Buffalo Technology WZR-RS-G54 user manual Problem, Cause, Restrictions

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting WDS (Step-by-Step Instructions)

The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Ad- dress for the access points is the ‘Wireless MAC Address’. The best place to document this is under the ‘System Information’ section of the conﬁ guration web page. For proper setup, please continue reading this document.

Problem:

Communication problems with WDS (wireless bridging/repeating).

Cause:

WDS is a very complex bridging system, and it is not part of the 802.11b or 802.11g standard.

Restrictions:

Please verify that the following conditions are met (if just one condition is not satisﬁ ed, then WDS can- not be used on the wireless network):

1.All wireless access points in the wireless bridge need to be from the same vendor (e.g. all Buffalo access points).

(At time of publication, the Apple Airport Extreme WILL work in WDS with Buffalo G54 access points.)

2.No single access point can communicate with more then six other access points in the wireless bridge.Good Practices:proper location.

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Contents WZR-RS-G54 Table of Contents Network Settings Table of Contents Introduction Introduction SOHO/SMB Networking Home NetworkingSystem Requirements AirStation WZR-RS-G54 Package ContentsProduct Views About the AirStation CD Installation / Setup Introduction Setup PreparationSetup Overview Antenna Installation Open the Setup Screen Standard SettingsAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Enter ISP informationDSL Button PPPoE Connection Enter IP Address ManuallyCatv Cable Button Line Test Security Simple Security Setup Applications Refer to the on-screen help for information about Messenger Aoss Aoss Additional Aoss Information LAN Settings Advanced SettingsWireless Settings Wireless Function Enable orAdvanced Settings Wireless LAN Security Advanced Settings Characteristics Advanced Settings LAN Port Dhcp Server Advanced Settings Manual IP MAC Address Assignment Settings Wireless PC’s Connection Wireless MAC FilterRegister for Allowable PC’s MAC Address Wireless Bridge WDS Advanced Settings Wired WAN Performance WAN SettingsWAN Port WAN IP Address Allows adConnection Type Select from MRU Maximum Receive MTU Maximum TransmitWAN Network Pptp Client Advanced Settings Pptp Server Dynamic DNS Advanced SettingsPage Routing Setup Network SettingsDestination address Net- work IP address and subnet mask IP Masquerade When Enable or Disable . AddressAddress Translation Display/Delete NAT Table Add NAT Table Advanced Settings Log Output Select Output to Packet FilterBasic Filter Setting IP Filter Setting MAC Filter Click Enter MAC Lter to enter MAC address Click Apply when settings are complete DETECTOR@AIRSTATION Intrusion DetectorPage UPnP Management System Information Change Password NTP server name Enter the NTP server name Time setupPacket Trafﬁc Information Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LANIP Address and Medium Client MonitorPing Test Log information Displays Log InformationDisplay log info Select Select Use or Do not use Syslog TransferLog Information Level Log Information SelectRestored saved settings Save/Restore SettingsSave current settings Click AirStation Reboot/Reload DefaultsClick Restart to reboot Firmware ﬁle name Firmware UpdateClient Table Displays AossManually specify the encryp Aoss Function Click EnableNetwork Service List Network Service List File & Printer Sharing Audio/Video Playback Remote Control TightVNC Remote Control TightVNC Remote Control TightVNC Power Characteristics Temperature & HumiditySpeciﬁcations Additional InformationRadio Characteristics Networking CharacteristicsRegulatory Information Host Operating SystemOpen Ofﬁce Environment Semi-Open Ofﬁce Environment 2412 Common Problems TroubleshootingLED Activity B Diag LED ActivityLEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsTable B.1.1 Diag LED Activity Table Other Problems Restrictions ProblemCause Proper Setup Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Glossary Glossary 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 NoteFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement SafetyIntended use Important NoticeEU Countries intended for use EU countries not intended for usePotential restrictive use Warranty Information General Inquiries Contact Information4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax