Buffalo AirStation WLMR-L11G Install Manual page 7

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USING AIRSTATION FOR
ADVANCED
CONFIGURATIONS
4.1 Introduction
Although your AirStation will function fine
using only the settings from Section 3, you
may wish to explore more advanced options.
This chapter explains each parameter in the
"Advanced Settings" screens. Open the initial
Setup screen and select Advanced
Settings.
4.1.1 AirStation Name
A unique name can be set for your
AirStation in order for clients to recognize it.
It differentiates each access point when
multiple access points are present. Once it is
set, the name will be shown in the top of the
initial setup page.
4.1.2 MAC Address of WAN
The AirStation MAC address to be used for
WAN communication is set either automati-
cally or manually.
4.1.3 Wired WAN connection type
The following options are possible for the
wired LAN port setting:
10 Mbps Half Duplex
10 Mbps Full Duplex
100 Mbps Half Duplex
100 Mbps Full Duplex
Auto Selection
The WLMR-L11G's communication method
should be set to Full Duplex if the port
selection at the LAN hub is set to Full
Duplex. Otherwise you can select Auto or
Half Duplex on the WLMR-L11G side.
4.1.4 IP Address of WAN
Allows administrator to select DHCP server,
PPPoE, or manual setting for the WAN port
of the AirStation.
4.1.4.1 Auto IP assignment from DHCP
Server
DHCP may be used by selecting Auto IP
assignment from DHCP Server. The
DHCP client function of the AirStation will
pick up the address parameters supplied by a
DHCP server.
4.1.4.2 Use PPPoE Client
PPPoE may be used by selecting Use PPPoE
Client. Further parameters may be entered
on the Advanced Settings/PPPoE screen.
4.1.4.3 Manual Setting
If a DHCP server is not available for the
WAN port, static addresses must be entered.
Select Manual Setting and enter the
appropriate addresses for the network.
4.1.5 Default Gateway address
A default gateway IP should be assigned to the
AirStation. If unknown, leave the box blank. If
Auto IP assignment from DHCP Server
is selected in section 4.1.4.1, a gateway IP will
be assigned automatically, provided the DHCP
server is set to provide one.
Figure 4.1
Advanced
Configuration
Screen
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