Buffalo WLI-UC-G300N User manual

User Manual
AirStation Nniti Wireless USB Adapter
WLI-UC-G300N / WLI-UC-G300N-V1
WLI-UC-AG300N
www.buffalotech.com
35011008 ver.01 v1.0

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................4
Features.................................................................................. 4
300 Mbps High Speed Mode................................................... 4
System Requirements............................................................. 5
Package Contents................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation.......................................................6
Installing Wireless Drivers....................................................... 6
Installing Utility ........................................................................ 10
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................13
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS (PBC) )....................... 13
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 14
Windows XP/2000 (Client Manager 3)........................................... 15
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS (PIN) ) ................................... 16
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 16
Windows XP (Client Manager 3).................................................... 20
Manual Setup (Client Manager) .............................................. 22
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 22
Windows XP/2000 (Client Manager 3)........................................... 25
Manual Setup (Windows Utility) .............................................. 26
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 26
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration)................................... 29

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Chapter 4 Client Manager ................................................30
Software Overview .................................................................. 30
Using Client Manager V for Windows Vista ............................ 30
Opening and Closing Client Manager............................................ 30
Main Screen................................................................................... 31
Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup .............................. 32
SSID / WPS-PIN selection............................................................. 33
Searching Wireless Access Points................................................. 34
Wireless Network Information ........................................................ 35
WPS-PBC / AOSS selection .......................................................... 36
Wireless Status.............................................................................. 37
Wireless LAN Diagnostic ............................................................... 39
Prole List ...................................................................................... 40
Wireless Properties........................................................................ 41
Network Properties ........................................................................ 42
Browser Properties ........................................................................ 43
Printer Properties ........................................................................... 44
Using Client Manager 3 with Windows XP / 2000................... 45
Status............................................................................................. 46
Scan............................................................................................... 48
Connect.......................................................................................... 49
Proles ........................................................................................... 50
Prole Information (Basic).............................................................. 51
Prole Information (Network) ......................................................... 53
Prole Information (Browser) ......................................................... 54
Prole Information (Printers) .......................................................... 55
System Tray Menu......................................................................... 56
Option Menu .................................................................................. 57

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Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting ............................................59
The Computer does not recognize the Wireless Adapter........ 59
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 59
You forgot the AP's SSID, Encryption KEY, or Password........ 59
The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 144Mbps). 60
Other Tips................................................................................ 60
Appendix .....................................................................63
300 Mbps Mode settings......................................................... 63
Specications.......................................................................... 64
Removing the device from the computer ................................ 66
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................ 66
Uninstalling the Drivers ........................................................... 66
TCP/IP Settings in Windows ................................................... 67
Compliance Information .......................................................... 69
Environmental Information ...................................................... 77
Warranty Information............................................................... 78
Contact Information (USA / Canada)....................................... 79
Contact Information (Europe).................................................. 80
Contact Information (Asia Pacic)........................................... 81

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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Features
With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-A, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation
can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless network devices. (Wireless-A is not
supported in WLI-UC-G300N.)
AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) make connection with
wireless devices easier.
AirStation is equipped with following security features.
• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WEP (128/64bit)
300 Mbps High Speed Mode
300 Mbps is the link speed when using 2 channel Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless
data speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable
wireless throughput will be substantially slower.

ACT LED (Blue)
ACT LED (Blue)
Flashes when sending/receiving data.
Chapter 1 Product Overview
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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
• Air Navigator CD........................................................................................................................... 1
• Quick Setup Guide....................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements
Computer should be IBM/PC compatible (OADG specication) with a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM drive. *
*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 Vista (32bit)/XP/2000
*Service Pack 2 or later is required for Windows XP.
*Service Pack 4 and Internet Explorer 5.5 or later are required for Windows 2000.
Hardware Overview

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Chapter 2
Installation
Installing Wireless Drivers
Follow the instruction below to install drivers. Do not connect the unit to your computer yet.
1
2
Boot your computer and insert AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard will launch
automatically.
Note: If the AirNavigator Setup Wizard doesn’t launch, double click "My Computer" > CD-ROM drive icon >
"AirNavi.exe" to launch manually.
Click“Begin Installation”.
3Click “AirStation Wireless LAN Adapters”.

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4Disable any rewalls, and click “Next”.
5Click“Install”.
6Click “Next”.
Note: • If you insert the check mark into the check
box for Install Wireless Client Manager, you
can install Client Manager as well as drivers.
• Refer to the instructions on page 10 to install
Client Manager after installing drivers.

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Chapter 2 Installation
7Read the license agreement, select “Agree”,
then click“Next”.
8When the screen to the left is displayed, put a
check mark next to Always trust software from
"BUFFALO INC.", and click“Install”.
9When the screen to the left is displayed, attach
the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will
be installed automatically.

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10 Click“OK”.
11 After the drivers are installed, the screen at
left will be displayed. Click“Finish”.
Note: If you checked the box to Install Wireless Client
Manager (page 7), then the installation screen
for Client Manager will be displayed after this
screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to
install Client Manager.
Drivers are now installed.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing Utility
Follow the procedure below to install Client Manager.
1Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard will
launch automatically.
Note: If AirNavigator Setup Wizard is not displayed, double click "My Computer" icon > CD-ROM drive icon >
"AirNavi.exe".
Click “Options”.
Click “Advanced Installation”.
2
3

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4Check the box for “Install Wireless Client
Manager” and click“Install”.
Note: Use Client Manager V with Windows Vista or
Client Manager 3 with Windows XP/2000.
5Click“Next”.
6Read the license agreement and select “Agree”.

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Chapter 2 Installation
7
8
9
Click“Next”.
Click “OK”.
Click“Back”.
10 Click“X”at the top right corner of the window
to close it.
Client Manager is now installed.

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Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS (PBC) )
AOSS and WPS are systems which enables you to automatically congure 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. WPS was
created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 3
Connect to a Wireless Network
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AirStation PC or
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(AOSS Devices)
You need to have Client Manager V and Client Manager 3 installed from the CD attached to this unit
in advance to connect using AOSS/WPS (PBC). (page 10)

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
1
2
Click the icon in the system tray.
Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly
with AOSS/WPS(PBC).
When the screen at left is displayed, click “Create
Prole”.
3When the message“A Program needs your permission to continue” appears, click“Continue”.
4When the screen shown at left is
displayed, click the “WPS AOSS “ but-
ton.

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Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
After you configured and if the message "Connection has been Completed" is displayed on Client
Manager V, then you have completed the connection by AOSS/WPS (PBC).
(If “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending
on the environment in which the AirStation will be used.
2
Windows XP/2000 (Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with
AOSS/WPS.
1Right click on the icon in the system tray, and select “Prole”.
When the screen shown at left is dis-
played, click “WPS AOSS”button.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
You have completed the AOSS/WPS (PBC) connection when the message "Security setup and connec-
tion have been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager V.
Note: Windows 2000 does not support wireless connection using WPS (PBC). (It uses AOSS wireless connection in-
stead).

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS (PIN) )
WPS (Personal Identication Number) uses the mechanism which register the unique number gen-
erated by the utility program (Client Manager) included with this product to an access point and
connect wirelessly.Use this feature when connecting to an access point which supports WPS (PIN).
You need to have Client Manager V and Client Manager 3 installed from the CD attached to this unit
in advance in order to connect wirelessly using WPS (PIN). (page 10)
Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows Vista, use Client Manager which comes with this package and follow the
procedure below to connect wirelessly with WPS (PIN).
1
2
Click the icon displayed in the system tray.
When the screen on the left is displayed, click
“Create Prole”button.
3When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue", click “Continue”.

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4
When the screen which looks
like the illustration on the left
displayed, click “Advanced Setup “
button.
5
When the screen which looks
like the illustration on the left
displayed, click “WPS-PIN”button.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
6
When the PIN code is displayed,
write it down.
After you write the PIN code down
on a piece of paper, click “Next”.
7
Select the access point you are
going to connect, and click“Next”.
This screen will be displayed.

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8Use an administrative computer which is connected to an access point with a wire in order to
login to that access point. The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed.
Note: If the access point you are trying to connect is the AirStation, click“Wireless Cong“>“WPS” on the TOP
of the conguration screen. The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed.
9On the conguration screen of
the access point, enter the PIN
code you write down in step 6.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to congure.
You have completed the connection with WPS (PIN) after you congured and when the message
"Connection has been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager V.
(If “Set Network Location”screen is displayed, select“Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on
the environment in which the AirStation will be used.)
Note: If the access point you are trying
to connect is the AirStation,
enter the PIN code in“Enrollee
PIN”and click“OK”.