BUFFALO 09102044-0 802.11n Wireless PCI Adapter User Manual PCIdraftN Manual indd

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User ManualAirStation Nfi nitiWireless PCI AdapterWLI-PCI-G300Nv. 1.0
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
5Shut down Windows and turn off your computer. Unplug the power cord from the surge protector or the power supply. Using a grounding wrist-strap attached to a metal part of the PC’s chassis, install the AirStation Card into an open PCI slot in your PC. You will probably have to remove a panel from your PC to access the PCI slots. Consult your PC’s user manual for instructions on adding a PCI card. After the card is installed and the PC’s case reassembled, screw each of the WLI-PCI-G300N’s antenna connectors to one of the RP-SMA connectors on the back of the card. Installing Your Wireless Card
6• Restart your PC and let it boot up.• When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard. • If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes.• When the Wireless PCI Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Reboot your computer if prompted.Installing Wireless Drivers
7Connecting Wireless Clients to your NetworkBuffalo supports three different methods for connecting client devices like the WLI-PCI-G300N to your wireless network:Buffalo Client Manager - Install Buffalo’s Client Manager software to survey and connect to any supported wireless networks. Client Manager allows for detailed profiles to be configured for each connection. Please see page 8 for Client Manager installation instructions.AOSS - Buffalo’s pushbutton wireless setup technology allows for easy, secure connection to any AOSS compatable Router or AP. You will need to install Client Manager to use AOSS; please see page 8. After installation, please see page 11 for instructions on using AOSS.Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi g - Windows XP’s built in wireless configuration utility. This requires no additional software but doesn’t offer detailed profiles or AOSS. NOTE: Zero Config is only available on Windows XP. Please see page 21 for Zero Config instructions.
8Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, confi gure WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection profi les. It also lets you use AOSS.Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi 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 confi gures itself in seconds. If your router doesn’t support AOSS, turn to page 7 to confi gure your connection manually with Client Manager or Wireless Zero Confi g.Using AOSS
12• From the Status Screen, select the Profi 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 fl ash. Using AOSS
13Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profi 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 fi 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 fi rewalls on your PC, such as ZoneAlarm or Microsoft Personal Firewall. These programs may be re-enabled after AOSS has fi nished.Using AOSS
14You may use Client Manager to confi gure your wireless network. Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profi 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 Profi le dialog box, New Profi le dialog box, IP Confi guration dialog box, or WEP Confi 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 Confi guration
15• 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.Client Manager Confi guration
16Click the Survey 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 Confi guration
17If your chosen network uses encryption, this 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 fi elds are available for this. If your network only uses one encryption key, then please use the fi rst fi eld (#1) to enter your key.The Register Profi le option will store this wireless network in your profi 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 Confi guration
18Profi les PageClick the Profi les tab to open this page. Use this page to access your profi les. Profi les allow you to save the information associated with a specifi c wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location. The Profi les page allows you to add, delete, and edit your profi les, as well as import and export data.• Connect - Click the Connect button to connect to the selected profi le and return to the Status page.• Edit - Click the Edit button to edit the selected profi le’s settings. The Edit button also allows you to delete profi les that are no longer used or required.• Add - Click the Add button to add a profi le manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.Client Manager Confi guration
19New Profi le Dialog Box• Select Profi le - Select whether the profi le is for a wireless or wired connection.• Profi le Name - Enter the name you want to associate with the new profi le.• Network Type - Select the network mode you want to associate with the new profi 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 confi 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 specifi cations and return to the Profi les page.Client Manager Confi guration
20Advanced Profi le Options• Network Tab - Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specifi ed for this wireless profi le here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless specifi ed by an administrator.• Browser Tab - Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless profi le. A specifi c home page can be specifi ed when connected to this wireless profi le as can specifi c proxy server addresses.• Printers Tab - Displays the printers tab. A specifi c default printer can be associated to this profi le. Thus, when connected to this profi le, a specifi c printer will be used as the default printer.• OK - Click the OK button to save your specifi cations and return to the Profi 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 Confi guration
21Windows XP includes the Zero Confi guration Service, a built in serrvice to confi gure your wireless clients from within Windows. Turn to page 8 if you would rather use Buffalo’s Client Manager to confi 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 22 if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key.Zero Confi guration 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 Confi guration Service
23• To confi gure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the wireless network and click Confi gure.• From the pull down menu, select the Network Authentication and Data Encryption types for the wireless network. Enter and confi rm the Network Key and Key Index. Click OK when fi nished.Zero Confi guration Service
24Wireless Zero Confi gurationWireless Zero Confi guration Service (Windows XP)Windows XP offers the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service to support 802.11b 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 point information to connect (for example when the SSID is not broadcasted).Note: The Wireless Zero Confi guration Service and Client Manager do not function properly together. If you want to use Client Manager, you must disable the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service.Enabling the Wireless Zero Confi guration ServiceClick Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services to open the Services confi guration window. Select Automatic in the Startup Type fi eld of Wireless Zero Confi guration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service and click apply.Note: The default Startup Type value of Wireless Zero Confi guration Service is Automatic. Disabling the Wireless Zero Confi guration ServiceClick Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services to open the Services confi guration window. Select Disabled in the Startup Type fi eld of Wireless Zero Confi guration Service to disable the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service.
25Antenna InformationThe WLI-PCI-G300N comes with a dedicated antenna module with three diversity antennas. This antenna module is designed for use with the WLI-PCI-G300N only. Do not use the WLI-PCI-G300N’s antenna module with any other wireless product, and don’t use any other antennas with the WLI-PCI-G300N. They are designed to work together.
26Specifi cationsWireless LAN Interface Standards Compliance Draft-N (802.11n Draft Specifi cation 1.0) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11bCommunication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)(OFDM) Orthogonal Frequency Division MultiplexingFrequency Range 2.412 - 2.462 MhzTransmission Rate Draft-N: Up to 270 Mbps (Auto) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps (Auto) 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps (Auto)Access Mode Infrastructure ModeSecurity 128/64 Bit WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP & AES)OtherInterface PCIEnvironmental Operation 0 - 130º Fahrenheit 0 - 55º Celsius Relative Humidity 20 - 80 % (non-condensing)
27Troubleshooting / FAQWhat 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 older versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G300N Wireless PCI Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, uninstall any previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager. Profi les can fi rst be exported from the Profi les tab of Client Manager and then imported back into Client Manager after installation.Why won't Client Manager function properly? The Wireless Zero Confi guration Service in Windows XP confl icts with Client Manager. If you use Windows XP, make sure that the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service is disabled. Click Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Services. Select Disabled in the Startup Type fi eld of Wireless Zero Confi guration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Confi guration Service. The default value of Wireless Zero Confi guration Service is Automatic.I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD? No. The same Air Navagator CD works with all Buffalo Technology access points and wireless adapters. Please use the newest CD you have, with the highest revision number on it.
2810BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth-ernet 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 authentication 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 net-working framework that includes an Access Point. Bus Mastering: A system in which the spec-ifi 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 communications 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 identifi es the intended recipi-ent station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol): 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 dormant for a period of time. Glossary
29DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specifi 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 (Unshield-ed twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 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 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 networking framework that includes an Access Point. Bus Mastering: A system in which the specifi 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 communications 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. Glossary
30Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer. Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifi es the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol): 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 dormant for a period of time. DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specifi 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 fl 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 identifi cation used in the ESS LAN confi 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. Glossary
31IEEE (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 identifi 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. File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft applica-tion that allows computers on a network to share fi les and printers. Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device. Frame: A fi 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. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. Glossary
32LED (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 measurement 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. NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffi c and a second set for external traffi 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 network traffi 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: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. Glossary
33Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. Plug and Play: Hardware that, once installed (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual confi 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 Ethernet): A specifi cation for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In 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 to all connected devices, 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 transmission 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 fi le containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task. Glossary
34Server: Any computer that makes fi 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 defi ne and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: 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 extra protection from external interfering signals. Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet 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 Uses 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. Glossary
35UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A communication 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 communication hierarchy. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable. WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption 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 specifi cations. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices. VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system.Glossary
36Federal 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 connected.• 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 / R&TTE
37FCC 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. Buffalo declares that WLI-PCI-G300N (FCC ID: FDI-09102044-0) is limitedin CH1 through CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A..Europe – EU Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:• EN 60950: 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment• EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 (2001-12) Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment• EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1 (2000-09) EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipmentTaiwan:SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with PCI slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with PCI slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified, may not comply with related RF exposure rules, and such use shall be prohibited. FCC / CE / R&TTE
38SafetyThis 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.Intended useThis device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and offi ce use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.EU Countries intended for useThis device is intended for indoor home and offi ce use in the following countries:Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, France, Finland, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia.The device is also authorised for use in all EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.FCC / CE / R&TTE
39EU countries not intended for useNonePotential restrictive useThis device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and offi ce use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links. In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz.In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available.This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.frFCC / CE / R&TTE
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