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1. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An en cryption method based on 64 or 128 bit algorithm Web Browser A software program that al lows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices Wire Speed The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred us ing 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 to a corporate LAN system 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase t2. 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 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 1 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 Wireless SSID The SSID is the name of a wireless network Each wireless device on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully communicate Wireless Mode Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device Strength Displays the relative signal strength of the wireless networks Encryption Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption Click Connect to connect to a highlighted SSID or Refresh to update the list of available wireless devices Client Manager Configuration 1 This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information The correct encryption type should already be sel
3. Configuration 1 Advanced Profile Options 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 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 OK Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page 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 Client Manager Configuration Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows Turn to page 15 if you would rather use Buffalo s Client Manager to configure your wireless client If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter
4. 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 Click Status to open this page By default this page is displayed when you start Client Manager Details of connection status are displayed This page only displays connection information no changes to settings are made here This page includes the following components Adapter Name Displays the part number of the wireless adaptor that is being used Client Manager Configuration 1 Client Manager Configuration 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 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 to a remote wireless device then No Encryption will be displayed IP Address The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on
5. Dynamic Host Configuration Proto col 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 from a com puter 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 architec ture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functional ity 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 Glossary Infrastructure A wireless network or other small n
6. User Manual Wireless CardBus Notebook Adapter WLI CB G54S www buffalotech com v2 0 Introduction The WLI CB G54S Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connectivity to notebook PCs It has an external antenna port so that more powerful antennas may be added and used Antenna information can be found on page 24 Buffalo Technology recommends use with the High Power Wireless Router WHR HP G54 for maximum range and performance with this card Package Contents Wireless Notebook Adapter with Antenna Interface AirNavigator CD Quick Setup Guides Warranty Card Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD ROM drive of your computer The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically 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 Click OK to launch the wizard Getting Started 4 Select Install Wireless Drivers Installing Wireless Drivers 5 Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt 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 Insert the Card Turn on your notebook PC Insert
7. abled 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 D Setup exe in the dialog box that appears Click OK Select Install Wireless Client Manager Client Manager 10 Client Manager Once the Client Manager Installer launches click Next Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation 11 Client Manager Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator Client Manager is now installed and running Right click on its icon the black antenna to use it 1 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 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 worry about choosing the proper security protocols IP addresses or SSID AOSS determines the optimal connection and configures itself in seconds If your router doesn t support AOSS turn to page 15
8. ct Sequence Spread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that con10BaseT 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 and a 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 Glossary 1 a packet that identifies the intended recipi ent station DHCP
9. ecification 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 authentica tion key to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non per manent 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 de vice 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 elec tronic mail E mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Pro tocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communi Glossary 5 cation among network devic
10. ected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list Only change this setting if necessary 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 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 1 Profiles Page Click the Profiles tab to open this page Use this page to access your profiles Profiles allow you to save the information associated with a specific wireless 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 Connect Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profile and return to the Status page 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 used or required Add Click the Add button to add a profile manually You will n
11. eed important information such as SSID encryption settings and network type Client Manager Configuration 0 New Profile Dialog Box Select Profile Select whether the profile is for a wireless or wired connection Profile Name Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile Network Type Select the network mode you want to associate with the new profile Select Infrastructure if your 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 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 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 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 OK Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page Client Manager
12. ems 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 Wireless Notebook Adapter currently support only Windows 98 ME 2000 XP They do not currently support Windows NT Mac OS or Linux For more information refer to the Mac OS and Linux page in the Troubleshooting section of this help file 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 Se lect 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 Do I need more than one CD No 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 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 and a client 802 1
13. es 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 di vided into 4 parts separated by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Inter net 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 pro vides no security features TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchang es 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 to gether UDP User Datagram Protocol A com munication 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 in a com munication hierarchy UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable WAN Wide Area Network A networking Glossary system covering a wide geographical area
14. es the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second MIB II 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 in ternet 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 expan sion 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 or a block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating ad dress 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 par ticular IP address is online Plug and Play Hardware that once in stalled 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 CAT5 Ethernet cable Glossary 4 PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ether net A sp
15. etwork 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 measure ment of millions of bits per second 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 Glossary MDI X Media Dependent Interface Cross over Port on a network hub or switch that cross
16. he 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 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 FCC CE Information IMPORTANT NOTE 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 R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recogn
17. is properly installed If Windows detects one or more access points a networking icon appears within the system tray One or more wireless networks are available will appear as a caption accompanying the icon 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 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 23 if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP WPA encryption key Zero Configuration Service 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 Zero Configuration Service 4 To configure a WEP WPA encryption key select the wireless network and click Configure From the pull down menu select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index Click OK when finished Zero Configuration Service 5 Antenna Information The WLI CB G54S comes with an external antenna connector Buffalo Technology sells numerous external antennas that are compatible with this card The connect
18. ition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 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 FCC CE Information 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 EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France with Frequency channel restrictions Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries Not intended for use None Potential restrictive use France Only channels 10 11 12 and 13 FCC CE Information 40 Warranty Information Buffalo Technology USA Inc products comes with a two year limited warranty from the date of purchase Buffalo Technology USA Inc warrants to the original purchaser the product good operating condition for the warranty period This
19. nada only FCC Warning 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 GPL Statement This product uses GPL LGPL software Please see the GNU LICENSE document on the LinkNavigator CD ROM for more information concerning the terms of the license To obtain a copy of our open source software please send a message to GPL buffalotech com to inquire about obtaining a pack age Technical Support
20. or type is called an MC Card Connector Adding an external antenna can further in crease the power and range of this device Please see the Buffalo Technology Web Page http www buffalotech com to compare antennas available for your adapter Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802 11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DS SS Half Duplex Frequency Range 2 412 2 462Mhz Transmission Rates 802 11g 1 2 5 5 11 18 24 36 48 54 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Access Mode Infrastructure mode Ad Hoc Security WEP 128 64 bit 802 1x WPA TKIP AES Others Interface CardBus Environmental Operation 0 55 c 20 80 non condensing 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 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 98 Me These operating syst
21. the AirStation card with the Buffalo logo facing up into an available CardBus slot The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch Select Install the software automatically Click Next Select the device you want to install If multiple drivers are listed select the most re cent driver version Click the Next button If a window opens stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing click the Continue Anyway button When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed click the Finish button Restart your PC if prompted Installing Wireless Drivers Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network Buffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network If your AP supports it use the simple utterly secure AOSS to connect Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD page 10 and turn to page 13 You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually See page 18 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 23 for more on Zero Configuration 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 dis
22. to configure your connection manually with Client Manager or page 22 to use Wireless Zero Config Using AOSS 1 From the Status Screen select the Profiles 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 the Access Point Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to flash Using AOSS 14 Once AOSS is complete about 30 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 Using AOSS 15 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
23. warranty does not include non Buffalo Technology USA Inc installed components If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period Buffalo Technology USA Inc will replace the unit provided the unit has not been subjected to misuse abuse or non Buffalo Technology USA Inc authorized alteration modifications or repair All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology USA Inc product line including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology USA Inc be liable in 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 In no event shall Buffalo Technology USA Inc liability exceed the price paid for the prod uct from direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product its accompanying software or its documentation Buffalo Technology USA Inc does not offer refunds for any product 41 Buffalo Technology offers toll free technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week for this product Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information Web www buffalotech com E mail info buffalotech com Telephone 1 5 10 USA amp Ca
24. x 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 Proto col 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 Glossary 0 to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Dire
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