User Manual - AirStation WHR-HP-G54 High
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1. 49 hii Ci Ze EE 50 Firmware Update sii nda ol EE serene pune aacneeee 92 System Informati0N oo oooooomoo 92 Log Info e bee eee oes 53 Packets Into EE 54 Client Monitor 32 lt ec0osgteceueuese 55 Pine est ess case poro pasea 56 Connecting to an existing network o ooooomomoo OL PUG ANA ee aserto 58 Rb Re sesser da ds drena 59 Troubles hooti EEN 64 WDS Biggie E pode 4a She Geos ae tebe do 67 COSSA e pata oes eee ee ee aes eae 79 FOC Kee ge 2 6 20 4464 rosa ars es 5464 6 86 Warranty Information lt 6 lt 224i228484444 6 88 Contact IMocmatol se seses E EE e 89 Introduction Work and play further and faster Eliminate dead spots and enjoy faster connections with vastly extended range from Buffalo Technology amazing wireless solution the AirStation High Power Wireless Broadband SmartRouter System Requirements e A high speed Broadband Internet connection or existing local area connection e A computer with a network connection wired or wireless and a good web browser The screenshots in this manual were taken with Firefox but Netscape and Internet Explorer are also supported in versions 4 5 or later and Safari 1 0 and later are supported with Macintosh OS X 10 2 and later AirStation WHR HP G54 Package Contents The AirStation WHR HP G54 package contains the following items e WHR HP G54 Base Station e Antenna e AC adapter and power cable e CATS LAN cable e Utili2. User Manual AirStation WHR HP G54 High Power Wireless Cable DSL Smart Router www buffalotech com v1 5 Table of Contents Introd c oi ss sss E Ek i bet aa D EE ets aw E E Ee RR ee A 6 ODD 6 S26 os O 12 Router Access Point Mode 434 448 arre 14 AirStation Configuration LOO c6 064064654e084 424544 17 EENEG Porc EE deer 18 wee sico in dat eh e HS 19 Windows MSN Messenger 20 aaa A 21 Wireless Channel estaras A2 Firmware Update su eu NIE NN desc e 23 Internet Connection EEN 24 Advanced TAD AAA Bae ok eres 20 WAN Configuration ses ep ones se coa sias 26 WAN DOTE esmas os rosas de aia 26 PPPO seco eos od becuse aes Eve Ze LAN Configuration scene ees eens EE 28 LAN POGt EE ete osas 28 Table of Contents DHCP Servet os 45 0b ae boa eee eee 29 Manual Assignment of IP Address 30 Network Configuration evoca isso sas Sa Route ntormatioR or Ze REEL dE as 31 Address Translatnon 33 IP Filter aaa eee Ewe wR ee ROO Intrusion Detector 444465044548 os 38 DROP eects consta eee ees eas Se 39 Wireless Configuration E e tsi 40 PODS eS Geese eeeapet eset eseues 40 802 11 g 41 DISC eae SOOO eee ee 41 SECUTI so adk parate eet e e oe REDES EE ae 43 MAC access Hits lt ica 445464406 seais 44 Admin Configuration 244 DS sce dardo cord 45 PASS WO AAA 46 Table of Contents RER E TEE E E 47 Syslog LANSICN Age Eerad 48 Save Load Configuration
3. WHR G54S EJ wan contig WAN Port PPPoE EJ tan contig LAN Port DHCP Server El Network contig Route Info NAT IP Filter Intrusion Detector UPnP Wireless Config Admin Config Diagnostic J J J You may disable Network Address Translation and IPsec passthrough by unchecking the appropriate Enable boxes If you have a DMZ enter its IP address in the IP Address of DMZ box Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be redirected to the DMZ s IP address Click Apply when done To set a NAT table entry manually click Edit NAT Table 33 Edit NAT Table WI MEL 932 168 11 2 _New Group NAT Table Gear Diagnostic NAT Manual Entry From this page you may manually add entries into the Address Translation Table Click Add New Group when each is complete 34 IP Filter a Your AirStation comes pre configured SPEDE MRO tp 1 122 168 111 fcgrbin coi7roquin ad S rand 20285411 gf OMG backup sofware with basic rules You may choose which A Packet iter settings er of these to use by clicking on Add Delete AirStatio geng Gren Basic Rules and turning to page 36 Asst esis Paes LESS To make a custom rule click on Configure El wancontg MR IP Filter page 37 WAN Port popes Block Ping tom WAN H Aa LAN Config LAN Pont IP Filter Rules a dE DHCP Server a Network Contig Direction Operation Source IP Address Dest
4. l WAN Config LAN Contig Network Config Wires e Registered Access Points a umo Wireless Contig Aas MAC Address Status 7 202119 000006 67 00 43 Enable r Edt Registered WDS Partners Wireless MAC address of this unit 00 0D 08 87 00 40 Parar Agen Contig Disgnostic 73 Configuring a WDS Bridge Under Add New WDS Partner Access platica OU 15 x Bile Edt yiew Go Bookmarks Jools Help 35 8 minutes saved OS e E Point enter the wireless MAC address of s A TOTES the first AirStation available from the BUFFALO Air Station bottom of the first AirStation with each pair of digits separated by a colon e g MAC 000DOB10F779 would be entered Add New WDS Partner Access Point A ere Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point 00 0D 0B 10 F7 79 Click New Partner Lan conna as Ke EENEG when done The AirStation will reboot eenzeg ees and when the screen refreshes the first rent aoaaa oaao AirStation s MAC address will be listed ES under Bridgeable Access Points ae Diagnostic Pe The two AirStations are now linked by a wireless bridge Unplug all the network cables and test the bridge by logging into each of the access points with a wireless client You should be able to connect to either of the access points from Windows Wireless Network connection getting an IP address assigned to your client with no error messages You should also be able to log into both of their Web Based Configura
5. Email sales buffalotech com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week USA and Canada Toll free 866 752 6210 Email info buffalotech com 89 Contact Information Buffalo Technology Europe Inc 176 Buckingham Avenue Slough Berkshire SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email sales buffalo technology com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am 6pm GMT Monday to Thursday and 9am 4 30pm GMT Friday for this product Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information E mail helpdesk buffalo technology ie Web www buffalo technology com 90 125 High Soeed Mode When operating in High Speed Mode this Wi Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34 1 Mbps which is equivalent to the throughput of a system following 802 11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps 91
6. Mozilla Firefox SBS You may set the time and date on your IA e len ee 192 168 11 1 egibin ogireqetrSid 218 f O MIO AirStation by entering 1t manually and BUFFALO CES ER then clicking Apply AirStation Time Setas MEE You may also click Acquire Current 1 1 emm Time from your PC to set time and date automatically to match the PC you re WAN Config NTP Time Server Setup are i S LAN Contig wepweweag D r using to set it up Network Config servername MMS Wirel Conti durs s Mai WR If you have an NTP time server on your sm a eee network Enable NTP functionality and Syslog Transfer on cat ns adn y enter your NTP Server Name Choose how prec A often you want time updated and click EJ Diagnostic A pply If you re setting time manually youll need to select your Time Zone and click Apply 47 Syslog Transfer AirStotion Settings Mozilla Firefox If you have a syslog server on your GE 27 sas network you may send logs to it Dee un Teanster Log Systog Settings E Check Enable to have logs transferred el Enter the address of your Syslog noe Bere Server check the logs you want FA DHCP Coen Morice Server TO O AE transferred and click Apply E LAN Config Rus Client Fi Wired Connections Network Contig EZ intrusion Detector Admin Contig Name Passwd Date NTP Syslog Transfer Save Load Contigs luitilize Reboot Firmware Update EJ diagnostic 48 Save Load Confi
7. 125 High Speed Mode to Framebursting or Do not use whichever you chose for the first AirStation For easy roaming you may change the SSID to match the current SSID setting of the other AirStation Click Apply Your AirStation will reboot in 30 60 seconds Now under Wireless Config choose Repeater Confirm that Repeater Bridge WDS is set to Enable Click Edit Registered WDS Partners Airsitation Settings Mozilla fircfox File Eat View Go Bookmarks Tools Help daa En LB int BUFFALO Air Station es 37 7 minutes saved OS ZC E Basic Wireless Configuration 11g FEDO Wireless Radio Grable e Use ArStmon MAL Agcress VOUD0IS LOL C use Wireless Channel Channel 5 Current Channel Manual Selechon Advanced Settings WAN Contig 195 LAN Config tauk Network Contig Mude am Rate Si Mbps e J Wireless Config FrameBurstno Do notuse z AOSS 002 11g Protection E Enable 002 1149 DTIM Period 1 Geass Output Power 100 1 Anery et Admin Config Diagnostic Done A Airstation Settings Mozilla Firefox TO Jo File fde View Go gookmarts Tools Help 37 7 minutes coved OS gt E e oy gt 2 192 168 D Wireless Repeater WDS Setup 11g a nne RepeaterBndge WDS Enable Aost To use WOS the wireless channel and WEP encryption key for each wireless device must be set identically and the IP agdresses of each must not overlap with those of other wireless devices
8. 64 bytes Se from messages If the ping WHR HP G54 lidia returns Connection failed or other Destination Not Entered A e Result Not Executed errors something is preventing you e WAN Config J LAN config from communicating successfully with Network Config Wireless Config your target Admin Config Diagnostic J System Info Log Info Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Test 56 Connecting to a Preexisting Network Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN configuration 1 Set the AirStation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch on the bottom from AUTO to BRI 2 Connect one of the AirStation s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network Nothing should be plugged into the WAN port 3 Open LAN Settings LAN Port Settings and configure the following settings IP Address 192 168 11 1 Specify an unused network address from the existing LAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Use the same Subnet Mask as the existing LAN DHCP Server Function Disable 4 Restart PC 57 The WHR HP G54 s external antenna will usually give the best performance if oriented to point straight up If your AirStation is resting on its side use the antenna s swivel and twist function to orient it pointed upward In some environments it s desirable to further increase range by installing an external higher gain antenna External antennas come in all shapes and sizes Antennas a
9. ESS D edo ese specify the Subnet Mask that the LAN uses E unc z Detallad DHCP Server Setting LAN Sattings DHCP Sarver ma e If there s more than one DHCP server on gonna Apply a network disable all but one of them Network Config J S Wireless conhs To have DHCP assign addresses from a Admin Config oe Diagnostic specific range enter a begining address by Assigned IP Address and give the number of addresses to assign in the Addresses box To exclude specific addresses from being assigned by DHCP specify them in the Excluded IP Address box Multiple IP addresses may be specified by seperating them with a comma e g 192 168 11 7 192 168 11 9 You can also specify an IP address range by start and end address connected by a dash e g 192 168 11 15 192 168 11 21 The and can be used at the same time e g 192 1 68 11 7 192 168 11 9 192 168 11 15 192 168 11 21 up to a total string length of 128 characters Click the Help link in the top right corner for more information 28 Advanced DHCP Settings Air5tation Settings Mozille Firefox This page offers the same DHCP settings as 6 GHEE e the previous one and in addition offers you WW _ DHCP Server Settings the chance to change the Lease Period De a Been E fault Gateway DNS servers WINS server and O Domain Name Click Apply when you have Lease penca Ren the settings the way you want them aras IP 4192 168 11 1 Defaut Gatewa
10. Mozilla Firefox Fle Edt View Go Bookmarks Tools Help ee gt 2 Za ki es 12 e8 1 Leg baegrieege irbaie 1740 gh SE BUFFALO Air Station C WDS setup Edit Bridgeable Access Points 11g Bues Firesh edrg and return to the previous screen J Add New WOS Partner Access Point a S Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point WAN Config Wireless MAC Address of this AirStation 00 00 06 87200 4D LAN Contig Network Contig New Partner Wireless Contig 40S Bridgeable Access Points a RS 202 119 MAC Address Status Operation 000000070548 eeh CIL Comect Delete er ar Parr Admin Config Diagnostic 71 Configuring a WDS Bridge Now you need to configure the second yF z z p AirStation with the MAC address of the AirStation Sertap AOS first one In your browser s address field File Edit View Go Bookmarks Tools Help enter 192 168 11 100 This will take ps ES ar ei 192 168 11 100 you into the Web Based Configuration Utility for the second AirStation Once again the username is root and the pas sword is blank Y Enter username and password for AirStation at http 192 168 11 1 User Name root Password 72 Configuring a WDS Bridge In the Web Based Configuration Utility click on the Advanced tab select Wireless Config and choose Basic Change the wireless channel to match the one you set for the first AirStation Change Framebursting from
11. Red Diag LED will flash during boot and firmware updates DIAG LED Activity Unplug the power for three seconds Plug the power back in to monitor the Diag LEDs during start up 64 Troubleshooting DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Description Action Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red flash 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error Red flash 3 times Starting A problem on the wired LAN side Red flash 4 times Starting A problem on the wireless LAN side LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network If the 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 correct TCP IP settings To add or change TCP IP Settings 1 On the Windows task bar click Start 2 Select Settings then Control Panel 3 Double click on the Network icon to view Network Properties 4 From the list of installed components verify the TCP IP gt wireless LAN adapter protocol is installed 65 Troubleshooting e Ifthe wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed click the Add button and select the TCP IP protocol from the list Refer to Windows Help for more information e Ifthe wireless adapter protocol is installed select the protocol and click the Properties button Verify that the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Admin
12. WAN Port PPPoE LAN Contig Network Contig Wireless Contig J Admin Contig Diagnostic _ PPPoE Settings Ganr Default PPPoE Connection No Session is Active IP Unnumbered PPPOE Connection No Session is Actre PPPoE Connection List Number Name Status Connection senings not registered Display Preferred Connections No Name Destination Source address Prefered connection settings not registered PPPoE Many DSL connections require a PPPoE Connection in order to log in to an internet connection Normally the Easy Detection Wizard will help you configure that but you may manually configure one here Consult your ISP for more information on correctly configuring your PPPoE connection To add a new PPPoE connection click Edit Connection List To choose your preferred connection click on Edit Preferred Connection List 27 LAN Config LAN Port AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox i Default for the LAN side IP address is e gt gt Os rm 192 160 11 1 corbin cgi reqetreid 4 A 192 168 1 1 1 To add the AirStation to an BUFFALO an sido Ethernet Settings Be existing LAN specify a unique IPaddress not Air Station d EE used elsewhere in the network LAN Sida IP Addruss Subriet Mas 12552552550 Ml p The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 T 6545 asic DHCP Server settings y e ERE tn To connect AirStation to an existing LAN WAN Conti ms 192 160 11 Through neat s ddressies S wegen
13. XP Unix Linux and MacOS Media Access Protocol Wired CSMD CD Collision Detection Wireless CSMD CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics RF Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 MHz 60 Specifications 11 selectable channels 3 non overlapping Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum e ODFM for High Transmit Rate e DOPSK for Standard Transmit Rate e DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11 chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power 19dBm 802 11b 16dBm 802 11g Transmit Rate e High Speed 54 Mbps 125 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode e Medium Speed 36 Mbps 96 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode e Standard Speed 2 Mbps e Low Speed 1 Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft 61 Specifications Semi Open Office Environment 50 m 165 ft 70 m 230 ft 90 m 300 ft 115 m 375 ft Closed Office 25 m 80 ft 35 m 115 ft 40 m 130 ft 50 m 165 ft Receiver Sensitivity 83 dBm 87 dBm 91 dBm 94 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 and obstacles in the signal path Table Radio Characteristics lists the typical ranges when used indoors e In Open Office environments clients can see each other i e there are no physica
14. communication channel usually stated in Megabits per second Mbps Bridge A device which forwards traffic between network segments with a common network layer address based on data link layer information Client A PC workstation or other device that connects to a network wirelessly through an Access Point Cross Over Cable A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Based on BOOTP it uses a pool of IP addresses which it assigns to each device connected to it and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time 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 Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server 80 Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices It is designed to conne
15. then Repeater Repeater Bridge WDS must be set to Enable If it is not change it to Enable in the drop down menu and click Apply After the AirStation reboots the screen will refresh Click Edit Registered WDS Partners Under Add New WDS Partner Access Point enter the wireless MAC address of the second AirStation the one that you want to form a bridge with You can get this from the bottom of the second AirStation see above Enter it with each pair of digits separated by a colon e g OOODOB10F778 would be entered 00 0D 0B 10 F7 78 Press New Partner when done The AirStation will reboot and when the screen refreshes the second AirStation s MAC address will be listed under Bridgeable Access Points AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox Efe Edt Ven Go Bookmarks Tools teip aa kee IR 168 11 Leg baier BUFFALO Wireless Repeater WDS Setup 11g GEI AirStation Repeater Bndge VOS Enable Seen To use WOS the wireless channel and WEP encryption key for each wireless device must be set identically and the IP addresses of each must not overtap with those of other wireless devices Registered Access Points a ame MAC Aoaress Status 00 00 Of 1 09 48 Enatio Eda Registered WDS Pamers j ise Wireless MAC address of this unit 00 00 08 87 00 4D Sexe rie WAN Config f LAN Config Network Contig j Wireless Config AOSS 992 319 e Admin Config Diagnostic AlrStation Settings
16. without losing the connection Server Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS 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 STP Shielded Twisted Pair Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals 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 Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges 84 Topology The shape of a LAN Local Area Network or other communications system Twisted Pair Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together 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 Uplink Link to the next level
17. 802 1 1g clients it s recommended that you check 11g protection to ensure that slower 11b clients don t hog all available bandwidth Choosing Auto for Wireless mode lets both 802 11b and 802 1 1g clients connect to the network If you would prefer to allow only one or the other you have those options as well Two different framebursting modes are available These can double throughput in your network if all clients are configured to use them 125 High Speed Mode is an improved version of Framebursting and is highly recommended if your clients support it If a framebursting mode is enabled and some of your clients don t support it it simply won t be used Reducing the Output Power below 100 will reduce the range of your router 802 11g Security Agen Settings Mozilla Firefox Buffalo recommends that you choose Quer the strongest form of encryption that s BUEFALO Gina Sec setup gr supported by all your client devices Air Station oe e WEP is a lot better than nothing and WEP Enceyption Key en e almost every wireless device ever made WAN Config supports 1t Encryption p LAN Contig Network Config E ee e TKIP is slower than WEP but much more Wireless Contig J a eS secure 302 11 Advanced Broadcast SSO Bonn e AES is the most secure of all and the Ss Privacy Separator Di Enable ae own Im quickest as well Use it if you can Admin contig Diagnostic Setti
18. Diagnostic J Transferring data from 192 168 11 1 Ev Change wireless encryption from no encryption to WEP Note that TKIP and AES encryption schemes will not work with WDS you must use WEP for encryption WEP keys may be any of 4 different types choose one of the following types from the drop down WEP Encryption Key box Character Input 13 characters ASCII WEP128 104 bit key should contain 13 alphanumeric characters a z A Z 0 9 Character Input 5 characters ASCII WEP64 40 bit key should contain 5 alphanumeric characters a z A Z 0 9 75 Configuring a WDS Bridge Hexadecimal Input 26 digits Hex WEP128 104 bit key should contain 26 characters A F 0 9 Hexadecimal Input 10 digits Hex WEP64 40 bit key should contain 10 characters A F 0 9 Enter at least one encryption key in the first encryption key space The key should match the format of the chosen WEP encryption type Additional keys may be entered in boxes 2 3 and 4 Click Apply when finished After configuring the bridge the second AirStation for WEP log into the first AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility 192 168 11 1 and make exactly the same changes to the WEP settings All WEP configuration settings must be exactly the same or the AirStations will not be able to communicate Each wireless client that will connect to the AirStations must also be configured with the exact same WEP encryption key type and encrypt
19. a particular IP address is accessable Plug and Play Hardware that once physically installed finishes its installation automatically and may immediately be used as opposed to hardware that requires further manual configuration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service A server that issues authentication keys to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non permanent memory Repeater Hub A device that collects strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations See also Bridge RC4 The encryption algorithm used by WEP RJ 45 connector An 8 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable anda data transmission device 83 ROM Read Only Memory Memory hardware that allows fast access to permanently stored data but prevents addition to or modification of the data Router A device in a network that handles message transfer between computers Similar to a hub but with added functionality and efficiency Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another
20. able D ruca Sea this click Edit Registration List to add LAN Conti gt Afiaress Connection us a gt Y net Config kana MAC addresses to your registration Wireless Contig j _Ed Plogiakreton List list 002 119 vrais Wapester MAC access mg Admin Config J Diagnostic 44 MAC Access Limit Edit Registration List AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox eae Entera MAC address and click Apply A E e d for each client that s going to be accessing the network O _ Wireless MAC Filtering Ba S Air Station Enforce MAC Filtering C Enable Registration List A il MAC Address Connection Status No Registered MAC Addresses WHR HP G5 4 WAN Config J LAN Config J Network Config J Wireless Config J AOSS Admin Config Diagnostic 45 Admin Configuration Name Password AirStation Settings Mozillo Firefox Here you can change your AirStation s name on your network and the administrator password The name of A L BUFFALO Air Station AirStation Name and Administrator Password a HELP ii a the administrator account is fixed as eee Soest root If you have many AirStations on wanconmia j MN your network having clear descriptive r E names for each can make them much Ain ent easier to administrate Syslog Hanstor Save Load Coniigs TA me Upe gt Diagnostic 46 Admin Config Date NTP AlrSrarion Settings
21. are update file Firmware File Namie CO Once you start the firmware update do not unplug router or close browser window until update has finished and the Diag LED on the front of the router has stopped blinking about 90 seconds Get updated firmware files from the following link Download Service Firmware Update This page is available from Home by selecting Firmware update Use Browse to select your firmware update file and then click on Apply Firmware update may take several minutes to complete Don t power down your AirStation until the diag LED has gone out 23 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox A R O Hie 1 19215811 1 cgrbin caitrequinotres a vB Cloackuo sofware BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Detecting Internet connection Resetting Checking WAN type po Checking WAN type automatically Please wait gt gt f the screen does not change for a while please click here 24 Internet Connection Multisession Reset rye From Home selecting the Internet Connection Wizard Multisession Reset tab will begin the Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard will only function correctly in simple networks where your cable or DSL modem is plugged directly into your AirStation s WAN port If you have a complicated existing network that youre adding the AirStation to see page 56 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings lets you conf
22. cess to all of the AirStation s configuration tools You can get back to Home from anywhere in the management tool by clicking on the Home button at the top left of the screen Let s begin exploring advanced settings by clicking on Internet Games Port Mapping 17 Internet Games Port Mapping AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox ET re IA 0 http 192 168 11 1 egi bin cgi req frm amp srr wif Ak BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Air Station Internet Gameplay Port Translation Configuration gt gt Port Translation TCP Ca UDP pre O IP address of your PC 192 168 11 2 LAN IP Address O Manual Configuration Consult your game s documentation or tech support for instructions on configuring ports for proper internet operation of the game Setup NAT at Advanced Settings Network Config Network Address Translation gt gt Custom Port Translation Configuration Group VAN IP Address Protocol LAN IP Address LAN Port Status No address translation setup is registered Glbackup sotware Select any ports that need to be opened for your internet games to function correctly Consult your game s documentation for more information on what ports need to be configured 18 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox Cer E oee ee carei ca rearme rr ai ARAC oce sowe O O O O BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Air Station Configure Intrusion Detector Firewall gt Choose Security Lev
23. ct a single device s NIC to a router switch or hub See also Crossover cable File and Print Sharing A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share files and printers Firmware Computer programming instructions that are stored in a read only memory unit rather than being implemented through software Frame A fixed block of data transmitted as a single entity Also referred to as a packet 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 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 network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point 81 ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of an encrypted message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The lig
24. ed 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Enabled 00 0D 0B AE 00 18 Enabled D00DOBAED018 Not Configured 11Channel Manual Enabled 00 0D 0B8 AE 00 19 System Info This page gives you all the information you might need to configure your non AOSS wireless client Probably youll just need the SSID encryption type and password Consult your wireless client s documentation for more information on configuring it if necessary You can get here from Home by clicking the System Info tab 16 AirStation Configuration Tool Home AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox fei D Ga hitp 192 168 11 1 cgi bin cgi req twz BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Air Station Basic Settings Internet gt gt Internet Games Port Mapping gt gt Windows MSN Messenger gt gt Intrusion Detector Firewall Wireless gt gt Wireless Encryption WEP TKIP AES gt gt Wireless Channel Other gt gt Update AirStation Firmware Internet Connection gt gt Run Internet Connection Wizard Easy Setup When you first open your AirStation Configuration Tool it will take you to Home see also page 11 From Home you can configure port mapping for your internet games set UPnP for Windows MSN Messenger configure your firewall setup encryption choose your wireless channel update your AirStation s firmware and reset your Internet Connection s configuration Clicking the Advanced tab gives you ac
25. el For Intrusion Detector O High Use packet filter settings for intrusion detector Detect intrusion and notify Intrusion Detector utility Intrusion Detector Level O Medium Detect intrusion and notify Intrusion Detector utility Low Detect intrusion and record to a log file None No intrusion detection EA le Notify the PC Im using now 192 168 11 2 IP address of nathied PC 6 Notify PC at this IP coros MINO Firewall Intrusion Detector From this page choose the level of firewall security you desire You may also choose to have alerts sent to a different PC if you like Click Next when done to restart the router Get to this page from Home by clicking on Firewall Intrusion Detector 19 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox oe Cw Soop http 192 168 11 1 cgi bin cgi req frm8frm y A b scht BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Windows MSN Messenger gt Configure UPnP Functionality UPnP M Enable Windows MSN Messinger UPnP Air Station UPnP is required for proper operation of Windows MSN Messenger Universal Plug n Play should be activated on your PC as well as your AirStation How to activate UPnP on Windows XP How to activate UPnP on Windows Me Windows MSN Messinger requires UPnP for proper operation You may Enable UPnP here UPnP may need to be configured on your PC as well If you need to configure UPnP on your PC the links at the bot
26. ess points in the wireless bridge need to support WDS At time of publication only Buffalo G54 and Apple Airport Extreme access points support WDS 2 No single access point can communicate with more then six other access points in the wireless bridge 3 Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more one at a time 4 Set up all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before deploying them to their final location 5 Only one access point in the wireless bridge should be serving DHCP and routing services unless a routed wired network exists 78 10BaseT 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and a star topology 10 Mbps data tansmission speed 100BaseT 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and a star topology 100 Mbps data tansmission speed 1000BaseT 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and a star topology 1000 Mbps data tansmission speed 802 1x The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP anda client 802 1x with EAP will initiate key handling Access Point A hardware device that acts as a communication hub for Clients users of wireless devices to connect to a wired LAN 79 Ad Hoc Network A network based on peer to peer communication rather than a router switch or hub Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a
27. figured 11Channel Manual Enabled 00 0D 086 AE 00 19 52 System Information The System Information page lists all the setup information for your AirStation It can be very handy for setting up clients that don t support AOSS Log Information AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox El Here you can choose what information 0 gets logged and see recent log entries fe Gop http 192 168 11 1 cgi bin cqi req t wf Ale BUFFALO Log Information a HELP Air Station Address Translation M Packet Filter Firewall PPPoE Client M DHCP Client DHCP Server Log Information Moss M wireless Client M setting Changes System Boot NTP Client Wired Connection M intrusion Detector Log Information WHR HP G54 WAN Config LAN Config Network Config Wireless Config Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Log Info Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Test 2004 09 29 18 00 23 2004 09 29 18 00 23 2004 09 29 18 00 23 2004 09 29 18 00 21 2004 09 29 18 00 16 2004 09 29 18 00 16 2004 09 29 18 00 11 2004 09 29 18 00 11 2004 09 29 18 00 08 2004 09 29 18 00 01 2004 09 29 18 00 01 2004 09 29 18 00 01 2004 09 29 18 00 01 2004 09 29 18 00 01 2004 09 29 18 00 01 2004 09 29 18 00 01 Save to file logfile log sending ACK to 192 168 11 2 Request comein from techwriter0 1 len 12 sending OFFER of 192 168 11 2 techwriter01 Request comein from techwriter0 1 len 12 ip_nat_ipsec esp done ip_
28. guration Agrario Series Fete Es Once your AirStation s configured WC bp 797 168 11 1 09 cgi reqet ids 234 ranc 1 908838398 j f the way you want it you can save pa Csavemestore Que AirStation MS a the configuration here You ll need anaes pool you ll need the AirStation s current administrator password the cu rrent adminis trator pas SWO rd Eege to restore the configuration from the WAN Contig J backup fle Backup file OA ze Beroe backup file later Network Contig Wireless Contig J aaa Click Help at the top right corner SE of the page for more information on backing up and recovering system configuration files 49 Initialize Reboot AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox Wa Click Restart Now to restart your TT E As AirStation Click Initialize Now to BUFFALO maere restore your AirStation to factory Air Station defaults and restart it Restart This reboots your AirStation WHR G545 Reston wan contig J LAN Config J Network Config J This will restore your AirStation to all factory settings and restart it Initialize Wireless Config L Initialize Now Admin Config Name Passwd Date NTP Syslog Transfer Save Load Configs Initilize Reboot Firmware Update Aa Diagnostic J You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Init button on the bottom of the router for 3 seconds 50 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox BUFFALO AirSta
29. has the same 208 Gee function as pushing the AOSS button on the BUFFALO _ AOSSIAITStation One Touch Secure System Settings we router it initiates the AOSS process Air Station If all your clients support AOSS it s very simple to set them up Press the AOSS geen ar button on the router or the one on this w Starr AOSS Sequence LAN Contig Memor comng o nl page and then push the AOSS button on Wireless Config J soss we the client device 807 119 Se Each client device will have to be set up MAC access a seperately Wait for each AOSS process to Admin Contig J Ej gemeng j finish before starting the next one Consult your client device s documentation for the location of its AOSS button 40 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox BUFFALO Air Station WHR G54S Network Config J Wireless Config J AOSS EJ WAN config LAN Config J 802 119 Basic MAC access limit Admin Config Diagnostic J __Wireless Basic Setup 11g Wireless Radio Enable O Use AirStation s MAC address 000D08870048 O Use Wireless Channel Auto Channel lounen Channel 5 Advanced Wireless Mode 119 54M 11b 11M Auto BSS BasicRateSet defaut W Multicast Rate Auto E Framebursting 125 High Speed Mode El 802 11g Protection M Enable DTIM Period Output Power 100 5 SSID A GO np 19216811 1 cgibin a E 802 1 1g Basic If you have a mixed mode network with both 802 11b and
30. his warranty does not include non Buffalo Technology Melco Inc installed components If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period Buffalo Technology Melco Inc will replace the unit provided the unit has not been subjected to misuse abuse or non Buffalo Technology Melco Inc authorized alteration modifications or repair All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology Melco Inc product line including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology Melco Inc 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 In no event shall Buffalo Technology Melco Inc liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product its accompanying software or its documentation Buffalo Technology Melco Inc does not offer refunds for any product 2003 2006 Buffalo Technology Melco Inc 88 Contact Information Buffalo Technology USA Inc 4030 West Braker Lane Suite 120 Austin TX 78759 5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8 30am 5 30pm CST Direct 512 794 8533 Toll free 800 456 9799 Fax 512 794 8520
31. hoose Enable or Enable Apply packet filter rules BUFFALO Bir Station from the Intrusion Detector drop down S box If packet filter rules are applied packets will be filtered with packet filter mhamad rules before Intrusion Detector is applied a gr Blocking IP spoofing blocks packets from D devices using an IP address that is not their own O Pop up Alert Notification P Agoress for Pop up Noencacons MS wee In the Threshold Value box enter the number of times an event has to occur marason Detector wfornaten gt NS before you receive notification To configure your email alerts enter your email address and mail server information You may make up a sender email address such as alert router com Alert emails will appear to come from this address Intrusion detector also blocks unauthorized access attempts and suspicious traffic from WAN side devices the internet 38 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox rye oe wer sc BUFFALO C UPnP setup Bue Air Station UPnP Function M Enable WHR G54S WAN Config LAN Config J Network Config Route Info NAT IP Filter Intrusion Detector UPnP Wireless Config J Admin Config J Diagnostic J 39 You may disable Universal Plug and Play functionality by unchecking Enable here Note that Windows MSN Messenger will not function correctly with UPnP disabled AOSS onge Serio en Die i ai Clicking Start AOSS Sequence
32. hts on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address The unique number that distinguishes every network interface card Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A measurement of millions of bits per second MDI X Media Dependent Interface Cross over Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines 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 PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect A bus that is connected directly to the CPU 82 PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Card Removable module that adds features to a portable computer Peer to peer This simple network is formed by connecting computers directly without use of routers or hubs A crossover cable is plugged into an Ethernet port in each computer connecting them directly Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether
33. igure every element of your AirStation Get BUFFALO A Mn a i to Advanced Settings from Home o ume moesson E by Clicking the Advanced Tab You na may return to Home by clicking on i lt l the yellow gt Home link in the top left et corner pases crouse see Ven Pc Click Help in the top right corner for ostia SE e more information about any of the A 8 pages in Advanced Settings To begin click on WAN Config The first page in WAN Config WAN Port will open 25 WAN Config WAN Port Here you may choose how the AirStation acquires an IP address Normally the BUFFALO C WAN Ethernet Settings Buer internet connection wizard will set this for AirStation Perum Easy emo you if you have a cablemodem or DSL If O Acquire an IP Address Automatically from a DHCP Server 4 eii 3 you re not sure what to choose perform Easy Setup El wanconng click here eg cn els To setup PPPoE manually click on click H yace E here and turn to page 27 Wireless Config j PRESS ONO NANE SENT a Admin contig E eegene E Also on this page under Advanced Setup Diagnostic J RN NC AQUILES o use nus adaress j you may manually set the Default Gateway DNS server WAN MAC address WAN format and WEB port number Click Apply when finished WAN Communication Formal 26 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox KEE O en 192 160 1 1 1 ogrbin cgireqetrSid 2 ah BUFFALO Air Station El wan contig
34. ination IP Address Protocol Number of Packets Route llo A The IP Filter nas not heen configured yet mat Contegure IP Finer ime attr usion Detector ZE j Wireless Config j Admin Contig J Diagnostic 35 IP Filter Add Delete Basic Rules AirStetion Settings Mozilla Frefex o Get here by clicking on Add Delete Basic EE Gon Rules see page 35 You may choose which BUFFALO Packet Filter Settings Add Delete Basic Rules A use of AirStation s preconfigured basic rules Air Station are enabled or disabled Active rules are Basia Paton formation TC displayed with a green background and eens Ce disabled rules are shown in red Choose g WAN Contig Dory Setup trom Wireless LAN La 3 A E the rules you want to use by clicking under PPPoE Dany Setup over WOS Ka El zen TE Operation When your choices are complete Ree Bock Ping tom WAN Lo click on Initialize A Network Config J _Appty Roeno nto Mar Primer Inti teston Detected UPN q Wireless Contig J Admin Contig J Diagnostic J 36 IP Filter Configure IP Filter Clicking on Configure IP Filter from the IP filter page page 35 will bring you to this page where you can make your own rules Click Add Rule when you have each rule configured the way you want it Wireless Conti Admin Contig gt Diagnostic 37 Network Configuration Intrusion Detector To enable intrusion detector c
35. ion key Consult your wireless client s documentation for more information on configuring its WEP settings 76 Troubleshooting WDS Most problems with setting up WDS are caused by incorrectly entering the MAC addresses into each AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility If you re having problems check the MAC address settings in both AirStations s Web Based Configuration Utilities Each Airstation should be configured to be in a bridge with the other s wireless MAC address Confirm that all bridges are set to the same wireless channel Check the Packet Log Advanced Diagnostic Packet Info in each AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility to confirm communication between them screenshot to right The WDS entries should show packets both sent and received In this example the packet log ais shows packets sent but not received so the next Er RE bie Tose Hie B ss OP E f asor i oO So oo troubleshooting step would be to check the other BE AirStation s settings and packet log for more clues BUFFALO Packet Traffic Information Glue Air Station WE weng Eros we Zen If you cannot access the AirStations wirelessly wea LAN SR IN JS Wired WAN a 0 o o reconnect the Ethernet cables as shown on page a gt mz o 67 to easily access the AirStations s Web Based SERA d Configuration Utilities ee Admin Conti Diagnostic e Done yk 77 Troubleshooting WDS Notes on WDS 1 All wireless acc
36. irStations Here s the whole setup ready for initial configuration Note Each AirStation may be part of 6 different bridges Remember that each layer of bridges takes about half your total network speed so avoid configuring daisy chains more than 4 bridges long A star pattern is always better with a central router serving multiple bridges 68 Configuring a WDS Bridge Once the AirStations are powered on you will want to make sure that they are in factory default configuration On the bottom of each hold down the INIT button for three seconds This will reset them to factory defaults They will take 30 60 seconds to reboot afterwards Power on your PC Make sure that it mom eme wg et is configured to obtain an IP address EE a Es Pros Tp Heip automatically from DHCP Open a web Gel y C Ze SG ei 192 168 11 1 browser and in the address field enter 192 168 11 1 This is the default IP address of your first AirStation Prompt x Enter username and password for AirStation at http 192 168 11 1 Y User Name A login window will pop up The default Lo eE roo username is root Leave the password field Password AA A 69 Configuring a WDS Bridge The Web Based Configuration Utility for your first AirStation will open Click on the Advanced tab On the left side menu click on Wireless Config and then Basic Change the Wireless Channel from Auto to a channel Make a n
37. is not suitable for most home configurations If you plan to use the AirStation as an normal wireless router make sure that this switch is in the normal AUTO position To set up your AirStation as a bridge or repeater flip the switch to BRI and turn to page 43 14 Alr tatisa Settings Mazilia Firafsx R gt IEA gt CI BUFFALO WH 54 Basic Settings Internet gt gt Internet Games Part Mapping gt gt Windows MSN Messenger gt gt Intrusion Detector irewall Wireless gt gt Wireless Encryption VWVEP THIP AES gt gt Wireless Channel _Other gt gt Update AirStation Firmware Internet Connection Manual Client Configuration If your wireless client doesn t support AOSS you ll have to configure it manually From the Home page click on the System Info tab 15 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox rye LA D GO htp 192 168 11 1 cgrbin cai r AIDS O O BUFFALO Air Station WHR HP G54 WAN Config LAN Config Network Config Wireless Config Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Log Info Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Test System Information Model AirStation Name Operational Mode WAN Wireless B02 11g WHR HP 654 Ver 1 20 APOOODOBAE0018 Router Mode Wired Link IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server MAC Address Wireless Status ssID Encryption Mode Wireless Channel 125 High Speed Mode MAC Address Disconnect
38. istrator Make changes if necessary and click OK 5 If prompted restart your computer Other Problems Please refer to www buffalotech com for further reference materials 66 Configuring a WDS Bridge Your AirStation s WDS bridging capability allows you to extend the size of your wireless network by adding additional AirStations all connected wirelessly In this simple example well connect two AirStations in a wireless bridge You may use these same steps to add additional bridges for greater coverage For easiest configuration we recommend configuring all components in close proximity before deploying them to their final positions Wired connections make initial configuration even simpler The first AirStation will be the router that receives the internet connection On the bottom of the AirStation make sure that the switch is set to AUTO If desired you may connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to its WAN port now though this is not necessary for configuration Power on the first AirStation The second AirStation will be configured as a repeater bridge Make sure that its switch is set to BRI Use a RJ 45 cat5 Ethernet cable to connect LAN ports of the two AirStations Power up the second AirStation 67 Configuring a WDS Bridge Connect a PC s Ethernet port to another RJ 45 port on the main router the first AirStation You will use this PC to configure the settings of the A
39. l 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 62 Specifications 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 12412 22417 32422 4 2427 52432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 92452 10 2457 112462 11 default channel 63 Troubleshooting Common Problems e Out of range client cannot connect to the AirStation e Configuration mismatch client cannot connect to the AirStation e Absence or conflict with the Client Driver e Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware LED Activity Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems e Power LED should be Green e Wireless LED should be Green if the line is active Ifis it blinking Green wireless communication is active e Ethernet LED should be Green 100Mbps or Amber 10Mbps while the communication is active e The
40. lso come with different connectors The WHR HP G54 has an RP SMA connector on it If your antenna has a different kind of connector youll need an adaptor To install a different antenna unscrew the stock antenna from the RP SMA connector on top of the AirStation and screw on the connector or adaptor from your new antenna i 58 Specifications For more information FAQ s and updates consult the AirStation website at http www buffalotech com WHR HP G54 AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 1 1 x 5 1 x 5 7 in 28 x 130 x 144mm Weight 9 8 oz lb 277g Temperature amp Humidity Operation O to 40 C Maximum humidity 80 Transit Storage 0 to 40 C maximum humidity 80 no condensation Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 1 1A Nominal Power Supply 5 V output 100 240V AC Universal 50 60 Hz Power Consumption about 6 5 Watts Max 59 Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless commu nication equipment Network Compatability IEEE802 11g b Standard for Wireless LANs 125 High Speed Mode also Available Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity certified by the Wi Fi Alliance Host Operating System Microsoft Windows 98SE ME NT4 0 2000
41. mmunications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 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 or more of the following measures eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna eIncrease 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 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 In accordance with FCC regulation BUFFALO has limited the WHR HP G54 to operation on channels 1 11 by USA specific firmware FCC Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled 86 FCC CE Information equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 This equipment sh
42. n only from your local network and ae Station Routing information Settings Bez doesn t broadcast RIP at all For large O cm WAN Side RIP Transmission INEM complicated network configurations WAN Side RIP Reception 7 LAN Side RIP Transmission Rone you may wish to modify this behavior LAN Side RIP Reception Click Apply when you have your desired DI wan contig Aeey configuration WAN Port D PPPOE Routing Information HELP Lower on the page routing information El Lan contia Destination Address Subnet Mask Gateway Metric Status is displayed Click Edit Routing Informa LAN Port No Registered Routing Information R DHCP Server EN EE tion to add a new route manually Aa Network Config Route Info NAT IP Filter Intrusion Detector UPnP Wireless Config Admin Config j Diagnostic 31 Network Configuration Edit Routing Information To configure a route manually enter its Destination Address and Gateway Enter a maximum number of hops allowable in Metric and click Add 32 3 el E RO ht 192 168 111 cg bin coi rea O ad Network Address Translation Setup Qwete AirStation Address Translation M Enable AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox Advanced Settings Log Output El Enable IP Address of MZ gt IPsec Pass Through M Enable NAT Table a HELP Group WAN Side IP Address Protocol LAN IP Address LAN Port Number Status The Address Translation Table has not been setup yet
43. nat_ipsec isakmp done max_leases value 256 not sane setting to 64 instead udhcpd v0 9 9 pre started wild 11g Associated User 00 07 40 ba 5e 3f et0 link up interface up ipt_time loading ip_conntrack version 2 1 128 buckets 1024 max 344 bytes per conntrack PPP BSD Compression module registered PPP Deflate Compression module registered PPP generic driver version 2 4 2 WHR HP G54 53 Packet Traffic Information AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox a a Here you can see the packets and rs wm errors for each of your networks BUFFALO __ Packet Traffic Information Gre d Ir ec 133 135 e i 2820 0 2994 0 J gt Network Config j Wireless Config Admin Config Diagnostic J System Info Log Info Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Test 54 Client Monitor E asx Client Monitor shows you a list of all EE GAO htp 192 168 11 1 cgi bin cgi req tfr amp id 30 m S clients currently connected to the BUFFALO Client Monitor eee wireless network Air Station Mac address MT W DEE Speed Mode 00 07 40 BASE 3F 192 168 11 2 Wireless Authorized zeiten Wireless Config Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Log Info Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Test J gt Network SR J J J 55 Ping Test MESES a To perform a Ping test enter a target BUFFALO Coringtest er buff alotech com and click Execute Mon nine E Successful pings return
44. ng the key renewal period too short can decrease network performance By default the AirStation broadcasts its SSID This makes it easier for clients to connect to the AirStation To disable broadcasting uncheck this box Privacy Seperator prevents wireless clients from being able to browse each other s computers Check Enable to turn it on 42 Bridge Repeater WDS Bridging EE _ 33 To setup a bridge between two or SE E more wireless access points select aided L Wireless Repeater WDS Setup 11g Bac Enable and click on Apply Air Station Repeatevenage wos Deis J For more on setting up WDS see Apply To use WDS the wireless channel and WEP encryption key for each wireless page 6 T H or click on He lp at the top with those of other wireless devices right corner of the S creen l WAN Conti device must be set identically and the IP addresses of each must not overlap LAN Contig Network Contig J Registered Access Points a HELP Wireless Contig J AOSS MAC Address Status 802 119 a Wi Wireless MAC address of this unit 00 0D 0B 87 00 49 MAC access gl Admin Contig Diagnostic 43 MAC Access Limit zen Settings Mozila Firefox SBS You may limit access to your wireless AA network to specific computers e Wireless MAC Filtering Computers not listed on your MAC Air Station e o r De Registration List will not be able to oot connect to the network If you en
45. ote of the channel that you ve chosen because all of your wireless devices will need to be configured to use this same channel Change Framebursting from 125 High Speed Mode to Framebursting or Do not use Framebursting is recommended if all your client devices support it Click Apply Your AirStation will reboot in 30 60 seconds Optional Note the SSID of this AirStation By default this value will be different for each AirStation For easy roaming you may want to change the SSIDs of both AirStations to a constant value Arstation Settings Mozilla Firefox Die Eda View Go Bookmarks Toots Help a E 2 http AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox Ele Edt View Go Bookmarks Tools Help KEES 2 BUFFALO Air Station WAN Config LAN Config Wireless Contig AOSS 02 119 Bary eme AC For Admin Config Diagnostic 70 Network Config 37 7 minutes saved OS ZC E http 192 168 11 1 c9 binical Sy O a ne C Basic Wireless Configuration 11g Wireless Radio P Enable e H SSID ES wie AlRIMON MAC Address 00000007004C Wireless Channel Channel 5 Advanced Settings Wireless Mode 119 54My110411Mj Auto e BSS BasicRateSet deta E Muiticast Rate SA Mbps e Framaburitng Oonctuse as 802 11g Protection FF Enable OTIM Peroa Output Power 100 e Apy wz iCurrem Cnannet marum Selection Configuring a WDS Bridge On the left side menu click on Wireless Config and
46. ould be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and legs This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must 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 EU Countries intended for use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France with Frequency channel restrictions Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg Norway The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU Countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use France Only channels 10 11 12 and 13 87 Warranty Information Buffalo Technology Melco Inc products come with a two year limited warranty from the date of purchase Buffalo Technology Melco Inc warrants to the original purchaser the product good operating condition for the warranty period T
47. ozilla Firefox BR tt BG GIO hte 192 168 11 1 cgrbin cgitreg frm amp irr a e BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Air Station Wireless Channel b gt Wireless Channel Selection 802 119 Channel11 Current Channel Manual Selection 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 apart not to interfere with each other To avoid interference assign wireless channels to your different wireless networks as follows 11g channels 1 6 11 When Auto Channel is selected a vacant channel is selected automatically Current Channel shows the automatically selected channel Wireless Channel This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless channel With Auto Channel selected your AirStation will choose the best channel available Current channel will show the channel that your AirStation is currently using You may also select any channel from 1 11 manually Channels 1 6 and 11 are non overlapping If multiple channels are in use in an area select a different channel for your AirStation as far away from the other channels being used as possible 22 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox ETT KEREN Gy O hito 192 168 11 1 cgibin ogi reqetmmasir af O g WHR HP G54 Air Station Update Firmware gt Select the AirStation firmw
48. r AirStation s re Connection firmware and reset your Internet gt gt Run Internet Connection Wizard Easy Setup connection s configuration As you explore the configuration tool you can usually get context sensitive help by clicking on the Help link at the top right of the page To go to Advanced Settings page 25 click on the Advanced tab To get the system information you need to set up a wireless client that doesn t support AOSS click on the System Info tab See page 17 for more on Home 11 AOSS AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple system for configuring your wireless network securely If your router and your client device are installed and both support AOSS then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy Push the AOSS button on the top of your router and hold it in for a few seconds The AOSS light will begin to flash amber You now have two minutes to push the AOSS button on your client device and finish the connection If you have a standalone client device it will probably have a little red button labled AOSS on it Push the button About 15 seconds later you ll have a secure network connection If your client device is a PC card CardBus or PCI adaptor the AOSS button will probably be in its Client Manager Software Check your client device s user manual for instructions standalone PC card Client Manager on where to push or click
49. ss adapter on the computer being used to configure the AirStation The computer used to configure the AirStation should be set to obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP server The WHR HP G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192 168 11 1 and Subnet Mask of 255 255 255 0 Connecting your AirStation 1 Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router 2 Plug the Cable or DSL s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation s WAN port Initially you may need to unplug this cable from your computer hub or other router 3 Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer s Ethernet adapter NIC If you plan to initially configure the AirStation wirelessly not recommended you may skip this step 4 Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute then power on the AirStation router and wait one full minute and finally power on the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or flashing after several minutes of being powered on please consult Buffalo Technology Technical Support Log in to the Configuration Tool Launch a web browser on the computer that you re going to use to configure the AirStation Enter 192 168 11 1 into the URL field Naturally if you change your AirStation s IP address you ll have to enter the new address instead A
50. the AOSS client device Software button After you ve pressed both buttons it will take about 15 seconds for the connection to complete When it s finished the AOSS light witll glow a solid amber You now have a secure network connection 12 AOSS Notes Some things to keep in mind e Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be configured with the AOSS router at a time The buttons will need to be re pressed to connect each additional AOSS wireless client adapter e Itis not necessary to AOSS client devices that have already been configured via AOSS unless significant changes have been made to the wireless network e Do not attempt to configure two separate AOSS networks at the same time as it may cause undesired configurations e If an undesired client has connected via AOSS it can be disconnected from within the WHR HP G54 advanced configuration menus 13 Router Access Point Mode This AirStation supports quickly changing the product from a wireless router to a conventional access point Put your Airstation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch on the bottom of your AirStation from AUTO to BRI This changes the default IP address of the AirStation from 192 168 11 1 to 192 168 11 100 and DHCP NAT and the WAN port are disabled Access Point Mode might be desirable if you re adding wireless capability to an existing network with a router or configuring your AirStation as part of a repeater bridge setup It
51. tion A Diagnostic J _Firmware Update _ Firmware File Name WHR G54S Ger updated firmware files from the following link Download Service WAN Config J LAN Config J Network Config J Wireless Config Admin Config J Name Passwd Date NTP Syslog Transfer Save Load Configs Initilize Reboot Firmware Update MEE O A Gop 6 http 192 168 11 1 cgi bin cgi a SSG OOO O O Firmware Update Click Browse to select your firmware update file Then click the Firmware Update button to update firmware Firmware Update may take several minutes to complete Do not power down the router until Firmware Update is finished and the diag light on the front of the router has stopped blinking When available updated firmware may be downloaded from www buffalotech com 51 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox IR O e 192 168 11 1 cgrbin cgi r gf SAG Y System Information g HELP Model WHR HP 054 Ver 1 20 BUFFALO Air Station AirStation Name AP000D0BAE0018 Operational Mode Router Mode WHR HP G54 e Wireless Config Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Log Info Packet Info J Network Config J J J Client Monitor Ping Test Wired Link IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server MAC Address Wireless Status SSID Encryption Mode Wireless Channel 125 High Speed Mode MAC Address po Disconnected 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Enabled 00 00 08 AE 00 18 Enabled D00DOBAED018 Not Con
52. tion Utilities by entering their IP addresses into a web browser 192 168 11 1 for the main access point 192 168 11 100 for the bridged access point If the first AirStation is connected to the Internet you should be able to connect to the second AirStation and surf the web 74 Once you can connect to each of your access points you should configure WEP encryption Without WEP anyone within range of your access points can easily connect to your network From within the second AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility 192 168 11 100 click on Advanced then Wireless Config then Security Note that you must set up WEP on the bridge second AirStation first before configuring it on the main router first AirStation or you will have to reconnect the network cables to finish configuration Configuring a WDS Bridge la x Airstation Settings Mozilla Firefox Ele Edit yiew Go Bookmarks Tools Help 4 2 do ki mup 192 168 11 1 cgr binfegrreq tireid 16 BUFFALO CG Wireless Security Settings 119 a HELP Air Station No Eneryption WEP WEP Encryption Key Character Input 13 characters WEP128 gt e AA Ce Wireless Encryption Ce WAN Contig Ca LAN Config C mie Network Config C ags 1 WPA PSK Previously Shared Key Wireless Config SE S Key Renewal Period f minutes 2 119 a Advanced Settings Broadcast SSID F Enable Re Privacy Separator Enable Apply j Admin Contig
53. tom of the page have instructions for doing so on Windows ME and XP computers Get to this page from Home by clicking on Windows MSN Messinger 20 AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox re o gt 3 WwW 6 Gd hittp 192 168 11 1 fogi bin cgi req frmatrr wh Al ages backup software BUFFALO WHR HP G54 Air Station Encryption Level WEP TKIP AES gt 11g Choose an Encryption Level for this Connection No Encryption Encryption Format E TKI E S f No A e Encryption No encryption For security encryption is recommended WE An encryption scheme that can be used with virtually all wireless LAN clients TKIP An encryption scheme offering enhanced security over WEP but with less client support AES The fastest most secure wireless encryption available NOTE AES is highly recommended if all your wireless devices support it Wireless Encryption This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless Encryption Here you can manually select the type of wireless encryption you d like to use Your AirStation supports three different encryption schemes choose the best one that all your clients support Virtually all wireless clients support WEP It s a lot better than nothing TKIP is much more secure than WEP but slower AES is even more secure than TKIP and the fastest of all Highly recommended if all of your wireless clients support it 21 AirStation Settings M
54. ty CD with Manual e Quick Setup Guides e Warranty Statement Basic Setup Begin by finding a good place to set up your router access point Some things to consider e You ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem You ll also want a power outlet nearby e Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible Signal strength and speed fall off with distance e Higher is often better For instance set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than the bottom one if possible Screw the antenna into the top of your AirStation Getting Ready Make note of the AirStation s wired MAC address The LAN gt Ze or Wired MAC address is the default SSID wireless network a name of the AirStation You can find it on the bottom of the AirStation You may also wish to contact your ISP to ask if other information such as global IP address subnet mask address default gateway address DNS server address or PPPOE parameters is necessary to access your internet connection Write down any necessary information that your ISP requires for connection Buffalo recommends using a wired network connection where your computer is physically connected to the AirStation with a CATS straight cable plugged into one of the four LAN ports to initially set up your router This type of setup will eliminate possible setup problems with the wirele
55. up in a communication hierarchy UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable WAN Wide Area Network A networking system covering a wide geographical area WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A VPN Virtual Private Network A security security protocol for wireless local area method to connect remote LAN users to a networks defined in the 802 11b standard corporate LAN system using a 64 bit or 128 bit key WEP was designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN However it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed 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 85 FCC CE Information Notice 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 protection 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 co
56. window will open prompting you to enter a User ID and Password Enter root as the User name and leave the password field blank Detecting Your Broadband Connection Your AirStation s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet connection you have automatically and ask you for any needed information If your ISP assigns IPs automatically most cable providers do their DHCP server will give your router an IP address If additional login information is required to connect to the internet the wizard will ask for it Enter any required login information if asked Contact your DSL provider for any missing login information AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox i x A hip 192 168 11 1 cgrbin cgreq mpires top A e 8 E gt If your DSL provider requires that PPPoE BUFFALO information be entered manually see page 25 Infomation of WAN 10 EE mx This is the opening page of your A A a C AirStation s configuration tool You ee Air Station can always get to it from within the aema configuration screens by clicking on Home From here you can configure Basic Settings Internet 1 a Internet Games Fort Mapping port Mapping for TOME internet sames SS turn on UPnP for Windows MSN Wirel r s SS Messenger configure your Firewall Wireless Channe Other T setup Encryption choose your Wireless gt gt Update AirStation Firmware Erenw 077 channel update you
57. y oun nn BEE E To manually assign an IP address click 192 160 11 1 Manual Assignment Spec od IP Adcraga El wan contig Network Contig Secondary A Wireless Contig d J A Admin Contig J A Diagnostic J Current DHCP Client Information Ml neg IP Adoress MAC Address Host Name Lease Period Status 197168115 0000740007706 poo Manual 392 168 11 13 0007 ED BA EE IF tocheriterOs Mara The IP Address of the client t 29 DHCP Server Manual Assignment of IP Address To manually link a LAN address to a MAC address enter them under Add Client Infor DHCP Server Settings Manual Assignment of IP Address Quer mation and click Add BUFFALO Air Station Current DHCP Client Information shows Add Client Information Ml eL A o Kn all LAN addresses currently assigned by rs H AirStation s DHCP You may configure a ge me pr gt specific client to always recieve the same a es a E Ea IP address by clicking Manual Assignment I oor oa to the right of its MAC Address Clicking pe Delete returns a manually assigned client to normal DHCP operation Edit allows you to manually adjust a linked IP Address and Mac Address in the Client Information window above 30 Network Config Route Info AirStation Settings Mozilla Firefox CET By default the AirStation receives RIP gt Route Information Protocol informa RH O hiio 192 168 11 1 cot ad O Glbackup software BUFFALO tio
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