Black Box Switch WLI CB G54S User Manual

User Manual  
Wireless CardBus  
Notebook Adapter  
WLI-CB-G54S  
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Getting Started  
Insert the AirNavigator CD  
into the CD-ROM drive of your  
computer. The AirNavigator  
Setup Wizard should launch  
automatically.  
To launch the AirNavigator  
Setup Wizard manually, click  
Start, then Run. Type D:\  
Setup.exe”, where D is the drive  
letter assigned to your CDrom.  
Click OK to launch the wizard.  
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Installing Wireless Drivers  
Select Install Wireless  
Drivers.  
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Installing Wireless Drivers  
Click Next to install a driver for the CardBus.  
Select Agree and click Next to continue the process after reviewing the license  
agreemennt.  
A window will appear prompting the insertion of the Wireless CardBus Adapter. Firmly  
insert the AirStation Card into a CardBus slot on your notebook.  
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Insert the Card  
Turn on your notebook PC. Insert the AirStation card, with the Buffalo logo facing up,  
into an available CardBus slot. The Found New Hardware Wizard will launch.  
Select Install the software automatically. Click Next.  
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Installing Wireless Drivers  
Select the device you want to install. If multiple drivers are listed, select the most re-  
cent driver version. Click the Next button.  
If a window opens, stating that your driver does not pass Windows Logo testing, click  
the Continue Anyway button. When the Wireless Notebook Adapter is successfully  
installed, click the Finish button. Restart your PC if prompted.  
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Connecting Wireless Clients to your Network  
Buffalo supports three different  
methods for connecting your wireless  
client device to your network.  
If your AP supports it, use the simple,  
utterly secure AOSS to connect.  
Install the Client Manager from your  
AirNavigator CD (page 10) and turn to  
page 13.  
You may also use the Client Manager  
software from your AirNavigator CD to  
configure your network manually. See  
page 18 for more on Client Manager.  
If you’re running Windows XP on your  
PC, you may use its built-in Zero  
Configuration tool to connect to your  
router/AP. See page 23 for more on  
Zero Configuration.  
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Client Manager  
Client Manager can be used to survey and connect to available access points, configure  
WPA/WEP encryption, and create connection profiles.  
Note: When Client Manager is installed, Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration is  
automatically disabled.  
Installing Client Manager  
Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-  
ROM drive of you computer. If the Air  
Navigator Setup Wizard does not launch  
automatically, launch it manually by  
clicking Start and then Run. Enter D:\  
Setup.exe in the dialog box that appears.  
Click OK. Select Install Wireless Client  
Manager.  
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Client Manager  
Once the Client Manager Installer launches, click Next.  
Press Agree to accept the license agreement and continue installation.  
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Client Manager  
Click OK when Client Manager  
installation is complete.  
Press Exit Setup to exit AirNavigator.  
Client Manager is now installed and  
running. Right-click on its icon (the  
black antenna) to use it.  
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Using AOSS  
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure  
System) is a simple, one-touch setup for  
connecting wireless clients to an access  
point while enforcing the most secure  
possible connection encryption type.  
Users no longer need to worry about  
choosing the proper security protocols,  
IP addresses, or SSID. AOSS determines  
the optimal connection and configures  
itself in seconds. If your router doesn’t  
support AOSS, turn to page 15 to  
configure your connection manually  
with Client Manager or page 22 to use  
Wireless Zero Config.  
The AOSS button for this wireless client is in its Client Manager software. Start  
Client Manager by right clicking on the black antenna icon in your System Tray,  
or by launching the Client Manager from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo  
>> AirStation Utility >> Client Manager.  
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Using AOSS  
From the Status Screen, select the Profiles tab.  
Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Manager’s screen. The  
AOSS wizard will appear.  
Now, press the AOSS button on the Access Point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED  
begins to flash.  
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Using AOSS  
Once AOSS is complete (about 30 seconds), the connection is archived as a profile for later  
use. To minimize Client Manager to the system tray, click the ‘X’ in the top right corner.  
Notes:  
AOSS will scan for an AOSS partner for about two minutes. If it times out before finding  
one, just press the AOSS buttons again.  
Output power is reduced to 25% of normal during AOSS for security reasons. If you’re  
having trouble making an AOSS connection, temporarily move the devices closer together.  
AOSS will automatically use the highest level of security available for all currently  
connected wireless devices.  
If you have trouble connecting with AOSS, temorarily disable all personal firewalls on your  
PC, such as ZoneAlarm or Microsoft Personal Firewall. These programs may be re-enabled  
after AOSS has finished.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
You may use Client Manager to configure your wireless network. Client Manager consists  
of the Status page, the Survey page, and the Profiles page. You can access each page by  
clicking the corresponding button on Client Manager. In addition to these pages, several  
dialog boxes are also available. You can access the Edit Profile dialog box, New Profile  
dialog box, IP Configuration dialog box, or WEP Configuration dialog box using the Client  
Manager pages. You may also initiate AOSS.  
Status Page  
Click Status to open this page. By  
default, this page is displayed when  
you start Client Manager. Details of  
connection status are displayed.  
This page only displays connection  
information; no changes to settings are  
made here.  
This page includes the following  
components:  
Adapter Name – Displays the part  
number of the wireless adaptor that is  
being used.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode.  
Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is  
not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will  
be displayed.  
Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication. If  
the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, no channel will be  
displayed. Channels 1-11 may be used.  
Security – The type of encryption in use. If the Client Manager is not connected to a  
remote wireless device, then ‘No Encryption’ will be displayed.  
IP Address – The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on. If the  
Client Manager is not connected to a network with DHCP, then no IP address will be  
displayed.  
MAC Address – The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer  
Client Manager is installed on. If no wireless device is present in the computer, then no  
MAC Address will be displayed.  
Signal Strength – Displays the signal strength of the peak signal level the wireless  
adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected. Next to the signal  
level is the wireless hardware being used for this measurement.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
Click the Scan tab to open this page. Here, you can survey the area, display available  
access points, and connect to available access points.  
This page includes the following components:  
Wireless SSID – The SSID is the “name” of  
a wireless network. Each wireless device  
on a network must use identical SSIDs to  
successfully communicate.  
Wireless Mode – Displays available modes for  
each available remote wireless device.  
Strength – Displays the relative signal strength of  
the wireless networks.  
Encryption – Displays whether the wireless  
network is using any sort of encryption.  
Click Connect to connect to a highlighted SSID,  
or Refresh to update the list of available wireless  
devices.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
This dialog will open for you to enter any necessary encryption information.  
The correct encryption type should already be  
selected automatically in the Encryption Method  
drop down list. Only change this setting if  
necessary.  
The Encryption Key is where the actual key for  
the wireless network should be entered. Some  
wireless networks allow you to enter multiple  
keys; four separate fields are available for this. If  
your network only uses one encryption key, then  
please use the first field (#1) to enter your key.  
The Register Profile option will store this  
wireless network in your profiles. You will then  
automatically connect to this network when  
inside its range. This is recommended if you plan  
on using this wireless network again.  
Press the Connect button once you have completed entering encryption information.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
Profiles Page  
Click the Profiles tab to open this page.  
Use this page to access your profiles.  
Profiles allow you to save the information  
associated with a specific wireless  
network so you can quickly and easily  
connect to that network when you are in  
that location. The Profiles page allows you  
to add, delete, and edit your profiles, as  
well as import and export data.  
Connect – Click the Connect button  
to connect to the selected profile and  
return to the Status page.  
Edit – Click the Edit button to edit the  
selected profile’s settings. The Edit  
button also allows you to delete profiles  
that are no longer used or required.  
Add – Click the Add button to add a profile manually. You will need important  
information such as SSID, encryption settings, and network type.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
New Profile Dialog Box  
Select Profile – Select whether the profile is for a wireless or  
wired connection.  
Profile Name – Enter the name you want to associate with  
the new profile.  
Network Type – Select the network mode you want to  
associate with the new profile. Select Infrastructure if your  
network consists of both wired and wireless devices that  
communicate through a central device, such as an access  
point. Select Ad-hoc if your network consists of only wireless  
devices that communicate with each other directly.  
Network Name SSID – Enter the SSID of your network. The  
SSID is the name of your wireless network. All wireless  
devices on a network must use identical SSIDs to successfully associate with other devices on  
the network. MYSSID is an example of a valid SSID.  
Channel – The channel setting is only used for Ad-hoc connections. When using an Ad-hoc  
connection, select a channel and make sure the other Ad-hoc devices are configured to use the  
same channel. Otherwise, use Auto-Channel.  
Encryption Method – Displays the types of encryption available. Once encryption is selected,  
you will be required to enter an Encryption Key. For the Transmission Key Number, 1 is  
recommended.  
OK – Click OK to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.  
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Client Manager Configuration  
Advanced Profile Options  
Network Tab – Displays the network information tab. A static IP can be specified for  
this wireless profile here. It is not recommended to change any of these settings unless  
specified by an administrator.  
Browser Tab – Displays settings to change your browser preferences for this wireless  
profile. A specific home page can be specified when connected to this wireless profile as  
can specific proxy server addresses.  
Printers Tab – Displays the printers tab. A specific default printer can be associated to  
this profile. Thus, when connected to this profile, a specific printer will be used as the  
default printer.  
OK – Click the OK button to save your specifications and return to the Profiles page.  
AOSS Icon – To automatically add the USB wireless client to your network,  
just click this icon and then hold down the AOSS button on your wireless  
router for a few seconds.  
Check your package for an AOSS Manual, which will give more information  
on using AOSS.  
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Zero Configuration Service  
Windows XP includes the Zero Configuration Service, a  
built in serrvice to configure your wireless clients from  
within Windows. Turn to page 15 if you would rather use  
Buffalo’s Client Manager to configure your wireless client.  
If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated,  
Windows will scan for available wireless access  
points once the Wireless CardBus Adapter is properly  
installed. If Windows detects one or more access  
points, a networking icon appears within the system  
tray. “One or more wireless networks are available”  
will appear as a caption accompanying the icon.  
To start Wireless Zero Configuration manually, click  
Start >> Control Panel >> Administrative Tools >>  
Services. Select Automatic in the Startup Type field of  
Wireless Zero Configuration Service.  
Right click the networking icon in the taskbar and  
select View Available Wireless Networks. Select an  
SSID and click Connect. You may need to check the  
box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured  
network. See page 23 if you need to enter an SSID  
network name or WEP/WPA encryption key.  
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Zero Configuration Service  
Click the Advanced tab to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key if  
necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not listed, click Add.  
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Zero Configuration Service  
To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the  
wireless network and click Configure.  
From the pull down menu, select the Network  
Authentication and Data Encryption types for the  
wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network  
Key and Key Index. Click OK when finished.  
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Antenna Information  
The WLI-CB-G54S comes with an external antenna connector. Buffalo Technology  
sells numerous external antennas that are compatible with this card. The connector  
type is called an MC-Card Connector. Adding an external antenna can further in-  
crease the power and range of this device. Please see the Buffalo Technology Web Page  
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Specifications  
Wireless LAN Interface  
Standards Compliance  
IEEE 802.11g  
Communication Protocol  
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum  
(DS-SS), Half Duplex  
Frequency Range  
Transmission Rates  
2.412-2.462Mhz  
802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54  
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11  
Access Mode  
Security  
Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc  
WEP 128/64 bit, 802.1x, WPA-TKIP/AES  
Others  
Interface  
CardBus  
Environmental Operation  
0-55ºc, 20-80% (non-condensing)  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Use this section to locate answers to frequently asked questions.  
What should I do if I already have a version of Client Manager on my PC?  
Update your Client Manager to the version on the CD. If you do not update your Client  
Manager, there could be a loss of functionally, as some versions of Client Manager will  
not work properly with the G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter. Before updating Client  
Manager, you must uninstall all previous versions of Client Manager. To update your  
Client Manager, load the Air Navigator CD and select Install Client Manager.  
Why won't all my network clients work?  
Some operating systems support only a limited number of network clients.  
Windows 98/Me: These operating systems support only four network clients. If you install  
more than four network clients, only the first four clients you install will work.  
Will Client Manager support all operating systems?  
Client Manager and the Wireless Notebook Adapter currently support only Windows 98/  
ME/2000/XP. They do not currently support Windows NT, Mac OS, or Linux. For more  
information, refer to the Mac OS and Linux page in the Troubleshooting section of this  
help file.  
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Troubleshooting / FAQ  
Where can I attach my external antenna?  
Insert your external antenna into the antenna connector, located on the back of the G54  
Wireless Notebook Adapter.  
Why won't Client Manager function properly?  
Windows XP – The Wireless Zero Configuration Service conflicts with Client Manager. Se-  
lect Start»Control Panel»Administrative Tools»Services to open the Services window. Select  
Disabled in the Startup Type field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to disable the  
Wireless Zero Configuration Service.  
I have more than one Air Navigator CD. Do I need more than one CD?  
No. You receive the same Air Navagator CD with each Buffalo Technology access point  
and wireless adapter. The CDs are identical and you only need one copy.  
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Glossary  
10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Eth-  
ernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded  
twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10  
is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.  
Client: A PC or workstation on a network.  
Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its  
transmit and receive pair crossed to allow  
communications between two devices.  
802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN  
authentication used between an AP and a  
client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key  
handling.  
DCE (Data Communications Equipment):  
Hardware used for communication with a  
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.  
Default Gateway: The IP Address of either  
the nearest router or server for the LAN.  
Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network  
based on a peer-to-peer communications  
session. Also referred to as AdHoc.  
Default Parameter: Parameter set by the  
manufacturer.  
Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of  
a computer or a communication channel,  
stated in Megabits per second (Mbps).  
Destination Address: The address portion of  
a packet that identifies the intended recipi-  
ent station.  
BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 net-  
working framework that includes an Access  
Point.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Proto-  
col): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP  
addresses, which it assigns to each device  
connected to it, and retrieves the address  
when the device becomes dormant for a  
period of time.  
Bus Mastering: A system in which the spec-  
ified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card)  
can perform tasks without the intervention  
of the CPU.  
DNS (Domain Name System): System used  
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Glossary  
to map readable machine names into IP  
addresses  
stated in Megabits per second (Mbps).  
BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 net-  
Driver: Software that interfaces a computer working framework that includes an Access  
with a specific hardware device.  
Point.  
DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum):  
Method of spreading a wireless signal into  
wide frequency bandwidth.  
Bus Mastering: A system in which the spec-  
ified Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card)  
can perform tasks without the intervention  
of the CPU.  
DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that  
con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based  
Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshield-  
ed twisted pair) cable and a star topology.  
10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.  
Client: A PC or workstation on a network.  
Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its  
transmit and receive pair crossed to allow  
communications between two devices.  
802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN  
authentication used between an AP and a  
client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key  
handling.  
DCE (Data Communications Equipment):  
Hardware used for communication with a  
Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.  
Default Gateway: The IP Address of either  
the nearest router or server for the LAN.  
Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network  
based on a peer-to-peer communications  
session. Also referred to as AdHoc.  
Default Parameter: Parameter set by the  
manufacturer.  
Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of  
a computer or a communication channel,  
Destination Address: The address portion of  
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Glossary  
a packet that identifies the intended recipi-  
ent station.  
in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP  
server.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Proto-  
col): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP  
addresses, which it assigns to each device  
connected to it, and retrieves the address  
when the device becomes dormant for a  
period of time.  
ESS (Extended Service Set): A set of two or  
more BSSs that form a single sub-network.  
ESS-ID is user identification used in the  
ESS LAN configuration.  
Ethernet: The most widely used architec-  
ture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is  
a shared-media network architecture. The  
IEEE 802.3 standard details its functional-  
ity.  
DNS (Domain Name System): System used  
to map readable machine names into IP  
addresses  
Driver: Software that interfaces a computer Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone  
with a specific hardware device.  
cable that carries signals between Ethernet  
devices.  
DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum):  
Method of spreading a wireless signal into  
wide frequency bandwidth.  
File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft applica-  
tion that allows computers on a network to  
share files and printers.  
DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that  
controls data flowing to and from a com-  
puter.  
Firmware: Programming inserted into  
programmable read-only memory, thus  
becoming a permanent part of a computing  
device.  
Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that is  
automatically assigned to a client station  
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Glossary  
Frame: A fixed block of data, transmitted as Infrastructure: A wireless network or  
a single entity. Also referred to as packet.  
other small network in which the wireless  
network devices are made a part of the  
network through the Access Point.  
Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same  
channel in both directions simultaneously.  
ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company  
that provides access to the Internet and  
other related services.  
Gbps (Giga Bits per second): One billion  
bits per second.  
Half-duplex: To transmit on the same  
channel in both directions, one direction at  
a time.  
IV (Initialization Vector): The header section  
of a message packet.  
LAN (Local Area Network): A group of com-  
puters and peripheral devices connected to  
share resources.  
Hub: A device which allows connection  
of computers and other devices to form a  
LAN.  
LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a  
hardware device representing the activity  
through the ports.  
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics  
Engineers): The professional organization  
which promotes development of electronics  
technology.  
MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A  
unique number that distinguishes network  
cards.  
IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique  
32-binary-digit number that identifies each  
sender or receiver of information sent in  
packets.  
Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measure-  
ment of millions of bits per second.  
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Glossary  
MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross-  
over): Port on a network hub or switch  
that crosses the incoming transmit lines  
with the outgoing receive lines.  
Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted  
network traffic based on its originating ad-  
dress or its type.  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect):  
A bus that is connected directly to the  
CPU.  
MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per  
second.  
MIB II: A database containing performance  
PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card  
information and statistics on each device in International Association) Card: Removable  
a network.  
module that adds features to a portable  
computer.  
MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second): A  
measurement of processing speed.  
Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet  
utility used to determine whether a par-  
ticular IP address is online.  
NAT (Network Address Translation): An in-  
ternet standard that enables a LAN to use  
one set of IP addresses for internal traffic  
and a second set for external traffic.  
Plug and Play: Hardware that, once in-  
stalled (“plugged in”), can immediately be  
used (“played”), as opposed to hardware  
that requires manual configuration.  
NIC (Network Interface Card): An expan-  
sion card connected to a computer so the  
computer can be connected to a network.  
PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism  
to send DC power to a device using a CAT5  
Ethernet cable.  
Packet: A block of data that is transferred  
as a single unit, also called a frame or a  
block.  
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Glossary  
transmission device.  
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ether-  
net): A specification for connecting users  
on an Ethernet line to the Internet through  
a common broadband medium.  
ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent  
memory.  
Router: Device that can connect individual  
LANs and remote sites to a server.  
Protocol: A standard way of exchanging  
information between computers.  
Roaming: The ability to use a wireless de-  
vice while moving from one access point to  
another without losing the connection.  
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User  
Service): A server that issues authentica-  
tion key to clients.  
Script: A macro or batch file containing  
instructions and used by a computer to  
perform a task.  
RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-per-  
manent memory.  
Repeater Hub: A device that collects,  
strengthens and transmits information to  
all connected devices, allowing the network  
to be extended to accommodate additional  
workstations.  
Server: Any computer that makes files or  
peripheral devices available to users of the  
network and has a resident Network OS.  
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The  
protocol used to define and deliver elec-  
tronic mail (E-mail) from one location to  
another.  
RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used  
in WEP.  
RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used  
between a twisted pair cable and a data  
SNMP (Simple Network Management Pro-  
tocol: An application layer protocol that  
outlines the formal structure for communi-  
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Glossary  
cation among network devices.  
encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP  
uses random IV and frequent key exchang-  
es.  
Static IP Address: A permanent IP address  
is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network.  
Also known as global IP.  
Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area  
Network) or other communications system.  
STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair  
cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide  
extra protection from external interfering  
signals.  
Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or  
more pair of insulated wires twisted to-  
gether.  
Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address di-  
vided into 4 parts separated by periods.  
UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A com-  
munication method (protocol) that offers a  
limited amount of service when messages  
are exchanged between computers in a  
network. UDP is used as an alternative to  
TCP/IP.  
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Inter-  
net Protocol: Protocol used by computers  
when communicating across the Internet  
or Intranet.  
Uplink: Link to the next level up in a com-  
munication hierarchy.  
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol): Simple  
form of FTP (File Transfer Protocol), which  
Uses UDP (User Datagram Protocol), rather  
than TCP/IP for data transport and pro-  
vides no security features.  
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or  
more unshielded wires twisted together to  
form a cable.  
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An  
WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking  
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system covering a wide geographical area.  
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An en-  
cryption method based on 64 or 128-bit  
algorithm.  
Web Browser: A software program that al-  
lows viewing of web pages.  
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization  
that tests and assures interoperability  
among WLAN devices.  
Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which  
a given packet can be transferred us-  
ing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard  
specifications.  
WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using  
wireless devices.  
VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security  
method to connect remote LAN users to a  
corporate LAN system.  
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FCC / CE Information  
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables  
when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  
to operate this equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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IMPORTANT NOTE:  
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance  
of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna  
or transmitter.  
R&TTE Compliance Statement  
This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE  
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and  
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity  
(R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC  
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of  
April 8, 2000.  
Safety  
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and  
use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static  
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electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of  
the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use  
of the equipment.  
EU Countries intended for use  
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium,  
Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece,  
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,  
Switzerland and United Kingdom.  
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,  
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.  
EU Countries Not intended for use  
None.  
Potential restrictive use  
France: Only channels 10,11,12, and 13.  
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Warranty Information  
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the  
date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. warrants to the original purchaser the  
product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include  
non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions  
during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. will, replace the unit, provided  
the unit has not been subjected to misuse, abuse, or non-Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.  
authorized alteration, modifications or repair.  
All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. product line  
including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular  
purpose are limited in duration to the above period.  
Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. be liable in any way to the  
user for damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential  
damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.  
In no event shall Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. liability exceed the price paid for the prod-  
uct from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the  
use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo Technology  
(USA), Inc. does not offer refunds for any product.  
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Technical Support  
Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product.  
Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following  
information:  
Web:  
E-mail:  
Telephone:  
1(ꢄꢂꢂ)-ꢃ5ꢀ-ꢂꢀ10 (USA & Canada only)  
FCC Warning  
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
GPL Statement  
ThisproductusesGPL/LGPLsoftware. PleaseseetheGNULICENSEdocumentontheLinkNavigator  
CD-ROM for more information concerning the terms of the license. To obtain a copy of our open  
source software, please send a message to [email protected] to inquire about obtaining a pack-  
age.  
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