Buffalo Technology WLI-U2-AG108HP manuel d'utilisation

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2 Congratula tions on your pur chase! The AirS tation WLI-U2-A G108HP High-Pow er Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects to 2.4ghz 802.11g networks, 2.4ghz 802.11b networks, and 5ghz 802.11a networks. System Requirements • A compatable A, B, or G band access point. • A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se. Package Contents • WLI-U2-AG[...]

3 Antenna The WLI-U2-AG108 includes a directional antenna. For best performance, point the antenna so that the word “BUFFALO” on the front faces your access point. The WLI-U2-AG108 may also be removed from its stand and clipped to the top of your notebook computer. Lift the tabs gently to open the clamp, and slip the unit onto the edge of your [...]

4 Getting Started 1. Installing Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. If setup.exe does not launch automatically, click Start and select Run . Enter D:Setup.exe in the Open eld, where D: is the letter assigned to your CD-ROM. Click the OK button to launch the wizard.[...]

5 Select Install Wireless Drivers . Click OK . The wireless driver installation program will begin. Press NEXT and follow the on screen prompts. AirNavigator[...]

6 Installing Drivers 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP: Once the driver les have been installed, your computer will prompt you to insert your wireless adapters. At this point, please plug the Wireless USB Adapter into your computer. The setup should automatically complete. If it automatically nishes the install, then skip[...]

7 Installing Drivers A list of drivers will appear. Choose WLI-U2-AG108HP from the list and click Next . If Windows warns you that this driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway . When installation is nished, click Finish . Restart your PC if prompted.[...]

8 3. Using Wireless Zero Configuration: No rm al ly, W in do ws XP w ill s ca n for a va il abl e wi re les s ac ce ss po in ts o nce t he Wi re le ss No te bo ok Ad ap te r is i ns tal le d. I f W in do ws de te ct s a n ac ce ss po in t, a ne tw or kin g ic on ap pe ar s o n th e tas k ba r. O ne o r mor e wi re le ss ne tw or ks ar e ava il ab l[...]

9 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. Connecting[...]

10 Connecting To enter an encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Congure button. From the pull down menu, select the appropriate type of Data encryption for the wireless network. Enter and conrm the Network Key (encryption key). Click the OK button when nished.[...]

11 Installation with Windows 98/ME/2000 Windows 98/ME/2000 1. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter: 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 r[...]

12 Installation / Setup 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Drivers: 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.[...]

13 Installation / Setup 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[...]

14 Use Client Manager to congure your wireless network, survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, and create connection proles. Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration Service is enabled. Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavi[...]

15 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.[...]

16 Client Manager Press the OK button to nish and close the installation program. Press the Exit button to exit the AirNavigator 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.[...]

17 Use Client Manager to congure your wireless network. To assist in conguring your wireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Proles 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 speci[...]

18 Client Manager Configuration • Network Type – Displays what mode the network device is in. Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure are the available modes. • 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 displa[...]

19 Client Manager Configuration Click the Survey tab 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: • Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associated with each available access point. The SSID is the unique network name that fun[...]

20 Client Manager Configuration Once the Connect button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information. The Encryption drop down list allows you to select the type of encryption for the network. The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically. The Encryption Key is where the actual key required by [...]

21 Profiles Page Click the Proles tab to open this page. Use this page to access your proles. Proles allow you to save the information associated with a specic wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location. The Proles page allows you to add, delete, and edit your proles, as we[...]

22 New Profile Dialog Box Client Manager Configuration • Select Profile – Select whether the prole is for a wireless or wired connection. • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new prole. • Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associate with the new prole. Select Infrastructure if your netw[...]

23 Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options • Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specied for this wireless prole here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specied by an administrator. • Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for th[...]

24 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Conguration 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 co[...]

25 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11a Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.472Ghz; 5.18-5.32GHz Transmission Rate 802.11a: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps Access Mode Infra[...]

26 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 Man[...]

27 Troubleshooting / FAQ Why won't Client Manager function properly? In Windows XP, the Wireless Zero Conguration Service conicts with Client Manager. You must disable the Select Wireless Zero Conguration Service before using Client Manager. Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Disab[...]

28 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth- ernet 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 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 c[...]

29 DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a comput- er with a specic hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spec- trum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 80[...]

30 Destination Address: The address por- tion of a packet that identies the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration 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. DNS (Domain Name Syst[...]

31 IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32-binary-digit number that identies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets. Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A com- pany that provide[...]

32 MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes net- work cards. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A mea- surement of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/ Cross-over): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. MHz (MegaHertz): One million[...]

33 Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in- stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual conguration. PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specication for connecting user[...]

34 SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to dene and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. SNMP (Simple Network Management Pro- tocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communi- cation among network devices. Static IP Address: A permanent IP ad- dress is assigned to a [...]

35 Uplink: Link to the next level up in a com- munication hierarchy. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted to- gether to form a cable. WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser:[...]

36 * 54 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a and 802.11g specications. 108 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 o[...]

37 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devic e, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designe d to provide reaso nable pr ot e ct i on ag a in st ha r mf ul i nt er f er en c e i n a re si d en t ia l i ns t al la t io n . T[...]

38 IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipme nt compli es with FCC RF radiati on exposu re limits set forth for an uncontroll ed environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in co[...]

39 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, Norw[...]

40 Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) Statement Model No: WHR-HP-AG108 AirStation High Power Dual A+G SmartRouter Buffalo Inc. 15, Shibata Hondori 4-chrome Minami-ku, Nagoya 457-8520 Japan 01 181-52-241-7980 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P[...]

41 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 co[...]

42 Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below is for portable device) T o 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 [...]

43 Caution: Within the 5.15-to-5.25-GHz band, UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS) operations Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below statement applied to mobile or portable device) The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that th[...]

44 Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFT A 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. T o comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained[...]

45 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Česky [Czech] Buffalo T echnology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo T echnology Inc. erklærer herved, at f[...]

46 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medi o de la pre sent e Buf fa lo T echno log y Inc . dec lara que el Ai rSta tio n WHR -HP- AG10 8 cum ple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνικ?[...]

47 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medi o de la pre sent e Buf fa lo T echno log y Inc . dec lara que el Ai rSta tio n WHR -HP- AG10 8 cum ple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνικ?[...]

48 Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Buffalo T echnology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo T echnology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nu[...]

49 alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Nin iejsz ym, Buf falo T echn ology Inc. , deklar uję, że Air Stat ion WHR-H P-AG1 08 spełni a wyma gania zasa dnicz e oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese] Buffalo T echnology Inc. declara que este AirSt[...]

50 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härm ed intyg ar Buf falo T echnolog y Inc. att denna AirS tation WHR-HP -AG108 står I överens stämmel se med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.[...]

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52 Contact Information (North America) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada). Toll-free: (866) 752-6210[...]

53 Contact Information (Europe) ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (Europe), Inc. 176 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Mon - day to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this prod[...]