Buffalo Technology WLM2-G54 Environmental Resistance, Upgradeable Firmware, Diagnostic Support

7.2Environmental Resistance

The WLM2-G54 AP’s high durability design allows resistance to environmental conditions like temperature changes. Since it is less susceptible to environmental change, it is suitable for warehouses, public areas and other locations where temperature control is not available. Optional dust-proof and waterproof casings are available.

7.3Upgradeable Firmware

With Buffalo’s firmware upgrade utility tool, updating the firmware will be simple.

7.4Diagnostic Support

The WLM2-G54 provides tools to monitor and methods to correct its wireless operations. Some of these tools are device status, packet status, wireless PC information, ping test, log information and re-initialization of parameters.

PART II

8.0Client Configuration

8.1Introduction II

This chapter provides general information about:

•Basic Setup

•Time Setup

•Administrative Managing

•Bridging Setup

•Routing Setup

•Packet filtering Setup

•Limiting wireless client number

•WDS (AP-to-AP) Setup

•Wireless Setup

Explanations for each parameter and details of how to use the parameter are described in the next chapter. Connecting and setting up the access point for accessing the Internet quickly are the objective of this chapter.

8.2Setup Preparation

The following parameters must be known before setting up the WLM2-G54 Intelligent Access Point. If you do not have these, you should consult with your IT personnel.

•WLM2-G54’s ESS-ID

•WLM2-G54’s system name or location name

•WLM2-G54’s IP address. If you plan to use DHCP, this is not necessary.

•WLM2-G54’s wired side MAC address. Check the label on the back of the WLM2- G54.

8.3Setup Overview

A general setup process is shown below. Special setups for security, filtering and others will be explained in later sections.

1.Connect the cables to WLM2-G54 based on the wiring instructions. It is possible to use a straight cable to connect the AirStation directly to your PC. In this case you need some type of Terminal Software to set up the WLM2-G54.

2.The PC must have a valid TCP/IP setting. For the TCP/IP setup or to check it, please refer to the instructions for your OS (the default IP and subnet address of the WLM2-G54 is 1.1.1.1 and 255.255.0).

8.4Installation of the Client Man-

ager

1.Insert the Air Navigator CD into the CD- ROM drive.

2.Start the Install wizard. If the wizard does not start, double click the Setup.exe file in the Air Navigator CD. Install the Client Manager.

3.Click Start and select Programs / AirStation Utility / Client Manager to open the Client Manager. The setup PC must have a valid IP address of its own.

4.Select Edit / Search AirStation to look for the nearest AirStation. Highlight the WLM2-G54.

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