Buffalo WLI-USB-L11G Manual

WLI-USB-L11G MANUALBUFFALO TECHNOLOGY (USA) INC.

1.7 About the AirStation CD-ROMThe AirStation CD-ROM contains both software and documentation for all AirStation products that areused in indoor envir

2 Installing your USB Client2.1 Quick overviewThis chapter describes the installation of the AirStation USB Client for Microsoft Windows operating sys

6Driver Installation for WindowsTo install the driver proceed as follows:1. If Windows starts the Add New Hardware wizard follow the instructions of t

2.5 Basic Settings for Enterprise NetworksIf you wish to connect to an Enterprise Network, your PC should connect to the nearest AirStation first.For

1. Start from the AirStation Client Manager.2 Select File – Manual Setting.3. Select the channel number to be used and peer-to-peer (or ad-hoc) mode i

• If the Windows operating system prompts you to identify the location of the AirStation driver files (typically file names starting with the characte

3 Using AirStation and Windows3.1 IntroductionThis chapter provides general information about:• Using your USB Client• Viewing Other Computers• Using

4. To display other workgroups in the network environment, double-click the EntireNetwork icon.5. If there is a second network operating system runnin

When the “test connection” shown below is not indicating an excellent or good radio connection, it follows into two categories of reason.The radio sig

4 Advanced Configurations4.1 IntroductionAlthough your AirStation USB Client will work fine in most network environments, you may wish to explore the

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A. USB Client SpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsPower CharacteristicsDimensions (LxWxH) 63 x 87 x 146 mmWeight 168 gramCable length 100 cmTemperatu

Data Rate • High 11 Mb/s• Medium 5.5 Mb/s• Standard 2 Mb/s• Low 1 Mb/sThe USB Client uses an automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism.Radio Characteri

AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channels SetsThe range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication.Communications at a

B TroubleshootingB.1 IntroductionThis appendix is divided into a number of sections, each with it’s own specific troubleshooting tips:1. Common Troubl

The starting point to troubleshoot problems with your AirStation USB Client is looking at the LED activity of the AirStation USB Client. Table B.2.1 b

B.2.2 Cannot Connect To The NetworkIf your USB Client seems to be working fine, but you are not able to connect to the network, this error might be du

B.2.4 Cannot Edit Configuration ProfileIf you want to add/edit the Configuration Profile of your USB Client but the Client Manager icon is notvisible,

B.3 Windows 98 Troubleshooting TipsB.3.1 Upgrading the AirStation DriverUpgrading the AirStation Driver may be required in one of the following situat

The Windows operating system will disable the driver and update the driver configuration files. It will notdelete the driver from your computer’s hard

B.4 Windows 2000 Troubleshooting TipsB.4.1 Updating USB Client Drivers Updating the USB Client Drivers may be required in one of the following situati

WLI-USB-L11G ManualThis section explains the symbols, signs and terminology used in this manual.A PC with the MELCO USB client installed is called the

B.5 Installation of the TCP/IPInstallation for TCP/IP on Windows ME/9X:1. Re-boot the PC2. Select Start-Setting-Control Panel3. Double click the Netwo

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CAUTIONStrongly recommended: To prevent damage due to the static electricity touch a metal object such asa door handle or metal window before touching

Table of Contents1 Before Using the AirStation 11.1 Introducing USB client (WLI-USB-L11G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2 AirSt

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1 Before Using the AirStation1.1 Introducing AirStation USB Client - WLI-USB-L11GThe AirStation USB Client is a wireless network USB Client that compl

1.3 Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupThe Peer-to-Peer workgroup configuration enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup,where the workgroup partic

1.6 AirStation USB Client FeaturesThe AirStation USB Client is a wireless network device that is connected through a USB cable to anystandard USB conn