Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual Setting up roaming, Click Return

Note: You must enter the wireless MAC address of your AirStation Pro (see page 22 to locate the wireless MAC address), on the remote AirStation Pro. The diagram below illustrates a local to remote connection.

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Hub	A	B	SW
AirStation Pro			AirStation Pro

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AirStation A represents the

AirStation that you are communicating from.

In this diagram, AirStation B represents the remote AirStation being communicated with.

The wireless MAC address of A must be entered on B and the wireless MAC address of B must be entered on A before communication can commence.

Figure 44: Local to remote connection

7Click Add.

A page is displayed, confirming that the wireless MAC address has been added. Communication between these two AirStation Pro’s can now take place.

8Click Return.

Check the correct wireless MAC address has been entered.

Note: Ensure the WEP on both AirStation Pro’s is the same; the WEP setting is displayed on the Diagnostics screen. To access this screen, see “Diagnostics” on page 56.

5.2.3 Setting up roaming

The AirStation Pro roaming function allows users to move from one room to another with their laptop, whilst maintaining a connection to the network. There is no need to adjust connection settings each time you go into another room, as the roaming function enables you to switch automatically between AirStations.

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