Buffalo Technology WYR-G54 manual Client computers may Roam between the AirStations

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Wireless Settings

SSID - Allows administrator to alter the SSID of the AirStation. To communicate with a speciﬁ c AP only, the AP’s SSID must be entered in the client computer. The client computer looks for the spe- ciﬁ c AP (or SSID) for wireless communication. Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters for the SSID (case sensitive). By default the SSID is the LAN Mac address of the AirStation.

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n Note: Roaming - When multiple AirStations have an identical SSID, WEP key (if WEP is used), (and channel in WDS mode)

,client computers may Roam between the AirStations.

Wireless Channel - Select the channel used for wireless com- munication. There are 11 over- lapping channels. Channels 1, 6 and 11 are non-overlapping. The ‘Auto-Channel’ option is recom- mended, as it constantly assess- es the best available channel for the AirStation to operate on.

If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channel.

Broadcast SSID - Enable or Disable the SSID (SSID) from being broadcasted. If denied, the

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Contents WYR-G54 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction AirStation G54 Wireless Cable/DSL Router WYR-G54SOHO/SMB Networking Home NetworkingSystem Requirements AirStation WYR-G54 Package ContentsProduct Views About the AirStation CD Introduction Introduction Installation / SetupSetup Preparation Setup OverviewOpen the Setup Screen Antenna Logging DSL users can now skip to Setup Wizard LaunchInternet Setup Choosing a Connection TypeAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Setup Wizard SetupCable Connection Options Cable Users can now skip to Setup Wizard CableManual Entry of IP Information DSL Connection Options Setup Wizard DSLPPoE Setup Line Test Setup Wizard Line TestWireless Security Setup Setup Wizard SecurityWEP Setup Wireless SettingsWireless Settings LAN SettingsClient computers may Roam between the AirStations Choosing Clients that can Access LAN or WAN Resources Wireless Security WEP Setup WAN Port Settings WAN Port SettingsDirect Connection Options Advanced SettingsPPPoE Client Options Remote Management When Dyanmic DNS Routing Information Address Translation NAT Address TranslationDemilitarized Zone Client Network Address Translation NAT by Service and DevicePacket Filtering Packet FilteringIntrusion Detector Intrustion Detector FirewallUPnP UPnP ServiceSystem Information Basic Settings Basic SettingsClient Monitor Advanced SettingsDiagnostics DiagnosticsIntrustion Detector Logs possible Log InformationLog Information Save or Restore Settings Restart Restore DefaultsRestore Factory Defaults Firmware Update Table B.1.1 Diag LED Activity Table TroubleshootingCommon Problems Status LED Lit RedOther Problems Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsDCE Data Communications Equipment GlossaryDsss Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memory PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect aGlossary Glossary Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC / CE InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Important NoteEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementFCC / CE Information 1999/5/ΕΚ FCC / CE Information EU Countries intended for use Intended useEU countries not intended for use Warranty Information General Inquiries Contact Information4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax