Buffalo WI-U2-866D, WI-U2-400D User Manual
User Manual
AirStation
WI-U2-866D / WI-U2-400D
www.buffalotech.com
Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview .........................................4
System Requirements ............................................................. 4
Package Contents
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Chapter 2 - Installation .....................................................6
Installing Wireless Drivers ....................................................... 6
Installing Utility
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Chapter 3 - Connect to a Wireless Network ................... 13
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS / WPS) ................................. 13
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ..................................... 14
Windows XP(Client Manager 3)
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN) ....................................... 16
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ..................................... 16
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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
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Manual Setup (Client Manager) .............................................. 22
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ..................................... 22
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
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Manual Setup (Windows Utility) .............................................. 26
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 27
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration)
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Chapter 4 - Client Manager .............................................. 31
Software Overview .................................................................. 31
Using Client Manager V
Opening and Closing Client Manager ............................................ 31
Main Screen
Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup
SSID / WPS-PIN selection
Searching Wireless Access Points
Wireless Network Information
WPS-PBC / AOSS selection
Wireless Status
Wireless LAN Diagnostic
Prole List
Wireless Properties
Network Properties
Browser Properties
Printer Properties
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Using Client Manager 3 ........................................................... 46
Status ............................................................................................. 47
Scan
Connect
Proles
Prole Information (Basic)
Prole Information (Network)
Prole Information (Browser)
Prole Information (Printers)
System Tray Menu
Option Menu
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Chapter 5 - Trouble Shooting .......................................... 60
The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter. ..... 60
You Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly.
You Forgot the AP’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password.
Other Tips
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Appendix .....................................................................63
Specications .......................................................................... 63
WI-U2-866D ................................................................................... 63
WI-U2-400D
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................ 68
Uninstalling the Drivers
TCP/IP Settings in Windows
Windows 8, 7 ................................................................................. 69
Windows Vista
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Windows XP
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Compliance Information .......................................................... 72
Environmental Information
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Chapter 1 - Product Overview
System Requirements
Computer should be IBM/PC compatible (OADG specication) with a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM drive.
This product does not support computers equipped with dual processors (computers with two
physical CPUs). Computers with Dual core CPU's are supported.
AirStation does not support Windows Vista (32-bit) Standby mode.
Compatible OS
Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit), Vista (32-bit), XP (32-bit)
Service Pack 2 or later is required for Windows XP.
Package Contents
The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact
your vender.
• Main unit ......................................................................................................................................... 1
• USB cable ........................................................................................................................................ 1
• Air Navigator CD ........................................................................................................................... 1
• Quick Setup Guide....................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty Statement .................................................................................................................... 1
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
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Chapter 2 - Installation
Installing Wireless Drivers
Follow the instruction below to install drivers. Do not connect the AirStation to your computer yet.
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2
Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The setup wizard will launch automatically.
Note: If the setup wizard doesn’t launch, double click [My Computer] > CD-ROM drive icon > [AirNavi.exe] to
launch manually.
Click [Begin Installation].
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Click [AirStation Wireless LAN Adapters].
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5
Disable any rewalls and click [Next].
Click [Install].
Note: • Check “Install Wireless Client Manager” to
install Client Manager after the drivers.
• Refer to page 10 to install Client Manager
later.
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Click [
Next].
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8
Read the license agreement, select [Agree],
then click [Next].
Check “Always trust software from "BUFFALO
INC.”, and click [Install].
9
When the screen to the left is displayed, attach
the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will
be installed automatically.
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11
Click [OK].
After the drivers are installed, the screen at
left will be displayed. Click [Finish].
Note: If you checked the box to Install Wireless Client
Manager (page 7), then the installation screen
for Client Manager will be displayed after this
screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to
install Client Manager.
Drivers are now installed.
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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing Utility
Follow the procedure below to install “Client Manager”.
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2
Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The setup wizard will launch automatically.
Note: If the setup wizard is not displayed, double-click [My Computer] > CD-ROM drive icon > [AirNavi.exe].
Click [
Options].
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Click [
Advanced Installation].
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5
Check the box for “Install Wireless Client
Manager” and click [Install].
Note: Use Client Manager V with Windows 7/Vista or
Client Manager 3 with Windows XP.
Click [Next].
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Read the license agreement and select [Agree].
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9
Click [Next].
Click [OK]
Click [Back].
.
10
Client Manager is now installed.
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Click “X” at the top right corner of the window
to close it.
Chapter 3 - Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS / WPS)
AOSS and WPS are systems which enables you to automatically congure wireless LAN settings. Just
pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Utilize this system
to connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Bualo Technology.
WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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AirStation PC or
Game console
(AOSS Devices)
Before using AOSS or WPS, install Client Manager software from the CD. See chapter 2 for
instructions on installing Client Manager software.
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
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4
Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V].
Click [Create Pro le].
The User Account Control screen is displayed. Click [Yes] or [Continue].
Click the [WPS AOSS] button.
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is
complete. If “Set Network Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location”
depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used.
Windows XP(Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with
AOSS or WPS.
1
Right-click on the icon in the system tray and select [Pro le].
2
Click the [WPS AOSS] button.
Your connection is complete when the message “Security setup and connection have been
completed” is displayed.
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN)
WPS can use a PIN generated by the Client Manager utility to easily connect to an access point that
supports WPS PIN.
To use WPS PIN, rst install Client Manager software on your computer. See chapter 2 for
instructions on installing Bualo Client Manager software.
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V)
The procedure for connecting to an access point with a WPS PIN is described below.
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2
3
Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V].
Click [Create Prole].
The User Account Control screen is displayed. Click [Yes] or [Continue].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
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Click [Advanced Setup].
5
Click [WPS-PIN].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
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7
Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of
paper, then click [Next].
Select the access point to connect
to, then click [Next].
This screen will be displayed.
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
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9
Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility.
Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Bu alo AirStation, click Wireless Con g > WPS from the
home page of the con guration interface. The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed.
Navigate to the WPS PIN
con guration screen, then enter
the PIN that you write down in
step 6.
Note: If the access point you are
trying to connect is a Bu alo
AirStation, enter the PIN in
“Enrollee PIN” eld and click
[OK].
When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is
complete. If “Set Network Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location”
depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used.
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use your Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with WPS PIN.
1
2
Right click on the icon in the system tray and select [Easy Connection] > [WPS PIN Code
type].
Carefully copy the PIN to a piece
of paper, then click [Next].
3
Select the access point to connect
to, then click [Next].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
This screen will be displayed.
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5
Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility.
Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is a Bu alo AirStation, click Wireless Con g > WPS from the
home page of the con guration interface. The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed.
Navigate to the WPS PIN
con guration screen, then enter
the PIN that you write down in
step 6.
Note: If the access point you are
trying to connect is a Bu alo
AirStation, enter the PIN in
“Enrollee PIN” eld and click
[OK].
When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager 3, your connection is
complete.
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Manual Setup (Client Manager)
You may also connect to an access point manually, without using AOSS or WPS. The procedure varies
depending on the version of Windows used.
First, install Client Manager from the included CD. See chapter 2 for instructions on installing Client
Manager.
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V)
With Windows 7 or Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly.
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2
3
Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V].
Click [Create Prole].
The User Account Control screen is displayed. Click [Yes] or [Continue].
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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
4
Click [Advanced Setup].
5
Click [Connect Manually].
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