Buffalo WLI-USB-L11G manuel d'utilisation

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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. The following terminolo gy is used in this manual to distinguish between an Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN and a Wireless LAN and should not be construed as generally accepted terminolo[...]

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    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. Strongly recommended: Remove the dust [...]

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    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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1.4 Home net[...]

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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. This AirStation USB Client is: • Wi-F i (Wireless Fidelity) certi[...]

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    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. Y ou can use this option to setup a temporar y or ad-hoc network in env[...]

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    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. T ransmit/Receive Activity[...]

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    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. NO TE:[...]

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    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. F ollow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers (section 2.3) 4. Inser t the AirSt[...]

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    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. When you are prompted to locate the driver installation files: Select the Buffalo WLI-U[...]

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    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 . Define the ESS-ID there . •The value “ANY” to conn[...]

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    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. 6. Share name , Comment, T ype of access rig[...]

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    • 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.*” or “NETL11xx.*”) specify the drive and director y of the AirStation Software: • If installing from the AirStation CD-ROM specify the drive in one of the following director[...]

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    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 3.2 Using y our USB Client Radio Antennas The built-in radio an[...]

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    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 xample a No vell NetW are network), the “Entire Network” window, will also displa y a vailable ser vers running under the second network operating syst[...]

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    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. No radio connection because: • Looking for initial connection, or • Y ou have mo ved out of range of t[...]

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    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 yed in the Network Properties Edit Configuration window: • Encr yption Parameters T ab • Advanced P arameters T ab • Admin Parameters T ab NO TE: [...]

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    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° C 1 maximum humidity 95% T ransit -20° to 75° C maximum humidity 95% (no condensation allow ed) Storage -20° to 75° C maximum humidity 95% (no c[...]

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    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 2.4 GHz (2400-2500 MHz) Number of selectable sub-channels 11 Modulation T echnique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • CCK for High & Medium T ransmit Rate[...]

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    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 . NO TE: The range values listed in T able “Radio Characteristics” on page A-3 are typical distances as measured at the Buffalo T echnology [...]

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    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.2.2 •LEDs W ork But Cannot Connect to Network – section B.2.3 •Cannot Edit Co[...]

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    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.2.1 also includes a number of troubleshooting hints , if required, that ma y help you solve the[...]

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    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. F or example if both LEDs of your USB Client blink once ever y ten seconds, the problem is likely to be caused b y a configuration mismatch of: • Network Name • E[...]

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    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.2.5 Cannot[...]

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    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. • Y ou installed a newer version of the Client Manager tool. • Y our Client Manage[...]

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    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. 6. When prompted to Restar t y our co[...]

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    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. • Y ou installed a newer version of the Client Manager tool. • Y our Client Manager [...]

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    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. Click the Add 5. Selecting Protocol and click Ad d 6. Select Microsoft for manufacture and TCP/IP in the Netw ork Protocol and click OK If the TCP/IP cannot be added this wa y, t[...]

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    US Addr ess: 1977 W . 190th Street Suite 100 T orrance , CA 90504 W ebsite: www.buffalotech.com Email: Sales - sales@buffalotech.com T echnical Suppor t - info@buffalotech.com Phone: Sales T el - 310-965-0448 Sales T el - 800-508-1110 Sales F ax - 310-965-0497 T ech Suppor t Line: 800-508-1110 M - F 9 AM - 6 PM PST T ech Suppor t Line: 800-934-2471[...]

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