Buffalo Technology WLI-USB-L11G manual Installing your USB Client, Quick overview, Install Drivers

2 Installing your USB Client

2.1 Quick overview

This chapter describes the installation of the AirStation USB Client for Microsoft Windows operating systems only.

1.Verify USB package contents (below)

2.Connect your USB Client to your computer

3.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers (section 2.3)

4.Insert the AirStation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM player and install the Client Manager Software (section 2.4)

5.Set Windows Network Properties: only necessary if this is the first time Network Support is being installed onto your computer

6.Set basic parameters to connect to wireless network

7.Finish installation: Specify drive and directory for the AirStation software and restart your system

2.2 Verify USB Client Package Contents

Unpack your AirStation USB Client and verify that all items are present. If any of the items are damaged or missing, please contact your supplier.

a.One AirStation USB Client, WLI-USB-L11G

b.One USB Cable (1m)

c.The AirStation CD-ROM

d.WLI-USB-L11G user’s manual (this document)

e.Warranty card

2.3 Install Drivers

Before You Start the Installation

Before you start the installation, you are advised to keep the Windows CD-ROM or software diskettes close at hand. If your computer came with a factory-installed Windows operating system, these files may be stored on your computer’s hard disk, in the form of cabinet (*.cab) files.

Check the drive name for the CD-ROM drive at “My Computer” icon. Normally it is D drive. Also, check if the USB port is installed and working correctly at “Device Manager” under the “My Computer”

–“Property.” It is highly recommended to check for any other than BUFFALO WLI-USB-L11G Wireless LAN Adapter and if there are other LAN cards disable them.

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