54Mbps Wireless Bridge Base Station User Manual
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1. 4 1 2 Wireless LAN Security Wireless Security Settings Broadcast SSID Enable Disable Disable C WEP WEP Key Data Encryption Pre shared Key 7 Use 8 to 63 chars for ASCII or 64 digits for HEX C AES WPA Rekey Interval fo Seconds Broadcast SSID This setting turns off SSID broadcasting which makes the AirStation invisible to client surveys Clients will have to be manually configured to connect to an AirStation with SSID broadcasting turned off The only options are to allow or deny connections for these types of clients thus wireless networks requiring security should mandate an encryption policy to preserve security if SSID broadcasting is allowed Data Encryption Select encryption type of wireless data communication Disable Disable data encryption WEP Using WEP encryption Encryption key should be entered When an encryption standard is implemented into a wireless network a WEP key is used between the client and access point to successfully encrypt transmit and decrypt data For this reason the same WEP key must be used for communication by the client and the access point with which it is attempting to establish a connection session An access point and client may both carry multiple WEP keys It is necessary for not only the WEP keys to match but also the WEP key s location or number If a wireless client can not support multiple WEP keys the AirStation s must be configured t2. The wireless MAC Address of this AirStation is 00 0D 0B 41 28 10 Apply WDS Partners 2 Enable MAC Address Apply Changes Wireless Bridging WDS Select Enable to allow WDS mode between AirStations or Disable to block communication between AirStations WDS Dedicated Mode Select Enable to disable wireless PCs from communicating with the AirStation W Note Both AirStations must support WDS to communicate with each other WDS process must be repeated with other bridge access points Example AP MAC Address is entered into AP2 AP2 MAC Address is entered into API Add a WDS Partner Allows administrator to register the wireless MAC address of AirStations for WDS point to point or point to multipoint communication between AirStations The MAC address to enter is found in the Management section under System Information Wireless MAC address section The WDS function must be set to Enable The MAC address is 12 characters long Enter the Wireless MAC address in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Apply Up to six sets may be registered WDS Partners Once settings have been added to the WDS configuration screen the MAC Address of associated Access Point s will be displayed Wireless Bridging and Repeating Wireless Distribution System 2 Click Apply to confirm settin gs Apply after editing settings If you move to another page before applying edited information will d Wireless Bridging WDS Enab
3. INTRODUCTION I I AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station WLA2 G54C This User Manual introduces you to the High Speed AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station and will assist you with the more advanced features of the product The AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station WLA2 GS4C is a wireless network access point that can be added to an existing network LAN to create a wireless network or added to an existing WLAN to extend the range of the WLAN The WLA2 G54C complies with the IEEE 802 1 Ig wireless standard and is interoperable with the IEEE 802 11b wireless standard IEEE 802 1 Ig technology features longer range than IEEE 802 1 la and greater bandwidth with data rates up to 54 Mbps in the turbo mode The WLA2 G54C supports Wi Fi Protected Access AES 802 1x and WEP for security The WLA2 G54C supports the Wireless Distribution System WDS and can be used as a multi functional bridge link between wired and wireless LANs The WLA2 G54C has a built in 10 100M 4 port switch to incorporate features of wired and wireless networking environments 1 2 AirStation Wireless Network Features Summary of the AirStation WLA2 G54C features e AOSS automatically creates a secure connection between your AOSS Access Point and client e Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified AirStation will communicate with other Wi Fi compliant 802 1 Ig wireless LAN products e Wi Fi Protected Access WPA AES 802 Ix and WEP for protecting data e Automatic Transmi
4. DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that controls data flowing to and from a computer Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server ESS Extended Service Set A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub network SSID is user identification used in the ESS LAN configuration Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture IEEE 802 3 802 3u standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices File and Print Sharing A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share files and printers Firmware Programming inserted into programmable read only memory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device Full Duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously Half duplex To transmit on the same channel in both directions one direction at a time 7 Hub A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology IP Internet Protocol Address A unique 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets Infrastructure A wireless netw
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6. are connected Custom I I g only Boosts g devices to turbo 54Mbps Wireless Channel Channel 11 mode Privacy Separator aa a Fr u z IEEE802 11b 11Mbps BSS Basic Rate Set Defaut iFi compatible standard SSID Allows administrator to alter the SSID rame Bursting Enable Disabled of the AirStation Default SSID is the LAN MAC ee Enable Address To communicate with a specific AP only the AP s SSID must be entered in the client wireless Output Power 100 a PC The client PC looks for the specific AP or SSID for wireless communication Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters for the SSID case sensitive E a g E 5 q J ME wi Apply E E Note Roaming When multiple AirStations have an identical SSID and WEP client PCs may Roam between the AirStations Wireless Channel Select the channel used for wireless communication There are I overlapping channels Channels 6 and are non overlapping If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel there may be interference In this case change to a non overlapping channel W Note This parameter is automatically set in the client computer Privacy Seperator Select Use or do not use to block communication between each wireless LAN PC on the wireless network If you choose to use every wireless LAN PCs that is associated to the same AirStation can not communicate with each other Even if this funct
7. connections to the AirStation Wireless MAC Filtering Note e if MAC Filtering is being configured by a wireless client it will be critical to first register the wireless client s MAC Address Otherwise configuration will not be possible wirelessly and the AirStation will have to be reset to factory defaults by holding the INIT button on the underside of the device down for 5 seconds Click the Register button below to register wireless client MAC Addresses Register Enforce MAC Filtering Enable Disable Apply Enforce MAC Filtering Select Enable to restrict the connection and Disable for open access Register your client PC s MAC address before selecting Set MAC address to be registered MAC access restriction set up in LAN Input the MAC addresses that to be allowed to communicate MAC address list Display a table list of all MAC addresses 4 1 5 Wireless Bridge WDS Wireless Distribution System allows the wireless connection of access points to extend a wiredor wireless infrastructure to locations where cabling is not possible or too expensive to implement Ende Msat WDS Dedicated Mode Enable wireless clients not allowed EWDS Dedicated Mode is enabled then wireless clients cannot connect to any of the access points in the wireless distribution system This option is used when a dedicated wireless bridge is needed linking wired networks Add a WDS Partner Wireless MAC Address of WDS Partner
8. free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment Networking Characteristics Compatibility e IEEE 802 11 Standard for Wireless LANs DSSS e Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance Host Operating System Microsoft Windows ME 98 NT4 0 2000 XP Media Access Protocol CSMA CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics Typical Indoor Ranges R F Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 MHz selectable sub channels Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum e CCK for High amp Medium Transmit Rate e DOPSK for Standard Transmit Rate e DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading I chip Barker Sequence Bit Error Rate BER Better than 10 5 Nominal Output Power 15 dBm 32mVV Transmit Rate Range High Speed 54Mbps Standard Speed 20 Mbps Low Speed Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft Semi Open Office Environment 50 m 165 ft 70 m 230 ft ua 90 m 300 ft 15 m 375 ft Closed Office 25 m 80 ft 35 m 115 ft 40 m 130 ft 50 m 165 ft Receiver Sensitivity 69dBm 72dBm 77dBm 8 dBm 85dBm 88dBm 87dBm 90 dBm 92 dBm depends on data rate Delay Spread at FER of lt 1 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns depends on data rate e The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces solid high density materials
9. 5 255 255 0 ze OO CE Add Route Add Route Close Add Routing Table Entry e Destination Address Network IP address and subnet mask e Gateway Address through which the packet passes before it reaches the destination address e Metric Number of bridges 1 15 to be passed before the packet reaches its destination 4 2 2 Packet Filter This feature limits configulation on the AirStation Bridge Base Station Log Output Activates the packet filter log Filter setting Choose type from pull down menu Packet Filter Settings Display delete packet filter information The current active filter rules are displayed and rules shown here A may be deleted Apply The Delete marked rule button will delete any rules marked while the Reset Packet Filter Rules to EHF orii setup trom wireless LAN El Defaults resets all rules to the factory default settings Add rule Displayidelete packet filter information 2 Number of Packets No Basic Rules have been configured yet Delete marked rule Reset Packet Filter Rules ta Defaults 4 3 Management Network Diagnosis Settings Systemintomatio 4 3 1 System information Displays System Settings and information including wireless MAC Address EE ver 651c ver2 23 needed for WDS mode AirStation Name AP000D0B41280F MAC Address 00 00 06 41 28 10 Wireless Drruer Ver 3 60 9 0 Wireless Mode Mixed SSID 000D0B41280F Wireless Channel 11 Frame Bursting Enab
10. A2 G54C Boot PAGE 1 10 Log information Displays recorded logs Syslog Setup C Enable Disable ae _ 4 3 7 Syslog transmitting do glee Log Transfer Select Enable or Disable M Packet Filter M DHCP Client Syslog Server Enter the IP address of the Syslog server pda wireless Client IV Setting Changes Log Information Level Select Error and or Notify to apenas ao specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog server V Others Log Information Select the specific reports to be sent to Apply the Syslog server Syslog server sets up for the syslog server that transfers log information Set up for the log information to be transferred If the information is not selected it will not be sent Save and Restore AirStation Settings 4 3 8 Save Restore Settings Save the AirStation s current settings or restore a previously saved setting s file Save current setting to resume after losing or initializing setup information Save Save Current Settings In order to restore saved data it is necessary to enter the present setups administrator pasword Password In order to save setup data it is necessary to enter the present setups administrator password Restore Saved Settings Setting s File Rania Browse Restore Restart and Restoring Factory Default Settings Restore Factory Default Settings To restore the AirStation to factory default settings click Restore A f
11. P is used time is set automatically Note NTP server IP Enter the NTP server IP Update Time Enter the time interval for time check When a change in time is applied the log tables will be reset as well A E frequency Enable Disable NTP Time Zone Select local time zone erver ee eo Ee Click Set Time Time Central standard time GMT 06 00 Apply 4 3 4 Packet Traffic Information Packet Traffic Information Displays number of packets sent and received for wired and wireless LAN traffic Packets foi Sent Error Packets O Received Packets 6391 Error Packets O Sent Packets 12 Error Packets O Packets O Recerved Error Packets 0 Refresh l 4 3 5 PING Test Ping Test Destination Enter IP address for test and click Start coro Start Results may take a moment to display No input EST nn Log Information 4 3 6 Log Information Perle aoe Display Log Types Select Error and or Notice to Packet Filter 7 DHCP Client specify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation a i Wireless Client V Setting Changes i ee ree e Display Log Infomation Select the specific reports to 7 others be logged Log Information gt 2003 01 01 01 33 54 oLD K lt lt gt gt 1 new Delete Save as logfile log file 2003 01 01 00 38 19 CONFIGURE Login Client 192 168 11 199 2003 01 01 00 28 11 CONFIGURE Login Client 192 168 11 199 2003 0101 00 26 05 BOOT WL
12. and obstacles in the signal path e In Open Office environments clients can see each other i e there are no physical obstructions between them e In Semi open Office environments work space is separated by room dividers client cards are at desktop level e In Closed Office environments workspace is separated by floor to ceiling brick walls NOTE The range values listed in Table Radio Characteristics are typical distances as measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed AirStation IEEE 802 11 Channel Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication Communications at a lower Transmit range may travel longer distances Center Channel ID FCC 2412 7 2442 2 2417 8 2447 3 2422 9 2452 4 2427 10 2457 5 2432 2462 6 2437 default channel B Troubleshooting provided by your LAN Administrator Make changes if necessary and click OK 5 When prompted restart your computer B 1 3 Other Problems B I Common Troubleshooting Tips B Common Problems e Out of range client cannot connect to the AirStation e Configuration mismatch client cannot connect to the e INGICA Gast Rage AirStation e Absence or conflict with the Client Driver e Conflict of another device with the AirStation h
13. ardware B I 1 LED Activity B Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems Power LED should be GREEN Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active If is it blinking GREEN wireless communication is active Ethernet LED should be GREEN l00Mbps or AMBER 10Mbps while the communication is active DIAG LED Activity Unplug the power for three seconds Plug the power back in to monitor the DIAG LEDs during start up Table B I I DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Action Description Cause Red flash 3 times Starting A problem in the wired LAN side Red flash 4 times Starting A problem in the wireless LAN side B 1 2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network Ifthe LEDs indicate that the network is working properly Power LED is on Transmit Receive LED blinks check the TCP IP settings of the network Changing Client TCP IP Settings in Windows Consult the LAN Administrator for TCP IP settings To add or change the TCP IP Settings On the Windows task bar click Start 2 Select Settings then Control Panel 3 Double click on the Network icon to view the Network Properties 4 From the list of installed components verify the TCP IP gt Buffalo WLI USB LIIG wireless LAN adapter protocol or appropriate wireless LAN adapter is installed e If this protocol is not yet installed click the Add button and select the TCP IP protocol from the list Refer to Windows Help for more
14. ardware co processor contributes less throughput loss then other forms of encryption 3 4 Simple Setting for Wireless MAC Filter e Click Wireless MAC Filter and then Next to set up MAC address restriction in LAN ER AirStation Wireless MAC filter 2 2 Wireless MAC filter settings lt No Enforcement Registration for the connecting clients MAC addresses Only registered client s can communicate with the AirStation after the Enforce button has been set MAC address to be R eg Register Client s Registered 01 28 List of all PCs that are allowed to communicate MAC Address Status Change List of all clients that are associated to this AirStation MAC Address Status Change Apply Settings Giza ac nie Deny Allow Input MAC addresses that is to be allowed to communicate AS ee USING AIRSTATION FOR ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS Although your AirStation will function fine using only the settings from Section 3 you may wish to explore more advanced options This chapter explains each parameter in the Advanced button Click the Top tab and click the Advanced button 4 1 LAN Setting 4 1 1 Wireless Wireless Radio Enable or disable wireless communication Wireless Mode Select one of the following Enable C Disable Mixed Allows communication of Ilg and ireless Mode Mixed Ib devices Communication speed will drop to AirStation s MAC Address 000D0B41280F IMbps when I Ib devices
15. ay encryption level and security information e Security level Current encryption level is displayed e SSID Current SSID is displayed Depending on encryption level e Encryption key pre shared key Current encryption data Depending on encryption level Encryption Type Encryption level can be changed manually when AOSS function is activated Confirm whether every clients can access before configuring this setting The following encryption levels can be selected High security AES TKIP WEP128 WEP64 Low security Enable disable AOSS button AOSS Enable disable AOSS button e Enable Enable A O S S function e Disable Disable A O S S function Exchange of AOSS encryption keys can not be used until AOSS is enabled Start AOSS Sequence Functions as an AOSS button on the AirStation unit The AirStation starts security key exchange when the AOSS button is pushed The AOSS button is grayed out when AOSS function is disabled Up to 24 clients are allow to connect to the AirStation by AOSS feature Stop AOSS Clear AOSS configuration data AS gt ee USING AOSS AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple one touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the most secure possible connection Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols IP addresses or SSID s The intelligence of AOSS determines the most optimal connection and co
16. dapters all support AES hefore enabling it Select the Type of encryption and click Next to input a password or encryption code to protect wireless communications WEP It is possible to enter up to 4 different WEPs The WEP key must match between two parties for secure communications Examples of WEP key 64bit ASCII 5 digits of alphanumeric characters ab34Y 128bit ASCII 13 digits of alphanumeric characters 123456abcdef7 64bit HEX 10 digits using characters 0 9 and a f 00234ABCDE 28bit HEX 26 digits using characters 0 9 and a f 20123456789abcdeabcdeab cde TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol A WEP expanded encryption technique TKIP has greatly improved WEP s weaknesses by rotating secret keys between every packet Characteristics e The Initialization Vector is expanded from 24 bits to 48 bits e The Initialization Vector is randomized e Uses a different RC4 key for every packet AES Advanced Encryption Standard A next generation encryption technique discussed by the IEEE 802 1 li committee TKIP improves WEP s weakness however AES also changes the encryption method away from the weaker RC4 style Throughput decreases 10 to 20 percent when TKIP software encoding is used AES doesn t decrease performance at all because it uses a hardware co processor Characteristics e USA government uses same encryption method AES encryption has not been hacked to date e The h
17. ent that a specific encryption type is desired the encryption type can be manually set by using the pull down menu below Change E Enable Disable The automatic AOSS process requires that AOSS be enabled on the AirStation Click Enable to allow the AirStation to use AOSS Mode Click Disable to deactivate the use of AOSS on the AirStation Once AOSS is disabled the AOSS button will have no effect Apply Start AOSS Sequence 7 To set the AirStation into a temporary state of AOSS discovery so that an AOSS client adapter can exchage encryption settings and keys click the AOSS button below Normal data communication will be temporarily interrupted while the AOSS sequence occurs T AOSS Stop AOSS To stop the use of AOSS on the AirStation click the Cancel AOSS button below All clients configured to connect via AOSS will need to be reconfigured to connect to the AirStation again Stopping AOSS does not deactivate future AOSS sequences it just erases all of the current AOSS information e Name Shows client s name e MAC address Shows clients MAC address e Encryption type Available encryption type of the client e Status Shows current clients connection e Operation Connect disconnect the clients Mi Note Once disconnect button is clicked the clients MAC address is listed in MAC filter table E Note The maximum number of MAC filer table is 64 Current encryption Information Displ
18. ffalo AirStation product aa 2 The Network Adapter confirmation screen will appear Verify the adapter shown matches that of the PC Configure the network adapterto be used with your AirStation Detected network adapter BUFFALO WLI CB G54 Wireless LAN Adapter v NetWork Card Tras ae Select the network adapter and click Next Enter Network Password El x 3 A login screen will appear e Enter root as the User name e Leave the Password box blank do not enter anything into the Password box and click OK gt Please type your user name and password Site 192 163 171 100 Realm BUFFALO WLA2 GE4C User Name root Password Save this password in your password list Cancel BUFFALO gt If the following screen is shown connection to the WLA2 G54C is Wizard AirStation AE complete Welcome to the AirStation Select one of the following items for wizard setting Click Advanced for detailed setting Configure AirStation s function Logout C 2000 2004 BUFFALO INC All rights reserved EXIT If the following screen is shown connection to the WLA2 G54C is complete AlrStatlon ES Congratulations Setup is complete 4 Click Fi nish v Display README TXT file Perform Advanced Setup for the Airstation from a Web Browser Click Finish and AirNavigator is complete om AhrHirrionter 5 To place a shortcut icon on the desktop click Yes Other
19. gin the configuration press the AOSS button in the WLA2 G54C s configuration The AOSS menus can be found under the System Information To set the AirStation into a temporary state of AOSS discovery so that an aossciient Advanced Configuration Management AOSS The status screen Name and password i j Et ie Time a Normal data communication will be temporarily interrupted while AOSS takes place will briefly show that It Is In AOSS mode The WLA2 G54C s Traffic Information Wireless Light may turn on and off PING test AOSS Log Information i W NOTE AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two Syslog transmitting aka O A minutes This is the time slot required to initiate the wireless Save restore settings i client adapter Initialization reboot To delete and reset stored AOSS encryption key information click Reset Firmwraro undato B Refer to your wireless client adapter s AOSS supplement to initiate the wireless client adapter s AOSS mode B Once the client adapter has begun communicating with the AOSS router AOSS client will report a successful AOSS connection This indicates that the AOSS process has begun and the two devices are configuring themselves Please refer to your wireless client adapter s supplement for the remainder of the setup ADDITIONAL AOSS INFORMATION B Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be configured to the AOSS access point at a time Thus the button will need to be repressed f
20. guration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A server that issues authentication key to clients Repeater Hub A device that collects strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations RC4 The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP RJ 45 connector An 8 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device Bridge Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one to another without losing the connection SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail e mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known as global IP Subnet Mask An eight byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protoco
21. iation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter R amp TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999 5 EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity R amp TTE The R amp T TE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98 13 EEC Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment As of April 8 2000 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN 60950 2000 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 300 328 2V1 2 1 2001 12 Technical requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment EN 301 489 17V1 1 1 2000 09 EMC requirements for spread spectrum radio equipment Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention mus
22. ile that contains all of the AirStation s current settings can be saved by clicking on the Save Restore Settings link on the left The file can be used later on to restore the AirStation to the status present when the file was saved By pressing the Restore button the AirStation will lose all settings and you will be forced to reconfigure the settings again Restore Restart To restart the AirStation click Restart Restart Firmware Update Firmware File Name Browse This AirStation is currently loaded with version 2 23 firmware Firmware Update 4 3 11 AOSS 4 3 9 Initialization Reboot Initialization sets all parameters back to factory defaults After initialization the AirStation must be restarted 4 3 10 Firmware Update Firmware File Name Enter the path and filename for new firmware or select Browse to search for the path Click Firmware Update to load firmware to the AirStation E Note Firmware update does not erase current user settings AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System Display the clients that are connected to the AirStation by A O S S AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System 2 Client Information MAC Address Encryption Types Supported Refresh Current Encryption Information No AOSS data is available Encryption Type AOSS is designed to automatically select the highest level of encryption possible amongst your wireless clients However in the ev
23. information e If this protocol is installed select this protocol and click the Properties button Verify the parameters match the settings AS ee Glossary IOBaseT or I00BaseTx 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and a star topology 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps 802 Ix The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Ad Hoc Network The wireless network based on a peer to peer communications session Also referred to as AdHoc Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel stated in Megabits per second Mbps BSS Basic Service Set An 802 11 networking framework that includes an Bus Mastering A system in which the specified Input Output device e g NIC Card can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU Client A PC or workstation on a network Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest bridge or server for the LAN Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station DNS Domain Name System System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth
24. ion is used wired LAN PCs can communicate with wireless LAN PCs BSS Basic Rate Set Determines the rate at which data will be transmitted between devices on the network The default BSS on the AirStation will allow high transmission rates for 802 1 Ig products while still accommodating the lower transmission rates of 802 1 Ib and 802 11 wireless clients Frame Bursting Increase IEEE802 1g communication throughput by transferring packets continuously However the following condition effects this function The client wireless LAN adapter must support Frame Bursting feature too When multiple wireless clients use Frame Bursting feature the throughput might not increase 802 1 I g Protection When this function is enabled the AirStation requests IEEE802 1 1b devices to stop communication for a while prior to starting IEEE802 1 g communication If communication speed is decreased this setting improves total throughput with existing IEEE802 1 g and IEEE802 1 Ib standard devices The throughput decreases if only IEEE802 Ig standard devices exists DTIM Period A transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval This parameter sets the beacon transmission interval time 1 255 sec Selection of a larger number may conserve energy for the client PC when client power management is enabled but may delay wireless communication The default value of is recommended Wireless Output Power Adjust the power ouput power of the radio
25. l An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges UDP User Datagram Protocol A communication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network UDP is used as an alternative to TCP IP Static IPAddress A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network Also known as global IP Subnet Mask An eight byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods WAN Wide Area Network A networking system covering a wide geographical area WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy An encryption method based on 64 or 128bit algorithm Web Browser A software program that allows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices Wire Speed The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices WPA Wi Fi Protected Access An encryption method replacing WEP VPN Virtual Private Network A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system FCC CE R amp TTE Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti
26. le Disable WDS Dedicated Mode I Enable wireless clients not allowed Add a WDS Partner ce Apply WDS Partners Enable _ MAC Address Customize M 00 40 26 00 11 22 Edit Delete Apply Changes Delete All WDS Partners 4 2 Network Setting 4 2 1 Routing Setup Routing is the path data packets take between devices on the network A route is governed by the routing table a copy of which exists on each network device If the device you are trying to communicate with does not exist on the network the data packet is sent to the default gateway to look outside the network for the device The Routing Information Protocol RIP also called RIPI is used to exchange data between routers Similarly if you allow the AirStation to receive RIP information the AirStation s routing table will incorporate the information it receives from the other routers RIP2 is an updated extended version of RIP Routing Information Setup Apply Display Routing Table 7 The Routing Table isn t Specified Add Route Refresh RIP reception This determines the type of RIP information to receive Select None RIPI RIP2 or both Default setting is Both RIP land RIP2 Display Routing Table Entries Allows administrator to delete routing information This displays the current manual additions to the routing table Click Add Route to enter new routing rule Add Routing Table Entry Bite Gia P Address Subnet Mask 25
27. led Encryption Mode Disabled Privacy Separator Disabled SSID Broadcast Enabled MAC Filtering Disabled WDS Bridge Enabled Wireless Bridge DS Dedicated Mode Disabled Output Power 100 Wired 7 MAC Address 00 0D 0B 41 28 0F Manual Assignment Online ireless Settings Connection Established Time 2003 01 01 20 08 02 IP Address 192 168 11 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DNS 1 Primary Not Configured manual DNS2 Secondary Not Configured manual Default Gateway Not Configured 4 3 2 Name and Password Administrator Name and Password AirStation Name When using Client Manager and multiple AirStations select a unique name to make it easier to identify each AirStation a Administrator Name root cannot be changed Administrator Password o en Confirm Password Administrator Password Allows the administrator to enter an administrator password to restrict access to the setting screens Enter new password Enter up to eight alpha E numeric characters case sensitive and confirm password If password is forgotten or misplaced The WLA2 G54C can be returned to all the factory default settings by holding down the INIT button on the back of the unit for three seconds Time Setup 4 3 3 Time setup 2003 Year for Month 02 Day fot Hour Local Time E eame EG Local Time Enter the current date and time and click Apply Bun PARA NTP Server Select Enable or Disable _Refresh E Note If NT
28. lling the software please read the Software License Agreement license txt located in the root folder of the CD By installing copying or using the AirStation software you are consenting to the terms of this agreement lf you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software License Agreement do not download copy or install the AirStation software It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology components software and firmware become available Before you proceed with the installation of this product please consult the Buffalo website indicated last page to download and install the latest software for your product BASIC SETUP 2 1 Using AirNavigator For easy setup the WLA2 G54C CD contains a web based utility AirNavigator Use it to set up the wireless LAN environment for both AP and PC client The system requires Explorer 4 0 or higher or Netscape Communicator 4 0 or higher xj To set up the parameters manually refer to Chapter 3 Before installation verify the PC is set up for browsing the Internet AirNawi estor Insert the AirNavigator CD into the CD drive The following screen will ap pear For AirStation setup select Setup the BaseStation and click OK Install Client Manager Setup the Base Station Refer to the Online Manual Refer to the FAG Install windowsCE driver Description Refer to the Quick Setup Guide the first time you configure your Bu
29. ment by DHCP server Manual assignment IP Address 192 168 11 100 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 y Default Gateway A DNS Name server Primary address Secondary LOOO O Note After changing IP address the current setup process cannot be continued For the AirStation setup change the PC s IP address and restart the configuration from the utility software Apply A Return to TOP LAN settings Wireless Wireless LAN Security HLAN Port Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Bridge WDS IP address Allows administrator to select whether AirStation is assigned an IP address by a DHCP server or specify a static IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN side of the AirStation WE Note If the AP s IP address is changed to a different range the setting PC s IP must be changed to the same range to continue configuration Then restart the setup session from the AirStation utility screen Default Gateway Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address the AirStation s IP address assign a specific Gate way address or block clients from Gateway notification DNS Name server address Allows administrator to use the default DNS address the AirStation s IP address assign specific DNS addresses or block clients from DNS address notification 6 C 4 1 4 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation This option limits the PCs allowed a wireless connection to the AirStation It is used to control the wireless
30. nfigures itself in seconds E NOTE AOSS automatically creates a secure connection between your AOSS Access Point and client You must have a Buffalo AOSS enabled wireless client device to use the AOSS features of your AOSS Access Point Router The INIT switch initiates AOSS mode now If you want to restore the factory default settings hold the INIT switch up to 5 seconds when turn the unit on B Configure your WLA2 G54C s network connection by referring to the above mentioned instructions B Once the WLA2 G54C has been configured follow the directions to install your wireless client device and its drivers if necessary Certain wireless client adapters require client software to configure them If your device has a Client Manager then install it as well E NOTE If the wireless client adapter is installed on a PC then the AOSS client en manager will need to be installed as well If your wireless client adapter is a standalone device that does not require a PC then just power up the device en Standalone Devices Ethernet Converters and Access Point Bridges Client Manager Devices CardBus USB and PCI Adapters o nn a un T Standalone Client Manager BUFFALO AirStation AOSS Device Device A IC e enable to change your access point into an AU mode capable device n D Now that the WLA2 G54C and wireless client adapter are A Return to TOP installed you can use AOSS to configure them RS B To be
31. o transmit key number for a connection to take place E WEP Key Input Formats 64bit ASCII 5 digits of alphanumeric characters ab34Y 128bit ASCII 13 digits of alphanumeric characters 23456abcdef7 64bit HEX 10 digits using characters 0 9 and a f 00234ABCDE 128bit HEX 26 digits using characters 0 9 and a f 20123456789abcdeabcdeabcde TKIP Using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol for data encryption AES Using AES Advanced Encryption Standard for data encryption WPA PSK Authenticate with the AirStation using WPA PSK Pre shared key and then encrypt data using TKIP or AES The wireless client s settings must use the same encryption method and key Select TKIP or AES as the Data Encryption E VVPA PSK Input Formats 8 to 63 characters in ASCII or 64 digits hexadecimal key Example airstation VWVPA PSK Example 2 0123456789abcdef0 23456789abcdef0 23456789abcdef0 23456789abcdef WPA Re key interval When TKIP or AES is selected the encryption key is renewed at this interval This interval is in seconds the range of acceptable values is 0 3600 If O is entered key is never renewed Mi Note The lower the rekey interval is the more often a rekey happens Setting this number low may slightly affect your performance 4 1 3 LAN Port Set LAN interface parameters Air Station Wireless LAN Access Point BUFFALO LAN Side Ethernet Settings C Automatic assign
32. on against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC RF Rad
33. or each additional AOSS wireless client adapter that will be connected D It is not necessary to reconfigure AOSS client devices that have already been configured via AOSS unless significant changes have been made to the wireless network B Do not attempt to configure two separate AOSS networks at the same time as it may cause undesired configurations B If an undesired client has connected via AOSS it can be disconnected from within the WLA2 G54C s advanced configuration AOSS menus ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please check the Buffalo Web site for the latest information and any corrections done for this manual For more information please consult one of the following The on line help system of your AirStation wireless system for information about software and driver functionality e The AirStation website at our local website indicated last page for frequently asked questions FAQ s and Software Updates AS O Specifications WLA2 G54C Physical Specifications Dimensions WxHxD 56 x 120 x 92 mm Weight 0 56lbs 256g Temperature amp Humidity Operation 0 to 40 deg C Maximum humidity 80 Transit Storage 0 to 40 deg C Maximum humidity 80 no condensation Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 0 8A Normal Power Supply 3 3V Regulatory Information A Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license
34. ork or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of a message packet LAN LocalArea Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address A unique number that distinguishes network cards Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A measurement of millions of bits per second MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network Packet A block of data that is transferred as a single unit also called a frame or a block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online Plug and Play Hardware that once installed plugged in can immediately be used played as opposed to hardware that requires manual confi
35. outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 2483 5 MHz This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France For more information see http www anfr fr and or http www art telecom fr BUFFALO WARRANTY STATEMENT Buffalo products come with a 2 year limited warranty from the date of purchase Buffalo Technology warrants in good operating condition for the warranty period This warranty does not include non Buffalo Technology installed components If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period Buffalo Technology will at its discretion repair or replace the product at no charge provided the product has not been subjected to misuse abuse or non Buffalo Technology authorized alterations modifications or repairs When returning a product include your original proof of purchase Return requests cannot be processed without proof of purchase Shipment of returned product to Buffalo Technology is the responsibility of the purchaser All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo product line including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology be liable in any way to the user for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the Buffalo products Buffalo
36. t Rate Select mechanism transmits at speeds of 24 12 11 5 5 2 and Mbps e Supports turbo mode of 36 48 and up to 54 Mbps e Wireless Bridge System WDS support for multi point communication e Ability to set a fixed data rate for faster than Mbps ignoring 802 1 lb legacy devices e Auto roaming supports seamless roaming over multiple channels e Wi Fi Protected Access support e EAP TLS expanding the 802 1x authentication method e Up to 128bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption e Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications e Syslog transmits some or all system activities to a central Syslog server e Extended range with optional add on 2 4GHz antennas e Auto Media Dependent Interface Crossover MDI X port allows connection by standard and crossover CATS cables e Optional external 2 4 GHz antennas for boosting range and signal quality e Improved resistance to environmental conditions 1 3 AirStation 54Mbps Bridge Base Station Package The AirStation WLA2 G54C package consists of the following items WLA2 G54C 2 AC adapter with Int l Adapters 3 CAT5 straight cable 4 Quick Setup Guides 5 WLA2 G54C Utility CD with Manuals 6 Warranty Statement 7 Wall mounting kit 1 4 Product Views Bottom View External Button fy ooono00 0 Wf oovovonta WIRELESS Antenna Jack LED Ethernet LED AOSS LED 1 5 About the AirStation CD Prior to copying or insta
37. t be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment Intended use This device is a 2 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor Home and office use in the following countries Austria Belgium Germany Denmark Spain Greece France Finland Italy Ireland Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Sweden United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungry Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Slovak Republic and Slovenia The device is also authorised for use in all EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries Not intended for use None Potential restrictive use France Only channels 10 1 1 12 and13 Potential restrictive use This device is a 2 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use The frequency range in which
38. wise click No 7 Will you add a short cut icon on the desktop to open the AirStation WEB setting page This short cut is effective until the IP address of the AirStation is changed STANDARD SETTINGS 3 Introduction Setting up the AirStation parameters using a Web Browser requires basic wireless configuration knowledge For Advanced settings and explanations of each parameter and its use see Chapter 4 3 2 Setup Overview The WLA2 G54C is configured to function right out of the box Simple settings for security and MAC Address registration are offered in this sec tion Specialized setups for security filtering and other features will be explained in later sections by clicking the Advanced Button 3 3 Open the Setup Screen e Click Encrypt the wireless communications WEP TKIP AES to enter Encryption setting to protect your wireless data Wizard AirStation Wireless Encryption Choose a type of Wireless Encryption Disabled C WEP Almost all wireless adapters support WEP Encryption Second only to AES as a security solution TKIP Is a little slower than AES yet far more robustthan WEP 2 AES is a next generation Wireless Encryption method which C AES requires suppor for AES on both the access point and the client adapter C TKIP Intensity of Encryption Flexibility WEP Low High TKIP Mid AES encryption is recommended due to its enhanced security and speed Please verify that your client a
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