Buffalo WLI-U2-KG125S manuale d’uso

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2 Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S Turbo G wireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects your notebook computer or desktop PC to a 2.4ghz 802.11g or b network. System Requirements • A compatible G or B band access point. • A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se that has a USB 2.0 port. Package Contents • WLI-U2-KG125S US[...]

3 Table of Contents Getting Started ................................................................ 4 Installing Drivers .............................................................. 5 Installing with Windows XP ............................................. 7 Installing with Windows 98, Me, 2000 ............................ 8 Installing Client Ma[...]

4 Getting Started 1. Installing Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. Do not insert the USB key into a USB port yet. 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 OK to launch the wizard.[...]

5 Select Install Wireless Drivers . Click Next . AirNavigator[...]

6 The Software License Agreement will appear. Select Agree and then click Next . If you have Windows XP on your PC, turn to page 7 to install your adapter. If you are using Windows 98se, Me, or 2000, turn to page 8. AirNavigator - Installing Drivers[...]

7 Installing with Windows XP 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP * : Plug the Wireless USB Adapter or stand 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 restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter on[...]

8 Installing with Windows 98/ME/2000 2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows 98se/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 a[...]

9 Installation / Setup 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.[...]

10 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[...]

11 3. Installing Client Manager Client Manager lets you congure your wireless network, survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, initiate AOSS, and create connection proles. Note: During Installation, Client Manager disables Windows XP’s Zero Conguration Tool. If you have Windows XP, and you don’t wa[...]

12 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.[...]

13 Client Manager Press the OK button to nish and close the installation program. Press the Exit Setup button to close the AirNavigator installation utility. The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running; clicking on its icon (the black antenna icon) will allow you to begin using it.[...]

14 You may use Client Manager to congure your wireless network manually. 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 at the top of Client Manager. Several dialog boxes are also available. You can access the Edit Prole dialog box, New Prol[...]

15 • Network Type – Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. • Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will be displayed. • Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using fo[...]

16 Click the Scan button 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: • SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network. Each wireless device on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully communicate. • Wi[...]

17 This dialog will open. If you are not using encryption, just click Connect to connect to your network. If your AP uses encryption, the correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list. Only change this setting if necessary. The Encryption Key eld is where the actual key for the wireless [...]

18 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[...]

19 New Profile Dialog Box • 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 network consists of both wired an[...]

20 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 this wireless prole. A speci[...]

21 Your WLI-U2-KG125S has its AOSS button in the Client Manager 3 software. If your router or access point supports AOSS, then AOSS will let you connect the WLI-U2-KG125S to your wireless network, easily and securely. Start Client Manager by double clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray, or by launching the Client Manager from your [...]

22 • From the Status Screen, select the Proles tab. • Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. • Now, press the AOSS button on your access point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED on the access point begins to ash (1-3 seconds). Using AOSS[...]

23 Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a prole for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner. Notes: AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before nding one, just press the AOSS buttons again. Output power is reduce[...]

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 Using Wireless Zero Configuration: No r m a l l y , W i n d o w s X P w i l l sc a n f o r a v a i l a b l e w i r e l e ss ac c e s s p o in t s o n c e t h e W i r el e s s N o te b o o k A d ap t e r is i n s t a l le d . I f Wi n d o w s d et e c t s a n a c c e s s po i n t , a ne t w o r k i n g i c o n a pp e a r s o n t h e t a s k b a r[...]

26 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[...]

27 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.[...]

28 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.472Ghz Transmission Rate 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 125* Mode: 13, 20, 27, 40, 54, 80, 110, 125Mbps Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc mod[...]

29 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 Manager will not work pro[...]

30 Troubleshooting / FAQ Why won't Client Manager function properly? In Windows XP, the Wireless Zero Conguration Service conicts with Client Manager. Normally, Zero Cong is disabled when Client Manager is installed, but other software may turn it back on. You may disable Wireless Zero Cong manually. Click ‘Start»Control Panel»[...]

31 * 54 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specications. 125 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 of network tr[...]

32 Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) Statement Model No: WLI-U2-KG125S AirStation 1 1g 125Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter 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, pursua[...]

33 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[...]

34 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 [...]

35 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[...]

36 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[...]

37 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Česky [Czech] Buffalo T echnology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo T echnology Inc. erklærer herved, at [...]

38 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Po r medi o de la pre se nt e Buf f al o T e ch no lo gy Inc . decl ar a que el Ai rS ta ti on WLI -U 2- KG 12 5S cum pl e con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελ[...]

39 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Po r medi o de la pre se nt e Buf f al o T e ch no lo gy Inc . decl ar a que el Ai rS ta ti on WLI -U 2- KG 12 5S cum pl e con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελ[...]

40 Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Buf falo T echnology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buf falo T echnology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WLI-U2-KG125S atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvo[...]

41 alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Nin ie jsz ym , Buf falo T e ch nol og y Inc . , dekla ru ję, że Air St ati on WLI- U2 -KG 12 5S speł nia wym ag ani a zasad ni cze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese] Buffalo T echnology Inc. declara q[...]

42 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härm ed intygar Buf fal o T echn olog y Inc. att denn a AirSta tion WLI-U 2-KG 125 S står I överen sstä mmel se med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.[...]

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44 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[...]

45 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[...]