Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents I n t r o d u c t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A O S S I n s t a l l a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Manual Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ethernet Converter Manager . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Contents; • Wireless Ethernet Converter; System Requirements
C ongratulations on your purchase! Your new High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter allows you to connect any device with an Ethernet port to a wireless network. AOSS makes for effortless setup and our Turbo G High Power technology gives superb range and speed. Contents • Wireless Ethernet Converter ...
Page 4 - Getting Started
4 Getting Started Plug the A/C adapter into an A/C power source and plug the connector into the back of the Ethernet Converter. It will take about 30 seconds to boot up. Screw the antenna into the top or side of your Wireless Ethernet Converter as shown. You may also attach the optional stand if you...
Page 5 - AOSS Installation; AOSS button
5 If your Wireless Router/Access Point supports AOSS, then AOSS can configure your wireless network for you. To configure your network with AOSS:• Confirm that the Wireless Router/Access Point and the Ethernet Converter are both powered up. • Hold in the AOSS button on the Wireless Router/Access Poi...
Page 6 - Manual Configuration
If your wireless router/access point doesn't support AOSS, you'll need to configure the access point manually. There are two ways to do this: you can use the Ethernet Converter Manager software if you have a Windows PC on the network (98/ME/2000/XP only), or you may use a web browser. Web browser co...
Page 7 - Configuration with Ethernet Converter Manager
If you have a Windows 98/ME/2000/XP machine with a CD-ROM drive available on your computer network, the Ethernet Converter Manager makes it simple to configure the Ethernet Converter. The following steps will guide you through configuring the Ethernet Converter via the Ethernet Converter Manager. Co...
Page 11 - Configuration without PC Software
11 You may also enter the Web-based Configuration Tool without using the software. This may be necessary to configure the converter without the use of a Windows PC. Use this method with Linux, Macintosh, other other non-Windows PCs to access the Web-based Configuration Tool.Refer to your operating s...
Page 13 - Web-Based Configuration Tool
1 The Web Based Configuration Tool lets you change the Ethernet Converter's configuration. Through Web Based Configuration, you can change the wireless network the Ethernet Converter is associated with, the IP address of the Ethernet Converter, and other important settings. After logging in on the p...
Page 17 - Advanced Settings
1 Most users will never need to change any settings for their Wireless Ethernet Converter besides the basic ones in the main configuration window, covered on pages 13-15 . If you're one of the exceptions, you may access Advanced Settings by pressing the blue Advanced button in the bottom right corne...
Page 18 - Wireless Settings
1 MAC Address - By default, the Ethernet Converter transmits its own MAC address, but you may change this so that it transmits the MAC address of the first device plugged into it to transmit a data packet. SSID - In the SSID field, enter the SSID name of the wireless network that the Ethernet Conver...
Page 19 - Frame Bursting Mode; Wireless Output Power; Data Encryption
1 Frame Bursting Mode - Frame Bursting technology allows for quicker wireless network speeds by reducing the overhead for each wireless packet. If your access point supports it, 125* High-Speed Mode offers the best overall performance of the frame bursting modes. You may leave this set to the 125* H...
Page 20 - Manual Assignment; Network Settings
0 Automatic Assignment (DHCP Server) - This setting allows the Ethernet Converter to obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network. Manual Assignment - This assigns the Ethernet Converter a specific ("Static") IP address. If a Static IP address is selected, you must e...
Page 21 - Ethernet Converter Name; Management
1 System Information - This page contains a summary of the Ethernet Converter's settings. Settings cannot be changed from this page. If the Ethernet Converter is obtaining its IP address from a DHCP server, then release and renew buttons will be present at the bottom of the page. Releasing the IP ad...
Page 22 - Configuration Limitations; Initialization and Reboot; Initialize
Configuration Limitations - Limits what kind of clients may configure the Ethernet Converter. Checking Prohibit Configuration from Wireless Clients prevents changes to configuration by clients that are not connected directly to the Ethernet Converter. Checking Prohibit Configuration from Wired Clien...
Page 23 - Firmware Update
Firmware Update - This page allows you to update the Ethernet Converter's Firmware. This involves downloading a newer firmware from the Buffalo Technology website and using this page to install it on your Ethernet Converter. New firmware files contain new software code that adds bug fixes, additiona...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Initializing; INIT button
4 Troubleshooting Initializing the Ethernet Converter returns it to default settings. This might be useful if you cannot access configuration settings, have lost the password to the Ethernet Converter, or desire to return the settings to the default factory settings. To initialize the device, simply...
Page 25 - FCC Compliance Statement -
5 FCC Compliance Statement - This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat...
Page 26 - Warranty
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Page 27 - Contact Information - North America; GENERAL INQUIRIES; TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Page 28 - Technical Support Operating Hours; Contact Information - Europe
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