User manual BUFFALO WLI2-USB2-G54

[. . . ] User Manual Wireless 54 Mbps* USB Adapter with Antenna Interface WLI2-USB2-G54 www. buffalotech. com/wireless Introduction 802. 11g Wireless 54 Mbps* USB Adapter Windows XP ­ Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless 54 Mbps* USB 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. [. . . ] External antennas can be added on the rear of the unit by removing the rubber protector. * The antenna interface is MC connector. 22 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP) Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 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 connect to the access point. If no available wireless access points are found, you must manually add the access points. Note: The Wireless Zero Configuration Service and Client Manager do not function properly together. If you want to use Client Manager, you must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service. Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service. Note: The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic. Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service 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. 23 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Communication Protocol Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security IEEE802. 11g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), 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, 802. 1x, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES Others Interface Power Consumption Environmental Operation USB 2. 0 (Compatible USB 1. 1) 1550mw 0-55ºc, 20-80% (non-condensing) 24 Specifications Communication Range Speed 54Mbps 11Mbps 1Mbps Indoor 165 ft. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary. 25 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 54 Mbps* USB 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 98/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 54 Mbps* USB Adapter currently support only Windows 98/ ME/2000/XP. They do not currently support Windows NT, Mac OS, or Linux. 26 Troubleshooting / FAQ Where can I attach my external antenna? Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter. 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. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy. 27 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. [. . . ] · 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. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ]