Buffalo Technology WLI3-TX1-G54 User Manual
User Manual
54 Mbps* Wireless Ethernet
Converter with AOSS
WLI3-TX1-G54
PY00-30045-DM20-01
AOSS Installation
System Requirements
◗ Desktop or Notebook computer with an Ethernet (RJ- 45) port (for configuration purposes).
◗ Web Browser 5.0 or later.
◗ 802.11b or 802.11g access point (Infrastructure Mode) OR a different computer with an
802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter (Ad-hoc Mode) .
AOSS Installation
If your Wireless Router/Access Point supports Buffalo's AOSS
technology, then it is recommended to use AOSS. If your Wireless Router/Access Point does not support AOSS technology,
then please skip to the next page. The following steps will guide
you through the AOSS process.
◗ Plug the Ethernet Converter's AC Adapter into a wall
outlet. Connect the power connector to the back of the Ethernet
Converter.
◗ After 30 seconds, the wireless light on the Ethernet Converter
will become solid. This signifies that the Ethernet Converter
startup process has completed.
◗ Refer to the Ethernet Converter's AOSS supplement to begin the AOSS setup procedure.
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Conventional Installation
Other than using AOSS, there are two conventional ways to configure the Ethernet Converter. One method is to use the Ethernet Converter Manager software.
This method only works if there is a Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP computer with a
CD-ROM drive available on a computer network. The alternative method does not
require software and works with any computer that has a Web Browser of 5.0 or
later; this includes Macintosh and Linux machines.
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Configuration with Ethernet Converter Manager
If you have a Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP machine with a CD-ROM drive available on your
computer network, it is recommended to use the Ethernet Converter Manager to configure the
Ethernet Converter. The following steps will guide you through configuring the Ethernet Con
verter via the Ethernet Converter Manager.
◗ With the included network patch cable, plug the Ethernet Converter's LAN port into an
open port on your network's router, or on on e 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, but will have to use the manual configuration found on
Manual.
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◗ 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 can be confirmed completed
when both the Wireless and Ethernet lights are green.
◗ Return to the PC designated for configuration and
insert the included Ethernet Converter CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM
drive.
◗ The AirNavigator application should launch
automatically. If it does not, browse your CD-ROM
drive in Windows and run the
launch.exe program.
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◗ Click on the text, 'Launch Setup'.
◗ The Ethernet Converter Manager software will run. Please select the
'Search for an Ethernet Converter' option from the 'Edit' drop down menu.
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◗ The Ethernet Converter Manager will search for all
Buffalo Ethernet Converters on your network. The
process takes 15 seconds. Once completed, the
'Search Results' will appear.
◗ The 'Search Results' will list 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 for Ethernet Converters.
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◗ The Ethernet Converter Manager Search
Results will appear. If more than one
Ethernet Converter is present, then select the
proper Ethernet Converter from the list.
Then press the 'Configure
' button.
◗ The Ethernet Converter Manager will connect
you to the Ethernet Converter's web based
configuration. 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
continue configuration.
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Configuration without Software
Configuration of the Ethernet Converter without software is possible. The following
steps will guide you through configuring your Ethernet Converter without software.
◗ Refer to your operating system documentation on how to configure a 'Static' IP
Address. The Ethernet Converter has an IP Address of 1.1.1.1 by default. Thus,
for successful configuration, the PC must be configured with 1.1.1.2 as its IP
Address.
◗ 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 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 can
be confirmed completed when both the Wireless and Ethernet lights are green.
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◗ Once your computer has a Static IP Address of 1.1.1.2, open your web browser
and access the web page http://1.1.1.1 by typing it into the 'Address' field and
pressing enter (as shown above).
◗ 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.
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