Buffalo Technology WBR2-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 configuration 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 satisfied, 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 Wireless Cable/DSL Router-G WBR2-G54 Table of Contents Network Settings Table of Contents AirStation Broadband Router Base Station WBR2-G54 IntroductionAirStation Wireless Network Features Home Networking SOHO/SMB Networking System Requirements IntroductionProduct Views AirStation WBR2-G54 Package ContentsAbout the AirStation CD Installation / SetupInstallation / Setup Antenna Installation Setup Overview Setup PreparationIntroduction Open the Setup Screen Standard SettingsDSL Button Enter ISP informationAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP PPPoE Connection Enter IP Address ManuallyCatv Cable Button Line Test Security Simple Security Setup Applications Refer to the on-screen help for Aoss Aoss Additional Aoss Information Wireless Settings LAN SettingsAdvanced Settings Data Encryption Disable to have Wireless LAN SecurityAdvanced Settings Characteristics 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 WAN Port WAN SettingsConnection Type Select from MRU Maximum Receive MTU Maximum TransmitWAN Network Advanced Settings Routing Setup Network SettingsRIP transmission to WAN Add Routing Table Entry Address Translation IP address of WAN Select Add NAT TableAdvanced Settings Packet Filter Basic Filter Setting Advanced Settings MAC Filter Click Enter MAC fi lter to enter MAC address Click Apply when settings are complete Use , Use or Use Apply Packet filter Setting for Intrusion Detector setIntrusion Detector Intrusion Detector Select Do notPage UPnP System Information ManagementAdmin Name Password NTP server name Enter the NTP server name Time setupPacket Traffic Information Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LANClient Monitor Ping Test Display log info Select Log InformationLog information Displays Log Information Select Syslog TransferSelect Use or Do not use Log Information LevelSave/Restore Settings Reboot/Reload Defaults Click Restart to reboot AirStation Com/wireless Firmware UpdateFirmware file name Client Table Displays AossManually specify the encryp Aoss Function Click EnableAdditional Information Temperature & HumidityPower Characteristics SpecificationsHost Operating System Networking CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Regulatory InformationOpen Office Environment Semi-Open Office Environment 2412 Diag LED Activity TroubleshootingCommon Problems LED Activity BTable B.1.1 Diag LED Activity Table Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsLEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network Other Problems Cause ProblemRestrictions Proper Setup Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DCE 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 NotePotential restrictive use FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementEU Countries intended for use EU Countries Not intended for useWarranty Information General Inquiries Contact Information4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax
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