Buffalo AirStation WLI-TX4-G54HP User manual

User Manual
High Power Wireless
Ethernet Converter
WLI-TX4-G54HP
www.buffalotech.com
V1.0

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
AOSS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Manual Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ethernet Converter Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Configuration without Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Web-based Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Congratulations on your purchase! Your new High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter
allows you to connect any device with an Ethernet port to a wireless network. AOSS makes
for effortless setup and our Turbo G High Power technology gives superb range and speed.
Contents
• Wireless Ethernet Converter
• Ethernet Converter Utility CD-ROM
• 7ft. Ethernet Cable
• AC Adapter
• Quick Setup Guide
• Warranty Statement
If any items are missing, please contact the reseller from whom you purchased this
product.
System Requirements
• Desktop or Notebook computer with an Ethernet (RJ-45) port (for configuration
purposes)
• Web Browser (Firefox 1.0 or later, Mozilla 5.0 or later, or IE 5.0 or later)
• 802.11b or 802.11g access point (Infrastructure Mode) OR a different computer with
and 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter (Ad-hoc Mode)

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If your Wireless Router/Access Point supports AOSS, then you may let AOSS configure
your wireless network for you.
• Plug the Ethernet Converter's AC Adapter into the power connector and to a wall
outlet. It will take about 30 seconds to power up. Make sure that the wireless router/
access point is powered on as well.
• Hold in the AOSS button on the wireless router/access point for 3 seconds.
• Hold in the AOSS button on the Ethernet adaptor for 3 seconds.
AOSS will take about a minute to configure your wireless
network. When finished, the AOSS LEDs on both the router
and the Ethernet Converter will be lit. For more information on
AOSS, see your AOSS supplement.
NOTE: If AOSS does not finish properly. Power cycle both
the router and the ethernet converter and attempt the AOSS
process again. It is recommended to move the Ethernet Con-
verter closer to your wireless access point or wireless router.
AOSS Installation
Power
Connector
AOSS button

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If your wireless router/access point doesn't support AOSS, you'll need to configure
the access point manually. There are two ways to do this: you can use the Ethernet
Converter Manager software if you have a Windows PC on the network (98/ME/2000/XP
only), or you may use a web browser. Web browser configuration may be done with any
computer running a recent web browser, including Macintosh and Linux machines.
Manual Configuration

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If you have a Windows 98/ME/2000/XP machine with a CD-ROM drive available on your
computer network, the Ethernet Converter Manager makes it simple to configure the
Ethernet Converter. The following steps will guide you through configuring the Ethernet
Converter via the Ethernet Converter Manager.
Connect one of the Ethernet Converter's LAN ports to an open port on your network's
router, switch or hub with the included network patch cable. If there are no ports
available, you can temporarily remove a computer or other connected device and plug
the Ethernet Converter to that port. You can plug the Ethernet Converter directly to the
configuring computer, but will have to configure settings manually as described on page
10.
Once the network cable has been plugged in, plug the Ethernet Converter's AC Adapter
into an available power outlet. Then attach the power connector to the back of the
Ethernet Converter. The boot up process takes 30 seconds and is complete when both
the Wireless and Ethernet LEDs are lit.
Return to the PC designated for configuration and insert the included Ethernet Converter
CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive.
The Ethernet Converter Utility should launch automatically. If it does not, browse your
CD-ROM drive in Windows and run the setup.exe program.
Configuration with Ethernet Converter Manager

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Click on Ethernet Converter Manager.
The Ethernet Converter Manager software will
run. Please select the Search for an Ethernet
Converter option from the Edit drop down menu.
NOTE: Depending on Windows configuration, the
search may automatically begin, if this is the case
then the last step is not required.

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The Ethernet Converter Manager will search for all
Buffalo Ethernet Converters on your network. The
process usually takes less than one minute. Once
completed, the Search Results window will appear.
Search Results will list all Buffalo Ethernet Converters
on the network. If there is more than one Ethernet
Converter in the list, then select the Ethernet Converter
you would like to configure. Press the IP Settings
button to continue configuration.
Check the Use DHCP checkbox and press the OK
button. The Ethernet Converter will reboot; this
process takes 15 seconds. The Ethernet Converter
Manager will then re-scan the network for Ethernet
Converters.

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Search Results will appear. If more than one
Ethernet Converter is present, select the proper
Ethernet Converter from the list. Then press the
Configure button.
The Ethernet Converter Manager will connect
you to the Ethernet Converter's web based
configuration tool. You will be prompted for a
username and password.
By default, the username is root and there is no
password.
After entering the user name, press the OK button.
Please skip to page 12 to continue configuration.

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You may also enter the Web-based Configuration Tool without using the software. This
may be necessary to configure the converter without the use of a Windows PC. Use this
method with Linux, Macintosh, other other non-Windows PCs to access the Web-based
Configuration Tool.
Refer to your operating system documentation on how to configure a Static IP Address.
The Ethernet Converter has an IP Address of 1.1.1.1 by default. You'll need to configure
the computer to be on the same subnet; an IP address of 1.1.1.2 is recommended for the
computer.
With the included network patch cable, plug the Ethernet Converter's LAN port into an
open port on your network's router, or on one of your network switches or hubs. If there
are no ports available, you can temporarily remove a computer or other connected device
and plug the Ethernet Converter to that port. You can plug the Ethernet Converter
directly to the configuring computer.
Once the network cable has been plugged in, plug the Ethernet Converter's AC Adapter
into an available power outlet. Then attach the power connector to the back of the
Ethernet Converter. The boot up process takes less than a minute and is completed
when both the Wireless and Ethernet lights are lit.
Configuration without PC Software