BUFFALO 09102002-0 High Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter User Manual WLI U2 AG108HP manual

BUFFALO INC. High Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WLI U2 AG108HP manual

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USB Adapterwith Antenna InterfaceWLI2-USB-G54www.buffalotech.com v. 1.1AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HPHigh Power Dual A+GWireless USB 2.0 AdapterUSB AdapterUSB Adapter with Antenna Interfacewith Antenna Interface

2Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP High-Power Dual A+GWireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects to 2.4ghz 802.11g networks, 2.4ghz 802.11b networks,and 5ghz 802.11a networks.System Requirements•A compatable A, B, or G band access point.•A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se.AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 Package Contents• WLI-U2-AG108HP USB Adapter• Stand• 5 foot USB Cable• Utility CD with Manual• Quick Setup Guides• Warranty StatementIntroduction

3AntennaThe WLI-U2-AG108 includes a directionalantenna. For best performance, point the antenna so that the word “BUFFALO” on the frontfaces your access point.TheWLI-U2-AG108 may also be removed from its stand and clipped to the top of your notebook computer. Lift the tabs gently to open the clamp, and slip the unit onto the edge of your computer screen.

$4Getting Started1. Installing Drivers:Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.If setup.exe does not launchautomatically, click Startand selectRun. EnterD:\Setup.exein the Open ÀHOGZKHUH'LVWKHOHWWHUassigned to your CD-ROM.Click theOK button toKlaunch the wizard.$

5SelectInstall Wireless Adapter. ClickOK.KKThe Software LicenseAgreement will appear.ClickYes to continuesinstallation, or No to abortothe installation process.AirNavigator

6Installing Drivers2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP:Power on the notebook PC and let it boot into Windows XP. Plug the Wireless USB Adapter or stand into an available USB port on your PC. The Found New HardwareWizard will launch automatically. If this screen doesn’t appear, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted.SelectInstall the software automatically. Click the Next button.t

$83. Using Wireless Zero Configuration:Normally, Windows XP will scan for available wirelessaccess points once the Wireless Notebook Adapteris installed. If Windows detects an access point, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or morewireless networks are available appears as a captionaccompanying the icon.1RWHV,I:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQLVQRWUXQQLQJclick Start>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services. Select AutomaticLQWKH6WDUWXS7\SHÀHOGRIWKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHWRVWDUWLW,I\RXGRQ·WZDQWWRXVH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJDQGwould rather use Buffalo’s client utility, or if you have a Windows 98 or 2000 computer, turn to page 12.Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and selectView Available Wireless Networks to display a list of savailable wireless networks. Select a network and clickConnect. If the network that you are connecting to is unsecured,you may need to check the box allowing you to connectto an unsecured network. Wireless Zero Configuration$

9Click theAdvanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key dmanually. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click the Add button.dConnecting

$10ConnectingTo enter an encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the &RQÀJXUH button.HFrom the pull down menu, select the appropriate type of Data encryption for the wireless network. Enter DQGFRQÀUPWKH1HWZRUN.H\HQFU\SWLRQNH\&OLFNtheOKEXWWRQZKHQÀQLVKHGK$

11Installation with Windows 98/ME/2000Windows 98/ME/20001. Installing the 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. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.If this screen doesn’t appear, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless USB Adapter once the notebook has rebooted.SelectInstall the software automatically. Click theNext button.t

12Installation / Setup2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter Drivers:Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware tWizard. SelectSearch for a suitable driver for my device. Click Next to continue.tCheck only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that areselected. ClickNext to continue.t

13Installation / SetupWindows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless USB Adapter.ClickNext.In Windows 2000, if the'LJLWDO6LJQDWXUHNot Found page opens as shown, clickdYes to continue the installation process.sWhen the Wireless USB Adapter issuccessfully installed, click Finish.Restart your computer if prompted.See the next page to install the Client Manager.

$148VH&OLHQW0DQDJHUWRFRQÀJXUH\RXUZLUHOHVVQHWZRUNVXUYH\DQGFRQQHFWWRDYDLODEOHDFFHVVSRLQWVHQDEOHDQGXVH:(3HQFU\SWLRQDQGFUHDWHFRQQHFWLRQSURÀOHV1RWH&OLHQW0DQDJHUGRHVQRWIXQFWLRQSURSHUO\LIWKH:LQGRZV;3:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHLVHQDEOHGInstalling Client ManagerInsert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator dialog box will open automatically. If the AirNavigator dialog box does not open DXWRPDWLFDOO\VHOHFW6WDUWª5XQDQGHQWHU'?6HWXSH[HLQWKH2SHQÀHOGWRRSHQWKHGLDORJER[PDQXDOO\'UHSUHVHQWVWKHOHWWHUDVVLJQHGto the CD-ROM drive. If another letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive, your commandVKRXOGUHÁHFWWKDWGLIIHUHQFH&OLFNWKHOKbutton. Select ,QVWDOO&OLHQW0DQDJHU to launchUthe InstallShieldWizard.Once the InstallShield Wizard launches,click the Next button to begin the softwaretinstallation.Client Manager$

15Client ManagerOnce the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the softwaretinstallation.Press,$JUHH to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process.H

$16Client ManagerPress theOKEXWWRQWRÀQLVKDQGFORVHWKHKinstallation program.Press theExit button to exit the tAirNavigator installation utility.The Buffalo Client Manager is now installedDQGUXQQLQJULJKWFOLFNLQJRQLWVLFRQWKHEODFNQRWHERRNLFRQZLOODOORZ\RXWREHJLQusing it.$

$178VH&OLHQW0DQDJHUWRFRQÀJXUH\RXUZLUHOHVVQHWZRUN7RDVVLVWLQFRQÀJXULQJ\RXUwireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the 3URÀOHVSDJH<RXFDQDFFHVVHDFKSDJHE\FOLFNLQJWKHFRUUHVSRQGLQJEXWWRQRQ&OLHQWManager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are available to meet specializedFRQÀJXUDWLRQQHHGV<RXFDQDFFHVVWKH(GLW3URÀOHGLDORJER[1HZ3URÀOHGLDORJER[,3&RQÀJXUDWLRQGLDORJER[RU:(3&RQÀJXUDWLRQGLDORJER[XVLQJWKH&OLHQW0DQDJHUpages.Status PageClickStatus to open this page. By sdefault, this page is displayed when you start Client Manager. Details of connection status are displayed.This page only displays connectioninformation; no changes to settings are made here.This page includes the following FRPSRQHQWV•Adapter Name – Displays the part number of wireless hardware that is being used.Client Manager Configuration$

$18Client Manager Configuration•Network Type – Displays what mode the network device is in. Ad-Hoc or Infrastructureare the available modes.•Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client 0DQDJHULVQRWFRQQHFWHGWRDUHPRWHZLUHOHVVGHYLFHDFFHVVSRLQWRUDQRWKHUFOLHQWthen no rate will be displayed.•Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the &OLHQW0DQDJHULVQRWFRQQHFWHGWRDUHPRWHZLUHOHVVGHYLFHDFFHVVSRLQWRIDQRWKHUFOLHQWWKHQQRFKDQQHOZLOOEHGLVSOD\HG7KHDYDLODEOHFKDQQHOVIRUXVHDUH•Security– The type of encryption that the two wireless clients are communicating with. ,IWKH&OLHQW0DQDJHULVQRWFRQQHFWHGWRDUHPRWHZLUHOHVVGHYLFHDFFHVVSRLQWRIDQRWKHUFOLHQWWKHQ¶1R(QFU\SWLRQ·ZLOOEHGLVSOD\HG•IP Address – The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on. If WKH&OLHQW0DQDJHULVQRWFRQQHFWHGWRDUHPRWHZLUHOHVVGHYLFHDFFHVVSRLQWRIDQRWKHUFOLHQWRULVQRWFRQQHFWHGWRDQHWZRUNZLWK'+&3WKHQQR,3DGGUHVVZLOOEHdisplayed.•MAC Address – The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client Manager is installed on. If no wireless device is present in the computer, then no MAC Address will be displayed.•Signal Strength – Displays the strength of the signal. Signal Strength is based on the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected. Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware type that the computer has available.$

$19Client Manager ConfigurationClick theSurvey tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available yaccess points, and connect to available access points.7KLVSDJHLQFOXGHVWKHIROORZLQJFRPSRQHQWV•Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associated with each available access point. The SSID isthe unique network name that functions as anLGHQWLÀHUIRU\RXUZLUHOHVVGHYLFHV$OOZLUHOHVVdevices on a network must use identical SSIDs tosuccessfully communicate.•WirelessMode – Displays the mode/rate set that the remote wireless device is offering.•Strength – Displays the relative strength of the wireless networks.•Encryption – Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption.Press theConnect button to connect to a listed SSID, or press the tRefresh button tohperform another survey and update the survey list.$

$20Client Manager ConfigurationOnce theConnect button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related tinformation.TheEncryption drop down list allows you to nselect the type of encryption for the network.The correct encryption type should already beselected automatically.TheEncryption Key is where the actual key yrequiredby the wireless network must be inputted. Please consult your wireless access point or router’s documentation for properinput of the encryption keys. Some wireless networks may allow you to enter multiple keys; IRXUVHSDUDWHÀHOGVDUHDYDLODEOHIRUWKLV,I\RXUnetwork only uses one encryption key, thenSOHDVHXVHÀHOGWRHQWHU\RXUNH\The5HJLVWHU3URÀOH option will store this wireless HQHWZRUNLQ\RXUSURÀOHV7KLVPHDQV\RXZLOODXWRPDWLFDOO\FRQQHFWWRWKLVQHWZRUNwhen inside its range. This is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network more than once.Press theConnect button once you have completed entering the information.t$

$21Profiles PageClick the3URÀOHV tab to open this page.V8VHWKLVSDJHWRDFFHVV\RXUSURÀOHV3URÀOHVDOORZ\RXWRVDYHWKHLQIRUPDWLRQDVVRFLDWHGZLWKDVSHFLÀFZLUHOHVVnetwork so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are inWKDWORFDWLRQ7KH3URÀOHVSDJHDOORZV\RXWRDGGGHOHWHDQGHGLW\RXUSURÀOHVDVwell as import and export data.• Connect – Click the Connect button totFRQQHFWWRWKHVHOHFWHGSURÀOHDQGUHWXUQto the Status page.• Edit – Click theEdit button to edittWKHVHOHFWHGSURÀOH·VVHWWLQJV7KH(GLWEXWWRQDOVRDOORZV\RXWRGHOHWHDSURÀOHQRORQJHUXVHGRUUHTXLUHG•Add – Click the AddEXWWRQWRDGGDSURÀOHPDQXDOO\<RXZLOOQHHGLPSRUWDQWdinformation such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.Client Manager Configuration$

$22New Profile Dialog BoxClient Manager Configuration• Select Profile²6HOHFWZKHWKHUWKHSURÀOHLVIRUDZLUHOHVVRUwired connection.• Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate withWKHQHZSURÀOH• Network Type– Select the network mode you want to DVVRFLDWHZLWKWKHQHZSURÀOH6HOHFWInfrastructure if yourenetwork consists of both wired and wireless devices that communicate through a central device, such as an accesspoint. Select Ad-hoc if your network consists of only wireless cdevices that communicate with each other directly.• Network Name SSID – Enter theSSID of your network. TheD66,'LVWKHXQLTXHQHWZRUNQDPHWKDWIXQFWLRQVDQLGHQWLÀHUIRU\RXUZLUHOHVVGHYLFHV$OOwireless devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other GHYLFHVRQWKHQHWZRUN0<66,'LVDQH[DPSOHRIDYDOLG66,'•Channel – The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hocFRQQHFWLRQVHOHFWDFKDQQHODQGPDNHVXUHWKHRWKHU$GKRFGHYLFHVDUHFRQÀJXUHGWRXVHthe same channel.•Encryption Method – Displays the types of encryption available. Once encryption is selected, \RXZLOOEHUHTXLUHGWRHQWHUDQ(QFU\SWLRQ.H\)RUWKH7UDQVPLVVLRQ.H\1XPEHULVrecommended.•OK–ClickOKWRVDYH\RXUVSHFLÀFDWLRQVDQGUHWXUQWRWKH3URÀOHVSDJHK$

$23Client Manager ConfigurationAdvanced Profile Options•Network Tab²'LVSOD\VWKHQHWZRUNLQIRUPDWLRQWDE$VWDWLF,3FDQEHVSHFLÀHGIRUWKLVZLUHOHVVSURÀOHKHUH,WLVQRWUHFRPPHQGHGWRFKDQJHDQ\RIWKHVHVHWWLQJVXQOHVVVSHFLÀHGE\DQDGPLQLVWUDWRU•Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless SURÀOH$VSHFLÀFKRPHSDJHFDQEHVSHFLÀHGZKHQFRQQHFWHGWRWKLVZLUHOHVVSURÀOHDVFDQVSHFLÀFSUR[\VHUYHUDGGUHVVHV•Printers Tab²'LVSOD\VWKHSULQWHUVWDE$VSHFLÀFGHIDXOWSULQWHUFDQEHDVVRFLDWHGWRWKLVSURÀOH7KXVZKHQFRQQHFWHGWRWKLVSURÀOHDVSHFLÀFSULQWHUZLOOEHXVHGDVWKHdefault printer.•OK – Click the OKEXWWRQWRVDYH\RXUVSHFLÀFDWLRQVDQGUHWXUQWRWKH3URÀOHVSDJHK•AOSS Icon – To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network, just click this icon and then hold down the AOSS button onyour wireless router for a few seconds.Check your package for an AOSS Manual, which will give moreinformation on using AOSS.$

$24Wireless Zero ConfigurationWireless Zero Configuration Service (Windows XP):LQGRZV;3RIIHUVWKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHWRVXSSRUWDEand 802.11g wireless networking. This service automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If an available wireless access point is found, Windows attempts to connect to the access point. If no available wireless access points are found, you must manually add the access points.1RWH7KH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHDQG&OLHQW0DQDJHUGRQRWIXQFWLRQSURS-HUO\WRJHWKHU,I\RXZDQWWRXVH&OLHQW0DQDJHUGLVDEOHWKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQService.Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration ServiceSelect Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Se-OHFW$XWRPDWLFLQWKH6WDUWXS7\SHÀHOGRI:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHWRHQDEOHWKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFH1RWH:LQGRZV;3·VGHIDXOWVHWWLQJIRU:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHLV$XWRPDWLFRQDisabling the Wireless Zero Configuration ServiceSelect Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. 6HOHFW'LVDEOHGLQWKH6WDUWXS7\SHÀHOGRI:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHWRGLVDEOHWKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFH$

$25SpecificationsWireless LAN Interface Standards ComplianceIEEE802.11g,IEEE802.11b,IEEE802.11aCommunication ProtocolDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum'666+DOI'XSOH[Frequency Range2.412-2.472Ghz; 5.18-5.32GHz7UDQVPLVVLRQ5DWHD0ESVJ0ESVAccess ModeInfrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc mode6HFXULW\%LW:(3:3$[:3$36.7.,3AESOthers,QWHUIDFH86%&RPSDWLEOH86%3RZHU&RQVXPSWLRQP$PD[(QYLURQPHQWDO2SHUDWLRQ&QRQFRQGHQVLQJ$

$26Troubleshooting / FAQTroubleshooting / FAQUse this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC?Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the Wireless USB Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.Why won't all my network clients work? Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients.Windows 98/Me: These operating systems support only four network clients. If you in-VWDOOPRUHWKDQIRXUQHWZRUNFOLHQWVRQO\WKHÀUVWIRXUFOLHQWV\RXLQVWDOOZLOOZRUNWill Client Manager support all operating systems?Client Manager and the AirStation Wireless USB Adapter currently support only Windows 98/ME/2000/XP. They do not currently support Windows NT, Mac OS, or Linux.$

$27Troubleshooting / FAQWhy won't Client Manager function properly?,Q:LQGRZV;3WKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHFRQÁLFWVZLWK&OLHQW0DQDJHU<RXPXVWGLVDEOHWKH6HOHFW :LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHEHIRUHXVLQJ&OLHQWManager.Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. 6HOHFW'LVDEOHGLQWKH6WDUWXS7\SHÀHOGRI:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHWRGLVDEOHWKH:LUHOHVV=HUR&RQÀJXUDWLRQ6HUYLFHI have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?1R<RXUHFHLYHWKHVDPH$LU1DYDJDWRU&'ZLWKHDFK%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\DFFHVVSRLQWand wireless adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.$

$2810BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth-HUQHWQHWZRUNWKDWXVHV8738QVKLHOGHGWZLVWHGSDLUFDEOHDQGDVWDUWRSRORJ\is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless networkbased on a peer-to-peer communicationssession. Also referred to as AdHoc. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel,VWDWHGLQ0HJDELWVSHUVHFRQG0ESVBSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 net-working framework that includes an AccessPoint.Bus Mastering: A system in which theVSHFLÀHG,QSXW2XWSXWGHYLFHHJ1,&&DUGFDQSHUIRUPWDVNVZLWKRXWWKHLQWHU-vention of the CPU.Client: A PC or workstation on a network.Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that hasits transmit and receive pair crossed to al-low communications between two devices. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a 'DWD7HUPLQDO(TXLSPHQW'7(GHYLFHDefault Gateway: The IP Address of eitherthe nearest router or server for the LAN. Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer.Destination Address: The address por-WLRQRIDSDFNHWWKDWLGHQWLÀHVWKHLQWHQGHGrecipient station. '+&3'\QDPLF+RVW&RQÀJXUDWLRQProtocol):Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormantfor a period of time. Glossary$

29DNS (Domain Name System):Systemused to map readable machine names intoIP addressesDriver: Software that interfaces a comput-HUZLWKDVSHFLÀFKDUGZDUHGHYLFHDSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spec-trum):Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): DeviceWKDWFRQ%DVH7RU%DVH7[based Ethernet network that uses UTP8QVKLHOGHGWZLVWHGSDLUFDEOHDQGDVWDUtopology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100Mbps.802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.Ad-Hoc Network:The wireless networkbased on a peer-to-peer communicationssession. Also referred to as AdHoc. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel,VWDWHGLQ0HJDELWVSHUVHFRQG0ESVBSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 net-working framework that includes an AccessPoint.Bus Mastering: A system in which theVSHFLÀHG,QSXW2XWSXWGHYLFHHJ1,&&DUGFDQSHUIRUPWDVNVZLWKRXWWKHLQWHU-vention of the CPU.Client:A PC or workstation on a network.Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that hasits transmit and receive pair crossed to al-low communications between two devices. DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a 'DWD7HUPLQDO(TXLSPHQW'7(GHYLFHDefault Gateway:The IP Address of eitherthe nearest router or server for the LAN. Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer.Glossary

$30Destination Address:The address por-WLRQRIDSDFNHWWKDWLGHQWLÀHVWKHLQWHQGHGrecipient station.'+&3'\QDPLF+RVW&RQÀJXUDWLRQProtocol):Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormantfor a period of time. DNS (Domain Name System):Systemused to map readable machine names intoIP addressesDriver: Software that interfaces a comput-HUZLWKDVSHFLÀFKDUGZDUHGHYLFHDSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spec-trum):Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): DeviceWKDWFRQWUROVGDWDÁRZLQJWRDQGIURPDcomputer.Dynamic IP Address: An IP address thatis 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-net-ZRUN(66,'LVXVHULGHQWLÀFDWLRQXVHGLQWKH(66/$1FRQÀJXUDWLRQEthernet:The most widely used architec-WXUHIRU/RFDO$UHD1HWZRUNV/$1V,WLVa shared-media network architecture. TheIEEE 802.3 standard details its functional-ity.Ethernet cable: A wire similar to tele-phone cable that carries signals betweenEthernet devices.File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft appli-cation that allows computers on a networkWRVKDUHÀOHVDQGSULQWHUVGlossary$

$31IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A uniqueELQDU\GLJLWQXPEHUWKDWLGHQWLÀHVHDFKsender or receiver of information sent in packets.Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point.ISP (Internet Service Provider):A com-pany that provides access to the Internetand other related services.IV (Initialization Vector):The headersection of a message packet.LAN (Local Area Network): A group of computers and peripheral devices connect-ed to share resources.LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lightson a hardware device representing the ac-tivity through the ports. Firmware:Programming inserted intoprogrammable read-only memory, thusbecoming a permanent part of a computing device.Frame:$À[HGEORFNRIGDWDWUDQVPLW-ted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet.Full-Duplex: To transmit on the samechannel in both directions simultaneously.Gbps (Giga Bits per second):One billion bits per second.Half-duplex: To transmit on the samechannel in both directions, one direction ata time.Hub: A device which allows connectionof computers and other devices to form a LAN.IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Elec-tronics Engineers): The professionalorganization which promotes developmentof electronics technology.Glossary$

32MAC (Medium Access Control) Address:A unique number that distinguishes net-work cards.Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A mea-surement of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross-over): Port on a network hub orswitch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines. MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second.MIB II:A database containing perfor-mance information and statistics on eachdevice in a network.MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second):A measurement of processing speed.NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN touse one set of IP addresses for internalWUDIÀFDQGDVHFRQGVHWIRUH[WHUQDOWUDIÀFNIC (Network Interface Card): An expan-sion card connected to a computer so thecomputer 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 unwantedQHWZRUNWUDIÀFEDVHGRQLWVRULJLQDWLQJDG-dress or its type. PCI (Peripheral Component Intercon-nect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU.PCMCIA (Personal Computer MemoryCard International Association) Card:Removable module that adds features to a portable computer.Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An In-ternet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. Glossary

$33Plug and Play:Hardware that, once in-VWDOOHG´SOXJJHGLQµFDQLPPHGLDWHO\EHXVHG´SOD\HGµDVRSSRVHGWRKDUGZDUHWKDWUHTXLUHVPDQXDOFRQÀJXUDWLRQPoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanismto send DC power to a device using a CAT5Ethernet cable.PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol overEthernet):$VSHFLÀFDWLRQIRUFRQQHFWLQJusers on an Ethernet line to the Internetthrough a common broadband medium.Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers.RADIUS (Remote Authentication DialIn User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients.RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-permanent memory.Repeater Hub:A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information toall connected devices, allowing the networkto be extended to accommodate additionalworkstations.RC4: The encryption algorithm that isused in WEP.RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connectorused between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device.ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanentmemory.Router: Device that can connect individu-al 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:$PDFURRUEDWFKÀOHFRQWDLQLQJinstructions and used by a computer toperform a task.Server:$Q\FRPSXWHUWKDWPDNHVÀOHVRUperipheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS.Glossary$

$34SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol):7KHSURWRFROXVHGWRGHÀQHDQGGHOLYHUHOHFWURQLFPDLO(PDLOIURPRQHORFDWLRQto another.SNMP (Simple Network Management Pro-tocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communi-cation among network devices.Static IP Address: A permanent IP ad-dress is assigned to a node in a TCP/IPnetwork. Also known as global IP.STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Paircable wrapped in a metal sheath to provideextra protection from external interfering signals.Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address di-vided into 4 parts separated by periods.TCP/IP (Transmission Control Proto-col/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating acrossthe Internet or Intranet.TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol):6LPSOHIRUPRI)73)LOH7UDQVIHU3URWRFROZKLFK8VHV8'38VHU'DWDJUDP3URWRFROrather than TCP/IP for data transport andprovides no security features.TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol):An encryption method replacing WEP.7.,3XVHVUDQGRP,9DQGIUHTXHQWNH\exchanges.Topology:7KHVKDSHRID/$1/RFDO$UHD1HWZRUNRURWKHUFRPPXQLFDWLRQVV\VWHPTwisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together.UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com-PXQLFDWLRQPHWKRGSURWRFROWKDWRIIHUVDlimited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.Glossary$

$35Uplink: Link to the next level up in a com-munication hierarchy.UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable:Two or more unshielded wires twisted to-gether to form a cable.WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area.WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): AnHQFU\SWLRQPHWKRGEDVHGRQRUELWalgorithm.Web Browser: A software program that al-lows viewing of web pages.Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organiza-tion that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.Wire Speed:The maximum speed atwhich a given packet can be transferredusing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standardVSHFLÀFDWLRQVWLAN (Wireless LAN):A LAN topology us-ing wireless devices. VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system.$

36* 54 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard DDQGJVSHFLÀFDWLRQV0ESVLVWKHPD[LPXPZLUHOHVVsignal rate derived from using channel bonding technology when used with supported devices. Actual data throughput will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network WUDIÀFEXLOGLQJPDWHULDOVDQGFRQVWUXFWLRQDQGQHWZRUNRYHUKHDG54/108* Disclaimer

$37Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance 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, whichcan be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try toFRUUHFWWKHLQWHUIHUHQFHE\RQHRIWKHIROORZLQJPHDVXUHV• 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.&RQVXOWWKHGHDOHURUDQH[SHULHQFHGUDGLR79WHFKQLFLDQIRUKHOS)&&&DXWLRQ7RDVVXUHFRQWLQXHGFRPSOLDQFHH[DPSOHXVHRQO\VKLHOGHGLQWHUIDFHFDEOHVZKHQ FRQQHFWLQJ WR FRPSXWHU RU SHULSKHUDOGHYLFHV $Q\ FKDQJHV RU PRGLILFDWLRQV QRWexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two FRQGLWLRQV7KLVGHYLFHPD\QRWFDXVHKDUPIXOLQWHUIHUHQFHDQGWKLVGHYLFHPXVWDFFHSWany interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.FCC / CE Information$

38IMPORTANT NOTE:FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distanceof 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 Statement7KLVHTXLSPHQWFRPSOLHVZLWKDOOWKHUHTXLUHPHQWVRIWKH',5(&7,9((&2)7+(EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment andtelecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity 577( 7KH 577( 'LUHFWLYH UHSHDOV DQGUHSODFHV LQ WKHGLUHFWLYH ((&7HOHFRPPXQLFDWLRQV 7HUPLQDO (TXLSPHQW DQG 6DWHOOLWH (DUWK 6WDWLRQ (TXLSPHQW $V RI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 FCC / CE Information

$39the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.EU Countries intended for useThe ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, 'HQPDUN)LQODQG)UDQFHZLWK)UHTXHQF\FKDQQHOUHVWULFWLRQV*HUPDQ\*UHHFHIceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, 6ZLW]HUODQGDQG8QLWHG.LQJGRPThe ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.EU Countries Not intended for useNone.Potential restrictive use)UDQFH2QO\FKDQQHOVDQGFCC / CE Information$

40Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) StatementModel No: WHR-HP-AG108AirStation High Power Dual A+G SmartRouterBuffalo Inc.15, Shibata Hondori 4-chromeMinami-ku, Nagoya 457-8520Japan01181-52-241-7980This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection 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 withthe instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

$41one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Caution:$Q\FKDQJHVRUPRGL¿FDWLRQVQRWH[SUHVVO\DSSURYHGE\WKHSDUW\UHVSRQVLEOHIRUSURGXFWcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.Within the 5.15-to-5.25-GHz band, UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduceany potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS) operationsCaution:Exposure to radio frequency radiation ( below is for mobile device )To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This devicemust not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.$

42Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below is for portable device)To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be colocatedor operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.b. Industry Canada PortionCanada Regulatory Compliance StatementThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numériqué de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 duCanada.For Customers in CanadaThis device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada (IC).Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation of this device.L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes :(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et(2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.

43Caution: Within the 5.15-to-5.25-GHz band, UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduceany potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS) operationsExposure to radio frequency radiation (below statement applied to mobile or portable device)The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed suchWKDWLWGRHVQRWHPLW5)¿HOGLQH[FHVVRI+HDOWK&DQDGDOLPLWVIRUWKHJHQHUDOSRSXODWLRQconsult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.c. EU PortionEuropean Community Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive1999/5/ECThe following standards were applied: (Omni)• Radio: EN 300-328 v1.6.1 (2.4-GHz operation)• EN 301-893 v1.2.3 (5-GHz operation)• EMC: EN 301.489-1 v1.4.1, EN 301.489-17 v1.2.1• Safety: IEC 60950 ( 1999 3rd Edition with Amend. 1,2,3,4 ) & EN 60950 ( 2000 )7KHIROORZLQJ&(PDUNLVDI¿[HGWRWKHGHYLFH

$44Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use maybe restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For moredetails, contact your customer service representative.To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device mustnot be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Member States shall ensure that the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing theapparatus on the market provides information for the user on the intended use of theapparatus, together with the declaration of conformity to the essential requirements. Where itFRQFHUQVUDGLRHTXLSPHQWVXFKLQIRUPDWLRQVKDOOEHVXI¿FLHQWWRLGHQWLI\RQWKHSDFNDJLQJand the instructions for use of the apparatus the Member States or the geographical areawithin a Member State where the equipment is intended to be used and shall alert the user bythe marking on the apparatus referred to in Annex VII, paragraph 5, to potential restrictionsor requirements for authorization of use of the radio equipment in certain Member States.$

$45Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/ECýHVN\[Czech]%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\,QFWtPWRSURKODãXMHåHWHQWR$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*MHYHVKRGČVH]iNODGQtPLSRåDGDYN\DGDOãtPLSĜtVOXãQêPLXVWDQRYHQtPLVPČUQLFH(6Dansk[Danish]Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AirStation WHR-HP-AG108overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.Deutsch[German]Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc. dass sich das Gerät AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 in Übereinstimmungmit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie(*EH¿QGHWEesti[Estonian]Käesolevaga kinnitab Buffalo Technology Inc. seadme AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.English Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc. declares that this AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 is in compliance$

$46with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.Español[Spanish]Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 cumple conlos requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva1999/5/CE.ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȒ[Greek]ȂǼȉǾȃ ȆǹȇȅȊȈǹ %XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\ ,QFǻǾȁȍȃǼǿȅȉǿ$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*ȈȊȂȂȅȇĭȍȃǼȉǹǿȆȇȅȈȉǿȈȅȊȈǿȍǻǼǿȈǹȆǹǿȉǾȈǼǿȈȀǹǿȉǿȈȁȅǿȆǼȈȈȋǼȉǿȀǼȈǻǿǹȉǹȄǼǿȈȉǾȈȅǻǾīǿǹȈǼȀFrançais[French]Par la présente Buffalo Technology Inc. déclare que l’appareil AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 est conformeaux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.Italiano[Italian]Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 è conformeai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.$

$47with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.Español[Spanish]Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 cumple conlos requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva1999/5/CE.ǼȜȜȘȞȚțȒ[Greek]ȂǼȉǾȃ ȆǹȇȅȊȈǹ %XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\ ,QFǻǾȁȍȃǼǿȅȉǿ$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*ȈȊȂȂȅȇĭȍȃǼȉǹǿȆȇȅȈȉǿȈȅȊȈǿȍǻǼǿȈǹȆǹǿȉǾȈǼǿȈȀǹǿȉǿȈȁȅǿȆǼȈȈȋǼȉǿȀǼȈǻǿǹȉǹȄǼǿȈȉǾȈȅǻǾīǿǹȈǼȀFrançais[French]Par la présente Buffalo Technology Inc. déclare que l’appareil AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 est conformeaux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.Italiano[Italian]Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 è conformeai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.$

$48Latviski[Latvian]$UãR%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\,QFGHNODUƝND$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*DWELOVW'LUHNWƯYDV(.EǌWLVNDMƗPSUDVƯEƗPXQFLWLHPDUWRVDLVWƯWDMLHPQRWHLNXPLHP/LHWXYLǐ[Lithuanian]Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 atitinka esminius reikalavimusir kitas1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.Nederlands[Dutch]Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc. dat het toestel AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 in overeenstemming ismet de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.Malti[Maltese]+DZQKHNN%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\,QF  MLGGLNMDUDOLGDQ$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*MLNNRQIRUPDPDOƫWLƥLMLHWHVVHQ]MDOLXPDSURYYHGLPHQWLRƫUDMQUHOHYDQWLOLKHPP¿G'LUUHWWLYD(&Magyar[Hungarian]Alulírott, Buffalo Technology Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 megfelel a vonatkozó$

$49DODSYHW}N|YHWHOPpQ\HNQHNpVD](&LUiQ\HOYHJ\pEHO}tUiVDLQDNPolski[Polish]1LQLHMV]\P%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\,QFGHNODUXMĊĪH$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*VSHáQLDZ\PDJDQLD]DVDGQLF]Horaz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC.Português[Portuguese]%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\ ,QF GHFODUD TXH HVWH$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*HVWi FRQIRUPHFRP RV UHTXLVLWRVessenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.Slovensko[Slovenian]Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami inRVWDOLPLUHOHYDQWQLPLGRORþLOLGLUHNWLYH(6Slovensky[Slovak]%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\,QFWêPWRY\KODVXMHåH$LU6WDWLRQ:+5+3$*VSĎĖD]iNODGQpSRåLDGDYN\DYãHWN\príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.Suomi[Finnish]Buffalo Technology Inc. vakuuttaa täten että AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin$

501999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.Svenska[Swedish]Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WHR-HP-AG108 står I överensstämmelsemed de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv1999/5/EG.

$52Contact Information (North America)ADDRESS%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\86$,QF4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120Austin, TX 78759-5319GENERAL INQUIRIES(PDLOsales@buffalotech.comTECHNICAL SUPPORTNorth American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a ZHHN86$DQG&DQDGDToll-free:$

$53Contact Information (Europe)ADDRESS%XIIDOR7HFKQRORJ\(XURSH,QF%XFNLQJKDP$YHQXHSlough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD8QLWHG.LQJGRPGENERAL INQUIRIES(PDLOVDOHV#EXIIDORWHFKQRORJ\FRPTECHNICAL SUPPORT7HFKQLFDO6XSSRUWLQ(XURSHLVDYDLODEOHEHWZHHQWKHKRXUVRIDPSP*070RQ-GD\WR7KXUVGD\DQGDPSP*07)ULGD\IRUWKLVSURGXFW&XVWRPHUVLQ(XURSHFDQREWDLQ7HFKQLFDO6XSSRUWXVLQJWKHIROORZLQJLQIRUPDWLRQ(PDLOKHOSGHVN#EXIIDORWHFKQRORJ\LH_:HEHZZZEXIIDORWHFKQRORJ\FRP$

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