Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual Installing the AirStation Pro, Network adapter installation

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4.1 About this chapter

This chapter describes all the necessary procedures that you must perform to connect your PC or laptop to the AirStation Pro. There are five steps that you must follow before you can successfully communicate through the AirStation Pro.

Install a network adapter

Add TCP/IP protocols

Install AirStation Manager

Connect to the AirStation Pro

Check the reception of the external antenna (if you are installing one)

The chapter describes each of these steps in detail. The AirStation Manager enables you to create a communications connection between your PC/laptop and the AirStation Pro.

4.2 Installing the AirStation Pro

Before you begin the installation process it is very important that you know the version of Windows that is installed on your PC. Each version of Windows differs in functionality and so different sequences of screens will be displayed to the user. For instructions on how to check the version of Windows that you are using, see the Appendix chapter, “Checking the version of Windows” on page 71.

4.2.1 Network adapter installation

You must now check that you have a network adapter and all necessary drivers installed. To check whether or not you have a network adapter installed, follow these steps appropriate to your Windows version.

Windows 95/98/ME

1Minimise or close all windows. The desktop of your computer is displayed.

2Right-click on the My Computer icon.

3Select the Properties option from the drop-down list.

4Select the Device Manager tab.

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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 HelpTypographic conventions Terms and conventionsStandard terms Safety information SymbolGetting Started AirStation Pro pack Setting up the AirStation ProHardware requirements 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 AirStation Pro ports Access point to access point communicationExternal access point communication Internal access point communication Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain ConfigurationChain type communication Chain type communication Product OverviewPage AirStation Pro Installation Windows 95/98/ME Installing the AirStation ProNetwork adapter installation 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 WindowsChecking 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 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 boxOpen Netscape Navigator Using Netscape NavigatorOpen Internet Explorer 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