Buffalo Technology WLI-CB-G54HP manual

User Manual High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter WLI-CB-G54HP w w w .buf falotech. com PY00-31018-DM20-02[...]

2 T able of Contents T able of Contents Card Info ........................................................... 3 W inXP Setup ..................................................... 4 W inXP Zero Config (Client Mana ger) ................ 8 W in98, W inME, W in2K Setup .......................... 11 Buffalo Client Mana ger .............................[...]

3 Card Info High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter The High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connec- tivity to notebook PCs. It uses an internal amplifier to increase the radio output so that it can connect to APs/Wireless Routers further away and transfer data at range faster (than traditional 802.1 1g CardBu[...]

4 WinXP Setup Windows 2000 & XP – Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless 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 Wiz - ard does not launch automati- cally , launch the wizard manu - ally by[...]

5 ◗ Select Install Wireles Adapter . Click the OK button to begin the installation process. ◗ Review the Software License Agreement. Click the Y es but- ton to confirm your agreement with the terms and continue in- stalling the Wireless Notebook Adapter drivers. Click the No button to abort the installation process. WinXP Setup[...]

6 WinXP Setup 2. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter: ◗ Insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter , with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are usually located on the left or right side of the notebook. Once the Wire- less Notebook Adapter is installed correctly , the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch au[...]

7 WinXP Setup ◗ Select the driver you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver version. Click the Next button. ◗ If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click the Continue Anyway button. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish bu[...]

8 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: ◗ If th e W ire les s Z ero Co nfig ura tio n S erv ice is ac tiv ate d, Wi ndo ws wil l s can fo r a vai lab le wir ele ss acc ess po int s on ce the Wi rel ess No teb ook Ad apt er is pro per ly ins tal led . If Wi ndo ws det ect s o ne or mor e a cce ss poi nts , a ne t- wo rki ng ico n [...]

9 ◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WP A encryption key , if either is necessary . T o add an SSID network name that is not available, click the Add button. WinXP Client Manager[...]

10 WinXP Client Manager ◗ T o configure a WEP/WP A 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 fini[...]

1 1 Win98, W inME, Win2K Setup W indows 98/ME/2000 Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter: ◗ Insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter , with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus slot. CardBus slots are usually located on the left or right side of the notebook. Once the Wire- less Notebook Adapte[...]

12 Win98, W inME, Win2K Setup 2. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter-Drivers: ◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD . Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wiz- ard . Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click the Next button to continue. ◗ Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox , and clear any other checkboxes that are [...]

13 Win98, W inME, Win2K Setup ◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop Wireless Notebook Adapter Adapter . Click the Next button to continue. ◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signa- ture Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Y es button to con- ti[...]

14 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 Manage[...]

15 Buf falo 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.[...]

16 Buf falo Client Manager ◗ Press the OK button to finish and close the installation program. ◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client Manager installation utility . ◗ 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.[...]

17 Client Manager Configur ation Use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. T o assist in configuring your wireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profiles page. Y ou can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager . In addition to these pages, several dialog[...]

18 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 c[...]

19 Client Manager Configuration Survey Page Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available ac- cess points, and connect to available access points. This page includes the following components: • Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associ- ated with each available access point. The SSID is the uniqu[...]

20 Client Manager Configuration Once the ‘ Connec t’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related infor- mation. The ‘ Acquire IP automatically ’ checkbox tells the cli- ent device to obtain an IP automatically from a DHCP server . This is the recommended setting. The ‘ Encryption ’ drop down list allows you [...]

21 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, a[...]

22 New Profile Dialog Box Use this dialog box to create a new profile. Client Manager Configuration • Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new profile. • Network T ype – Select the network mode you want to associ- ate with the new profile. Select Infrastructure if your network consists of both wired and wireles[...]

23 Client Manager Configuration Advanced Profile Options • Network T ab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for this wire- less profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specified by an administrator . • Browser T ab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences[...]

24 Antenna Information ◗ The WLI-CB-G54HP comes with an external antenna connector . Buf falo T echnology sells numerous external antennas that are compatible with this card. The connector type is called an MC-Card Connector . Adding an external antenna can further increase the power and range of this device. Please see the Buffalo T echnology We[...]

25 Specifications W ir eless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spr ead Spectr um (DS-SS), Half Duplex F r equency Range 2.412-2.462Mhz T r ansmission Rates 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 125* Mode: 13, 20, 27, 40, 54, 80, 110, 125 Access Mode Infrastr uctur e mode, Ad-Hoc Security WE[...]

26 T roubleshooting / F AQ T roubleshooting / F AQ 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 Clie[...]

27 T roubleshooting / F AQ Where can I attach my external antenna? Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector , located on the back of the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter . Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager . Select Start»Control Panel?[...]

28 10BaseT 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 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authenti- cation 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-pee[...]

29 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 T erminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topol[...]

30 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 ad- dresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide[...]

31 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 measure- ment of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross- over): Port on a network hub or switch[...]

32 NA T (Network Address T ranslation): An inter- net 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 [...]

33 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 trans- mission device. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory . Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote site[...]

34 Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP . TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. T opology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system. T wisted Pair: Cable that comp[...]

35 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 ca[...]

36 IMPORT ANT 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 conju[...]

37 EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany , Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy , Luxembourg, Norway , The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this [...]

38 W arranty Information Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of pur - chase. Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. installed componen[...]

39 Buffalo T echnology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day , 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: Web: www .buffalotech.com E-mail: info@buf falotech.com T elephone: 1(866)-752-6210 (USA & Canada only) FCC Warning This device complie[...]