Buffalo Technology WLA-AWCG manual Configuring the AirStation Manager settings

The settings for the roaming function must be made from a PC that is on a Wired LAN.

To configure the roaming function, you must adjust the settings on the AirStation Pro, using the AirStation Manager and the Client Manager.

Configuring the AirStation Manager settings

1Open the Basic Settings screen. For instructions on how to do this, see “Displaying the Settings screen” on page 43.

2Enter the group name for all AirStations that will be used to roam in the Group Name field.

3Select the Generate From Group Name, MAC address and Roaming setting option, adjacent to ESS-ID.

4Select the Use option, adjacent to Roaming.

5Click Set.

A page is displayed, confirming your settings are complete.

Roaming between the AirStation Pro and other manufacturers’ access points

1On the Basic Settings screen, the Group Name field is disabled.

2Select the Generate option, adjacent to ESS-ID.

Enter the same ESS-ID as the other access points on the network.

3Select the Don’t Use option, adjacent to the Roaming field.

4Click Set.

A page is displayed, confirming your settings are complete.

Configuring a Wireless client for roaming

1Open the Client Manager.

2Select File, Manual.

The Manual Setting dialog box is displayed.

3Enter the ESS-ID as 000000GROUP.

4In the Network Mode field, ensure that the transmission is set to 11 Mbps.

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