Buffalo AirStation WLI-TX4-G54HP User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-G54HP V1.0 www.buffalotech.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ......AOSS Installation ......4 Manual Configuration . -
Page 3: Introduction
ongratulations on your purchase! Your new High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter allows you to connect any device with an Ethernet port to a wireless network. AOSS makes for effortless setup and our Turbo G High Power technology gives superb range and speed. Contents •... -
Page 4: Aoss Installation
AOSS Installation If your Wireless Router/Access Point supports AOSS, then you may let AOSS confi gure your wireless network for you. • Plug the Ethernet Converter's AC Adapter into the power connector and to a wall outlet. It will take about 30 seconds to power up. Make sure that the wireless router/ access point is powered on as well. -
Page 5: Manual Configuration
Manual Confi guration If your wireless router/access point doesn't support AOSS, you'll need to confi gure the access point manually. There are two ways to do this: you can use the Ethernet Converter Manager software if you have a Windows PC on the network (98/ME/2000/XP only), or you may use a web browser. -
Page 6: Ethernet Converter Manager
Confi guration with Ethernet Converter Manager If you have a Windows 98/ME/2000/XP machine with a CD-ROM drive available on your computer network, the Ethernet Converter Manager makes it simple to confi gure the Ethernet Converter. The following steps will guide you through confi guring the Ethernet Converter via the Ethernet Converter Manager. - Page 7 Click on Ethernet Converter Manager. The Ethernet Converter Manager software will run. Please select the Search for an Ethernet Converter option from the Edit drop down menu. NOTE: Depending on Windows confi guration, the search may automatically begin, if this is the case then the last step is not required.
- Page 8 Once completed, the Search Results window will appear. Search Results will list all Buffalo Ethernet Converters on the network. If there is more than one Ethernet Converter in the list, then select the Ethernet Converter you would like to confi...
- Page 9 Search Results will appear. If more than one Ethernet Converter is present, select the proper Ethernet Converter from the list. Then press the Confi gure button. The Ethernet Converter Manager will connect you to the Ethernet Converter's web based confi guration tool. You will be prompted for a username and password.
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Page 10: Confi Guration Without Software
Configuration without PC Software You may also enter the Web-based Confi guration Tool without using the software. This may be necessary to confi gure the converter without the use of a Windows PC. Use this method with Linux, Macintosh, other other non-Windows PCs to access the Web-based Confi... - Page 11 Once your computer has a Static IP Address of 1.1.1.2, open your web browser and access the web page http://1.1.1.1 by typing it into the 'Address' fi eld and pressing enter (as shown to the right). You will be prompted for a username and password. By default, the username is root and there is no password.
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Page 12: Web-Based Confi Guration
Web-Based Configuration The Web Based Confi guration is where changes to the Ethernet Converter take place. Through the Web Based Confi guration you can change the wireless network the Ethernet Converter is associated with, the IP Address of the Ethernet Converter, and other important settings. - Page 13 After selecting a wireless network to connect to, you will be returned to the main Web Based Confi guration page. If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is not broadcasting its SSID, then you will be required to manually enter the SSID into the SSID fi eld. After the fi eld is populated with the proper SSID, then press the Apply Settings button.
- Page 14 The SSID in the table will be populated now. Depending on whether or not the wireless network is using WEP Encryption or not, the Encryption Key option may be set to Encrypt or No Encryption. If it is set to No Encryption then you are already connected to the wireless network, and you may skip to the last step on this page.
- Page 15 The Ethernet Converter confi guration is complete. To continue confi guring advanced set- tings, please skip to the next page. Disconnect the Ethernet Converter from the network connection and power adapter, and move it to the desired location. Plug the Ethernet Converter's LAN port into the wired device that requires the wireless Ethernet Converter (devices could be an XBox, PS2, Home Theater Media Adapter, switch, hub, or another computer system).
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Page 16: Advanced Confi Guration
Advanced Configuration To access Advanced settings, press the blue Advanced button in the bottom right corner of the Home page. This is the advanced page. On the left, you may choose from Wireless Settings, Network Settings, or Management. When the page fi rst opens, it's at Wireless Settings. Changes on advanced pages are not applied until the Apply button is pressed. -
Page 17: Wireless Settings
Wireless Settings ◗ Multiple Client Support - allows the built-in 4 port switch to be connected to multiple clients. Disabling this limits the Ethernet Converter to use with only one client device at a time. ◗ SSID - The SSID is the name of the wireless network the Ethernet Converter is to connect to. - Page 18 Frame Bursting - Frame Bursting technology allows for quicker wireless throughput speeds by shortening the overhead in each wireless packet. Enabling 125* High- Speed Mode allows for the Ethernet Converter to communication using Buffalo's 125* High-Speed Mode technology. 125* High-Speed Mode requires a compatible Buffalo Technology Wireless Access Point or Router, if one is not available then the device will operate as a standard 802.11g device.
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Page 19: Network Settings
Network Settings ◗ Automatic IP Assignment - This setting specifi es the Ethernet Converter to obtain its IP Address from a DHCP server on the network. Consult with your network administrator regarding whether this device should obtain its IP Address from a DHCP Server. ◗... -
Page 20: Management
Management ◗ System Information - This page contains a summary of the Ethernet Converter's settings. Settings cannot be changed from this page. If the Ethernet Converter is obtaining its IP Address from a DHCP server, then a release and renew button will be present at the bottom of the page. - Page 21 Management ◗ Confi guration Limitations - The confi guration limitations of the Ethernet Converter specify what types of clients can confi gure the Ethernet Converter through the Web Based Confi guration. Prohibiting confi guration from either wireless or wired clients can have negative effects on your ability to access the Web Based Confi...
- Page 22 Updating the Ethernet Converter's fi rmware is a pro- cedure where a user downloads a newer fi rmware from the Buffalo Technology Web Site and applies it to the Ethernet Converter. New fi rmware fi les contain new software code that adds bug fi xes, additional features, increased performance, and revised interfaces.
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Page 23: T R O U B L E S H O O T I N
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Below are some common troubleshooting tips: Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter - Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter returns it to default settings. This process is used if you cannot access confi guration anymore, have lost the password to the Ethernet Converter, or desire to return the settings to the factory settings. - Page 24 Copyright © 2004 Buffalo Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc., is part of Buffalo Inc. (JAPAN), the global manufacturers of IT peripherals, including memory, networking, and multimedia products, inside many of the world's computers. All trademarks are property of...
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Page 25: Warranty
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Page 26: Contact Information
Contact Information - North America Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Page 27 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product. Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information: E-mail: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.ie | Web: www.buffalo-technology.com...