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Wireless LAN Card

WLI2-CF-S11

User's Manual

Before Operation

Windows CE Settings

Windows Me/98

Windows 2000 Settings

Troubleshooting

Glossary

Specifications

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Summary of Contents for WLI2-CF-S11

Page 1: ...Wireless LAN Card WLI2 CF S11 User s Manual Before Operation 1 Windows CE Settings 2 Windows Me 98 3 Windows 2000 Settings 4 Troubleshooting 5 Glossary 6 Specifications 7 WLI CF S11G book i...

Page 2: ...neering standards the following may be regarded as unlawful Disassembling remodeling the WLI2 CF S11 Removing the approval label from the rear of the WLI2 CF S11 When it is necessary to set a radio ch...

Page 3: ...by the WLI2 CF S11 with a specific radio station for mobile identification contact your nearest sales representative Operating frequency band 2 4GHz Modulation method DS SS Assumed interference dista...

Page 4: ...n of this product Be sure to read and understand them thoroughly before using this product This manual also contains instructions concerning general operation of the computer system to which this prod...

Page 5: ...e computer and peripheral devices immediately and unplug them if you drop the product or it receives a severe physical shock If you continue using them under such circumstances a short circuit resulti...

Page 6: ...product Inquire of your local government about the applicable rules or regulations Compulsory Be sure to create backup files on other media floppy disk MO disk etc for your data on the hard disk We re...

Page 7: ...ration Descriptions enclosed by double quotation marks primarily apply to the software dialog box message or a title of a section to be referenced during operation As a general rule this manual primar...

Page 8: ...tions or problems This product should be used as a general OA device in offices or at home BUFFALO does not accept any liability if the product is used other than as a general OA device Do not use thi...

Page 9: ...able 34 3 2 Preparing for Connecting to the Network 52 3 3 Connecting to the Network 66 Chapter 4 Windows 2000 Settings 4 1 Making the Wireless LAN Card Available 78 4 2 Preparing for Connecting to th...

Page 10: ...WLI CF S11G 8 MEMO WLI CF S11G book 8...

Page 11: ...he contents of the package Be sure to read them so that you can smoothly proceed with the preparatory operations without trouble 1 1 Product Outline About wireless LAN card WLI2 CF S11 10 Page Wireles...

Page 12: ...t with a data rate of 11 Mbps even on a wireless LAN Effective range is shown below 11 Mbps transmission 160 m outdoors estimated 50 m indoors 1 estimated 25 m indoors 2 estimated 2 Mbps transmission...

Page 13: ...mputers Personal computers equipped with a Compact Flash slot type II or PC card slot type II listed below Pocket PC Handheld PC IBM AT compatible PC OADG compliant Installation of the card in a PC ca...

Page 14: ...with BUFFALO s LAN products third party wireless LAN products with Wi Fi certified and AirPort Communication with AirPort requires BUFFALO s AirStation Communicating with wireless LAN computers You ca...

Page 15: ...t is recommended to set a password called WEP in the radio packets during communication This card allows two types of WEP 40 bit WEP and 128 bit WEP Setting 128 bit WEP 13 alphabetic characters or 26...

Page 16: ...sales representative if any items are missing Wireless LAN card 1 AirNavigator CD 1 WLI2 CF S11 User s Manual this document 1 User registration card warranty 1 Be sure to read any additional informati...

Page 17: ...Step 1 Before installing the wireless LAN card 18 page Step 2 Installing the wireless LAN card drivers 18 page Step 3 Installing the wireless LAN card 20 page 2 2 Preparing for Connecting to the Netwo...

Page 18: ...ring for connecting to the network Connecting to the network Connect a Windows computer and your Windows CE device via Microsoft Active Sync Install the wireless LAN card drivers in the Windows com pu...

Page 19: ...2 WindowsCE WLI2 CF S11 User s Manual 17 Install the wireless LAN card in the Windows CE device To make the Air Station settings refer to the AirSta tion manual Step 3 WLI CF S11G book 17...

Page 20: ...ync so that you can install the wireless LAN card drivers For how to use ActiveSync refer to the manual included in the Windows CE device Step 2 Installing the wireless LAN card drivers Follow the pro...

Page 21: ...G folder in the CD ROM and then the CESETUP file 3 4 When the message Application Downloading Complete appears click OK The message Please check your mobile device screen to see if additional steps ar...

Page 22: ...e is turned off before installing removing the wireless LAN card in from that device Completely remove any dust from the connectors Never touch the connector portion of the wireless LAN card Use great...

Page 23: ...IP address 1 When the wireless LAN card is successfully installed the Windows CE device is automatically turned on to display the window shown below When a DHCP server exists within the network e g wh...

Page 24: ...reless LAN card drivers and install driver again To make the AirStation settings With the AirStation manual make the AirStation settings on a wireless LAN computer excepting a Windows CE machine When...

Page 25: ...ows CE device to the network as shown below Communicating via AirStation a Communicating with wireless LAN computers b Step 5 a Communicating via AirStation To make communications using the AirStation...

Page 26: ...f the target AirStation to SSID The initial setting of the AirStation ESS ID shows the last six digits of the MAC address of the AirStation plus GROUP upper case Select Fully Automatic for Transmit Ra...

Page 27: ...encryption with WEP is used in the network If the AirStation is still in the initial state no encryption is set Select Disable in this case Select Create Keys Manually and input an encryption key to t...

Page 28: ...nd then repeat from Step 1 Tap Link You can check the wireless side MAC address current radio channel current transmission rate data communication status link quality and signal strength of the connec...

Page 29: ...ith wireless LAN computers When communicating with wireless LAN computers using Microsoft ActiveSync it is necessary to make the Windows CE device settings shown below 1 Select Start Configure 2 Conti...

Page 30: ...for Mode You do not have to input data to SSID Select Fully Automatic for Transmit Rate Do not put a checkmark for Power Save Enabled as it may disable normal communication Select the same channel as...

Page 31: ...Continued on next page Tap Encryption Select the WEP type 40 bit or 128 bit if encryption with WEP is used in the network If the AirStation is still in the initial state no encryption is set Select D...

Page 32: ...adio channel For the ActiveSync setting refer to the ActiveSync manual or Help Tap Link You can check the connection mode AdHoc current radio channel current transmission rate and data communication s...

Page 33: ...alled wireless LAN card is normally operating 48 p a g e 3 2 Preparing for Connecting to the Network Step 5 Confirming TCP IP and Client for Microsoft Networks 50 p a g e Step 6 Adding File and printe...

Page 34: ...drives on your Windows computer and confirm that its PC card driver operates normally Install the wireless LAN card in the Windows comput er Make the settings for access to the net work a AirStation...

Page 35: ...talled wireless LAN card operates nor mally Communicate with other computers on the network Check the computer name and workgroup name Install Client Manager for communicating with other wireless LAN...

Page 36: ...he configuration of the drivers on your Windows computer in which the wireless LAN card will be installed The following procedure uses Windows Me for example 1 Turn on the computer to boot Windows 2 D...

Page 37: ...steps before installing the PC card driver 1 Connect the CD ROM drive to the computer 2 Insert the AIRCONNECT Series Driver CD into the CD ROM drive 3 Create a new folder directory on the hard disk an...

Page 38: ...ireless LAN card will be installed is operating normally 1 Right click My Computer on Desktop Click Properties 2 Click the Device Manager tab 3 Click the mark on the left of PCMCIA socket 4 The displa...

Page 39: ...ou use the AirStation invalidate the dial up settings and proxy settings under the browser settings The following procedure uses Internet Explorer 5 0 or later for example 1 Select Start Settings Cont...

Page 40: ...for local addresses 6 Upon completion of confirming the items with the checkmark remove the checkmark from all the items Checking the network adapter Confirm the current settings of the network funct...

Page 41: ...sted proceed to Step 5 5 If any name beginning with AOL is found under Device Manager Network adapters disable it in the same manner as Step 4 6 Click OK to close the Device Manager If you have disabl...

Page 42: ...management function Precautions for installation removal Be sure to handle the computer and its peripherals in such a way as described in the manual of each unit Completely remove any dust from the c...

Page 43: ...hen your computer is equipped with two card slots As this wireless LAN card has a protruding section for the built in antenna the upper slot may be blocked when the lower one is occupied with this car...

Page 44: ...FALO WLI CF S11G Wireless LAN Adapter The removal icon may be on Windows 98 The message displayed when you click the icon varies with the Windows version If you cannot find the icon see the Windows He...

Page 45: ...LAN card drivers varies with Windows Me 98 Use the procedure applicable to your computer as shown below Windows ME user See Windows ME below Windows 98 user See Windows 98 on page 46 Turn on the compu...

Page 46: ...Exit to close the window 3 1 Select Automatic Search for a better driver recommended 2 Click Next If the Copying Files window appears take the following steps before proceeding to Step 4 1 D CFS11G wh...

Page 47: ...re when you enter the password When you click Cancel you cannot connect to the network Be sure to click OK Now you have completed the installation of the wireless LAN card drivers Windows98 1 The inst...

Page 48: ...Navigator CD into the CD ROM drive the AirNavigator Menu window may automatically appear In this case click Exit to close the window 4 1 Select Specify location 2 Enter D CFS11G when the CD ROM drive...

Page 49: ...it is not a problem The password field may be left empty When you enter a password for the first time the entered character string will be registered as your password Since the password is case sensit...

Page 50: ...ter is displayed under Network adapters without any error mark x or indicated When BUFFALO WLI CF S11G Wireless LAN Adapter is displayed without any error mark x or your wireless LAN card is normally...

Page 51: ...ndowsMe Protocol TCP IP Client Microsoft Network Client Service File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks For detailed information refer to the manual provided with Windows Me 98 and Help file S...

Page 52: ...ent for Microsoft Networks is not displayed see Caution on page 58 to add Microsoft Network Client Continued on next page When only the wireless LAN card is installed Confirm that TCP IP and Client fo...

Page 53: ...any problem TCP IP BUFFALO WLI CF S11G Wireless LAN Adapter 5 1 Select TCP IP 2 Click Properties 6 When dial up adapters and or other LAN boards are installed Confirm that TCP IP and Client for Micros...

Page 54: ...cify an IP address Inquire the IP address and Subnet mask from your network administrator For the IP address setting see I don t know how to assign the IP address on page 122 in Chapter 5 7 When the w...

Page 55: ...er s Manual 53 If TCP IP is not displayed use the procedure below to add the TCP IP 1 2 1 Select Protocol 2 Click Add 3 Click Add Select Microsoft for Manufacturers Click OK Select TCP IP for Network...

Page 56: ...S11 User s Manual 54 4 When Client for Microsoft Networks is not displayed use the procedure below to add the Microsoft Network Client 1 Confirm that the TCP IP has been added Click Add WLI CF S11G b...

Page 57: ...User s Manual 55 2 3 1 Select Microsoft for Manufacturers 2 Select ClientforMicrosoftNetworks for NetworkClients 3 Click OK 4 Select Client Click Add Confirm that the Microsoft Network Client has bee...

Page 58: ...er sharing for Microsoft Networks 1 2 Click File and Print Sharing Click the checkbox to put a checkmark for both I want to be able to give others access to my files and I want to be able to allow oth...

Page 59: ...OK It is recommended to use alphanumeric characters for the Computer name and Workgroup If a specific character such as a period is included the computer may fail in connecting to the network The same...

Page 60: ...computers Use the procedure below to install Client Manager 1 Insert the AirNavigato CD into the CD ROM drive Be sure to use the latest AirNavigato CD of version 3 62 or later Note that the AirStation...

Page 61: ...LI2 CF S11 User s Manual 59 2 Double click My Computer on Desktop 3 Double click the CD ROM icon 4 1 Select Install the Client Manager 2 Click Next 5 6 Continued on next page Click Next Click Next WLI...

Page 62: ...add Client Manager to the Startup menu Click Next Select Client Manager Click Next Copying the files required for the installation will start Reconfirm the component to be installed Click Yes Client...

Page 63: ...Settings Control Panel 2 Double click Add Remove Programs 3 Select Client Manager and click Add Remove 4 Select Remove and click Next 5 When the message Do you want to completely remove the selected a...

Page 64: ...a AirStation a Communicating with wireless LAN computers b Step 9 a Communicating via AirStation To make communications using the AirStation set the ESS ID using Client Manager 1 Select Start Programs...

Page 65: ...initial setting of the AirStation ESS ID shows the last six digits of the MAC address of the AirStation plus GROUP upper case 4 Enter an WEP Key if encryption with WEP is used in the network If the Ai...

Page 66: ...his case the correct data rate will appear when the practical communication starts Step 9 b Communicating with wireless LAN computers When communicating with wireless LAN computers manually set a radi...

Page 67: ...nual Select the same channel as the other computers that you wish to communicate Click OK Select Peer to peer communication in the Network Mode field Click OK Enter an WEP Key if encryption with WEP i...

Page 68: ...le here describes the procedure for sharing My Document in Windows Me 1 Double click My Computer on Desktop and then the C drive ion 2 3 For details on Share Name Comment Access Type and Passwords see...

Page 69: ...setting for sharing My Documents Step 11 Starting communication Upon completion of setting for sharing the drives and folders you can access a computer on the network 1 Double click My Network on Des...

Page 70: ...mmunication without the AirStation on page 114 in Chapter 5 4 Double click the icon of your target computer 5 Double click your target folder 6 All available folders and files in the selected folder a...

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