User manual BUFFALO WRB-G54K SETUP GUIDE

[. . . ] (See Figure 1 for location of DC-IN Port). Perform the next step for Wireless Router Setup only: NOTE: You will need the SSID of your router to properly connect your wireless adapter to your router. The default SSID for your Preconfigured Buffalo Router is "Buffalo" (case sensitive). Refer to your Wireless Ethernet adapter Manufacture's documentation for proper setup of your Wireless adapter for your appropriate Operating System and connect to the router. The Remaining Steps apply to both Wired and Wireless Setup: Power up you Cable or DSL Modem Power up your computer that you are using to configure the Wireless Router. 4 Step 2: Configuring your computers IP address Windows XP/2000 users: Click Start Control Panel Double Click Network connections NOTE: The screen images below are for Windows XP. Consult the user manual for your specific operating system for further information on configuring TCP/IP. Right-Click on appropriate Local Area Network Connection and select Properties. Scroll down and highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and then click Properties. [. . . ] When you have entered in all the appropriate information, click "NEXT" at the bottom right hand corner of the screen and your information will be updated. Click "NEXT" again to test your connection to the Internet. Advanced Settings (Optional) For more information on configuring advanced settings of your AirStation, refer to the User Manual on the included CD or the Buffalo Wireless Support Web Site: http://www. buffalotech. com/wireless/ support. NOTE: If at any time you wish to restore to factory defaults, press the Red INIT button on the rear of the AirStation for several seconds until the Red DIAG LED illuminates. ***WARNING*** Resetting the AirStation to factory defaults will destroy the preconfigured repeating functionality of your kit. WDS settings and the SSID on both devices will need to be reentered manually for proper operation. 9 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. Even small changes in the placement of the repeater can dramatically impact the quality of your connection. Your WLA-G54C is preconfigured to work with your router so all that is required is to locate the best location for the WLA-G54C and attach power. If the client computer you are using is portable you can use a signal strength indicator to determine the best location (Procedure A below). If your computer is not portable, you can experiment with locations based on some general concepts to find a good spot and check signal strength (Procedure B below). NOTE: if you intend not to use the preconfigured settings for your repeater ( i. e. you intend to change the IP address or you intend to use the device as a stand-alone access point), please refer to the User Manual on your CD. 10 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. Ensure you are connected Verify the WBR-G54 Broadband Router is operational and configured according to the "Setting up the Router" section above, and that your portable computer client adapter is configured correctly and is connected to the Wireless Broadband Router. Windows XP users (Using XP Wireless Zero Configuration Services) NOTE: Consult the documentation that came with your Wireless adapter for instructions on how to configure your adapter using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Services. Locate the Wireless connection indicator in your computers "tray", usually at the bottom right hand corner of your screen on the taskbar. Double Click on this icon to bring up the Wireless Status screen, take note of signal strength and connection speed. Skip to section "Surveying Your Environment" 11 Other Windows Versions (Using Client Manager Software) NOTE: Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and configuration 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. For Buffalo client adapters you can launch the client manager from your computers "tray" Icon, or from the Buffalo folder under the Programs menu. On the main Buffalo Client Manger screen, note Transfer Rate, Signal Quality, and Signal Strength indicators. These items will degrade the further you move away from your router or if you encounter line of sight obstructions. 12 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. [. . . ] NOTE: See further information in this manual for details of connecting your computer to your router or repeater. Open your Web Browser and type in the IP address for the appropriate device in the address bar (See Device PreConfiguration Settings at the end of this setup guide for the preconfigured IP address). Hit "go" or "return" 18 The Main Device configuration screen will appear: NOTE: The screen shown below is the main configuration 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 Click Save/Restore Settings link 19 The Save/Restore interface will open: Simply click on "Save" and you will be prompted for a location to save your device configuration file (this can be on your local machine or on a network share). Restoring Navigate to the Save/Restore interface following the steps above. In the "Restore Saved Setting" section, either type in the location and file name or select browse to locate the configuration settings you saved previously. [. . . ]