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Chapter 3

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CD Setup

You can set up this unit with the included software CD. Insert the CD into your PC and follow the

instructions on the screen.

* CD Setup is supported for Windows 7/Vista/XP only.

Manual Setup

To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.

1

computer

modem

2) disconnect

2) disconnect

ÏÆÆ

1) turn off the computer

Turn off your computer and modem.

2

Unplug the LAN cable which connects

your computer and modem.

3

modem

1) connect

LAN cable

2) connect

INTERNET port

AirStation wireless

router (rear side)

Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other side to the Internet port of the

AirStation. Turn on your modem.

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Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the Ethernet cable.

Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.

power outlet

AirStation wireless router

(rear side)

PC

1) connect

1) connect

Ethernet cable

2) connect the power supply

5

Confirm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows.

ON

modem

power outlet

computer

6

Wait for a while, and then make sure that the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below:

POWER

Green light is on

WIRELESS

Green light is on

ROUTER

Green light is on

DIAG

Off

LAN

Green light is on or blinking

INTERNET

Green light is on or blinking

※

Refer to page 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details.

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Launch a web browser. If the“home”setup screen is displayed, setup is complete.

If a user name and password screen are displayed, enter "

root

" (in lower case) for the user

name, leave the password blank, and click“

OK”

. Follow the instructions on the screen to

complete setup.

You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.

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WDS Setup

To extend Wireless coverage, add a new Airstation to an existing Wireless network. Install the new

AirStation between the existing Wireless AP and wireless devices by using WDS feature.

Refer to the following procedure to set up WDS connection.

Note: Confirm the target wireless AP supports WDS.

Extend the

wireless coverage

wireless connection

blocked

Internet

modem

wireless AP

WCR-GN

(WDS enabled

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computer

computer

computer

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1

Insert the CD into your PC and follow the instructions on the screen.

2

When the below screen appears, click“

Start

”and follow the instruction on the screen by

clicking“Next“.

4

When the below screen appears, click“

WDS Setup

”.

The wizard will guide you through connection and LED’s meanings.

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5

When the below screen appears, select“

AOSS configuration

”or“

Manual Configuration

“ from

“Select WDS Setup method“.

AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless AP to set up WDS.

If the target wireless AP is the AirStation that supports WDS, select“

AOSS configuration

”

and push AOSS button on the target AP.

If the target AP is not the AirStation, select“

Manual Configuration

“ then click“

Scan for

SSID

“. A list of available wireless AP will be generated. Select the target AP’s SSID from the

list and click“

Next

“ to continue with security information settings.

6

Step through the wizard to complete the setup.

If you’ve selected“

AOSS configuration

“ during the setup, the existing AOSS connection

between the target wireless AP and computers has been disconnected. Set up AOSS

connection again (page 77).