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    User Manual Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter WLI2-PCI-G54 w w w .buf falotech. com / wireless[...]

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    2 Introduction 802.11g W ir eless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter Windows XP – Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI 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 auto[...]

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    3 ◗ Select Install Wireles Adapter . Click the OK button to begin the installation pro- cess. ◗ Review the Software License Agreement. Click the Y es but- ton to confirm your agreement with the terms and continue installing the Wireless PCI Adapter drivers. Click the No button to abort the installation process. Introduction[...]

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    4 Introduction 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter: ◗ Power off the desktop PC. Insert the W ireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. PCI slots are located inside the desktop computer . Please consult the PC Manufac- turer's documentation for PCI installation instructions. Once the Wireless 54Mbps Desk[...]

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    5 Introduction ◗ 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 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter is successfully installed, click th[...]

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    6 3. Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service: ◗ If th e W ire l es s Zer o C on fi gu ra tio n S er v ic e is a ct iv a te d, Wi ndo ws wil l s ca n f o r av a il ab l e wi rel e ss a c ce ss po i nt s on ce the Wi r el es s P C I Ad ap t er i s p ro p er ly in st a ll ed . I f Wi ndo ws det e ct s one or m o re a c ce ss po i nt s, a [...]

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    7 ◗ 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. Introduction[...]

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    8 Introduction ◗ 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 finished. ■[...]

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    9 Installation / Setup W indows 98/ME/2000 Installation & Configuration 1. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter: ◗ Power off the desktop PC. Insert the W ireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. PCI slots are located inside the desktop computer . Please consult the PC Manufac- turer's documentation fo[...]

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    10 Installation / Setup 2. Installing the Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter-Drivers: ◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD . Click Next at the W elcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard . 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 a[...]

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    1 1 Installation / Setup ◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter . Click the Next button to continue. ◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Y es button to continue the installation process. W[...]

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    12 Client Mana ger 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 Manag[...]

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    13 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.[...]

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    14 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 Buf falo Client Manager is now installed and running, right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.[...]

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    15 Client Mana ger Configuration 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[...]

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    16 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[...]

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    17 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[...]

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    18 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 [...]

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    19 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[...]

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    20 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[...]

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    21 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[...]

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    22 Antenna Information ◗ The WLI2-PCI-G54 comes with a detachable omni directional antenna. However , for increased range a more powerful antenna can be purchased. Use the included antenna adapter (small brass piece) to connect it to an optional Buffalo MC Connector antenna.[...]

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    23 Wireless Zero Configuration W ir eless Zer o Configuration Ser vice (W indo ws XP) Windows XP of fers the Wireless Zero Configuration Service to support 802.1 1b and 802.1 1g wire- less networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts t[...]

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    24 Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE802.1 1g Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex Frequency Range 2.412-2.462Mhz T ransmission Rate 802.1 1g: 1, 2, 5.5, 1 1, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps (Auto) Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc Security 128/64 Bit WEP , WP A, 802.1x, WP A-PSK, TK[...]

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    25 Specifications Communication Range Speed Indoor Outdoor 54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m) 1 1Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m) 1Mbps 375 ft. (1 15m) 1750 ft. (550m) Al l d ist anc es are e sti mat ed. W ire les s con nec tio ns may be a ff ect ed as ph ysi cal co ndi tio ns an d c irc ums tan ces va ry .[...]

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    26 T roubleshooting / F AQ T r oubleshooting / F A Q 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 Cl[...]

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    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 PCI Adapter . Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager . Select Start»Control Panel»Admi[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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-Buf falo T echnology (USA), Inc. installed compone[...]

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    39 Contact Information ADDRESS Buffalo T echnology (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 T oll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520 Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American T echnical Support by phone is available 24 hour[...]

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    40 T echnical Support is available 24 hours a day , 7 days a week (USA / Canada) T oll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com ©2004, Buffalo T echnology (USA), Inc. 4030 W . Braker Ln. Suite 120 Austin, T exas 78759 T el: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8606[...]