Buffalo Technology G54 User Manual Page 1

User ManualWireless 54MbpsNotebook AdapterWLI2-CB-G54LPY00-30042-DM20-01

10Installation / Setup3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: Note: Skip to Page 13 if you are not using Windows XP or prefer not to use Wi

11Installation / Setup◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if either is necessary. To add an SSID ne

12Installation / Setup◗ To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the ap-propriate wireless network and click the Configure button.◗ From the pull

13Client ManagerUse Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and

14Client Manager◗ Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.◗ Press I Agree to accept the license

15Client Manager◗ Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program.◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client Manager installation ut

16Client Manager ConfigurationUse Client Manager to configure your wireless network. To assist in configuring your wireless network, Client Manager consi

17Client Manager Configuration• Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remo

18Client Manager ConfigurationSurvey PageClick the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available ac-cess points,

19Client Manager ConfigurationOnce the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor-mation.The ‘Encryption’

2Installation / Setup802.11g Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter Drivers:◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD

20Profiles PageClick the Profiles button to open this page. Use this page to access your profiles. Profiles allow you to save the information associated w

21New Profile Dialog BoxUse this dialog box to create a new profile.Client Manager Configuration• Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with

22Client Manager ConfigurationAdvanced Profile Options• Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wire-

23Antenna Information◗ The WLI2-CB-G54L comes with two internal diversity antennas. No external antennas can be connected to the WLI2-CB-G54L.

24Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b

25 NOTE: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection to your AOSS Access Point. You must have a Buffalo AOSS enabled Access Point or Router to us

26◗ From the Main Status Screen, Select the "Profiles" tab. ◗ Click on the AOSS button to initiate your AOSS session. The AOSS wizard wil

27◗ 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

28SpecificationsWireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11gCommunication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

29SpecificationsCommunication RangeSpeed Indoor Outdoor54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m)11Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m)1Mbps 375 ft. (115

3Installation / Setup◗ Select Install Wireless Adapter. Click the OK button to begin the installation process.◗ Click Next to coutinue the process.

30Troubleshooting / FAQTroubleshooting / FAQUse this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.What should I do if I already have a vers

31Troubleshooting / FAQWhy won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manag

3210BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether-net network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 10

33Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless

34nected 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

35LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A un

36NAT (Network Address Translation): An inter-net standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for

37devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. RJ-45 conn

38Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):

39Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig

4Installation / Setup2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Notebook Adapter:Windows XP◗ Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available Car

40IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon

41SafetyThis 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

42Potential restrictive useThis device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states,

43Warranty InformationBuffalo products come with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.Buffalo Technology warrants in good operating con

44Contact InformationNorth America (USA / Canada) ADDRESSBuffalo Technology (USA), Inc.4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120Austin, TX 78759-5319GENERAL IN

45Contact InformationEurope ADDRESSBUFFALO TECHNOLOGY UK LTD176, Buckingham Avenue,Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RDUnited KingdomGENERAL INQUIRIESTel: +44 (

46The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating systems requires Buffalo Technology to occasionally release updated software to tak

5Installation / Setup◗ If the Found New Hardware Wizard launchs, select Install the software automatically and click the Next button.◗ If multiple d

6Installation / SetupWindows 98SE/ME/2000◗ Firmly insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are located on o

7Installation / Setup◗ If the Add New Hardware Wizard launches, Click the Next button to continue the wizard.◗ Serect Search for the best driver for

8Installation / Setup◗ Click the Next button to continue the wizard.◗ When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish

9Installation / Setup◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you ar