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User Manual Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter WLI2-CB-G54L PY00-30042-DM20-01.
2 Installation / Setup 802.11g W ireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Drivers: ◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
3 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 Y es button to confirm your agreement with the terms and continue installing the Wireless PCI Adapter drivers.
4 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 documenta- tion for CardBus installation instructions.
5 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.
6 Installation / Setup W indows 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.
7 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.
8 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.
9 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 Y es button to continue the installation process. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button.
10 Installation / Setup 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: ■ Not e: Ski p t o P age 13 if yo u a re not us ing Wi ndo ws XP or pr efe r n ot to use Wi ndo ws XP' s W ire les s Z ero Co nfig ura tio n se rvi ce.
1 1 Installation / Setup ◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WP A encryption key , if either is necessary . T o add an SSID network name that is not available, click the Add button.
12 Installation / Setup ◗ T o configure a WEP/WP A encryption key , select the ap- propriate wireless network and click the Configure button. ◗ From the pull down menu, select the appropriate Net- work Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network.
13 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.
14 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.
15 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 Buf falo Client Manager is now installed and running, right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.
16 Client Manager Configur ation Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. T o assist in configuring your wireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profiles page. Y ou can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager .
17 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.
18 Client Manager Configuration Survey Page Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available ac- cess points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components: • Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associ- ated with each available access point.
19 Client Manager Configuration Once the ‘ Connec t’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor- mation. 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.
20 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.
21 New Profile Dialog Box Use this dialog box to create a new profile. Client Manager Configuration • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile. • Network T ype – Select the network mode you want to associ- ate with the new profile.
22 Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options • Network T ab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wire- less profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator .
23 Antenna Information ◗ The WLI2-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI2-CB-G54L..
24 Wireless Zero Configuration W ireless Zer o Configuration Ser vice (Windows XP) Windows XP of fers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.1 1b and 802.1 1g wire- less networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points.
25 ■ NOTE: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection to your AOSS Access Point. Y ou must have a Buffalo AOSS enabled Access Point or Router to use AOSS on an AOSS enabled wireless client device. ◗ Start Client Manager by right clicking on the Icon in your system "T ray", or by launching the Client Manager from you Start Menu.
26 ◗ 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. ◗ Initialize AOSS mode on the AOSS Access Point.
27 ◗ 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.
28 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.1 1g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.
29 Specifications Communication Range Speed Indoor Outdoor 54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m) 1 1Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m) 1Mbps 375 ft. (1 15m) 1750 ft. (550m) All dist ances ar e est imate d. W ire less conne ction s m ay be aff ected as p hys ical condi tio ns an d cir cumst anc es va ry .
30 T roubleshooting / F AQ T roubleshooting / F A Q 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.
31 T roubleshooting / F AQ Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager . Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative T ools»Services to open the Services window .
32 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether- net 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 authenti- cation used between an AP and a client. 802.
33 Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data T erminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.
34 nected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP ad- dresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device.
35 LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes network cards. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measure- ment of millions of bits per second.
36 NA T (Network Address T ranslation): An inter- net standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.
37 devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP . RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data trans- mission device. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory .
38 Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP . TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. T opology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.
39 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.
40 IMPORT ANT 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 .
41 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.
42 Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver , intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFT A member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.
43 W arranty Information Buffalo products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo T echnology warrants in good ope rating condition for the warran ty period. Th is warranty does not include non-Buffalo T echnology installed components.
44 Contact Information North America (USA / Canada) ADDRESS Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 T oll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520 Email: sales@buffalotech.
45 Contact Information Europe ADDRESS BUFF ALO TECHNOLOGY UK L TD 176, Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES T el: +44 (0) 1753 555000 Fax: +44 (0) 1753 535420 E-mail: sales@buffalo-technology .
46 The c onstantly evolvin g state of wirele ss produc ts and operat ing systems requires Buf fal o T ec hnology to oc casion ally releas e updated sof t ware to take advant age of new techno logie s and to com ply with industr y st andards.
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