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WLI-USB-L11G MANU AL BUFF ALO TECHNOLOGY (USA) INC ..
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WLI-USB-L11G Manual This section explains the symbols, signs and terminology used in this manual. A PC with the MELCO USB client installed is called the Wireless LAN PC.
CAUTION Strongly recommended: T o prevent damage due to the static electricity touch a metal object such as a door handle or metal window before touching the device. Static electricity may result in damage to the equipment. Strongly recommended: F or usage of the PC and peripheral, refer to the product manual.
T ab le of Contents 1 Befor e Using the AirStation 1 1.1 Introducing USB client (WLI-USB-L11G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.2 AirStation wireless network scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.3 P eer-to-peer workgroup .
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1 Befor e Using the AirSta tion 1.1 Intr oducing AirStation USB Client - WLI-USB-L11G The AirStation USB Client is a wireless network USB Client that complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). The AirStation USB Client suppor ts data rates up to 11 Mbps.
1.3 P eer-to-P eer W orkgr oup The P eer-to-P eer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless w orkgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange files using features lik e “F iles and Printer Sharing” as suppor ted b y Microsoft Networking.
1.6 AirStation USB Client F eatur es The AirStation USB Client is a wireless network device that is connected through a USB cable to any standard USB connector. The AirStation USB Client has two LED indicators and a USB connector. A. P o wer ON/OFF LED • Solid Green - standard operational mode • Orange - error data B.
1.7 About the AirStation CD-ROM The AirStation CD-ROM contains both software and documentation for all AirStation products that are used in indoor environments. If you wish to install the AirStation driver software , turn to chapter 2 “Installing your USB Client” and follo w the instr uctions as for installing your AirStation USB Client.
2 Installing y our USB Client 2.1 Quick o v er view This chapter describes the installation of the AirStation USB Client for Microsoft Windows operating systems only. 1. V erify USB package contents (below) 2. Connect your USB Client to your computer 3.
6 Driv er Installation for Windo ws T o install the driver proceed as follows: 1. If Windows star ts the Add Ne w Hard war e wizard follow the instructions of the Sear ch F or the Best Driv er For Y our De vice (Recommended) and click Next to install the driver.
2.5 Basic Settings for Enterprise Netw orks If you wish to connect to an Enterprise Network, your PC should connect to the nearest AirStation first. F or the connection, star t the Client Manager. 1. After selecting MELCO Wireless LAN Client Manager program click File Menu and Select Manual .
1. Star t from the AirStation Client Manager. 2 Select File – Manual Setting . 3. Select the channel number to be used and peer-to-peer (or ad-hoc) mode in the communication mode . Click OK . 4. Double click My Computer icon. 5. Select the shared drive and right click to define Shar e in the Share tab.
• If the Windows operating system prompts you to identify the location of the AirStation driver files (typically file names star ting with the characters “WLIL11xx.
3 Using AirStation and W indo ws 3.1 Intr oduction This chapter pro vides general information about: • Using your USB Client • Viewing Other Computers • Using the Client Manager • Viewing Wireless Link Quality • View/Modifying USB Client Settings • F inding More Information 3.
4. T o display other w orkgroups in the network en vironment, double-click the Entir e Netw ork icon. 5. If there is a second network operating system running in your netw ork environment (for e xampl.
When the “test connection” shown belo w is not indicating an excellent or good radio connection, it follows into tw o categories of reason. The radio signal is ver y weak - Sa ve your files and mo ve closer to the AirStation Access P oint.
4 Ad v anced Configur ations 4.1 Intr oduction Although your AirStation USB Client will work fine in most network en vironments , you ma y wish to explore the Advanced P arameters options as displa ye.
A. USB Client Specifications Ph ysical Specifications P o wer Characteristics Dimensions (LxWxH) 63 x 87 x 146 mm W eight 168 gram Cable length 100 cm T emperatur e & Humidity Operation 0° to 40.
Data Ra te • High 11 Mb/s • Medium 5.5 Mb/s • Standard 2 Mb/s • Low 1 Mb/s The USB Client uses an automatic T ransmit Rate Select mechanism. Radio Characteristics R-F Fr equency Band 2.
AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the T ransmit Rate of the wireless communication. Communications at a low er T ransmit range may tra vel longer distances .
B T r oubleshooting B.1 Intr oduction This appendix is divided into a number of sections , each with it’ s own specific troubleshooting tips: 1. Common T roubleshooting Tips – B.2 •LED Activity – section B.2.1 •Can Not Connect T o The Network – section B.
The star ting point to troubleshoot problems with your AirStation USB Client is looking at the LED activity of the AirStation USB Client. T able B.2.1 below pro vides an overview of the various modes of operation and the associated LED activity. T able B.
B.2.2 Cannot Connect T o The Netw ork If your USB Client seems to be working fine, but you are not able to connect to the network, this error might be due to a configuration mismatch.
B.2.4 Cannot Edit Configuration Pr ofile If you want to add/edit the Configuration Profile of your USB Client but the Client Manager icon is not visible , you ma y do the following: • If the Client Manager is not running, select the Star t button, Pr ograms , MELCO wir eless LAN and select Client Manager to star t the Client Manager.
B.3 Windo ws 98 T r oubleshooting Tips B.3.1 Upgrading the AirStation Driv er Upgrading the AirStation Driver may be required in one of the follo wing situations: • Y ou would like to use new features that ha ve become a vailable for your AirStation USB Client.
The Windows operating system will disable the driver and update the driver configuration files. It will not delete the driver from your computer’ s hard disk. This means that when you would reinstall the AirStation USB Client, your Windows operating system will attempt to activate the same driver files again.
B.4 Windo ws 2000 T r oubleshooting Tips B.4.1 Updating USB Client Driv ers Updating the USB Client Drivers ma y be required in one of the following situations: • Y ou would like to use new features that ha ve become a vailable for your AirStation USB Client.
B.5 Installation of the TCP/IP Installation for TCP/IP on Windows ME/9X: 1. Re-boot the PC 2. Select Star t - Setting - Control P anel 3. Double click the Netw ork icon 4.
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