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Adding an AirStation to an Existing Wireless Network as a

Client

In a network that already has a wireless access point, the AirStation can serve as a wireless client. It can connect

wirelessly to the existing wireless network and other devices can be connected to its Ethernet ports.

To configure the AirStation as a wireless client, navigate to

Wireless

>

Wireless Bridge

in Settings.

Under “Manual Connection”, click

Configure

.

Select your access point from the list of detected wireless devices. Select settings for “Wireless Authentication” and

“Encryption” to match the AP’s settings, then click

OK

. The AirStation is now connected as a wireless client, and Ethernet

devices connected to it can use the AP’s Internet connection.

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Chapter 4 - Utilities

You can download utilities for your AirStation from Buffalo’s website.

WZR-1750DHP:

WZR-1166DHP:

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AirStation Configuration Tool

You can enter the AirStation’s settings and change IP address with this tool.

Compatible with:

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4

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Network-USB Navigator

You can use a printer connected to the AirStation’s USB port via any computer in your network with this software.

Note:

Concurrent use by multiple computers is not supported.

Compatible with:

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4

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Client Manager

Use this software to let your Windows PC connect to the AirStation with AOSS.

Client Manager V supports Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Client Manager 3 supports Windows XP.

Note:

If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3

to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.

Compatible with:

Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP