Buffalo Technology WLA-G54 setup guide Configuration using a Web Browser

Do not connect the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge to your existing network until configuration of theAirStation is complete!

Deciding on a Mode for Initial Connection to the AirStation

Wireless Connection

Wired Connection

Configuration using a Web Browser

Buffalo recommends using a wired connection, meaning your computer is physically connected to the AirStation with an Ethernet cable plugged into one of the four LAN ports.This type of setup will eliminate possible setup problems due to any issues with the Airport,Airport Extreme or third-party wireless adapter on the Macintosh being used to configure the bridge.

The AirStation 54MbpsWireless Bridge Base Station is compatible with Apple’s Airport Extreme and Airport Cards. The AirStation 54Mbps Bridge

is Wi-Fi™ certified for 802.11b interoperability.

Airport software version 3.1 and 3.1.1 supports the AirStation 54Mbps Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-G54A)with Powerbooks and the AirStation 54Mbps Desktop PCI Adapter (WLI-PCI-G54)with Macintosh desktops with an available

PCI slot.

Recommeded Browsers and Updating Firmware

The AirStation can be configured with any Web browser version 5 or later. Firmware Updates can only be performed by the recommended Web Browsers below.

OSX - The AirStation can be updated using Netscape v7 or Apple's Safari Web browser v1.0b2 or later.

OS9 - The AirStation can be updated using Netscape v5 or later or Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.

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