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Buffalo WLA2-G54 Quick Setup Manual

Buffalo WLA2-G54 Quick Setup Manual

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Preparation
This Quick Setup Guide will guide you
through quickly and easily installing this
product on your Windows PC. For detailed
setup and configuration instructions, please
refer to the User Manual on the Utility CD
or the Buffalo Wireless Support website.
Package Contents:
54Mbps Compact Repeater Bridge
Utility CD-ROM
Quick Setup Guides
AC Adapter
7ft. Ethernet Cable
Warranty Statement
If any of the contents are missing, please
contact the reseller from which this prod-
uct was purchased.
System Requirements
Desktop or laptop PC with a
wireless adapter installed.
Existing Local Area Network to connect
to the AirStation 54Mbps Compact
Repeater Bridge.

Quick Setup Guide

There are 2 methods of configuring your
AirStation
Repeater Bridge. Depending on the
configuration of the computer you will
be using to configure your access point,
choose the method to configure the
AirStation
Repeater Bridge.
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Summary of Contents for Buffalo WLA2-G54

  • Page 1: Quick Setup Guide

    Windows PC. For detailed setup and configuration instructions, please refer to the User Manual on the Utility CD or the Buffalo Wireless Support website. Package Contents: ◗ 54Mbps Compact Repeater Bridge ◗...
  • Page 2: Wired Configuration

    Connect your computer to the AirStation Wired Configuration Buffalo recommends using a wired connection, meaning your computer is physically connected to the AirStation with an CAT5 cable plugged into the LAN port. This type of setup will eliminate possible setup problems due to any issues with the wire- less adapter on the computer being used to configure the AirStation.
  • Page 3: Wireless Configuration

    Buffalo highly recommends using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Service to connect to and configure Buffalo Access Points/Base Stations. Windows 98SE/2000/ME If there is no Ethernet adapter available on the computer being used to configure the AirStation, a wireless configuration may be performed using a correctly installed 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter.
  • Page 4 Step Configure your computer’s IP address Refer to your Operating System for further instructions on how to navigate to your TCP/IP Properties. For Windows 98SE/ME - Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select Properties. - Select the Configuration tab, scroll down to TCP/IP and press Properties. - Click Specify an IP address.
  • Page 5 Configure the AirStation For more information about configuring and operating your 54Mbps Wireless Compact Bridge Base Station and Client Manager, refer to the Buffalo Support Web Site: http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/support 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 LED lights flash off.
  • Page 6 Contact your network administrator if your computer requires a static IP Address or if using DHCP Services. This completes the basic AirStation Configuration. To change advanced settings consult the User Manual located on the Utility CD or the Buffalo Support Web Site: http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless/support. MAC Address for WDS Mode...
  • Page 7 Bridge/Repeater Mode (WDS) Simple setup configuration of the AirStation for Bridge/Repeater mode (WDS). Wireless Signals of the Buffalo Bridge Access Points must overlap in order for communication to take place. Please consult the online manual or the Buffalo Support Web Page for advanced information on WDS.
  • Page 8 Copyright © 2003 Buffalo Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc., is part of MELCO INC., the global manufacturers of IT peripherals, including memory, networking, and multimedia products, inside many of the world's computers. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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