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WZR-HP-G450H User Manual for User-friendly Firmware

1. firmware Advanced Settings Firmware file name If the time of the AirStation is not set beforehand E the a to E the scheduling function will not work properly iert Firmware Update Reminder Enable pecan Click Browse button to locate the Update Interval Automatic Geer er Firmware Update Click the Update Firmware button to start firmware ns S Parameter Firmware Version Update Method Firmware File Name WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation Specify Local File Updates from a firmware file stored on your computer Automatic Update Online Automatically updates to the latest firmware available Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if Specify Local File was selected You don t need to specify the firmware location if you re using Automatic Update Click Update Firmware to update the firmware 93 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Firmware Update Reminder Function Update Interval WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used When enabled if new firmware is found notification is sent to the Configuration Interface This sets the interval for checking whether a new firmware version has been released 94 Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation Internet LAN System Info
2. Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs au fF WN 4 Wireless LED Green Indicates wireless LAN status AOSS Button To initiate AOSS hold down this button until the Security LED flashes about 1 second Then push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection Both devices must be powered on for this to work Power LED Green On The AC adapter is connected Off The AC adapter is not connected Security LED Amber Indicates security status Off AOSS or Encryption is not set On AOSS WPS activated accessed to exchange security keys Wireless security has been set 2 blinks AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key Blinking AOSS WPS error failed to exchange security keys Note The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set On Wireless LAN is transmitting Off Wireless LAN is disabled 5 Router LED Green On Router functionality is enabled Off Router functionality is disabled WZR HP G450H User Manual Chapter 1 Product Overview 6 Diag LED Red This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle Note When the unit is first turned on or restarted the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot This is normal Diag LED status 2 blinks Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory 3 blinks Ethernet wired LAN Ethernet LAN
3. Disabled WMM EDCA Parameters For AP For STA Priority AC_BE Normal 15 1023 Troptimit fo Admission Control _ Disabled JForAP 7 15 15 1 i 94 4 7 1 i 7 Ln n O gt me WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_VI High For STA 7 3 igs wma 8 O ASN ft Troptimit 9 i ForAP Disabled For STA WMM EDCA Parameters fF For AP Priority AC_VO Highest 3 omx p P F asi h da 4 Admission Control Disabled om Guest Port Guest port function Disabled Guest User Authorization function Disabled WZR HP G450H User Manual 121 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting AOSS Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID none for WEP Encryption level expansion Enabled function Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled Allow WEP for Game Console Only Disabled AOSS Button on the AirStation Enabled Unit Firewall Log Output Disabled Router Mode only Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS Routing Disabled Reject IDENT Requests Enabled Block Ping from Internet Enabled P Filter EE VPN Pass Hie Router Mode only PPTP Pass PPTP Pass Through si Enabled Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Registration none Router Mode only Information IP Address of DMZ none Se Mode only UPnP UPnP Enabled Router Mode only QoS QoS for transmission to the Disabled Router Mode only Internet MovieEngine Movie Engine switch status off o IPv6 Pas
4. WZR HP G450H User Manual Input your name and password Click OK Click Continue Installation Click Restart 132 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 12 Network USB Navigator 1 During the first program launch only the screen at left will appear before the main program screen is Select operation when the Network USB unit detects USB devices be This settings can be changed after installation Automatic Connection d isplayed From here you Ka Connecting detected USB device automatically This setting is recommended if only one 2 computer uses Network USB unit can se ect the be havior of Manual Connection this product when a USB gt Each computer chooses connecting USB devices when it is detected by Network USB unit This setting is recommended when multiple computers want to share one USB device by device is detected Select Network USB unit 1 the connection behavior v suited to your usage environment 2 Click OK Network USB Navigator installation is complete Opening the Network USB User Manual 1 Launch Network USB Navigator There are two ways to launch the program Windows Users P a Click the task tray icon e b From the Start menu click All Programs BUFFALO Network USB Navigator Network USB Navigator Macintosh Users P a Click the Dock icon e b Click Macintosh HD Applications BUFFALO Device Server Network USB Navigator WZR HP G450H
5. Internet Router Mode only Configure the WAN side port Internet port Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config NAS Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Logout Internet Ethernet Settings d Lu The Internet Connection Wizard is configured to automatically acquire an IP address Configuring your Internet side port To set up PPPoE click here Normally you ll connect the Internet side port to an external network such as the internet Advanced Settings Method of Acquiring IP Address tah nay of echter Se mel s to acquire an Detaut Gateway pes IP Address Please ask your DEER sagt may lather minano i x al our tine tormat ou re nol ERE 598 ENS Fee eave Secondary sure which method to choose try i selecting Easy Setu ves an CR 76 99 0N coniirm the status e curren xe Use Default MAC Address 4C E6 76 22 00 80 Intemet side IP Address on the Use this address System Information screen This age Ges Si ed the hardware e switch on the MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes AirSation is set to ROUTER ON Perform Easy Setup Internet Connecton Wian The Easy Setup scans your Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN side IP address is obtained Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address for the DNS server Internet MAC Address Configure the Internet side MAC address
6. Movie Engine switch is ON position Movie Engine Status PERSE status ON OFF of the Movie ne switch on the main unit The Movie engine feature is enabled when the switch is ON Packet Control Setting IPv6 Pass Through Enable IPv6 Pass Through when the Movie Engine switch is ON The router transfers IPv6 packets between the Internet and R The factory default setting is Enabled This function is only enabled when the AirStation is in Router Multicast Rate Configure Multicast Control when the Movie Engine switch is ON D WZR HP G450H User Manual 69 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Movie Engine switch status IPv6 Passthrough Multicast Rate Multicast Control TCP Rwin Size Limit Wireless Priority Control Rules WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Displays the status of the Movie Engine switch Set to enable the IPv6 pass through Select the Multicast Control rate Turn on Multicast Control Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation s wireless LAN Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing through the AirStation s wireless LAN 70 Chapter 4 Configuration NAS Disk management View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks USB Disk Information Device Disk Assignment Partition Information Partition Format FAT ae Disk1 Status Mounted Automatic Assignment sed Available 1 603
7. Note Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable Change this setting at your own risk MTU size of Internet Port Configure the MTU value of the Internet port Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered WZR HP G450H User Manual 34 Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE Router Mode only Configure PPPoE settings Internet AN Wireless Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Default PPPoE Connection IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection 1 Easy Setup v 1 Easy Setup v Logout gt PPPoE Settings If PPPoE is specified in the Internet side conhguration you ll A have more detailed setup options on this page To specify PPPoE as the Internet side communication method on Internet Setup Internet Port select PPPoE lient Function or select Use IP PPPoE Connection List Number Name Status 1 EasySetup Enable Edit Connection List Preferred Connections No Name Destination Address Source Address No Preferred Connections are Registered Edit Preferred Connections Parameter Default PPPoE Connection IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection PPPoE Connection List Edit Connection List WZR HP G450H User Manual Unnumbered Note If Acquire IP address automatically from DHCP server or Manual Setup is set as the Internet side communication method or if something besides PPPoE was detected when Easy Setup ran itis
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9. disk as shared folder The shared folder name is set to diskX_ptY X disk number Y partition number MOSESE The shared folder that can be used John Access Limits Mike Web Access V Access Limits Apply Parameter Shared Folder Name Robin Shared Folder Description Disk Partition Area Disclosed to Access Limits WZR HP G450H User Manual for Media Server is only dek o guest Access Limits Sets the access permissions by user name The default is No Limits Read Write Users can be set to Read Write Read only and No access Web Access The AirStation authorizes each Meaning Enter a name for the shared folder Up to 18 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used Enter a description of the shared folder optional Up to 75 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used Displays the partition area format type and the capacity of the USB disk Check the functionality that you want to support Win Mac OS Samba NAS Web Access Media Server and or BitTorrent may be checked Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or BitTorrent functionality If access limits are enabled use the arrows to move highlighted users between the columns for Read Write Read only or No access privileges 73 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Web Access You may also select to enforce
10. 4 for instructions to open the AirStation s configuration interface e Enter the correct username and password to log in to the configuration interface The factory defaults are root in lower case for the username and a blank password enter nothing If you changed the password enter the new password that you set e Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies e Make sure that your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP See chapter 10 e Restart your AirStation WZR HP G450H User Manual 114 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly e Configure your wireless client with the same SSID encryption type and encryption key as set on the AirStation The factory defaults are SSID BUFFALO XXXXXx the last 6 digits of the AirStation s MAC address Encryption Type WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Connect with either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Encryption Key Printed on the label of the AirStation Note Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific e Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 10 feet apart e Restart your AirStation You forgot AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings All settings including your password SSID and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults The factory defaults are SSID BU
11. AN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Logout Ping Destination Aadress A Ping test can be performed from the AirStation With a ping test ou can determine whether the irStation can communicate with a Result specific network device z Destination Address Destination 192 168 11 2 Enter the network IP address that 64 bytes from 192 168 11 2 icmp_seq 0 tti 128 time 0 4 ms u want to ping e g Result 64 bytes from 192 168 11 2 icmp_seq 1 ttl 128 time 0 3 ms 99 168 114 or 64 bytes from 192 168 11 2 icmp_seq 2 ttl 128 time 0 4 ms www buffalotech com Execute z Parameter Destination Address WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with then click Execute The result will be displayed below 100 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup AOSS WPS AOSS and WPS are systems that let you automatically configure wireless LAN settings Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings Easily connect to wireless devices computers or game machines which support AOSS or WPS M AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System was developed by Buffalo Technology WPS oss was created by the Wi Fi Alliance A Modem AirStation PC or Game console AOSS Devices e Before using AOSS WPS to con
12. Configuration Log Transfer the AirStation s logs to a syslog server Internet LAN Initialize Restart Update Log Transfer Z Enable Syslog Server Firewall Dynamic DNS DHCP Server Wireless Client Logs 9 S S S S le NTP Client Apply Select Al Clear Al Wireless Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Address Translation Setting Changes S 9 S S S S Logout Syslog Setup Syslog transfers the AirStation s log information to a syslog server Log Transfer Checking Enable will instruct the AirStation to transmit log DHCP Client information to a be server The default is disabled Authentication Syslog Server System Boot Specify the name of your Syslog Server by host name host name with domain or IP Address Alphanumeric characters hyphen and dot may be used The Syslog Server Name can t start or end with a dien a dot 7 Parameter Log Transfer Syslog Server Logs WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to send logs to a syslog server Identify the syslog server by hostname hostname with domain name or IP address You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores _ Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server Chapter 4 Configuration Save Restore Save AirStation se
13. Configure the AirStation s LAN IP Address The default is 192 168 11 1 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP Address from the LAN range of IP addresses Subnet Mask Select the AirStation s LAN side Subnet Mask The default is 255 255 255 0 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP Address from the LAN range of IP addresses DHCP Server Function Enable the DHCP Server here The default is enabled If there is another DHCP server on the network one DHCP server must be disabled or the IP tangos must be changed to avoid conflicts caused ech DHCP scopes If DHCP Server is enabled confirm DHCP IP Address Pool doesn t overlap existing IP Addresses in the LAN zech DHCP IP Address Pool This determines the IP Address range from which IP addresses will be distributed to DHCP clients both wired and wireless Enter m 40 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Auto Input LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Function DHCP IP Address Pool PPTP Server Function Authorization Type Server IP Address Client IP Address DNS Server IP Address WINS Server IP Address Edit PPTP User List Username Password Method of Acquiring IP Address PPTP User List WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Click to generate a random IP address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask Enable or disable the DHCP serv
14. Limit 0 0 Admission Control Disable ForAP For STA_ CWmin 15 15 cwmax 68 1023 AC_BE Normal AIFSN a 3 E TXOP Limit 0 0 Admission Contro Disable For AP For STA Cwmin 7 T7 CWmax 15 15 AC_VI High ESN 1 2 TXOP Limit 94 94 Admission Control Disable v For AP For STA CWmin 3 3 CWmax 7 d AC VO Highest AIFSN ts il 2 TXOP Limit 47 47 Admission Control Disable v Apply WZR HP G450H User Manual LAN Config Nas Admin Config Logout WMM Settings 11n g b H Prioritized AirStation communication for specific transactions This settings provides some real time communication which can help improve the quality of VOIP or other streaming protocols WMM EDCA Parameters It is usually not necessary to change this value ma Priority Zare each packet Parameter CWmin CWmax The maximum and minimum value for the contention window The contention window is used to control the frame collision avoidance system in IEEE802 11 Values that can be inputted 1 32767 AIFSN Interval of the sending frame The unit defines a time slot similar to the window value of CWmin CWmax Lower values define a higher priority as the back off algorithm starts earlier Values that can be inputted 1 15 TXOP Limit The time for the queue to obtain send priority The minimum value is 32ms Large values can send more frames at a time However latency may increase Only one frame is
15. a network Select a network to connect to il When this screen is displayed select your network and click Connect Ke 001073299104 Security enabled network WZR HP G450H User Manual 106 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead Otherwise go to step 4 Press the configuration button on your access point Press the configuration button on the access point before continuing I can t find the configuration button want nter the ni rk key or You can find this PIN displayed on the BUFFALO INC WHR G300N PIN Display characters I don t have the PIN want nter the network key or hrase in WZR HP G450H User Manual Enter the PIN for BUFFALO INC WHR G300N on 001D73B991D4 107 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network GG E Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for 001D73B991D4 The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters ea you have a USB flash drive with network settings for 001D73B991D4 insert it now cone Step through the wizard to finish configuration Enter the encryption key and click Connect If the Set Network Location screen is displayed select Home Work or Public location depending on where you re usin
16. apart not to interfere with each other To avoid interference assign wireless channels to your different wireless networks as follows 11n g b channels 1 6 11 When Auto Channel is selected a vacant channel is selected automatically Current Channel shows the automatically selected channel Apply WZR HP G450H User Manual In Easy Setup click Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n 450 Mbps Mode Change the value in 450 Mbps Mode Bandwidth to 40 MHz then click Apply 111 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Setting the Computer 1 Games From the Start menu right click Computer and choose Manage Computer Open Manage Map network drive Disconnect network drive Control Panel Devices and Printers Default Programs Show on Desktop Help and Support eme Properties Shut down lee Computer Manageme Click Device Manager File Action View Help e920 EN Computer Management Local a 4 D System Tools gt Task Scheduler gt Bi Event Viewer gt SC Shared Folders gt Ze Local Users and Groups gt amp Performance n Device Manager a ES Storage S a atl ica ait Under Network adapters right click Intel R Network adapters Centrino R Ultimate N6300 AGN and choose Properties gt b gt DG SV Update Driver Software i b e Disable D e N b D Bod Uninstall gt DP Secu Scan for hardware cha
17. controller is malfunctioning error 4 blinks Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning 5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet port WAN port and the LAN port are the same it is not possible to establish communication Change the LAN side IP address of this unit Continuously Updating the firmware Updating the firmware blinking Saving settings Saving the settings Initializing settings Initializing the settings 2 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket wait for a few seconds and then plug it again If the light still flashes please contact technical support 2 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously 7 Movie Engine LED Blue On Movie Engine functionality is enabled Off Movie Engine functionality is disabled 8 Movie Engine Switch Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled On Movie Engine functionality is enabled Off Movie Engine functionality is disabled WZR HP G450H User Manual 10 Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 9 Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled disabled and auto On Router functionality is enabled router mode See 9 Off Router functionality is disabled bridge AP Unto l mode Le 10 Auto This switches between modes automatically 11 E based on whether or n
18. double or single tick marks quotation marks and semicolons Select either TCP or UDP Specify a destination port from 1 65535 If this field is empty a random port is selected 67 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter priority WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Select high medium or low If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low 68 Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine QoS Configure Movie Engine options Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos Movie Engine This setting is enabled when the Movie Engine switch on the main unit is set to ON Movie Engine Status OFF Packet Control Setting IPv6 Pass Through Use Multicast Rate 11Mbps Snooping Function V Use Multicast Control ee Aging Time 300 Seconds Size Limit E Limit TCP Rwin Size Limit Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes Wireless Priority Control Rules No MAC Address IP address Protocol Port Number Priority Wireless priority control rules not registered Editing of Priority Control Rules Logout Movie Engine Details the configuration options for the Movie Engine feature When Movie Engine switch is ON position this router optimizes _ transfer of video or audio ata This page configures video or audio data processing in specific when
19. for BitTorrent Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen Add a torrent then click Add to download the file s Deletes all files including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading Downloaded files are not deleted Displays the status of the BitTorrent client Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www bittorrent com WZR HP G450H User Manual 81 Chapter 4 Configuration Admin Config Name Configure basic AirStation settings InternetLAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Logout AirStation Name AirStation Name AP4CE676220080 Aks tstioe Nee List Network Services V Enable E came oo the AirStation Apply The AirStation name may be up to 64 Ge characters in Gell Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services WZR HP G450H User Manual 82 Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation s configuration screen InternetiLAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network
20. le EE 139 WIndows AP E 140 EELS a E 141 Chapter 11 Restoring the Default Configuration 142 Chapter 12 Shared Folders and the USB Port 143 WZR HP G450H User Manual Chapter 1 Product Overview Installing Your AirStation To install your AirStation insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow the directions on the screen For more information about installation turn to chapter 3 of this manual Professional or User friendly This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages You may use either the dd wrt based Professional firmware or the simple User friendly firmware By default the Professional firmware is preinstalled for US EU products and the User friendly firmware is preinstalled for Asia Pacific products Turn to page 21 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages Note Most of this manual documents the user friendly version of the firmware For more information on the dd wrt based professional firmware consult the help files in its web based configuration interface or the WZR HP G450H User Manual for Professional Firmware available for download from Buffalo Technology Features Supports IEEE802 11n and IEEE802 11b g With support for current Wireless N Wireless G and Wireless B standards the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2 4 GHz wireless clients Dual speed mode Dual speed mode makes wireless
21. may not access data or manipulate files on the AirStation properly In such a case use a different character e Ifa file created on a Macintosh contains any of the following characters it will not be displayed correctly under Windows OS Also you cannot copy or properly display a file when connecting via SMB from Mac OS X if it contains any of these characters lt gt e Cancelling or aborting a file copy may leave the file incomplete and you may no longer be able to delete the incomplete file This can also happen during a power outage or if the LAN cable is suddenly disconnected If it happens restart the AirStation delete the file and try copying the file again e Use the same username and password for the AirStation as the user s Windows login If they are different the user may not be able to access shared folders with access restrictions on the AirStation e Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the AirStation File creation or access dates may not be maintained WZR HP G450H User Manual 143 Chapter 12 Technical Detail of the USB port e If you view the size of a hard drives on the browser it shows a bigger value than when you see it in Windows drive properties This is because the browser shows the size of the drive in gigabytes but Windows shows it in gibibytes e If you have logged in using a guest account from Windows 7 Vista XP or 2000 access restri
22. operation Wireless LAN Off Network USB Network USB Enabled Use multifunction Printer Enabled Access Log Output Disable Limitation Item Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled Permit configuration from wired Internet Disabled Log Log Transfer Disabled Syslog Server Logs Router Mode Address Translation IP Filter Firewall PPP Client Dynamic DNS DHCP Client DHCP Server AOSS Wireless Client Authentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link Bridge Mode IP Filter DHCP Client AOSS Wireless Client Authentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link WZR HP G450H User Manual 124 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Network USB Navigator is compatible only with printers and multifunction printers all in one devices with a printer scanner and memory card reader It cannot be used with any other type of USB devices Initial Setup for Windows Users 1 Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer The setup wizard will launch automatically If not open the CD and click on ASSetWiz exe in the win folder 2 Ver 3 5 0 Z Air Station Setup Wizard Sall e Installation L Settings fate Finish Click Client setup 2 a Select your language _ Please select your language and press the Start button to begin setup WZR HP G450H User Manual 125 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator
23. otherwise You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Connection Type Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider Automatic disconnection Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is set to Connect on Demand or Manual You can enter up to 1440 minutes Authorization Configure an authorization method with a provider MTU Size Configure the MTU size for PPPoE Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered MRU Size Configure MRU Maximum Receive Unit for PPPoE Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered WZR HP G450H User Manual 36 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter PPPoE Connection No Add Preferred Connections Edit Preferred Connections Preferred PPPoE Connection Add WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Keep Alive If Keep Alive is enabled then the AirStation will issue an LCP echo request once a minute in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE If the server does not respond for more than 6 minutes the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection Disabled is the recommended setting Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route Click to edit the connection destination route settings Click Edit Preferred Connections to display Name The destination to connect by PPPoE if Destination address and Source address match Select the de
24. s default LAN side IP address depends on the position of the mode switch In router mode 192 168 11 1 In bridge mode 192 168 11 100 Note If the router switch is set to auto and the unit is in bridge mode then the AirStation s IP address was assigned by an external DHCP server If you changed the IP address of the AirStation then use the new IP address When this screen appears enter root in lower case for the username and the password that you set during initial setup Click OK The server 192 168 11 1 at AirStation requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Note By default the password is blank not set If you forget your password hold down the reset button page 13 to initialize all settings The password will then be blank Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values User name Le root X Password eeeeeeee Remember my password WZR HP G450H User Manual 26 Chapter 4 Configuration A EEE This is the configuration Wizards amp Overview ge i A interface where most Easy Setup MODE Information Wizards amp Overview 7 Router Mode ON b b b Basic Settings wont tern AirStation settings can be gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard Easy ee the left Setup Internet Cable S EE
25. transmission faster by using 2 channels allowing 450 Mbps data transmission Supports AOSS and WPS Both AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System and WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup are supported These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier WZR HP G450H User Manual 6 Chapter 1 Product Overview Security Features The AirStation is equipped with the following security features e AOSS e WPS e WPA PSK AES e WPA2 PSK AES e WPA WPA2 mixed PSK e WEP 64 bit and 128 bit e Privacy Separator e MAC address access restriction e Deny Any Connection SSID stealth e Password for web based control interface e Firewall with easy rules Automatic Channel Selection Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest best channel Roaming You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area Wireless clients can automatically switch AirStations for the best signal Initialization To restore settings back to the factory defaults hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit Browser Based Administration This unit can be easily configured from a web browser on your computer Auto Mode Router Bridge Automatic Recognition In Auto mode the AirStation will detect whether or not your network has a router and automatically switch to the appropriate router or bridge mode You can also manually switch between modes See page 11 MovieEngine MovieEngine uses QoS to opt
26. v wireless clients near the WPA PSK Pre Shared Key eeseeseseeeeg Rekey Interval 60 Parameter Wireless Radio Wireless Channel 450 Mbps Mode WZR HP G450H User Manual AirStation you may get interference Change to a different and preferably non overlapping channel in this case Available minutes channels vary with which wireless standard you re using When Auto channel is selected a vacant channel is selected automatically 11n g b Auto 1 13 default i Meaning Determines whether to allow wireless communication If this is unchecked then no wireless connections will be allowed Sets a channel a range of frequencies for wireless connections With Auto Channel selected the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel 450 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz In uncongested areas this can increase performance To use 450 Mbps mode set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel Note If Auto Channel is selected then the Extension Channel is set automatically 48 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Broadcast SSID Allow multiple SSIDs Use Single SSID SSID1 SSID2 Separate SSID Wireless authentication WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning If Allow is checked then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID If Allow is unchecked then the AirStation ig
27. 1 To wall mount the AirStation attach zs the stand to the wall with the two screws included 8 6 cm 3 4 inches lt n 2 Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown WZR HP G450H User Manual 16 Chapter 3 Installation Automatic Setup Windows 7 Vista XP The AirNavigator CD can guide you through installing your AirStation To launch the setup program please insert the CD into your Windows 7 Vista XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen If you deactivated auto run for CD s please navigate to CD drive Win and launch ASSetWiz exe Note To use a wireless client in Windows 7 or Vista perform setup using the AirNavigator CD to automatically generate a profile for wirelessly connecting to the AirStation After setup is complete once the LAN cable is removed you can connect from your wireless client to the AirStation Before performing setup enable your computer s wireless client Mac OS X For a Mac open the Mac folder on the CD and launch the AirStation Configuration tool Search and select the Buffalo AirStation you want to set up You can either configure the IP or open the web interface for all settings Please refer to Manual Setup in the next section Note You can use the easy and simple setup via AOSS to connect the Mac wirelessly Please press the AOSS button on the Buffalo router start the AOSS assistant and follow the
28. 192 168 11 80 255 255 255 0 192 168 11 1 192 168 11 1 blank 141 Chapter 11 Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings WZR HP G450H User Manual 142 Chapter 12 Shared Folders and the USB Port There are several restrictions on using the AirStation s USB port e When using two byte characters such as Japanese keep folder and file names within 80 characters You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 characters e You cannot set attributes hidden or read only for folders or files on the AirStation e When using access restrictions you can register up to 16 users for the AirStation e Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a user or group name adm administrator all bin daemon disk ftp guest halt hdusers kmen Ip mail man news nobody nogroup none operator root shadow shutdown sshd sync sys ttyusers utmp uucp www e Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a shared folder name global homes printers bittorrent disk1_pt1 disk1_pt2 disk1_pt3 disk1_pt4 disk2_pt1 disk2_ pt2 disk2_pt3 disk2_pt4 disk3_pt1 disk3_pt2 disk3_pt3 disk3_pt4 disk4_pt1 disk4_pt2 disk4_ pt3 disk4_pt4 e If shared folder names work group names or file names contain any of the following characters you
29. 3 Ver 3 5 0 Air Station Setup Wizard Click Install Network USB Navigator Finish 2 Software installation e Use Buffalo client software with any client adapter that supports secure wireless connection to utilize AOSS feature Application to transparently connect clients on network to the USB device attached to Access Point Check the box bellow to Install Network USB Navigator ication to control USB modem via computer or open the web of the router Welcome to the Network USB Navigator S Installer Click Next This wizard helps you install Network USB Navigator on your PC Before installation please close any running programs To begin installation click Next User License Agreement Please read the agreement below Click Yes In order to read the entire license agreement use the Page Down key gt SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installing this software you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement promptly close the installation program Do you accept all the terms of the preceding agreement In order to use Network USB Navigator it is necessary that you accept this agreement WZR HP G450H User Manual 126 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Network USB Navigator Set
30. 376 3 909 808 41 Operation Format Refresh Re recognize USB Devices Advanced Settings Automatic USB Disk Assignment V Enable FAT Format File Name Character Code HDD power saving function Apply North America CP437 e Enable HDD stop time 10 Minutes Internet AN Wireless Config BCS OC NAS lieu Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Logout Disk Management Displays the status of attached USB disks and allows you to manage these disks Information for up to four connected USB disks is displayed If the USB disks have multiple partitions then the information for the first four a will be displayed indows compatible primary partitions and extended partitions are recognized The possible operations are format and remove USB disk checking is executed with aPC m Caution If several drives or one drive with multiple partition is connected the drive might not be detected properly Please connect one drive with single partition If your 3G Modem has card reader feature Automatic USB Disk Assignment function of NAS feature might not work properly Please disable Automatic USB Disk Assignment function if you prefer fixed drive assignment The 3G Modem with card reader feature can not be detected properly Ae Parameter Meaning Device Disk Assignment Partition Information Re recognize USB devices W
31. 4 The software license screen is displayed when starting for the first time only Click Agree to proceed 5 WLAN Monitor Network Name SSID Status IP Address Security Encryption Band Channel Parameter Network name SSID Status IP Address Security Encryption Band Channel Link Speed Mbps Quality Signal Level dBm WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning This displays the SSID of the AirStation that is currently connected This indicates the current connection status This indicates the IP address of the current wireless network port AirPort This indicates the authentication method for the current connection target This displays the encryption type for the current connection target This displays the wireless band for the current connection target This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target This displays the current link speed This displays the current signal quality This indicates the strength of the current signal 137 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings Windows 7 To configure TCP IP in Windows 7 follow the procedure below 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet 2 Click Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu 4 Right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties 5 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 6 Select Internet Protoco
32. 5 0 192 168 11 1 192 168 11 1 blank 139 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings Windows XP To configure TCP IP in Windows XP follow the procedure below 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click Network 3 Right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address settings manually enter values for each setting Examples If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 6 Click Close WZR HP G450H User Manual 192 168 11 80 255 255 255 0 192 168 11 1 192 168 11 1 blank 140 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings Mac OS X To configure TCP IP in Mac OS X follow the procedure below 1 Click Apple menu gt System Preferences 2 Click Network 3 Click Ethernet 4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 field To set your IP address settings manually select Manually in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting Examples If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP Address Subnet Mask Router DNS Server Search Domains 5 Click Apply WZR HP G450H User Manual
33. 50 Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings AOSS Multicast Rate Auto X DTIM Period 1 Privacy Separator T Enable Apply Internet LAN Wireless Config wes CEREZA Advanced iin g7b EUME Mac Filter Multicast Control Guest Port Logout Advanced Wireless Settings 11n g b L m Specify Advanced Wireless Settings Multicast Rate 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps or Auto ETRE sig Parameter Multicast Rate DTIM Period Privacy Separator WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Set the communication speed of multi cast packets Set the beacon responding interval 1 255 for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device If enabled the Privacy Separator blocks communication between wireless devices connected to the AirStation Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally 51 Chapter 4 Configuration WMM Set priorities for specific communications Internet LAN Wireless Config wes CEE C VMM 1 1n g7b MAC Filter Multicast Control Guest Port AOSS WMM EDCA Parameters Priority Parameter ForAP For STA _ Cwmin 15 15 cwmax 1023 1023 AC_BK Low van 7 7 TXOP
34. 50H User Manual 46 Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless Config WPS WPS Status and Settings Internet LAN Wireless Config WPS EER ERE EC Gan ECVE TER an MAC Filter Multicast Control Guest Port AOSS WPS V Enable External Registrar V Enable AirStation PIN 29258383 Generate PIN Enrollee PIN ok WPS Security Information WPS status configured SSID BUFFALO 220080 11n g b Security WPAIWPA2 mixedmode PSK TKIP AES mixedmode Encryption Key 8dedgv37ryxbd Logout WPS WiFi Protected Setup WPS Configuring WPS WPS is WiFi Protected Setup which corresponds to Windows Connect Now NET ONCH MET WPS is also known as the Wi Fi SE Configuration Protocol WPS function can safely and easily distribute wireless security information from an access point oo to the WPS clients e WPS device which registers wireless security information is called Registrar The AirStation has an internal Registrar built in it but can also use an External Registrar The WPS device which receives the wireless security information from the Registrar is called Enrollee e Parameter WPS External Registrar AirStation PIN Enrollee PIN WPS status WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to use WPS automatic configuration Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices Note Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use Displays the PIN code of the AirStation Clicking Generate PI
35. AC Filter Multicast Control Guest Port AOSS AOSS Settings Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID for WEP 802 11n g b Disabled Encryption level expansion function 802 11n g dD Enabled Dedicated WEP SSID isolation 802 11n g b Disabled Allow WEP for Game Console Only 802 11n g b Enable AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit V Enable Current Encryption Information 802 11n g b Encryption weajypa2 PSk mixed Now in use Type SSID BUFFALO 220080 a E Sdedgv37ryxbd Key Encryption Type WEP128 Encryption Key BUFFALO 220080 3 ASB4F 128E8C066554897F9EFA1 Sending Key E4F245273CC79F129BF37151EB 5760514C8E370EF59B42808E34 971B24EB3559AACB7D36C0E491 Encryption Type WEP64 Encryption Key BUFFALO 220080 4 9671617274 Sending Key 4769812BA2 B5884742D5 7D72DEDC5C Random KEY base Reset AOSS Client Information Client Information MAC Address Encryption Type Wireless SE ng np ae WEP6AWEP128 e WLAE AG300N 56 E6 76 0F 13 F1 on ook TKIPMWPA PSK AES 802 11n alb Allow Edit AOSS Client Information H e D Logout AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System AOSS is Buffalo s gen technology for quickly ga secure wireless connection You can see AOSS s configuration and status from this screen DO stan AOSS button Click this button to start AOSS The AOSS button on top of the router works the same as this button Re
36. AN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Admin Config Initialize Restart Update Logout Network USB Network USB e Sae When you want to reduce effect to Use multifunction Printer V Enable NAS feature or performance and when you do not want to share due to the security reason uncheck Enable option to disable it The default is enabled e Parameter Meaning Network USB Network USB allows sharing USB devices connected to the AirStation from multiple computers on a wired or wireless LAN Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions improve performance or for security reasons Use multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes as a printer Disable if using as a NAS instead WZR HP G450H User Manual 88 Chapter 4 Configuration Access Restrict access to the AirStation s settings screens Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Log Output F Enable Enable Management Access E Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN EI Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Internet Side Remote Access Setting Enable Management Access EI Permit configuration from wired Internet Apply Number of Packets 0 0 Admin Config Logout Management Ac
37. AirStation s name Describe the AirStation optional Up to 48 alphanumeric characters space hyphens and underscores _ may be used Enter your workgroup name Up to 15 alphanumeric characters space hyphens underscores _ and periods may be used Select the language to be used by the Windows client Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared service 76 Chapter 4 Configuration Web Access The screen to configure Web Access Internet AN Wireless Config DIEN NAS TIET E Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Logout Web Access Web Access Enable len Set whether or not to use the Web Access Display Language English v Web Access function The default setting is enabled If set to HTTPS SSL Encryption Enable disabled then shared folders are not made public Auto v Web Access External Port Web Access Display Language Port Number S UU ae to EY otrai e Web access functions The Use BuffaloNAS com registration function X default is English DNS Service Host Name BuffaloNAS com name BuffaloNAS com ke HTIES SSL Encyption 5 Set whether or not to use SSL encryption for safer transfers Uses https instead of http The default setting is Not used Web Access External Port Configure the external port for the Web Access Status Web Access interface The default setting is Auto
38. As the new queue accumulates more packets its priority increases 53 Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter Restrict access to specific wireless devices Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config wpes Wes EG EES AT Advanced 11in g b MAC Filter Multicast Control Guest Port AOSS Enforce MAC Filtering Enable Logout Wireless MAC Filtering f Wireless connections to the AirStation can be limited to specific client MAC addresses to enhance security against unwanted network visitors When em enabled only wireless client m Registration List MAC Address Connection Status No Registered MAC Addresses Edit Registration List adapters with registered MAC addresses will be allowed to connect to the AirStation The wireless MAC filter is ignored while AOSS is in use Enforce MAC Filtering Check Enable to use MAC filtering Then m wireless clients Parameter Enforce MAC Filtering Registration List Edit Registration List MAC Addresses to be Registered List of all clients associated with this AirStation WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirS
39. Connection The name of the PPPoE connection specified in the configuration Connection Status Displays the current Internet side status Operational Mode The Operational Mode will show if any DHCP or PPPoE configuration is active If DHCP is in use the following commands can be executed e Release Releases the IP address assigned by the h WZR HP G450H User Manual 95 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Model AirStation Name Mode Switch Status Operational Mode Movie Engine Status Internet LAN Wireless Guest port function NAS ECO Mode WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version Displays the name of the AirStation Displays the status of the AirStation s mode switch Displays the AirStation s current operational mode Displays the current Movie Engine Status Displays information about the Internet port Displays information about the LAN port Displays the wireless status Displays information about Guest port Displays information about the USB disk This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode 96 Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation s logs are recorded here Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas ITT Diagnostic System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Logout A A gt Logs d Addre
40. FFALO XXXXXxX the last 6 digits of the AirStation s MAC address Encryption Type WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Connect with either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Encryption Key Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption is disabled by default for Asia Pacific AirStations The link speed is slower than 450 Mbps By default the AirStation s 450 Mbps mode is not enabled You may enable it with the following procedure 1 Open the configuration interface chapter 4 2 In Easy Setup click Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n 450 Mbps Mode 3 Change the value in 450 Mbps Mode Bandwidth to 40 MHz and click Apply If you still cannot connect at 450 Mbps check the settings of your wireless client devices WZR HP G450H User Manual 115 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration interface Answer Open your browser enter 192 168 11 1 as the browser address and hit Enter You will be prompted to log in Enter root for the username and leave the password box empty no password Click OK to complete the login and the option to reset your password will be available on the first page Issue How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console Answer Log in to the router s configuration interface From the home page go to the Internet Game Port Mapping section Enter the port that needs t
41. Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping AirStation Name Mode Switch Status Operational Mode Movie Engine Status Wireless 802 11n g b Guest Port ECO Mode Refresh WZR HP G450H Ver 1 75 R3 01 B0 40 AP4CE676220080 Automatic Mode Router Mode ON OFF Method of Acquiring IP Address Wired Link Disconnected IP Address 192 168 11 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled MAC Address 4C E6 76 22 00 80 Wireless Status Enabled SSID BUFFALO 220080 Authentication WPA IWPA2 mixedmode PSK Encryption TKIP AES mixedmode Broadcast SSID Enabled Privacy Separator Disabled Wireless Channel 6 Auto 450 Mbps Mode 20 MHz MAC Address 4C E6 76 22 00 80 Status Disable USB disk Not connected Shared Folder Enabled Web Access Disabled Media Server Disabled BitTorrent Disabled Status Disable Schedule feature Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Diagnostic Logout System Information Display the AirStation s main settings m Model Displays the model name and firmware version of the AirStation AirStation Name Displays the AirStation s host name Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the H R switch Operational Mode Displays the current mode of operation Movie Engine Status Displays the status of the Movie Engine switch Internet AirStation s INTERNET port side information Method of Acquiring IP Address Acquiring a Internet IP address Name of the
42. N will generate a new PIN code This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click OK Displays configured if all available wireless bands are configured Displays unconfigured if at least one wireless band is unconfigured 47 Chapter 4 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings Setup Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config WPS Basic 1lin g b ECVE GREE E MAC Eiter Multicast Control Guest Port AOSS Wireless Radio V Enable Wireless Channel Auto Channel Current Channel 6 Bandwidth 20 MHz 450 Mbps Mode Extension Channel Broadcast SSID d Allow Logout Basic Wireless Setting 11n g b m You can set basic configuration ER information for your wireless LAN manually here If encryption is not used communication will be established just by this basic setup Encryption is highly recommended however Wireless Radio Allow multiple SSIDs Un checking Enable will disable wees are ae isa all wireless Tunctionality Separate Feature Use including broadcasting is halted Use AirStation s MAC address BUFFALO 220080 EE SSID Enter Wireless Channel Yi i h l Wireless authentication WPA WPA2 mixedmode PSK Merle ee a E 3 S communication If there are other Wireless Encryption TKIP AES mixedmode
43. Nena BUFFALO HighPower User Manual for User friendly Firmware Nfiniti High Power Wireless Router amp Access Point WZR HP G450H www buffalotech com 35012040 ver 01 Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview EEN EEN 6 EE EE EE 6 AirNavigator CD Requirement cccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeas 8 450 Mbps High Speed Mode 8 Package un E 8 Hardware TT 9 Front Panel LEDS anne eee ee ee EA erent 9 Back PAIN EE 11 TOD EE 12 EE 13 ils lues 13 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ccceseseeeeeees 14 Vertical Placement wucesacesenrcichaceusdeenatecnavenkstanessiabendaietenisdencdvendess 14 Horizontal Sie E 15 AE e Die we ME 16 Chapter 3 Installation c cccccsceesseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeesees 17 Automatic Setup c ccccccssseceeccsseeeesceseeesceseeeesceseeeseesesessoes 17 Windows 7 Vista EE 17 DN D CETE 17 Hee E EE 17 NIMES CULO EE 18 leie d 21 POUCA E 24 Chapter A Configuration ccccceseeeeeeeeeneeeeeeenenneneees 26 Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface 26 WZR HP G450H User Manual Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode 00nan000an 28 Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode 30 Ee 32 Internet LAN LAN Config AA 34 Internet Router Mode ONY siciossscceccsseseczrvecssdeccdedadessadedenneerscansadess 34 PPPOE Router Mode ONY DE 35 DDNS Router Mode only E 38 VPN server Router Mode Onlly
44. Network USB Navigator Install is Complete screen is shown Network USB Navigator installation is complete WZR HP G450H User Manual 129 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Initial Setup for Mac Users 1 Insert the Air Navigator CD 2 Double click the CD ROM on the desktop then double click the Mac folder 3 Double Click USB Navigator then Cosetup app Introduction License DW Introduction License Installati n Ty Welcome to the Device Server Installer You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Go Back Continue Software License Agreement English B SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installing this software you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement promptly close the installation program SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 1 The software contained in the packet s The Software is hereby licensed to you nonexclusively pursuant to the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT 2 1 The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions 2 2 The Software is licensed not sold and all intellectual property rights in the Software belong to the original licensor s of the Software A W
45. PC connected to BUFFALO s router may be unable to access to the PC on the LAN The LAN side IP address and DHCP IP address pool should be changed Auto Input Generate Recommended IP Address IPAddress 192 168 11 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 2550 e DHCP Server Function V Enable DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 forupto 64 Address es LAN Side IP Address PPTP Server Function T Enable Authorization Type MS CHAPv2 40 128 bit Encryption Advanced Settings Auto Server IP Address Manual k Auto Client IP Address Manual for up to 5 address es LANIP address of the AirStation DNS Server IP Address Manual Do Not Specify WINS Server IP Address MTU MRU Value 1396 PPTP User List User Name Connection Condition IP Address Operation No registered users Edit PPTP User List Refresh WZR HP G450H User Manual Logout m VPN Server Settings By using the PPTP server function it is possible to access the AirStation from the Internet and the from a Windows PPTP client If using GRE protocol protocol no 47 and no 1723 TCP port filtering then this function may not work correctly Also be aware that if a router on the Internet side has these protocols blocked then this function cannot be used Auto Input Click this button to generate a ranom E adess with a sma ssibility of overlapping wit Bris of other Bufalo routers LAN Side IP Address
46. PPoE settings DSL login Page 35 DDNS VPN Server Page 40 LAN LAN side port configuration Page 42 DHCP Lease DHCP lease settings Page 44 NAT Network address translation settings used to connect LAN side devices Page 45 to the Internet Route Page 46 Wireless Config ps Page 47 Basic Page 48 Advanced Page 51 WM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia Page 52 MAC Filter Limit access to specific devices Page 54 Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the Page 55 wireless LAN port Guest Port Configure guest port settings Page 56 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Page 58 Security IP Filter IP filters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side Page 62 Passthrough LAN Config Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other Page 64 programs DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a Page 65 LAN side destination WZR HP G450H User Manual 28 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play Page 66 Configure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data flow Page 67 Configure options for the Movie Engine feature Page 69 NAS Disk Management View the status and configure of attached USB disks Page 71 Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders Page 73 User Management Config
47. S Parameter Meaning Log Output If enabled IP filter activity is saved to a log Operation Specify how to process target packets Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets IP Address Specify the sender s IP address and receiver s IP address of the target packets Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered WZR HP G450H User Manual 62 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Passthrough Router Mode only Configure IPv6 passthrough PPPoE passthrough and PPTP passthrough Internet AN Wireless Config Security LAN Config Nas Admin Config Firewall IP Filter VPN Pass Through Logout VPN Pass Through up Pass Through Enable ee ee PPPoE Pass Through Enable IPv6 Pass Through PPTP Pass Through V Enable Select whether to use IPv6 Pass through for address translation The default setting is disabled Note m Parameter Meaning IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridging PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for your LAN side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation WZR HP G450H User Manual 63 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Config Port Forwardi
48. USB Access Log Save Restore Update Initialize Restart Logout AirStation Administrator E Password sl Administrator Name root fixed eeeeeeee Administrator Name Administrator Password eoccccce Confirm This is the user name used to log into the AirStation s configuration screens It cannot be changed from root Administrator Password X Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is root Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores _ WZR HP G450H User Manual 83 Chapter 4 Configuration Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update NTP is enabled Changes made to time and date settings may be overwritten by the NTP server when it syncs Local Date 2011 Local Time 0 Month 1 Day Logout Time Date HI Set the AirStation s internal z clock Set the internal clock manually Note Minute 5 Seconds The AirStation s internal clock is reset to its default setting Time Zone GMT 00 00 Greenwich Mean Time London X whenever power is lost because it doesn t have a DST Daylight Saving Time EU type 1 For GMT 00 00 From last Sunday in Mar to last Sunday in Oct battery However the AirSt
49. User Manual 133 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator bh Ke x bi Network USB v e em Click z then click Manual Page Name Type Status Host Name Model Name About Network USB Navigator 3 Network USB User Manual will open How to use Network USB To configure Network USB refer to the Network USB User Manual WZR HP G450H User Manual 134 Chapter 9 Checking Wireless Signal Quality For users of Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X 10 4 and later software supplied with the AirStation can be used to check the quality and strength of the wireless signal Windows 7 Vista Note If Client Manager V is not already installed install it from the AirNavigator CD Click Install Wireless Client Driver and Application gt Options gt Advanced Installation and install Client Manager V Client Manager V does not support Windows XP 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt BUFFALO gt AirStation Utility gt Client Manager V 2 BUFFALO Client Manager V Ver 144 BUFFALO Click Advanced Setup WLI U Connection BUFFALO 908FE9 A v Transmission 270 Mbps Create Profile Tull Advance Setup Advanced Status Status Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N Wireless LAN Adap gt Display current wireless aa i When the Client Manager V status screen is Profile list Configure the wireless Connection BUFFALO 908FE9 AOSS G A displayed cl l ck proxy and printe
50. ZR HP G450H User Manual 4i Click Continue Click Continue 130 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 6 To continue installing the software you must agree to the terms of the software license agreement Click Agree to continue or click Disagree to cancel the installation and quit the Installer Read License Select a Destination Select the disk where you want to install the Device Server Introduction software License z z Installing this software requires 3 1 MB of space Co ack Standard Install on Macintosh HD Introduction License This will take 3 1 MB of space on your computer Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software on the disk Macintosh HD WZR HP G450H User Manual Click Agree Click Continue Click Install 131 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 9 Type your password to allow Installer to make N changes bac Name BBS gt Details D 10 When this software finishes installing you must restart your computer Are you sure you want to install the software now Cancel _ EContinue Installation 11 The installation was completed successfully Introduction License Destinatio o Installation The installation was successful The software was installed Click Restart to finish installing the software
51. ZR HP G450H User Manual Displays information for attached USB disks Disks are removed when Remove in the Device column is clicked A disk number will be automatically assigned to the disk or you can choose a number Select a disk number or select Do not assign then click Apply Displays the partition information for the selected USB disk Click Format to format the disk Note formatting a disk will erase all information on it Click this to re scan for connected USB disks 71 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Automatic USB Disk Assignment FAT format file name character code HDD power saving function HDD stop time WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Check Enable to automatically select an attached USB hard disk The entire drive will be used as the shared folder To configure your disk and share manually uncheck Enable Enable is selected by default Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions Click Enable to enable power saving mode Powers down the drive after this duration of time 72 Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Folder Configure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders Internet LAN Wireless Config EEN NAS WEE E Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Shared Folder Settings Limits Read Write Read only Logout Shared Folder Settings Settings for using the whole USB
52. access limits on users accessing through Web Access by checking the Access Limits checkbox Users will have the same access levels as assigned above If Access Limits is not checked then all users accessing the shared folder via Web Access will have Read only access Shared Folder Registration Displays information about the shared folder Information This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment page 72 is used The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated e All folders Access limits in effect e Shared Folder Web Access All folders are shared e Media Server BitTorrent The first folder is shared WZR HP G450H User Manual 74 Chapter 4 Configuration User Management This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders Internet LAN Wireless Config KSC NAS E LKOLL Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Logout a User Management Add User User Name User Name Set the user names that will have access to shared folders From 1 to 20 8 bit SE Ge characters _ and can Password used Symbols cannot be used as confirmation the first character The maximum number of users User Description that can be registered is 16 Password Set the password necessary to access shared folders From 1 to 20 8 bit alphanumeric characters and _ can be use
53. and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name Password ecccccce Remember my password WZR HP G450H User Manual If requested enter the AirStation s username and password Note By default the professional firmware doesn t have a username and password configured Set them before you go to the next step 22 Chapter 3 Installation 6 When the following screen is displayed make sure that the firmware file name is displayed click Upgrade or Apply and follow the instructions on the screen Note If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen click Browse and select the desired firmware The firmware files are contained in the Firmware folder of the AirNavigator CD Professional firmware dd wrt update screen Setup Wireless Services Security Access Restrictions NAT QoS Administration Status Management Keep Alive Commands Gest ell Firmware Upgrade gE Ys STs Firmware Management Help more Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Click on the Browse button to After flashing reset to Don t reset select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router Please select a file to upgrade Browse Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process Upgrade must not be interrupted WARNING Upgrading firmware may take a few minute
54. and the Web Access Cannot be used No recognizable disks value is 9000 External Port Status Disabled Auto BuffaloNAS com Not registered Configure port number for Web Access automatically Under Router Mode ON this portis used for WAN side transfer setting Under Router Mode sada z Parameter Meaning Web Access Check Enable to use Web Access Web Access Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access HTTPS SSL Encryption Check Enable to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer Web Access External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web access To select the port manually select Manual WZR HP G450H User Manual 77 Chapter 4 Configuration Meaning Parameter DNS Service Hostname Web Access External Port Status BuffaloNAS com WZR HP G450H User Manual Sets the DNS Service Hostname when the Web access function is activated Select Use BuffaloNAS com registration function to use the Web access function easily You ll have to configure a BuffaloNAS com name and BuffaloNAS com key to use BuffaloNAS com 3 0 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens underscores _ and period may be used in the BuffaloNAS com name 3 20 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens underscores _ and period may be used in the BuffaloNAS com key Note The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is disconnected from power even for a moment Di
55. ation may be configured to adjust its clock Apply Refresh Get Current Time from your PC automatically even when rebooted by connecting itto a NTP server You may also x Parameter Local Date Local Time Time Zone DST Daylight Saving Time WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning You may manually set the date of the AirStation s internal clock You may manually set the time of the AirStation s internal clock Specify the time zone offset of Greenwich Mean Time of the AirStation s internal clock You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST Daylight Saving Time If selected the AirStation will automatically adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST 84 Chapter 4 Configuration NTP Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation s internal clock Internet LAN NTP Functionality Enable NTP Server time nist gov Update Interval 24 Wireless Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update NTP If an NTP server is configured the AirStation will access the specified NTP server and adjust its internal clock to conform with the server s time NTP is an acronym of Network Time Protocol An server distributes accurate time to network devices e Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality NTP Server Update Interval WZR HP G450H User Manual Enable to use an NTP server The def
56. ault is Enabled Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname hostname with domain name or IP address Up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores _ may be used The default is time nist gov How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time Intervals of 1 24 hours may be set The default is 24 hours 85 Chapter 4 Configuration ECO Configure Eco mode from this screen Wireless Config Internet LAN Initialize Restart Update Schedule Feature T Enable Security Weekly Schedule 00 02 04 Op J08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Normal Sleep I User Define Operational Mode Normal D Start time 0 00 e Register Schedule Endtime 0 30 e Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat The day ofweek Sun e EI E User Define Mode Settings LED Of User Define Mode WiredLAN ECO Slow operation e Wireless LAN Off X LAN Config Nas Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore LH Admin Config Logout ECO R EES ECO Mode Enabling ECO Mode will put it in energy save operation according to Weekly Schedule The HI saving function is set by lte Disk ee Schedule Feature Selecting Enable will enable ECO Mode and change the operation mode according to eekly Schedule The It is disabled Note e The Operational Mode is changed even during co
57. ay as 1 well as the errors sending an Wired Internet 0 0 0 H receiving are a 5 6348 0 504 0 Wireless LAN 802 1 1n g b EE Displayed ket information i renewed with current information when this button is clicked Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN the LAN and the wireless LAN Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN the LAN and the wireless LAN WZR HP G450H User Manual 98 Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation Internet LAN System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Communication Wireless Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Diagnostic Logout Client Monitor Lease IP MAC Address Address Hostname Method Authentication BZ 119 Displays the LAN side clients s that are accessing the E0 69 95 2E 1F DB 192 168 11 2 John PC Wired irStation 56 E6 76 0F 13 F1 Wireless Authorized ae The following information is displayed MAC Address Shows client s MAC address Parameter Meaning Client Monitor WZR HP G450H User Manual Displays information MAC address lease IP address hostname communication method wireless authentication and 802 1 1n for devices that are connected to the AirStation 99 Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device Setup Internet
58. by most devices WEP can only be selected when wireless authentication is set to No authentication Note that WEP s encryption is weak and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure than those with no encryption at all Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure AES AES is more secure than WEP and faster Use a pre shared key to communicate with a wireless device AES can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for wireless authentication TKIP AES mixed mode TKIP AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication and communication This is no more secure than TKIP alone but more convenient for some users TKIP AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK is selected for wireless authentication A pre shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless connections There are two different formats for a pre shared key Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters case sensitive for an ASCII passphrase or use 64 alphanumeric characters 0 to 9 and a to f not case sensitive for a hexadecimal passphrase Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440 minutes A WEP encryption key passphrase may have any of four different formats An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters case sensitive A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters 0 to 9 and a to f not case sensitive
59. cess You may prohibit management of the AirStation in specific circumstances Enabling any of these limitations will prevent changes being made to the AirStation s settings from PCs that meet the listed limitation criteria Note that ae all of these boxes at once will make it very difficult to make future changes to the AirStation s settings Log Output Checking this box will record Management Access information to a log Logging is disabled by default Parameter Log Output Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Permit configuration from wired Internet Permitted IP address Permitted Port WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings If enabled prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices only wired devices may configure If enabled prevents access to settings screens from wired devices only wirelessly connected devices may configure If enabled allows access to settings screens from network devices on the WAN Internet side Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled Enter the IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN Internet side Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled Set a port number 1 65535 to configure the AirStation from the WAN Internet side 89 Chapter 4
60. ctions may not work properly A different guest account already exists on the AirStation e If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer additional Mac OS X information files may be automatically generated Do not delete these files from a Windows computer Otherwise you may no longer be able to access folders from a Macintosh e Device types that can be connected to the AirStation s USB connector are USB hard drives USB memory sticks or USB card readers Card readers with 5 or more slots are not supported USB devices such as a digital cameras CD DVD drives USB hubs mice or keyboards are not supported e Encrypted USB hard drives are not supported e Only one single drive may be connected to the AirStation s USB port at a time Drives manufactured by other companies besides Buffalo Technology are not supported e If your hard drive has an auto power mode switch move the switch to manual or on Leaving the switch set to auto may result in unpredictable behavior e Up to 4 partitions can be recognized on a USB hard drive e Available file systems for USB hard drives are FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 and XFS WZR HP G450H User Manual 144
61. customer support Issue Where can download the latest drivers firmware and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products Answer The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www buffalotech com WZR HP G450H User Manual 117 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Ge MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes PPPoE WECKER IP Unnumbered PPPoE No Active Session Connection Preferred Connections DDNS Dynamic DNS Service Disabled Router Mode only Current Dynamic DNS none Information VPN Server E Client IP Address Auto WINS Server IP Address MTU MRU value 1396 PPTP User List none WZR HP G450H User Manual 118 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN LAN Side IP Address Router Mode Router Switch AUTO ON 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode Router Switch OFF 192 168 11 100 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode Router Switch AUTO Obtain automatically from DHCP Server DHCP Server Function Enabled Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 for up to 64 Addresses Router Mode only LAN Side IP Address none For IP Unnumbered Router Mode only Lease Period 48 Hours Router Mode only Default Gateway AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only DNS Servers AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only WINS Server Do Not Specify Router Mode only Domain Name Assigned Domain Na
62. d cannot c U be used as the first character For urrent Users Windows 98SE 98 and 95 up to 14 8 bit alphanumeric characters No UserName User Description Operation can be used For Mac OS up to guest Built in account for guest access to the system tS alphanumeric ey Jom oc EE 2 Mike home User Description j Set user description Up to 75 8 bit SE characters can 5 Se Characters from various countries 8 bit es and the Ge Wa m Parameter Meaning Username Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder Up to 20 alphanumeric characters space hyphens and underscores _ may be used for each user Up to 16 users may be entered Password Enter the user s password Use of the same password that they use to log into their computer is recommended Up to 20 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used For Windows 98SE 98 95 users up to 14 alphanumeric characters may be used Mac OS users may use up to 8 alphanumeric characters If you enter a longer password than your users can use then they will not be able to access the share User Description Describe the user optional Up to 75 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used Current Users Lists current users including quest Guest is a built in account that cannot be changed or deleted WZR HP G450H User Manual 75 Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Servic
63. d An of AirStatic C gt Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n450 Mbps syster iormation Si Zei en CO nfi g ured gt wi votion V Wireless Encryption WEP AES WAREIESE Sech Internet IEEE 802 11n g b Auto 6ch gt gt internet Games Port Forwarding ae R GE ZE H n V e wthentication mixedmode d d Pierre e Ge elp is always displayed o gt gt Wireless Multicast Rate Other gt gt Update AirStation Firmware gt gt Initialize AirStation connection and connects to the Internet Most cable modems will connect automatically when thi information to connect to the Internet If your connection requires a password or other PPPoE information have it ready Your ISP the right side of each screen Refer to the Help screens for ECO Mode can le this ion if you H A D Status Disable Schedule feature EE more inform ation on using the Refresh Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n450 geen fn re on pos asta BD configuration interface SS Ee Wireless Encryption Language WEP TKIPIAES This Wizard lets you choose the Auto type of encryption WEP AES to on vour wireless ne network WZR HP G450H User Manual 27 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item Internet LAN Configure Internet side port and settings PPPoE P
64. d files are stored in Advanced Settings bittorrent folder on the USB disk Automatic zeg Disk Assignment 7 is set to Use Wienable disk1_ptl bittorrent Bandwidth Restriction Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB s Automatic USB Disk Assignment Maximum Upload Speed 200 is set to Do not use shared KB s folder name bittorrent if you use BitTorrent transmission y quality may be degraded or the response of the configuration screen may become slow Download Manager Delete BitTorrent information Caution Bit Torrent can be only used when XFS is used as a format on USB BitTorrent Status drive External Port Number BitTorrent Status Not Available specified disk s file system does not support BitTorrent BitTorrent External Port Status Disable Specify the external number for BitTorrent The default is Auto and the value is 9002 Parameter BitTorrent Function External Port Number WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to use the BitTorrent client If the BitTorrent client is enabled overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower If that happens reformat the USB disk with XFS That may help performance Select an external port number 80 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Bandwidth Restriction Download Manager Delete BitTorrent information BitTorrent Status BitTorrent External Port Status Meaning Set a bandwidth limit
65. dress Translation High Speed NAT Enable to use high speed NAT Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets such as errors during address translation WZR HP G450H User Manual 45 Chapter 4 Configuration Route Configure the AirStation s IP communication route internetLAN TTT LAN Config NAS Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Logout Routing Information E Add a Route z Configure Routing Information lz IP Address Destination Address netmask 22E 966 66 0 ubnet Mas 255 255 X Add Edit a Route Gateway Metric 15 area is for adding or editing a Destination Address Specify the destination IP address or network address If you re entering an IP address as destination spay Host Routing Information 255 255 255 255 for the subnet mask In case of entering a Destination Address Subnet Mask Gateway Metric Operation ine a gesan Routing Configuration is not Registered subnet mask Gateway X 92000 2011 BUFFALO INC All rights reserved TT Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address Values between 1 and 15 may be entered The default value is 15 Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added WZR HP G4
66. dress for the DHCP server to issue to clients 42 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter DNS Servers Router Mode only WINS Server Router Mode only Domain Name Router Mode only Default Gateway Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Bridge Mode only WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Set the default gateway IP address Set the DNS server IP address 43 Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Lease Router Mode only Configure DHCP Exceptions Internet LAN Wireless Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Add Client Information IP Address MAC Address Current DHCP Client Information IP Address MAC Address Lease Period Status Customize 192 168 11 2 E0 69 95 2E 1F DB 47 45 14 Auto Manual Assignment 192 168 11 3 4C E6 76 0F 13 F1 47 47 21 Auto Manual Assignment The IP Address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 2 Logout DHCP Lease Settings E Add manual IP address l assignment delete automatic IP Address assignment or set automatic assignment to manual Manual assignment p Assign an IP address to specified MAC address manually Up t
67. e Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders Internet AN Wireless Config EEN NAS WERT ity Disk Management Shared Folder User Management ll Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Logout Shared Folder V Enable AirStation Name AP4CE676220080 AirStation Description Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Windows Client Language North America CP437 Apply Shared Service Shared Service Enabled a Shared Services Shared Folder This option allows you to make a USB disk available on your local network The default setting is Enabled You may specify access to shared folders as follows Exam mge M P he AirStation address of the AirStation Weoo m AirStation Name in 15 characters or less AirStation Name Set the AirStation Name Same S Config peen Cann Name omes a sie name that can be used as a shared service Because host names are limited to 15 Parameter Shared Folder AirStation name AirStation Description Workgroup name Windows Client Language Shared Service WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network Rename your AirStation if desired Up to 15 alphanumeric characters space and hyphens may be used The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be used with the shared service The shared service may not be available if you use over 15 alphanumeric characters in your
68. e AirStation s login password for access to configuration Page 83 interface Configure the AirStation s internal clock Page 84 WZR HP G450H User Manual 30 Chapter 4 Configuration automatically set the AirStation s internal clock Page 86 Network USB Page 88 Access Page 89 o Page 90 ECO Save Restore Page 91 intialize Restart Page 92 Update Page 93 System Info Page 95 Logs Page 97 Packet Info Page 98 Client Monitor Page 99 Ping Test the AirStation s connection to other devices on the network Page100 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s configuration interface WZR HP G450H User Manual 31 Chapter 4 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration interface You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here Setup Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Wizards amp Overview Easy Setup Basic Settings 7 Run the Internet Connection Wizard Easy Setup Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n450 Mbps Mode gt gt Wireless Encryption WEP AES Internet gt Internet Games Port Forwarding gt gt Windows Live MSN Messenger Wireless Multicast Rate Other Update AirStation Firmware Initialize AirStation Parameter Internet LAN LAN Config Wireless Config Security LAN Config NAS WZR HP G450H User Manual Logout MODE Information Wizards amp Over
69. e setting of wireless security is not succeeded and AOSS returns 2000 2011 BUFFALO INC All rights reserved WZR HP G450H User Manual 58 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID for WEP Encryption level expansion function Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Allow WEP for Game console only AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Current Encryption Information AOSS connection only Random KEY base Reset AOSS Client Information AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Only displayed if there are AOSS Connections WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration Click this then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS compatible wireless client Repeat for additional AOSS clients Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections Note If AOSS connections are disconnected the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections If disabled is selected then clients will not be able to connect with WEP Expands security method from AES to WPA WPA2 PSK mixed mode Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP connections Devices connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using AES TKIP All connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet When enabled the Ai
70. ect to a Wireless Network 101 Automatic Secure Setup ACOGGINPSG 101 Windows 7 Vista Client ManaogerV 102 Windows XP Client Manager 321 103 Mac OS EENS 104 Other Devices e g Game Console 105 NOTA AS e EE 105 Windows 7 WLAN Auto onfg nnn 105 Windows Vista WLAN Autor ong 106 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration ccccceeeeeeeeeees 109 Mac OS CIM ONC EEN 110 Maximizing the Performance of Your Wireless Network 111 Setting the AirStation EE 111 Setting the Computer vcxnsscsaananntontdddaaphidzumunssnnncansegfuautudnnonhitivonniaann 112 Chapter 6 TroubleShooting s sccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 114 Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection 114 Cannot access the web based configuration Interface 114 Cannot connect to the network wirelessly 0ccceceeseeeeees 115 You forgot AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password 115 The link speed is slower than 450 Mine 115 Other e 116 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings 118 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator NEE En 125 Initial Setup for Windows USEIS cccccseeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeanes 125 Initial Setup for Mac User 130 Opening the Network USB User Manual 133 How to use hetwork UR 134 Chapter 9 Checking Wireless Signal Quality 135 WINGOWS 1S E 135 PVG a e EE 136 WZR HP G450H User Manual 4 eelere E 138 ere
71. ect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X AirPort Use AirPort on a Mac to connect to the AirStation label 2 Mo Gow AirPort Off Turn AirPort On 927 Q Open Network Preferences C 99 9 31 Q 3 D 4 AirPort On Turn AirPort Off No network selected BUFFALO 010175 a BUFFALO 6400A5 BUFFALO XXXXXX si Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences The network BUFFALO XXXXXX requires a WPA password Show password m Remember this network Cancel Co It will take several seconds for configuration to complete WZR HP G450H User Manual Refer to the label on the side of the AirStation Make a note of the SSID and KEY printed on the Click the d icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Airport On Find the SSID from step 1 on the list Click it to highlight it Enter the KEY from step 1 into the Password entry box check Remember this network and click OK 110 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Maximizing the Performance of Your Wireless Network To enable 450 Mbps communication you ll need a wireless client that supports 3x3 802 11n such as the Intel Centrino Ultimate N 6300 In the example below we ll set up the AirStation to work with a computer using the Intel Centrino Ultimate N 6300 Note After the settings below are made the Ai
72. er which assigns IP addresses automatically Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 0 253 may be entered Enable to use a PPTP server Select the authentication method for PPTP connection Select the server IP address Select the IP address range Choose the IP address for the DHCP server Choose the IP address for the WINS server Click to edit user information Enter the username to connect to the PPTP server You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client Displays the PPTP connection user information 41 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure LAN side and DHCP Server settings Internet AN Wireless Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route IP Address 192 168 11 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Function Enable 192 168 11 2 Excluded IP Addresses DHCP IP Address Pool LAN Side IP Address P Address For IP Unnumbered SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Z Display for up to 64 Logout LAN Side Ethernet Settings jam Configure the AirStation s LAN IP X Address Subnet Mas
73. fer to How to use AOSS for more details AOSS button This button apas when AOSS is enabled Click this button to disable AOSS Connections to wireless clients will be ce E deele removed and ype Teset to its default SES GC urrent Encryption Information will also be removed Wireless Setting and Wireless Security are enabled in Advanced Settings when AOSS is disabled How to use AOSS How to use AOSS 1 First Power on or reboot the AirStation EE awireless client that supports SS 2 Press AOSS buttons After rebooting press both product s AOSS buttons the router s first then the client s The AirStation and the wireless client will exchange security information to set up the most secure encryption type automatically and are ready to communicate Note e Once the AOSS button is pressed other operations can t be started until AOSS is finished If the AirStation can t find a wireless client after three minutes the AirStation s status returns to its previous state e Upto 24 wireless clients may be connected through AOSS e By default AOSS is functional but does notinitiate a connection unless started manually by pushing the AOSS button either here or on the top of the router e Use AirStation s System Information page to manually configure a wireless client that doesn t support AOSS e When wireless security is configured it s security information is succeeded In the following cases th
74. figuration Initialize Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation Setup Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Logout Initialize Restart This reboots your AirStation el Resta m This reboots your AirStation Settings affected This will restore your AirStation to the factory default settings Posing wi reset the clock to cas Parameter Meaning Restart Click Restart Now to restart the AirStation Initialize Click Initialize Now to initialize and restart the AirStation WZR HP G450H User Manual 92 Chapter 4 Configuration Update Update the AirStation s firmware Internet LAN Wireless Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Firmware WZR HP G450H Ver 1 75 Version j j Update Method SPecify Local File Auto Update Online Firmware File Name Update Firmware Get updated firmware files from our website Download Service Logout Firmware Update a Update the AirStation s firmware Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the AirStation EH Please select firmware update method ify Local File Update the firmware with a file stored on the local PC E Auto Update Online Connect to On Line Version Up site via Internet to update
75. from the LAN side Log Output See this box will record bd Parameter Log Output Basic Rules WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to output a log of firewall activity Enable to use any of the quick filters Preconfigured quick filters include Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS Routing Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE Client or Use IP Unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address page 34 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 60 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Reject IDENT Requests Enabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets Enable this option if you experienced slow transfer speeds for network applications such as mail ftp or web browsing If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings DMZ or TCP port 113 then that setting has higher priority and overrides this setting Block Ping from Internet If this is enabled the AirStation will not respond to pings from the Internet side You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE Client or Use IP Unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address page 34 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during
76. g the AirStation WZR HP G450H User Manual 108 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config a built in utility to connect to your AirStation Note If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer Wireless Zero Config is disabled Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the Si wireless network icon in the system tray 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks 3 il Wireless Network Connection d Select the network to connect to and click Network Tesi Choose a wireless network C onnect Refresh network list ce ant item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more A Set up a wireless network ej 101073899104 for a home or small office Related Tasks DI en E Wireless te Seen re cree ies P AirStation p Change advanced 7 Security enabled wireless network settings Connect 4 Wireless Network Connection X Enter the encryption key twice and click Connect The network 001D73B991D4 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Connect Cancel It will take several seconds for configuration to complete WZR HP G450H User Manual 109 Chapter 5 Conn
77. imise your network for multimedia streaming This can reduce jumps distorted audio and dropped frames while watching streamed video NAS Network Attached Storage Attach a USB hard drive to the AirStation and share it on the network as a NAS All connected clients can access it Gigabit Ethernet This unit supports gigabit Ethernet allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second WZR HP G450H User Manual 7 Chapter 1 Product Overview AirNavigator CD Requirements The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices However the automatic installation program on the CD requires a connected Windows 7 Vista or XP computer to run If you use the AirStation with a different operating system you will have to configure your network settings manually from a browser window 450 Mbps High Speed Mode 450 Mbps is the link speed when using Wireless N mode It represents actual wireless data speeds including overhead Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package If any of the items are missing please contact your vender lt WZR Tl GO EE 1 BTCC ee En E 3 PNG AO SF eege 1 e Stand for vertical bortzontaliwall mounting een 1 Screws for wall MOUNTING DEE 2 EK E 1 AirNavigator e 1 Quick Setup ET 1 WZR HP G450H User Manual 8
78. ion X Wireless Encryption Not encrypted e Show Use guest user User Name Connection Status Connection MAC address Authorization status Operation Guest user is not registered Refresh Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config wes CEEE MAC Filter Multicast Control Guest Port Logout Guest Port setting E This is the settings for Guest Port Guest Port function This sets whether the Guest Port function is used The initial value is Disable Guest User Authorization function This sets whether the Guest Port authorization function is used If this item is set to Enable user authorization is required when connecting to Guest Port User __ registration is performed at the Edit Guest User screen The initial value is Disable Guest Port LAN IP address This sets the LAN IP address for Guest Port Auto The Guest Port LAN IP address is set automatically Manual Setting The Guest Port LAN IP address is set manually IP Address The Guest Port LAN IP address is entered here Clicking the Set recommended value button automatically enters an X Parameter Meaning Guest port function This sets whether the guest port function is enabled Guest User Authorization function This sets whether authorization is performed for users who use the guest port Guest Port LAN IP address This sets the LAN side IP address for the guest port Guest user DHCP server func
79. ion screen for NAS settings 32 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Admin Config Diagnostic Easy Setup MODE Information Internet Information Check Connection Refresh WIRELESS AOSS Setup WPS Setup ECO Mode Network Service List Media Server Download List Language Logout WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Click this button to display the configuration screen for administration settings Click this button to display the status of the AirStation Enables you to easily configure the AirStation s network settings automatically This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation Displays WAN side system information for the AirStation Click this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly Click this button to refresh the current screen Displays the current wireless settings Click this button to display the AOSS configuration screen Click this button to display the WPS configuration screen This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode Displays the list of the network devices for which information is provided from the network on the LAN side Displays the status of the media server Displays the list of BitTorrent files downloading Enables you to select the language you use Log out of the configuration interface If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes it will log out automatically 33 Chapter 4 Configuration Internet LAN LAN Config
80. k and local HCP Server settings here Unless you re a networking expert the default settings are recommended Address es Note Ifyou have an existing LAN the AirStation s configuration must be changed to connectto it Please refer to here to set up your AirStation on an existing network LAN Side IP Address Configure the AirStation s LAN IP Address The default is 192 168 11 1 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unus Jp Address om the LAN ranna rocca m Parameter LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Function DHCP IP Address Pool LAN Side IP Address For IP Unnumbered Advanced Settings Lease Period Default Gateway WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning By default the LAN side IP address is 192 168 11 1 with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 You may change it here Enable or disable the DHCP server which assigns LAN side IP addresses automatically Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 0 253 may be entered Set an IP unnumbered LAN side IP address Note A PC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an IP Unnumbered IP address cannot communicate each other Check Display to display DHCP server advanced settings options Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server Up to 999 hours may be entered Set the default gateway IP ad
81. l Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address settings manually enter values for each setting Examples If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 8 Click OK WZR HP G450H User Manual 192 168 11 80 255 255 255 0 192 168 11 1 192 168 11 1 blank 138 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings Windows Vista To configure TCP IP in Windows Vista follow the procedure below 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Click Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Manage network connections on the left side menu 4 Right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties 5 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address settings manually enter values for each settings Example If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 8 Click Close WZR HP G450H User Manual 192 168 11 80 255 255 25
82. me Router Mode only Default Gateway none Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address none Bridge Mode only DHCP Lease Current DHCP Client Information none Router Mode only NAT Address Translation Enabled Router Mode only High Speed NAT Enabled Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled Routing Information WZR HP G450H User Manual 119 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting External Registrar Enabled EE PIN An 8 digit random value Printed on the label of the AirStation SSID BUFFALO XXXXXxX the last 6 digits WPS Security ne WPS status configured of the AirStation s MAC address Security WPA WPA2 mixedmode PSK TKIP AES mixedmode or none Encryption key Either a 13 digit random value or disabled Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption is disabled by default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacific WPA PSK Pre Shared Key A 13 digit random Ae or disabled Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption is disabled in default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacific Rekey interval DTIM Period Privacy Separator Disabled Basic Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 450 Mbps Mode Bandwidth 20 MHz Extension Channel WZR HP G450H User Manual 120 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WMM WMM EDCA Parameters Fs For AP For STA Priority AC_BK Low AIFSN 7 7 Troptimit fo Admission Control
83. me You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Enter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods 38 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter IP Address Update Period Internet Side IP Address Domain Name Status WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address For DynDNS set it between 0 and 35 days For TZO set it between 0 and 99 days If 0 zero days is set no periodic update is performed The WAN side IP address of the AirStation s Internet port This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name Display the status of dynamic DNS service 39 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server Router Mode Only Configure the VPN server Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route The LAN side IP address is set to 192 168 11 1 Therefore a
84. mmunicating atthe time set in the weekly schedule Please note that communication may be disconnected in such a case e AOSS does not work during ECO mode if the Operational Mode is not normal e Pressing and holding AOSS button on the main unit while the Operational Mode is not Normal can temporarily recover itto Normal Weekly Schedule Register Weekly Schedule If you want to change the Operational Mode you have registered overwrite a period of time you want be change in the new Operational e Register Schedule Operational Mode Select the Operational Mode The default value is Normal Normal Does not perform energy saving operation Sleep i Perform following the energy saving operation Turn off LED 053005 BUFFALOIN Al rights reseed WZR HP G450H User Manual 86 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Schedule feature Weekly schedule Register schedule User Defined Mode WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Enable to schedule Eco Mode If Eco mode is enabled AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode Graphically displays the configured schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule If User Defined mode is chosen configure it below Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Defined mode 87 Chapter 4 Configuration Network USB Configure Network USB from this screen Internet
85. more packets arrive at the same time the packet with higher priority is processed first This can be used to priority to communications that a real time processing such as VOIP m Destination Port Priority UDP high H QoS for transmission to the Internet If checked this gives priority to kets bei aed to the patent Whee TCP 22 medium e TCP v 23 medium v enabled you will be able to add four levels of increased priority for specific applications TCP R low By default this is disabled TE low Uplink Bandwidth Specify the bandwidth transferred from this unit to the Internet in kbps The real uplink bandwidth should be entered If a bandwidth value larger than the real line speed is entered the uplink bandwidth will be limited by the line speed lf a smaller bandwidth value is entered the maximum line speed cannot be used TCP e low X TCP e low e TCP v low X Use a link s Ser tool on the S Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Upload bandwidth Enable application name protocol destination Port WZR HP G450H User Manual Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet Check this box to enable QoS Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth Enable or disable this entry Enter an application name Names may use up to 32 alphanumerical characters
86. nect to a Buffalo wireless client install Client Manager software from the included AirNavigator CD Consult your wireless client s documentation for more information e Buffalo s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most computers However it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available Some wireless clients may require manual setup WZR HP G450H User Manual 101 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 Vista Client Manager V If you are using Windows 7 or Vista use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS WPS 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt BUFFALO gt AirStation Utility gt Client Manager V 2 BUFFALO Click Create Profile Client Manager V Ver 1 4 4 Comedii Disconnected Transmission Create Profile Signal Tx Advance Setup 3 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 4 Click the WPS AOSS button 1 E Create profile Perform setup of wireless connection to the AirStation Wireless Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N 7 Select the Setup Method Automatic Secure Setup Perform connection and security configuration automatically Advanced Setup Select a Network Name SSID or enter the SSID then connect manually Otherwise connect with WPS PIN method Option Expert only Client Manager V Ver 1 4 4 BUFFALO Follow any instructi
87. ng Router Mode only Configure port translation Internet LAN Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos Movie Engine Add Port Forwarding Group New Group x Group Name AirStation s Internet IP Address v Internet Side IP Address Manual IP Address OAI ICMP Protocol Manual Protocol Number TCP Port Manual Setup v Specification Method TCP UDP Port Number LAN Side IP Address 192 168 11 2 LAN Side Port TCP UDP Port Port Forwarding Registration Information Internet Side IP Address Protocol Group AN Side IP Address LAN Side Port CUStomize Port Forwarding has not been set up yet Parameter Meaning Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Logout Port Forwarding Settings Although the AirStation performs Address Translation only for communication which is started from the LAN side certain applications such as network games require that you allow communications from the Internet side via Static NAT Edit the rules for communicating from outside the internal network to the LAN side network device Static NAT carefully consulting your internet game s documentation as necongary Up to 32 rules can be registered Add Edit Port Forwarding You can add new port forwarding information and edit existing information Group You can give a name group name to configured Static NATs and give multiple Static NATs one name and manage them together By giving names to groups you can Enable
88. nges b a Soun gt AR Syste AB wt WZR HP G450H User Manual 112 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Click on the Advanced tab General Advanced Driver Details Resources Power Management Ae Intel R Centrino R Ultimate N 6300 AGN c Click 802 11n Channel Width for band 2 4 to highlight it Set Value to Auto The following properties are available for this network adapter Click an d cl ick O K the property you want to change on the left and then select its value on the right Property Value 802 11n Channel Width for band 2 4 20 MHz Only D 802 11n Channel Width for band 5 2 802 11n Mode See 2 Ad Hoc Channel 802 11b g n Ad Hoc QoS Mode Fat Channel Intolerant Mixed Mode Protection Roaming Aggressiveness Transmit Power Wireless Mode WZR HP G450H User Manual 113 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection e Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in e Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below Power Green light is on Router Green light is on or off depending on your environment Diag off LAN Green light is on or flashing Internet Green light is on or flashing e Make sure that your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP See chapter 10 e Restart your AirStation Cannot access the web based configuration Interface e See chapter
89. nores SSID searches from wireless devices Clicking Allow multiple SSIDs will enable Multi Security allowing the use of multiple SSIDs each with different wireless security settings Clicking Use Single SSID will disable Multi Security The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless security Note When using Multi Security enable at least one of the following SSID1 or SSID2 Multi Security SSID1 can use WPA PSK AES WPA2 PSK AES or WPA WPA2 Mixed for wireless security Multi Security SSID2 can use WEP for wireless security When enabled wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side not with each other Set SSID using 1 32 alphanumeric characters Specifies an authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device 49 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Wireless encryption WPA PSK Pre Shared Key Rekey interval Set up WEP encryption key WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning You may use any of the following types of encryption No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption With this setting anyone within range can connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure No encryption can be selected only when No authentication is selected for wireless authentication WEP WEP is a common encryption method supported
90. not necessary to enter information on this page Even ifitis set itis not used Additionally when Easy Setup is executed information set on this page may be rewritten Default PPPoE Connection If multiple destinations are registered to the PPPoE Destination List the destination os Meaning If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List connection destinations selected here have priority You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don t use the default settings Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is used when Use IP Unnumbered is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address page 34 Edit PPPoE destination You can register up to 5 sessions Click this button to edit destination settings 35 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No Add This is displayed when Edit Connection List is clicked Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Service Name Fill in this field only if your ISP specifies a Service Name Leave blank
91. o 256 devices can be registered for manual assignment Add Edit Client information area is for adding or editing a ine IP Address Enter an IP address for manual assignment The default is blank in append mode The current IP address is sie in edit mode The IP r Parameter IP Address MAC Address Current DHCP Client Information Meaning Enter an IP address to lease manually The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices Enter the MAC address which identifies the client Displays information for current leases An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking Manual Assignment WZR HP G450H User Manual 44 Chapter 4 Configuration NAT Router Mode only Configure network address translation settings This enables LAN side devices to communicate with the Internet Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Logout Network Address Translation Settings Address Translation V Enable ip High Speed NAT 7 Enable Configure address translation to connect the Internet side to the Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable Internet Address Translation You can select whether to Enable or ig Address Translation X Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Ad
92. o be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console Issue How do enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router Answer Log in to the configuration interface with your browser Go to Wireless Config Security Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption The passphrase key should be at least 8 characters in length Issue How do change my wireless router s broadcasted network name SSID Answer Log in to the configuration interface Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Basic tab if necessary Find the settings area for SSID Select the Use radio button and enter the name you wish to use for your network in the text field provided Click Apply to save the settings Once the wireless router has rebooted select the new network name for all wireless devices and re enter your encryption key if necessary WZR HP G450H User Manual 116 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Issue What can do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow Answer There are many environmental factors that may cause this First ensure the issue is not range related by moving the wireless router and the client device closer together If the connection drops continue then range is probably not the issue Other 2 4 GHz devices such as microwaves other wireless networks and 2 4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance Try a different wireless channel for your wireless router Log in to the
93. ons displayed on the screen When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete WZR HP G450H User Manual 102 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP Client Manager 3 If you are using Windows XP use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS WPS 1 Right click on the d icon in the system tray and select Profile 2 BUFFALO WA status Q scan Air Station Create profile and display priority level Profile Name Click the WPS AOSS button It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete WZR HP G450H User Manual 103 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X AOSS Assistant If you are using Mac OS X 10 6 10 5 10 4 use the included AOSS Assistant software to connect wirelessly with AOSS 1 Load the AirNavigator CD in your Macintosh 2 Double click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD 3 Double click AOSS Assistant 4 The software license screen is displayed Click Agree to proceed 5 AON AOSS Assistant First of all Welcome to the AOSS Assistant This application helps you to set up a wireless LAN connection using AOSS between this Mac and the AirStation Security encryption settings are also made automatically Before starting make sure you
94. or Disable each EE To add a Static NAT rule to existing group select the group from the drop down box and Group Internet Side IP Address Protocol Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to Select New Group and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters Enter the Internet side IP address before translation for the port translation table entry Select the Internet side protocol before translation for the port translation table entry WZR HP G450H User Manual 64 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address after translation for the port translation table entry LAN Side Port Select the LAN side after translation port number 1 65535 for the port translation table entry Port Forwarding Registration Shows current entries in the port translation table Information DMZ Router Mode only Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to Setup Internet LAN Wireless Config Security LAN Config Nas Admin Config Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Movie Engine Logout DMZ Settings IP Address of DMZ IP Address of DMZ d he IP Address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 2 Specify the address of a LAN side network device to which rejected Apply communication packets are to be t
95. ot another router is IF 12 detected on the Internet port The default setting for this switch is Auto Vasil 10 USB Eject Button ja To dismount a USB hard drive hold down this button until ed the USB LED flashes about 3 seconds The USB drive can 14 E 13 then be unplugged safely K 11 USB LED Green EE On The USB disk is connected Le Off The USB drive can be removed or no USB drive is 16 rh zrek connected vom Flashing Overcurrent detected m mr 17 Note When this LED is blinking the connected USB drive E cannot be used Remove the connected USB drive If the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is removed restart the AirStation Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the AirStation while the USB LED is on 12 USB Port Connect the USB drive 13 LAN Port Connect your computer hub or other Ethernet devices to these ports This switching hub supports 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps connections 14 LAN LED Green On An Ethernet device is connected Flashing An Ethernet device is communicating WZR HP G450H User Manual 11 Chapter 1 Product Overview 15 Internet Port 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps connections are supported Note In bridge AP mode router switch off the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port for a total of 5 usable LAN ports 16 Internet LED Green On The Internet port is connected Flashing The Internet port is transmitting data 17 DC Connec
96. r Communicating e Infrastructure Mode Network sharing Transmission Speed 270Mbps SSID BUFFALO S08FES 1 Confirm the network status Channel 8 ch 11g 11b Security Enable Security Type WPA PSK Encryption Type AES Signal Strength 90 IP Address 192 168 11 2 DHCP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 11 1 Primary DNS 192 168 11 1 Secondary DNS MAC Address 00 1D 73 92 0F 82 WZR HP G450H User Manual 135 Chapter 9 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 4 JJ Wireless LAN Diagnoses co E a File View Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N Wireless LAN Adapter z dBm Mbps 20 300 An 240 60 144 80 54 BBRssi Level dBm BB Link Speed Mbps Signal Quality 100 104 Parameter Meaning Connection status Signal strength dBm link speed Mbps and signal quality are displayed in one minute intervals on a real time graph Usage status by channel The 11b 11g display shows usage in the 2 4 GHz band channels 1 to11 Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point Colors closer to red indicate an access point with a stronger signal strength and colors closer to blue indicate an access point with a weaker signal strength Macintosh 1 Load the AirNavigator CD into your Macintosh 2 Double click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD 3 Double click WLAN Monitor WZR HP G450H User Manual 136 Chapter 9 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength
97. r AirStation is turned on and within range of this Mac If this Mac is already connected by an Ethernet LAN cable please unplug the cable Click Start AOSS M Mla WO AS Click Start AOSS to begin You must enter the administrator name and password for this Mac AOSS Start A0sS gt 6 Enter the Mac username and Type your password to allow AOSS6 to make password and click OK a b changes TR Name BUFFALO gt Details Te Cr D It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete WZR HP G450H User Manual 104 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Other Devices e g Game Console If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS refer to that device s manual to initiate AOSS WPS When instructed hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete Manual Setup You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built in to Windows The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows you are using Note Ifthe AirNavigator CD is used to perform setup when making the initial settings of AirStation the wireless connection settings fo
98. r the AirStation are completed during the Setup process As a result you do not need to make the settings below After setup is complete once the LAN cable is removed you can connect from your wireless client to the AirStation Before performing setup make the settings to enable the wireless client of the computer Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig With Windows 7 use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation d Click on the network icon in the system tray Select the target AirStation and click Connect If you will be connecting to this device in the future checking Connect automatically is recommended Currently connected to Network Internet access Wireless Network Connection a manual_G al Connect automatically WAP G al 0O18E76A1 E6E ei ai Name 0018E76A1E6E Signal Strength Fair Open Network anq Security Type WPA2 PSK Radio Type 802 11n WZR HP G450H User Manual 105 001D7390E9F9 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 e Connect to a Network th Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the OI button on the router Enter the encryption key and click OK Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig With Vista use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the wireless network E icon in the system tray 2 Click Connect to a network E Connect to
99. rStation allows wireless devices to connect with 64 bit or 128 bit WEP Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation Displays the encryption type SSID and encryption key configured by AOSS Click to enter random values for SSID encryption key and other settings Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to the values on the case sticker Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to their previous values Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS 59 Chapter 4 Configuration Security Router Mode only Firewall Router Mode only Configure the AirStation s firewall Firewall IP Filter VPN Pass Through Log Output Enable Enable Basic Rules E Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS Routing EA Reject IDENT Requests EA Block Ping from Internet Apply Number of Packets D D D Internet LAN Wireless Config Security LAN Config Nas Admin Config Logout Firewall Limits the type of packets allowed to pass between the Internet and When EE reach the AirStation the firewall evaluates the packets and forwards packets that don t match any filter to their destination The Firewall blocks unnecessary packets from the Internet side and prevents leaking ere information
100. rStation will perform communication using twice the normal bandwidth As a result if there are other wireless LAN access points or a large number of devices using 2 4GHz band signals in the vicinity of the AirStation signal interference may occur resulting in reduced performance If this type of interference is observed either change the wireless channel of the access point or turn off any devices that are not being used Setting the AirStation 1 Open the configuration interface chapter 4 2 Setup II Wizards amp Overview Easy Setup Basic Settings 23 Run the Internet Connection Wizard Easy Setup 273 Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n450 Mbps Mode gt Wireless Encryption WEP AES 3 Wireless Basic Settings 11n450 Mbps Mode Wireless SSID and Wireless Channel Settings gt gt Wireless SSID and Wireless Channel Settings SSID BUFFALO 220080 Wireless Channel Auto Current Channel 6 802 11n g b 450 Mbps Mode Bandwidth 20 MHz Automatically select 20 or 40 MHz 450 Mbps Mode Extension Clog MHz 450 Mbps Mode Wireless communication deploys 20MHz bandwidth for each channel 450Mbps mode realizes faster transmission to use 40MHz bandwidth If other wireless devices on channels close to that of your AirStation cause interference try using non overlapping channels For example channels 1 6 and 11 are non overlapping channels because they re far enough
101. ransferred When an IP address is entered for the DMZ it becomes Parameter Meaning IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded Note RIP protocol packets UDP port number 520 will not be forwarded WZR HP G450H User Manual 65 Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP Router Mode only Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play Internet LAN Wireless Config Security LAN Config Nas Admin Config Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos Movie Engine Logout UPnP Settings m UPnP V Enabi ES Setting up the internet gat function of UPnP On a PC which Apply supports UPnP WindowsXP etc 1 The AirStation is automatically Ee on the LAN as an Ge Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP functionality WZR HP G450H User Manual 66 Chapter 4 Configuration QoS Router Mode only Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet Internet LAN Wireless Config Security LAN Config NAS Admin Config Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Movie Engine QoS for transmission to the Internet V Uplink Bandwidth 1000 Kbps No Enable Application Name 1 T VolP 2 F ssh 3 E telnet 4 m ftp 5 6 P 8 Apply Enable Protocol Logout QoS Setting 2 QoS is a technology to use the bandwidth on the network more effectively When two or
102. ribed below Power Green light on Wireless Green light on or blinking Router Green light on or off depending on your network Diag Off LAN Green light on or blinking Internet Green light on or blinking For LED locations refer to chapter 1 WZR HP G450H User Manual 19 Chapter 3 Installation 8 Launch a web browser If the home screen is displayed setup is complete If username and password fields are displayed enter root for the username Enter admin for the password if you re using the professional firmware default or leave the password field blank if you ve switched to the user friendly firmware Click OK Step through the wizard to complete setup You ve completed initial setup of your AirStation Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings Firmware Differences You can choose between two different firmwares for your AirStation By default the professional firmware dd wrt is preinstalled for US EU products If you prefer you may install the user friendly firmware instead The two firmwares have slightly different features as shown in the chart below Function Professional firmware dd wrt User friendly firmware Default administrator name root fixed Default administrator password AOSS WPS WDS WZR HP G450H User Manual 20 Chapter 3 Installation Changing Firmware To change between the professional firmware dd wrt and the user friendly firmware follow the steps below Windo
103. s Do not turn off the power or press the reset button _Uporade User friendly firmware update screen Easy Setup Update Firmware gt Select the AirStation firmware update file Specify Local File Auto Update Online Firmware File Name Browse Update Method Once you start the firmware update do not unplug the router or close the browser window until the update has finished and the DIAG LED on the front of the router has stopped blinking Get updated firmware files from our website Buffalo Technology WZR HP G450H User Manual 23 Chapter 3 Installation Macintosh 1 Open the configuration Interface of the AirStation 2 To replace the professional firmware with the user friendly firmware click Administration gt Firmware Upgrade To replace the user friendly firmware with the professional firmware go to Easy Setup and click Update AirStation Firmware 3 Click Browse to select the firmware file and click Upgrade or Apply Note The firmware files are contained in the Firmware folder of the AirNavigator CD Professional firmware dd wrt update screen Setup Wireless Services Security Access Restrictions NAT QoS Administration Status Management Keep Alive Commands WOL Factory Defaults Backup Firmware Management Help more Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Click on the Browse button to After flashing rese
104. s Through 11 Mbps Multicast Control Snooping Function Use Aging Time Seconds 300 Seconds TCP Rwin Size Limit Size Limit No limit Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes Wireless Priority Control Rules WZR HP G450H User Manual 122 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Disk Automatic USB Disk Assignment Enabled Management FAT format file name character North America CP437 code HDD power saving function Disabled HDD stop time 10 Minutes User Current Users guest Management Web Access BitTorrent BitTorrent Function Bandwidth Restriction Enabled Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB s Maximum Upload Speed 200 KB s None Name AP AirStation s MAC Address List Network Services Enabled Shared Folder No Limits Read Write WZR HP G450H User Manual 123 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Password Administrator Name root fixed Administrator Password none Time Date Local Date 2011 Year 1 Month 1 Day Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds GMT 00 00 Greenwich Mean Time London DST Daylight Saving Time EU type 1 For GMT 00 00 From Last Sunday in Mar to last Sunday in Oct NTP Functionality Enabled NTP Server time nist gov Update Interval 24 hours ECO Schedule feature Disabled Register schedule Operational Mode Normal Start time 0 00 End time 0 30 The day of week none User Define Mode LED Off Wired LAN ECO Slow
105. setup 61 Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter Router Mode only Edit IP filters eT MEMT TC EN Security Manne Nas Admin Config Firewall IP Filter VPN Pass Through Logout IP Filter Settings Limits the type of packets allowed _ to pass between the Internet and F maximum number of rules is If the packet meets one of the monitoring conditions see below before it is routed the specified action will be taken If multiple Log Output Enable Add IP Address Based Filter conditions see below are met the appropriate action will be i i y med once the et meets Operation Ignored e Fiegen pac Direction Internet gt LAN v Log Output IP Address Source Address gt Destination Checking this box will record IP filtering information to a log If AIl Operation is enabled log output is disabled ICMP The default is Disabled Protocol Manual Protocol Number z TCP Port Manual Setting Specification method Add Edit IP Address Based TCP UDP Filter Port Number Add Rule This area is for adding or editing a line Operation Select the action to be performed on packets that meet filter criteria Ignored top the packet and do not route Source Address it IP Filter Information Operation Direction Destination Address Protocol Count Customize Rejected i Return the rejected packet to the The IP Filter has not been configured yet of origin ccepted s the Pas ket through
106. splays the status of web access Displays the status of the external port Displays the status of BuffaloNAS com 78 Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings Internet AN Wireless Config BCS CG NAS lieu Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Logout Media Server E Media Server T Enable Media Server Selects whether or not to use he Media Server function The default is disabled Status Status F Status Disabled FO Displays the Media Server status Refresh Update Database If this cannot be used check the status of the USB disk A Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server Status Displays the status of the media server WZR HP G450H User Manual 79 Chapter 4 Configuration BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client InternetLAN Wireless Config DEN NAS WERT E Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Shared Service Web Access Media Server BitTorrent Logout BitTorrent Function Enable Auto External Port Number Port Number 7 X BitTorrent E BitTorrent Function Allows you to enable disable the BitTorrent function The default setting is disabled You can get downloaded BitTorrent files via shared folder or Web Access function Please configure the folder setting from Disclosed m to of Shared Folder page loade
107. ss Translation V IP Filter n 5 8 Display log information recorded in V Firewall PPP Client the AirStation 7 Dynamic DNS 7 DHCP Client The oldest information is 3 overwritten by new logs Display log info V DHCP Server V AOSS Wireless Client V Authentication Display log info V Setting Changes V System Boot Geh me types of ege LNE CHORI dui A E A as ee items can be selected Display Select All Clear All e Address Translation e IP Filter Logs e Firewall Includes discarded IP Masquerade packets Save to file logfile log e PPP Client Internet side Date Time Type Log Content e Dynamic DNS internet side e DHCP Client Internet side 2011 01 01 01 00 30 AUTH wi0 AUTH WPAWWPA2 Group Key handshake successful 56 e6 76 0f12 e DHCP Server LAN side 2011 01 01 01 00 30 AUTH wi0 AUTH Updating group key s e AOSS m D e Wireless Client Starvstop and Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation WZR HP G450H User Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info View packet transfer information Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Nas Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Logout Sent nod Packet Traffic Information Interface Bee Normal Errors Normal Errors The total numbers of packets sent Wired LAN 19679 0 17926 0 e went by the p
108. steps The WLAN monitor in the same folder shows the wireless status regardless which method you use to connect Other OS If your computer uses a different operating system use manual setup instead Please refer to the next section Manual Setup WZR HP G450H User Manual 17 Chapter 3 Installation Manual Setup To configure your AirStation manually follow the procedure below 1 Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation then turn off your modem and computer 2 2 disconnect Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem A ff computer Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the auto Confirm that the switch is positioned to position Auto A Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation s Internet WAN port Turn on the modem cable 1 connect Internet Ch port 2 connect AirStation WZR HP G450H User Manual 18 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation s LAN ports with the LAN cable AirStation d 2 connect A 1 connect computer LAN cable 6 Turn on the AirStation wait one minute then turn on your computer AirStation 1 Connect the power supply power outlet KS 7 Once your computer has booted the AirStation s LEDs should be lit as desc
109. stination registered to the PPPoE Connection List Destination address When communicating to this address the AirStation will communicate with Name of Connection Source address When communicating from this address the AirStation will communicate with Name of Connection 37 Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS Router Mode only Configure Dynamic DNS settings Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled Interne AN Wireless Config Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Dynamic DNS Service Disable v Current Dynamic DNS Information Internet Side IP Address No IP Address was acquired Domain Name Disabled Status Disabled Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS Setup f Before configuring this settings ya need to sign up for a dynamic NS serice provider Dynamic DNS Service Select a dynamic DNS service e SS select DynDNS or T e DynDNS e TZO The following values are different depending on your dynamic DNS service provider Parameter Dynamic DNS Service Username Password Hostname Email Address TZO Key Domain Name WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Select a provider DynDNS or TZO for Dynamic DNS Enter the Dynamic DNS username You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the Dynamic DNS password You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the Dynamic DNS hostna
110. t to Don t reset e select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router Please select a file to upgrade Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process Upgrade must not be interrupted WARNING Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes Do not turn off the power or press the reset button Upgrade WZR HP G450H User Manual 24 Chapter 3 Installation User friendly firmware update screen Easy Setup Update Firmware gt gt Select the AirStation firmware update file Update Method Specify Local File Auto Update Online Firmware File Name Once you start the firmware update do not unplug the router or close the browser window until the update has finished and the DIAG LED on the front of the router has stopped blinking Get updated firmware files from our website Buffalo Technology WZR HP G450H User Manual Chapter 4 Configuration The web based configuration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation Don t change these settings unless you know what you re doing Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface To configure the AirStation s advanced settings manually log in to the web based configuration interface as shown below 1 Launch a web browser 2 Blank Page WGE ENE POI Enter the AirStation s LAN side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key JQ 192 168 11 1 w d Blank Page a Note The AirStation
111. tation Click Register to add that MAC address to the list Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected to the AirStation 54 Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port ET wireless Congo Mercian eu Renu Admin Config wes EEGGEEEESS SI ECNEUC eee tess Meee tapas VAC Filter Multicast Control Guest Port AOSS Logout Multicast Control F This setting controls multicast E Snooping V Enable packet transfer to wireless LAN Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec gg Snooping Apply Snooping observes multicast control packets like IGMP to control dee eee 2 Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 seconds Enter a value bigger than the IGMP MLD query interval WZR HP G450H User Manual 55 Chapter 4 Configuration Guest Port Configure the AirStation s guest port AOSS Guest port settings Guest port function Enable Guest User Authorization function Enable Auto Guest Port LAN IP address Manual Setting Wireless Config ssip Use AirStation s MAC Address BUFFALO 220080_GUEST Enter value Wireless authorization No Authenticat
112. tion This sets whether IP addresses are automatically assigned for devices connected to the guest port SSID This sets the SSID for the guest port WZR HP G450H User Manual 56 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Wireless authorization Wireless Encryption WPA PSK Pre Shared Key Edit guest user Username Password Guest User Settings Meaning This sets whether wireless authorization is performed for the guest port This sets the wireless encryption system for the guest port This sets the wireless encryption key for the guest port Click to register a user who is using the guest port This sets the name of the user using the guest port This sets the password of the user using the guest port To enable guest users configure the AirStation with the settings below then click Apply Guest port Guest User Authorization Guest Port LAN IP address SSID Wireless authorization Wireless Encryption Enabled Disabled Auto Guest No Authentication Not encrypted Notes Wireless clients connected to the guest SSID can connect to the Internet only Communication with other devices on the LAN is not allowed To allow only registered guests to connect enable Guest User Authorization click Edit guest user and register the user WZR HP G450H User Manual 57 Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config WPS EER GRE T 74 LECU EE EN M
113. tor Connect the included AC adapter here Top 18 18 Antennaconnector Screw on the antenna here WZR HP G450H User Manual 12 Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom 19 19 Reset Button To reset all settings hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on about 3 seconds Power must be on Right Side 20 Note The right side of the unit may become hot Please be careful not to place anything next to it that could be damaged by heat 20 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation s SSID default encryption key and WPS PIN code By default encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific WZR HP G450H User Manual 13 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement The antenna is included in the package Screw the antenna clockwise to install Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically attach the stand as shown Me CEJ WZR HP G450H User Manual Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement When installing the AirStation horizontally attach the stand for best heat dissipation Attach the stand as shown in the figure Install horizontally WZR HP G450H User Manual 15 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall Mounting
114. transferred at the time when the TXOP Limitis 0 52 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter WMM EDCA Parameters WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning You don t usually need to change these settings Using the default settings is recommended Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets Highest 8 High 4 Normal 2 and Low 1 From the queue these packets are processed in order of priority CWmin CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance structure performed in IEEE802 11 and generally the smaller the value in the window the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send AIFSN The interval to send frames The unit of the AIFSN is a slot just as the window defined by CWmin and CWmax is The smaller the interval of sending frames the faster the algorithm can restart As a result the priority of the queue is higher TXOP Limit The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send The unit is 32 ms The longer this time the more frames can be sent per right to send However the queue may interfere with other packet transmissions If TXOP Limit is set to 0 zero only one frame can be sent per right to send Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected
115. ttings as a file and restore from them later Internet LAN Wireless Config Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Save Save Current Settings E Encrypt the configuration file with a password Backup file Restore Configuration from Backup File E Enter password Browse LAN Config Nas Admin Config Logout Save Restore AirStation Settings Save Current Settings Once you ve got your AirStation set up the way you want it you may save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file on the PC that you re using for configuration Note The AirStation will not be able to restore configurations from x Parameter Save current settings Restore Configuration from Backup File WZR HP G450H User Manual Meaning Clicking Save will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file If the Encrypt the configuration file with a password option is checked then the configuration file will be password protected with the current administrator password Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved configuration file by clicking the Browse button navigating to the configuration file and then clicking Restore If the configuration file was password protected then put a check next to To restore from the file you need the password enter the password and click Open 91 Chapter 4 Con
116. ture in bridge mode is as follows Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item Descriptions LAN Config LAN Configure LAN side ports and devices Page 42 Route Configure the AirStation s IP communication route Page 46 Wireless Config W Basic Advanced M Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia Page 52 MAC Filter Page 54 Multicast Control Page 55 ES WN WPS settings and status Page 47 Page 48 Page 51 Configure basic wireless settings Configure advanced wireless settings Limit access to specific devices Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN port Guest Port Configure guest port settings Page 56 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Page 58 Qos Movie Engine NAS Disk Management Shared Folder User Management Configure options for the Movie Engine feature Page 69 View the status and configure of attached USB disks Set the USB disk to use as shared folders Page 71 Page 73 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 79 Page 80 Configure the name to access shared folders Shared Service Web Access Media Server Configure the name to access shared folders Set to use the Web Access function Set to use the Media Server function BitTorrent Set to use the BitTorrent function Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation s name Page 82 Password Configure th
117. ty Would you like to install this device software Name BUFFALO INC System devices fi A Publisher BUFFALO INC Click Install when this screen is shown Always trust software from BUFFALO NC You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install Network USB Navigator Installer gt When using this application it needs to be added to the exceptions list of the Windows firewall Do you want to add this application to the exceptions list Click Yes when this screen is shown WZR HP G450H User Manual 128 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Auto Connect Default Setting e Configure the auto connect setting for newly discovered USB devices Select operation when the Network USB unit detects USB devices This settings can be changed after installation 1 You can select the behavior of this product when a USB device is detected Select the connection behavior suited to your usage environment Automatic Connection Connecting detected USB device automatically This setting is recommended if only one computer uses Network USB unit Manual Connection Each computer chooses connecting USB devices when it is detected by Network USB unit This setting is recommended when multiple computers want to share one USB device by Network USB unit 2 Click Next lt Back Ned gt 10 Click Finish when the
118. up will install Network USB Navigator in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder C Program Files BUFFALO Device server Browse moo Goa Select Start Menu Folder e Select a folder to place the program s shortcut Ei Setup will create a shortcut to Network USB Navigator in the following Start Menu folder If you would like to select a different folder enter a new group name or select from the list Group Name BUFFALO Network USB Existing Groups CyberLink DVD Suite F Secure Client Security Starting Installation e Preparation for program installation is complete Ei Click on Start to begin installation Click Start If you want to reset Network USB Navigator to factory defaults or want to make changes to this installation click on Back If you click Cancel the wizard will be closed lt Back Cet Get WZR HP G450H User Manual Click Next Click Next 127 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator e Installation on Windows XP SP2 or later Network USB Navigator Installer G When using this application it needs to be added to the exceptions list of the Windows firewall el Do you want to add this application to the exceptions list Click Yes when this screen is shown e Installation on Windows 7 Vista 2 Windows Securi
119. ure users to access shared folders Page 75 Shared Service Configure shared folder access Page 76 Web Access Configure Web Access Page 77 Media Server Configure a Media Server Page 79 BitTorrent Configure a BitTorrent client Page 80 Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation s name Page 82 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to the configuration Page 83 interface Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock Page 84 NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 85 automatically set the AirStation s internal clock ECO Configure the AirStation s ECO Mode Page 86 Network USB Configure Network USB from this screen Page 88 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s configuration interface Page 89 Log Configure a syslog server to manage the AirStation s logs Page 90 Save Restore Save or restore the AirStation s configuration from a configuration file Page 91 Initialize Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 92 Update Update the AirStation s firmware Page 93 Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation Page 95 Logs Page 97 Packet Info Page 98 Client Monitor Page 99 Ping Page100 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s configuration interface WZR HP G450H User Manual 29 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode The menu struc
120. view Router Mode ON Wizards for Easy Setup are on Z Internet Information hi pha ee Setup No Internet Cable An overview of your AirStation s Ki system information is displayed on the right WIRELESS Basic Settings IEEE 802 11n g b Auto 6ceh ln SSID BUFFALO 220080 Run Internet Connection Wizard Authentication WPA WPA2 mixedmode PSK Easy Setup Encryption TKIP AES mixedmode This Wizard scans your Internet E GE Zosen to the e km nternet Most cable modems wil i dass Setup connect automatically when the A055 BE a ele modems may require PPPo By WPS Setup information to connect to the tra Internet If your connection requires a ee a Cat Gs information have it ready Your ECO Mode can provide this information if you Status Disable Schedule feature don t have it Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n450 Mbps Mode This Wizard lets you set an SSID Utilities network name and chose a SSS wireless channel for your network Wireless Encryption Language WEP TKIP AES This Wizard lets you choose the Auto Z type of encryption WEP AES to Meaning Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings Click this button to display the configuration screen for security Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications Click this button to display the configurat
121. wireless router with your browser Click on the Wireless Config tab and then the Basic tab Wireless channels from 1 11 may be selected Try the Auto Channel option if available Otherwise manually select an alternate channel and click Apply Issue Though am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router am unable to access the Internet with my web browser Answer First power off the cable or DSL modem the wireless router and your computer Move the router s mode switch to the on position Verify that the modem is connected to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable to the WAN port Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on the wireless router and wait another minute Power on the computer Open a browser on the computer and navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally If after these steps an Internet connection is still unavailable power off the cable or DSL modem and computer again and directly connect your computer to the cable or DSL modem with a cable between the computer and the port on the modem Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on the computer and again check for an Internet connection If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer please call the Internet Service Provider who installed the modem If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer please call our
122. ws 1 Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer The setup wizard will automatically launch Note If the Setup Wizard does not launch open the CD and double click ASSetWiz exe in the Win folder 2 Ver 3 6 0 es Air Station Setup Wizard e installation L Settings fete Finish I Select your language ae Please select your language and press the Start button to begin setup Click Change Firmware 3 Ver 3 8 0 Si The procedure for wiring will be displayed Air Station Setup Wizard Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation L Settings P Finish E e Ki S Router Assembly oe Plug the Ethernet cable supplied with your Airstation into the Ethernet port on your desktop or notebook WZR HP G450H User Manual 21 Chapter 3 Installation Ver 3 6 0 Air Station Setup Wizard E e Installation o Finish Change Firmware K Currently Professional Firmware DD WRT version is running on the AirStation To change from Professional to User Friendly version click Change Firmware button After clicking the button firmware file name will be copied to clipboard and browser will be launched to AirStation web User Interface Paste file name to text box and next proceed with Firmware update When this screen is displayed click Change Firmware Firmware File V FIRMWARE USERFRIENDLY_1 75_1 04 ENC The server 192 168 11 1 at AirStation requires a username

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