Buffalo Technology WLM2-G54 Easy Support Features, Network Solutions, Typical Office Situations

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the Syslog server as a part of its administra- tive utilities, it is possible to use additional off- the-shelf Syslog server software.

5.5Easy Support Features

Buffalo periodically releases new firmware updates for AirStation products.The firmware is easily uploaded to the AirStation from a PC. Look for new firmware releases on our website.

6.0Network Solutions

Some basic application scenarios are described in this section. In each scenario

specific features of WLM2-G54 are high- Figure 5.4 Network Administration Features lighted.

6.1Typical Office Situations

Buffalo’s total wireless solution can provide network connections to distant factories and branch offices efficiently and economically. Remote setups and remote administration functions allow easy detection and quick troubleshooting of network problems. The solution works even when multiple access points are used simultaneously. Buffalo offers the most economical wireless building-to- building communication solution available.

6.2Apartments or Condominiums

Newer apartments require an Internet-ready solution. Providing separate Internet access to each room can be very expensive, not to mention the high costs of initial installation. Buffalo’s wireless solution benefits both the landlord and the tenants. Internet access (by a single DSL or CATV line) to the apartment building can be shared by multiple PCs (or rooms) anywhere in the building, a unique feature of wireless systems. Additionally, the

Figure 5.1 Typical Office Situations

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Contents WLM2-G54 Page Part 10.1 Signs IiiIntroduction Summary of FeaturesPackage Contents System Requirements Authentication Features Security Features PrivacyImproved Fault Tolerance Access AuthorizationIntegrity Features Ibss SecurityNetwork Load Distribution Features Network Administration Fea TuresTypical Office Situations Easy Support FeaturesNetwork Solutions Apartments or CondominiumsHospitals SchoolsFactories Area Intranets PoE Power over EthernetSupport Functions Client Configuration Introduction Upgradeable FirmwareDiagnostic Support Setup PreparationAfter finding an AirStation, select Admin / Set IP address Setup ScreenInput Parameters Through a Wired PC,Terminal Software Input Parameters Through the Client ManagerInput Parameters Through a Wired PC,Telnet Software Select Start / RunDetailed Configurations Introduction Basic SettingsTime Settings ManagementSystem1=General administrative information BridgeRouting Basic Filter Information See next Manual SettingBasic Filter Server Name=The name of the Radius server or the IP addressWireless List of the Wireless PCsAuthorized Wireless LAN PCs Add Peer AirStation MAC Address10 Wireless 11 Link Integrity SettingsDigits of hexadecimal numbers, i.e. a3d58b62fe Configure EAP in the Security/802.11g screen Privacy, WEPLink Integrity Settings PS Privacy SeparatorParameters for the Diagnostic Operation Wireless Distribution System SettingsDiagnostics Introduction Add AirStation Connected AirStationSee previous Wireless LAN PC Information 3 Wireless LAN PC Information5 Ping Test Additional Information Appendix aAppendix a Intelligent Access Point WLM2-G54 Specifications LED Activity Appendix B TroubleshootingOther Problems Table B.1 Diag LED Activity TableDsss Direct Sequence Spread CRC Cyclic Redundancy CheckDCE Data Communications Equip DTE Data Terminal Equipment DeviceMips Millions of Instructions Per Radius Remote Authentication DialRAM Random Access Memory Non PCI Peripheral Component InterconSmtp Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Wlan Wireless LAN a LAN topologyROM Read Only Memory Permanent Snmp Simple Network ManagementPage Page Buffalo Technology Technical Support
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