Buffalo Technology WLA-L11 specifications Strengthening Security Using the WEP Encoding Function

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Strengthening Security Using the WEP (Encoding) Function

You can prevent the external decryption of wireless packets by encoding the packets using the WEP func- tion. The AirStation is set using the following procedure.

If the WEP function is already set, communications with Macintosh computers will be dis- abled as the WEP function is not compatible with the Airport WEP function.

Be sure to set the WEP (encoding) using a personal computer on the Ethernet LAN net- work. If you set using a personal computer on the wireless LAN, communications with the AirSta- tion may be disabled. If communication with the AirStation is disabled, refer to Chapter 3 Troubleshooting.

Setting Procedure

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Refer to the "Displaying AirStation Setting Screen" section (page 29) in Chapter 2, What is Next?, and display the AirStation setting screen.

Click the Custom Setup button.

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Enter the 5-digit number (password) in the Encryption Code (WEP) field, and then enter the same password in the Confirm Encryption Code field to confirm.

Next, click the Set button.

Settings Completed will be displayed. Close the Web browser.

When WEP setting is enabled, you will be prompted to enter your password whenever you try to connect to the AirStation from the client manager. If no password is entered, communications with the AirStation will be disabled.

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Contents Page Using this Manual Precaution for the UsageSymbols Glossary and Diacritical Marks Within the TextCommunication between a wireless LAN and a wired LAN Setup FlowNetwork Configuration Illustration Table of Contents Glossary Product Specifications Specifications LAN Port Connector SpecificationsInstallation Communications Between Ethernet LAN and Wireless LANPreparing the AirStation Settings TCP/IP Protocol SettingOn the Personal Computer Windows 98/95Restart Windows 98/95 Select TCP/IP, and then click the Properties buttonAdding TCP/IP Protocols Windows 98/95 Windows Double-click the Local Area Connection iconTo Allocating IP Addresses page 52 Adding the TCP/IP Protocols Windows NectionsCheck if the Internet Protocol TCP/IP is WindowsNT4.0 Adding the TCP/IP Protocol Windows NT Restart Windows NTInstalling AirStation Manager Refer to AirStation Settings Settings Personal Computer AirStation Settings Settings Personal Computer Setting ProcedureLAN card to be used, and then click Settings Completed will be displayed. Close the Web browser Click the Standard Settings buttonWindows 2000/NT Select Edit, and Search AirStationTion of the AirStation setting Connecting To the AirStation Tion Information Files to the diskDrive Setting the Wireless LAN Personal Computer Installing Client ManagerTry to set the network settings IP is setSelect Client Manager Installation and click Next Click OK. This completes Client Manager AirStation Connection Settings Programs , Melco Wireless LAN , and then Client ManagerChecking AirStation Connection Manager Unavailable Even WhenConnection Test Results Communications notCommunications With Other Personal Computers Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the DesktopDouble-click the personal computer you want to connect to What is Next? Displaying AirStation Setting ScreenAirStation Setting What is Next?, and display the AirStation setting screenEnabling and Disabling Roaming Function Programs , Melco Airconnect , and then Client Manager Limiting Connections from Wireless LAN Per Sonal Computers Add MAC Address will be displayed. Click the Return button You can register up to 256 MAC addresses maximumStrengthening Security Using the WEP Encoding Function Multiple AirStation Groups Setting Send Mode Setting Method Personal ComputerGetting Started Dows personal computerReset the AirStation Setting to the Factory Settings Checking AirStation’s IP AddressChecking the Wireless Frequency Status Connection and DiagnosticConnection Test Result Troubleshooting Check if TCP/IP is correctly installed and set Cable is broken Setting Screen Is Not Displayed Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Later Start Netscape NavigatorCause Enter the password WEP set in the AirStation Cannot Connect to PCs on the Ethernet LAN TCP/IP Protocol is not installed, or it is not set correctly Windows Roaming Function Is Not Operating Correctly There Is a Dhcp Server on the NetworkWLA-L11 User’s Manual Self-Diagnostic Function Error Details when Diag Lamp FlashesBridge Mode Setting Screen ConfigurationSetting Screens Explanation Detailed Settings Bridge ModeMachine Diagnostics Information of the Main UnitWireless Channel MAC Address Media Access Control AddressDhcp Server LAN Local Area NetworkWindows 98/95 User Name and Password Windows 98/95 Shared Setting ScreensWEP Encryption Windows 98/95 Identification Screen FirmwareProtocol Displayed ScreenEthernet LAN and Wireless LAN Roaming FunctionProduct Specifications SpecificationsLAN Port Connector Specifications MDI Signal AssignmentMemo Federal Communications Commission Notice PY00-26037-DM10-02
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WLA-L11 specifications

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