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Buffalo AirStation G54 WLA-G54C Setup Manual

Wireless router/ repeater kit
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Package Contents

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WBR-G54 Wireless
Broadband Base Station-g
WLA-G54C Wireless
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Compact Repeater Bridge-g
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Ethernet Cable
3V Power Supplies
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CD with Manuals
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Setup Guide

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Warranty Statement
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local
reseller or retailer for replacement.
www.buffalotech.com/wireless
Setup Guide
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Repeater Kit
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Summary of Contents for Buffalo Buffalo AirStation G54 WLA-G54C

  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Package Contents ◗ WBR-G54 Wireless Broadband Base Station-g WLA-G54C Wireless ◗ Compact Repeater Bridge-g ◗ Ethernet Cable 3V Power Supplies ◗ ◗ CD with Manuals ◗ Setup Guide ◗ Warranty Statement If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.

  • Page 2: Additional Requirements

    Additional Requirements: ◗ Desktop or Laptop PC with Wired or Wireless Ethernet adapter. ◗ DSL or Cable Modem with internet service. ◗ Web browser (I.E. or Netscape versions 4.5 or greater). ***WARNING*** Your Router/Repeater kit comes with settings preconfigured for easy setup. This includes WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which provides repeating functionality.
  • Page 3 Setting up the Router WBR-G54 Note: You can use either a Wired or Wireless connection from the PC ■ you are using to setup your router. It is strongly recommended you use the Wired method to avoid possible errors or connection issues during the initial setup.
  • Page 4 Perform the next step for Wired (Recommended) Router Setup only : Locate the provided Ethernet cable and connect one end to ◗ any one of the four numbered SWITCH ports located on the back of the router. Connect the other end of this cable to the properly installed Ethernet (NIC) port on the PC you are using for initial setup (Refer to Figure 1).

  • Page 5: Step 2: Confi Guring Your Computers Ip Address

    Step 2: Confi guring your computers IP address Windows XP/2000 users: ◗ Click Start ➲ Control Panel ◗ Double Click Network connections ◗ Right-Click on appropriate Local Area Network Connection and select Properties. ◗ Scroll down and highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and then click Properties.
  • Page 6 Step 3 Access the AirStation confi guration page Launch your Web browser and type 192.168.11.1 in the address fi eld of the Web browser window and click “Go”. The Router Login Screen will appear: ◗ Enter “root” in the User Name Field ◗...
  • Page 7 The fi rst page (Top) of the confi guration offers three distinct buttons – DSL, Cable, and Advanced: FOR DSL Service: (If you have Cable Broadband Service, skip down to that section): ◗ Select the DSL Button ➲ the DSL confi guration screen will appear.
  • Page 8 ◗ The IP Address is Acquired Automatically: Choose this option IF your ISP uses Automatic IP address assignment. You will see a message asking you to wait. When you see a new Menu page appear, click “NEXT” at the bottom right corner of the screen and your connection to the internet will be tested.
  • Page 9 Click the link appropriate to your Cable Providers Requirements: The IP Address is Acquired Automatically: Most Cable ISP provider’s use automatic assignment of IP addresses. If this is true for your ISP, click this option. You will see a message asking you to wait while your settings are updated.
  • Page 10 Determining the Best Location For the Repeater WLA-G54C ***IMPORTANT*** Although this procedure will assist you in selecting the best location for your repeater, some experimentation may be required to achieve optimal results. Many factors including line of sight obstructions and radio frequency interference affect signal strength, quality, and overall speed.
  • Page 11 A. Using a signal strength indicator to determine the best location (Portable Computers): This procedure varies slightly depending on your OS and platform. This procedure is based on using Buffalo Client adapters and Buffalo Client Manager Software. Consult other manufacture’s documentation for adapter and client software details where applicable.
  • Page 12 Other Windows Versions (Using Client Manager Software) ■ NOTE: Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and confi guration of your Wireless Network adapter and Client Manager software. Ensure your wireless client manager is installed for your ◗ appropriate Wireless LAN adapter and that you are connected to the Wireless Router.
  • Page 13 Surveying your Environment: Starting near the router, move your portable computer toward ◗ various points in your environment where you would like to have wireless coverage, taking note of the signal strength and connection speed as you move toward these locations. Note areas where the signal strength begins to drop off.
  • Page 14 ■ NOTE: To achieve maximum overall range, you may place the repeater outside the radius where the signal begins to drop out. However, this will impact the overall connection speeds you will achieve. ■ NOTE: Alternatively, to use your repeater to avoid obstructions between the router and the client computers, position your repeater so that there is a clear line of sight between the repeater and the router and a clear line of sight between the repeater and client computers.
  • Page 15 B. Placing Wireless Repeater manually when no portable computer is available. Ensure your Wireless Router is on and confi gured properly and ◗ that your Wireless Client computer is confi gured to connect to the router. Position your Wireless Repeater no more than about 65 feet ◗...
  • Page 16 Other Windows Versions (Client Manager Software Required) Ensure your wireless client manager is installed for your ◗ appropriate Wireless LAN adapter. ■ NOTE: Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and confi guration of your Wireless Network adapter and Client Manager software.

  • Page 17: Check Signal Strength

    Check Signal Strength: Check Signal Strength and speed indications. If the signal is ◗ poor, you will have to adjust the position of the repeater, router, and/or your client computer. Some experimentation will be required to achieve desired results. ■ NOTE: Alternatively, to use your repeater to avoid obstructions between the router and the client computer, position your repeater so that there is a clear line of sight between the repeater and the router and a clear line of sight between the repeater and client computer, check...
  • Page 18 Backing Up and Restoring your Confi guration Backing Up Your Buffalo Router/Repeater KIT comes preconfi gured for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which provides the repeating functionality and extended range for your wireless network. Should these preconfi gured values be lost, so will the repeating functionality. Buffalo Technology highly recommends that you backup confi...
  • Page 19 The Main Device confi guration screen will appear: ■ NOTE: The screen shown below is the main confi guration screen for The WBR-G54 only. The screen for your WLA-G54C with differ. Select the “Advanced” button ◗ Click on the Management link on the menu ◗...
  • Page 20 The Save/Restore interface will open: Simply click on “Save” and you will be prompted for a location ◗ to save your device confi guration fi le (this can be on your local machine or on a network share). Restoring Navigate to the Save/Restore interface following the steps ◗...
  • Page 21 Device Pre-configuration Settings These settings can be used to manually restore Kit settings should they be inadvertently lost. WBR-G54 (Wireless Broadband Router) IP = 192.168.11.1 Username = root Password = SSID = Buffalo DHCP Server = Enabled Scope = 192.168.11.2 – 192.168.11.16 Channel = 11 WDS = enabled Wireless MAC ID of the WLA-G54C entered into the access list.
  • Page 22 WBR-G54 Specifications Wireless LAN Standards Compliance Frequency Range Transmission Rate Wireless Security Firewall Access Mode Antenna External Antenna Connector Output Power Selectable Channels Communication Protocol Wired LAN Interface Transmission Rate Ports/Connector Transmission Encoding Method Access Method LAN to WAN Throughput WAN Port/Connector Power Supply Dimensions...
  • Page 23 WLA-G54C Specifications Wireless LAN Standards Compliance Frequency Range Transmission Rate Security Access Mode Antenna External Antenna Connector Output Power Selectable Channels Communication Protocol Interface Wired Transmission Rate Ports Access Method Protocol Power Supply Dimensions Weight Operating Environment Communication Range Speed 54Mbps 18Mbps 1 1Mbps...
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