Summary of Contents for Buffalo Buffalo AirStation WLA-G54
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Macintosh Quick Setup Guide 54Mbps Wireless Bridge Base Station-g Preparation This Quick Setup Guide will guide you through quickly and easily installing this product on your Macintosh. For detailed setup and configuration instructions, please refer to the Buffalo Support Web Pages. Package Contents: ◗...
Do not connect the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge to your existing network until configuration of the AirStation 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...
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Configuring the AirStation using an Ethernet Connection Step Connect the Macintosh to the AirStation Do not connect the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge to your existing network until configuration of the AirStation is complete! Plug the provided 7ft. Ethernet cable into one of the 10/100M Ethernet ports on the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge and plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh.
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Step Configure your TCP/IP Settings Setup using OS X Setup in OS 9 or later Navigate to the Dock and Click on System Preferences. - Click Network - Set Location to Automatic. - Set Show to Built-in Ethernet - Set Configure to Manually - Set IP Address to 192.168.11.2 - SetSubnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 - Leave the other fields blank...
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Step Configure the AirStation Open your web browser and enter 192.168.11.1 into the browser address field. The AirStation 54Mbps Bridge configuration page will open. Advanced - Click this button to configure the AirStation for advanced func- tions such as Wi-Fi Protected Access™ and other advanced Network settings. If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the red INIT button on the rear of the AirStation for several seconds until the red DIAG light illuminates.
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Configuring the AirStation using a Wireless Connection Step Gather MAC Address and ESS-ID (SSID) Information MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters separated by a semi-colon (:) after every two digits. ex: 00:00:00:00:00 The LAN or Wired MAC address is the default ESS-ID (SSID) of the AirStation and is located on the rear of the AirStation clearly labeled next to the 4-port switch.
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Step Configure your TCP/IP Settings Setup using OS X Navigate to the Dock and Click on System Preferences. - Click Network - Set Location as Automatic - Set Show to Airport - Set Configure to Manually - Set IP Address to 192.168.11.2 - SetSubnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 - Leave the other fields blank - Click Apply Now and close...
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Step Select the Wireless Network ESS-ID (SSID) In OSX, you can select your wireless network in two locations: Select Join a specific network and select the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge ESS-ID from the pull down menu in the Airport tab of the Network System Preferences.
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In OS 9, you can select your wireless network in either of the following two locations: Open Apple’s AirPort Software. Click the “settings” arrow and choose the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge ESS-ID (from the pull down menu) under Choose Network. Open the Control Strip located at the bottom of your desktop.
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Step Configure the AirStation Open your web browser and enter 192.168.11.1 into the browser address field. The AirStation Web configuration page will open. Advanced - Click this button to configure the AirStation for advanced functions such as Wi-Fi Protected Access™ and other advanced Network settings. Please refer to the Buffalo Website: http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/support for advanced configuration of your AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Bridge.
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Connect the AirStation to your existing LAN Once Configuration is complete, plug the provided 7ft. Ethernet cable into one of the 10/100M Ethernet ports on the AirStation 54Mbps Bridge and plug the other end into an Ethernet hub or switch on your Local Area Network. If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the red INIT button on the rear of the AirStation for several seconds until the red DIAG light illuminates.