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Page 2 - Additional Requirements:; Desktop or Laptop PC with Wired or Wireless Ethernet

2 Additional Requirements: ◗ Desktop or Laptop PC with Wired or Wireless Ethernet adapter. ◗ DSL or Cable Modem with internet service. ◗ Web browser (I.E. or Netscape versions 4.5 or greater). ***WARNING*** Your Router/Repeater kit comes with settings preconﬁgured for easy setup. This includes WDS (...

Page 3 - Setting up the Router WBR-G54; Note: You can use either a Wired or Wireless connection from the PC; It is strongly recommended; you

3 Setting up the Router WBR-G54 ■ Note: You can use either a Wired or Wireless connection from the PC you are using to setup your router. It is strongly recommended you use the Wired method to avoid possible errors or connection issues during the initial setup. STEP 1. Connecting cables (Refer to Fi...

Page 4 - Wired; Locate the provided Ethernet cable and connect one end to; Perform the next step for both Wireless; AND; Wired Router; Locate Power adapter for the Wireless Router and Plug in to; Perform the next step for; Wireless; You will need the SSID of your router to properly connect; The Remaining Steps apply to both Wired and Wireless; Power up you Cable or DSL Modem

4 Perform the next step for Wired (Recommended) Router Setup only : ◗ Locate the provided Ethernet cable and connect one end to any one of the four numbered SWITCH ports located on the back of the router. Connect the other end of this cable to the properly installed Ethernet (NIC) port on the PC you...

Page 6 - Step 3 Access the AirStation confi guration page

6 The Router Login Screen will appear: ◗ Enter “root” in the User Name Field ◗ Leave the password ﬁ eld blank and click on “OK”. ■ NOTE: During conﬁ guration, your session may time out, requiring you to login again. ***IMPORTANT*** Each type of Broadband service along with your Internet Service Prov...

Page 8 - : If your ISP requires; PPPoE Connection: IF your ISP requires PPPoE; FOR CABLE Broadband Service:; Click on the CATV button

8 ◗ The IP Address is Acquired Automatically : Choose this option IF your ISP uses Automatic IP address assignment. You will see a message asking you to wait. When you see a new Menu page appear, click “NEXT” at the bottom right corner of the screen and your connection to the internet will be tested...

Page 9 - Click the link appropriate to your Cable Providers Requirements:; The IP Address is Acquired Automatically; If your provider requires you; NOTE; : If at any time you wish to restore to factory defaults, press the

9 Click the link appropriate to your Cable Providers Requirements: The IP Address is Acquired Automatically : Most Cable ISP provider’s use automatic assignment of IP addresses. If this is true for your ISP, click this option. You will see a message asking you to wait while your settings are updated...

Page 11 - A. Using a signal strength indicator to determine the best; Ensure you are connected; : Consult the documentation that came with your Wireless

11 A. Using a signal strength indicator to determine the best location (Portable Computers): This procedure varies slightly depending on your OS and platform. This procedure is based on using Buffalo Client adapters and Buffalo Client Manager Software. Consult other manufacture’s documentation for a...

Page 12 - : Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for

12 Other Windows Versions (Using Client Manager Software) ■ NOTE : Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and conﬁ guration of your Wireless Network adapter and Client Manager software. ◗ Ensure your wireless client manager is installed for your appropriate Wireles...

Page 13 - Surveying your Environment:; Note areas where the signal strength begins to drop off.

13 Surveying your Environment: ◗ Starting near the router, move your portable computer toward various points in your environment where you would like to have wireless coverage, taking note of the signal strength and connection speed as you move toward these locations. ◗ Note areas where the signal s...

Page 14 - : To achieve maximum overall range, you may place the; : Alternatively, to use your repeater to avoid obstructions

14 Figure 2 : Typical two story residential placement of repeater. ■ NOTE : To achieve maximum overall range, you may place the repeater outside the radius where the signal begins to drop out. However, this will impact the overall connection speeds you will achieve. ■ NOTE : Alternatively, to use yo...

Page 15 - : The ranges given in the above step are estimates only, the; Windows XP users (Using Windows XP wireless Zero; : Consult your XP documentation for proper confi guration of

15 B. Placing Wireless Repeater manually when no portable computer is available. ◗ Ensure your Wireless Router is on and conﬁ gured properly and that your Wireless Client computer is conﬁ gured to connect to the router. ◗ Position your Wireless Repeater no more than about 65 feet from the router. Yo...

Page 16 - Other Windows Versions (Client Manager Software

16 Other Windows Versions (Client Manager Software Required) ◗ Ensure your wireless client manager is installed for your appropriate Wireless LAN adapter. ■ NOTE : Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and conﬁ guration of your Wireless Network adapter and Client ...

Page 17 - Check Signal Strength:

17 ◗ Check Signal Strength and speed indications. If the signal is poor, you will have to adjust the position of the repeater, router, and/or your client computer. Some experimentation will be required to achieve desired results. ■ NOTE: Alternatively, to use your repeater to avoid obstructions betw...

Page 18 - Backing Up and Restoring your Confi guration; Backing Up; : See further information in this manual for details of connecting

18 Backing Up and Restoring your Conﬁ guration Backing Up Your Buffalo Router/Repeater KIT comes preconﬁ gured for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which provides the repeating functionality and extended range for your wireless network. Should these preconﬁ gured values be lost, so will the repeat...

Page 19 - The Main Device confi guration screen will appear:; : The screen shown below is the main confi guration screen for

19 The Main Device conﬁ guration screen will appear: ■ NOTE : The screen shown below is the main conﬁ guration screen for The WBR-G54 only. The screen for your WLA-G54C with differ. ◗ Select the “Advanced” button ◗ Click on the Management link on the menu ◗ Click Save/Restore Settings link

Page 20 - Restoring; Click the restore button.

20 ◗ Simply click on “Save” and you will be prompted for a location to save your device conﬁ guration ﬁ le (this can be on your local machine or on a network share). Restoring ◗ Navigate to the Save/Restore interface following the steps above. ◗ In the “Restore Saved Setting” section, either type in...

Page 21 - Device Pre-configuration Settings; These settings can be used to manually restore Kit settings

21 Device Pre-conﬁguration Settings These settings can be used to manually restore Kit settings should they be inadvertently lost. WBR-G54 (Wireless Broadband Router) IP = 192.168.11.1Username = rootPassword =SSID = Buffalo DHCP Server = Enabled Scope = 192.168.11.2 – 192.168.11.16 Channel = 11WDS =...

Page 22 - Wireless LAN; WBR-G54 Specifications; Wired LAN

22 Wireless LAN Standards Compliance 802.11g (Wireless LAN standard) 802.11b (Wireless LAN Standard) Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462GHz Transmission Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Wireless Security WPA, AES, TKIP, 802.1x, Intrusion Detector, 128/64-bit WEP, M...

Page 23 - WLA-G54C Specifications

23 WLA-G54C Speciﬁcations Wireless LAN Standards Compliance 802.11g (IEEE Wireless LAN Standard) 802.11b (IEEE Wireless LAN Standard) Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462GHz Transmission Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™, AES, TKIP, 8...