Buffalo Technology WLI-CB-G54HP User Manual

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User Manual

High Power Wireless

Notebook Adapter

WLI-CB-G54HP

www.buffalotech.com

PY00-31018-DM20-02

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Table of Contents

Card Info ........................................................... 3

WinXP Setup .....................................................

WinXP Zero Conﬁg (Client Manager) ................

Win98, WinME, Win2K Setup ..........................

Buffalo Client Manager ...................................

Buffalo Client Manager Conﬁg ........................

Antenna Information .......................................

Speciﬁcations ..................................................

Troubleshooting ..............................................

Glossary ..........................................................

FCC/CE Information .........................................

Warranty Information ......................................

Technical Support ...........................................

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Card Info

High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter

The High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter is a CardBus card that provides wireless connec-

tivity to notebook PCs. It uses an internal ampliﬁer to increase the radio output so that it can connect to APs/Wireless Routers further away and transfer data at range faster (than traditional

802.11g CardBus cards).

Buffalo Technology recommends use with the High Power Wireless Router (WZR-HP-G54) for maximum range and performance.

An external antenna can be added to the High Power Wireless Notebook Adapter to increase its range and versatility. Antenna information can be found on

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Windows 2000 & XP – Installation & Conﬁguration

1. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter Drivers:

WinXP Setup

◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD

into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The Air Navigator Setup Wizard launches automatically. If the Air Navigator Setup Wiz ard does not launch automatically, launch the wizard manu ally by selecting Start>>Run to open the Run dialog box. Enter D:\Setup.exe in the Open ﬁeld. D: represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive. If another letter is assigned to the CD-ROM drive, your command should refelect that difference. Click the OK button to launch the wizard.

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WinXP Setup

◗ Select Install Wireles

Adapter. Click the begin the installation process.

◗ Review the Software License

Agreement. Click the Yes button to conﬁrm your agreement with the terms and continue installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter drivers. Click the No button to abort the installation process.

OK button to

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WinXP Setup

2. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter:

◗ Insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter, with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus

slot. CardBus slots are usually located on the left or right side of the notebook. Once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is installed correctly, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically. If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not launch, remove the Wireless Notebook Adapter and restart the notebook. Reinsert the Wireless Notebook Adapter once the notebook has rebooted. Then, the Found New Hardware Wizard will launch automatically.

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WinXP Setup

◗ Select the driver you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most recent driver

version. Click the Next button.

◗ If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click the

Continue Anyway button. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your PC if prompted.

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WinXP Client Manager

3. Conﬁguring Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service:

◗ If the Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service is activated,

Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a net- working icon appears on the task bar. One or more

wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.

■ Note: If the Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service is not functioning, select Start>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services. Select Automatic in the Startup Type ﬁeld of Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service. The default value of Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service is Automatic.

◗ Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and se-

lect View Available Wireless Networks to display a list of available wireless networks. Select an access point network name or SSID and click the Connect button to establish a connection. You may need to check the box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network. See Page 8 if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key.

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WinXP Client Manager

◗ Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if

either is necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not available, click the

Add button.

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WinXP Client Manager

◗ To conﬁgure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the ap-

propriate wireless network and click the Conﬁgure button.

◗ From the pull down menu, select the appropriate Net-

work Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network. Enter and conﬁrm the Network Key and Key Index. Click the OK button when ﬁnished.

■ Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at: http://www.microsoft.com.

For advanced support in using Window’s XP’s Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service, refer to the Buffalo Support Web Site: http://www.buffalotech.com

Skip to Page 14 if you are not using Windows XP or prefer not to use Windows XP's Wireless Zero Configuration Service. If you plan on using AOSS then you will need to install Buffalo’s Client Manager software; skip to Page 14 to do so.

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Win98, WinME, Win2K Setup

Windows 98/ME/2000

Installation & Conﬁguration

1. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter:

◗ Insert the Wireless Notebook Adapter, with the Buffalo logo facing up, into an available CardBus

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Win98, WinME, Win2K Setup

2. Installing the Wireless Notebook Adapter-Drivers:

◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD. Click Next at the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wiz-

ard. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Click the Next button to continue.

◗ Select only the CD-ROM drives checkbox, and clear any other checkboxes that are selected.

Click the Next button to continue.

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Win98, WinME, Win2K Setup

◗ Windows will display a driver you can use with the Wireless Desktop Wireless Notebook Adapter

Adapter. Click the Next button to continue.

◗ Windows 2000: If the Digital Signa-

ture Not Found page opens, informing that

no digital signature exists for the driver you are installing, click the Yes button to continue the installation process. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully installed, click the Finish button. Restart your computer if prompted.

See the Installing Client Manager section to install the Client Manager.

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Buffalo Client Manager

Client Manager

Use Client Manager to conﬁgure your wireless network. Use Client Manager to survey and connect to available access points, enable and use WEP encryption, and create connection proﬁles.

■ Note: Client Manager does not function properly if the Windows XP Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service is enabled.

Installing Client Manager

◗ Insert the AirNavigator CD. The

AirNavigator dialog box will open automati-

cally. If the AirNavigator dialog box does not open automatically, select D:\Setup.exe in the Open ﬁeld to open the dialog box manually. D: represents the letter as signed 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. Select Install Client Manager to launch the

Install Shield Wizard

◗ Once the InstallShield Wizard launches, click

the Next button to begin the software installation.

Start»Run and enter

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Buffalo Client Manager

◗ Once the Installer Wizard launches, click the Next button to begin the software installation.

◗ Press I Agree to accept the license agreement and continue the installation process.

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Buffalo Client Manager

◗ Press the OK button to ﬁnish and close the

installation program.

◗ Press the Exit button to exit the Client

Manager installation utility.

◗ The Buffalo Client Manager is now installed

and running, right clicking on its icon (the black notebook icon) will allow you to begin using it.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

Use Client Manager to conﬁgure your wireless network. To assist in conﬁguring your wireless network, Client Manager consists of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Proﬁles page. You can access each page by clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several dialog boxes are available to meet specialized conﬁguration needs. You can access the Edit Proﬁle dialog box, New Proﬁle dialog box, IP Conﬁguration dialog box, or WEP Conﬁgura tion dialog box using the Client Manager pages.

Status Page

Click the Status button to open this page. By default, this page is displayed when you start Client Manager. This page displays the status of the connection between the wireless adapter and another wireless device. This page only displays connection information no changes to the connection can be made from this screen.

This page includes the following components:

• Network Type – Displays what mode the network device is in. Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure are the available modes.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

• Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client) then no rate will be displayed.

• Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point of another client) then no channel will be displayed. The available channels for use are 1-11.

• Security– The type of encryption that the two wireless clients are communicating with. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point of another client) 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 remote wireless device (access point of another client) or 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 strength of the signal. Signal Strength is based on 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 type that the computer has available.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

Survey Page

Click the Survey button to open this page. Use this page to survey the area, display available access points, and connect to available access points.

This page includes the following components:

• Wireless SSID – Displays the SSID associated with each available access point. The SSID is the unique network name that functions as an identiﬁer for your wireless devices. All wireless devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on the network. buffalo_test is an example of a valid SSID.

• Mode – Displays the mode/rate set that the remote wireless device is offering.

• Key – Displays whether the wireless network is using any sort of encryption.

Press the ‘Connect’ button to connect to a listed SSID, or press the ‘Refresh’ button to perform another survey and update the survey list.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

Once the ‘Connect’ button is pressed, you will be prompted to enter any encryption related information.

The ‘Acquire IP automatically’ checkbox tells the client device to obtain an IP automatically from a DHCP server. This is the recommended setting.

The ‘Encryption’ drop down list allows you to select the type of encryption for the network. By default the proper encryption type should already be selected. In the event that no encryption is used, leave the ‘No

Encryption’

The ‘Encryption Key’ is where the actual key required

by the wireless network must be inputted. Please consult your wireless access point or router’s documentation for proper input of the encryption keys. Some wireless networks may require you to enter multiple keys, in this event, four separate ﬁelds are available for encryption keys.

The ‘Save settings as a proﬁle’ option will store this wireless network in your proﬁles. This means you will automatically connect to this network when inside its range. This settings is recommended if you plan on using this wireless network more than once.

option selected.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

Proﬁles Page

Click the Proﬁles button to open this page. Use this page to access your proﬁles. Proﬁles

allow you to save the information associated with a speciﬁc wireless network so you can quickly and easily connect to that network when you are in that location. The Proﬁles page allows you to add, delete, and edit your proﬁles, as well as import and export data.

• Connect – Click the Connect button to con-

nect to the selected proﬁle and return to the ‘Status’ page.

• Edit – Click the Edit button to edit the selected proﬁle’s settings. The Edit button also

allows you to delete a proﬁle no longer used or required.

• Add – Click the Add button to add a proﬁle manually. You will need important information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

New Proﬁle Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to create a new proﬁle.

• Proﬁle Name – Enter the name you want to associate with the new proﬁle.

• Network Type – Select the network mode you want to associ- ate with the new proﬁle. 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 unique network name that functions an identiﬁer for your wireless devices. 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 – Displays the channel associated with the new proﬁle. The channel indicates what range of frequencies the radio waves emitted by the wireless device are occupying. Devices that meet 802.11b and 802.11g standards can use channels 1-11 within the 2.4 GHz spectrum.

• Encryption Type – Displays the types of encryptions available. Once selected, you will be required to enter the Encryption Key Number and the Encryption Key as well. For the Encryption Key Number, it is recommended to use 1 unless speciﬁed to by an administrator.

• OK – Click the OK button to save your speciﬁcations and return to the Proﬁles page.

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Client Manager Conﬁguration

Advanced Proﬁle Options

• Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be speciﬁed for this wireless proﬁle here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless speciﬁed by an administrator.

• Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless proﬁle. A speciﬁc home page can be speciﬁed when connected to this wireless proﬁle as can speciﬁc proxy server addresses.

• Printers Tab – Displays the printers tab. A speciﬁc default printer can be associated to this proﬁle. Thus, when connected to this proﬁle, a speciﬁc printer will be used as the default printer.

• OK – Click the OK button to save your speciﬁcations and return to the Proﬁles page.

• AOSS Icon – The AOSS icon is used to launch AOSS client requests for AOSS communication. Inside your wireless client’s box, an AOSS supplement guide is present. This guide leads to step-by-step instructions on using the AOSS icon.

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Antenna Information

◗ The WLI-CB-G54HP comes with an external antenna connector. Buffalo Technology sells

numerous external antennas that are compatible with this card. The connector type is called an MC-Card Connector. Adding an external this device. Please see the Buffalo Technology Web Page (http://www.buffalotech.com) to com pare antennas available for your adapter.

antenna can further increase the power and range of

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Speciﬁcations

Wireless LAN Interface

Standards Compliance IEEE 802.11g

Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DS-SS), Half Duplex

Frequency Range 2.412-2.462Mhz

Transmission Rates 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54

125* Mode: 13, 20, 27, 40, 54, 80, 110, 125

Access Mode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc

Security WEP 128/64 bit, 802.1x, WPA-TKIP/AES

Others

Interface CardBus

Environmental Operation 0-55ºc, 20-80% (non-condensing)

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Troubleshooting / FAQ

Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.

What 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 versions of Client Manager will not work properly with the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.

Why won't all my network clients work?

Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients.

Windows 98/Me: These operating systems support only four network clients. If you install more than four network clients, only the ﬁrst four clients you install will work.

Will Client Manager support all operating systems?

Client Manager and the Wireless Notebook Adapter currently support only Windows 98/ME/2000/ XP. They do not currently support Windows NT, Mac OS, or Linux. For more information, refer to the Mac OS and Linux page in the Troubleshooting section of this help ﬁle.

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Troubleshooting / FAQ

Where can I attach my external antenna?

Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter.

Why won't Client Manager function properly?

Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service conﬂicts with Client Manager. Select Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select Dis- abled in the Startup Type ﬁeld of Wireless Zero Conﬁguration Service to disable the Wireless Zero

Conﬁguration Service.

I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?

No. You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point and wireless adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.

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Glossary

10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet 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 networking framework that includes an Access Point.

Bus Mastering: A system in which the speciﬁed 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 identiﬁes the intended recipient station.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Pro tocol): 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 ad dresses

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Glossary

Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a speciﬁc hardware device.

DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum):

Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.

DTE (Data Terminal Equipment):

that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet 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 networking framework that includes an Access Point.

Device

Bus Mastering: A system in which the speciﬁed 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:

a packet that identiﬁes the intended recipient station.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Pro tocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP

addresses, which it assigns to each device con-

The address portion of

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Glossary

nected 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 speciﬁc hardware device.

DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum):

Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.

DTE (Data Terminal Equipment):

controls data ﬂowing 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 identiﬁcation used in the ESS LAN conﬁguration.

Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-

Device that

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.

File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share ﬁles and printers.

Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device.

Frame: A ﬁxed 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.

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Glossary

Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization

which promotes development of electronics technology.

IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32binary-digit number that identiﬁes 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):

of a message packet.

LAN (Local Area Network): A group of com puters and peripheral devices connected to share resources.

The header section

LED (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/Crossover): 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.

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Glossary

NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal trafﬁc and a second set for external trafﬁc.

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 trafﬁc 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:

able module that adds features to a portable computer.

Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.

Remov-

Plug and Play: Hardware that, once installed (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual conﬁguration.

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 speciﬁcation 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):

nent memory.

Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected

Non-perma-

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Glossary

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 ﬁle containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task.

Server: Any computer that makes ﬁles or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to deﬁne and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Proto col: 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/In ternet Protocol: Protocol used by computers

when communicating across the Internet or Intranet.

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol):

form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which

Simple

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Glossary

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:

pair of insulated wires twisted together.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com munication 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.

Cable that comprises 2 or more

WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys tem covering a wide geographical area.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp tion 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:

given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard speciﬁcations.

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.

The maximum speed at which a

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FCC / CE Information

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This 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 con nected.

• 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.

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FCC / CE Information

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC 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.

R&TTE Compliance 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). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This 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.

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FCC / CE Information

EU Countries intended for use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12, and 13.

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Warranty Information

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technol ogy (USA) Inc. will, replace the unit, provided the unit has not been subjected to misuse, abuse, or non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. authorized alteration, modiﬁcations or repair.

All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. product line including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period.

Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any lost proﬁts, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

In no event shall Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. does not offer refunds for any product.

@ 2004 Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc.

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Technical Support

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:

Web: www.buffalotech.com E-mail: info@buffalotech.com Telephone:

FCC Warning

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.

GPL Statement

This product uses GPL/LGPL software. Please see the GNU LICENSE document on the LinkNavigator CDROM for more information concerning the terms of the license. To obtain a copy of our open source software, please send a message to GPL@buffalotech.com to

1(866)-752-6210 (USA & Canada only)

inquire about obtaining a package.

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