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What is Next?

Troubleshooting

Self-Diagnostic Function

Setting Screen Tables

Glossary

Product specifications

This manual explains examples of AirStation set-
tings, and remedies for troubleshooting prob-
lems. Refer to this manual as necessary.

Summary of Contents for AirStation WLAR-L11-L

Page 1: ...oting 2 Self Diagnostic Function 3 Setting Screen Tables 4 Glossary 5 Product specifications 6 This manual explains examples of AirStation set tings and remedies for troubleshooting prob lems Refer to...

Page 2: ...cautions for using the AirStation 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 damag...

Page 3: ...s the following What is Next P3 Refer to What is Next page 3 for changing AirStation settings for various applications Troubleshooting P21 Refer to Troubleshooting page 21 for problems such as failure...

Page 4: ...tation Groups 12 Connecting to the AirStation Using an AirPort compatible PC 13 Packet Filter Settings Example 14 IP Address Auto Allocation Functions DHCP Server Settings Example 16 Checking AirStati...

Page 5: ...tart button and select Settings Control Panel 2 Double Click on the Network Icon 3 Click on File and Print sharing button When using Windows Me 98 make sure that the Primary network Logon is selected...

Page 6: ...tab Windows Me 98 or User Information tab Windows 95 Check the Computer name Work group and Computer Description and click the OK button The same workgroup must be assigned to all the computers includ...

Page 7: ...icon for the C drive changes as shown below 1 Double click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop Computers connected to the networks on the wired LAN and wireless LAN are listed 2 Double click...

Page 8: ...r Windows2000 NT4 0 User Refer to the Installing AirStation Manager page 38 section in Chapter 6 Preparing the AirStation Settings in the separate Internet Connection Man ual and install the AirStatio...

Page 9: ...ng is still possible even if the wireless channels change When setting WEP encryption set all AirStation WEP setting to the same The AirStation Setting Follow the on screen instructions to complete th...

Page 10: ...the OK but ton Generate from Group Name ESS ID Enter 000000 group name NetworkMode Select 11Mbps communication over AirStation Generate ESS ID Enter the same ID as the AirStation setting NetworkMode...

Page 11: ...on 3 Click the Wireless LAN Computer Limita tion Setup hyperlink 4 Enter the MAC address of the wireless LAN PCs that can connect to the network Then click the Add button Refer to the manual enclosed...

Page 12: ...r field select the Set Limit option and click the Set button If you set from a wireless LAN PC check if the wireless LAN PC is regis tered in Wireless LAN Computers that can be connected before you cl...

Page 13: ...Encoding Function 1 Refer to the Displaying AirStation Setting Screen section page 6 in Chapter 1 What is Next and display the AirStation setting screen 2 Click the Custom Setup button 3 Enter the cod...

Page 14: ...rStation Groups 1 Refer to the Displaying the AirStation Setting Screen section in Chapter 1 What is Next and display the AirStation setting screen 2 Click the Custom Setup button 3 In the Wireless Ch...

Page 15: ...C 1 Display the AirStation setting screen using the setting PC Windows PC Refer to the Displaying AirStation Setting Screen section page 6 in Chapter 1 What is Next 2 Click the Device Diagnostic butto...

Page 16: ...it NBT packet routing NBT NetBIOS over TCP IP packet transfers NetBIOS data through the Internet The filter prohibits access to from the outside by Microsoft Windows network users The setting procedur...

Page 17: ...ess The transmission source IP Address that does not pass the communication packet Destination Port The port that does not pass the arbitrary packet If the Manual Setting of TCP port and Manual Settin...

Page 18: ...cation Functions DHCP Server Setting Example 1 Refer to the Displaying AirStation Setting Screen section page 6 in Chapter 1 What is Next and display the AirStation setting screen 2 Click the Custom S...

Page 19: ...k the Start button and then select Programs MELCO AirStation and AirStation Manager 3 On the Menu Bar select File Then select Con nect If you are using the PC on the Ethernet LAN select Edit Search Ai...

Page 20: ...onnect the power supply to the AirStation 2 Press and hold the factory setting switch on the back of the AirStation for 3 sec onds minimum The DIAG lamp in the front bottom will flash When the DIAG la...

Page 21: ...cedure Checking the Wireless Frequency Status 1 Click the Start button select Programs MELCO Wireless LAN and the Client Manager 2 On the Menu Bar select File Then select Test Connection and Diagnosti...

Page 22: ...f the diagnosis is unstable perform the following corrective measures 1 Move the wireless LAN PC closer to the AirStation Be sure to maintain the distance of 30 cm min 2 Change the AirStation position...

Page 23: ...al supplied with the net work adapter Cause Network adapter driver is not installed correctly The mark or the X mark is attached to the network adapter Solution Refer to the network adapter manual and...

Page 24: ...ion s MAC address For the MAC address refer to the Parts Nomenclature and Functions section in Install Manual The factory set group name is GROUP If you are setting for the first time or have not chan...

Page 25: ...ions prob lem try to change the hub communication mode manually to the AirStation s mode For the AirStation s communication mode change refer to the Setting Method section page 13 in Chapter 1 What is...

Page 26: ...and click the OK button If you do not know the AirStation s IP address obtain it from the AirStation Manager WindowsMe 98 95 User Refer to the Installing AirStation Man ager page 12 section in Chapter...

Page 27: ...the AirStation s IP address in the Do not use proxy server for addresses begin ning with field and click the OK button If you do not know the AirStation s IP address obtain it from the AirStation Mana...

Page 28: ...ser setting 5 Enter the AirStation s IP address in the Do not use proxy servers for domains beginning with field and click the OK button If you do not know the AirStation s IP address obtain it from t...

Page 29: ...0 User Refer to the Installing AirStation Manager page 34 section in Chapter 6 Prepare the AirSta tion Setting in the separate Internet Connection Manual and install the AirStation Manager 2 Using the...

Page 30: ...and click the OK button If you changed the password WEP Enter the password WEP set in the AirStation If you did not change the password Click the OK button without entering anything in the Password f...

Page 31: ...ck if you can connect to the Internet Remove the cable modem s power supply from the socket and wait approximately 30 to 60 seconds Then re insert the power supply into the socket Connecting to the In...

Page 32: ...the Checking Connections Between the AirStation and the Provider section page 30 Check Check the connection using the following procedure Solution If Time Out is displayed check the following items Ch...

Page 33: ...es To prevent the account error perform the following procedure from a Windows98 PC 1 Click the Start button select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 In Control Panel double click Add Remove Pr...

Page 34: ...he manual supplied with the wireless LAN card Cause 3 You are logging in as the Administrator privileged Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4 0 only user Solution 3 Log in as the Administrator privileged use...

Page 35: ...IP Protocol is not installed or it is not set correctly Solution 4 Check the wireless LAN PC Ethernet LAN PC and the AirStation IP address setting validity using the following procedure Procedure for...

Page 36: ...8 95 On the Network Password screen you clicked the Cancel button or pressed the ESC key without entering your pass word Solution 5 When you start Windows 98 95 be sure to enter your password in the N...

Page 37: ...e setting of the wireless LAN card use the Client Manager not the properties screen Cause 1 Installation of the wireless LAN card driver is failed Solution 1 Refer to the wireless LAN card manual and...

Page 38: ...tation You cannot use Internet compatible applications Solution Web browsers e mail and FTP are the only applications supported The following procedure to set the IP address is introduced There is the...

Page 39: ...68 100 254 255 255 255 0 The server automatically allocates IP addresses to the PCs and the AirStation on the network If the device with the built in DHCP server function such as the Windows NT server...

Page 40: ...ced Error Details when DIAG Lamp Flashes If one of the above errors is displayed try removing the AC adapter from the socket to restart Contact tech support from the company the AirStation was purchas...

Page 41: ...tom Setup Basic Settings P40 Password Settings P40 Time Setup Automatic IP Address Assignment DHCP Server Settings P40 Routing Settings P41 DNS Relay Settings P41 Packet Filter Settings P41 Wireless L...

Page 42: ...Encryption Code WEP Set the keyword for encryption See note 3 Not used Confirm Encryption Code Reenter the keyword for encryption See note 3 Bit Rate Set the bit rate Do not fix bit rate Communication...

Page 43: ...ault gateway Not set WAN side RIP trans mission Set the RIP information which is sent to WAN side Not set WAN side RIP recep tion Set the RIP information which is received from WAN side Both RIP1 and...

Page 44: ...the AirStation s wireless MAC address ESS ID Display ESS ID Wireless roaming function Display whether wireless roaming function is enabled or disabled Encryption WEP function Display encryption WEP f...

Page 45: ...Display the number of packets sent Number of send error packets Display the number of packets with send errors Number of receive packets Display the number of packets received Number of receive error...

Page 46: ...no DHCP server problems if Windows 98 95 PCs are only on the network ESS ID This ID is used to prevent cross communication during communication between the AirStation and PCs within the wireless LAN T...

Page 47: ...d for not using the network Set your user name and password during Windows 98 95 setup When you log in for the first time enter the user name and password you created during the setup Using the networ...

Page 48: ...to the regula tion by formatting all required information The protocol such as which terminal sends first what type of message what type of message the receiving terminal should send in reply the dat...

Page 49: ...the office to the conference room while maintain ing access to the network Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN The following terms are used in this manual to clarify the distinction between the wired 10 100...

Page 50: ...ors 50 m outdoors at 11 Mbps 35 m indoors 70 m outdoors at 5 5 Mbps 40 m indoors 90 m outdoors at 2 Mbps 50 m indoors 115 m outdoors at 1 Mbps Antenna Diversity type built in Ethernet LAN interface LA...

Page 51: ...MDI signal Signal function 1 RD Receive data 2 RD Receive data 3 TD Send data 4 Not Used Not used 5 Not Used Not used 6 TD Send data 7 Not Used Not used 8 Not Used Not used Pin number MDI signal Signa...

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Page 55: ...a residental 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 radi...

Page 56: ...ice is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries Not intended for use None Potential restrictive use France The band for RLAN is limited t...

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