Figure 8.6.7 SNMP Function

Figure 8.6.9 DHCP and manual IP configuration

8.6Input Parameters Through the Client Manager

1.Click the "Management" to open the next page.

2.Click the "Time Settings" menu on the left (menu section) to set the current time. Click Set.

3.Click the "LAN Setup" menu on the left; then click the "Wireless" menu.

4.Enter appropriate ESS-ID and channel number. (see previous page)

■ Note: ESS-IDs are case sensitive, up to 32 alphanumeric characters in length.

5.Select WEP Enable box. Enter appropriate WEP key on line 1. Click Set. Click Set again.

6.Click the "Network Setup" menu on the left.

7.If you want to use the Agent Function, check "On" and input the WLM2-G54’s location, and Administrator Information. Click Set.

8.If the WLM2-G54 is operated in a large network environment, using a pre- determined name identification system may be recommended, to help identify the WLM2-G54 easily. In order to set the name, click the "Host Setup" menu to open the basic setup page. Type an appropriate name in the "AirStation Name" box. Click Set.

9.On the LAN Port page, you may opt to obtain the IP address from the DHCP server or enter a static IP address manually for the access point. If you are given a default gateway IP from your ISP, input that address. If it is not given to you, leave the box empty. Click Set.

8.7Input Parameters Through a Wired PC,Terminal Software

1.Use the serial cable provided to connect the WLM2-G54 to the PC’s COM port.

2.Start the Hyper Terminal software included in the Windows OS. Hyper Terminal is a standard software in Windows but it is

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Buffalo Technology WLM2-G54 manual Input Parameters Through the Client Manager

WLM2-G54 specifications

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