Buffalo WZR-600DHP User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual for User-friendly Firmware AirStation NFINITI HighPower Wireless Router & Access Point WZR-600DHP www.buffalotech.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview ......... 5 Professional or User-friendly? ...........5 Package Contents ..............5 Hardware Overview ..............6 Front Panel LEDs ................6 Back Panel ..................8 Bottom .................... 9 Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ........ 10 Vertical Placement ..............10 Horizontal Placement ..............10 Wall Mounting ................11 Chapter 3 - Installation .............12... - Page 3 DHCP ..................... 34 NAT ....................35 Routing ................... 36 Wireless ..................37 WPS ....................37 Basic ....................38 Advanced ..................41 WMM ....................42 MAC Filter ..................44 AOSS ..................... 45 Multicast Control ................47 Firewall ..................48 Firewall ................... 48 IP Filter ................... 50 VPN Passthrough ................
- Page 4 NTP ....................73 ECO ....................74 Access ................... 76 Log ....................77 Save/Restore ................. 78 Initialize/Restart ................79 Update ................... 80 Diagnostic .................81 System Info ..................81 Logs ....................83 Packet Info ..................84 Client Monitor ................. 85 Ping ....................86 Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network ....
- Page 5 The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 130 Mbps)..............98 Other Tips .................99 Chapter 7 - Default Configuration Settings ....101 - 4 -...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • WZR-600DHP ..........................1 • AC adapter ............................. 1 • Stand for vertical/horizontal/wall-mounting ..............1 • Screws for wall-mounting ......................2 •... -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs AOSS Button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED flash (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. - Page 8 Chapter 1 Product Overview Router LED (Green) Router functionality is enabled. Off: Router functionality is disabled. 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.
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Page 9: Back Panel
Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto. Router functionality is enabled (router mode). ROUTER Off: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP AUTO mode). EJECT Auto: This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is detected on the Internet port. -
Page 10: Bottom
Chapter 1 Product Overview 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 port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. Internet LED (Green) The Internet port is connected. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 - Placing Your Airstation
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. Horizontal Placement When installing the AirStation horizontally, attach the stand for best heat dissipation. Attach the stand as shown in the figure. - 10 -... -
Page 12: Wall Mounting
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Install horizontally. Wall Mounting To wall-mount the AirStation, attach FRONT the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). 8.6 cm (~3.4 inches) Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown. - 11 -... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 - Installation
Chapter 3 - Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem and computer. Unplug the LAN cable which connects 2) disconnect your computer and modem. - Page 14 Chapter 3 Installation Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable. AirStation ROUTER AUTO EJECT 2) connect 1) connect computer INTERNET LAN cable POWER Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, then turn on your computer. AirStation ROUTER AUTO...
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Page 15: Changing Firmware
Chapter 3 Installation 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. - Page 16 Chapter 3 Installation User-friendly firmware update screen: - 15 -...
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Page 17: Chapter 4 - Configuration
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. - Page 18 Chapter 4 Configuration 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. - 17 -...
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Page 19: Configuration Interface Menus In Router Mode
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. Main screen Descriptions Page WAN/LAN Internet Configure Internet side port and settings. - Page 20 Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine Configure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 57 Disk Management View the status and configure of attached USB disks. Page 59 Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 61 Users Configure users to access shared folders.
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Page 21: Configuration Interface Menus In Bridge Mode
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. Main screen Descriptions Page LAN Config Configure LAN side ports and devices. Page 32 Routing Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. - Page 22 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure ECO Mode. Page 74 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation’s configuration interface. Page 76 Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 77 Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file. Page 78 Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 79 Update Update the AirStation’s firmware.
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Page 23: Setup
Chapter 4 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning WAN/LAN (LAN Config) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings. - Page 24 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Games/Apps Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications. Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS settings. Admin Click this button to display the configuration screen for administration settings.
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Page 25: Wan/Lan
Chapter 4 Configuration WAN/LAN Internet Configure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”). Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server Address Specify an IP address for the DNS server. -
Page 26: Pppoe
Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings. Parameter Meaning Default PPPoE Connection 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. - Page 27 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning 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.
- Page 28 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Preferred Connections Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route. Edit Preferred Connections Click to edit the connection destination route settings. Preferred PPPoE Connection Click [Edit Preferred Connections] to display. Name This will be the name of the connection in the PPPoE connection list.
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Page 29: Ddns
Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS Configure Dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled. 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. - Page 30 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning IP Address Update Period 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.
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Page 31: Vpn Server
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Server Configure the VPN server. - 30 -... - Page 32 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Auto Input Click to generate a random IP address. LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically. Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP DHCP IP Address Pool server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range.
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Page 33: Lan
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings. Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP Router Mode only addresses automatically. - Page 34 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to Router Mode only clients. WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to Router Mode only clients.
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Page 35: Dhcp
Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Configure DHCP Exceptions. 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 identifies the client. -
Page 36: Nat
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the 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. -
Page 37: Routing
Chapter 4 Configuration Routing Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table. Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table. Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. -
Page 38: Wireless
Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless WPS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use. AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. -
Page 39: Basic
Chapter 4 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Wireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With auto-channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. - Page 40 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Broadcast SSID If [Allow] is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If [Allow] is unchecked, then the AirStation ignores SSID searches from wireless devices. Allow multiple SSIDs Clicking [Allow multiple SSIDs] will enable Multi Security, allowing Use Single SSID the use of multiple SSIDs, each with different wireless security...
- Page 41 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless Encryption 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.
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Page 42: Advanced
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Set up WEP encryption key A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have two different formats. 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). -
Page 43: Wmm
Chapter 4 Configuration Set priorities for specific communications. - 42 -... - Page 44 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WMM-EDCA Parameters 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.
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Page 45: Mac Filter
Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter Restrict access to specific wireless devices. 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. -
Page 46: Aoss
Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. - 45 -... -
Page 47: Setup Card
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter 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 encryption keys will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used. -
Page 48: Multicast Control
Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port. 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). -
Page 49: Firewall
Chapter 4 Configuration Firewall Firewall Configure the AirStation’s firewall. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity. Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet. - Page 50 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.
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Page 51: Ip Filter
Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter Edit IP filters. Parameter Meaning Log Output If enabled, IP filter activity is saved to a log. Operation Specify how to process target packets. Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets. -
Page 52: Vpn Passthrough
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Passthrough Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation. PPPoE Passthrough 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. -
Page 53: Games/Apps
Chapter 4 Configuration Games/Apps Port Forwarding Configure port translation. Parameter Meaning Group 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. -
Page 54: Dmz
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address (after 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. -
Page 55: Upnp
Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. - 54 -... -
Page 56: Qos
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet. Check this box to enable QoS. Uplink Bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the Internet side. - Page 57 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. - 56 -...
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Page 58: Movie Engine
Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine Configure Movie Engine options. - 57 -... - Page 59 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Movie Engine Status Displays the status of the Movie Engine switch. IPv6 Passthrough Set to enable the IPv6 pass-through. Multicast Rate Select the Multicast Control rate. Multicast Control Turn on Multicast Control. TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN.
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Page 60: Nas
Chapter 4 Configuration Disk Management View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks. Parameter Meaning Device Displays information for attached USB drives. To dismount a drive, click [Remove] in the Device column. Disk A disk number will be automatically assigned to the drive or you can choose a number. - Page 61 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Automatic USB Disk Assignment 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.
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Page 62: Shared Folder
Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Folder Configure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders. 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). - Page 63 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WebAccess You may also select to enforce access limits on users accessing through Web Access by checking the Access Restrictions 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.
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Page 64: Users
Chapter 4 Configuration Users This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders. 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. -
Page 65: Sharing
Chapter 4 Configuration Sharing Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network. AirStation Name 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. -
Page 66: Webaccess
Chapter 4 Configuration WebAccess The screen to configure Web Access. Parameter Meaning WebAccess Check [Enable] to use Web Access. WebAccess Display 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. - Page 67 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. - 66 -...
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Page 68: Media Server
Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings. Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server. - 67 -... -
Page 69: Bittorrent
Chapter 4 Configuration BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client. Parameter Meaning BitTorrent Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the 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. - Page 70 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.
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Page 71: Admin
Chapter 4 Configuration Admin Name Configure basic AirStation settings. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services. -
Page 72: Password
Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. 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 (_). - 71 -... -
Page 73: Time/Date
Chapter 4 Configuration Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock. Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock. -
Page 74: Ntp
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock. 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. -
Page 75: Eco
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure Eco mode from this screen. - 74 -... - Page 76 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Scheduling Enable to schedule Eco Mode. If Eco mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode. Weekly Schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule. Schedule Entry Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule.
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Page 77: Access
Chapter 4 Configuration Access Restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration from wireless If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may configure). Prohibit configuration from wired If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices (only wirelessly connected devices may configure). -
Page 78: Log
Chapter 4 Configuration Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server. Parameter Meaning Transfer Logs Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and periods (.). -
Page 79: Save/Restore
Chapter 4 Configuration Save/Restore Save AirStation settings as a file, and restore from them later. 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. -
Page 80: Initialize/Restart
Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. - 79 -... -
Page 81: Update
Chapter 4 Configuration Update Update the AirStation’s 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. -
Page 82: Diagnostic
Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation. - 81 -... - Page 83 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation. Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the AirStation’s mode switch. Operational Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode. Movie Engine Status Displays the current Movie Engine Status.
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Page 84: Logs
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display logs Choose the logs. Logs Displays the logs. - 83 -... -
Page 85: Packet Info
Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info View packet transfer information. 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. - 84 -... -
Page 86: Client Monitor
Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication method, wireless authentication, and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. - 85 -... -
Page 87: Ping
Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. 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. -
Page 88: Chapter 5 - Connect To A Wireless Network
Game console (AOSS Devices) • 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. • Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most computers. -
Page 89: 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. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profi le]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. -
Page 90: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)
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. Right click on the icon in the system tray and select [Profi le]. Click the [WPS AOSS] button. -
Page 91: Mac Os X (Aoss Assistant)
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. Load the utility CD in your Macintosh. From the menu bar, click [Go] >... -
Page 92: Other Devices (E.g. Game Console)
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 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glow steadily, the connection is complete. -
Page 93: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray. Click [Connect to a network]. When this screen is displayed, select your network and click [Connect]. - Page 94 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Otherwise,go to step4. - 93 -...
- Page 95 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [Connect]. Step through the wizard to finish configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending on where you’re using the AirStation. - 94 -...
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Page 96: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)
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. -
Page 97: Mac Os X (Wi-Fi)
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation. Note: In Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”. Refer to the Setup Card. Make a note of the SSID and Key printed on the Setup Card. -
Page 98: Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. • Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in! • 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 Green LED is ON or flashing... -
Page 99: 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-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A“ or “_G“ Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2-PSK AES). -
Page 100: Other Tips
How do I 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. - Page 101 If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support. Issue: Where can I 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...
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Page 102: Chapter 7 - Default Configuration Settings
Chapter 7 - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) (Router Mode only) Default Gateway None DNS Name Server Address None Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes PPPoE... - Page 103 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting 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 192.168.11.2 for up to 64 Addresses...
- Page 104 An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Settings WPS status: configured SSID: BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A” or “_G” Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode Encryption key: An 8-digit random value...
- Page 105 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) CWmin CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN TXOP Limit Admission Control ----- Disabled WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) CWmin CWmax 1023...
- Page 106 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting 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 (Router Mode only) IP Filter None VPN Passthrough...
- Page 107 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Sharing Shared Folder Enabled AirStation Name AP + AirStation’s MAC Address AirStation Description None Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Windows Client Language North America (CP437) Shared Service None WebAccess WebAccess Disabled WebAccess Display Language English HTTPS/SSL Encryption Disabled...
- Page 108 Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Scheduling Disabled Schedule Entry Operational Mode: Normal Start time: 0:00 End time: 0:30 The day of week: None User Defined Mode LED: Wired LAN: ECO (Slow operation) Wireless LAN: Access Log Output Disable Management Access Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled...