BUFFALO 09101803 BCM4318 802.11b/g PCI Bus User Manual Manual

BUFFALO INC. BCM4318 802.11b/g PCI Bus Manual

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User ManualWireless PCI AdapterWLI2-PCI-G54Swww.buffalotech.com/wireless v2.3
2• Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard should launch automatically. • To launch the AirNavigator Setup Wizard manually, click Start, then Run. Type “D:\Setup.exe”, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CDrom. • Click OK to launch the wizard. Getting Started
3• Select Install Wireless Drivers. Installing Wireless Drivers
4• Click Next to install a driver for the PCI adaptor.• Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license agreemennt. • A window will appear prompting the installation of the Wireless PCI Adapter into the PC. You will need to shut down your PC to install the wireless PCI card. Press Cancel if necessary and shut down your PC.Installing Wireless Drivers
5• Power off the desktop PC. Insert the Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. PCI slots are located inside the desktop computer. Please consult the PC Manufacturer's documentation for PCI installation instructions. Once the Wireless PCI Adapter is installed correctly, attach the included antenna on the back of the PCI card, start the PC and let it boot into Windows. Then, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically. If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not launch, turn off the computer, remove the Wireless PCI Adapter, reinsert it into another PCI slot, and restart the computer. • Select Install the software automatically. Click the Next button.Installing Wireless Drivers
6• When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes.• When the Wireless PCI Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Restart your computer if prompted.Installing Drivers
7Connecting Wireless Clients to your NetworkBuffalo supports three different methods for connecting your wireless client device to your network.If your AP supports it, use the simple, utterly secure AOSS to connect. Install the Client Manager from your AirNavigator CD (page 8) and turn to page 11.You may also use the Client Manager software from your AirNavigator CD to configure your network manually. See page 16 for more on Client Manager.If you’re running Windows XP on your PC, you may use its built-in Zero Configuration tool to connect to your router/AP. See page 21 for more on Zero Configuration.
8Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, congure WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection proles.Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Conguration is automatically disabled.Installing Client ManagerInsert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of you computer. If the Air Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, launch it manually by clicking Start and then Run. Enter D:\Setup.exe in the dialog box that appears. Click OK. Select Install Wireless Client Manager.Client Manager
9Client Manager• Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next.• Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.
10Client Manager• Click OK when Client Manager installation is complete.• Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator.• Client Manager is now installed and running. Right-click on its icon (the black antenna) to use it.
11The AOSS button for this wireless client is in its Client Manager software. Start Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray, or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo >>AirStation Utility >> Client Manager.AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID. AOSS determines the optimal connection and congures itself in seconds. If your router doesn’t support AOSS, turn to page 6 to congure your connection manually with Client Manager or Wireless Zero Cong.Using AOSS
12• From the Status Screen, select the Proles tab.• Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. • Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED begins to ash. Using AOSS
13Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a prole for later use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner.Notes:AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before nding one, just press the AOSS buttons again.Output power is reduced to 25% of normal during AOSS for security reasons. If you’re having trouble making an AOSS connection, temporarily move the devices closer together.AOSS will automatically use the highest level of security available for all currently connected wireless devices. If you have trouble connecting with AOSS, temorarily disable all personal rewalls on your PC, such as ZoneAlarm or Microsoft Personal Firewall. These programs may be re-enabled after AOSS has nished.Using AOSS
14You may use Client Manager to congure your wireless network. Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Proles page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are also available. You can access the Edit Prole dialog box, New Prole dialog box, IP Conguration dialog box, or WEP Conguration dialog box using the Client Manager pages. You may also initiate AOSS.Status PageClick Status to open this page. By default, this page is displayed when you start Client Manager. Details of connection status are displayed.This page only displays connection information; no changes to settings are made here.This page includes the following components:• Adapter Name – Displays the part number of the wireless adaptor that is being used.Client Manager Configuration
15Client Manager Configuration• Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. • Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will be displayed.• Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, no channel will be displayed. Channels 1-11 may be used.• Security – The type of encryption in use. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, then ‘No Encryption’ will be displayed.• IP Address – The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on. If the Client Manager is not connected to a network with DHCP, then no IP address will be displayed.• MAC Address – The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client Manager is installed on. If no wireless device is present in the computer, then no MAC Address will be displayed.• Signal Strength – Displays the signal strength of the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected. Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware being used for this measurement.
16Click the Scan tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points.This page includes the following components:• Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of a wireless network. Each wireless device on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully communicate. • Wireless Mode – Displays available modes for each available remote wireless device.• Strength – Displays the relative signal strength of the wireless networks.• Encryption – Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption.Click Connect to connect to a highlighted SSID, or Refresh to update the list of available wireless devices. Client Manager Configuration
17This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information. The correct encryption type should already be selected automatically in the Encryption Method drop down list. Only change this setting if necessary.The Encryption Key is where the actual key for the wireless network should be entered. Some wireless networks allow you to enter multiple keys; four separate elds are available for this. If your network only uses one encryption key, then please use the rst eld (#1) to enter your key.The Register Prole option will store this wireless network in your proles. You will then automatically connect to this network when inside its range. This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network again.Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information.Client Manager Configuration
18Profiles PageClick the Proles tab to open this page. Use this page to access your proles. Proles allow you to save the information associated with a specic wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location. The Proles page allows you to add, delete, and edit your proles, as well as import and export data.• Connect – Click the Connect button to connect to the selected prole and return to the Status page.• Edit – Click the Edit button to edit the selected prole’s settings. The Edit button also allows you to delete proles that are no longer used or required.• Add – Click the Add button to add a prole manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.Client Manager Configuration
19New Profile Dialog Box• Select Profile – Select whether the prole is for a wireless or wired connection.• Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new prole.• Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associate with the new prole. Select Infrastructure if your network consists of both wired and wireless devices that communicate through a central device, such as an access point. Select Ad-hoc if your network consists of only wireless devices that communicate with each other directly.• Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your network. The SSID is the name of your wireless network. All wireless devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network. MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID. • Channel – The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hoc connection, select a channel and make sure the other Ad-hoc devices are congured to use the same channel. Otherwise, use Auto-Channel.• Encryption Method – Displays the types of encryption available. Once encryption is selected, you will be required to enter an Encryption Key. For the Transmission Key Number, 1 is recommended.• OK – Click OK to save your specications and return to the Proles page.Client Manager Configuration
20Advanced Profile Options• Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specied for this wireless prole here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specied by an administrator.• Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless prole. A specic home page can be specied when connected to this wireless prole as can specic proxy server addresses.• Printers Tab – Displays the printers tab. A specic default printer can be associated to this prole. Thus, when connected to this prole, a specic printer will be used as the default printer.• OK – Click the OK button to save your specications and return to the Proles page.• AOSS Icon – To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network, just click this icon and then hold down the AOSS button on your wireless router for a few seconds. Check your package for an AOSS Manual, which will give more information on using AOSS.Client Manager Configuration
21Windows XP includes the Zero Conguration Service, a built in serrvice to congure your wireless clients from within Windows. Turn to page 7 if you would rather use Buffalo’s Client Manager to congure your wireless client.• If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated, Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears within the system tray. “One or more wireless networks are available” will appear as a caption accompanying the icon.• To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually, click Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services. Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service.• Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select View Available Wireless Networks. Select an SSID and click Connect. You may need to check the box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network. See page 21 if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key.Zero Configuration Service
22• Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add.Zero Configuration Service
23• To congure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Congure.• From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and conrm the Network Key and Key Index. Click OK when nished.Zero Configuration Service
24Installation with Windows 98/Me• After powering off the PC, insert the Wireless PCI Adapter into an available PCI slot. PCI slots are located inside the desktop computer. Please consult the PC Manufacturer's documentation for PCI installation instructions. Once the Wireless PCI Adapter is installed correctly, attach the included antenna on the back of the PCI card, start the PC and let it boot into Windows. Then, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically. If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not launch, turn off the computer, remove the Wireless PCI Adapter, reinsert it into another PCI slot, and restart the computer.
25• Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click the Next button to continue.• Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are selected. Click the Next button to continue.Installation with Windows 98/Me
26• Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter. Click the Next button to continue.• Windows 2000: If the Digital Signature Not Found page opens, informing that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process. When the Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter is suc-cessfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.See the Installing Client Manager section to install the Client Manager.Installation with Windows 98/Me
27Antenna Information• The WLI2-PCI-G54S comes with a detachable omni directional antenna. However, for increased range a more powerful antenna can be purchased. Use the included antenna adapter (small brass piece) to connect it to an optional Buffalo MC Connector antenna.
28Wireless Zero CongurationWireless Zero Conguration Service (Windows XP)Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Conguration Service to support 802.11b and 802.11g wire-less networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point. If no available wireless access points are found, you must manually add the access points.Note: The Wireless Zero Conguration Service and Client Manager do not function properly togeth-er. If you want to use Client Manager, you must disable the Wireless Zero Conguration Service. Enabling the Wireless Zero Conguration ServiceSelect Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Automatic in the Startup Type eld of Wireless Zero Conguration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.Note: The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Conguration Service is Automatic. Disabling the Wireless Zero Conguration ServiceSelect Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Disabled in the Startup Type eld of Wireless Zero Conguration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.
29SpecicationsWireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11gCommunication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half DuplexFrequency Range 2.412-2.462MhzTransmission Rates 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-HocSecurity WEP 128/64 bit, 802.1x, WPA-TKIP/AESOthersInterface PCIPower Consumption 1550mwEnvironmental Operation 0-55ºc, 20-80% (non-condensing)
30SpecicationsCommunication RangeSpeed Indoor Outdoor54Mbps 165 ft. (50m) 525 ft. (160m)11Mbps 300 ft. (90m) 1310 ft. (400m)1Mbps 375 ft. (115m) 1750 ft. (550m)All distances are estimated. Wireless connections may be affected as physical conditions and circumstances vary.
31Troubleshooting / FAQTroubleshooting / FAQUse this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC? Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.Why won't all my network clients work? Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients.Windows 98/Me: These operating systems support only four network clients. If you install more than four network clients, only the rst four clients you install will work.Will Client Manager support all operating systems? Client Manager and the G54 Wireless 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter currently support only Win-dows 98/ME/2000/XP. They do not currently support Windows NT, Mac OS, or Linux. For more information, refer to the Mac OS and Linux page in the Troubleshooting section of this help le.
32Troubleshooting / FAQWhere can I attach my external antenna? Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54 Wireless PCI Adapter. Why won't Client Manager function properly? Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Conguration Service conicts with Client Manager. Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Dis-abled in the Startup Type eld of Wireless Zero Conguration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Conguration Service.I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD? No. You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point and wire-less adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.
3310BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether-net network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authenti-cation used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session. Also referred to as AdHoc. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 network-ing framework that includes an Access Point. Bus Mastering: A system in which the speci-ed Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU. Client: A PC or workstation on a network. Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow com-munications between two devices. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. Default Gateway: The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN. Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer. Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identies the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Pro-tocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device con-nected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP ad-dresses Glossary
34Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specic hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authenti-cation used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session. Also referred to as AdHoc. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 network-ing framework that includes an Access Point. Bus Mastering: A system in which the speci-ed Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU. Client: A PC or workstation on a network. Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow com-munications between two devices. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. Default Gateway: The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN. Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer. Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identies the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Pro-tocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device con-Glossary
35nected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time. DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP ad-dresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specic hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that controls data owing to and from a computer. Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server. ESS (Extended Service Set): A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub-network. ESS-ID is user identication used in the ESS LAN conguration. Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality. Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices. File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share les and printers. Firmware: Programming inserted into pro-grammable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Frame: A xed block of data, transmitted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet. Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion bits per second. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. Glossary
36LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports. MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes network cards. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measure-ment of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross-over): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. MIB II: A database containing performance information and statistics on each device in a network. MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second): A measurement of processing speed. Hub: A device which allows connection of com-puters and other devices to form a LAN. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology. IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32-binary-digit number that identies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets. Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of a message packet. LAN (Local Area Network): A group of com-puters and peripheral devices connected to share resources. Glossary
37NAT (Network Address Translation): An inter-net standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal trafc and a second set for external trafc. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network. Packet: A block of data that is transferred as a single unit, also called a frame or a block. Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted net-work trafc based on its originating address or its type. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Remov-able module that adds features to a portable computer. Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in-stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual conguration. PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether-net): A specication for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging infor-mation between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients. RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-perma-nent memory. Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strength-ens and transmits information to all connected Glossary
38devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations. RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data trans-mission device. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory. Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server. Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection. Script: A macro or batch le containing instruc-tions and used by a computer to perform a task. Server: Any computer that makes les or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to dene and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. SNMP (Simple Network Management Proto-col: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide ex-tra protection from external interfering signals. Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/In-ternet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which Glossary
39Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system. Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together. UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com-munication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP. Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communi-cation hierarchy. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable. WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys-tem covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp-tion method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices. Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specications. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices. VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a cor-porate LAN system.Glossary
40Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis 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 con-nected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). 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.FCC / CE / IC Information
41Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.Operation is subject to the two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interfernce received, including, interference that may cause undesired operation. .FCC / CE / IC Information
42 IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.R&TTE Compliance StatementThis 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). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.SafetyThis 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 / IC Information
43IMPORTANT NOTE:Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC 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 has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB.Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada.The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.The Class [B] digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation.Cet appareil numerique de la class [B] respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materielbrouilleur du Canada. .FCC / CE / IC Information
44EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.The ETSI version of this device is also authorize d for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.EU Countries Not intended for useNone.Potential restrictive useFrance: Only channels 10,11,12, and 13.FCC / CE / IC Information
45Warranty InformationBuffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of pur-chase. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technol-ogy (USA) Inc. will, replace the unit, provided the unit has not been subjected to misuse, abuse, or non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. authorized alteration, modications or repair. All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. product line including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability and tness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period. Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any lost prots, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products. In no event shall Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. does not offer refunds for any product.@ 2004 Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc.
46Contact InformationADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120Austin, TX 78759-5319GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CSTDirect: 512-794-8533Toll-free: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8520Email: sales@buffalotech.comTECHNICAL 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
45Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (USA / Canada)Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com©2004, Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite 120Austin, Texas 78759Tel: 800-456-9799Fax: 512-794-8606

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