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1. 49 Connecting to the AirStation 51 Connecting to the Internet 54 Internet Connection ns eae Se Aes 54 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 5 Installation This section explains how to install the product Installation Remove the rear cover by gently squeezing both sides and then pulling the cover towards you 2 Connect the UTP straight cable to the LAN port ofthe AirStation 3 Connect the other end of the UTP straight cable to the cable modem 4 If you connect the AirStation to the Hub you have to use the straight cable between the AirStation and the Hub Connect the ground wire sold separately to the ground terminal on the WLAR L11 L 6 Connect the AC adapter to the WLAR L11 L For some cable modem you have to use the UTP reverse cable If you connect the personal computer to cable modem using the UTP reverse cable you have to use the reverse cable between the AirStation and cable modem Be sure to use the supplied power supply Continue to the Preparing the AirStation Settings section 6 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Connection Restrictions The following restrictions apply to the cable type and length 10BASE T network Connection UTP cable used Max length
2. 12 AirStation Settings 14 Setting Procedure Setting PC 14 Wireless LAN PC Settings 18 Installing the Wireless LAN 18 Network Settings ee be bete ete s 18 Installing the Client 21 Connecting to the AirStation 23 Connecting to the Internet 26 Internet Connection sssssss see veere eene eee enne 26 Preparing the AirStation Setting 30 Installation of the LAN Board for setting 31 TCP IP Protocol Setting Setting PC 31 Installing the AirStation Manager for setting PC 38 AirStation 40 Setting Procedure Setting PC 40 Wireless LAN PC Settings 43 Installing the Wireless LAN 43 Network Settings na e Roto a nn 43 Installing the Client
3. Protocol Gia i Click i u e here Alors your computer to access resources on a network Shog icon in taskbar when connected Cancel 5 Select Protocol and click the Add button Click the type of network component you want to install E Client Bi Service Description protocol is a language your computer uses to communicate with other computers 6 x Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the N aA io DE EDA AHA sete OK button Click gt here 34 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 7 ixi Check if the Internet Protocol TCP IP is ne added Connect ung Mg MELCO WU PCM LT Wankess LAN Adapter Comoceents checked used by the connector B Gier or Mao 1 Shog icon in tackbar when connected ce This completes the TCP IP protocol installation Continue to the TCP IP Protocol Settings Windows 2000 section procedure Step 6 Windows NT 4 0 H TCP IP Protocol Setting Windows NT 4 0 Make the TCP IP protocol on the setting PC using the following procedure 1 Start the PC and log on to your logon name e g Administrator with administra tor access Click the Start button select Settings and Control Panel Double click the Network icon Click the Protocols tab and make sure the TCP IP Protocol is displayed in the Network Protocols fiel
4. Exceptions f Do not ure prow servers for domains beginning wit TAD Use comma to separate ermes here ak here 1 Enter here In the Category field select Proxies CMA If Proxies is not displayed click the symbol to the left ofthe Advanced option Select Manual proxy configuration and click the View button Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do not use proxy servers for domains beginning with field and click the OK button If you do not know the AirStation s IP address search for the AirStation using the AirStation Manager For AirStation Manager details refer to the nstalling AirStation Manager in Chapter 2 Preparing the AirStation Settings eui Bunoeuuo WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 29 Preparing the AirStation Setting Set the wireless LAN PC first before the AirStation This section provides procedure for Windows 2000 NT4 0 For Windows Me 98 95 refer to Chapter 2 and onwards Work Flow This section explains the procedure for connecting to the Internet from a PC using a CATV network 1 Installation of the AirStation Cw 2 Install the Wireless LAN Card in the setting PC Refer to Page 31 for the installation procedure Cw 3 Seta tentative IP address in the settings PC P31 D 4 Install the AirStation Manager P38 D 5 Set the
5. Mad DE ses here and in the Network Protocols field select TCP IP and click the OK button 5 Network 15 The protocol is added Ceelhouaohee identitcation Access Corte The lolioveng network compererts netaled OK Cancel This completes the TCP IP protocol installation Continue to the Protocol Setting Windows Me 98 95 section procedure Step 5 sBunjes eu amp uuedeJg WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 11 Installing the AirStation Manager for setting PC Install the AirStation Manager in the setting PC using the following procedure 1 2 3 Run Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you elect Presedure ham men e Manager IC Hey Mene Wireless LAM D ver Chest Installation Procedere D sheets 28 Click the Start button and select Run this GG OE Thank pou for choosing MELCO INC products The Setup program vill guide you through the rest of the installation Space avalabie on drive 230001440 Bytes Space maed ter natalishon 425504 pw CE 12 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Click here Click here Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD ROM drive Enter DYWLEASY EXE where D is the CD ROM drive and click the OK butto
6. To ratal to this deectory click Stat Setup rd start nitaling the software CED Click 9 Click the Yes button The Client Manager will be added to Startup menu Add Client Manager to Startup menu CMA f you do not want to add the Client Manager to the Startup menu click the No button 1 0 Client Manager Installer Click the OK button to complete the installation Installation completed successfully Continue to Connecting to the AirStation page 51 To uninstall the Client Manager click the Start button select Programs MELCO AirSta tion Uninstall Client Manager and follow the instruction on screen 50 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 Connecting to the AirStation When the network setting is completed the setting PC can connect to the AirStation Copy the PC setting information i e AirStation information files to other PCs in the wireless LAN to connect to the AirStation Creating the AirStation Information Files Setting PC Create the AirStation information file from the setting PC by the following procedure Format a floppy disk or use a ready formatted disk Affix a label reading AirStation Information Files to the disk 2 Click the Start button select MELCO AirStation and AirStation Manager D AirStation Manager CDE Edt Vew Aden Select File and then Connect When using an Ethernet LAN PC select Edit Search AirStat
7. Category 3 or better Using the cascade port UTP straight cable 100 m switches or hubs Using a 100BASE TX Category 3 or better 100 10BASE T port UTP crossover cable Category 3 or better Switch to 10BASE T node PC etc UTP straight cable 100 m Category 3 or better This product to 10BASE TX MAU UTP straight cable 100 m 100BASE TX network Connection UTP cable used Max length 5 Switch to other Using Ihe cascade par better UTP straight cable om switches or hubs Using a 100BASE TX Category 5 or ipm 10BASE T port better UTP crossover cable Category 5 or Switch to 100BASE TX node PC etc better UTP straight cable 100 m Category 5 or Switch to 100BASE TX MAU better UTP straight cable 100m Use a straight cable when connecting the switch s cascade port to the cascade port of another Switch or hub refer to the other switch or hub s manual to check the cascade port The following restrictions apply when using a repeater hub or dual speed hub in a network Failure to observe these may result in network connection failure Number of levels for cascade connection 100BASE TX Up to two levels 10BASE T Up to four levels Cable length between this product and node PC etc for cascade connection 100BASE TX 205 m or less 10BASE T 500 m or less Use a switch to add a hub or extend the distance regardless of the above restrictions e g When four 10BASE T re
8. Power to Peterm Welcome to Techworka The Upgrade Company Volume Pricing Programs 3 Our home page will be displayed Using Netscape Navigator Before starting Netscape Navigator check that Netscape Navigator is installed in your PC 1 Click the Start button select Programs Netscape Communicator and Netscape Navigator In the Address field enter http www tech works com and press the Enter key If you specify the URL for a different home page using 2 the same procedure the specified home page will be displayed E If no home page is displayed Prieina Programe refer to Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the gt WA Em 2 separate Reference Manual 3 Our home page will be displayed If the browser s proxy settings have been specified by the provider refer to Proxy Setting and set it accordingly 26 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows Me 98 95 Proxy Setting If you need to set the Web browser s proxy setting the setting must be applied to all PCs Internet Explorer 5 0 or later 1 Start Internet Explorer On the Menu Bar select Tools and Internet Options Click the Connections button Internet Uptsonz EIS Click the LAN Settings button Securty Content Connections Praes Advanced BR U N Use the Iriana Connection Wead to connect soa compute to he rtemet Dishup sonog 228
9. Refer to the attached Bus Adapter Manual for the installation procedure When using the WLI PCI OP adapter the WLI PCI Driver Disk is required TCP IP Protocol Setting Setting PC The procedure for setting the proper TCP IP protocol is depending on the OS used in the PC Please refer to the following for setting properly Windows 2000 Refer to Windows 2000 Page 31 Windows NT 4 0 Refer to Windows NT 4 0 Page 35 Windows 2000 H TCP IP Protocol Setting Windows 2000 The TCP IP protocol is set as follows 1 Start Windows 2000 and log on to your logon name e g Administrator with administrator access 2 Click the Start button then select Settings Network and Dial up Connec tions 3 Double click the Local Area Connection icon Continue to next page sBunjes uonejsUry au Buuedejg EN WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 31 4 Connection Status Connected Duralicer 000242 Speed 11 0 Mbps Activity Sent 95 Received Packets o Je je 5 ajx General Connect uring Mg MELCO WLI PCM LTI Weeless LAN Adapter on Components checked ave used by the connection BIS Cert for Microsoft Networks V WLLPOM ESS ID setting diver erem pu Descsplion Shog icon in taskbar when connected Core 6 ax General Connect using MELCO WU PCM LTI Wireless LAN Adapter Lorgue Components checked are used by the conn
10. refer to nstalling the AirStation Man ager in Chapter 6 Preparing the AirStation Setting jeuieju au 9 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 55 Internet Explorer 4 0 1 Start Internet Explorer On the Menu Bar select View and then select Internet Options Internet Opbons HE 2 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Gene Secuty Cortert Connection Progar Advanced Connection Ute the connection to connect your Computer to fe Internet Ile To change your setings drectly select one of there ophonr Coremet to the Intrenet using a podem Select f Connect to the Inbemet ing local area network this Click here Click here iE D 5 5 Proxy Settings HE Servers ml Address of proxy to ute Pot Wl ae fm 5 S ue Use the same server for prolncols Exception iml Do pot use prop server ke addresses begnning mih la Ra aBm Use semicolons to separate entries here 56 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Select Connect to the Internet using a local area network Select the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box and enter the IP address and port number for the specified proxy Next click the Advanced button Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field and click the OK button If
11. 2 255 255 255 0 Click the OK button If the LAN network has already been configured using the TCP IP proto col input the IP address of the same net work address C 3E Check if the LAN network has already been configured using the TCP IP protocol according to the following procedure 1 Click the Start button and then select Run 2 Enter WINIPCFG in the name field and then click the OK button 3 Change the adapter name to the LAN board name to be used 4 If either one of the following is displayed in the IP Address field no LAN network has been configured using the TCP IP protocol 0 0 0 0 169 254 x x 7 Restart Windows Me 98 95 The TCP IP protocol is set to the settings PC Refer to the AirStation Settings section 10 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows Me 98 95 ll Adding the TCP IP Protocol Windows Me 98 95 If the TCP IP Protocol is not present in the setting PC add the protocol using the following procedure 1 Click the Start button and select Settings Control Panel and then Network 2 Network FE Click the Add button Contiguaticn idert esten Access Corird The lolioweng network comperare are installed Select Protocol and click the Add button 3 Protocol iz a langusge a computer Computers the came crctocdd To comescnsc sie 4 Select Network Pitacet In the Manufacturers field select Microsoft T
12. AirStation s IP address P40 Cw 6 Display the setting screen P40 Cw 7 Set the AirStation P40 8 Install the Wireless LAN Card Driver all wireless LAN PCs Refer to Page 43 for the installation procedure 9 Set the TCP IP protocol the setting PC P43 Cw 10 Install the Client Manager P49 Cw 11 Create the AirStation Information flies using the setting PC P51 Cw 12 Connect all wireless LAN PCs to the AirStation P51 Cw 13 Connectto the Internet P54 30 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 Install the following in one of the setting PCs to set the AirStation LAN Board Driver Refer to the following Installation of LAN Board for set ting PC AirStation Manager 1 22 css Refer to the Installing the AirStation Manager for setting PC page 38 2 TCPAP Protocol eek Refer to the TCP IP Protocol Setting Setting PC page 31 Web Browser Internet Explorer 4 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3 0 or Refer to the relevant Web browser manual Microsoft Intemet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 2000 Installation of the LAN Board for setting PC Refer to the LAN board manual when installing the LAN board When using the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP Before installing the Wireless LAN Card WLI PCM L11 etc install the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP hereinafter called the Adapter and the bus adapter driver
13. button User name root Password Leave blank If the IP address is assigned from the provider s DHCP server this 3 m here Hemen ror emm j ates crews Enter the following and click the Set button Ethernet Side IP Address Select Automatic IP Assignment by DHCP Server Default Gateway Address Leave blank DNS Address for Automatic IP Assignment Leave blank CRIA If the LAN network is already config ured change the Wireless Side IP Address and the Automatic IP Assignment Setting as the network setting If the specific IP address is given by the provider Enter the following and click the Set button Ethernet Side Address Select Manual Setup and enter the speci fied IP address and net mask Default Gateway Address Enter the default gateway IP address speci fied by the provider DNS Address Enter the DNS server IP address specified by the provider 13 Settings Completed will be displayed Close the Web browser This completes the AirStation setting To connect to the Internet you must set the wireless LAN PC Refer to Chapter 8 Wireless LAN PC Settings and set the wireless LAN Continue to Chapter 8 Wireless LAN PC Settings 42 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Wireless LAN PC Settings This section explains how to make the wireless LAN personal computer settings to prepare for connection to the Internet
14. dial up adapter and the LAN boards are installed identification Access Conn Network 215 The tolloweng network components idertiicaton Access The lolioseng petwof components installed Primary Logon TCP IP LAN board driver name is normally displayed in The following network compo nents are installed field CINE If TCP IP is not displayed refer to the Adding the TCP IP Protocol Windows Me 98 95 section page 11 and add the Internet protocol TCP IP Continue to next page WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 9 sBunjeg uoneisury eu Buedald 5 Network EIS Select TCP IP and click the Properties but Access Corina ton The lolioweng network comperare are Ele and Piet Sharing Desegiten TCPAP is the grotoced you to connect to the Intent and vaimuna recs Cancel 6 Properties Click the IP Address tab Then select the c Specify an IP Address and enter the follow ing values An IP addvess can be automabcaly aged to thes computer If your network does not automaticaly arg IP aik your network administrator for an address and then type n thee space below IP address 192 168 0 2 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Quinn sn IP adderes atomically Gpecky an IP address 192 168 0
15. following values and click the OK button MAC address Enter the last six digits of the AirStation MAC address MAC address Group name GROUP all caps Group name The AirStation MAC address is FESD found on the AirStation Unit To check the MAC address refer to Parts Nomenclature and Functions in the separate Installation Manual here 4 Click the OK button Changing ESS ID to 7784DFGROUP ONS If you wish to use encryption using the WEP key enter your password in the WEP key field here Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer WEPkey ASCII C HEX 40 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Searching for AirStation on the network IP address setting The DHCP server automatically assign a IP address to this product If there isn t any DHCP servers in the Network remove check box of Automatic IP address assign and set IP address manually Please select How to set IP Address for your reference Use DHCP How to set IP Address MmzeUn ckkose fe Rp lp IP Address Subnet Mask x Changing IP address This will take approximately 1 minute TED WLAR LII L Na Statron idera Name APTIMDE Time Oct 232000 14 33 46 Canton cmfigur strom for Specific etg Sart bageri program eren yos wil be asked to enter Usos Name and as User Name and No Pasvord if you have not change t
16. i 6 Local Aveo Network settings here OK Cancel 5 Local Area Network LAN Settings HE Select the Use a proxy server option and enter pearson EEE Er EEE the IP address and port number for the specified Pe ge carfguuion proxy Next click the Advanced button T Use automatic configuration script Click here gammen TT Bypass server for local sdderses Click here OK Cancel 6 Proxy Settings BE Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do Not Servers Use Proxy Server for Addresses Beginning u en With field and click the OK button Seca egret If you do not know the AirStation s IP ETP ns CR address search for the AirStation using the 9 AirStation Manager Tis te sane uro eve oral roce For AirStation Manager details ee refer to nstalling AirStation Manager ml Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with CEEE Chapter 2 Preparing the AirStation Settings Use semicolons to separate entries Click here Un eui WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 27 Internet Explorer 4 0 1 Start Internet Explorer On the Menu Bar select View and then select Internet Options Internet Opbons HE 2 3 Click the Connection tab 4 Gene Secuty Cortert Connection Progar Advanced Connection Ute the connection to connect your Computer to fe Internet Ile To change your setings
17. or later 1 Start Internet Explorer On the Menu Bar select Tools and Internet Options Click the Connections button Click the LAN Settings button BR U N Securty Content Connections Praes Advanced IT ee Distup soting 5 Local Aveo Network settings here Cancel 5 Local Area Network LAN Settings HE Select the Use a proxy server option and enter Autemafic coniguiatinn Automatic corfiguration may overide manual settings To ensue the use of manual settings disable atomic configuration Automalicaliy detect settings T Use automatic configuration script T proxy server for local addresses CET FE 6 Proxy Settings Servers Proxy address to use Port xc xc xot 80 Gopher Socks Use the same proxy server for all protocols Exceptions ml Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with 192 168 100 1 Use semicolons to separate entries Click here 2 Enter the IP address and port number for the specified proxy Next click the Advanced button Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do Not Use Proxy Server for Addresses Beginning With field and click the OK button If you do not know the AirStation s IP address search it from the AirStation Manager For the AirStation Manager detail
18. the following Installation of LAN Board to the setting PC AirStation Manager Refer to the Installing the AirStation Manager section page 12 TCP IP Protocol siese trt terree The TCP IP Protocol Settings for setting PC section page 9 Web Browser Internet Explorer 4 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 3 0 or Refer to the relevant Web browser manual Microsoft Intemet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows Me 98 Installation of the LAN Board for setting PC Refer to the LAN board manual for the installation When using the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP Before installing the Wireless LAN Card WLI PCM L11 etc install the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP hereinafter called the Adapter and the bus adapter driver Refer to the attached Bus Adapter Manual for the installation procedure When using the WLI PCI OP Adapter a WLI PCI Driver Disk is required The TCP IP Protocol Settings for setting PC Set a tentative IP address for the AirStation setting Set the IP address according to the following procedure The TCP IP Protocol Setting Windows Me 98 95 The TCP IP protocol is set as follows Start your PC Click the Start button and then select Settings and Control Panel Double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box verify that the TCP IP is displayed in The following network components are installed field A Ob Only 1 LAN board installed The
19. the following procedure 1 Click the Start button select Programs MELCO Wireless LAN and the Client Manager 2 D Client Manager EGE Select File and Open Ies Correction gt Ext Corsition 100 Bandwidth 1 Mbps 3 Insert the AirStation Information Files Disk created in Creating AirStation Infor mation Files into the floppy disk drive 24 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows Me 98 95 4 In the Look In field select 3 Floppy A mj The file name e g Airstation Apd is selected and click the Open button Click here 5 Client Manager MEE The AirStation application will be displayed as Edt Yew Heb ltl al 2 unavailable Codd not connect Access point 6 2 Client Manager Pilz ES With the AirStation application displayed as Ble Edt Yew Hep unavailable select the AirStation to which you want to connect Select File and Connect Condition 100 Bandwidth 11Mi p 7 Verify connection x Connect AP7784DF Click the OK button If you wish to set a password using the WEP key enter your password in the Password field Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer WEPkey ASCII C HEX 8 Sending x Windows will search for the AirStation Searching for AirStation on the network sBumes Jeyndwog jeuosJed ssajaum E 9 D Client Manager File Ei Connection to the AirStation is complet
20. to remove it by holding the plug Do not bend or fold the terminals Do not move this product with the power supply cable still connected If the power supply cable is damaged consult your dealer S Do not damage process overheat or attempt to repair the power supply cable Prohibited Insert the AC adapter firmly into the AC socket Q Using this product without the AC adapter firmly inserted may cause a short circuit or overheating or result in fire or electric shock Strongly recommended Be sure to use the AC adapter provided Using other AC adapters may cause fumes or fire due to incompatible voltage or ter Strongly minal polarity recommended result in a short circuit smoke or fire S Using the device with a different voltage such as may exist overseas may Insert the plug only into a 120 VAC US 100 240 EU AC socket Prohibited Do not use the AirStation in bathrooms or other locations with high water con S tent or humidity i Using the device under these conditions may result in fire or electric shock Use in watery conditions prohibited 2 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual es CAUTION Do not handle the equipment with wet hands while the power supply cable is con nected to the AC socket This may result in electric shock Prohibited To prevent damage due to static electricity before touching the equipment first touch a nearby metal object such as a door hand
21. yourself other people and property and to ensure safe use of the product Be sure to read and understand the instructions thoroughly before using the product This manual contains instructions concerning general operation of the computer to which the product is connected in addition to those concerning the product itself Please take note that our warranty will not cover any failures and problems of the computer any losses and failures of data or failures and problems of the product caused by misuse E Signs and symbols used in this manual Warning signs The instructions with this sign indicate prohibited actions Failure to fol N WARNING low the instructions shown with this sign may result in death or serious injury to the user 0 CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions shown with this sign may result in injury to the user or property damage Symbols This indicates warnings and cautions A symbol indicating the meaning is accompa A nied with it Ex A Exercise care to avoid an electric shock This indicates prohibition actions A symbol indicating the meaning is accompanied Q with it Ex Do not disassemble This indicates what must be done A symbol indicating the meaning is accompanied e with it Ex amp Disconnect the plug from the outlet ME WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the AirStation GO This may result in fire or electric shock Dis
22. 42 Speed 11 0 Mbps Activity Se Received cs Packets 0 Clase 6 DES General Configure Components checked we used by the connection B Cleri for Micsosoft Networks ESS ID seting driver loci TCPAP pat Shog icon in taskbar when connected Cancel 7 21x General Connect using MELCD WLIPCM L11 Wirdess LAN Adapter Configure Comperents checked used by the connecter BS Cleri for Networks B MELOO WL PCM ESS ID seting diver eret D From Tranemistion Conbol Protoccl ntemet Protocol The delat wade network protocol that provides Communication across diverse Interconnected networks Shog icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel 8 Ux General You can get IP settings assigned automatically your nebwct supports ther capably feres you need Vo ak your network for the appeogente IP tating here pp Select ths the loliowang IP sddesr 2 I G Ottan ONS server addens automaticaly this Usg DNS server 3 m Click Cancel 44 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Click the Properties button Check the wireless LAN card driver if the Internet Protocol TCP IP is displayed If the wireless LAN card driver is not dis played check if the driver is installed cor rectly
23. BUFFALD AirStation WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual G6 86 8IN SMOpUIM Q c n z gt oO Installation Preparing AirStation Settings AirStation Settings Wireless LAN Personal Computer Settings Connecting to the Internet Preparing AirStation Settings AirStation Settings Wireless LAN Personal Computer Settings Connecting to the Internet Son 5 This manual explains the procedure for connect ing to the Internet from a personal computer using a CATV network Read this manual before using the AirStation to be sure of correct usage Using this Manual This section explains the symbols used in this manual ll Symbols Caution Items to which you must pay attention when handling the product Failure to follow this mark may result in personal injury and or damage the equipment Note Supplementary information you should know for handling the product Reference Refers to the related subject page Next Advises to which page to be followed Column Explanation of convenient facts you should know ll Glossary and Diacritical Marks Within the Text Text in bold indicates the name of menu options buttons text boxes check boxes software and dialog boxes etc that you can select to perform operations The WLAR LII L is referred to as the AirStation through this manual The personal computer to be used
24. If the Internet Protocol TCP IP is not dis played refer to Adding the Proto col Windows 2000 page 34 in Chapter 6 Preparing AirStation Settings and add the TCP IP protocol Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and click the Advanced button Continue to next page 9 11 IP Sening ONS WANS Ax here The following these sattings to enable For enchten of uncualfed namer Append primary and connection specific DNS suffer 7 Append pareri ugs ci primary DNS df C Append hese DNS sultwes jm orde DNS gin fer the corencten fv Beste this cornectice s ackbesses in ONS Use thie commmetion s DNS suff in DNS registration lo M conmactons with TCPAP en Genera You can get IP settings ass the Acpecpete IP cating G an iP s den automates Uge the folowing IP Ottan ONS server addens Usp DNS server adress actigned automaticaly your newad supports thre capably fereree you noed te ak your network adarbakar lor Ux I 183 Windows 2000 NT4 0 Check if DHCP Enabled is displayed in the IP Addresses field The Default gateways field should be blank If DHCP Enabled is not displayed
25. To enable connection to the Internet you must set the wireless LAN PC Set the wireless LAN PC for all wireless LAN PC to connect to the Internet using the following procedure Installing the Wireless LAN Card Refer to the manual supplied with the Wireless LAN Card and install the LAN card driver When using the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP Before installing the Wireless LAN Card WLI PCM L11 etc install the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP hereinafter called the Adapter and the bus adapter driver Refer to the attached Bus Adapter Manual for the installation procedure When using the WLI PCI OP adapter the WLI PCI Driver Disk is required Network Settings The network setting is depending on the OS Refer to the following for the setting Windows 2000 Continue to Using Windows 2000 page 43 Windows NT4 0 Continue to Using Windows NT4 0 page 47 Using Windows 2000 1 Refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN card and install the LAN card drivers You must also install the ESS ID setting driver 2 Start Windows 2000 and log on using your logon name e g Administrator with administrator access Click the Start button and select Settings Network and Dial up Connections Ge 4 Double click the Local Area Connection icon sBumes JeuosJed 5 o WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 43 amp mmu ax Gereral Connection Staur Corrected Duration 0002
26. alled as standard on Windows Me and Windows 98 n the AirStation setting using a wireless LAN PC be sure to use the PC with MELCO s Wireless LAN Card installed Setting Procedure Setting PC The AirStation is set from PC using the following procedure 1 Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Click the Start button and select Run 3 Run EIS Enter D WLEASY EXE where D is the CD the ct a program Iles document item ROM drive and click the OK button resource and Windows vell open kar you Ede here Select Simple Installation Wizard and click the Next button this 5 Simpla Installation Wizard Make sure all other applications are closed then click the Execute button Execution the Simple Installation Wizard may restart the Windows depend on the I Please close all apprication programs here 6 Click the Next button If the WEB browser field is empty the Web browser may not be installed Check if the Web browser is correctly s installed If the Web browser is installed 1 enter the path name for the Web browser s from the WEB browser field 14 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows Me 98 95 7 In the Network adapter field enter the name of the wireless LAN card to be used and then click the Next button here If Network Adapter Is Not Installed is displa
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28. assembly prohibited Install this product in a location where children cannot reach the interior of the electrical equipment cables or connectors Failure to do so may result in injury Strongly recommended If you see smoke or there is a strange smell or sound remove the plug from the AC power supply socket Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit fire Remove the power supply electric shock plug Consult your dealer immediately WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 1 immediately CREER Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit fire power supply electric shock Consult your dealer immediately plug If the product is dropped or subjected to severe shock remove the AC adapter If liquid or foreign matter enters the equipment remove the plug from the AC power supply socket Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit fire Remove the power supply OF electric shock Consult your dealer immediately plug as this may result in fire or electric shock When installing this product do not crimp the power supply cable between walls racks shelves or similar Do not place heavy objects on the power supply cable or pull the cable Do not place the power supply cable close to heat sources or overheat the cable When removing the power supply cable be sure
29. ct Obtain an IP address automatically Click the Gateway tab and check that the New gateway field is blank ONS If there is an IP address in the Installed gateways field select that IP address and then click the Remove but ton Click the DNS Configuration tab select Dis able DNS and then click the OK button Continue to next page sBumes Jeyndwog jeuosJed SSO E WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 19 8 On the Network screen click the OK button SY The System Settings Change dialog box will Do you wert to restart you computer now be displayed Click the Yes button to restart your computer immediately Windows will restart This completes the TCP IP protocol setting for the PC with which you will connect to the Internet Continue to the Installing the Client Manager page 21 20 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Installing the Client Manager You must install the Client Manager on every PCs that will connect to the Internet through the AirStation Install the Client Manager by the following procedure There is no need to install the Client Manager for the Ethernet LAN PC 1 Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Click the Start button and select Run Enter D WLEASY EXE where D is the CD 1 1 3 ROM drive and click the OK button BEA the name of a progas foldet document cr Innen esounce and Windows wil
30. d A U N amp M Bemove Bropertios Doscagton Transport Control Protocol Interat Protocol The detaul wide yea network protocol that provides Communication actors diverse intesconrected networks U E D 5 2 gt e e 5 o 5 a N CA If the TCP IP Protocol is not displayed refer to the Adding TCP IP Protocol Windows NT 4 0 section and add the TCP IP protocol WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 35 5 i Click the Protocols tab and select TCP IP Sorio Protocols emer ran x Protocol Then click the Properties button Descnghcn Transport Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The dela wide xe network protocol thet provider communication actors verve intesconnected network 6 Microsoft TCP IP Properties mE Specify the IP address and enter the following IPAd en ONS WINS Addens address bt rcr ee precor dores DUCE Seed IP address 192 168 0 2 you networ ahar for an an Alpe kin ae Lol Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Click the OK button to close the window 1 MELCO WU POMH11 Wireless LAN Adapter If the LAN network is already con figured using the TCP IP protocol input the same network IP address Click here CA Check if the LAN network is already configured using the TCP IP protocol accord ing to the following procedure 1 Click the Start button select Programs and Command Pro
31. dis Windows 2000 NT4 0 The AirStation application will be displayed as unavailable With the AirStation application displayed as unavailable select the AirStation to which you want to connect Then select File and Con nect Click the OK button CMA If you wish to use a password using the WEP key enter your password in the Password field Windows will search for the AirStation Connection to the AirStation is completed CMA When connecting to the AirSta tion is completed the application name in the AirStation display will change from gray to black the antenna mark Y will also be displayed If the AirStation applica tion is not displayed in black refer to Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Reference Manual played As communication actually begins the correct baud rate will be displayed Continue to the Connecting to the Internet sBumes JeuosJed SS9 9JIM o WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 53 Connecting to the Internet This section explains how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet Internet Connection As an example you can try and connect to Techworks Home Page by starting the Web Browser An explana tion of how to start the Internet Explorer 4 0 Browser and Netscape Communicator 4 7 Browser is given Using Internet Explorer This section explains the procedure using Internet Explorer 4 0 Click the Start button select Programs Int
32. drectly select one of there ophonr Coremet to the Intrenet using a podem Select f Connect to the Inbemet ing local area network this Click here Click here iE D 5 5 Proxy Settings HE Servers ml Address of proxy to ute Pot Wl ae fm 5 S ue Use the same server for prolncols Exception iml Do pot use prop server ke addresses begnning mih la Ra aBm Use semicolons to separate entries here 28 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Select Connect to the Internet using a local area network Select the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box Enter the IP address and port number for the specified proxy Next click the Advanced button Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field and click the OK button If you do not know the AirSta tion s IP address search for the AirStation using the AirStation Manager For AirStation Manager details refer to nstalling AirSta tion Manager in Chapter 2 Preparing the AirStation Settings Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Later 1 Start Netscape Navigator Windows Me 98 95 2 On the Menu Bar select Edit and then select Preferences 5 Seres Adchess of proxy terver to HIP gre ment p m m Sogks hov Gopher man m was
33. ection for Microsoft Networks V B MELCO WLLPOM ESS ID setting driver E Protocol TCPAP ma we Tons DL Descrphon Transmission Contscl ProtecolAntemet Protocol The delaut vide area netwod protocol that provides Communication across interconnected networks Shog icon in taskbar when connected mou Cancel 32 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Click here here Click the Properties button Check if the Internet Protocol TCP IP is dis played CMA If the Internet Protocol TCP IP is not displayed refer to the Adding the TCP IP Protocol Windows 2000 section page 34 and add the Internet protocol TCP IP Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button Windows 2000 NT4 0 ajx Select Use the following IP address as fol lowings You can get IP setings asugned automatically f your nehwodk support OAI Ak IP address 192 168 0 2 C Otan an ehr Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 F Uge the folowing IP addecr IP address Subnet mack Drima omnim When you enter the address click the OK but ton ANUAL If the LAN network is already con Bronte ONS server a figured using the TCP IP protocol input the same network IP address I 24 Check if the LAN network is already configured using the TCP IP protocol accord ing to the following procedure 1 Cl
34. ed Edt View Heb glu xj 2 When connecting to the AirStation is completed the application name in the AirStation display will change from gray to black And the antenna mark will also Cerdiion 100 Bandi Mbps be displayed If the AirStation application is not displayed in black refer to Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Refer ence Manual Immediately after connecting to the AirStation 2 Mbps or lower baud rate may be dis played It should be displayed the normal baud rate as communication starts Continue to the Connecting to the Internet WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 25 Connecting to the Internet This section explains how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet Internet Connection As an example you can try and connect to Techworks Home Page by starting the Web Browser An explana tion of how to start the Internet Explorer 4 0 Browser and Netscape Communicator 4 7 Browser is given Using Internet Explorer This section explains the procedure using Internet Explorer 4 0 Click the Start button select Programs Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer In the Address field enter http www tech works com and press the Enter key If you T m specify the URL for a different home page using the same procedure the specified home page will be displayed If no home page is displayed refer to Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Reference Manual
35. er IP MELCO WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter Add T Primary Network Logon Add Microsoft Family Logon El Primary Network Logon TCP IP LAN board driver name is normally displayed in The following network compo nents are installed field CA If no TCP IP protocol is displayed refer to the Adding the TCP IP Protocol Win dows Me 98 95 section page 11 in Chapter 2 Preparing AirStation Settings If no wire less LAN card drivers are displayed refer to the wireless LAN card manual and install the drivers 18 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 4 Network HE Access Cori The lolioweng network comperare installed Desrgben TCPAP is the grotoced you use to connect to the Intent andi Cancel 5 Binding Advanced n DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Contiquiatio IP Addess An IP addons can be to thes computer If your ratrak not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an adders and then type Rin the below Gipecty an IP address 6 Click here The fest gateway in the Installed Cena kit wall be the delad The address order in the hat vill be the order in which machen are Windows Me 98 95 Select TCP IP and click the Properties but ton Click the IP Address tab and sele
36. ernet Explorer and Internet Explorer Power to Peterm Welcome to Techworka inc The Upgrade Company Volume Pricing Programs 3 Our home page will be displayed Using Netscape Navigator In the Address field enter http www tech works com and press the Enter key If you specify the URL for a different home page using the same procedure the specified home page will be displayed If no home page is displayed refer to Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Reference Manual Before starting Netscape Navigator check that Netscape Navigator is installed in your PC 1 Click the Start button select Programs Netscape Communicator and Netscape Navigator 2 The Upgrade Company Volume Pricing Programs PEJ 3 Our home page will be displayed In the Address field enter http www tech works com and press the Enter key If you spec ify the URL for a different home page using the same procedure the specified home page will be displayed If no home page is displayed refer to Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Reference Manual CAINS If the browser s proxy setting is specified by the provider refer to Proxy Setting and set it accordingly 54 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 Proxy Setting If you need to set the Web browser s proxy set the proxy for all PCs by the following procedure Internet Explorer 5 0
37. exchange the Lithium Buttery consult your dealer immediately WLAR L1 1 L Internet Connection Manual 3 Getting Started This manual explains the procedure for connecting to the Internet from the personal computer using the CATV network Current network environment Network has been configured Configured network Wireless LAN and Ethernet LAN exist Configuration Diagram enm anm Em un Cable modem WLAR L11 L lt A lt Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Desktop Desktop Desktop notebook notebook notebook Note You can communicate from the Wireless LAN to the Wired LAN but you cannot communicate from the Wired LAN to the Wireless LAN with the configuration above Note Before installing the AirStation contract with your CATV internet provider to review your contract Note Depending on the contract with your provider you are not allowed to connect multi personal computer or multi AirStation 4 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 1 E Table of Contents StoRM tee decet cdit sdb 6 Installation er erinnere Eee nr recede qe 6 Connection eene 7 Preparing the AirStation Settings 8 Installation of the LAN Board for setting PC for settings PC 9 The TCP IP Protocol Settings for settings PC for settings PC 9 Installing the AirStation Manager for settings
38. he 4 C 2000 MELCO INC All rights reserved UC FAY LT this here Windows 2000 NT4 0 Windows will search for the AirStation Highlight the AirStation once it is found Then select Admin and Set IP Address If AirStation Not Found is dis played the MAC address may be entered incorrectly Check the AirStation MAC address again Set the following and click the OK button Automatic IP address assign Clear check box IP Address 192 168 0 1 Net mask 255 255 255 0 Password Leave blank The AirStation IP address will be changed Click the Standard Setup button Continue to next page gt o 5 3 a o WLAR L1 1 L Internet Connection Manual 41 10 zr 3 You are about to send information to the Internet zone It might be possible for other people to ser what you are tending Do you wank to continue TT nthe future do not show the waning for this zone cx Click here Peace you adfert den domain Click here Cancel Resource SETUP this in your ket 11 2 Set according to the relevant fields Click the Yes button If using Netscape Navigator the following message will be displayed Send data cannot be protected from here The Enter Network Password screen will be displayed Enter the user name and password given below and click the OK
39. ick the Start button select Programs Accessories and Command Prompt 2 C gt will be displayed on the screen Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press the Enter key 3 If either one of the following is displayed in the IP Address filed no LAN network is configured yet 0 0 0 0 169 254 ixi Click the OK button General Connect using MELCO 11 Wireless LAN Adapter _ Components checked are used by thes connecter MIC Protocol TCPAP Descrpton Shog icon in tackbar when connected x Glick M here 21x Click the Close button Genera Connection Staus Connected Duralicec 00 04 22 Speed 11 0 Mbps Activity Packets 0 0 Continue to the AirStation Settings section sBunjes uonejsury au Buuedejg EN WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 33 ll Adding the TCP IP Protocol Windows 2000 If the TCP IP Protocol is not present in the setting PC add the protocol using the following procedure 1 Click the Start button then select Settings Network and Dial up Connec tions 2 Double click the Local Area Connection icon 3 2 x Click the Properties button Gereral Connection Status Connected 4 ixi Click the Install button General Connect using Mg MELCO WLI PCM LTI Werkes LAN Adapter Cin Components checked are used by thes connecter SEE vy D V Eb Fie and Printer S
40. in the IP Addresses field set it again starting from Step 8 Ifan IP address is displayed in the Default gateways field highlight the IP address and click the Remove button Click the DNS tab and check the DNS server addresses in order of use field is blank Next click the OK button CMA If an IP address is displayed in the DNS server addresses in order of use field highlight the IP address and click the Remove button Click the OK button sBumes 1ejnduio2 JeuosJed SS9 9JIM o WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 45 1 2 EE Click the OK button General Connect using Mj MELCO WU PCM UTI Wiis LAN Adapter Eon Components checked are used by the connecter B Cleri tor Microsoft Networks F SI MELOO WLLPOM ESS ID setting driver GED Fie and Printer Shang for Networks W internat Protocol TCPAP Jes Deserpton Shog icon in tackbar when connected 1 3 Click the Close button General Connection Staus Connected Duralicer 00 04 22 Speed T1 0 Mbps Activity Sot e Received Packets o 0 Properties c Continue to Installing the Client Manager page 49 46 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Using Windows NT 4 0 1 Un RO N 6 Windows 2000 NT4 0 Refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN card and install the LAN card drivers You must also install the ESS ID setti
41. in the CD ROM drive 2 Click the Start button and select Run 9 the name of a progres document ox Innen resource and Window will open it for you Open 0 wA EASY EXE d tttm Rat ma eat ny tine retary t nen Vet Pu ALTO TAB haya and es bere criar roli Thank pou for choosing MELCO INC products The Setup program wll now guide you through the rest of the installation GED Click here Destination Dancing C rogum Fie CUENTMG Dove Space avakable on dive C 329051160 Bytes Space requred ter natalishon 425994 PE Click Enter D WLEASY EXE where D is the CD ROM drive and click the OK button Select Installation the Client Manager and click the Next button Exit all other applications that are open and click the OK button Click the Next button Check the installation destination directory If you do not need to change the destination direc tory click the Next button To change the desti nation directory enter the installation destination directory and its drive Then click the Next button sBumes seyndwog JeuosJed SS9 9JIM o WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 49 Recheck the destination directory displayed and click the Start button Windows will copy the required files to the directory C VProgam Fiss CLIENTMG The romare v be to the above rectory
42. ion and proceed to Step 6 4 7 pr spe GROUP MAC address Group name ESS ID 5 Verify connection Changing ESS ID to 7784DFGROUP Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer ASCII C HEX WEP key 6 Sending Searching for AirStation on the network Enter the following values and click the OK but ton MAC address Enter the last six digits of the AirStation MAC address Group name GROUP all caps The AirStation MAC address is found on the AirStation Unit To check the MAC address refer to the Parts Nomencla ture and Functions section in the Install Manual Confirm that the WEP key field is blank and click the OK button If you wish to use encryption using the WEP key enter your password in the WEP key field Windows will search for the AirStation sBumes JeuosJed SS9 9JIM o WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 51 E AuStation Manager ISI The AirStation name will be detected and dis oe ri rie u played in black The antenna mark T will be displayed in front of the AirStation that is actu ally connected 8 ELDTTTITT7 IST Select File and Save As Adpn Select 19216901 Channel 11 this mm In the Save In field select 3 Floppy A and enter a suitable name such as Airstation Apd in the File Name field Next click the Save but
43. le or metal window blinds to discharge any static electricity from your body Static electricity from your body may result in damage to the equipment Strongly recommended Do not install this product in the following locations Doing so may result in elec tric shock or fire or may adversely affect this product Locations with strong magnetic fields or static electricity may result in failure Locations prone to vibration may result in injury or damage Locations that are not level may result in injury or damage Locations in direct sunlight may result in failure or deformation Locations close to fire or subject to heating may result in failure or deformation Locations where there is a danger of current or water leakage may result in failure or electric shock Locations with excessive dust may result in failure Prohibited Do not use other AC adapter except the AC adapter attached this product Using other AC adapter may cause fumes or fire Prohibited If AC adapter doesn t work properly consult your dealer immediately Do not use other AC Power Code except the AC Power Code attached this product Using other AC power code may cause fumes or fire Prohibited If AC Power Code doesn t work properly consult your dealer immediately Do not exchange the Lithium Battery in the AirStation except Service Man Exchanging the Lithium Battery may be danger of explosion Prohibited If you want to
44. le staan Wierd campi pre RM rtm nem ten Ye dam WER sangen nn s buta a Wirt mu C Pad 2008 MELCO INC rights reserved 14 zr You about to send information to the Inkemel zone 8 It might be possible for other to tee what you are Do you wart to continue jni the haise do not show the vinening tos thes zone 1 5 Enint Network Password Please eret adheri sen roma Resource Save this unit in you ket 16 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Web browser will start and the setting screen will be displayed If the setting screen is not dis played refer to the Setting Screen Is Not Displayed section page 23 in Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Reference Manual When the setting screen comes up click the Exit button in the Simple Installa tion Wizard Screen to close the Simple Installation Wizard Click the Standard Settings button Click the Yes button CMA If using Netscape Navigator the fol lowing message will be displayed Send data cannot be protected from here The Enter Network Password screen will be dis played Enter the user name and password given below and click the OK button User name root Password Leave blank 16 Setting according to the relevant fields Windows Me 98 95 If assigning IP address fr
45. mpt 2 C gt will be displayed on screen Enter IPCONFIG ALL and press the Enter key 3 If the following is displayed in the IP Address filed no LAN network is configured yet 0 0 0 0 7 Restart Windows NT 4 0 The TCP IP protocol in the setting PC is active Continue to the AirStation Settings section 36 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 ll Adding the TCP IP Protocol Windows NT 4 0 If the TCP IP Protocol is not in the setting PC add the protocol using the following procedure 1 Click the Start button select Settings and Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon 3 network Click the Protocols tab and then click the Add Se oe E ns Network Protocol Y Protocol Desgin norroutable protocol designed for use in mal LANs Lom j cea Select the TCP IP Protocol and click the OK but ton elect Network Protocol Click the Network Fiotacel that you wart to insta then cick OK 8 you have an indalton dak for this component cick Have Dik Proce 5 Neto The TCP IP protocol is added Identification Services Protocols Adapters Bindings Network Protocols d Bemove Bropertins Transport Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide protocol thst provider communication actors verte interconnected networks Cx This completes the TCP IP protocol installati
46. n Select Install the AirStation Manager and click the Next button Click the Next button Select the directory in which you want to install the AirStation Manager and click the Next button To change the default installation directory enter a new directory and then click the Next button Windows Me 98 95 Check the installation directory displayed and click the Start button CD ZZ crec Windows will copy the file to the directory The wil be inctalled to the above rectory install to this deectory click Stat Setup vel start nitaling the software lt Baci ei Click Be se here 8 irStation Manager Installer Click the button Installation of the AirStation Manager is com Installation completed successfully pleted Proceed to Chapter 3 AirStation Settings page 14 To uninstall the AirStation Manager click the Start button and select Programs MELCO AirStation and Uninstall AirStation Manager Then follow the instructions on the screen sBunjes uoneisury eu WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 13 AirStation Settings Set the AirStation using the setting PC The PC preparation should follow the procedure in Chapter 2 Preparing AirStation Settings Make sure a Web browser is installed before the AirStation setting For the browser installation refer to the manual supplied with the Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer is inst
47. n ZZ Windows will copy the file to the directory wil be netaled to the above To install to this deectory click Stat Setup vel start nitaling the software pac Click peck here 8 irStation Manager Installer Click the button Installation of the AirStation Manager is com Installation completed successfully pleted Proceed to Chapter 7 AirStation Setting Page 40 To uninstall the AirStation Manager click the Start button select Programs MELCO AirStation and Uninstall AirStation Manager Then follow the instruction on the screen sBunjes uonejsury au Buuedejg EN WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 39 AirStation Setting Set the AirStation from the setting PC The PC is prepared by following the procedure in Chapter 6 Preparing AirStation Setting Make sure a Web browser is installed before set the AirStation For the installation procedure refer to the manual supplied with the Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 2000 When the AirStation is set from a wireless LAN PC be sure to use a PC with MELCO s Wireless LAN Card Setting Procedure Setting PC The AirStation is set for the PC using the following procedure 1 Click the Start button select Programs MELCO AirStation and then AirStation Manager 2 Select File and then Connect Edt Ape teo IP Enter the
48. n to the Internet using the following procedure Installing the Wireless LAN Card Refer to the manual supplied with the Wireless LAN Card and install the LAN card driver When using the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP Before installing the Wireless LAN Card WLI PCM L11 etc install the WLI ISA OP or WLI PCI OP hereinafter called the Adapter and the bus adapter driver Refer to the attached Bus Adapter Manual for the installation procedure When using the WLI PCI OP Adapter a WLI PCI Driver Disk is required Network Settings Set the network setting according to the following procedure Also make the personal computer settings 1 Start windows Me 98 95 Next click the Start button and then select Settings and Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon 3 In the Network dialog box check that the LAN board drivers and TCP IP are dis played in the following network components are installed field Only 1 LAN board is installed The dial up adapter and the LAN NER boards are installed Configuration Identification Access Control Network xl The following network components are installed Configuration Identification Access Control 81 Client for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Family Logon The following network components are installed DLWLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter Client for Microsoft Networks BED Microsoft Family Logon petiere srt printer sharing for Microsoft Networks 19 Dial Up Adapt
49. nctions section in the Install Manual Group name ESS ID Confirm that the WEP key field is blank and click the OK button Verify connection x Changing ESS ID to 7784DFGROUFP If you wish to set encryption using the WEP key enter your password in the GEN WEP key field here Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer ASCII C HEX WEP key sBumes Jeyndwog jeuosJed SS9J8JlA EN WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 23 Windows will search for the AirStation Searching for AirStation on the network 7 The AirStation name will be detected and dis Fie Edi Heb Sin mr A played in black An antenna mark T will be aS eT displayed in front of the AirStation that is actu ally connected TTG4DFGROUP TIMbg 8 E AuStation Manager Select File and Save As Ee Edi View Admin Open mcm Y Lacie soc Select eue OUP lIMbp 19216801 Channel 11 Correct AP Into Coriigae Ext 9 In the Save In field select 372 Floppy A and Seen Fever del gl e aul enter a suitable name such as Airstation Apd in the File Name field Click the Save button Click here Creation of the application information file is completed Continue to The AirStation Connection Setting page 24 The AirStation Connection Setting Set wireless LAN PCs other than the setting PC using
50. ng driver Start Windows NT 4 0 and log on to your logon name e g Administrator with administrator access Click the Start button and select Settings and Control Panel Double click the Network icon Services ME seed omm Aad Properties Update tem Notes MELCO WUPCHLTT Wireless LAN Adapter Cose Click here Network Protocol Bemove Bropertios sil Desceplien Transport Cortal Protocollntemet Protocol The deta wade network protocol that provider communication actors verve interconnected networks Click the Adapters tab and check if the wireless LAN card driver is displayed in the Network Adapters field If no wireless LAN card driver is displayed refer to the wireless LAN card manual and install the driver Click the Protocols tab and make sure the TCP IP Protocol is displayed in the Network Proto cols field If the TCP IP protocol is not dis played refer to the TCP IP Protocol Setting Windows NT 4 0 page 35 in Chapter 6 Preparing AirStation Settings and add the TCP IP protocol sBumes JeuosJed SS9 9JIM o WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 47 7 ERES Click the Protocols tab select the TCP IP Pro Click Mirco se Nass Jam are tocol and click the Properties button this 3 Click here Transport Control Protocol Iintemet Protocol The defa
51. om the provider s DHCP server this J om Enter the following and click the Set button Ethernet Side IP Address Select Automatic IP Assignment by DHCP Server Default Gateway Address Leave blank DNS Address for Automatic IP Assignment Leave blank If the LAN network has already been configured change the Wireless Side IP Address and the Automatic IP Assign ment Setting as the network settings If entering the IP address specified by the provider here nene TOP rm J ow om Enter the following values and click the Set button Ethernet Side Address Select Manual Setup and enter the speci fied IP address and net mask Default Gateway Address Enter the default gateway IP address speci fied by the provider DNS Address Enter the DNS server IP address specified by the provider sBumes uonelsJlv m 17 Settings Completed will be displayed Close the Web browser This completes the AirStation setting To connect to the Internet you must set the wireless LAN PC Refer to Chapter 4 Wireless LAN PC Setting and set it according Continue to Chapter 4 Wireless LAN PC Setting WLAR L1 1 L Internet Connection Manual 17 Wireless LAN PC Settings This section explains how to prepare and connect the wireless LAN PC to the Internet To enable connection to the Internet you must set the wireless LAN PC Set all the wireless LAN PC for the connectio
52. on Continue to the TCP IP Protocol Settings Windows NT 4 0 section procedure Step 5 sBunjes uonejsJry au Buuedejg EN WLAR L11 L Internet Connections Manual 37 Installing the AirStation Manager for setting PC Install the AirStation Manager in the setting PC using the following procedure 1 Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Click the Start button and select Run 3 HE Enter D WLEASY EXE where D is the CD ROM drive and click the OK button pm Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Select Install the AirStation Manager and click the Next button m this F Wall a Chost Manager IC Men C Wisesa LAM Denver Client Procedure DU MELLE ii here 5 Setup Click the Next button Thank you lor choosing MELCO INC products The Setup progam vill now guide you through the rest of the installation Click e pick Select the directory in which you want to install the AirStation Manager and click the Next button To change the default installation Space avadable on dive C H EST directory enter a new directory and then Space wand kr reto click the Next button 425984 Bytes I wees Click here 38 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 Check the installation directory displayed and al click the Start butto
53. open i for you Open JD wLEASY DE Select Installation the Client Manager and click the Next button Exit all other applications that are open and click the OK button Click vu Click the Next button Thank you for choosing MELOO INC products The Setup progam wil now guide you through the rest of the installation sBumes Jeyndwog jeuosJed SS9 8JlM E Click here Check the installation destination directory If you do not need to change the destination direc tory click the Next button To change the desti nation directory enter the installation destination eund directory and its drive and then click the Next 229061160 Bytes button Space for 425364 Bytes Bac Click peck here Continue to next page WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 21 Recheck the destination directory displayed and click the Start button Windows will copy the required files to the directory C VProgam Fiss CLIENTMG The romare v be to the above rectory To ratal to this deectory click Stat Setup rd start nitaling the software CED Click 9 Click the Yes button The Client Manager will be added to the Startup menu Add Client Manager to Startup menu CMA If you do not want to add Client Manager to the Startup menu click the No button 1 0 Client Manager Installer Click the OK button to complete the in
54. peater hubs are stacked in a cascade configuration using a switch allows you to connect another four hubs uoneljejsul WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 7 Preparing the AirStation Settings Set the wireless LAN PC first before the AirStation This section provides procedure for Windows 98 95 For Windows 2000 NTA 0 refer to Chapter 6 and onward Work Flow This section explains the procedure for connecting to the Internet from a PC using a CATV network 1 Installation of the AirStation Install the Wireless LAN Card on the settings PC Refer to page 9 for the 2 installation procedure Cw 3 Seta tentative IP address in the setting PC 4 Install the AirStation Manager P12 Cw 5 Start the Simple Installation Wizard and display the setting screen P14 Cw 6 Set the AirStation P14 Cw 7 Install the Wireless LAN Card Drivers in all wireless LAN PCs Refer to page 18 for the installation procedure Cw 8 Set the TCP IP protocol the setting PC P18 b d 9 Install the Client Manager P21 b d 10 Create the AirStation Information flies using the setting PC P23 Cw 11 Connect all wireless LAN PCs to the AirStation P23 Cw 12 Connectto the Internet P26 8 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows Me 98 95 Install the following into the setting PC for setting the AirStation LAN Board Driver Refer to
55. stallation Installation completed successfully Continue to Connecting to the AirStation page 23 To uninstall the Client Manager click the Start button and select Programs MELCO AirStation Uninstall Client Manager and follow the instruction on screen 22 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Connecting to the AirStation When the network setting is completed the setting PC should be able to connect to the AirStation Copy the setting information 1 e AirStation information files to other PCs on the wireless LAN to connect to the AirStation Creating the AirStation Information Files Setting PC Create AirStation information files from the setting PC using the following procedure 1 2 Format a floppy disk or use a ready formatted disk Affix a label reading AirStation Information Files to the disk Click the Start button select MELCO AirStation and AirStation Manager 17 AuStation Manager Select File and then Connect Fie Edi Yew Aden DS channel this INS When using an Ethernet LAN PC select Edit Search AirStation and then pro ceed to Step 6 GROUP Enter the following values and click the OK but ton MAC address MAC address Enter the last six digits of the AirStation MAC address Group name GROUP all caps The AirStation MAC address is writ ten on the AirStation Unit To check the MAC address refer to the Parts Nomencla ture and Fu
56. ton Click Fie nome here Save AP ntomancn fel APO Cancel Creation of the application information file is completed Continue to The AirStation Connection Settings page 52 The AirStation Connection Settings Set wireless LAN PCs other than the setting PC by the following procedure 1 Click the Start button select Programs MELCO Wireless LAN and the Client Manager 2 D Client Manager 155 Select File and Open Condition 100 Bandwidth 11mbps 3 Insert the AirStation Information Files Disk created in Creating AirStation Infor mation Files into the floppy disk drive 4 In the Look In field select 3 Floppy A a m mj the file name e g Airstation Apd and click the Open button Click fe Lx here Fans ct type Hel APO 52 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 5 D Client Manager 191 ER yew Heb 218 aj 2 not connect Access point D Client Manager 191 Be Kd Yew Heb Condition 100 Bandwidth 119 bo 7 Verify connection x Connect AP7784DF Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer ASCII C HEX Cancel 8 Searching for AirStation on the network 9 D Client Manager 01x Fle Edt Yew 219 aj 2 Condition 100 Bandvadth 2Mbos Immediately after connecting to the AirStation 2 Mbps or lower baud rate may be
57. ult wide network protocol that provider Communication actors diverse interconnected networks CE 8 Microsoft TCP IP Properties HE Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP IPAd en ONS WINS Addens Routing Server An UP address can be automatically assigned to this network card by a DHCP server I your ratrak dons net have a DHCP sarvar aik you network adnistator for an address and then type in this m Click the DNS tab and enter the host name e g hare melco Do not enter anything other than 2 Enter y the host name If something is already entered in this field delete it Domain Name Spaten ONS Host ONS Service Search Order gen ort Er ere Domain Suffi Search Order var poesi Adi CE cm oom 1 0 Click the Yes button E Do mart pena coqui C3 mm here 1 Windows NT 4 0 will restart This completes the TCP IP protocol setting for the PC with which you will connect to the Internet Continue to Installing the Client Manager page 49 48 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual Windows 2000 NT4 0 Installing the Client Manager You must install the Client Manager in every PC that will be connected to the Internet Install the Client Manager by the following procedure There is no need to install the Client Manager for the Ethernet LAN PCs 1 Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD
58. with the Buffalo wireless LAN card is called the wireless LAN PC The personal computer to be used to change the AirStation settings is referred to as the Setting PC Precautions for Using the AirStation Be sure to read this manual before using the product because this product is highly refined TECHWORKS INC Buffalo Technology is not responsible for accidents or damages to the personal computer as well as AirStation due to misuse Misuse of our product will void the guarantee automatically that came with the purchase All rights for this manual are owned by MELCO INC No part of this manual may be transmitted reproduced or revised without permission from MELCO INC ll Product name of other companies used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies Trademark symbols amp etc are not indicated in this manual Bl Specifications design and other descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice Bl This manual is carefully prepared however feel free to contact your nearest sales representa tive if you have any questions or problems In addition note that MELCO INC shall not be liable for any expenses incurred due to damage or loss arising from the use of the WLAR L11 L although MELCO INC has been advised of the possibility of such damage For your safety be sure to follow the instructions given below Follow the instructions below to avoid harming
59. yed the drivers for the wireless LAN card have not been installed Refer to the wireless LAN board manual and install the driver If Network Adapter Settings Error is displayed the TCP IP is not set correctly Refer to the The TCP IP Protocol Settings for setting PC section page 9 in Chapter 2 the Prepar ing AirStation Settings Setting PC and correct the TCP IP setting For the following settings click the Next button AirStation MAC address Enter the MAC address registered for the AirStation The MAC address is a 12 digit value The first six digits are fixed to 004026 There fore enter the last six digits Group name GROUP WEP code Leave it blank default setting Roaming function Select Unused CMA For the AirStation MAC address refer to Parts Nomenclature and Functions in the separate Installation Manual 9 Windows will search for the AirStation Searching the AirStation Select the AirStation and click the Next button If AirStation Not Found is dis played the MAC address has been entered incorrectly Check the AirStation MAC address again here Click the Don t Set button 1 Do you set up AirStotion s IP Address in Default Gateway and DNS Server 72 of Network Adapter Click Continue to next page sBumes uoneisJlv m WLAR L1 1 L Internet Connection Manual 15 gt 2000 INC rights reservet dise cm he Simp
60. you do not know the AirSta tion s IP address search it from the AirSta tion Manager For the AirStation Manager detail refer to nstalling the AirStation Man ager in Chapter 6 Preparing the AirStation Setting Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Later 1 Start Netscape Navigator Windows 2000 NT4 0 2 On the Menu Bar select Edit and then select Preferences here ak here 5 Manual Proxy Configuration Lx Servers Type Addens of proxy server to use Post ITP Secus m m gre ment p Sogks hov Gopher KARAK fo was fo Exceptions Do not ure prow servers for domains beginning wit TAD Use comma to separate ermes 1 Enter here In the Category field select Proxies CMA If Proxies is not displayed click the symbol to the left of the Advanced option Select Manual proxy configuration and click the View button Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do not use proxy servers for domains beginning with field and click the OK button If you do not know the AirStation s IP address search it from the AirStation Manager For the AirStation Manager detail refer to the nstalling the AirStation Manager in Chapter 6 Preparing the AirSta tion Setting au 9 WLAR L1 1 L Internet Connection Manual 57 58 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection Manual 59 WLAR L11 L Internet Connection M

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