Buffalo-technology Buffalo AirStation WRB-G54K User Manual

1Package Contents◗ WBR-G54 Wireless 1 Broadband Base Station-g ◗ WLA-G54C Wireless 1 Compact Repeater Bridge-g ◗ Ethernet Cable 1◗ 3V Power

10Determining the Best Location For the Repeater WLA-G54C ***IMPORTANT*** Although this procedure will assist you in selecting the best location for

11A. Using a signal strength indicator to determine the best location (Portable Computers):This procedure varies slightly depending on your OS and pl

12Other Windows Versions (Using Client Manager Software) NOTE: Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and confi gur

13Surveying your Environment:◗ Starting near the router, move your portable computer toward various points in your environment where you would like t

14Figure 2: Typical two story residential placement of repeater. NOTE: To achieve maximum overall range, you may place the repeater outside the radi

15B. Placing Wireless Repeater manually when no portable computer is available.◗ Ensure your Wireless Router is on and confi gured properly and that

16Other Windows Versions (Client Manager Software Required)◗ Ensure your wireless client manager is installed for your appropriate Wireless LAN adapt

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 cl

18Backing Up and Restoring your Confi gurationBacking UpYour Buffalo Router/Repeater KIT comes preconfi gured for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) whi

19The 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 f

2Additional Requirements: ◗ Desktop or Laptop PC with Wired or Wireless Ethernet adapter. ◗ DSL or Cable Modem with internet service.◗ Web browser

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

21Device Pre-configuration SettingsThese settings can be used to manually restore Kit settingsshould they be inadvertently lost.WBR-G54 (Wireless Broad

22Wireless LANStandards Compliance 802.11g (Wireless LAN standard) 802.11b (Wireless LAN Standard)Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462GHzTransmission Ra

23WLA-G54C SpecificationsWireless LANStandards Compliance 802.11g (IEEE Wireless LAN Standard) 802.11b (IEEE Wireless

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3Setting 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 strongl

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 nu

5Step 2: Confi guring your computers IP addressWindows XP/2000 users:◗ Click Start ➲ Control Panel◗ Double Click Network connections ◗ Right-Click

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

7The fi rst page (Top) of the confi guration offers three distinct buttons – DSL, Cable, and Advanced:FOR DSL Service: (If you have Cable Broadband Serv

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

9Click the link appropriate to your Cable Providers Requirements:The IP Address is Acquired Automatically: Most Cable ISP provider’s use automatic as