Buffalo Technology WLI-PCI-G54 user manual Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service

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3.Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service:

a. If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is activated,Windows will scan for available wireless access points once the Wireless PCI Adapter is properly installed. If Windows detects one or more access points, a networking icon appears on the task bar. One or more wireless networks are available appears as a caption accompanying the icon.

Note: If the Wireless Zero Configuration Service is not functioning, select Start>Control Panel>AdministrativeTools>Services. Select Automatic in the StartupType field of Wireless Zero Configuration Service to enable the Wireless Zero Configuration Service.The default value of Wireless Zero Configuration Service is Automatic.

b. Right click the networking icon in the taskbar, and select View Available Wireless Networks to display a list of available wireless networks. Select an access point network name or SSID and click the Connect button to establish a connection. You may need to check the box indicating you are connecting to an unsecured network. See step C if you need to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key.

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c. Click the Advanced button to enter an SSID network name or WEP/WPA encryption key, if either is necessary. To add an SSID network name that is not available, click the Add button.

e.To configure a WEP/WPA encryption key, select the appropriate wireless network and click the Configure button.

f.From the pull down menu, select the appropriate Network Authentication and Data Encryption for the wireless network. Enter and confirm the Network Key and Key Index. Click the OK button when finished.

Note: Buffalo Technology recommends that users of the Wireless Zero Configuration Service upgrade to the latest version freely available at:

http://www.microsoft.com.

For advanced support in using Window’s XP’s Wireless Zero Configuration Service, refer to the Buffalo Support Web Site:

http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/support

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Contents WLI-PCI-G54 Mbps Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter-g Installation & ConfigurationInsert the AirNavigator CD Configuring Wireless Zero Configuration Service Windows 98/ME/2000 Client Manager Installing Client ManagerClient Manager Configuration StatusThis page includes the following components Survey New Profile Dialog Box ProfilesEdit Profile Dialog Box IP Configuration Dialog BoxWEP Configuration Dialog Box Enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration Service Wireless Zero Configuration Service Windows XPGlossary Troubleshooting/FAQNode-A node is any device or computer on a network Technical Support NoneFrance Only channels 10,11,12, and13