Buffalo Technology WLA-L11 User Manual
Communications Between Ethernet LAN
and Wireless LAN
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What is Next?
Troubleshooting
Self-Diagnostic Function
Setting Screen Tables
Glossary
Product specifications
This manual explains the procedure for communications between Ethernet LAN and wireless
LAN, examples of AirStation settings, and remedies for troubleshooting problems. Refer to this
manual as necessary.
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Using this Manual
This section explains the symbols used in this manual.
Symbols
Caution
may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
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• Text in bold indicates the names of menu options, buttons, text boxes, check boxes, software, and dialog
• The WLAR-L11 is referred as AirStation through this manual.
• The personal computer to be used with the wireless LAN card that as manufactured by MELCO INC. is
• The personal computer to be used with the AirStation settings is referred as the Settings Personal Com-
Items to which you must pay attention when handling the product. Failure to follow this mark
Supplementary information that you should know when handling the product.
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Advises to which page you should continue next.
Explanatory text with this mark explains convenient facts for you to know.
Glossary and Diacritical Marks Within the Text
boxes, etc., that you can select to perform operations.
called the wireless LAN personal computer.
puter.
Precaution for the Usage
Be sure to read this manual before using the product because this product is refined highly. MELCO INC. is
not responsible for accidents or damages to the personal computer as well as AirStation due to misuse. Misuse of our product will void the guarantee automatically that came with the purchase.
All rights for this manual are owned by MELCO INC. No part of this manual may be transmitted,
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or loss arising from the use of the WLA-L11, although MELCO INC. has been advised of the
possibility of such damage.
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Communication between a wireless LAN and a wired LAN
This chapter describes how to use an AirStation when communicating between a wireless LAN and a wired LAN.
Network Configuration Illustration
Current Network Environment : Wired LAN Network
Desired Network : Network comprising wireless and wired LAN PCs.
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Setup Flow
The setup flow for communication between wired LAN PCs and wireless LAN PCs is given below..
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Installing the AirStation P4
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Setting up the wired LAN PC for the AirStation
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Setting up the AirStation P16
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Connecting to the AirStation
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Connecting to the Network P35
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Table of Contents
1 Communications Between Ethernet LAN and
Wireless LAN .................................................... 4
Configuration .............................................................................................. 4
Work Flow Chart ......................................................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................................................... 6
Preparing AirStation Settings
(on the Settings Personal Computer) ......................................................... 7
AirStation Settings (Settings Personal Computer) .................................... 14
Connecting To AirStation .......................................................................... 20
Communications With Other Personal Computers ................................... 25
2 What is Next? ................................................ 26
Displaying AirStation Setting Screen ......................................................... 26
Enabling and Disabling Roaming Function................................................ 27
Limiting Connections from Wireless LAN Personal Computers................. 29
Strengthening Security Using the WEP (Encoding) Function.................... 31
Multiple AirStation Groups......................................................................... 32
Setting Send Mode .................................................................................... 33
Connecting to AirStation Using an AirPort-compatible Personal Computer34
Packet Filter Settings Example.................................................................. 35
IP Address Auto Allocation Functions (DHCP Server) Settings Example.. 36
Checking AirStation’s IP Address .............................................................. 38
Resetting AirStation Settings to the Factory Settings ................................ 38
Checking the Wireless Frequency Status.................................................. 39
3 Troubleshooting ............................................. 41
4 Self-Diagnostic Function................................. 57
5 Setting Screen Tables .................................... 58
Bridge Mode
(Communications Between Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN) .................. 58
Routing Mode(Connect to Internet Using CATV Network)......................... 62
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6 Glossary.......................................................... 66
7 Product Specifications .................................... 70
Specifications............................................................................................. 70
LAN Port Connector Specifications ........................................................... 71
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Communications Between Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN
This section explains the procedure for enabling communication between personal com-
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Connection to the AirStation, hub, ground wire, and Power supply is shown below.
puters on an Ethernet LAN and personal computers on a wireless LAN using AirStation.
Installation
Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter power supply.
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Preparing the AirStation Settings
(on the Personal Computer)
The AirStation settings are preformed using a personal computer on the Ethernet LAN. For the proper
AirStation setting, make sure that the following software are installed in the personal computer (hereafter
called the settings personal computer) on the Ethernet LAN.
TCP/IP protocol . . . . . . Refer to the TCP/IP Protocol Setting.
AirStation manager. . . . Refer to Installing the AirStation Manager.
Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later):
Refer to the relevant Web browser manual. Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed
as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000.
TCP/IP Protocol Setting
The procedure for setting the proper TCP/IP protocol is depending on the OS used in the PC. Please refer to
the following for the proper settings.
Before the setting, check the LAN port drivers are properly installed in the personal com-
puter and it is connected to the network.
Windows 98/95: Refer to Windows 98/95 below.
Windows 2000: Refer to Windows 2000 below.
Windows NT 4.0: Refer to Windows NT 4.0 below.
Windows 98/95
The TCP/IP protocol is set as follows.
Start your personal computer.
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Click the Start button, and then select Settings, and then Control Panel.
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Double-click the Network icon.
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In the Network dialog box, check that TCP/IP is displayed in the following net-
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work components are installed: field.
Only 1 LAN board installed The dial-up adapter and the LAN boards
are installed.
If no TCP/IP is displayed, refer to the Adding TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 98/95)
section (Page 7).
TCP/IP (LAN board driver name) is normally displayed in The following network components are
installed: field.
[TCP/IP-> "LAN board driver name"]
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Select TCP/IP, and then click the Properties
button.
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Restart Windows 98/95.
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The TCP/IP protocol settings for the settings personal computer is completed.
Refer to "Installing AirStation Manager" (page 14).
Click the IP Address tab, and set the IP
address. When you enter the IP address, click
the OK button.
Consult your network manager
for the IP address settings of the personal
computer.
If there is a DHCP server on the
network, select "Obtain an IP address
automatically".
to "Allocating IP Addresses" (page 52) in
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting.
For IP address settings, refer
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Adding TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 98/95)
If the TCP/IP Protocol is not in added to the settings personal computer, add the protocol using the following
procedure.
Click the Start button, and select Settings, Control Panel, and then Network.
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Click the Add button.
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Select Protocol, and click the Add button.
In the Manufacturers field, select Microsoft,
and in the Network Protocols field, select
TCP/IP and click the OK button.
The TCP/IP protocol is added.
This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation.
Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings” (Windows 98/95) section procedure Step 5.
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Windows 2000
The TCP/IP protocol is set on the settings personal computer using the following procedure.
Start Windows 2000, and log on using your logon name (e.g., Administrator with
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administrator access).
Click the Start button. Then select Settings and Network and Dial-up Connec-
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tions.
Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.
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Click the Properties button.
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Check it Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is displayed.
If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not
displayed, refer to the Adding TCP/IP Pro-
tocols (Windows 2000) section (page 10).
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click
the Properties button.
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Set the IP address, and click the OK button.
If there is a DHCP server on the
network, select "Obtain an IP address
automatically".
For IP address settings, refer
to "Allocating IP Addresses" (page 52) in
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting.
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Refer to "Installing AirStation Manager" (page 14).
Click the OK button.
Click the Close button.
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Adding the TCP/IP Protocols (Windows 2000)
If the TCP/IP Protocol is not in added to the settings personal computer, add the protocol using the following
procedure.
Click the Start button, and then select Settings and Network and Dial-up Con-
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Double-click the Local Area Connection icon.
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Click the Properties button.
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Click the Install button.
Select Protocol, and click the Add button.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click
the OK button.
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This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation.
Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings” (Windows 2000) section procedure Step 6.
Check if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is
added.
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WindowsNT4.0
Make the TCP/IP protocol settings on the settings personal computer using the following procedure.
Start the personal computer.
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Click the Start button, and then select Settings and Control Panel.
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Double-click the Network icon.
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If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not displayed, refer to the Adding TCP/IP Proto-
cols (Windows NT 4.0) section (page13).
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Click the Protocols tab, and make sure that
TCP/IP Protocol is displayed in the Network
Protocols field.
Select TCP/IP Protocol, and click the Proper-
ties button.
Continue to next page
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Restart Windows NT 4.0.
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The TCP/IP protocol is set the settings personal computer.
Refer to "Installing AirStation Manager" (page 14).
Set the IP address. When you have entered the
IP address, click the OK button.
Consult your network manager
for the IP address setting of the settings
personal computer.
If there is a DHCP server on the
network, select Obtain an IP address from
a DHCP server.
For IP address settings, refer
to "Allocating IP Addresses" (page 52) in
Chapter 3, Troubleshooting.
Adding the TCP/IP Protocol (Windows NT 4.0)
If the TCP/IP Protocol is not in the settings personal computer, add the protocol using the following procedure.
Click the Start button, and then select Settings, and Control Panel.
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Double-click the Network icon.
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Click the Protocols tab, and then click the
Add button.
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Select TCP/IP Protocol, and click the OK button.
Continue to next page
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This completes the TCP/IP protocol installation.
Continue to the “TCP/IP Protocol Settings” (Windows NT 4.0) section procedure Step 5.
The TCP/IP protocol is added.
Installing AirStation Manager
Install the AirStation Manager in the settings personal computer using the following procedure.
Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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Click the Start button, and select Run...
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Enter D:\WLEASY.EXE (where D is the CDROM drive), and click the OK button.
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Select Install the AirStation Manager, and
click the Next button.
Make sure all other applications are closed,
then click the OK button.
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Click the Next button.
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Refer to "AirStation Settings (Settings Personal Computer)" (page 16).
To remove AirStation Manager, click the Start button, and select Programs, MELCO
AirStation, and Uninstall AirStation Manager, and then follow the instruction on screen.
Select the directory in which you want to
install AirStation Manager, and click the Next
button.
To change the default installation
directory, select a new directory, and then
click the Next button.
Check the installation directory displayed, and
then click the Star t button.
Windows will copy the file to the directory.
Click the OK button.
Installation of the AirStation Manager is completed.
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AirStation Settings (Settings Personal Computer)
Make sure a Web browser is installed before making the AirStation settings. For the
installation procedure, refer to the manual supplied with the Web browser. (Microsoft Internet
Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000.)
Setting Procedure.
The AirStation is set in the settings personal computer using the following procedure.
When the AirStation is set for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 the procedure may be
different. Please refer to "Windows 2000/NT 4.0" (page 19).
Insert the AirStation Series Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive.
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Click the Start button, and select Run...
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Enter D:\WLEASY.EXE (where D is the CDROM drive), and click the OK button.
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Select Easy Installation Wizard, and click the
Next button.
Make sure all other applications are closed,
then click the Execute button.
Click the Next button.
If the WEB browser field is empty,
the Web browser may not be installed.
Check it the Web browser is correctly
installed. If the Web browser is installed,
enter the path name for the Web browser
from the WEB browser field.
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• If "Network Adapter Is Not Installed is displayed", the drivers for the wireless LAN card
have not been installed. Refer to the LAN board manual, and install the drivers.
• If "Network Adapter Settings Error is displayed", the TCP/IP settings have not been set
correctly. Refer to the "TCP/IP Protocol Setting" section (page 5) in the Preparing AirStation Settings, and correct the TCP/IP setting.
In the Network adapter field, enter the name of
the LAN card to be used, and then click the
Next button.
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Windows will search for the AirStation.
Select the AirStation, and click the Next button.
If the AirStation cannot be found,
refer to ""Cannot Find AirStation" Is Dis-
played When Starting the Easy Installation
Wizard" section (page 43) in Chapter 3
Troubleshooting.
Click the Don’t Set button.
Your Web browser will start and the settings
screen will be displayed.
Continue to next page
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When the settings screen comes
up, click the Exit button in the Easy Installation Wizard Screen to close the Easy
Installation Wizard.
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Click the Standard Settings button.
Click the Ye s button.
If using Netscape Navigator, the
following message will be displayed: Send
data cannot be protected from here.
The "Enter Network Password screen" will be
displayed. Enter the user name and password
given below, and click the OK button.
User name :"root"
Password :Leave blank
Click the Settings button.
Settings Completed will be displayed. Close the Web browser.
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This completes the AirStation settings.
Continue to "Connecting To the AirStation" (page 21).
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Windows 2000/NT 4.0
The AirStation is set in the settings personal computer using the following procedure.
Click the Start button, and select Programs, MELCO AirStation, and then
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AirStation Manager.
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Select Edit, and Search AirStation.
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Windows will search for the AirStation.
Select the AirStation once it has been found
and then select Admin, and Set IP Address.
The IP address settings is set and click the OK
button.
• Change the IP address and net mask
depending on the environment.
• Consult your network manager for the IP
address settings.
• When making the initial IP address set-
tings, leave the Password field blank.
For IP address settings, refer
to "Allocating IP Addresses" (page 52) in
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting.
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The AirStation IP address will be changed.
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