This Quick Setup Guide will guide you through quickly and easily installing this product. For detailed setup and configuration instructions please refer to the Online Manual on the AirNavigator CD-ROM. Contents ◗ 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge (WLA2-G54C) ◗ Utility CD-ROM with User Manual ◗ Quick Setup Guide ◗...
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MAC Address and SSID The LAN or Wired MAC address is the AirStation ID and is located on the rear of the AirStation. The Wired MAC address is the default SSID of the AirStation. The MAC address is the 12 digit code comprised of numbers and letters.
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Connecting Cables to the AirStation Carefully following the instructions for connecting cables to your AirStation is key to a quick and simple initial setup. Wireless Connection DSL/Cable Modem AirStation Wireless Laptop (Router) Plug the provided 7 ft. Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into a hub, switch, or router on your Local Area Network .
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Buffalo recommends using a wired connection for initial configuration, meaning your computer is physically connected to the AirStation with an Ethernet cable plugged into the LAN port of the WLA2-G54C and to a network computer. This type of setup will eliminate possible wireless setup problems due to any issues with the wireless adapter on the computer being used to configure the bridge.
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Please consult with your wireless client card manufacturer on the proper setup and operation of your client card. You will need to wirelessly associate to the WLA2-G54C by connecting to its SSID (Refer to Page 2 of this Quick Setup Guide for more Information).
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Note: If you cannot access the interface, verify that you have correctly connected the AirStation’s cables and followed the previous steps. Otherwise, please contact Buffalo Technical Support through one of the options listed at the end of this guide.
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Note: If you cannot access the interface, verify that you have correctly connected the AirStation’s cables and followed the previous steps. Otherwise, please contact Buffalo Technical Support through one of the options listed at the end of this guide. This completes the basic AirStation Configuration. To change advanced settings consult the Online Manual on the AirNavigator CD-ROM or your ISP for more information.
Note: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection between your AOSS Access Point and client. You must have a Buffalo AOSS enabled wireless client device to use the AOSS features of your AOSS Access Point/Router.
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AOSS client will report a successful AOSS connection. This indicates that the AOSS process has begun and the two devices are configuring themselves. At this time, the AOSS Light on the WLA2-G54C will become solid. Please refer to your wireless client adapter's supplement for the remainder of the setup.
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Buffalo Technology Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: ◗ EUROPE CHINA TAIWAN...