Other Tips - Buffalo WZR-D1800H User Manual

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

Other Tips

Issue:
I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration interface.
Answer:
Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, and hit Enter. You will be prompted
to log in. Enter "admin" for the username and "password" for the password. Click [OK] to log in. The
option to reset your password will be available on the first page.
Issue:
How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?
Answer:
Log in to the router. From the home page, go to the Internet Game/ Port Mapping section. Enter the
port that needs to be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console.
Issue:
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router?
Answer:
Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Security tab. Buffalo recommends the use of WPA/
WPA2 mixed for wireless encryption. The passphrase/ key should be at least 8 characters in length.
Issue:
How do I change my wireless router's broadcasted network name (SSID)?
Answer:
Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Navigate to Wireless Config - Basic. Find the SSID
setting. Select [Use] and enter the new name for your network. Click [Apply]. Once the wireless
router has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new
network name. The encryption key will still be the same.
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