Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual Software requirements, Initial setup

„WLA-AWCG User Manual

„Warranty Card

„Antenna connector

2.2.2Software requirements

The AirStation Pro requires the following software to operate:

„Windows 95/98/ME, NT or 2000

„Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000.

„AirStation Manager software

„Client Manager software (if you have a Wireless Client)

The AirStation Manager and Client Manager software is provided on the AirStation Series Driver CD. For instructions on installing the software see:

„“Installing the AirStation Manager Software” on page 33

„Refer to the WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN card User Manual.

Initial setup

To connect all the hardware supplied with the AirStation Pro pack and set up the system, follow these steps.

1Connect the AirStation Pro to a power supply, using the AC/DC power adapter.

Do not use any adapter other than that which is supplied with the AirStation Pro.

The AirStation Pro power light will display green.

2Connect one end of the straight-through cable to the AirStation Pro LAN port.

3Connect the cable to the PC/Hub.

The procedure for this step differs, depending on whether you are connecting the AirStation Pro directly to a PC or to a hub.

Connecting directly to a PC

Connect the other end of the cross-over cable directly to your PC.

Getting Started 8

WLA-AWCG User Manual