Buffalo Technology WLI-T1-S11G Manual Do Utilizador

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This chapter describes how to make the WLI-T1-S11G settings using a Windows PC.

There are two typesof setting methods; from the wired or the wireless LAN card on the 
Windows PC. Select the applicable method according to your PC confi guration.

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Step A1  Preparing for WLI-T1-S11G setup
1.  Connect the WLI-T1-S11G to the PC’s LAN port using the included straight cable.
2.  Connect the AC adapter to the WLI-T1-S11G. Be sure to use the AC adapter included 
     with this product.

Step A2  Installing Ethernet Converter Manager
1.  Insert the “Ethernet Converter CD” into the CD-ROM drive of the Windows PC. The 
     installer will start automatically.
2.  Click [Next].
3.  Confi rm the License Agreement and click [Next].

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Confi rm the location to install the Ethernet Converter Manager and click [Next].

5.  Confi rm that a checkmark is placed for the Ethernet Converter and click [Next].
6.   Click [Finish].

Step A3  Confi guring the Ethernet Converter Settings
1.  Select [Start]-[Programs]-[AirStation Utility]-[Ethernet Converter]-[Ethernet Converter  
     Manager].
2.  Select [File]-[Manual Setting].
3.  Input the ESS-ID of the target AirStation into the “ESS-ID” area
     (Click [Scan] to show the AirStation list).

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Select [Communication via the AirStation] and click [OK].

5.  Set the same WEP as the selected AirStation and click [OK].
6.  AirStation search will start.
7.  When the selected AirStation is found, communication can be made between the
     WLI-T1-S11G and the AirStation.
8.  Close Ethernet Converter Manager. The WLI-T1-S11G  is complete.

The procedure for using your PC as a wireless PC is complete. You can use the WLI-T1-
S11G as is. You can check the status of the connection with the AirStation by referencing 
“Checking the AirStation connection status” (on page 9).

Step A4  Installing the WLI-T1-S11G
Upon completion of settings, connect the WLI-T1-S11G to a network printer.
Disconnect the LAN cable (UTP straight) between the PC and the WLI-T1-S11G, and 
reconnect the WLI-T1-S11G to the network printer.

Step A5  Verifying the WLI-T1-S11G settings
Upon completion of WLI-T1-S11G installation, verify that the WLI-T1-S11G is correctly 
confi gured.
1.  Select [Start]-[Programs]-[AirStation Utility]-[Ethernet Converter]-[Ethernet Converter  
     Manager]. Ethernet Converter Manager will be activated to automatically begin device 
     searching.
2.  The setting is correct and complete when the WLI-T1-S11G is displayed. Click [Close} 
     to close the Ethernet Converter Manager.

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Execute steps B1 and B2 before connecting the AC adapter to the WLI-T1-S11G. 

Step B1  Installing Ethernet Media Converter Manager
Install Ethernet Converter Manager to set the WLI-T1-S11G.

Step B2  Disabling the AirStation WEP
The WLI-T1-S11G is preset to automatically connect to a nearby as the default setting, 
however, no communication can be made if any WEP is set on the AirStation. In this case, 
you need to disble the target AirStation WEP. By referencing the manual included with the 
AIrStation, open the AirStation confi guration screen via the web browser and disable WEP 
by removing the checkmark from the [Use WEP Key] box. This is a temporary setting and 
should be reset to use WEP after performing steps B3 and B4.

Step B3  Preparing for WLI-T1-S11G setup
1.  Connect the AC adapter to the WLI-T1-S11G.
2.  The Wireless LED illuminatesfor a few seconds and then goes off.

<<When the Wireless LED blinks immediately after the AC adapter is connected>>
1.  Press the INIT switch on the WLI-T1-S11G only once.
2.  Confi rm that the Wireless LED illuminatesfor a few seconds and then goes off.
3.  If the AirStation is near the WLI-T1-S11G, it is automatically connected and the
     Wireless LED illuminates again.

<<When the Wireless LED does not illuminate>>
1.  Check that the AirStation operates normally.
2.  Place the WLI-T1-S11G near the AirStation.