Buffalo AirStation WI-U2-433DM User manual

AirStation
WI-U2-433DM
WI-U2-300D
User Manual
Americas: www.buffaloamericas.com
Europe: www.buffalo-technology.com
35020067-04
2015.08

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview .........................................3
System Requirements......................................................................3
Package Contents.............................................................................3
Hardware Overview .........................................................................4
Chapter 2 Installation.....................................................5
Installing Wireless Drivers...............................................................5
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network ....................8
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting......................................... 11
My Computer Does Not Recognize the Wireless Adapter.......... 11
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly ................................ 11
Forgot the AP's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password.................... 11
Chapter 5 Appendix .................................................... 12
Specifications ................................................................................ 12
WI-U2-433DM...........................................................................................12
WI-U2-300D ..............................................................................................13
Uninstalling the Drivers................................................................ 14
EU Regions of Intended Using...................................................... 14
TCP/IP Settings .............................................................................. 15
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8...................................................15
Windows 7 ................................................................................................16

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Windows Vista ..........................................................................................17
Windows XP..............................................................................................18

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
System Requirements
Your computer should have a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM.
Compatible operating systems:
Windows 10 (64-bit or 32-bit), 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)
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.
WI-U2-433DM
• WI-U2-433DM................................................................................................................................... 1
• AirStation driver CD....................................................................................................................... 1
• Quick setup guide.......................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty statement....................................................................................................................... 1
WI-U2-300D
• WI-U2-300D....................................................................................................................................... 1
• AirStation driver CD....................................................................................................................... 1
• USB extension cable with clip................................................................................................... 1
• Quick setup guide.......................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty statement....................................................................................................................... 1

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Hardware Overview
WI-U2-433DM
1 Activity LED (blue)
Blinks when sending or receiving data.
WI-U2-300D
1 Activity LED (blue)
Blinks when sending or receiving data.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing Wireless Drivers
Follow the instruction below to install drivers. Do not connect the AirStation to your computer yet.
1 Boot your computer and insert the AirStation Driver CD. The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open
the CD and click "Launcher.exe".
2 Click Install Driver.
3 Click Next.

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4 Read the license agreement, select Agree, and click Next.
5 Check "Always trust software from "BUFFALO INC."." and click Install.
6 When the screen below is displayed, connect the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed
automatically.

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7 After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click Finish.
Drivers are now installed.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Follow the steps below to connect to the AirStation. The procedure varies depending on the version of Windows
used.
1 Click the network icon in the system tray.
Notes:
• If you’re using Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, switch Windows to desktop mode in advance.
• If you’re using Windows Vista, click Connect to a network.
• If you’re using Windows XP, click View Available Wireless Networks.
2 Select the target AirStation's name and click Connect.

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Note: If the screen below is displayed, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead.
3 Enter the encryption key and click Next, OK or Connect.

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Note: If any message such as the following is displayed, click No, don't turn on sharing or connect to devices.
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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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
My Computer Does Not Recognize the Wireless Adapter
• Make sure that the wireless adapter is connected to an USB port on your computer.
• If your computer has multiple USB ports, connect to a different USB port.
• Refer to chapter 2 to reinstall drivers for this unit.
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly
• Refer to chapter 3 to connect the wireless adapter to an access point wirelessly.
• Configure the same SSID, encryption method, and encryption key for each wireless device. These settings must
match those of your wireless access point.
• Move your wireless devices closer to the access point.
• Restart your access point.
Forgot the AP's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password
Contact your network administrator.

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Chapter 5 Appendix
Specifications
WI-U2-433DM
Wireless LAN Interface
Standard Compliance IEEE802.11ac/n/a/g/b
Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM
Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See
the next page for details.
Transmission Rate
802.11ac
802.11ac 20 MHz BW (Long GI):
78, 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11ac 20 MHz BW (Short GI):
86.7, 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11ac 40 MHz BW (Long GI):
180, 162, 135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11ac 40 MHz BW (Short GI):
200, 180, 150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11ac 80 MHz BW (Long GI):
390, 351, 292.5, 263.3, 234, 175.5, 117, 87.8, 58.5, 29.3 Mbps (1
stream)
802.11ac 80 MHz BW (Short GI):
433.3, 390, 325, 292.5, 260, 195, 130, 97.5, 65, 32.5 Mbps (1
stream)
Transmission Rate
802.11n/a/g/b
802.11n 20 MHz BW (Long GI):
65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11n 20 MHz BW (Short GI):
72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11n 40 MHz BW (Long GI):
135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11n 40 MHz BW (Short GI):
150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11a/g:
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
802.11b:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Access Mode Infrastructure Mode
Security WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
Other
Power Supply 5.0 V Bus powered
Power Consumption 2500 mW (Max)
Dimensions 32.4 mm x 17.6 mm x 7.7 mm (1.28 x 0.69 x 0.3 inch)
Weight 4 g (0.14 ounces)

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Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 10-85% (non-condensing)
802.11a Frequency Range
USA
Canada
Mexico
5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48)
5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64)
5500-5580 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116)
5680-5700 MHz (Channels 136, 140)
5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)
802.11g Frequency Range
USA
Canada
Mexico
2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
WI-U2-300D
Wireless LAN Interface
Standard Compliance IEEE802.11n/a/g/b
Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO
Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See
the next page for details.
Transmission Rate
802.11n 20 MHz BW (Long GI):
130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 streams)
65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11n 20 MHz BW (Short GI):
144.4, 130, 115.5, 86.7, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 14.4 Mbps (2 streams)
72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11n 40 MHz BW (Long GI):
270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 Mbps (2 streams)
135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11n 40 MHz BW (Short GI):
300, 270, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 30 Mbps (2 streams)
150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream)
802.11a/g:
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
802.11b:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Access Mode Infrastructure Mode
Security WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 64-bit and 128-bit WEP
Other
Power Supply 5.0 V Bus powered
Power Consumption 2500 mW (Max)
Dimensions 73.4 mm x 26.4 mm x 13.2 mm (2.89 x 1.04 x 0.52 inch)
Weight 18 g (0.63 ounces)
Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 10-85% (non-condensing)
802.11a Frequency Range
USA
Canada
Mexico
5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48)
5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64)
5500-5580 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116)
5660-5700 MHz (Channels 132, 136, 140)
5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)

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EU
5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48)
5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64)
5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124,
128, 132, 136, 140)
802.11g Frequency Range
USA
Canada
Mexico
2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
EU 2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
Uninstalling the Drivers
To uninstall the AirStation wireless client drivers, insert the AirStation Driver CD. When the menu opens, click
Uninstall.
EU Regions of Intended Using

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TCP/IP Settings
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, follow the procedure below.
1 Open Control Panel.
2 Click Network and Internet.
3 Click Network and Sharing Center.
4 Click Change adapter settings on the left side menu.
5 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties.
6 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
7 Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" then click Properties.
8 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and
"Obtain DNS server address automatically".
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router's IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
9 Click OK.

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Windows 7
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.
1 Open Control Panel.
2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
3 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu.
4 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties.
5 If the "User Account Control" screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
6 Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" then click Properties.
7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and
"Obtain DNS server address automatically".
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router's IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click OK.

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Windows Vista
To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.
1 Open Control Panel.
2 Click Network and Sharing Center.
3 Click Manage network connections on the left side menu.
4 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties.
5 If the "User Account Control" screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
6 Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" then click Properties.
7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and
"Obtain DNS server address automatically".
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router's IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click Close.

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Windows XP
To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.
1 Open Control Panel.
2 Double-click Network.
3 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties.
4 Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" then click Properties.
5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and
"Obtain DNS server address automatically".
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router's IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
6 Click Close.