Buffalo Technology WLA-G54C Network Card User Manual


 
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A. Using a signal strength indicator to determine the best
location (Portable Computers):
This procedure varies slightly depending on your OS and platform.
This procedure is based on using Buffalo Client adapters and Buffalo
Client Manager Software. Consult other manufacture’s documentation
for adapter and client software details where applicable.
Ensure you are connected
Verify the WBR-G54 Broadband Router is operational and confi gured
according to the “Setting up the Router” section above, and that
your portable computer client adapter is confi gured correctly and is
connected to the Wireless Broadband Router.
Windows XP users (Using XP Wireless Zero Confi guration
Services)
NOTE: Consult the documentation that came with your Wireless
adapter for instructions on how to confi gure
your adapter using
Windows XP Wireless Zero Confi guration Services.
Locate the Wireless connection indicator in your computers
“tray”, usually at the bottom right hand corner of your screen
on the taskbar.
Double Click on this icon to bring
up the Wireless Status screen,
take note of signal strength and
connection speed.
Skip to section “Surveying Your
Environment”