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5.2.4 Setting up AirPort configuration

The AirPort function enables the sharing of files between a Macintosh computer and a Windows computer. In order to enable this file sharing you must have the DAVE software and the AirPort software installed on the Macintosh computer.

To configure the AirMac function, follow these steps.

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

2Ensure that the Encryption Code (WEP) field is empty.

3Ensure that a channel between 1 and 13 is displayed in the DS Channel field. If using the AirStation Pro in the USA, select a channel between 1 and 11.

4Note the AirStation ESS-ID, which is displayed in the ESS-IDfield.

5Start up the AirPort-enabled Macintosh computer.

6Select Apple Menu, AirPort.

The AirPort configuration tool is displayed.

7Select the AirStation ESS-ID that you noted earlier from the Choose network drop-down list.

Figure 45: AirPort configuration tool

Once you have done this, the AirStation Pro can communicate with the

Macintosh computer.

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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 Terms and conventions Standard termsTypographic conventions Symbol Safety information Getting Started Setting up the AirStation Pro Hardware requirementsAirStation Pro pack 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 Access point to access point communication External access point communicationAirStation Pro ports Typical Star Configuration Typical Chain Configuration Internal access point communication Chain type communication Product Overview Chain type communicationPage AirStation Pro Installation Installing the AirStation Pro Network adapter installationWindows 95/98/ME 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 Cause Problem scenariosSolutions AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network 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 Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings Configuring protocolsChecking that the protocols are added Windows NT On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel Select the Protocol tab Adding protocols Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayedSelect Microsoft from the Manufacturers panel 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 Internet Options Connections dialog box is displayed Checking Web browser settingsUsing Internet Explorer Click LAN Settings Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box Local Area Network LAN Settings dialog box is displayed Using Netscape Navigator Open Internet ExplorerOpen Netscape Navigator Preferences dialog box DNS Domain Name Server or Service Access PointConfiguration PC Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers ESS-ID Extended Service Set IDEthernet Firmware Protocol MAC Address Media Access Control AddressLAN Local Area Network LED Light Emitting Diode Straight-through cable WDS Wireless Distribution SystemWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wired LAN and Wireless LAN Wireless channel Index Using Internet Explorer 82 using Netscape Navigator FCC Statement