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Buffalo AirStation WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual

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Installation
Preparing AirStation Settings
AirStation Settings
Wireless LAN Personal Computer Settings
Connecting to the Internet
Preparing AirStation Settings
AirStation Settings
Wireless LAN Personal Computer Settings
Connecting to the Internet
This manual explains the procedure for connect-
ing to the Internet from a personal computer
using a CATV network. Read this manual before
using the AirStation to be sure of correct usage.
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  • Page 1 Installation Preparing AirStation Settings AirStation Settings Wireless LAN Personal Computer Settings Connecting to the Internet Preparing AirStation Settings AirStation Settings Wireless LAN Personal Computer Settings Connecting to the Internet This manual explains the procedure for connect- ing to the Internet from a personal computer using a CATV network.

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Be sure to read this manual before using the product because this product is highly refined. TECHWORKS INC./ Buffalo Technology. is not responsible for accidents or damages to the personal computer as well as AirStation, due to misuse. Misuse of our product will void the guarantee automatically that came with the purchase.
  • Page 3 For your safety, be sure to follow the instructions given below. Follow the instructions below to avoid harming yourself, other people and property, and to ensure safe use of the product. Be sure to read and understand the instructions thoroughly before using the product.
  • Page 4 If the product is dropped or subjected to severe shock, remove the AC adapter immediately. Continuing to use the device under these conditions may result in a short circuit, fire, Remove the or electric shock. Consult your dealer immediately. power supply plug If liquid or foreign matter enters the equipment, remove the plug from the AC power supply socket.
  • Page 5 Do not handle the equipment with wet hands while the power supply cable is con- nected to the AC socket. This may result in electric shock. Prohibited To prevent damage due to static electricity, before touching the equipment, first touch a nearby metal object (such as a door handle or metal window blinds) to discharge any static electricity from your body.

  • Page 6: Wlar-L11-L Internet Connection Manual

    Getting Started This manual explains the procedure for connecting to the Internet from the personal computer using the CATV network. Current network environment: Configured network: Configuration Diagram Note: Before installing the AirStation, contract with your CATV internet provider to review your contract. Note: Depending on the contract with your provider, you are not allowed to connect multi personal computer or multi AirStation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Installation... 6 Installation... 6 Connection Restrictions ... 7 Preparing the AirStation Settings... 8 Installation of the LAN Board(for setting PC)(for settings PC) ... 9 The TCP/IP Protocol Settings (for settings PC)(for settings PC) ... 9 Installing the AirStation Manager (for settings PC) ... 12 AirStation Settings ...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation This section explains how to install the product. Installation Be sure to use the supplied power supply. Continue to the “Preparing the AirStation Settings” section. WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual...

  • Page 9: Connection Restrictions

    Connection Restrictions The following restrictions apply to the cable type and length. 10BASE-T network Connection Using the cascade port Switch to other switches or hubs Using a 100BASE TX/ 10BASE-T port Switch to 10BASE-T node (PC, etc.) This product to 10BASE-TX MAU 100BASE-TX network Connection Using the cascade port...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Airstation Settings

    Preparing the AirStation Settings Set the wireless LAN PC first before the AirStation. This section provides procedure for Windows 98/95. For Windows 2000/NT4.0, refer to Chapter 6 and onward. Work Flow This section explains the procedure for connecting to the Internet from a PC using a CATV network. Installation of the AirStation.

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Lan Board(For Setting Pc)(For Settings Pc)

    Install the following into the setting PC for setting the AirStation. • LAN Board Driver... Refer to the following "Installation of LAN Board (to the • AirStation Manager ... Refer to the "Installing the AirStation Manager" section (page • TCP/IP Protocol..."The TCP/IP Protocol Settings (for setting PC)" section (page 9) •...
  • Page 12 Check if the LAN network has already been configured using the TCP/IP protocol according to the following procedure. 1) Click the Start button, and then select Run... 2) Enter "WINIPCFG" in the name field, and then click the OK button. 3) Change the adapter name to the LAN board name to be used.
  • Page 13 Adding the TCP/IP Protocol (Windows Me/98/95) If the TCP/IP Protocol is not present in the setting PC, add the protocol using the following procedure. Click the Start button, and select Settings, Control Panel, and then Network. This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation. Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Setting”...

  • Page 14: Installing The Airstation Manager (For Settings Pc)

    Installing the AirStation Manager Install the AirStation Manager in the setting PC using the following procedure. Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button, and select Run... WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual (for setting PC) Enter D:\WLEASY.EXE (where D is the CD- ROM drive), and click the OK button.

  • Page 15: Airstation Settings

    Proceed to Chapter 3 AirStation Settings(page 14). To uninstall the AirStation Manager, click the Start button and select Programs, MELCO AirStation, and Uninstall AirStation Manager. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Check the installation directory displayed and click the Start button. Windows will copy the file to the directory.

  • Page 16: Airstation Settings

    AirStation Settings Set the AirStation using the setting PC.The PC preparation should follow the procedure in Chapter 2 Preparing AirStation Settings. • Make sure a Web browser is installed before the AirStation setting. For the browser installation, refer to the manual supplied with the Web browser. (Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows Me and Windows 98.) •...
  • Page 17 • If Network Adapter Is Not Installed is displayed, the drivers for the wireless LAN card have not been installed. Refer to the wireless LAN board manual and install the driver. • If Network Adapter Settings Error is displayed, the TCP/IP is not set correctly. Refer to the "The TCP/IP Protocol Settings (for setting PC)"...
  • Page 18 WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Web browser will start and the setting screen will be displayed. If the setting screen is not dis- played, refer to the "Setting Screen Is Not Displayed" section (page 23) in Chapter 2 Troubleshooting in the separate Reference Manual.
  • Page 19 Setting according to the relevant fields. If assigning IP address from the provider’s DHCP server: If entering the IP address specified by the provider: Settings Completed will be displayed. Close the Web browser. This completes the AirStation setting. To connect to the Internet, you must set the wireless LAN PC. Refer to Chapter 4 Wireless LAN PC Setting and set it according.

  • Page 20: Wireless Lan Pc Settings

    Wireless LAN PC Settings This section explains how to prepare and connect the wireless LAN PC to the Internet. To enable connection to the Internet, you must set the wireless LAN PC. Set all the wireless LAN PC for the connection to the Internet using the following procedure.
  • Page 21 Select TCP/IP, and click the Properties but- ton. Click the IP Address tab, and select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Click the Gateway tab, and check that the New gateway field is blank. If there is an IP address in the Installed gateways field, select that IP address and then click the Remove but- ton.
  • Page 22 Windows will restart. This completes the TCP/IP protocol setting for the PC with which you will connect to the Internet. Continue to the "Installing the Client Manager"(page 21) . WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual On the Network screen, click the OK button. The System Settings Change dialog box will be displayed.

  • Page 23: Installing The Client Manager

    Installing the Client Manager You must install the Client Manager on every PCs that will connect to the Internet through the AirStation. Install the Client Manager by the following procedure. There is no need to install the Client Manager for the Ethernet LAN PC. Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 24 Continue to "Connecting to the AirStation"(page 23) . To uninstall the Client Manager, click the Start button and select Programs, MELCO AirStation, Uninstall Client Manager and follow the instruction on screen. WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Recheck the destination directory displayed and click the Start button.

  • Page 25: Connecting To The Airstation

    Connecting to the AirStation When the network setting is completed the setting PC should be able to connect to the AirStation. Copy the setting information (i.e., AirStation information files) to other PCs on the wireless LAN to connect to the AirStation.
  • Page 26 Creation of the application information file is completed. Continue to "The AirStation Connection Setting"(page 24) . The AirStation Connection Setting Set wireless LAN PCs other than the setting PC using the following procedure. Click the Start button, select Programs, MELCO Wireless LAN and the Client Manager.
  • Page 27 Immediately after connecting to the AirStation, 2 Mbps or lower baud rate may be dis- played. It should be displayed the normal baud rate as communication starts. Continue to the Connecting to the Internet. ½ In the Look In: field, select 3 Floppy (A:).

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet This section explains how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. As an example you can try and connect to Techworks Home Page by starting the Web Browser. An explana- tion of how to start the Internet Explorer 4.0 Browser and Netscape Communicator 4.7 Browser is given. Using Internet Explorer This section explains the procedure using Internet Explorer 4.0 Click the Start button, select Programs, Internet Explorer and Internet...

  • Page 29: Proxy Setting

    Proxy Setting If you need to set the Web browser’s proxy setting the setting must be applied to all PCs. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Start Internet Explorer. On the Menu Bar select Tools and Internet Options. Click the Connections button. Click the LAN Settings button.

  • Page 30: Internet Explorer

    Internet Explorer 4.0 Start Internet Explorer. On the Menu Bar select View and then select Internet Options. Click the Connection tab. WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Select “Connect to the Internet using a local area network”. Select the “Access the Internet using a proxy server”...
  • Page 31 Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Later Start Netscape Navigator. On the Menu Bar select Edit and then select Preferences. In the Category field, select Proxies. If Proxies is not displayed, click the + symbol to the left of the Advanced option. Select Manual proxy configuration and click the View button.

  • Page 32: Preparing The Airstation Setting

    Preparing the AirStation Setting Set the wireless LAN PC first before the AirStation. This section provides procedure for Windows 2000/NT4.0. For Windows Me/98/95, refer to Chapter 2 and onwards. Work Flow This section explains the procedure for connecting to the Internet from a PC using a CATV network. Installation of the AirStation.

  • Page 33: Installation Of The Lan Board (For Setting Pc)

    Install the following in one of the setting PCs to set the AirStation. • LAN Board Driver... Refer to the following "Installation of LAN Board (for set- • AirStation Manager ... Refer to the "Installing the AirStation Manager (for setting •...
  • Page 34 WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Click the Properties button. Check if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is dis- played. If the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not displayed, refer to the "Adding the TCP/IP Protocol (Windows 2000)" section (page 34) and add the Internet protocol (TCP/IP).
  • Page 35 Check if the LAN network is already configured using the TCP/IP protocol accord- ing to the following procedure. 1. Click the Start button, select Programs, Accessories and Command Prompt. 2. C:\> will be displayed on the screen. Enter “IPCONFIG /ALL” and press the Enter key.
  • Page 36 Adding the TCP/IP Protocol (Windows 2000) If the TCP/IP Protocol is not present in the setting PC, add the protocol using the following procedure. Click the Start button, then select Settings, Network and Dial-up Connec- tions. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon. WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Click the Properties button.
  • Page 37 This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation. Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings” (Windows 2000) section procedure Step 6. Windows NT 4.0 TCP/IP Protocol Setting (Windows NT 4.0) Make the TCP/IP protocol on the setting PC using the following procedure. Start the PC and log on to your logon name (e.g., Administrator) with administra- tor access.
  • Page 38 Check if the LAN network is already configured using the TCP/IP protocol accord- ing to the following procedure. 1. Click the Start button, select Programs and Command Prompt. 2. C:\> will be displayed on screen. Enter “IPCONFIG /ALL” and press the Enter key. 3.
  • Page 39 Adding the TCP/IP Protocol (Windows NT 4.0) If the TCP/IP Protocol is not in the setting PC, add the protocol using the following procedure. Click the Start button, select Settings and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation. Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings”...

  • Page 40: Installing The Airstation Manager (For Setting Pc)

    Installing the AirStation Manager Install the AirStation Manager in the setting PC using the following procedure. Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button, and select Run... WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual (for setting PC) Enter D:\WLEASY.EXE (where D is the CD- ROM drive) and click the OK button.
  • Page 41 Proceed to Chapter 7 AirStation Setting. (Page 40 ) To uninstall the AirStation Manager, click the Start button, select Programs, MELCO AirStation and Uninstall AirStation Manager. Then follow the instruction on the screen. Check the installation directory displayed and click the Start button. Windows will copy the file to the directory.

  • Page 42: Airstation Setting

    AirStation Setting Set the AirStation from the setting PC. The PC is prepared by following the procedure in Chapter 6 Preparing AirStation Setting. • Make sure a Web browser is installed before set the AirStation. For the installation procedure, refer to the manual supplied with the Web browser. (Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 2000.) •...
  • Page 43 Windows will search for the AirStation. Highlight the AirStation once it is found. Then select Admin and Set IP Address... If “AirStation Not Found” is dis- played, the MAC address may be entered incorrectly. Check AirStation MAC address again. Set the following and click the OK button. Automatic IP address assign: Clear check box.
  • Page 44 Set according to the relevant fields. If the IP address is assigned from the provider’s DHCP server: If the specific IP address is given by the provider: “Settings Completed” will be displayed. Close the Web browser. This completes the AirStation setting. To connect to the Internet, you must set the wireless LAN PC.

  • Page 45: Wireless Lan Pc Settings

    Wireless LAN PC Settings This section explains how to make the wireless LAN personal computer settings to prepare for connection to the Internet. To enable connection to the Internet, you must set the wireless LAN PC. Set the wireless LAN PC for all wireless LAN PC to connect to the Internet using the following procedure.
  • Page 46 WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Click the Properties button. Check the wireless LAN card driver if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed. • If the wireless LAN card driver is not dis- played, check if the driver is installed cor- rectly. •...
  • Page 47 Check if “DHCP Enabled” is displayed in the IP Addresses field. The Default gateways field should be blank. • If “DHCP Enabled” is not displayed in the IP Addresses field, set it again starting from Step 8. • If an IP address is displayed in the Default gateways field, highlight the IP address and click the Remove button.
  • Page 48 Continue to "Installing the Client Manager"(page 49) . WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Click the OK button. Click the Close button.
  • Page 49 Using Windows NT 4.0 Refer to the manual supplied with the wireless LAN card and install the LAN card drivers. You must also install the ESS-ID setting driver. Start Windows NT 4.0 and log on to your logon name (e.g., Administrator) with administrator access.
  • Page 50 Windows NT 4.0 will restart. This completes the TCP/IP protocol setting for the PC with which you will connect to the Internet. Continue to "Installing the Client Manager"(page 49) . WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Click the Protocols tab select the TCP/IP Pro- tocol and click the Properties button.

  • Page 51: Installing The Client Manager

    Installing the Client Manager You must install the Client Manager in every PC that will be connected to the Internet. Install the Client Manager by the following procedure. There is no need to install the Client Manager for the Ethernet LAN PCs. Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 52 Continue to "Connecting to the AirStation"(page 51) . To uninstall the Client Manager, click the Start button, select Programs, MELCO AirSta- tion, Uninstall Client Manager and follow the instruction on screen. WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Recheck the destination directory displayed and click the Start button.

  • Page 53: Connecting To The Airstation

    Connecting to the AirStation When the network setting is completed, the setting PC can connect to the AirStation. Copy the PC setting information (i.e., AirStation information files) to other PCs in the wireless LAN to connect to the AirStation. Creating the AirStation Information Files (Setting PC) Create the AirStation information file from the setting PC by the following procedure.
  • Page 54 Creation of the application information file is completed. Continue to "The AirStation Connection Settings"(page 52) . The AirStation Connection Settings Set wireless LAN PCs other than the setting PC by the following procedure. Click the Start button, select Programs, MELCO Wireless LAN and the Client Manager.
  • Page 55 Immediately after connecting to the AirStation, 2 Mbps or lower baud rate may be dis- played. As communication actually begins, the correct baud rate will be displayed. Continue to the Connecting to the Internet. The AirStation application will be displayed as unavailable.

  • Page 56: Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet This section explains how to connect to and disconnect from the Internet. As an example you can try and connect to Techworks Home Page by starting the Web Browser. An explana- tion of how to start the Internet Explorer 4.0 Browser and Netscape Communicator 4.7 Browser is given. Using Internet Explorer This section explains the procedure using Internet Explorer 4.0 Click the Start button, select Programs, Internet Explorer and Internet...
  • Page 57 Proxy Setting If you need to set the Web browser’s proxy set the proxy for all PCs by the following procedure. Internet Explorer 5.0 or later Start Internet Explorer. On the Menu Bar, select Tools and Internet Options. Click the Connections button. Click the LAN Settings button.
  • Page 58 Internet Explorer 4.0 Start Internet Explorer. On the Menu Bar select View and then select Internet Options. Click the Connection tab. WLAR-L11-L Internet Connection Manual Select “Connect to the Internet using a local area network”. Select the “Access the Internet using a proxy server”...
  • Page 59 Netscape Navigator 4.0 or Later Start Netscape Navigator. On the Menu Bar select Edit and then select Preferences. In the Category field, select Proxies. If Proxies is not displayed, click the + symbol to the left of the Advanced option. Select Manual proxy configuration and click the View button.
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