Buffalo Technology WLA-L11G User Manual

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AirStation WLA-L11G Setup Guides for Apple Computers

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Includes: Setup Guides for 0S9.x and OSX.x

Revision 1.0 January 22, 2002

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1) WLA-L11G Guide - Overview and illustrations of the network.

0S9.X SETUP

2) Connecting the WLA-L11G to your network and to AC power.

3) Setting up your Mac with OS9.x and AirPort Card to configure the WLA-L11G.

4) Setting up the WLA-L11G to communicate wirelessly with another WLA-L11G.

5) Setting up Roaming between two WLA-LUGs.

6) Setting up WEP for the WLA-L11G.

7) Setting up an administrator password.

8) Restricting which MAC addresses may access the WLA-L11G.

OSX.X SETUP

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9) Connecting the WLA-L11G to your network and to AC power.

10) Setting up your Mac with OSX.x and AirPort Card to configure the WLA-L11G.

11) Setting up the WLA-L11G to communicate wirelessly with

another WLA-L11G.

12) Setting up Roaming between two WLA-LIIGs.

13) Setting up WEP for the WLA-L11G.

14) Setting up an administrator password.

15) Restricting which MAC addresses may access the WLA-L11G.

Appendix A - Configuring wireless Macs with OS9.x and AirPort Card to access a network.

1) Networks with a DHCP server.

2) Networks that require a static IP.

Appendix B - Configuring wireless Macs with OSX.x and AirPort Card to access a network.

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1) Networks with a DHCP server.

2) Networks that require a static IP.

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1) WLA-L11G Guide - Overview and illustrations of the network.

The WLA-L11G default mode either allows a DHCP server on a wired network to assign IP addresses to each wireless computer or

integrates with a wired network that requires an assigned unique IP address for each computer.

If one of the following pictures [Overview A or Overview B (Page 2)] is how your finished network will look, proceed to Page 3 (for setup with OS9.X) or Page 12 (for setup with OSX.x).

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0S9.X SETUP

2) Connecting the WLA-L11G to your network and to AC power.

2.1) Connect the WLA-L11G to your existing wired LAN. Using the supplied ethernet cable, plug one end of the cable into an

open port of one of your existing ethernet hubs or switches. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the port marked "10M/100M" on the back of the WLA-L11G (Picture 1).

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2.2) Connect the Buffalo AC adapter to a 120V AC supply and to the DC-IN of the WLA-L11G (Picture 1).

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AirStation to Default settings)

Note: If you will be configuring more advanced features such as WEP,

or connecting two WLA-LIIGs as a bridge, proceed to Step 3.

Otherwise, refer to Appendix A for setting the wireless Macs with OS9.x

and AirPort Card to use the WLA-L11G.

3) Setting up your Mac with OS9.x and AirPort Card to configure the WLA-L11G.

3.1) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "Control Panels", then to "TCP/IP" and select. Go to "Connect Via" and select "AirPort" (Picture 2).

Beside "Configure", select "Manually". Beside "IP Address", input "1.1.1.2". Beside "Subnet", input "255.255.255.0". Beside "Router address", input

"1.1.1.1". Leave the remaining fields blank. Close the window and select

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3.2) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "Control Panels", then to "AppleTalk” and select. Go to "Connect via" and select "AirPort" (Picture 3). Close the window and select "Save".

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3.3) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "AirPort" and select. In the "Settings" section, verify that "AirPort: On" is displayed. If it is not displayed, select the

"Turn AirPort On" button (Picture 4).

In the "AirPort Network" section, go to "Choose network".

Click on the up/down symbols and select the AirStation's ESS-ID. This will be a 6-digit alphanumeric followed by the word "GROUP".

Close your AirPort Control Panel window.

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3.4) Open your Internet Browser and input "http://1.1.1.1" as the URL

(Address) (Picture 5) and press the "return" key.

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The AirStation screen will open in the Browser window (Picture 6).

If only one WLA-L11G is being set up, select the "Advanced Settings" button, then select "Radio Hardware Settings". Now skip to Step 6, Page 8.

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4) Setting up the WLA-L11G to communicate wireiessly with another

WLA-L11G. (Requires two WLA-LIIGs.)

4.1) Select the "Standard Settings" button (Picture 6).

Note: The WLA-L11G has a feature that allows it to communicate directly to one other WLA-L11G. It cannot communicate with more than one other WLA-L11G.

4.2) Type "root", in lower case, into the box beside "User ID". Select "OK" (Picture 7).

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4.3) In the box beside "LAN MAC address”, type in the 12-digit ESS-ID of the

other WLA-L11G that this WLA-L11G will be communicating with. Every two

digits must be separated by a colon (:) (Picture 8). The ESS-ID is found on a label on the back of the other WLA-L11G, beneath "WIRELESS MAC ADDRESS".

Select "Set".

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This procedure (starting with Step 3.3, Page 4) must be repeated for the second WLA-L11G with the 12-digit ESS-ID of the first WLA-L11G. When setting the second WLA-L11G, disconnect the power from the first WLA-L11G temporarily, as your Internet Browser will try to remain connected to the first WLA-L11G if it is on. You will also need to relaunch your Internet Browser to ensure it disconnects completely from the first WLA-L11G.

4.4) A new screen will appear with the message below (Picture 9). If you only added the MAC address in Step 8, use your browser return function twice to return to the WLA-LIIG's start-up screen. If you changed the AirStation

Name or Group Name in the last screen, you will have to relaunch your browser with "http://1.1.1.1" as the URL to continue.

Complete settings. After restart Aii Station, you can not coniigure the settings from this screen. If you want to continue conHguration, please finish browser software then execute it again.

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5) Setting up Roaming between two WLA-LIIGs.

Note: The Roaming function allows a wireless computer to search for the best signal from two WLA-LIIGs.

5.1) On the WLA-L11G start-up screen (Picture 6, Page 5), select the "Advanced Settings" button. Select "Radio Hardware Settings" from the list on the left side of the screen (Picture 10).

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5.2) The "Radio Hardware Settings" screen will appear. Beside "Roaming", select

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5.3) Select "Set"

(Picture 12).

5.4) After setting up Roaming in the WLA-L11G, it will be necessary to reselect the WLA-L11G in your AirPort Control Panel. Refer to Step 3.3,

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Page 4, for reselection. Select ESS-ID "OOOOOOGROUP" for the new network name.

Close the AirPort Control Panel. Use your browser return function twice to return to the "Radio Hardware Settings" screen.

Setting up security for the WLA-L11G. Note: The WLA-L11G comes with several security features: WEP (Wired

Equivalent Privacy), password protection for the administration of the WLA-L11G, and the ability to restrict the MAC (Machine Address Code) addresses that are allowed to access the WLA-L11G.

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6) Setting up WEP for the WLA-L11G.

6.1) Depending on the type of WEP you want to set up, choose "ASCII" or "HEX" (Picture 13). The type of WEP is up to the user.

WARNING: If you have a 40-bit AirPort Card you must not input a 128-bit code. Consult your AirPort Card Documentation if you don't know.

40-bit WEP:

ASCII • input a five-digit code. Use any alphanumeric characters

and the underscore (_) sign. ASCII codes are case sensitive. HEX - input a ten-digit code. Use any combination of numerals and the letters A through F. HEX codes are not case sensitive.

128-bit WEP:

ASCII - Input a 13-digit code. Use any alphanumeric characters

and the underscore (_) sign. ASCII codes are case sensitive. HEX - Input a 26-digit code. Use any combination of numerals and the

letters A through F. HEX codes are not case sensitive.

6.2) Input the WEP code you selected into the boxes beside "Encryption

Code" and "Confirm Encryption Code" (Picture 13).

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6.3) Select "Set" (Picture 14).

Note: After setting up WEP in the WLA-L11G, it will be necessary to reselect the WLA-L11G in your AirPort Control Panel. Refer to Step 3.3, Page 4, for reselection. Select ESS-ID "OOOOOOGROUP" for the network name. A screen will appear requiring a password to join the network. Input your WEP code, exactly as you did

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the selected AirPort network requires a password to join.

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in the WLA-L11G screen, and select "OK" (Picture 15).

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7) Setting up an administrator password.

7.1) Relaunch your Internet Browser. Input "httpy/1.1.1.1" as the URL and

press "return" on your keyboard. The WLA-L11G start-up screen will appear. Select "Advanced Settings". On the left side of the Advanced Settings Screen, select "Password". (Picture 16).

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7.2) Enter a password of up to eight alphanumeric characters, and the

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underscore (_) symbol in the "New

Password" and the "Confirm Password"

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boxes. The password is case sensitive.

Select "Set" (Picture 17).

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7.3) Select "Return". You will be prompted for the password. Input the password into the box beside "Password" and select "OK" (Picture 18).

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8) Restricting which MAC addresses may access the WLA-L11G.

8.1) On the left side of the Advanced Settings screen, select "Wireless LAN

Restrictions" (Picture 19).

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8.2) Place a check in the box beside "permit connection" and select

"Change" to set your wireless computer's MAC address as an authorized

connection (Picture 20). Select "Return". Note: if there is more than one MAC address showing at this point,

another computer is already connected to the WLA-L11G.

If this is the case, open your AirPort Control Panel to find your MAC address beside "AirPort ID" (Picture 21). Place a check beside that MAC address

only and select "Change". Select "Return".

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The screen will now show your MAC address as authorized (Picture 22).

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8.3) Select "Enable", then "Set" (Picture 23). Select "Return".

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8.4) To allow other wireless computers to access the WLA-L11G, type each

MAC address (with every two Hexadecimal numbers separated by

a colon as shown) into the box beside "MAC address of wireless LAN

PC" and select "Add" (Picture 24). Select "Return".

Each added computer will require the WEP code to access the WLA-L11G. MAC addresses for AirPort Cards may be found in the Apple AirPort Control Panel for each computer. MAC addresses of PCs are usually found on the wireless card itself.

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If only one WLA-L11G is being set up, you are finished with setup and may close the browser.

Note: Setting up the second WLA-L11G.

If a second WLA-L11G is to be set up to communicate with the first WLA-L11G, repeat steps 3.3-8.4 (OS9) for the second WLA-L11G.

During setup of the second WLA-L11G, the first WLA-L11G should have the power disconnected. After completing setup of the second unit,

reconnect power to the first unit, and setup is complete.

Note: The ESS-ID (Wireless MAC Address) of the first WLA-L11G will be

used in the "Wireless LAN MAC Address" field for the second WLA-L11G

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OSX.X SETUP

9) Connecting the WLA-L11G to your network and to AC power.

9.1) Connect the WLA-L11G to your existing wired LAN. Using the supplied ethernet cable, plug one end of the cable into an

open port of one of your existing ethernet hubs or switches. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the port marked "10M/100M"

on the back of the WLA-L11G

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9.2) Connect the Buffalo AC adapter to a 120V AC supply and to the DC-IN of the

10M/100M

DC-IN 6-7V.

AirStation to Default settings)

WLA-L11G (Picture 25).

Note: If you will be configuring more advanced features such as WEP,

or connecting two WLA-LIIGs as a bridge, proceed to Step 3.

Otherwise, refer to Appendix B for setting the wireless Macs with OSX.x and AirPort Card to use the WLA-L11G.

10) Setting up your Mac with OSX.x and AirPort Card to configure the WLA-L11G.

10.1) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen.

Scroll down to "System Preferences" and select. Under "Internet & Network", select "Network" (Picture 26).

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10.2) Beside "Show", select "AirPort" (Picture 27). Select the "AirPort" tab. Beside "Preferred

Network", select the ESS-ID of your WLA-L11G. This number is found on the back of your

WLA-L11G, under "WIRED MAC ADDRESS".

The last six digits of this number plus the

word "GROUP" will be displayed beside "Preferred Network".

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10.3) Select the "AppleTalk" tab and place a check in the box beside "Make

AppleTalk Active" (Picture 28).

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10.4) Select the "TCP/IP" tab (Picture 29). Beside "Configure", select "Manually". In the box beside "IP Address", input "1.1.1.2". In the box beside "Subnet Mask", input "255.255.255.0". In the box beside "Router", input "1.1.1.1". Leave the other fields blank.

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10.5) Select the "Apply Now" button and (Picture 30) and close the window.

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10.6) Open your Internet Browser and input "http://1.1.1.1" as the URL

(Address) (Picture 31). Press the "return" key.

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The AirStation screen will open in the Browser window (Picture 32).

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If only one WLA-L11G is being set up, select the "Advanced Settings" button,

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then select "Radio Hardware Settings". Now skip to Step 13, Page 16.

11) Setting up the WLA-L11G to communicate wirelessly with another

WLA-L11G (Requires two WLA-L11GS).

11.1) Select the "Standard Settings" button (Picture 32).

Note: The WLA-L11G has a feature that allows it to communicate directly to one other WLA-L11G. It cannot communicate with more than one other WLA-L11G.

11.2) Type "root". In lower case, Into the box beside "User ID".

Select "OK" (Picture 33).

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11.3) In the box beside "LAN MAC address", type in the12-digit ESS-ID of the other WLA-L11G that this WLA-L11G will be communicating with. Every two digits must be separated by a colon (:) (Picture 34). The ESS-ID is found on

a label on the back of the other WLA-L11G, beneath "WIRELESS MAC

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This procedure, (starting with Step 10, Page 12) must be repeated for the second WLA-L11G with the 12-digit ESS-ID of the first WLA-L11G. When setting up the second WLA-L11G, disconnect the power from the first WLA-L11G temporarily as your Internet Browser will try to remain connected to the first WLA-L11G if it is on. You will also need to relaunch your Internet Browser to ensure it disconnects completely from the first WLA-L11G.

11.4) A new screen will appear with the message below (Picture 35). If you only added the MAC address in Step 8, Page 14, use your browser return function twice to return to the WLA-LIIG's start-up screen. If you changed the AirStation

Name or Group Name in the last screen, you will have to relaunch your browser with "httpy/1.1.1.1" as the URL to continue.

Complete settings.

After restart Aii Station, you can not coniigure the settings from this screen.

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If you want to continue conHguration, please finish browser soft>^'are then execute it again.

12) Setting up Roaming between two WLA-LIIGs. Note: The Roaming function allows a wireless computer to search for

the best signal from two WLA-LIIGs.

12.1)On the WLA-L11G start-up screen (Picture 32, Page 14), select the "Advanced Settings" button. Select "Radio Hardware Settings" from the list

on the left side of the screen (Picture 36).

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12.2) The "Radio Hardware Settings" screen will appear. Beside "Roaming", select "Use" (Picture 37).

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After setting up Roaming in the WLA-L11G, it will be necessary to reselect the WLA-L11G in your AirPort Control Panel. Refer to StepIO Pages 12-13, for reselection. Select ESS-ID "OOOOOOGROUP" for the new network name. Close the AirPort Control Panel. Use your browser

return function twice to return to the "Radio Hardware Settings" screen.

Setting up security for the WLA-L11G.

Note: The WLA-L11G comes with several security features: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), password protection for the administration of the WLA-L11G, and the ability to restrict the MAC (Machine Address Code) addresses that are allowed to access the WLA-L11G.

13) Setting up WEP for the WLA-L11G.

13.1) Depending on the type of WEP you want to set up, choose "ASCII" or "HEX" (Picture 39). The type of WEP is up to the user.

WARNING: If you have a 40-bit AirPort Card you must not input a

128-bit code. Consult your AirPort Card Documentation if you don't know.

40-bit WEP:

ASCII • input a five-digit code. Use any alphanumeric characters

and the underscore (_) sign. ASCII codes are case sensitive. HEX - input a ten-digit code. Use any combination of numerals and the letters A through F. HEX codes are not case sensitive.

128-bit WEP:

ASCII - Input a 13-digit code. Use any alphanumeric characters

and the underscore (_) sign. ASCII codes are case sensitive. HEX - Input a 26-digit code. Use any combination of numerals and the

letters A through F. HEX codes are not case sensitive.

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13.2) Input the WEP code you selected into the boxes beside "Encryption Code" and "Confirm Encryption Code" (Picture 39).

13.3) Select "Set" (Picture 40).

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Note: After setting up WEP in the WLA-L11G, it will be necessary to reseiect the WLA-L11G in your Network Preferences. Refer to StepIO, Pages 12-13, for reselection. Select ESS-ID "OOOOOOGROUP". Type in the WEP

code beside "Network Password" (Picture 41), exactly as you did in

the WLA-L11G screen, and select "Apply Now".

Preferred Network: OOOOOOGROUP

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Network Password:

14) Setting up an administrator password.

14.1) Relaunch your Internet Browser. Input "httpy/1.1.1.1" as the URL and press "return" on your keyboard. The WLA-L11G start-up screen will appear.

Select "Advanced Settings". On the left side of the Advanced Settings Screen, select "Password" (Picture 42).

14.2) Enter a password of up to eight

alphanumeric characters, and the

underscore (_) symbol in the "New

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14.3) Select "Return". You will be prompted for the password. Input the

password into the box beside "Password" and select "OK" (Picture 44).

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Password:

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15) Restricting which MAC addresses may access the WLA-L11G.

15.1) On the left side of the Advanced Settings screen, select "Wireless LAN Restrictions" (Picture 45).

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15.2) Place a check in the box beside "permit connection" and select "Change" to set your wireless computer's MAC address as an authorized connection (Picture 46). Select "Return".

Note: if there is more than one MAC address showing at this point,

another computer is already connected to the WLA-L11G.

If this is the case, open your AirPort Control Panel to find your MAC address beside "AirPort ID" (Picture 47). Place a check beside that MAC address

(Picture 46) only and select "Change". Select "Return".

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MAC addresses (with every two Hexadecimal numbers separated by a colon as shown) into the box beside "MAC address of wireless LAN PC" and select "Add" (Picture 50). Select "Return".

the wireless card itself.

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If only one WLA-L11G is being set up, you are finished with setup and may close the browser.

Note: Setting up the second WLA-L11G. If a second WLA-L11G is to be set up to communicate with the

first WLA-L11G, repeat steps 10.2-15.4 (OSX) for the second WLA-L11G.

During setup of the second WLA-L11G, the first WLA-L11G should have

the power disconnected. After completing setup of the second unit,

reconnect power to the first unit, and setup is complete. Note: The ESS-ID (Wireless MAC Address) of the first WLA-L11G will be

used in the "Wireless LAN MAC Address" field for the second unit (Picture 34, Page 14).

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APPENDIX A

Configuring wireless Macs with 0S9.x and AirPort Card to access a network.

Part One: Networks that use a DHCP server to assign IP addresses.

1) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "Control Panels", then to "TCP/IP" and select.

Go to "Connect via" and select "AirPort" (Picture A-1).

Beside "Configure", select "Using DHCP Server".

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Leave the remaining fields blank. The IP address and other settings will be suoplied by your network DHCP

server. Close the window and select "Save".

2) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen.

Scroll down to "Control Panels", then to "AppleTalk" and select. Go to "Connect via" and select "AirPort" (Picture A-2). Close the window and select "Save".

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3) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "AirPort" and select. In the "Settings" section, verify that "AirPort: On" is displayed, if it is not displayed, select the "Turn AirPort On" button (Picture A-3). In the "AirPort Network" section, go to "Choose network".

Click on the up/down symbols and select the AirStation's ESS-ID. This will be a 6-digit alphanumeric followed by the word "GROUP".

Note: if Roaming was set up for two WLA-LUGs, select "OOOOOOGROUP" (Picture A-3).

Close the AirPort Control Panel window.

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4) If WEP was configured during setup of theWLA-L11G, input the WEP code in the box beside "Password" and select "OK" (Picture A-4).

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the selected AirPort network requires a password to join.

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You should now be connected to your network.

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Part Two: Networks that require an assigned unique IP address for each computer (Static IP setup).

1) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "Control Panels", then to "TCP/IP" and select.

Go to "Connect via" and select "AirPort". (Picture A-5)

Beside "Configure”, select "Manually". The numbers for ”IP Address", "Subnet mask", "Router address",

"Name server addr", and in some cases "Search domains", must be supplied by your network administrator or your ISP (if your WLA-L11G is connected to an ISP's modem or router).

Type in your network/iSP numbers, close the window, and select "Save".

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2) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen.

Scroll down to "Control Panels, then to "AppleTalk” and select. Go to "Connect via" and select "AirPort" (Picture A-6). Close the window and select "Save".

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In the "AirPort Network" section, go to "Choose network". Click on the up/down symbols and select the AirStation's ESS-ID. This will be a 6-digit alphanumeric followed by the word "GROUP".

Note: if Roaming was selected during setup of the WLA-L11G, you will select "OOOOOOGROUP" beside "Choose network".

Close the AirPort Control Panel window.

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4) If WEP was configured during setup of the WLA-L11G, you will be prompted for a Password (WEP code). Input the WEP code in the box beside "Password" and select "OK" (Picture A-8). You should now be connected to your network.

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the selected AirPort network requires a password to join.

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APPENDIX B

Configuring wireless Macs with OSX.x and AirPort Card to access a network.

Part One: Networks that use a DHCP server to assign IP addresses.

1) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "System Preferences" and select. Under "Internet & Network", select "Network" (Picture B-1).

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2) Beside "Show", select "AirPort" (Picture B-2).

Select the "AirPort" tab. Beside "Preferred

Network", select the ESS-ID of your WLA-L11G.

This number is found on the back of your

WLA-L11G, under "WIRED MAC ADDRESS".

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The last six digits of this number plus the

word "GROUP" will be displayed beside

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"Preferred Network".

If you set up two WLA-LIIGs for Roaming, you will select the network named "OOOOOOGROUP" as your preferred network. If you set up WEP in the WLA-L11G, input the WEP code in the box beside "Network Password" (Picture B-3) and click the "Apply Now" button.

Preferred Network: OOOOOOGROUP

Network Password:

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3) Select the "AppleTalk" tab and place a check in the box beside "Make

AppleTalk Active" (Picture B-4).

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4) Select the "TCP/IP” tab (Picture B-5). Beside "Configure", seiect "Using DHCP". Click on the "Apply Now" button.

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5) Close the window. You should now be connected to your network.

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Part Two: Networks that require an assigned unique IP address for each computer (Static IP setup).

1) Go to the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop screen. Scroll down to "System Preferences" and select. Under "Internet & Network", select "Network" (Picture B-6).

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2) Beside "Show:", select "AirPort" (Picture B-7). Select the "AirPort" tab. Beside "Preferred Network", select the ESS-ID of your WLA-L11G. This number is found on the

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back of your WLA-L11G, under "WIRED MAC ADDRESS". The last six digits of this number

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pius the word "GROUP" will be displayed beside

"Preferred Network".

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If Roaming was set up for two WLA-LIIGs, select "OOOOOOGROUP" (Picture B-8). If WEP was configured during setup of the WLA-L11G, input the WEP code in the box beside "Network Password" (Picture B-8) and click the "Apply Now" button.

Preferred Network: OOOOOOGROUP

Network Password:

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3) Select the "AppleTalk" tab and place a check in the box beside "Make

AppleTalk Active" (Picture B-9).

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4) Select the "TCP/IP" tab (Picture B-10).

Beside "Configure", select "Manually".

The numbers for "IP Address", "Subnet mask", "Router address",

"Name server addr", and in some cases "Search domains", must be supplied by your network administrator or your ISP (if your WLA-L11G is connected to an ISP’s modem or router).

Type in your network/ISP numbers, select "Apply" and close the window.

You should now be connected to your network.

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*11 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.

Buffalo Technology WLA-L11G User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

0S9.X SETUP

OSX.X SETUP

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B