2) disconnect

modem

computer

Confirm that the

switch is positioned to

[AUTO].

OFF

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Automatic Setup

The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation.

To step through the setup

program, insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen.

If your computer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead.

Note:

· To use a wireless client in Windows 7 or Vista, perform setup using the AirNavigator CD to automatically

generate a profile for wirelessly connecting to the AirStation. After setup is complete, once the LAN

cable is removed, you can connect from your wireless client to the AirStation.

· Before performing setup, enable your computer’s wireless client.

Manual Setup

To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.

1

Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem

and computer.

2

Unplug the LAN cable which connects

your computer and modem.

3

Make sure the mode switch on the back of

the AirStation is in the “auto” position.

LAN

USB

ON

O F

AUTO

ROUTER

1

2

3

4

LAN

USB

ON

O F

AUTO

ROUTER

1

2

3

4

POWER

INTERNET

LAN

USB

ON

O F

AUTO

ROUTER

1

2

3

4

modem

LAN cable

1) connect

2) connect

AirStation

Internet

port

AirStation

1) connect

2) connect

LAN cable

computer

OFF

AirStation

1) Connect the power supply

power outlet

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5

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

6

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

4

Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s

Internet (WAN) port.

Turn on the modem.

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Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:

Power

Green light on.

2.4 GHz

Green light on or amber light is on.

5 GHz

Green light on or amber light is on.

Router

Green light on or off depending on your network.

Diag

Off

LAN

Green light on or blinking.

Internet

Green light on or blinking.

For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.

8

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

If username and password fields are displayed, enter “root” for the user name.

Enter “admin”

for the password if you’re using the professional firmware (default), or leave the password

field blank if you’ve switched to the user-friendly firmware.

Click [OK]. Step through the

wizard to complete setup.

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

Firmware Differences

You can choose between two different firmwares for your AirStation.

By default, the professional

firmware (dd-wrt) is installed.

If you prefer, you may install the user-friendly firmware instead.

The

two firmwares have slightly different features, as shown in the chart below.

Function

Professional firmware (dd-wrt)

User-friendly firmware

Router mode switch functionality

─

a

Default administrator name

root

root (fixed)

Default administrator password

admin

none

AOSS

a

a

WPS

a

a

WDS

a

─

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3

The procedure for wiring will be displayed.

Step through the wizard to connect your

AirStation.

Changing Firmware

To change between the professional firmware (dd-wrt) and the user-friendly firmware, follow the

steps below.

Windows

1

Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch.

Note:

If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] in the “Win” folder.

2

Click [Change Firmware].

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4

When this screen is displayed, click

[Change Firmware].

5

If requested, enter the AirStation’s username

and password.

Note:

By default, the professional firmware doesn’t have

a

username and a password configured. Set them

before you go to the next step.