Buffalo WLA2-G54C User manual

WLA2-G54C
www.buffalotech.com
54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge – WLA2-G54C
Buffalo AirS tation™G54
(1) Press the AOSS button on the
Access Point to initiate the AOSS
session.
(2) Click on the AOSS icon in the
Buffalo Client Manager Software.
Done - A secure connection is
automatically established between the
Access Point and the Desktop.
AOSS™ - One Click. One Touch. Done.
Cable/DSL
Modem
Router
Wireless Notebook
with Notebook Adapter
WLA2-G54C
The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) or
Bridge/Repeater Mode allows the AirStation to
wirelessly communicate with other Buffalo AirStation
Access Points (Base Stations) that support WDS. The
AirStation 54 Mbps* Standard Bridge Base Station
supports communication with up to six other Buffalo
Bridge APs for point-to-point or point-to-multi-point
communication and to cover dead zones in WLANs
The AirStation 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge is an affordable wireless
networking solution that allows you to create a wireless network or to expand the range of
an existing wireless network. The AirStation 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge
also features Buffalo's patented Airstation One-Touch Secure System™(AOSS™) technology,
which enables you to set up wireless connections with the push of a button. AOSS
automatically detects and configures other AOSS-enabled devices and clients to seamlessly
create secure wireless connections. The AirStation 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater
Bridge also supports WDS – also known as Wireless Distribution System or the Bridge/Repeater
Mode, for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communication and covers dead spots in
Wireless LAN's. WDS allows the AirStation 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge to
wirelessly communicate with other AirStation Access Points that support WDS. Other features
of the AirStation 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge include support for Wi-Fi
Protected Access™(WPA) with TKIP, AES, 802.1x and WEP for added security. By supporting
WDS communication with up to six other Buffalo AirStation Access Points, as well as offering
the ability to support external 2.4 GHz Antennas, the AirStation 54 Mbps* Wireless Compact
Repeater Bridge is the ideal solution to create a wireless network or to greatly expand the
range of your existing wireless network.
●●
Wi-Fi®802.11g
●●Backward Compatible with 802.11b
●●54 Mbps* High-Speed Wireless Data Rate
●●Wi-Fi Protected Access™(TKIP, AES)
●●Configured via Web Browser
●●Supports Bridge/Repeater Function (WDS)
●●External 2.4 GHz Antenna Support
●●Easy Setup with AirStation One-Touch
Secure System (AOSS™)
●●
Compact Design
●●24/7 Toll-Free Tech Support
●●2-Year Warranty
●●Wirelessly Expand your Existing Network
●●Wall Mount Kit Included

Communication Range
Speed Indoor Outdoor
54 Mbps 65 ft. (20 m) 165 ft. (50 m)
18 Mbps 195 ft. (60 m) 490 ft. (150 m)
11 Mbps 245 ft. (75 m) 590 ft. (180 m)
1 Mbps 410 ft. (125 m) 1870 ft. (570 m)
Technical Specifications
54 Mbps* Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge – WLA2-G54C
4030 W. Braker Lane #120
Austin, TX 78759
800-456-9799
www.buffalotech.com
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. is a leading
global provider of affordable, easy-to-use,
next-generation wired and wireless network
solutions for the consumer, SOHO and SMB
markets. With its expansion into the U.S.
retail market, Buffalo offers home users a
full suite of wireless home networking
solutions such as its award-winning line of
AirStation 54g products; its 125†High-
Speed Mode™ 802.11g products; and its
versatile line of 802.11a/b/g combo
products. Buffalo completes its offerings
with additional world-class networking
solutions that include memory, storage and
multimedia products – perfectly suited for
any wireless environment.
With its new AirStation One-Touch Secure
System (AOSS™), Buffalo offers the
ultimate in ease-of-use and security. The
company’s commitment to its customers
and technological innovation has put
Buffalo at the forefront of networking
technology and is the foundation for its
leading position among the top WLAN
vendors worldwide.
Wireless LAN
Standards Compliance 802.11g (IEEE Wireless LAN Standard)
802.11b (IEEE Wireless LAN Standard)
Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462 GHz
Transmission Rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
Security Wi-Fi Protected Access™, AES, TKIP, 802.1x, WEP
MAC Address Registration
Access Mode Infrastructure Mode/WDS (Bridge/Repeater Mode)
Antenna Diversity Method (Internal)
External Antenna Connector MC Card
Output Power 15 dBm (32 mW)
Selectable Channels 11 Channels (3 non-overlapping)
Communication Protocol Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS),
Half Duplex, OFDM
Interface IEEE802.3 (10 Base-T /100 Base-TX)
Wired Transmission Rate 10 /100 Mbps (Auto Sense)
Ports One (1)10 /100 Base-T RJ-45 port
Access Method CSMD/CD (Wireless) CSMD/CA (Wired)
Protocol TCP/IP (HTTP)
Power Supply AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz - DC3.3V/2.5A
Dimensions 2.3 x 4.8 x 3.5 in. (58 x 120 x 89 mm)
Weight 4.4 oz.(100 g)
Operating Environment 0-35°C, 20-80% humidity (non-condensing)
*54 Mbps is the IEEE 802.11g standard theoretical maximum data transfer rate. Actual wireless network throughput is limited by
environmental and system factors and will be less.
†When operating in High-Speed Mode™, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34.1 Mbps, which is the equivalent
throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps.
© Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. Buffalo Technology, Buffalo Technology logo and AOSS logo are registered trademarks of Buffalo Technology
(USA), Inc. The names and logos of other companies mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.
Support Available for: Windows 98SE, ME, NT4, 2000 and XP (Linux/Macintosh
Compatible)
Package Contents: AirStation 54 Mbps* Compact Repeater Bridge, Power
Supply, CD-ROM disk, LAN Cable, Quick Set-up Guide and
Warranty Statement
Related Products: AirStation 54 Mbps* Access Points & Routers, AirStation
54 Mbps* Notebook Adapter, AirStation 54 Mbps*
Desktop PCI Adapter and External 2.4 GHz Antennas
WLA2-G54C
54g™ is trademark
of the Broadcom
Corporation