User Manual WLA2-G54
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1. DNS server Allows administrator to use the default DNS address the AirStation s IP address assign specific DNS ad dresses or block clients from DNS address notification 4 1 4 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation This option limits the PCs allowed a wireless connection to the AirStation It is used to control the wireless connections to the AirStation Wireless LAN Restrictions Setup Note e If the AirStation is being setup from a PC in the WLAN the PC must be registered with the AirStation first Click the register for allowable PC s MAC address button and register If the PC is not registered communications to the AirStation will fail Register for allowable PC s MAC address Limit 3 5 Wireless PC s connection Do not limit Wireless PC s Connection Select Limit to restrict the connection and Do not Limit for open access Register your client PC s MAC address before selecting Set Register for allowable PC s MAC address MAC access restriction set up in LAN Input the MAC addresses that to be allowed to com municate MAC address list Display a table list of all MAC addresses 4 1 5 Wireless Bridge WDS Wireless Distribution System allows the wireless connection of access points to extend a wiredor wireless infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or too expensive to implement Wireless bridge Wireless Distribution System Wireless bridge WDS function E2. Finland France with Frequency channel restrictions Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries Not intended for use None Potential restrictive use France Only channels 10 11 12 and1I3 OE E AUF FALL 4030 W Braker Ln Suite 120 Austin Texas 78759 Tel 800 456 9799 Fax 512 794 8606 Technical Support is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Toll Free 866 752 6210 email info buffalotech com
3. rate for the entire network should be limited to 2Mbps Default selection Otherwise use Mbps max All selection Frame Bursting Increase IEEE802 1 1g communication throughput by transferring packets continuously However the following condition effects this function The client wireless LAN adapter must support Frame Bursting feature too When multiple wireless clients use Frame Bursting feature the throughput might not increase Holding 802 1 Ib Association When this function is enabled the AirStation requests IEEE802 1 b devices to stop communication for a while prior to starting IEEE802 1 Ig communication If communication speed is decreased this setting improves total throughput with existing IEEE802 1 1g and IEEE802 1 1b standard devices The throughput decreases if only IEEE802 1 Ig standard devices exists DTIM Period An transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval This parameter sets the beacon transmission interval time 1 255 sec Selection of a larger number may conserve energy for the client PC when client power management is enabled but may delay wireless communication The default value of is recommended ANY Connection The AirStation can be configured to accept connections from any wireless client using an ESS ID of ANY Roaming wireless clients will automatically connect to the nearest access point accepting ANY connections The only options are to allow or deny connections for
4. can immediately be used played as opposed to hardware that requires manual configuration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A server that issues authentication key to clients Repeater Hub A device that collects strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations RC4 The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP OE lt lt lt lt lt RJ 45 connector An 8 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device Bridge Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one to another without losing the connection SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail e mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communi cation among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known as global IP Subnet Mask An eight byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol I
5. device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 1 3 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 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 the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark
6. sender or receiver of information sent in packets Infrastructure A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the net work through the ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of a message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address A unique number that distinguishes network cards Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A measurement of millions of bits per second MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network Packet A block of data that is transferred as a single unit also called a frame or a block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to deter mine whether a particular IP address is online Plug and Play Hardware that once installed plugged in
7. y Minute 36 Second set Display current time Te h Note e When time is set the log information will be erased Use Do not use Server a manne ntp cox smu edu NTP 2 ae al Every 24 hours an Central standard time GMT 06 00 Packet traffic information Sent Number of Packets 105 Wired gt Number of Error Packets 0 z Received Number of Packets 0 Number of Error Packets 0 Sane Number of Packets 765 Wireless 7 Number of Error Packets 0 _ _ Number of Packets 612 Received Number of Error Packets 0 The current information is displayed 4 3 2 Name and Password AirStation name When using Client Manager and mul tiple AirStations select a unique name to make it easier to identify each AirStation Administrator name root cannot be changed Administrator password Allows the administrator to enter an administrator password to restrict access to the setting screens Enter new password Enter up to eight alpha numeric characters case sensitive and confirm password If password is forgotten or misplaced The WLA2 G54 can be returned to all the factory default settings by holding down the INIT button on the back of the unit for three seconds 4 3 3 Time setup Time setup Enter the current date and time and click Set NTP Select Use or Do not use E Note If NTP is used time is set automatically NTP server name Enter the NTP server name Check Interval Enter the ti
8. 12 11 5 5 2 and Mbps e Supports turbo mode of 36 48 and up to 54 Mbps e Wireless Ditribution System WDS support for multi point communication e Ability to set a fixed data rate for faster than Mbps ignoring 802 1 lb legacy devices e Auto roaming supports seamless roaming over multiple channels e Auto VPN setup for secure communications e Wi Fi Protected Access support e EAP TLS expanding the 802 x authentication method e Up to 28bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption e Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications e Syslog transmits some or all system activities to a central Syslog server e Extended range with optional add on 2 4Ghz antennas e Auto Media Dependent Interface Crossover MDI X port allows connection by standard and crossover CAT5 cables e Supports Universal Plug and Play UPnP e Optional external 2 4 GHz antennas for boosting range and signal quality e Improved resistance to environmental conditions 3 AirStation 54Mbps Compact Repeater Bridge Package The AirStation WLA2 G54 package consists of the following items WLA2 G54 2 AC adapter with Int l Adapters 3 CATS straight cable 4 Quick Setup Guides Mac amp PC 5 WLA2 G54 Utility CD with Manuals 7 Warranty Statement Front View Side View Rear View 10 100M RJ 45 a 1 5 About the AirStation CD Prior to copying or installing the software please read the Software License Agreement lice
9. button Click the Top tab and click the Advanced button 4 1 LAN Setting 4 1 1 Wireless Wireless function Enable or disable wire 4Return to TOP Wireless setting less communication Wireless function Enable Disable i Wireless Mode Select one of the follow Wireless mode 11g S4M L1bi11M Auto FS MENEN ESSD 7 AirStation s MAC address ng a O Enter I I g 54M I Ib I IM Auto Allows Wireless channel Channel 11 FF communication of Ilg and IIb devices Network Authentication Disabled Communication speed will drop to Mbps as i ba alent seis 7 when Ib devices are connected anagemen gt 5 j Up Rekey Interval o i WEA omiguraiion RADIUS Server I I g 54M Turbo Boosts g devices to gt Logout RADIUS Port 1812 turbo 54Mbps mode RADIUS Key f ziS I 1g 54M Only g devices will be able Type of encryption OFF OQWEP TKIP LAES gt l ETA to communicate but not b devices Encryption key WEP S 2 ASCII E ESS ID Allows administrator to alter the z ESS ID of the AirStation Default ESS ID is the 2 dt ASCII PTS 5 Gas ERA LAN MAC AAEN communicate with a spe a E GaGa a cific AP only the AP s ESS ID must be entered Frame burine 77 Sukana in the client PC The client PC looks for the Holding 802 11b association gt orr F specific AP or ESS ID for wireless communica DTIM Period gt Ta tion Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters for INT a A
10. e limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part I5 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 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 FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part I5 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this
11. eb Browsers below on the Macintosh OSX The AirStation can be updated using Netscape v7 or Apple s Safari Web browser v I 0b2 or later OS9 The AirStation can be updated using Netscape v5 or later or Internet Explorer 5 0 or later ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please check the Buffalo Web site for the latest information and any corrections done for this manual For more information please consult one of the following The on line help system of your AirStation wireless system for information about software and driver functionality e The AirStation website at http www buffalotech com for frequently asked questions FAQ s and Software Updates WLA2 G54 Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions LxWxH 205 x 170 x 76 mm Weight 37lbs 620 g Temperature amp Humidity Operation 0j to 40 C Maximum humidity 80 Transit Storage 0j to 40 C maximum humidity 80 no conden sation Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 1A Nominal Power Supply 3 3 V Regulatory Information A Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regula tions Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment Networking Characteristics Compatibility e IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs DSSS e Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance Hos
12. lick OK 5 When prompted restart your computer B 1 3 Other Problems Please refer to www buffalotech com for further reference ma terials or call Buffalo s Toll Free Tech Support 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 866 752 6210 Glossary OBaseT or 00BaseTx 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and a star topology 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps 802 1x The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as AdHoc Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a com munication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 networking framework that includes an Bus Mastering A system in which the specified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the interven tion of the CPU Client A PC or workstation on a network Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest bridge or server for the LAN Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identi fies the intended recipient station DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence S
13. llow Deny the ESS ID case sensitive a ee eerie Gz mw E Note Roaming When multiple AirSta Sa tions have an identical ESS ID WEP and DS channel client PCs may Roam between the AirStations Wireless Channel Select the channel used for wireless communication There are overlapping channels Channels 6 and are non overlapping If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel there may be interference In this case change to a non overlapping channel W Note This parameter is automatically set in the client computer WPA Configuration Configure WPA Wi Fi Protected Access setting Do not use the WPA function if the WEP encryption is selected from Type of encryption field 802 1 X Use 802 Ix authorization Clients authorized by RADIUS servers can access this AirStation RADIUS Server RADIUS Port and RADIUS Key should be entered You can also use secure communication selecting WEP encryption from Type of encryption field WPA Authorized client by RADIUS server can access this AirStation RADIUS Server RADIUS Port and RADIUS Key should be entered You should select either TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol or AES Advanced Encryption Standard from Type of encryption field WPA PSK Clients access this AirStation by PSK Pre Shared Key without RADIUS authorization You should select either TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol or AES Advanced Encryption Standard from Type
14. log server Others set Syslog server sets up for the syslog server that transfers log information Set up for the log information to be transferred If the information is not selected it will not be sent Save Restore Setting 4 3 8 Save Restore Initialization sets all parameters b Saves AirStation s current setting or restore saved setting Save current setting Save i T Configuration file name Choose File _ as_setting bin Restore saved setting Restore OR 4 3 9 Initialization Reboot Initialization and Restart Initialization sets all parameters back to factory defaults After initialization the AirStation must be restarted e Setup Initialization The AirStation setup parameters will be reset to the factory defaults After the initialization the current setup process cannot be continued For AirStation setup restart the configuration from the utility software Setup Initialization Restart The AirStation will be restarted Restart 4 4 10 Firmware Update Firmware Update P Say r in tha kerecens Firmware file name Enter the path and filename for new firmware or select Browse to search for the path The current firmware version is 1 30 Click Firmware Update to load firmware to the AirSta Firmware Update tion een mien E Note Firmware update does not erase current user set tings E Note Firmware Updates can only be performed by the recommended W
15. me interval for time check frequency Time Zone Select local time zone Click Set 4 3 4 Transfer Packet Condition Displays number of packets sent and received for wired WAN LAN and wireless LAN traffic 4 3 5 PING Test Ping Test a l Destination gt _ AAA Destination Enter IP address for test and click OK It may take a while to display Destination No input Result No result 4 3 6 Log Information Log Information Display log info level Display log info level Select Error and or Notify to specify E Error E Notice the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation Packet filter DHCP client Dispi I inf Sel i f bci d ERI Wireless client Setting change isplay log info Select the specific reports to be logged System boot 4 NTP client Log information Displays recorded logs Others Log information OLD lt lt B gt gt gt NEW Delete Time Type Log information PAGE 1 10 Syslog setup 4 3 7 Syslog transmitting 1108 inormation O Use Do not use Select Use or Do not use aaa 3 I Syslog Server Enter the IP address of the Syslog server a e Log Information Level Select Error and or No ae Error amp Notice tify to specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog M Packet filter DHCP client eae l ae eee A Wireless client Setting change e Log Information Select the specific reports to be sent rmauon og adil Gal System boot i NTP clien to the Sys
16. nable Disable Wireless bridge WDS dedicated mode Enable If this setting is enabled no wireless LAN PC can connect to the AirStation Therefore if wireless bridge function is disabled ether every wireless LAN devices can t connect this AirStation Set Add AirStation MAC Address MAC Address of AirStation Wireless Add i Connected AirStation Display Delete 7 Enable MACaddress Customize Enable marked item Wireless bridge WDS function Select Enable to allow WDS mode between AirStations or Disable to block communication between AirStations Wireless bridge WDS dedicated mode Select Enable to disable wireless PCs from communicating with the AirStation W Note Both AirStations must support WDS to communicate with each other WDS process must be repeated with other bridge access points Example AP MAC Address is entered into AP2 AP2 MAC Address is entered into API Add AirStation MAC Address Allows administrator to register the wireless MAC address of AirStations for WDS point to point or point to multipoint communication between AirStations The MAC address to enter is found in the Management section under System Information Wireless MAC address section The WDS function must be set to Enable The MAC address is 12 characters long Enter the Wireless MAC address in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Add Up to six sets may be registered Connected AirStation Displa
17. nse txt located in the root folder of the CD By installing copying or using the AirStation software you are consenting to the terms of this agreement If you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software License Agreement do not download copy or install the AirStation software It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology components software and firmware become available Before you proceed with the installation of this product please consult the Buffalo website http www buffalotech com to download and install the latest software for your product BASIC SETUP 2 1 Using AirNavigator For easy setup the WLA2 G54 CD contains a web based utility AirNavigator Use it to set up the wireless LAN environment for both AP and PC client The system requires Explorer 4 0 or higher or Netscape Communicator 4 0 or higher AirNnviqatar To set up the parameters manually refer to Chapter 3 Before installation verify the PC is set up for browsing the Internet Install Wireless LAN Adapter Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD drive The following screen will ap pear For AirStation setup select Setup the AirStation and click OK Install lites Setup the AnStation Refer to the Online Manual Refer to the EAD Desenplon Rieder to Quick Setup Guide when you configure the AirStation at first Aur hervig er 2 The Network Adapter confirmation screen will appear Verify the ada
18. nternet Protocol Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges UDP User Datagram Protocol A communication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when mes sages are exchanged between computers in a network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP Static IP Address A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known as global IP Subnet Mask An eight byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods WAN Wide Area Network A networking system covering a wide geographical area WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An encryption method based on 64 or 28bit algorithm Web Browser A software program that allows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organization that tests and as sures 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 Wi Fi Protected Access An encryption method re placing WEP VPN Virtual Private Network A security method to con nect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system FCC CE Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with th
19. of encryption field Examples of WPA key WPA PSK Pre Shared Key must be composed of at least 8 characters but no more then 63 characters The following are acceptable characters for a WPA PSK key Upper case letters lower case letters numbers spaces punctuation lt gt amp WPA PSK Key Example This is lt 1 gt example of a WPA Key Note WPA keys are case sensitive Type of Encryption Select Off WEP TKIP or AES If WEP is selected create and enter an encryption code to protect wireless communications It is possible to enter up to 4 different WEPs The WEP key must match between two parties for secure communications ee Examples of WEP key 64bit ASCII 5 digits of alphanumeric characters ab34Y 28bit ASCII 13 digits of alphanumeric characters 23456abcdef7 W Note ASCII WEP is case sensitive 64bit HEX 10 digits using characters 0 9 and a f O0234ABCDE 28bit HEX 26 digits using characters 0 9 and a f 20123456789abcdeabcdeabcde Privacy Seperator Select Use or do not use to block communication between each wireless LAN PC on the wireless network If you choose to use every wireless LAN PCs that is associated to the same AirStation can not communicate with each other Even if this function is used wired LAN PCs can communicate with wireless LAN PCs BSBasic Service Set Basic Rate Set The transmission data rate between devices If one device supports 2Mbps only the data
20. or wizard setting Click Advanced for detailed setting Configure AirStation s function a l PALOS D ial eee If the following screen is shown connection to the WLA2 G54 is complete Congratulations Setup is compleie 6 C ick Fi n i sh Display README TXT tle Perform Advanced Setup lor lhe Airstaton from a Yan Browser ick Finish and Aurhiewigetor is complete Lirtlvelgatsr 7 To place a shortcut icon on the desktop click Yes Otherwise click No Will you add a short cut icon on the desktop to open the AirStation WEB setting page This short cut is effective until the IP address of the AirStation is changed STANDARD SETTINGS 3 1 Introduction Setting up the AirStation parameters using a Web Browser requires basic wireless configuration knowledge For Advanced settings and explanations of each parameter and its use see Chapter 4 3 2 Setup Overview The WLA2 GS54 is configured to function right out of the box Simple settings for security and MAC Address registration are offered in this section Specialized setups for security filtering and other features will be explained in later sections by clicking the Advanced Button 3 3 Open the Setup Screen e Click WEP to enter simple WEP setting to protect your wireless data Select WEP to input a password or encryption code to protect wireless communications It is possible to Encrypt the wireless communications by WEP 1 2 O Encrypt No encrypt ente
21. ower for three seconds Plug the power back in to monitor the DIAG LEDs during start up If the symptom matches Table B 1 1 email techsupport buff alotech com or call 866 752 6210 24 hours a day seven days a week Table B I I DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Action Description Cause Red flash 3 times Starting A problem in the wired LAN side Red flash 4 times Starting A problem in the wireless LAN side B 1 2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Net work If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly Power LED is on Transmit Receive LED blinks check the TCP IP settings of the network Changing Client TCP IP Settings in Windows Consult the LAN Administrator for TCP IP settings To add or change the TCP IP Settings On the Windows task bar click Start 2 Select Settings then Control Panel 3 Double click on the Network icon to view the Network Properties 4 From the list of installed components verify the TCP IP gt Buffalo WLI USB LI IG wireless LAN adapter protocol or appropriate wireless LAN adapter is installed eee 4 e If this protocol is not yet installed click the Add button and select the TCP IP protocol from the list Refer to Windows Help for more information e If this protocol is installed select this protocol and click the Properties button Verify the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator Make changes if neces sary and c
22. pread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that controls data flowing to and from a computer Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically as signed to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server ESS Extended Service Set A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub network ESS ID is user identification used in the ESS LAN configuration Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices File and Print Sharing A Microsoft application that allows com puters on a network to share files and printers Firmware Programming inserted into programmable read only memory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device Full Duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously Half duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions one direction at a time Hub A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology IP Internet Protocol Address A unique 32 binary digit number that identifies each
23. pter shown matches that of the PC Conbgure the neteork adapler ta be used wilh sour Air Shalom Detected neteork edepier BUPEALOW LECCE Wimiasa LAA Anan Selec the network adapter and click Mexi 3 Click Next until a list of available access points shows up in the ESS ID field Buffalo ESS ID is 12 digits and is found on the back of the AirStation labeled er eee ee al LAN MAC Address Select the one you want to communicate with and highlight me OS it Click Next Airaga Tha ga mann ArGtacaoins ane bwng you wani to oe mine detas ralar to help topec The delsulESS400 is written on the product label Click Hewi aher seleciag the AarSamion in join AirNavigntor i 44 If the client IP range is different than the default AirStation IP of 192 168 11 1 an IP configuration screen will appear next Select Automatically set up the IP address Contigura the IP address to be used tor seting up the or Specify an IP address for manual setup AirStaton Fave Aihevigaio automatically configure he Airstaton IF address i pochy an IP soins Choose how IP address is set ened cick hexi 5 A login screen will appear e Enter root as the User name e Leave the Password box blank do not enter anything into the Password box and click OK lt a If the following screen is shown connection to the WLA2 G54 is WLA G54 Welcome to the AirStation Select one of the following items f
24. r up to 4 different WEPs The WEP key must match Encryption Key between two parties for secure communications 2 Examples of WEP key F k E E 64bit ASCII 5 digits of alphanumeric characters ab34Y O 4 Asc E 28bit ASCII 13 digits of alphanumeric characters 123456abcdef7 ha E Note ASCII WEP is case sensitive 64bit HEX 10 digits using characters 0 9 and a f P Back 00234ABCDE 28bit HEX 26 digits using characters 0 9 and a f 20 123456789abcdeabcdeabcde ees SE 9 a Registration for the connecting PC s MAC address Register for allowable PC s MAC address MAC access restric E ResticiActess e SEMB tion set up in LAN Input the MAC addresses that is to be allowed to communicate Registration for the connecting PC s MAC address 7 MAC address list Display a table list of all MAC addresses Only registered PC s can communicate with the AirStation after the Limit button has been Set MAC address to be Register Number of peer register 0 64 List of all PCs that are allowed to communicate MAC Address Change List of all PCs found in the network MAC Address Change 00 30 65 03 2D A6 D Enable connection Change the marked item USING AIRSTATION FOR ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS Although your AirStation will function fine using only the settings from Section 3 you may wish to explore more advanced op tions This chapter explains each parameter in the Advanced
25. rated by room dividers client cards are at desktop level e In Closed Office environments workspace is separated by floor to ceiling brick walls NOTE The range values listed in Table Radio Characteristics are typical distances as measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed AirStation IEEE 802 11 Channel Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication Communications at a lower Transmit range may travel longer distances Center Channel ID FCC 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 2462 default channel B Troubleshooting B I Common Troubleshooting Tips B Common Problems e Out of range client cannot connect to the AirStation e Configuration mismatch client cannot connect to the AirSta tion e Absence or conflict with the Client Driver e Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware B I 1 LED Activity B Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems Power LED should be GREEN Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active If is it blinking GREEN wireless communication is active Ethernet LED should be GREEN l00Mbps or AMBER 10Mbps while the communication is active DIAG LED Activity Unplug the p
26. t Operating System Microsoft Windows r ME 98 NT4 0 2000 XP Unix Linux MacOS Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics Typical Indoor Ranges R F Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 MHz selectable sub channels Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum e OFDM for High Transmit Rate e CCK for High amp Medium Transmit Rate e DOPSK for Standard Transmit Rate e DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading chip Barker Sequence Bit Error Rate BER Better than 10 5 Nominal Output Power 15 dBm 32mW Transmit Rate Range High Speed 54Mbps Standard Speed 20 Mbps Low Speed Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft Saw Semi Open Office Environment 50 m 165 ft 70 m 230 ft 90 m 300 ft 115 m 375 ft Closed Office 25 m 80 ft 35 m 115 ft 40 m 130 ft 50 m 165 ft Receiver Sensitivity 69dBm 72dBm 77dBm 8 dBm 85dBm 88dBm 87dBm 90 dBm 92 dBm depends on data rate Delay Spread at FER of lt 1 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns de pends on data rate e The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces solid high density materials and obstacles in the signal path e In Open Office environments clients can see each other i e there are no physical obstructions between them e In Semi open Office environments work space is sepa
27. tg WIRELE So i ETHERNET a INTRODUCTION I I AirStation 54Mbps Compact Repeater Bridge WLA2 G54 This User Manual introduces you to the High Speed AirStation 54Mbps Compact Repeater Bridge and will assist you with the more advanced features of the product The AirStation 54Mbps Compact Repeater Bridge WWLA2 G54 is a wireless network access point that can be added to an existing net work LAN to create a wireless network or added to an existing WLAN to extend the range of the WLAN The WLA2 G54 complies with the IEEE 802 1 I g wireless standard and is interoperable with the IEEE 802 1 b wireless standard IEEE 802 1 g technology features longer range than IEEE 802 la and greater bandwidth with data rates up to 54 Mbps in the turbo mode The WLA2 G54 supports Wi Fi Protected Access AES 802 1x and WEP for security The WLA2 G54 supports the Wireless Distribution System WDS and can be used as a multi functional bridge link between wired and wireless LANs The WLA2 G54 has a built in 10 100M 4 port switch to incorporate features of wired and wireless networking environments 1 2 AirStation Wireless Network Features Summary of the AirStation WLA2 G54 features e Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified AirStation will communicate with otherWi Fi compliant 802 1 1g wireless LAN products e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA AES 802 1x and WEP for protecting data e Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism transmits at speeds of 24
28. these types of clients thus wireless networks requiring security should mandate a WEP encryption policy to preserve security if ANY connections are allowed If Deny is selected under the the ANY Connection SSID of the AirStation will not be broadcast and users will not be able to connect to the WLA2 G54 unless the specific ESS ID is entered in the client PC Wireless Output Power Adjust the power ouput power of the radio 4 1 2 LAN port Set LAN interface parameters LAN Side IP address Allows administrator to select Ethernet setting whether AirStation is assigned an IP address by a DHCP server S nent SER by DHCP server or specify a static IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN side of the 5 Manual assignmen E l j TE address ii IP address 192 168 11 1 AirStation Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 i E Note If the AP s IP address is changed to a different range Default gateway DNS Name server Primary Note e After changing IP address the current setup process cannot be continued For the AirStation setup change the PC s IP address and restart the configuration from the utility software the setting PC s IP must be changed to the same range to con tinue configuration Then restart the setup session from the AirStation utility screen Default Gateway Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address the AirStation s IP address assign a specific Gateway address or block clients from Gateway notification
29. ting Log output Output Set Filter setting Pif Add rule F Display delete packet filter information Delete Basic rule Prohibit setup from wireless LAN Number of packets Simple filter has not been setup yet Delete marked rule Initialize rule NOTE This feature does not function on the AirStation Compact Repeater Bridge 4 3 Management Network Diagnosis Settings 4 3 1 System information Displays System Settings and ee information including wireless MAC Address needed for WDS Model name _ WLA GS54 Ver 1 30 mode AirStation name APO0007406A35C4 MAC address 00 07 40 77 10 33 Wireless Firmware WLI MPCI G54 Ver 3 21 9 1 Wireless Mode 11g 54M 11b 11M Auto ESS ID 0007406A35C4 Wireless channel 11 Wireless gt Data Encryption WEP DONOT USE Privacy Separator DO NOT USE ANY connection Enable Limitation in wireless LAN Disable Wireless bridge WDS Disable Wireless output power 22mW Wired MAC address 00 07 40 6A 35 C4 Manual Assignment Online Connection Established 2992 01 01 00 00 16 Network IP address 192 168 11 1 Sub Netmask 255 255 255 0 DNS1 Primary Not Configured manual DNS2 Secondary Not Configured manual Default Gateway Not Configured Name and password AirStation name APOOOT406A35C4 Administrator name root cannot be changed Administrato rd ere confirmation Ge Time setup 2002 Year o1 Month o1 Day oo Hour 17 Set the time
30. tion s routing table will incorporate the information it receives from the other routers RIP2 is an updated extended version of RIP Routing information setup RIP reception Both RIP1 and RIP2 Set Display routing table _ 7 Destination address Subnet mask Gateway Metric Status Customize The Routing Table isn t specified Add new route Display current information RIP reception This determines the type of RIP information to receive Select None RIPI RIP2 or both Default setting is Both RIP land RIP2 Display Routing Table Entries Allows administrator to delete routing information This displays the current manual additions to the routing table Click Add route to enter new routing rule Add routing table entry Destination address IP address v2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 ia Gateway Metric 15 f add route Add Routing Table Entry e Destination address Network IP address and subnet mask e Gateway Address through which the packet passes before it reaches the destination address e Metric Number of bridges I 15 to be passed before the packet reaches its destination 4 2 2 Packet Filter This feature does not function on the AirStation Compact Repeater Bridge Log Output Activates the packet filter log Filter setting Choose type from pull down menu For Manual setting e Operation Packets from LAN select ignored rejected or accepted Packet Filter Set
31. y Delete E y ee aia ana Wn ating A Once settings have been added to the WDS configuration aaa screen the MAC Address of associated Access Point s will be displayed Wireless bridge WDS function Enable O Disable i Wika bkigs WDS delali moi ITC Enable Click Apply to confirm settings J this sctling 1 onabled mo wireles LAN PE can connoc to the AirStation Therefore if wireless bridge fonction ia disabled ether every wireless LAN derie cani oonmect ihis AurSiotios Node Click A Jafer editing items IE you move te amher befor apelying cdated infanmeion k canceled PRIN E po pags ppiymg Add AirStation MAC Address MAC Address of AirStation Wireless 7 aaa Connected AirStation Display Delete 7 Enable MAC address Customize M O00 7 0640 13 20 baie Delete Enable marked item Delete all nema 4 2 Network Setting 4 2 1 Routing Setup Routing is not functional with the AirStation Bridge Routing is the path data packets take between devices on the network A route is governed by the routing table a copy of which exists on each network device If the device you are trying to communicate with does not exist on the network the data packet is sent to the default gateway to look outside the network for the device The Routing Information Protocol RIP also called RIPI is used to exchange data between routers Similarly if you allow the AirStation to receive RIP information the AirSta
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