Buffalo WLA2-G54C User Manual

Buffalo WLA2-G54C User Manual

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  • Page 1 54Mbps Wireless Bridge Base Station User Manual WLA2-G54C...
  • Page 2: Airstation Wireless Network Features

    The AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station , WLA2-G54C, is a wireless network access point that can be added to an existing network (LAN) to create a wireless network or added to an existing WLAN to extend the range of the WLAN. The WLA2-G54C complies with the IEEE 802.11g wireless standard and is interoperable with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard.
  • Page 3: About The Airstation Cd

    Prior to copying or installing the software, please read the Software License Agreement “license.txt”, located in the root folder of the CD. By installing, copying or using the AirStation software, you are consenting to the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software License Agreement, do not download, copy or install the AirStation software.
  • Page 4 If the following screen is shown, con nec tion to the WLA2-G54C is complete. If the following screen is shown, con nec tion to the WLA2-G54C is complete. 4 Click Finish. 5 To place a shortcut icon on the desktop, click Yes. Oth er wise, click No.
  • Page 5: Standard Settings

    3.2 Setup Overview The WLA2-G54C is confi gured to function right out of the box. Simple settings for security and MAC Address registration are offered in this sec- tion, Specialized setups for security, fi ltering and other features will be explained in later sections by clicking the Advanced Button.
  • Page 6: Lan Setting

    Privacy Seperator - Select Use or do not use to block communication between each wireless LAN PC on the wireless network. If you choose to use, every wireless LAN PCs that is associated to the same AirStation can not communicate with each other. Even if this function is used, wired LAN PCs can communicate with wireless LAN PCs.
  • Page 7 WEP key is used between the client and access point to successfully encrypt, transmit and decrypt data. For this reason, the same WEP key must be used for communication by the client and the access point with which it is attempting to establish a connection session.
  • Page 8: Wireless Bridge (Wds)

    MAC address section. The WDS function must be set to Enable. The MAC address is 12 characters long. Enter the Wireless MAC address in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Apply. Up to six sets may be registered.
  • Page 9: Network Setting

    A route is governed by the routing table, a copy of which exists on each network device. If the device you are trying to communicate with does not exist on the network, the data packet is sent to the default gateway to look outside the network for the device.
  • Page 10: Management (Network Diagnosis Settings)

    4.2.2 Packet Filter - This feature limits confi gulation on the AirStation Bridge Base Station Log Output - Activates the packet fi lter log. Filter setting - Choose type from pull-down menu. Display/delete packet filter information - The current active filter rules are displayed, and rules shown here may be deleted.
  • Page 11: Time Setup

    Apply. NTP Server- Select Enable or Disable. ■ Note: If NTP is used, time is set au to mat i cal ly. NTP server IP - Enter the NTP server IP Update Time - Enter the time interval for time check...
  • Page 12: Log Information

    Syslog Server - Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. Log Information Level - Select Error and/or Notify to specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog server. Log Information - Select the specifi c reports to be sent to the Syslog server.
  • Page 13: Firmware Update

    ■ Note: Firmware update does not erase current user settings. 4.3.11 AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) - Display the clients that are connected to the AirStation by A.O.S.S. • Name : Shows client’s name. • MAC address : Shows client’s MAC address.
  • Page 14 AOSS Enable/disable AOSS button. • Enable : Enable A.O.S.S function. • Disable : Disable A.O.S.S function.Exchange of AOSS. encryption keys can not be used until AOSS is enabled. Start AOSS Sequence Functions as an AOSS button on the AirStation unit.
  • Page 15: Using Aoss

    ADDITIONAL AOSS INFORMATION: ◗ Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be confi gured to the AOSS access point at a time. Thus, the button will need to be repressed for each additional AOSS wireless client adapter that will be connected.
  • Page 16 Receiver Sensitivity -69dBm, -72dBm, -77dBm, -81dBm, -85dBm, -88dBm -87dBm -90 dBm -92 dBm (depends on data rate) Maximum humidity 80% (no condensation) Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns (depends Power Characteristics on data rate) Transmit Mode 0.8A (Normal)
  • Page 17: B Troubleshooting

    Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems. - Power LED should be GREEN, - Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active. If is it blinking GREEN, wireless communication is active. - Ethernet LED should be GREEN (100Mbps) or AMBER (10Mbps) while the communication is active.
  • Page 18 IP addresses NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic hardware device. and a second set for external traffic.
  • Page 19: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These one to another without losing the connection.
  • Page 20: Intended Use

    This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo Technology indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except does not offer refunds for any product. in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.
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