BUFFALO 09101595-0 802.11b/g Access Point User Manual Manual
BUFFALO INC. 802.11b/g Access Point Manual
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WCA-G Wi-Fi Gamer
Wireless AP for Game Consoles
v.77
Package Contents
• Wi-Fi Gamer (main unit)
• Base for horizontal placement
• CAT5 LAN cable
• AC Adapter
• This manual
• Warranty Statement
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Introduction
Router WiFi Gamer
(this product)
き
Game Console
The Internet
The Buffalo Wi-Fi Gamer is an access point. It connects a game console to the Internet wirelessly. It's
designed to be connected to an existing router. When plugged into an existing router, the WiFi Gamer
makes it very simple to connect your Nintendo DS®, Wii ™ , Sony PSP® or PLAYSTATION®3.
※ The Wi-Fi Gamer supports AOSS ™ automatic wireless conguration.
※ This product is a private wireless LAN access point, designed for use with AOSS compatable devices such
as game consoles. For connecting PCs and other digital appliances, please use the AirStation series.
※ This product is intended for use in infrastructure mode. Ad hoc mode is not supported.
※ For informatin on conguring or using your PSP® or Playstation 3, consult your user manual or contact
Sony, Inc. (www.playstation.com）
※ To use a PSP® with AOSS, the PSP's rmware must be version 2.0 or later. Contact Sony for information
on upgrading your PSP's rmware if necessary.
※ For information on conguring or using your Nintendo DS or Wii, consult your user manual or contact
Nintendo Inc. (www.nintendo.com)
※ The Wi-Fi Gamer does not include a router. For best security, connect it to a router with a firewall,
rather than directly to a modem.
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Assembly
For horizontal placement, slide base
into end of Wi-Fi Gamer.
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Connecting your Cables
LAN port on router
Power to outlet or
surge protector
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AOSS
Setup
① Connect to a LAN port on your modem or router.
② Push the AOSS buttons on both products.
③ Products will auto-configure.
Internet
WiFi Gamer
WiFi Gamer
WiFi Gamer
Game Console
Game Console
Router or Modem
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The Wi-Fi Gamer supports AOSS™ automatic wireless conguration. Client devices, such as game consoles,
must also support AOSS to connect to it.
To connect a game console to the WiFi Gamer, press the AOSS buttons on both devices. It's that simple!
Consult your game console's user manual for instructions on using its AOSS button if necessary.
To use a PSP® with AOSS, the PSP's rmware must be version 2.0 or later. Contact Sony for information
on upgrading your PSP's rmware if necessary.
Connecting Your Game Console
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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: Any changes or modifi cations 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.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC / CE / R&TTE
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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.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
IC Caution:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 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 device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC / CE / R&TTE
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance
with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
• EN 60950
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 300 328
Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment
• EN 301 489-1/-17
EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment
Taiwan:
SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and
product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other application
like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified, may not comply with related RF
exposure rules, and such use shall be prohibited.
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.
FCC / CE / R&TTE
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Intended use:
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and offi ce
use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.
EU Countries intended for use:
This device is intended for indoor home and offi ce use in the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, France, Finland, Italy, Ireland,
Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and
Slovenia.
The device is also authorised for use in all EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein,
Norway and Switzerland.
EU countries not intended for use:
None
Potential restrictive use:
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and offi ce
use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where
restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in
order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links.
FCC / CE / R&TTE
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In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor
operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz.
In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more
information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.fr
FCC / CE / R&TTE
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Congratulations! Your WiFi Gamer is installed.
Contact Information:
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. (USA
and Canada).
Toll-free: (866) 752-6210 | Email: info@buffalotech.com