Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual Setting up the AirStation Pro, Hardware requirements

2.1 About this chapter

This chapter explains how to set up the AirStation Pro system. It explains how to connect the AirStation Pro to your PC and how to connect an external antenna.

2.2 Setting up the AirStation Pro

Before you begin establishing connections using the AirStation Pro, you must meet the following requirements.

2.2.1 Hardware requirements

The AirStation Pro requires the following hardware to operate:

„AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG

„AC/DC power adapter

„Straight-through network cable (UnshieldedTwisted Pair (UTP) cable)

„Antenna connector (only required if you want to connect to an external antenna)

„Network Adapter

This can be either of the following:

—LAN network card - if you want to establish a Wired connection using the AirStation Pro

—AirStation Pro Wireless LAN card (WLI-PCM-L11) - if you want to establish a Wireless connection using the AirStation Pro

You will receive the required hardware in the AirStation Pro pack as listed below.

AirStation Pro pack

„AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG

„AC/DC power adapter

„AirStation Series Driver CD

„Straight-through cable

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