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PART I

1.0  Introduction I

The WLM-L11G protects customers’
investments over the long term. Buffalo’s new
WLAN product, WLM-L11G, is the
IEEE802.11b-based access point (AP) with
room to grow to IEEE802.11a or
IEEE802.11g, depending on the user’s needs.
The Buffalo solution offers simultaneous
communication on both 5GHz and 2.4GHz
bands without annoying bottlenecks.  High
reliability, manageability and standard Buffalo
features are integrated in the product and will
assure easy management and high quality
signal communication. The WLM-L11G’s
versatility will allow indoor as well as outdoor
(station-to-station) applications.

1.1 Summary of Features

• Expandable from 802.11b to higher data

rates such as 802.11a or 802.11g

• Updated and extensive security (128-WEP,

802.1x/EAP, TKIP,  RADIUS)

• Network integrity (fault tolerance, link

integrity, spanning tree)

• Network load distribution (load balancing,

repeater, WDS)

• Interoperable with IEEE802.11b Wi-Fi™‚

compliant equipment

• Roaming, best access point selection and

traffic filtering (IP and MAC address)

• ESS-ID "any" rejection option

• Configurable through web browser

• Command line setup by Telnet and/or a

serial console

• Downloadable firmware update

• Long range (diversity antenna) and even

longer range (with additional outdoor
antenna)

• Bridge to multiple networks, or AP-to-AP

communication

• Outdoor point-to-multipoint broadcasting

• Repeating function support

• Power over Ethernet, PoE, for convenient

power supply

• Auto MDI/X port for any CAT5 type

cables

• Other network administrative functions

2.0  Package Contents

The AirStation™ WLM-L11G package
consists of the following items.  If any item is
missing, please contact the seller.

1. WLM-L11G Access Point

2. AC adapter

3. Power cable

4. Mini-DIN 8 pin-Dsub 9 pin cross serial

cable

5. WLM-L11G Manual

6. AirStation Driver CD

7. Warranty and Registration card

3.0  System Requirements

The system requires IP routing externally.  The
TCP/IP protocol must be loaded on each PC
used in the system.  Other requirements:

• One broadband Internet connection via an

existing LAN system.

• A router, a hub or a switching hub

• UTP network cable with RJ-45 connector

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or

Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher

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Страница 1: ...ing IP and MAC address ESS ID any rejection option Configurable through web browser Command line setup byTelnet and or a serial console Downloadable firmware update Long range diversity antenna and ev...

Страница 2: ...hen the client is approved and authenticated for a commu nication session the client receives a unique WEP key from a network security server such as RADIUS 802 1x Known as 1x this is the key exchange...

Страница 3: ...dress that uniquely identifies network hardware such as a wireless NIC or an AP It is easy to access a network with a stolen wireless NIC Although it is used as the top level filtering it is not secur...

Страница 4: ...repeating it is primarily used to extend the reach of the WLAN Displaying the name of the available AirStation while roaming is also possible 5 4 Network Administration Features 5 4 1 SNMP Simple Net...

Страница 5: ...ialization of parameters PART II 7 0 Client Configuration 7 1 Introduction II This chapter provides general information about Basic Setup Time Setup Administrative Managing Bridging Setup Routing Setu...

Страница 6: ...Japanese are available 7 6 Input ParametersThrough the Client Manager 1 Click the Advanced Settings box to open the next page OnceWEP in the AirStation is configured the wireless Client PC requires WE...

Страница 7: ...OM port 2 Start the HyperTerminal software included in the Windows OS HyperTerminal is a standard software in Windows but it is possible to use any other off the shelf software Note If the AirStation...

Страница 8: ...Set the WLM L11G s system ID name Use the set apname xxx command Xxx is a numeral of up to 32 characters An example is Set apname AirStation01 If you need to re set the device to default name use the...

Страница 9: ...it can be useful Once it is set the name will be shown at the top of the initial setup screen 8 2 2 Connection type The following options are possible for the wired LAN port setting 10 Mbps Half Duple...

Страница 10: ...dTelnet are disabled 8 4 3 Logging Settings This enables reporting to the syslog server Check the use box if you want the system logs to be sent to the log server The setup for the log server should b...

Страница 11: ...ee The primary routing bridge within theTree must be assigned the minimum value An arbitrary value can be assigned to other bridges The default value is 32768 8 5 3 Forward Delay Data forwarding can b...

Страница 12: ...o RIP The default is both RIP1 and RIP2 8 6 2 Add RoutingTable Entry Routing or RIP information can be set manually The following parameters will be used Destination address The network IP address and...

Страница 13: ...n Code Set the encryption method used in wireless communications for the protection of your data It is necessary that the WEP key match between two parties for secure communica tions If multiple keys...

Страница 14: ...twork check the delete box and click the change button Note If configuring from a wireless PC add your MAC address to the list of autho rized wireless LAN PCs MAC restrict screen 8 9 Wireless 802 11b...

Страница 15: ...ust support this feature 8 9 6 BSS Basic Service Set Basic Rate The transmission data rate between devices If one device supports 2Mbps only the data rate for the entire network will be limited to 2Mb...

Страница 16: ...ystem Settings 2 The User Name should be root and there is no password unless you have set one up on a previous configuration session 3 Click on the WDS link at the bottom left side of the screen 4 Yo...

Страница 17: ...and firmware version number 5 Wireless MAC address WLM L11G s wireless MAC address 6 Wireless Setting Indicates wireless communication setting such asWDS mode ANY connection PS ESS ID WEP Channel and...

Страница 18: ...L11G issues a ping test to the target PC in order for the AirStation to check the communication link Input the target device s IP address and click Exec 9 2 5 Log Information Includes system operatio...

Страница 19: ...ystem of your AirStation wireless system for information about software and driver functionality The AirStation web site at http www buffalotech com for frequently asked questions FAQ s and Software U...

Страница 20: ...iniport Driver Supporting OS Windows 9x ME 2k XP Bit Error Rate Less than 10 5 Antenna Integrated capable to connect Buffalo indoor outdoor antennas Interface 10 100BASE T WAN Protocols TCP IP IPX SPX...

Страница 21: ...star topology 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps 802 1x The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling AdHoc Network The wirele...

Страница 22: ...alf duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions one direction at a time twist lock into slots in the male connector Used with coaxial cable BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 networking fra...

Страница 23: ...and data structures used to define and profile the capabilities of the device for which it was written MIC Message Integrity Check A method of using a checksum to ensure a data message is not altered...

Страница 24: ...wisted Pair SeeTwisted Pair Subnet Mask An eight byte address divided into 4 parts grouped by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Proto col Internet Protocol The protocol used by computers when they c...

Страница 25: ...packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices VPN Virtual Private Network A security method to connect rem...

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