User Manual
High Power Wireless
Ethernet Converter
WLI-TX4-G54HP
www.buffalotech.com
V1.0
Страница 1: ...User Manual High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter WLI TX4 G54HP www buffalotech com V1 0 ...
Страница 2: ...ion 4 Manual Configuration 5 Ethernet Converter Manager 6 Configuration without Software 10 Web based Configuration 12 Advanced Configuration 16 Wireless Settings 17 Network Settings 19 Management 20 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty 25 Contact Information 26 ...
Страница 3: ...thernet Converter Utility CD ROM 7ft Ethernet Cable AC Adapter Quick Setup Guide Warranty Statement If any items are missing please contact the reseller from whom you purchased this product System Requirements Desktop or Notebook computer with an Ethernet RJ 45 port for configuration purposes Web Browser Firefox 1 0 or later Mozilla 5 0 or later or IE 5 0 or later 802 11b or 802 11g access point In...
Страница 4: ...ss point for 3 seconds Hold in the AOSS button on the Ethernet adaptor for 3 seconds AOSS will take about a minute to configure your wireless network When finished the AOSS LEDs on both the router and the Ethernet Converter will be lit For more information on AOSS see your AOSS supplement NOTE If AOSS does not finish properly Power cycle both the router and the ethernet converter and attempt the AOSS...
Страница 5: ...There are two ways to do this you can use the Ethernet Converter Manager software if you have a Windows PC on the network 98 ME 2000 XP only or you may use a web browser Web browser configuration may be done with any computer running a recent web browser including Macintosh and Linux machines Manual Configuration ...
Страница 6: ... Converter to that port You can plug the Ethernet Converter directly to the configuring computer but will have to configure settings manually as described on page 10 Once the network cable has been plugged in plug the Ethernet Converter s AC Adapter into an available power outlet Then attach the power connector to the back of the Ethernet Converter The boot up process takes 30 seconds and is complet...
Страница 7: ... Converter Manager software will run Please select the Search for an Ethernet Converter option from the Edit drop down menu NOTE Depending on Windows configuration the search may automatically begin if this is the case then the last step is not required ...
Страница 8: ... 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 Press the IP Settings button to continue configuration Check the Use DHCP checkbox and press the OK button The Ethernet Converter will reboot this process takes 15 seconds The Ethernet Converter Manager will then re scan the network f...
Страница 9: ... press the Configure button The Ethernet Converter Manager will connect you to the Ethernet Converter s web based configuration tool You will be prompted for a username and password By default the username is root and there is no password After entering the user name press the OK button Please skip to page 12 to continue configuration ...
Страница 10: ... the computer With the included network patch cable plug the Ethernet Converter s LAN port into an open port on your network s router or on one of your network switches or hubs If there are no ports available you can temporarily remove a computer or other connected device and plug the Ethernet Converter to that port You can plug the Ethernet Converter directly to the configuring computer Once the n...
Страница 11: ...rowser and access the web page http 1 1 1 1 by typing it into the Address field and pressing enter as shown to the right You will be prompted for a username and password By default the username is root and there is no password After entering the user name press the OK button ...
Страница 12: ...you what network the Ethernet Converter is connected too as well as allowing you to search for available networks The first step in the Web Based Configuration should be to search for an available wireless network To do this press the Search button in the SSID Network Name table After pressing the Search button the Search for SSID program will run Select the appropriate wireless network that you wou...
Страница 13: ...he main Web Based Configuration page If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is not broadcasting its SSID then you will be required to manually enter the SSID into the SSID field After the field is populated with the proper SSID then press the Apply Settings button ...
Страница 14: ...he correct encryption type and key and press the Apply Settings button The drop down menu references the type of encryption key used either WEP TKIP or AES It is important that you know not only your encryption key but also the type of key Please consult your Router Acess Point s wireless settings and documentation for further information Once the encryption information has been completed press th...
Страница 15: ...device that requires the wireless Ethernet Converter devices could be an XBox PS2 Home Theater Media Adapter switch hub or another computer system Plug the AC Adapter into a nearby power outlet and connect the power connector to the Ethernet Converter Power cycle any devices that are connected to the Ethernet Converter If you set a static IP address on your computer on page 8 then reference the op...
Страница 16: ...t corner of the Home page This is the advanced page On the left you may choose from Wireless Settings Network Settings or Management When the page first opens it s at Wireless Settings Changes on advanced pages are not applied until the Apply button is pressed Advanced Configuration ...
Страница 17: ... Wireless Network Type Choose between Infrastructure Access Point Based or Ad hoc Client to Client Wireless Channel The channel will be automatically selected in Infrastructure networks For Ad hoc networks both clients must be set on the same channel Encryption Key The Ethernet Converter supports WEP encryption 64 and 128 bit and WPA PSK TKIP and AES Input the proper encryption type and key into t...
Страница 18: ... Mode technology 125 High Speed Mode requires a compatible Buffalo Technology Wireless Access Point or Router if one is not available then the device will operate as a standard 802 11g device Wireless Output Power The wireless output power setting changes the power of the Ethernet Converter s internal radio Reducing the output power can often reduce interference with other devices It is recommende...
Страница 19: ...ed to enter an appropriate IP Address and Subnet Mask for the Ethernet Converter NOTE The IP Address is required for configuring the Ethernet Converter Be careful when changing its address as it may cause undesired operation Also please document any changes and update any browser bookmarks that may be referencing the Ethernet Converter Web Based Configuration The Ethernet Converter Manager may be us...
Страница 20: ... the device or using the Ethernet Converter Manager Name and Password This page contains settings that affect the naming and password protection of the Ethernet Converter Ethernet Converter Name The Ethernet Converter name is a quick reference name for the Ethernet Converter It is recognized by the Ethernet Converter Manager Administrator Password The administrator password is used to protect the ...
Страница 21: ...figuration Prohibiting both configurations makes all Web Based Configuration attempts impossible The Ethernet Converter must then be re initialized to restore configuration capabilities Initialization and Reboot This page contains settings that restart and re initialize the Ethernet Converter Initialize Initializing the Ethernet Converter restores the Ethernet Converter s settings to the default setti...
Страница 22: ...ftware code that adds bug fixes additional features increased performance and revised interfaces To update the firmware press the Browse button and search for the downloaded firm ware file When complete press the Firmware Update button The firmware update process takes about 90 seconds After the firmware update is complete any previous configuration changes will remain unchanged Please visit http www buf...
Страница 23: ...ymore have lost the password to the Ethernet Converter or desire to return the settings to the factory settings To re initialize the device simply press the black INIT button on the side of the Ethernet Converter for 5 seconds or until the DIAG light becomes red Allow a minute for the process to complete Afterwards refer to the Quick Setup Guide or the beginning of this User Manual to restart confi...
Страница 24: ... March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R TTE See the user manual for the complete statement 54 Mbps is the IEEE 802 11g standard theoretical maximum data transfer rate Actual wireless network throughput is limited by environmental and system factors and will be less Copyright 2004 Buffalo Technology Inc All Rights Rese...
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Страница 26: ...19 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8 30am 5 30pm CST Direct 512 794 8533 Toll free 800 456 9799 Fax 512 794 8520 Email sales buffalotech com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week USA and Canada Toll free 866 752 6210 Email info buffalotech com ...
Страница 27: ...ology com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am 6pm GMT Monday to Thursday and 9am 4 30pm GMT Friday for this product Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information E mail helpdesk buffalo technology ie Web www buffalo technology com Contact Information Europe ...
