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.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Windows 8.1, Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig)
With Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wireless access point.
1 Switch to desktop mode.
2 Click on the network icon in the system tray.
3 Select the target access point and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device again, check Connect
automatically.
4 Enter the encryption key and click Next.

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5 Click No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices.
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)
With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wireless access point.
1 Click on the network icon in the system tray.
2 Select the target access point and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device again, check Connect
automatically.

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3 Enter the encryption key and click OK.

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Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)
You can use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wireless access point:
1 Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.
2 Click Connect to a network.
3 Select your wireless network and click Connect.
If the screen below appears, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead and proceed to the next step.

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4 Enter the encryption key and click Connect.
Step through the wizard to complete configuration. If the “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select “Home”,
“Work”, or “Public location” depending where you’re using the AirStation.

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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)
Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your wireless access point.
Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, then Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client
Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
1 Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.
2 Click View Available Wireless Networks.
3 Select a wireless network, then click Connect.
4 Enter the encryption key (passphrase) twice, then click Connect.
When the connection is complete, the word “Connected” will be displayed to the right of the network’s SSID. Click the “X”
in the top right corner of the window to close the utility.

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OS X (Mac Utility)
Mac users will need to use the utility installed with the drivers to connect to an access point. You can either manually
configure the connection or use WPS to set it up automatically.
Manual Configuration
1 Connect the AirStation to the Mac and open “Wireless Network Utility” from the Launchpad.
2 Click Available Network; select an SSID and click Connect.

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3 Enter the network key. Enter the network key again in Confirm Network key field and click OK.
4 Confirm that “Connected” is displayed in the Connection field. Your Mac is now connected to the access point.

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Using WPS
If your access point supports WPS, you can use it to directly connect to the access point. You can use either the push-
button method or the PIN method to start WPS.
Push-Button Method
1 Connect the AirStation to the Mac and open “Wireless Network Utility” from the Launchpad.
2 Click WPS; select an SSID and click Push-Button Method.
3 Within 2 minutes, then press WPS or AOSS button on the access point. The example below is using an AirStation
WZR-1750DHP.
Note: The push-button method may be different depending on the access point model. For more details, refer to

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your access point’s manual.
4 When “Connected successfully.” is displayed, your Mac is now connected to the access point.
WPS PIN Method
1 Connect the AirStation to the Mac and open “Wireless Network Utility” from the Launchpad.
2 Click WPS; select an SSID and note the PIN code.
3 Click WPS PIN Method.