Buffalo WLI-U2-AG108HP User manual

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Quick Start Guide - AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP
High Power Dual A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

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Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-U2-AG108HP High-Power Dual
A+G Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter connects to both 2.4ghz 802.11g and b networks as well as
5ghz 802.11a networks.
System Requirements
• A compatable A, B, or G band access point.
• A PC running Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98se.
Package Contents
•WLI-U2-AG108HP USB Adapter
•Stand
•5 foot USB Cable
•Utility CD with Manual
•Quick Setup Guides
•Warranty Statement
Introduction

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Antenna
The WLI-U2-AG108 includes a directional
antenna. For best performance, point the
antenna so that the word “BUFFALO” on the front
faces your access point.
The WLI-U2-AG108 may also be removed from
its stand and clipped to the top of your notebook
computer. Lift the tabs gently to open the clamp,
and slip the unit onto the edge of your computer
screen.

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Getting Started
1. Installing Drivers:
Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
If setup.exe does not launch
automatically, click Start
and select Run. Enter
D:\Setup.exe in the Open
field, where D: is the letter
assigned to your CD-ROM.
Click the OK button to
launch the wizard.

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Select Install Wireless
Drivers. Click OK.
The wireless driver
installation program
will begin. Press NEXT
and follow the on screen
prompts.
AirNavigator

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Installing Drivers
2. Installing the Wireless USB Adapter with Windows XP:
Once the driver files have been installed, your computer will prompt you to insert
your wireless adapters. At this point, please plug the Wireless USB Adapter into your
computer.
The setup should automatically complete. If it automatically finishes the install, then
skip to Page 8, otherwise, Select Install the software automatically. Click the Next button.

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Installing Drivers
A list of drivers will appear. Choose WLI-U2-AG108HP from the list and click Next .
If Windows warns you that this driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click Continue
Anyway. When installation is finished, click Finish. Restart your PC if prompted.

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3. Using Wireless Zero Configuration:
Normally, Windows XP will scan for available wireless
access points once the Wireless Notebook Adapter
is installed. If Windows detects an access point, a
networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more
wireless networks are available appears as a caption
accompanying the icon.
Notes: If Wireless Zero Configuration is not running,
click Start>Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services.
Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of the Wireless
Zero Configuration Service to start it.
If you don’t want to use Wireless Zero Config and
would rather use Buffalo’s client utility, or if you have a
Windows 98 or 2000 computer, turn to page 12.
Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and select
View Available Wireless Networks to display a list of
available wireless networks. Select a network and click
Connect.
If the network that you are connecting to is unsecured,
you may need to check the box allowing you to connect
to an unsecured network.
Wireless Zero Configuration

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Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key
manually. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click the Add button.
Connecting

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Connecting
To enter an encryption key, select the appropriate
wireless network and click the Configure button.
From the pull down menu, select the appropriate type
of Data encryption for the wireless network. Enter
and confirm the Network Key (encryption key). Click
the OK button when finished.

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Connected!
Congratulations! you’re now connected to your local network with the Buffalo AirStation
WLI-U2-AG108HP. For more detailed setup instructions and more information on this
product, see the User Manual, available on your AirStation CD or for download from www.
buffalotech.com.

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Contact Information (North America)
ADDRESS
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.
4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120
Austin, TX 78759-5319
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Email: [email protected]
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. (USA and Canada).
Toll-free: [phone]

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Contact Information (Europe)
ADDRESS
Buffalo Technology (Europe), Inc.
176 Buckingham Avenue,
Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD
United Kingdom
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Email: [email protected]
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Mon-
day to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product. Customers in Europe
can obtain Technical Support using the following information:
E-mail: [email protected] | Web: www.buffalo-technology.com