Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual About this chapter, Main features of the AirStation Pro

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3.1 About this chapter

This chapter describes the main features and capabilities of the AirStation Pro.

3.2 Main features of the AirStation Pro

The AirStation Pro acts as an access point for wireless LAN’s, enabling communication between physically separated networks.

The main features of the AirStation Pro are:

The AirStation Pro enables communication between multiple access points.

Up to six AirStation Pro’s can be used in any one area.

Wireless Distribution System (WDS), or the repeating function is supported which enables six access points to communicate simultaneously.

Using the AirStation Pro enables wide area wireless broadband communication.

Outdoor antennae enable the point-to-point or point-to-multipoint long range communication, up to a 1.5 km (one mile) radius.

The AirStation Pro is the easiest and the most economical way to expand your LAN service.

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Contents WLA-AWCG User Guide Table of Contents Glossary Index About this Manual About this chapter Scope of the manualRelated reading Online HelpTerms and conventions Standard termsTypographic conventions Safety information SymbolGetting Started Setting up the AirStation Pro Hardware requirementsAirStation Pro pack Initial setup Software requirementsConnecting to a hub Installing the Wireless LAN card Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PCInstalling an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PC Adding an external antennaAttaching the antenna adapter Displaying the antenna adapter connector Getting Started Attaching the external antennaChecking the connection to the external antenna From Client Manager screen, select File, Manual AirStation Pro found on the network Getting Started From the File menu, select Test Connection, Diagnostic Connection test result Getting StartedConnection test results Connection test resultsAntenna connections and transmission ranges Scenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 MbpsProduct Overview Main features of the AirStation Pro LED Indicators For details on these features see , 7Diagnostic Indicator Access point to access point communication External access point communicationAirStation Pro ports Internal access point communication Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain ConfigurationChain type communication Chain type communication Product OverviewPage AirStation Pro Installation Installing the AirStation Pro Network adapter installationWindows 95/98/ME System Properties Device Manager dialog box is displayed Checking the TCP/IP settings IP configuration dialog boxIP information AirStation Pro Installation Installing the AirStation Manager Software Simple Installation Wizard dialog boxSelect Install the AirStation Manager option Connecting to the AirStation Pro Installation confirmation message Click OKField Default Setting Click OK Verify connection dialog box is displayed Select Admin, Set IP address IP address setting dialog box is displayedChecking basic settings of the AirStation Pro On the Settings screen, click Standard SettingsNetwork password dialog box Enter root in the Username field Standard settings confirmation screen Check the reception of the external antennaConfiguring AirStation Settings Configuration options Displaying the Settings screenClick Advanced Settings Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addressesBasic Settings screen Setting up roaming Click ReturnConfiguring the AirStation Manager settings Configuring a Wireless client for roamingSetting up AirPort configuration Select Apple Menu, AirPortSetting up WEP security Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s Setting up passwords Password Setup screenPage Configuring channel settings Setting up routingRouting Setup screen is displayed Setting up the Packet Filter Diagnostics AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen Troubleshooting Problem scenarios SolutionsAirStation Pro cannot be found on the network CauseChecking the ESS-ID for Windows 95/98/ME Checking the ESS-ID for Windows TCP/IP is not installed Network adapter on your PC cannot be foundNetwork adapter drivers have not been installed Network adapter is displayed with Network adapter fails at driver installation AirStation IP address is not assignedSettings Screen is not displayed Cannot connect to the LANEnter your Username and Password Search is taking a long time to display other computers Page Appendix About this appendix Checking the version of WindowsRestoring AirStation Pro factory settings Configuring protocolsChecking that the protocols are added Windows NT On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel Select the Protocol tab Adding protocols Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayedSelect Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panel Windows NTSpecifying the IP address Select Internet Protocol TCP/IPWindows 95/98 TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayedSelect the Specify an IP address option Automatically Network Protocols dialog box TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box Select the Specify an IP address optionChecking Web browser settings Using Internet ExplorerClick LAN Settings Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayedLocal Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayed Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog boxUsing Netscape Navigator Open Internet ExplorerOpen Netscape Navigator Preferences dialog box Access Point Configuration PCDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server DNS Domain Name Server or ServiceESS-ID Extended Service Set ID EthernetFirmware Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersMAC Address Media Access Control Address LAN Local Area NetworkLED Light Emitting Diode ProtocolWDS Wireless Distribution System WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyWired LAN and Wireless LAN Straight-through cableWireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement