Buffalo-technology WLI2-PCI-G54 User Manual

User ManualWireless 54Mbps DesktopPCI AdapterWLI2-PCI-G54www.buffalotech.com/wireless

10Installation / Setup2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter-Drivers:◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click Next at the Welcome to the F

11Installation / Setup◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter. Click the Next button to continue.◗ Windo

12Client ManagerUse Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and

13Client Manager◗ Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.◗ Press I Agree to accept the license

14Client Manager◗ Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program.◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client Manager installation ut

15Client Manager ConfigurationUse Client Manager to configure your wireless network. To assist in configuring your wireless network, Client Manager consi

16Client Manager Configuration• Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remo

17Client Manager ConfigurationSurvey PageClick the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available ac-cess points,

18Client Manager ConfigurationOnce the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor-mation.The ‘Acquire IP a

19Profiles PageClick the Profiles button to open this page. Use this page to access your profiles. Profiles allow you to save the information associated w

2Introduction802.11g Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI AdapterWindows XP – Installation & Configuration1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adap

20New Profile Dialog BoxUse this dialog box to create a new profile.Client Manager Configuration• Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with

21Client Manager ConfigurationAdvanced Profile Options• Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wire-

22Antenna Information◗ The WLI2-PCI-G54 comes with a detachable omni directional antenna. However, for increased range a more powerful antenna can be

23Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP)Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.11b

24SpecificationsWireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.11gCommunication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

25SpecificationsCommunication RangeSpeed Indoor Outdoor54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m)11Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m)1Mbps 375 ft. (115

26Troubleshooting / FAQTroubleshooting / FAQUse this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.What should I do if I already have a vers

27Troubleshooting / FAQWhere can I attach my external antenna? Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54

2810BaseT 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

29Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless

3◗ Select Install Wireles Adapter. Click the OK button to begin the installation pro-cess. ◗ Review the Software License Agreement. Click the Ye

30nected 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

31LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A un

32NAT (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

33devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. RJ-45 conn

34Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):

35Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig

36IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon

37EU Countries intended for useThe ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with

38Warranty InformationBuffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of pur-chase. Buffalo Technology (U

39Contact InformationADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120Austin, TX 78759-5319GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through

4Introduction2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter:◗ Power off the desktop PC. Insert the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter into a

40Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (USA / Canada)Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: [email protected]©2004, Buffalo Technol

5Introduction◗ Select the driver you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version. Click the Next button.

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

7◗ 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 no

8Introduction◗ To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the ap-propriate wireless network and click the Configure button.◗ From the pull down men

9Installation / SetupWindows 98/ME/2000Installation & Configuration1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter:◗ Power off the desktop P