Chain type communication | Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG guide

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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WLA-AWCG User Guide Table of Contents Glossary Index About this Manual Scope of the manual About this chapter Online Help Related reading Typographic conventions Terms and conventionsStandard terms Symbol Safety information Getting Started AirStation Pro pack Setting up the AirStation ProHardware requirements Software requirements Initial setup Connecting to a hub Installing the Wireless LAN card on a desktop PC Installing the Wireless LAN card Adding an external antenna Installing an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PC Attaching the antenna adapter Attaching the external antenna Displaying the antenna adapter connector Getting Started Checking 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, Diagnostic Connection test results Connection test results Scenario Range at 11Mbps Range at 2 Mbps Antenna connections and transmission ranges Product Overview Main features of the AirStation Pro For details on these features see , 7 LED Indicators Diagnostic Indicator AirStation Pro ports Access point to access point communicationExternal access point communication Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain Configuration Internal access point communication Chain 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 settings IP information AirStation Pro Installation Simple Installation Wizard dialog box Installing the AirStation Manager Software Select Install the AirStation Manager option Installation confirmation message Click OK Connecting to the AirStation Pro Field Default Setting Click OK Verify connection dialog box is displayed IP address setting dialog box is displayed Select Admin, Set IP address On the Settings screen, click Standard Settings Checking basic settings of the AirStation Pro Network password dialog box Enter root in the Username field Check the reception of the external antenna Standard settings confirmation screen Configuring AirStation Settings Displaying the Settings screen Configuration options Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addresses Click Advanced Settings Basic Settings screen Click Return Setting up roaming Configuring a Wireless client for roaming Configuring the AirStation Manager settings Select Apple Menu, AirPort Setting up AirPort configuration Setting up WEP security Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s Password Setup screen Setting up passwordsPage Setting up routing Configuring channel settings Routing 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 Cause Checking 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 installed Network adapter drivers have not been installed Network adapter is displayed with AirStation IP address is not assigned Network adapter fails at driver installation Cannot connect to the LAN Settings Screen is not displayed Enter your Username and Password Search is taking a long time to display other computers Page Appendix Checking the version of Windows About this appendix Checking 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 panel Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP Specifying the IP address TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box is displayed Windows 95/98 Select the Specify an IP address option Automatically Network Protocols dialog box Select the Specify an IP address option TCP/IP Properties IP Address dialog box Using Internet Explorer Checking Web browser settingsClick LAN Settings Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayed Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayed Open Netscape Navigator Using Netscape NavigatorOpen Internet Explorer Preferences dialog box Configuration PC Access PointDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server DNS Domain Name Server or Service Ethernet ESS-ID Extended Service Set IDFirmware Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers LAN Local Area Network MAC Address Media Access Control AddressLED Light Emitting Diode Protocol WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WDS Wireless Distribution SystemWired LAN and Wireless LAN Straight-through cable Wireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement