Page 3 - Conventional Installation; later this includes Macintosh and Linux machines.
3 Conventional 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 net...
Page 4 - Configuration with Ethernet Converter Manager
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 Converte...
Page 8 - plug the Ethernet Converter directly to the configuring computer.; Configuration without Software
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. The Ethernet Converter has an IP Address of ...
Page 9 - 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
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). ◗ You will be prompted for a username and password. By default, the username is root and there is no passw...
Page 10 - Web-Based Configuration
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. ◗ After logging in on the p...
Page 11 - Web Based Configuration page.; Apply Settings
11 ◗ 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. After it has be...
Page 14 - Advanced Configuration
14 The Web Based Configuration also has several other settings to customize the way the Ethernet Converter operates. To access the Advanced Configuration settings, press the ' Advanced ' button on the main Web Based Configuration page. On all advanced settings pages, the ' Apply Settings ' button must ...
Page 15 - - The wireless output power setting changes the power of the Ether-; Data Encryption
15 ◗ Wireless Mode - The wireless mode only applies to Ad-hoc connections. If the Ethernet Converter is making an Ad-hoc connection with an 802.11b client, then select '802.11b' from the drop down menu. If an 802.11g client is connecting to the Ethernet Converter then select the 'Auto - 802.11g / 80...
Page 16 - Web Based Configuration.
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. Consult with your network admin- istrator regarding whether this dev...
Page 20 - Troubleshooting; - Below are some common troubleshooting tips:; Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter; - Re-initializing the Ethernet Converter is the process
20 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - 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. This process is used if you cannot access configuration anymore, h...
Page 21 - Europe; Technical Support
21 USA&Canada Please have your Proof of Purchase when calling Buffalo Technical Support.Buffalo Technology 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: ◗ ...
Page 22 - Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 i...
Page 23 - FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:; centimeters between the radiator and your body.; Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity; Safety of Information Technology Equipment
23 IMPORTANT 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. This transmit...
Page 24 - Safety; Intended use; None
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. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufact...
Page 25 - Potential restrictive use
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 EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum author...
Page 26 - Warranty; BUFFALO WARRANTY STATEMENT; purpose, are limited in duration to the above period.
26 Warranty BUFFALO WARRANTY STATEMENT This Buffalo product comes with a 2-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc) warrants in good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc) installed com...
Page 27 - with a copy of proof of purchase.; Buffalo Technical Support Information:
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. In no event shall Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc)’s liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, speci...