Buffalo Technology WRB-G54K, WLA-G54C manual Ensure you are connected

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A.Using a signal strength indicator to determine the best location (Portable Computers):

This procedure varies slightly depending on your OS and platform. This procedure is based on using Buffalo Client adapters and Buffalo Client Manager Software. Consult other manufacture’s documentation for adapter and client software details where applicable.

Ensure you are connected

Verify the WBR-G54 Broadband Router is operational and confi gured according to the “Setting up the Router” section above, and that your portable computer client adapter is confi gured correctly and is connected to the Wireless Broadband Router.

Windows XP users (Using XP Wireless Zero Configuration Services)

NOTE: Consult the documentation that came with your Wireless adapter for instructions on how to confi gure your adapter using Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi guration Services.

Locate the Wireless connection indicator in your computers “tray”, usually at the bottom right hand corner of your screen on the taskbar.

Double Click on this icon to bring up the Wireless Status screen, take note of signal strength and connection speed.

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Contents Package Contents Setup GuideAdditional Requirements Connecting cables Refer to Figure Setting up the Router WBR-G54Remaining Steps apply to both Wired and Wireless Setup Perform the next step for Wireless Router Setup onlyWindows XP/2000 users Configuring your computers IP addressAccess the AirStation configuration For DSL Service For Cable Broadband Service Advanced Settings Optional Determining the Best Location For the Repeater WLA-G54C Ensure you are connected Other Windows Versions Using Client Manager Software Surveying your Environment Typical two story residential placement of repeater Skip to section Check Signal Strength Other Windows Versions Client Manager Software Required Check Signal Strength Backing Up Backing Up and Restoring your ConfigurationPage Restoring WLA-G54C Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge Device Pre-configuration SettingsWBR-G54 Wireless Broadband Router WBR-G54 Specifications Wireless LANTCP/IP Http WLA-G54C Specifications