User Manual - AirStation WLI-UC-G Wireless G USB Keychain Client/Access Point www.buffalotech.com v1.2 Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................3 Installation .......................................................................4
...............................................7 Using Client Manager 3 .....................................................8 Using AOSS ......................................................................9 Access Point Mode ..........................................................12 Connecting Your Nintendo DS ......................................14 Connecting Your Nintendo Wii ......................................16 Connecting Your Sony PSP ...........................................19 Connecting Your Sony Playstation 3 .............................21
..................................................................23 FCC/CE Information .......................................................24 Contact Information ........................................................38 2 Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation WLI-UC-G Turbo G wireless USB Adapter connects your notebook computer or desktop PC to a 2.4 GHz 802.11g or b network. It can also serve as an access point for connecting AOSS compatable wireless devices to your existing network. Introduction Package Contents WLI-UC-G USB Adapter USB Extension Cable Utility CD with Manual Quick Setup Guide Warranty Statement 3 Installation Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. Do not insert the USB key into a USB port yet. This window will open on your desktop. Select Begin Installation. 4 Installation The WLI-UC-G may be installed as either a wireless client or a wireless access point. Choose Client Mode Installation if you want to add a wireless client to your computer, allowing it to connect to existing wireless networks. Turn to the next page for instructions on Client Mode Installation. Choose Access Point Mode Installation if you want to
WLI-UC-G as a simple wireless access point for connecting AOSS-compatable devices such as game consoles. Access Point Mode Installation instructions continue on page 12. 5 Client Mode Installation To install drivers and use the wireless connection tool built-in to Windows, click Install. Included on the disk is Buffalos Client Manager 3 software. To install it, click the checkbox beside it in the Software Option List and then click Install. Client Manager 3 includes the option of automatically connecting to AOSS or WPS devices. Click Next to step through the installation wizards. When the wizard asks you to insert your device, plug the AirStation WLI-UC-G in to a USB port on your computer. Drivers will install automatically, and if you checked its box, Client Manager 3 will install as well. When the wizard is complete, click Finish. 6 Using Windows
All available wireless networks will be listed. Click on your network to highlight it and then click Connect. If your network requires a network key or password to connect, enter it twice. Click Connect. When the wireless icon in the systray changes to wireless network.
, you are connected to the 7 Using Client Manager 3 If you installed Buffalos Client Manager 3 software, then you will use it to connect instead of
Click on one of the three buttons up top to navigate to the three different sections of Client Manager. The Scan tab shows a list of available wireless networks. Highlight one and click Connect at the bottom to connect to that network. The Status tab shows information about your current wireless connection. The tab lets you create, store, and prioritize common wireless connections. The AOSS button is also located here. 8 Using AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for connecting wireless clients to an access point while enforcing the most secure possible connection encryption type. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID. AOSS determines the optimal
seconds. Your WLI-UC-G has its AOSS button in the Client Manager software. If your router or access point supports AOSS, then AOSS will let you connect the WLI-UC-G to your wireless network, easily and securely.
your wireless connection manually, select the Scan tab in Client Manager to scan for available networks. Start Client Manager by double clicking on the black antenna icon in your systray, or by launching it from your Start Menu: Programs >> Buffalo >> AirStation Utility >>
ClientManager3. 9 Using AOSS From the Status Screen, select the tab. Initiate AOSS by clicking the blue AOSS button on the Client Managers screen. The AOSS wizard will appear. Now, press the AOSS button on your access point. Hold it down until the AOSS LED on the
10 Using AOSS
Client Manager to the system tray, click the X in the top right corner. Notes:
AOSS buttons again. Output power is reduced to 25% of normal during AOSS for security reasons. If youre having trouble making an AOSS connection, temporarily move the devices closer together. AOSS will automatically use the highest level of security available for all currently connected wireless devices.
Service) is disabled before using Client Manager. 11 Access Point Mode Installation Besides its wireless client capability, the WLI-UC-G can function as a wireless access point. If your computer already has a connection to the internet, and you want to connect AOSS-compatable devices wirelessly, then choose Access Point Mode during installation. Note: If
computer, temporarily disable it before continuing. Click Install to continue. Continue clicking Next to step through the installation wizard. When the program asks for your device, plug the WLI-UC-G into a USB port on the computer and click Next, OK, and Finish. 12 Using Your AirStation as an Access Point AOSS Many kinds of AOSS devices can be connected to the AirStation WLI-UC-G in access point mode. Right click on the icon to open the window shown at left. Click or push the AOSS button for the device you want to connect to start AOSS. Then, click on the AOSS button in this window. AOSS will set up your connection automatically. In the following examples, well show how to connect several common gaming consoles to the AirStation wirelessly. 13 Connecting Your Nintendo DS The DS uses seperate wireless connections for each game. You will need to do these steps for each game that you play wirelessly. Turn on your DS. Click on Wi-Fi Settings. The location of this may vary depending on what game you're in. Click on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings. Click on any of the 3 available connections. 14 Connecting Your Nintendo DS Click on AOSS. You'll see this screen. Now, click the AOSS button on your desktop (see page 13). Your DS is now connected to the network. Click OK to run a connection test. 15 Connecting Your Nintendo Wii Turn on your Wii. Click on Wii Options, in the bottom left corner of the main menu. Click on Wii Settings. Click on the right arrow for more options. 16 Connecting Your Nintendo Wii Click on Internet. Click on Connection Settings. Click on any of the three available connections. If the coonection you're using has settings already saved, clear them. 17 Connecting Your Nintendo Wii Click on AOSS. When you see this screen, click the AOSS button on your PC's desktop
(page 13 for more info). Your Wii is now connected to the network. Click OK to run a connection test. 18 Connecting Your Sony PSP Turn on your PSP.
Select Network Settings. 19 Connecting Your Sony PSP Choose Infrastructure Mode. Choose New Connection. Choose Automatic. Select AOSS. Click the AOSS button on your PC's desktop (see page 13 for more info). In about a minute, the devices will form a secure connection. 20 Connecting Your Sony Playstation 3 Turn on your Playstation 3 without a game inserted and navigate to Network Settings. Open Internet Connection Settings. Select Yes to continue. 21 Connecting Your Sony Playstation 3 Choose Wireless. Choose Automatic. Press the "X" button on your controller to initiate AOSS. Then, click the AOSS button on your PC's desktop (page 13 for more info on this). In about a minute, the devices will form a secure connection. 22 Standards Compliance:
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IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b Infrastructure (Client Mode/AP Mode) Ad-hoc (Client Mode) OFDM, DSSS, CCK 2.412 - 2.464MHz (Channels 1 - 11) WPA-PSK (TKIP,AES), WPA2-PSK
(TKIP, AES)*, 128/64-bit WEP
*Software Access Point mode does not support WPA2-PSK. USB 2.0 2.9 x 0.8 x 0.4 (74 x 21 x 10 mm)
~0.7 ounces (20 grams) 32 - 95 F; 20-80% non-condensing Windows XP, Windows Vista 23 FCC/CE Information Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity ( DoC ) Statement Model No: WLI-UC-G AirStation 11g 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter Buffalo Inc. 15, Shibata Hondori 4-chrome Minami-ku, Nagoya 457-8520 Japan 01181-52-241-7980 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 24 one or more 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. 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. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 25 Caution Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below is for portable device) To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this device must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. b. Industry Canada Portion Canada Regulatory Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numriqu de la classe B est conform la norme NMB-003 du Canada. For Customers in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada (IC). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes :
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
(2) l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. 26 Caution: Within the 5.15-to-5.25-GHz band, UNII devices are restricted to indoor operations to reduce any potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite Systems (MSS) operations Exposure to radio frequency radiation (below statement applied to mobile or portable device) The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;
consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canadas website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. c. EU Portion European Community Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC The following standards were applied: (Omni) Radio: EN 300-328 v1.7.1 (2.4-GHz operation) EMC: EN 301.489-1 v1.6.1, EN 301.489-17 v1.2.1 Safety: IEC 60950 ( 1999 3rd Edition with Amend. 1,2,3,4 ) , EN 60950-1 ( 2006 ), The following CE mark is affixed to the device:
EN 50371 (V. 2002) 0678 27 Note: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. For more details, contact your customer service representative. To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Member States shall ensure that the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing the apparatus on the market provides information for the user on the intended use of the apparatus, together with the declaration of conformity to the essential requirements. Where it concerns radio equipment, such information shall be sufficient to identify on the packaging and the instructions for use of the apparatus the Member States or the geographical area within a Member State where the equipment is intended to be used and shall alert the user by the marking on the apparatus referred to in Annex VII, paragraph 5, to potential restrictions or requirements for authorization of use of the radio equipment in certain Member States. Buffalo declares that WLI-UC-G ( FCC ID: FDI-04600087-0 ) is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. 28 Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
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Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WLI-UC-G cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Par la prsente Buffalo Technology Inc. dclare que lappareil AirStation WLI-UC-G est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano
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Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WLI-UC-G conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. 31 with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Espaol
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Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WLI-UC-G cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Par la prsente Buffalo Technology Inc. dclare que lappareil AirStation WLI-UC-G est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano
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