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Chapter 5
Connect to a Wireless Network
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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)
Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation.
Note:
If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client
Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
1
Right click on the wireless network icon
displayed in the system tray.
2
Click [View Available Wireless Networks].
Select the network to connect to and click
[Connect].
3
Enter the encryption key (twice) and click
[Connect].
4
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish configuration.
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Chapter 5
Connect to a Wireless Network
Mac OS X (AirPort)
Use AirPort in the Mac OS X to connect to the AirStation.
1
2
3
4
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish configuration.
Refer to the label on the side of the AirStation, and
make a note of the SSID and KEY printed on the
label.
Click the
icon in the top
section of the screen, and select
[Turn Airport On].
Click the value that matches the
SSID that was noted in step 1.
Enter the value for the KEY that was
noted in step 1 into the Password
entry box, insert a check mark into
[Remember this network], and click
[OK].
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Chapter 6 - Trouble Shooting
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection.
• Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in!
• Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below:
Power
Green light is ON
DSL
Green light is ON or OFF (depending on your environment)
Internet
Green light is ON or flashing
• Make sure that your computer is set to [Obtain an IP address automatically]. (see appendix C)
• Refer to the documentation provided by your provider, and make the correct ADSL settings.
• Restart your AirStation.
Cannot access the web-based configuration utility.
• See chapter 4 for instructions to open the AirStation’s configuration utility.
• Enter the correct user name and password to login to the configuration screen.
The factory
defaults are [root] (in lower case) for the user name and a blank password (enter nothing).
If you
changed the password, enter the new password that you set.
• Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies.
• Make sure that your computer is configured to [Obtain an IP Address Automatically]. (see appendix
C)
• Restart your AirStation.
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Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly.
•
Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set
on the AirStation.
The factory defaults are:
SSID -
BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)
Encryption Type -
WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or
WPA2-PSK AES).
Encryption Key -
Printed on the label of the AirStation.
Note:
Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific.
• Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.
• Restart your AirStation.
You forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or
Password.
Hold down the Reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings. All
settings, including your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults.
The
factory defaults are:
SSID -
BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)
Encryption Type -
WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or
WPA2-PSK AES).
Encryption Key -
Printed on the label of the AirStation.
(Encryption is disabled by default for Asia Pacific AirStations.)
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum
link speed is only 65 Mbps).
By default, the AirStation’s 150 Mbps mode is not enabled. You may enable it with the following
procedure:
1.
Open the configuration utility (chapter 4).
2.
Click [Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 150 Mbps Mode)] in Easy Setup.
3.
Change the value in [150 Mbps Mode] - [Band Width] to 40 MHz and click [Apply].
If you still cannot connect at 150 Mbps, check the settings of your wireless client device.
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Chapter 6
Trouble Shooting
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Other Tips
Issue:
I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration utility.
Answer:
Open your browser and enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address and hit Enter. You will be
prompted to log in. Enter the user name as root and the password box is left empty (no password).
Click [OK] to complete the login and the option to reset your password will be available on the first
page.
Issue:
How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?
Answer:
Log in to the router's configuration utility. From the home page, go to the Internet Game/ Port
Mapping section. Enter the port that needs to be forwarded, and the IP address of the gaming
console.
Issue:
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router?
Answer:
Log in to the configuration utility with your browser. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select
the Security tab. Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at
least 8 characters in length.
Issue:
How do I change my wireless router's broadcasted network name (SSID)?
Answer:
Log in to the configuration utility. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Basic tab if
necessary. Find the settings area for SSID. Select the [Use] radio button and enter the name you
wish to use for your network in the text field provided. Click [Apply] to save the settings. Once the
wireless router has rebooted, you will need to manually select the new network name for all wireless
devices and enter your encryption key if necessary.

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