Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter WLI2-CB-G54L
User Manual
PY00-30042-DM20-01
Installation / Setup
802. 11g Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter
1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Drivers: Insert the AirNavigator CD
into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. If the Air Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, launch the wizard manually by selecting Start>>Run to open the Run dialog box. If another letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive, your command should refelect that difference. [. . . ] If you haven't already initiated the
NOTE: AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two minutes. This is the time-slot required to initiate the wireless client adapter.
AOSS Access Point you may do so now; the wizard will wait until an AOSS Access Point is initiated.
AOSS will communicate with the Access Point and automatically configure a secure connection,
using the highest security level available for the two devices. If additional devices are added, the security level of all devices will adjust to accomidate the device with the lowest security standard. Thus, the entire network uses the highest level of security possible amongst all devices.
A confirmation page will appear momentarily. Client Manager will return to the 'Status' Screen
where it will renew an IP address. Once complete the connection has been made and is stored for later use as well. You can press the 'X' on the client manager to close the screen. You may now access the network and/or Internet through a secure wireless connection.
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Specifications
Wireless LAN Interface
Standards Compliance Communication Protocol Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security IEEE802. 11g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), Half Duplex 2. 412-2. 462Mhz 802. 11g: 1, 2, 5. 5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (Auto) Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc 128/64 Bit WEP, WPA-PSK, (TKIP, AES)
Others
Interface Power Consumption Environmental Operation Card Bus 1100mw 0-55ºc, 20-80% (non-condensing)
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Specifications
Communication Range
Speed
54Mbps 11Mbps 1Mbps
Indoor
165 ft. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary.
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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 Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.
Why won't all my network clients work?
Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients. Windows 98SE/Me: These operating systems support only four network clients. If you install more than four network clients, only the first four clients you install will work.
Will Client Manager support all operating systems?
Client Manager and the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter currently support only Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP. For more information, refer to the Mac OS and Linux page in the Troubleshooting section of this help file.
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Troubleshooting / FAQ
Why won't Client Manager function properly?
Windows XP The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service.
I have more than one Air Navigator CD. You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point and wireless adapter. Please use the CD with the highest revision number on it.
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Glossary
10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802. 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 802. 1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). [. . . ] All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. Intended use This device is a 2. 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states. EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor Home and office use in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, France, Finland, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The device is also authorised for use in all EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. [. . . ]