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The above right-hand diagram illustrates how the AirStation Pro enables you to roam with a laptop, whilst remaining connected to the network.

Chain type communication

Using multiple network adapters to establish Wireless communication with the AirStation Pro will cause a drop in the information throughput. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you use the AirStation Pro for dedicated bridging between LAN’s. This is illustrated in the diagram below:

A	C
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Wireless communication is impossible because A and C are too far apart.

The range must be between 200 - 300m indoors or 600 - 1400m externally.

A	B	C
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B acts as a repeater, establishing better communication between A and C.

Figure 21: Chain type communication

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Contents WLA-AWCG User Guide Table of Contents Glossary Index About this Manual Scope of the manual About this chapterOnline Help Related readingTypographic conventions Terms and conventionsStandard terms Symbol Safety informationGetting Started AirStation Pro pack Setting up the AirStation ProHardware requirements Software requirements Initial setupConnecting to a hub Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PC Installing the Wireless LAN cardAdding an external antenna Installing an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PCAttaching the antenna adapter Attaching the external antenna Displaying the antenna adapter connector Getting StartedChecking the connection to the external antenna From Client Manager screen, select File, Manual AirStation Pro found on the network Getting Started Connection test result Getting Started From the File menu, select Test Connection, DiagnosticConnection test results Connection test resultsScenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 Mbps Antenna connections and transmission rangesProduct Overview Main features of the AirStation Pro For details on these features see , 7 LED IndicatorsDiagnostic Indicator AirStation Pro ports Access point to access point communicationExternal access point communication Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain Configuration Internal access point communicationChain type communication Product Overview Chain type communicationPage AirStation Pro Installation Windows 95/98/ME Installing the AirStation ProNetwork adapter installation System Properties Device Manager dialog box is displayed IP configuration dialog box Checking the TCP/IP settingsIP information AirStation Pro Installation Simple Installation Wizard dialog box Installing the AirStation Manager SoftwareSelect Install the AirStation Manager option Installation confirmation message Click OK Connecting to the AirStation ProField Default Setting Click OK Verify connection dialog box is displayed IP address setting dialog box is displayed Select Admin, Set IP addressOn the Settings screen, click Standard Settings Checking basic settings of the AirStation ProNetwork password dialog box Enter root in the Username field Check the reception of the external antenna Standard settings confirmation screenConfiguring AirStation Settings Displaying the Settings screen Configuration optionsRegistering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addresses Click Advanced SettingsBasic Settings screen Click Return Setting up roamingConfiguring a Wireless client for roaming Configuring the AirStation Manager settingsSelect Apple Menu, AirPort Setting up AirPort configurationSetting up WEP security Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s Password Setup screen Setting up passwordsPage Setting up routing Configuring channel settingsRouting Setup screen is displayed Setting up the Packet Filter Diagnostics AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen Troubleshooting Solutions Problem scenariosAirStation Pro cannot be found on the network CauseChecking the ESS-ID for Windows 95/98/ME Checking the ESS-ID for Windows Network adapter on your PC cannot be found TCP/IP is not installedNetwork adapter drivers have not been installed Network adapter is displayed with AirStation IP address is not assigned Network adapter fails at driver installationCannot connect to the LAN Settings Screen is not displayedEnter your Username and Password Search is taking a long time to display other computers Page Appendix Checking the version of Windows About this appendixChecking that the protocols are added Restoring AirStation Pro factory settingsConfiguring protocols Windows NT On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel Select the Protocol tab Select Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel Adding protocolsSelect Network Component Type dialog box is displayed Windows NT Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panelSelect Internet Protocol TCP/IP Specifying the IP addressTCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayed Windows 95/98Select the Specify an IP address option Automatically Network Protocols dialog box Select the Specify an IP address option TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog boxUsing Internet Explorer Checking Web browser settingsClick LAN Settings Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayedLocal Area Network LAN Settings dialog box Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayedOpen Netscape Navigator Using Netscape NavigatorOpen Internet Explorer Preferences dialog box Configuration PC Access PointDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server DNS Domain Name Server or ServiceEthernet ESS-ID Extended Service Set IDFirmware Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronic EngineersLAN Local Area Network MAC Address Media Access Control AddressLED Light Emitting Diode ProtocolWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WDS Wireless Distribution SystemWired LAN and Wireless LAN Straight-through cableWireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement