BUFFALO WMP54G User Manual
Instant Wireless®Series
User Guide
Wireless-G
PCI Adapter
Use this Guide to install:
WMP54G
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Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless®Wireless-G PCI Adapter will be free from
physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase,
when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the
product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in
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SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES
FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Wireless®Wireless-G PCI Adapter has been tested and complies with the
specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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.
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 according to 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 is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) for this
device must comply with the following:
• Access points with 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must
not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
End-users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Note: Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co-located.
Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 et CNR-210
du Canada.
"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its
transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."
" Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une
licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir
un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à
l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. "
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys Group declares that the Instant Wireless®Series products included in the Instant
Wireless®Series conform to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and Low Voltage
directive 73/23/EEC:
For 11Mpbs, 2.4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios, the following standards were applied:
• ETS 300-826, 301 489-1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
• EN 609 50 Safety
• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
and/or the CEPT recommendation Rec 70.03.
For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys
Corporate Compliance.
• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Instant Wireless
®
Wireless-G PCI Adapter tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY, direktiivin 89/336/EEC ja direktiivin 73/23/EEC
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen
mukainen.
• Linksys Group déclare que la Instant Wireless®Wireless-G PCI Adapter est conforme
aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC, la
directive 89/336/EEC, et à la directive 73/23/EEC.
• Belgique B L'utilisation en extérieur est autorisé sur le canal 11 (2462 MHz), 12 (2467
MHz), et 13 (2472 MHz). Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour
une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de
bâtiments, une licence de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences,
veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
• France F:
2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).
Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le
départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très
restreint.
2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz
respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for outdoor installations.
• Deutschland D: Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwending, aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.
• Germany D: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
• Italia I: E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare
con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. L'uso per installazione in esterni non e' permessa.
• Italy I: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not allowed.
• The Netherlands NL License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for
procedure to follow.
• Nederlands NL Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op
met verkoper voor juiste procedure.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Wireless-G PCI Adapter 1
Features 1
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 2
Network Topolo gy 2
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 2
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the
Wireless-G PCI Adapter 4
Chapter 4: Software Installation and Configuration
for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 5
Overview 5
Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 6
Chapter 5: Hardware Installation 9
Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for
Windows XP 10
Overview 10
Driver Installation for Windows XP 10
Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 12
Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows
98SE, Me, and 2000 14
Overview 14
Accessing the WLAN Monitor 14
Link Information 15
Site Survey 16
Profiles 18
Creating a New Profile 20
Wireless-G PCI Adapter
Chapter 1:Introduction
The Linksys W ireless-G PCI Adapter installs in most desktops and lets you put
your computer almost anywhere in the building, without the cost and hassle of
running network cables. Now you don't have to drill holes in your walls and
climb through the attic or cellar to get connected to the network. Once you're
connected, you can keep in touch with your e-mail, access the Internet, use
instant messaging to chat with friends, and share files and other resources such
as printers and network storage with other computers on the network.
The Wireless-G PCI Adapter connects you with Wireless-G networks at an
incredible 54Mbps! And for added versatility, it can also interoperate with all
the 11Mbps Wireless-B (802.11b) products found in homes, businesses, and
public wireless hotspots around the country. And in either mode, y our wireless
communications are protected by up to 128-bit encryption, so your data stays
secure.
So don't hassle with running cables through your house - get your desktop connected the easy way with the Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter.
• Operates in the 2.4Ghz frequency spectrum with throughput of up to 54
Mbps
• Complies with IEEE 802.11g draft standards, and backwards compatible
with IEEE 802.11b products
• Up to 128-bit WEP encryption
• 32-bit PCI Interface
• Compatible with Windows 98SE, Millennium, 2000 and XP
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting 25
Common Problems and Solutions 25
Frequently Asked Questions 25
Appendix B: Glossary 29
Appendix C: Specifications 37
Environmental 38
Appendix D: Warranty Information 39
Appendix E: Contact Information 40
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If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only
with the other computers on the wireless network, then the ad-hoc mode can
be used. (See Figure 2-2.) Ad-hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for an access point. The drawback of this mode is that, in AdHoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to communicate with
computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the
wireless-equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
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Figure 2-2
Chapter 2:Planning Your Wireless Network
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless de vice to
connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency
channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices.
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which
they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc. In an infrastr ucture conf igu-
ration a WLAN and wired LAN communicate to each other through an access
point. In ad-hoc configuration, wireless-equipped computers communicate
directly with each other. Choosing between these two modes depends on
whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or peripherals with a
wired network or not.
If the computers on the
wireless network need to
be accessed by a wired
network or need to share a
peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network
computers, the wireless
network should be set up
in infrastructure mode.
(See Figure 2-1.) The
basis of infrastructure
mode centers around an
access point, which serves
as the main point of communications between a wired and wireless network.
Access points transmit data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters,
which can roam within a certain radial range of the access point. Multiple
access points can be arranged to work in succession to extend the roaming
range, and can be set up to communicate with your Ethernet (wired) hardware
as well.
Network Topology
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Figure 2-1
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Chapter 4:Software Installation and Configuration for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
The Wireless-G PCI Adapter’s Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation procedure for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000. The Setup Wizard will
install the WLAN Monitor and driver, as well as configure the Adapter.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup
Wizard should run automatically, and Figure 4-1 should appear. If it does not,
click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter
D:\setup.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
Figure 4-1
Overview
Chapter 3:Getting to Know the Wireless-GPCI Adapter
The PCI Adapter will install into your PC like any PCI adapter and, on the
mounting bracket, you will find two distinguishing items:
ACT LED Green. The ACT LED lights up when the Adapter is po wered
on.
Antenna Port Attach the PCI Adapter’s antenna here and position it for
maximum performance, which is usually perpendicular to
the horizon.
Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run
the Setup W izard to install the softw are before installing the hardware.
Important for Windows XP users: Do NOT run the Setup Wizard.
Proceed directly to “Chapter 5: Hardware Installation.”
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1. To install the Adapter, click the Install button on the Welcome screen,
Figure 4-1. Click User Guide to view the User Guide or click Exit to exit
the Setup Wizard.
2. After reading the License Agreement, shown in Figure 4-2, click the Next
button to continue the installation, or click the Cancel button to end the
installation.
3. The Setup Wizard will display a screen similar to that shown in Figure 4-3,
asking you to choose a wireless mode. Click the Infrastructure Mode
radio button if you want your wireless computers to network with computers on your wired network using a wireless access point. Click the Ad-Hoc
Mode radio button if you want multiple wireless computers to network
directly with each other. Do not use Ad-Hoc mode if you want your wireless computers to communicate with computers on your wired network.
Setup Wizard Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
Figure 4-2
In the SSID field, enter the SSID of your wireless network. The SSID must
be identical for all devices in the network. The default setting is linksys (all
lowercase). Click the Next button, or click the Back button to return to the
previous page.
4. If you chose Infrastructure Mode, go to Step 5 now. If you chose Ad-Hoc
Mode, you’ll see a screen similar to that sho wn in F igure 4-4. Select the correct operating channel for your network from the Channel drop-down
menu. Then, select the Network Mode from the drop-down menu. Click the
Next button, and go to Step 4. Click the Back button to change any settings.
Channel - The channel you choose should match the channel set on the
other devices in
your wireless
network. If you
are unsure about
which channel
to use, select the
default channel
(Channel 6).
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-4
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Chapter 5:Installing the Wireless-G PCI Adapter
1. Turn off your desktop PC.
2. Open your PC case and locate an available PCI slot on the motherboard.
Check with your computer manufacturer for instructions.
3. Slide the PCI Adapter into the PCI slot. Make sure that all of its pins are
touching the slot's contacts. You may have to apply a bit of pressure to slide
the adapter all the way in. After the adapter is firmly in place, secure its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw. Then, close your PC.
4. Attach the external antenna to the adapter’s antenna port.
5. Power on your desktop PC.
If your PC is using Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000, proceed to the next section, “Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and
2000.”
If your PC is using Windows XP, proceed to “Chapter 6: Driver
Installation and Configuration for Windows XP.”
Important for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000 users: You must run
the Setup W izard to install the software before installing the hardware.
Important for Windows XP users: You must install the Adapter’s
hardware before installing the software.
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Network Mode - Select Mixed Mode, and both Wireless-G and WirelessB computers will be allowed on the network, but the speed will be reduced.
Select G-Only Mode for maximum speed, but no Wireless-B users will be
allowed on the network.
5. The Setup Wizard will ask you to review your settings (as in Figure 4-5)
before it starts
to copy files.
Click the Next
button to save
these settings,
or click the
Back button to
change any settings.
6. After the files have been successfully copied, the screen in Figure 4-6 will
appear. Click the Exit button.
Proceed to “Chapter 5:Hardware Installation.”
Figure 4-5
Figure 4-6
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