Cause (7)

TCP/IP protocol is installed, but the IP address setting is incorrect.

Remedy (7)

Check if the IP address setting is correct.

Refer to the "Allocating IP Addresses" section (page 52) in Chapter 3, Troubleshooting.

Roaming Function Is Not Operating Correctly

Cause

The AirStation settings are incorrect.

Remedy

Check that the same AirStation group name has been set for all personal computers performing roaming.

When setting WEP (encryption), set all AirStation WEP settings to the same.

After enabling the AirStation’s roaming function, reconnect using the wireless LAN personal computer.

Cannot Connect to the AirStation Using Client Manager (Unavailable Even When Found)

Cause (1)

Installation of the wireless LAN card drivers is failed.

Remedy (1)

Refer to the wireless LAN card manual and check if the driver is installed correctly. Also check if the AirStation’s Wireless lamp is lit.

Cause (2)

It is difficult to communicate with the AirStation due to poor radio transmission.

Remedy (2)

Move the wireless LAN personal computer around and making the AirStation closer. Also check if there are obstacles preventing good communications. Remove the obstacles and con- necting again.

Allocating IP Addresses

The following procedure to set the IP address is introduced.

There Is a DHCP Server on the Network (*)

The IP address can be set as follows:

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Buffalo Technology WLA-L11 Roaming Function Is Not Operating Correctly, There Is a Dhcp Server on the Network

WLA-L11 specifications

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