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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual AirStation Wireless-N Media Bridge WLI-UTX-AG300 www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless Config ............... 19 WPS Security Information .............. 19 AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) ......20 Basic Wireless Settings(11a/11g) ..........21 Admin Config ................24 Name/Password Setting ..............24 Initialize/Restart ................26 Firmware Update ................27 Diagnostic ................28 WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Appendix A - Specifications ..........34 Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings ....38 Appendix C - Ethernet Converter Manager ....39 Ethernet Converter Manager Overview ........39 Opening and Closing Ethernet Converter Manager ....39 Select LAN Adapter screen ............. 40 WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings .......... 46 Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration ..50 Appendix F - Regulatory Compliance Information ..51 Appendix G - Environmental Information ...... 58 Appendix H - GPL Information ........59 WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported. These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier. Security The AirStation supports the following security standards: • AOSS • WPS • WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) • WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) • WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK • WEP (128-bit/64-bit) WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 6: 300 Mbps High Speed Mode

    Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • WLI-UTX-AG300 ........................... 1 • USB cable ............................1 • LAN cable ............................1 • Quick Setup Guide ........................1 •...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Diag LED flashes (about 3 seconds). Diag LED(Red) Shows wireless media bridge status. During boot. 2 blinks Flash ROM error. 3 blinks Wired Ethernet LAN error. 4 blinks Wireless LAN error. Normal operation/Power off WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 8 Both devices must be powered on for this to work. SECURITY LED(Blue) Shows wireless LAN status. During boot and for one minute after wireless settings are complete 2 blinks During AOSS/WPS Blinking AOSS/WPS error Normal operation/Power off WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation

    If using this product for the first time (or when a wireless connection has not been made before), or if the wireless access point did not support AOSS or WPS, establish the wireless connection by referring to chapter 4. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    The Ethernet Converter Manager is required to display the wireless media bridge Configuration Interface in a Windows computer. Use the procedure below to perform the installation. Load the Setup CD into your computer. Click [Software installation]. Step through the wizard to install the Ethernet Converter Manager software. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 11: Setting The Airstation Ip Address (Windows)

    The Ethernet Converter Manager can be used to change the IP address of the wireless media bridge. If using a Windows computer, follow the procedure below to set the wireless media bridge IP address. Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager]. When this screen appears, enter the password, then click [OK].
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Configuration Select “Acquire IP Address Automatically via DHCP”, and click [OK]. Click [Yes]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 13: Accessing The Web-Based Configuration Interface (Windows)

    To manually set the wireless media bridge advanced settings from a Windows computer, use the procedure below to log into the wireless media bridge Configuration interface. Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager].
  • Page 14 "password" for the password, then click [OK]. Note: If the password was changed from the default, enter the modified password for the password. This is the configuration interface, where most wireless media bridge settings can be configured. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Accessing The Web-Based Configuration Interface (Mac Os X)

    "password" in the password field, and click [OK]. This completes the opening of the Web-based configuration interface. Once the settings are finished, use the above procedure to return the IP address to its original setting. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 16: Configuration Interface Menus

    Initialize or restart the wireless media bridge. Page 26 Firmware Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Page 27 Diagnostic System Information View system information for the wireless media bridge. Page 28 Logout Click this to log out of the Wireless Media Bridge’s configuration screens. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 17: Home

    AOSS Setting Information Click this button to display the AOSS configuration screen. WPS Setting Information Click this button to display the WPS configuration screen. Status Displays the current status. Language Enables you to select the language you use. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Log out wireless media Log out from the configuration screen of the bridge wireless media bridge . If the does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 19: Address Configuration

    Chapter 3 Configuration Address Configuration Unit Address Settings Configure the wireless media bridge’s IP address. Parameter Meaning IP address By default, the wireless media bridge’s IP address is 1.1.1.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 20: Wireless Config

    WPS Push Button Method This uses the WPS Push Button method to obtain wireless security information from the wireless access point. After holding down the Security button on the wireless access point for at least one second, click [Start]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Aoss (Airstation One-Touch Secure System)

    Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the wireless media bridge. AOSS connection status Displays information about wireless media bridges connected to the wireless access point (AOSS connections only) via AOSS. [Refresh] Click this button to update information. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Basic Wireless Settings(11A/11G)

    Enable multi-client mode if a hub is connected to the LAN port to allow connection of multiple devices. Note If multi-client mode is enabled, "Wake up on LAN", "DLNA", and certain other functions and protocols can no longer be used. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 23 Set priorities for specific communications. Multicast Conversion Request Specific multicast data (such as video broadcast data) can be transferred at high speeds to an access point that supports the multicast control. Wireless Authentication Specifies an authentication method for wireless connections. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 24 A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four different formats. A character (ASCII) passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive). WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Admin Config

    The password is required to log in. It may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). Settings from wireless LAN If disabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may configure). WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 26 (only wirelessly connected devices may configure). Note: If configuration is disabled from both wired and wireless PCs, you will not be able to configure the wireless media bridge further until it is initialized with the reset button. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Initialize/Restart

    Chapter 3 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the wireless media bridge. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart] to restart the wireless media bridge. Initialize Click [Initialize] to initialize and restart the wireless media bridge. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 28: Firmware Update

    Chapter 3 Configuration Firmware Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] to specify a firmware file, then click [Update Firmware]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 29: Diagnostic

    Displays the product name of the wireless media bridge and the firmware version. Ethernet Converter Name Displays the wireless media bridge’s name. Address Displays the wireless media bridge’s IP address and associated settings. Wireless Displays the wireless status. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    Easily connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS. AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) was developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

  • Page 31: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup Use the procedure below to connect to wireless access points that do not support AOSS or WPS. Windows Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager]. Note: When the screen for entering the password is displayed, enter "password". If the password was changed from the default, enter the modified password for the password.

  • Page 32: Chapter 5 - Firmware Update

    To update the firmware for the wireless media bridge, perform the procedure below. Download the latest firmware from http://www.buffalotech.com/. Refer to Chapter 4 to display the configuration interface. Click [Update Firmware of Ethernet Converter]. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting

    “admin” (lower case) for the username and “password” (lower case) for the password . If you changed the password, enter the new password that you set. • Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies. • Restart your wireless media bridge. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Cannot Connect To The Network Wirelessly

    Refer to Chapter 3 to log in to the wireless media bridge’s web configuration interface. Click [802.11a/802.11g]. Change the SSID as desired and click [Apply]. 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...

  • Page 35: Appendix A - Specifications

    About 2.5 W (Max) Dimensions 36 mm x 135 mm x 26 mm (1.4 x 5.3 x 1.0 in.) Weight 45 g (1.6 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 20 - 80% (non-condensing) WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 36 5500-5700 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140) France Spain Portugal Denmark Norway Sweden Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Estonia Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Romania Slovakia Slovenia Swiss Iceland Turkey Oman Japan WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 37 5260-5320 MHz (Channels 56, 60, 64) 5500-5580 MHz (Channels 100, 104, 108, 112, 116) 5680-5700 MHz (Channels 136, 140) 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) Qatar 5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) China Indonesia Not available. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 38 Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Romania Slovakia Slovenia Swiss Iceland Turkey Oman Saudi Arabia Kuwait Jordan Bahrain Egypt Lebanon Qatar Australia The Philippines Thailand Singapore India Indonesia Malaysia China South Korea Japan WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 39: Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings

    No Authentication Wireless Encryption No encryption AirStation/ Name of Ethernet converter EC + Wireless Media Bridge’s MAC Address Password Administrator Name admin (fixed) Setting Administrator Password password Settings from wireless LAN Allow Settings from wired LAN Allow WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 40: Appendix C - Ethernet Converter Manager

    On the setup screen, click [Software installation]. Opening and Closing Ethernet Converter Manager To start Ethernet Converter Manager, click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager]. To close the Ethernet Converter Manager, click [X] at the top right of the screen, or click [Exit].

  • Page 41: Select Lan Adapter Screen

    Ethernet converter. Parameter Meaning Refresh Click this button to update the list. Select Highlight your LAN Adapter, then click this button to configure the wireless media bridge. Exit Closes the Ethernet Converter Manager. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 42: Select Ethernet Converter

    Note: If your computer and the Wireless Media Bridge are on different network subnets, then the IP address settings page will be displayed instead. Select Highlight your wireless media bridge, then click this button to display the main screen. Exit Closes the Ethernet Converter Manager. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Main Screen

    IP address configuration screen is displayed instead. Options > Modify IP Address... Displays the IP address configuration screen. Options > Switch a/g Mode... This is not supported feature for this product. Options > Connection Settings... Displays the connection settings for access points. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 44 Options > Back to Ethernet Converter Takes you back to the Ethernet converter selection screen. Selection Options > About Displays the version number of your Ethernet Converter Manager. Connection Settings Display the access point connection settings screen. Exit Close Ethernet Converter Manager. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 45: Modify Ip Address Screen

    Check this option to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP DHCP server. IP Address / Subnet Mask If DHCP is not enabled, the you can enter an IP address and subnet mask for the wireless media bridge manually. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 46: Connection Settings

    Click this button to search for available access points. SSID Select an access point to connect to. Double-click on an access point’s SSID to select it. Encryption method Select the type of encryption to use. Encryption Key Enter the AP’s encryption key. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Appendix D - Tcp/Ip Settings

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [OK]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Windows Vista

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 49 To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example:. If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 50: Mac Os X

    To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.80 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router 192.168.11.1 DNS Server 192.168.11.1 Search Domains blank Click [Apply]. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 51: Appendix E - Restoring The Default Configuration

    Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration 11a ONLY RESET With the wireless media bridge powered on, hold down this button for 5 seconds to return it to factory default settings. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 52: Appendix F - Regulatory Compliance Information

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 53: Industry Canada Statement

    Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 54 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: EN60950-1: 2006+A11:2009 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 62311: 2008 Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz – 300GHz) WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...
  • Page 55 RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WLI-UTX-AG300 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 56 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WLI-UTX-AG300 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 57 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este WLI-UTX-AG300 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta WLI-UTX-AG300 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 58 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。 在5.25-5.35秭赫(GHz)頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 기종별 사 용 자 안 내 문 B 급 기기 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 ( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 59: Appendix G - Environmental Information

    • The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way. • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

  • Page 60: Appendix H - Gpl Information

    Appendix H - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual...

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