User Manual AirStation Nfiniti 802.11n Wireless CardBus Adapter
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1. D Setup exe in the dialog box that appears Click OK Select Install Wireless Client Your products may va Manager from me one pictured Installs the PC drivers for your Buffalo wireless client device s Installs Client Manager to survey for available wireless routers and access points View the User Manuals of your product s for detailed configuration and setup information Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PC Client Manager FE BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer lni pi BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer xi i Ay it Eee cc Client Manager 3 will be installed and saved to the following folder SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installing this software you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement promptly close the installation program SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 1 The software contained in the packet s The Software is hereby licensed Browse C Program Files BUFFALO Client Manager3 to you nonexclusively pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement Browse Back 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT 2 1 The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions 2 2 The Software is licensed not sold and all intellectual property rights in the Software belong to t2. Icon To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network just click this icon and then hold down the AOSS button on your wireless router for a few seconds Check your package for an AOSS Manual which will give more information on using AOSS i Wireless Network Connection 4 x Lz One or more wireless networks are available Recycle Bin To see alist of available networks click here MQ 3 38 Pm Wireless Network Connection 2 xi The following wireless network s are available To access a witeless network select it from the list and then click Connect Available wireless networks i FOOCAGROUP This wireless network is not secure Because a network key WEP is not used for authentication or for data encryption data sent over this network might be subject to unauthorized access If you are having difficulty connecting to a network click Advanced Advanced Cancel Zero Configuration Service Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows Turn to page 7 if you would rather use Buffalo s Client Manager to configure your wireless client e Ifthe Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly installed If Windows detects one or more access points a networking icon appears within the system
3. Terminal Equipment DTE device Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN 28 Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration 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 System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that controls data flowing to and froma computer Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server ESS Extended Service Set A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub network ESS ID is user identification used in the ESS LAN configuration Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices 29 File an
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5. be displayed e MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client Manager is installed on If no wireless device is present in the computer then no MAC Address will be displayed Signal Strength Displays the strength of the signal Signal Strength is based on the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware type that the computer has available 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 e Wireless SSID Displays the SSID associated with each available access point The SSID is ea the unique network name that functions as an tt a uon identifier for your wireless devices All wireless o devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to Fooca ig tt 1 al successfully communicate BUFFALO DT gib 5 al Wireless Mode Displays the mode rate set that the remote wireless device is offering Strength Displays the relative strength of the wireless networks k A Encryption Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption Press the Connect button to connect to a listed SSID or press the Refresh button to perform another survey and update the survey list
6. finish the instaler The software you are about to install dors not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there is no guarantee that the soltware works correctly wath Windows BUFFALO WLI CB G300N ircless LAN Adapter I you want to search for Micos dyilaly signed software vist the Windows Update Weh ste at hitpc windowsupdate microsoft com to see if one it Do you want to continue the installation Er No Mote Into Finch Concet e When the Found New Hardware Wizard launches click Next to run the wizard e Ifthe Digital Signature Not Found page opens click Yes e When the Wireless CardBus Adapter is successfully installed click Finish Restart your computer if prompted Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network P Buffalo Avttavigator x Buffalo supports 3 different methods for BUFFALO AirStation connecting your wireless device network Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below Buffalo Client Manager Install Buffalo s Client Manager software to survey and connect to any supported wireless networks Client Manager allows for detailed profiles to be configured for each connection Please see page 7 for Client Manager installation instructions Install Wireless Installs the PC drivers tor Usa Drivers Buffalo wireless client device s Installs Client Manager to survey for lS available wireless routers and access points View the User Manu
7. it assigns to each device connected to it and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time 27 DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that conl0BaseT or 100BaseTx 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshield ed 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 anda client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as AdHoc Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 net working framework that includes an Access Point Bus Mastering A system in which the spec ified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU Client A PC or workstation on a network Cross Over Wiring A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices DCE Data Communications Equipment Hardware used for communication with a Data
8. protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail E mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known as global IP STP Shielded Twisted Pair Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals Subnet Mask An eight byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Simple form of FTP File Transfer Protocol which Uses UDP User Datagram Protocol rather than TCP IP for data transport and provides no security features TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges Topology The shape of a LAN Local Area Network or other communications system Twisted Pair Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together 33 UDP User Datagram Protocol A Wire Speed The maximum speed at which communication method protocol a given packet can be transferred using that offers a limited amount of service Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard when messages are exch
9. 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 38 FCC CE R amp TTE EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 2483 5 MHz In France only channels 10 11 12 and 13 are available This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France For more information see http www anfr fr and or http www
10. with side slot configuration SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with CardBus slot and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified and may not compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited Buffalo declares that WLI CB G300N FCC ID FDI 09102023 0 is limited in CH1 CH11 for 2 4 GHz by specified firmware controlled in U S A 36 FCC CE R amp TTE Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC e EN 60950 1 2001 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 300 328 V1 6 1 2004 Technical requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment e EN 301 489 1 V1 4 1 2002 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 2002 EMC requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment e EN 50371 2002 C 0560 37 FCC CE R amp TTE Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe
11. 802 11n Wireless CardBus Adapter WLI CB G300N MN FEINT Introduction RUR e Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open __D Setup exe F e To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually click Start then Run Type D Setup exe where D is the drive OK Cancel Browse letter assigned to your CDrom e Click OK to launch the wizard ME BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below Installs the PC drivers for your Buffalo wireless client device s Installs Client Manager to survey for available wireless routers and access points View the User Manuals of your product s for detailed configuration and setup information Your products may vary from the one pictured drivers that are installed on your PC tee Remove any Buffalo wireless device Installing troduction e Select Install Wireless Drivers Buffalo wireless LAN driver installer This instaler ie enchusively for our wireless adapter You dori need to install Bullalo s wrehers LAN adapter divers J the folowing ordian is malched Chek Cancel lo stop miallan Use olen veernbea s alapra lv weirs LAN alapte To contnun chek net xj Buffalo wi
12. Client Manager Configuration Once the Connect button is pressed you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information The Encryption Method drop down list allows you to select the type of encryption for the network The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically Connect ini i FOOCA Encryption Method The Encryption Key is where the actual key required by the wireless network must be inputted Please consult your wireless access point or router s documentation for proper input of the encryption keys Some wireless networks may allow you to enter multiple keys four separate fields are available for this If your network only uses one encryption key then please use the first field 1 to enter your key Encryption Key Gue O S J Register Profile The Register Profile option will store this wireless network in your profiles This means you will automatically connect to this network when inside its range This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network more than once Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information Client Manager Configuration Profiles Page 5 Click the Profiles tab to open this page a BUFFALU Use this page to access your profiles ation a Profiles allow you to save the information Create profile and display pnonty level Heip pi A K x Profile tiame associated with a specific wirele
13. als of your View User Manuais product s for detailed configuration and setup information en mimaa AOSS Buffalo s push button wireless setup ela ae i San technology allows for one touch wireless connection setup including security with any compatible AOSS Wireless Router or AP This requires installing Client Manager Please see page 7 for Client Manager installation instructions After installation please see page 10 for AOSS setup Windows XP Wireless Zero Config Windows XP s built in wireless configuration utility This requires no additional software installation but doesn t offer detailed profiles or AOSS NOTE Zero Config is only available on Windows XP Please see page 20 for Zero Config instructions Client Manager Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points configure WPA WEP encryption and create connection profiles Note Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled When Client Manager is installed Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is automatically disabled gt buffalo Airtavigator sjaj xi BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD ROM drive of you computer If the Air Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically launch it manually by clicking Start and then Run Enter
14. and configures lt a a a a itself in seconds If your router doesn t support AOSS turn to page 6 to configure your connection manually with Client Manager or Wireless Zero Config The AOSS button for this wireless client is in its Client Manager software Start Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu Programs gt gt Buffalo gt gt AirStation Utility gt gt Client Manager Using AOSS BUFFALO CAA siete scan Create profile and display priority level Air Station eS rome A 3 Coe See Soa e From the Status Screen select the Profiles tab Initiate AOSS by pressing the AOSS button on the Access Point Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash e Now click the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager s screen The AOSS wizard will appear Using AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System x AirStation One Touch Secure System X AirStation One Touch Secure System x D h Aer Station One Touch Secures System Progress r Progress r Progress Please initialize AOSS on the Access Point Please wait while setup information is being renewed Connection with the Access Point has been completed Searching for an AOSS mode Access Point Renewing Setup 54 0 MbpsTransmitting encryption type AES Once AOSS is complete about 30 seconds the connection is
15. anged between specifications ee eed in a E i UDP is used as WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using an alternative to IP wireless devices Uplink Link to the next level up in a VPN Virtual Private Network A security communication hierarchy method to connect remote LAN users to a UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or corporate LAN system more unshielded wires twisted together 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 A software program that allows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices 34 FCC CE R amp TTE Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television re
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17. archived as a profile 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 finding one just press the AOSS buttons again Output power is reduced to 25 of normal during AOSS for security reasons If you re having trouble making an AOSS connection temporarily move the devices closer together AOSS will automatically use the highest level of security available for all currently connected wireless devices If you have trouble connecting with AOSS temorarily disable all personal firewalls on your PC such as ZoneAlarm or Microsoft Personal Firewall These programs may be re enabled after AOSS has finished Client Manager Configuration You may use Client Manager to configure your wireless network Client Manager consists of the Status page the Survey page and the Profiles page You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager In addition to these pages several dialog boxes are also available You can access the Edit Profile dialog box New Profile dialog box IP Configuration dialog box or WEP Configuration dialog box using the Client Manager pages You may also initiate an AOSS session Status Page BUFFALO Click Status to open this page By default this page is displayed when Q scan Scan E Profiles J Profile i i g Air Statio Earn AANG g
18. ception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 35 FCC CE R amp TTE FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment has been SAR evaluated for use in laptops notebooks
19. cryption key if necessary To add an SSID network name that is not listed click Add 21 Zero Configuration Service 2ixi To configure a WEP WPA encryption key select the Association Authentication wireless network and click Configure Network name SSID FOOCAGROUP From the pull down menu select the Network hece a iad a Authentication and Data Encryption types for the i a F wireless network Enter and confirm the Network rA i Key and Key Index Click OK when finished Data encryption TKP gt Network key eececece Confirm network key jeecccces ed 4 I The key is provided for me automatically Key index ad T This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Ce ee 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 point information to connect for example when the SSID is not broadcasted 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 Wi
20. d Print Sharing A Microsoft applica tion that allows computers on a network to share files and printers Firmware Programming inserted into programmable read only memory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device Frame A fixed block of data transmitted as a single entity Also referred to as packet Full Duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously Gbps Giga Bits per second One billion bits per second Half duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions one direction at a time Hub A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology IP Internet Protocol Address A unique 32 binary digit number that identifies 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 company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of a message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of com puters and peripheral devices connected to share resources 30 LED Light Emitting Diode The lights ona hardware device representing the activity
21. e CardBus Environmental Operation O 130 Fahrenheit 0 55 Celsius Relative Humidity 20 80 non condensing 25 Troubleshooting FAQ What should do if 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 older versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G300N Wireless Notebook Adapter Before updating Client Manager uninstall any previous versions of Client Manager To update your Client Manager load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager Profiles can first be exported from the Profiles tab of Client Manager and then imported back into Client Manager after installation Why won t Client Manager function properly The Wireless Zero Configuration Service in Windows XP conflicts with Client Manager If you use Windows XP make sure that the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is disabled Click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Con figuration Service The default value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic I have more than one Air Navigator CD Do I need more than one CD No The same Air Navagator CD works with all Buffalo Technology access points and wireless adapters Please u
22. he original licensor s of the Software xl Disagree e Once the Client Manager Installer launches click Next e Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation Client Manager x e Click OK when Client Manager BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer ee installation is complete Client Manager 3 installation complete ITT Jixi e Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the AirNavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below Installs the PC drivers for your buffalo wireless client device s Installs Client Manager to survey for available wireless routers and access points e Client Manager is now installed and running Right click on its icon the black antenna to use it View the User Manuals of your product s for detailed configuration and setup information Your products may va from me one pictured Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PC Sf 2 25pm Aint Using AOSS BUFFALO 4 AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple one touch setup for Can Sono sat connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type ranar ana mucrone Users no longer need to worry about a amtoe choosing the proper security protocols ee ar IP addresses or SSID AOSS determines Dron wen the optimal connection
23. helpdesk buffalo technology ie e Web www buffalo technology com e Online Help Available on the enclosed AirNavigator CD 42 Contact Information At Buffalo Technology we constantly update our software and firmware For the most recent software firmware driver and technical whitepaper releases available please visit the Buffalo Technology website www buffalotech com 43
24. n can immediately be used played as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CATS Ethernet cable PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A server that issues authentication key to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non permanent memory Repeater Hub A device that collects strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations RC4 The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP RJ 45 connector An 8 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memory Router Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection Script A macro or batch file containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task 32 Server Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The
25. reless LAN driver installer x Please read the tolowng kcanse agreement the installation diver cantans a diver that has not baen cestihad by Micsnsalt thorough in housa tasting has baan pedcemed SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By instaling this scllvene you agire to be legal bound by the terms of this Software License Ageemeri i you do not agree to the terms of thir Agreement promptly chove the instalation porom SOFTWARE UCENSE xj Do you apee with the tema and conditions ofthe License Agreement Check the appropnate response Agee Dinayee ever stale zj heave ellach the product Orrce thre product is tlachd plese wail H using an adapter othar than a budial wireless LAN adapter please chek the cancel hattan e Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus agreemennt Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter into the notebook Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wixaed helps you instal a device diver for a hardware deve To continue ckek Nest __Net gt Cane rata Sianature Not Found x x The Microsolt digtal attr that cottware hae been tested with Windows and that the software haa not Dems scone been altered since it was tested Chick the finish button and
26. reless Zero Configuration Service Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services to open the Services configuration window Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service and click apply Note The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services to open the Services configuration window Select Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service 23 Antenna Information e The WLI CB G300N has three internal diversity antennas External antennas can not be attached to the WLI CB G300N 24 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Draft N 802 11n Draft Specification 1 0 IEEE 802 11g IEEE 802 11b Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Frequency Range 2 412 2 462 Mhz Transmission Rate Draft N Up to 270 Mbps Auto 802 11g 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Auto 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps Auto Access Mode Infrastructure Mode Security 128 64 Bit WEP WPA PSK TKIP amp AES Other Interfac
27. se the newest CD you have with the highest revision number on it 26 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 anda client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as Adhoc Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 net working framework that includes an Access Point Bus Mastering A system in which the spec ified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU Client A PC or workstation on a network Cross Over Wiring A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices DCE Data Communications Equipment Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment DTE device Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipi ent station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Based on BOOTP it uses a pool of IP addresses which
28. ss quea network so you can quickly and easily Buffalo HighPower connect to that network when you are in that location The Profiles page allows you to add delete and edit your profiles as well as import and export data e Connect Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the Status page a SE Sa t Edit Click the Edit button to edit the z 4 selected profile s settings The Edit button also allows you to delete a profile no longer used or required A g e Add Click the Add button to add a profile manually You will need important information such as SSID encryption settings and network type 17 Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box e Select Profile Select whether the profile is for a wireless or Precast Nework mower primers MOO wired connection Display Icon T Profile Name Enter the name you want to associate with cot G sie C wma the new profile see ie e Network Type Select the network mode you want to canna ra associate with the new profile Select Infrastructure if your enS prene network consists of both wired and wireless devices that say ar communicate through a central device such as an access 7 cm Arts extra conan point Select Ad hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly B Network Name SSID Enter the SSID of your network The SSID is the name of yo
29. t you start Client Manager Details of connection status are displayed This page only displays connection A WiLC8 S4HP information no changes to settings are aoe e made here Tess RETE This page includes the following free a aa components TA sasn mmm DS ED aD e Adapter Name Displays the part number of the wireless adaptor that is irene being used Client Manager Configuration e Network Type Displays what mode the network device is in Ad Hoc or Infrastructure are the available modes e 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 displayed e Channel The channel that the two wireless clients are communicating at Ifthe Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device access point of another client then no channel will be displayed The available channels for use are 1 11 e Security The type of encryption that the two wireless clients are communicating with If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device access point of another client then No Encryption will be displayed IP Address The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device access point of another client or is not connected to a network with DHCP then no IP address will
30. through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address A unique number that distinguishes network cards Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A measurement 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 cycles per second MIB Il A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network MIPS Million Instructions Per Second A measurement of processing speed NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network Packet A block of data that is transferred as a single unit also called a frame ora block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect A bus that is connected directly to the CPU PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Card Removable module that adds features to a portable computer 31 Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online Plug and Play Hardware that once installed plugged i
31. tray One or more wireless networks are available will appear as a caption accompanying the icon e To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt Services Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service e Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks Select an SSID and click Connect You may need to check the box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network See page 21 if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA encryption key 20 Zero Configuration Service 4 Wireless Network Connection Properties xi ax General Wireless Networks Advanced Association Authentication Network name SSID NEWGROUP IV Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings Available networks m Wireless network key To connect to an available network click Configure This ae network requires a key for the following Q FOOCAGROUP Configure Network Authentication Open X Refi 5 L Rehesh Data encryption Disabled m Preferred networks Network key Peace Connac to Sabio vetwroths kiwie city aled J Confirm network key rer FOOCAGROUP f Hs ded for me automatic I This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used ve e Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA en
32. ur wireless network All wireless devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID e Channel The channel setting is only used for Ad hoc connections When using an Ad hoc connection select a channel and make sure the other Ad hoc devices are configured to use the same channel Otherwise use Auto Channel e Encryption Method Displays the types of encryption available Once encryption is selected you will be required to enter an Encryption Key For the Transmission Key Number 1 is recommended e OK Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options e Network Tab Displays the network information tab A static IP can be specified for this wireless profile here It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator Browser Tab Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profile A specific home page can be specified when connected to this wireless profile as can specific proxy server addresses e Printers Tab Displays the printers tab A specific default printer can be associated to this profile Thus when connected to this profile a specific printer will be used as the default printer e OK Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page e AOSS
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