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WLI-USB-L11G MANU AL BUFF ALO TECHNOLOGY (USA) INC. ...
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WLI-USB-L11G Manual This section explains the symbols, signs and terminology used in this manual. A PC with the MELCO USB client installed is called the Wireless LAN PC. The following terminolo gy is used in this manual to distinguish between an Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN and a Wireless LAN and should not be construed as generally accepted terminolo ...
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CAUTION Strongly recommended: T o prevent damage due to the static electricity touch a metal object such as a door handle or metal window before touching the device. Static electricity ma y result in damage to the equipment. Strongly recommended: For usage of the PC and peripheral, refer to the product manual. Strongly recommended: Remove the dust ...
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T able of Contents 1 Before Using the AirStation 1 1.1 Introducing USB client (WLI-USB-L11G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.2 AirStation wireless network scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1.3 P eer-to-peer workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1.4 Home netwo ...
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1 Befor e Using the AirStation 1.1 Introducing AirStation USB Client - WLI-USB-L11G The AirStation USB Client is a wireless network USB Client that complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). The AirStation USB Client supports data rates up to 11 Mbps. This AirStation USB Client is: • Wi-Fi (Wireless F idelity) cer tifi ...
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1.3 P eer-to-Peer W orkgr oup The P eer-to-Peer w orkgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup, where the workgroup participants can exchange files using features like “Files and Printer Sharing” as suppor ted b y Microsoft Networking. Y ou can use this option to setup a temporar y or ad-hoc network in environ ...
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1.6 AirStation USB Client Fea tures The AirStation USB Client is a wireless network device that is connected through a USB cable to any standard USB connector. The AirStation USB Client has tw o LED indicators and a USB connector. A. P ower ON/OFF LED • Solid Green - standard operational mode • Orange - error data B. Transmit/Receive Activity L ...
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1.7 About the AirStation CD-ROM The AirStation CD-ROM contains both software and documentation for all AirStation products that are used in indoor environments. If you wish to install the AirStation driver software , turn to chapter 2 “Installing your USB Client” and follow the instructions as for installing your AirStation USB Client. NO TE: P ...
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2 Installing y our USB Client 2.1 Quick o verview This chapter describes the installation of the AirStation USB Client for Microsoft Windows operating systems only. 1. V erify USB package contents (below) 2. Connect your USB Client to your computer 3. F ollow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers (section 2.3) 4. Inser t the AirStat ...
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6 Driv er Installation for Windo ws T o install the driver proceed as follows: 1. If Windows star ts the Add Ne w Hard war e wizard follow the instructions of the Sear ch For the Best Driv er For Y our Device (Recommended) and click Next to install the driver. When you are prompted to locate the driver installation files: Select the Buffalo WLI-USB ...
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2.5 Basic Settings for Enterprise Networks If you wish to connect to an Enterprise Network, your PC should connect to the nearest AirStation first. F or the connection, star t the Client Manager. 1. After selecting MELCO Wireless LAN Client Manager program click File Menu and Select Manual . Define the ESS-ID there . •The value “ANY” to conne ...
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1. Star t from the AirStation Client Manager. 2 Select File – Manual Setting . 3. Select the channel number to be used and peer-to-peer (or ad-hoc) mode in the communication mode. Click OK . 4. Double click My Computer icon. 5. Select the shared drive and right click to define Shar e in the Share tab. 6. Share name, Comment, T ype of access right ...
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• If the Windows operating system prompts you to identify the location of the AirStation driver files (typically file names star ting with the characters “WLIL11xx.*” or “NETL11xx.*”) specify the drive and directory of the AirStation Software: • If installing from the AirStation CD-ROM specify the drive in one of the following directori ...
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3 Using AirStation and W indo ws 3.1 Introduction This chapter provides general information about: • Using your USB Client • Viewing Other Computers • Using the Client Manager • Viewing Wireless Link Quality • View/Modifying USB Client Settings • Finding More Information 3.2 Using your USB Client Radio Antennas The built-in radio and an ...
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4. T o display other w orkgroups in the network en vironment, double-click the Entire Netw ork icon. 5. If there is a second network operating system running in your network en vironment (for example a Novell NetW are network), the “Entire Network” window, will also display a vailable ser vers running under the second network operating system. ...
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When the “test connection” shown below is not indicating an e xcellent or good radio connection, it follows into tw o categories of reason. The radio signal is very weak - Save your files and mo ve closer to the AirStation Access P oint. No radio connection because: • Looking for initial connection, or • Y ou have moved out of range of the ...
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4 Adv anced Configura tions 4.1 Introduction Although your AirStation USB Client will work fine in most network en vironments, you may wish to explore the Advanced P arameters options as display ed in the Network Properties Edit Configuration window: • Encryption Parameters T ab • Advanced P arameters T ab • Admin Parameters T ab NO TE: The A ...
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A. USB Client Specifications Physical Specifica tions P o wer Characteristics Dimensions (LxWxH) 63 x 87 x 146 mm W eight 168 gram Cable length 100 cm T emperatur e & Humidity Operation 0° to 40° C 1 maximum humidity 95% T ransit -20° to 75° C maximum humidity 95% (no condensation allow ed) Storage -20° to 75° C maximum humidity 95% (no c ...
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Data Rate • High 11 Mb/s • Medium 5.5 Mb/s • Standard 2 Mb/s • Low 1 Mb/s The USB Client uses an automatic T ransmit Rate Select mechanism. Radio Characteristics R-F Fr equency Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2500 MHz) Number of selectable sub-channels 11 Modulation T echnique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • CCK for High & Medium T ransmit Rate ...
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AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channels Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the T ransmit Rate of the wireless communication. Communications at a low er T ransmit range may tra vel longer distances. NO TE: The range values listed in T able “Radio Characteristics” on page A-3 are typical distances as measured at the Buffalo T echnology A ...
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B T r oubleshooting B.1 Intr oduction This appendix is divided into a number of sections, each with it’ s own specific troubleshooting tips: 1. Common T roubleshooting Tips – B.2 •LED Activity – section B.2.1 •Can Not Connect T o The Network – section B.2.2 •LEDs Work But Cannot Connect to Netw ork – section B.2.3 •Cannot Edit Con ...
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The star ting point to troubleshoot problems with your AirStation USB Client is looking at the LED activity of the AirStation USB Client. T able B.2.1 below pro vides an overview of the various modes of operation and the associated LED activity. T able B.2.1 also includes a number of troubleshooting hints, if required, that ma y help you solve the ...
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B.2.2 Cannot Connect T o The Network If your USB Client seems to be working fine, but you are not able to connect to the network, this error might be due to a configuration mismatch. For e xample if both LEDs of your USB Client blink once every ten seconds , the problem is likely to be caused b y a configuration mismatch of: • Network Name • En ...
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B.2.4 Cannot Edit Configuration Pr ofile If you want to add/edit the Configuration Profile of your USB Client but the Client Manager icon is not visible, you may do the follo wing: • If the Client Manager is not running, select the Start button, Programs , MELCO wireless LAN and select Client Manager to star t the Client Manager. B.2.5 Cannot Fin ...
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B.3 Windo ws 98 T r oubleshooting Tips B.3.1 Upgrading the AirStation Driver Upgrading the AirStation Driver may be required in one of the following situations: • Y ou would like to use new features that ha ve become available for your AirStation USB Client. • Y ou installed a newer version of the Client Manager tool. • Y our Client Manager ? ...
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The Windows operating system will disable the driver and update the driver configuration files. It will not delete the driver from your computer’ s hard disk. This means that when you would reinstall the AirStation USB Client, your Windows operating system will attempt to activate the same driver files again. 6. When prompted to Restart your comp ...
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B.4 Windo ws 2000 T r oubleshooting Tips B.4.1 Updating USB Client Driv ers Updating the USB Client Drivers ma y be required in one of the following situations: • Y ou would like to use new features that ha ve become available for your AirStation USB Client. • Y ou installed a newer version of the Client Manager tool. • Y our Client Manager ? ...
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B.5 Installation of the TCP/IP Installation for TCP/IP on Windows ME/9X: 1. Re-boot the PC 2. Select Star t - Setting - Control P anel 3. Double click the Netw ork icon 4. Click the Add 5. Selecting Protocol and click Ad d 6. Select Microsoft for manufacture and TCP/IP in the Netw ork Protocol and click OK If the TCP/IP cannot be added this wa y, t ...
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