User Manual

Wireless 54Mbps

Notebook Adapter

WLI2-CB-G54L

PY00-30042-DM20-01

Installation / Setup

802.11g Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter

1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Drivers:

◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the

PC. The Air Navigator Setup

Wizard launches automatically.

If the Air Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, launch the wizard manually by selecting Start>>Run to open the Run dialog box. Enter

D:\Setup.exe in the Open field.

D: represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive. If another letter is assigned to the

CD-ROM drive, your command should refelect that difference.

Click the OK button to launch the wizard.

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Installation / Setup

◗ Select Install Wireless

Adapter. Click the OK button to begin the installation process.

◗ Click Next to coutinue the process.

◗ Review the Software

License Agreement. Click the

Yes button to confirm your agreement with the terms and continue installing the Wireless

PCI Adapter drivers. Click the No button to abort the installation process.

2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter:

Windows XP

Installation / Setup

◗ Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on one side of the notebook. Please consult the Notebook Manufacturer's documentation for CardBus installation instructions.

◗ If the Found New Hardware Wizard launchs, please see Page 5.

◗ When the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button.

Restart your PC if prompted and skip to Page 10.

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Installation / Setup

◗ If the Found New Hardware Wizard launchs, select Install the software automatically and click the Next button.

◗ If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version and Click the Next button.

◗ If the Hardware Installation window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows

Logo testing, click the

Continue Anyway button.

◗ When the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button.

Restart your PC if prompted.

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Installation / Setup

Windows 98SE/ME/2000

◗ Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on one side of the notebook. Please consult the Notebook Manufacturer's documentation for CardBus installation instructions.

◗ If the Add New Hardware Wizard launchs, please see the Next Pages.

◗ When the Wiress 54Mbps Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button.

Restart your PC if prompt and skip to Page 13 to install Client Manager.

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Installation / Setup

◗ If the Add New Hardware Wizard launches, Click the Next button to continue the wizard.

◗ Serect Search for the best driver for your device. Click the Next button to continue the wizard.

◗ Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are serected.

Click the Next button to continue the wizard.

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Installation / Setup

◗ Click the Next button to continue the wizard.

◗ When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button and restart your PC if prompted.

◗ If the Copying Files… window opens, please select the X:\CBG54L and click the OK button to copy the files. If the window opens again, please select X:\CBG54 and click the OK button to complete the wizard. (“ X” is the drive letter of your PC’s CD-ROM drive.)

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Installation / Setup

◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature

Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process. When the Wireless

Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.

See the Installing Client Manager section to install the Client Manager.

Installation / Setup

3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service:

■ Note: Skip to Page 13 if you are not using Windows XP or prefer not to use Windows XP's Wireless Zero Configuration service.

◗ If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated,

Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.

■ Note: If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is not functioning, select Start>Control Panel>Administrative

Tools>Services. Select Automatic 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.

◗ Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select

View Available Wireless Networks to display a list of available wireless networks. Select an access point network name or

SSID and click the Connect button to establish a connection.

You may need to check the box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network. See Page 11 if you need to enter an

SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key.

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Installation / Setup

◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if either is necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not available, click the Add button.

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Installation / Setup

◗ To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the ap-

propriate wireless network and click the Configure button.

◗ From the pull down menu, select the appropriate Net-

work Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key

Index. Click the OK button when finished.

■ Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the

Wireless Zero Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at: http://www.microsoft.com.

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Client Manager

Client Manager

Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, and create connection profiles.

■ Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration

Service is enabled.

Installing Client Manager

◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD. The

AirNavigator dialog box will open automatically. If the AirNavigator dialog box does not open automatically, select Start»Run and enter

D:\Setup.exe in the Open field to open the dialog box manually. D: represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive. If another letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive, your command should reflect that difference. Click the OK button. Select Install Client Manager to launch the

InstallShieldWizard.

◗ Once the InstallShield Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.

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Client Manager

◗ Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.

◗ Press I Agree to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process.

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Client Manager

◗ Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program.

◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client

Manager installation utility.

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◗ The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed and running, right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.

Client Manager Configuration

Client Manager Configuration

Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. To assist in configuring 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 available to meet specialized configuration needs. 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.

Status Page

Click the Status button to open this page. By default, this page is displayed when you start

Client Manager. This page displays the status of the connection between the wireless adapter and another wireless device. This page only displays connection information no changes to the connection can be made from this screen.

This page includes the following components:

• Network Type – Displays what mode the network device is in. Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure are the available modes.

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Client Manager Configuration

• 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.

• Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the 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.

• 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 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 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.

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Client Manager Configuration

Survey Page

Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points.

This page includes the following components:

• Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associated with each available access point. The

SSID is the unique network name that functions as an identifier for your wireless devices.

All wireless devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network. buffalo_test is an example of a valid SSID.

• Mode – Displays the mode/rate set that the remote wireless device is offering.

• Key – 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.

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Once the ‘ Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information.

The ‘ Encryption’ drop down list allows you to select the type of encryption for the network. By default the proper encryption type should already be selected.

In the event that no encryption is used, leave the ‘No

Encryption’ option selected.

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 require you to enter multiple keys, in this event, four separate fields are available for encryption keys.

The ‘ Save settings as a profile’ option will store this wireless network in your profiles. This means you will automatically connect to this network when inside its range. This settings is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network more than once.

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Client Manager Configuration

Profiles Page

Click the Profiles button 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 a profile no longer used or required.

• Add – Click the Add button to add a profile manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.

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Client Manager Configuration

New Profile Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to create a new profile.

• 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.

for your wireless devices. 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.

• Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your network. The

SSID is the unique network name that functions an identifier

• Channel – Displays the channel associated with the new profile. The channel indicates what range of frequencies the radio waves emitted by the wireless device are occupying. Devices that meet 802.11b and 802.11g standards can use channels 1-11 within the 2.4 GHz spectrum.

• Encryption Type – Displays the types of encryptions available. Once selected, you will be required to enter the Encryption Key Number and the Encryption Key as well. For the Encryption Key Number, it is recommended to use 1 unless specified to by an administrator.

• OK – Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.

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Client Manager Configuration

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.

• 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.

• OK – Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.

• AOSS Icon – The AOSS icon is used to launch AOSS client requests for AOSS communication. Inside your wireless client’s box, an AOSS supplement guide or

Quick Setup Guide is present. These guide leads to step-by-step instructions on using the AOSS icon.

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Antenna Information

◗ The WLI2-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI2-CB-G54L.

Wireless Zero Configuration

Wireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)

Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point. If no available wireless access points are found, you must manually add the access points.

■ Note: The Wireless Zero Configuration Service and Client Manager do not function properly together. If you want to use Client Manager, you must disable the Wireless Zero Configuration

Service.

Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service

Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select

Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless

Zero Configuration Service.

■ Note: The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic.

Disabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service

Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select

Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the Wireless

Zero Configuration Service.

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Using AOSS

Using AOSS

AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the most secure possible connection. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID's. The intelligence of AOSS determines the most optimal connection and configures itself in seconds.

Using the Quick Setup Guide for your client device, please install the drivers and client manager software. Once complete, the following steps will guide you in using Buffalo's Client Manager software to initiate an AOSS connection.

It is recommended to shut off any personal firewalls on your PC (such as Zone Alarm, Microsoft

Personal Firewall, Norton Internet Security, etc.). These programs may cause issues with the

AOSS setup procedure. They may be re-enabled after the AOSS process has been completed.

■ NOTE: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection to your AOSS Access Point. You must have a Buffalo

AOSS enabled Access Point or Router to use AOSS on an

AOSS enabled wireless client device.

◗ Start Client Manager by right clicking on the Icon in your system "Tray", or by launching the Client Manager from you

Start Menu. (Programs => Buffalo =>AirStation Utility =>

Client Manager)

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Using AOSS

◗ From the Main Status Screen, Select the

"Profiles" tab.

◗ Click on the AOSS button to initiate your

AOSS session. The AOSS wizard will begin and guide you through the automatic AOSS process.

◗ Initialize AOSS mode on the AOSS Access

Point. This is done by pressing the AOSS button on the Access Point. Typically the button will need to be pressed for 3-5 seconds until the

AOSS light on the Access Point begins to flash.

Please consult the Quick Setup Guide or the

AOSS Supplement Guide that came with your

Access Point for more information.

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Using AOSS

◗ The wizard will search for any available AOSS Access Points. If you haven't already initiated the

AOSS Access Point you may do so now; the wizard will wait until an AOSS Access Point is initiated.

■ NOTE: AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two minutes. This is the time-slot required to initiate the wireless client adapter.

◗ AOSS will communicate with the Access Point and automatically configure a secure connection, using the highest security level available for the two devices. If additional devices are added, the security level of all devices will adjust to accomidate the device with the lowest security standard.

Thus, the entire network uses the highest level of security possible amongst all devices.

◗ A confirmation page will appear momentarily. Client Manager will return to the 'Status' Screen where it will renew an IP address. Please wait for the renew process to complete (~30 seconds).

Once complete the connection has been made and is stored for later use as well. You can press the 'X' on the client manager to close the screen. You may now access the network and/or Internet through a secure wireless connection.

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Wireless LAN Interface

Standards Compliance

Communication Protocol

Frequency Range

Transmission Rate

Access Mode

Security

Others

Interface

Power Consumption

Environmental Operation

Specifications

IEEE802.11g

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

(DSSS), Half Duplex

2.412-2.462Mhz

802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (Auto)

Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc

128/64 Bit WEP, WPA-PSK, (TKIP, AES)

Card Bus

1100mw

0-55ºc, 20-80% (non-condensing)

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Specifications

Communication Range

Speed

54Mbps

11Mbps

1Mbps

Indoor

165 ft. (50m)

300 ft. (90m)

375 ft. (115m)

Outdoor

525 ft. (160m)

1310 ft. (400m)

1750 ft. (550m)

All distances are estimated. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary.

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Troubleshooting / FAQ

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.

What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC?

Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall

all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator

CD and select Install Client Manager.

Why won't all my network clients work?

Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients.

Windows 98SE/Me: These operating systems support only four network clients. If you install more than four network clients, only the first four clients you install will work.

Will Client Manager support all operating systems?

Client Manager and the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter currently support only Windows

98SE/ME/2000/XP. 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.

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Troubleshooting / FAQ

Why won't Client Manager function properly?

Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. Select

Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Dis-

abled 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. Please use the CD with the highest revision number on it.

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Glossary

10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 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 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 Pro-

tocol): 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

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Glossary

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 con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based

Ethernet 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. 802.1x 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 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 Pro-

tocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device con-

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Glossary nected 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 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-

34 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 application 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.

Glossary

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 32binary-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 computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources.

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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 II: A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network.

MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second): A measurement of processing speed.

Glossary

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 or a 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.

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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 CAT5

Ethernet cable.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether-

net): 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

Glossary 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.

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 Proto-

col: 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/In-

ternet 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

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Glossary

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 in a 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.

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 to a corporate LAN system.

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FCC / CE / R&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 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 the 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.

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FCC / CE / R&TTE

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.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC:

◗ EN 60950: 2000

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

◗ EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 (2001-12)

Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment

◗ EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1 (2000-09)

EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment

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FCC / CE / R&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.

EU countries not intended for use

None

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FCC / CE / R&TTE

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.art-telecom.fr

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Warranty Information

Buffalo products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.

Buffalo Technology warrants 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 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.

Important Notice

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.

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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Contact Information

Europe

ADDRESS

BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY UK LTD

176, Buckingham Avenue,

Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD

United Kingdom

GENERAL INQUIRIES

Tel: +44 (0) 1753 555000

Fax: +44 (0) 1753 535420

E-mail: [email protected]

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Europian 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:

◗ Telephone

◗ E-mai

◗ Web

UK only: 08712 50 12 60

Elsewhere: +353 61 708 050 [email protected]

www.buffalo-technology.com

◗ Online Help Available on the enclosed AirNavigator CD.

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Contact Information

The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating systems requires Buffalo Technology to occasionally release updated software to take advantage of new technologies and to comply with industry standards. For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releases available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website: www.buffalo-technology.com

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