Buffalo AirStation WXR-1900DHP User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Buffalo Manuals
  4. Network Router
  5. AirStation WXR-1900DHP
  6. User manual

Buffalo AirStation WXR-1900DHP User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
AirStation
WXR-1900DHP
User Manual
www.buffaloamericas.com
35020665-01
2014.10

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Buffalo AirStation WXR-1900DHP

Summary of Contents for Buffalo AirStation WXR-1900DHP

  • Page 1 AirStation WXR-1900DHP User Manual www.buffaloamericas.com 35020665-01 2014.10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Setup ...............9 Introduction ..................9 Diagrams and Layout ................9 Front Panel ......................9 Back Panel .....................11 Side Panel ......................12 Bottom ......................13 How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time ........14 Connect to a PC and Power On ..............14 Opening Settings ..................16 Connect Your Wireless Devices ..............17 Chapter 2 - Settings ............18...
  • Page 3 PPPoE ......................25 Dynamic DNS ....................27 VPN Server .....................28 NAT .........................29 IPv6 ........................29 LAN .........................30 DHCP Leases ....................31 Routing ......................31 2.4 GHz/5 GHz ....................32 WPS ........................34 AOSS.......................35 MAC Filtering ....................36 Multicast Control ..................37 Guest Accounts .....................37 Wi-Fi Settings Transfer ..................38 Wireless Bridge .....................39 Firewall ......................40 IP Filter/IPv6 Filter ..................41 Passthrough ....................42...
  • Page 4 BitTorrent ......................49 QoS .........................50 eco Mode .......................51 Network USB ....................52 System ......................53 Syslog Settings ....................54 Reset/Reboot ....................55 Update Firmware ..................56 System Information ..................57 Logs ........................58 Packets ......................58 Ping ........................59 Chapter 3 - Wireless ............60 Wireless Options ................60 Advanced Wireless Configuration ............61 Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) ..........61 Automatic Secure Setup (WPS) ..............61 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) ..............62...
  • Page 5 AOSS Assistant ....................67 WLAN Monitor ....................67 Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ...........68 Finding Your AirStation on the Network ..........68 Eliminating Dead Spots in Wireless Coverage .........68 If Your Wireless Connection Is Not Stable .........68 Basic Router Troubleshooting ............68 Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac ........69 If All LEDs Are Blinking White ............69 Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......70 Package Contents ................70...
  • Page 6 Installing and Using Network USB Navigator ..........81 Configuring the Web Filter ..............82 Content Filter ....................82 Websites Excluded from Filter ..............82 Computers Excluded from Filter ..............83 Finding a Computer's MAC Address ............83 Configuring Access Control ...............84 Port Forwarding Basics ..............85 Common Uses ....................85 Security ......................85 UPnP .......................85 Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules ............86...
  • Page 7 Save Settings to a Backup File ..............102 Restoring Settings with a Backup File ............103 Replacing the AirStation ................103 Setting Up WebAccess ..............104 WebAccess Settings ................... 104 Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS ........105 Pushbutton Method .................. 105 Setting Up a VPN Server ..............
  • Page 8 FCC Statement ................. 116 IC statement (IC déclaration) ............117...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 - Setup

    Chapter 1 - Setup Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Buffalo AirStation. The WXR-1900DHP AirStations are dual-band wireless routers with outstanding performance and range. They combine high data transfer speeds with a robust set of extra features like QoS, USB NAS, media server, and web filtering. This manual will help you set up and use your new wireless router. If you're new to wireless networking, turn to chapter 2 to start configuring your wireless network.
  • Page 10 AOSS button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on. Press and hold the AOSS button for about 10 seconds to start Wi-Fi settings transfer. Power LED (white or amber) On (white): Power is on.

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Back Panel USB eject button To dismount a USB hard drive, hold down this button until the USB LED flashes (about 3 seconds). The USB drive can then be unplugged safely. USB LED (green) A USB drive is connected. Blinking: The USB drive is being dismounted;...

  • Page 12: Side Panel

    An Ethernet device is communicating. Internet port and Internet LED (green) 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections are supported. Note: In bridge mode, the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. The Internet port is connected.

  • Page 13: Bottom

    Bottom Reset button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the power LED starts blinking (about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work. Mode switch This switches between router mode, access point mode, and wireless bridge mode.

  • Page 14: How To Set Up Airstation For The First Time

    How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time Connect to a PC and Power On 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 your computer and modem.
  • Page 15 Turn on the AirStation and wait one minute. Note: If the power does not come on when the AC adapter is connected, press the power button on the rear of the AirStation. If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable. If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in the "Adding an AirStation to an Existing Wireless Network as a Client"...

  • Page 16: Opening Settings

    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 Log In. Step through the wizard to complete setup. You've completed the initial setup of your AirStation.

  • Page 17: Connect Your Wireless Devices

    This is the home page of Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Connect Your Wireless Devices For each wireless device that you want to connect to the network, use the device's built-in software to search for available networks. Find your SSID (the name of your wireless network) on the list of detected networks and select it. Enter the passphrase for the network and you'll be connected.

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 - Settings

    Chapter 2 - Settings Settings is the configuration GUI for the AirStation. You can configure all settings for the AirStation from here. Easy Admin Home When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown. From this page you can easily configure common settings. The examples below assume the AirStation is in router mode.

  • Page 19: Wireless

    Wireless Configure basic wireless settings here. This is available in router and access point modes only. 2.4 GHz (11n/g/b) You may enable or disable either wireless frequency range independently. If both wireless radios are disabled, the AirStation will not communicate wirelessly. 5 GHz (11ac/n/a) SSID 1 Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 20: Aoss/Wps

    AOSS/WPS The following window appears when you click the panel. Click OK to start AOSS/WPS. USB Storage Configure USB storage settings here. Attached Drive The names of USB devices connected to this product. File Sharing Enable or disable file sharing. BitTorrent Enable or disable BitTorrent.

  • Page 21: Guest Accounts

    Guest Accounts Configure guest account settings here. This is available in router and access point modes only. SSID The SSID for the guest accounts may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Encryption Select an encryption mode for the guest accounts. Permitted Access Time This is the amount of time that guests will be permitted to access the Internet.

  • Page 22: Web Filtering

    Web Filtering Configure web filtering. This is available in router mode only. Block Malicious Sites Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites. Block Malicious and Blocks malware, phishing, and sites that contain sexually explicit content. Adult Sites Block Malicious, Adult, Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites, sites that contain sexually explicit material, and Other Non-Family mature content, abortion, alcohol, crime, cult, drugs, gambling, hate, sexual orientation, Friendly Sites...

  • Page 23: Network Devices

    Network Devices Check the status of each device connected to the network. This is available in router mode only. Displays the IP address of each device connected to this product. Displays uploading and downloading speed of each device connected to this product. Displays whether each device is excluded from web filtering.

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Internet Configure the WAN-side port ("Internet port") here. Internet - Internet (Router Mode Only) Method of Acquiring IP Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Address Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server Specify an IP address for the DNS server.

  • Page 25: Pppoe

    PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings here. Internet - PPPoE (Router Mode Only) Default PPPoE If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, Connection connection destinations selected here have priority. IP Unnumbered PPPoE Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List to be used when Use IP Connection Unnumbered is chosen as the method of acquiring IP address.
  • Page 26 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 27: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS Configure dynamic DNS settings here. Many settings are only available when the appropriate dynamic DNS service is enabled. Internet - Dynamic DNS (Router Mode Only) Dynamic DNS Service Select a supported dynamic DNS provider. Enter the DynDNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and Username symbols.

  • Page 28: Vpn Server

    VPN Server Configure the VPN server here. Internet - VPN Server (Router Mode Only) VPN Server Select a protocol of VPN server from L2TP/IPsec or PPTP. Pre-shared Key Enter the pre-shared key of L2TP/IPsec. Authentication Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection. Server IP Address Select the server IP address.

  • Page 29: Nat

    Configure network address translation settings here. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Internet - NAT (Router Mode Only) Address Translation Enable to use network address translation. IPv6 Configure IPv6 connection method here if you're using an IPv6 connection. Internet - IPv6 (Router Mode Only) Select an IPv6 connection method.

  • Page 30: Lan

    Displayed when you select "IPv6 IPoE" as an IPv6 connection method. Select the method of leasing IPv6 addresses to the LAN-side network. Stateless address autoconfiguration IPv6 addresses are leased to each host by the router advertisement protocol. LAN Client IPv6 Address DHCPv6 IPv6 addresses are leased to each host by the DHCPv6 server.

  • Page 31: Dhcp Leases

    Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients.

  • Page 32: 2.4 Ghz/5 Ghz

    2.4 GHz/5 GHz Configure basic wireless settings from here. Wireless - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, no wireless Wireless connections will be allowed. Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With Auto Channel Wireless Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.
  • Page 33 You may use any of the following types of encryption: TKIP/AES mixed mode TKIP/AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication and communication. This is no more secure than TKIP alone, but more convenient for some users. TKIP/AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK is selected for wireless authentication.

  • Page 34: Wps

    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.

  • Page 35: Aoss

    AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a system for easily configuring a secure wireless home network. It was developed by Buffalo. Wireless - AOSS (Router and Access Point Modes Only) Displays current AOSS status. Click...

  • Page 36: Mac Filtering

    Displays the information of the clients connected to this product via AOSS and communicating with this product wirelessly. Name Displays the name of the clients. MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the clients. AOSS Client Information Encryption Type Displays the encryption type the clients can use. Wireless Displays current connection method.

  • Page 37: Multicast Control

    Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port here. Wireless - Multicast Control If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and Snooping restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports. Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 Multicast Aging Time (seconds).

  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Settings Transfer

    Permitted Access Time Set the time frame for Internet access for the guest accounts. SSID This sets the SSID for the guest accounts. Wireless Authentication This sets whether wireless authentication is performed for the guest accounts. Wireless Encryption This sets the wireless encryption system for the guest accounts. WPA-PSK(Pre-shared This sets the wireless encryption key for the guest accounts.

  • Page 39: Wireless Bridge

    Wireless Bridge Configure the AirStation's wireless bridge here. Wireless - Wireless Bridge (Wireless Bridge Mode Only) Wireless Bridge Status Displays wireless bridge status. SSID Displays the master's SSID. Security Displays the type of security used by connection with the master. Select 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Set the priority for the connection with the master.

  • Page 40: Firewall

    Firewall Configure the AirStation's firewall here. Security - Firewall (Router Mode Only) 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 41: Ip Filter/Ipv6 Filter

    Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit Microsoft-DS/SMB 2.0 routing Enabling this blocks external Windows PCs from sharing files via IPv6. Reject ident requests Enabling this option will answer ident requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets.

  • Page 42: Passthrough

    Passthrough Configure PPPoE passthrough and PPTP passthrough here. Security - VPN Passthrough (Router Mode Only) Enable to use PPPoE bridging. PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP PPPoE Passthrough address from your provider for your LAN-side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN.

  • Page 43: Dmz

    Select the LAN-side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for the port translation LAN-side Port table entry. Forwarded Ports Shows current entries in the port translation table. Configure a destination for packets that don't have a LAN-side destination. Security - DMZ (Router Mode Only) Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded.

  • Page 44: Web Filtering

    Web Filtering Security - Web Filtering (Router Mode Only) Norton ConnectSafe must be activated by the customer. Use of Norton ConnectSafe is subject to the terms of service found at https://dns.norton.com/terms.html. Filter Level Select the filter level. Websites Excluded from Specify a list of websites that will be unaffected by the web filter.

  • Page 45: Access Control

    Access Control Security - Access Control (Router Mode Only) Access Control Check to enable access control. Click Add to configure the schedule. Enter the computer's MAC address in the "Target Computer" field. You can add up to 20 Add Access Control network computers.
  • Page 46 Device Displays the manufacturer, product name and unit name of the connected USB devices. Disk Assignment Select a number of the drive or Do not assign. Partition Information Displays partition information. Refresh USB Devices Refreshes USB devices. Displays when you select a partition and click Setting Changes. Restricts the access to the Shared Folder Settings USB devices.

  • Page 47: Sharing

    Sharing Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Applications - Sharing Shared Folder Enable to make a USB drive available on your local network. Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and hyphens (-) may be used. The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be AirStation Name used with the shared service.

  • Page 48: Webaccess

    WebAccess Configure WebAccess here. Applications - WebAccess WebAccess Check Enable to use WebAccess. Language Set the language to be used with WebAccess. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check Enable to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer. WebAccess External Automatically sets the external port used for WebAccess. To select the port manually, Port select Manual.

  • Page 49: Media Server

    Media Server The media server can stream video, pictures, and music to media players on the network. Applications - Media Server Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server. Refresh Click to update the media server's displayed status. Click to update the content of the media server database if you've made recent changes Update Database to it.

  • Page 50: Qos

    Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen. Add a torrent, then click Add to Download Manager download the file(s). Deletes all files, including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading. Delete All Torrents Downloaded files are not deleted. BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client.

  • Page 51: Eco Mode

    eco Mode Configure eco Mode from this screen. Applications - eco Mode Enable to schedule eco Mode. If eco Mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the Power Saving AirStation is in normal operating mode. Custom Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for custom mode. Weekly Schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule.

  • Page 52: Network Usb

    Network USB Network USB allows a computer on the wired or wireless LAN to connect to a USB device connected to the AirStation as though it were directly connected to the computer. Printers connected in this way support 2-way communication, so ink-level notifications and similar functions will work normally.

  • Page 53: System

    System Configure basic AirStation settings here. Admin - System Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters AirStation Name and hyphens (-). Administrator The name of the administrator account is "admin". The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and Administrator Password underscores (_).

  • Page 54: Syslog Settings

    Permit configuration If enabled, allows access to configuration interface from network devices on the WAN from wired Internet (Internet) side. Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Enter the IP address of a device Permitted IP address that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side. Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled.

  • Page 55: Reset/Reboot

    Detailed logs Choose which detailed logs will be transferred to the syslog server. Reset/Reboot From this page you can save and restore the AirStation's settings, initialize the AirStation, or reboot the AirStation. Admin - Reset/Reboot Select an operation. Back up settings Save this product's settings to a file.

  • Page 56: Update Firmware

    Update Firmware Update the AirStation's firmware here. Admin - Update Firmware Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Specify a file on your PC updates from a firmware file stored on your computer. Automatic Update Method update updates to the latest firmware automatically. Click Browse...

  • Page 57: System Information

    System Information View system information for the AirStation. Status - System Information Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation. Mode Displays the AirStation's current operational mode. Internet Displays information about the Internet port.

  • Page 58: Logs

    Logs The AirStation's logs are recorded here. Status - Logs Display logs Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation. Packets View packet transfer information. Status - Packets 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.

  • Page 59: Ping

    Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Status - Ping Select Protocol Select IPv4 or IPv6 depending on your network. Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, Destination Address then click Execute.

  • Page 60: Chapter 3 - Wireless

    AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) AOSS is a proprietary system by Buffalo that lets you set up a secure wireless connection with the push of a button. Press your device's and the AirStation's AOSS buttons and a secure wireless connection will be configured automatically.

  • Page 61: Advanced Wireless Configuration

    Advanced Wireless Configuration Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) Click the wireless icon. Select your AirStation's SSID from the list. Note: Your AirStation's default SSID and encryption key are on the setup card stored in the base of the AirStation. Enter the AirStation's encryption key. The connection will be established.

  • Page 62: Automatic Secure Setup (Aoss)

    • Mac OS is not supported. The connection will be established. Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) Windows users should download Client Manager from Buffalo's website and install it. Mac users should download AOSS Assistant and install it. Initiate AOSS from Client Manager or AOSS Assistant.

  • Page 63: Adding An Airstation To An Existing Wireless Network As A Client

    Adding an AirStation to an Existing Wireless Network as a Client In a network that already has a wireless access point, the AirStation can serve as a wireless client. It can connect wirelessly to the existing wireless network and other devices can be connected to its Ethernet ports. To configure the AirStation as a wireless client, follow the procedure below: Slide the mode switch on the bottom of the AirStation to "WB".

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 - Utilities

    Chapter 4 - Utilities How to Download Utilities You can download utilities for your AirStation from Buffalo's website. http://d.buffalo.jp/wxr-1900dhp/ List of Utilities with Description of Each AirStation Configuration Tool You can enter AirStation's Settings and change its IP address with this tool.

  • Page 65: Network Usb Navigator

    Network USB Navigator You can use an USB device connected to the AirStation's USB port via any computer in your network with this software. Note: Concurrent use by multiple computers is not supported. Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 66: Client Manager

    Client Manager Use this software to let your Windows PC connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Client Manager V supports Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Client Manager 3 supports Windows XP. 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 67: Aoss Assistant

    AOSS Assistant Use this software to let your Mac connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Compatible with: OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 WLAN Monitor You can check the radio wave condition, connection speed, signal quality, and signal level with this tool. Compatible with: OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 68: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Finding Your AirStation on the Network By default, your AirStation is accessible on your local network at the IP address 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. If this address has been changed and you don't know the new address, you can reset the AirStation to its default settings by holding down the reset button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 69: Basic Router Troubleshooting From A Mac

    Connect your PC to one of the Ethernet ports on the router. Give the computer a manual (fixed) IP address on the same subnet as the router such as 192.168.11.2. Set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Open a browser (such as Firefox) on your computer and type 192.168.11.1 into the URL window. Click Go. The router's settings page should open.

  • Page 70: Appendix A - Supplemental Information

    Appendix A - Supplemental Information Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. AirStation.............1 AirStation setup card.......1 Antennas............3 USB cap............1 AC adapter...........1 Ethernet cable...........1 Quick setup guide........1 Warranty statement........1 Factory Default Settings Feature...
  • Page 71 Feature Parameter Default Setting IP address: 192.168.11.1 LAN-side IP Address Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled DHCP IP Address Pool From 192.168.11.2 to 192.168.11.65 LAN-side IP Address (For IP Unnumbered) Advanced Settings Not displayed Lease Period 48 hours Default Gateway AirStation's IP address DNS Servers AirStation's IP address...
  • Page 72 Feature Parameter Default Setting Wireless Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 2.4 GHz: 288.9 Mbps (20 MHz) High-Speed Mode 5 GHz: 1300 Mbps (80 MHz) Broadcast SSID Allow SSID 1 SSID Isolation Not used SSID Use AirStation's MAC address Wireless Authentication WPA2-PSK Encrypt Wireless Data An 8-digit random number...
  • Page 73 (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS PIN WPS Status: Configured SSID: Buffalo-A-XXXX (where "XXXX" is the last 4 digits of the AirStation's MAC address). WPS Security Settings Buffalo-G-XXXX (where "XXXX" is the last 4 digits of the AirStation's MAC address).
  • Page 74 Feature Parameter Default Setting Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing: Disabled Reject ident requests: Firewall Settings (IPv4) Enabled Block ping from Internet: Enabled Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS/SMB 2.0 routing: Firewall Enabled Reject ident requests: Enabled Firewall Settings (IPv6) Block ping from Internet: Disabled Block TCP connection requests from Internet: Enabled...
  • Page 75 Feature Parameter Default Setting Priority Control QoS Disabled Optimize for Video Video: Ultra Premium - High Bandwidth Conference: Premium - Low Latency, Medium Bandwidth Gaming: Premium - Low Latency, 320 Kbps Bandwidth Manual Audio: Above Average, 320 Kbps Bandwidth Browsing: Standard, Best Availability Download: Junk, Lowest Priority...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    Feature Parameter Default Setting Transfer Logs Disabled Syslog Server Address Translation, IP Filter, Firewall, PPP Client, Dynamic Syslog Settings DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless Client, Logs Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, Wired, USB, System Detailed logs Update Method Specify a file on your PC Firmware File Name...
  • Page 77 IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Long GI>: 195/175.5/156/117/78/58.5/39/19.5 Mbps (3 streams) 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 streams) 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Short GI>: 216.7/195/173.3/130/86.7/65/43.3/21.7 Mbps (3 streams) 144.4/130/115.6/86.7/57.8/43.3/28.9/14.4 Mbps (2 streams) 72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Long GI>: 405/364.5/324/243/162/121.5/81/40.5 Mbps (3 streams) Transmission Rate 802.11 n/a/b/g...

  • Page 78: Shared Folders And Usb Ports

    USB Interface Interface USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 Connector Type USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 1 Other External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Supply AC Adapter Type: WA-36A12 or WA-36A12U Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. Power Consumption 27.8 W (Max) Dimensions 185 (H) ×...

  • Page 79: Gpl Information

    • Up to 4 partitions can be recognized on a USB hard drive. • Available file systems for USB hard drives are FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and XFS. GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .

  • Page 80: Appendix B - Tutorials

    Appendix B - Tutorials Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security Some basic configuration tips to help improve your router performance and security. Performance • Put the AirStation in an elevated spot near the center of your house or coverage area, but away from other devices that might cause interference.

  • Page 81: Sharing An Usb Device

    Enable Network USB. If the printer has multiple functions (e.g. scanning), enable Use Multifunction Printer as well. Installing and Using Network USB Navigator Download the Network USB Navigator software from the Buffalo website. Open the application and install it on your PC, following the directions on the screen.

  • Page 82: Configuring The Web Filter

    Configuring the Web Filter You can apply a web content filter to prohibit access to sites that contain objectionable content. You can access the web filter settings from the Easy Admin page, or by navigating to Advanced Settings - Security - Web Filtering. You must first accept the Symantec terms of use before you can use web filtering.

  • Page 83: Computers Excluded From Filter

    Computers Excluded from Filter Excluded computers can access any website without being affected by the content filter. You can register up to 20 excluded computers. To add a computer: On the Web Filtering screen, click Add under "Computers Excluded from Filter" to open the Exclude Computer page.

  • Page 84: Configuring Access Control

    Configuring Access Control You can set up a schedule that dictates when a target computer on the network can (or cannot) access the Internet. To configure this, navigate to Advanced Settings - Security - Access Control. Open Access Control options by clicking Add. Under Target Computer, enter the computer's MAC address.

  • Page 85: Port Forwarding Basics

    Click Add. You will be returned to the Access Control screen, and the computer's access settings will be displayed. You can click Edit to modify the permitted access time or other settings, or Delete to remove the entry. You can have up to 20 target computers under Access Control. Port Forwarding Basics Port forwarding is a way of configuring the AirStation so that incoming data is automatically directed to specific IP addresses on the network based on the data type.

  • Page 86: Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules

    Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules If UPnP is enabled, most programs will configure this for you automatically. Otherwise, you can manually set rules for port forwarding. You can access port forwarding options by opening the AirStation's Settings page and then navigating to Advanced Settings - Security - Port Forwarding.

  • Page 87: Managing Port Forwarding Rules

    Managing Port Forwarding Rules Individual rules cannot be turned off. Only a rule group can be shut off. You can click Edit to make any changes to individual rules, or Delete to remove the rule entry. Configuring a USB Drive as a NAS You can use a USB drive as a network-attached storage (NAS) device by plugging it into the AirStation.

  • Page 88: Formatting The Drive

    Formatting the Drive From the Disk Management page, click Partition1. AirStation does not support ext3 or NTFS format drives. If the USB drive is in one of those formats, click Format. Select a format type and click Execute format to format the drive. Formatting will erase all data on the drive, so back up any important data beforehand.

  • Page 89: Enable Sharing

    Click Setting Changes. Select the type of access to be given to users and click Save. To create new users, click Add from the Disk Management page. Enable Sharing Enable sharing so the drive is accessible by other users on the network. Navigate to Applications - Sharing.

  • Page 90: Adding The Airstation To A Wireless Network

    Adding the AirStation to a Wireless Network If you have an existing wireless network, you can connect the AirStation to extend the wireless network range. Other client devices (wired and wireless) will be able to connect to the AirStation to use the Internet. Set Up the AirStation as an Extender The AirStation can rebroadcast an existing wireless signal to extend the range.

  • Page 91: Set Up The Airstation As A Repeater

    You can also manually select the access point by opening the Manual Connection page. Select the access point from the available list of detected wireless access points. Set the wireless authentication and encryption to match that of the access point and click OK. If the access point is not displayed, click Search Again to refresh the list. After you are returned to the Wireless Bridge page, click Apply.
  • Page 92 Navigate to Advanced Settings - Wireless - Wireless Bridge. If the access point supports WPS or AOSS, you can use either to connect the AirStation. You can also manually select the access point by opening the Manual Connection page. Select the access point from the available list of detected wireless access points.

  • Page 93: Connecting Wireless Bridge Clients With Mac Filtering Enabled

    Connecting Wireless Bridge Clients with MAC Filtering Enabled When MAC filtering is enabled on the AirStation, a wireless client cannot access the AirStation unless its MAC address is registered. However, if the wireless client is connected through a wireless bridge, you need to register the MAC addresses of both the client and the wireless bridge.

  • Page 94: Required Devices

    • Wireless bridge This tutorial uses WXR-1900DHP as an example. • PC with Ethernet port We recommend downloading and installing AirStation Configuration Tool from the Buffalo website. Configuration Configure each step by following the instructions below. Step 1: Register wireless clients...
  • Page 95 Click Register in "Connected Client's List", then add all MAC addresses to the list. Click "Log out" button on the upper right. Step 2: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the AirStation Set the mode switch on the bottom of the AirStation to "WB". After a minute, confirm that the LEDs appear as below: Power LED: lit white Wireless LED: blinks orange...
  • Page 96 Enter "admin" for the username and "password" for the password, then click Log In. Navigate to Advanced Settings - Wireless - Wireless Bridge. Click Open.
  • Page 97 Select the AirStation to connect to, then click Select. Enter the AirStation's encryption key and click OK. Uncheck Use SSID and security settings from master in "Repeater" section, then click Apply. Click "Log out" button on the upper right. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the PC.
  • Page 98 Step 3: Register Client MAC Addresses Through Bridge Pull out the setup card from the setup card panel of the wireless bridge. Verify the SSID on the setup card and connect all wireless clients (including the PC) to the wireless bridge. Open Settings on the AirStation and log in.
  • Page 99 Click Back. Enable "Enforce MAC Filtering" for both 11 ac/n/a and 11n/g/b and click Apply. Click "Log out" button on the upper right.
  • Page 100 Step 4: Configure Roaming Run AirStation Configuration Tool from the PC and scan for all devices. Select the wireless bridge and select "Change IP Address". Select "Get IP Address from DHCP" and click "Next". You may be prompted for the wireless bridge's password as it is being configured.

  • Page 101: Adding Devices

    Adding Devices To add additional wireless or wired clients to this environment, follow the steps below. Verify the MAC address of the device you want to add. If the device is using a wired connection, you may skip step 2 and go to step 3. Change the second digit of the MAC address according to the following.

  • Page 102: Saving And Restoring Settings With A Backup File

    Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File Once you have finished configuring your AirStation to your needs, you can save the current configuration to a backup file. This file can be used to restore the AirStation's settings when needed. For example, the AirStation will initialize its settings after a hard reset.

  • Page 103: Restoring Settings With A Backup File

    Restoring Settings with a Backup File Restore settings can be found on the same tab. On the Reset/Reboot page, select Restore settings. The Browse field appears. Click Browse... to locate the backup file on the system. Click Execute. The Restore dialog appears. Enter the password if prompted.

  • Page 104: Setting Up Webaccess

    Setting Up WebAccess WebAccess is a cloud service provided by Buffalo that allows you to access your NAS remotely over the Internet. You can share content with everyone or with specified users. You can set up WebAccess through the settings page of your NAS, or enable the service on your AirStation.

  • Page 105: Connecting Wireless Devices Using Aoss

    Leave the WebAccess External Port option to "Auto" so that UPnP will automatically configure a port for you. Select the DNS Service Hostname used to access the service. If you have a BuffaloNAS.com account, select Use BuffaloNAS.com Registration and enter your BuffaloNAS.com username and password. You can also use an existing hostname, such as your dynamic DNS hostname.

  • Page 106: Setting Up A Vpn Server

    Setting Up a VPN Server You can configure a VPN server with either a dynamic DNS hostname or a static IP address. Currently the AirStation supports DynDNS, TZO, and No-IP. If you have an account, you can enter the login and hostname information under Advanced Settings - Internet - Dynamic DNS.

  • Page 107: Pptp Settings On The Airstation

    Enter a username and password for a new user. Select a method of acquiring IP address. Click Add. The user will appear under the "VPN Users" section. You can click Edit to modify the user or click Delete to remove the entry.

  • Page 108: Editing Users

    Editing Users You can create and edit users that will access your VPN server. Click Edit Users to open the edit users page. Enter a username and password for a new user. Select a method of acquiring IP address. Click Add. The user will appear under the "VPN Users"...

  • Page 109: How To Use Qos

    How to Use QoS QoS (quality of service) is a feature that allows the AirStation to prioritize traffic by type. QoS applies to both upstream and downstream data flow, and ensures consistent performance when using certain high-traffic applications, such as video streaming.

  • Page 110: Manual Entry

    Manual Entry Click Manual Entry to open the manual entry page, where you can create custom QoS priority settings for individual applications. Enter a name for the new rule. Select a value from the dropdown menu to define the priority level for incoming packets. Select a protocol for the application's incoming packets.

  • Page 111: Ipv6 Connections

    IPv6 Connections Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the latest revision of the IP communications protocols, which are used to route most traffic on the Internet. IPv6 was created to resolve the address exhaustion issue with IPv4. However, many routers and servers currently in use do not support IPv6, making a connection between devices with an IPv6 address to devices that only support IPv4 difficult.
  • Page 112 Select the method to automatically distribute IPv6 address to the LAN-side network. You can select "Stateless address autoconfiguration" to use the default router advertise protocol, or select "DHCPv6" to use the DHCPv6 server. If using DHCPv6, configure the lease period, which is the effective period of the IPv6 address as leased by the DHCPv6 server.

  • Page 113: How To Configure Tcp/Ip

    How to Configure TCP/IP Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu. Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue.

  • Page 114: Windows Vista

    To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically". Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. 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: leave blank...

  • Page 115: Windows Xp

    Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Double-click Network. Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" then click Properties. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically".

  • Page 116: Appendix C - Regulatory Compliance Information

    Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don't use other accessories or cables unless specifically instructed to in the documentation. Company Information Buffalo Americas, Inc. 11100 Metric Boulevard suite 750 Austin Texas 78758 1-866-752-6210 FCC Statement The information below is only for US region.
  • Page 117 IC statement (IC déclaration) The information below is only for Canada region. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 118 Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité...

Table of Contents