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54Mbps Wireless Broadband Base Station-g
Preparation
This Quick Setup Guide will guide you through
quickly and easily installing this product and
configuring your Macintosh Computer to use
the AirStation 54Mbps Router. For detailed
setup and configuration instructions, please
refer to the User Manual on the Utility CD or
the Buffalo Wireless Support Website.
Package Contents Checklist
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Wireless Broadband Router
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Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
(For PC Only)
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Quick Setup Guides
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AC Adapter
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7ft. Ethernet Cable
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Warranty Statement
If any of the contents are missing, please
contact the reseller from which this
product was purchased.
System Requirements
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Apple Desktop or Notebook with an
Airport or Airport Extreme wireless
adapter installed or comparable
third-party wireless adapter.
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Compatible Web browser (read pg 11)
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Cable or DSL broadband modem with
service for an Internet connection
Quick Setup Guide
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There are several methods for initially
connecting to your AirStation router.
Depending on the configuration of the
computer you will be using to connect to
your
router, choose
installation
completing Gathering Information
and Connecting Cables to the
AirStation.
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Page 1: Quick Setup Guide
Macintosh Computer to use the AirStation 54Mbps Router. For detailed setup and configuration instructions, please refer to the User Manual on the Utility CD or the Buffalo Wireless Support Website. Package Contents Checklist ◗ Wireless Broadband Router ◗... - Page 2 Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation router simple and quick. Some, none or all of the following fields may be filled out depending on the type of service provider. A quick call to your service provider’s customer or technical support number will provide you with the...
- Page 3 LAN MAC Address (default SSID): 0 0 0 7 4 0 _ _ _ _ _ _ ISP Information ◗ My Internet Service Provider is: ◗ My ISP’s technical support number is: TCP/IP Information ◗ IP Address: ◗ Subnet Mask Address: ◗...
- Page 4 AirStation, wait one full minute and then power on the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or flashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technical Support.
- Page 5 Configuring the AirStation using an Ethernet Connection 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 Using DHCP - Leave the other fields blank.
- Page 6 Step Connect and configure your AirStation 54Mbps Router Open your web browser and enter 192.168.11.1 into the browser address field. The AirStation 54Mbps web configuration page will open. 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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Page 7: Using A Wireless Connection
Configuring the AirStation using a Wireless Connection Step Configure your TCP/IP Settings - Open the Network System Preferences - Set Location as Automatic. - Set Show to Airport. - Set Configure to Using DHCP - Leave the other fields blank. - Click Apply Now and close. - Page 8 Select Join a specific network and select the AirStation 54Mbps Router ESS-ID from the pull down menu in the Airport tab of the Network System Preferences. Click the “signal strength meter” icon in the Finder menu bar. Select the AirStation 54Mbps Router ESS-ID.
- Page 9 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 Router ESS-ID (from the pull down menu) under Choose Network. Open the Control Strip located at the bottom of your desktop. Click...
- Page 10 Step Connect and configure your AirStation 54Mbps Router Open your web browser and enter 192.168.11.1 into the browser address field. The AirStation 54Mbps web configuration page will open. 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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Page 11: Updating Firmware
802.11b interoperability Updating firmware Buffalo has tested updating the firmware on various browsers and recommends the use of certain browsers depending on the OS you are using. OSX - The AirStation can be updated using Netscape v7 or Apple's Safari Web browser v1.0b2 or later. -
Page 12: Technical Support
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