Buffalo WLI-UC-GN User Manual

User Manual - WLI-UC-GN

Wireless N USB 2.0 Adapter/Router

www.buffalotech.com

35010856 ver.02 v1.00

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................3

Full Installation ........................................................................4

Connect to a Wireless Network ..........................................7

Using Client Manager 3 for Windows XP ............................7

Using Client Manager V for Windows Vista ........................8

Alternate Installation (Drivers Only) ........................................12

Windows Zero Cong .......................................................13

Using AOSS ............................................................................ 14

Using WPS with Client Manager 3 ...........................................17

Using WPS with Client Manager V ...........................................18

Access Point/Router Mode ...................................................... 20

Connecting Your Nintendo DS® .............................................. 22

Connecting Your Nintendo Wii® ..............................................24

Connecting Your Sony PSP® ...................................................27

Connecting Your Sony Playstation 3® ..................................... 28

Specications .........................................................................31

Regulatory Compliance Information ........................................ 32

Logos and Trademarks ............................................................44

Contact Information ................................................................45

GPL Information ..................................................................... 47

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase! The WLI-UC-GN wireless USB Adapter connects your
notebook computer or desktop PC to 2.4 GHz wireless n, g, or b networks. It can also serve as
a router/access point for connecting other wireless devices to your existing network. To install
your WLI-UC-GN with all of the available software, turn to the next page. To install the WLI-UC­GN with wireless client drivers only, turn to page 12.

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Full Installation

The installation program will install drivers, Client Manager software, a tool to switch between
client and router modes, and software to let the WLI-UC-GN act as an access point for other
wireless devices. If you only want to install wireless drivers, turn to page 12.

Do not insert the USB key into a USB port yet. Insert the WLI-UC-GN Navigator CD into the CD­ROM drive.

This window will open on your desktop.
Select Begin Installation.

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Installation

Click Install to continue. Step through the wizard to install
your software.

The WLI-UC-GN may be installed as either a wireless client
or a wireless access point.

Choose Client Mode Installation if you want to add a wireless
client to your computer, allowing it to connect to existing
wireless networks.

Choose Access Point Mode Installation if you want to
congure the WLI-UC-GN as a simple wireless access point
for connecting AOSS-compatible devices such as game
consoles.

Note: After installation, you will be easily able to switch
between the two modes.

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Installation

During the installation, the wizard will ask you to insert,
remove, and then reinsert the WLI-UG-GN at various times.
Follow the instructions on each screen.

When the wizard is complete, click Finish.

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Connect to a Wireless Network: Client Manager 3 for Windows XP

Client Manager software lets you connect your computer to a wireless network. Client Manager
3 software is installed on Windows XP computers. If your computer uses Vista, turn to the next
page instead. To open Client Manager 3, click on the icon in the systray.

Click on one of the three buttons up top to navigate to the three different
sections of Client Manager. The Scan tab shows a list of available
wireless networks. Highlight one and click Connect at the bottom to
connect to that network.

The Status tab shows information about your current wireless
connection.

The Proles tab lets you create, store, and prioritize common wireless
connections. The AOSS/WPS button is also located here.

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Client Manager V for Windows Vista

If your computer uses the Microsoft Vista operating system,
Client Manager V software will have been installed. To use Client
Manager V to connect to your wireless network, click on the
icon in the system tray. In the popup, click Advanced.

Client Manager V will open. Click
on Prole List on the left side of
the window.

In Prole List, click New.

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The AOSS/WPS button is here. To congure the client

manually, click on the Advanced Setup button.

Now, click on the Connect Manually button.

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Click on the Search button.

Highlight your network name (SSID) and click Next.

10

Enter the security type and encryption method. Enter
your network’s encryption key or password. Click
Connect.

Client Manager V will connect you to your wireless
network!

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Alternate Installation (Drivers only)

If you prefer to not install Client Manager, you
may choose to install only wireless drivers. With
a drivers-only installation, you will have to use

different software, such as Windows Zero Cong,

to manage your wireless connection. See the
next page for instructions on using Windows Zero

Cong. To install only drivers, navigate to the

driver folder on your AirNavigator CD and click on
DrvSetup. Or click Start, then Run, and type d:\
driver\DrvSetup.exe into the Open window, where

“d” is the driveletter of your CD-ROM. Do not

connect the AirStation to your computer until directed to do so by the wizard. Click OK.

Step through the wizard to install wireless client drivers for your AirStation. Plug the AirStation
into a USB port on your computer when directed by the wizard.

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Using Windows® Zero Cong

To use Windows’ built-in wireless utility, click on its icon in the system tray. Zero Cong will

open.

All available wireless networks will be listed. Click on your
network to highlight it and then click Connect.

If your network requires a network key or password to
connect, enter it twice. Click Connect. When the wireless
icon in the systray changes to , you are connected to the
wireless network.

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Using AOSS

AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is

a simple system 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 will determine the optimal

connection and congure it in seconds.

Your WLI-UC-GN has its AOSS button in the
Client Manager software. If your router or
access point supports AOSS, then you can

connect the WLI-UC-GN to your wireless

network easily and securely. You must have
installed Client Manager to use AOSS with the WLI-UC-GN. Also, your router or access
point must support AOSS to use it. Start Client Manager by double-clicking on the
black antenna icon in your systray.

In Client Manager 3, the AOSS button is in the Proles section.
In Client Manager V, the AOSS button is available from the Proles List page. Click

New to get to the AOSS button.

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