BUFFALO 06197952-0 802.11 a+b+g Mini PCI Module User Manual User Guide WMIA 204AG
BUFFALO INC. 802.11 a+b+g Mini PCI Module User Guide WMIA 204AG
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WMIA-204AG
User’s Guide
802.11a+b+g mini-PCI
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.
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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the
following conditions:
1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained
between the antenna and users, and
2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other
transmitter or antenna, and
3) The antenna should be integral if the end device is intended to be
operated in 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range.
As long as 3 conditions above are met, further transmitter test will not
be required. However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for
testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements
required with this module installed (for example, digital device
emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be
met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with
another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer
considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product.
In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for
re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and
obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the
antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained
between the antenna and users (for example : Access point,
Router…mobile device.). The final end product must be labeled in a
visible area with the following: “Contains TX FCC ID:
FDI-06197952”.
Manual Information That Must be Included
The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information
to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF
module in the users manual of the end product which integrate
this module.
The users manual for end users must include the following
information in a prominent location “ IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply
with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used
for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter”.
If the end product integrating this module is going to be operated in
5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, the warning statement in the user
manual of the end product should include the restriction of operating
this device in indoor could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Buffalo declares that US model of WMIA-204AG(R) (FCC ID:
FDI-06197952-0) is limited in CH1-CH11 for 2.4G band by
specific firmware controlled by the manufacturer and is not user
changeable.
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………..1
Hardware Installation………………………………….2
Software Installation………..………………………….3
Introduction
While Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is
adopted by 802.11g for the high-speed transfer rate in a
2.4GHz range. Buffalo WMIA-204AG(R) fully utilizes the
benefits of 802.11g standard on the proven compatibility
between two transfer modes and the high speed bit transfer
that is desirable for multimedia application in Wireless
environment.
The internal Wireless LAN module allows your system (for
example, your notebook) to connect wirelessly to other
802.11-enabled systems, devices, or network.
Features
The WMIA-204AG has the following features:
Wireless LAN Data rates of 1Mbps to 54Mbps for 802.11g
and 1Mbps to 11Mbps for 802.11b.
Wireless security using WPA with TKIP encryption, 802.1X
with EAP-type Authentication
Hardware Installation
Please follow the instruction to install your 11A/G mini PCI
module on your system (for example, your notebook):
Your computer comes with a unique Mini PCI Card socket,
which allows the computer to add wireless LAN (IEEE802.11g).
Step 1 Insert the mini-PCI at an angle of approximately 45
degrees into the empty Mini-PCI interface socket.
Step 2 Press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into
the receiving socket.
Step 3 Connect the internal antenna.
Step 4 Connect the External antenna.
Congratulations! You have just completed the Wireless LAN
hardware installation. When you boot up the computer, you
should expect to see the wireless LAN connection capacity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with FCC RF exposure
compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Software Installation
Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware >
Device Manager]. Double-click on Network Adapters and check
if 11A/G mini PCI module appears as one of the adapters. If it
does not exist, Windows has not detected it or the device driver
has not been installed properly. If there is a yellow mark or
red-cross on the network adapter, it may be a device or
resource conflict. Replace or update the device driver or
consult Windows.
Trouble Shooting
If the wireless LAN card does not function:
1. Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card.
2. Consult the card’s manual or contact the vendor for
installation information.
Software Configuration
If the driver is successfully installed, you can use your Windows
XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) utility or the utility tool
your vendor provided to manage your wireless adapter.
To enable the wireless connection:
Step 1 Click the icon to open the Windows XP configuration
utility window.
Step 2 The Wireless Network Properties window displays.
Your computer automatically connects to the network displayed
at the top of the Preferred networks list.
Step 3 In the Available networks list, highlight the network you
want to connect and click Configure.
Step 4 A Wireless Network Properties window will appear.
Step 5 Enter the Network name (SSID) of no more than 32
alphanumeric characters. This SSID is a network name that
identifies the wireless devices in the network. All workstations
and access points must use the same SSID to be able to
communicate with one another. The SSID is a 32-character
field, and the value is case sensitive.
Step 6 If the network requires Network Authentication, select
the type of authentication required. WPA might require further
Authentication options found on the Authentication tab. Match
the setting used by the network.
Step 7 Enter information for the new wireless network based
on the descriptions in the following:
Security: Authentication and Encryption
Network Authentication
Select if your access point requires authentication. Match the
authentication used by the network.
Open: No authentication is used. Shared The Pre-Shared
Key (PSK) authentication method is used.
In enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with both
wireless router and authentication server. In Small Office/ Home
Office (SOHO) environment, where there are no authentication
servers, user can use pre-shared key (PSK) mode in place of
the authentication server.
WPA: Wi-Fi® Protected Access (WPA) authentication
(802.1X) is used with an EAP type.
WPA consists of three main elements: an Authentication Server
(typically a RADIUS server), WPA-enabled router or AP (called
"Authenticator"), and a WPA-enabled client (called
"Supplicant").
WPA-PSK: WPA authentication (802.1X) is used with a
Pre-Shared Key, which enables you to enter a static
Network key.
Data Encryption
Select the type of security encryption algorithm used. The
available types of encryption are based on the type of the
authentication selected.
Disabled: No encryption.
WEP: Deselect Network Key is provided for me
automatically and enter the Key provided by the network.
Available only with Open and Shared Authentication.
TKIP: Available with WPA and WPA-PSK Authentication.
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) includes four algorithms:
MIC (message integrity check), to protect packets from
tampering; PPK (Per-Packet Key) hashing, to prevent weak key
attacks; extended IV (initialization vector), to reduce IV reuse
and the possibility that a hacker will collect sufficient packets to
crack the encryption; and a re-keying mechanism, to change the
temporal key dynamically. TKIP is the most commonly used
encryption method; however, if your wireless clients do not
support TKIP, the WX-5803 also supports AES (Advanced
Encryption Security) encryption. AES will replace 802.11's
RC4-based encryption under 802.11i specification.
Network key
Enter the security key for data encryption, when WEP or
WPA-PSK is selected. This can be entered in ASCII or
hexadecimal for WEP and in ASCII for WPA-PSK.
Key index
There are four Keys (1, 2, 3, 4) that can be selected for WEP.
The key index selected here must match the network key index.
The key is provided for me automatically
Select if the key is automatically provided. Most often, the key
is not automatically provided, so you have to un-check this box
and enter the network key. If using a RADIUS server, the key is
automatically provided.
This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network
Select if the network you are creating or accessing is a
computer-to computer (ad hoc) network. If you are attempting
to connect to an infrastructure network, then do not select this
setting.
Step 8 After entering the information for this network, click OK.
The Wireless Network window is displayed and the new
network is listed in the Preferred networks area.
Step 9 Your computer is connected to the selected network
when you see a blue bubble on top of the icon for that network.
If the blue bubble does not appear, click Refresh. If it still does
not appear, double-check that the wireless settings match the
configuration of the wireless network.
Step 10 Click OK to save your changes.
Congratulation!
You have successfully setup your wireless connection.
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