User Manual - AirStation WHR-HP-G54 High
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1. e ment aia A login window will pop up The default Exft Username is roo Leave the password feld blanic and click OK Configuring a WDS Bridge The Web Admin Tool for your first AirStation will open Click on the Advanced tab the left side menu click on Wireless Config and then Basic Change the Wireless Channel from Auto to channel note of the channel that you ve chosen because all of your wireless devices will need to be configured to use this same channel Change Framebursting from 125 High Speed Mode to Framebursting or Do not use Framebursting is recommended if all your client devices support i Clicle Apply Your AirStation will reboot in 30 60 seconds Optional Note the SSID of this AirStation By default this value will be different for each AirStation easy roaming you may want to change the SSIDs of both AirStations to a constant value Configuring a WDS Bridge the left side menu click on Wireless Config and then Repeater Repeater Bridge WDS must be set to Enable I it is mot change it to Enable in the drop down menu and click Apply After the AirStation reboots the sereen will refresh Click Edit Registered WDS Partners Under Add New WDS Partner Access Point enter the wireless MAC address of the second AirStation the that you want to form a bridge with You can grt this from the bottom of the second AirStation2. you must set up WEP on the bridge second AicStation frst before configuring it on the main router frst AirStation or you will have to reconnect the network cables to finish configuration Change wireless encryption from no encryption to WEP Note that TKIP and AES encryption schemes will not work with WDS you must use WEP for encryption WEP keys may be any of 4 different types choose one of the following types from the drop down WEP Encryption Key box Character Input 13 characters ASCII WEP128 104 bit key should contain 13 alphanumerie characters a z A Z 0 9 Character Input 5 characters ASCII WEP64 40 bit key should contain 5 alphanumeric characters a z A Z 0 9 Configuring a WDS Bridge Hexadecimal Input 26 digits Hex WEP128 104 bit key should contain 26 characters A F 0 9 Hexadecimal Input 10 digits Hex WEP64 40 bit key should contain 10 characters A F 0 9 Enter at least one encryption key in the first encryption key space The key should match the format of the chosen WEP encryption type Additional keys may be entered in boxes 2 3 and 4 Click Apply when finished After configuring the bridge the second AirStation for WEP log into the first AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility 192 168 11 1 and make exactly the same changes to the WEP settings All WEP configuration settings must be exactly the same or the AirStations will not be able to communicate
3. 11236211 default channel Troubleshooting Common Problems Out of range client cannot connect to the AirStation Configuration mismatch client cannot connect to the AirStation Absence ar conflict with the Client Driver Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware LED Activity Monitoring LED activity may help identify problems Power LED should be Green when the AirStation ison The Security LED lights when encryption or authorization is turned on Wireless LED should be Green ifthe line is active fit is blinking Green wireles communication is active Router LED should be Green 100Mbps or Amber 1OMbps while communication is active The Red Diag LED will lash during boot and firmware updates red flashes at boot indicates a problem with the wired LAN side 4 flashes at boot indicates a problem with the wireless LAN side To check the Diag LED unplug the power for three seconds Plug the power back in and watch the Diag LED during boot up 7 Troubleshooting LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly Power LED is on Transmit Receive LED blinks check the TCP IP settings of the network Changing Client TCP IP Settings in Windows Consult the LAN Administrator for correct TCP IP settings add or change TCP IP Settings 1 On the Windows task bar click Start 2 Select Settings then Control Pan
4. Click Apply when finished PPPoE Many DSL connections require a PPPOE Connection in order to log in to an internet connection Normally the Easy Detection Wizard will help you configure that but you may manually configure one here Consult your ISP for information on correctly configuring your PPPoE connection To add a new PPPoE connection click Edit Connection List To choose your preferred connection click Edit Preferred Connection List LAN Config LAN Port Default for the LAN side IP address is 192 168 111 To add the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique IPaddress not elsewhere in the network The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 To connect AirStation to an existing LAN specify the Subnet Mask that the LAN uses If there s more than one DHCP server on network disable all but ane of them To have DHCP assign addresses from a specific range enter a beginning address by Assigned IP Address and give the number of addresses to assign in the Addresses box To exclude specific addresses from being assigned by DHCP specify them in the Excluded IP Address box Multiple IP addresses may be specified by separating them with a comma 192 168 11 7 192 168 11 9 You can also specify an IP address range by start and end address connected by a dash e g 192 168 11 15 102 168 11 21 The and can be used at the same time e g 192 168 11 7 192 168 11 9 192 168 11
5. Each wireless client that vill connect to the AirStations must also be configured with the exact same WEP encryption key type and encryption key Consult your wireless client s documentation for mare information on configuring its WEP settings Once everything is working smoothly change the admin password of both AirStations to something different from the default blank password Store the new password in a safe place You will not be able to access your network settings without it Troubleshooting WDS Most problems with setting up WDS are caused by incorrectly entering the MAC addresses into cach AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility If you re having problems check the MAC address settings in both AirStations s Web Based Configuration Utilities Each AirStation should be configured to be in a bridge with the other s wireless MAC address Confirm that all bridges are set to the same wireless channel Ifyou cannot access the AirStations wirelessly reconnect the Ethernet cables as shown page 25 to easily access the AirStations s Web Based Configuration Utilities All wireless access points in the wireless bridge need to support WDS No single access point can communicate with more then five other access points via wireless bridges Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more one at a time Set up all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before deployin
6. 15 192 168 11 21 up toa total string length of 128 characters Click the Help linkin the top right corner for more information Advanced DHCP Settings This page offers the same DHCP settings as the previous ane and in addition offers you the chance to change the Lease Period De fault Gateway DNS servers WINS server and Domain Name Click Apply when you have the settings the way you want them To manually assign an IP address click Manual Assignment a DHCP Server Manual Assignment of IP Address manually link LAN address to a MAC address enter them under Add Client Infor mation and click Add Current DHCP Client Information shows all LAN addresses currently assigned by AirStation s DHCP You may configure a specific client to always receive the same TP address by clicking Manual Assignment to the right of its MAC Address Clicking Delete returns a manually assigned client to normal DHCP operation Edit allows you to manually adjust a linked IP Address Mac Address in the Client Information window above 28 Network Config Route Info By default the AirStation receives RIP Route Information Protocol information only from your local network and doesn t broadcast RIP at all For large complicat ed network configurations you may wish to modify this behavior Click Apply when you have your desired configuration Lower on the page routing information is disp
7. see above Enter it with each pair of digits separated by a colon e g 000DOB10F778 would be entered 00 0D 08 10 F7 78 Press New Partner when done The AirStation will reboot and when the screen refreshes the second AirStation s address will be listed under Bridgeable Access Points Configuring a WDS Bridge Now you neta to cant the second AirStation with the MAC address of the Mul ELI frst one In your browser s address feld Ele ME Vw Go Jl enter 192 168 11 100 This wil take into the Web Based Configuration Utility for the second AirStation m Once again the username is root and x lt i the password is blank by default eM atn cene Configuring a WDS Bridge 1n the Web Based Configuration Utility click on the Advanced tab select Wireless Config and choose Basie Change the wireless channel to match the one you set for the first AirStation Change Framebursting from 125 High Speed Mode to Framebursting or Do nat use whichever you chose for the first AirStation For easy roaming you may change the SSID to match the current SSID setting of the other AirStation Click Apply Your AirStation will reboot in 30 60 seconds Now under Wireless Config choose Repeater Confirm that Repeater Bridge WDS is set to Enable Click Edit Registered WDS Partners Configuring a WDS Bridge Under Add New WDS Part
8. 125 High Speed Mode When operating in High Speed Mode this Wi Fi device achieves an actual bps which is equivalent to the throughput of throughput of up to 34 1 system following 802 11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps
9. Italy Ireland Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungry Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Slovak Republie and Slovenia The device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is 2 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states except in France Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies 1n Italy the end user should apply for license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links 1n Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 2483 5 MHz France only channels 10 11 12 and 13 are available This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France For more information see http www anfr fe and or http www art telecom fr Environmental Information The equipment that you have purchase has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure o
10. User Manual AirStation WHR HP G54 High Power Wireless SmartRouter wu buffalotech com Table of Contents Table of Contents LAN Configuration DHCP Server Manual Assignment of IP Address 28 Network Configuration Table of Contents 49 Systeminiormation Packet Traificinfo Client Monitor Ping Connecting an Basting evo Warranty Information Contact Information USA Contact Information GPL information Introduction Work and play farther and faster Eliminate dead spots and enjoy faster connections with extended range with your new AirStation High Power Wireless SmartRouter System Requirements A high speed Broadband Internet connection or existing local area A computer with an Ethernet port and a web browser such as Firefox Internet Explorer Opera or Safari Package Contents Ms WHR HP G54 AirStation Antenna Optional Base AC adapter and power cable CATS LAN cable Utility CD with Manual Quick Setup Guides Warranty Statement Begin by finding a good place to set up your router access point Some things to dide You tI need to be able ta plug your internet connection nt it so it should go within Teach ofthe LAN cable from yuur DSL or Cable modem You also want a power outlet Keep the access point as central in your work a
11. ach can make them much easier to administrate Admin Config Date NTP You may set the time and date on your AirStation by entering it manually and then clicking Apply You may also clic Acquire Current Time from your PCto set time and date automatically to match the PC you re using to set it up 1f you have an NTP time server on your network Enable NTP functionality and enter your NTP Server Name Choose haw often you want time updated and click Apply you re setting time manually youll need to select your Time Zone and click Apply Syslog Transfer Ifyou have a syslog server on your network you may send logs to it Check Enable to have logs transferred Enter the address of your Syslog Server check the logs you want transferred and click Apply Save Load Configuration Once your AirStation s configured the way you want it you can save the configuration here You ll need the current administrator password to restore the configuration from the backup file later Click Help at the top right corner of the page for more information on backing up and recovering system configuration files Initialize Reboot Click Restart Now to restart your AirStation Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Init button on the bottom of the router for 3 seconds Firmware Update Click Brows
12. ate may take several minutes to complete Don t power down your AirStation until the diag LED has gone out ternet Connection Multisession Reset From Home selecting the Internet Connection Wizard Multisession Reset tab will begin the Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard will only function correctly in simple networks where your cable or DSL modem is plugged directly into your AirStation s WAN port Ifyou have complicated existing network that you re adding the AirStation to see page 55 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings lets you configure every element of your AirStation Get to Advanced Settings from Home by clicking the Advanced Tab You may return to Home by clicking on the yellow gt Home link in the top left Click Help in the top right corner for more information about any of the pages in Advanced Settings begin click on WAN Config The first page in WAN Config WAN Port will open WAN Config WAN Port Here you may choose how the AirStation acquires an IP address Normally the internet connection wizard will set this for yon if you have cablemodem DSL You re not sure what to choose perform Easy Setup To setup PPPoE manually click on click here and turn to the next page Also on this page under Advanced Setup you may manually set the Default Gateway DNS server WAN MAC address WAN format and WEB part number
13. cable PPPOE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A specification for connecting users an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium Protocol A standard way of exchanging information between computers RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial In User Service server that issues authentication keys to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non permanent memory RJAS connector An 5 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and data transmission device ROM Read Only Memory Memory hardware that allows fast access to permanently stored data but prevents addition to or modification of the data Roaming The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The protocal used to define and deliver lectronic mail E mail from one location to another SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address assigned to a node in a TCP IP networke SSID The name of your wireless network You can get it from the Setup page of the configuration utility STP Shielded Twisted Twisted Pair cable wrapped in metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals Subnet Mask An eight byte address di
14. e click on Initialize IP Filter Configure IP Filter Clicking on Configure 1P Filter trom the iter page page 33 will bring you to this page where you can make your own rules Click Add Rule when you have each rule configured the way you want it 3s Network Configuration Intrusion Detector To enable intrusion detector choose Enable or Enable Apply packet fier rules from the Intrasion Detector drop down box i packet Biter rules are applied packets wil be filtered with packet Slt Pale before Intrusion Detector is applied Blocking IP spoofing blocks packets from In the Threshold Value box enter the number of times an event has to occur before you receive notification To configure your email alerts enter your email address and mail server information You may make up a sender email address such as alert srouter com Alert emails will appear to come from this address Intrusion detector also blocks unauthorized access attempts and suspicious traffic from WAN side devices the internet UPni You may disable Universal Plug and Play functionality by unchecking Enable here Note that Windows Live Messenger may not function correctly with UPnP disabled AOSS Clicking Start AOSS Sequence has the same function as pushing the AOSS button on the router it initiates the AOSS process fall your clients support AOSS it s very simple to set them up Press the AOSS b
15. e to select your firmware update file Then click the Firmware Update button to update firmware Firmware Update may take several minutes to complete Do not power dawn the router until Firmware Update is finished and the diag light on the front of the router has stopped blinking When available updated firmware may be downloaded from www buffalotech com System Information BUFFALO System Informati AirStation rm m p Ossa Pte oe tacoma 7 pod Mee ene cl The System Information page lists all the setup information for your AirStation It can be very handy for setting up clients that don t support AOSS Logs Here you can choose what information gets logged and see recent log entries jJ E Packet Traffic Information Here you can see the packets and errors for each of your networks Client Monitor shows you a list of all clients currently connected to the wireless network perform a Ping enter a target such as 192 168 11 2 or www buffalotech com and click Execute Successful pings return 64 bytes from messages If the ping returns Connection failed or other errors something is preventing you from communicating successfully with your target Connecting to a Preexisting Network add an AirStation to a network without changing the existing LAN configuration proceed as follows 1 Put the Ai
16. el 3 Double click on the Network icon to view Network Properties 4 From the list of installed components verify the TCP IP wireless LAN adapter protocol is installed Ifthe wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed click the Add button and select the TCP IP protocol from the list Refer ta Windows Help for more information Ifthe wireless adapter protocol is installed select the protocol and click the Properties button Verify that the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator Make changes if necessary and click 5 1f prompted restart your computer Other Problems Please refer to www buffalotech com for farther reference materials lOBaseT 502 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and a star topology 10 Mbps data transmission speed lOOBaseT 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted pair cable and star topology 100 Mbps data transmission speed 1000BaseT 802 3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP Unshielded twisted ir cable and a star topology 1000 Mbps data transmission speed 802 1x The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and client 802 Ix with EAP will initiate key handling Access Point hardware device that acts a communication hub for Clients users of wireless devices to connect to wired LAN Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer
17. ffice Environment 50m 105 ft 70 m 230 ft 90 m 300 ft 115 m 375 ft Closed Office 25 m 80 ft 35 m 115 ft 40 m 130 ft 50 m 165 t Receiver Sensitivity 83 dBm 87 dBm 91 dBm 94 dBm depends on data rate Delay Spread at FER of lt 1 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns depends on data rate The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces solid high density materials and obstacles in the signal path Table Radio Characteristics lists the typical ranges when used indoors In Open Office environments clients can see each other Le there are no physical obstructions between them Semi open Office environments work space is separated by roam dividers client cards are at desktop level In Closed Office environments workspace is separated by floor to ceiling brick walls 7 Specifications Note The range values listed in Table Radio Characteristics are typical distances as measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location Where the AirStation product is installed AirStation IEEE 802 11 Channel Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication Communications at a lower Transmit range may travel longer distances Center Channel ID FCC 12412 22417 32422 42427 52432 62437 72442 2447 92452 102457
18. from wen buffalotech com 12 Router Access Point Mode This AirStation supports quickly changing the product from a wireless router to a conventional access point Put your Airstation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch on the bottom of your AirStation from AUTO to BRI This changes the default IP address of the AirStation from 192 168 11 1 to 192 168 11 100 and DHCP NAT and the WAN port are disabled Access Point Mode might be desirable if you re adding wireless capability to an existing network with a router configuring your AirStation as part of repeater bridge setup It is not suitable for most home configurations Ifyou plan to use the AirStation as an normal wireless router make sure that this switch is in the normal AUTO position Instructions for configuring multiple AirStations in a wireless bridge can be found in the WDS Bridging section of this guide Log in to the Web Admin Tool The Web Admin Tool allows you to cally charge the settings for your AuStation To use it launch a wh browser ona Computer Connected to the ArStation Enter the AirStation s LAN side IP address into the URL field By default this will be 192 168 11 1 A window will open prompting you to enter a User Qi Name and Password The User Name is oot By default the password is blank t In AP mode mode switch BRN the default IP address Hf you ran the Automatic Installation program you may have changed
19. g the activity through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address The unique number that distinguishes every network interface card Mbps Mega Bits Per Second A measurement of millions of bits per second MDI X Media Dependent Interface Cross over Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network Packet A block of data that is transferred as a single unit also called a frame or a block Packet Filtering Discarding unwanted network traffic based on its originating address or its type PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Card Removable module that adds features to a portable computer Ping Packet Internet Groper An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is accessible Plug and Play Hardware that once physically installed finishes its installation automatically and may immediately be used as opposed to hardware that requires further manual configuration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device along its Ethernet
20. g them to their final locations Only one access point in the wireless bridge should be serving DHCP and routing services If wireless network is added to an existing routed wired network none of the wireless devices should be serving DHCP Antennas The WHR HP GS4 has two antennas onc internal and one external The external antenna will usually give the best performance if oriented to point straight up If your AirStation is resting on its side use the antenna s swivel and twist function to orient it pointed upward In some environments it may be desirable to further increase range by installing higher gain external antenna External antennas come in all shapes and sizes Antennas also come with different connectors The WHR HP Q54 has an RP SMA connector on it If an antenna has a different kind of connector you ll need an adaptor to use To install different antenna unscrew the stock antenna from the RP SMA connector on the AirStation and screw on the connector or adaptor from your Specifications For more information FAQs and updates consult the Buffalo Technology website at www buffalotech com WHR HP G54 AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 1 1 5 1 x 5 7 in 28 130x 144mm Weight 9 8 oz 1b 277g Temperature amp Humidity Operation 0 to 40 Maximum humidity 80 Transit Storage 0 to 40 C maximum humidity 80 no condensation Power Characteris
21. gle device s NIC to a router switch or hub See also Crossover cable File and Print Sharing A Microsoft application that allows computers on network to share files and printers Firmware Computer programming instructions that are stored in a read only memory unit rather than being implemented through software Frame A fixed block of data transmitted single entity Also referred to as packet Full Duplex To transmit in both directions simultaneously Half duplex To transmit in both directions one direction at atime Hub A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The professional organisation which promotes development of electronics technology IP Internet Protocol Address unique 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets Infrastructure A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services Initialization Vector The header section of an encrypted message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a hardware device representin
22. h the CE marking comply with the Directive 1099 5 EC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 BEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms EN 60950 Product Safety EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment 201 489 1 17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment Taiwan SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer s with CardBus slot and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment Intended use This device is 2 4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver intended for indoor home and use in USA Canada all EU and EFTA member states EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor home and office use in the following countries Austria Belgium Denmark France Finland Germany Greece
23. he AOSS button on your client device and finish the connection Some client devices have a red button labeled AOSS If yours is one of these push the button About 15 seconds later you ll have a secure networle For client devices without a ggu physical button use the AOSS button in the Client Manager software Check your client device s user manual for instructions Where to push or click the AOSS button After you ve pressed both buttons it will take about 15 seconds for the connection to complete When it s finished the AOSS C light will glow a solid amber You now have secure network connection AOSS Notes Some things fo keep in mind when automatically connecting with Only one wireless client adapter can be configured with AOSS at a time It is not necessary to reconnect client devices that have already been configured via AOSS unless significant changes have been made to the wireless network Do not attempt to configure two separate AOSS networks at the same time as it may cause undesired configurations undesired client has connected via AOSS it can be disconnected from within the WHR HP G54 s web based admin tool Even if your client device doesn t officially support AOSS you may still be able to use AOSS if you install Buffalo s Client Manager software on your computer It works with most client devices including many made by other manufacturers You can download it
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25. layed Click Routing Information to add a new route manually Network Configuration Edit Routing Information To configure a route manually enter its Destination Address and Gateway Enter a maximum number of hops allowable in Metric and click Add 30 NAT You may disable Network Address Translation and IPsec passthrough by unchecking the appropriate Enable baxes Ifyou have a DMZ enter its IP address in the IP Address of DMZ box Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be redirected to the DMZ s IP address Click Apply when done To set a NAT table entry manually click NAT Table NAT Manual Entry From this page you may manually add entries into the Address Translation Table Click Add New Group when each is complete IP Filter SE Your AiStation comes pre configured wil basin vulen You amy choose wich of these to use by clicking an Add Delete Basie Rules and turning to the next page To make a custom rule click on Canfigure JP Filter page 35 fer Add Delete Basic Rules Get here by clicking on Add Delete Basic Rules from the previous page You may choose which of AirStation s preconfigured basic rules are enabled or disabled Active rules are displayed with a green background and disabled rules are shown in red Choose the rules you want to use by clicking under Operation When your choices are complet
26. m to its WAN port now though this is not necessary for configuration Power on the first Airstation The second AirStation will be configured as a repeater bridge Make sure that its switch is set to BRI Use a RJ 45 cal Ethernet cable ta connect LAN ports of the two AirStations Power the second AirStation Configuring a WDS Bridge Connect a PC s Ethernet port to another RJ 45 port on the main router the first AirStation You will use this PC to configure the settings of the AirStations Here s the whole setup ready for initial configuration gt Note Each AirStation may be part of 6 different bridges Remember that each layer af bridges takes about half your total network speed avoid configuring daisy chains more than 4 bridges long A star pattern is always better with a central router serving multiple bridges Configuring a WDS Bridge Once the AirStations are powered on you will want to make sure that they are in factory default configuration On the bottom of each hold down the INIT button for three seconds This will reset them to factory defaults They will take 30 60 seconds to reboot afterwards Power on your Make sure that i is configured to obtain an IP address Ele Edt Go Sookmarls Tools Help automatically from DHCP Open a web cpm Temaer and n the address Rel ener EET aoc 192 168 11 1 This is the default IP address of your first AirStation
27. m your computer hub or other router Plug the provided Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer s Ethernet adapter NIC 4 Important turn everything on in the correct order Power on your cable or DSL modem wait one full minute then power on the AirStation and wait one fall minute and finally power on the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point connect wireless devices to the AirStation you may either enter the SSID and encryption key manually you can use AOSS to automatically configure your wireless settings Ifyou used Automatic Installation with default settings then your AirStation s SSID is Buffalo and the encryption is 128 bit WEP with the 13 digit key that you specified Consult your wireless clients manuals for instructions on configuring them manually use AOSS to configure your wireless clients automatically turn to the next page AirStation One Touch Secure System is a simple system for configuring your wireless network securely If your router and your client device are installed and bath support AOSS then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy Push the AOSS button on the top of your router and hold it in for a few seconds The AOSS light will begin to fash You now have two minutes to push t
28. n WEP but much more secure AESis the most secure of all 1t should be your first choice if all of your devices support it Setting the key renewal period too short can decrease network performance By default the AirStation broadcasts its SSID This makes it easier for clients to connect to the AirStation To disable broadcasting uncheck this box Privacy Separator prevents wireless clients from being able to browse each other s computers Check Enable to turn it on Bridge Repeater WDS Bridging When configuring a bridge between two or more wireless access points WDS must be enabled here For instructions on configuring a WDS bridge see page 56 or click on Help at the top right corner of the screen MAC Access Limi You may limit access to your wireless network to specific computers Computers not listed on your MAC Registration List will nat be able to connect to the network If you enable this click Edit Registration List to add addresses to your registration list MAC Access Edit Registration List Enter a MAC address and click Apply for each client that s going to be accessing the network Admin Configuration Name Password Here you can change your AirStation s name the network and the administrator password The name of the administrator account is fixed as root Ifyou have many AirStations on your network having clear descriptive names for e
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30. ner Access Point enter the wireless MAC address of the first AirStation available from the bottom of the first AirStation with each pair of digits separated by a colon e g MAC 000D0810F779 would be entered 00 00 0B 10 F7 79 Click New Partner when done The AirStation will reboot and when the screen refreshes the first AirStation s MAC address will be listed under Bridgeable Access Points The two AirStations are now linked by a wireless bridge Unplug all the network cables and test the bridge by logging into each of the access points with a wireless client You should be able to connect to either of the access points from Windows Wireless Network connection getting an IP address assigned your client with no error messages You should also be able to log into both of their Web Based Configuration Utilities by entering their IP addresses into a web browser 192 168 11 1 for the main access point 192 168 11 100 for the bridged access point If the first AirStation is connected ta the Internet you should be able to connect to the second AirStation and surf the web Configuring a WDS Bridge Once you can connect to each of your access points you should configure WEP encryption Without WEP anyone within range of your access points can easily connect to Sour network From within the second AirStation s Web Based Configuration Utility 192 168 11 100 cic Advanced then Wireless Config then Security Note that
31. od to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system FCC CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment enerates uses and 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respansible far compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC CE Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera
32. or a communication channel usually stated in Megabits per second Mbps Bridge A device which forwards traffic between network segments with a common network layer address based on data link layer information Client A PC workstation or other device that connects to network wirelessly through an Access Point Cross Over Cable A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between twa devices Default Gateway The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN Destination Address The address portion ofa packet that identifies the intended recipient station DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Based on BOOTP it uses a pool of IP addresses which it assigns to each device connected to it and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time DNS Domain Name System System usd to map readable machine names into IP addresses Driver Software that interfaces computer with a specific hardware device Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in TCP IP network typically by DHCP Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANG It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices It is designed to connect a sin
33. rStation in AP mode by moving the switch on the bottom from AUTO to BRI 2 Connect one of the AizStation s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network 3 Temporarily change your computer s IP address to an unused address on the 192 168 11 x subnet with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 4 Type 192 168 11 100 into a browser window to open the AirStation s Configuration Tool 5 in LAN Config configure the following settings IP Address 192 168 11 137 Specify an unused network address from the existing LAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Use the same Subnet Mask as the existing LAN 6 Restore your PC s IP address settings to their original values E Configuring a WDS Bridge Your AirStation s WDS bridging capability allows you to extend the size of your wireless network by adding additional AirStations all connected wirelessly this simple example we ll connect two AirStations in a wireless bridge You may use these same steps to add additional bridges for greater coverage For easiest configuration we recommend configuring all components in close proximity before deploying them to their final positions Wired connections make initial configuration even simpler The first AirStation will be the router that receives the internet connection On the bottom of the AirStation make sure that the switch is set to AUTO If desired you may connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL mode
34. rea as posible Signal strength and Speed fll off with distance Higher is often better For instance set it up on the top shelf fa bookcase rather than the bottom f possible Do you need password or other information to log in to your internet connection Many DSL connections require information like global IP address subnet mask default gateway address DNS server address or PPPoE parameters in order to connect Cable modems usually don t require extra information Ifyou have a DSL internet connection make sure that you have any necessary information handy before you continue Your Internet Service Provider can give you this information if you don t know it Automatic Installation The AirNavigator CD can install your AirStation for you automatically To use the automatic installation program insert your AirNavigator CD into your computer and follow the onscreen directions The wizard will guide you through installing your AirStation You will have the opportunity to change your admin password personalize your SSID and set up WEPI28 encryption to outlet or Re protector 0 DSL Modem Manual Installation To install the AirStation manually 1 Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router 2 Plug the Cable or DSL modem s Ethernet cable into the AirStation s WAN port Initially you may need to unplug this cable fro
35. tics Transmit Mode 1 1A Nominal Power Supply 5 V output 100 240V AC Universal 50 60 Hz Poser Consumption about 6 5 Watts Max Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license free 2 4 GHz band local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless commu nication equipment Network Compatibility IEEESO2 11g b Standard for Wireless LANs 125 High Speed Mode also Available Host Operating System Microsoft Windows 98SE ME NT 0 2000 XP Unix Linux and MacOS Media Access Protocol Wired CSMD CD Collision Detection Wireless CSMD CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment Radio Characteristics RF Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483 MHz 11 selectable channels 3 non overlapping Specifications Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum ODFM for High Transmit Rate DQPS for Standard Transmit Rate DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11 chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power 194 802 115 16dBm 802 11 Transmit Rate High Speed 54 Mbps 125 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode Medium Speed 36 Mbps 96 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode Standard Speed 2 Mbps Low Speed 1 Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550m 1750 ft 70 Specifications O
36. tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Note 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 radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body European Union Notice Radio products wit
37. ur PC as well fp need to configure UPnP on your PC the links at the bottom of the page have instructions for doing on Windows ME and XP computers Get to this page from Home by clicking on Windows MSN Messenger Wireless Encryption This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless Encryption Here you can manually select the type of wireless encryption you d like to use Your AirStation supports three different encryption schemes choose the best that all your clients support Virtually wireless clients support WEP It s better than nothing TKIP is more secure than WEP but some wireless clients don t support i AES is even more secure 1t should be your first choice if all of your clients support it Wireless Channel This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless channel With Auto Channel selected your AirStation will choose the best channel available Current channel will show the channel that your AirStation is currently using You may also select any channel from 1 11 manually Channels 1 6 and 11 are non overlapping If multiple channels are in use in an area select different channel for your AirStation far away from the other channels being used as possible Firmware Update This page is available from Home by selecting Firmware update Use Browse to select your firmware update file and then click on Apply Firmware upd
38. utton on the router or the one on this page and then push the AOSS button on the client device Each client device will have ta be set up separately Wait for each AOSS process to finish before starting the next one Consult your client device s documentation for the location of its AOSS button 3s 802 11g Basic Ifyou have a mixed mode network with both 802 11b and 802 11g clients it s recommended that you check 11g protection to ensure that Slower 11 clients don t hog all available bandwidth Choosing Auto for Wireless made lets both 802 1 1b and 802 11g clients connect to the network If you would prefer to allow only one or the other you have those options as well Two different framebursting modes are available These can double throughput in your network if all clients are configured to use them 125 High Speed Mode is an improved version of Framebursting and is highly recommended if your clients support it If a framebursting mode is enabled and some of your clients don t support it it simply wan t be used Reducing the Output Power below 100 will reduce the range of your router Setting it to 0 shuts down the AP part of the AirStation completely 802 11g Security Buffalo recommends that you choose the strongest form of encryption that s supported by all your client devices WEPis better than nothing and almost every wireless device ever made supports it TkiPis slower tha
39. vided into 4 parts separated by periods TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Protocol used computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges Twisted Pair Cable that comprises 2 more pair of insulated wires twisted together UDP User Datagram Protocol communication method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between Computers in a network UDP is used as alternative to TCP IP UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable Two or more unshielded vires twisted together to form a cable WAN Wide Area Network networking system covering a wide geographical arca WEP Encryption A common security protocol for wireless networks WEP is Compatible with almost all wireless devices Web Browser A software program that allows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices WPA Encryption An encryption algorithm designed to improve on the security of WPA2 Encryption An advanced AES based encryption algorithm This is the latest best security algorithm currently available for Buffalo Wi Fi products VPN Virtual Private Network A security meth
40. your password for the Web Admin Tool If use the password you set To reset the password to a blank field hold down the Init button on the AirStation until the Diag LED flashes 192 168 11 100 AirStation Configuration Tool Home When you first open your AirStation Configuration Tool it takes you to its Home page From Home you can configure port mapping for your internet games set UPnP for Windows MSN Messenger configure your firewall setup encryption choose your wireless channel update your AirStation s firmware and reset your Internet Connections configuration Clicking the Advanced tab gives you access to all of the AirStation s configuration tools You can get back to Home from anywhere in the management tool by clicking the Home button at the top left of the sereen Internet Games Port Mapping Select any ports that need to be opened for your internet games to function correctly Consult your game s documentation for more information on what ports need to be configured Firewall Intrusion Detector From this page choose the level of firewall security you desire You may also choose to have alerts sent to a different PC if you like Click Next when done to restart the Get to this page from Home by clicking on Firewall Intrusion Detector Windows MSN Messenger UPn ee UPnP for proper operation Vou may Enable UPnP here UPnP may need to be e comigured on yo
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