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2 software requirements – Buffalo Technology AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG User Manual

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Warranty Card

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Antenna connector

2.2.2 Software requirements

The AirStation Pro requires the following software to operate:

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Windows 95/98/ME, NT or 2000

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Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher
Internet Explorer is installed as standard on Windows 98 and Windows 2000.

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AirStation Manager software

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Client Manager software (if you have a Wireless Client)

The AirStation Manager and Client Manager software is provided on the AirStation
Series Driver CD. For instructions on installing the software see:

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“Installing the AirStation Manager Software” on page 33

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Refer to the WLI-PCM-L11 Wireless LAN card User Manual.

Initial setup

To connect all the hardware supplied with the AirStation Pro pack and set up the
system, follow these steps.

1

Connect the AirStation Pro to a power supply, using the AC/DC power
adapter.
Do not use any adapter other than that which is supplied with the AirStation
Pro.

The AirStation Pro power light will display green.

2

Connect one end of the straight-through cable to the AirStation Pro LAN port.

3

Connect the cable to the PC/Hub.
The procedure for this step differs, depending on whether you are connecting
the AirStation Pro directly to a PC or to a hub.

Connecting directly to a PC

Connect the other end of the cross-over cable directly to your PC.