Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti WLI-PCI-G300N User manual

User Manual
AirStation Nfiniti
Wireless PCI Adapter
WLI-PCI-G300N
v. 1.0

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•Insert the AirNavigator CD
into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer. The AirNavigator
Setup Wizard should launch
automatically.
•To launch the AirNavigator
Setup Wizard manually, click
Start, then Run. Type “D:\
Setup.exe”, where D is the drive
letter assigned to your CDrom.
•Click OK to launch the wizard.
Getting Started

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•Select Install Wireless
Drivers.
Installing Wireless Drivers

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• Click Next to install a driver for the PCI adaptor.
• Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license
agreemennt.
• A window will appear prompting the installation of the Wireless PCI Adapter into the
PC. You will need to shut down your PC to install the wireless PCI card. Press Cancel
if necessary and shut down your PC.
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Shut down Windows and turn off your computer. Unplug the power cord from the surge
protector or the power supply. Using a grounding wrist-strap attached to a metal part of
the PC’s chassis, install the AirStation Card into an open PCI slot in your PC. You will
probably have to remove a panel from your PC to access the PCI slots. Consult your PC’s
user manual for instructions on adding a PCI card.
After the card is installed and the PC’s case reassembled, screw each of the WLI-PCI-
G300N’s antenna connectors to one of the RP-SMA connectors on the back of the card.
Installing Your Wireless Card

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• Restart your PC and let it boot up.
• When the ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ launches, click Next to run the wizard.
•If the ‘Digital Signature Not Found’ page opens, click Yes.
• When the Wireless PCI Adapter is successfully installed, click Finish. Reboot your
computer if prompted.
Installing Wireless Drivers

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Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network
Buffalo supports three different methods for
connecting client devices like the WLI-PCI-
G300N to your wireless network:
Buffalo Client Manager - Install Buffalo’s
Client Manager software to survey and
connect to any supported wireless
networks. Client Manager allows for
detailed profiles to be configured for each
connection. Please see page 8 for Client
Manager installation instructions.
AOSS - Buffalo’s pushbutton wireless setup
technology allows for easy, secure connection to any AOSS compatable Router or
AP. You will need to install Client Manager to use AOSS; please see page 8. After
installation, please see page 11 for instructions on using AOSS.
Windows XP Wireless Zero Config - Windows XP’s built in wireless configuration
utility. This requires no additional software but doesn’t offer detailed profiles or
AOSS. NOTE: Zero Config is only available on Windows XP. Please see page 21 for
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Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, configure
WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection profiles. It also lets you use AOSS.
Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is
automatically disabled.
Installing Client Manager
Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-
ROM drive of you computer. If the Air
Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch
automatically, launch it manually by
clicking Start and then Run. Enter D:\
Setup.exe in the dialog box that appears.
Click OK. Select Install Wireless Client
Manager.
Client Manager

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Client Manager
•Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next.
•Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.

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Client Manager
•Click OK when Client Manager
installation is complete.
•Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator.
•Client Manager is now installed and
running. Right-click on its icon (the
black antenna) to use it.

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The AOSS button for this wireless client is in its Client Manager software. Start
Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray,
or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo
>>AirStation Utility >> Client Manager.
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure
System) is a simple, one-touch setup 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 determines
the optimal connection and configures
itself in seconds. If your router doesn’t
support AOSS, turn to page 7 to
configure your connection manually with
Client Manager or Wireless Zero Config.
Using AOSS

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•From the Status Screen, select the Profiles tab.
•Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The
AOSS wizard will appear.
•Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED
begins to flash.
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Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profile for later
use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner.
Notes:
AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before finding
one, just press the AOSS buttons again.
Output power is reduced to 25% of normal during AOSS for security reasons. If you’re
having trouble making an AOSS connection, temporarily move the devices closer together.
AOSS will automatically use the highest level of security available for all currently
connected wireless devices.
If you have trouble connecting with AOSS, temorarily disable all personal firewalls on your
PC, such as ZoneAlarm or Microsoft Personal Firewall. These programs may be re-enabled
after AOSS has finished.
Using AOSS

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You may use Client Manager to configure 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 also available. You can access the Edit Profile dialog box, New Profile
dialog box, IP Configuration dialog box, or WEP Configuration dialog box using the Client
Manager pages. You may also initiate AOSS.
Status Page
Click Status to open this page. By
default, this page is displayed when
you start Client Manager. Details of
connection status are displayed.
This page only displays connection
information; no changes to settings are
made here.
This page includes the following
components:
• Adapter Name – Displays the part
number of the wireless adaptor that is
being used.
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•Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode.
•Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is
not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will
be displayed.
•Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication. If
the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, no channel will be
displayed. Channels 1-11 may be used.
•Security – The type of encryption in use. If the Client Manager is not connected to a
remote wireless device, 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 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 signal strength of 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 being used for this measurement.
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Click the Survey tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available
access points, and connect to available access points.
This page includes the following components:
•Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of
a wireless network. Each wireless device
on a network must use identical SSIDs to
successfully communicate.
•Wireless Mode – Displays available modes for
each available remote wireless device.
•Strength – Displays the relative signal strength of
the wireless networks.
•Encryption – Displays whether the wireless
network is using any sort of encryption.
Click Connect to connect to a highlighted SSID,
or Refresh to update the list of available wireless
devices.
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If your chosen network uses encryption, this dialog will open for you to enter any
necessary encryption information.
The correct encryption type should already be
selected automatically in the Encryption Method
drop down list. Only change this setting if
necessary.
The Encryption Key is where the actual key for
the wireless network should be entered. Some
wireless networks allow you to enter multiple
keys; four separate fields are available for this. If
your network only uses one encryption key, then
please use the first field (#1) to enter your key.
The Register Profile option will store this
wireless network in your profiles. You will then
automatically connect to this network when
inside its range. This is recommended if you plan
on using this wireless network again.
Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information.
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Profiles Page
Click the Profiles tab 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 connect 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 profiles
that are 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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New Profile Dialog Box
•Select Profile - Select whether the profile is for a wireless or
wired connection.
•Profile Name - Enter the name you want to associate with the
new profile.
•Network Type - Select the network mode you want to
associate 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 name of your wireless network. 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 - The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hoc
connection, select a channel and make sure the other Ad-hoc devices are configured to use the
same channel. Otherwise, use Auto-Channel.
•Encryption Method - Displays the types of encryption available. Once encryption is selected,
you will be required to enter an Encryption Key. For the Transmission Key Number, 1 is
recommended.
•OK - Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.
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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 - To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network,
just click this icon and then hold down the AOSS button on your wireless
router for a few seconds.
Check your package for an AOSS Manual, which will give more information
on using AOSS.
Client Manager Configuration