Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WLI3-TX1-G54 Buffalo
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U s e r M a n u a l 5 4 M b ps * W i r e le s s Et h e r n et C o nv e r t e r w i t h A O SS W L I 3 -T X 1- G 54 PY00-30045-DM20-01.
2 System Requirements ◗ Desk top or N oteboo k c omputer wit h an Ethernet ( RJ - 45) por t (for c onfigur ation pur pos es). ◗ Web Browser 5.0 or later . ◗ 802.1 1b or 802.1 1g access point (Infrastructure Mode) OR a different computer with an 802.
3 Con ventio nal Installation Other than using AOSS, there are two conventional ways to configure the Ether- net 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.
4 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 .
5 ◗ 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.
6 ◗ 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.
7 ◗ 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.
8 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.
9 ◗ 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). ◗ Y ou will be prompted for a username and password.
10 The Web Based Configuration is where changes to the Ethernet Converter take place. Through the Web Based Configuration you can change the wireless network the Ethernet Converter is associated with, the IP Address of the Ethernet Converter , and other impor - tant settings.
1 1 ◗ After selecting a wireless network to connect to, you will be returned to the main Web Based Configuration page. NOTE: If the wireless network you are attempting to connect to is not broadcast- ing its SSID, then you will be required to manually enter the SSID into the SSID field.
1 2 ◗ The SSID field will be populated now . Depending on whether or not the wireless network is using WEP Encryption or not, the Encryption Key option may be set to 'Encrypt' or ' No Encryption '.
1 3 ◗ The Ethernet Converter configuration is complete. Disconnect the Ethernet Converter from the network connection and power adapter , and move it to the desired location.
1 4 The Web Based Configuration also has several other settings to customize the way the Ethernet Converter operates. T o access the Advanced Configuration settings, press the ' Advanced ' button on the main Web Based Configuration page.
1 5 ◗ Wireless Mode - The wireless mode only applies to Ad-hoc connections. If the Ethernet Converter is making an Ad-hoc connection with an 802.1 1b client, then select '802.1 1b' from the drop down menu. If an 802.1 1g client is connecting to the Ethernet Converter then select the 'Auto - 802.
16 Network Settings - This page contains the network IP Address settings of the Ethernet Converter ◗ Automatic IP Assignment - This setting specifies the Ethernet Converter to obtain its IP Address from a DHCP server on the network.
1 7 System Information - This page contains a summary of the Eth- ernet Converter's settings. ◗ The t able s pr esen t a summ ary of th e se ttin gs o n th e Et herne t Con vert er .
1 8 ◗ Configuration Limitations - The configuration limitations of the Ethernet Converter specify what types of clients can configure the Ethernet Converter through the Web Based Con- figuration. Prohibiting configuration from either wireless or wired clients can have negative effects on your ability to access the W eb Based Configuration.
19 Firmware Update - This page contains settings that update the Ethernet Converter's Firmware. ◗ Updating the Ethernet Converter's firmware is a procedure where a user downloads a newer firmware from the Buf- falo T echnology Web Site and applies it to the Ethernet Con verter .
2 0 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting - Below are some common troubleshooting tips: ◗ Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter - Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter is the process of returning the Ethernet Converter to default settings.
21 USA&Canada Please have your Proof of Purchase when calling Buffalo T echnical Support. Buffalo T echnology offers toll-free technical support 24 hours a day , 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: ◗ Web www .
22 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
23 IMPORT ANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body .
24 Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However , special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment.
25 Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver , intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFT A member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.
26 W arranty BUFF ALO W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT This Buf falo product comes with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo T echnology (Buffalo Inc) warrants in good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo T echnology (Buffalo Inc) installed components.
27 <Important Notice> Please have your proof of purchase receipt to get warranty support. All defective products shall be returned with a copy of proof of purchase.
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