Buffalo AirStation WI-U2-433DM User manual

User Manual
AirStation
WI-U2-433DM
www.buffalotech.com
35020360-02
2014-06

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ............................................4
System Requirements ..........................................................................4
Package Contents .................................................................................4
Hardware Overview .............................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................5
Installing Wireless Drivers ...................................................................5
Windows ..........................................................................................................5
Mac ...................................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................11
Windows 8.1, Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) .................................11
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ........................................................12
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ..................................................14
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) .....................................16
OS X (Mac Utility) ...............................................................................17
Manual Configuration ..................................................................................17
Using WPS ......................................................................................................19
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting .............................................22
The Computer Does Not Recognize the Wireless Adapter ..............22
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly .....................................22

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Forgot the Access Point’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password ........22
Chapter 5 Appendix ........................................................23
Specifications .....................................................................................23
Uninstalling the Drivers.....................................................................24
TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................................25
Windows 8.1, Windows 8 ..............................................................................25
Windows 7 .....................................................................................................26
Windows Vista ...............................................................................................27
Windows XP ...................................................................................................28
OS X ................................................................................................................29

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
System Requirements
The system should be an IBM PC compatible computer that includes a CD-ROM drive and at least one USB 2.0 port.
Compatible operating systems:
Windows 8.1 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit or 32-bit),
Windows XP (32-bit), OS X 10.6-10.9
Notes:
• Service Pack 3 or later is required for Windows XP.
• Windows Vista (32-bit) standby mode is not supported.
Package Contents
The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.
• AirStation Driver CD....................................................................................................................... 1
• Quick Setup Guide.......................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty Statement....................................................................................................................... 1
Hardware Overview
1 Activity LED (blue)
Flashes when sending or receiving data.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing Wireless Drivers
Follow the procedure below to install drivers. Do not connect the AirStation to your computer until after drivers are
installed.
Windows
1 Boot your computer and insert the AirStation Driver CD. The setup menu will launch automatically. If it does not,
open the CD and click “Launcher.exe”.
2 Click Install Driver.

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3 Click Next.
4 Read the license agreement; select Agree and click Next.
5 Check “Always trust software from “BUFFALO INC.” and click Install.

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6 When the screen below is displayed, connect the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed
automatically.
7 After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click Finish.
Drivers are now installed.

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Mac
Mac users will need to download the drivers and supporting utility from Buffalo’s website. At this time, do not connect
the AirStation to the Mac yet. Use Mac’s internal Wi-Fi to connect to the Internet.
1 Go to “http://d.buffalo.jp/wi-u2-433dm/” and select your region.
2 Select “Driver” and your Mac OS.
3 Click License Agreement and read it, then check I accept the Software License Agreement.
4 Click Download.
5 After the download finishes, turn the internal Wi-Fi off.
6 Connect the AirStation to your Mac.
7 Open the downloaded file, then double-click “Installer.pkg”.

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8 Click Continue. If “Select a Destination” page appears, select the appropriate user group and click Continue again.
9 Click Install.
Note: If you are asked to enter a password, enter your login password.
10 Click Continue Installation.

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11 Click Restart.
12 After rebooting, the utility will open automatically.
Drivers and the utility are now installed. To use the utility, refer to “OS X (Mac Utility)” in chapter 3.