. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device.
Glossary used in the ESS LAN configuration. simultaneously. 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. Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second. Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.
Glossary wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of a message packet. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Crossover): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second.
Glossary manual configuration. Packet: A block of data that is transferred as a single unit, also called a frame or a block. Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU. PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.
Glossary accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device.
Glossary periods. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.
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 (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment with FCCFCC radiation exposure limits setlimits forth for uncontrolled This equipmentcomplies complies with RF radiation exposure setan forth for an environment. End users mustThis follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying uncontrolled environment.
Warranty Information Buffalo Technology products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology installed components.
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