Buffalo Technology AirStation Pro WLA-AWCG - Manual (Page 49)

Configuring AirStation Settings 46
WLA-AWCG User Manual
Note: You must enter the wireless MAC address of your AirStation Pro ( see
page 22 to locate the wireless MAC address ), on the remote AirStation
Pro. The diagram below illustrates a local to remote connection.
Figure 44: Local to remote connection
7 Click Add.
A page is displayed, confirming that the wireless MAC address has been
added. Communication between these two AirStation Pro’s can now take
place.
8 Click Return.
Check the correct wireless MAC address has been entered.
Note: Ensure the WEP on both AirStation Pro’s is the same; the WEP setting is
displayed on the Diagnostics screen. To access this screen, see
“Diagnostics” on page 56.
5.2.3 Setting up roaming
The AirStation Pro roaming function allows users to move from one room to
another with their laptop, whilst maintaining a connection to the network. There
is no need to adjust connection settings each time you go into another room, as
the roaming function enables you to switch automatically between AirStations.
Hub
WLA-AWCG
SW A B
AirStation AirStation
AirStation Pro AirStation Pro
Department Department AirStation A represents the
AirStation that you are
communicating from.
In this diagram, AirStation B
represents the remote AirStation
being communicated with.
The wireless MAC address of A must
be entered on B and the wireless
MAC address of B must be entered
on A before communication can
commence.