User ManualWCR-GN AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 Router, Access Point, & Bridge
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................5
Features .................................................................................. 5Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 6150 Mbps High Speed Mode ................................................... 6Package Contents ................................................................... 7Hardware Overview ................................................................. 8
Front Panel LED's .......................................................................... 8Back Panel ..................................................................................... 10Bottom ............................................................................................ 11Right Side ...................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ..................................13
Vertical Placement .................................................................. 13Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 14
Chapter 3 Installation .......................................................15
Automatic Setup ...................................................................... 15Manual Setup .......................................................................... 15WDS Setup ............................................................................. 17
Automatic Setup ............................................................................. 18WDS Setup (Manual) ..................................................................... 20
Chapter 4 Configuration ..................................................23
Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface ................. 23Configuration Menu (Router Mode) ......................................... 25Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode) ......................................... 27Setup ....................................................................................... 29
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Internet/LAN (LAN Config) ...................................................... 31Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 31PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 32DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 34LAN ................................................................................................ 36DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 38NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 39Route ............................................................................................. 40
Wireless Config ....................................................................... 41WPS ............................................................................................... 41AOSS ............................................................................................. 42Basic .............................................................................................. 44Advanced ....................................................................................... 48WMM .............................................................................................. 49MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 51WDS (Bridge Mode only) ............................................................... 52
Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 54Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 54IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 56VPN Pass-Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 57
LAN Config (Router Mode only) .............................................. 58Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 58DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 59UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 60QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 61
Admin Config ........................................................................... 62Name ............................................................................................. 62Password ....................................................................................... 63Time/Date ...................................................................................... 64NTP ................................................................................................ 65Access ........................................................................................... 66Log ................................................................................................. 67Save/Restore ................................................................................. 68Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 69
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Update ........................................................................................... 70Diagnostic ............................................................................... 71
System Info .................................................................................... 71Logs ............................................................................................... 73Packet Info ..................................................................................... 74Client Monitor ................................................................................. 75Ping ................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................77
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 77Windows 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ......................................... 78Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 79Other Devices (e.g. Game Consoles) ............................................ 79
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ..............................................85
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 85Cannot access the web-based configuration interface. .......... 85Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 85You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ... 86The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps). .......................................................................... 86Other Tips ................................................................................ 87
Appendix A Specifications ..............................................90
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings ...................91
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......................96
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Windows 7 ............................................................................... 96Windows Vista ......................................................................... 97Windows XP ............................................................................ 98
Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration ..........99
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ..........100
Appendix F Environmental Information .........................105
Appendix G GPL Information ..........................................106
Appendix H Warranty Information ..................................107
Appendix I Contact Information ......................................108
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
FeaturesSupports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/gWith support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.
Supports WDSWDS bridging allows multiple units to operate in a bridged network for extended coverage.
Dual speed modeDual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150 Mbps data transmission.
Support AOSS and WPSBoth AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported. These automatic connection standards make connection with compatable wireless devices easier.
Security FeaturesThe AirStation is equipped with the following security features:
•AOSS •WPS •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK •WEP(128/64bit) •PrivacySeparator •MACaddressaccessrestriction •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealth •Webconfigurationinterfacewithpassword •Firewallwitheasyrules
Automatic Channel SelectionMonitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
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InitializationTo restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit.
Browser Based AdministrationThisunitcanbeeasilyconfiguredfromawebbrowseronyourcomputer.
Air Navigator CD RequirementsThe AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The automaticinstallationprogramontheCDrequiresWindows7,VistaorXPtorun.ClientManagersoftwareisincludedforWindows7,VistaandXP.TheuseofotheroperatingsystemsmayrequirethattheAirStationbemanuallyconfiguredfromabrowserwindow.
150 Mbps High Speed Mode150MbpsisthelinkspeedofWCR-GNwhenusingWireless-Nmode.Itrepresentsactualwirelessdata speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower.
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Package ContentsFollowingitemsareincludedinyourAirStation.Ifanyoftheitemsaremissing,pleasecontactyourvender.
• Mainunit ..............................................................................................1
• Stand .....................................................................................................1
• ACadapter ...........................................................................................1
• LANcable .............................................................................................1
• AirNavigatorCD .................................................................................1
• QuickSetupGuide............................................................................1
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware OverviewFront Panel LED's
1 Flexible antenna Adjust the angle for the best signal as needed. Turning the unit so that the antenna points straight up will probably give the strongest signal.
2 Power LED (Green) On: TheACadapterisconnected Off: TheACadapterisnotconnected
3 Security LED (Amber) Indicatessecuritystatus.
Off: Encryptionisnotset On: Encryptionhasbeenset Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS
security key Blinking: AOSS/WPSerror;failedtoexchangesecuritykeys
Note:WhentheSecurityLEDislit,anencryptionkeyhasbeen set. Wireless clients will need the same key to connect.
4 Wireless LED (Green) IndicateswirelessLANstatus.
Blinking: WirelessLANistransmitting
On: WirelessLANisconnectedbutnotactive
5 Router LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled Off: Router functionality is disabled
6 Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle.
Note:Whentheunitisfirstturnedonorrestarted,theDiagLEDwill blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.
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Diag LED status
Meaning Status
2 blinks *1 Flash ROM error Cannotreadorwritetotheflashmemory.
3 blinks *1 Ethernet(wired)LANerror
EthernetLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
4 blinks *1 WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
5 blinks IPaddresssettingerror BecausethenetworkaddressesofboththeIneternetport(INTERNETport)andtheLANportarethesame,itisnotpossibletoestablishcommunication.ChangetheLANsideIPaddressofthisunit.
Continuouslyblinking *2
UpdatingthefirmwareSaving settingsInitializingsettings
Updatingthefirmware.Saving the settings.Initializingthesettings.
*1 UnplugtheACadapterfromthewallsocket,waitforafewseconds,andthenplugitagain.Ifthelightstillflashes,pleasecontacttechnicalsupport.
*2 NeverunplugtheACadapterwhiletheDiagLEDisblinkingcontinuously.
ADSS
LAN
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INTERNET
POWER
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Back Panel
7 AOSS Button
HolddownthisbuttonuntiltheSecurityLEDflashes(about 1second),whiletheunit’spowerison,initiatesAOSS/WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices.
8 LAN Port Connectyourcomputer,hub,orotherEthernetdevices
to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections.
9 Internet (WAN) Port
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
Note:Inbridge/APmode,theInternetportbecomesa regularLANport,foratotalof5usableLANports.
10 Power Connector
ConnecttheincludedACadapter.
RES
ET
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Bottom
11 Reset Button Withthepoweron,holddownthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomesontoinitialize the AirStation’s settings to their default values.
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Right Side
12 Factory Default Settings ThisstickershowstheAirStation’sSSID,defaultencryptionkey,andWPSPINcode.Bydefault,encryptionkeyisdisabledforAsiaPacific.
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Vertical PlacementTo place unit vertically, attach the stand as shown below.
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Horizontal PlacementFor horzontal placement, the stand is not used.
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Chapter 3 Installation
Automatic SetupTheAirNavigatorCDcanstepyouthroughinstallingyourAirStation.InsertitintoyourWindows7,Vista,orWindowsXPPCandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.Ifyourcomputerusesadifferentoperating system, use manual setup instead.
Manual SetupToconfigureyourAirStationmanually,followtheprocedurebelow.
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computermodem
2) disconnect2) disconnect 1) turn o� the computer
Turnoffyourcomputerandmodem.Ifthemodemdoesn’thaveanoffswitch,unplugitspower connector.
2 FindtheLANcablethatconnectsyourcomputer and modem. Unplug it from the computer.
3modem
1) connect
LAN cable
2) connect
INTERNET port
AirStation wireless router (rear side)
PlugtheLANcablefromthemodemintotheInternet(WAN)portofyourAirStation.Turnonthe modem.
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4 ConnectyourcomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeEthernetcable.Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
power outlet
AirStation wireless router (rear side)
PC
1) connect
1) connect
Ethernet cable
2) connect the power supply
5 Confirmthedevicesareconnectedcorrectlyasthebelowdiagramshows.
ADSS
LAN
1
2
3
4
POWER
INTERNET
ON
modem
power outlet
computer
6 Waitforaminuteorso,untiltheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:
Power Green light is on Wireless Green light is on Router Green light is onDiag OffLAN GreenlightisonorblinkingInternet Greenlightisonorblinking
※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.
7 Launchawebbrowser.Ifthe[home]setupscreenisdisplayed,setupiscomplete.Ifausernameandpasswordscreenaredisplayed,enter[root](inlowercase)fortheusername,leavethepasswordblank,andclick[OK].Followtheinstructionsonthescreentocomplete setup.
You’vecompletedinitialsetupofyourAirStation.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.
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WDS SetupTheAirNavigatorCDcanstepyouthroughinstallingmultipleAirStationsinaWDSbridge.InsertitintoyourWindows7,Vista,orWindowsXPPCandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.Ifyourcomputer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead.
POWER
SECURITY
WEIRELESS
ROUTER
DIAG
Extend the wireless coverage
wireless connection blocked
Internet modem wireless AP
WCR-GN(WDS enabled
computer computer
computer
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Automatic Setup
1 InserttheAirNavigatorCDintoyourPC.
2 Whenthescreenbelowscreenappears,click[Start],then[Next].
3 Choose[WDSSetup].
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4 Whenthebelowscreenappears,select[AOSSconfiguration]or[ManualConfiguration]from[SelectWDSSetupmethod].AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless APs to set up WDS.
IfthetargetwirelessAPthatsupportsWDSisaBuffaloAirStation,select[AOSS configuration],thenpushtheAOSSbuttononthetargetAP.
IfthetargetAPisnotaBuffaloAirStation,select[ManualConfiguration].Click[Scanfor SSID].AlistofavailablewirelessAPwillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAP’sSSIDfromthe listandclick[Next]tocontinue.
5 Step through the wizard to complete the setup.
AfterconfiguringtheWDSbridgewithAOSS,anypreexistingAOSSwirelessclientswillbedisconnected.Turntopage77toreconnectwirelessclientswithAOSS.
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WDS Setup (Manual)ToconfiguretheWDSmanually,followtheprocedurebelow.
1 Changeyourcomputer’sIPtoafixedaddress.Fordetails,pleaserefertoAppendixC(page96).
ex) IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway blank Preferred DNS server blank Alternate DNS server blank
2 Turn off your computer.
3 ConnectyourcomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeEthenetcable.Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
power outlet
AirStation wireless router (rear side)
PC
1) connect
1) connect
Ethernet cable
2) connect the power supply
4 Waitforaboutaminute,untiltheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:
Power Green light is on Wireless Green light is onRouter Green light is onDiag Off
※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.
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5 Openthewebconfigurationinterface(page23).
6 Inthe[Modeinformation]menu,select[BridgeMode],thenclick[Apply].
7 When this below screen appears, re-enter thewebconfigurationinterfaceusername"root"andpassword.Click[OK].
8 Thewebconfigurationinterfacewillopen.Click[WirelessConfig],then[WDS].
10 Follow the directions below.
AOSS SettingsSelect[AOSS]from[Connectiontype]andclicktheAOSSbutton.AlsopushtheAOSSbuttonontheunitintendedtoconnect.Automaticconfigurationwilltakeaboutaminute.ToreturntheunittoitsoriginalIPaddresssettings,refertoAppendixC.
9 Check[Use].
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11 AlistofavailablewirelessAPswillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAPandclick[Select].Click[Searchagain]ifnoAPsarefound.
12 ConfigurethesecuritysettingstomatchthatofthetargetAP,thenclick[Apply].
13 Revertyourcomputer'sIPadresssettingstotheiroriginalvaluesassecribedinAppendixC(page96).
ex) IPaddress obtainanIPaddressautomatically Subnet mask obtain DNS server address automatically
WDSsetupiscomplete.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.
Manual SettingsSelect[Manual]from[Connectiontype].Thenclick[Search].
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ToaccesstheAirStation’sadvancedsettings,usetheweb-basedconfigurationinterface.
Accessing the Web-based Configuration InterfaceFollowtheprocedurebelowtoopentheweb-basedconfigurationinterface.
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Launchawebbrowser.
Entertherouter’sLAN-sideIPaddressintheaddressfield,andpressthe[Enter]key.
Note: ・TheAirStation’sdefaultLAN-sideIPaddressdependsonitsmodesetting. Inroutermode:192.168.11.1 Inbridgemode:192.168.11.100 ・IfyouchangedtheIPaddresssetting,thenusethenewIPaddress.
Enter[root](lowercase)fortheusernameandthe password that you set during initial setup. Click[OK].
Note: ・ By default, the password is blank (not set). ・Ifyouforgetyourpassword,holddown
the Reset button (page 11) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank.
Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values.
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4 Theconfigurationinterface is displayed.
Help is always displayed on the rightsideoftheconfigurationinterface. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page.
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Configuration Menu (Router Mode)The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
Internet/LAN
Internet ConfigureInternetsideportandsettings Page 31
PPPoE PPPoEsettings(DSLlogin) Page 32
DDNS DNS settings Page 34
LAN LANsideportandDHCPserverconfiguration Page36
DHCPLease DHCPleasesettings Page38
NAT Networkaddresstranslationsettings,usedtoconnectLANsidedevicestotheInternet
Page 39
Route ConfiguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page 40
WirelessConfig
WPS WPS settings and status Page 41
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 42
Basic Configurebasicwirelesssettings Page 44
Advanced Configureadvancedwirelesssettings Page48
WMM SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 49
MACFilter Limitaccesstospecificdevices Page 51
Security
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 54
IPFilter EditIPfilterswhichrelatestothepacketspassingthroughtheLANsideandtheInternetside
Page56
VPNPass-through
ConfigureIPv6passthrough,PPPoEpassthrough,andPPTPpassthrough Page57
LANConfig
Port Forwarding Configureporttranslationandexceptionsforgamesandotherprograms Page58
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DMZ ConfigureadestinationtotransfercommunicationpacketswithoutaLANsidedestination.
Page 59
UPnP ConfigureUPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay) Page60
QoS Configurepriorityforpacketsthatrequireacertaindataflow Page61
AdminConfig
Name ConfiguretheAirStation’sname Page62
Password ConfiguretheAirStation’sloginpasswordforaccesstoconfigurationinterfaces
Page63
Time/Date ConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclock Page64
NTP ConfiguretheAirStationtosynchronizewithanNTPservertoautomatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page65
Access ConfigureaccessrestrictionstotheAirStation’sconfigurationinterfaces Page66
Log ConfigureasyslogservertomanagetheAirStation’slogs Page67
Save/Restore SaveorrestoretheAirStation’sconfigurationfromaconfigurationfile page68
Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page69
Update UpdatetheAirStation’sfirmware Page70
Diagnostic
SystemInfo ViewcurrentsysteminformationfortheAirStation Page71
Logs ChecktheAirStation’slogs Page73
PacketInfo ViewallpacketstransferredbytheAirStation Page74
ClientMonitor ViewalldevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheAirStation Page75
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page76
Logout
ClickthistologoutoftheAirStation’sconfigurationinterfaces
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Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode)The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for expla-nations regarding to each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
LANConfig
LAN ConfigureLANsideportsanddevices Page36
Route ConfiguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page 40
WirelessConfig
WPS WPS settings and status Page 41
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 42
Basic Configurebasicwirelesssettings Page 44
Advanced Configureadvancedwirelesssettings Page48
WMM SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 49
MACFilter Limitaccesstospecificdevices Page 51
WDS ConfigurecommunicationamongAirStatiion Page 52
AdminConfig
Name ConfiguretheAirStation’sname Page62
Password ConfiguretheAirStation’sloginpasswordforaccesstoconfigurationinterfaces
Page63
Time/Date ConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclock Page64
NTP ConfiguretheAirStationtosynchronizewithanNTPservertoautomatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page65
Access ConfigureaccessrestrictionstotheAirStation’sconfigurationinterfaces Page66
Log ConfigureasyslogservertomanagetheAirStation’slogs Page67
Save/Restore SaveorrestoretheAirStation’sconfigurationfromaconfigurationfile page68
Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page69
Update UpdatetheAirStation’sfirmware Page70
Diagnostic
SystemInfo ViewcurrentsysteminformationfortheAirStation Page71
Logs ChecktheAirStation’slogs Page73
PacketInfo ViewallpacketstransferredbytheAirStation Page74
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ClientMonitor ViewalldevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheAirStation Page75
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page76
Logout
ClickthistologoutoftheAirStation’sconfigurationinterfaces
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SetupThehomepageoftheconfigurationinterface.YoucanverifysettingsandthestatusoftheAirStationhere.
Parameter Meaning
Internet/LAN(LANConfig) ClickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterfacefortheInternetportandLANports.
WirelessConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterfaceforwirelessset-interface for wireless set- for wireless set-tings.
Security Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterface for security.
LANConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterface to open ports for games and applications.
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Parameter Meaning
AdminConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterface which is related to the administration of the AirStation.
Diagnostic ClickthistabtodisplaythestatusoftheAirStation.
EasySetup EnableyoutoconfiguretheAirStationeasilysuchasanencryptionmethod of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel.
ModeInformation Switches router mode and bridge mode.
InternetInformation Router mode only
Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected ontheInternetside.
CheckConnection Router mode only
ClickingthisbuttontocheckiftheAirStationisconnectedtotheInternetproperly.
Refresh Router mode only
Clickingthisbuttontorefreshthecurrentscreen.
Wireless Displays the current wireless settings.
AOSS ClickthisbuttontodisplaytheAOSSconfigurationinterface.
WPS ClickthisbuttontodisplaytheWPSconfigurationinterface.
Language Enableyoutoselectthelanguageyouuse.IfAuto is selected, the same language displayed on the browser will be selected automatically.
Logout LogoutfromtheconfigurationinterfaceoftheAirStation.Ifthewebconfigurationinterface is not used for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically.
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Internet/LAN (LAN Config)Internet (Router Mode only)ConfiguretheInternet(WAN)porthere.
Parameter Meaning
MethodofAcquiringIPAddress SpecifyhowtheInternetsideIPaddressisobtained.
Default Gateway ConfigureanIPaddressforthedefaultgateway.
Address of DNS Name Server SpecifyanIPaddressoftheDNSserver.
InternetMACAddress ConfiguretheInternetsideMACaddress.Note:ConfiguringanimproperMACaddressmaymaketheAirStation
unusable. Be carefull!
MTUsizeofInternetPort TheInternet(WAN)port’sMTUsizemaybesettoanyvaluefrom578to1500bytes.
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PPPoE (Router Mode only)ConfigurePPPoEsettingshere.
Parameter Meaning
NameofConnection Enterthenametoidentifytheconnecteddestination.Youmayenter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
User Name Settheusernamewhichisspecifiedbyyourprovider,usedforaPPPoEcertification.Youmayenterupto32alphanumericalcharacters and symbols.
Password SetthepasswordspecifiedbyyourproviderforPPPoEcertification.You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Service Name FillinthisfieldonlywhenyourproviderspecifiesaServiceName.Leaveblankotherwise.Youmayenterupto32alphanumericalcharacters and symbols.
ConnectionType SpecifiesthetimingfortheAirStationtoconnecttoyourprovider.
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Parameter Meaning
Automatic disconnection Sets the timer for disconnection if the connection method is set to[ConnectonDemand]or[Manual].Youcanenterupto1440minutes.
Authorization Configureanauthorizationmethodwithaprovider.
MTU Size ThePPPoEMTU size may be set to any value from578to1492.
MRU size ThePPPoEMRU(MaximumReceiveUnit)size may be set to any value from578to1492.
KeepAlive Ifenabled,theAirStationwillrequestanLCPechofromthePPPserveronceaminute.Iftheconnectionserverdoesn'trespondwithin6minutes,theInternetconnectionwillbecutoff.IfthePPPconnection is often cut off, disable this.
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DDNS (Router Mode only)ConfigureDynamicDNSsettingshere.
Parameter Meaning
Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.
User Name Only when DynDNS is selected
EntertheusernamethatyouregisteredwithDynDNS.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
Password Only when DynDNS is selected
EnteryourDynDNSpassword.Youmayenterupto64alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Hostname Only when DynDNS is selected
EnteryourDynDNShostname.Hostnamesmayincludeupto255alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
EmailAddress Only when selecting TZO
EntertheemailaddressthatyouregisteredwithTZO.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
TZOKey Only when selecting TZO
EnteryourTZOkey.TZOkeysmayhaveupto64alphanumericalcharacters and symbols.
Domain Name Only when selecting TZO
EnteryourTZOdomainname.Youmayenterupto255alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
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Parameter Meaning
IPAddressUpdatePeriod SpecifiestheperiodtonotifythedynamicDNSserviceproviderofthecurrentIPaddress.WhenDynDNSisselected,setitbetween0and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If0 (zero) is set, no periodic update is performed.
InternetSideIPAddress TheWAN-sideIPaddressoftheAirStation’sInternetport.Thisaddress is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.
Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider. TheAirStationcanbeaccessedfromtheInternetusingthisdomainname.
Status Displays the current status of the dynamic DNS service.
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LANConfiguretheLANsideportandDHCPserversettings.
Parameter Meaning
LANSideIPAddress SetaLANsideIPaddressandsubnetmask.
DHCPServerFunction Router Mode only
EnableordisabletheDHCPserver,whichassignsIPaddressesautomatically.
DHCPIPAddressPool Router Mode only
ConfiguretherangeofIPaddressestobeassignedbytheDHCPserverandIPaddressestobeexcludedfromthatrange.Valuesfrom0-253 may be entered.
Advanced Settings Router Mode only
Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the DHCPserver.
LeasePeriod Router Mode only
SettheeffectiveperiodofanIPaddressassignedbytheDHCPserver. Up to 999 hours may be entered.
Default Gateway Router Mode only
SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.
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Parameter Meaning
DNS Servers Router Mode only
SettheDNSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.
WINSServer Router Mode only
SettheWINSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.
Domain Name Router Mode only
SetthedomainnamefortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.Youmayenterupto127alphanumericalcharacters,hyphens,andperiods.
Default Gateway Bridge Mode only
SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddress.
DNS Server Address Bridge Mode only
SettheDNSserverIPaddress.
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DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)ConfigureDHCPleasinghere.
Parameter Meaning
IPAddress EnteranIPaddresstoleasemanually.TheIPaddressshouldbefromthesamesubnetastheDHCPscope,butnotbewithintherangethatDHCPisassigningtootherdevices.
MACAddress EntertheMACaddresswhichidentifiestheclient.
CurrentDHCPClientInformation Displaysinformationforcurrentleases.AnIPaddresswhichisleased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking[ManualAssignment].
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NAT (Router Mode only)ConfigureNAT(networkaddresstranslation)settingshere.NATisusedtoconnectdevicesontheLANsidetotheInternet.
Parameter Meaning
Address Translation EnabletouseNetworkAddressTranslation.
LogOutputofDeletedPackets Enableloggingfordeletedpackets(suchaserrors)duringaddresstranslation.
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RouteAdd routes to the NAT table.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address
Subnet Mask
AddsadestinationIPaddresstoanentryintheroutingtable.
Adds a subnet mask to an entry in the routing table.
Gateway Adds a gateway address to an entry in the routing table.
Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may takeonthewaytoitsdestinationaddress.Valuesbetween1and15may be entered. The default value is 15.
RoutingInformation Entrieswillbelistedhereafterbeingadded.
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Wireless ConfigWPSConfigureWPSsettingshere.
Parameter Meaning
WPS EnabletouseWPSautomaticconfiguration.
ExternalRegistrar EnabletoacceptconfigurationrequestsfromotherWPSdevices.Note:ConfigurationrequestswillbeignoredifAOSSisinuse.
AirStationPIN DisplaystheAirStation’sPINcode.Click[GeneratePIN]togenerateanewPINcode.ThiscodecanbeenteredintootherWPS-compatablewireless devices.
EnrolleePIN EnterthePINcodefortheotherwirelessdeviceandclick[OK].
WPS status DisplaysWPSstatusas“configured”or“unconfigured”.
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AOSSConfigureAOSSsettingshere.
Parameter Meaning
InitiatesAOSSautomaticwirelessconfiguration.Clickthis,thenpress or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.
ClickthisbuttontodisconnectAOSSconnections.Note :IfAOSSconnectionsaredisconnected,theSSIDandencryption
keys will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS.
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Parameter Meaning
ExclusiveSSIDforWEP YoumayallowaseparateSSIDforWEPconnections.Ifthisisdisabled,clientswillnotbeabletoconnectwithWEP.
Encryptionlevelexpansion AddsadditionalencryptionoptionsincludingWPA/WPA2-PSK-mixed mode.
DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation SetaseparateSSIDandnetworksegmentspecificallyforWEPconnections.DevicesconnectedwithWEPwillnotbeabletocommunicatewithdevicesconnectedusingAES/TKIP.Allconnected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.
AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Ifenabled,AOSSwillbeinitiatedwhenthephysicalAOSSbuttonispressed. Disable to prevent the button from initiating AOSS.
CurrentEncryptionInformationAOSSConnectiononly
Displaysthetypeofencryption,SSID,andencryptionkeythatAOSShasconfigured.
[Random] ClicktoenterrandomvaluesforSSID,encryptionkey,andothersettings.
[KEYbase]
enable forEU/USonly
ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelessssettingsto the values on the case sticker.
[Reset] ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelesssettingsto their previous values.
AOSSClientInformation AOSSConnectiononly
Displays status of connected AOSS clients.
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Parameter Meaning
Wireless Radio Enabletoallowwirelesscommunication.Ifthisisunchecked,thenno wireless connections will be allowed.
WirelessChannel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections. Available range of channels is 1-11. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use.
150Mbps Mode 150 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40 MHzinsteadof20MHz.Inuncongestedareasthiscanincreaseperformance. To use 150 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz andchooseanExtensionChannel.Note:IfusingAutoChannelforthewirelesschannel,thentheExtensionChannelissetautomatically.This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use.
BroadcastSSID If[Allow]ischecked,thentheAirStationwillrespondtoSSIDsearchesfromwirelessdevicesbybroadcastingitsSSID. If[Allow]isunchecked,thentheAirStationignoreSSIDsearchesfromwirelessdevices.
SSID1 Always enabled and supports all wireless encryption types. Encryptioncanbedisabled.
SSID2 Always enabled and supports all wireless encryption types. Encryptioncanbedisabled.
SSID3 SSID3canuseWPA-PSK-AESencryption.
SSID4 SSID4canuseWEPencryption.
Separation When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicateonlywiththeInternet,notwitheachother.This parameter does not function if WDS is enabled.
SSID SetSSIDusing1-32alphanumericcharacter(s).
Authentication Specify the type of wireless authentication.
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Parameter Meaning
Encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from the following options:
No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since
any communication may be intercepted. [Noencryption]canbeselectedonlywhen[Noauthentication]is
selected for Wireless authentication.
WEP WEPisacommonencryptionmethodsupportedbymostdevices.
Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device. WEPcanonlybeselectedwhen[Noauthentication]isselectedfor
Wireless authentication.
TKIP TKIPisanencryptionmethodwhichismoresecurethanWEP,but
slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless device.
TKIPcanbeselectedonlywhenWPA-PSKorWPA2-PSKisselectedfor Wireless authentication.
AES AESismoresecurethanTKIP,andfaster.Useapre-shared-keyto
communicate with a wireless device. AEScanbeselectedonlywhenWPA-PSKorWPA2-PSKisselected
for Wireless authentication.
TKIP/AES mixed mode TKIP/AESmixedmodeallowsbothTKIPandAESauthentication
and communication. TKIP/AESmixedmodecanbeselectedonlywhenWPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSKisselectedforWirelessauthentication.
WPA-PSK(Pre-SharedKey) Enterapre-sharedkeyforusewithwirelessauthentication. Keysmaybecharacterorhexadecimal.Foracharacterkey,use8to63
alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter 64digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive).
SetupWEPencryptionkey Enteranencryptionkeytoencryptwirelessdata. Keysmaybecharacterorhexadecimal. Foracharacterkey,use5or13
alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter 10or26digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive).
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Parameter Meaning
Rekey interval Chooseanintervalfrom0to1440minutesforkeystobeupdated.
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AdvancedConfigureadvancedwirelesssettingsonthispage.Don’tchangethesesettingsunlessyouknowwhat you’re doing.
Parameter Meaning
Multicast Rate Sets the communication speed of multi-cast packets.
DTIMPeriod Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255). This setting is effective only when power management is enabled.
Privacy Separator Ifenabled,thePrivacySeparatorblockscommunicationbetweenwireless devices connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will beabletoconnecttotheInternetbutnotwitheachother.Devicesthat are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.
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WMMConfigureprioritiesforspecifictypesofdata. Don’tchangethesesettingsunlessyouknowwhatyou’re doing.
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Parameter Meaning
WMM-EDCAParameters 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.Fromthequeue, 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 structureperformedinIEEE802.11,andgenerallythesmallerthevalue in the window, the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send.
AIFSN Theintervaltosendframes.TheunitoftheAIFSNisaslot,justasthewindowdefinedbyCWminandCWmaxis.Thesmallertheinterval 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 interferewithotherpackettransmissions.IfTXOPLimitissetto0(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.
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MAC FilterMACfilteringallowsonlydeviceswithregisteredMACaddressestoconnecttotheAirStationwirelessly.
Parameter Meaning
EnforceMACFiltering EnabletorestrictwirelessconnectionstodeviceswithregisteredMACaddresses.
RegistrationList DisplaystheMACaddressesofregistereddeviceswhicharepermitted to connect wirelessly.
[EditRegistrationList] ClickthisbuttontoaddaMACaddressofawirelessdevicetothelist of permitted devices.
MACAddressestobeRegistered EnteraMACaddressofawirelessdeviceyoupermittoconnecttotheAirStation.Click[Register]toaddthatMACaddresstothelist.
Listofallclientsthatareassociatedwith this AirStation
DisplaythelistofallMACaddressesofwirelessdevicesconnectedto the AirStation.
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WDS (Bridge Mode only)ConfigurethesettingsforWDSbridginghere.Refertopage17fortheWDSsetupprocess.
Note: You cannot specify WDS while the device is in the router mode. ChangethemodetobridgeonTOPscreentodisplayWDSconfigurationscreen.
Parameter Meaning
WDS EnabletouseWDS.
Connectiontype SelecthowyouwanttoconfigureWDS.
Manual EnterthetargetwirelessAP'sSSIDandsecurityinformation
manually.
AOSS ConnectwiththeAirStationusingAOSS.Ifthisoptionisselected,
a special AOSS button will appear. This button can be used for WDSconnectiononly.OnceAOSSconnectionissetup,theWCR-GN will have the same security setting as the other AP in the bridge.Refertopage17forsetupdirections.
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Parameter Meaning
ConnectionStatus Displays WDS connection status.
SSID EnterthetargetAirstation'sSSID.
[Search] ClickthisbuttontosearchfortargetAirStationsbySSID.
Authentication EnterthetargetAirStation'swirelessauthenticationmethod.
Encryption EnterthetargetAirStation'sencryptiontype.
WPA-PSK(Pre-sharedkey) EnterthetargetAP'sEncryptionkey(ifused).
WEPencryptionkeysetting EnterthetargetAP'sWEPkey(ifused).
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Security (Router Mode only)Firewall (Router Mode only)ConfiguretheAirStation’sfirewallhere.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Enabletooutputalogoffirewallactivity.
Basic Rules Enabletouseanyofthequickfilters.Preconfiguredquickfiltersinclude:
Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Whenthisisenabled,MicrosoftfileandprintersharingisblockedbetweentheWANandLANsidesoftherouter.YoucanconfigurethiswithPPPoEifyouselect[UsePPPoEClient]or[UseIPUnnumbered]inMethodofAcquiringIPaddress(onpage31),orifEasySetupidentifiedaPPPoEconnectionduringsetup.
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Parameter Meaning
Reject IDENT Requests EnablingthisoptionwillanswerIDENTrequestsfromtheInternetsidewithcorrespondingrejectionpackets.Enablethisoptionifyou experienced slower transfer speed for network application suchassendingmail,usingftpordisplayingonbrowser.IfyouhaveconfiguredtransferofIDENTrequeststotheLANsidecomputerintheaddresstranslationsettings(DMZorTCPport:113), that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.
Block Ping from Internet Ifthisisenabled,theAirStationwillnotrespondtopingsfromtheInternetside.YoucanconfigurethiswithPPPoEifyouselect[UsePPPoEClient]inMethodofAcquiringIPaddress(page31),orifEasySetupidentifiedaPPPoEconnectionduringsetup.
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IP Filter (Router Mode only)EditIPfiltershere.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Ifenabled,IPfilteractivityissavedtoalog.
Operation Specify how to process target packets.
Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets.
IPAddress Specifythesender'sIPaddressandreceiver'sIPaddressofthetarget packets.
Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet.
IPFilterInformation DisplaythelistofIPfilterswhichhavebeenregistered.
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VPN Pass-Through (Router Mode only)ConfigureIPv6pass-through,PPPoEpass-through,andPPTPpass-throughhere.
Parameter Meaning
IPv6Pass-through EnabletouseIPv6pass-throughforaddresstranslation.
PPPoEPass-through EnabletousePPPoEbridge.UsingPPPoEbridgeletsyouautomaticallyobtainLAN-sideIPaddressesfromyourproviderusingthePPPoEprotocolbecauseallPPPoEpacketscanpassthroughfromtheLANtotheWANside.
PPTP Pass-through EnabletousethePPTPpass-throughforaddresstranslation.
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LAN Config (Router Mode only)Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)Configureporttranslationhere.
Parameter Meaning
Group Specifyagroupnameforanewruletobelongto.Select[NewGroup]andenterthenewgroupnameintheGroup Namefieldtocreateanewgroup.Agroupnamecanincludeupto16alphanumeric letters.
InternetSideIPAddress EntertheInternetsideIPaddress(beforetranslation)fortheporttranslation table entry.
Protocol SelecttheInternetsideprotocol(beforetranslation)fortheporttranslation table entry.
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Parameter Meaning
LANSideIPAddress EntertheLANsideIPaddress(aftertranslation)fortheporttranslation table entry.
LANSidePort SelecttheLANside(aftertranslation)portnumber(1-65535)forthe port translation table entry.
Port Forwarding Registration Information
Shows current entries in the port translation table.
DMZ (Router Mode only)ConfigureadestinationtotransfercommunicationpacketswithoutaLANsidedestinationto.
Parameter Meaning
IPAddressofDMZ EntertheIPaddressofthedestinationtowhichpacketswhicharenot routed by a port translation table are forwarded.Note:RIPprotocolpackets(UDPportnumber520)willnotbeforwarded.
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UPnP (Router Mode only)EnableUPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay)here.
Parameter Meaning
UPnP EnableordisableUniversalPlugandPlay(UPnP)functionality.
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QoS (Router Mode only)Configureprioritiesfortypesofpacketspassingthroughtherouter.
Parameter Meaning
QoSfortransmissiontotheInternet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets by application. CheckthisboxtoenableQoS.
Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side.
Enable Enableordisablethisentry.
application name Enteranapplicationname. Names may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters, double or single tickmarks ("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons(;).
protocol SelecteitherTCPorUDP.
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Parameter Meaning
destination port Specifyadestinationportwiththevalueof1-65535.Ifthisfieldisempty, a random port is selected.
priority Select high, medium, or low priority for these packets.* Packets whose type isn’t on the list are treated as a level between
medium and low.
Admin ConfigNameConfiguretheAirStation’sname.
Parameter Meaning
AirStation Name EnteranamefortheAirStation.Namesmayincludeupto64alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).
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PasswordYoumaychangetheloginpasswordfortheconfigurationinterface here.
Parameter Meaning
Administrator Name Theusernameforloginisfixedas“root”.
Administrator Password ThispasswordistologintotheAirStation’sconfigurationinterface. Itmaycontainupto8alphanumericcharactersandunderscores(_).
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Time/DateConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclockhere.
Parameter Meaning
LocalDate You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock.
LocalTime You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock.
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NTPYoumayconfigureanNTPservertoautomaticallycorrecttheAirStation’stimesettings.
Parameter Meaning
NTP Functionality EnabletouseanNTPservertoautomaticallysettheAirStation'sinternal clock.
NTP Server EnterthenameoftheNTPserverasahostname,hostnamewithdomainname,orIPaddress.Upto255alphanumericcharacters,hyphens(-),andunderscores(_)maybeused.
UpdateInterval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP server?Intervalsof1-24hoursmaybeset.
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AccessThe screen to restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Enablingoutputsalogofchangestoaccesssettings.
ProhibitconfigurationfromwirelessLAN
Ifenabled,preventsaccesstosettingsscreensfromwirelesslyconnecteddevices(onlywireddevicesmayconfigure).
ProhibitconfigurationfromwiredLAN
Ifenabled,preventsaccesstosettingsscreensfromwireddevices(onlywirelesslyconnecteddevicesmayconfigure).
PermitconfigurationfromwiredInternet Router mode only
Ifenabled,allowsaccesstosettingsscreensfromnetworkdevicesontheInternetside.
PermittedIPaddress Router mode only
DisplayedonlyifInternetsideconfigurationisenabled.EntertheIPaddressofthedevicethatispermittedtoconfiguretheAirStationremotelyfromtheInternetside.
Permitted Port Router mode only
DisplayedonlyifInternetsideconfigurationisenabled.Setaportnumber(1-65535)ifconfiguringtheAirStationfromtheInternetside.
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LogLogsmaybetransferredtoasyslogserverautomatically.
Parameter Meaning
LogTransfer Enabletosendlogstoasyslogserver.
Syslog Server Indentifythesyslogserverbyhostname,hostnamewithdomainname,orIPaddress.Youmayenterupto255alphanumericcharacters,hyphens(-),andunderscores(_).
TransferLogs Choosewhichlogswillbetransferredtothesyslogserver.
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Save/RestoreAirStationsettingsmaybesavedtoaconfigurationfileorrestoredfromone.
Parameter Meaning
Save current settings Click[Save]tosavethecurrentconfigurationoftheAirStationtoafile.If[Encrypttheconfigurationfilewithapassword]ischecked,thentheconfigurationfilewillbepasswordprotectedwiththespecifiedpassword.
RestoreConfiguration fromBackupFile
RestoretheconfigurationoftheAirStationfromasavedconfigurationfilebyclickingthe[Browse]button,navigatingtotheconfigurationfile,andthenclickingRestore.Iftheconfigurationfilewaspasswordprotected,thenputachecknextto[Torestorefromthefileyouneedthepassword],enterthepassword,andclick[Open].
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Initialize/RestartInitializeorrestarttheAirStationfromhere.
Parameter Meaning
Restart Click[RestartNow]torestarttheAirStation.
Initialize Click[InitializeNow]toinitializeandrestarttheAirStation.
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UpdateThescreentoupdatetheAirStation’sfirmware.
Parameter Meaning
FirmwareVersion DisplaysthecurrentfirmwareversionoftheAirStation.
Firmware File Name Click[Browse]tospecifyafirmwarefileandclick[UpdateFirmware].Thiswillupdatethefirmware.
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DiagnosticSystem InfoSystem information for the AirStation is displayed here.
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Parameter Meaning
Model DisplaystheproductnameoftheAirStationandthefirmwareversion.
AirStation Name DisplaysAirStationName(assetonpage62).
Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation.
Internet Router mode only
Displays WAN port information.
LAN DisplaysLANportinformation.
Wireless Displays wireless status.
WDS Brdige mode only
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LogsViewtheAirStation’slogshere.
Parameter Meaning
Display log info Choosethetypeoflogstodisplay.
Logs Displays the selected logs.
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Packet InfoThis screen shows the packets that the AirStation has transferred.
Parameter Meaning
Sent DisplaysthenumberofpacketssenttotheWAN(Internet),theEthernetLAN,andthewirelessLAN.
Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN (the Internet),theEthernetLAN,andthewirelessLAN.
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Client MonitorThis screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
ClientMonitor Displaysinformation(MACaddress,leaseIPaddress,hostname,communicationmethod,wirelessauthenticationand802.11n)fordevices that are connected to the AirStation.
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PingApingtestcheckswhethertheAirStationcancommunicatewithaspecificnetworkdevice.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address EnteranIPaddressorahostnametoping,andclick[Execute].Theresultwillbedisplayedinthe[Result]field.
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Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)AOSSandWPSaresystemsthatenableyoutoautomaticallyconfigurewirelessLANsettings.Justpressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Modem
Internet
AirStation PC orGame console(AOSS Devices)
•BeforeusingAOSS/WPStoconnecttoacomputerwithaBuffalowirelessclient,installClientManagersoftwarefromtheincludedAirNavigatorCDonthecomputer.Consultyourwirelessclient’s documentation for more information.
•Buffalo’sClientManagersoftwarecanbeusedwiththewirelessLANdevicesbuiltintoyourcomputer.However,itisnotguaranteedtoworkwithallwirelessLANdevicesavailable.
Note:
ToconfigureWDSwithAOSS,youmustuseadifferentAOSSbutton.Refertopage17formoreinformationonusingAOSStoconfigureaWDSbridge.
IfyouuseAOSStoconfigureWDS,anywirelessclientsthatwerepreviouslyconnectedtotheAirStation via AOSS will have been disconnected. Refer to the following procedure to reconnect them.
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1
2
Clicktheiconinthesystemtray,ornavigatethroughthe[Start]menutoAll Programs > BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > ClientManagerV.
Windows 7 or Vista (Client Manager V)IfyouareusingWindows7orVista,usetheincludedClientManagerVsoftwaretoconnectwirelesslyto AOSS or WPS compatable devices.
Whenthescreenatleftisdisplayed,click[CreateProfile].
Automaticconfigurationwilltakeaboutaminute.Whenautomaticconfigurationiscomplete,theSecurityLED(page8)willstopflashingandglowsteadily.YourAOSS/WPSconnectionisnowreadyto use.
3 When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue"appears,click[Yes]or[Continue].
4 Clickthe[WPSAOSS]button.
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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)IfyouareusingWindowsXP,usetheincludedClientManager3softwaretoconnectwirelesslytoAOSS or WPS compatable devices.
1 Rightclickontheiconinthesystemtrayandselect[Profile].
Clickthe[WPSAOSS]button.
Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreen.WhenthesettingsareconfiguredandtheSecurityLEDstopsflashingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscomplete.
Other Devices (e.g. Game Consoles)IfyouareusingagamemachinethatsupportsAOSSorWPS,refertothatdevice’smanualtoinitiateAOSS/WPS.Wheninstructed,holddowntheAOSSbutton(page10)ontheAirStationfor1second.
Automaticconfigurationwilltakeaboutaminute.Whenautomaticconfigurationiscomplete,theSecurityLED(page8)willstopflashingandglowsteadily.YourAOSS/WPSconnectionisnowreadyto use.
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Manual SetupYoucanalsoconnecttotheAirStationwithoutinstallingClientManagerVorClientManager3byusing the utility built-in to Windows. The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows you are using.
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)WithWindows7,useWLANAutoConfigtoconnecttotheAirStation.
1 Clickonthe network icon in the system tray.
2 Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect].Ifyouwillbeconnectingtothisdeviceinthefuture,checking[Connectautomatically]isrecommended.
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3 Entertheencryptionkeyandclick[OK].
1 Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.
2 Click[Connecttoanetwork].
When the screen at left is displayed, select the networktoconnecttoandclick[Connect].
3
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)WithWindowsVista,useWLANAutoConfigtoconnecttotheAirStation.
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Ifthescreenbelowisdisplayed,click[Iwanttoenterthenetworkkeyorpassphraseinstead].Otherwise,go to step 4.
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4 Entertheencryptionkeyandclick[Connect].
Stepthroughthewizardtofinishconfiguration.IftheSetNetworkLocationscreenisdisplayed,select[Home],[Work],or[Publiclocation]dependingwhereyou’reusingtheAirStation.
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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)WindowsXPincludesabuilt-inutilitytoconnecttoyourAirStation.
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 icon in the system tray.
2 Click[ViewAvailableWirelessNetworks].
3
4
WirelessZeroConfigwillautomaticallyconnectyoutothenetwork.
Select the network to connect to and click [Connect].
Entertheencryptionkey(twice)andclick[Connect].
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection.• MakesurethatyourAirStationispluggedin!
• CheckthatthestatusLEDsofyourAirStationarelitasbelow:
Power GreenLEDison. Wireless GreenLEDonorflashing Router GreenLEDmaybeonoroff Diag Off
• Makesurethatyourcomputerissetto[obtainanIPaddressautomatically].Seepage96formore information.
• RestartyourAirStation.
Cannot access the web-based configuration interface.
• Opentheconfigurationinterface by following the procedure on page 23.
• Enterthecorrectusernameandpasswordtologintotheconfigurationinterface. IfyouareusingAirStationwithfactorydefaultsettings,enter“root”(lowercase)forthe
username and leave the password blank (enter nothing).
• Verifythatyourwebbrowserisnotsettouseproxies.
• Makesurethatyourcomputerisconfiguredto[ObtainanIPAddressAutomatically].(page96)
• RestartyourAirStation.
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly.• ConfigureyourwirelessdevicewiththesameSSID,encryptiontype,andencryptionkeyasused
by your AirStation.
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The factory defaults are: SSID- TheAirStation’sMACaddress(printedonthelabel) EncryptionType- WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK(ConnectwitheitherWPA-PSKTKIPor WPA2-PSKAES). EncryptionKey- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation.
Note: Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific.
Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.•
Restart your AirStation.•
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password.Hold down the Reset button (page 99) on your AirStation for 5 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings,includingyourpassword,SSID,andencryptionkeywillbeinitializedtotheirdefaults.The followings are the factory default settings of the AirStation.
SSID- TheAirStation’sMACaddress(printedonthelabel) EncryptionType- WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK(ConnectwitheitherWPA-PSKTKIPor WPA2-PSKAES). EncryptionKey- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation.
(EncryptionisdisabledbydefaultforAsiaPacificAirStations.)
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps).By default, the AirStation’s 150 Mbps mode is not enabled. To enable it, use the following procedure:
1. OpentheconfigurationinterfaceofyourAirStation(page23).
2. Click[WirelessSSID&Channel(11n150MbpsMode)]inEasySetup.
3. Changethevaluein[150MbpsMode]-[BandWidth]to40MHzandclick[Apply].
Ifyoustillcannotconnectat150Mbps,checkthesettingsofyourwirelessclientdevice.
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Other Tips
Issue:Iresetmywirelessroutertofactorysettingsandforgothowtologin.
Answer:Openyourbrowser,enter192.168.11.1asthebrowseraddress,thenpresstheEnterkey.Youwillbepromptedtologin.Enter"root"fortheusernameandleavethepasswordboxempty(nopassword).Click[OK]tologin.Theoptiontoresetyourpasswordwillbeavailableonthefirstpage.
Issue:HowdoIforwardportsonmywirelessrouterformygamingconsole?
Answer: Logintotherouter.Fromthehomepage,gototheInternetGame/PortMappingsection.EntertheportthatneedstobeforwardedandtheIPaddressofthegamingconsole.
Issue:HowdoIenableormodifyencryptionsettingsonthewirelessrouter?
Answer:Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.GototheWirelessConfigtabandthenselecttheBasictab.BuffalorecommendstheuseofWPA/WPA2mixedforwirelessencryption.Thepassphrase/keyshouldbeatleast8charactersinlength.
Issue:HowdoIchangemywirelessrouter'sbroadcastednetworkname(SSID)?
Answer:Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.NavigatetoWirelessConfig-Basic.FindtheSSIDsetting.Select[Use]andenterthenewnameforyournetwork.Click[Apply].Oncethewirelessrouter has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same.
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Issue:WhatcanIdoifmywirelessconnectiondropsrandomlyorseemsslow?
Answer:There are many environmental factors that may affect this behavior. First, ensure the issue is not range related by locating the wireless router and the device dropping connection in closer proximity and check whether the connection drops continue.Insomecases,interferencefromotherwirelessnetworksorsourcessuchas2.4GHzwirelessphonesmay impact performance. To work around this scenario, change the wireless channel used by your wireless router.Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.ClickontheWirelessConfigtabandthentheBasictab.TheWirelessChannelsettingcanbeselectedfromchannels1to11.IfanAuto-Channeloptionisavailable,attempttousethisoptiontoremedytheproblem.IfAuto-Channelisunavailable,manuallyselectanalternatechannelandclick[Apply].
Issue:ThoughIamabletosuccessfullymakeaconnectionwithmywirelessrouter,IamunabletoaccesstheInternetwithmywebbrowser.
Answer:First,powerofftheCableorDSLmodem,thewirelessrouter,andyourcomputer.Movetherouter'smode switch to the onposition.VerifythatthemodemisconnectedtothewirelessrouterwithanEthernetcabletotheWANport.Poweronthemodemandwaitoneminute.Poweronthewirelessrouter and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and navigatetoafamiliarwebsitetoverifywhethertheInternetconnectionisfunctioningnormally.Ifafterthesesteps,anInternetconnectionisstillunavailable,powerofftheCableorDSLmodemandcomputeragainanddirectlyconnectyourcomputertotheCableorDSLmodemwithacablebetween the computer and the port on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute. PoweronthecomputerandagaincheckforanInternetconnection.IfanInternetconnectionISNOTavailablewithadirectconnectiontothecomputer,pleasecalltheInternetServiceProviderwhoinstalledthemodem.IfanInternetconnectionISavailablewithadirectconnectiontothecomputer,pleasecallourcustomer support.
Issue:WherecanIdownloadthelatestdrivers,firmware,andinstructionsformyBuffalowirelessproducts?
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting
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Answer:Thelatestdriversandfirmwareareavailableonlineatwww.buffalotech.com
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Appendix A Specifications
Wireless LAN Interface
StandardCompliance IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11ntechnology
Transmission Method DirectSequenceSpreadSpectrum(DSSS),OFDM,SISO
Frequency Range 2,412-2,462MHz(Channels1-11)
Transmission Rate 802.11b/g 54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6,11,5.5,2,1Mbps802.11n 20MHzChannel (LongGI)65,58.5,52,39,26,19.5,13,6.5(1stream) (ShortGI)72.2,65.57.8,43.3,28.9,21.7,14.4,7.2(1steam) 40MHzChannel (LongGI)135,121.5,108,61,54,40.5,27,13.5(1stream) (ShortGI)150,135,120,90,60,45,30,15(1stream)
Access Mode InfrastructureMode
Security AOSS,WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES),WPA/WPA2mixedPSK,WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES),128/64bitWEP,MacAddressFilter
Wired LAN Interface
StandardCompliance IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX),IEEE802.3(10BASE-T)
Transmission Rate 10/100Mbps
TransmissionEncoding 100BASE-TX4B5B/MLT-3,10BASE-TManchesterCording
Access Method CSMA/CD
SpeedandFlowControl 10/100,AutoSensing,AutoMDIX
NumberofLANPorts 4
LANPortConnector RJ-45
Other
Power Supply ExternalAC100-240VUniversal,50/60Hz
PowerConsumption Approx.5.8 W (Max)
Dimensions 110mmx103mmx23mm(4.6x4.1x0.9in.)
Weight 144 g (4.5 oz.) without stand
OperatingEnvironment 0-40°C(32-104°F),20-80%(non-condensing)
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
Internet Router Mode only
MethodofAcquiringIPAddress EasySetup(InternetConnectionWizard)
Default Gateway none
Address of DNS Name Server none
InternetMACAddress UsedefaultMACAddress
MTUSizeofInternetPort 1500 Bytes
PPPoE Router Mode only
NameofConnection none
User Name none
Password none
Service Name none
ConnectionType ContinuousConnection
Automatic disconnection DisconnectConditionWhen both incoming and outgoing traffic stops Disconnect Time5 Minutes
Authorization Automatic Authorization
MTU Size 1454 Bytes
MRU size 1454 Bytes
KeepAlive Enabled
DDNS Router Mode only
Dynamic DNS Service Disabled
CurrentDynamicDNSInforma-tion
none
LAN LANSideIPAddress Router Mode: 192.168.11.1(255.255.255.0)
Bridge Mode 192.168.11.100(255.255.255.0)
DHCPServer Router Mode only
Enabled
DHCPIPAddressPool Router Mode only
192.168.11.2forupto64addresses
LeasePeriod Router Mode only
48hours
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
Default Gateway Router Mode only
AirStation'sIPAddress
DNS Servers Router Mode only
AirStation'sIPAddress
WINZServer Router Mode only
AssignedIPaddress
Domain Name Router Mode only
Assigned Domain Name
Default Gateway Bridge Mode only
none
DNS Server Address Bridge Mode only
none
DHCPLease Router Mode only
CurrentDHCPClient Informa-tion
none
NAT Router Mode only
Address Translation Enabled
LogOutputofDeletedPackets Disabled
Route RoutingInformation none
WPS WPS Enabled
ExternalRegistrar Enabled
AirStationPIN An8-digitrandomvalue(Printed on the label of the AirStation)
WPSSecurityInformation WPSstatus: configuredorunconfiguredSSID: AirStation’sMACAddressSecurity: WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSKTKIP/
AESmixedmodeornoneEncryptionkey: A13-digitrandomvalueordis-
abled. (Printed on the label of the AirSta-tion.Encryptionisdisabledbydefault settings on AirStation for AsiaPacific.)
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
AOSS EncryptionTypeof ExclusiveSSIDforWEP
none
Encryptionlevelexpansionfunction
Enabled
DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation Disabled
AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit
Enabled
Basic Wireless Radio Enabled
WirelessChannel AutoChannel
150Mbps Mode Band Width: 20MHzExtensionChannel: -
BroadcastSSID Allow
Separate feature ForUS/EUSSID1:notusedSSID2:usedFor APSSID1:usedSSID2:notused
SSID ForUS/EUSSID1:notusedSSID2:ConfigureAirStation’sMACaddress+[-1]SSID3:notusedSSID4:notusedForUS/EUSSID1:ConfigureAirStation’sMACaddressSSID2:notusedSSID3:notusedSSID4:notused
Authentication ForUS/EUWPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSKFor AP No authentication
Encryption ForUS/EUTKIP/AESmixedmodeFor AP No encryption
Rekey interval 60minutes
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
Advanced Multicast Rate 1Mbps
DTIMPeriod 1
Privacy Separator Disabled
WMM WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_BK(Low))
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
CWmax 1023 1023
AIFSN 7 7
TXOPLimit 0 0
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_BE(Normal))
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
CWmax 63 1023
AIFSN 3 3
TXOPLimit 0 0
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_VI(High))
For AP For STA
CWmin 7 7
CWmax 15 15
AIFSN 1 2
TXOPLimit 94 94
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_VO(Highest))
For AP For STA
CWmin 3 3
CWmax 7 7
AIFSN 1 2
TXOPLimit 47 47
MACFilter EnforceMACFilter Disabled
RegistrationList none
WDS WDS not used
Firewall Router Mode only
LogOutput Disabled
Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing DisabledRejectIDENTRequests EnabledBlockPingfromInternet Enabled
IPFilter Router Mode only
LogOutput Disabled
IPFilterInformation none
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
VPNPassThrough Router Mode only
IPv6PassThrough Disabled
PPPoEPassThrough Disabled
PPTP Pass Through Disabled
Port Forwarding Router Mode only
Port Forwarding Registration Information
none
DMZ Router Mode only
IPAddressofDMZ none
UPnP Router Mode only
UPnP Enabled
QoS Router Mode only
QoSfortransmissiontotheIn-ternet
Disabled
Name AirStation Name AP+AirStation'sMACAddress
Password Administrator Name root(fixed)
Administrator Password none
Time/Date LocalDate 2010 Year 1 Month 1 Day
LocalTime 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds
Time Zone (GMT−00:00)GreenwichMeanTime,London
NTP NTP Functionality Enabled
NTP Server time, nist, gov
UpdateInterval 24 hours
Access LogOutput Disabled
LimitationItem ProhibitconfigurationfromwirelessLAN DisabledProhibitconfigurationfromwiredLAN DisabledPermitconfigurationfromwiredInternet Disabled
Log LogTransfer Disabled
Syslog Server none
TransferLogs Router Mode: AddressTranslation,IPFilter,Firewall,PPPoEClient,
DynamicDNS,DHCPClient,DHCPServer,AOSS,WirelessClient,Authentication,SettingChanges,SystemBoot,NTPClient,andWiredLink
Bridge Mode: IPFilter,DHCPClient,AOSS,WirelessClient,Au-
thentication,SettingChanges,SystemBoot,NTPClient,andWiredLink
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows
Windows 7ToconfigureTCP/IPinWindows7,followtheprocedurebelow.
1 Click[Start]>[ControlPanel]>[NetworkandInternet].
2 Double-click[NetworkandSharingCenter].
3 Click[ChangeAdapterSettings]ontheleftsidemenu.
4 Right-clickon[LocalAreaConnection],thenclick[Properties].
5 Ifthemessage“Windowsneedsyourpermissiontocontinue”appears,click[Continue].
6 Select[InternetProtocolVersion4(TCP/IPv4)]thenclick[Properties].
7 TohaveDHCPsetyourIPaddresssettingsautomatically,check[ObtainanIPaddressautomatically]and[ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically].
TosetyourIPaddresssettingsmanually,entervaluesforeachsettings.Example:
Iftherouter’sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Defaultgateway 192.168.11.1 PreferredDNSserver 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click[OK].
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Windows VistaToconfigureTCP/IPinWindowsVista,followtheprocedurebelow.
1 Click[Start]>[Settings]>[ControlPanel].
2 Double-click[NetworkandSharingCenter].
3 Click[Managenetworkconnections]ontheleftsidemenu.
4 Rightclickon[LocalAreaConnection],thenclick[Properties].
5 Whenthemessage[Windowsneedsyourpermissiontocontinue],click[Continue].
6 Select[InternetProtocolVersion4(TCP/IPv4)],thenclick[Properties].
7 TohaveDHCPsetyourIPaddresssettingsautomatically,check[ObtainanIPaddressautomatically]and[ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically].
TosetyourIPaddresssettingsmanually,entervaluesforeachsettings.Example:
Iftherouter’sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Defaultgateway 192.168.11.1 PreferredDNSserver 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click[Close].
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows
Windows XPToconfigureTCP/IPinWindowsXP,followtheprocedurebelow.
1 Click[Start]>[Settings]>[ControlPanel].
2 Double-click[Network].
3 Rightclickon[LocalAreaConnection],thenclick[Properties].
4 Select[InternetProtocol(TCP/IP)],thenclick[Properties].
5 TohaveDHCPsetyourIPaddresssettingsautomatically,check[ObtainanIPaddressautomatically]and[ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically].
TosetyourIPaddresssettingsmanually,entervaluesforeachsetting.Example:.
Iftherouter’sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Defaultgateway 192.168.11.1 PreferredDNSserver 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank
6 Click[Close].
RES
ET
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Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration
Hold down this button for 3 seconds. The AirStation will be initialized.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pur-suanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-couraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
FCC Caution:Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwocondi-tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID:WCR-GN: FDI-09102082-0
Important Note - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimitssetforthforuncontrolledequipment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radia-tor and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-mitter.
Theavailabilityofsomespecificchannelsand/oroperationalfrequencybandsarecountrydepen-dentandarefirmwareprogrammedatthefactorytomatchtheintendeddestination.Thefirmwaresetting is not accessible by the end user.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
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European Union Notice:ThisdevicecomplieswiththeessentialrequirementsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC.Thefollow-ing test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirementsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC:
•EN60950-1: 2006SafetyofInformationTechnologyEquipment
•EN50385:2002Productstandardtodemonstratethecomplianceofradiobasestationsandfixedterminalsta-tions for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels relatedtohumanexposuretoradiofrequencyelectromagneticfields(110MHz-40GHz)-Gen-eral public
•EN300328V1.7.1(2006-10)
ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);Widebandtransmissionsys-tems;Datatransmissionequipmentoperatinginthe2,4GHzISMbandandusingwidebandmodulationtechniques;HarmonizedENcoveringessentialrequirementsunderarticle3.2oftheR&TTEDirective
•EN301489-1V1.8.1(2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio SpectrumMatters (ERM); ElectroMagneticCompatibility (EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnicalrequirements
•EN301489-17V1.3.2(2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio spectrumMatters (ERM); ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part17:Specificconditionsfor2,4GHzwidebandtransmissionsystemsand5GHzhighperformanceRLANequipment
Thisdevice isa2.4GHzwidebandtransmissionsystem(transceiver), intendedforuse inallEUmemberstatesandEFTAcountries,exceptinFranceandItalywhererestrictiveuseapplies.
InItalytheend-usershouldapplyforalicenseatthenationalspectrumauthoritiesinordertoobtainauthorizationtousethedeviceforsettingupoutdoorradiolinksand/orforsupplyingpublicaccesstotelecommunicationsand/ornetworkservices.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RFoutputpowermaybelimitedto10mWEIRPinthefrequencyrangeof2454–2483.5MHz.Fordetailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
Česky[Czech]BuffaloTechnologyInc.tímtoprohlašuje,žetentoAirStationWCR-GNjeveshoděsezákladnímipožadavkyadalšímipříslušnýmiustanovenímisměrnice1999/5/ES.
Dansk[Danish]UndertegnedeBuffaloTechnologyInc.erklærerherved,atfølgendeudstyrAirStationWCR-GNoverholderdevæsentligekravogøvrigerelevantekravidirektiv1999/5/EF.
Deutsch[German]HiermiterklärtBuffaloTechnologyInc.dasssichdasGerätAirStationWCR-GNinÜbereinstimmungmit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie1999/5/EGbefindet.
Eesti[Estonian]KäesolevagakinnitabBuffaloTechnologyInc.seadmeAirStationWCR-GNvastavustdirektiivi1999/5/EÜpõhinõuetelejanimetatuddirektiivisttulenevateleteisteleasjakohastelesätetele.
EnglishHereby,BuffaloTechnologyInc.declaresthatthisAirStationWCR-GNisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.
Español[Spanish]PormediodelapresenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.declaraqueelAirStationWCR-GNcumpleconlosrequisitosesencialesycualesquieraotrasdisposicionesaplicablesoexigiblesdelaDirectiva1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική[Greek]ΜΕΤΗΝΠΑΡΟΥΣΑBuffaloTechnologyInc.ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙΟΤΙAirStationWCR-GNΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙΠΡΟΣΤΙΣΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣΚΑΙΤΙΣΛΟΙΠΕΣΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣΤΗΣΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français[French]ParlaprésenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.déclarequel’appareilAirStationWCR-GNestconformeauxexigencesessentiellesetauxautresdispositionspertinentesdeladirective1999/5/CE.
Italiano[Italian]ConlapresenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.dichiarachequestoAirStationWCR-GNèconformeairequisitiessenzialiedallealtredisposizionipertinentistabilitedalladirettiva1999/5/CE.
Latviski[Latvian]AršoBuffaloTechnologyInc.deklarē,kaAirStationWCR-GNatbilstDirektīvas1999/5/EKbūtiskajāmprasībāmuncitiemartosaistītajiemnoteikumiem.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
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Lietuvių[Lithuanian]ŠiuoBuffaloTechnologyInc.deklaruoja,kadšisAirStationWCR-GNatitinkaesminiusreikalavimusirkitas1999/5/EBDirektyvosnuostatas.
Nederlands[Dutch]HierbijverklaartBuffaloTechnologyInc.dathettoestelAirStationWCR-GNinovereenstemmingismetdeessentiëleeisenendeandererelevantebepalingenvanrichtlijn1999/5/EG.
Malti[Maltese]Hawnhekk,BuffaloTechnologyInc.,jiddikjaralidanAirStationWCR-GNjikkonformamal-ħtiġijietessenzjaliumaprovvedimentioħrajnrelevantilihemmfid-Dirrettiva1999/5/EC.
Magyar[Hungarian]Alulírott,BuffaloTechnologyInc.nyilatkozom,hogyaAirStationWCR-GNmegfelelavonatkozóalapvetõkövetelményeknekésaz1999/5/ECirányelvegyébelõírásainak.
Polski[Polish]Niniejszym,BuffaloTechnologyInc.,deklaruję,żeAirStationWCR-GNspełniawymaganiazasadniczeorazstosownepostanowieniazawarteDyrektywie1999/5/EC.
Português[Portuguese]BuffaloTechnologyInc.declaraqueesteAirStationWCR-GNestáconformecomosrequisitosessenciaiseoutrasdisposiçõesdaDirectiva1999/5/CE.
Slovensko[Slovenian]BuffaloTechnologyInc.izjavlja,dajetaAirStationWCR-GNvskladuzbistvenimizahtevamiinostalimirelevantnimidoločilidirektive1999/5/ES.
Slovensky[Slovak]BuffaloTechnologyInc.týmtovyhlasuje,žeAirStationWCR-GNspĺňazákladnépožiadavkyavšetkypríslušnéustanoveniaSmernice1999/5/ES.
Suomi[Finnish]BuffaloTechnologyInc.vakuuttaatätenettäAirStationWCR-GNtyyppinenlaiteondirektiivin1999/5/EYoleellistenvaatimustenjasitäkoskeviendirektiivinmuidenehtojenmukainen.
Svensk[Swedish]HärmedintygarBuffaloTechnologyInc.attdennaAirStationWCR-GNstårIöverensstämmelsemeddeväsentligaegenskapskravochövrigarelevantabestämmelsersomframgåravdirektiv1999/5/EG.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
Industry Canada statementThisdevicecomplieswithRSS-210oftheIndustryCanadaRules.Operationissubjecttothefollow-ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-sired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:
ThisequipmentcomplieswithICradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenviron-ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&yourbody.
根據 NCC低功率電波輻射性電機管制辦法:
第十二條:經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條:低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率
射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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용할 수 있습니다 .
해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음
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Appendix F Environmental Information
• Theequipmentthatyouhavepurchasedhasrequiredtheextractionanduseofnaturalresourcesfor its production.
• Theequipmentmaycontainhazardoussubstancesthatcouldimpacthealthandtheenvironment.
• Inordertoavoidthedisseminationofthosesubstancesinourenvironmentandtodiminishthepressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
• Thetake-backsystemswillreuseorrecyclemostofthematerialsofyourendlifeequipmentinasound way.
• Thecrossed-outwheeledbinsymbolinvitesyoutousethosesystems.
• Ifyouneedmoreinformationonthecollection,reuseandrecyclingsystems,pleasecontactyourlocal or regional waste administration.
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Appendix G GPL Information
ThesourcecodeforBuffaloproductsthatuseGPLcodeisavailableathttp://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
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Appendix H Warranty Information
BuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc.)productscomewithatwo-yearlimitedwarrantyfromthedateofpurchase.BuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc.)warrantstotheoriginalpurchasertheproduct;goodoperating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (BuffaloInc.)installedcomponents.IftheBuffaloproductmalfunctionsduringthewarrantyperiod,BuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)will,replacetheunit,providedtheunithasnotbeensubjectedtomisuse,abuse,ornon-BuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)authorizedalteration,modificationsorrepair.
AllexpressedandimpliedwarrantiesfortheBuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc)productlineincluding,butnotlimitedto,thewarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessofaparticularpurposearelimitedinduration to the above period.
UndernocircumstancesshallBuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)beliableinanywaytotheuserfordamages,includinganylostprofits,lostsavingsorotherincidentalorconsequentialdamagesarising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.
InnoeventshallBuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)liabilityexceedthepricepaidfortheproductfromdirect, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, itsaccompanyingsoftware,oritsdocumentation.BuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc.)doesnotofferrefunds for any product.
@2003-2010BuffaloTechnology(Buffalo,Inc.)
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Appendix I Contact Information
North AmericaBuffaloTechnologyUSAInc.11100MetricBlvd,Suite750Austin,TX78758
GENERAL INQUIRIESMonday through Friday8:30am-5:30pmCSTDirect:512-794-8533|Toll-free: 800-456-9799|Fax: 512-794-8520|Email: [email protected]
TECHNICAL SUPPORTNorthAmericanTechnicalSupportbyphoneisavailable24hoursaday,7daysaweek.(USAandCanada).Toll-free:(866)752-6210|Email: [email protected]
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EuropeBuffaloTechnologyUKLtd.2BracknellBeeches,OldBracknellLaneBracknell,Berkshire,RG127BWUnitedKingdom
GENERAL INQUIRIESEmail: [email protected]
TECHNICAL SUPPORTBuffaloTechnologyprovidestechnicalsupportinEnglish,German,French,Italian,andSpanish.
UK 08453511005
Austria 081010251552
Belgium 078799917
Denmark 70150919
Finland 010802812
France 0811650220
Germany 01801003757
Ireland 1890719901
Italy 848782113
Netherlands 09000401256
Norway 81000050
Spain 901810750
Sweden 0771404105
Switzerland 0848560374
Forallotherregionspleasecontact+35361704617
www.buffalo-technology.com/contact
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Contact Information (Asia Pacific)
Australia TEL:1300761310
e-mail:[email protected]
China TEL:86-800-820-8262
e-mail: [email protected]
HongKong TEL:852-2345-0005
e-mail: [email protected]
India TEL:1-8004256210
e-mail: [email protected]
Indonesia TEL:021-6231-2893
Malaysia TEL:03-5032-0138
e-mail: [email protected]
Philippines TEL:2-688-3999
e-mail: [email protected]
RepublicofKorea TEL:02-2057-2095
e-mail: [email protected]
Singapore TEL:65-6297-2085
e-mail: [email protected]
Taiwan TEL:0800-660-886
e-mail: [email protected]
Thailand TEL:02-716-6669
Other Areas Please contact the shop or distributor where you purchased the unit, referring to the attached warranty card issued by the distributor.