BUFFALO 09101731-0 Wireless LAN Card User Manual WLI CF S11G

BUFFALO INC. Wireless LAN Card WLI CF S11G

Users Manual Part 3

■Overview Chapter 4Capter 4Windows2000 SettingsThis chapter describes how to make thesettings for connecting your Windows2000 computer to a wireless LAN.4.1 Making the Wireless LAN Card Available Step 1 Before installing the wireless LAN card ................72pStep 2 Installing the wireless LAN card .............................77pStep 3 Installing the wireless LAN carddrivers ....................................................................... 79pStep 4 Confirming that the installed wirelessLAN card is normally operating ................................ 82p4.2 Preparing for Connecting to the Network Step 5 Making the network settings ................................... 85pStep 6 Installing Client Manager ........................................ 85p4.3 Connecting to the Network Step 7 -a Communicating via AirStation ........................... 89pStep 7 -bCommunicating with wirelessLAN computers ....................................................... 91pStep 8 Starting communication .......................................... 93pWLI-CF-S11G.book 69 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual70Follow the procedure in the illustration below to connect your Windows2000 computer to a wireless LAN.Windows2000 Operation FlowMaking the wireless LAN card availablePreparing for connecting to the networkConnecting to the networkCheck the configuration of the drives on your Windows computer and confirm that its PC card driver operates normally.Install the wireless LAN card in the Windows computer.Make the settings for connecting the Windows computer to the network.Step 1 Step 2Step 7Step 5Make the settings for access to the network.a...AirStationb...Wireless LAN computers-a, b（from page 72）（from page 85）（from page 89）WLI-CF-S11G.book 70 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 71Install the wireless LAN card drivers in the Windows com-puter.Confirm that the in-stalled wireless LAN card operates nor-mally.Communicate with other computers on the network.Install Client Man-ager for communi-cating with other wireless LAN com-puters.Step 3 Step 4Step 8Step 6To make the Air-Station settings, refer to the AirSta-tion manual.WLI-CF-S11G.book 71 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual724.1 Making the Wireless LAN Card AvailableInstall the wireless LAN card to connect your Windows 2000 computer to awireless LAN.Step 1 Before installing the wireless LAN cardChecking the configuration of your drivesFollow the procedure below to check the configuration of the drivers onyour Windows computer in which the wireless LAN card will be installed.1Turn on the computer to boot Windows 2000. Log in with the log-in name having the administrator authority (Administrator, etc.).2Double-click [My Computer] on Desktop.3These displayed drive names will be necessary in thesubsequent procedures. Be sure to take note of these drivenames in the table on the upper right of the next page.Select [View]-[Detail].Check the drive names listed inthe window.WLI-CF-S11G.book 72 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 73Drive names on your computerChecking the PC card driverFollow the procedure below to verify that the PC card driver on thecomputer in which the wireless LAN card will be installed is operatingnormally.1Right-click [My Computer] on Desktop.Click [Properties].2Click [Hardware]-[Device Manager].3Click the "+" mark on the left of [PCMCIA adapters].4The displayed PCMCIA controller name varies with thecomputer model.⇒ Continued on next pageDrive Type Icon Drive Name (e.g.)3.5" FDD （A:）HDD (local disk) （C:）CD-ROM （D:）Confirm that the "x" markis not indicated for theicon under [PCMCIAadapters].WLI-CF-S11G.book 73 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual74If such an error mark as "!" or "x" is not indicated, the PC card driver isoperating normally.If the icon displayed under [PCMCIA adapters] appears withthe ! or x mark, refer to the manual included in the computerand activate the PC card driver.Checking the browser settings (only for using the AirStation)When you use the AirStation, invalidate the dial-up settings and proxysettings under the browser settings.The following procedure uses Internet Explorer 5.0 or later for example.1Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel].2Double-click [Internet Option].3Double-click the [Connections] tab.4When the provider informationis listed in the [Dial-upsettings] area, click the ○mark on the left side of [Neverdial a connection] below thearea to put a dot mark.Click [LAN setings] in the"Local Area Network(LAN)settings" area.WLI-CF-S11G.book 74 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 755Confirm the items with a checkmark.For memorandum, put a checkmark for the same items below.□ Automatically detect settings□ Use automatic configuration script□ Use a proxy server□ Bypass proxy server for local addresses6Upon completion of confirming the items with the checkmark,remove the checkmark from all the items.Checking the network adapterConfirm the current settings of the network function.1Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel].2Double-click [System].3Click [Hardware]-[Device Manager].4Click the "+" mark on the left side of [Network adapters], showing thecurrent adapter as listed in the illustration.⇒ Continued on next pageWLI-CF-S11G.book 75 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual765Disable a LAN board or card if any name.If there is no LAN board or card name listed, proceed to Step 6.6If any name beginning with "AOL" is found under [DeviceManager]-[Network adapters], disable it in the same manner asStep 5.7Click [OK] to close the [Device Manager].If you have disabled any driver in Steps 5 and/or 6, restartthe computer.Select "Do not use thisdevice(disable)."Click [OK].WLI-CF-S11G.book 76 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 77Step 2 Installing the wireless LAN cardThe wireless LAN card can be installed/removed in/from the computerwhich is in the ON state.If your computer is equipped with a power managementfunction that automatically cuts power supply to thecomputer when it is left idle for a certain period, turn thefunction off. The wireless LAN card may be disabled if thepower management function starts.Refer to the manual provided with the computer for detailson the power management function.Precautions for installation/removal• Be sure to handle the computer and its peripherals in such away as described in the manual of each unit.• Completely remove any dust from the connectors.• Never touch the connector portion of the wireless LAN card.• Use great care for the connector location of the wireless LANcard when installing the card in the computer.The connector may be damaged if it is forced.• The wireless LAN card can be inserted and removed with thecomputer turned on (Hot Swap feature). However, youshould set the wireless LAN card in a safely removable stateon Windows before removing it. See "When removing thewireless LAN card" on page 78.WLI-CF-S11G.book 77 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual78Installing the wireless LAN card in a notebook computerFollow the instructions in the illustration below when installing thewireless LAN card in a notebook computer.When removing the wireless LAN cardFollow the procedure below to remove the wireless LAN card whenthe Windows 20000 computer is running.• When Client Manager is active, you must not remove the wirelessLAN card. Be sure to terminate Client Manager before removingthe card.1 Click the removal icon in the task tray, and select "StopBUFFALO WLI-CF-S11G Wireless LAN Adapter."※ If you cannot find the icon, see the Windows Help.2 When the message "The 'BUFFALO WLI-CF-S11G Wireless LANAdapter' device can now be safely removed from the system." isdisplayed, click [OK].3 Remove the wireless LAN card from the computer.When inserting the wireless LAN card into the PC card slot on your computer, attach the BUFFALO's PC card adapter WLI-CF-OP available separately.WLI-CF-S11G.book 78 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 79Step 3 Installing the wireless LAN card driversPlease check the configuration of the drives on yourcomputer (page 72) before installing the drivers. In addition,confirm that the PC card driver is normally operating on yourcomputer (page 73).Turn on the computer to boot Windows 2000. Log in with the log-inname having the administrator authority (Administrator, etc.).1The installed wireless LAN card is recognized and the [FoundNew Hardware Wizard] window appears.2Click [Next].When the installed wireless LANcard is recognized as "BUFFALOWLI-CF-S11G," select [Searchfor a suitable driver for mydevice[recommended]].Click [Next].WLI-CF-S11G.book 79 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual8034Insert the "AirStation Driver CD" into the CD-ROM drive.When you insert the "AirStation Driver CD" into the CD-ROMdrive, the Simple Installation Wizard window mayautomatically appear. In this case, click [Cancel], and then[Abort], closing the window.5Select the "Optional searchlocations" as shown below.Floppy Drive：Not checkedCD-ROM Drive：Not checkedSpecify a locations：CheckedClick [Next].Enter "D:\CFS11G\WIN2000"to the "Copy manufacturers'files from" field.Click [OK].WLI-CF-S11G.book 80 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 816⇒ Continued on next pageConfirm that"d:\cfs11g\win2000\nets11.inf" is displayed.Click [Next].WLI-CF-S11G.book 81 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual827The message "There is no guarantee that this software works correctlywith Windows" appears, but the operation has been verified in BUF-FALO. Click [Yes] to proceed with the installation procedure.8Click [finish].Now you have completed the wireless LAN card driver installationprocedure. Proceed to the next step to confirm that the installedwireless LAN card is normally operating.Step 4 Confirming that the installed wireless LAN card is normally operatingUpon completion of the installation of the wireless LAN card drivers,confirm that the wireless LAN card is normally installed by using theprocedure below.1Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel].2Double-click [System].Confirm that "BUFFALO WLI-CF-S11G Wireless LANAdapter" is displayed.Click [Yes].WLI-CF-S11G.book 82 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 8334Confirm that "BUFFALO WLI-CF-S11G Wireless LAN Adapter" is displayedunder [Network adapters] without any error mark ("x" or "!") indicated.When "BUFFALO WLI-CF-S11G Wireless LAN Adapter" is displayed withoutany error mark ("x" or "!"), your wireless LAN card is normally operating.If an error mark ("x" or "!") is indicatedSee "I want to uninstall the wireless LAN card" on page 102 in Chapter 5,and then uninstall and re-install the wireless LAN cad drivers.Click the [Hardware]tab.Click the [Device Manager]button.WLI-CF-S11G.book 83 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual84To make the AirStation settingsRefer to the AirStation manual to make the AirStation settings.WLI-CF-S11G.book 84 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 854.2 Preparing for Connecting to the NetworkStep 5 Making the network settingsUpon completion of confirming that the installed wireless LAN card isnormally operating, make the settings for connecting to the network. Forhow to make the settings, refer to the Windows 2000 manual or Help file.Step 6 Installing Client Manager"Client Manager" is a tool for communicating with wireless LAN computersdirectly or via AirStation. It is necessary to install Client Manager in allwireless LAN computers.Use the procedure below to install Client Manager.1Insert the "AirStation Driver CD" into the CD-ROM drive.When you insert the "AirStation Driver CD" into the CD-ROMdrive, the Simple Installation Wizard window mayautomatically appear. In this case, proceed to Step 4.2Double-click [My Computer] on Desktop.3Double-click the CD-ROM icon（）.⇒ Continued on next pageWLI-CF-S11G.book 85 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual864567Select [Install the ClientManager].Click [Next].Click [Next].Click [Next].Click [Next].Select "Client Manager."WLI-CF-S11G.book 86 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 8789Click [No] when you do not wish to add Client Manager to the Startupmenu.10Now you have completed the Client Manager installation process.⇒ Continued on next pageClick [Next]. Copying thefiles required for theinstallation will start.Reconfirm the component tobe installed. Click [Yes]. Client Managerwill be registered in theStartup menu.Click [Finish].WLI-CF-S11G.book 87 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual88To uninstall Client Manager1Select [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel].2Double-click "Add/Remove Programs."3Select "Client Manager" and click [Add/Remove].4Select "Remove" and click [Next].5When the message "Do you want to completely " appears, click[OK].6When the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" window opens, click[Finish].WLI-CF-S11G.book 88 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 894.3 Connecting to the NetworkUpon completion of computer settings, you can connect your computer tothe network. There are two methods for connecting the computer to thenetwork as shown below.•Communicating via AirStation -a•Communicating with wireless LAN computers -bStep 7 -a Communicating via AirStationTo make communications using the AirStation, set the ESS-ID using ClientManager.1Select [Start]-[Programs]-[AirStation Utility]-[Client Manager].If the icon below appears in the task tray in the lower right on thescreen, you can double-click that icon to start Client Manager. or 2⇒ Continued on next pageStep 1Step 7Step 1Step 7Select [File]-[Manual].WLI-CF-S11G.book 89 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual9031. Select "11Mbps Communication over AirStation" in the"Network Mode" field.2. Enter the AirStation ESS-ID to the "ESS-ID" field.3. Click [OK].The initial setting of the AirStation ESS-ID shows the last six digits ofthe MAC address of the AirStation plus "GROUP" (upper-case).4Enter an "WEP Key" if encryption with WEP is used in the network. Ifthe AirStation is used in the initial state, no encryption is set. Leave thearea empty in this case.5Click [OK].AirStation retrieval will bestarted.WLI-CF-S11G.book 90 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 916When the access to the AirStation is successful, the AirStationindication turns from gray to black so that the antenna mark（）appears. If the AirStation indication does not change to black, checkthe AirStation ESS-ID and WEP settings, and then repeat from Step2.After the computer has succeeded in connecting to the AirStation, aslower data rate such as "2Mbps" may be displayed in the "Transferspeed" column. In this case, the correct data rate will appear whenthe practical communication starts.Step 7 -b Communicating with wireless LANcomputersWhen communicating with wireless LAN computers, manually set a radiochannel using Client Manager.1Select [Start]-[Programs]-[AirStation Utility]-[Client Manager].If the icon below appears in the task tray in the lower right on thescreen, you can double-click that icon to start Client Manager. or ⇒ Continued on next pageWhen this window appears,the access to the AirStationis successful.WLI-CF-S11G.book 91 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
WLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual92234Now you have completed the radio channel configurationprocedure.Select [File]-[Manual].Select the same channel asthe other computers that youwish to communicate with inthe "DS Channel" field.Select "Peer to peercommunication" in the"Network Mode" field.Click [OK].Click [OK].Enter an "WEP Key" ifencryption with WEP is usedin the network. If the initialsettings are used, noencryption is set. Leave thearea empty in this case.WLI-CF-S11G.book 92 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
4Windows 2000 SettingsWLI-CF-S11G User’s Manual 93Step 8 Starting communicationUpon completion of the radio channel configuration, you can access acomputer on the network.For how to make the network settings and how to make communications,refer to the Windows 2000 manual or Help file.WLI-CF-S11G.book 93 ページ ２００２年３月１日　金曜日　午後６時１６分
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