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  • Page 1 WLA-AWCG User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 1 BOUT THIS ANUAL About this chapter ...2 Scope of the manual...2 Related reading ...3 Online Help ...3 Terms and conventions...4 Standard terms...4 Typographic conventions ...4 Safety information...5 ... 6 ETTING TARTED About this chapter ...7 Setting up the AirStation Pro...7 Hardware requirements ...7 Software requirements ...8...
  • Page 3 Setting up routing ...53 Setting up the Packet Filter ... 55 Diagnostics ... 56 ... 58 ROUBLESHOOTING About this chapter ... 59 Problem scenarios ... 59 AirStation Pro cannot be found on the network..59 Network adapter on your PC cannot be found ... 62 Network adapter fails at driver installation.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Chapter

    AirStation Pro. 1.2 Scope of the manual This AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG User Manual is intended for users of the WLA-AWCG AirStation Pro; this includes both users at home and in the office. The manual is divided into the following chapters: “Chapter 1- About this manual”...

  • Page 6: Related Reading

    1.3 Related reading Other documentation available for consultation are: AirStation WLI-PCM-L11 (PC Card) User Manual WLI-ISA-OP (ISA Bus Adapter) User Manual WLI-PCI-OP (PCI Bus Adapter) Hardware Manual 1.3.1 Online Help The Melco Online Help also provides you with useful information when using the AirStation Manager.

  • Page 7: Terms And Conventions

    1.4 Terms and conventions This section describes the standard terms and conventions that are used throughout the manual. 1.4.1 Standard terms The following standard terms are used throughout the manual. “Select” “Click” “Double click” Table 1: Standard Terms 1.4.2 Typographic conventions The following conventions are used throughout the manual: Italics Blue Italics...

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    1.4.3 Safety information As with all electrical products, you must exercise care when using the AirStation Pro. This table describes the various warning symbols used throughout this manual to indicate situations where extra caution is needed. Table 3:Safety information symbols 5 About this Manual WLA-AWCG User Manual Failure to follow the instructions shown with this symbol may result...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started...

  • Page 10: About This Chapter

    2.2.1 Hardware requirements The AirStation Pro requires the following hardware to operate: AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG AC/DC power adapter Straight-through network cable (Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable) Antenna connector (only required if you want to connect to an external...

  • Page 11: Software Requirements

    WLA-AWCG User Manual Warranty Card Antenna connector 2.2.2 Software requirements The AirStation Pro requires the following software to operate: Windows 95/98/ME, NT or 2000 Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000. AirStation Manager software Client Manager software (if you have a Wireless Client) The AirStation Manager and Client Manager software is provided on the AirStation...
  • Page 12 Connecting to a hub Connect the other end of the straight-through cable to your hub. Note: A straight-through cable can be used to connect to the hub provided the hub is fitted with a cascade port Figure 2: AirStation Pro installation setup 9 Getting Started WLA-AWCG User Manual...

  • Page 13: Installing The Wireless Lan Card

    2.2.3 Installing the Wireless LAN card To enable an AirStation Pro to communicate with a computer, a network adapter must be installed in the PC or the laptop. The AirStation Wireless LAN card (WLI- PCM-L11) consists of both LAN and radio functions. For more details on installing other manufacturers’...

  • Page 14: Adding An External Antenna

    Installing an AirStation Wireless LAN card on a laptop PC If you are using Windows 95/98 or 2000, you can install the network card whilst the laptop is switched on. To install the network card, follow these steps: Insert the Wireless LAN network card into the PC card slot. Insert the wireless LAN card into the PC card slot, applying just enough pressure to ensure that it is fully seated.
  • Page 15 Attaching the antenna adapter Prior to connecting an external antenna, you must attach an antenna adapter. To attach the antenna adapter you must first disassemble the AirStation Pro. Before you begin to attach the antenna adapter, you must first turn off the power on the AirStation Pro and unplug it.
  • Page 16 3 Remove the protective cover from the slot on the Wireless LAN card and connect the end of the antenna adapter to the Wireless LAN card by inserting it into the slot. Figure 7: Attaching the antenna adapter to the Wireless LAN network card Attaching the external antenna Once the antenna adapter has been attached to the Wireless LAN network card, you can attach an external antenna, increasing the range of the AirStation Pro.
  • Page 17 2 Attach the metal stabiliser to the AirStation Pro using the screw provided, in order to secure the antenna adapter. Figure 9: Attaching the metal stabiliser to the AirStation Pro 3 Connect the end of the antenna adapter connector to the external antenna. Figure 10: Attaching the external antenna Once the external antenna has been attached to the AirStation Pro, you can direct this to any other AirStation Pro’s that you have installed to strengthen the overall...
  • Page 18 Having installed Client Manager follow these steps: 1 From the Start menu, select Programs, MELCO Wireless LAN and then Client Manager. 2 From Client Manager screen, select File, Manual Figure 11: Client Manager Manual option 3 Select File, Manual. This Manual Setting dialog box is displayed. Figure 12: Manual setting dialog box 4 Enter the ESS-ID in the ESS-ID field.
  • Page 19 5 Select the 11Mbps communication over AirStation option from the drop- down list. 6 Click OK. The Verify Connection dialog box is displayed. Figure 13: Verify Connection dialog box 7 Click OK. The AirStation Pro found on the network is displayed on the Client Manager screen.
  • Page 20 8 From the File menu, select Test Connection, Diagnostic. Figure 15: File, Test Connection, Diagnostic option The Test Connection dialog box is displayed. Figure 16: Test Connection dialog box The connection status is now checked and the connection test displayed. The connection test result displays both the connection and radio status.
  • Page 21 Connection test results The following table displays the connection test results in terms of their connection and the radio status. Table 4:Connection test results The diagnostic test results are displayed as a combination of connection status and radio status. Very Good Good Poor Very Poor...
  • Page 22 Antenna connections and transmission ranges The actual range depends on the environment in which the aerial is used as shown in the table: WLE-HG-DYG only WLE-HG-NDC & WLE-HG-DYG WLE-HG-NDC only Table 5: External antenna range and signal transmission The following conditions may affect the signal transmission: Obstacles such as trees or buildings between antennas.

  • Page 23: Product Overview

    Product Overview...

  • Page 24: About This Chapter

    3.1 About this chapter This chapter describes the main features and capabilities of the AirStation Pro. 3.2 Main features of the AirStation Pro The AirStation Pro acts as an access point for wireless LAN’s, enabling communication between physically separated networks. The main features of the AirStation Pro are: The AirStation Pro enables communication between multiple access points.

  • Page 25: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG displays the following physical features: POWER ETHERNET RESET BUTTON 10M/100M Figure 18: AirStation Pro WIRELESS DIAG For details on these features see table 6, 7 & 8 AirStation Pro Wired MAC Address AirStation Pro...
  • Page 26 As shown in the diagram above, the AirStation Pro has four LED indicators, each indicator relaying important information to the user. This information is described in the following table: POWER WIRELESS ETHERNET (Wired LAN) DIAGNOSTICS Table 6: LED indicator function Diagnostic Indicator Each flash of the Diagnostic indicator conveys a particular error message.

  • Page 27: Access Point To Access Point Communication

    AirStation Pro ports On the side panel of the AirStation Pro are a number of ports see on page 22 INIT 10/100M Table 8: AirStation Pro ports 3.2.1 Access point to access point communication External access point communication The AirStation Pro enables numerous variations of communication, including Wired communication, Wireless communication and communication utilising an external antenna.
  • Page 28 The above example illustrates the use of AirStation Pro’s to connect between buildings. By directing the external adapters in each building toward each other, you can strengthen the signal range between buildings. The communication distance will vary depending on the length of the coaxial cable being used.
  • Page 29 The above right-hand diagram illustrates how the AirStation Pro enables you to roam with a laptop, whilst remaining connected to the network. Chain type communication Using multiple network adapters to establish Wireless communication with the AirStation Pro will cause a drop in the information throughput. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you use the AirStation Pro for dedicated bridging between LAN’s.
  • Page 30 27 Product Overview WLA-AWCG User Manual...

  • Page 31: Airstation Pro Installation

    AirStation Pro Installation...

  • Page 32: About This Chapter

    4.1 About this chapter This chapter describes all the necessary procedures that you must perform to connect your PC or laptop to the AirStation Pro. There are five steps that you must follow before you can successfully communicate through the AirStation Pro. Install a network adapter Add TCP/IP protocols Install AirStation Manager...
  • Page 33 The System Properties - Device Manager dialog box is displayed. Figure 22: System Properties - Device Manager dialog box 5 Under the Network adapters option, check that the MELCO WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN adapter is listed. — If it is listed continue to the next section settings”...

  • Page 34: Checking The Tcp/Ip Settings

    Windows 2000 1 On the Start menu, select Setup, Network and Dial-up connection. 2 Select the Local Area Connection icon. 3 Click Properties. 4 Ensure that the network adapter name is displayed. 4.2.2 Checking the TCP/IP settings The TCP/IP settings must be correct. Note: If the IP address of your network adapter is set to 0.0.0.0.
  • Page 35 Note: Running winipcfg allows you to check the IP address of all network adapters. Windows NT & Windows 2000 1 On the Start menu, select Programs, Command Prompt. For Windows 2000, select Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt. 2 Enter ipconfig /all at the command prompt. 3 Press the Enter key.

  • Page 36: Installing The Airstation Manager Software

    4.2.3 Installing the AirStation Manager Software For security reasons the AirStation Manager software will only normally be installed on the configuration PC. This means that only an administrator has access to configure the AirStation Manager settings. To install the AirStation Manager, on the configuration PC, follow these steps: 1 Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 37 5 Select Install the AirStation Manager option. 6 Leave all other options deselected. Click Next. An installation welcome message is displayed. 7 Click Next. The Setup dialog box is displayed. Figure 28: Setup dialog box 8 Ensure that the Destination Directory is correct. Note: To change the default installation directory, select a different drive from the Drive drop-down list.

  • Page 38: Connecting To The Airstation Pro

    An installation confirmation message is displayed. Figure 30: Installation confirmation message 11 Click OK. Note: To uninstall the AirStation Manager, on the Start menu select Programs, MELCO AirStation, Uninstall AirStation Manager. The uninstall program will remove AirStation Manager from your machine. 4.2.4 Connecting to the AirStation Pro Before connecting to the AirStation Pro, ensure that you have a Web browser installed.
  • Page 39 Note: If you are connecting to a Wired LAN PC, the process of connecting to the AirStation Pro will differ slightly to the process of connecting to a Wireless LAN PC. To connect to a Wired LAN PC, simply click the step 7.
  • Page 40 Note: If you want to enter the ESS-ID directly, select the ESS-ID check-box, and input the ESS-ID directly. 5 Click OK. The Verify connection dialog box is displayed. Figure 33: Verify connection dialog box 6 If encryption has been set using a WEP key, enter your encryption key in the WEP key field.
  • Page 41 Any AirStation Pro’s found on the network are displayed in the AirStation Manager screen. Figure 34: AirStation Pro’s found 8 Highlight the AirStation Pro for which you want to configure the settings. 9 Select Admin, Set IP address. The IP address setting dialog box is displayed. Figure 35: IP address setting dialog box AirStation Pro Installation 38 WLA-AWCG User Manual...
  • Page 42 10 Enter an IP Address in the IP Address field. Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask field. Note: If you do not know an IP address and a subnet mask that corresponds with the IP range of your network you should consult your network administrator.
  • Page 43 The Enter network password dialog box is displayed. Figure 37: Network password dialog box 2 Enter root in the Username field. 3 Leave the Password field blank. This is the default password 4 Click OK. The Standard Settings screen is displayed. Figure 38: Standard Settings screen The name of the AirStation Pro is displayed in the AirStation Pro Name field.

  • Page 44: Check The Reception Of The External Antenna

    5 Click Set. A confirmation screen is displayed, confirming your settings. Figure 39: Standard settings confirmation screen 4.2.5 Check the reception of the external antenna If you have installed an external antenna you should ensure that it is functioning correctly, for information on how to do this see external antenna”...

  • Page 45: Configuring Airstation Settings

    Configuring AirStation Settings...

  • Page 46: About This Chapter

    5.1 About this chapter This chapter describes how to configure the settings of the AirStation, using the browser based settings screen as part of the AirStation Manager software. The AirStation Pro has many useful functions and options which can be configured from within the AirStation Manager.

  • Page 47: Registering Multiple Airstation Pro Mac Addresses

    The Web browser launches automatically, and the Settings screen is displayed. Figure 41: Settings screen 5.2.2 Registering multiple AirStation Pro MAC addresses Access point communication enables computers to communicate wirelessly with one another. You can register a maximum number of six MAC addresses. To enable access point communication, follow these steps: 1 Open the Settings screen.
  • Page 48 The Basic Settings screen is displayed. Figure 42: Basic Settings screen 5 Click AP Communication on the Advanced Settings menu in the left panel. The Access Point Communication screen is displayed. Figure 43: Access Point Communication Setting screen 6 In the Access Point MAC address field, enter the wireless MAC address of the remote AirStation Pro.

  • Page 49: Setting Up Roaming

    Note: You must enter the wireless MAC address of your AirStation Pro page 22 to locate the wireless MAC Pro. The diagram below illustrates a local to remote connection. Department AirStation AirStation Pro Figure 44: Local to remote connection 7 Click Add. A page is displayed, confirming that the wireless MAC address has been added.
  • Page 50 The settings for the roaming function must be made from a PC that is on a Wired LAN. To configure the roaming function, you must adjust the settings on the AirStation Pro, using the AirStation Manager and the Client Manager. Configuring the AirStation Manager settings 1 Open the Basic Settings screen.

  • Page 51: Setting Up Airport Configuration

    5.2.4 Setting up AirPort configuration The AirPort function enables the sharing of files between a Macintosh computer and a Windows computer. In order to enable this file sharing you must have the DAVE software and the AirPort software installed on the Macintosh computer. To configure the AirMac function, follow these steps.

  • Page 52: Setting Up Wep Security

    5.2.5 Setting up WEP security The AirStation Pro WEP (Wireless Encryption Privacy) security feature prevents external decryption of wireless packets; the packets are encoded prior to communication. A Wired LAN must be used to configure the WEP function. Note: Once you have set a WEP code, you cannot communicate with Macintosh computers.

  • Page 53: Restricting Wireless Lan Pc's

    5.2.6 Restricting Wireless LAN PC’s This function allows you to restrict the number of Wireless LAN PC’s that can be connected to the network. Once this function is enabled, only Wireless LAN PC’s that have been registered can connect to the network. To enable the function, follow these steps: 1 Open the Basic Settings screen.

  • Page 54: Setting Up Passwords

    6 When the added MAC address is displayed, press Return. The MAC address you registered should now be displayed in the Authorised Wireless LAN PCs list. Note: You can register up to 255 MAC addresses. If you do not wish to limit the number of people who can connect to the network, select the Disable option and click Set.
  • Page 55 Note: Passwords can be of any combination of alphanumeric characters up to a maximum of 8. Passwords are case-sensitive. If you forget your password, restore the AirStation Pro factory settings. See the Appendix chapter, “Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings” on page 72.

  • Page 56: Configuring Channel Settings

    5.2.8 Configuring channel settings If numerous AirStation Pro’s are being used to communicate with a Wireless LAN PC on the same floor, the baud rate may be reduced, this is because the AirStation Pro’s are using the same frequency which can create bandwidth congestion. Communication can be dramatically improved by setting a different DS channel for each AirStation Pro.
  • Page 57 The Routing Setup screen is displayed. Figure 48: Routing Setup screen 3 Set the IP address of the default gateway IP in the Default Gateway address field. If there is no default gateway, leave the Default Gateway address field blank and click Set.

  • Page 58: Setting Up The Packet Filter

    5.2.10 Setting up the Packet Filter The Packet Filter feature can be used to prohibit transmission and reception of data which may cause abnormal operation. The following restrictions can be implemented using the Packet Filter settings: Prohibit configuration from a Wireless LAN. Prohibit configuration from a Wired LAN.

  • Page 59: Diagnostics

    Note: Rules can also be deleted by selecting the rule you want to delete and clicking Delete the checked rules. 5.2.11 Diagnostics The diagnostics function displays all AirStation Pro information and settings. To access this function, follow these steps: 1 Open the Settings screen. For instructions on how to do this, see the Settings screen”...
  • Page 60 The following information about the AirStation Pro is displayed: Table 10: AirStation Pro details displayed on the Diagnostics screen 57 Configuring AirStation Settings WLA-AWCG User Manual Displays the AirStation Pro model name. Displays the AirStation Pro name. Displays the name and version of the Wireless module firmware.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...

  • Page 62: About This Chapter

    6.1 About this chapter This chapter can be used as a reference for troubleshooting and tips. If you should encounter any difficulties during the installation or configuration of the AirStation Pro or any of its peripherals, follow these troubleshooting tips. 6.2 Problem scenarios This section describes some of the problem scenarios that can occur when using the AirStation Pro.
  • Page 63 Cause 2: Connections to the LAN have not been attached correctly. Solutions: If the AirStation Pro is connected to a LAN cable, you must ensure that: The cable connection to both the computer and the hub is secure. If the hub is switched on, the Ethernet LED indicator should be flashing. The LAN cable you are using is of the correct type.
  • Page 64 The ESS-ID is displayed. Figure 51: ESS-ID Checking the ESS-ID for Windows 2000 To check the ESS-ID on your network adapter: 1 Right-click My Network Places, select Properties. 2 Select Local Area Network, right-click Properties. 3 Select MELCO WL1-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN Adapter, click Properties. The ESS-ID is displayed.

  • Page 65: Network Adapter On Your Pc Cannot Be Found

    Cause 4: The protocols are not installed or configured correctly. Solutions: To check your TCP/IP protocols, refer to the the protocols are added” on page 72. Incorrect protocol configuration will affect the performance of the AirStation Pro. To check where such problems may be arising, it is advised that you check for the following possible protocol errors.
  • Page 66 Solutions: To correct this: 1 Ensure that the network adapter is installed in the computer. For instructions on how to do this, refer to the chapter, “Network adapter installation” on page 2 If the network adapter still cannot be found, remove the adapter and then re- install it.
  • Page 67 Network adapter is displayed with “!”. Figure 52: Network adapter displayed with “!” If this symbol is displayed beside the network adapter, you must do one of the following to correct the error: Re-install the network adapter driver, or, Change the resources manually to avoid the conflict. Refer to your Windows documentation for information on how to do this.

  • Page 68: Network Adapter Fails At Driver Installation

    6.2.3 Network adapter fails at driver installation. Cause 1: Drivers are not installed correctly. Solutions: To correct this error, re-install the drivers for the network adapter. Refer to your Windows documentation for information on how to do this. If you have tried all of the above with no success, then it may be that the network card is not functioning correctly.

  • Page 69: Settings Screen Is Not Displayed

    6.2.5 Settings Screen is not displayed If the Settings screen is not displaying, it could be because the drivers have not been installed correctly. To correct this, you should remove the adapter and its drivers. Then re-install the adapter and driver files. Refer to your Windows documentation and the appropriate network adapter documentation for more information on how to do this.
  • Page 70 Cause 3: The ESS-ID is incorrect. Solutions: To correct this, ensure that the ESS-ID on both systems match. The correct network mode must also be matched with the AirStation Pro. See “Checking the ESS-ID for Windows 95/98/ME” on page 60 for more information. Cause 4: The radio signal is too weak.

  • Page 71: Search Is Taking A Long Time To Display Other Computers

    Cause 7: The network setting is incorrect. Solutions: Ensure that the Protocol, Workgroup Name and Share settings are correct. To check the protocols, refer to the “Checking the TCP/IP settings” on page To check the Workgroup Name, go to your Network Neighbourhood properties and select the Identification tab.
  • Page 72 69 Troubleshooting WLA-AWCG User Manual...

  • Page 73: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 74: About This Appendix

    A.1 About this appendix This appendix describes some general tasks that you may need to complete when installing the AirStation Pro. A.2 Checking the version of Windows To determine which version of Windows is installed on your machine, follow these steps: 1 Minimise or close all windows.

  • Page 75: Restoring Airstation Pro Factory Settings

    A.3 Restoring AirStation Pro factory settings You might need to restore the factory settings if you are having connection problems. To do this: 1 Turn the power on. 2 Find the reset switch, which is located on the back panel of the AirStation Pro.
  • Page 76 The Network - Configuration dialog box is displayed. Figure 54: Network - Configuration dialog box All the protocols installed on your PC are displayed in this dialog box. If the protocol that you require is not displayed, you must add it. For instructions on how to do this, see Windows NT 1 On the Start menu, select Settings, Control Panel.
  • Page 77 3 Select the Protocol tab. Figure 55: Network - Protocol dialog box If the protocol that you require is not displayed, you must add it. For instructions on how to do this, see Windows 2000 1 On the Start menu, select Setup, Network and Dial-up connection. 2 Double-click the Local Area Connections icon.

  • Page 78: Adding Protocols

    A.4.2 Adding protocols If you need to add protocols, follow the steps appropriate to the Windows version that you are using: Windows 95/98/ME 1 Open the Network - Configuration dialog box as shown in protocols are added” on page 2 Click Add. The Select Network Component Type dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 79 5 Select TCP/IP from the Network Protocols panel. 6 Click OK. The TCP/IP protocol is added. You will be prompted to restart your computer at this point. Click No because you still have to specify an IP address. For instructions on how to do this, see “Specifying the IP address”...

  • Page 80: Specifying The Ip Address

    Windows 2000 1 Open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box as shown in that the protocols are added” on pag e72. 2 Click Install. 3 Select Protocol and click Add. 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 5 Click OK. The TCP/IP protocol is added. You will be prompted to restart your computer at this point.
  • Page 81 Windows 95/98 1 Open the Network - Configuration dialog box as shown in protocols are added” on page 72. Figure 59: Network - Configuration dialog box 2 Select the TCP/IP protocol and click the Properties button. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Select the IP Address tab.
  • Page 82 4 Select the Specify an IP address option. Note: If there is a DHCP server on the network, select Obtain an IP address automatically. 5 Enter an IP address in the IP Address field. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet Mask field. Figure 61: Entering the Subnet Mask Note: A suggested IEEE IP default value for an internal network is 192.168.X.X, where X is a value ranging from 0 to 255.
  • Page 83 Windows NT 1 Open the Network - Protocol dialog box as shown in tocols are added” on page 72. Figure 62: Network - Protocols dialog box 2 Select the TCP/IP protocol and click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Select the IP Address tab.
  • Page 84 The TCP/IP Properties - IP Address dialog box is displayed. Figure 63: TCP/IP Properties - IP Address dialog box 4 Select the Specify an IP address option. 5 Enter an IP address in the IP Address field. Note: Consult your Network Administrator for the IP address settings for the PC and for the subnet mask settings.

  • Page 85: Checking Web Browser Settings

    A.5 Checking Web browser settings The method that you use to check the settings differs, depending on the Web browser installed on your PC. Follow the steps appropriate to the Web browser that you are using: A.5.1 Using Internet Explorer 5.0 1 Open Internet Explorer.
  • Page 86 The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box is displayed. Figure 65: Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box 5 Ensure Bypass proxy server for local addresses option is selected. Note: Ensure Use a proxy server option is selected if you wish to have access to the Internet.

  • Page 87: Using Internet Explorer 4.0

    7 In the Exceptions field, enter the IP address of the AirStation Pro, which you want the proxy server to bypass. 8 Click OK. The Web browser settings have been configured. A.5.2 Using Internet Explorer 4.0 1 Open Internet Explorer. 2 On the Tools menu, select View.
  • Page 88 The Preferences dialog box is displayed. Figure 67: Preferences dialog box 3 Select the Manual Proxy configuration option. Click View. The Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box is displayed. Figure 68: Manual Proxy Configuration dialog box 4 Enter the AirStations IP address in the Do not use proxy servers for domains beginning with: field.

  • Page 89: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Access Point An access point serves as a bridge between an existing wired network and wireless devices. The AirStation Pro is a type of access point. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) An optical disc that is physically the same as an audio CD, but contains computer data.
  • Page 90 ESS-ID (Extended Service Set ID) An ID used to regulate communication between wireless LAN PC’s and an AirStation Pro.This ID allows you to access the network and connect to an access point. The ESS-ID forms part of the AirStation Pro address and part of the PC/laptop address, acting as a special identifier.
  • Page 91 The protocol within TCP/IP that governs the break-up of data messages into packets from sender to destination network and sender to distribution network and station, and the re-assembly of the packets into original data messages at the destination. LAN (Local Area Network) A LAN is a network that connects computers in a relatively small area, such as a single building or campus.
  • Page 92 stay connected without being tied down to wired installations. The roaming function automatically changes access points. Straight-through cable Bulk cable and connectors used to ensure data transmission. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol) TCP/IP is basically a communications protocol. The Transmission Protocol (TCP) functions on top of the Internet Protocol (IP).
  • Page 93 Wireless channel When connecting between Wireless LAN computers, the same Wireless channel must be used in all the Wireless LAN computers involved. If you change the Wireless channel, it may cause radio interference with other Wireless devices.

  • Page 94: Index

    INDEX aerial adapter attaching 12 AirPort setting up configuration 48 AirStation Pro main features 21 restoring factory settings 72 channel settings configuring 53 Checking the TCP/IP settings Windows 95/98/ME 31 Windows NT & Windows 2000 32 communication access point to access point 24 external access point 24 internal access point 25 configuration options 43...
  • Page 95 hardware 7 software 8 roaming between the AirStation Pro and other 47 configuring a wireless client 47 setting up 46 routing setting up 53 safety information 5 search AirStation on Network 37 setting up the AirStation Pro 7 settings configuring the AirStation Manager 47 settings screen display 43 software...
  • Page 96 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

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