WCA-G Wi-Fi Gamer Wireless AP for Game Consoles Package Contents Wi-Fi Gamer (main unit) Base for horizontal placement CAT5 LAN cable AC Adapter This manual Warranty Statement www.buffalotech.com v.77 Introduction The Internet Router WiFi Gamer
(this product) Game Console The Buffalo Wi-Fi Gamer is an access point. It connects a game console to the Internet wirelessly. It's designed to be connected to an existing router. When plugged into an existing router, the WiFi Gamer makes it very simple to connect your Nintendo DS, Wii , Sony PSP or PLAYSTATION3. The Wi-Fi Gamer supports AOSS automatic wireless configuration. This product is a private wireless LAN access point, designed for use with AOSS compatable devices such as game consoles. For connecting PCs and other digital appliances, please use the AirStation series. This product is intended for use in infrastructure mode. Ad hoc mode is not supported. For informatin on configuring or using your PSP or Playstation 3, consult your user manual or contact Sony, Inc. (www.playstation.com To use a PSP with AOSS, the PSP's firmware must be version 2.0 or later. Contact Sony for information on upgrading your PSP's firmware if necessary. For information on configuring or using your Nintendo DS or Wii, consult your user manual or contact Nintendo Inc. (www.nintendo.com) The Wi-Fi Gamer does not include a router. For best security, connect it to a router with a firewall, rather than directly to a modem.
Assembly For horizontal placement, slide base into end of Wi-Fi Gamer.
Connecting your Cables Power to outlet or surge protector LAN port on router
Connect to a LAN port on your modem or router. Setup AOSS Internet Router or Modem WiFi Gamer Push the AOSS buttons on both products. WiFi Gamer Products will auto-congure. WiFi Gamer
Game Console Game Console Connecting Your Game Console The Wi-Fi Gamer supports AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Client devices, such as game consoles, must also support AOSS to connect to it. To connect a game console to the WiFi Gamer, press the AOSS buttons on both devices. It's that simple!
Consult your game console's user manual for instructions on using its AOSS button if necessary. To use a PSP with AOSS, the PSP's firmware must be version 2.0 or later. Contact Sony for information on upgrading your PSP's firmware if necessary.
FCC / CE / R&TTE 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: Any changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users 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. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 7 FCC / CE / R&TTE IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. IC Caution:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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. IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 8 FCC / CE / R&TTE Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 300 328 Technical requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment EN 301 489-1/-17 EMC requirements for spread-spectrum radio equipment Taiwan:
SAR compliance has been established 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 not comply with related RF exposure rules, and such use shall be prohibited. 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 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. 9 FCC / CE / R&TTE Intended use:
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and of ce use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states. EU Countries intended for use:
This device is intended for indoor home and of ce use in the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, France, Finland, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, 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 Potential restrictive use:
This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and of ce use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links. 10 FCC / CE / R&TTE In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 2483.5 MHz. In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.fr 11 Congratulations! Your WiFi Gamer is installed. Contact Information:
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 General Inquiries:
Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email:
sales@buffalotech.com Technical Support:
North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada). Toll-free: (866) 752-6210 | Email: info@buffalotech.com 12