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1. 113 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 1 0 Network USB Navigator Installe Starting Installation Preparation for program installation is complete Click on Start to begin installation Click Start If you want to reset Network USB Navigator to factory defaults or want to make changes to this installation click on Back If you click Cancel the wizard will be closed e Installation on Windows XP SP2 or later Network USB Navigator Installer When using this application it needs to be added to the exceptions list of the Windows Firewall B Do you want to add this application to the exceptions list cli k Yi 1 h thi 7 h IC es wnen Us screen Is snown e Installation on Windows 7 Vista 7 Windows Security Would you like to install this device software Name BUFFALO INC System devices A Publisher BUFFALO INC Click Install when this screen is shown Il Always trust software from BUFFALO INC You should only install driver software from publishers you trust How can I decide which device software is safe to install When using this application it needs to be added to the exceptions list of the Windows firewall Do you want te add this application to the exceptions list F 8 i i i Click Yes when this screen is shown 114 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 1 1 Network USB Navigator Installer ES Auto Connect Default Setting e Configure the
2. e Parameter Method of Acquiring IP Address Default Gateway DNS Name Server Adress Internet MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port Meaning Specify how the WAN side IP address is obtained Configure an IP address for the default gateway Specify an IP address for the DNS server Configure the Internet side MAC address Note Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable Change this setting at your own risk Configure the MTU value of the Internet port Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered 25 Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Default PPPoE Connection Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Routing 1 Easy Setup IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection 1 Easy Setup Apply PPPoE Connection List Number Name Status 1 EasySetup Enable Edit Connection List Preferred Connections No Name Destination Address Source Address No preferred connections are registered Edit Preferred Connections PPPoE Settings If PPPoE is used you ll have more detailed setup options on this page Note If Acquire IP address automatically from DHCP server or Manual Setup is set as the Internet side communication method or if something besides PPPoE was detected when Easy Setup ran itis not necessary to enter information on this page Even if itis set itis not used Ad
3. underscores _ and periods may be used Select the language to be used by the Windows client Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared service 67 Chapter 4 Configuration WebAccess The screen to configure Web Access Disk Management Shared Folder Users Sharing Log Out WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent Manuals amp Utilities WebAccess WebAccess V Enable WebAccess i i WebAccess lets you access files WebAccess Display Language English d your NAS aE SR with HTTPS SSL Encryption Enable an Internet connection By default WebAccess is disabled Be careful Auto e when configuring WebAccess or WebAccess External Port your files might be made available Port Number to everyone on the Internet Use BuffaloNAS com registration z WebAccess Display Language DNS Service Hostname BuffaloNAS com name buffalo_name Choose the language for BuffaloNAS com key buffalo_key WebAccess The default is English HTTPS SSL Encryption Sets whether or not to use SSL encryption for safer transfers Uses WebAccess https instead of http The default setting is Not used WebAccess Enabled External Port Status Registered WebAccess External Port SE Configures the external port for the BuffaloNAS com Registering are eech interface The default setting is Auto and the value is 9000 Parameter Meaning WebAccess Check Enable to use Web Access WebAccess Disp
4. Click to edit user information Click Edit PPTP User List to display Username Enter the username to connect to the PPTP server You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client Displays the PPTP connection user information 32 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure LAN side and DHCP Server settings Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities LAN Side Ethernet Settings E IP Address LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server 7 192 168 11 2 Excluded IP Addresses DHCP IP Address Pool Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 x Enable LAN Side IP Address IP Address For IP Unnumbered subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Settings Advanced Settings Z pisplay Configure the AirStation s LAN IP address subnet mask and local DHCP server settings here Unless you re a networking expert the default settings are recommended for up to 64 Address es Note Ifyou have an existing LAN the AirStation s configuration must be changed to connect to it Please refer to here to set up your AirStation on an existing network LAN Side IP Address The AirStation s default LAN side IP address is 192 16
5. SES 112 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator User License Agreement Please read the agreement below In order to read the entire license agreement use the Page Down key Click Yes SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT a IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installing this software you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement promptly close the installation program Do you accept all the terms of the preceding agreement In order to use Network USB Navigator it is necessary that you accept this agreement L Bec LS 1 sw Choose Install Location Choose the folder in which to install Network USB Navigator rA Click Next Setup will install Network USB Navigator in the following folder To install in a different folder click Browse and select another folder Click Next to continue Destination Folder C Program Files BUFFALO Device server Browse lt Back LS 1 Gei Select Start Menu Folder Select a folder to place the program s shortcut rA Click Next Setup will create a shortcut to Network USB Navigator in the following Start Menu folder If you would like to select a different folder enter a new group name or select from the list Group Name BUFFALO Network USB Existing Groups CyberLink DVD Suite F Secure Client Security lt Back Cancel
6. Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the Internet side Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth Enable or disable this entry Enter an application name Names may use up to 32 alphanumerical characters double or single tick marks quotation marks and semicolons Select either TCP or UDP Specify a destination port from 1 65535 If this field is empty a random port is selected 58 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Priority Select high medium or low If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low 59 Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine Configure Movie Engine options WAN LAN Wireless Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Qos Movie Engine To enable Movie Engine QoS move the movie engine switch on the AirStation to the on position Movie Engine Status ON Packet Control Setting IPv6 Passthrough Use Multicast Rate 11 Mbps x Snooping Use Multicast Control Aging Time 300 Seconds Change Priority vl priority Size Limit Limit TCP Rwin Size Limit TENE eps Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes Wireless Priority Control Rules Log Out Manuals amp Utilities A Movie Engine If enabled Movie Engine uses QoS to prioritize network traffic for video and audio streaming mie Engine Status ien status on
7. m Auto Input Generate Recommended IP Address IPAddress 192 168 11 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server V Enable LAN Side IP Address DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 11 2 forupto 64 Address es PPTP Server E Enable Authorization Type MS CHAPV2 40 128 bt Encryption Advanced Settings Server IP Address isis Manual Client IP Address baten Manual for up to 5 address es LAN IP address of the AirStation DNS Server IP Address Manual Do Not Specify WINS Server IP Address MTU MRU Value 1396 PPTP User List Username Connection Condition IP Address Operation No registered users Edit PPTP User List 31 Note If using GRE protocol protocol no 47 and the 1723 TCP portis filtered then this function may not work correctly Also if these ports are blocked on your router you cannot use the VPN server Auto Input Click this button to generate a random IP address with a small possibility of overlapping with IP addresses of other lo routers LAN Side IP Address The AirStation s default LAN side IP address is 192 168 11 1 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP address from the s range of IP addresses Subnet Mask The AirStation s default LAN side subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 To connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP address from the LAN s range of IP addresses DHCP S
8. Note Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation Clicking Generate PIN will generate a new PIN code This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click OK WPS status Displays configured if all available wireless bands are configured Displays unconfigured if at least one wireless band is unconfigured 38 Chapter 4 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings Setup OTT wireless wPs Basic 11n g b OSes Mac Filter wos Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities Basic Wireless Setting 11n g b Wireless Radio V Enable Wireless Channel Auto Channel z Current Channel 6 300 Mbps Mode Broadcast SSID J allow Allow multiple SSIDs Separate Feature SSID Wireless Authentication Wireless Encryption WPA PSK Pre Shared Key Rekey Interval bandwidth 20 MHz extension channel 1 Use 8 Use AirStation s MAC address BUFFALO F482CA Enter WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK TKIP AES mixed mode You can set basic configuration information for your wireless LAN manually here If encryption is not used communication will be established just by this basic setup Encryption is highly recommended however Wireless Radio eee Neral will disabl
9. oss was created by the Wi Fi Alliance A Modem AirStation PC or Game console AOSS Devices e Before using AOSS WPS to connect to a Buffalo wireless client install Client Manager software from the included utility CD Consult your wireless client s documentation for more information e Buffalo s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most computers However it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available Some wireless clients may require manual setup 91 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 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 2 BUFFALO Click Create Profile Client Manager V Ver 1 4 4 Comedii Disconnected Transmission Create Profile Signal Tx Advance Setup 3 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 4 Click the WPS AOSS button 1 E Create profile Perform setup of wireless connection to the AirStation Wireless Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N 7 Selectthe 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 Othe
10. 010175 BUFFALO 6400AS wD d d d BUFFALO OF13F1 lain Othar NMatainrl n N The Wi Fi network BUFFALO OF13F1 requires a dt WPA2 password o _ Show password M Remember this network Cancel Le Refer to the Setup Card Make a note of the SSID and Key printed on the Setup Card Click the 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 OK It will take several seconds for configuration to complete 100 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 Router Green LED is on or off depending on your environment Diag off LAN Green LED is on or flashing Internet Green LED is on or flashing e Make sure that your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP See chapter 10 e Restart your AirStation Cannot access the web based configuration Interface e See chapter 4 for instructions to open the AirStation s configuration interface e Enter the correct username and password to log in to the configuration interface If you are using AirStation with factory default settings enter admin for the
11. 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services 273 Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation s configuration screen Name Password Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities a AirStation Administrator Password Administrator admin fixed D eegeeeeg Administrator Administrator Password The administrator account admin ee Confirm is used to configure the AirStation It cannot be deleted or renamed Apply Administrator Password The administrator Bee is E Parameter Meaning Administrator The name of the Administrator account is admin Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores _ 74 Chapter 4 Configuration Time Date Configure the AirStation s internal clock ec WANA Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update NTP is enabled Changes made to time and date settings may be overwritten by the NTP server when it syncs Local Date 2012 Year 6 Month 28 Day Local Time 2 Hour 20 Minute 25 Seconds Time Zone GMT 06 00 Central Standard Time CST DST A Daylight Saving Time USA from second Sunday in Ma
12. Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings Click this button to display the configuration screen for security Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications 23 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter NAS Admin Diagnostic Easy Setup Mode Internet Connection Check Connection Refresh Wireless AOSS Setup WPS Setup ECO Mode Network Services Media Server Download Manager Language Logout Link to Manuals amp Utilities Meaning Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS settings Click this button to display the configuration screen for administration settings Click this button to display the status of the AirStation Enables you to easily configure the AirStation s network settings automatically This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation Displays WAN side system information for the AirStation Click this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly Click this button to refresh the current screen Displays the current wireless settings Click this button to display the AOSS configuration screen Click this button to display the WPS configuration screen This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode Displays the list of the network devices for which information is provided from the network on the LAN side Displays the status of the media se
13. Control WMM Settings 11n g b Manuals amp nl a WMM EDCA Parameters Prioritized AirStation Priority Parameter communication for specific For AP For STA transactions This settings Sr provides some real time Cwmin 15 f 15 alliage ay aa help improve the ity or AC_BK Low SES 1023 1023 other BEE protocols Se AIFSN 7 T TXOP Limit 0 0 Admission Control Disable D WMM EDCA Parameters For AP For STA in Do not change these settings me unless you know what you are CWmax 63 1023 doing AC_BE Normal S AIFSN 3 3 Sie TXOP Limit 0 0 is ranked meat 8 Admission Control Disable x Hoh 4 Normal 2 For AP For STA Parameter CWmin 7 T CWmin CWmax CWmax 15 15 The maximum and minimum value AC VU High 6 for the contention window The AIFSN 1 2 Gerten EE i used to E control the frame collision TXOP Limit 94 94 avoidance s a in Sie SS i SS z alues can be inputted 1 Admission Control Disable D 32767 For AP For STA Cwmin 3 3 oe Interval of the sending frame The CWmax T T unit defines a time slot similar to AC_VO Highest the window value of CWmin AIFSN 1 2 Caa ap aame a ae igher priority as the back o TXOP Limit 47 47 algorithm starts earlier Values that Admission Control Disable D can be inputted 1 15 TXOP Limit The time for the queue to obtain send priority The minimum value 43 Chapter 4 Configuration Par
14. E A E EE Zo e ele EE E 74 EE EE 75 NTP EE 76 ECO EE Tf POC OSS eege Eed SeEER 80 ee RE 81 EE 82 Initialize Restart sce nceyek tu acdacsssnsdheddan accustenulausaehebesdessensetcceseaete estes 83 Beier 84 Re ee 85 System IMO DE 85 ee 87 Packet MMO E 88 Client 6 e E 89 PINO E 90 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 91 Automatic Secure Setup ACHGSGIWPS 91 Windows 7 Vista Client ManaogerV 92 Windows XP Client Manager 321 93 Mac OS X AOSS ASSISta Nl eessen See 94 Other Devices e g Game Consolel 95 Manyak SUID EE 95 Windows 7 WLAN AUtOCONMIQ siccsisccccsnsstancasondtaccessnsunadicenasentecess 95 Windows Vista WLAN Autor ong 96 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration ccccseeeeeeeeeees 99 Mac OS AVERT EE 100 Chapter 6 TroubleShooting s scecceeeeeeeeseneeeeseeeees 101 Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection 101 Cannot access the web based configuration Interface 101 Cannot connect to the network wirelessly cceeeesseeeees 102 You forgot AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password 102 The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps Maximum link speed is only 130 MDPS E 102 KS ar TI emer ener ete een es nn ene ere enter en ete E er eee 103 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings 105 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator SEENEN 112 Initial Setup for Windows Users oaannneann
15. auto connect setting for newly discovered USB devices Select operation when the Network USB unit detects USB devices This settings can be changed after installation Automatic Connection Connecting detected USB device automatically This setting is recommended if only one computer uses Network USB unit Manual Connection Each computer chooses connecting USB devices when it is detected by Network USB unit This setting is recommended when multiple computers want to share one USB device by Network USB unit t Kees You can select the behavior of this product when a USB device is detected Select the connection behavior suited to your usage environment Click Next 12 Click Finish when the Network USB Navigator Install is Complete screen is shown Network USB Navigator installation is complete 115 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Initial Setup for Mac Users 1 Insert the utility CD From the menu bar click Go gt Computer Double click the CD icon and then double click Mac gt DeviceServer gt Cosetup Introduction License Introduction Welcome to the Device Server Installer You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software Go Back Continue Software License Agreement English E SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ofthis Agreement IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By installin
16. be detected properly Please connect one drive with single partition Device Display detected USB disk identification Parameter Device Disk Partition Re recognize USB Devices Meaning Displays information for attached USB drives To dismount a drive click Remove in the Device column A disk number will be automatically assigned to the drive or you can choose a number Select a disk number or select Do not assign then click Apply Displays the partition information for the selected USB drive Click Format to format the drive Note formatting a drive will erase all information on it Click this to re scan for connected USB drives 62 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Automatic USB Disk Assignment FAT Format Filename Character Code Sleep Mode Sleep Mode Interval Meaning Check Enable to automatically select an attached USB hard disk The entire drive will be used as the shared folder To configure your disk and share manually uncheck Enable Enable is selected by default Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions Click Enable to enable Sleep Mode Powers down the device after this duration of time 63 Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Folder Configure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders Disk Management Shared Folder Users Sharing Log Out WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent M
17. identifies the client Current DHCP Clients Displays information for current leases An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking Manual Assignment 35 Chapter 4 Configuration NAT Configure network address translation settings This enables LAN side devices to communicate with Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Routin the Internet Network Address Translation d Address Translation 7 Enable Settings S BEES Enable Configure address translation to connect the Internet side to the Apply Internet Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use NAT network address translation Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets such as errors during address translation 36 Chapter 4 Configuration Routing Configure the AirStation s IP communication route Routing Add a Route Ree IP Address Destination Address Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway Metric 15 Routing Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Destination Address Subnet Mask Gateway Metric Operation No routes are registered Parameter Destination Address Gateway Metric Routing Meaning Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a Routing Configure routing information Add or Edit a Route You may manually add or edit any entries Destination Address Specify t
18. issue to clients Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients You may enter up to 64 alohanumerical characters hyphens and periods Set the default gateway IP address Set the DNS server IP address 34 Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Configure DHCP Exceptions ER BURIED Wisees Frevatl cames Apps was Asin Diagnosis Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP MAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities DHCP Add Client Current DHCP clients are listedin IP Address the lower half of the window To add a client manually enter an IP MAC Address address and its MAC address and click Add Do not assign IP addresses that conflict with your DHCP range on the network Up to 256 devices can be registered for manual assignment Current DHCP Clients IP Address MAC Address Lease Period Status Customize Add or Edit Clients 192 168 11 3 00 26 B6 F6 08 52 47 59 58 Auto Manual Assignment f i You may manually add or edit any The IP address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 2 entries IP Address When adding IP addresses EN make sure that they do Parameter Meaning IP Address 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 MAC Address Enter the MAC address which
19. port for a total of 5 usable LAN ports 17 Internet LED Green On The Internet port is connected Flashing The Internet port is transmitting data 18 DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here Bottom 19 19 Reset Button To reset all settings hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on about 3 seconds Power must be on Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically attach the stand as shown CEES ant 2 demo Horizontal Placement The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall Mounting 1 To wall mount the AirStation attach s the stand to the wall with the two screws included 8 6 cm 3 4 inches lt n 2 Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown 11 Chapter 3 Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation follow the procedure below 1 Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation then turn off your modem and computer 2 rm dem Unplug the LAN cable which connects ap i your computer and modem modem computer 3 Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the auto position Confirm that the switch is positioned to AUTO 4 Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation s Internet WAN port Turn on the modem U Inte
20. 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 127 Chapter 11 Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings 128 Chapter 12 Shared Folders and the USB Port There are several restrictions on using the AirStation s USB port e When using two byte characters such as Japanese keep folder and file names within 80 characters You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 characters e You cannot set attributes hidden or read only for folders or files on the AirStation e When using access restrictions you can register up to 16 users for the AirStation e Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a user or group name adm administrator all bin daemon disk ftp guest halt hdusers kmen Ip mail man news nobody nogroup none operator root shadow shutdown sshd sync sys ttyusers utmp uucp www e Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a shared folder name global homes printers bittorrent disk1_pt1 disk1_pt2 disk1_pt3 disk1_pt4 disk2_pt1 disk2_ pt2 disk2_pt3 disk2_pt4 disk3_pt1 disk
21. the professional firmware with the user friendly firmware click Administration gt Firmware Upgrade To replace the user friendly firmware with the professional firmware go to Easy Setup and click Update AirStation Firmware 3 Click Browse to select the firmware file and click Upgrade or Apply Note The firmware files are contained in the Firmware folder of the utility CD Professional firmware dd wrt update screen Setup Wireless Services Security Access Restrictions NAT QoS Administration Status Management Keep Alive Commands WOL Factory Defaults Backup Firmware Management Help more Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Click on the Browse button to After flashing reset to Don t reset select the firmware file to be uploaded to the router Please select a file to upgrade Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process Upgrade must not be interrupted WARNING Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes Do not turn off the power or press the reset button Upgrade 15 Chapter 3 Installation User friendly firmware update screen oe E Easy Setup Update Firmware 7 Select the AirStation firmware update file Specify Local File Auto Update Online Firmware File Name Once you start the firmware update do not unplug the router or close the browser window until the update has finished and the diag LED on the front of the router has s
22. this Mac and the AirStation Security encryption settings are also made automatically Before starting make sure your AirStation is turned on and within range of this Mac If this Mac is already connected by an Ethernet LAN cable please unplug the cable Click Start AOSS M Mla WO AS Click Start AOSS to begin You must enter the administrator name and password for this Mac AOSS C Start A0sS 7 6 Enter the Mac username and Type your password to allow AOSS6 to make password and click OK E d changes Name BUFFALO gt Details Cr D It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete 94 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 initiate AOSS WPS When instructed hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection 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
23. this software on the disk Macintosh HD 117 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 9 Type your password to allow Installer to make N changes bac Name BBS gt Details x 10 When this software finishes installing you must restart your computer Are you sure you want to install the software now C Continue Installation 11 The installation was completed successfully The installation was successful Introduction License Destinatio e Installation The software was installed Click Restart to finish installing the software 118 Input your name and password Click OK Click Continue Installation Click Restart Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 12 Network USB Navigator 1 During the first program launch only the screen at left will appear before the main program screen is Select operation when the Network USB unit detects USB devices be This settings can be changed after installation Automatic Connection d isplayed From here you Ka Connecting detected USB device automatically This setting is recommended if only one 2 computer uses Network USB unit can se ect the be havior of Manual Connection this product when a USB gt Each computer chooses connecting USB devices when it is detected by Network USB unit This setting is recommended when multiple computers want to share one USB device by device is
24. 1 2 for up to 64 Addresses Router Mode only LAN Side IP Address None For IP Unnumbered Router Mode only Lease Period 48 Hours Router Mode only Default Gateway AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only DNS Servers AirStation s IP Address Router Mode only WINS Server Do Not Specify Router Mode only Domain Name Assigned Domain Name Router Mode only Default Gateway None Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address None Bridge Mode only DHCP Current DHCP Clients None Router Mode only NAT Address Translation Enabled Router Mode only 4g Output of Deleted Packets Disabled Routing 106 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Enabled External Registrar Enabled _ PIN An 8 digit random value Printed on the label of the AirStation eem Security Settings WPS status configured SSID BUFFALO XXXXXxX the last 6 digits of the AirStation s MAC address Security WPA WPA2 mixedmode PSK TKIP AES mixedmode Encryption key An 8 digit random value Printed on the Setup Card Basic Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 300 Mbps Mode Band Width 20 MHz Extension Channel Printed on the aa Card been Interval ot minute minutes Advanced Multicast Rate a 107 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WMM WMM EDCA Parameters Fs For AP For STA Priority AC_BK Low CWmin CWmax 1023 AIFSN 7 7 TXOP
25. 3_pt2 disk3_pt3 disk3_pt4 disk4_pt1 disk4_pt2 disk4_ pt3 disk4_pt4 e Ifa file created on a Macintosh contains any of the following characters it will not be displayed correctly under Windows OS Also you cannot copy or properly display a file when connecting via SMB from Mac OS X if it contains any of these characters lt gt e Cancelling or aborting a file copy may leave the file incomplete and you may no longer be able to delete the incomplete file This can also happen during a power outage or if the LAN cable is suddenly disconnected If it happens restart the AirStation delete the file and try copying the file again e Use the same username and password for the AirStation as the user s Windows login If they are different the user may not be able to access shared folders with access restrictions on the AirStation e Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the AirStation File creation or access dates may not be maintained e If you view the size of a hard drives on the browser it shows a bigger value than when you see it in Windows drive properties This is because the browser shows the size of the drive in gigabytes but Windows shows it in gibibytes 129 Chapter 12 Technical Detail of the USB port e If you have logged in using a guest account from Windows 7 Vista XP or 2000 access restrictions may not work properly A different guest account
26. 7 use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation m 1 Click on the network El icon in the system tray Select the target AirStation 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 al 0018E76A1E6E wil Name 0018E76A1E6E Signal Strength Fair Open Network anq Security Type WPA2 PSK Radio Type 802 11n 001D7390E9F9 95 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click OK 3 e Connect to a Network Type the network security key Security key E Hide characters You can also connect by pushing the OI button on the router Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig With Vista use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation 1 Right click on the wireless network E icon in the system tray 2 Click Connect to a network il When this screen is displayed select your Si network and click Connect Select a network to connect to kat e A 001073299104 Security enabled network al Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 96 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead Oth
27. 8 11 1 If you want to connect the AirStation to an existing LAN specify a unique unused IP address from the v 4 m D Parameter LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool Router Mode only LAN Side IP Address For IP Unnumbered Router Mode only Advanced Settings Router Mode only Lease Period Router Mode only Default Gateway Router Mode only Meaning By default the LAN side IP address is 192 168 11 1 with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 You may change it here Enable or disable the DHCP server which assigns LAN side IP addresses automatically Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 1 256 may be entered Set an IP unnumbered LAN side IP address Note A PC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an IP Unnumbered IP address cannot communicate each other Check Display to display DHCP server advanced settings options 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 33 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter 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
28. AOSS for more details Current Encryption Information 802 11n g b Encryption Type WPA PSK AES Now in use AOSS SSID BUFFALO F482CA 1 This button apean when AOSS is enabled Click this button to Encryption Key kwhd1u08n9dr6 disable AOSS Connections to wireless clients will be terminated AOSS information removed and Encryption Type WPAWPA2 PSK mixed Now in use EE Type as to its default value Current Encryption SSID BUFFALO F482CA Lesen e removed ireless ing and Wireless Encryption Key kwhd1u08n9dr6 Security are enabled in Advanced Settings when AOSS is disabled Encryption Type WEP128 How to use AOSS SSID BUFFALO F482CA 3 acai Sen SCC 2F8B4D268BA5E8A51487EC7030 Sending Key AN Ae tee AEA8807D59FBBD9725D3A3DDEB anda wirotoss diontihat support npn B69BE00DC960A5A202CB3BF04D 2 Press AOSS buttons After rebooting press both 2A098FB374DCB93670E90F 1DBF product s AOSS buttons the ArStation andthe wireless dient Encryption Type WEP64 BEER ESCH information io set up the most secure SSID BUFFALO F482CA 4 encryption type automatically and are ready to communicate C5650D73F8 Sending Key Note C221759E4F Encryption Key enges Once the AOSS button is F16F70C89F z pesset ona operations can t Si AOSS is 70453E3717 finished Ifthe AirStation can t finda wireless client after three minutes the AirStation s status Random KEY base Reset returns to its pr
29. Chapter 1 Product Overview 6 Diag LED Red This indicates the status of this 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 Diag LED status 2 blinks Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory 3 blinks Ethernet wired LAN Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning error 4 blinks Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning 5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet port WAN port and the LAN port are the same it is not possible to establish communication Change the LAN side IP address of this unit Continuously Updating the firmware Updating the firmware blinking Saving settings Saving the settings Initializing settings Initializing the settings 2 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 7 Movie Engine On LED Blue On Movie Engine functionality is enabled 8 Movie Engine Off LED Blue On Movie Engine functionality is disabled 9 Movie Engine Switch On Enables Movie Engine Off Disables Movie Engine Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 11 4 LU bm gt Ge Ca
30. Description Operation Geer A as guest Built in account for guest access to the system character For Windows 95 98 98SE up to Aas alphanumeric 1 John office Edit 1 Delete characters may be us or Mac OS up to 8 alphanumeric 2 Mike home characters may be used 3 Robin guestroom User Description The user description may contain up to 75 characters spaces deeg and underscores 2 byte Parameter Meaning Username Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder Up to 20 alphanumeric characters space hyphens underscores _ and periods may be used for each user Up to 16 users may be entered Password Enter the user s password Use of the same password that they use to log into their computer is recommended Up to 20 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used For Windows 98SE 98 95 users up to 14 alphanumeric characters may be used Mac OS users may use up to 8 alphanumeric characters If you enter a longer password than your users can use then they will not be able to access the share User Description Describe the user optional Up to 75 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used Current Users Lists current users including quest Guest is a built in account that cannot be changed or deleted 66 Chapter 4 Configuration Sharing Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders
31. E Management Access Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled Permit configuration from wired Internet Disabled Log Transfer Logs Disabled Syslog Server Address Translation IP Filter Firewall PPP Client Logs Router Mode Dynamic DNS DHCP Client DHCP Server AOSS Wireless Client Authentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link Bridge Mode IP Filter DHCP Client AOSS Wireless Client Authentication Setting Changes System Boot NTP Client and Wired Link 111 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Network USB Navigator is compatible only with printers and multifunction printers all in one devices with a printer scanner and memory card reader It cannot be used with any other type of USB devices Initial Setup for Windows Users 1 Insert the utility CD into your computer The setup menu will launch automatically If not open the CD and click on LangSelector exe in the win folder Select your language and click OK If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue Click Software installation Check the box for Network USB Navigator and click Install Welcome to the Network USB Navigator Installer Click Next This wizard helps you install Network USB Navigator on your PC Before installation please close any running programs To begin installation click Next
32. 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 Issue Where can download the latest drivers firmware and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products Answer The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www buffalotech com 104 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Ge MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes PPPoE WECKER IP Unnumbered PPPoE No Active Session Connection 105 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN LAN Side IP Address Router Mode Router Switch AUTO ON 192 168 11 1 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode Router Switch OFF 192 168 11 100 255 255 255 0 Bridge Mode Router Switch AUTO Obtain automatically from DHCP Server DHCP Server Enabled Router Mode only DHCP IP Address Pool 192 168 1
33. Limit lo Admission Control Lae Disabled WMM EDCA Parameters For STA Priority AC_BE Normal CWmin 15 CWmax 1023 AIFSN 3 TXOP Limit lo Admission Control a 2 Disabled WMM EDCA Parameters For STA Priority AC_VI High CWmin 7 CWmax 15 AIFSN 2 TXOP Limit 94 Admission Control es Disabled WMM EDCA Parameters For STA Priority AC_VO Highest CWmin 3 CWmax 7 AIFSN 2 TXOP Limit 47 Admission Control fc Disabled Ln Disabled None Enabled Master AOSS None Enabled Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled Allow WEP for Game Console Only Disabled AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Enabled 108 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Multicast Enabled Control Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec Firewall Log Output Disabled Router Mode only Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS routing Disabled Reject ident requests Enabled Block ping from Internet Enabled IP Filter Log Output Disabled VPN IPv6 Passthrough Disabled Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough Disabled Router Mode only PPTP Passthrough Enabled Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports None Router Mode only IP Address of DMZ None ee Mode only UPnP UPnP Enabled Router Mode only QoS QoS for transmission to the Disabled Router Mode only oe Movie Engine Movie Movie Engine Status Status IPv6 Passthrough 11 Mbps Multicast Control Snooping Use Aging Time 300 Seconds Change Priorit
34. Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a IP Filter Settings Limits the type of packets allowed to pass between the Internet and The maximum number of rules is Ifthe packet meets one of the Add IP address based filter Operation Ignored Direction _Internet LAN monitoring conditions see below before it is routed the specified action will be taken If multiple conditions see below are met the appropriate action will be performed once the packet meets IP Address Source Address Destination pc ata All Log Output Checking this box will record IP ICMP a events to a log Disabled Protocol Manual Ae i packets are 3 TCP Port Manual Setu TCP UDP nual Setup a Add Edit IP address based filter Add Rule You may manually add or edit any entries IP Filter Operation Direction Parameter Meaning Log Output Operation Direction IP Address Protocol IP Filter Source Address Destination Address No IP filters have been configured yet Protocol Count Customize Operation Select the action to be performed on packets that meet filter criteria Ignored op the packet and do not route it Rejected Return the rejected packet tothe If enabled IP filter activity is saved to a log Specify how to process target packets Specify the transmission direction of target packets Specify the sender s IP address and receiver s IP address of the target packets Select a pr
35. MN lm BUFFALO HighPower User Manual for User friendly Firmware NFINITI High Power Wireless Router amp Access Point WZR 300HP www buffalotech com A 35012721 01 Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview EEN EEN 5 ee EE EC 5 Hardware COverview 6 Front sc aie aE EE 6 EE eet 8 DOOM E 9 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ccceseseeeeeees 10 Vue RE E 10 FIGFIZON fal PIACSMIS IM E 10 Wall MOUNU sate eezeepan sete estat iemaeaecapadieceteasacaneeanesdhecstettensassecie 11 Chapter 3 Installation ccccccsceeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 initial Setup EE 12 Chapter A Configuration cccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeenenenneneees 17 Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface 17 Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode 19 Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode 21 Elte 23 ES ME E 25 EEN 25 PPROE e E E E 26 DONS eere raene a eE E EEE EAEE 29 VPN Server EE 31 EAN E 33 DHCP E 35 VT 36 ROUUNG E 37 WOOS oenen eS EEE E EE 38 WPS EE 38 Basie eh 39 NONIN E E 42 A REN 43 MAC ut 45 WDS E 46 Ee EE 48 Multicast Ee air e ET 50 PEO UE 51 lU 51 IP a EE 53 VPN Passthrough ccenececustuneaneunadentecoomsaninnecosedeeralunheemmantuteceensmiantnas 54 E Ee 55 Port Forwarding ET 55 II 56 RI 57 EE 58 DOIG EONS EE 60 NEE EE 62 Disk IVA VAG E E 62 Shared EE 64 eege 66 SINC E 67 Eeer 68 Media SOR VG L eegene AER 70 t EE 71 PVCU SE T3 Name eonen eae E
36. NS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods 29 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 For DynDNS set it between 0 and 35 days For TZO set it between 0 and 99 days If 0 zero days 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 Display the status of dynamic DNS service 30 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Server Configure the VPN server Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities a VPN Server Settings If you are going to connect this subnet to a different network via VPN make sure that the two different networks use different non overlapping IP address pools With PPTP you can access the If both AirStations are handing out addresses from the same default pool of addresses a reegen there will be duplicate IP addresses which may cause severe network problems
37. O mode is disabled by default Note e Ifthe AirStation powers down during communication the communication will be disconnected e IfECO mode has powered down the AirStation AOSS will not work until the operational mode returns to normal e Totemporarily restore the operational mode to normal hold down the AOSS button for afew seconds Weekly Schedule To change operational mode select a period of time for your change Schedule Entry Operational Mode Select an operational mode Normal Unit operates normally Sleep The following energy saving operations are performed Turn off LED WAN port disabled Wired LAN turned off Wireless LAN turned off User Defined Uses the settings defined below Start Time Select the time to change into the selected operational mode Times from 0 00 to 23 30 in 30 minute a Y 77 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Scheduling Weekly Schedule Schedule Entry User Defined Mode Meaning Enable to schedule Eco Mode If Eco Mode is enabled AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode Graphically displays the configured schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule If User Defined mode is chosen configure it below Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Defined mode 78 Chapter 4 Configuration Network USB Configure Network USB from this scre
38. Online Click Update Firmware to update the firmware 84 Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation Ping AEAT EES System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor WZR 300HP Ver 1 82 R1 25 B1 08 AP0024A5F482CA Router mode on Router mode on ON Method of Acquiring IP Add Auto Detect Mode PPPoE Name of Connection Easy Setup Default Connection Connection Status Online Operation IP Address 180 49 96 211 PPP Server IP 118 23 62 5 DNS1 Primary 222 146 35 137 Auto DNS2 Secondary 221 184 25 25 Auto MTU Size 1454 Wired Link 1000Base TX Full duplex MAC Address 00 24 A5 F4 82 CA IP Address 192 168 11 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled MAC Address 00 24 A5 F4 82 CA Wireless Status Enabled SSID BUFFALO F482CA Authentication WPAIWPA2 mixed mode PSK Encryption TKIP AES mixed mode Broadcast SSID Enabled Privacy Separator Disabled Wireless Channel 11 Auto 300 Mbps Mode 20 MHz MAC Address 00 24 A5 F4 82 CA USB disk Connected Shared Folder Enabled WebAccess Enabled Media Server Enabled BitTorrent Enabled Connection Status Activated as master Status Status Disabled 85 Manuals amp a Dis the current mode of erer Movie Engine Status SOS the status of the Movie Internet a Internet port side Method of Acquiring IP Address Acquiring a Internet IP address Name of the Connection The na
39. P WEP is acommon encryption method supported by most devices WEP can only be selected when wireless authentication is set to No authentication Note that WEP s encryption is weak and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure than those with no encryption at all Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure TKIP TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP but slower TKIP can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for Wireless authentication AES AES is more secure than TKIP and faster AES can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for wireless authentication TKIP AES mixed mode TKIP AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication and communication This is no more secure than TKIP alone but more convenient for some users TKIP AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK is selected for wireless authentication A pre shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless connections There are two different formats for a pre shared key Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters case sensitive for an ASCII passphrase or use 64 alphanumeric characters 0 to 9 and a to f not case sensitive for a hexadecimal passphrase Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440 minutes 41 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Set up WEP encryption key Advanced A WEP encryption
40. Restrict access to specific wireless devices WPS ET A Mac Filter wos Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities Wireless MAC Filtering Enforce MAC Filtering Enable Wireless connections to the AirStation can be limited to specific client MAC addresses to enhance security against unwanted RE visitors When enabled only wireless client adapters with registered MAC MAC Address Connection Status nad eg ER connec No Registered MAC addresses wireless MAC filter is ignored while AOSS is in use Edit Registration List Enforce MAC Filtering Registration List Parameter Meaning Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly Edit Registration List Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirStation Click Register to add that MAC address to the list List of all clients that are associated Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected with this AirStation to the AirStation 45 Chapter 4 Configuration WDS WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations ThE Wireless AOss WDS V Enable Specify Master Slave Master SSID Wireless Aut
41. already exists on the AirStation e If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer additional Mac OS X information files may be automatically generated Do not delete these files from a Windows computer Otherwise you may no longer be able to access folders from a Macintosh e Device types that can be connected to the AirStation s USB connector are USB hard drives USB memory sticks or USB card readers Card readers with 5 or more slots are not supported USB devices such as a digital cameras CD DVD drives USB hubs mice or keyboards are not supported e Encrypted USB hard drives are not supported e Only one single drive may be connected to the AirStation s USB port at a time Drives manufactured by other companies besides Buffalo Technology are not supported e If your hard drive has an auto power mode switch move the switch to manual or on Leaving the switch set to auto may result in unpredictable behavior e Up to 4 partitions can be recognized on a USB hard drive e Available file systems for USB hard drives are FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 and XFS 130
42. ameter WMM EDCA Parameters Meaning You don t usually need to change these settings Using the default settings is recommended Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets Highest 8 High 4 Normal 2 and Low 1 From the queue these packets are processed in order of priority CWmin CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance structure performed in IEEE802 11 and generally the smaller the value in the window the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send AIFSN The interval to send frames The unit of the AIFSN is a slot just as the window defined by CWmin and CWmax is The smaller the interval of sending frames the faster the algorithm can restart As a result the priority of the queue is higher TXOP Limit The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send The unit is 32 ms The longer this time the more frames can be sent per right to send However the 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 Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected As the new queue accumulates more packets its priority increases 44 Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter
43. and symbols Service Name Fill in this field only if your ISP specifies a Service Name Leave blank otherwise You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Connection Type Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider Automatic Disconnection Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is set to Connection on Demand or Manual You can enter up to 1440 minutes Authorization Configure an authorization method with a provider MTU Size Configure the MTU size for PPPoE Values of 578 to 1492 bytes may be entered MRU Size Configure MRU Maximum Receive Unit for PPPoE Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered Keep Alive If Keep Alive is enabled then the AirStation will issue an LCP echo request once a minute in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE If the server does not respond for more than 6 minutes the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection Enabled by default 27 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Preferred Connections Edit Preferred Connections Preferred PPPoE Connection Meaning Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route Click to edit the connection destination route settings Click Edit Preferred Connections to display Name This will be the name of the connection in the PPPoE connection list Destination Address The AirSt
44. anuals amp Utilities Shared Folder Settings Shared Folder Settings Normally the entire USB drive is Access Restrictions le used as a shared folder The z shared folder name is diskX_ptY Read and Write Read Only No access where Xis the disk number and Y L i is the partition number On 8 Access Restrictions omg fob Lem disk1_pt1 can be used as the folder for the media server Access Restrictions You may limit or enable access to WebAccess V Access Restrictions the share for specific users Users can be given permissions of read write read only or no access WebAccess Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Name Enter a name for the shared folder Up to 18 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used Shared Folder Description Enter a description of the shared folder optional Up to 75 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens and underscores _ may be used Disk Partition Area Displays the partition area format type and the capacity of the USB disk Disclosed to Check the functionality that you want to support Win Mac OS Samba NAS Web Access Media Server and or BitTorrent may be checked Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or BitTorrent functionality Access Restrictions If access limits are enabled use the arrows to move highlighted users between the columns for Read and Write Read only or No access privileges 64 Chapter 4 Configurati
45. atically 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 125 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings 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 Properties 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 Examples 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 D Click Close 126 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings 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
46. ation will always use this connection to send data to this address Source Address The AirStation will always use this connection to receive data from this address 28 Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS Configure Dynamic DNS settings Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Log Out Routin Manuals amp Utilities a Dynamic DNS Settings Dynamic DNS Service Disable x Before configuring these settings sign up for a dynamic DNS service Dynamic DNS Service i i Select your dynamic DNS service Current Dynamic DNS Settings ee Yona sae EES Internet Side IP Address 180 25 183 198 or TZO Domain Name Disabled zasni Status Disabled z Setup is different depending on which dynamic DNS service you use Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider DynDNS or TZO for Dynamic DNS Username Enter the Dynamic DNS username You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Enter the Dynamic DNS password You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Hostname Enter the Dynamic DNS hostname You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Email Address Enter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols TZO Key Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic D
47. ays the log information recorded in the AirStation 87 Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info View packet transfer information System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Log Out Out Pin Manuals amp Utilities Sent Received Packet Traffic Interface Normal Errors Normal Errors Wired LAN 13254 0 12278 0 The total numbers of packets sent and received by the AirStation as Wired Internet 2139 0 1490 0 well as the anars sending and receiving are dis PPPOE No 1 1403 0 1193 0 i Easy Setup Refresh Wireless LAN 802 11n g b 0 0 0 0 Displayed packet information is WDS slave 802 1 1n g D 0 0 9 9 en Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN the LAN and the wireless LAN Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN the LAN and the wireless LAN 88 Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation WAN LAN System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Ping Lease IP MAC Address ae Hostname E0 69 95 2E 1F DB Communication Wireless Method Authentication Log Out Out Manuals amp Utilities Client Monitor E Displays the LAM aide clients such as PCs that are accessing the AirStation The information is displayed a Parameter Client Monitor Meaning Displays information MAC address lease IP address hostname communication method wireless authenti
48. cation and 802 1 1n for devices that are connected to the AirStation 89 Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device System Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Log Out Ping Manuals amp Utilities a Ping Destination Address A Ping test can be performed from _ the AirStation With a ping test u can determine whether the irStation can communicate with a Result specific network device Destination 192 168 11 2 Destination Address 64 bytes from 192 168 11 2 icmp_seq 0 ttl 128 time 0 5 ms Enter the network IP address or Result 64 bytes from 192 168 11 2 icmp_seq 1 ttl 128 time 0 4 ms DNS name that you want to ping 64 bytes from 192 168 11 2 icmp_seq 2 ttl 128 time 0 4 ms e g 192 168 11 3 or www buffalotech com Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with then click Execute The result will be displayed below 90 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup AOSS WPS AOSS and WPS are systems that let you automatically configure wireless LAN settings Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings Easily connect to wireless devices computers or game machines which support AOSS or WPS M AOSS AirStation One Touch Secure System was developed by Buffalo Technology WPS
49. ck Go gt Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click WLAN Monitor in the Mac folder 122 Signal strength dBm link speed Mbps and signal quality are displayed in one minute intervals on a real time graph The 11b 11g display shows usage in the 2 4 GHz band channels 1 Chapter 9 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 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 Signal 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 123 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings Windows 7 To configure TCP IP in Windows 7 follow the proce
50. detected Select Network USB unit i the connection behavior Co a suited to your usage environment 2 Click OK Network USB Navigator installation is complete Opening the Network USB User Manual 1 Launch Network USB Navigator There are two ways to launch the program Windows Users P a Click the task tray icon e e b From the Start menu click All Programs BUFFALO Network USB Network USB Navigator Macintosh Users P a Click the Dock icon e b Click Macintosh HD Applications BUFFALO Device Server Network USB Navigator 119 Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator Network USB EETA amp Click 2 2 then click Manual Name Type Status Host Name Model Name About Network USB Navigator Pa g el 3 Network USB User Manual will open How to use Network USB To configure Network USB refer to the Network USB User Manual 120 Chapter 9 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 the Tal icon in the system tray 2 BUFFALO Client Manager V Ver 144 BUFFALO Click Advanced Setup Connection BUFFALO 908FE9 A v T
51. ditionally when Easy Setup is executed information set on this page may be rewritten Default PPPoE Connection If multiple destinations are registered to the PPPoE destination list the destination used for the Internet connection should be selected a Parameter Default PPPoE Connection IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection PPPoE Connection List Edit Connection List Meaning If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List connection destinations selected here have priority You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don t use the default settings Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is used when Use IP Unnumbered is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address page 25 Edit PPPoE destination You can register up to 5 sessions Click this button to edit destination settings 26 Chapter 4 Configuration Meaning Parameter PPPoE Connection No This is displayed when Edit Connection List is clicked Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Password Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters
52. dure below 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet 2 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 User Account Control screen opens click Yes or 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 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 Default gateway 192 168 11 1 Preferred DNS server 192 168 11 1 Alternate DNS server blank 8 Click OK BCS Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings Windows Vista To configure TCP IP in Windows Vista follow the procedure below 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 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 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or 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 autom
53. e wireless functionality When disabled all wireless functionality including broadcasting is halted Default value is enabled Wireless Channel You may specify a channel frequency band for your wireless communication If there are other wireless clients near the AirStation you may get interference Change to a different and preferably non overlapping channel in this case Available channels vary with which wireless standard you re using X Note Parameter Wireless Radio Wireless Channel 300 Mbps Mode Meaning Determines whether to allow wireless communication If this is unchecked then no wireless connections will be allowed Sets a channel a range of frequencies for wireless connections With auto channel selected the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel 300 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz In uncongested areas this can increase performance To use 300 Mbps mode set the bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an extension channel Note If auto channel is selected then the extension channel is set automatically 39 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Broadcast SSID Allow multiple SSIDs Use Single SSID SSID1 SSID2 SSID3 Separate Feature SSID Wireless Authentication Meaning If Allow is checked then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID If A
54. e 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 NTPetwork USB Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s configuration interface o Check the AirStation s logs Save Restore Save or restore the AirStation s configuration from a configuration file Initialize Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Update Update the AirStation s firmware Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation Check the AirStation s logs Page 85 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Logs Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Ping Test the AirStation s connection to other devices on the network Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s configuration interface Manuals amp Utilities Click this to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities 22 Chapter 4 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration interface You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Wizards amp Overview Easy Setup Basic Settings gt gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard gt gt Wireless SSID amp Channel gt gt Wireless Encryption Internet gt gt Internet Games Port Forwarding gt UPnP Other gt gt Update AirStation Firmware gt gt Initialize AirStation Mode Router mode
55. e BitTorrent client is enabled overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower If that happens reformat the USB disk with XFS That may help performance External Port Number Select an external port number 71 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Bandwidth Restriction Set a bandwidth limit for BitTorrent Download Manager Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen Add a torrent then click Add to download the file s Delete all BitTorrents Deletes all files including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading Downloaded files are not deleted BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www bittorrent com 72 Chapter 4 Configuration Admin Name Configure basic AirStation settings Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities AirStation Name AirStation Name AP0024A5F482CA AirStation Name e This can be used to assign a name Network Services V Enable for the AirStation The AirStation name may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens i Don t use a Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation Names may include up to
56. en Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities a Network USB Network USB W Enable z E To increase router performance Use Multifunction Printer V Enable yon may disable Network USB E nabled by default Apply Use Multifunction Printer Parameter Meaning Network USB Network USB allows sharing USB devices connected to the AirStation from multiple computers on a wired or wireless LAN Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions improve performance or for security reasons Use Multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes as a printer Disable if using as a NAS instead 79 Chapter 4 Configuration Access Restrict access to the AirStation s settings screens Kata Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Log Output T Enable Enable Management Access Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Internet Side Remote Access Enable Management Access T Permit configuration from wired Internet Apply Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Manuals amp Utilities Management Access You may prohibit management of E the AirStation in specific Number of Packets circumstances Enabling any of these limitations will prevent 0 changes being made to the AirS
57. erver Enable the DHCP server here It is enabled default If there is another DHCP server on the network one DHCP server must be disabled or the IP ranges must be changed to avoid conflicts caused Ho fp DHCP scopes If ICP server is enabled confirm that the DHCP IP address 7 doesn t overlap existing Ip addresses DHCP IP Address Pool This determines the IP address range from which IP addresses will be distributed to DHCP clients Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Auto Input LAN Side IP Address DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Pool PPTP Server Authorization Type Server IP Address Client IP Address DNS Server IP Address WINS Server IP Address MTU MRU Value Edit PPTP User List Add new user Advanced Settings PPTP User List Meaning Click to generate a random IP address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask Enable or disable the DHCP server which assigns IP addresses automatically Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 1 256 may be entered Enable to use a PPTP server Select the authentication method for PPTP connection Select the server IP address Select the IP address range Choose the IP address for the DNS server Choose the IP address for the WINS server Configure MTU Maximum Transmission Unit MRU Maximum Receive Unit between 578 and 1500 which is used during transmission on PPTP
58. erwise 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 WHR G300N on 001D73B991D4 You can find this PIN displayed on the BUFFALO INC WHR G300N PIN Display characters I don t have the PIN want nter the ni 97 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 on where your re using the AirStation 98 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config 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 wireless netw
59. evious state e Upto 24 wireless clients may be connected through AOSS Apph By default AOSS is functional but does notinitiate a e P connection unless started AOSS Client Information manually by pushing the AOSS either here or on the top PE Type g opa System EC Devices Non AOSS Devices 0A 24 A5 51 00 C8 802 11n g b Allow information page to manually RE configure a wireless client that EC Devices Non AOSS Devices 00 26 B6 F6 08 52 802 11n g b Allow RE z S z When wireless security is Edit AOSS Client Information 7 configured it s ae AOSS Ethernet Converter Information ere succeeded Name MAC Address Encryption Type If Wireless Authorization is WPA PSK WPA2 PSK AOSS passes SC S to WPA WPA2 Se 48 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Exclusive SSID for WEP Encryption level expansion Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Allow WEP for Game Console Only AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Current Encryption Information AOSS connection only Random KEY base Reset AOSS Client Information AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Only displayed if there are AOSS Connections Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration Click this then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS compatible wireless client Repeat for additional AOSS clients Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections Note If AOSS connections are disconnected the SSID and encryptio
60. for Vert Cal Wall AMOUNTING DE 1 e Screws TOF wall MOUNtING EE 2 E Era AEE AE E AE E E nee ene eee ere 1 Se Airstation Utility CD J enrmnrare omer ogteeer ane tr Or rerea ea a Trt EEE ENa AEE EETA eaS eer 1 e QUICK Setup GUIS scssssisscscessocaxsssveavcssresnennssnvaxessorsnsensisnvanseasvinasnsesns ensevansssveeatoacesencaassnueisstenes 1 EE EE 1 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs a uu fF WM N Ke A 1 AOSS Button To initiate AOSS hold down this button until the Security LED flashes about 1 second Then push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection Both devices must be powered on for this to work 2 PowerLED Green On The AC adapter is connected Off The AC adapter is not connected 3 Security LED Amber Indicates security status Off AOSS or Encryption is not set On AOSS WPS activated accessed to exchange security keys Wireless security has been set 2 blinks AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key Blinking AOSS WPS error failed to exchange security keys Note The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set Wireless LED Green Indicates wireless LAN status Blinking Wireless LAN is transmitting On Wireless LAN is enabled but not active Off Wireless LAN is disabled Router LED Green On Router functionality is enabled Off Router functionality is disabled 6
61. g this software you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement promptly close the installation program SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 GRANT OF LICENSE 1 1 The software contained in the packet s The Software is hereby licensed to you nonexclusively pursuant to the terms and conditions 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT 2 1 The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and international treaty provisions 2 2 The Software is licensed not sold and all intellectual property rights in the Software belong to the original licensor s of the A Software v A 116 Click Continue Click Continue Chapter 8 Network USB Navigator 6 To continue installing the software you must agree to the terms i of the software license agreement Click Agree Click Agree to continue or click Disagree to cancel the installation and quit the Installer Read License Select a Destination Select the disk where you want to install the Device Server CI ick Conti nu e DH software Introduction License z z Installing this software requires 3 1 MB of space Co ack Standard Install on Macintosh HD Click Install Introduction License This will take 3 1 MB of space on your computer Click Install to perform a standard installation of
62. he destination IP address or network address If you re entering an address as destination s Lee Zeie 255 255 255 355 r the ee mask In Sec entering a network address as ee specify the network address and a Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table Adds a gateway address to a routing table 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 Manual entries will appear here after being added 37 Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless WPS Status and Settings WPS MAC Filter WDS Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities WPS WiFi Protected Setup WPS V Enable WPS External Registrar V Enable WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you automatically connect your wireless network WPS is enabled Apply by default AirStation PIN 10488652 Note Ifthe wireless radio is disabled Enrollee PIN WPS will not work WPS Security Settings External Registrars ee istrars disabled then the AirStation will not res WPS Status configured to wireless WPS requests WPS SSID BUFFALO F482CA can still be used with a wired link 11n g b Security WPAIWPA2 mixed mode PSK TKIPIAES mixed mode EE Encryption Key kwhd1u08n9dr6 Note Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration External Registrar Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices
63. hentication Do not authenticate Encryption Not encrypted Games Apps Wps VEU eee ais E MAC Filter WDS Multicast Control KEN Log Out Manuals amp Utilities WDS m gt AirStations may be connected together wirelessly to provide a larger coverage area with WDS eg The example below will connect two AirStations together in a bridge Multple units can added to the bridge later SH one unit the master a should router mode with DHCP enables All other AirStations slaves should have their router mode Me ees o A Parameter WDS Specify Master Slave Meaning Check to use WDS bridging Define this AirStation s role in a WDS bridge Master This AirStation will be the master in a WDS bridge It will have the Internet connection and other AirStations in the bridge will be connected through this AirStation Slave Slave AirStations are connected to the master AirStation Auto Automatically switches between Master and Slave modes depending on the surrounding network If an AirStation works as a router it will automatically be set as a master If the AirStation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists in the network it will automatically be set as a master If the AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available it will automatically be set as a slave 46 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter SSID Search Wireless Authentication Encryption WPA PSK Pre sha
64. ia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia Page 43 MAC Filter Page 45 WDS Configure communication between AirStations Page 46 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Page 48 Page 50 Configure basic wireless settings Configure advanced wireless settings Limit access to specific devices Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN port QoS Movie Engine NAS Disk Management Shared Folder Users Configure options for the Movie Engine feature Page 60 View the status and configure of attached USB disks Set the USB disk to use as shared folders Page 62 Page 64 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 70 Page 71 Configure the name to access shared folders Sharing WebAccess Media Server Configure the name to access shared folders Set to use the Web Access function Set to use the Media Server function BitTorrent Set to use the BitTorrent function Admin Name Configure the AirStation s name Page 73 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to configuration Page 74 interface Configure the AirStation s internal clock Page 75 21 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation s internal clock Configure ECO Mode Configure Network USB from this screen Page 76 CH O Q Page 77 Page 79 Page 80 Pag
65. ick Apply If you still cannot connect at 300 Mbps check the settings of your wireless client devices 102 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration interface Answer Open your browser enter 192 168 11 1 as the browser address and hit Enter You will be prompted to log in Enter admin for the username and password for the password Click OK to log in The option to reset your password will be available on the first page Issue How do forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console Answer Log in to the router s configuration interface From the home page go to the Internet Games Apps section Enter the port that needs to be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console Issue How do enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router Answer Log in to the configuration interface with your browser Go to Wireless Basic Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption The passphrase key should be at least 8 characters in length Issue How do change my wireless router s broadcasted network name SSID Answer Log in to the wireless router with your browser Navigate to Wireless Basic Find the SSID setting Select Use and enter the new name for your network Click Apply Once the wireless router has rebooted you will need reconnect any wireles
66. ion to connect to the Internet If your connection requires a password or other PPPoE rmation have it ready Your ISP can provide this information if you don t have it Wireless SSID amp Channel This wizard lets you set an SSID network name and choose a wireless channel for your network Wireless Encryption This wizard lets you choose the type of encryption WEP d AES aes on your wireless or Internet Internet Games Port Forwarding This wizard lets you set a static NAT to play Internet games 18 This is the configuration interface where most AirStation settings can be configured Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen Refer to the Help screens for more information on using the configuration interface Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item WAN LAN Configure Internet side port and settings PPPoE PPPoE settings DSL login Page 26 DDNS VPN Server Page 31 LAN LAN side port configuration Page 33 DHCP DHCP lease settings Page 35 NAT Network address translation settings used to connect LAN side devices Page 36 to the Internet Routing Page 37 Wireless ps Page 38 Basic Page 39 Advanced Page 42 WM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia Page 43 MAC Filter Li
67. iority of packets sent to the Internet Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Movie Engine QoS for transmission to the Internet Uplink Bandwidth 1000 Kbps No Enable Application Name 1 VoIP 2 ssh 3 telnet 4 ftp lal 6 7 8 Apply d Enable Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a QoS Settings QoS EE of service allows network devices to prioritize traffic type ee is can be used to give priority to traffic that requires a consistent Protocol Destination Port Priority data flow such as VOIP UDP x high D for transmission to the 3 nternet TCP lei 22 di medium checked this gives priority to i ckets being transmi o the KE medium x berg When y will be able to ur levels of increase Hea D D iority for specific applications TCP EN Ka EN y default this is disabled TCP z low Uplink Bandwidth Specify the bandwidth transferred TCP low DI from this unit to the Internet in kbps TCP low DI The real uplink bandwidth should be entered If a bandwidth value larger than the real line speed is entered the uplink idth will be limited by ine line speed 4 m r Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Uplink Bandwidth Enable Application Name Protocol Destination Port Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet Check this box to enable QoS
68. ize d 9 Settings affected Initialize Now Restarting will reset the clock to its defaults Parameter Meaning Restart Click Restart Now to restart the AirStation Initialize Click Initialize Now to initialize and restart the AirStation 83 Chapter 4 Configuration Update Update the AirStation s firmware Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities a Firmware Update Firmware WZR 300HP Ver 1 82 Version Updated firmware often includes E xes new features and better Update Method Specify Local File performance O Auto Update Online Firmware ge Firmware Version ile Name Displays the firmware version of des the AirStation Update Firmware Update Method Get updated firmware files from the link below EE EC Download Service File Update the firmware with a file from your PC Auto Update Online Automatically download and install updated firmware Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation Update Method Specify Local File Updates from a firmware file stored on your computer Auto Update Online Automatically updates to the latest firmware available Firmware File Name Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if Specify Local File was selected You don t need to specify the firmware location if you re using Auto Update
69. key passphrase may have two different formats An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters case sensitive A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters 0 to 9 and a to f not case sensitive Configure advanced wireless settings WAN LAN Wireless WES Advanced 1in g7b MOMIE Mac Filter wos Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities Advanced Wireless Settings 11n g b g Multicast Rate Auto x DTIM Period 1 Privacy Separator Z Enable Apply Parameter Don t change these settings unless you know what you re doing Multicast Rate You can select 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps or Meaning Multicast Rate DTIM Period Privacy Separator Set the communication speed of multi cast packets Set the beacon responding interval 1 255 for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device 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 42 Chapter 4 Configuration WMM Set priorities for specific communications OEE WMM iin g7b MAC Filter WDS Multicast
70. lay Language Set the language to be used with Web Access HTTPS SSL Encryption Check Enable to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer WebAccess External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web Access To select the port manually select Manual DNS Service Hostname Sets the DNS service hostname for WebAccess For ease of use selecting Use BuffaloNAS com registration is recommended Enter your BuffaloNAS com name and key to use BuffaloNAS com 3 20 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens underscores _ and period may be used in the BuffaloNAS com name 3 20 alphanumeric characters spaces hyphens underscores _ and period may be used in the BuffaloNAS com key Note The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is disconnected from power even for a moment 68 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WebAccess Displays the status of Web Access External Port Status Displays the status of the external port BuffaloNAS com Displays the status of BuffaloNAS com 69 Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings Disk Management Shared Folder Users Sharing Log Out WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent Manuals amp Utilities a Media Server Media Server Enable Media Server Selects whether or not to use the media server It is disabled by default Status Status Enabled Status Refresh Update Database Status Disp
71. lays the media server status If Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server Status Displays the status of the media server 70 Chapter 4 Configuration BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client Disk Management Shared Folder Users Sharing Log Out WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent Manuals amp Utilities BitTorrent E BitTorrent W Enable BitTorrent Auto BitTorrent is a peer to peer file E a sharing protocol used Port Number 3107 4 distributing large amounts of data _ over the Internet This AirStation includes a built in BitTorrent client p By default the BitTorrent client is Advanced Settings disabled Zen Samoan with Vv orrent enable Samba or Ee 7 EHS WebAccess on the shared folder Bandwidth Restriction Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB s Downloaded files will be saved on Maximum Upload Speed 200 KB s the bittorent folder on the USB automatically assigned then the Apply BitTorrent download folder will be disk1_pt bittorrent If the USB drive is not automatically assigned then the Download Manager Delete al BiTorents ae While BitTorrent is running other router functions and the Web Admin interface may be sluggish BitTorrent Status Enable External Port Number choose a port number forBitTorrent or LG may selecta External Port Number BitTorrent Status Parameter Meaning BitTorrent Enable to use the BitTorrent client If th
72. llow is unchecked then the AirStation ignores SSID searches from wireless devices Clicking Allow multiple SSIDs will enable Multi Security allowing the use of multiple SSIDs each with different wireless security settings Clicking Use Single SSID will disable Multi Security The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless security Note When using Multi Security enable at least one of the following SSID1 SSID2 or SSID3 Multi Security SSID1 can use WPA PSK TKIP or WPA WPA2 Mixed for wireless security Multi Security SSID2 can use WPA PSK AES for wireless security Multi Security SSID3 can use WEP for wireless security When enabled wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side not with each other Set SSID using 1 32 alphanumeric characters Specifies an authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device 40 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Wireless Encryption WPA PSK Pre Shared Key Rekey Interval Meaning You may use any of the following types of encryption No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption With this setting anyone within range can connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure No encryption can be selected only when No authentication is selected for wireless authentication WE
73. m size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation s wireless LAN Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing through the AirStation s wireless LAN Select the maximum transmission rate Select maximum number of retries 61 Chapter 4 Configuration NAS Disk Management View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks Disk Management Management Shared Folder Users Sharing WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent USB Drives Device Disk Kingston DT 100 G2 Disk4 Automatic Assignment Partition Partition Format FAT Status Mounted Used Available 3 691 408 3 909 808 94 Operation Refresh Re recognize USB Devices Advanced Settings Automatic USB Disk Assignment V Enable FAT Format Filename Character Code North America CP437 x Sleep Mode Enable Sleep Mode Intervel 10 Minutes Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Disk Management F SE s the status of attached isks and allows you to manage these disks Information for up to four connected USB disks is displayed If the USB disks have multiple partitions then the information for the first four seen will be displayed indows compatible primal partitions and pore partitions are recognized The possible o and remove U file checking i SE with a PC m are format Caution If several drives or one drive with multiple partition is connected the drive might not
74. me of the PPPoE connection specified in the configuration Connection Status Displays the current Internet side status Operational Mode The Operational Mode will show if any DHCP or PPPoE configuration is active If DHCP is in use the following commands can be executed e Release Releases the IP address assigned by the DHCP Server e Renew Renews the IP address from the DHCP Server The following commands can be executed when using PPPoE D Start connecting to a E Server from idle stop e Connect Connect to PPPoE from an idle condition e Disconnect Disconnect eeneg Bi with a PPPoE Server e Stop Stop idle condition IP Address The IP address assigned to the AirStation Subnet Mask The subnet mask assigned to the AirStation Default Gateway The IP address of the default a Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Model AirStation Name Mode Switch Status Operational Mode Movie Engine Status Internet LAN Wireless NAS WDS ECO Mode Meaning Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version Displays the name of the AirStation Displays the status of the AirStation s mode switch Displays the AirStation s current operational mode Displays the current Movie Engine Status Displays information about the Internet port Displays information about the LAN port Displays the wireless status Displays information about the USB disk Displa
75. mit access to specific devices Page 45 DS Configure communication between AirStations Page 46 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Page 48 Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the Page 50 wireless LAN port Firewall IP Filter IP filters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side Page 53 Passthrough Games Apps Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other Page 55 programs DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a Page 56 LAN side destination 19 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play Page 57 Configure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data flow Page 58 Configure options for the Movie Engine feature Page 60 NAS Disk Management View the status and configure of attached USB disks Page 62 Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders Page 64 Users Configure users to access shared folders Page 66 Sharing Configure shared folder access Page 67 WebAccess Configure Web Access Page 68 Media Server Configure a Media Server Page 70 BitTorrent Configure a BitTorrent client Page 71 Admin Name Configure the AirStation s name Page 73 Password Configure the AirStation s login password for access to the configuration Page 74 interface Time Date Configure the AirStation s i
76. n keys will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections If disabled is selected then clients will not be able to connect with WEP Expands security method from TKIP to WPA WPA2 PSK mixed mode Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP connections Devices connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using AES TKIP All connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet When enabled the AirStation allows wireless devices to connect with 64 bit or 128 bit WEP Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation Displays the encryption type SSID and encryption key configured by AOSS Click to enter random values for SSID encryption key and other settings Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to the values on the Setup Card Click to return the SSID encryption key and other wireless settings to their previous values Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS 49 Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port WPS Advanced 11n g b MAC Filter WDS Log Out Aoss Multica
77. nnnennnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnne 112 Initial Setup for Mac USCIS isis ccccgernssccesntedesecceunnsscvsnnnesesaezevcued 116 Opening the Network USB User Manual 119 How to usehetwork UR 120 Chapter 9 Checking Wireless Signal Quality 121 Windows 7111S anccrccscceteranccsasantensanetasdieidacevaautccss r einioes 121 Oe RUUS EE 122 Chapter 10 TCP IP Settings EEN e 124 WINGOWS Fe nacet acceso rsacjacetecaieeoceesaacencenas N 124 WVIG OWS WIS E 125 NV IEW EE 126 NU E E 127 Chapter 11 Restoring the Default Configuration 128 Chapter 12 Shared Folders and the USB Port 129 Chapter 1 Product Overview Professional or User friendly This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages You may use either the dd wrt based professional firmware or the simple user friendly firmware By default the professional firmware is preinstalled Turn to page 15 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages Note Most of this manual documents the user friendly version of the firmware For more information on the dd wrt based professional firmware consult the help files in its web based configuration interface or the User Manual for Professional Firmware available for download from Buffalo Technology Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package If any of the items are missing please contact your vender Be WZR 300M EE 1 Ee 1 e Stand
78. nternal clock Page 75 NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 76 automatically set the AirStation s internal clock ECO Configure the AirStation s ECO Mode Page 77 Network USB Configure Network USB from this screen Page 79 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s configuration interface Page 80 Log Configure a syslog server to manage the AirStation s logs Page 81 Save Restore Save or restore the AirStation s configuration from a configuration file Page 82 Initialize Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 83 Update Update the AirStation s firmware Page 84 Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation Page 85 Logs Page 87 Packet Info Page 88 Client Monitor Page 89 Ping Page 90 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation s configuration interface Manuals amp Utilities Click this to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities 20 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item Descriptions LAN Config LAN Configure LAN side ports and devices Page 33 Routing Configure the AirStation s IP communication route Page 37 Wireless W WPS settings and status Page 38 Basic Page 39 Advanced Page 42 M Set priorities for Wireless Multimed
79. on Internet Connection PPPoE Connection Connection Status Online Check Connection Refresh Wireless JEEE 802 11n g b Auto Ch 6 SSID BUFFALO F482CA Authentication WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Encryption TKIP AES mixed mode tat A AOSS Setup 7 AE WPS Setup ECO Mode Status Disabled Utilities Network Services Language Auto Wizards amp Overview Wizards are on the left An overview of your AirStation s system information is displayed to the right Basic Settings Run the Internet Connection Wizard This wizard scans your Internet connection and connects to the Internet Most cable modems will connect automatically when the Internet Connection Wizard is run DSL modems may require PPPoE information to connect to the Internet If your connection requires a password or other PPPoE information have it ready Your ISP can provide this information if you don t have it Wireless SSID amp Channel This wizard lets you set an SSID network name and choose a wireless channel for your network Wireless Encryption This wizard lets you choose the type of encryption WEP TKIP AES to use on your wireless network Internet Internet Games Port Forwarding This wizard lets you set a static NAT to play Internet games UPnP a Parameter WAN LAN Wireless Firewall Games Apps Meaning Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports
80. on Parameter Meaning Web Access You may also select to enforce access restrictions on users accessing through Web Access by checking the Access Limits checkbox Users will have the same access levels as assigned above If Access Restrictions is not checked then all users accessing the shared folder via Web Access will have Read only access Shared Folder Registration Displays information about the shared folder Information This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment page 63 is used The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated e All folders Access limits in effect e Shared Folder Web Access All folders are shared e Media Server BitTorrent The first folder is shared 65 Chapter 4 Configuration Users This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders Disk Management Shared Folder Users Sharing Log Out WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent Manuals amp Utilities a User Management Add User Username Usernames may contain from 1 to e SE SS ens underscores _ an Password 7 perz LL Do not use a symbol confirmation as the first character The maximum number of users that can be registered is 16 Password This password will be required to _ access ep shared veel passward may contain from 1 to Current Users alphanumeric characters hyphens Username User Description No Username User
81. or of the jie switch on the A Movie Engine is enabled when the pot is on Packet Control IPv6 Passthrough IPv6 greatly expands the number of Internet addresses available IPv6 passthrough is only active when the AirStation is in router mode Multicast Rate The default multicast rate is 11 EEN or 6 Mb yet er have selected 1 2 5 5 and No MAC Address IP address Protocol Port Number Priority Mbps Wireless priority control rules not registered Multicast Control Multicast control settings Snooping Enable to use multicast snooping when the Movie Engine switch is Transmission Rate Limit a Priority Transmission Rate Number of Retries Pama Ime The multicast snooping agmg time BackGround No Limits No Limits may be set for 1 3600 secon CEEE EE The default setting is 300 BestEffot Na Limits x No Limits x seconds Voice No Limits No Limits Change Priority P SC Packet priority for multicast Video No Limits No Limits EE e be setto No Guede BK low BE standard VI eee fault is VI priority 60 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Movie Engine Status IPv6 Passthrough Multicast Rate Multicast Control TCP Rwin Size Limit Wireless Priority Control Rules Transmission Rate Number of Retries Meaning Displays the status of the Movie Engine switch Set to enable the IPv6 pass through Select the Multicast Control rate Turn on Multicast Control Limits the maximu
82. ork 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 Connect Cancel It will take several seconds for configuration to complete 99 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X Wi Fi Use Wi Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation Note 2 K lt Gh 92 3 E lt Gh 92 In Mac OS X 10 6 and earlier Wi Fi appears as AirPort AirStation Setup Card For Wi Fi Access SSID BUFFALO 0F13F1 Key 12345678 Security type WPA2 PSK WPA PSK 23 37 Q Wi Fi Off Turn Wi Fi On Open Network Preferences 23 38 Wi Fi On Turn Wi Fi Off Ne lected network se BUFFALO
83. orwarded Ports fr Soe ee ee Port forwarding has not been set up yet Parameter Group Internet Side IP Address Protocol Meaning Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Port Forwarding Although the AirStation performs a akies translation The p communication which begins from the LAN side certain applications such as network games require that you allow communications from the Internet side via static NAT Edit the rules for communicating from outside the to the NAT side network device static carefully consulting your internet game s documentation as ey Up to 32 rules can be registered Add or Edit a Forwarded Port You can add a new forwarded port or edit an existing forwarded port entry Group You can give a name group name to configured static NATs and give multiple static NATs one name and manage them together After naming groups you may enable or disable each separately 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 characters 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 55 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address af
84. otocol for target transmission packet Display the list of IP filters which have been registered 53 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Passthrough Configure IPv6 passthrough PPPoE passthrough and PPTP passthrough og Firewall IP Filter VPN Passthrough IPv6 Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough PPTP Passthrough v Enable Enable Enable Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a VPN Passthrough EI Specify VPN passthrough settings IPv6 Passthrough Select whether to use IPv6 passthrough for address translation The default setting is disabled e Parameter IPv6 Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Meaning Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation Enable to use PPPoE bridging PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for your LAN side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation 54 Chapter 4 Configuration Games Apps Port Forwarding Configure port translation Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Movie Engine Forward a Port Group New Group D Group Name AirStation s Internet IP Address Manual IP Address Internet Side IP Address AIl ICMP Protocol Manual Protocol Number weu TCP Pot Manual Setting Port Number LAN Side IP Address 192 168 11 2 LAN Side Port TCP UDP Port F
85. p LAKE lee Q GE 13 USB Port 14 LAN Port 15 LAN LED Green On Flashing N 10 Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled disabled and auto On Router functionality is enabled router mode Off Router functionality is disabled bridge AP mode Auto This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is 13 detected on the Internet port The default setting for this switch is Auto 11 USB Eject Button To dismount a USB hard drive hold down this button until the USB LED flashes about 3 seconds The USB drive can 15 then be unplugged safely 12 USB LED Blue On The USB drive is connected Off No USB drive is connected Note When this LED is blinking the connected USB drive cannot be used Remove the connected USB drive If the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is removed restart the AirStation Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the AirStation while the USB LED is on wech DO Connect the USB drive Connect your computer hub or other Ethernet devices to these ports This switching hub supports 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps connections An Ethernet device is connected An Ethernet device is communicating Chapter 1 Product Overview 16 Internet Port 10 Mbps 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps connections are supported Note In bridge AP mode router switch off the Internet port becomes a regular LAN
86. r to first Sunday in Nov Refresh Get Current Time from your PC Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a Time and Date For best results all network devices on your LAN should be configured with the correct time The AirStation is no exception You may use an NTP server to set the time automatically for all devices or you may set the time and date manually Note The AirStation s internal clock is reset to its default setting whenever power is lost because it doesn t have a battery Date and Time Settings TTT EEN Allrighis reseved S E Parameter Local Date Local Time Time Zone DST Daylight Saving Time Meaning You may manually set the date of the AirStation s internal clock You may manually set the time of the AirStation s internal clock Specify the time zone offset of Greenwich Mean Time of the AirStation s internal clock You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST Daylight Saving Time If selected the AirStation will automatically adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST 75 Chapter 4 Configuration NTP Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation s internal clock re Log Out Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Resto Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities NTP Ma gt NTP Functionality V Enable Most network devices can NTP Server time nis
87. ransmission 270 Mbps SES Create Profile Tull Advance Setup Advanced Status Status Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N Wireless LAN Adar gt Display current wireless S baaa When the Client Manager V status screen is stat Profile list Configure the wireless Connection BUFFALO S08FES AOSS G A displayed click proxy and printer Communicating Infrastructure Mode Network sharing Transmission Speed 270Mbps SSID BUFFALO 908FE9 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 Primary DNS 192 168 11 1 Secondary DNS MAC Address 00 1D 73 92 0F 82 121 Chapter 9 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 4 JJ Wireless LAN Diagnoses X File View Adapter BUFFALO WLI UC G300N Wireless LAN Adapter X dBm Mbps 20 300 An 240 60 144 80 54 BBRssi Level dBm BB Link Speed Mbps Signal Quality 100 104 Parameter Meaning Connection status Usage status by channel 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 to 11 weaker signal strength Macintosh 1 Load the utility CD into your Macintosh 2 From the menu bar cli
88. red key Notes Two AirStation can be connected per one master AirStation Meaning Configure the Master AirStation s SSID Click to search for other AirStations SSIDs Configure authentication method for the master AirStation Choose encryption type for the master AirStation Set the master AirStation s Encryption key The slave AirStation is allowed to connect to another slave AirStation as lower slave AirStation The lower slave AirStation is not allowed to connect to another slave AirStation The slave AirStation is not allowed to communicate with the lower slave AirStation or client adapters when it is not connected to a master AirStation S Master Slave 1 Slave 2 CBE 47 Slave 3 Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings wes MAC Filter WDS Log Out AOSS Multicast Control Manuals amp Utilities AOSS AirStation One Touch A Secure System AOSS is Buffalo s unique technology for quickly nga ou i secure wireless connection AOSS Seng can see AOSS s configuration and Exclusive SSID for WEP 802 11nigib Disabled sl leg g Encryption level expansion 802 11n g b Enabled gt j 8 Dedicated WEP SSID isolation 802 11n g b Disabled Ee Click this button to start AOSS Allow WEP for Game Console Only 802 11n g b _ Enable The NOSS button on top or the SES 3 router works the same as this AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit V Enable button Refer to how to use
89. rnet port i AirStation 12 Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation s LAN ports with the LAN cable U AirStation d E a 1 connect l 2 connect _ gt EEN computer LAN cable LO 6 Turn on the AirStation wait one minute then turn on your computer U AirStation TPPP pe 1 Connect the power supply power outlet da 7 Once your computer has booted the AirStation s LEDs should be lit as described below Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on or blinking Router Green LED on or off depending on your network Diag Off LAN Green LED on or blinking Internet Green LED on or blinking For LED locations refer to chapter 1 13 Chapter 3 Installation 8 Launch a web browser If the home screen is displayed setup is complete If username and password fields are displayed enter admin for the username and password for the password then click OK Step through the wizard to complete setup You ve completed initial setup of your AirStation Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings 14 Chapter 3 Installation Changing Firmware To change between the professional firmware dd wrt and the user friendly firmware follow the steps below 1 Open the configuration Interface of the AirStation 2 To replace
90. rver Displays the list of BitTorrent files downloading Enables you to select the language you use Log out of the configuration interface If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes it will log out automatically Click to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities 24 Chapter 4 Configuration WAN LAN Internet Configure the WAN side port Internet port WALA Internet PPPoE DDNS VPN Server LAN DHCP NAT Routing IP address automatically acquired from DHCP server To set up PPPoE click here Advanced Settings Default Gateway Primary DNS Name Server Address Secondary Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address 00 24 A5 F4 82 CA Use this address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes REENEN Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Internet Ethernet Settings Normally you ll connect the Internet side port to an external network such as the Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Select one of the following methods to acquire an Internet port IP address Please ask your provider for any other information eg ce line format If you re not sure which method to choose try selecting Easy sa You can confirm the status of the current Internet side IP address on the system Information page This setting can only be changed when the router mode switch on the AirSation is set to on Perform Easy Setup Internet Connection Wizard Was gt
91. rwise connect with WPS PIN method Option Expert only Client Manager V Ver 1 4 4 BUFFALO Follow any instructions displayed on the screen When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily the connection is complete 92 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 d icon in the system tray and select Profile 2 BUFFALO WA 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 93 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 connect wirelessly with AOSS 1 Load the utility CD in your Macintosh 2 From the menu bar click Go gt Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click AOSS Assistant in the Mac folder 4 The software license screen is displayed Click Agree to proceed 5 AON AOSS Assistant Festenal Welcome to the AOSS Assistant This application helps you to set up a wireless LAN connection using AOSS between
92. s clients to the AirStation using the new network name The encryption key will still be the same 103 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 cause this First ensure the issue is not range related by moving the wireless router and the client device closer together If the connection drops continue then range is probably not the issue Other 2 4 GHz devices such as microwaves other wireless networks and 2 4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance Try a different wireless channel for your wireless router Log in to the wireless router with your browser Click on Wireless Basic Wireless channels from 1 11 may be selected Try the Auto Channel option if available Otherwise manually select an alternate channel and click Apply Issue Though am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router 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
93. setup WAN LAW wireless Frewal Games apps MES ws EI Disk Management Shared Folder Users Sharing Log Out WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent Manuals amp Utilities a Sharing Shared Folder d Shared Folder 7 AirStation Name AP0024A5F482CA This option allows you to make a AirStation Description Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Windows Client Language North America CP437 Shared Service Shared Service Enabled Parameter Shared Folder AirStation Name AirStation Description Workgroup Name Windows Client Language Shared Service USB disk available on your local network The default setting is Enabled You may ES access to shared E folders ES lows Exam A W192 P sith VW the AirStation AirStation Name in 15 characters or less AirStation Name You may change the AirStation s hostname here Only the first 15 Meaning Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network Rename your AirStation if desired Up to 15 alphanumeric characters space and hyphens may be used The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be used with the shared service The shared service may not be available if you use over 15 alphanumeric characters in your AirStation s name Describe the AirStation optional Up to 48 alphanumeric characters space hyphens and underscores _ may be used Enter your workgroup name Up to 15 alphanumeric characters space hyphens
94. ssword hold down the E Remember my credentials Reset Button page 9 to initialize all settings Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values 17 Chapter 4 4 Setup WAN LAN Wireless Firewall Games Apps nas Admin Diagnostic Configuration Wizards amp Overview Easy Setup Basic Settings gt gt Run the Internet Connection Wizard gt gt gt Wireless SSID amp Channel Wireless Encryption Internet gt gt gt Internet Games Port Forwarding UPnP Other gt gt gt Update AirStation Firmware Initialize AirStation Mode Router mode on Internet Connection PPPoE Connection 1 Easy Setup Default Connection Status Online Stop Check Connection IEEE 802 11n g b Auto Ch 6 SSID BUFFALO F482CA Authentication WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Encryption TKIPJAES mixed mode ECO Mode Status Disabled Refresh Utilities Network Services Language Auto Apply Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Wizards amp Overview Wizards are on the left An overview of your AirStation s system information is displayed to the right Basic Settings Run the Internet Connection Wizard This wizard scans your Internet connection and connects to the Internet Most cable modems will connect automatically when the Internet Connection Wizard is run DSL modems may require PPPoE informat
95. st Control Manuals amp Utilities Multicast Control Snooping V Enable OM Shooping alors the oe Er only sent ts to t that Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec SS SE eg CR Apply Snooping IGMP snooping is designed to hosts on a local network z Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 seconds Enter a value bigger than the IGMP MLD query interval 50 Chapter 4 Configuration Firewall Firewall Configure the AirStation s firewall Firewall IP Filter VPN Passthrough Log Output 7 Enable Enable Basic Rules S T Prohibit NBT and Microsoft DS routing PPPoE1 Easy Setup Prohibit Reject ident requests Block ping from Internet PPPoE1 Easy Setup Ignore Parameter Log Output Basic Rules Log Out Manuals amp Utilities a Firewall Limits the type of packets allowed to between the Internet and Number of Packets When packets reach the AirStation the firewall evaluates 0 the packets and forwards packets that dont match any filter to their destination The firewall blocks 0 unnecessary packets from the Internet side and prevents leaking 0 information from the LAN side Log Output Checking this box will record fire
96. t gov automatically update their time settings from an NTP server This Update Interval 24 hours lets you easily keep all network devices set correctly NTP is an acronym of Network Time Protocol NTP Functionality Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server The default is Enabled NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname hostname with domain name or IP address Up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and periods may be used The default is time nist n gov Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time Intervals of 1 24 hours may be set The default is 24 hours 76 Chapter 4 Configuration ECO Configure Eco mode from this screen Name Password Time Date NTP ECO ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initialize Restart Update Scheduling Enable Weekly Schedule 00 02 04 06 08 10 4 Sun Mo N Tue We Thu Fri Q Sat Normal WE Sieep EE User Defined 14 16 18 20 22 Operational Mode Normal Start Time 0 00 Schedule Entry Erd Time 0 30 Day of Week Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Lal ls i Blabla User Defined Mode Settings LED of Le User Defined Mode WiredLAN ECO x Wireless LAN Op Je Manuals A er ECO ECO mode lets you slow or shut down the AirStation during periods of inactivity to save energy Scheduling Enable to use ECO mode EC
97. tation s settings from PCs that 0 meet the listed limitation criteria 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 Parameter Log Output Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Permit configuration from wired Internet Permitted IP Address Permitted Port 80 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 WAN Internet side Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled Enter the IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN Internet side Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled Set a port number 1 65535 to configure the AirStation from the WAN Internet side Chapter 4 Configuration Log Transfer the AirStation s logs to a syslog server setup WAN LAN Wines Frewal Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Initiali
98. ter translation for the port translation table entry LAN Side Port Select the LAN side after translation port number 1 65535 for the port translation table entry Forwarded Ports Shows current entries in the port translation table DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Movie Engine Log Out Manuals amp Utilities A DMZ Settings IP Address of DMZ Pe ee Ee ee IP Address of DMZ he IP address of the client that is configuring this AirStation is 192 168 11 2 Specify the address of a LAN side Apply network device to which rejected Apply communication packets are to be transferred When an IP address is entered for the DMZ it becomes Y Parameter Meaning IP Address of DMZ 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 56 Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP Configure UPnP Universal Plug and Play Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP QoS Movie Engine Log Out Manuals amp Utilities UPnP E UPnP V Enable If UPnP is enabled here then network applications that support UPnP can configure port translation automatically If UPnP Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP functionality 57 Chapter 4 Configuration QoS Configure the pr
99. tings Save Current Settings E Encrypt the configuration file with a password m Save Current Settings Once you ve got your AirStation Backup file set up the way you want it you R F may save the current configuration Restore Configuration from Backup File of the AirStation to a file ne PC EI Enter password that you re using for configuration Note The AirStation will not be able to X Parameter Meaning Save Current Settings Clicking Save will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file If the Encrypt the configuration file with a password option is checked then the configuration file will be password protected with the password Restore 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 Enter password enter the password and click Restore 82 Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation Name Password Time Date NTP EcO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Update Initialize Restart Manuals amp Utilities Initialize Restart This reboots your AirStation E Restart Now Restart Z This reboots your AirStation z This will restore your AirStation to the factory default settings 5 3 Initial
100. topped blinking Get updated firmware files from our website or the link below Buffalo Technology 16 Chapter 4 Configuration The web based configuration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation Don t change these settings unless you know what you re doing Accessing the Web based Configuration Interface To configure the AirStation s advanced settings manually log in to the web based configuration interface as shown below 1 Launch a web browser 2 le Kaatzen epee Enter the AirStation s LAN side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key g k 192 168 11 1 we d Blank Page i a Note The AirStation s default LAN side IP address depends on the position of the mode switch In router mode 192 168 11 1 In bridge mode 192 168 11 100 Note Ifthe router switch is set to auto and the unit is in bridge mode then the AirStation s IP address was assigned by an external DHCP server If you changed the IP address of the AirStation then use the new IP address Security The server 192 168 11 1 at AirStation user admin requires a username and password Enter admin for the username and password for the password and click OK Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection oma admin Fees Note If you forget your pa
101. username and password for the password e Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies e Make sure that your computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP See chapter 10 e Restart your AirStation 101 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly Configure your wireless client with the same SSID encryption type and encryption key as set on the AirStation The factory defaults are SSID BUFFALO XXXXXxX the last 6 digits of the AirStation s MAC address Encryption Type WPA WPA2 mixed mode PSK Connect with either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES Encryption Key Printed on the Setup Card Note For details refer to the Setup Card 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 on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings All settings including your password SSID and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps Maximum link speed is only 130 Mbps By default the AirStation s 300 Mbps mode is not enabled You may enable it with the following procedure 1 Open the configuration interface chapter 4 2 In Easy Setup click Wireless SSID amp Channel 3 Change the value in 300 Mbps Mode Bandwidth to 40 MHz and cl
102. wall events to a log 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 Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet You can configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE client or Use IP unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address page 25 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 51 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 slow transfer speeds for network applications such as mail ftp or web browsing If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings DMZ or TCP port 113 then 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 or Use IP unnumbered in Method of Acquiring IP address page 25 or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup 52 Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter Edit IP filters Firewall IP Filter VPN Passthrough Log Output JeEnable
103. y VI priority TCP Rwin Size Limit Size Limit No limit Maximum Rwin Size 65535 bytes Wireless Wireless Priority Control Rules Control Rules None Disk Automatic USB Disk Assignment Enabled Management FAT Format File Name Character North America CP437 Code Sleep Mode Disabled Sleep Mode Interval 10 Minutes Shared Folder Access Restrictions Read and Write Access Restrictions 109 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Sharing eee o o Folder Ee AirStation Name Name AP AirStation s MAC AP AirStation s MAC Address o BEE Name EE Windows Client Windows Client Language North America CP437 CS America CP437 WebAccess Media Server BitTorrent Bandwidth Restriction Enabled Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB s Maximum Upload Speed 200 KB s Name Administrator Password o Time Date 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds GMT 6 00 Central Standard Time CST DST Daylight Saving Time USA from second Sunday to in Mar to first Sunday in Nov Te NTP Functionality Enabled NTP Server Update Interval 110 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting ECO Scheduling Disabled Schedule Entry Operational Mode Normal Start time 0 00 End time 0 30 The day of week none User Defined Mode LED Off Wired LAN ECO Slow operation Wireless LAN Off Network USB Network USB Enabled Use Multifunction Printer Enabled E
104. ys the current WDS status Displays the operating status of ECO Mode 86 Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation s logs are recorded here SE E Info Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Pin V Address Translation dp Filter dl Firewall PPP Client Dynamic DNS V DHCP Client Display logs V DHCP Server V AOSS W Wireless Client V Authentication V Setting Changes V System Boot NTP Client V Wired Link Display Select All Clear All Logs Save to file logfile_log Date Time Type Log Content 2012 06 28 02 14 11 NAT 2012 06 28 02 14 11 NAT 2012 06 28 02 14 10 NAT ip_nat_pptp version 3 0 loaded ip_conntrack_pptp version 3 1 loaded ip_conntrack_pptp version 3 1 unloaded m Manuals amp ol a Logs Displays a list of router events can be useful to diagnose sony lems with your network Older s are overwritten by new logs Display logs Select the types of information that should be logged by the AirStation The default is All The following items can be selected e Address Translation e IP Filter e Firewall Includes discarded IP Masquerade packets e PPP Client Internet side e Dynamic DNS Internet side e DHCP Client Internet side e DHCP Server LAN side e AOSS X Parameter Display logs Logs Meaning Choose the types of logs to display Displ
105. ze Restart Update Transfer Logs enable Syslog Server V Address Translation V Firewall V Dynamic DNS Logs V DHCP Server d d d Wireless Client Setting Changes NTP Client Parameter Transfer Logs Syslog Server Logs XI S Igel S ei SS e IP Filter PPP Client DHCP Client AOSS Authentication System Boot Wired Link Meaning Log Out Manuals amp Utilities Syslog Setup m Syslog transfers the AirStation s logs to a syslog server Transfer Logs Enable to transmit the AirStation s logs to a Syslog server Disabled by default Syslog Server The Syslog server may be specified by DNS name or IP address The string may include up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and periods It should not begin or end with a lt Enable to send logs to a syslog server Identify the syslog server by hostname hostname with domain name or IP address You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and periods Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server 81 Chapter 4 Configuration Save Restore Save AirStation settings as a file and restore from them later Name Password Time Date NTP ECO Network USB Access Log Save Restore Log Out Initialize Restart Update Manuals amp Utilities a Save Restore AirStation Set

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