BUFFALO 09101793-0 11 Mbps USB1.1 Port Adapter User Manual WLI USB B11 QSG indd

BUFFALO INC. 11 Mbps USB1.1 Port Adapter WLI USB B11 QSG indd

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4◗ 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 USB Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.
5Step 3 Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service◗ If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless USB Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears in the taskbar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.◗ Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks to display a list of available wireless networks. See step 2C if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key. Select an access point network name or SSID and click the Connect button to establish a connection.■ Note: If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is not functioning, select Start » Control Panel » Administrative » Tools » Services. Select Automatic in the Startup type field to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service. The default value is Automatic.
6◗ Select a network name or access point and click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if either is necessary. The 'Network Authentication' and 'Data Encryption' pull down menus will allow you to select the different kinds of wireless securities available.You have finished installing your 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. See Installing 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 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter and Client Manager, refer to the AirStation 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter Manual, located on the Air Navigator CD.■ Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at www.microsoft.com.
7Step 2 Installing the 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter◗ Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows. Plug the Wireless USB Adapter into an available USB port on your PC. Depending on the type of computer that the Wireless USB Adapter is being installed on, the USB ports can be located in different areas of the case. Check with the PC manufacturer if the USB ports can not be located. Once the Wireless USB Adapter is plugged in correctly, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically. If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not launch, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted.◗ Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click the Next button to continue to the Locate Driver Files page.Windows 98/ME/2000 Installation & Configuration
8◗ Verify that no Optional search locations are selected. Clear any checkboxes that are selected. Click the Next button to continue to the Driver Files Search Results page.◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless USB Adapter. Click the Next button to continue the installation process.◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found page opens, informing you that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process. When the Wireless USB Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted. You have finished installing your 11 Mbps Wireless USB Adapter. See Installing Client Manager to install Client Manager on your computer.
9Installing and Connecting withClient Manager ■ Note: Running the Client Manager install on Windows XP will disable Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Services.◗ The AirNavigator dialog box will open automatically. If the AirNavigator dialog box does not open automatically, select Start»Run and enter D:\Setup.exe in the Open field to open the dialog box manually. D: represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive. If another letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive, your command should reflect that difference. Click the OK button. Select Install Client Manager to launch the InstallShield Wizard.◗ Close other open applications and click 'OK' to continue.
10◗ Click 'Agree' on the License screen to continue installation.◗ Click 'Next' to accept the default installation directory or hit browse and select another location. ◗ You will receive a message instructing you to wait while Client Manager installation completes.◗ When you receive a message indicating that installation is complete, Click 'OK'.This completes Client Manager Installation.
11◗ Access Client Manager by double clicking on the Icon in your computers 'Tray', or by launching Programs => Buffalo =>AirStation Utility => Client Manager2◗ The Main Status Screen will display.◗ Select the Survey Tab and the main survey screen will appear. If you do not see your access point listed, click 'Refresh' and wait several seconds.◗ Highlight the appropriated Access Point and click on 'Connect'. Connecting to your Wireless LAN using Client Manager (Not using AOSS).■ Note: If your client device and Access Point are both AOSS enabled and you intend on using AOSS to automatically configure your connection, please refer to the supplement guide 'Connecting to your Wireless LAN using AOSS (Client Manager)' included with your device.

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