Buffalo AirStation WI-U2-866D User manual

User Manual
AirStation
WI-U2-866D
www.buffalotech.com
35012965-02

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ............................................5
System Requirements ..........................................................................5
Package Contents .................................................................................6
Hardware Overview .............................................................................6
Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................7
Installing Wireless Drivers ...................................................................7
Installing Utility..................................................................................11
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................14
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS or WPS) ...........................................14
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ..................14
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ...................................................................15
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN) ..................................................16
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ..................16
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ...................................................................19
Manual Setup (Client Manager) ........................................................21
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ..................21
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ...................................................................24
Manual Setup (Windows Utility) .......................................................25
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoCong) ...................................................................25
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ...................................................................26
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) .............................................................27
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................................29

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Chapter 4 Client Manager ...............................................30
Software Overview ............................................................................30
Using Client Manager V .....................................................................30
Opening and Closing Client Manager .........................................................30
Main Screen ...................................................................................................30
Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup ...........................................31
SSID / WPS-PIN selection ..............................................................................32
Searching Wireless Access Points ................................................................33
Wireless Network Information .....................................................................34
WPS-PBC / AOSS selection............................................................................35
Wireless Status ..............................................................................................36
Wireless LAN Diagnostic...............................................................................37
Prole List ......................................................................................................38
Wireless Properties .......................................................................................39
Network Properties ......................................................................................40
Browser Properties .......................................................................................41
Printer Properties .........................................................................................42
Using Client Manager 3 .....................................................................43
Status .............................................................................................................43
Scan ................................................................................................................44
Connect ..........................................................................................................45
Proles ...........................................................................................................45
Prole Information (Basic) ...........................................................................46
Prole Information (Network) .....................................................................47
Prole Information (Browser) ......................................................................48
Prole Information (Printers) .......................................................................49
System Tray Menu .........................................................................................49
Option Menu .................................................................................................50

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Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting ............................................51
The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter. ..............51
You Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly. .............................51
You Forgot the AP’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ................51
Other Tips ...........................................................................................52
Chapter 6 Appendix ........................................................54
Specications .....................................................................................54
WI-U2-866D ...................................................................................................54
Uninstalling the Software .................................................................56
Uninstalling the Drivers.....................................................................57
TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................................58
Windows 8 .....................................................................................................58
Windows 7 .....................................................................................................59
Windows Vista ...............................................................................................60
Windows XP ...................................................................................................61

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
System Requirements
Computer should be IBM/PC compatible (OADG specification) with a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM drive.
Notes:
This product does not support computers equipped with dual processors (computers with two physical CPUs).
Computers with Dual-core CPU’s are supported.
AirStation does not support Windows Vista (32-bit) standby mode.
Compatible OS
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 2 or later is required for Windows XP.

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Package Contents
The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.
• Main unit.......................................................................................................................................... 1
• USB cable......................................................................................................................................... 1
• AirNavigator CD............................................................................................................................ 1
• Quick Setup Guide....................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty Statement..................................................................................................................... 1
Hardware Overview
1 Activity LED (White)
Flashes 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 AirNavigator CD.
The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click “AirNavi.exe”.
2 Click Begin Installation.
3 Click AirStation Wireless LAN Adapters.

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4 Disable any firewalls and click Next.
5 Click Install.
Note:
Check “Client Manager” to install Client Manager after the drivers.

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6 Click Next.
7 Read the license agreement, select Agree, then click Next.
8 Check “Always trust software from “BUFFALO INC.”, and click Install.

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9 When the screen below is displayed, attach the AirStation to your computer.
Drivers will be installed automatically.
10 After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click Finish.
Drivers are now installed.

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Installing Utility
Follow the procedure below to install Client Manager.
1 Click Options.
2 Click Advanced Installation.

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3 Check the box for Client Manager and click Install.
4 Click Next.
5 Read the license agreement, select I accept the agreement, then click Next.

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6 Click Finish.
7 Click Back.
8 Click “X” at the top right corner of the window to close it.
Client Manager is now installed.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS or WPS)
AOSS and WPS are systems which enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the
buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Utilize this system to connect to wireless devices,
computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the
Wi-Fi Alliance.
Before using AOSS or WPS, install Client Manager software from the CD. See chapter 2 for instructions on installing
Client Manager software.
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect
wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
1 Start Client Manager V.
2 Click Create Profile .
3 The User Account Control screen is displayed. Click Yes or Continue .

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4 Click WPS AOSS.
When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is complete. If “Set Network
Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on the environment in which the AirStation
will be used.
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
1 Right-click on the icon in the system tray and select Profile.
2 Click WPS AOSS.
Your connection is complete when the message “Security setup and connection have been completed” is displayed.

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Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN)
WPS can use a PIN generated by the Client Manager utility to easily connect to an access point that supports WPS PIN.
To use WPS PIN, first install Client Manager software on your computer. See chapter 2 for instructions on installing
Buffalo Client Manager software.
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
The procedure for connecting to an access point with a WPS PIN is described below.
1 Start Client Manager V.
2 Click Create Profile.
3 The User Account Control screen is displayed. Click Yes or Continue.
4 Click WPS AOSS.

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5 Click WPS-PIN.
6 Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of paper, then click Next.

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7 Select the access point to connect to, then click Next.
This screen will be displayed.
8 Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility.
Note:
If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, click Wireless > WPS from the Settings. The screen
to enter the PIN code will be displayed.

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9 Navigate to the WPS PIN configuration screen, then enter the PIN that you write down in step 6.
Note:
If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, enter the PIN in “Enrollee PIN” field and click OK.
When “Connection has been Completed” is displayed in Client Manager V, your connection is complete. If “Set Network
Location” is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on the environment in which the AirStation
will be used.
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use your Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with WPS PIN.
1 Right-click the icon in the system tray and select Easy connection > WPS PIN code.
2 Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of paper, then click Next.

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3 Select the access point to connect to, then click Next.
This screen will be displayed.
4 Use a PC with a wired Ethernet connection to log in to the access point’s management utility.
Note:
If the access point you are trying to connect is a Buffalo AirStation, click Wireless > WPS from the Settings. The screen
to enter the PIN code will be displayed.