Buffalo WLI-USB-G54 QUICK START GUIDE

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Quick Setup Guide
54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter-g
WLI-USB-G54
Use this guide to quickly and easily install your Wireless USB Adapter-g. For detailed setup and configuration information, refer to the User Manual on the USB Utility CD or the Buffalo Wireless Support Web Pages.
Contents
◗54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter USB CableUSB Utility CD with Manual
- USB Drivers
- OS Patches
- Client Manager Utility
Quick Setup GuideWarranty Statement
If any items are missing, please contact the reseller from whom you purchased this product.
System Requirements
Desktop or No tebook PC with an
available USB port
◗10 MB of available disk space 802.11b or 802.11g access point
(Infrastructure Mode) OR a different computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter (Ad-hoc Mode).
Depending on your operating
system, methods of preparing your computer for installation will vary. Please ensure that the installation procedures being used are for your operating system.
Please visit us online for the latest User Manuals,
software and drivers at:
www.buffalotech.com/wireless
PY00-29006-DM20
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System Requirements by Operating System
This is a high-speed USB 2.0 product. For Windows XP and Windows 2000 users it may be necessary to update and patch your operating system to take full advantage of the speed of USB 2.0 as follows. To check which Service Pack, if any, is currently installed, click Start - Run and type msinfo32 and click OK.
The Service Pack version will be displayed in the second line.
Windows XP
1. Install Service Pack 1 if not currently installed
- Available for free online at Windows Update – windowsupdate.microsoft.com
2. Apply Microsoft’s Patch 822603 to provide USB 2.0 support
- Included on the AirNavigator CD in the directory “microsoft”
Windows 2000
Install Service Pack 4 if not currently installed
- Available for free online at Windows Update – windowsupdate.microsoft.com
Note:
Windows 98SE and Windows Millenium drivers are included on the AirNavigator CD; however, Microsoft has not issued plans to release support for the USB 2.0 standard on these operating systems, though they do support USB 1.1 which the USB adapter is backwards compatible with. For further details on Windows 98SE and Millenium, please reference the User Manual included on the AirNavigator CD. Additional support for USB with Windows 98 is available at microsoft.com within support articles 263218 and 258773.
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Step 1 Installing the Wireless USB Adapter-g
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter,
cable into an available USB port. USB ports are usually located in the front or rear of the computer. Once the Wireless USB Adapter is installed correctly, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not launch, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the computer. Re-insert the Wireless USB Adapter once the computer has rebooted.
Select Install the software
automatically.
Insert the USB Utility CD.
Click the Next button.
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Windows XP Installation & Configuration
Note: It is not necessary to use a AC adapter for power, as the USB will receive power via the USB cable. However, some legacy USB ports will not provide ample power, and a power cable will be provided if necessary.
Contact customer support for more information on this issue.
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Hardware Installation
The setup process will search the CD for the appropriate driver and begin installation.
If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click the Continue Anyway button.
When the Wireless USB Adapter
is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.
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Windows XP users have the option of using Windows’ built-in Wireless Zero Conguration service to manage the wireless card or Client Manager from Buffalo Technology, which is included on the CD.
If Client Manager is used, the Wireless Zero Conguration service should be disabled by entering the Contol Panel - Administrative Tools - Services and changing the WZC service state to disabled.
An update for Wireless Zero Conguration is available from Microsoft that will support enhanced security. Check microsoft.com for this free update.
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You have finished installing your Wireless USB Adapter-g. See Installing Client Manager to install Client Manager on your computer. Client Manager will not function properly if the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated. For more information about configuring and operating your Wireless USB Adapter and Client Manager, refer to the Buffalo Support Web Site.
Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at www.microsoft.com.
If Wireless Zero Configuration
Service is not functioning, select Start » Control Panel » Administrative Tools » Services.
Select Automatic in the Startup type field to enable Wireless Zero Configuration Service. The default value of Wireless Zero
Configuration
Service is Automatic.
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Step Installing the Wireless USB Adapter-g
Insert the Wireless USB Adapter,
cable into an available USB port. USB ports are usually located in the front or rear of the computer. Once the Wireless USB Adapter is installed correctly, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.
If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not launch, remove the Wireless USB Adapter and restart the computer. Re-insert the Wireless USB Adapter once the computer has rebooted.
Select Search for a suitable
driver for my device.
Click the Next button to continue.
Verify that the Specify
Location checkbox is selected under Optional search locations. Clear any other
checkboxes that are selected. Click the Next button to continue.
Windows 2000 Installation & Configuration
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The setup process will locate the
suitable driver on the CD. Click Next to proceed with installation.
If the Digital Signature Not Found
window opens, informing you that no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process.
When the Wireless USB Adapter driver is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.
You have finished installing your AirStation 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter-g. See Installing Client Manager to install Client Manager on your computer to complete the setup process.
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Depending on the operating system used, some windows may appear slightly different.
After attaching the USB adapter, the Add New Hardware Wizard
will launch.
Allow the wizard to search for the best driver and click Next.
Check the box for the CD-ROM drive and clear any boxes already checked.
Click Next to begin searching for the driver.
When the driver has been located, click Next to complete the device installation process.
Windows 98SE/ME Installation & Configuration
You have finished installing your Wireless USB Adapter-g. See Installing Client Manager to install Client Manager on your computer to complete
the setup process.
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Installing Client Manager
Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service is enabled.
2 Once the InstallShield
Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.
1 Select Start»Run and enter D:\CM\
Setup.exe in the Open field to open the dialog box manually. D: represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive.
If another letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive, your command should reflect that difference. Click the OK button.
The InstallShield Wizard will launch to begin Client Manager installation.
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3 Confirm that the installation
location for the software is acceptable. To select an alternate installation location, click the Browse button and select another location. Click the Next button to continue to the Select Components page.
4 Select the components you
want to install and click the
Next button to continue to the Start Copying Files page.
5 Click the Next button to begin
copying the necessary files to install Client Manager.
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6 Click the Yes button, when
prompted, to add a shortcut for Client Manager to your Windows Startup menu. If you click the Yes button, Client Manager will run at startup.
7 Click the Finish button to
complete the installation of Client Manager. Restart your computer.
Note: The Wireless USB Adapter and Client Manager will not function properly until you reboot the system.
Depending on the operating system, some screens may vary from those shown in this guide. However, by accepting default installation settings, Client Manager should properly install. For more information about configuring and operating your Wireless USB Adapter-g and Client Manager, refer to the Buffalo Support Web Site: http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/support.
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Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information:
User Manual Available on the AirNavigator CD enclosed with your purchase. Web www.buffalotech.com/wireless E-mail help@buffalotech.com Telephone 866-752-6210 (USA & Canada only)
The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating systems requires Buffalo Technology to occasionally release updated software to take advantage of new technologies and to comply with industry standards. For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper releases available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website.
FCC Compliance Statement - See owners manual for complete statement. 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.
R&TTE Compliance Statement - See owners manual for complete statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
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