Setup Guide Wireless Router/ Repeater Kit WRB-G54K Package Contents ◗ WBR-G54 Wireless Broadband Base Station-g ◗ WLA-G54C Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge-g ◗ Ethernet Cable ◗ 3V Power Supplies ◗ CD with Manuals ◗ Setup Guide ◗ Warranty Statement 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement. www.buffalotech.
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 (Wireless Distribution System) which provides repeating functionality.
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 Figure 1): Figure 1: Connecting Cables ◗ Ensure your Cable or DSL modem, Wireless Router, and the computer you will be using to setup the Router, are powered off prior to connecting cables.
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 are using for initial setup (Refer to Figure 1).
Step 2: Configuring your computers IP address Windows XP/2000 users: ◗ Click Start ➲ Control Panel ◗ Double Click Network connections ◗ Right-Click on appropriate Local Area Network Connection and select Properties. ◗ Scroll down and highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) and then click Properties. ◗ Select Obtain IP address automatically. ◗ Click OK to close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties. For Windows 98SE/ME ◗ Right-click on Network ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ Neighborhood and select Properties.
Step 3 Access the AirStation configuration page Launch your Web browser and type 192.168.11.1 in the address field of the Web browser window and click “Go”. The Router Login Screen will appear: ◗ Enter “root” in the User Name Field ◗ Leave the password field blank and click on “OK”. ■ NOTE: During configuration, your session may time out, requiring you to login again.
The first page (Top) of the configuration offers three distinct buttons – DSL, Cable, and Advanced: FOR DSL Service: (If you have Cable Broadband Service, skip down to that section): ◗ Select the DSL Button ➲ the DSL configuration screen will appear.
◗ 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. ◗ The IP Address is Entered Manually: If your ISP requires you to manually enter an IP address (static), then click on this option.
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. When the new web page appears, click “Next” to test your connection to the Internet. The IP Address is Entered Manually: If your provider requires you to manually enter IP information Select this option.
Determining the Best Location For the Repeater WLA-G54C ***IMPORTANT*** Although this procedure will assist you in selecting the best location for your repeater, some experimentation may be required to achieve optimal results. Many factors including line of sight obstructions and radio frequency interference affect signal strength, quality, and overall speed. Even small changes in the placement of the repeater can dramatically impact the quality of your connection.
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 adapter and client software details where applicable.
Other Windows Versions (Using Client Manager Software) ■ NOTE: Refer to your Wireless manufactures documentation for proper installation and configuration of your Wireless Network adapter and Client Manager software. ◗ Ensure your wireless client manager is installed for your appropriate Wireless LAN adapter and that you are connected to the Wireless Router. ◗ Launch the client manager software.
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 strength begins to drop off. ◗ Ideally, you are looking to place the repeater within a radius before the signal begins to drop out.
■ 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 your repeater to avoid obstructions between the router and the client computers, position your repeater so that there is a clear line of sight between the repeater and the router and a clear line of sight between the repeater and client computers.
B. Placing Wireless Repeater manually when no portable computer is available. ◗ Ensure your Wireless Router is on and configured properly and that your Wireless Client computer is configured to connect to the router. ◗ Position your Wireless Repeater no more than about 65 feet from the router. Your client computer should be approximately 65 feet or less from where you place the repeater (See Figure 3 for general repeater placement).
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 configuration of your Wireless Network adapter and Client Manager software. ◗ Launch the client manager software. For Buffalo client adapters, you can launch the client manager from your computers “tray” Icon, or from the Buffalo folder under the Programs menu.
Check Signal Strength: ◗ 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.
Backing Up and Restoring your Configuration Backing Up Your Buffalo Router/Repeater KIT comes preconfigured for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) which provides the repeating functionality and extended range for your wireless network. Should these preconfigured values be lost, so will the repeating functionality.
The Main Device configuration screen will appear: ■ NOTE: The screen shown below is the main configuration screen for The WBR-G54 only. The screen for your WLA-G54C with differ.
The Save/Restore interface will open: ◗ Simply click on “Save” and you will be prompted for a location to save your device configuration file (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 the location and file name or select browse to locate the configuration settings you saved previously. ◗ Click the restore button.
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 = 192.168.11.1 Username = root Password = SSID = Buffalo DHCP Server = Enabled Scope = 192.168.11.2 – 192.168.11.16 Channel = 11 WDS = enabled Wireless MAC ID of the WLA-G54C entered into the access list. WLA-G54C (Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge) IP = 192.168.11.
WBR-G54 Specifications 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.
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, 802.
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