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Warning
This section explains the symbols, signs and terminology used in
this manual.
The following terminology is used in this manual to distinguish
between an Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN and a Wireless LAN
and should not be construed as generally accepted terminology
outside this context.
A PC with the BUFFALO Wireless client installed is called the
Wireless LAN PC.
Ethernet LAN: A LAN connected by cables
Wireless LAN: A LAN connected by radio signal
The PC used to change the AirStation access point settings:
The Setting PC.
For your safety be sure to read, understand and follow the
instructions below thoroughly before using the product. This
manual contains instructions concerning general operation of
the computer to which the product is connected in addition to
those concerning the product itself.
Please take note that our warranty will not cover any failures
and problems of the computer, any losses and failures of data,
or failures and problems of the product caused by misuse.
Signs
Strongly recommended: Follow the warning and caution
instructions issued by the PC and peripheral manufactures.
Prohibit: Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the WLM-
L11G. This may result in fire or electric shock.
Strongly recommended: Install this product away from children.
Failure to do so may result in injury.
Prohibit: Do not handle the equipment with wet hands while it
is in operation. This may result in electric shock.
It is strongly recommended to touch a metal object such as a
door handle or metal window before touching the device in
order to prevent damage to the equipment due to static
electricity.
We strongly recommend to refer to the product manual
before and during usage of the PC and peripheral.
It is strongly recommended to remove dust from all connec-
tors. Dust may result in failure in performance.
Do not Place this product in the following locations.
• Doing so may result in electric shock or fire, or may
adversely affect this product.
• Locations with strong magnetic fields or static electricity
(may result in failure)
• Locations prone to vibration (may result in injury or
damage)
• Locations that are not level (may result in injury or damage)
• Locations in direct sunlight (may result in failure or deforma-
tion)
• Locations close to fire, or subject to heating (may result in
failure or deformation)
• Locations with water leakage or current may result in failure
or electric shock
• Locations with excessive dust (may result in failure)
It is strongly recommended to not get caught on the cables
connected to this product. Doing so may result in personal
injury and/or damage this product.
Buffalo strongly recommends the users back up the contents of
the hard disk to other media such as floppy disks.
We recommend that dual backups before and after updating of
original data be created for important data. Data may be
damaged or lost in the following cases.
• When the device is used incorrectly
• When the device receives static electricity or electrical noise
• When the device breaks down or is repaired
• When the power is turned on immediately after the PC is
turned off
• When the device is damaged by natural disasters
Please note that BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY INC. shall not be
liable for any expenses incurred due to the damage or loss of
hard disk data that may arise in the above cases or in any other
case.
We also strongly recommend backing up the contents of the
hard disk before making any changes to your PC environment
such as installing software or installing or removing hardware.
Even if data is damaged or lost due to misuse or faults, backup
data can minimize the extent of such damage. Please note that
BUFFALO TECHNOLOGY INC. shall not be liable for any
expenses incurred due to the damage or loss of hard disk data.