BUFFALO 04600050-0 802.11 g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter User Manual usermanual

BUFFALO INC. 802.11 g Wireless USB2.0 Adapter usermanual

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Quick Setup Guide
Quick Setup GuideQuick Setup Guide
Quick Setup Guide
54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
WLI-USB-G54
WLI-USB-G54WLI-USB-G54
WLI-USB-G54
Use this guide to quickly and easily
install your Wireless USB Adapter
Wireless USB AdapterWireless USB Adapter
Wireless USB Adapter.
For detailed setup and configuration
information, refer to the Buffalo Wireless
Support Web Pages
.
Contents
ContentsContents
Contents
◗ 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
◗ USB Cable
◗ AirNavigator CD
- USB Drivers
- OS Patches
- Client Manager Utility
◗ Quick Setup Guide
◗ Warranty Statement
If any items are missing, please contact
the reseller from whom you purchased
this product.
System Requirements
System RequirementsSystem Requirements
System Requirements
◗ Desktop or Notebook PC with an
available USB port
◗ 10 MB of available disk space
◗ 802.11b or 802.11g access point
(Infrastructure Mode) OR a different
computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g
wireless adapter (Ad-hoc Mode).
◗ Depending on your operating
system, methods of preparing your
computer for installation will vary.
Please ensure that the installation
procedures being used are for
your operating system.
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System Requirements by Operating System
System Requirements by Operating SystemSystem Requirements by Operating System
System Requirements by Operating System
This is a high-speed USB 2.0 product. For Windows XP and Windows 2000
users it may be necessary to update and patch your operating system to take
full advantage of the speed of USB 2.0 as follows. To check which Service
Pack, if any, is currently installed, click Start - Run and type msinfo32 and click
OK.
The Service Pack version will be
The Service Pack version will beThe Service Pack version will be
The Service Pack version will be
displayed in the second line.
displayed in the second line.displayed in the second line.
displayed in the second line.
Windows XP
Windows XPWindows XP
Windows XP
1. Install Service Pack 1 if not currently installed
Install Service Pack 1 if not currently installedInstall Service Pack 1 if not currently installed
Install Service Pack 1 if not currently installed
- Available for free online at Windows Update –
windowsupdate.microsoft.com
windowsupdate.microsoft.comwindowsupdate.microsoft.com
windowsupdate.microsoft.com
2. Apply Microsoft’s Patch 822603 to provide USB 2.0 support
- Included on the AirNavigator CD in the directory “microsoft”
Windows 2000
Windows 2000Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Install Service Pack 4 if not currently installed
- Available for free online at Windows Update –
windowsupdate.microsoft.com
windowsupdate.microsoft.comwindowsupdate.microsoft.com
windowsupdate.microsoft.com
Note:
Note:Note:
Note:
Windows 98SE and Windows Millenium drivers are included on the
AirNavigator CD; however, Microsoft has not issued plans to release support
for the USB 2.0 standard on these operating systems, though they do support
USB 1.1 which the USB adapter is backwards compatible with. For further
details on Windows 98SE and Millenium, please reference the User Manual
included on the AirNavigator CD. Additional support for USB with Windows
98 is available at microsoft.com within support articles 263218 and 258773.
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Step
Step Step
Step 1 ◗ Installing the Wireless
Installing the WirelessInstalling the Wireless
Installing the Wireless
USB Adapter
USB AdapterUSB Adapter
USB Adapter
◗ Insert the Wireless USB Adapter,
cable into an available USB port.
USB ports are usually located in
the front or rear of the computer.
Once the Wireless USB Adapter is
installed correctly, the Found New
Found NewFound New
Found New
Hardware Wizard
Hardware Wizard Hardware Wizard
Hardware Wizard will launch
automatically.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard
does not launch, remove the
Wireless USB Adapter and restart
the computer. Re-insert the
Wireless USB Adapter once the
computer has rebooted.
◗ Select Install the software
Install the softwareInstall the software
Install the software
automatically
automaticallyautomatically
automatically.
Insert the AirNavigator CD
AirNavigator CDAirNavigator CD
AirNavigator CD.
Click the Next
Next Next
Next button.
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Windows XP Installation
Windows XP InstallationWindows XP Installation
Windows XP Installation
& Configuration
& Configuration& Configuration
& Configuration
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: It is not necessary to use a AC adapter for power, as the USB will
receive power via the USB cable. However, some legacy USB ports will not
provide ample power, and a power cable will be provided if necessary.
Contact customer support for more information on this issue.
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◗ Hardware Installation
The setup process will search
the CD for the appropriate
driver and begin installation.
If a window opens, stating that
your driver does not pass
Windows Logo testing, click the
Continue Anyway
Continue Anyway Continue Anyway
Continue Anyway button.
◗ When the Wireless USB
Adapter is successfully installed,
click the Finish
Finish Finish
Finish button.
Restart your computer if
prompted.
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Windows XP users have the option of using Windows’ built-in Wireless
Zero Configuration service to manage the wireless card or Client Manager
from Buffalo Technology, which is included on the CD.
If Client Manager is used, the Wireless Zero Configuration service should
be disabled by entering the Contol Panel - Administrative Tools - Services
and changing the WZC service state to disabled.
An update for Wireless Zero Configuration is available from Microsoft that
will support enhanced security. Check microsoft.com for this free update.
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You have finished installing your Wireless USB Adapter. See Installing
InstallingInstalling
Installing
Client Manager
Client Manager Client Manager
Client Manager to install Client Manager on your computer. Client
Manager will not function properly if the Wireless Zero Configuration Service
is activated. For more information about configuring and operating your
Wireless USB Adapter and Client Manager, refer to the Buffalo Support Web
Site.
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero
Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at
www.microsoft.com
www.microsoft.comwww.microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com.
◗ If Wireless Zero
Wireless ZeroWireless Zero
Wireless Zero
Configuration Service
Configuration Service Configuration Service
Configuration Service is not
functioning, select Start
Start Start
Start » Control
Control Control
Control
Panel
Panel Panel
Panel » Administrative Tools
Administrative Tools Administrative Tools
Administrative Tools »
Services
ServicesServices
Services.
Select Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Automatic in the
Startup
Startup Startup
Startup type field to
enable Wireless Zero
Wireless ZeroWireless Zero
Wireless Zero
Configuration Service
Configuration ServiceConfiguration Service
Configuration Service. The
default value of Wireless Zero
Wireless ZeroWireless Zero
Wireless Zero
Configuration Service
Configuration Service Configuration Service
Configuration Service is
Automatic
AutomaticAutomatic
Automatic.
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Step 1 Installing the
Step 1 Installing theStep 1 Installing the
Step 1 Installing the
Wireless USB Adapter
Wireless USB AdapterWireless USB Adapter
Wireless USB Adapter
◗ Insert the Wireless USB Adapter,
cable into an available USB port.
USB ports are usually located in
the front or rear of the computer.
Once the Wireless USB Adapter
is installed correctly, the Found
FoundFound
Found
New Hardware Wizard
New Hardware Wizard New Hardware Wizard
New Hardware Wizard will
launch automatically.
If the Found New Hardware
Wizard does not launch, remove
the Wireless USB Adapter and
restart the computer. Re-insert
the Wireless USB Adapter once
the computer has rebooted.
◗ Select Search for a suitable
Search for a suitableSearch for a suitable
Search for a suitable
driver for my device
driver for my devicedriver for my device
driver for my device.
Click the Next
Next Next
Next button to
continue.
◗ Verify that the Specify
SpecifySpecify
Specify
Location
Location Location
Location checkbox is selected
under Optional search
Optional searchOptional search
Optional search
locations
locationslocations
locations. Clear any other
checkboxes that are selected. Click
the Next
Next Next
Next button to continue.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000Windows 2000
Windows 2000
Installation & Configuration
Installation & ConfigurationInstallation & Configuration
Installation & Configuration
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◗ The setup process will locate
the suitable driver on the CD.
Click Next to proceed with
installation.
◗ If the Digital Signature Not
Digital Signature NotDigital Signature Not
Digital Signature Not
Found
Found Found
Found window opens, informing you
that no digital signature exists for the
driver you are installing, click the Yes
YesYes
Yes
button to continue the installation
process.
When the Wireless USB Adapter driver is successfully installed, click the Finish
FinishFinish
Finish
button. Restart your computer if prompted.
You have finished installing your AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB
AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USBAirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB
AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB
Adapter
AdapterAdapter
Adapter. See Installing Client Manager
Installing Client Manager Installing Client Manager
Installing Client Manager to install Client Manager on
your computer to complete the setup process.
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Depending on the operating system
used, some windows may appear
slightly different.
After attaching the USB adapter,
the Add New Hardware Wizard
will launch.
Allow the wizard to search for the
best driver and click Next.
Check the box for the CD-ROM
drive and clear any boxes already
checked.
Click Next to begin searching for the
driver.
When the driver has been located,
click Next to complete the device
installation process.
Windows 98SE/ME
Windows 98SE/MEWindows 98SE/ME
Windows 98SE/ME
Installation & Configuration
Installation & ConfigurationInstallation & Configuration
Installation & Configuration
You have finished installing your Wireless USB Adapter. See Installing Client
Installing ClientInstalling Client
Installing Client
Manager
Manager Manager
Manager to install Client Manager on your computer to complete the setup
process.
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Installing
InstallingInstalling
Installing
Client Manager
Client Manager Client Manager
Client Manager
Note: Client Manager
Note: Client ManagerNote: Client Manager
Note: Client Manager
does not function
does not functiondoes not function
does not function
properly if the Windows
properly if the Windowsproperly if the Windows
properly if the Windows
XP Wireless Zero
XP Wireless ZeroXP Wireless Zero
XP Wireless Zero
Configuration Service is
Configuration Service isConfiguration Service is
Configuration Service is
enabled
enabledenabled
enabled.
1 Insert the AirNavigator
AirNavigatorAirNavigator
AirNavigator
CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. The
AirNavigator
AirNavigator AirNavigator
AirNavigator Setup
Wizard should launch
automatically. If it does not
launch automatically, click
Start
StartStart
Start, click Run,
Run, Run,
Run, type
D:\SETUP.EXE
D:\SETUP.EXE D:\SETUP.EXE
D:\SETUP.EXE in the
provided field and click OK
OKOK
OK
(assuming D: is the letter
assigned to the CD-ROM
drive).
Once AirNavigator
AirNavigatorAirNavigator
AirNavigator
launches, select Install
InstallInstall
Install
Utilities
Utilities Utilities
Utilities and click OK.
2 Once the InstallShield
Wizard launches, click the
Next
Next Next
Next button to begin the
software installation.
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3 Confirm that the installation
location for the software is
acceptable. To select an alternate
installation location, click the
Browse
Browse Browse
Browse button and select another
location. Click the Next
Next Next
Next button
to continue to the Select
SelectSelect
Select
Components
Components Components
Components page.
4 Select the components you
want to install and click the
Next
Next Next
Next button to continue to the
Start Copying Files
Start Copying Files Start Copying Files
Start Copying Files page.
5 Click the Next
Next Next
Next button to begin
copying the necessary files to install
Client Manager.
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6 Click the Yes
Yes Yes
Yes button, when
prompted, to add a shortcut
for Client Manager to your
Windows Startup menu. If you
click the Yes
Yes Yes
Yes button, Client
Manager will run at startup.
7 Click the Finish
Finish Finish
Finish button to
complete the installation of Client
Manager. Restart your computer.
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: The Wireless USB
Adapter and Client Manager will
not function properly until you
reboot the system.
Depending on the operating system, some screens may vary from those shown
in this guide. However, by accepting default installation settings, Client Manager
should properly install. For more information about configuring and operating
your Wireless USB Adapter and Client Manager, refer to the Buffalo Support
Web Site: described on the page
described on the page described on the page
described on the page 12
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◗ Online Help
Online Help Online Help
Online Help Available on the AirNavigator CD enclosed with your purchase.
◗ Web
Web Web
Web USA http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless
UK http://www.buffalo-technology.com
TAIWAN http://www.buffalo-tech.com.tw
KOREA http://www.buffalotech.co.kr
The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating systems
requires Buffalo Technology to occasionally release updated software to take
advantage of new technologies and to comply with industry standards. For
the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releases
available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website.
FCC Compliance Statement -
FCC Compliance Statement - FCC Compliance Statement -
FCC Compliance Statement - See owners manual for complete statement.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement -
R&TTE Compliance Statement - R&TTE Compliance Statement -
R&TTE Compliance Statement - See owners manual for complete statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity (R&TTE).
Copyright © 2003 Buffalo Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc., is part of BUFFALO INC., the global manufacturers of IT peripherals, including memory,
networking, and multimedia products, inside many of the world’s computers. All trademarks are property of their
respective owners.
Buffalo Technology
Buffalo TechnologyBuffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology
Technical Support
Technical SupportTechnical Support
Technical Support
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Buffalo declares that WLI2-USB2-G54 ( FCC ID: FDI-04600050-0 ) is limited in 
CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

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