Buffalo Technology G54 User Manual

User ManualBuffalo AirStation™Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterWLI-U2-KG54www.buffalo-technology.com

10Client ManagerUse Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and

11Client ManagerOnce the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software stallation.Press I Agree to accept the license agreeme

12Client ManagerPress the OK button to finish and close the installation program.Press the Exit button to exit the Client Manager installation utility.

13Client Manager ConfigurationUse Client Manager to configure your wireless network. To assist in configuring your wireless network, Client Manager consi

14Client Manager Configuration• Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remo

15Client Manager ConfigurationSurvey PageClick the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available access points,

16Client Manager ConfigurationOnce the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information.The ‘Acquire IP au

17Profiles PageClick the Profiles button to open this page. Use this page to access your profiles. Profiles allow you to save the information associated w

18New Profile Dialog BoxUse this dialog box to create a new profile.Client Manager Configuration• Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with

19Client Manager ConfigurationAdvanced Profile Options• Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wirel

2InstallationWireless USB 2.0 AdapterInstallation & Configuration1. Installing the Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter: Insert the USB Adapter into your Lap

20Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b

21SpecificationsCommunication RangeSpeed Indoor Outdoor54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m)11Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m)1Mbps 375 ft. (115

22Troubleshooting / FAQTroubleshooting / FAQUse this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.What should I do if I already have a vers

23Troubleshooting / FAQWhy won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manag

2410BaseT 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

25DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retr

26Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices. DCE (Data Communications

27simultaneously. Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one dire

28wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access t

29Packet: A block of data that is transferred as a single unit, also called a frame or a block. Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted network traffic

32. Device Discovery: Once inserted, Windows will automatically discover the presence of new hardware. Various popup clouds will appear from the Wind

30accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used between a twiste

31periods. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. TF

32FCC / CE InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

33(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC RF Radiation Exp

34- EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08) - EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment.This device is a 2.4 GHz wirel

35Dutch Hierbij verklaart BUFFALO, INC. dat het toestel Wireless Adapter in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalin

36Italian Con la presente BUFFALO, INC. dichiara che questo Wireless Adapter è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti

37 Important Notice: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and E

38Warranty InformationBuffalo Technology products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology warrants to th

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4Installation3. Wireless Adapter Driver Installation: In Windows XP or 2000, the following dialog box may appear as drivers are installed. If so clic

5Completing Installation on Windows XP4. Completing Driver Installation for Windows XP: When the driver has completed installing on a Windows XP P

63. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service:If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless acc

7Click 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 a

8Using Wireless Zero Configuration ServiceTo configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Configure button.F

9Completing Installation on Windows 98SE/ME/20004. Completing Driver Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000:When the driver has completed installing o