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User Manual

Wireless N150 COMPACT USB 2.0 Adapter
/ Router

WLI-UC-GNM

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Page 1: ...www buffalotech com 35011406 ver 02 User Manual Wireless N150 COMPACT USB 2 0 Adapter Router WLI UC GNM...

Page 2: ...Mode 11 Installing Client Manager 17 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 19 Automatic Secure Setup AOSS WPS 19 Windows 7 or Vista Client Manager V 20 Windows XP Client Manager 3 21 Automatic Secur...

Page 3: ...en 42 Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup 43 SSID WPS PIN selection 44 Search Available Wireless Access Points 45 Wireless Network Information 46 WPS PBC AOSS selection 47 Wireless Status 48 Wir...

Page 4: ...o the network wirelessly 70 You forgot the AP s SSID Encryption KEY or Password 70 The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps 71 Other Tips 71 Appendix 74 150 Mbps Mode settings 74 Specifications 75 Unins...

Page 5: ...nd WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup making connection with other wireless devices easier AirStation is equipped with following security features WPA PSK TKIP AES WPA2 PSK TKIP AES WEP 128 64bit Note WPS and...

Page 6: ...should be IBM PC compatible OADG specification 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 w...

Page 7: ...s Do not connect the unit to your computer yet 1 2 Start the computer then load the WLI UC GNM Setup CD into its CD ROM drive The screen below will open Note If the language selection screen doesn t l...

Page 8: ...Chapter 2 Installation WLI UC GNM User Manual 7 5 Click Install Note To install Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 check the appropriate box 6 Click Next 4 Click Begin Installation...

Page 9: ...allation 9 10 When this screen is displayed attach the WLI UC GNM to your computer The drivers will install Click OK 7 8 Check Always trust software from BUFFALO INC and click Install Read the license...

Page 10: ...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 13 Cl...

Page 11: ...WLI UC GNM User Manual 10 Chapter 2 Installation Click Client Mode Installation 15 Click Finish 16 This completes the installation process...

Page 12: ...rs Do not connect the unit to your computer yet 1 2 Start the computer then load the WLI UC GNM Setup CD into its CD ROM drive The screen below will open Note If the language selection screen doesn t...

Page 13: ...WLI UC GNM User Manual 12 Chapter 2 Installation 5 Click Install Note To install Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 check the appropriate box 6 Click Next 4 Click Begin Installation...

Page 14: ...Manual 13 9 10 When this screen is displayed attach the WLI UC GNM to your computer The drivers will install Click OK 7 8 Check Always trust software from BUFFALO INC and click Install Read the licens...

Page 15: ...e 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 13 C...

Page 16: ...he explanation on the screen and click Next 16 17 Select the client adapter that is connected to the Internet from the drop down list then click OK Note If you will always use this same Internet conne...

Page 17: ...WLI UC GNM User Manual 16 Chapter 2 Installation Click Finish 19 This completes the installation process The product will switch from Client Mode to Router Mode 18...

Page 18: ...u can install it later 1 2 Start the computer then load the WLI UC GNM Setup CD into the CD ROM drive The screen below will appear Note If the language selection screen doesn t launch double click My...

Page 19: ...WLI UC GNM User Manual 18 Chapter 2 Installation 5 Check the box for Install Wireless Client Manager then click Install The wizard will guide you through installation...

Page 20: ...ms to connect to computers game machines or any wireless devices which support AOSS or WPS AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is technology developed by Buffalo Technology WPS was created by the...

Page 21: ...ic location depending on the environment in which the AirStation will be used 1 4 Click Start All Programs BUFFALO AirStation Utility Client Manager V Windows 7 or Vista Client Manager V If you are us...

Page 22: ...If you are using Windows XP use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS 1 Right click on the icon in the system tray and select Profile Click WPS AOSS Your connec...

Page 23: ...S first install Client Manager software on your computer See chapter 2 for instructions on installing Buffalo Client Manager software Windows 7 or Vista Client Manager V If you are using Windows 7 or...

Page 24: ...Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI UC GNM User Manual 23 5 Click WPS PIN 4 Click Advanced Setup...

Page 25: ...GNM User Manual 24 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network 6 Carefully copy the PIN to a piece of paper then click Next 7 Select the access point to connect to then click Next This screen will be dis...

Page 26: ...e screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed 9 Navigate to the WPS PIN configuration screen then enter the PIN code you wrote down in step 6 Note If the access point you are trying to connect is a...

Page 27: ...ing Windows XP use your Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with WPS PIN 1 Right click on the icon in the system tray and select Easy Connection WPS PIN Code type 2 When the PIN code is di...

Page 28: ...onnect is a Buffalo AirStation click Wireless Config WPS on the TOP of the configuration screen The screen to enter the PIN code will be displayed 5 On the configuration screen of the access point ent...

Page 29: ...the version of Windows used First install Client Manager from the included CD See chapter 2 for instructions on installing Client Manager Windows 7 or Vista Client Manager V With Windows 7 or Vista us...

Page 30: ...Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network WLI UC GNM User Manual 29 4 Click the Advanced Setup button 5 Click the Connect Manually button...

Page 31: ...work Type Security Type Encryption Method and Encryption Key passphrase and click Connect When Connection has been Completed is displayed in Client Manager V your connection is complete If Set Network...

Page 32: ...3 is a wireless connection utility for Windows XP 2 1 Right click on the icon in the system tray and select Scan Select the access point that you are going to connect to and click Next 3 Choose your...

Page 33: ...varies depending on the version of Windows used Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig With Windows 7 use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation 1 Click on the network icon in the system tray 2 Select the t...

Page 34: ...GNM User Manual 33 1 Right click on the network icon in the system tray Select your wireless network and click Connect Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig You can use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wirele...

Page 35: ...WLI UC GNM User Manual 34 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead Otherwise go to step 4...

Page 36: ...UC GNM User Manual 35 Step through the wizard to complete configuration If the Set Network Location screen is displayed select Home Work or Public location depending where you re using the AirStation...

Page 37: ...ient Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray 2 Click View Available Wireles...

Page 38: ...technology developed by Buffalo Technology Chapter 4 Connecting Wireless Clients 1 Right click the Software Router icon in the task tray Choose Show Software Router Setup tools from the menu Notes In...

Page 39: ...Setup To connect an iPhone smartphone or other wireless client that does not support AOSS to the WLI UC GNM use the procedure below 1 Right click the Software Router icon in the task tray Choose Optio...

Page 40: ...git values are set by default but you can change them to your desired values If you change the SSID and encryption key make a note of the new values Click OK 3 Use the SSID and encryption key that you...

Page 41: ...n the task tray to display the pop up menu Click Stop Software Router or Start Software Router Note In Windows 7 if the icon does not appear in the task tray click so that it appears If Auto Router Mo...

Page 42: ...ows XP The installation program will install the correct version for your operating system Using Client Manager V with Windows 7 and Vista When you install Client Manager it will be added to your Star...

Page 43: ...em Transmission Speed Displays the current connection speed Signal Strength Displays the current signal strength Create Profile Click this to display the Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup scre...

Page 44: ...up Click this to display the SSID WPS PIN selection screen next page Options Experts only Click this to specify whether you use AOSS or WPS PBC for connection in Automatic Secure Setup It displays the...

Page 45: ...Searching Wireless Access Points screen and lets you enter connection settings manually Connect with WPS PIN Click this to connect to a wireless access point by entering its WPS PIN SSID WPS PIN sele...

Page 46: ...ys the signal strength of an access point Enter the Network Name SSID manually Click this to display the Wireless Network Information screen where you can enter an SSID manually Search Click here to s...

Page 47: ...f the selected access point Encryption Method Select the encryption method of the selected access point Encryption Key or Passphrase Enter the encryption key for the access point Connect to a network...

Page 48: ...WPS PBC method Click this to automatically connect to an access point that supports WPS Automatic Secure Setup AOSS method Click this to automatically connect to an access point that supports AOSS WPS...

Page 49: ...s wizard Profile Name Displays the current profile name Status Displays the current transmission status Network Mode Displays the current network mode Transmission Speed Displays the current transmiss...

Page 50: ...encryption currently in use Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the current connection IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to your wireless client Subnet Mask Displays the subnet m...

Page 51: ...ble restrictions Some wireless devices may not be displayed Signal strength and quality displays may vary These graphs should not be used to compare different wireless devices Only use them to compare...

Page 52: ...the name of the current wireless client New Create a new profile This displays the Automatic Secure Setup and Advanced Setup screen Edit Edit the selected profile This displays the Extended propertie...

Page 53: ...n Security Type Displays the security type you are using for the current connection Encryption Type Displays the encryption type you are using for the current connection Security key or Pass phrase Di...

Page 54: ...DHCP You may configure it manually from this screen Parameter Meaning Do not change IP Address settings of this Profile Select to keep your current TCP IP network settings without any changes This is...

Page 55: ...ettings for wireless connections Parameter Meaning Do not change the browser settings of this Profile Select to keep the current Internet Explorer settings Use the following settings Select this optio...

Page 56: ...ure the printer used while connected to an access point wirelessly Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of this Profile Select to keep your current printer settings Use the following s...

Page 57: ...irStation Utility ClientManager3 Right click on the Client Manager icon in the system tray and click Exit to close Client Manager The Client Manager icon will change appearance according to its connec...

Page 58: ...connection profile name SSID SSID of the currently connected access point Adapter Name Name of the wireless client currently in use Network Type Current network mode Transmission Speed Current transmi...

Page 59: ...5 Client Manager Parameter Meaning MAC Address MAC address of this unit Duration Elapsed duration of the current wireless connection Signal Strength Current signal strength Reconnect Click to reconne...

Page 60: ...access point Wireless mode Type of access point 11a or 11g Channel Wireless channel of the access point Strength Reception strength of each access point Encryption Lock symbol is shown if the access...

Page 61: ...ager Connect Configure connection to an access point Parameter Meaning Encryption Method Type of encryption used by the access point Encryption Key Enter one or more encryption keys Register Profile C...

Page 62: ...ccess point using its stored profile information Add Click to add a new profile Edit Click to edit or delete information in a profile WPS AOSS Click to have AOSS WPS PBC automatically set security Aft...

Page 63: ...wired Ethernet For use with the AirStation select Wireless Profile Name Enter a name for the profile Network Type Select infrastructure mode to connect to an access point recommended or ad hoc mode to...

Page 64: ...thod used by the wireless access point Transmission Key If WEP is used for the Encryption Method up to 4 passphrases may be entered Choose the number of passphrases Encryption Key Enter the encryption...

Page 65: ...change IP Address settings of this Profile Check to keep using current TCP IP network settings Automatically acquire the IP Address Check to automatically acquire the IP address from a DHCP server wh...

Page 66: ...ettings when connecting wirelessly Uncheck to use any of the settings below Address to use as Home Page To use a different home page in Internet Explorer when connecting wirelessly enter it here Use t...

Page 67: ...t Manager Profile Information Printers Configure the printer that your computer uses when connected wirelessly Parameter Meaning Do not change the printer settings of this Profile Uncheck to use a dif...

Page 68: ...tatus Displays the Status screen Scan Displays the Scan screen Profile Displays the Profiles screen Easy Connection Runs Automatic Secure Setup using one of the following connection methods AOSS WPS P...

Page 69: ...me Mode is recommended for most users Lock If you click this you will have to enter a password to add new profiles or edit existing profiles To lock or unlock enter the password 8 63 characters Export...

Page 70: ...unlock the unit Use the following network adapter Select a network adaptor to use in Client Manager Wireless Adapter Auto select is recommended for most users Automatically connect to the profile with...

Page 71: ...is unit to an access point wirelessly Configure the same SSID encryption method and encryption key for each wireless device These settings must match those of your wireless access point Move your wire...

Page 72: ...tion manager Either switch to the other software or use Add Remove Programs to remove the conflicting client software Then the Windows connection manager should be able to connect to any available wir...

Page 73: ...rowser Answer First power off the Cable or DSL modem the wireless router and then your computer Pressing the power button or simply unplugging the devices can power off the modem and wireless router d...

Page 74: ...LI UC GNM User Manual 73 Issue Where can I download the latest drivers firmware and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products Answer The latest drivers and firmware with installation instructions...

Page 75: ...the message A program needs your permission to continue click Yes or Continue 2 When the message Now start the setup wizard of Bandwidth Select Tool is displayed click Next 3 Click Next 4 When the me...

Page 76: ...ong GI 65 58 5 52 39 26 19 5 13 6 5 Mbps 1 stream Short GI 72 2 65 57 8 43 3 28 9 21 7 14 4 7 2 Mbps 1 stream 40 MHz BW Long GI 135 121 5 108 81 54 40 5 27 13 5 Mbps 1 stream Short GI 150 135 120 90 6...

Page 77: ...d click OK 3 Click Options 4 Click Uninstall software 5 Step through the wizard top uninstall the Utility software Uninstalling the Drivers To remove the AirStation wireless client drivers follow the...

Page 78: ...ndows needs your permission to continue appears click Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtai...

Page 79: ...s your permission to continue appears click Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP ad...

Page 80: ...ol TCP IP then click Properties 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address auto matically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address s...

Page 81: ...pproved 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 c...

Page 82: ...domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essen...

Page 83: ...Lithuania Malta Poland Slovak Republic and Slovenia The device is also authorised for use in all EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU countries not intended for use None...

Page 84: ...in typical laptop computer s with CardBus slot and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified may no...

Page 85: ...2010 2347 FCC ID FDI 09102085 0 India 681 2010 WRLO Australia Canada 6102A 032 Kuwait mc m 5 3 11176 Oman TRA TA R 1366 01 10 Korea BUF WLIUCGNM01 Philippnes No ESD 1004378C Singapore Complies with I...

Page 86: ...y Buffalo Technology Inc declares that this AirStation WLI UC GNM is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Spanish Por medio de la...

Page 87: ...klaruj e AirStation WLI UC GNM spe nia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999 5 EC Portugu s Portuguese Buffalo Technology Inc declara que este AirStation WLI UC GNM...

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