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1. WDS V Enable Specify Master Slave Slave EC SSID 0024A5F573C9 Wireless Authentication WPA2 PSK Encryption AES x WPA PSK Pre shared key eeeceecccccce 14 Change your computer s IP address settings back to their former values ex IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically DNS server Obtain DNS server address automatically Note If using the AirStation as a repeater unplug the LAN cable from your computer You re now con nected to the AirStation wirelessly 15 Launch a web browser If your home page is displayed setup is complete 18 Chapter 3 Installation Changing Firmware To change between the professional firmware dd wrt and the user friendly firmware follow the steps below 1 Open the configuration Interface of the AirStation 2 To replace the professional firmware with the user friendly firmware click Administration gt Firmware Upgrade To replace the user friendly firmware with the professional firmware go to Easy Setup and click Update AirStation Firmware 19 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Click Browse to select the firmware file and click Upgrade or Apply Note The firmware files are contained in the Firmware folder of the utility CD Professional firmware dd wrt update screen Setup Wireless Services Security Access Restrictions NAT QoS Administration Status ene Oe ele Fiemme Firmware Upgrade SE Firmware Management Help more
2. 0 a a ibi that don t match any filter to their ERALDI EES Sere destination The Sen blocks E Reject ident requests D unnecessary packets from the z Internet side and prevents leaking o Bock ping from Internet o secure information from the LAN 4 PPPoE1 Easy Setup Ignore side Log Output Checking this box will record firewall events to a log Disabled by default Se Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters Preconfigured quick filters include Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS routing When enabled this prevents Microsoft networking from communicating between the LAN side and the WAN side You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE client or Use IP unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 55 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Reject ident requests Enabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets Enable this option if you experience slow transfer speeds for network applications such as email ftp or browsing If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side in the address translation settings DMZ or TCP port 113 that setting has higher priority and overrides this setting Block ping from Internet If this is enabled the AirStation will not respond to p
3. Transfer Logs Enable Syslog transfers the AirStation s Syslog Server logs to a syslog server V Address Translation dp Filter Transfer Logs di Firewall V PPPoE Client t E i Enable to transmit the AirStation s V Dynamic DNS VI DHCP Client logs to a Syslog server Disabled Logs V DHCP Server W aoss by default V Wireless Client V Authentication Syslog Server NI Setting Changes dl System Boot SE be VINTP Client V Wired Link speci KE DNS seal or IP SEET e string may ee up I Clear All to alphanumeric characters Apply Select Al em EE and periods It should not begin or end with a period or hyphen Strings may Parameter Meaning Transfer Logs Enable to send logs to a syslog server Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname hostname with domain name or IP address You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores _ Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server 70 Chapter 4 Configuration Save Restore You may save your AirStation s settings as a file and restore settings from that file later WAN LAN CC aamin Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart ee Save Current Settings Backup file Restore Configuration from Backup File E Enter password Manuals amp Utilities Save Restore AirStation Settings En
4. Advanced Settings Server IP Address NRO Manual gi E Client IP Address oer emm Manual for up to 5 address es LANIP address ofthe AirStation DNS Server IP Address Manual Do Not Specify WINS Server IP Address MTU MRU Value IECH E PPTP User List Username Connection Condition IP Address Operation No registered users Edit PPTP User List Note If using GRE protocol protocol no 47 and the 1723 TCP portis filtered then this function may not work correctly Also if these ports are blocked on your router you cannot use the VPN server Auto Input Click this button to generate a random IP address with a small possibility of overlapping with IP addresses of other lo routers LAN Side IP Address The AirStation s default LAN side IP address is 192 168 11 1 If you want to TERN the ee to an existi E a unique unused eres par the s range of IP addresses Subnet Mask The AirStation s default LAN side subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 To connect pe ey to an existi Ka a unique unused P ates from the L LAN s range of IP addresses DHCP Server Enable the DHCP server here It is enabled by default If there is another DHCP server on the network one DHCP server must be disabled or the IP ranges must be changed to avoid conflicts caused overlapping DHCP scopes If ICP server is enabled confirm that the DHCP IP address pool doesn t overlap existing LAN IP addresses DHCP IP Address Pool
5. Bueless Encrption Connection Status Oniine Internet Basic Settings gt gt Internet Games Port Forwarding je Run the Internet Connection gt gt UPnP Check Connection Refresh Wizard Other eee Help is always displayed on the gt gt Update AirStation Firmware IEEE 802 11n g b Auto Ch 11 ci automatically when th i b x gt gt Initialize AirStation SSID BUFFALO F482CA See Ga rig ht SI d e of t h e con fi gura tion Authentication AOSS WPAMPA2 mixed mode Perce aie al PSK Internet If your connection requires i i R f h h f Encryption AOSS TKIP AES mixed mode a password or other PPPoE uti Ity e er to t e e p screens or information have it ready Your ISP Sep BUFFALO F482CA1 can provide this information if you e x Authentication AOSS WPA PSK TEN E more information on each page Encryption AOSS AES Wireless SSID amp Channel This wizard lets you set an SSID in the web based configuration wireless channel for your network wireless Encryption interface pe sie eee Mode WS to use on your wireless Status Disabled network memet Utilities Internet Games Port Forwarding This wizard lets you seta static Network Senices NAT to olav Internet ames UPnP Language UPnP lets software configure the Auto Apply network automatically Itis enabled by default 22 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu Router Mode In router mode the AirStation s w
6. Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen list connected devices System Info Loge Packet Info Client Monitor Log Out Ping Manuals amp Utilities Client Monitor el Lease IP Communication Wireless MAC Address Hostname 802 11n Address Method Authentication Displays the LAN side clients E0 69 95 2E 1F DB 192 168 11 2 John PC Wired such as PCs that are accessing the AirStation The following information is displayed Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information MAC address lease IP address hostname communication method wireless authentication and 802 11n for devices that are connected to the AirStation 78 Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A Ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Log Out Ping Manuals amp Utilities a Ping Destination Address A Ping test can be performed from Execute the AirStation With a ping test ou can determine whether the irStation can communicate with a Result specific network device Destination 192 168 11 1 Destination Address 64 bytes from 192 168 11 1 icmp_seq 0 ttl 64 time 0 3 ms Enter the network IP address or Result 64 bytes from 192 168 11 1 icmp_seq 1 ttl 64 time 0 2 ms DNS name that you want to ping 64 bytes from 192 168 11 1 icmp_seq 2 ttl 64 time 0 2 ms e g 192 168 11 3 or www buffalotech com E
7. This determines the IP address _ age from which IP addresses will be distributed to DHCP clients 35 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Auto Input LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Pool PPTP Server Authorization Type Server IP Address Client IP Address DNS Server IP Address WINS Server IP Address MTU MRU Value Edit PPTP User List Add new user Advanced Settings PPTP User List Meaning Click to generate a random IP address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask If enabled the DHCP server will assign LAN side IP addresses automatically You may choose the range of IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server and select IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 1 256 may be entered Enable to use a PPTP server Select the authentication method for PPTP connection Select the server IP address Select the IP address range Set the DNS server IP address for the DNS server to issue to clients Set the WINS server IP address for the WINS server to issue to clients Configure MTU Maximum Transmission Unit MRU Maximum Receive Unit between 578 and 1500 which is used during transmission on PPTP Click to edit user information Click Edit PPTP User List to display Username Enter the username to connect to the PPTP server You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server You may enter up to 16 alphanumer
8. e Renew Renews the IP address from the DHCP Server Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Model AirStation Name Mode Switch Status Operational Mode Internet LAN Wireless WDS ECO Mode Meaning Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version Displays the AirStation s Name Displays the status of the mode switch on the back of the AirStation Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation Displays the information about the Internet port Displays the information about the LAN port Displays the wireless status Displays the current WDS status Displays the operating status of ECO Mode 75 Chapter 4 Configuration Logs Check the AirStation s logs System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Pin V Address Translation VIIP Filter V Firewall V PPPoE Client VI Dynamic DNS V DHCP Client Display logs V DHCP Server dass d wreless Client d Authentication d Setting Changes V System Boot NTP Client V Wired Link Display Select All Clear All Logs Save to file logfile log Date Time Type Log Content 2012 06 25 20 36 21 NTP SUCCESS set time Mon Jun 25 19 36 21 2012 2012 06 25 20 36 21 NTP ntp server address 198 60 73 8 i Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a Logs E Displays a list of router events This can be useful to dia
9. WPA PSK Pre shared key Set the master AirStation s Encryption key Notes Two AirStation can be connected per one master AirStation The slave AirStation is allowed to connect to another slave AirStation as lower slave AirStation The lower slave AirStation is not allowed to connect to another slave AirStation The slave AirStation is not allowed to communicate with the lower slave AirStation or client adapters when it is not connected to a master AirStation Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 aa ia D KS A 51 Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS Configure and use AirStation One touch Secure System AOSS WPS MAC Filter WDS Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities AOSS AirStation One Touch T Secure System AOSS is Buffalo s unique technology for quickly ep Zi tion You d secure wireless connect AOSS Sanhs can see AOSS s configuration and Exclusive SSID for WEP 802 11nig b Disabled Statua fom ihis sereen Encryption level expansion 802 11n g b Enabled Le Dedicated WEP SSID isolation 802 11n g b Disabled Click this button to start AOSS Allow WEP for Game Console Only 802 11n g b Enable The AOSS button on top tthe z s gt router works the same as this AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit V Enable button Refer to how to use AOSS for more details Current Encryption Information 802 11n g b ha WPA PSK AES Now in use WW AOSS b
10. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Click on the Browse button to After flashing reset to Don t reset select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router Please select a file to upgrade Browse Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process Upgrade must not be interrupted WARNING Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes Do not turn off the power or press the reset button SS User friendly firmware update screen Easy Setup Update Firmware gt gt Select the AirStation firmware update file Specify Local File Auto Update Online Firmware File Name Browse Update Method Once you start the firmware update do not unplug the router or close the browser window until the update has finished and the diag LED on the front of the router has stopped blinking Get updated firmware files from our website or the link below Buffalo Technology 20 Chapter 4 Configuration The web based configuration interface lets you change AirStation settings Don t change these settings unless you know what you re doing Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface To configure the AirStation s advanced settings manually log in to the web based configuration interface as shown below 1 Launch a web browser 2 be er es el Enter the AirStation s LAN side IP address in the address field and press the enter key k 192 168
11. 11 1 we d E Blank Page a Note The AirStation s default LAN side IP address depends on the position of the mode switch In router mode 192 168 11 1 In bridge mode 192 168 11 100 If the router switch is set to auto and the unit is in bridge mode then the AirStation s IP address was assigned by an external DHCP server If you changed the IP address of the AirStation then use the new IP address The server 192 168 11 1 at AirStation user admin requires a username and password Enter admin for the username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be fo r th e passwo o rd an d cl ic k O K i sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Is admin e geggegeeeg Note If you forget your password hold down the E reset button page 8 to initialize all settings Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values 241 Chapter 4 Configuration 4 The configuration interface is Gen Ze displayed Manuale amp IItilities Wizards amp Overview Easy Setup Mode Router mode on Basic Settings Wizards are on the left gt gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard poternes Se An overview of your AirStation s gt gt Wireless SSID amp Channel ERROR Connection system information is displayed to 1 Easy Setup Default the right gt Wireless Encryption
12. EDCA Parameters PL For AP Priority AC_VO Highest 3 For STA Ln BRINIT NI A ef N N A Disabled For STA omer AIFSN 1 TXOP Limit Admission Control Disabled MAC Filter Enforce MAC Filtering Disabled Specify Master Slave Master Multicast Enabled Firewall Disabled Router Mode only A Gees F Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS routing Disabled Reject ident requests Enabled Block ping from Internet Enabled IP Filter Disabled Router Mode only None VPN Passthrough Disabled Router Mode only Disabled 98 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports None Router Mode only DMZ IP Address of DMZ None Router Mode only UPnP UPnP Enabled Router Mode only QoS QoS for transmission to the Disabled Router Mode only Internet Name AP AirStation s MAC Address Network Services Enabled Password Administrator admin fixed GMT 06 00 Central Standard Time CST or GMT 00 00 Greenwich Mean Time London NTP Functionality Enabled Access Log Output Disabled Management Access Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled Permit configuration from wired Internet Disabled Transfer Logs Disabled Logs Router Mode Address Translation IP Filter Firewall PPPoE Cli ent Dynamic DNS DHCP Client DHCP Server AOSS Wireless Client Authenticatio
13. New Group and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric letters Enter the Internet side IP address before translation for the port translation table entry Select the Internet side protocol before translation for the port translation table entry 59 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter LAN Side IP Address LAN Side Port Forwarded Ports DMZ Meaning Enter the LAN side IP address after translation for the port translation table entry Select the LAN side after translation port number 1 65535 for the port translation table entry Shows current entries in the port translation table Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos IP Address of DMZ Parameter IP Address of DMZ The IP address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is Meaning Log Out Manuals amp Utilities DNZ Settings m IP Address of DMZ Specify the address of a LAN side network device to which rejected communication packets are to be transferred When an IP address is entered for the DMZ it becomes possible to access the device at Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded Note RIP protocol packets UDP port number 520 will not be forwarded 60 Chapte
14. S only sent packets to the links that Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec have solicited them IGMP snooping is designed to revent hosts on a local network om receiving traffic for a multicast group they have not explicitly Joined It provides switches with a mechanism to prune multicast traffic from links that do not contain a multicast listener Check enable to use multicast snooping Multicast tunnel transfer mode is used if your clients support it Multicast Aging Time The holding time is the period that multicast snooping information is held This value should be larger than the IGMP MLD query interval Enter a time from 1 to 3600 seconds Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 seconds Enter a value larger than the IGMP MLD query interval 54 Chapter 4 Configuration Firewall Firewall Firewall IP Filter VPN Passthrough Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Firewall Log Output Enable Im Limits the type of packets allowed to pass between the Internet and Enable Basic Rules Number of Packets When packets reach the Ss e AirStation the firewall evaluates Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS routing the packets and forwards packets
15. Status Meaning Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address When DynDNS is selected set it between 0 and 35 days When TZO is selected set it between 0 and 99 days If 0 zero day is set no periodic update is performed The WAN side IP address of the AirStation s Internet port This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name Displays the status of the dynamic DNS service 34 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Server Configure a VPN server Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities VPN Server Settings NM If you are going to connect this subnet to a different network via VPN make sure that the two different networks use different non overlapping IP address pools yan EEIE yon ce cea me If both AirStations are handing out addresses from the same default pool of addresses LAN ann poten PPTP dlient there will be duplicate IP addresses which may cause severe network problems Auto Input Generate Recommended IP Address IPAddress 192 168 11 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server V Enable DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 for up to 64 Address es PPTP Server E Enable Authorization Type MS CHAPv2 40 128 bit Encryption
16. address Set the DNS server IP address 38 Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Configure DHCP leases WAN LAN Routin Add Client IP Address MAC Address Current DHCP Clients IP Address MAC Address Parameter IP Address MAC Address Current DHCP Clients 39 192 168 11 2 E0 69 95 2E 1F DB 47 59 48 Auto Lease Period Status Customize Manual Assignment The IP address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 2 Meaning Enter an IP address to lease manually The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope but not be within the Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Manuals amp Utilities DHCP Current DHCP clients are listed in the lower half of the window To add a client manually enter an IP address and its MAC address and click Add Do not assign IP addresses that conflict with your DHCP range on the network Up to 200 devices can be registered for manual assignment Add or Edit Clients You may manually add or edit any entries IP Address When adding IP addresses manually make sure that they do not overlap addresses assigned range that DHCP is assigning to other devices Enter the MAC address which identifies the client Displays information for current leases An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking Manual Assignment Chapter 4 Configur
17. an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection PS Note If you forget your password hold down the F reset button page 8 to initialize all settings PE Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values 10 Click Wireless gt WDS wps Advanced 11n g b MAC Filter WDS Log Out 16 Chapter 3 Installation 11 If the device you connect supports WDS such as the WHR 300HP WZR 300HP and WZR 600DHP select Slave from the Specify Master Slave menu and click Search If the device you connect doesn t support WDS select Slave EC from the Specify Master Slave menu and click Search WDS Enable Specify Master Slave SSID Wireless Authentication Encryption Slave Slave EC cO E BUFFALO Wireless AirStation router AirStation router with WDS 12 Once the list of the access points is displayed select the access point you are going to con nect to then click Select If the access point you are going to connect to is not displayed click Search Again Select AP to connect to Select SSID Wireless ch Signal Encryption Wireles 0024A5F573C9 6 Excellent Yes nic 4CE6760E3EAD 9 Excellent Yes nic 4CE676ADCC1B 4 Excellent Yes nic gem bg eg 17 Chapter 3 Installation 13 Enter the encryption settings and password key for the access point you are connecting to then click Apply
18. d a FE the window value of CWmin AIFSN 1 2 SE joe ES define a TN e a igher priority as the TXOP Limit 47 47 algorithm starts Values that Admission Control Disable x can be inputted 1 15 Bepi The time for the queue to obtain send priority The minimum value COANA E e a a 47 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter WMM EDCA Parameters Meaning You don t usually need to change these settings Using the default settings is recommended Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets Highest 8 High 4 Normal 2 and Low 1 From the queue these packets are processed in order of priority CWmin CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance structure performed in IEEE802 11 and generally the smaller the value in the window the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send AIFSN The interval to send frames The unit of the AIFSN is a slot just as the window defined by CWmin and CWmax is The smaller the interval of sending frames the faster the algorithm can restart As a result the priority of the queue is higher TXOP Limit The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send The unit is 32 ms The longer this time the more frames can be sent per right to send However the que may interfere with other packet transmissions If TXOP L
19. that your AirStation is plugged in e Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on or flashing Router Green LED may be on or off depending on your network Diag off LAN Green LED on or flashing Internet Green LED on or flashing e Make sure that your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically see appendix C e Restart your AirStation Cannot access the web based configuration interface e See chapter 4 for instructions to open the AirStation s configuration interface e Enter the correct username and password to log in to the configuration interface If you are using AirStation with factory default settings enter admin for the username and password for the password e Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies e Make sure that your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically see appendix C e Restart your AirStation 90 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly Configure your wireless client with the same SSID encryption type and encryption key as set on the AirStation The factory defaults are SSID BUFFALO XXXXXxX the last 6 digits of the AirStation s MAC address Encryption Type WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Connect with either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Encryption Key Printed on the Setup Card Note For details refer to the Setup Card Place you
20. then click Connect Network key Connect Cancel Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish configuration 88 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X Wi Fi Use Wi Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation Note 1 AirStation Setup Card For Wi Fi Access SSID BUFFALO 0F13F1 Key 12345678 Security type WPA2 PSK WPA PSK 23 37 Q 2 Me E 92 Wi Fi Off Turn Wi Fi On Open Network Preferences 3 E GA 92 Wi Fi On Turn Wi Fi Off 23 38 Q No network selected BUFFALO 010175 o BUFFALO 6400A5 o BUFFALO OF13F1 a Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences A R The Wi Fi network BUFFALO OF13F1 requires a WPA2 password _ Show password M Remember this network PN Ze E Cancel Join It will take several seconds for configuration to complete In Mac OS X 10 6 and earlier Wi Fi appears as AirPort Refer to the Setup Card Make a note of the SSID and Key printed on the Setup Card Click the c icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi Fi On Find the SSID from step 1 on the list Click it to highlight it Enter the KEY from step 1 into the Password entry box check Remember this network and click Join 89 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection e Make sure
21. used LED of x User Defined Mode User Defined Mode WiredLAN ECO x Wireless LAN O Je LED LEDs work normally in normal mode They are disabled if off is selected 67 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Scheduling Weekly Schedule Schedule Entry User Defined Mode Meaning Enable to schedule Eco Mode If Eco Mode is enabled AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode Graphically displays the configured schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly sched ule If User Defined mode is chosen configure it below Individual power saving elements may be configured for User De fined mode 68 Chapter 4 Configuration Access You may restrict access to the AirStation s settings screens Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Log Output Z Enable Enable Management Access Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Internet Side Remote Access Enable Management Access Oo Permit configuration from wired Internet Apply Manuals amp Utilities a Management Access You may prohibit management of the AirStation in specific circumstances Enabling any of RS iter these limitations will prevent 0 changes being made to the AirStation s settings from PCs that 0 meet the listed limitation criteria Note that all of these boxes a
22. with AOSS WPS 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt BUFFALO gt AirStation Utility gt Client Manager V 2 BUFFALO Click Create Profile Client Manager Y Yer 1 3 7 Profil Transmission Speed Create Profile Signal Strength i Tx Advanced 3 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 4 EI Create profile Click the WPS AOSS button Perform setup of wireless connection to the AirStation Wireless Adapter BUFFALO WLL UC G300N Select the Setup Method Automatic Secure Setup Perform connection and security configuration automatically Advanced Setup Select a Network Name SSID or enter the SSID then connect manually Otherwise connect with WPS PIN method Option Expert only Client Manager Y Ver 1 3 7 BUFFALO Follow any instructions displayed on the screen When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and is lit steadily the connection is complete 81 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP Client Manager 3 If you are using Windows XP use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS WPS 1 Right click on the F7 icon in the system tray and select Profile 2 BUFFALO AA status Q scan AirStation Create profile and display priority level Profile Name Click the WPS AOSS button Follow any instructions displayed on the screen When the Security LED on the
23. 65 NIP E 66 ECO EE 67 ACCESS dee EEEReg deed 69 LC EE 70 VET PRE SOME ee AER 71 Initialize Restart cc ccsessicccassareccsaccenssonttensnuensavedsntoeaauesecssenasnaaanowans 72 Update soe E E Ze System NNO ote aantzecceccccecscdsessasadedcccotcesS cecuaaaadececinanbeeceeeeaceceuustassatens 74 eler 76 Packet NN D 77 GTI elt Le E 78 PINO EE 79 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 80 Automatic Secure Setup AO 80 Windows 7 Vista Client ManaogerV 81 Windows XP Client Manager 21 82 Mac OS X AOSS ASSISEAI E 83 Other Devices e g Game Console 84 Manual SS OU E 84 Windows 7 WLAN Auto onfg 84 Windows Vista WLAN Autor ong 85 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration ccccceeeeeeeeeees 88 Mac OS X EEN 89 Chapter 6 TroubleShooting c cs sccceeeeeeeeeseneeeeneeeees 90 Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection 90 Cannot access the web based configuration interface 90 Cannot connect to the network wirelessly 0 ssssssseeeeeeee 91 You forgot the AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password 91 The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps Maximum link speed is only T30 MDPS geeiert 91 Bet LEE 92 Chapter 7 Default Configuration SettingsS 95 Chapter 1 Introduction Professional or User friendly This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages You may use either
24. AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only DNS Servers AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only WINS Server Do Not Specify Router Mode only Domain Name Assigned Domain Name Router Mode only Default Gateway None Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address None Bridge Mode only DHCP Current DHCP Clients None Router Mode only NA T Address Translation Enabled R Mod ROD TEE Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled External Registrar Enabled WPS Security Settings WPS status Configured AirStation PIN An 8 digit random value Printed on the label of the AirStation SSID BUFFALO XXXXXxX the last 6 digits of the AirStation s MAC address Security WPA WPA2 mixedmode PSK TKIP AES mixedmode Encryption key An 8 digit random value Printed on the Setup Card 96 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Basic Parameter Default Setting Extension Channel SSID BUFFALO XXXXXX Wireless Authentication WPA WPA2 mixedmode PSK Wireless Encryption TKIP AES mixedmode An 8 digit random value Printed on the Setup Card i WMM EDCA Parameters PL For AP Priority AC_BK Low 15 5 CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN 7 7 SH WMM EDCA Parameters PL For AP Priority AC_BE Normal e fine e ze i TXOP Limit lo Admission Control 97 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WMM EDCA Parameters PL For AP Priority AC_VI High 3 WMM
25. AirStations slaves should have their router mode switches turned off Parameter WDS Specify Master Slave Meaning Check to use WDS bridging Define this AirStation s role in a WDS bridge Master This AirStation will the master in a WDS bridge It will have the Internet connection and other AirStations in the bridge will be connected through this AirStation Slave Set AirStation as a slave This can be connected with the AirStation which is set as a master by using WDS feature only if the Master AirStation supports WDS Slave EC Set AirStation as a slave This uses Ethernet Converter to connect with the AirStation which is set as a master so it can be connected even though Master AirStation does not support WDS Auto Automatically switches between Master and Slave modes depending on the surrounding network If an AirStation works as a router it will automatically be set as a master If the AirStation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists in the network it will automatically be set as a master If the AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available it will automatically be set as a slave 50 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID Configure the Master AirStation s SSID Search Click to search for other AirStations SSIDs Wireless Authentication Configure authentication method for the master AirStation Encryption for wireless Choose encryption type for the master AirStation
26. BUFFALO User Manual for User friendly Firmware WHR 300HP AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and AccessPoint www buffalotech com ACRA EMERY VV UV DNI 35012720 01 Contents Chapter 1 INtrodUCTION cccccsceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 4 Professional or Ueer Zriendhy d 4 Package COMETS cnc cicnamdaieasnimsnitaciemtiinntnitminibennemenkateeaorececesecesoeecees 4 Hardware Overvi W o ccccseccesscnsccnancpencnanenenenentoeteneedataeeeeesineeredsiaes 5 Front Panel ETH 5 B ck AG ME 7 lei EE 8 POO I EE 8 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ek 9 Antenna GE EE 9 Vertical PIACSINGM E 9 Horizontal PIACEMEML E 10 Wall OUI EE 11 Chapter 3 Installation seceeeeeee 12 ett e EE 12 Changing Sun OT 19 Chapter A Configuration ccccceeseeeeeeeeneeeeenenenneneees 21 Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface 21 Configuration Menu Router Mode 23 Configuration Menu Bridge Mode 25 El cca cee ca EA E E 27 E IT WE 29 lut de 29 FE ra EE E E 30 KE LE 33 LAN E 37 DHCP EE 39 VIR 40 ROUINO BE 41 A RS Eege 42 WA GE 42 Eege 43 Advanced EE 46 A E 47 IIPS ut 49 ENEE 50 ENEE 52 M lcast Control EE 54 ENE E E E A E E E E E 55 le UE 55 PF E 57 VPN Passthrough eelere 58 Games AppsS ese ccesest atte soerbiciscceaGleinveden hicks cdlnadleeceaummetewbecetuweeaeasewes 59 Port Forwarding EE 59 EE ee 60 RE 61 EE 62 AQMD AEAEE ESTEA EEn EA 63 Vi EE 63 Password EE 64 HIE RE E
27. DNS server 192 168 11 1 Alternate DNS server blank 2 Shut down your computer Move the switch from the auto position to off Move the switch from the auto position to off 14 Chapter 3 Installation A Connect the AirStation s LAN port to your computer with another LAN cable Turn on the AirStation wait 60 seconds and then turn on your computer AirStation KE o 1 connect LAN cable 2 connect the power supply H power outlet 5 Confirm that the devices are connected correctly as shown below computer power outlet 6 After the computer has booted the LEDs on the AirStation should be in the following condi tion Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on or blinking Router Off Diag Off LAN Green LED on or blinking Refer to pages page 5 and page 7 for LED locations and other details 15 Chapter 3 Installation 7 Launch a web browser Enter the LAN IP address of the AirStation in the j address field then press the Enter key 192 168 11 100 w we e Blank Page Notes The default IP address of the AirStation is 192 168 11 100 in access point mode If you have changed the IP address of the AirStation enter that IP address 9 Windows Security Enter admin for the username and ee eran requires a username password for the password and click OK Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in
28. ary multicast packets to the page 54 wireless LAN port Admin Name Configure the AirStation s name page 63 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to configuration page 64 utilities Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock page 65 NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to page 66 automatically set the AirStation s internal clock Update Update the AirStation s firmware page 73 Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation page 74 25 Chapter 4 Configuration Logs Check the AirStation s logs Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Ping Test the AirStation s connection to other devices on the network Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s web based configuration interface Manuals amp Utilities Click this to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities 26 Chapter 4 Configuration Setup This is the home page of the configuration interface You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here Wizards amp Overview Easy Setup Basic Settings gt gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard gt gt Wireless SSID amp Channel gt gt Wireless Encryption Internet gt gt Internet Games Port Forwarding gt gt UPnP Other gt gt Update AirStation Firm
29. ation NAT NAT network address translation allows your private LAN side network devices to communicate with the Internet Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities Network Address Translation Address Translation V Enable Settings E pee eee eee Gate Configure address translation to connect the Internet side to the Apply Internet Address Translation Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets such as errors from address translation 40 Chapter 4 Configuration Routing Configure the AirStation s IP communication routes Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routing Manuals amp Utilities a Routing Add a Route Configure routing information 2 GE IP Address Destination Address Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 z Gateway Add or Edit a Route Metric 15 You may manually add or edit any entries Destination Address __ Specify the destination IP address Routing or network address ich entering an d address as nati i i estination s ost Destination Address Subnet Mask Gateway Metric Operation 258 255 255288 bor the subnet No routes are registered mask In case of entering a network address as destination specify the network address and subnet mask Gatewa Parameter Meaning D
30. authentication is selected for wireless authentication WEP WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices It uses an encryption key WEP can only be selected when No authentication is selected for wireless authentication TKIP TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP but slower TKIP can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for wireless authentication AES AES is more secure than TKIP and faster AES can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for wireless authentication TKIP AES mixed mode TKIP AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication TKIP AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK is selected for wireless authentication There are two different ways to enter pre shared keys Character keys may contain between 8 and 63 case sensitive alphanumeric characters Hexadecimal keys contain exactly 64 characters Only 0 9 and a f not case sensitive should be used in hexadecimal keys The rekey interval determines how often an encryption key is updated Values from 0 to 1440 minutes may be entered There are two different ways to enter WEP encryption keys Character keys may contain either 5 or 13 case sensitive alphanumeric characters Hexadecimal keys may contain either 10 or 26 digits Only 0 9 and a f not case sensitive should be used in hexadecimal keys 45 Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced Don t change a
31. crypt the configuration file with a password Save Current Settings Once you ve got your AirStation set up the way you want it you may save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file on the PC that you re using for configuration Note The AirStation will not be able to Parameter Save Current Settings Restore Configuration from Backup File Meaning Clicking Save will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file If the Encrypt the configuration file with a password option is checked then the configuration file will be password protected with the password Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved configuration file by clicking the Browse button navigating to the configuration file and then clicking Restore If the configuration file was password protected then put a check next to Enter password enter the password and click Restore 71 Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize Restart Reboot or initialize the AirStation Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities Initialize Restart Rocket This reboots your AirStation gem me Restart Now Restart s This reboots your AirStation Initialize This will restore your AirStation to the factory default settings Settings affected Restarting will reset the clock to its defaults Parameter Meaning Restart Click Restart Now
32. curity key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the OI button on the router Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig With Windows Vista use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray 2 Click Connect to a network When the screen at left is displayed select the KEE network to connect to and click Connect Select a network to connect to kat 3 K 001073299104 Security enabled network al 85 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead Otherwise go to step 4 Press the configuration button on your access point Press the configuration button on the access point before continuing I can t find the configuration button want nter the ni rk key or Enter the PIN for BUFFALO INC You can find this PIN displayed on the BUFFALO INC PIN Display characters I don t have the PIN want nter the ni 86 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 4 e eC EES Enter the encryption key and click Connect Type the network security key or passphrase for 001D73B991D4 The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase Display characters ea you have a USB flash drive with network settings for 001D73B991D4
33. dvanced wireless settings unless you know what you re doing WPS EZE GC Advanced 11n g7b MAC Filter WDS Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities Advanced Wireless Settings 11n g b Multicast Rate Auto bd DTIM Period 1 Don t change these settings unless you know what you re Privacy Separator Enable doing Apply Multicast Rate You can select 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps or Auto Default Value is Auto DTIM Period 7 DTIM Delivery Traffic Identification Maps Period is an interval when wireless LAN equipment broadcasts DTIM information Setting larger values saves power but may slow network traffic This setting is ignored unless power management is activated on the wireless client Values that can be AE 1 255 Default value is Privacy Separator A Choose whether Privacy Separator function is enabled or disabled When Privacy Separator is enabled each wireless LAN devices connecting this AirStation can not communicate to other local wireless devices However communication with wired LAN or Internet side devices _ Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi cast packets DTIM Period Set the interval 1 255 for the beacon to respond to a wireless device This setting is only effective when power management is enabled on the wireless device Privacy Separator If enabled the Privacy Separator blocks communication between
34. e Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routing Manuals amp Utilities Internet Ethernet Settings IP address automatically acquired from DHCP server To set up PPPoE click here Normally you ll connect the Internet side port to an external network such as the Internet Advanced Settings Default Gateway Primary DNS Name Server Address Secondary Internet MAC Address Method of Acquiring IP Address Select one of the following methods to acquire an Internet port IP address Please ask your provider for any other information about your line format If you re not sure which method to choose try Use default MAC address 00 E6 76 12 65 F8 selecting Easy Setup You can Use this address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 confirm the status of the current Internet side IP address on the system Information page This Bytes setting can only be changed when the router mode switch on the AirSation is set to on Perform Easy Setup Internet Connection Wizard X Parameter Method of Acquiring IP Address Default Gateway DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address MTU size of Internet Port Meaning Specifies how the current WAN side IP address was obtained Specify an IP address for the default gateway Specify an IP address for the DNS server Configure the Internet side MAC address Note Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation
35. eb based configuration interface has the following menu screens See the pages listed at right for more information about a menu screen NAT Network address translation settings used to connect LAN side devices page 40 to the Internet Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings page 46 WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia page 47 MAC Filter Limit access to specific devices page 49 W Configure communication among AirStation page 50 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status page 52 Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the page 54 wireless LAN port Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders page 55 IP Filter Edit IP filters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side page 57 and the Internet side VPN Configure IPv6 passthrough PPPoE passthrough and PPTP passthrough page 58 Passthrough Oo Nn 23 Chapter 4 Configuration Games Apps Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs page 59 DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a page 60 LAN side destination UPnP Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play page 61 QoS Configure priority for packets that require a certain data flow page 62 Admin Name Configure the AirStation s name page 63 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to co
36. ecurity keys Note When the Security LED is lit an encryption key has been set Wireless clients will need the same key to connect 4 Wireless LED Green Indicates wireless LAN status uoles uly Blinking Wireless LAN is transmitting On Wireless LAN is enabled but not active Off Wireless LAN is disabled 5 Router LED Green On Router functionality is enabled Off Router functionality is disabled 6 Diag LED Red This indicates the status of the unit by the number of blinks per cycle Note When the unit is first turned on or restarted the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot This is normal Chapter 1 Introduction Diag LED status 2 blinks zl Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory 3 blinks zl Ethernet wired LAN Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning error 4 blinks Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning 5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet port WAN port and the LAN port are the same it is not possible to establish communication Change the LAN side IP address of this unit Continuously Updating the firmware Updating the firmware blinking Saving settings Saving the settings Initializing settings Initializing the settings 1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket wait for a few seconds and then plug it again If the light still flashes please contact technical support 2 Nev
37. eir most recent settings before using AOSS You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections If disabled is selected then clients will not be able to connect with WEP Expands security method from TKIP to WPA WPA2 PSK mixed mode Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP connections Devices connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using AES TKIP All connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet When enabled the AirStation allows wireless devices to connect with 64 bit or 128 bit WEP Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation Displays the encryption type SSID and encryption key that AOSS has configured Click to enter random values for SSID encryption key and other settings Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to the values on the Setup Card Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to their previous values Displays basic information for AOSS clients connected to the AirStation Displays basic information for Ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS 53 Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control Restrict unnecessary multicast packets from wireless LAN ports WPS MAC Filter WDS Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities Multicast Control Snooping V Enable IGMP snooping allows the router to z 3
38. elected here have priority You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you dont use the default setting Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is used when specifying Use IP Unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP Address page 29 Edit PPPoE destination You can register up to 5 sessions Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of destination 30 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter PPPoE Connection No Preferred Connections Meaning Click Edit Connection List to display Name of Connection Enter aname to identify the connection You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Username Enter the username specified by your provider for PPPoE You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Enter the password specified by your provider for PPPoE You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Service Name Fill in this field only when your provider specifies a Service Name Leave blank otherwise You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Connection Type Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider Automatic Disconnection Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is set to Connection on Demand or Manual You can enter up to 1440 minutes Authorization Configure an authorization method with a provider MTU S
39. er unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously Chapter 1 Introduction Back Panel Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled disabled and auto On Router is enabled router mode Off Router is disabled bridge AP mode Auto This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is detected on the Internet port The default setting for this switch is Auto LAN LED Green On An Ethernet device is connected Flashing An Ethernet device is communicating LAN Port Connect your computer hub or other Ethernet devices to these ports This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections Internet LED Green On The Internet WAN port is connected Flashing The Internet port is transmitting data 11 Internet Port Connect your cable or DSL modem to this port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported In bridge AP mode router switch off the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port for a total of 5 usable LAN ports 12 DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Slim s SIT 13 Antenna connector Screw on the antennas here Bottom G H 14 14 Reset Button Hold in this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation s settings Power must be on for this to work Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement The antennas are included in the package Screw the anten
40. ess is 192 168 11 1 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP address from the s range of IP addresses Meaning Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask Enable or disable the DHCP server which assigns IP addresses automatically Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 1 256 may be entered Set a LAN side IP address for IP unnumbered Note APC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an LAN side IP address for IP Unnumbered cannot communicate each other Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the DHCP server Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server Up to 999 hours may be entered 37 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Default Gateway Router Mode only DNS Servers Router Mode only WINS Server Router Mode only Domain Name Router Mode only Default Gateway Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Bridge Mode only Meaning Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients You may enter up to 64 alohanumerical characters hyphens and periods Set the default gateway IP
41. estination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address Values between 1 and 15 may be entered The default value is 15 Routing Manual entries will appear here after being added 41 Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless WPS Configure WPS settings WPS EE E Mac Filter wDs Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities WPS WiFi Protected Setup E WPS V Enable WPS External Registrar Not allowed when AOSS is in use WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets _ you automatically connect your wireless network WPS is enabled by default AirStation PIN 85588172 Generate PIN Note Ifthe wireless radio is disabled a Enrollee PIN Ok WPS will not work WPS Security Settings External Registrars If external registrars are disabled WPS Status Configured AOSS then the Ai manon will not respond SSID BUFFALO F482CA to umorosa V ee can still be used with a wired link 11n g b Security WPAIWPA2 mixed mode PSK TKIP AES mixed mode External registrars are enabled by default Encryption Key kwhd1u08n9dr6 Note AOSS disables external registrars AirStation PIN Display the AirStation s PIN code When the Generate PIN button is clicked the new PIN code is created Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS auto
42. front of the AirStation stops flashing and is lit steadily the connection is complete 82 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X AOSS Assistant If you are using Mac OS X 10 7 10 6 10 5 10 4 use the included AOSS Assistant software to con nect wirelessly with AOSS 1 Load the utility CD in your Macintosh 2 From the menu bar click Go gt Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click AOSS Assistant in the Mac folder 4 The software license screen is displayed Click Agree to proceed 5 AON AOSS Assistant Festenal Welcome to the AOSS Assistant This application helps you to set up a wireless LAN connection using AOSS between this Mac and the AirStation Security encryption settings are also made automatically Before starting make sure your AirStation is turned on and within range of this Mac If this Mac is already connected by an Ethernet LAN cable please unplug the cable Click Start AOSS M Mla WO AS Click Start AOSS to begin You must enter the administrator name and password for this Mac AOSS C Start A0sS 7 6 Enter the Mac username and Type your password to allow AOSS6 to make password and click OK E d changes Name BUFFALO gt Details Cr D It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and gl
43. gnose oblems with your network Older logs are overwritten by new logs Display logs Select the types of information that should be logged by the AirStation The default is All The following items can be selected e Address Translation e IP Filter e Firewall Includes discarded IP Masquerade packets e PPPoE Client Internet side e Dynamic DNS Internet side e DHCP Client Internet side e DHCP Server LAN side ze Parameter Display logs Logs Meaning Choose the logs to display Displays the logs 76 Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info Verify transferred packets System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Log Out Ping Manuals amp Utilities Packet Traffic z Sent Received Normal Errors Normal Errors The total ed by te ot et sent and rece the AirStation as Wired Internet well as the errors sending and Wired LAN 706 0 748 0 receiving are displayed PPPOE No 1 29 0 26 0 Refresh Easy Setup Displayed packet information is Wireless LAN 802 11n g b 0 0 0 0 renewed with current information when this button is clicked Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the Internet side of Ethernet the LAN side of the Ethernet and the LAN side of the wireless connection Received Displays the number of packet received from the Internet side of Ethernet the LAN side of the Ethernet and the LAN side of the wireless connection 277
44. ical characters and symbols Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client Displays the PPTP connection user information 36 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure LAN side IP address settings Wireless WAN LAN Routin IP Address 192 168 11 1 LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server d Enable 192 168 11 2 Excluded IP Addresses DHCP IP Address Pool LAN Side IP Address P Address For IP Unnumbered subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Settings Advanced Settings Display Parameter LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool Router Mode only LAN Side IP Address For IP Unnumbered Router Mode only Advanced Settings Router Mode only Lease Period Router Mode only Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 DHCP NAT Log Out Manuals amp Utilities LAN Side Ethernet Settings Configure the AirStation s LAN IP address subnet mask and local DHCP server settings here Unless you re a networking expert the default settings are recommended o x forupto 64 Address es Note Ifyou have an existing LAN the AirStation s configuration must be changed to connect to it Please refer to here to set up your AirStation on an existing network LAN Side IP Address The AirStation s default LAN side IP addr
45. ig babar sen 2088 z enabled s button to 2 BUFFALO F482CA 1 disable AOS Connections to E wireless clients wil ermin ee kwhd1u08n9dr6 AOSS information removed and ryption reset to its Enci Ty default Ek value AES Current Encryption ryption WPAIWPA2 PSK mixed Now in use Information will also be removed Type Wireless uf urity are enabled in Advanc SSID BUFFALO F482CA Settings when AOSS is disabled Key YE kwhd1u08n9dr6 How to use AOSS How to use AOSS 1 First i Encryption Type WEP128 Power on or reboot the AirStation sip BUFFALO F482CA 3 Spee CEES client that supports F 2 Press AOSS buttons 2F8B4D268BA5E8A51487EC7030 Sending Key After El both Si Key EAS807D59FBBD9725D3A3DDEB icters frat then A Tyption AirStation and the wireless client B69BE00DC960A5A202CB3BF04D wal exchange security information lo setup the most secure 2A098FB374DCB93670E90F1DBF ae type automatically and are ready to communicate Encryption Type WEP64 SSID BUFFALO F482CA 4 ere e Once ne ee eet is ji sse er operations can C5650D73F8 Sending Key be stated unt DSS is C221759E4F n e AirStation can ryption d find a wireless client after three Eng K F16F70C89F AE VE E Si Bete rns to its previous state 70453E3717 e Upto 24 wireless clients may be connected through AOSS Random KEY base Reset By default AOSS is functional but does notinitiate a connection unless started Apply manually by pushing the AOSS button eithe
46. imit is set to 0 zero only one frame can be sent per right to send Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected As the new queue accumulates more packets its priority increases 48 Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter This screen lets you restrict wireless access to wireless devices with specific MAC addresses Enforce MAC Filtering enable Registration List MAC Address Connection Status No Registered MAC addresses Edit Registration List Parameter Enforce MAC Filtering Registration List Edit Registration List MAC Addresses to be Registered List of all clients that are associated with this AirStation WPS ET E Mac Filter wos Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless connections to the AirStation can be limited to specific client MAC addresses to enhance security against unwanted network visitors When enabled only wireless client adapters with registered MAC addresses will be allowed to connect to the AirStation The wireless MAC filter is ignored while AOSS is in use Enforce MAC Filtering m Check Enable to use MAC filtering Then only wireless clients with registered MAC addresses can connect to this AirStation The default value for MAC filtering is disabled Caution If connecting Slave AirStation on WDS using Wireless MAC Filte
47. ings sign up for a dynamic DNS service Dynamic DNS Service Select your dynamic DNS service NEE You can select DynDNS or 3 Domain Name Disabled e DynDNS S e TZO Status Disabled S is different depending on which dynamic DNS service you use S Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Username Only when DynDNS is selected Password Only when DynDNS is selected Hostname Only when DynDNS is selected Email Address Only when selecting TZO TZO Key Only when selecting TZO Domain Name Only when selecting TZO Select a provider DynDNS or TZO for dynamic DNS Enter the username for the dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the password for the dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the hostname for the dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Enter the email address which is registered to the dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter the domain name which is registered to the dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods 33 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter IP Address Update Period Internet Side IP Address Domain Name
48. ings from the Internet side You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE client or Use IP unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address page 29 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 56 Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter Create and edit IP filters seu wannan Firewall IP Filter VPN Passthrough Firewall Log Output Enable Add IP address based filter Ignored x Internet LAN z IP Address Source Address Operation Direction Destination Ai ICMP Protocol Protocol Number TCP Port Manual Setup x Port Number Manual TCP UDP Add Rule Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a IP Filter Settings Limits the type of packets allowed to pass between the Internet and maximum number of rules is If the packet meets one of the monitoring conditions see below before it is routed the specified action will be taken If multiple conditions see below are met the appropriate action will be performed once the packet meets the condition Log Output Checking this box will record IP filtering events to a log Disabled by default Accepted packets are not logged Add Edit IP address based filter You may manually add or edit any entries IP Filter Source Address Destination Address No IP filters have been configured yet Operation Direction Protocol Count Customize Operation Select the acti
49. insert it now Cone Step through the wizard to finish configuration If the Set Network Location screen is displayed select Home Work or Public location depending where you re using the AirStation 87 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP includes a built in utility to connect to your AirStation Note If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the wireless network icon Si displayed in the system tray 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks 3 il Wireless Network Connection d Select the network to connect to and click Network Tesi Choose a wireless network C onnect Refresh network list ce ant item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more A Set up a wireless network ej 101073899104 for a home or small office Related Tasks DI en E Wireless te Seen re cree ies P AirStation p Change advanced 7 Security enabled wireless network settings Connect 4 Wireless Network Connection X Enter the encryption key twice and click Connect The network 001D73B991D4 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and
50. ize Configure the MTU value between 578 and 1492 bytes MRU Size Configure the MRU Maximum Receive Unit value between 578 and 1492 bytes Keep Alive If Keep Alive is enabled the AirStation issues LCP echo requests to maintain the connection with the PPPoE server once a minute If the server does not respond after 6 minutes then the line is considered disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection If your PPPoE connection is often disconnected disable Keep Alive Displays connections that you ve added to the preferred connection list 31 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Edit Preferred Connections Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of connection destination route Preferred PPPoE Connection This is displayed when clicking Edit Preferred Connections Name This will be the name of the connection in the PPPoE connection list Destination Address The AirStation will always use this connection to send data to this address Source Address The AirStation will always use this connection to receive data from this address 32 Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS Configure Dynamic DNS settings WAN LAN Wireless Routin Dynamic DNS Service Disable x Current Dynamic DNS Settings Internet Side IP Address 180 25 185 114 Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Dynamic DNS Settings Before configuring these sett
51. matic configuration External Registrar Enable to accept external configure requests from other WPS devices Note External configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation Clicking Generate PIN will generate a new PIN code This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click OK WPS status Displays configured if all available wireless bands are configured Displays unconfigured if at least one wireless band is unconfigured 42 Chapter 4 Configuration Basic Configure basic wireless settings REES Wireless _Wpes Basic 11n g7b Advanced 11n g b WMI REECH KOR EC GO MAC Filter WDS S Wireless Radio V Enable Wireless Channel Auto Channel EI Current Channel 11 300 Mbps Mode bandwidth 20 MHz extension channel 1 v Broadcast SSID d Allow Allow multiple SSIDs Separate Feature use Use AirStation s MAC address BUFFALO 1265F8 Enter WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK x TKIP AES mixed mode WPA PSK Pre Shared Key eeeeeescccece SSID Wireless Authentication Wireless Encryption Rekey Interval 60 Parameter Wireless Radio Wireless Channel 300 Mbps Mode Manuals amp or Multicast Control Basic Wireless Setting 11n g b You can set basic configuration information for yo
52. n Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link Bridge Mode IP Filter DHCP Client AOSS Wireless Client Au thentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link 99
53. nas clockwise to install Vertical Placement To stand the AirStation vertically attach the base as shown A 5 v E o o 3 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement To place the unit horizontally adjust the antennas as shown Air Station 10 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall Mounting 11 To wall mount attach the stand with screws as shown 8 5 cm 3 3 inches Place the center of the AirStation on the center of the stand and slide downward to lock in place Chapter 3 Installation Initial Setup Using AirStation as a Router or an Access Point To use the AirStation as a router or an access point configure as below 1 Turn off your computer and modem 2 disconnect 1 turn off the computer Unplug the LAN cable that connects your computer and modem 2 disconnect computer 3 Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the auto position Confirm that the switch is positioned to AUTO 4 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the modem and connect the other end to the Internet port of the AirStation Turn on your modem 1 connect 2 connect F gt LAN cable EH AirStation INTERNET port 12 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect the AirStation s LAN port to your computer with another LAN cable Turn on the AirStation wait 60 seconds and then turn on your computer AirStation ie connec
54. nfiguration page 64 utilities Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock page 65 NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to page 66 e automatically set the AirStation s internal clock ECO Configure the AirStation s ECO Mode page 67 Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s configuration utilities page 69 Log Configure a syslog server to manage the AirStation s logs page 70 Save Restore Save or restore the AirStation s configuration from a configuration file page 71 Initialize Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it page 72 Update Update the AirStation s firmware page 73 Diagnostic Ping Test the AirStation s connection to other devices on the network page 79 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s web based configuration interface Manuals amp Utilities Click this to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities 24 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu Bridge Mode In bridge mode the AirStation s web based configuration interface has the following menu screens See the pages listed at right for more information about a menu screen LAN Config Wireless Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia page 47 WDS Configure communication among AirStation page 50 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status page 52 Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecess
55. nfo Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Name of Connection Connection Status Operation IP Address PPP Server IP DNS1 Primary MTU Size Wired Link MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Auto Detect Mode PPPoE Easy Setup Default Connection Online 114 161 250 89 118 23 61 10 222 146 35 137 Auto 221 184 25 25 Auto 1454 100Base TX Full duplex 00 E6 76 12 65 F8 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Enabled 00 E6 76 12 65 F8 Enabled BUFFALO 1265F8 WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK TKIP AES mixed mode Enabled Disabled 11 Auto 20 MHz 00 E6 76 12 65 F8 Activated as master Disabled 74 Logt Out Manuals amp Utilities 5 System Information Displays the AirStation s main settings Model Displays the model name and firmware version of the AirStation AirStation Name Dis the AirStation s SE Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the Ri switch Operational Mode Displays the current mode of Operation Internet AirStation s Internet port side information Method of Acquiring IP Address Acquiring a Internet IP address Name of the Connection The name of the PPPoE connection specified in the configuration Connection Status Displays the current Internet side status The Operational Mode will show if any DHCP or PPPoE confi is active If DHCP is in use the following commands can be executed e Release Releases the IP address assigned by the DHCP Server
56. on to be performed on packets that meet filter criteria ignoron Stop the packet and do not route t it Rejected Parameter Meaning Log Output If enabled IP filter activity is saved to a log Operation Specify how to process target packets Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets IP Address Specify the sender s IP address and receiver s IP address of the target packets Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet IP Filter Display the list of IP filters which have been registered 57 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Passthrough Configure IPv6 passthrough PPPoE passthrough and PPTP passthrough Firewall IP Filter VPN Passthrough Log Out Manuals amp Utilities VPN Passthrough Moos gt Specify VPN passthrough settings IPv6 Passthrough Enable PPPoE Passthrough _ Enable IPv6 Passthrough PPTP Passthrough V Enable Select whether to use IPv6 passthrough for address ope The default setting is sie Parameter Meaning IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridge Using PPPoE bridge lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider using the PPPoE protocol from your computer connected to the LAN side because all PPPoE packets can pass through between the Internet and LAN PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP Passthrough for address translation 58 Chapte
57. ort that needs to be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console Issue How do enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router Answer Log in to the configuration utility with your browser Go to Wireless Basic Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption The passphrase key should be at least 8 characters in length Issue How do I change my wireless router s broadcasted network name SSID Answer Log in to the wireless router with your browser Navigate to Wireless Basic Find the SSID setting Select Use and enter the new name for your network Click Apply Once the wireless router has rebooted you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new network name The encryption key will still be the same 92 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Issue What can do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow Answer There are many environmental factors that may cause this First ensure the issue is not range related by moving the wireless router and the client device closer together If the the connection drops continue then range is probably not the issue Other 2 4 GHz devices such as microwaves other wireless networks and 2 4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance Try a different wireless channel for your wireless router Log in to the wireless router with your browser Click on Wireless Basic Wireless channels from 1 11 may be
58. ows steadily the connection is complete 83 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Other Devices e g Game Console If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS refer to that device s manual to initi ate AOSS WPS When instructed hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connec tion is complete Manual Setup You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built in to Windows The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows you are using Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig With Windows 7 use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation 1 Click on the network icon in the system tray Select the target AirStation s name and click Connect If you will be connecting to this device in the future checking Connect automatically is recommended Currently connected to Network Internet access Wireless Network Connection a manual_G al Connect automatically WAP G ll 0018E76A1E6E wil lt Name 0018E76A1E6E Signal Strength Fair Open Network and Security Type WPA2 PSK Radio Type 802 11n 001D7390E9F9 84 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 ConnecttoaNetwork Enter the encryption key and click OK Type the network security key Se
59. r 4 Configuration Games Apps Port Forwarding Configure port translation Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a Port Forwarding Forward a Port Z Although the AirStation performs Group New Group gt Group Name address translation only for communication which Begins from AirStation s Internet IP Address i the LAN side certain applications Internet Side IP Address Manual IP Address such as network games require that you allow communications Eom the Internet side via static A NAT Edit the rules for ICMP communicating from outside the 5 internal network to the LAN side Protocol Manual Protocol Number Ge eech EE game s documentation as TCP UDP Lie lz necessary Up to 32 rules can be registered LAN Side IP Address 192 168 11 2 LAN Side Port TCP UDP Port Add or Edit a Forwarded Port You can add a new forwarded port or edit an existing forwarded port entry Forwarded Ports Group Internet Side IP Address Protocol LAN Side IP Address LAN Side Port Port forwarding has not been setup yet Group Customize You can give a name group name to E static nate and give multiple static NATs one name and manage them together After naming groups you enable or disable each separately To add a static NAT rule to an D Parameter Group Internet Side IP Address Protocol Meaning Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to Select
60. r 4 Configuration UPnP Configure Universal Plug and Play Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Qos Log Out Manuals amp Utilities UPnP el UPnP V Enable If UPnP is enabled here then network applications that support UPnP can configure po translation See If UPnP Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP functionality 61 Chapter 4 Configuration QoS Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet No Enable Application Name 1 E VolP Sale ssh 3 a telnet 4 6 ftp SCHEI 6 E 7 A 8s P Apply QoS for transmission to the Internet Uplink Bandwidth 1000 Kbps v Enable Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a QoS Settings QoS quality of service allows network devices to prioritize traffic m type Thi ea can be used to give priority to traffic that requires a consistent Protocol Destination Port Priority data flow such as VOIP UDP x high Le a for transmission to the ri nternet TCP x 22 edium v medum If eiert this gives pri er S e i m ackets being transmitted to the TE 2 medium jim f nemet When eg ier able to ur levels of increas el a ES LJ for specific applications TCP low Byd ult this is disabled TCP E low Uplink Bandwidth Specify the bandwidth transferred TCP E low Fam ie unit to the Internet in TCP low X Ka real uplink bandwidth
61. r AirStation and wireless devices 2 10 feet apart Restart your AirStation You forgot the AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings All settings including your password SSID and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps Maximum link speed is only 130 Mbps By default the AirStation s 300 Mbps mode is not enabled You may enable it with the following procedure 1 Open the configuration utility chapter 4 2 Click Wireless SSID amp Channel in Easy Setup 3 Change the value in 300 Mbps Mode Band Width to 40 MHz and click Apply If you still cannot connect at 300 Mbps check the settings of your wireless client device 91 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Other Tips Issue reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration utility Answer Open your browser enter 192 168 11 1 as the browser address and hit Enter You will be prompted to log in Enter admin for the username and password for the password Click OK to log in The option to reset your password will be available on the first page Issue How do forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console Answer Log in to the router s configuration utility From the home page go to the Internet Games Apps section Enter the p
62. r here or on the top of the router z e Use AirStation s System AOSS Client Information Information page to manually configure a wireless client that Connection doesn t support AOSS Name MAC Address Encryption Type Wireless Setting e When wireless security is WLAE WEP64 WEP128 E Si SES d DA AS 51 00 information is succeede ac3oon 0024A5 51 00 C8 WPA PSK TKIPWPA PSK AES DIS TA Allow EC Devices If Wireless Authorization is Non AOSS 0A 24 A5 51 00 C8 802 11n g b Allow eos mixed Gan EE PSK Devices sses encryption WPAPSK TKIP and confi wes Edit AOSS Client Information initial level to WPA PSK AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Name MAC Address Encryption Type AOSS Configure AOSS 7 52 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Exclusive SSID for WEP Encryption level expansion Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Allow WEP for Game Console Only AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Current Encryption Information AOSS Connection only Random KEY base Reset AOSS Client Information AOSS Connection only AOSS Ethernet Converter Information AOSS Connection only Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration Click this then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS compatible wireless client Repeat for additional AOSS clients Click this button to disconnect all AOSS connections Note If AOSS connections are disconnected the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to th
63. rd lets you seta static NAT to play Internet games UPnP UPnP lets software configure the network automatically Itis enabled by default Parameter WAN LAN Wireless Firewall Games Apps Admin Diagnostic Meaning Configure WAN side network settings Configure wireless settings Configure security settings Open ports for games and applications Open the Admin configuration screen Gives information and tools for troubleshooting the network 27 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Easy Setup Internet Connection Check Connection Refresh Wireless AOSS Setup WPS Setup ECO Mode Network Services Language Logout Manuals amp Utilities Meaning Automatically configures the AirStation s internet connection Displays the current internet connection Checks if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly Click to refresh the display Displays current wireless settings Click to display the AOSS configuration screen Click to display the WPS configuration screen This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode Shows a list of network services Select the language you use Log out of the AirStation s web based configuration interface After 5 minutes of inactivity the AirStation will log off automatically Click to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities 28 Chapter 4 Configuration WAN LAN Internet The screen to configure a port of the Internet sid
64. ring add the MAC address of the slave AirStation The wireless MAC address of a slave AirStation may be different from its main MAC address Check the configuration page of the slave AirStation for the wireless MAC address Registration List The list of MAC addresses allowed to connect with this AirStation YZ Meaning Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly Click this button to add a MAC address of a wireless device to the list of permitted devices Enter a MAC address of a wireless device you permit to connect to the AirStation Click Register to add that MAC address to the list Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected to the AirStation 49 Chapter 4 Configuration WDS WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations MAC Filter WDS Log Out ROSS WDS Enable Specify Master Slave Master SSID Wireless Authentication Do not authenticate Encryption Not encrypted Apply Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities WDS Em gt AirStations may be connected together wirelessly to provide a er coverage area with WDS bridging The example below will connect two AirStations together in a bridge Multple units can be added to the bridge later el one unit the master should router mode en DHCP SS All other
65. rs and hyphens A Don t use a a Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services 63 Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the login password for the AirStation s configuration interface Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities D AirStation Administrator E Password Administrator admin fixed i Gs Ser Administrator Administrator Password The administrator account admin seessere Confirm is used to configure the AirStation It cannot be deleted or renamed Apply Administrator Password The administrator password is v Parameter Meaning Administrator admin is the configuration interface s username for login This name is fixed Administrator Password Enter a password for logging in to the AirStation s configuration interface The password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores _ 64 Chapter 4 Configuration Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities Time and Date NTP is enabled Changes made to time and date settings may be ove
66. rwritten by the NTP i For best results all network dehnt devices on your LAN should be configured with the correct time S Local Date 2012 Year 6 Month 25 Day The AirStation is no exception Local Time 20 Hour 18 Minute 17 Seconds Seas e tor ol EE Time Zone GMT 06 00 Central Standard Time CST I pr aad noe Saving Time USA from second Sunday in Mar to first Sunday in Nov za E E EE Apply Refresh Get Current Time from your PC keete des EEN doesn t have a battery Parameter Meaning Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation s internal clock Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation s internal clock Time Zone Specify the time zone offset of Greenwich Mean Time of the AirStation s internal clock 65 Chapter 4 Configuration NTP Configure the AirStation s internal clock to automatically synchronize with an NTP server Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities a NTP E NTP Functionality V E iy Most network devices can NTP Server time nist gov automatically update their time settings from an NTP server This Update Interval 24 hours lets you easily keep all network devices set correctly NTP is an acronym of Network Time Protocol NTP Functionality Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server to automatically set the AirS
67. selected Try the Auto Channel option if available Otherwise manually select an alternate channel and click Apply Issue Though am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router I am unable to access the Internet with my web browser Answer First power off the Cable or DSL modem the wireless router and your computer Move the router s mode switch to the ON position Verify that the modem is connected to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable to the WAN port Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on the wireless router and wait another minute Power on the computer Open a browser on the computer and navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally If after these steps an Internet connection is still unavailable power off the Cable or DSL modem and computer again and directly connect your computer to the Cable or DSL modem with a cable between the computer and the port on the modem Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on the computer and again check for an Internet connection If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer please call the Internet Service Provider who installed the modem If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer please call our customer support 93 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Issue Where can download the latest drivers firmware and instruc
68. should be enters H a bandwidth value larger than the real line speed is entered the uplink bandwidth will be limited by m H Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Enable to give priority to specific types of Internet traffic Uplink Bandwidth Enable Application Name Protocol Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the Internet side Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth Check to enable desired entries then click apply Enter an application name Names may use up to 32 alpha numerical characters double or single tick marks quotation marks and semicolons Select either TCP or UDP 62 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Destination Port Specify a destination port with the value of 1 65535 If this field is empty a random port is selected Priority Select high medium or low If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low Admin Name Configure the AirStation s name Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Lon Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities AirStation Name AirStation Name AP00E6761265F8 AirStation Name e _ This can be used to assign a name Network Services V Enable for the AirStation Apply The AirStation name may include up to 64 alphanumeric characte
69. ss Authentication Meaning If Allow is checked then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID If Allow is unchecked then the AirStation ignore SSID searches from wireless devices Clicking Allow multiple SSIDs will enable Multi Security allowing the use of multiple SSIDs each with different wireless security settings Clicking Use Single SSID will disable Multi Security The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless security Note When using Multi Security enable at least one of the following SSID1 SSID2 or SSID3 Multi Security SSID1 can use WPA PSK TKIP or WPA WPA2 Mixed for wireless security Multi Security SSID2 can use WPA PSK AES for wireless security Multi Security SSID3 can use WEP for wireless security When Use is checked wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side not with each other SSIDs may contain 1 32 alphanumeric characters Choose an authentication method for wireless connections 44 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Wireless Encryption WPA PSK Pre Shared Key Rekey Interval WEP encryption key Meaning Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from the following options No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption Avoid this option since any communication may be intercepted No encryption can be selected only when No
70. t a 1 connect LAN cable 4 2 connect the power supply power outlet power outlet 7 After the computer has booted the LEDs on the AirStation should be in the following condi tion Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on or blinking Router Green LED on or off depending on your network Diag off LAN Green LED on or blinking Internet Green LED on or blinking Refer to pages page 5 and page 7 for LED locations and other details 8 Launch a web browser If the home page is displayed setup is complete If username and password fields are displayed enter admin for the username and password for the password then click OK Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup You ve completed initial setup of your AirStation Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings 13 Chapter 3 Installation Using AirStation as an Ethernet Converter or a Repeater To use the AirStation as an Ethernet converter or a repeater follow the directions below Using as an Ethernet Converter e wireless H router AirStation computer Using as a repeater wireless ITA wireless router AirStation computer This section describes manual configuration You can also use AOSS or WPS for automatic configuration 1 Set your computer s IP address settings as follows Appendix C IP Address 192 168 11 80 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 11 1 Preferred
71. t once will make it very difficult to make future changes to the AirStation s settings Log Output Checking this box will record Management Access information to a log Logging is disabled by default Parameter Log Output Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Permit configuration from wired Internet Permitted IP Address Permitted Port Meaning Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings If enabled prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices only wired devices may configure If enabled prevents access to settings screens from wired devices only wirelessly connected devices may configure If enabled allows access to settings screens from network devices on the Internet side Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled Enter the IP address of the device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the Internet side Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled Set a port number 1 65535 if configuring the AirStation from the Internet side 69 Chapter 4 Configuration Log You may use a syslog server to manage the AirStation s logs Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities Syslog Setup
72. tation s internal clock NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname hostname with domain name or IP address Up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and periods may be used Update Interval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP server Intervals of 1 24 hours may be set 66 Chapter 4 Configuration ECO Configure Eco mode from this screen Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities ECO EI Scheduling JEnable ECO mode lets you slow or shut down the AirStation during periods of inactivity to save energy Weekly Schedule oe Enable to use ECO mode ECO oo wm ww o wm ho an he ww am o Tete SEE by debe Sun Weekly Schedule Mon To change operational mode Tue select a period of time for your change Wed Schedule Entry Thu Operational Mode Fri Select an operational mode Sat Start Time Select the time to change into the Normal WE Sieep lili User Defined polected operational mode times increments may be selected End Time Specify the time to change out of ms lected operational mode Times from 0 00 to 24 00 in 30 minute increments may be Operational Mode Normal Start Time Schedule Entry End Time selected Day of Week Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat E EI EI E Day of Week Specify which days the change in Smiter mode will be
73. the dd wrt based professional firmware or the simple user friendly firmware By default the professional firmware is preinstalled Turn to page 19 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages Note Most of this manual documents the User friendly firmware For more information on the dd wrt based Professional firmware consult the help files in its web based configuration interface or go to www dd wrt com wiki Package Contents The following items are included with your AirStation If any of the items are missing please contact your vender E E e di EE 1 e Detachable antennas ee 2 AC EG 1 e Stand for verticaliwall mounting een 1 e Screws for wall MOUNtINg sssss ssserssssssssssseeessessssssssteeseessnsssssseeeree 2 e LAN E 1 e AirStation Utility e 1 SC Quick egene 1 Setup Card EEN 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Hardware Overview Front Panel LED s 1 AOSS Button Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes approximately 1 second to initiate AOSS or WPS mode allowing the unit to exchange security keys with other AOSS or WPS compatible devices Power must be on for this to work 2 Power LED Green On The AC adapter is connected Off The AC adapter is not connected 3 Security LED Amber Indicates security status Off Encryption is not set On Encryption has been set Double blink The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key Blinking AOSS WPS error failed to exchange s
74. tions for my Buffalo wireless products Answer The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www buffalotech com 94 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Router Mode only Method of Acquiring IP Address Easy Setup Internet Connection Wizard DNS Name Server Address internet MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port Default PPPoE Connection IP Unnumbered PPPoE No Active Session Connection Dynamic DNS Service Disabled Current Dynamic DNS None Settings PPPoE Router Mode only DDNS Router Mode only VPN Server LAN Side IP Address 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 emer Mone pio DHCP Server Enabled DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 for up to 64 Address es Authorization Type MS CHAPv2 40 128 bit Encryption DNS Server IP Address LAN IP address of the AirStation WINS Server IP Address None MTU MRU Value 1396 LAN LAN Side IP Address Router Mode 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode Router Switch off 192 168 11 100 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode Router Switch set to Auto Obtain automatically from DHCP Server 95 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting DHCP Server Enabled Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 192 168 11 65 Router Mode only LAN Side IP Address None IP Unnumbered Router Mode only Lease Period 48 Hours Router Mode only Default Gateway
75. to restart the AirStation Initialize Click Initialize Now to initialize and restart the AirStation 272 Chapter 4 Configuration Update Update the AirStation s firmware Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities a Firmware Update eeng WHR 300HP Ver 1 85 ersion Updated firmware often includes a j ji ug fixes new features and better Update Method SHEE J SEE FE performance 2 Auto Update Online Firmware Firmware Version File Name Displays the firmware version of the AirStation Update Firmware Update Method Get updated firmware files from the link below Aree ee firmware update Download Service EE Update the firmware with a file from your PC Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation Update Method Specify Local File Updates from a firmware file stored on your computer Auto Update Online Automatically updates to the latest firmware available Firmware File Name Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if Specify Local File was selected You don t need to specify the firmware location if you re using Auto Update Online Click Update Firmware to update the firmware ee Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info This screen displays the AirStation s system information System Info I
76. unusable Change this setting at your own risk Values between 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered 29 Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE The screen to configure PPPoE settings Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities PPPoE Settings Default PPPoE Connection 1 Easy Setup IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection 1 Easy Setup zl eege Seed Wes more page J Note If Acquire IP address PPPoE Connection List Number Name Status 1 EasySetup Enable Edit Connection List Preferred Connections No Name Destination Address Source Address No preferred connections are registered Edit Preferred Connections automatically from DHCP server or Manual Setup is set as the Internet side communication method or if something besides PPPoE was detected when Easy Setup ran itis not necessary to enter information on this page Even if itis set itis not used Additionally when Easy Setup is executed information set on this page may be rewritten Default PPPoE Connection If multiple destinations are registered to the PPPoE destination list the destination used for the Internet connection should be selected e Parameter Default PPPoE Connection IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection PPPoE Connection List Edit Connection List Meaning If you have registered multiple connection destinations in PPPoE Connection List connection destinations s
77. ur wireless LAN manually here If encryption is not E used communication will be established just by this basic setup Encryption is highly recommended however Wireless Radio Un checking Enable will disable wireless functionality When disabled all wireless functionality including broadcasting is halted Default value is enabled Wireless Channel You may specify a channel frequency band for your wireless communication If there are other clients near the ation you interierence Chango a n an rably non overlappin cael in thig case Available channels with which wireless standard you re using When auto channel is selected a vacant lt Meaning Determines whether to allow wireless communication If this is unchecked then no wireless connections will be allowed Sets a channel a range of frequencies used for wireless connections Channels 1 11 are available If auto channel selected the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel 300 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range 40 MHZ instead of 20 MHZ In uncongested areas this can increase performance To use 300 Mbps mode set the bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an extension channel Note If auto channel is selected then the extension channel is set automatically 43 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Broadcast SSID Allow multiple SSIDs Use Single SSID SSID1 SSID2 SSID3 Separate SSID Wirele
78. ware gt gt Initialize AirStation SSID Mode Router mode on Internet Connection PPPoE Connection 1 Easy Setup Default llle Connection Status Online l Check Connection Refresh Wireless BUFFALO F482CA Core e WPAIWPA2 mixed mode SSID Encryption AOSS TKIP AES mixed mode Authentication AOSS WPA PSK Encryption AOSS AES 7 GID ross setup AOSS len Setup ECO Mode Status Disabled Utilities Network Services Language Ao a 11nigib Auto 1 Ch 44 B FFALO F482CA 1 Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Wizards amp Overview Wizards are on the left An overview of your AirStation s system information is displayedto the right Basic Settings Run the Internet Connection Wizard This wizard scans your Internet connection and connects to the Internet Most cable modems will connect automatically when the Internet Connection Wizard is run DSL modems may require PPPoE information to connect to the Internet If your connection requires a password or other PPPoE information have it ready Your ISP can provide this information if you don t have it Wireless SSID amp Channel This wizard lets you set an SSID network name and choose a wireless channel for your network Wireless Encryption This wizard lets you choose the type of encryption WEP TKIP AES to use on your wireless network Internet Internet Games Port Forwarding This wiza
79. wireless devices connected to the AirStation Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally 46 Chapter 4 Configuration WMM Configure QoS priorities here MES WMM 11n7g7b MAC Filter WDS Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities a WMM Settings 11n g b EI WMM EDCA Parameters Prioritized AirStation Priority Parameter communication for specific EES Se Cwmin 15 15 EE el help cwmax 1023 1023 ke GN AC Ek Low i E Leien other streaming protocols d AIFSN 7 7 TXOP Limit 0 0 Admission Control Disable D WMM EDCA Parameters For AP For STA CWmin 15 45 Do not change these settings a CS unless you know what you are CWmax 63 1023 doing d AC_BE Normal AIFSN Cen Ken Prt TXOP Limit 0 0 mt ranked oo 8 Admission Contro Disable Weg lormal 2 low For AP For STA Parameter CWmin S 7 CWmin CWmax CWmax 15 15 The maximum and minimum value AC_VI High emm pm for the contention window The gi E AIFSN 1 2 Genen e usedto e Cem control the frame collision TXOP Limit 94 94 avoidance system in IEEE802 11 Admission Control Disable Jl that can be inputted 1 For AP For STA Cwmin 3 3 AIFSN a a Interval of the sending frame The CWmax d 7 unit defines a time slot similar to AC_VO Highest
80. xecute Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with then click Execute The AirStation will attempt to communicate with that device and the result will be displayed in the Result field 79 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup AOSS WPS AOSS and WPS are systems which enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings Easily connect to any wireless devices computers or game machines which support AOSS or WPS i bn AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System was developed by Buffalo Technology WPS was created by the Wi Fi Alliance AOSS Modem AirStation PC or Game console AOSS Devices e Before using AOSS or WPS to connect to a Buffalo wireless client install Client Manager software from the included utility CD Consult your wireless client s documentation for more information e Buffalo s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into your computer However it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available Some wireless clients may require manual setup 80 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 Vista Client Manager V If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly

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