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WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 1 Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview ......................................... 4 Features .................................................................................. 4 150 Mbps High Speed Mode .........................
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 2 Chapter 4 - Client Manager .............................................. 31 Software Overview .................................................................. 31 Using Client Manager V with Windows 7 and V ista ............
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 3 Chapter 5 - T roubleshooting Common Problems .......... 60 The Computer does not recognize the Wireless Adapter . ....... 60 Cannot connect to the network wirelessly . .............................. 60 Y ou forgot the AP's SSID, Encryption KEY , or Password.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 4 Chapter 1 - Product Overview Features With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wir eless-B standards, the A irStation wireless client can transf er data to and from all standard 2.
Chapter 1 Product Overview WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 5 Package Contents The follo wing items are included with y our AirStation. If any of the items are missing , please contact your vender . • WLI-UC- GNM ..............................................
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 6 Chapter 2 - Installation Installing Wireless Drivers F ollow the instruction below to install drivers . Do not connect the unit to your computer yet . 1 2 Boot your comp uter an d inse r t Air Navigato r CD. The Air Naviga tor Se tup Wizard wil l laun ch automatically .
Chapter 2 Installation WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 7 4 Disable any r ewalls, and click [Next]. 5 Click [Install]. Note: • If you insert the check mark into the check box f or Install W ireless Client Manager , you can install Client Manager as well as drivers.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 8 Chapter 2 Installation 7 Read the license agreemen t, select [Agree], then click [Next]. 8 When the screen t o the lef t is displayed , put a check mark next to “ Always trust software from BUFF AL O INC. ” , and click [I nstall].
Chapter 2 Installation WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 9 10 Click [OK]. 1 1 After the drivers are installed , the screen at left will be displayed. Click [F inish]. Note: If you checked the box to Install Wir eless Client Manager (page 10), then the installation screen for Client Manager will be display ed after this screen.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 10 Chapter 2 Installation Installing Client Manager F ollow the proc edure below to install Client Manager . 1 Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD .
Chapter 2 Installation WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 1 1 4 Check the box f or [Install Wireless Client Manager] and click [Install]. Note: Us e Cl i e n t M a n a g er V w it h Wi n d ow s Vis t a o r Client Manager 3 with Windows XP . 5 Click [Next]. 6 Read the lic ense agr eement and s elect [ Ag ree].
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 12 Chapter 2 Installation 7 8 9 Click [Next]. Click [OK]. Click [Back]. 10 Click [X] at the top right corner of the window to close it.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 13 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) A OS S an d WPS a re syst ems wh ich e nabl e you t o au tom ati cal ly co ngu re wi rele ss LAN setti ngs. J ust pre ss ing th e button s wil l co nnect you r wir eles s devi ce s secur ely .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 14 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network When "Connection has been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager V, your c onnec tion is complete . If “Set Network Location” is displayed, select “Home” , “Work” , or “Public location” depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used.
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 15 2 Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP , use the included Client Manager 3 soft ware to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. 1 Right-click the icon in the system tray and select [Pr o le ].
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 16 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN) WPS can use a PIN generated by the Client Manager utility to easily connect to an access point that supports WPS PIN. T o use WPS PIN, rst install Client M anager software on your computer .
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 17 5 Click the [ WPS-PIN ] button. 4 Click the [A dvan ced Set up ] button..
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 18 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 6 Carefully c opy the PIN code to a piece of paper , then click [Nex t ]. 7 Select the access point to connect to , then click [Next ].
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 19 8 Use a PC with a wired Ethernet c onnec tion to log in to the acc ess point ’ s management utility . Note: If the access point you ar e tr ying to connect is a Bu alo AirStation, click Wir eless Con g > WPS fr om the home page of the con guration interface.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 20 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP , use your Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with WPS PIN. 1 Right click on the icon in the system tra y and select [Easy Con nection ] > [ WPS P IN C ode typ e ] .
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 21 This screen will be displayed. 4 Use a computer with a wir ed Ethernet connection to log in to the access point.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 22 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Manual Setup (Client Manager) Y ou may also connect to an ac cess point manually , without using A OSS or WPS. The proc edure varies depending on the version of Windows used . F irst, install Client Manager from the included CD .
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 23 4 Click the [A dvanced Setup] button. 5 Click the [C onnec t Manually] button..
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 24 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 6 Select your access point, then click [Next ]. 7 E nt er yo u r N e tw or k T y pe , Se cu ri ty T y pe , En c ryp t i o n M e th o d , an d E n c ryp t io n K ey ( p as sp h r as e ) , th e n c li ck [ C on ne ct ] .
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 25 Windows XP (Client Manager 3) Client Manager 3 is a wireless connection utility for W indows XP . 2 1 Right click on the icon in the system tra y , then select [Scan ]. Select the access point to connect to and click [Next ].
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 26 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Manual Setup (Windows Utility) Y ou can connec t to an access point without installing or using Clien t Manager . W indows includes a built-in wireless utility . The procedur e varies depending on the version of W indows used.
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 27 1 Right click on the network icon in the system tra y . Select your wireless network and click [C onn ec t ]. Windows V ista (WLAN AutoCong) Y ou can use WLAN A utoCong to c onnect to a wireless Acc ess Point: 3 Click [C onnec t to a network].
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 28 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is display ed, click [I want to en ter the network key or passphrase instead].
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 29 Step through the wizar d to complete c onguration. If the “Set Ne t wor k Loca tion ” screen is display ed, select “Home ” , “ W ork” , or “Pu bli c locat ion “ depending where you ’ re using the A irStation.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 30 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) Windo ws XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your wireless ac cess point. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer , then W ireles Zer o Conguration is disabled .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 31 Chapter 4 - Client Manager Software Overview Client Manager is utility sof tware used to connect to an acc ess point on the network or to verify the connection between an access point and your c omputer . I t is included with your AirStation.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 32 Chapter 4 Client Manager Par ameter Meaning Pr ole Displays inf ormation about the current connection points. If you have multiple c onnec tion points, y ou can switch among them. T ransmission Speed Displays the curren t connection speed.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 33 Par ameter Meaning Wir eless Adapter Displays the names of curren tly used wireless devices. Automatic Secur e Setup Clicking this will search for an AOSS or WPS compatable access point to connect to automatically .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 34 Chapter 4 Client Manager Par ameter Meaning Connect Manually Displays the “Searching Wir eless Access P oints ” screen and lets y ou enter connection settings manually . Connect with WPS-PIN Click this to connect to a wireless acc ess point by entering its WPS PIN.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 35 Par ameter Meaning Network Name (SSID) Displays the SSID of each av ailable access point. Security Displays whether or not the acc ess point uses encr yption. Channel Displays the wir eless channel used by an access point.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 36 Chapter 4 Client Manager Par ameter Meaning Network T ype Select a t ype of connection. Network Name (SSID) Enter the SSID of an access poin t. Security T ype Select the secur ity type of the selec ted access point. Encr yption Method Select the encr yption method of the selec ted access point.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 37 Par ameter Meaning Automatic Secur e Setup WPS-PBC method Click this to automatically connect to an acc ess point that suppor ts WPS. Automatic Secur e Setup AOSS method Click this to automatically connect to an acc ess point that suppor ts AOSS.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 38 Chapter 4 Client Manager Par ameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the curren t wireless client. Execute wir eless LAN diagnostics Opens the Wir eless LAN Diagnostics wizard. Pr ole Name Displays the curren t prole name.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 39 Par ameter Meaning Security Displays whether encryption is currently enabled or not. Authentication T ype Displays the type of authenticaltion currently used. Encr yption T ype Displays the type of encryption cur rently used .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 40 Chapter 4 Client Manager Wireless LAN Diagnostic On the Wir eless LAN Diagnostic screen, y ou can check signal strength and quality .
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 41 Prole List Creat e a new prole or edit an existing prole . Par ameter Meaning Adapter Displays the name of the curren t wireless client. New Creat e a new prole. This displays the Aut omatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup scr een.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 42 Chapter 4 Client Manager Wireless Properties Curren t wireless settings. Par ameter Meaning Connection Displays the current prole name . SSID Displays the SSID of the curren t connection. Security T ype Displays the security type you are using for the current c onnection.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 43 Network Properties By default, your client’ s IP address is set automatically by DHCP . Y ou may congure it manually from this screen. Par ameter Meaning Do not change IP Address settings of this Pr ole Select to keep your current TCP/IP network setting without any changes.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 44 Chapter 4 Client Manager Browser Properties Congur e Internet Explorer settings for wireless c onnections. Par ameter Meaning Do no t ch an g e t he b rows e r s et ti n gs of this Pr ole Select to keep the current Internet Explorer settings.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 45 Printer Properties Congur e the printer used while connected to an access point wir elessly . Par ameter Meaning Do not change the pr inter settings of this Pr ole Select to keep your current printer settings .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 46 Chapter 4 Client Manager Using Client Manager 3 with Windows XP • When you install Client Manager , it will be added to y our Star tup folder and will aut omatically star t with Windo ws.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 47 Status The Status scr een displays the status of the current c onnection. Par ameter Meaning Pr ole Current c onnection prole name. SSID SSID of the currently connected access poin t. Adapter Name Name of the wireless client curren tly in use.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 48 Chapter 4 Client Manager Par ameter Meaning MA C Address MAC addr ess of this unit. Duration Elapsed duration of the current wir eless connection. Signal Strength Current sig nal strength. Reconnect Click to reconnect to the most r ecent connection.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 49 Scan Scan and display nearby access poin ts. Par ameter Meaning SSID SSID of access point. Wir eless mode T ype of access point (11a or 11g). Channel Wir eless channel of the access point. Strength Reception strength of each acc ess point.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 50 Chapter 4 Client Manager Connect Congur e connection to an access point. Par ameter Meaning Encr yption Method T ype of encryption used by the access point. Encr yption Key Enter one or more encryption keys. Register P role Check to regist er this connection as a prole.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 51 Proles Connect to an access point or edit a pr ole. Par ameter Meaning Connect Selecting a prole and click ing this button will connect to an access point using its stored pr ole information.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 52 Chapter 4 Client Manager Prole Information (Basic) Congur e your prole settings. Par ameter Meaning Display Icon Selec t an icon to display f or this prole. Select Prole Connection may be wireless or wir ed (Ethernet).
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 53 Par ameter Meaning Encr yption Method Select the encr yption method used by the wireless access point. T ransmission Key If WEP is used for the Encryption M ethod, up to 4 passphrases ma y be entered .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 54 Chapter 4 Client Manager Prole Information (Network) The prole ’ s IP address and subnet mask may be manually assigned . Par ameter Meaning Do not change IP Address settings of this Pr ole Check to keep using current TCP/IP network settings .
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 55 Prole Information (Browser) Congur e your Internet Explorer settings when connecting wirelessly . Par ameter Meaning Do not change the browser settings of this Pr ole Check to use current Internet Explorer settings when c onnecting wirelessly .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 56 Chapter 4 Client Manager Prole Information (Printers) Congur e the printer that your comput er uses when connected wirelessly . Par ameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of this Pr ole Select this option to use a dierent printer when c onnecting wirelessly .
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 57 System T ray Menu Right-click on the Client M anager icon in the system tr ay to display the f ollowing choices. Par ameter Meaning Status Displays the Status scr een. Scan Displays the Scan screen. Pr ole Displays the P roles screen.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 58 Chapter 4 Client Manager Option Menu Congur e Client Manager options. Par ameter Meaning Mode Switch between Client Manager’ s operating modes. If you select [Business Mode], the button to congure 802.1x authen tication appears on the Pr oles screen.
Chapter 4 Client Manager WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 59 Par ameter Meaning Initialize prole Click this to initialize pr ole information. Before initializing pr ole information, unlock the unit. Use the follo wing network adapter Select a net work adaptor to use in Client Manager .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 60 Chap ter 5 - T roubles hootin g Comm on Pr oblems The Computer does not recognize the Wireless Adapter . • Make sure the wireless adapter is connected to a USB port on your computer . • If your computer has multiple USB ports, tr y connectting to a dierent USB port.
Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Common Problems WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 61 The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps. The default setting for 150 Mbps mode on the A irStation is o . Refer to "150 Mbps Mode settings" in page 64 to turn on 150 Mbps mode.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 62 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Common Problems Issue: What can I do if m y wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow? Answer: There ar e many en vironmental factors that may a ec t this behavior . F irst, ensure the issue is not range relat ed by moving the access poin t and the wireless client closer together .
Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Common Problems WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 63 Issue: Where can I do wnload the latest drivers, rm ware and instructions for m y Bualo wireless products? Answer: The latest driv ers and rmware with installation instructions are a vailable online at ww w .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 64 Appendix 150 Mbps Mode settings By default, the AirStation ’ s 150 Mbps mode is disabled. T o enable it: 1. Click [Start] > [All Pr ograms] > [BUFF AL O] > [AirS tation Utility] > [AirStation Bandwidth 20 or 40MHz Selec t T ool] and launch the utility software.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 65 Specications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n T ransmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, SISO Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462 MHz (Channels 1 - 11) T ransmission Rate 802.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 66 Appendix Uninstalling the Software T o uninstall the software, f ollow the procedur e described below . 1. Inser t AirNavigator CD . When you insert CD , AirNavigator Setup Wizard will launch automatically . T o launch it manually , double click [My Computer], then y our CD-R OM, then [AirNa vi.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 67 TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows 7 T o congur e T CP/IP in Windo ws 7, follow the pr ocedure below . 1 Click [Star t] > [C ontrol P anel] > [Network and Internet]. 2 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Change A dapter Settings] on the left side menu.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 68 Appendix Windows V ista T o congur e T CP/IP in Windo ws Vista, f ollow the proc edure below . 1 Click [Star t] > [Settings] > [Con trol P anel]. 2 Double click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Manage network connections] on the lef t side menu.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 69 Windows XP T o congur e T CP/IP in Windo ws XP , follow the procedur e below . 1 Click [Star t] > [Settings] > [Con trol P anel]. 2 Double click [Network]. 3 Right click on [Local Ar ea Connection], then click [Properties].
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 70 Appendix Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device , pursuant to P art 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 71 Industry Canada Statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industr y Canada Rules. Oper ation is subject to the following tw o conditions: (1) This devic e .
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 72 Appendix • EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: (2008-04) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spec trum Matters (ERM) — ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services — P ar t 1: Common technical requir ements.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 73 T aiwan: SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop comput er(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with C ardBus slot.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 74 Appendix [ United States ] T ested to comply With FC C Standards [ Indonesia ] 15640/POSTEL/2010 2347 FCC ID:FDI-09102085-0 [ India ] 681/2010/WRL O [ Australia ] [ Canada ] 6102A-032 [ Kuwait ] mc/m/5/3-11176 [ Oman ] TRA/T A-R/1366-01/10 [ Korea ] BUF-WLIUC GNM01 [ Philippnes ] No .
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 75 Česky[Czech] Bualo T echnology I nc. tímto pr ohlašuje, že ten to AirStation WLI-UC- GNM je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanov eními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk[Danish] Under tegnede Bualo T echnology Inc.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 76 Appendix Lietuvių[Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo T echnology I nc. deklaruoja, k ad šis AirStation WLI-UC-GNM atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direkty vos nuostatas. Nederlands[Dutch] Hierbij verklaar t Buffalo T echnology Inc.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 77 Environmental Information • The equipment that you ha ve purchased has r equired the extraction and use of natural resources for its pr oduc tion. • The equipment ma y contain hazar dous substances th at could impact health and the en vironmen t.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 78 Appendix W arranty Information This Bualo T echnology (Bualo Inc.) product comes with a two-year limited warranty from the dat e of purchase . Bualo T echnology (Bualo Inc.) warrants t o the original purchaser the product; good operating condition f or the warranty period.
Appendix WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 79 Contact Information (USA / Canada) Bualo T echnology USA I nc. 11100 Metric Blvd, Suite 750 Austin, T X 78758-4018 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through F riday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | T oll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: sales@bualotech.
WLI-UC-GNM User Manual 80 Appendix Contact Information (Europe) Bualo T echnology UK L TD 176 Backingham Avenue , Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@bualo-technology .com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Bualo T echnology provides technical support in English, Ger man, F rench, Italian, and Spanish.
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