Related Manuals for Buffalo AirStation WLI3-TX1-G54
Summary of Contents for Buffalo AirStation WLI3-TX1-G54
- Page 1 User Manual 54 Mbps* Wireless Ethernet Converter with AOSS WLI3-TX1-G54 PY00-30045-DM20-01...
-
Page 2: Aoss Installation
System Requirements Desktop or Notebook computer with an Ethernet (RJ-45) port (for configuration purposes). ◗ Web Browser 5.0 or later. ◗ 802.11b or 802.11g access point (Infrastructure Mode) OR a different computer with an ◗ 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter (Ad-hoc Mode) . AOSS Installation If your Wireless Router/Access Point supports Buffalo's AOSS technology, then it is recommended to use AOSS. - Page 3 Conventional Installation Other than using AOSS, there are two conventional ways to configure the Ether- net Converter. One method is to use the Ethernet Converter Manager software. This method only works if there is a Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP computer with a CD-ROM drive available on a computer network.
- Page 4 Configuration with Ethernet Converter Manager If you have a Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP machine with a CD-ROM drive available on your computer network, it is recommended to use the Ethernet Converter Manager to configure the Ethernet Converter. The following steps will guide you through configuring the Ethernet Con- verter via the Ethernet Converter Manager.
- Page 5 Click on the text, 'Launch Setup'. ◗ The Ethernet Converter Manager software will run. Please select the ◗ 'Search for an Ethernet Converter' option from the 'Edit' drop down menu.
- Page 6 The Ethernet Converter Manager will search for all ◗ Buffalo Ethernet Converters on your network. The process takes 15 seconds. Once completed, the 'Search Results' will appear. The '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 configure.
- Page 7 The Ethernet Converter Manager Search ◗ Results will appear. If more than one Ethernet Converter is present, then select the proper Ethernet Converter from the list. Then press the 'Configure' button. The Ethernet Converter Manager will connect ◗ you to the Ethernet Converter's web based configuration.
- Page 8 Configuration of the Ethernet Converter without software is possible. The following steps will guide you through configuring your Ethernet Converter without software. Refer to your operating system documentation on how to configure a 'Static' IP ◗ Address. The Ethernet Converter has an IP Address of 1.1.1.1 by default. Thus, for successful configuration, the PC must be configured with 1.1.1.2 as its IP Address.
- Page 9 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' field and pressing enter (as shown above). You will be prompted for a username and password. ◗...
-
Page 10: Web-Based Configuration
The Web Based Configuration is where changes to the Ethernet Converter take place. Through the Web Based Configuration you can change the wireless network the Ethernet Converter is associated with, the IP Address of the Ethernet Converter, and other impor- tant settings. - Page 11 After selecting a wireless network to connect to, you will be returned to the main ◗ Web Based Configuration page. NOTE: If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is not broadcast- ing its SSID, then you will be required to manually enter the SSID into the SSID field.
- Page 12 The SSID field 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 13 The Ethernet Converter configuration is complete. 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 Theatre Media Adapter, or another computer system).
-
Page 14: Advanced Configuration
The Web Based Configuration also has several other settings to customize the way the Ethernet Converter operates. To access the Advanced Configuration settings, press the 'Advanced' button on the main Web Based Configuration page. On all advanced settings pages, the 'Apply Settings' button must be pressed anytime changes are made to a configuration page. - Page 15 Wireless Mode - The wireless mode only applies to Ad-hoc connections. If the Ethernet ◗ Converter is making an Ad-hoc connection with an 802.11b client, then select '802.11b' from the drop down menu. If an 802.11g client is connecting to the Ethernet Converter then select the 'Auto - 802.11g / 802.11b' option.
- Page 16 Network Settings - This page contains the network IP Address settings of the Ethernet Converter Automatic IP Assignment - This setting specifies the ◗ Ethernet Converter to obtain its IP Address from a DHCP server on the network. Consult with your network admin- istrator regarding whether this device should obtain its IP Address from a DHCP Server.
- Page 17 System Information - This page contains a summary of the Eth- ernet Converter's settings. The tables present a summary of the settings on the Ethernet ◗ Converter. 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 18 Configuration Limitations - The configuration limitations of the Ethernet Converter specify ◗ what types of clients can configure the Ethernet Converter through the Web Based Con- figuration. Prohibiting configuration from either wireless or wired clients can have negative effects on your ability to access the Web Based Configuration. Please be certain of your setting changes.
- Page 19 Firmware Update - This page contains settings that update the Ethernet Converter's Firmware. Updating the Ethernet Converter's firmware is a procedure ◗ where a user downloads a newer firmware from the Buf- falo Technology Web Site and applies it to the Ethernet Con verter.
-
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Below are some common troubleshooting tips: Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter - Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter is the process ◗ of returning the Ethernet Converter to default settings. This process is used if you cannot access configuration anymore, have lost the password to the Ethernet Converter, or desire to return the settings to the factory settings. -
Page 21: Technical Support
Please have your Proof of Purchase when calling Buffalo Technical Support. Buffalo Technology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: www.buffalotech.com/wireless... - Page 22 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
-
Page 23: Important Note
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. - Page 24 FCC / CE / R&TTE Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment.
- Page 25 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 their respective...
-
Page 26: Warranty
Technology (Buffalo Inc) installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology will, at its discretion, repair or replace the product at no charge, provided the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse or non-Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc) authorized alterations, modifications or repairs. - Page 27 Please have your proof of purchase receipt to get warranty support. All defective products shall be returned with a copy of proof of purchase. In no event shall Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc)’s liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation.