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WAN (Wide Area Network):

A networking

system covering a wide geographical area.

WEP Encryption:

A common security

protocol for wireless networks. WEP is

compatible with almost all wireless devices.

Web Browser:

A software program that

allows viewing of web pages.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity):

An organization

that tests and assures interoperability

among WLAN devices.

Wire Speed:

The maximum speed at

which a given packet can be transferred

using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard

specifications.

WLAN (Wireless LAN):

A LAN topology

using wireless devices.

WPA Encryption:

An encryption algorithm

designed to improve on the security of

WEP.

WPA2 Encryption:

An advanced AES-

based encryption algorithm. This is the

latest, best security algorithm currently

available for Buffalo Wi-Fi products.

VPN (Virtual Private Network):

A security

method to connect remote LAN users to a

corporate LAN system.

Glossary

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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 one of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC / CE Information

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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.

Important Note

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled

equipment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country

dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.

The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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 / CE Information

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European Union Notice:

Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the

EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the

Commission of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

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EN 60950 Product Safety

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EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

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EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment

Taiwan:

SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus

slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other

application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified, may not comply with

related RF exposure rules, and such use shall be prohibited.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and

use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static

electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of

Important Note

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Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator & your body.

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the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use

of the equipment.

Intended use

This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office

use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.

EU Countries intended for use

This device is intended for indoor home and office use in the following countries: Austria,

Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg,

The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic,

Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic, and

Slovenia.

The device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein,

Norway and Switzerland.

EU countries not intended for use

None

Potential restrictive use

This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office

use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where

restrictive use applies.