User Manual AirStation WI-U2-433DM WI-U2-300D www.buffalotech.com 3501xxxx-01 Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ............................................3 System Requirements ..........................................................................3 Package Contents .................................................................................4 Hardware Overview .............................................................................4 Chapter 2 Installation ........................................................5 Installing Wireless Drivers ...................................................................5 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network .......................8 Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..........................................................8 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..........................................................9 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ..................................................11 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) .....................................13 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting ............................................14 The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter. .............14 You Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly. ............................14 You Forgot the APs SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ...............14 1 Chapter 5 Appendix ........................................................15 Specifications .....................................................................................15 WI-U2-433DM ................................................................................................15 WI-U2-300D ...................................................................................................16 Uninstalling the Drivers.....................................................................17 TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................................18 Windows 8 .....................................................................................................18 Windows 7 .....................................................................................................19 Windows Vista ...............................................................................................20 Windows XP ...................................................................................................21 2 Chapter 1 Product Overview System Requirements Computer should be IBM/PC compatible with a USB 2.0 port and a CD-ROM drive. Notes:
This product does not support computers equipped with dual processors (computers with two physical CPUs). Computers with Dual-core CPUs are supported. AirStation does not support Windows Vista (32-bit) standby mode. Compatible OS Windows 8 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit or 32-bit), Windows XP (32-bit) Notes:
Service Pack 2 or later is required for Windows XP. 3 Package Contents The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. WI-U2-433DM WI-U2-433DM................................................................................................................................... 1 AirStation Driver CD....................................................................................................................... 1 Quick Setup Guide.......................................................................................................................... 1 Warranty Statement....................................................................................................................... 1 WI-U2-300D WI-U2-300D....................................................................................................................................... 1 AirStation Driver CD....................................................................................................................... 1 USB cable............................................................................................................................................ 1 Clip........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Quick Setup Guide.......................................................................................................................... 1 Warranty Statement....................................................................................................................... 1 Hardware Overview WI-U2-433DM 1 Activity LED (blue) Flashes when sending or receiving data. WI-U2-300D 1 Activity LED (blue) Flashes when sending or receiving data. 4 Chapter 2 Installation Installing Wireless Drivers Follow the instruction below to install drivers. Do not connect the AirStation to your computer yet. 1 Boot your computer and insert the AirStation Driver CD. The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click Launcher.exe. 2 Click [Install Driver]. 3 Click [Next]. 5 4 Read the license agreement, select [Agree], then click [Next]. 5 Check Always trust software from BUFFALO INC., and click [Install]. 6 When the screen below is displayed, attach the AirStation to your computer. Drivers will be installed automatically. 6 7 After the drivers are installed, the screen below will be displayed. Click [Finish]. Drivers are now installed. 7 Chapter 3 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode. 2 Click on the 3 Select the target AirStations name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device again, check network icon in the system tray.
[Connect automatically]. 4 Enter the encryption key and click [Next]. 8 5 Click [No, dont turn on sharing or connect to devices]. Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Click on the 2 Select the target AirStations name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device again, check network icon in the system tray.
[Connect automatically]. 9 3 Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. 10 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) You can use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to a wireless access point:
1 Right-click on the 2 Click [Connect to a network]. 3 Select your wireless network and click [Connect]. wireless network icon in the system tray. If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Go to step 4. 11 4 Enter the encryption key and click [Connect]. Step through the wizard to complete configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select Home, Work, or Public location depending where youre using the AirStation. 12 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your wireless Access Point. Note:
If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, then Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation. wireless network icon in the system tray. 1 Right-click on the 2 Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. 3 Select a wireless network, then click [Connect]. 4 Enter the encryption key (passphrase) twice, then click [Connect]. When the connection is complete, the word Connected will be displayed to the right of the networks SSID. Click the X in the top right corner of the window to close the utility. 13 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting The Computer does not Recognize the Wireless Adapter. Make sure that the Wireless Adapter is connected to a USB port on your computer. Refer to chapter 2 to reinstall drivers for this unit. If your computer has multiple USB ports, connect to a different USB port. You Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly. Refer to chapter 3 to connect the Wireless Adapter 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 wireless devices closer to the access point. Restart your access point. You Forgot the APs SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. Ask your network administrator about your SSID and encryption settings. These settings must match the SSID and encryption settings of the access point. 14 Chapter 5 Appendix Specifications WI-U2-433DM Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Method Frequency Range Transmission Rate 802.11ac (Draft) Transmission Rate 802.11n / a/ g / b Access Mode Security Other Power Supply Power Consumption IEEE802.11ac (Draft 2.0) / n / a / g / b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the next page for details. 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW (Long GI):
78, 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW (Short GI):
86.7, 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac (Draft) 40 MHz BW (Long GI):
180, 162, 135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac (Draft) 40 MHz BW (Short GI):
200, 180, 150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac (Draft) 80 MHz BW(Long GI):
390, 351, 292.5, 263.3, 234, 175.5, 117, 87.8, 58.5, 29.3 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac (Draft) 80 MHz BW(Short GI):
433.3, 390, 325, 292.5, 260, 195, 130, 97.5, 65, 32.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Long GI):
65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Short GI):
72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 40 MHz BW (Long GI):
135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 40 MHz BW (Short GI):
150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11a / g:
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.11b:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Infrastructure Mode WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 128/64bit WEP 5.0 V Bus powered 2500 mW (Max) 15 Dimensions Weight Operating Environment 802.11a Frequency Range USA Canada Mexico 802.11g Frequency Range USA Canada Mexico WI-U2-300D Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Method Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Other Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Operating Environment 802.11a Frequency Range 32.4 mm x 17.6 mm x 7.7 mm (1.28 x 0.69 x 0.3 inch) 4 g (0.14 ounces) 0 - 40 C (32 - 104 F) , 10-85 % (non-condensing) 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140) 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) 2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) IEEE802.11n / a / g / b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the next page for details. 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Long GI):
130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 streams) 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Short GI):
144.4, 130, 115.5, 86.7, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 14.4 Mbps (2 streams) 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 40 MHz BW (Long GI):
270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 Mbps (2 streams) 135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11n 40 MHz BW (Short GI):
300, 270, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 30 Mbps (2 streams) 150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11a / g:
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.11b:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Infrastructure Mode WPA2 (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 128/64bit WEP 5.0 V Bus powered 2500 mW (Max) 73.4 mm x 26.4 mm x 13.2 mm (2.89 x 1.04 x 0.52 inch) 18 g (0.63 ounces) 0 - 40 C (32 - 104 F) , 10-85 % (non-condensing) 16 USA Canada Mexico EU 802.11g Frequency Range USA Canada Mexico EU 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140) 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) 5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 52, 56, 60, 64) 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140) 2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) 2412-2472 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) Uninstalling the Drivers To remove the AirStation wireless client drivers, follow the procedure described below.
(1) Insert AirStation Driver CD.
(2) The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click Launcher.exe.
(3) Click [Uninstall].
(4) Follow the instructions on the screen to remove drivers. 17 TCP/IP Settings Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8, follow the procedure below. 1 Open [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Network and Internet]. 3 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 4 Click [Change adapter settings] on the left side menu. 5 Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. 6 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. 7 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties]. 8 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank 9 Click [OK]. 18 Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Open [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu. 4 Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [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 address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank 8 Click [OK]. 19 Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. 1 Open [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. 4 Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [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 address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank 8 Click [Close]. 20 Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. 1 Open [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click [Network]. 3 Right-click on the network adapter, then click [Properties]. 4 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] then click [Properties]. 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank 6 Click [Close]. 21