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1. Logout A Routing Information J Add Routing T Configure Routing Information IP Address Destination Address Esser ubnet Mas 255 255 v Add Edit Routing Gateway 8 This area is for adding or editing a Metric 15 line Destination Address Specify the destination IP address or network address If you re entering an IP address as destination Joely es 255 255 255 255 for the subnet mask In case of entering a network dd destination specifyth Destination Address Subnet Mask Gateway Metric Operation Saturn addrece and Subnet Whaek Routing Configuration is not Registered Routing Information Gateway ech the IP address of the kd Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address to an entry in the routing table Subnet Mask Adds a subnet mask to an entry in the routing table Gateway Adds a gateway address to an entry in the routing table Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address Values between 1 and 15 may be entered The default value is 15 Routing Information Entries will be listed here after being added 40 Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless Config WPS Configure WPS settings here WPS Enable External Registrar V Enable AirStation PIN 33583648 Generate PIN Enrollee PIN WPS status Parameter WPS External Registrar AirStation PIN Enrollee PIN WPS status
2. Always enabled and supports all wireless encryption types Encryption can be disabled Always enabled and supports all wireless encryption types Encryption can be disabled SSID3 can use WPA PSK AES encryption SSID4 can use WEP encryption When enabled wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet not with each other This parameter does not function if WDS is enabled Set SSID using 1 32 alphanumeric character s Specify the type of wireless authentication 45 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Encryption WPA PSK Pre Shared Key Setup 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 authentication is selected for Wireless authentication WEP WEP is acommon encryption method supported by most devices Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device 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 Use an pre shared key to communicate with a wireless device 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 Use a pre s
3. View the AirStation s logs here Setup Internet LAN Wireless Config ERRO a Ree Diagnostic System Info Logs Packetinfo Client Monitor Ping Logout A A Logs E Ml Address Translation IP Filter zl 7 Gr S Display log information recorded in _ irewall PPPoE Client the AirStation ea Dynamic DNS DHCP Client me Bist de Men EI Display log info V DHCP Server Maoss L Ls M Wireless Client M Authentication Display log info Setting Changes System Boot Select the types of information that Ge E ake Link should be logged by the AirStation The default is All The following items can be selected e Address Translation e IP Filter Logs D berne See IP asquerade packets Save to file logfile log e PPPoE Client Internet side Date Time Type Log Content e Dynamic DNSi internet side e DHCP Client Oct 5 7 14 CONFIGURE Setup gt Wizard E Overview configuration change Internet side Oct5 3 50 CONFIGURE Admin Config gt Time Date configuration change yg DHCP Server LAN side Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the type of logs to display Logs Displays the selected logs 2732 Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info This screen shows the packets that the AirStation has transferred setup Internet AN Wireless Config Security AKOn e Raie Diagnostic System Info Logs PacketInfo Client Monitor Ping Logout A Packet Traffic Information Interface sem BELEVEN Th b f pack e
4. A Keep Alive M Enable maximum 64 characters may be en f Al the gi full ere ane ee charactare aftar tha A cumhal if Parameter Meaning Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols User Name Set the user name which is specified by your provider used for a PPPoE certification You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Set the password specified by your provider for PPPoE certification You may enter up to 32 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 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Connection Type Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider 32 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Automatic disconnection Authorization MTU Size MRU size Keep Alive Meaning Sets the timer for disconnection if the connection method is set to Connect on Demand or Manual You can enter up to 1440 minutes Configure an authorization method with a provider The PPPoE MTU size may be set to any value from 578 to 1492 The PPPoE MRU Maximum Receive Unit size may be set to any value from 578 to 1492 If enabled the AirStation will request an LCP echo from the PPP server once a minute If the connection server doesn t respond within 6 minutes the Internet connect
5. Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s configuration interfaces 28 Chapter 4 Configuration Setup The home page of the configuration interface You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here Setup Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config Wizards amp Overview Logout A Easy Setup Mode information Wizards amp Overview Basic Settings Router Mode Bridge Mode Apply r Wizards for Easy Setup are on S gt gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard Easy Internet Information the left D Sel Use PPPoE Client An overview of your AirStation s Wireless SSID amp Channel int 50Mbps _EasySetup Default system information is displayed on 3 Fee 2 DEES Connection Condition Online the right J ireless Encryption 3 Basic Settings Internet Internet Games Port Forwarding Check Connection Mode information gt Windows Live MSN Messenger Choose here to decide operation mode of the AirStation gt gt Wireless Multicast Rate WIRELESS The AirStation may work as a IEEE 802 11n g b Auto 1ch router device with Network Other Kapen GEN Address Translation when gt gt Update AirStation Firmware Initialize AirStation Authentication Open Encryption Open connecting to the Internet or as a simple bridge device between WAN and LAN ports Default setting is Router mode SSID 002445460038 5 Please do not change this setting Authenticat
6. Mac OS TE E 86 Chapter 6 TroubleShooting s scccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 87 Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection 87 Cannot access the web based configuration interface 87 Cannot connect to the network wirelessly 0 cceceesseeeees 88 You forgot AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password 88 The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps Maximum link speed 1S only T2MDpS E 88 ier 89 Appendix A Specifications ERKENNEN EE EEN 92 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings 93 Appendix C Checking Wireless Signal Quality 98 Appendix D TCP IP Settings in Windows Een 101 Appendix E Restoring the Default Configuration 105 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information 106 Appendix G Environmental Information 0 111 Appendix H GPL Information 0 cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 112 Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Supports IEEE802 11n and IEEE802 11b g With support for Wireless N Wireless G and Wireless B standards the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2 4 GHz wireless clients Supports WDS WDS bridging allows multiple units to operate in a bridged network for extended coverage Dual speed mode Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels allowing 150 Mbps data transmission Support AOSS and WPS Both AOSS AirStation One to
7. Primary DNS 192 168 11 1 Secondary DNS MAC Address 00 1D 73 92 0F 82 98 Appendix C Checking Wireless Signal Quality 4 JJ Wireless LAN Diagnoses co E a File View Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N Wireless LAN Adapter Z dBm Mbps 20 300 An 240 60 144 80 54 HBRssi Level dBm BB Link Speed Mbps Signal Quality 100 104 108 Parameter Meaning Connection status Signal strength dBm link speed Mbps and signal quality are displayed in one minute intervals on a real time graph Usage status by channel The 11b 11g display shows usage in the 2 4 GHz band channels 1 to11 Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point Colors closer to red indicate an access point with a stronger signal strength and colors closer to blue indicate an access point with a weaker signal strength Mac OS X 1 Load the utility CD into your Macintosh 2 From the menu bar click Go gt Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click WLAN Monitor in the Mac folder 99 Appendix C Checking Wireless Signal Quality 4 The software license screen is displayed when starting for the first time only Click Agree to proceed Network Name SSID Status IP Address Security Encryption Band Channel Parameter Network name SSID Status IP Address Security Encryption Band Channel Link Speed Mbps Quality Sign
8. You can select weather 20MHz or 3 40MHz 150Mbps Mode are used for wireless communication 4 Default value is 20MHz 3 Extension Channel Rekey interval 60 minutes When 40MHz has been selected under Band Width two channels Apply are used A Control Channel and an Extension Channel The Control Channel is specified v 44 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Wireless Radio Wireless Channel 150Mbps Mode Broadcast SSID SSID1 SSID2 SSID3 SSID4 Separation SSID Authentication Meaning Enable 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 Available range of channels is 1 11 With Auto Channel selected the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use 150 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz In uncongested areas this can increase performance To use 150 Mbps mode set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel Note If using Auto Channel for the wireless channel then the Extension Channel is set automatically This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use 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
9. Connect Select a network to connect to 001D73B991D4 Security enabled network Ke 001073299104 Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 82 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 WLAE AG300N on 001D73B991D4 You can find this PIN displayed on the BUFFALO INC WLAE AG300N PIN Display characters I don t have the PIN want nter the ni 83 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 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 84 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Net
10. MAC address may make the AirStation unusable Be careful The Internet WAN port MTU size may be set to any value from 578 to 1500 bytes 31 Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE Router Mode only Configure PPPoE settings here setup Internet LAN Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Logout a Edit PPPoE Connection J PPPoE Connection This field lets you edit or add a line Name of Connection Easy Setup to the table below User Name Name of Connection Enter a unique name such as the Provider name as the destination Password name elek Confirmation This must be entered and you Service Name SE Up to 32 alphanumeric characters Advanced Settings Bie ee erie el Example Connection Type Connection on Demand Yahoo B FLETS ADSL Disconnect Condition When both incoming and outgoing traffic stops Y Flet s square Automatic disconnection es 20 Minutes Note Disconnection Time ifthe Disconnection Time is set to 0 minutes The Easy Setup configures the then the AirStation will maintain the connection indefinitely Internet side IP address rie PPPoE server is detected the Authorization Automatic Authorization AUTO connection is added to the connection list MTU Size 1492 Bytes UserName MRU Size 1492 Bytes Enter the user name exactly as ee provided by your Provider
11. WPS Security Information unconfigured Meaning Setup Metin Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config WPS AOSS ERROR BOVE ae Beene MAC Filter wps Logout WPS WiFi Protected Setup hii gt WPS Configuring WPS WPS is WIFi Protected Setup which corresponds to Windows Connect Now NET V CN NET WPS is also known as the Wi Fi Simple Configuration Protocol WPS function can safely and easily distribute wireless security information from an access point eel aD to the WPS clients he WPS device which registers wireless security information is called Registrar The AirStation has an internal Registrar built in it but can also use an External Registrar v Enable to use WPS automatic configuration Enable to accept configuration requests from other WPS devices Note Configuration requests will be ignored if AOSS is in use Displays the AirStation s PIN code Click Generate PIN to generate a new PIN code This code can be entered into other WPS compatible wireless devices Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click OK Displays WPS status as configured or unconfigured 41 Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS Configure AOSS settings here Setup lun UE Cp Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config WPS AOSS EESLI HVEIZTEIWRINR R SE MAC Filter k Bu os AOSS Settings Edit AOSS Client Information Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID for WEP Encrypti
12. 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 INTERNET 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 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel AOSS Button Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes about 1 second while the unit s power is on initiates AOSS WPS mode allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices LAN Port Connect your computer hub or other Ethernet devices to these ports This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections Internet WAN Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported Note In bridge AP mode the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port for a total of 5 usable LAN ports 10 Power Connector Connect the include
13. in MAT E 1 e Detachable Steeg ageet 1 SUNN D 1 s AC AC Ee 1 ASAIN TE 1 Si ess 118 0 Utility e 1 e Quick Setup GUIS secsersessvecsasesvvvaveavenocsaseapeoseesassssnsensszeineenosnsccooneantes 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview WCR GN Hardware Overview Front Panel LED s A w 5 Router LED Green 6 Diag LED Red Flexible antenna Adjust the angle for the best signal as needed Turning the unit so that the antenna points straight up will probably give the strongest signal Power LED Green On The AC adapter is connected Off The AC adapter is not connected 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 security keys Note When the Security LED is lit an encryption key has been set Wireless clients will need the same key to connect Wireless LED Green Indicates wireless LAN status Blinking Wireless LAN is transmitting On Wireless LAN is connected but not active Router functionality is enabled Router functionality is disabled This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle Note When the unit is first turned on or restarted the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot This is normal Chapter 1 Product Overview Diag LED status 2 blinks zl Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the
14. is displayed in edit mode The IP address shouldn t men the Vi Parameter IP Address MAC Address Current DHCP Client Information Meaning Enter an IP address to lease manually The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices Enter the MAC address which identifies the client Displays information for current leases An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking Manual Assignment 38 Chapter 4 Configuration NAT Router Mode only Configure NAT network address translation settings here NAT is used to connect devices on the LAN side to the Internet InternetLAN RR e LAN Config Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS LA DHCP Lease NAT Route Logout a Network Address Translation Settings E Address Translation M Enable g Log Output of Deleted Packets enable Configure address translation to connect the Internet side to the Internet Apply Address Translation z Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable logging for deleted packets such as errors during address translation 39 Chapter 4 Configuration Route Add routes to the NAT table Setup Internet AN BU e aide LAN Config Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route
15. registered with TZO You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter your TZO key TZO keys may have up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter your TZO domain name You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods 34 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter IP Address Update Period Internet Side IP Address Domain Name 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 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 current status of the dynamic DNS service 35 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure the LAN side port and DHCP server settings InternetLAN ITT D LAN Config Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Logout A LAN Side Ethernet Settings 3 P Address 192 168 11 1 LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Function Enable Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 e Configure the AirStation s LAN IP Address Subnet Mask and local DHCP Server settings here Unless you re a networkin
16. the procedure on page 23 e Enter the correct user name and password to log in to the configuration interface If you are using AirStation with factory default settings enter root lower case for the username and leave the password blank enter nothing 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 page 101 e Restart your AirStation 87 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly Configure your wireless device with the same SSID encryption type and encryption key as used by your AirStation The factory defaults are SSID Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption Type WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Connect with either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Encryption Key Printed on the label of the AirStation Note Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific e Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 10 feet apart e Restart your AirStation You forgot AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password Hold down the Reset button page 105 on 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 followings are the factory default settings of the AirStation SSID Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption Type WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Connect with e
17. to connect to the AirStation The wireless MAC filter is ignored while AOSS is in use Enforce MAC Filtering Check Enable to use MAC filtering Then any wireless clients with registered MAC Addresses v 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 51 Chapter 4 Configuration WDS Bridge Mode only Configure the settings for WDS bridging here Refer to page 19 for the WDS setup process Note You cannot specify WDS while the device is in the router mode Change the mode to bridge on TOP screen to display WDS configuration screen LAN Config WDS Use Wireless Config Connection Type Manual Connection status SSID Authentication No authentication Encryption No encryption wes AOSS ERB DURIIEIOR CECU IKEL OO Meee MAC Filter WDS Logout mE WDS Configure this device to connect to Wireless Master by If the distance between Wireless Master and Wireless Slave is far and they cannot esta
18. value is enabled Enter Wireless Channel Authentication No authentication v d SCH ee SES r communication Ifthere are other Encryption No encryption wireless clients near the E SEN get a interference Change to a different S ll Muse Gng preferably non overa ping channel in this case Available St le Duse channels vary with which wireless Go Name SSID based on MAC address 002445460098 1 ed eer Were Aito O Enter channel is selected automatically f 11n g b Auto 1 11 Channel Authentication No authentication v Default value Auto channel Encryption No encryption 150Mbps Mode Wireless ul eels el SSID3 AES Ouse commoni Uses eee 150Mbps Mode is a method to Separate feature Use increase wireless transmission throughput to 40MHz per channel Name SSID based on MAC address 002445460098 2 When 150Mbps Mode is used the SSID Enter channel display on the wireless i Zodi likaly going to ditar irom the channel display on the AP WPA PSK Pre Shared Key The wireless client channel display ey not display the Control F annel but the center frequency S55ID4 WEP Ouse ly ihe casn ck Neel e Wireless Channel and the Separate feature Use Extension Channel is displayed Name SSID based on MAC address 002445460098 3 Example When channel 3 is SSID Enter selected as Wireless Channel and i channel 7 is selected as the Hexadecimal Input 10 digits WEP64 TA Channel channel 5 is 9 1 Band Width Setup WEP encryption key 2
19. will be taken If multiple conditions see below are met the approriate action will be pestormed once the packet meets the condition Log Output Checking this box will record IP filtering information to a log If Operation is Accepted log output is disabled The default is Disabled Add Edit IP Address Based Filter This area is for adding or editing a line Operation Select the action to be performed on packets thatmeet filter criteria dpc ae the packet and do not route it Rejected Return the rejected packet to the point of origin ETL x 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 IP Filter Information Select a protocol for target transmission packet Display the list of IP filters which have been registered 56 Chapter 4 Configurat ion VPN Pass Through Router Mode only Configure IPv6 pass through PPPoE pass through and PPTP pass through here Setup lc IECH A GEER Security WANK ae ROTAL Firewall IP Filter VPN Pass Through Through IPv6 Pass Through PPPoE Pass Through PPTP Pass Through C Enable C Enable C Enable Logout A VPN Pass Through q Specify VPN Pass Through settings IPv6 Pass Through Select wheth
20. wizard for your internet connection Static IP Address is then activated automatically Subnet Mask To set up PPPoE click here Advanced Settings Note e Auto line determination Easy Setup is effective only for a line on which PPPoE or DHCP is used such as anormal DSL or Cable high speed internet connection For other types of internet connections select Advanced Settings and enter line information obtained fram Default Gateway your Provider manually e Wien a PPPoE server is Primary Address of DNS Name Server detected during Easy Setup the PPPoE server is added to Secondary the list as a communication destination If other PPPoE connection information is CG Use Default MAC Address 00 24 45 46 00 38 already registered it will be Internet MAC Address overwritten by the detected Use this address PPPoE information MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Acquire an IP Address Automatically from a DHCP Server Acquire an IP address from a DHCP server on the Internet Parameter Method of Acquiring IP Address Default Gateway Address of DNS Name Server Internet MAC Address MTU size of Internet Port Meaning Specify how the Internet side IP address is obtained Configure an IP address for the default gateway Specify an IP address of the DNS server Configure the Internet side MAC address Note Configuring an improper
21. 06 10 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband transmission sys tems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TTE Directive e EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements e EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 05 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment and 5 8 GHz Broadband Data Transmitting Systems This device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5
22. 7 Q 2 Me E 92 Wi Fi Off Turn Wi Fi On Open Network Preferences 3 ESA GP 92 23 38 Q Wi Fi On Turn Wi Fi Off N network selecte d BUFFALO 010175 BUFFALO 6400A5 BUFFALO 0F13F1 Join Other Network Create Network Open Network Preferences P d a a R The Wi Fi network BUFFALO OF13F1 requires a WPA2 password _ Show password M Remember this network S T 3 Cancel Join It will take several seconds for configuration to complete 86 Refer to the label on the side of the AirStation Make a note of the SSID and KEY printed on the label Click the T 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 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection e Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in e Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below Power Green LED is on Wireless Green LED on or flashing Router Green LED may be on or off Diag Off e Make sure that your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically See page 101 for more information e Restart your AirStation Cannot access the web based configuration interface e Open the configuration interface by following
23. AAnvikn Greek ME THN MAPOYZA Buffalo Technology Inc AHAONEI OTI AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN ZYMMOPOONETAI MPO TIX OYZIOAEIX ANAITHZEIZ KAI TIX AOINE gt XETIKE gt AIATA EIX TH OAHTIAZ 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la pr sente Buffalo Technology Inc d clare que l appareil AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano ltalian Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc dichiara che questo AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian 108 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Ar o Buffalo Technology Inc deklar ka AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK butiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuviy Lithuanian iuo Buffalo Technology Inc deklaruoja kad is AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc dat het toestel AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk Buffalo Technology Inc jiddikjara li dan AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN jikkonforma mal ti ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirr
24. BUFFALO User Manual WCR GN WCR HP GN AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 Router Access Point amp Bridge www buffalotech com DUT WIRTH 35011144 07 Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview EEN EEN 5 SEU 5 150 Mbps High Speed Mode 6 See GM E 6 WCR GN Hardware Overview ccccceccececeececeecececeececeeereeaes T Front SEHR RE T Eeler 9 Eet EE ec eee vein Se cee 10 PEE NCS EE 10 WCR HP GN Hardware Overvi W aaanannnnannnnnannnnnnarnnrnrnrnnnna 11 Front Panel LE DS veececeriwreeratevedeviceecgeddencxcese6ecvevaveeveanbidvesedediiecatasens 11 Back EE 13 et EEN 14 EE 14 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ccceseseeseeees 15 Antenna Hlacement 15 Vertical Placement A 15 Horizontal bDlacement 16 Chapter 3 Installation ccccccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 17 mial Gep EE 17 ENEE ME 19 Chapter A Configuration cccccesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeneees 23 Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface 23 Configuration Menu Router Mode 25 Configuration Menu Bridge Mode 27 Ee 29 Internet LAN LAN Config AA 31 Internet Router Mode ONY siciossscceccsessecstvesssdeccdededessadadenneersccssszdas 31 PPPoE Router Mode Oy DE 32 DDNS Router Mode OMY ivccviccosccccueescts cotscadi epee ddessaeecnteceeaesesst ccs 34 EAN WE 36 DHCP Lease Router Mode only 38 NAT Router Mode only co csss5cciesesessecnnmennnscacdadeennneabibo
25. Chapter 4 for advanced settings 18 Chapter 3 Installation WDS Setup To configure the WDS follow the procedure below A BAA A Extend the wireless coverage Internet modem wireless AP ez Computer Ad wireless connection 4p N YZ ee a L L WDS enabled computer 1 Change your computer s IP to a fixed address For details please refer to Appendix D page 101 ex IP address 192 168 11 80 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway blank Preferred DNS server blank Alternate DNS server blank 2 Turn off your computer 19 Chapter 3 Installation 4 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation s LAN ports with the Ethenet cable Turn on the AirStation wait one minute and then turn on your computer AirStation wireless router rear side Q 1 connect e o gt 1 connect Ethernet cable 2 connect the power supply power outlet Wait for about a minute until the AirStation s LEDs are lit as described below Power Green light is on Wireless Green light is on Router Green light is on Diag Off X Refer to chapter 1 for LED locations and other details Open the web configuration interface page 23 In the Mode information menu select Bridge Mode then click Apply Mode information 5 Router Mode Bridge Mode Apply When this below screen appears re enter the web configuration interface username root and password Click
26. 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 DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Set the default gateway IP address Set the DNS server IP address 37 Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Lease Router Mode only Configure DHCP leasing here InternetiLAN MGCL ie LAN Config Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS LAN DHCP Lease NAT Route Add Client Information IP Address MAC Address Current DHCP Client Information IP Address MAC Address Lease Period Status Customize No IP Addresses have been assigned The IP Address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 64 Logout a DHCP Lease Settings Add manual IP address assignment delete automatic IP F Address assignment or set automatic assignment to manual Manual assignment E Assign an IP address to specified MAC address manually Add Edit Client information ihig area is for adding or editing a ine IP Address Enter an IP address for manual assignment The default is blank in append mode The current IP address
27. MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France 107 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information C 0560 Cesky Czech Buffalo Technology Inc t mto prohla uje ze tento AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN je ve shod se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erkl rt Buffalo Technology Inc dass sich das Ger t AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab Buffalo Technology Inc seadme AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU pdhin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby Buffalo Technology Inc declares that this AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Spanish Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc declara que el AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE E
28. Mea eeenilemmmeaCiiameelaile Firewall IP Filter VPN Pass Through Log Output Enable Enable Basic Rules d Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS Routing Reject IDENT Requests Block Ping from Internet Number of Packets 0 0 0 Logout a Firewall Limits the type of packets allowed to Jet between the Internet and LAN When packets reach the AirStation the firewall evaluates the packets and forwards packets that dont match any filter to their destination The Firewall blacks unnecessary packets from the Internet side and prevents leaking PAE information from the LAN side Log Output See this box will record v Parameter Log Output Basic Rules Meaning Enable to output a log of firewall activity Enable to use any of the quick filters Preconfigured quick filters include Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS Routing When this is enabled Microsoft file and printer sharing is blocked between the WAN and LAN sides of the router You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE Client or Use IP Unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address on page 31 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 54 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 experienced slower transfer speed for network application such as sending mail usi
29. OK The server 192 168 11 100 at AirStation Enter root for user name requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name G root ei Password D Remember my password Las IL e 20 Chapter 3 Installation 8 10 The web configuration interface will open Click Wireless Config then WDS Check Use Follow the directions below AOSS Settings Select AOSS from Connection type and click the AOSS button Also push the AOSS button on the unit intended to connect Automatic configuration will take about a minute To return the unit to its original IP address settings refer to Appendix D WDS Muse Connection Type AOSS v Connection status Gib ZES Start AOSS connection by WDS mode Manual Settings Select Manual from Connection type Then click Search WDS dUse Connection Type Manual v 241 Chapter 3 Installation 11 A list of available wireless APs will be generated Select the target AP and click Select Click Search again if no APs are found Select AirStation Master to connect to Select BSSID SSID Wireless signal Encryption Wireless ch mode 0018E76A1E23 0018E76A1E23 1 Excellent nibig 0016010405D3 Buffalo_G 8 Good YES big 000D0BCA741B 000D0BCA741B 1 Good big Select Sea
30. P address 192 168 11 80 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 11 1 Preferred DNS server 192 168 11 1 Alternate DNS server blank 8 Click OK 101 Appendix D TCP IP Settings in Windows Windows Vista To configure TCP IP in Windows Vista follow the procedure below Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Manage network connections on the left side menu 4 Right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties 5 When the message Windows needs your permission to continue click Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address settings manually enter values for each settings Example If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP address 192 168 11 80 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 11 1 Preferred DNS server 192 168 11 1 Alternate DNS server blank H Click Close 102 Appendix D TCP IP Settings in Windows Windows XP To configure TCP IP in Windows XP follow the procedure below 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click Network 3 Right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties 4 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Prop
31. Permitted IP address Router mode only Permitted Port Router mode only 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 66 Chapter 4 Configuration Log Logs may be transferred to a syslog server automatically InternetiLAN Wireless Config E Terelniteay Admin Config _Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Restart Update Log Transfer Enable Syslog Server M Address Translation IP Filter M Firewall M PPPoE Client M Dynamic DNS M DHCP Client Transfer Logs DHCP Server Maoss M wireless Client M Authentication M Setting Changes M System Boot NTP Client M Wired Link Logout Syslog Setup Syslog transfers the AirStation s log information to a syslog server Log Transfer Checking Enable will in
32. al Level dBm Meaning This displays the SSID of the AirStation that is currently connected This indicates the current connection status This indicates the IP address of the current wireless network port Wi Fi This indicates the authentication method for the current connection target This displays the encryption type for the current connection target This displays the wireless band for the current connection target This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target This displays the current link speed This displays the current signal quality This indicates the strength of the current signal 100 Appendix D TCP IP Settings in Windows Windows 7 To configure TCP IP in Windows 7 follow the procedure below Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet 2 Double click Network and Sharing Center 3 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu 4 Right click on Local Area Connection then click Properties 5 If the message Windows needs your permission to continue appears click Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address settings manually enter values for each settings Example If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 I
33. atus Page 41 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Page 42 Basic Configure basic wireless settings Page 44 Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings Page 48 WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia Page 49 MAC Filter Limit access to specific devices Page 51 Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 54 IP Filter Edit IP filters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side Page 56 and the Internet side VPN Configure IPv6 passthrough PPPoE passthrough and PPTP passthrough Page 57 Pass through LAN Config Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs Page 58 25 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a Page 59 LAN side destination Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play Page 60 QoS Configure priority for packets that require a certain data flow Page 61 Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation s name Page 62 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to configuration Page 63 interfaces Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock Page 64 NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 65 automatically set the AirStation s internal clock Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s configuration interfaces Page 66 Update Update the AirStation s firm
34. blish the communication or their communication is unstable placing the AirStation between therm will make their communication stable To communicate by WDS connect the AirStation which is configured for WDS to Wireless Master wirelessly You can ag connect them via x Parameter WDS Connection type Meaning Enable to use WDS Select how you want to configure WDS Manual Enter the target wireless AP s SSID and security information manually AOSS Connect with the AirStation using AOSS If this option is selected a special AOSS button will appear This button can be used for WDS connection only Once AOSS connection is set up the WCR GN will have the same security setting as the other AP in the bridge Refer to page 19 for setup directions 52 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Connection Status SSID Search Authentication Encryption WPA PSK Pre shared key WEP encryption key setting Meaning Displays WDS connection status Enter the target Airstation s SSID Click this button to search for target AirStations by SSID Enter the target AirStation s wireless authentication method Enter the target AirStation s encryption type Enter the target AP s Encryption key if used Enter the target AP s WEP key if used 53 Chapter 4 Configuration Security Router Mode only Firewall Router Mode only Configure the AirStation s firewall here Caiac A CEER ieg Security
35. ct 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 15 24 36 45 54Mbps Default Value is 1Mbps v Parameter Multicast Rate DTIM Period Privacy Separator Meaning Sets the communication speed of multi cast packets Set the beacon responding interval 1 255 This setting is effective only when power management is enabled If enabled the Privacy Separator blocks communication between wireless devices connected to the AirStation Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally 48 Chapter 4 Configuration WMM Configure priorities for specific types of data Don t change these settings unless you know what you re doing WMM EDCA Parameters lilies Wireless Config wes Aoss CESTU WMM i1n g b MAC Filter WDS Priority Parameter For AP For STA Cimin 15 15 AC_BK Low Cima 1023 1023 AIFSN 7 7 TXOP Limit 0 0 For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 AC_BE Normay CWWmax 63 1023 AIFSN 3 3 TXOP Limit 0 0 For AP For STA CiWimin Z 7 AC_VICHigh Cvimax 15 15 AIFSN 1 2 TXOP Limit 94 g4 For AP For STA Cimin 3 3 AC_VOtHighest im 7 7 AIFSN 1 2 TXOP Limit 47 AF 49 LAN Config Admin Config Logout a WMM Settings 11n g b Prioritized A
36. d AC adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom nN S yW M ERE lt i CC CJ H KH 11 11 Reset Button With the power on hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation s settings to their default values Right Side 12 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation s SSID default encryption key and WPS PIN code By default encryption key is disabled for Asia Pacific 10 Chapter 1 Product Overview WCR HP GN Hardware Overview Front Panel LED s A w 5 Router LED Green 6 Diag LED Red Oa vu 1 Antenna connector Screw on the antenna here Power LED Green On The AC adapter is connected Off The AC adapter is not connected 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 security keys Note When the Security LED is lit an encryption key has been set Wireless clients will need the same key to connect Wireless LED Green Indicates wireless LAN status Blinking Wireless LAN is transmitting On Wireless LAN is connected but not active Router functionality is enabled Router functionality is disabled This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle Not
37. de 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 to Setup Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Eeke laie Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS IP Address of DMZ The IP Address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 64 Parameter IP Address of DMZ Meaning Logout AA DMZ Settings IP Address of DMZ Specify the address of a LAN side network device to which rejected communication packets are to be transfered 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 59 Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP Router Mode only Enable UPnP Universal Plug and Play here Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Maclulenetedaite Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP oesl Logout UPnP Settings femelle UPnP Enabi Mente Setting up the internet gateway function of UPnP On a PC which Apply supports UPnP WindowsXP etc The AirStation is automatically recognized on the LANas a
38. e When the unit is first turned on or restarted the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot This is normal 11 Chapter 1 Product Overview 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 INTERNET 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 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously 12 Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 10 AOSS Button Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes about 3 seconds while the unit s power is on initiates AOSS WPS mode allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices LAN Port Connect your computer hub or other Ethernet devices to these ports This switching hub supports 10 Mb
39. e ba Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Restart Update Firmware wer GN Ver 1 00 R1 05 B1 13 Version Logout a Firmware Update Update the AirStation s firmware Firmware Firmware Version File Name Update Firmware Displays the firmware version of the AirStation Firmware file name Get updated firmware files from our website Use the browse button to find the Download Service firmware file that will be applied to the AirStation v Parameter Firmware Version Firmware File Name Meaning Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation Click Browse to specify a firmware file and click Update Firmware This will update the firmware 70 Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info System information for the AirStation is displayed here Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config Givbe2ude e akie Diagnostic System Info Logs PacketInfo Client Monitor Ping Logout a System Information 7 Model WCR GN Ver 1 00 R1 20 81 13 Display the AirStation s main e e settings AirStation Name APO02445460038 Operational Mode Router Mode ON Model BE EE EE Displays the model name and ethod oF ACquInING auto Detect Mode PPPoE firmware version of the AirStation IP Address AirStation Name Internet Displays the AirStation s host Wired Link 100Base Tx Full duplex name MAC Address 00 24 45 46 00 38 Op
40. e the AirStation easily such as an encryption method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel Switches router mode and bridge mode Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected on the Internet side Clicking this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly Clicking this button to refresh the current screen Displays the current wireless settings Click this button to display the AOSS configuration interface Click this button to display the WPS configuration interface Enable you to select the language you use If Auto is selected the same language displayed on the browser will be selected automatically Log out from the configuration interface of the AirStation If the web configuration interface is not used for 5 minutes it will log out automatically 30 Chapter 4 Configuration Internet LAN LAN Config Internet Router Mode only Configure the Internet WAN port here Internet AN SUR eiis LAN Config Admin Config Internet PPPoE DDNS LAN DHCP Lease HAT Route Logout eys HUOT Suet A Perform Easy Setup Internet Perform Easy Setup Internet Connection Wizard Connection Wizard The Easy Setup scans your Acquire an IP Address Automatically from a DHCP Server Internet connection and Use PPPoE Client Method of Acquiring IP Address O Use this address determines your internet connection type The correct setup
41. ecurity Information WPS status configured or unconfigured 94 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting AOSS Encryption Type of Exclusive none SSID for WEP Encryption level expansion Enabled function Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled AOSS Button on the AirStation Enabled Unit Basic Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 150Mbps Mode Band Width 20MHz Extension Channel Separate feature For US EU SSID1 not used SSID2 used For AP RU SSID1 used SSID2 not used For US EU SSID1 not used SSID2 Configure AirStation s MAC address 1 SSID3 not used SSID4 not used For AP RU SSID1 Configure AirStation s MAC address SSID2 not used SSID3 not used SSID4 not used Authentication For US EU WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK For AP RU No authentication Encryption For US EU TKIP AES mixed mode For AP RU No encryption 95 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Parameter DTIM Period Privacy Separator WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_BK Low Feature Default Setting 1Mbps 1 Disabled CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_BE Normal CWmin CWmax For STA oo 1023 7 For STA AIFSN TXOP Limit WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_VI High CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_VO Highest CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit Disabled i N Enforce MAC F
42. ed Link Bridge Mode IP Filter DHCP Client AOSS Wireless Client Au thentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link 97 Appendix C Checking Wireless Signal Quality For users of Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X 10 4 and later software supplied with the AirStation can be used to check the quality and strength of the wireless signal Windows 7 Vista Note If Client Manager V is not already installed install it from the utility CD Client Manager V does not support Windows XP 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt BUFFALO gt AirStation Utility gt Client Manager V 2 BUFFALO Client Manager V Ver 1 4 4 BUFFALO Click Advanced Setup Connection BUFFALO 908FE9 A v Transmission 150 Mbps R Create Profile Signal Advance Setup 3 SES Ss Advanced Status Status Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N Wireless LAN Adap Display current wireless status panas wrae an When the Client Manager V status screen is El one displayed click B onfigure the wireless Connection BUFFALO 908FE9 AOSS G A ig posi GE l Status Communicating p y S Network Mode Infrastructure Mode e Network sha ring Transmission Speed 130Mbps SSID BUFFALO S08FES 1 Confirm the network status Channel 8 ch 11g 11b Security Enable Security Type WPA PSK Encryption Type AES Signal Strength 90 IP Address 192 168 11 2 DHCP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 11 1
43. ent This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en couraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi tions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including in
44. er to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation The default setting is disabled VK Parameter IPv6 Pass through PPPoE Pass through PPTP Pass through Meaning Enable to use IPv6 pass through for address translation Enable to use PPPoE bridge Using PPPoE bridge lets you automatically obtain LAN side IP addresses from your provider using the PPPoE protocol because all PPPoE packets can pass through from the LAN to the WAN side Enable to use the PPTP pass through for address translation 57 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Config Router Mode only Port Forwarding Router Mode only Configure port translation here Setup Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Sareak erlai Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos Add Port Forwarding Group New Group Group Name AirStation s Internet IP Address v Internet Side IP Address Manual IP Address Ca O ICMP Protocol O Manual Protocol Number TCP Port Manual Setup Specification method TCP UDP Port Number LAN Side IP Address 192 168 11 64 LAN Side Port TCP UDP Port Port Forwarding Registration Information Internet Side IP Address Protocol Group LAN Side IP Address LAN Side Port CUStomize Port Forwarding has not been set up yet Logout a Port Forwarding Settings Although the AirStation performs Address Translation on
45. erational Mode IP Address 192 168 11 1 Displays the current mode of operation LAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled Internet MAC Address 00 24 45 46 00 38 AirStation s Internet port side information Wireless Status enabled Method of Acquiring IP Address SsiD1 002446460038 Acquiring a Internet IP address Authentication Sek Name of the Connection Se onen The name ofthe PPPoE connection specified in the SsID2 0024A45460038 2 configuration Wireless 802 1 1n g b Authentication Open Getters Encryption Open Displays the current Internet side status Broadcast SSID Enable Operational Mod Privacy Separator Disable PeT ana mre d S The Operational Mode will show if Wireless Channel _2 Auto any DHCP or PPPoE configuration 150Mbps Mode 20 MHz ef If DHCP ve Gee MAC Address 00 24 A5 46 00 38 On ee as es Release Releases the IP address assigned by the DHCP Server e Renew Renews the IP address from the DHCP v 71 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Model AirStation Name Operational Mode Internet Router mode only LAN Wireless WDS Bridge mode only Meaning Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version Displays AirStation Name as set on page 62 Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation Displays WAN port information Displays LAN port information Displays wireless status Displays the status of WDS 72 Chapter 4 Configuration Logs
46. erties 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically To set your IP address settings manually enter values for each setting Example If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP address 192 168 11 80 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 11 1 Preferred DNS server 192 168 11 1 Alternate DNS server blank 6 Click Close 103 Appendix D TCP IP Settings in Windows Mac OS X To configure TCP IP in Mac OS X follow the procedure below 1 Click Apple menu gt System Preferences 2 Click Network 3 Click Ethernet 4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 field To set your IP address settings manually select Manually in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting Examples If the router s IP address is 192 168 11 1 IP Address 192 168 11 80 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 192 168 11 1 DNS Server 192 168 11 1 Search Domains blank 5 Click Apply 104 Appendix E Restoring the Default Configuration JL JC CCC Q T GIE Je H Hold down this button for 3 seconds The AirStation will be initialized Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statem
47. ettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alul rott Buffalo Technology Inc nyilatkozom hogy a AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym Buffalo Technology Inc deklaruj e AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN spe nia wymagania zasadnicze oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999 5 EC Portugu s Portuguese Buffalo Technology Inc declara que este AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko Slovenian Buffalo Technology Inc izjavlja da je ta AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Buffalo Technology Inc t mto vyhlasuje e AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi Finnish Buffalo Technology Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svensk Swedish H rmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc att denna AirStation WCR GN WCR HP GN star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG 109 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Ind
48. eue obtains the right to send AIFSN The interval to send frames The unit of the AIFSN is a slot just as the window defined by CWmin and CWmax is The smaller the interval of sending frames the faster the algorithm can restart As a result the priority of the queue is higher TXOP Limit The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send The unit is 32 ms The longer this time the more frames can be sent per right to send However the queue may interfere with other packet transmissions If TXOP Limit is set to 0 zero only one frame can be sent per right to send 50 Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter MAC filtering allows only devices with registered MAC addresses to connect to the AirStation wirelessly Setup lB Ca Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config wPs Aoss COE Mac Filter Enforce MAC Filtering Enable Logout A 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 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 addresses will be allowed
49. g expert the default settings are recommended 192 168 11 64 for up to 191 address es Note DHCP IP Address Pool Excluded IP Addresses Ifyou have an existing LAN the AirStation s DHCP Server Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Display Parameter LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Function Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool Router Mode only Advanced Settings Router Mode only Lease Period Router Mode only Default Gateway Router Mode only configuration must be changed to connect to itPlease refer to here to set up your AirStation on an existing network LAN Side IP Address Configure the AirStation s LAN IP Address The default is 192 168 11 1 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP Address from the LAN s range of IP DI 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 0 253 may be entered 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 Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients 36 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter
50. h Nebr right side of the configuration gt gt Update AirStation Firmware gt gt Initialize AirStation Authentication Open Encryption Open SSID 0024A5460038 5 Authentication AOSS WPA PSK connecting to the Internet or as a simple bridge device between WAN and ports Default setting is Router mode Please do not change this setting ifyou are not sure interface Refer to the Help screens for more information on each Encryption AOSS AES KEE Run Internet Connection Wizard SSID 002445460038 1 Easy Setup p a g e Authenticati AOSS WPAWPA2 mixedmode This Wizard scans your Internet UII AN ae connection and connects to the Internet Most cable modems will connect automatically when the Internet Connection Wizard is run SL 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 Encryption AOSS TKIP AES mixedmode i 1 AOSS Setup WPS Setup 24 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item NAT Network address translation settings used to connect LAN side devices Page 39 to the Internet Route Configure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 40 Wireless Config WPS WPS settings and st
51. hared key to communicate with a wireless device AES can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for Wireless authentication TKIP AES mixed mode TKIP AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication and communication TKIP AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK is selected for Wireless authentication Enter a pre shared key for use with wireless authentication Keys may be character or hexadecimal For a character key use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters case sensitive For a hexadecimal key enter 64 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f not case sensitive Enter an encryption key to encrypt wireless data Keys may be character or hexadecimal For a character key use 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters case sensitive For a hexadecimal key enter 10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f not case sensitive 46 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Rekey interval Choose an interval from 0 to 1440 minutes for keys to be updated 47 Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings on this page Don t change these settings unless you know what you re doing lun UE Ca Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config wpes Aoss Advanced 11n g b MAC Filter Multicast Rate DTIM Period 1 Mbps 1 Privacy Separator enable Logout AA Advanced Wireless Settings Specify Advanced Wireless Settings Multicast Rate You can sele
52. ick 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 BOO AOSS Assistant First of all Welcome to the AOSS Assistant This application helps you to set up a wireless LAN connection using AOSS between this Mac and the AirStation Security encryption settings are also made automatically Before starting make sure 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 d K Uu A Click Start AOSS to begin at You must enter the administrator name and password for this Mac AOSS Start AOSS 6 Enter the Mac username and Type your password to allow AOSS6 to make password and click OK a changes Name BUFFALO gt Details Cr ED It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete 80 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
53. ilter none MAC Filter WDS not used 3 63 3 7 For STA 7 Ln Ko Ja NINI A Nj Ln Ln For STA D N Firewall Disabled Router Mode only Reject IDENT Requests Block Ping from Internet Disabled Basic Rules Log Output IP Filter Information 96 IP Filter Router Mode only WDS Log Output none Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS Routing Disabled Enabled Enabled Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting VPN Pass IPv6 Pass Through Disabled ER PPPoE Pass Through Disabled Router Mode only PPTP Pass Through Disabled Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Registration none Router Mode only Information DMZ IP Address of DMZ none Router Mode only UPnP UPnP Enabled Router Mode only QoS QoS for transmission to the In Disabled Router Mode only ternet Administrator Password none Time Date 2010 Year 1 Month 1 Day GMT 00 00 Greenwich Mean Time London Update Interval 24 hours Access Log Output Disabled Limitation Item Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled Permit configuration from wired Internet Disabled Log Log Transfer Disabled Syslog Server none Transfer Logs Router Mode Address Translation IP Filter Firewall PPPoE Client Dynamic DNS DHCP Client DHCP Server AOSS Wireless Client Authentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wir
54. ime Zone GMT 00 00 Greenwich Mean Time London v because it doesnt have a battery However the AirStation may be configured to adjust its clock automatically even when Apply Refresh Get Current Time from your PC rebooted by connecting itto a NTP server You may also reset its time manually v 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 64 Chapter 4 Configuration NTP You may configure an NTP server to automatically correct the AirStation s time settings Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config E Chev ba Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Logout a NTP J NTP Functionali Enabl BR Enable an NTP senar is configured ue i i irStation will access the specifie NTP Server time nist gov NTP sener and adjust hs intemal clock to conform with the Update Interval 24 hours server s time NTP is an acronym of Network Time Protocol An NTP Apply server distributes accurate time to network devices v Parameter NTP Functionality NTP Server Update Interval Meaning Enable to use an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation s internal clock Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name h
55. ion AOSS WPA PSK if you are not sure L Encryption wad _AOS SAES E Run Internet Connection Wizard SSID 002445460038 1 Easy Setup ue AOSS WPAWPA2 mixedmode This Wizard scans your Internet Authentication pog connection and connects to the Encryption AOSS TKIP AES mixedmode e Blass able ele 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 dont have it Parameter Meaning Internet LAN LAN Config Click this tab to display the configuration interface for the Internet port and LAN ports Wireless Config Click this tab to display the configuration interface for wireless set tings Security Click this tab to display the configuration interface for security LAN Config Click this tab to display the configuration interface to open ports for games and applications 29 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Admin Config Diagnostic Easy Setup Mode Information Internet Information Router mode only Check Connection Router mode only Refresh Router mode only Wireless AOSS WPS Language Logout Meaning Click this tab to display the configuration interface which is related to the administration of the AirStation Click this tab to display the status of the AirStation Enable you to configur
56. ion will be cut off If the PPP connection is often cut off disable this 33 Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS Router Mode only Configure Dynamic DNS settings here Internet AN WG edd Internet PPPoE DDNS LAN DHCP Lease Dynamic DNS Service Disable Current Dynamic DNS Information Internet Side IP Address No IP Address was acquired Domain Name Disabled Status Disabled NAT Route Logout A Dynamic DNS Settings El Dynamic DNS Setup Before configuring this settings o need to sign up for a dynamic NS service provider Dynamic DNS Service Select a dynamic DNS service rovider ou can select DynDNS or MZOS e DynDNS e TZO The following values are different depending on your dynamic DNS service provider v Parameter Dynamic DNS Service User Name 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 Meaning Select a provider DynDNS or TZO for Dynamic DNS Enter the username that you registered with DynDNS You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter your DynDNS password You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enter your DynDNS hostname Hostnames may include up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Enter the email address that you
57. irStation communication for specific transactions This settings provides some real time communication which can help improve the quality of VOIP or other streaming protocols WMM EDCA Parameters It is usually not necessary to change this value Priority The SA is ranked Highest High 4 Normalj2 Low 1 for E each packet Parameter CWinin Cwmax The maximum and minimum value for the contention window The contention window is used to control the frame collision avoidance system in IEEE802 11 AIFSN Interval of the sending frame The unit defines a time slot similar to the window value of Cimin Climax Lower values define a higher priority as the back off algorithm starts earlier TXOP Limit The time for the queue to obtain send priority The minimum value is 32ms Large values can send 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 qu
58. ither WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Encryption Key Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption is disabled by default for Asia Pacific AirStations The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps By default the AirStation s 150 Mbps mode is not enabled To enable it use the following procedure 1 Open the configuration interface of your AirStation page 23 2 Click Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n 150Mbps Mode in Easy Setup 3 Change the value in 150 Mbps Mode Band Width to 40 MHz and click Apply If you still cannot connect at 150 Mbps check the settings of your wireless client device 88 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in Answer Open your browser enter 192 168 11 1 as the browser address then press the Enter key You will be prompted to log in Enter root for the username and leave the password box empty no 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 From the home page go to the Internet Game Port Mapping section Enter the port that needs to be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console Issue How do enable or modify encryption settings on the wireless router Answer Log in to the wirele
59. line speed is entered the Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Upload bandwidth Enable application name protocol Determine whether or not to prioritize packets by application Check this box to enable QoS Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side Enable or disable this entry Enter an application name Names may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters double or single tickmarks quotation marks and semicolons Select either TCP or UDP 61 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 priority for these packets Packets whose type isn t on the list are treated as a level between medium and low Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation s name Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config Ekne Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Logout a AirStation Name AirStation Name AP002445460038 AirStation Name J This can be used to assign a Apply specific descriptive GE AlrStation v Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens 62 Chapter 4 Configuration Password You may change the login passwo
60. ly for communication which is started from the LAN side certain applications such as network games require that you allow communications from the Internet tne Internet side via Static NAT dit the rules for communicatin from outside the internal network to the LAN side network device Static NAT carefully consulting your internet game s documentation as necessary Up to 32 rules can be registered Add Edit Port Forwarding You can add new pon forwarding information and edit existing information Group You can give a name group name to configured Static NATs and give multiple Static NATs one name and manage them together By giving names to groups you can Enable or Disablel each separately To add a Static NAT rule to existing group select the group from the di box and v Parameter Group Internet Side IP Address Protocol Meaning 58 Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to Select New Group and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric 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 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter LAN Side IP Address LAN Side Port Port Forwarding Registration Information DMZ Router Mode only Meaning Enter the LAN si
61. may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment e In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems e The take back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way e The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems sees e If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration 111 Appendix H GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http opensource buffalo jp 112
62. mpt to use this option to remedy the problem If Auto Channel is unavailable manually select an alternate channel and click Apply Issue Though am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router am unable to access the Internet with my web browser Answer First power off the Cable or DSL modem the wireless router and your computer Move the router s mode switch to the on position Verify that the modem is connected to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable to the WAN port Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on the wireless router and wait another minute Power on the computer Open a browser on the computer and navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally If after these steps an Internet connection is still unavailable power off the Cable or DSL modem and computer again and directly connect your computer to the Cable or DSL modem with a cable between the computer and the port on the modem Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on the computer and again check for an Internet connection If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer please call the Internet Service Provider who installed the modem If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer please call our customer support 90 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Issue Where can download the latest drivers firmwa
63. n Encryption eee Type WPA PSK AES Now in use SSID 00173E80000 5 Encryption p Key spptwmn4mj sv Encryption WPANWPA2 PSK mixed Now in use Type SSID 001D73E80000 2 Encryption CT 8 Key spptwmn4mjisyv Encryption Type WEP128 lt il gt Parameter Meaning CD AOSS press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS compatible wireless client Repeat for additional AOSS clients Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections Note If AOSS connections are disconnected the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS 42 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Exclusive SSID for WEP Encryption level expansion Dedicated WEP SSID isolation AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Current Encryption Information AOSS Connection only Random KEY base enable for EU US only Reset AOSS Client Information AOSS Connection only Meaning You may allow a separate SSID for WEP connections If this is disabled clients will not be able to connect with WEP Adds additional encryption options including 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 If enabled AOSS will be initiated when the physical AOSS button is pressed Disable to prevent the b
64. n E Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP functionality 60 Chapter 4 Configuration QoS Router Mode only Configure priorities for types of packets passing through the router setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS QoS for transmission to the Internet V Enable Uplink Bandwidth 1000 Kbps Logout a QoS Setting QoS is a technology to use the bandwidth on the network more effectively When two or more packets arrive at the same time the packet with higher priority is processed first No Enable application name protocol destination port priority This can be used to give priority to communications that require real 1 Fi VoIP UDP ze high v time processing such as VOIP 2 Fi ssh TCP wel 22 medium QoS for transmission to the Internet 3 oO telnet TCP wi 23 medium If checked this gives priority to ackets being fanned to her nternet When enabled you will be 4 D ftp TCP ei 21 low K able to add four levels cf nceased riority for specific applications 5 EI TCP e high k By default this is disabled 6 oO TCP high Uplink Bandwidth Specify the bandwidth transfered Gig TCP high mn this unit to the Internet in ps 8 oO TCP e high he The real uplink bandwidth should be entered Ant If a bandwidth value larger than the teal
65. ng ftp or displaying on browser If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer 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 pings from the Internet side You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE Client in Method of Acquiring IP address page 31 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 55 Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter Router Mode only Edit IP filters here setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config Security LAN Config Admin Config Firewall IP Filter VPN Pass Through Log Output Enable Add IP Address Based Filter Operation Ignored v Direction Internet LAN ze IP Address Source Address Destination OAll O ICMP Protocol Manual Protocol Number TCP Port Manual Setting Specification method TCP UDP Port Number IP Filter Information Operation Direction Source Address Destination Address Protocol Count Customize The IP Filter has not been configured yet Logout a IP Filter Settings Limits the type of packets allowed el em between the Internet and The maximum number of rules is 32 Ifthe packet meets one of the monitoring conditions see below before it is routed the specified action
66. ng v Parameter Meaning Save current settings Click Save to save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file If Encrypt the configuration file with a password is checked then the configuration file will be password protected with the specified password Restore Configuration from Backup Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved File configuration file by clicking the Browse button navigating to the configuration file and then clicking Restore If the configuration file was password protected then put a check next to To restore from the file you need the password enter the password and click Open 68 Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation from here setup Internet LAN Wireless Config E erent Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Update Initialize Restart Logout A Initialize Restart T This reboots your AirStation Restart Restart Now Restart This reboots your AirStation Settings affected J This will restore your AirStation to the factory default settings d EE Initialize Initialize Now eg v Parameter Meaning Restart Click Restart Now to restart the AirStation Initialize Click Initialize Now to initialize and restart the AirStation 69 Chapter 4 Configuration Update The screen to update the AirStation s firmware Setup Internet AN Wireless Config E OCketciuud
67. on level expansion function Dedicated WEP SSID isolation AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit 802 11 nigib Stop k 802 11n gih Enabled 802 11nigib Disabled v XWhen this function is enabled clients connectin isolated from clients connecting via more secure M Enable Current Security Information 802 1 1n g b gt Logout A AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System AOSS is Buffalo s unique technology for quickly mings secure wireless connection You can see AOSS s configuration and status from this screen Start AOSS button Click this button to start AOSS The AOSS button on top of the router works the same as this button Refer to How to use AOSS for more details SS Disable AOSS button This button appear when AOSS is enabled Click this button to disable AOSS Connections to wireless clients will be terminated AOSS Information removed and Encryption Type reset to its default value AES Current Encryption Information will also be removed Wireless Setting and Wireless Security are enabled in Advanced Settings when AOSS is disabled How to use AOSS How to use AOSS 1 First Power on or reboot the AirStation oe wireless client that supports 2 Press AOSS buttons After rebooting press both product s AOSS buttons the router s first then the client s The e Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration Click this the
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69. orm 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 V BUFFALO Follow any instructions displayed on the screen When the Security LED on the front of the AirSta tion stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete 78 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 rai icon in the system tray and select Profile 2 BUFFALO LWA status Q scan Air Station Create profile and display priority level Profile Name Click the WPS AOSS button It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete 79 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 cl
70. ost name with domain name or IP address Up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores _ may be used How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP server Intervals of 1 24 hours may be set 65 Chapter 4 Configuration Access The screen to restrict access to the AirStation s settings screens InternetiLAN Wireless Config E erelniteiay Admin Config Restart Update Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Initialize Log Output enable Enable Management Access d Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN oO Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Internet Side Remote Access Setting Enable Management Access di Permit configuration from wired Internet Number of Packets Logout a Management Access You may prohibit management of the AirStation in specific circumstances Enabling any of these limitations will prevent changes being made to the 0 AirStation s settings from PCs that meet the listed limitation criteria 0 Note that checking all of these boxes at once will make it very difficult to make future changes to the AirStation s settings Log Output Checking this box will record Management Access information to a log Logging is disabled by default v Parameter Log Output Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Permit configuration from wired Internet Router mode only
71. ps and 100 Mbps connections Internet WAN Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported Note In bridge AP mode the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port for a total of 5 usable LAN ports 10 Power Connector Connect the included AC adapter 13 Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom nN Zz iil mM De vil CC CJ H KH 11 11 Reset Button With the power on hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation s settings to their default values Right Side 12 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation s SSID default encryption key and WPS PIN code By default encryption key is disabled for Asia Pacific 14 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement The WCR GN has a fixed antenna For the WCR HP GN screw on the included antenna here Vertical Placement To place unit vertically attach the stand as shown below Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement For horizontal placement the stand is not used 16 Chapter 3 Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation follow the procedure below 1 4 Turn off your computer and modem If the modem doesn t have an off switch unplug its power connector 2 disconnect 1 turn off the computer Find the LAN cable that connec
72. ration Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device InternetiLAN Wireless Config Security Beideler Diagnostic System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Destination Address Result Destination 192 168 11 3 64 bytes from 192 168 11 3 icmp_seq 0 ttl 128 time 1 4 ms Result 64 bytes from 192 168 11 3 icmp_seq 1 ttl 128 time 3 0 ms 64 bytes from 192 168 11 3 icmp_seq 2 ttl 128 time 0 9 ms Parameter Meaning Logout Ping A Ping test can be performed from the AirStation With a ping test you can determine whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device Destination Address Enter the network IP address that CE want to ping e g 92 168 11 5 or www buffalotech com Execute Ciel Evacital ta nina tha Destination Address Enter an IP address or a hostname to ping and click Execute The result will be displayed in the Result field 76 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup AOSS WPS AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings Use them to automatically connect wireless devices computers or game machines which support AOSS or WPS hu n AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System is technology developed by Buffalo Technology WPS was created by
73. rch again Cancel 12 Configure the security settings to match that of the target AP then click Apply WDS Use Connection Type Manual v SSID 0018E76A1E23 Authentication No authentication e Encryption for wireless No encryption v 13 Revert your computer s IP adress settings to their original values as secribed in Appendix D page 101 ex IP address obtain an IP address automatically Subnet mask obtain DNS server address automatically WDS setup is complete Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings 22 Chapter 4 Configuration To access the AirStation s advanced settings use the web based configuration interface Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface Follow the procedure below to open the web based configuration interface 1 Launch a web browser emt E Enter the router s LAN side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key 192 168 11 1 w dr Page Note The AirStation s default LAN side IP address depends on its mode setting In router mode 192 168 11 1 In bridge mode 192 168 11 100 If you changed the IP address setting then use the new IP address Enter root lower case for the username and the password that you set during initial setup Click OK The server 192 168 11 1 at AirStation requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an in
74. rd for the configuration interface here Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config techie Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Logout gt AirStation Administrator Password Administrator Name root fixed Administrator Name inj This is the user name used to log into the Administrator Password Confirm AirStation s configuration screens It cannot be changed from root Apply Administrator Password Configure the Administrator Password to Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The username for login is fixed as root Administrator Password This password is to log in to the AirStation s configuration interface It may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores _ 63 Chapter 4 Configuration Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock here Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config Ekne Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Restart Update Logout Time Date NTP is enabled Changes made to time and date settings may be overwritten by the NTP server when it syncs Set the AirStation s internal clack Set the internal clock manually Local Date 2010 ear Month 1 Day 7 Note Local Time 0 Hour 13 Mats 28 Seconds The AirStation s internal clock is resetto its 3 default setting whenever power is lost T
75. re and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products Answer The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www buffalotech com 91 Appendix A Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Method Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Wired LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Rate Transmission Encoding Access Method Speed and Flow Control Number of LAN Ports LAN Port Connector Other Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight IEEE802 1 1b IEEE802 11g IEEE802 11n technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS OFDM SISO 2 412 2 462 MHz Channels 1 11 802 11b g 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 11 5 5 2 1 Mbps 802 11n 20 MHz Channel LongGl 65 58 5 52 39 26 19 5 13 6 5 1 stream ShortGl 72 2 65 57 8 43 3 28 9 21 7 14 4 7 2 1 steam 40 MHz Channel LongGl 135 121 5 108 61 54 40 5 27 13 5 1 stream ShortGl 150 135 120 90 60 45 30 15 1 stream Infrastructure Mode AOSS WPA2 PSK TKIP AES WPA WPA2 mixed PSK WPA PSK TKIP AES 128 64 bit WEP Mac Address Filter IEEE802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE802 3 10BASE T 10 100 Mbps 100BASE TX 4B5B MLT 3 10BASE T Manchester Cording External AC 100 240V Universal 50 60 Hz WCR GN Approx 5 8 W Max WCR HP GN Approx 7 4 W Max WCR GN 118mm x 104 mm x 23 mm 4 6 x 4 1 x 0 9 in WCR HP GN 130 mmx 105 mm x 23 mm 5 1 x 4 1 x 0 9 in WCR GN 144 g 5 08 oz wi
76. secure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Note By default the password is blank not set If you forget your password hold down the Reset button page 10 to initialize all settings The password will then be blank Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values User name root v Password eeeeeeee Remember my password 23 Chapter 4 Configuration 4 Setup Internet AN Wireless Config Wizards amp Overview Diagnostic Security LAN Config Admin Config The configuration interface is NM displayed Easy Setup Mode information Wizards amp Overview i i Router Mode Bridge Mode Apply Bastcisettings Wizards for Easy Setup are on gt gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard Eas Internet Information the left Di Satun Use PPPoE Client An overview of your AirStation s Wireless SSID amp Channel 11n150Mbns _EasySetup Defaulty system information is displayed on Mode Connection Condition Online the right gt gt Wireless Encryption WEP TKIP AES Stop Basic Settings Internet Check Connection Refresh gt gt Internet Games Port Forwarding Mode information H H 2 Windows Live MSN Messenger Choose here to decide operation Help IS always displayed on the gt Wireless Multicast Rate WIRELESS The AirStation may work as a A m S Ann ter device with Network aaa E Auto Tour dence wi
77. ss router with your browser Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Basic tab Buffalo recommends the use of WPA WPA2 mixed for wireless encryption The passphrase key should be at least 8 characters in length Issue How do change my wireless router s broadcasted network name SSID Answer Log in to the wireless router with your browser Navigate to Wireless Config 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 89 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Issue What can do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow Answer There are many environmental factors that may affect this behavior First ensure the issue is not range related by locating the wireless router and the device dropping connection in closer proximity and check whether the connection drops continue In some cases interference from other wireless networks or sources such as 2 4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance To work around this scenario change the wireless channel used by your wireless router Log in to the wireless router with your browser Click on the Wireless Config tab and then the Basic tab The Wireless Channel setting can be selected from channels 1 to 11 If an Auto Channel option is available atte
78. struct the AirStation to transmit log information to a Syslog server The default is disable Syslog Server Specify the name of your Syslog Server by host name host name with domain or IP Address Alphanumeric characters hyphen and dot may be used The Syslog Server Name cant start or end with a GN or dot Parameter Log Transfer Syslog Server Transfer Logs Meaning Enable to send logs to a syslog server Identify the syslog server by host name host name with domain name or IP address You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores _ Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server 67 Chapter 4 Configuration Save Restore AirStation settings may be saved to a configuration file or restored from one setup Internet AN Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config Name Password Time Date NTP Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Logout a Save Restore AirStation Settings Save E Save Current Settings CO Encrypt the configuration file with a password Save Current Settings Once youve 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 Backup file that you re using for configuration Restore Configuration from Backup File ae CI Enter password The AirStation will not be able to restore configurations from the save file in the followi
79. terference that may cause undesired operation FCC ID WCR GN FDI 09102082 0 WCR HP GN FDI 09101884 0 Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radia tor and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or trans mitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country depen dent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user 106 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information European Union Notice This device complies with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The follow ing test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC e EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Safety of Information Technology Equipment e EN 50385 2002 08 Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal sta tions for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields 110MHz 40 GHz Gen eral public e EN 300 328 V1 7 1 20
80. the Wi Fi Alliance aoss Modem AirStation PC or Game console AOSS Devices e Before using AOSS WPS to connect to a computer with a Buffalo wireless client install Client Manager software from the included utility CD on the computer 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 Note To configure WDS with AOSS you must use a different AOSS button Refer to page 19 for more information on using AOSS to configure a WDS bridge If you use AOSS to configure WDS any wireless clients that were previously connected to the AirStation via AOSS will have been disconnected Refer to the following procedure to reconnect them 77 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 or Vista Client Manager V If you are using Windows 7 or Vista use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS WPS 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt BUFFALO gt AirStation Utility gt Client Manager V BUFFALO Client Manager Click Create Profile BUFFALO VWWLI UC G300N Profle Transmission Speed Signal Strength Tx ke sae vance 3 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue BH Create profile Click the WPS AOSS button Perf
81. 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 i 1 Click on the S 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 001D7390E9F9 Name 0018E76A1E6E Signal Strength Fair Open Network and Security Type WPA2 PSK Radio Type 802 11n 81 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Te Connect to a Network Enter the encryption key and click OK Type the network security key Security key 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 il When the screen at left is displayed select the KEE network to connect to and click
82. thout stand WCR HP GN 146 g 5 15 oz without stand and antenna Operating Environment 0 40 C 32 104 F 20 80 non condensing 92 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Internet Router Mode only PPPoE Router Mode only DDNS Router Mode only Parameter Default Setting Method of Acquiring IP Address Easy Setup Internet Connection Wizard Address of DNS Name Server MTU Size of Internet Port Automatic disconnection Disconnect Condition When both incoming and outgoing traffic stops Disconnect Time 5 Minutes tion LAN Side IP Address Router Mode 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode 192 168 11 100 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 for up to 64 addresses Router Mode only Lease Period 48 hours Router Mode only 93 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Default Gateway AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only DNS Servers AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only WINZ Server Assigned IP address 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 Lease Current DHCP Client Informa none Router Mode only tion NAT Address Translation EE Log Output of Deleted Packets AirStation PIN An 8 digit random value Printed on the label of the AirStation WPS S
83. total numbers of packets sent Normal Errors Normal Errors and received by the AirStation as Wired Internet 0 0 o 0 well as the errors sending and receiving are displayed Wired LAN 2837 0 2149 0 Wireless LAN 802 11n g b 3178 O 116607 0 merenn SE Displayed packet information is renewed with current information when this button is clicked v Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN Internet the Ethernet LAN and the wireless LAN Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN the Internet the Ethernet LAN and the wireless LAN 74 Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config Diagnostic System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Logout a Client Monitor E Lease IP Communication Wireless J MAC Address Adress Hostname Method Authentication 7 117 Displays the LAN side clients PCs that are accessing the 00 1D 73 92 08 7F 192 168 11 65 pe suzuki Wireless Authorized Enable Lg 00 11 09 5C 86 F1 192 168 11 64 suzuki xp Wired The following information is isplayed MAC address S Cas i v Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information MAC address lease IP address host name communication method wireless authentication and 802 11n for devices that are connected to the AirStation 75 Chapter 4 Configu
84. ts your 2 disconnect computer and modem Unplug it from the computer computer modem Plug the LAN cable from the modem into the Internet WAN port of your AirStation Turn on the modem LAN cable 1 connect Eos INTERNET port AirStation wireless router rear side Connect your computer to one of the AirStation s LAN ports with the Ethernet cable Turn on the AirStation wait one minute and then turn on your computer AirStation wireless router rear side connect e 1 connect Ethernet cable e tf 2 connect the power supply power outlet f Chapter 3 Installation 5 Confirm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows a computer AI gm 6 Wait for a minute or so until the AirStation s LEDs are lit as described below Power Green light is on Wireless Green light is on Router Green light is on Diag Off LAN Green light is on or blinking Internet Green light is on or blinking X Refer to chapter 1 for LED locations and other details 7 Launch a web browser If the home setup screen is displayed setup is complete If a user name and password screen are displayed enter root in lower case for the user name leave the password blank and click OK Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup You ve completed initial setup of your AirStation Refer to
85. uch Secure System and WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup are supported These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier Security Features The AirStation is equipped with the following security features e AOSS e WPS e WPA PSK TKIP AES e WPA2 PSK TKIP AES e WPA WPA2 mixed PSK e WEP 128 64 bit e Privacy Separator e MAC address access restriction e Deny Any Connection SSID stealth e Web configuration interface with password e Firewall with easy rules Automatic Channel Selection Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest best channel Initialization To restore settings back to the factory defaults hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit Chapter 1 Product Overview Browser Based Administration This unit can be easily configured from a web browser on your computer 150 Mbps High Speed Mode 150 Mbps is the link speed of AirStation when using Wireless N mode It represents actual wireless data speeds including overhead Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower Package Contents Following items are included in your AirStation If any of the items are missing please contact your vender WCR GN E e d E 1 Kl LEE 1 EE EG 1 EE 1 e AirStation Utility CD sseseesseseeseessessrseerseresrrsersresersnsssssssssssssssssssss 1 Quick Setup RETTEN 1 WCR HP GN lt M
86. ustry Canada statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde sired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ ment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 5 dBi An tenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms Rie NCC IPSS Rt See mle iz St Sr le Se ZT RAAB gt JFAEET nl 0 el SRE H AME E BIA gt T0 EE EELER SD EREECHEN E AE With SST En DEED o MAA AME gt HBE NEIES RAR BS RIN ASRS RAS GR Ls MS RRA at See TE eee Brasil Este equipamento opera em car ter secund rio isto n o tem direito a prote o contra interfer ncia prejudicial mesmo de esta es do mesmo tipo e n o pode causar interfer ncia a sistemas operando em car ter prim rio 110 Appendix G Environmental Information e The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production e The equipment
87. utton from initiating AOSS Displays the type of encryption 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 case sticker Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to their previous values Displays status of connected AOSS clients 43 Chapter 4 Configuration Basic Configure basic wireless settings here Setup InternetiLAN Wireless Config LAN Config Admin Config wPs AOss Basic 11n g b MAC Filter WDS Logout A Basic Wireless Setting 11n g b Wireless Radio M Enable i You can set basic configuration Wireless Channel Auto Channel Current Channel 1 information for your wireless LAN manually here If encryption is not niie used communication will be Teoman Made 220d Wicth 20 MHz i established just by this basic Extension Channel Channel 2 setup Encryption is highly recommended however Broadcast SSID M Alow Wireless Radio SSID1 v Un checking Enable will disable Muse wireless LAN functionality When Separate feature Ouse disabled all wireless functionality including broadcasting is halted See Name SSID based on MAC address 002445460098 Default
88. ware Page 70 Ping Test the AirStation s connection to other devices on the network Page 76 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s configuration interfaces 26 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu Bridge Mode The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following Please refer to respective page for expla nations regarding to each item LAN Config Route Configure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia WDS Configure communication among AirStation Page 52 Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation s name Page 62 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to configuration Page 63 interfaces Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock Page 64 NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 65 automatically set the AirStation s internal clock Update Update the AirStation s firmware Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 74 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s configuration interfaces Page 66 27 Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 75 Ping Test the AirStation s connection to other devices on the network Page 76
89. work 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 Config is disabled Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the Si icon in the system tray 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks 3 il Wireless Network Connection d Select the network to connect to and click Network Tesi Choose a wireless network C onnect Refresh network list ce ant item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more A Set up a wireless network ej 101073899104 for a home or small office Related Tasks DI en E Wireless te Seen re cree ies P AirStation p Change advanced 7 Security enabled wireless network settings Connect 4 Wireless Network Connection X Enter the encryption key twice and click Connect The network 001D73B991D4 requires a network key also called a WEP key or WPA key A network key helps prevent unknown intruders from connecting to this network Type the key and then click Connect Network key Wireless Zero Config will automatically connect you to the network 85 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X Wi Fi Use Wi Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation 23 3

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