User Manual AirStation Nfiniti Draft
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1. 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 reception 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 Rules2. of the CPU 27 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 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 conlOBaseT 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 communicati
3. 0 1753 555000 Fax 44 0 1753 535420 E mail sales buffalo technology com TECHNICAL SUPPORT European Technical Support is available between the hours of 9am 6pm GMT Monday to Thursday and 9am 4 30pm GMT Friday for this product Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information e Telephone UK only 08712 50 12 60 Elsewhere 353 61 708 050 e Email helpdesk buffalo technology ie e Web www buffalo technology com e Online Help Available on the enclosed AirNavigator CD 41 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 42
4. Fs Tee ES within Windows Turn to page 7 if you would rather use TREE Ne Se eee E Buffalo s Client Manager to configure your wireless client e If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly Wireless Network EGR ajxi installed If Windows detects one or more access ie Wig Gee adc Ge Te points a networking icon appears within the ip waeless network select from the Ext and then click Connect tray One or more wireless networks are available Available wireless networks will appear as a caption accompanying the icon a e To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually click Start gt gt Control Panel gt gt Administrative Tools gt gt TOE ce eee H el aes Eee a eee key WEP is not used for authentication or for data Services Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of g eren is ek oe Hired i be sie Wireless Zero Configuration Service e Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks Select an Ee eT ee ore a RT Se ce ann SSID and click Connect You may need to check the Advanced Cancel 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 a8 wireless Network Connect ion Properties i Wireless network properties E 7 ajaj G
5. 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 RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment C 0560 e EN 300 328 2 V1 2 1 2001 12 Technical requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment e EN 301 489 17 V1 1 1 2000 09 EMC requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment Taiwan 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 may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibite
6. any way to the user for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the Buffalo products Buffalo Technology reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity Please have your proof of purchase receipt to get warranty support All defective products shall be returned with a copy of proof of purchase In no event shall Buffalo Technology s liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product its accompanying software or its documentation Buffalo Technology does not offer refunds for any product 39 Contact Information North America USA Canada ADDRESS Buffalo Technology USA Inc 4030 West Braker Lane Suite 120 Austin TX 78759 5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8 30am 5 30pm CST Direct 512 794 8533 Toll free 800 456 9799 Fax 512 794 8520 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 Email info buffalotech com 40 Contact Information Europe ADDRESS Buffalo Technology UK LTD 176 Buckingham Avenue Slough Berkshire SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Tel 44
7. seconds the connection is 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 12 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 AOSS Status Page BUFFALO Click Status to open this page By tis default this page is displayed when you start Client Manager Details of conne
8. Manager is installed on If no wireless device is present in the computer then no MAC Address will be displayed Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of 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 being used for this measurement Client Manager Configuration Click the Scan 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 The SSID is the name of a wireless network Each wireless device ponnn SE ETT on a network must use identical SSIDs to a e nce fete successfully communicate hmr Vg Tih 1 FOCA Tight i all n oT Hoth So dl e Wireless Mode Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device e Strength Displays the relative signal strength of the wireless networks e Encryption Displays whether the wireless ee network is using any sort of encryption Sa____ _ Click Connect to connect to a highlighted SSID or Refresh to update the list of available wireless devices Client Manager Configuration This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information Connect Connect oe 7 The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryp
9. 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 UDP User Datagram Protocol A communication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP Uplink Link to the next level up ina communication hierarchy UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or 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 Wire Speed The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices VPN Virtual Private Network A security method to connect remote LAN users toa corporate LAN system FCC CE R amp TTE
10. Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI CB G300N MN FINITI Getting Started 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 e To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually click Start then Run Type D Setup exe where D is the drive letter assigned to your CDrom e Click OK to launch the wizard D Setup exe Installing Wireless Drivers e Select Install Wireless Drivers gt Buffalo AirNavigator Fa fel Ea 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 Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PC Installing Wireless Drivers xj x x This inal i ahar ot oun wncled elated Pee ao a anaa Pisma atiach thes peoduct the mbakar dere Corsten b deg het haa not been oath r ia Chontaagh in haurie bailira hart ers paira Once the peodvel i alleched pieirii peat A bl alfa attend ached tart SOF TaSAE LENSE AGREEMENT tare E ma aa i ap riial Y uing an wapite oiher han a buao week L
11. ah acepher IHPORTANT READ LLT the idi dise other vender adapter T TEA ETETA E T E L pr pieore cheb the cared bahori Use vaii LEM depts ii pou ho mind gees bo the barmit of Hig A A oa progs SOF TaAE LICENSE z lo p l apioa wath the berai and coredibort of Ube Leverrne Agresi Ti exit Gk rated Check the appropriate reapers y att y Ten o e ee sa oo e Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus e Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt e A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook Installing Wireless Drivers Digital Sagnatune Sot Pound xj Huiifaln var rks 1AN driver installar j Wioloomear fo tha Fiind How Th Mirch digital gahua alii that bareans hai wet Hardware Wizard f boaa lakad ah Wrsienes ne tht tha saliara hae nd Tnetolaton it compita ber did srce i mas balad Dick thes hrith button and hish tha instaba The gliva you one aasi ba reala ders rol conden a Misst traue Therefor there nine corecti wih pein this cofee eraka BUPRALOWLECE 300M aeie LAM Adapter Thiet vabad Palga p u Fatal a che dive bor a Faia area Tf pou want bo search for Micronclt dotse agreed softy vied the Windows Lipalabe Wah ube fee palettes be ikat t T dodra thh Hint Da pau vani ba conira he mnala Les am _ owes no beei ua Omn ewen e W
12. antennas External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI CB G300N praft N ooh 3 10 Tat 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 Interface CardBus Environmental Operation O 130 Fahrenheit O 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 pr
13. ation 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 art telecom fr 38 Warranty Information Buffalo products come with a 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase Buffalo Technology warrants products in good operating condition for the warranty period This warranty does not include non Buffalo Technology installed components If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period Buffalo Technology will at its discretion repair or replace the product at no charge provided the product has not been subjected to misuse abuse or non Buffalo Technology authorized alterations modifications or repairs When returning a product include your original proof of purchase Return requests cannot be processed without proof of purchase Shipment of returned product to Buffalo Technology is the responsibility of the purchaser All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo product line including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology be liable in
14. ction status are displayed Current connection status This page only displays connection ing Nar WLLCB GS4HP information no changes to settings are Network Type Infrastructure Mode Transmission Speed 4 0Mbps made here Channel Channel 1 Security WEP64 IP Address 192 188 8 161 This page includes the following MAC Address 00 00 08 97 60 1C Duration 00 00 12 components TD signa smengh gme me a D ca e Adapter Name Displays the part number of the wireless adaptor that is being used 13 Client Manager Configuration Network Type Displays whether network is in Ad Hoc or Infrastructure mode e 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 e Channel The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device no channel will be displayed Channels 1 11 may be used Security The type of encryption in use If the Client Manager is not connected toa remote wireless device 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 network with DHCP then no IP address will be displayed MAC Address The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client
15. d 36 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 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 37 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 authoriz
16. eneral Weeless Networks Advanced Association Authentication F Use Windows lo configure my wireless network settings Network pame SSID NEWGROUP gt Avadable pikt Wireless newak key To connect lo an available network chek Configure This nelvork secquites a key For the following FOO CAGROUF Configure Betwork Authentication Open Pehe below Contin newak key hey indie adane i 4 F The key ie provided for me automaticaly I Thee Set ee ares ad hoc nehork wneler acca pori ane nol FOOCAGROUP Mowe up e Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA encryption Key if necessary To add an SSID network name that is not listed click Add 21 Zero Configuration Service Wireless network properties ajz e To configure a WEP WPA encryption key select the Astociation Authentication wireless network and click Configure Network name S510 FoOcAGROUP e From the pull down menu select the Network Toa ni Authentication and Data Encryption types for the aS a wireless network Enter and confirm the Network Se aoe iaiia Key and Key Index Click OK when finished Dats encryption TKIP Contin network key eveewwenl ey index advanced M T The key it provided for me automatically D This is a computer to computer ad hoc network vanless SCCer points ae nol ued x coe 22 Wireless Zero Configuration Wireless Zero Configura
17. hen the Found New Hardware Wizard launches click Next to run the wizard e If the 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 is Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to the AirMavigator CD ROM Please select from an option below If your AP supports it use the simple utterly secure AOSS to connect Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD page 7 and turn to page 10 Wawa sta the PC dri 4 for yo fee Buffalo wireless c beng ee ta EEES Installs Cher rte fo is BEE aw alabie ari imle ern mid nes poi Me pr You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually See page 15 for more on Client Manager If you re running Windows XP on your PC you may use its built in Zero Configuration tool to connect to your router AP See page 20 for more on Zero Configuration Client Manager Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points configure WPA WEP encryption and create connection profiles Note When Client Manager is installed Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is automatically disabled Teor aa Installing Client Manager BUFFALO Ai
18. n 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 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 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
19. ons session Also referred to as AdHoc 28 Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 networking framework that includes an Access Point Bus Mastering A system in which the specified 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 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 29 DTE Data Terminal Equipmen
20. operly 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 Configuration Service The default value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic have more than one Air Navigator CD Do need more than one CD No The same Air Navagator CD works with all Buffalo Technology access points and wireless adapters Please use 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
21. otocol 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 LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a hardware device representing the activity 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 31 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 compu
22. pes 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 18 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 e 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 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 Zero Configuration Service zq J Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service a ou E A e TS x g built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from PEDE
23. r Station 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 D Setup exe in the dialog box that appears Click OK Select Install Wireless Client Manager Welcome to the AirNawigator CO ROM Please select from an option below Installa the C drivers for your Buffalo wireless client devices Installs Clent Manager to survey for aaa available wireless routers and access points View the User Manuals of your productis for detailed configuration ar and setup information Remove any Buffalo wireless device drivers that are installed on your PE Client Manager fE BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer o x BUFFALO Client Manager 3 Installer E x License Agreement z 3 9 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 Bro
24. ry about choosing the proper security protocols po Scena IP addresses or SSID AOSS determines Dana maa the optimal connection and configures e gy oa ae ys ame 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 e From the Status Screen select the Profiles tab e Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager s screen The AOSS wizard will appear e Now press the AOSS button on the Access Point Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash 11 Using AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System xi AirStation One Touch Secure System xi Progress Please wait while setup information is being renewed Renewing Setup Cancel AirStation One Touch Secure System x f AirStation One Touch Secure System Progress Connection with the Access Point has been completed 54 0 MbpsTransmitting encryption type AES Progress Please initialize AOSS on the Access Point Searching for an AOSS mode Access Point Once AOSS is complete about 30
25. sed or required e Add Click the Add button to add a profile manually You will need important information such as SSID encryption settings and network type Client Manager Configuration New Profile Dialog Box e Select Profile Select whether the profile is for a wireless or Profile Infomareon E mower Printers wired connection Diepiny lean re s e Profile Name Enter the name you want to associate with tas Prot Ga tes the new profile Penilia bimg Baf iah Highs Peni paiT parara meas z e Network Type Select the network mode you want to Chae associate with the new profile Select Infrastructure if your Bryn tee Tonsein ry network consists of both wired and wireless devices that communicate through a central device such as an access point Select Ad hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly u i MuM i Network Name SSID Enter the SSID of your network The SSID is the name of your 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 ty
26. t Device that controls data flowing to and from a 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 sShared 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 File and 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 30 Glossary IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology IP Internet Pr
27. ter so the computer can be connected toa 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 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 in 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 32 Glossary 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 encryptio
28. tion Method drop down list Only change this setting if necessary Encryption wiethod WEP ASCI 5 char The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered Some wireless networks 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 C Register Profile The Register Profile option will store this wireless network in your profiles You will then automatically connect to this network when inside its range This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network again Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information Client Manager Configuration Profiles Page Click the Profiles tab to open this page petites Use this page to access your profiles ir Station SS Profiles allow you to save the information Profile Name associated with a specific wireless ee network so you can quickly and easily 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 e Edit Click the Edit button to edit the selected profile s settings The Edit button also allows you to delete profiles that are no longer u
29. tion 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 Wireless 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 The WLI CB G300N has three internal diversity
30. wse 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 the original licensor s of the Software Disagree e Once the Client Manager Installer launches click Next e Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation Client Manager Matinee rr ey Sick OK when Client Manager installation is complete Client Manager 3 installation complete a ssi e Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator BUFFALO Air Station Welcome to tive AirNavigalor CO ROM Please select from an option blow Installs the C drivers for your Buffalo wireless client devicels Ei installs Client Manager to survey for available wireless reuters and access Manager Saat e Client Manager is now installed and running Right click on its icon the black antenna to use it Sf 2 25pm S 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 Using AOSS AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple one touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type Users no longer need to wor
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