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Buffalo AirStation Dual A&G WLI-CB-AG108HP User Manual

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AirStation Dual A&G
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Wireless Notebook Adapter
WLI-CB-AG108HP
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  • Page 1 User Manual AirStation Dual A&G Draft-N Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-AG108HP v1.0...

  • Page 2: System Requirements

    Thanks for buying the WLI-CB-AG108HP Wireless CardBus Client. This wireless notebook adaptor lets you connect your notebook PC to wireless networks that follow the wireless a, wireless b, or wireless g standards. We hope you enjoy using it as much as we did making System Requirements •...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Don’t insert the AirStation card into your computer’s cardbus slot yet. First, install the drivers: • 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.

  • Page 4: Installing Wireless Drivers

    Installing Wireless Drivers • Select Install Wireless Drivers.
  • Page 5 • Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus. • Select Agree and click Next. • A window will appear prompting you to insert the Wireless CardBus Adapter. Firmly insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook. Installing Wireless Drivers...
  • Page 6 • When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes. • When the Wireless CardBus Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Restart your computer if prompted. Installing Wireless Drivers...
  • Page 7 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 (next page) and then turn to page 10.

  • Page 8: Client Manager

    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 disabled. Client Manager Installing Client Manager Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD- ROM drive of you computer.
  • Page 9 • Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next. • Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation. Client Manager...
  • Page 10 Client Manager • Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete. • Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator. • Client Manager is now installed and running in your systray. Right-click on its icon (the black antenna) to use it. • Turn to pages 11 - 13 for instructions on using AOSS to automatically configure your network.

  • Page 11: Using Aoss

    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 >> Buffalo >>AirStation Utility >>...
  • Page 12 • 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.
  • Page 13 Using AOSS 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.
  • Page 14 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 Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are also available.
  • Page 15 • 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.
  • Page 16 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: Client Manager Configuration • Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network.
  • Page 17 This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information. on using this wireless network again. Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information. Client Manager Configuration The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list.
  • Page 18 Profiles Page • Add – Click the Add button to add a profile manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type. Client Manager Configuration 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...
  • Page 19 New Profile Dialog Box 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Zero Configuration Service Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from within Windows. Turn to page 7 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 is properly...
  • Page 22 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.
  • Page 23 Zero Configuration Service • 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.

  • Page 24: Wireless Zero Configuration

    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.

  • Page 25: Antenna Information

    Antenna Information The WLI-CB-AG108HP includes built- in antennas that allow it to connect to 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g networks. External antennas cannot be attached to the WLI-CB-AG108HP.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Communication Protocol Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Other Interface Environmental Operation Specifications IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) 2.412 - 2.472 GHz; 5.180 - 5.320 GHz 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto) 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (Auto)

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting (Faq)

    I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD? No. The same Air Navagator CD works with all Buffalo Technology access points and wireless adapters. Please use the newest CD you have, with the highest revision number...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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 con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshield-...
  • Page 30 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 Protocol): 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.
  • Page 31 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. Frame: A fixed block of data, transmitted as a single entity.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. 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.
  • Page 34 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 Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for...
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    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.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 FCC / CE / R&TTE EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 and 5 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.

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 41: Contact Information

    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: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 42 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: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT European Technical Support is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product.
  • Page 43 Contact Information At Buffalo Technology, we constantly update our software and firmware. For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releases available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website: www.buffalotech.com.

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