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1. Figure 19 AP to AP communication between buildings using an external antenna BUFFALO Product Overview 24 WLA AWCG User Manual The above example illustrates the use of AirStation Pro s to connect between buildings By directing the external adapters in each building toward each other you can strengthen the signal range between buildings The communication distance will vary depending on the length of the coaxial cable being used It is essential to use the coaxial cable if you are connecting between an external antenna and the AirStation Pro Note If you are using more than two external antenna one must be used as a target antenna The others must function as directional antenna Internal access point communication AirStation Pro s can be used to establish Wireless communication between different PC groups on the LAN Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain Configuration Department Department n See ee x I I I J AirStation AirStation x Department 4 AirStation Pro WLA AWCG x ei i Figure 20 Star and chain configuration The above left hand diagram illustrates how the AirStation Pro can be used to enable Wireless communication within one building 25 Product Overview BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO The above right hand diagram illustrates how the AirStation Pro enables you to roam with a laptop whilst remain
2. The ESS ID can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbols and is case sensitive The most popular type of LAN which send its communications through radio frequency signals carried by a coaxial cable Each computer checks to see if another computer is transmitting and waits its turn to transmit If two computers accidentally transmit at the same time and their messages collide they wait and send again in turn Firmware is the name given to the software programs that is written onto read only memory ROM such as routers modems and terminal adapters It is a combination of software and hardware IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers A world wide professional association for electrical and electronic engineers which sets standards for telecommunications and computing applications IP Internet Protocol address A numeric address such as 123 231 32 2 that the domain server translates into a domain name The IP address is an identifier for a computer or a device on a TCP IP network The protocol within TCP IP that governs the break up of data messages into packets from sender to destination network and sender to distribution network and station and the re assembly of the packets into original data messages at the destination LAN Local Area Network ALAN is a network that connects computers in a relatively small area such as a single building or campus In other words it is a network that s
3. After restart of AirStationPro you cannot continue configuration from this screen To continue configuration close your browser and then reopen it E Done a ap Internet Figure 39 Standard settings confirmation screen 4 2 5 Check the reception of the external antenna If you have installed an external antenna you should ensure that it is functioning correctly for information on how to do this see Checking the connection to the external antenna on page 14 41 AirStation Pro Installation WLA AWCG User Manual Configuring AirStation Settings BUFFALO 5 1 About this chapter This chapter describes how to configure the settings of the AirStation using the browser based settings screen as part of the AirStation Manager software The AirStation Pro has many useful functions and options which can be configured from within the AirStation Manager 5 2 Configuration options You must configure the AirStation Pro through the Settings screen The following sections describe how to open the Settings screen and the various configuration options that can be accessed from it 5 2 1 Displaying the Settings screen 1 Open the AirStation Manager For instructions on how to do this see the Air Station Pro Installation chapter Connecting to the AirStation Pro on page 33 E AirStation AirStation Manager File Edit View Admin Help elul l P AP7784DF GROUP 11Mbps 192 168 100 1 Channel 11
4. 6 2 Problem scenarios This section describes some of the problem scenarios that can occur when using the AirStation Pro m AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network Network adapter on your PC cannot be found m Network driver fails at installation m AirStation Pro IP address is not assigned m Settings screen is not displayed m Cannot connect to the LAN m Search is taking a long time to display other computers For each problem scenario at least one possible cause is identified and some solutions are suggested 6 2 1 AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network This problem could be due to the following reasons Cause 1 AirStation Pro is not properly turned on Solutions When the AirStation Pro is switched on ensure that the power LED indicator is on also If the AirStation Pro is connected to a hub you should ensure that the hub itself is switched on 59 Troubleshooting BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual Cause 2 Connections to the LAN have not been attached correctly Solutions If the AirStation Pro is connected to a LAN cable you must ensure that m The cable connection to both the computer and the hub is secure If the hub is switched on the Ethernet LED indicator should be flashing m The LAN cable you are using is of the correct type You must use straight through Ethernet cable Cause 3 Network mode is incorrect Solutions To correct this m Ensure that the ESS ID s on your network
5. Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this device click Have Disk Manufacturers Network Protocols Microsoft 32 bit DLC f Microsoft DLC NetBEUI WAN support for ATM f Winsock2 ATM Service Provider v Have Disk ce Figure 57 Select Network Protocol dialog box 4 Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel oo BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual 5 Select TCP IP from the Network Protocols panel 6 Click OK The TCP IP protocol is added You will be prompted to restart your computer at this point Click No because you still have to specify an IP address For instructions on how to do this see Specifying the IP address on page 77 Windows NT 1 Open the Network Protocol dialog box as shown in Checking that the pro tocols are added on page 72 2 Click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed Select Network Protocol BE DI Click the Network Protocol that you wantto install then click OK Ifyou X have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Network Protocol PF DLC Protocol A F NetBEUI Protocol YF NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport F Point To Point Tunneling Protocol Y Streams Environment z OK Cancel Figure 58 Select Network Protocol dialog box 3 Select TCP IP Protocol and click OK The TCP IP protocol is added You will be prompted to restart your computer at
6. 21x Identification Services Protocols Adapters Network Protocols 4 NetBEUI Protocol NWLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport 3 NWLink NetBIOS TCP IP Protocol BAG Prpperice Wests Description A nonroutable protocol designed for use in small LANs Figure 62 Network Protocols dialog box 2 Select the TCP IP protocol and click Properties The TCP IP Properties dialog box is displayed 3 Select the IP Address tab Appendix 80 WLA AWCG User Manual The TCP IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayed ft TCP IP Properties IPAddress DNS WINS Address Routing An IP address can be automatically assigned to this network card by a DHCP server Ifyour network does not have a DHCP server ask your network administrator for an address and then type itinthe space below Adapter 11 3Com EtherLink 10 100 PCI NIC 3C905C TX z Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Specify an IP address IP Address 192 168 SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway Advanced Cancel Apply Figure 63 TCP IP Properties IP Address dialog box 4 Select the Specify an IP address option 5 Enter an IP address in the IP Address field Note Consult your Network Administrator for the IP address settings for the PC and for the subnet mask settings If there is a DHCP server on the network select Obtain an IP address automatically 6 Click OK 7 You ar
7. Figure 40 AirStations found on the network 2 Double click the AirStation Pro for which you want to configure settings 43 Configuring AirStation Settings BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO The Web browser launches automatically and the Settings screen is displayed Links gt HE x COE z eG AirStation Pro WLA AWC WLA AWCG AirStationPro information Name APBEO14p Time 17 May 2001 10 39 35 Update Standard Settings Standard configuration Advanced Settings Advanced configuration Diagnostics Diagnostics program After clicking one of the above menu buttons you will be prompted for a user name and password Enter a user name of root Leave the password blank unless you have already changed the password C 2001 MELCO INC All rights reserved LUFA g KE Done 1 iniemet 4 Figure 41 Settings screen 5 2 2 Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addresses Access point communication enables computers to communicate wirelessly with one another You can register a maximum number of six MAC addresses To enable access point communication follow these steps 1 Open the Settings screen For details see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Click Advanced Settings You are prompted to enter your network password By default the username is root Leave the Password field blank 4 Click OK BUFFALO Configuring AirStation Setting
8. TROUBLESHOOTING u 2020000 inresa nen se ddeleceddseestecesdecscsesens 58 AbOUt thisichaptert irritare arie Ent 59 Problemiscenarios iraniana arri ee 59 AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network 0 00 59 Network adapter on your PC cannot be found c e 62 Network adapter fails at driver installation vc 65 AirStation IP address is not assigned 0Lve rei 65 Settings Screen is not displayed 0 veri 66 Cannot connect to the LAN Lv 66 Search is taking a long time to display other computers 68 APPENDIX 24 00 20 Eionn gta ESENES cede SOE EEEE 70 AbOUt this APPENIX re en en Nessie kon sen 71 Checking the version of Windows Lc eee 71 Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings vee 72 GONFISUFING Protocols sises crew arr cirie 72 Checking that the protocols are added cece scence eeceeceeceeceeeeeees 72 Adding Protocols aa triennio rari 75 Specifying the IP address seeesesseesssesseesssssssressssssoeessesseessssseee 77 Checking Web browser settings sssssssssssssresssssroesesssssosessessreesssereeeseeo 82 Using Internet Explorer 5 0 ssssssesssssseeessssesscessssseesesssseeesssseseese 82 Using Internet Explorer 4 0 sssesssessssssessssssoescessssseeessssseeesssseeeese 84 Using Netscape Navigator euesesssenssensennss
9. To correct this you must do the following 1 Restart the computer 2 Enter your Username and Password 3 Click OK 67 Troubleshooting BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual Cause 7 The network setting is incorrect Solutions Ensure that the Protocol Workgroup Name and Share settings are correct m To check the protocols refer to the AirStation Pro Installation chapter Checking the TCP IP settings on page 31 m To check the Workgroup Name go to your Network Neighbourhood properties and select the Identification tab m Tocheck the Share settings go to the properties of your hard drive and select the Sharing tab 6 2 7 Search is taking a long time to display other computers Cause 1 The other computer is not connected to the network If your computer cannot access that computer this may be because the registry is displaying a ghost entry This means that the requested computer is not actually connected to the network but the registry has not updated since that computer was disconnected Solutions To check this you must do the following 1 Onthe Start menu select Find Computers 2 Enter the name of the computer you want to search for 3 Click Search 4 Double click the computer icon when the search is complete BUFFALO Troubleshooting 68 WLA AWCG User Manual 69 Troubleshooting WLA AWCG User Manual Appendix BUFFALO A 1 About this appendix This appendix describes some general tasks th
10. system follow these steps 1 Connect the AirStation Pro to a power supply using the AC DC power adapter Do not use any adapter other than that which is supplied with the AirStation Pro The AirStation Pro power light will display green Connect one end of the straight through cable to the AirStation Pro LAN port Connect the cable to the PC Hub The procedure for this step differs depending on whether you are connecting the AirStation Pro directly to a PC or to a hub Connecting directly to a PC Connect the other end of the cross over cable directly to your PC Getting Started 8 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Connecting to a hub Connect the other end of the straight through cable to your hub Note A straight through cable can be used to connect to the hub provided the hub is fitted with a cascade port 2 Connect the UTP straight through cable supplied to the LAN port gt of the 2 AirStation AP 1 Remove the rear cover by gently squeezing A both sides and then pulling the cover towards p A you 3 Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the hub 100 Base TX 10 Base T compatible hub 4 Connect the power supply to the DC connector on the WLA AWCG Figure 2 AirStation Pro installation setup 9 Getting Started BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 2 2 3 Installing the Wireless LAN card To enable an AirStation Pro to communic
11. A wireless home i Air Station Internet Sharing Device A wireless Er Li gt BUMI WLA AWCG User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL suenesussenussssnsnnnnssnsnnsnnnsnnsnnnnsnsnnsnnnnsnsnssnnnnsnsnssnsnssnen 1 Ab uft this ch pter s sener 2 er eines ses ii 2 Scope of the Manual cre ee Se eagle sie ie d N iE bleed tens anne nee 2 Rel tedireadins ssn or e ii ea eo nee ehe se 3 Online Help Nonnen kenn 3 Terms and Conventions sse ann een 4 Standard terms van in genen en erben 4 Typographic conventions ssssssssssseesssssessssssssesesssseseesssereessseees 4 Safety information eier sine ro 5 GETTING STARTED seeeesessesessennsssnnssnnnsnnsnsnnnnsnnnnssnnnsnnsnnsnsnsnnnnnsnsnsnnsnsnnen 6 About this chapter a sn Rn ere ae 7 Setting up the AirStation Pro sssssssesessssssecsssssecesssssseceessssecessssseeesessee 7 Hardware requirements cecceceeceec enc eecenc eee eecenceeceesensenseeeeeees 7 Software requirements ceceeceec eee cece ec enceesenseesencenseeseeeeeeees 8 Installing the Wireless LAN Card v vii 10 Adding an external antenna ceceeceee eee eeeeeeeeeeceecenceneeeceseeeeeee 11 PRODUCT OVERVIEW sensoorse enone tostetan Teinie EE EE aE E AEE E SER 20 Ab uf this ch pter a a ee ze apra er 21 Main features of the AirStation Pro LL 21 Access point to access point communication 0ce veri 24 A
12. GROUP 11Mbps Condition 100 Bandwidth 2Mbps Figure 14 AirStation Pro found on the network Getting Started 16 WLA AWCG User Manual 8 From the File menu select Test Connection Diagnostic AirStation Client Manager Figure 15 File Test Connection Diagnostic option The Test Connection dialog box is displayed Test Connection Figure 16 Test Connection dialog box The connection status is now checked and the connection test displayed The connection test result displays both the connection and radio status Test Result Figure 17 Connection test result 17 Getting Started WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO BUFFALO Connection test results The following table displays the connection test results in terms of their connection and the radio status Connection Status Radio Status Very Good Y l Very Good Good TI Good 5 Poor T Questionable Very Poor T Poor Communications not No Connection x possible Table 4 Connection test results The diagnostic test results are displayed as a combination of connection status and radio status BUFALA Getting Started 18 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Antenna connections and transmission ranges The actual range depends on the environment in which the aerial is used as shown in the table Scenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 Mbps WLE HG DYG only 1 5 km up to 1 mile 3 0 km 2 0 miles WLE HG
13. NDC amp WLE HG DYG 1 0 km 0 6 miles 2 0 km 1 2 miles WLE HG NDC only 600m 0 4 miles 1 2 km 0 7 miles Table 5 External antenna range and signal transmission The following conditions may affect the signal transmission m Obstacles such as trees or buildings between antennas m The existence of high voltage wire or an electromagnetic device in between antennas m The antenna or access point is surrounded by metal objects 19 Getting Started BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual Product Overview BUFFALO 3 1 About this chapter This chapter describes the main features and capabilities of the AirStation Pro 3 2 Main features of the AirStation Pro The AirStation Pro acts as an access point for wireless LAN s enabling communication between physically separated networks The main features of the AirStation Pro are 21 Product Overview WLA AWCG User Manual The AirStation Pro enables communication between multiple access points Up to six AirStation Pro s can be used in any one area Wireless Distribution System WDS or the repeating function is supported which enables six access points to communicate simultaneously Using the AirStation Pro enables wide area wireless broadband communication Outdoor antennae enable the point to point or point to multipoint long range communication up to a 1 5 km one mile radius The AirStation Pro is the easiest and the most economical way to expand your LAN
14. Prohibit configuration from a Wired LAN m Prohibit configuration over AirStation To configure the Packet Filter settings follow these steps 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Click Packet Filter on the Advanced Settings menu in the left panel The Packet Filter Setup screen is displayed stra E __ i Address htp 195 100 100 53 easy select cgi SETUP AdvancedsSettings x eco BT Airstation Pro Packet Filter Setup WLA AWCIWLA AWC Ttar Setting 7 Prohibit seting fom awieless LAN BJ Advanced Settings Return to TOP page Add the Rule Basic Password Packet Filter Information Display Delete 7 Time Delete Simple Rule Routing Packet Filter Delete the Checked Rules Initialize the Rule Wireless LAN Restrictio AP Communication Radio Hardware Settings I Baino 7 Figure 49 Packet Filter Setup screen 3 Select the setting you want to make from the Filter Setting drop down list Click Add the Rule 4 A confirmation screen is displayed indicating your rule has been added 55 Configuring AirStation Settings WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Note Rules can also be deleted by selecting the rule you want to delete and clicking Delete the checked rules 5 2 11 Diagnostics The diagnostics function displays all AirStation Pro information and settings To access this function follow these ste
15. adapter and the AirStation Pro match To check the ESS ID refer to the following section Checking the ESS ID for Windows 95 98 ME To check the ESS ID on your network adapter 1 Open Network Neighbourhood properties and select the Configuration tab 2 Select the appropriate adapter and click Properties 3 The ESS ID is displayed on the Basic Settings tab Checking the ESS ID for Windows NT To check the ESS ID on your network adapter 1 Right click the Network Neighbourhood tab on the desktop select Proper ties The Network dialog box is displayed 2 Select the Adapters tab Highlight the MELCO WL1 PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter click Properties BUFFALO Troubleshooting 60 WLA AWCG User Manual The ESS ID is displayed WLI PCM L11 Configure 21x DS Channel 11 hd Infrastructure mode IM WLEPCHL11 mode I Figure 51 ESS ID Checking the ESS ID for Windows 2000 To check the ESS ID on your network adapter 1 Right click My Network Places select Properties 2 Select Local Area Network right click Properties 3 Select MELCO WL1 PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter click Properties The ESS ID is displayed To check the ESS ID on the AirStation Pro refer to the Configuring the Airstation Settings chapter Diagnostics on page 56 m The correct network mode must also be matched with the AirStation Pro You will find the network mode on the same tab as the ESS ID Note If none of the a
16. by the user Table 2 Typographic conventions BUFFALO About this Manual 4 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 1 4 3 Safety information As with all electrical products you must exercise care when using the AirStation Pro This table describes the various warning symbols used throughout this manual to indicate situations where extra caution is needed Symbol Meaning Serious injury or damage A Failure to follow the instructions shown with this symbol may result in serious injury or damage to property Attempts to disassemble or modify products that are displayed with Do not disassemble or modify the product Q this symbol may result in electrical shock or fire Attempts to continue to run the product whilst plugged in with the e Turn off the power and unplug the product power on may result in electrical shock or fire Table 3 Safety information symbols 5 About this Manual BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual Getting Started BUFFALO 2 1 About this chapter This chapter explains how to set up the AirStation Pro system It explains how to connect the AirStation Pro to your PC and how to connect an external antenna 2 2 Setting up the AirStation Pro Before you begin establishing connections using the AirStation Pro you must meet the following requirements 2 2 1 Hardware requirements The AirStation Pro requires the following hardware to operate AirStation Pro WLA AWCG AC DC pow
17. screen To access this screen see Diagnostics on page 56 5 2 3 Setting up roaming The AirStation Pro roaming function allows users to move from one room to another with their laptop whilst maintaining a connection to the network There is no need to adjust connection settings each time you go into another room as the roaming function enables you to switch automatically between AirStations BUFFALO Configuring AirStation Settings 46 WLA AWCG User Manual The settings for the roaming function must be made from a PC that is on a Wired LAN To configure the roaming function you must adjust the settings on the AirStation Pro using the AirStation Manager and the Client Manager Configuring the AirStation Manager settings 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 Enter the group name for all AirStations that will be used to roam in the Group Name field Select the Generate From Group Name MAC address and Roaming setting option adjacent to ESS ID Select the Use option adjacent to Roaming Click Set A page is displayed confirming your settings are complete Roaming between the AirStation Pro and other manufacturers access points On the Basic Settings screen the Group Name field is disabled Select the Generate option adjacent to ESS ID Enter the same ESS ID as the other access points on the network Select the Don t Use o
18. service BUFFALO LED Indicators The AirStation Pro WLA AWCG displays the following physical features POWER WIRELESS ETHERNET DIAG For details on these features see table 6 7 amp 8 RESET BUTTON AirStation Pro Wired MAC Address 10M 100M AirStation Pro Wireless MAC Address DC Required for AP Communication Figure 18 AirStation Pro BUFFALO Product Overview 22 WLA AWCG User Manual As shown in the diagram above the AirStation Pro has four LED indicators each indicator relaying important information to the user This information is described in the following table LED Indicator Message POWER When the AirStation Pro is connected to a power supply the LED indicator will display green continuously WIRELESS When the AirStation Pro is successfully connected to a Wireless LAN the LED indicator will flash green ETHERNET Wired When the AirStation Pro is connected to a 100Base TX 10Base T LAN the LED indicator will flash 10Mbps Indicator will flash orange 100Mbps Indicator will flash green DIAGNOSTICS This light will flash when an error has occurred The flashing fre quency indicates the error type see Diagnostic Indicator on page 23 Table 6 LED indicator function Diagnostic Indicator Each flash of the Diagnostic indicator conveys a particular error message These are as follows No of flashes St
19. that the protocols are added To check whether the protocols have been added follow the steps appropriate to the version of Windows that you are using Windows 95 98 ME 1 On the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box is displayed 3 Select the Configuration tab BUFFALO a WLA AWCG User Manual The Network Configuration dialog box is displayed Network 12x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed Client for Microsoft Networks gt Dial Up Adapter MELCO WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt Dial Up Adapter Y7 IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt MELCO WLL PCM L11 Wir le ni Primary Network Logon Client for Microsoft Networks x File and Print Sharing Description OK Cancel Figure 54 Network Configuration dialog box All the protocols installed on your PC are displayed in this dialog box If the protocol that you require is not displayed you must add it For instructions on how to do this see Adding protocols on page 75 Windows NT 1 On the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click the Network icon 73 Appendix WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 3 Select the Protocol tab Network viewing mode 21x Identification Services Protocols Adapters Network Protocols NetBEUI Protocol NW Link IPX SPX Com
20. 47155968 Bytes Space required for installation 425984 Bytes lt Back Cancel Figure 28 Setup dialog box 8 Ensure that the Destination Directory is correct Note To change the default installation directory select a different drive from the Drive drop down list A new installation directory is displayed 9 Click Next A second Setup dialog box is displayed showing details of where the AirStation Manager will be installed Setup C Program Files APMGR The software will be installed to the above directory To install to this directory click Start Setup will start installing the software Figure 29 Setup confirmation dialog box 10 Click Start All necessary files are copied to the directory AirStation Pro Installation 34 WLA AWCG User Manual An installation confirmation message is displayed AirStation Manager Installer Installation completed successfully Figure 30 Installation confirmation message 11 Click OK Note To uninstall the AirStation Manager on the Start menu select Programs MELCO AirStation Uninstall AirStation Manager The uninstall program will remove AirStation Manager from your machine 4 2 4 Connecting to the AirStation Pro Before connecting to the AirStation Pro ensure that you have a Web browser installed Internet Explorer 4 0 or greater or Netscape Navigator are required For details on installing a Web browser refer to your Wind
21. AirStation Pro Before you begin the installation process it is very important that you know the version of Windows that is installed on your PC Each version of Windows differs in functionality and so different sequences of screens will be displayed to the user For instructions on how to check the version of Windows that you are using see the Appendix chapter Checking the version of Windows on page 71 4 2 1 Network adapter installation You must now check that you have a network adapter and all necessary drivers installed To check whether or not you have a network adapter installed follow these steps appropriate to your Windows version Windows 95 98 ME Minimise or close all windows The desktop of your computer is displayed Right click on the My Computer icon 1 2 3 Select the Properties option from the drop down list 4 Select the Device Manager tab 29 AirStation Pro Installation BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO The System Properties Device Manager dialog box is displayed General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by pe View devices by connection Figure 22 System Properties Device Manager dialog box 5 Under the Network adapters option check that the MELCO WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN adapter is listed If it is listed continue to the next section Checking the TCP IP settings on page 31 and perform the necessary steps If it is not listed y
22. Attaching the antenna adapter to the Wireless LAN network card Attaching the external antenna Once the antenna adapter has been attached to the Wireless LAN network card you can attach an external antenna increasing the range of the AirStation Pro To attach an external antenna follow these steps 1 Ensure the antenna adapter is attached to the AirStation Pro Figure 8 Displaying the antenna adapter connector 13 Getting Started BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 2 Attach the metal stabiliser to the AirStation Pro using the screw provided in order to secure the antenna adapter Figure 9 Attaching the metal stabiliser to the AirStation Pro 3 Connect the end of the antenna adapter connector to the external antenna P Figure 10 Attaching the external antenna Once the external antenna has been attached to the AirStation Pro you can direct this to any other AirStation Pro s that you have installed to strengthen the overall range of the signal Checking the connection to the external antenna To check the quality of the connection to the external antenna you must have the Client Manager software installed For details on installing Client Manager see WLI PCM L11 Users Manual BUFFALO Getting Started 14 WLA AWCG User Manual Having installed Client Manager follow these steps 1 From the Start menu select Programs MELCO Wireless LAN and then Client Manager 2 From Client Manager screen select File Manu
23. IRSTATION PRO INSTALLATION 0c0ccsceereececee recisi eee ee eecerecec eee rece cerenee 28 About this Chapter u nein he iEn inae hehe 29 Installing the AirStation Pro uss0ssessessenenennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnsnnnnnennnn 29 Network adapter installation 0 c0 ceri 29 Checking the TCP IP settings L vii 31 Installing the AirStation Manager Software Lv 33 Connecting to the AirStation PFO vee 35 Check the reception of the external antenna Lei 41 CONFIGURING AIRSTATION SETTINGS ori ticea RE iniettato 42 Abolit this chapter Ginori aan ea rain a ta 43 Confisuration options aiar 43 Displaying the Settings screen Lire 43 Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addresses 44 Setti g p roaming seses sense nenne ae 46 Setting up AirPort configuration s sssssssssssresessssseoesssesseesssssesesse 48 Setting up WEP security essesssesessssesssesssssosseceseseossceeessssesseeses 49 Restricting Wireless LAN PC S sssssssssssssssssssessessssrossrssssresssseseeeese 50 Setting up Passwords eu2esessessenseesennnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnsnnsnnnnnn 51 Configuring channel settings 0 vere 53 Setting Up FOULING ne rasieren sr OO EEEN 53 Setting up the Packet Filter ss0sssssessnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 55 DIi gN0Sstie sn rennen 56
24. al E AirStation Client Manager Of x File Edit View Help Open Save Save As Group Name Transfer speed Connect Test Connection gt Exit Condition 100 Bandwidth 11Mbps Figure 11 Client Manager Manual option 3 Select File Manual This Manual Setting dialog box is displayed Manual Setting x ESS ID BE0I4EGROUP DENTE Channel 11 Network Mode 11Mbps communication over AirSte Frequently used ESS ID be04egroup Chann AS 11M Add gt gt lt lt Delete Figure 12 Manual setting dialog box 4 Enter the ESS ID in the ESS ID field Note The ESS ID is the last six digits of the AirStation Pro s wired MAC address followed by its Group name See page 22 for instructions on how to locate the wired MAC address 15 Getting Started BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual 5 Select the 11Mbps communication over AirStation option from the drop down list 6 Click OK The Verify Connection dialog box is displayed Changing ESS ID to 7784DFGROUP Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer WEP key Sting Hexadecimal Cancel Figure 13 Verify Connection dialog box 7 Click OK The AirStation Pro found on the network is displayed on the Client Manager screen E AirStation Client Manager _ OF x File Edit View Help Slt a Z 2l AirStation Name Group Name Transfer speed Y AP7784DF
25. at you may need to complete when installing the AirStation Pro A 2 Checking the version of Windows To determine which version of Windows is installed on your machine follow these steps 1 Minimise or close all windows The desktop of your computer will be dis played 2 Using your mouse right click on the My Computer icon 3 Select the Properties option from the drop down list The System Properties dialog box is displayed System Properties Be Startup Shutdown Hardware Profiles UserProfles General Performance Envitonment System Microsoft Windows NT eae Version of Windows a 1550023141003 installed on your PC Figure 53 System Properties General dialog box 4 Select the General tab The System field displays the version of Windows installed on your PC 5 Click OK to close the System Properties dialog box ee BUF FALL WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO A 3 Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings You might need to restore the factory settings if you are having connection problems To do this 1 Turn the power on 2 Find the reset switch which is located on the back panel of the AirStation Pro 3 Press the reset switch for three seconds All AirStation Pro settings are now restored to the original factory settings A 4 Configuring protocols Before you begin configuring your protocols you must first ensure that the required protocols have been added to your computer A 4 1 Checking
26. ate with a computer a network adapter must be installed in the PC or the laptop The AirStation Wireless LAN card WLI PCM L11 consists of both LAN and radio functions For more details on installing other manufacturers network adapters refer to the appropriate adapter documentation Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PC If your desktop PC does not have a card slot you must install one of the following bus adapters m ISA bus adapter WLI ISA OP m PCI bus adapter WLI PCI OP Note For details on installing the bus adapters refer to the manual supplied with the respective bus adapter 1 Insert the Wireless LAN card into the card slot of the bus adapter Insert the wireless LAN card into the card slot of the ISA PCI bus adapter on the PC applying just enough pressure to ensure that it is fully seated Figure 3 Inserting a network card into a desktop PC 2 The power light on the network card will display green BUFFALO Getting Started 10 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Installing an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PC If you are using Windows 95 98 or 2000 you can install the network card whilst the laptop is switched on To install the network card follow these steps 1 Insert the Wireless LAN network card into the PC card slot Insert the wireless LAN card into the PC card slot applying just enough pressure to ensure that it is fully seated Figure 4 Inserting a network card int
27. atus Explanation 1 RAM check error Cannot read or write to the internal mem ory 2 ROM check error Cannot read or write to the flash ROM 3 Ethernet LAN error The Ethernet LAN controller is broken 4 Wireless LAN error The Wireless LAN controller is broken 5 Clock error The Clock is not set correctly or the clock battery may be depleted 9 Error other than above Table 7 Diagnostic indicator information 23 Product Overview WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO AirStation Pro ports On the side panel of the AirStation Pro are a number of ports see LED Indicators on page 22 AirStation Pro User ports INIT The initialise button if held for three seconds the AirStation Pro settings will revert to the original factory settings 10 100M Connect the network cable to this port DC Connect the DC power adapter to this port Table 8 AirStation Pro ports 3 2 1 Access point to access point communication External access point communication The AirStation Pro enables numerous variations of communication including Wired communication Wireless communication and communication utilising an external antenna The following diagrams illustrate some possible connection configurations I AU m t 1300 500 WLE HG NDC WLE HG DYG WLE HG DYG WLE HG DYG m 1 5km R E AirStation AirStation Pro AirStation Pro
28. bove methods are effective reset to the AirStation Pro factory settings as described in the Appendix chapter Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings on page 72 61 Troubleshooting BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual Cause 4 The protocols are not installed or configured correctly Solutions To check your TCP IP protocols refer to the Appendix chapter Checking that the protocols are added on page 72 Incorrect protocol configuration will affect the performance of the AirStation Pro To check where such problems may be arising it is advised that you check for the following possible protocol errors TCP IP is not installed To correct this install the TCP IP protocols Refer to the Appendix chapter Adding protocols on page 75 TCP IP protocol is not binding to the network card To correct this you must 1 Install the TCP IP protocol Refer to the Appendix chapter Adding proto cols on page 75 2 Check the number of network adapters that you are trying to bind to the TCP IP protocol The maximum number of network adapters which can be bound to a TCP IP protocol is four If you are trying to bind more than four network adapters to the same TCP IP protocol delete one of them or switch the binding to another protocol 6 2 2 Network adapter on your PC cannot be found This problem could be due to the following reasons Cause 1 The network adapter is not installed correctly BUFFALO Troubleshoo
29. ddress Change 00 C0 4F 32 4C 6A I inhibit connection Unauthorized wireless LAN PCs MAC Address Change Chonge _Preventconnectonbyoli Look for Wireless LAN Computer s Em O inet Figure 46 Wireless LAN Restrictions Setup screen 3 Click the Enable option adjacent to the Restrict connection from wireless LAN PC s field Enter the MAC address of the Wireless LAN PC that you are permitting to connect to the network in the Mac address of wireless LAN PC field 5 Click Add Note Separate each two digits of the MAC address with a colon BUFFALO Configuring AirStation Settings 50 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 6 When the added MAC address is displayed press Return The MAC address you registered should now be displayed in the Authorised Wireless LAN PCs list Note You can register up to 255 MAC addresses If you do not wish to limit the number of people who can connect to the network select the Disable option and click Set 5 2 7 Setting up passwords 51 Configuring AirStation Settings WLA AWCG User Manual For increased security you can set a password for an administrator limiting access to the AirStation settings By default there is no password To set the password follow these steps 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Click Password on the Advanced Settings menu in the left panel The Password Setup screen is dis
30. e prompted to restart your computer click Yes Windows 2000 1 Open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box as shown in Checking that the protocols are added on pag e72 2 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box is displayed Enter an IP address in the IP Address field and click OK 4 You are prompted to restart your computer click Yes Di Seo BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual A 5 Checking Web browser settings The method that you use to check the settings differs depending on the Web browser installed on your PC Follow the steps appropriate to the Web browser that you are using A 5 1 Using Internet Explorer 5 0 1 Open Internet Explorer 2 On the Tools menu select Internet Options Select the Connections tab The Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayed Internet Options HE General Security Content Connections Programs Advanced da Use the Connection Wizard to connect your gt computer to the Internet Dialup settings MyDialUp5erver Default Add Bemove Settings Never dial a connection C Dial whenever a network connection is not present Always dial my default connection MyDialUpsenver BaDean LAN settings Editlocal area network LAN settings LAN Settings ok cance Figure 64 Internet Options Connections dialog box 4 Click LAN Settings BUFFALO i WLA AWCG Use
31. each m Appendix provides instructions on how to perform some general tasks that may be necessary when installing the AirStation Pro m Glossary provides clear definitions and explanations of the terms used throughout the manual m Index provides a full alphabetical reference guide for terms and acronyms used in the manual It enables readers to find terms used anywhere in the manual BUFFALO About this Manual 2 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 1 3 Related reading Other documentation available for consultation are m AirStation WLI PCM L11 PC Card User Manual m WLI ISA OP ISA Bus Adapter User Manual m WLI PCI OP PCI Bus Adapter Hardware Manual 1 3 1 Online Help The Melco Online Help also provides you with useful information when using the AirStation Manager The Online Help can be accessed by doing the following 1 On the Start menu select MELCO AirStation AirStation Manager Help The Online Help opens When using the AirStation Manager Settings screen you may use the context sensitive help provided to help you with each task To access the context sensitive help simply click on the question icon beside the field you are unsure of For example when you click the question icon beside Roaming Roaming the following context sensitive help dialog box is displayed Z WLA AWC Help Microsoft Internet Explorer ISIE Roaming Allows you to have a roaming function using multiple AirStati
32. er adapter Straight through network cable UnshieldedTwisted Pair UTP cable Antenna connector only required if you want to connect to an external antenna Network Adapter This can be either of the following LAN network card if you want to establish a Wired connection using the AirStation Pro AirStation Pro Wireless LAN card WLI PCM L11 if you want to establish a Wireless connection using the AirStation Pro You will receive the required hardware in the AirStation Pro pack as listed below AirStation Pro pack 7 Getting Started WLA AWCG User Manual AirStation Pro WLA AWCG AC DC power adapter AirStation Series Driver CD Straight through cable WLA AWCG User Manual Warranty Card Antenna connector 2 2 2 Software requirements The AirStation Pro requires the following software to operate Windows 95 98 ME NT or 2000 Internet Explorer 4 0 or higher or Netscape Navigator 4 0 or higher Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 AirStation Manager software Client Manager software if you have a Wireless Client The AirStation Manager and Client Manager software is provided on the AirStation Series Driver CD For instructions on installing the software see Installing the AirStation Manager Software on page 33 Refer to the WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN card User Manual Initial setup To connect all the hardware supplied with the AirStation Pro pack and set up the
33. erves users within a confined geographical area The typical LAN band rate varies between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps LED Light Emitting Diode A type of semi conductor diode that emits visible or infrared light when current passes through it Visible LED s are used as indicator lights for example the light that shows a computer hardware device or printer is turned on Infrared LED s are used in remote control devices MAC Address Media Access Control Address Protocol This is a physical address specific to each network device The MAC address consists of six bytes The first three bytes constitute the vendor code and the last three bytes make up the user code The vendor code is managed and assigned by IEEE The network device manufacturer assigns a unique user code for each user therefore each MAC address is assigned as a physical address unique throughout the world In Ethernet frames are transmitted and received using the MAC addresses Protocols are the procedures and regulations designed so that computers can send and exchange information with a minimum of errors For example they can ensure efficient data transmission between two companies by establishing procedures for all communication conditions between them Roaming Function Bridging LAN s The AirStation Pro can connect multiple PC s as a repeater bridge between rooms and buildings The roaming function allows anyone in the office or on the go to stay c
34. firming your settings are complete Close the Web browser Note Whenever you attempt to connect to the AirStation from the Client 49 Configuring AirStation Settings WLA AWCG User Manual Manager you will be prompted to enter the encryption code If you do not enter an encryption code you will not be able to communicate with the AirStation Pro BUFFALO 5 2 6 Restricting Wireless LAN PC s This function allows you to restrict the number of Wireless LAN PC s that can be connected to the network Once this function is enabled only Wireless LAN PC s that have been registered can connect to the network To enable the function follow these steps 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Click Advanced Settings and then Wireless LAN Restrictions in the left panel The Wireless LAN Restrictions Setup screen is displayed O9BbBgd a 0 gies Sto Reeth Home Seach Favole Hidoy Mal Pint Back Address E ha5 10 2 13 S osay select egi7SE TUP rvAdvancedeSetimgire Z 60 Links np Wireless LAN Restrictions Setup WLA AWC WLA AWCG Er prati Restrict connection from wireless LAN PCs G pram Retum to TOP page Basic Sa Password Time Routing Add wireless LAN PC to list of authorized PCs Packet Fiter R rr MAC address of wireless LAN PC AP Communication Radio Hi Settings neal Authorized wireless LAN PCs gt MAC A
35. he user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense PY00 27038 DM10 01
36. ing AirPort Signal level I Settings AirPort AirPort On Turn AirPort Off AirPort ID 00 30 65 18 08 96 DJ Allow selection of closed networks AirPort Network Tomputer to Computer Choose network e 7100EBGROUP 4D163DGROUP Base Station ID 4D9147GROUP 7102A9memor Software Base Station Figure 45 AirPort configuration tool Once you have done this the AirStation Pro can communicate with the Macintosh computer BUFFALO Configuring AirStation Settings 48 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 5 2 5 Setting up WEP security The AirStation Pro WEP Wireless Encryption Privacy security feature prevents external decryption of wireless packets the packets are encoded prior to communication A Wired LAN must be used to configure the WEP function Note Once you have set a WEP code you cannot communicate with Macintosh computers The WEP function is not compatible with the AirPort WEP function To configure the WEP function follow these steps 1 uk w Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 Select ASCII or HEX ASCII enables you to enter a 5 digit password alphanumerically both text and numbers are accepted HEX enables you to enter a 10 digit password Enter a password in the Encryption Code WEP field Re enter the password in the Confirm Encryption Code field Click Set A page is displayed con
37. ing connected to the network Chain type communication Using multiple network adapters to establish Wireless communication with the AirStation Pro will cause a drop in the information throughput Therefore it is highly recommended that you use the AirStation Pro for dedicated bridging between LAN s This is illustrated in the diagram below WLA AWCG WLA AWCG Wireless communication is impossible because A and C are too far apart The range must be between 200 300m indoors or 600 1400m externally Me gt 3 gt 0 WLA AWCG WLA AWCG WLA AWCG B acts as a repeater establishing better communication between A and C Figure 21 Chain type communication BUFALA Product Overview 26 WLA AWCG User Manual 27 Product Overview WLA AWCG User Manual AirStation Pro Installation BUFFALO 4 1 About this chapter This chapter describes all the necessary procedures that you must perform to connect your PC or laptop to the AirStation Pro There are five steps that you must follow before you can successfully communicate through the AirStation Pro m Install a network adapter m AddTCP IP protocols m Install AirStation Manager m Connectto the AirStation Pro m Check the reception of the external antenna if you are installing one The chapter describes each of these steps in detail The AirStation Manager enables you to create a communications connection between your PC laptop and the AirStation Pro 4 2 Installing the
38. l must be used in all the Wireless LAN computers involved If you change the Wireless channel it may cause radio interference with other Wireless devices INDEX A aerial adapter attaching 12 AirPort setting up configuration 48 AirStation Pro main features 21 restoring factory settings 72 C channel settings configuring 53 Checking the TCP IP settings Windows 95 98 ME 31 Windows NT amp Windows 2000 32 communication access point to access point 24 external access point 24 internal access point 25 configuration options 43 configuring wireless client for roaming 47 connecting AirStation Pro 35 hub 9 PC 8 connection test results 18 D diagnostics 56 E external antenna adding 11 attaching 13 checking the connection 14 connections 19 transmission ranges 19 H hardware AirStation Pro pack 7 initial setup 8 Help 3 I installing AirStation Pro 29 network adapter 29 IP address specifying 77 N Network adapter installation Windows 2000 31 Windows 95 98 ME 29 Windows NT 30 0 Online Help 3 context sensitive 3 P packet filter setting up 55 passwords setting up 51 problem scenarios 59 adapter fails at driver installation 65 adapter on your PC cannot be found 62 AirStation IP address is not assigned 65 AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network 59 cannot connect to the LAN 66 search is taking a long time to display other computers 68 Settings screen is not displayed 66 protocols addi
39. lter Wireless LAN Restrictions AP Communication Radio Hardware Settings lio E http 196 100 100 50 setup station cgi intenet 4 Figure 43 Access Point Communication Setting screen 6 In the Access Point MAC address field enter the wireless MAC address of the remote AirStation Pro 45 Configuring AirStation Settings BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Note You must enter the wireless MAC address of your AirStation Pro see page 22 to locate the wireless MAC address on the remote AirStation Pro The diagram below illustrates a local to remote connection Peperoni Pepenment AirStation A represents the AirStation that you are communicating from O ta In this diagram AirStation B I I I I i l represents the remote AirStation j ta Arstation ___ ALI Alrsiation being communicated with SW The wireless MAC address of A must AirStation Pro 4 NS AirStation Pro be entered on B and the wireless WLA AWCG MAC address of B must be entered on A before communication can commence Figure 44 Local to remote connection 7 Click Add A page is displayed confirming that the wireless MAC address has been added Communication between these two AirStation Pro s can now take place 8 Click Return Check the correct wireless MAC address has been entered Note Ensure the WEP on both AirStation Pro s is the same the WEP setting is displayed on the Diagnostics
40. nected AirStation Pro or the AirStation Pro icon is greyed out it could be for one of the following reasons Cause 1 Driver installation failed Solutions To correct this m Ensure that the drivers are installed correctly m When the AirStation Pro is switched on ensure that the power LED is always on Cause 2 TCP IP protocol is not set up or installed correctly Solutions To correct this ensure that the TCP IP settings are correct Refer to the AirStation Pro Installation chapter Checking the TCP IP settings on page 31 BUFFALO Troubleshooting 66 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Cause 3 The ESS ID is incorrect Solutions To correct this ensure that the ESS ID on both systems match The correct network mode must also be matched with the AirStation Pro See Checking the ESS ID for Windows 95 98 ME on page 60 for more information Cause 4 The radio signal is too weak Solutions To correct this you must do either or both of the following 1 Decrease the distance between the LAN PC and the AirStation Pro 2 Ensure that the line of sight between the LAN PC and the AirStation Pro is clear Cause 5 The AirStation Pro is still in the process of starting up Solutions Before carrying out any tasks you must wait for at least two minutes to allow the AirStation Pro to power up This allows the system to initialise Cause 6 When starting Windows 95 98 the password was not entered Solutions
41. nection 11Mbps AirStation Table 9 Default settings on the connection screen AirStation Pro Installation 36 WLA AWCG User Manual Note If you want to enter the ESS ID directly select the ESS ID check box and input the ESS ID directly 5 Click OK The Verify connection dialog box is displayed Changing ESS ID to 7784DFGROUP Enter encryption code if you configured encryption transfer WEP key String Hexadecimal cr Figure 33 Verify connection dialog box 6 If encryption has been set using a WEP key enter your encryption key in the WEP key field 7 Click OK Note If you enter a WEP key others must have this password in order to connect to your AirStation A Searching for AirStation on the network progress bar is displayed 37 AirStation Pro Installation BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual Any AirStation Pro s found on the network are displayed in the AirStation Manager screen gt AirStation AirStation Manager File Edit View Admin Help elal l IY AP7784DF GROUP 11Mbps Channel 11 Figure 34 AirStation Pro s found 8 Highlight the AirStation Pro for which you want to configure the settings 9 Select Admin Set IP address The IP address setting dialog box is displayed 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 manuall
42. ng 75 checking protocols are added 72 configuring 72 R registering multiple AirStation Pro Mac addresses 44 related reading 3 requirements hardware 7 software 8 roaming between the AirStation Pro and other 47 configuring a wireless client 47 setting up 46 routing setting up 53 S safety information 5 search AirStation on Network 37 setting up the AirStation Pro 7 settings configuring the AirStation Manager 47 settings screen display 43 software installing AirStation Manager software 33 T TCP IP settings checking 31 terms and conventions 4 W Web browser checking settings 82 Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator 84 WEP security setting up 49 Windows checking the version 71 Wireless LAN card installing 10 installing on a desktop PC 10 installing on a laptop PC 11 Wireless LAN PC restricting 50 FCC Statement CE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case t
43. nnsnnnssnnnsnnnnnnnsnnnennnsnnnsnen 84 GLOSSARY otoo reena iee aea einer sen teren Rense entre see 86 About this Manual 1 1 About this chapter This chapter briefly describes the content of this manual It will introduce you to the standard terms and typographic conventions which are used throughout the manual It also describes the hardware and software requirements of the AirStation Pro 1 2 Scope of the manual This AirStation Pro WLA AWCG User Manual is intended for users of the WLA AWCG AirStation Pro this includes both users at home and in the office The manual is divided into the following chapters m Chapter 1 About this manual briefly describes the contents of the manual introducing the user to terms and conventions which are used throughout the manual m Chapter 2 Getting Started describes how to install the AirStation Pro how to add an external antenna or an outside aerial m Chapter 3 Product Overview describes the main features of the AirStation Pro and possible AirStation Pro access point configurations m Chapter 4 AirStation Pro Installation explains how to install all the pre requisite adapters and protocols etc for the AirStation software m Chapter 5 Configuring the AirStation Settings explains how to configure the AirStation Manager software m Chapter 7 Troubleshooting explains some typical problem scenarios describing the causes and solutions appropriate to
44. o a laptop PC 2 The power light on the network card will display green 2 2 4 Adding an external antenna An external antenna can be connected to the AirStation Pro in order to increase the signal range of the AirStation Pro The external antenna works very well for building to building signal transmission Note The Client Manager software must be installed on your machine before you can check the quality of the connection to an external antenna For instructions on installing Client Manager refer to the WLI PCM L11 User Manual 11 Getting Started BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Attaching the antenna adapter Prior to connecting an external antenna you must attach an antenna adapter To attach the antenna adapter you must first disassemble the AirStation Pro Before you begin to attach the antenna adapter you must first turn off the Z power on the AirStation Pro and unplug it To disassemble the AirStation Pro and attach the adapter follow these steps 1 Remove all screws from the AirStation Pro Figure 5 Removing screws from the AirStation Pro 2 Open the AirStation Pro shell The Wireless LAN card is now visible Figure 6 Viewing the network card inside AirStation Pro BUFFALO Getting Started 12 WLA AWCG User Manual 3 Remove the protective cover from the slot on the Wireless LAN card and connect the end of the antenna adapter to the Wireless LAN card by inserting it into the slot Figure 7
45. onPros on the same network The roaming function automatically changes the AirStationPro to which a wireless LAN computer connects Close Help Zi Figure 1 Context sensitive help example 3 About this Manual BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual 1 4 Terms and conventions This section describes the standard terms and conventions that are used throughout the manual 1 4 1 Standard terms The following standard terms are used throughout the manual Term Select Meaning Choose a command or command button by pointing to it with the mouse and clicking it with the left mouse button Click Position the pointer on the item using the mouse press and release the left mouse button Double click Point to an item with the mouse and click twice on the left mouse but ton Table 1 Standard Terms 1 4 2 Typographic conventions The following conventions are used throughout the manual Convention Italics Type of Information Used to identify documentation that can be referred to for additional information Blue Italics Used to identify cross references within the manual Bold Identifies a selectable button or tab For example Delete or Save It also identifies field names The name AirStation Pro will always appear in bold Note Used to alert the reader to an important piece of information Courier Used to identify text that must be entered
46. onnected without being tied down to wired installations The roaming function automatically changes access points Straight through cable Bulk cable and connectors used to ensure data transmission TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP is basically acommunications protocol The Transmission Protocol TCP functions on top of the Internet Protocol IP These protocols were developed to enable communication between different types of computers and computer networks m TCP IP generally includes application protocols such asTelnet and FTP m TCP IP is the standard Internet protocol WDS Wireless Distribution System WDS is applied to the communication between up to six access points Web browser A software application used to navigate the Internet It provides a graphical user interface or GUI so that the user can click menus icons or buttons rather than learning difficult computer commands WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy By setting an encryption key in the AirStation Pro you can prevent external decryption of packets Whenever you open communications with an AirStation Pro that has been configured with an encryption key you must enter the same encryption key in the Client Manager Wired LAN and Wireless LAN Wired LAN LAN connected by cables Wireless LAN LAN that uses wireless radio communication Wireless channel When connecting between Wireless LAN computers the same Wireless channe
47. ou must install the appropriate network adapter and drivers For details on how to do so refer to the WLI PCM L11 User Manual or the appropriate network adapter documentation Windows NT 1 On the Start menu select Settings and Control Panel 2 Click the Adapters tab A list of all the installed network adapters is displayed 3 Check whether the MELCO WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN adapter is listed If it is listed continue to the next section Checking the TCP IP settings on page 31 If it is not listed you must install the appropriate network adapter and drivers For more information on how to do so refer to the WLI PCM L11 User Manual BUFFALO AirStation Pro Installation 30 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Windows 2000 1 Onthe Start menu select Setup Network and Dial up connection 2 Select the Local Area Connection icon 3 Click Properties 4 Ensure that the network adapter name is displayed 4 2 2 Checking the TCP IP settings The TCP IP settings must be correct Note If the IP address of your network adapter is set to 0 0 0 0 or 169 254 X X where X is a value ranging from 0 255 the TCP IP protocols have not been installed or configured correctly Windows 95 98 ME 1 Onthe Start menu select Run The Run dialog box is displayed fi I 1x1 Type the name of a program folder document or Intemet resource and Windows will open it for you se 7 Tracia Figure 23 Run dialog b
48. ows documentation 1 On the Start menu select Programs and then MELCO AirStation AirStation Manager The AirStation Manager screen is displayed E AirStation AirStation Manager File Edit View Admin Help salz austation name Group Name Transfer speed _ 1P adaress Toschame Figure 31 AirStation Manager initial screen 35 AirStation Pro Installation BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Note If you are connecting to a Wired LAN PC the process of connecting to the AirStation Pro will differ slightly to the process of connecting to a Wireless LAN PC To connect to a Wired LAN PC simply click the icon and proceed to step 7 To connect to a Wireless LAN complete all of the following steps 2 On the File menu select Connect A Connection dialog box is displayed MACedsese EN oo foo Group name GROUP I ESSID Figure 32 Connection dialog box 3 Enter the last six digits of the AirStation Pro s wired MAC address in the MAC address field 4 Enter the Group name in the Group name field This field will automatically default to GROUP Other default settings on this Connection screen include the following Field Default Setting ESS ID If you leave the check box deselected an ESS ID will be generated by default Default being the last six digits of the wired MAC address followed by the Group name for example BEOOCEGROUP DS Channel Channel 11 Con
49. ox 2 Inthe Open field enter winipcfg 3 Click OK The IP Configuration dialog box is displayed IP Configuration SER Ethernet Adapter Information Adapter Address IE Addiese 195 100 100 52 Subnet Mask 5535250 Default Gateway ee Fiese Release Al RenewAl More Info gt gt Figure 24 IP configuration dialog box 31 AirStation Pro Installation BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Note Running winipcfg allows you to check the IP address of all network adapters Windows NT amp Windows 2000 1 Onthe Start menu select Programs Command Prompt For Windows 2000 select Programs Accessories Command Prompt 2 Enter ipconfig all at the command prompt 3 Press the Enter key The IP information is displayed Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection IP address 195 100 100 52 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Connection specific DNS Suffix Description MELCO WL1 PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter Physical Address 00 60 1D 1F 36 23 DHCP Enabled Yes Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 DNS Servers 192 168 0 1 Figure 25 IP information Note Running ipconfig all allows you to check the IP address of all network adapters BUFFALO AirStation Pro Installation 32 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 4 2 3 Installing the AirStation Manager Software For security reasons the AirStation Manager software will only normally be installed on the configuration PC This means that only an administ
50. patible Transport Y NWLink NetBIOS TCP IP Protocol Description A nonroutable protocol designed for use in small LANs Close Figure 55 Network Protocol dialog box If the protocol that you require is not displayed you must add it For instructions on how to do this see Adding protocols on page 75 Windows 2000 1 Onthe Start menu select Setup Network and Dial up connection 2 Double click the Local Area Connections icon 3 Click Properties 4 The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed If the protocol that you require is not displayed you must add it For instructions on how to do this see Adding protocols on page 75 BUFFALO aa WLA AWCG User Manual A 4 2 Adding protocols If you need to add protocols follow the steps appropriate to the Windows version that you are using Windows 95 98 ME 1 Open the Network Configuration dialog box as shown in Checking that the protocols are added on page 72 2 Click Add The Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayed Select Network Component Type 2 x Click the type of network component you want to install Protocol is a language a computer uses Computers must use the same protocol to communicate Figure 56 Select Network Component Type dialog box 3 Select Protocol and click Add The Select Network Protocol dialog box is displayed Select Network Protocol x
51. played ZA AirStationPro Series WLA AWC Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edt View Favoites Tools Help a Address http 195 100 100 50 easy select cgi SE TUP Advanced Settings Go Links ja AirStation Pro Password Settings CERES IS Administrator s User Name root Advanced Settings New Password C y i Return to TOP page n Confirm Password I Basic assword Time Set Routing Packet Filter Wireless LAN Restrictions AP Communication Radio Hardware Settings B ite 77195 1001100 50 setup station cgi 189 Internet Figure 47 Password Setup screen BUFFALO Note Passwords can be of any combination of alphanumeric characters up to a maximum of 8 Passwords are case sensitive If you forget your password restore the AirStation Pro factory settings See the Appendix chapter Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings on page 72 3 Enter the new administrator password in the New Password field 4 Enter the password again in the Confirm Password field 5 Click Set A page is displayed confirming your settings are complete Each time you attempt to logon to the Settings screen you will be prompted for the password you created Configuring AirStation Settings 52 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 5 2 8 Configuring channel settings If numerous AirStation Pro s are being used to communicate with a Wireless LAN PC on the same floor the baud rate may be reduced thi
52. ps 1 Open the Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Click Diagnostics The Diagnostics Unit Information screen is displayed A AirStationPro Series WLA AWC Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back Ages ET http 2 195 100 100 50 easy select cgi DIAG Diagnosticst t Wireless LAN PC Information PingTest Wireless LAN MAC address Airstation Bro Unit Information 7 WLA AWC WLA AWCG Modelname WLA AWC WLA AWCG Ver 1 10 Diagnostics AirStationPro name 7 APBEO14p Retum to TOP page Wireless module firmware WLI PCM L11 Ver 6 08 Unit Information Crosse SROIN Transfer Packet Condition Wired LAN MAC address 00 40 26 BE 01 4E 7 00 02 2D 1D 7C 34 ESS ID BEO14EGROUP Log Tal zmation Wireless roaming function Disable Sette Default Wireless LAN PC Connection Allow Encryption WEP function Disable DS channel gt 11 channel IP address setting method Manual Setting IP Address 195 100 100 50 Net mask gt 255 255 255 0 Default gateway address Not configured a a http 195 100 100 50 diag og cgi g Internet Z Figure 50 Diagnostics Unit Information screen Configuring AirStation Settings 56 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO The following information about the AirStation Pro is displayed Field Model Name Description Displays the Ai
53. ption adjacent to the Roaming field Click Set A page is displayed confirming your settings are complete Configuring a Wireless client for roaming 47 Configuring AirStation Settings WLA AWCG User Manual Open the Client Manager Select File Manual The Manual Setting dialog box is displayed Enter the ESS ID as 000000GROUP In the Network Mode field ensure that the transmission is set to 11 Mbps BUFFALO 5 2 4 Setting up AirPort configuration The AirPort function enables the sharing of files between a Macintosh computer and a Windows computer In order to enable this file sharing you must have the DAVE software and the AirPort software installed on the Macintosh computer To configure the AirMac function follow these steps 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Ensure that the Encryption Code WEP field is empty 3 Ensure that a channel between 1 and 13 is displayed in the DS Channel field If using the AirStation Pro in the USA select a channel between 1 and 11 4 Note the AirStation ESS ID which is displayed in the ESS ID field Start up the AirPort enabled Macintosh computer 6 Select Apple Menu AirPort The AirPort configuration tool is displayed 7 Selectthe AirStation ESS ID that you noted earlier from the Choose network drop down list o AirPort Status 7100EBGROUP TCP IP is us
54. r Manual The Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayed Local Area Network LAN Settings CE Figure 65 Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box 5 Ensure Bypass proxy server for local addresses option is selected Note Ensure Use a proxy server option is selected if you wish to have access to the Internet 6 Click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box is displayed 195 100 44 22 Figure 66 Proxy Settings dialog box 83 Appendix WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO BUFFALO In the Exceptions field enter the IP address of the AirStation Pro which you want the proxy server to bypass Click OK The Web browser settings have been configured A 5 2 Using Internet Explorer 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 Open Internet Explorer On the Tools menu select View Select Internet Options Select the Connection tab Select the Connect to the Internet using a local area network option In the Proxy server field click Advanced The Proxy Settings dialog box is displayed In the Do not use proxy server for addresses beginning with field enter the IP address of the AirStation Pro Click OK The Web browser settings have been configured A 5 3 Using Netscape Navigator 1 2 Open Netscape Navigator On the Edit menu select Preferences Appendix 84 WLA AWCG User Manual The Preferences dialog box is displayed Fonts Colors Navigator Languages Applications E Appea
55. rStation Pro model name AirStation Pro name Displays the AirStation Pro name Wireless module Firmware Displays the name and version of the Wireless module firmware Group name Displays the group name Wired LAN MAC Address Displays the AirStation Pros Wired MAC address Wireless LAN MAC Address Displays the AirStation Pros Wireless MAC address ESS ID Displays the ESS ID Wireless roaming function Displays whether the Wireless roaming function has been enabled or disabled Wireless LAN PC Connection Displays whether a Wireless LAN PC Con nection has or has not been allowed Encryption WEP function Displays whether the WEP function has been enabled or disabled DS channel Displays the Wireless channel IP address setting Displays the type of IP address setting IP address Displays the IP address of the AirStation Pro Net mask Displays the net mask details Default gateway address Displays the default gateway address Table 10 AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen 57 Configuring AirStation Settings WLA AWCG User Manual Troubleshooting BUFFALO 6 1 About this chapter This chapter can be used as a reference for troubleshooting and tips If you should encounter any difficulties during the installation or configuration of the AirStation Pro or any of its peripherals follow these troubleshooting tips
56. rance i i E I Smart Browsing Mail amp Newsgroups Roaming Access H Composer amp Offline B Advanced Cache SmartUpdate Figure 67 Preferences dialog box 3 Select the Manual Proxy configuration option Click View The Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box is displayed Manual Pro ion x Figure 68 Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box 4 Enter the AirStations IP address in the Do not use proxy servers for domains beginning with field 5 Click OK The Web browser settings have been configured ee BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual GLOSSARY Access Point An access point serves as a bridge between an existing wired network and wireless devices The AirStation Pro is a type of access point CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory An optical disc that is physically the same as an audio CD but contains computer data Storage capacity is approximately 680 megabytes CD ROM s are interchangeable between different types of computers Configuration PC This is a PC that is used to configure the settings on the AirStation Pro It is recommended that you use a Wired LAN PC to configure the AirStation Pro Crossover cable This cable can be used to cascade hubs or to connect two Ethernet stations back to back without a hub It works with both 10Base T and 100Base TX DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server This is a function that adjusts bandwidth automatically depending on
57. rator has access to configure the AirStation Manager settings To install the AirStation Manager on the configuration PC follow these steps 1 Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD into the CD ROM drive If the Simple Installation Wizard dialog box is displayed proceed directly to step 5 Note You should close all applications before beginning the installation process 2 On the Start menu select Run The Run dialog box is displayed Ti 2d Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it or you Open Ka Conca Brow Figure 26 Run dialog box 3 Enter d wleasy exe where d represents the CD ROM drive in the Open field 4 Click OK The Simple Installation Wizard dialog box is displayed Simple Installation Wizard Select Procedure from menu A Main Menu Run the Simple Installation Wizard E fnsta Install the Client Manager C Help Menu Wireless LAN Driver Client Installation Procedure D Trouble shooting H Figure 27 Simple Installation Wizard dialog box 33 AirStation Pro Installation AIUTALO WLA AWCG User Manual 5 Select Install the AirStation Manager option 6 Leave all other options deselected Click Next An installation welcome message is displayed 7 Click Next The Setup dialog box is displayed Setup Destination Directory C Program Files APMGR Drive tc g Space available on dive C 21
58. s 44 WLA AWCG User Manual The Basic Settings screen is displayed Agi asier see warm 2 0 AirStation Pro Basic Settings LERNER AirStationPro Name prece Advanced Settings Retum to TOP page RZ Basic ESS ID Password Time DS Channel Routing Roaming C Use Don t Use Packet Filter Wireless LAN PC Connection Enable Disable Wireless LAN Restrietions nre ASCII HEX AP Communication Encryption Code WEP aa Radio Hardware Settings Confirm Encryption Code Wired Lan connection type Run a Obtain IP address automatically from DHCP server Manual Setting IP Address SS Net mask sel Note Ifyou configure these settings you cannot continue making further configuration changes To continue configuration close the Web browser update the settings on the Setting PC and then reopen your Web browser z OLA Sn rom Zone Mad Figure 42 Basic Settings screen 5 Click AP Communication on the Advanced Settings menu in the left panel The Access Point Communication screen is displayed AiStationPro Series WLAAWC Microsoft Internet Explorer Co I t View Favorites Heb FINE ETE Eee Hee es ac Airstation Pro Access Point Communication Setting VIA IEEE Aad Access Point MAC Address 7 Advanced Settings Access Point MAC Address Retumto TOP page Basic Ta Password Time Connected Access Point Display Delete 7 Konting MAC Address Transmission Mode Packet Fi
59. s is because the AirStation Pro s are using the same frequency which can create bandwidth congestion Communication can be dramatically improved by setting a different DS channel for each AirStation Pro To configure the channel settings follow these steps 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Inthe DS channel drop down list select a different channel Note It is preferable to set each AirStation Pro approximately 4 channels apart 3 Click Set A page is displayed confirming your settings are complete 5 2 9 Setting up routing To configure routing follow these steps 1 Open the Basic Settings screen For instructions on how to do this see Displaying the Settings screen on page 43 2 Click Routing on the Advanced Settings menu in the left panel 53 Configuring AirStation Settings BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual The Routing Setup screen is displayed ft Internet Explorer hit 196 100 100 50 e2sy select coi SE TUP Advanced Settings An Pe Routing Setup SAE es EU ASSISTS Default Gateway address Advanced Settings RIP reception gt Both RIPT and RIP2 F Return to TOP page Basic Set Password Add Routing Table Entry ireloss LAN Restrictions TP address Dar Destination Address AP Communication Not mask 24255 255 255 0 z Radio Hardware Set
60. ser settings for details see Appendix Checking Web browser settings on page 82 Checking basic settings of the AirStation Pro To check the settings of your AirStation follow these steps 1 On the Settings screen click Standard Settings 39 AirStation Pro Installation BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual The Enter network password dialog box is displayed Enter Network Password 2 x gt Please type your user name and password Site 135 100 100 53 Ream SETUP UserName roof Password 7 Save this password in your password list Canc Figure 37 Network password dialog box 2 Enterroot inthe Username field 3 Leave the Password field blank This is the default password 4 Click OK The Standard Settings screen is displayed Peso GROUP AP Communication Access Point MAC Address Figure 38 Standard Settings screen The name of the AirStation Pro is displayed in the AirStation Pro Name field The Group name is displayed in the Group Name field AirStation Pro Installation 40 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 5 Click Set A confirmation screen is displayed confirming your settings AirStationPro Series WLA AWC Microsoft Internet Explorer Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help MEE eree a li Beck 7 Foneo sop Retesh Home Home Search Favorites History Address f http 195 100 100 50 easy set_setup_B cgi aS Br ve 5 Completed settings Print eco Links
61. ter EP MELCO WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter PCMCIA socket g Ports COM amp LPT Sound video and game controllers 5 E LE Properties Refresh Remove Print Lox tance Figure 52 Network adapter displayed with If this symbol is displayed beside the network adapter you must do one of the following to correct the error m Re install the network adapter driver or m Change the resources manually to avoid the conflict Refer to your Windows documentation for information on how to do this Network card is displayed with X If this symbol is displayed this means that the adapter has not been installed properly or that the settings are invalid To correct this error you must do both of the following 1 Re install the network adapter 2 Ensure that the settings are valid Troubleshooting 64 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 6 2 3 Network adapter fails at driver installation Cause 1 Drivers are not installed correctly Solutions To correct this error re install the drivers for the network adapter Refer to your Windows documentation for information on how to do this If you have tried all of the above with no success then it may be that the network card is not functioning correctly You must then check your network card Refer to the Appendix for instructions on how to do this Cause 2 The network adapter is not installed correctly Solutions To correct this 1 Ens
62. the communication traffic IP addresses can be automatically assigned to the network PC s and the AirStation Pro if a DHCP server exists on the network This function is also available if there are any devices on the network with their own built in DHCP server function such as a Windows 2000 NT server or a dial up router For further information on enabling this function please refer to the manuals for these devices or consult their manufacturers There is no DHCP server on a network that contains only Windows 95 98 ME PCs DNS Domain Name Server or Service Software that enables users to locate computers on the Internet by host name A DNS server is a database of host names and IP addresses DNS returns the IP addresses when presented with a host name ESS ID Extended Service Set ID Ethernet Firmware An ID used to regulate communication between wireless LAN PC s and an AirStation Pro This ID allows you to access the network and connect to an access point The ESS ID forms part of the AirStation Pro address and part of the PC laptop address acting as a special identifier In order to be able to communicate with an AirStation Pro a Wireless LAN PC must be configured with the same ESS ID This value is not used for communications between Wireless LAN PC s There is a different ESS ID for each access point The factory default setting of the ESS ID is the last six digits of the MAC address followed by the word GROUP
63. this point Click No because you still have to specify an IP address For instructions on how to do this see Specifying the IP address on page 77 BUFFALO mede T WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Windows 2000 1 Open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box as shown in Checking that the protocols are added on pag e72 Click Install Select Protocol and click Add Select Internet Protocol TCP IP Click OK The TCP IP protocol is added vv WN You will be prompted to restart your computer at this point Click No because you still have to specify an IP address For instructions on how to do this see Specifying the IP address on page 77 A 4 3 Specifying the IP address To complete the addition of the TCP IP protocol to your PC you must specify an appropriate IP address Note A suggested IEEE IP default value is 192 168 x x where x is a value ranging from 0 to 255 Follow the steps appropriate to the Windows version that you are using LA BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual Windows 95 98 1 Open the Network Configuration dialog box as shown in Checking that the protocols are added on page 72 IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt Dial Up Adapter IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt MELCO WLI PCM L11 W TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TCP IP gt MELCO WLI PCM L11 Wireless LAN Adapter LE File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Client for Microsoft Networks Figure 59 Network Configura
64. ting 62 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO Solutions To correct this 1 Ensure that the network adapter is installed in the computer For instructions on how to do this refer to the AirStation Pro Installation chapter Network adapter installation on page 29 2 If the network adapter still cannot be found remove the adapter and then re install it Refer to your Windows documentation for instructions on how to do this Cause 2 The network adapter drivers have not been installed Solutions Ensure that the correct drivers for the network adapter are correctly installed If you are using the Wireless LAN card refer to the Wireless LAN Card WLI PCM L11 User s Manual for information If you are using any other type of network adapter refer to the appropriate adapter documentation Cause 3 Network adapter is configured incorrectly The network adapter may not be configured to meet the AirStation Pro requirements Solutions Check the following items and re install the network adapter again See also the AirStation Pro Installation chapter Network adapter installation on page 29 63 Troubleshooting BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual Network adapter is displayed with System Properties 2h xi General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by connection E Hard disk controllers Keyboard E E Modem a Monitors Sy Mouse CHEB Network adapters 89 Dial Up Adap
65. tings 3 m Gateway Metric IE Ada Routing Table Entries Display Delete _ gt Delete Destination address Net mask Gateway Metric Status Delete Checkeditem s Check Allitems Display Current Information El agp Intemet 4 Figure 48 Routing Setup screen 3 Set the IP address of the default gateway IP in the Default Gateway address field If there is no default gateway leave the Default Gateway address field blank and click Set Note If you have a DHCP server on your network a default gateway address will be automatically assigned This can be over ridden by manually entering an IP address in the Default Gateway address field It is recommended that you manually set a gateway address If you wish to create a routing table for routers that exist on the network you must enter values in the Add Routing Table Entry 1 Enter the destination IP address in the Destination Address field 2 Enter the IP address for the gateway in the Gateway field Enter the total number of routers to be passed in the Metric field You must enter a value in the range of 1 15 Configuring AirStation Settings 54 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 5 2 10 Setting up the Packet Filter The Packet Filter feature can be used to prohibit transmission and reception of data which may cause abnormal operation The following restrictions can be implemented using the Packet Filter settings m Prohibit configuration from a Wireless LAN m
66. tion dialog box 2 Select the TCP IP protocol and click the Properties button The TCP IP Properties dialog box is displayed 3 Select the IP Address tab The TCP IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayed TCP IP Properties e Figure 60 TCP IP Properties IP Address dialog box BUFFALO SPRSDA 23 WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 4 Select the Specify an IP address option Note If there is a DHCP server on the network select Obtain an IP address automatically 5 Enter an IP address in the IP Address field Enter 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet Mask field Bindings Advanced NetBIOS DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below Obtain an IP address automatically Specily an IP address PAddess 192 168 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 _ok_ _carce Figure 61 Entering the Subnet Mask Note A suggested IEEE IP default value for an internal network is 192 168 X X where X is a value ranging from 0 to 255 6 Click OK 7 You are prompted to restart your computer Click Yes nen BUFFALO WLA AWCG User Manual Windows NT 1 Open the Network Protocol dialog box as shown in Checking that the pro tocols are added on page 72 Network viewing mode
67. ure that the network adapter is installed in the computer For instructions on how to do this refer to AirStation Pro Installation Network adapter installation on page 29 2 If the network adapter still cannot be found remove the adapter and then re install it Refer to your Windows documentation for instructions on how to do this 6 2 4 AirStation IP address is not assigned If you are unable to assign the IP address it could be due to the following reason Cause 1 An invalid password has been entered Solutions To correct this ensure that the password entered corresponds to the password set for the AirStation Pro 65 Troubleshooting BUFFAD WLA AWCG User Manual BUFFALO 6 2 5 Settings Screen is not displayed If the Settings screen is not displaying it could be because the drivers have not been installed correctly To correct this you should remove the adapter and its drivers Then re install the adapter and driver files Refer to your Windows documentation and the appropriate network adapter documentation for more information on how to do this Note When removing the driver files from your directories ensure that you have set your Windows Explorer View options set to Show All Files Otherwise you may not be able to view the driver files 6 2 6 Cannot connect to the LAN When an access point cannot be found the AirStation Pro cannot connect to the LAN PC s If the AirStation Manager cannot detect the con
68. y Please select How to set IP Address for your reference T Use DHCP How to set IP Address Set IP Address o fie fe IVI Sine Mesk gt fo fo fo Password Figure 35 IP address setting dialog box AirStation Pro Installation 38 WLA AWCG User Manual 10 Enter an IP Address in the IP Address field Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask field Note If you do not know an IP address and a subnet mask that corresponds with the IP range of your network you should consult your network administrator 11 Click OK 12 The Web browser will start automatically and the Settings screen is displayed Z AirStationPro Series WLA AWC Microsoft Internet Explorer Ele Edt View Favorites Tools Help ag Address http 7195 100 100 50 cgibin indes cgi 60 fune AirStation P TO WLA AWC WLA AWCG AirStationPro information gt Name APBEO14p Time 17 May 2001 10 39 35 Update Standard Settings Standard configuration Advanced Settings Advanced configuration Diagnostics Diagnostics program After clicking one of the above menu buttons you will be prompted for a user name and password Enter a user name of root Leave the password blank unless you have already changed the password 2001 MELCO INC All rights reserved UEFA 7 g EES ir 15 Figure 36 Settings screen Note If the Web browser does not start automatically you may need to check your brow

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