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« n, it’s a good idea to record its LAN MAC address. This will be the default SSID of your wireless network. You can find the LAN MAC address on the bottom of the AirStation. MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters. When inputting MAC Addresses for custom configurations, a semi-colon (:) is used to separate every two digits. ex: 00:07:40:00:00:00 The Auto/Bridge Switch on the bottom of the AirStation is used to determine it’s functionality. When set to Auto, Router mode or Bridge mode can be selected from within the configuration screens. As default the AirStation is in Router mode. However by flicking the switch to Bridge mode the AirStation becomes a dedicated bridge. The default IP Address of the AirStation differs depending on which mode it is set to. In Router mode the default IP Address is 192.168.11.1 whereas in Bridge mode the default IP Address is 192.168.11.100.3 EN Connecting Cables To The AirStation2 1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router. 2. Screw external antenna on to top of AirStation. 3. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port. Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router. 4. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port. If you plan to initially configure the AirStation wirelessly (not recommended), you may skip this step. 5. Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute, then power on the AirStation router (by plugging in its power) and wait another minute, and finally power on the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or flashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technology Technical Support. Fig: 2 Ethernet cable to Cable/DSL modem AC power Ethernet cable to PC EN 4 Notes on Wireless Configuration: If you have a PC connected to the router with a wired connection, we recommend that you use it to configure your AirStation. That said, if necessary, you can still configure your AirStation with a wireless connection. Consult your wireless client card or adapter’s documentation to confirm that it’s correctly installed with all necessary drivers. Does your client support AOSS? If so, configuration is very simple. Just push the AOSS button on your router, push the AOSS button on your client, and a wireless connection will be established in approximately 15 seconds. Consult your AOSS suppliments for more information on how to use AOSS. The default SSID of the AirStation is it’s LAN MAC Address, using your wireless card’s software or Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Config, connect to the Wireless Network that broadcasts the LAN MAC Address of your AirStation as its SSID. Out of the box, the AirStation router does not have any encryption set up, so initially disable any encryption settings in your wireless adapter’s configuration. Please consult the documentation that came with your wireless client card or adapter for further assistance. Connecting Cables To The AirStation2 Configure Your Computer’s IP Address3 For Windows 98SE/ME: • Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select Properties. • Select the Configu... »