Buffalo WLI-UC-GNHP User manual

User Manual
Wireless N High Power USB 2.0 Adapter
WLI-UC-GNHP
www.buffalotech.com
35010984 ver.02

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................4
Features.................................................................................. 4
150 Mbps High Speed Mode................................................... 4
System Requirements............................................................. 5
Package Contents................................................................... 5
Hardware Overview................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 Installation.......................................................6
Installing Wireless Drivers....................................................... 6
Installing Client Manager Utility............................................... 10
Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................13
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)................................... 13
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 14
Windows XP (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 (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 with 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 Diagnostics.............................................................. 39
Prole List ...................................................................................... 40
Extended Properties (Wireless) ..................................................... 41
Extended Properties (Network)...................................................... 42
Extended Properties (Browser)...................................................... 43
Extended Properties (Printers)....................................................... 44
Using Client Manager 3 with Windows XP.............................. 45
Opening and Closing Client Manager............................................ 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 WLI-UC-GNHP Wireless
Adapter.................................................................................... 59
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 59
You forgot SSID, Encryption KEY, or Password...................... 59
Other Tips................................................................................ 60
Appendix .....................................................................63
150 Mbps Mode settings......................................................... 63
Specications.......................................................................... 64
Removing the device from the computer ................................ 65
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................ 65
Uninstalling the Drivers ........................................................... 65
TCP/IP Settings....................................................................... 66
Antenna................................................................................... 67
Compliance Information .......................................................... 68
Environmental Information ...................................................... 75
Warranty Information............................................................... 76
Contact Information (USA / Canada)....................................... 77
Contact Information (Europe).................................................. 78

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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Features
This product supports 2.4 GHz SISO-OFDM/OFDM and 2.4 GHz DS-SS transfer methods and works
with IEEE 802.11n and IEEE 802.11b/g wireless devices. Data transmission rates of up to 150 Mbps
are available. It also includes support for AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup), making connection with wireless devices easier.
The AirStation supports the following wireless encryption modes:
• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WEP (128/64bit)
The movable antenna is adjustable for best performance.
150 Mbps High Speed Mode
150 Mbps is the link speed when using 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.

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Package Contents
The following items are included in your package. If any of the items are missing, please contact
your vender.
• WLI-UC-GNHP................................................................................................................................ 1
• USB connector (option)............................................................................................................. 1
• Air Navigator CD........................................................................................................................... 1
• Quick Setup Guide....................................................................................................................... 1
System Requirements
This product is designed for use with PCs running the 32 bit versions of Windows Vista or Windows
XP. A USB 2.0 port is required. Either a CD-ROM drive or an internet connection is recommended.
This product does not support computers equipped with dual processors (computers with 2
physical CPUs). Computers with dual core CPUs are supported.
Compatible operating systems:
Windows Vista (32bit)*
Windows XP (32 bit) (with Service Pack 2 or later)*
*Standby mode is not supported.
Hardware Overview
ACT LED (Blue)
Flashes when sending
or receiving data. Movable Antenna
Point straight up for best
performance.

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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
2
Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard will
launch automatically.
Note: If the AirNavigator Setup Wizard doesn’t open, double click "My Computer", then your CD-ROM drive,
then ”AirNavi.exe”.
Click “Begin Installation”.
3Click “AirStation Wireless LAN Adapters”.

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4Disable the firewall if it is enabled, and click
“Next”.
5Click “Install”.
6Click “Next”.
Note: If you check the box to Install Wireless Client
Manager, Client Manager software will also
be installed. You may install Client Manager
software later if desired.

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

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10 Click “OK”.
11 Click “Finish”.
Note: If you checked “Install Wireless Client Manager”,
the Client Manager installation wizard will run
after this screen. Follow the instructions on the
screen to install Client Manager.
You have installed drivers for your wireless AirStation client.

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Chapter 2 Installation
Installing Client Manager Utility
If you didn’t install the “Client Manager”software with the drivers, you can install it later.
1Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The AirNavigator Setup Wizard will
launch automatically.
Note: If the AirNavigator Setup Wizard doesn’t open, double click “My Computer”, then your CD-ROM drive,
then ”AirNavi.exe”.
Click “Options”.
Click “Advanced Installation”.
2
3

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4Check the box for “Install Wireless Client
Manager”, then click “Install”.
Note: Select Client Manager V for Windows Vista or
Client Manager 3 for Windows XP.
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 installation is complete.

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Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)
AOSS and WPS are systems which 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 was developed by Bualo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 3
Connect to a Wireless Network
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Install Client Manager from the AirNavigator CD before using AOSS or WPS.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
1
2
Click the icon in the system tray to open Client Manager.
Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows Vista, use the Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS or
WPS.
Click “Create Prole”.
3When the message “A Program needs your permission to continue” appears, click “Continue”.
4Click the “WPS AOSS “ button.

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When AOSS/WPS is complete, the Security LED will stop ashing and remain lit. The message
"Connection has been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager. If the “Set Network Location” screen
opens, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending on where the AirStation will be used.
2
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.
1Right click on the icon in the system tray and select “Prole”.
When the screen shown at left is
displayed, click “WPS AOSS”button.
When AOSS/WPS is complete, the Security LED will stop ashing and remain lit. The message
"Security setup and connection have been Completed" is displayed in Client Manager.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS PIN)
The WPS standard also supports the use of a PIN (Personal Identication Number) to connect a
wireless client to a network. Use this feature if your wireless router supports WPS PIN.
Note: Install Client Manager software from the AirNavigator CD before using WPS PIN.
Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with a WPS PIN.
1
2
Click the icon in the system tray.
Click “Create Prole”.
3When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue" appears, click “Continue”.

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4Click the “Advanced Setup “
button.
5Click the “WPS-PIN”button.

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Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network
6This is the PIN code; write it down.
Then click “Next”.
7Select the access point you are
going to connect to and click
“Next”.
This screen will be displayed.

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8Connect your computer to the wireless router with a wired Ethernet cable. Log in to the
wireless router’s conguration utility and navigate to its WPS page. If your router is a Bualo
AirStation, then the WPS page will be under the Wireless Cong tab.
9Enter the PIN code you wrote
down in step 6.
If the “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location” depending
on where the AirStation will be used. When the message "Connection has been Completed”is
displayed in Client Manager V, you may disconnect the Ethernet cable. Your computer is now
connected to the network wirelessly.
Example: If the access point you are
trying to connect is a Bualo AirStation,
enter the PIN code in “Enrollee PIN”and
click “OK”.