Buffalo WCR-G300 User Manual

Buffalo WCR-G300 User Manual

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WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300
802.11n / b / g Wireless Access Point Router
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 802.11n / b / g Wireless Access Point Router www.buffalotech.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Internet (Router Mode only) ............24 PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............25 DDNS (Router Mode only) ............. 27 LAN ....................29 DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) ..........31 NAT (Router Mode only) ..............32 Route ..................... 33 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Access ................... 60 Log ....................61 Save/Restore ................. 62 Initialize/Restart ................63 Update ................... 64 Diagnostic ................65 System Info ..................65 Logs ....................67 Packet Info ..................68 Client Monitor ................. 69 Ping ....................70 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 4 Appendix A - Specifications ..........86 Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings ....88 Appendix C - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ... 93 Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings .......... 96 Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration ..100 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 5 Appendix F - Regulatory Compliance Information ..101 Appendix G - Environmental Information ...... 107 Appendix H - GPL Information ........108 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    • Privacy Separator • MAC address access restriction • Deny Any Connection/SSID stealth • Web configuration interface with password • Firewall with easy rules Automatic Channel Selection Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 7: 300 Mbps High Speed Mode

    This unit can be easily configured from a web browser on your computer. 300 Mbps High Speed Mode 300 Mbps is the link speed of WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 when using Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    • LAN cable .....................1 • Quick Setup Guide................1 • Admin Card ..................1 WCR-HP-G300 • Main unit ....................1 • High-gain antennas .................2 • AC adapter ...................1 • LAN cable .....................1 • Quick Setup Guide................1 • Admin Card ..................1 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Wireless LED (Green) Indicates wireless LAN status. Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting Wireless LAN is connected but not active Router LED (Green) Router functionality is enabled Off: Router functionality is disabled WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 10 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the Diag LED still flashes, please contact technical support. Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Both devices must be powered on for this to work. Reset Button With the power on, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation’s settings to their default values. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 12: Bottom

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, MAC address, and WPS PIN code. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Wait for a minute or so, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below: Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on Router Green LED on Diag ※ Refer to pages 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Wds Setup

    Wait for about a minute, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below: Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on Router Green LED on Diag ※ Refer to pages 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 15 AOSS or WPS button on the client device that you are connecting to the network. Automatic configuration will take about a minute. To return the unit to its original IP address settings, refer to Appendix D. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 16 Revert your computer's IP adress settings to their original values as described in Appendix D (page 96). ex) IP address obtain an IP address automatically Subnet mask obtain DNS server address automatically WDS setup is complete. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    Note: If you forget your password, hold down the Reset button (page 11) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Configuration The configuration interface is displayed. Help is always displayed on the right side of the configuration interface. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 19: Configuration Menu (Router Mode)

    Edit IP filters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side Page 48 and the Internet side Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough Page 49 Pass-through LAN Config Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs Page 50 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 20 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 69 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 70 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interfaces WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 21: Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode)

    Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 63 Update Update the AirStation’s firmware Page 64 Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation Page 65 Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 67 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 22 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 69 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 70 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 23: Setup

    Click to display the wireless set tings page. Security Click to display the security set tings page. LAN Config Click to display the set tings page to open ports for games and ap- plications. Router mode only WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 24 If the AirStation is connected to the Internet, clicking this link opens a web page for downloading the AirStation User Manual. Logout Logs out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. If the web configuration interface is not used for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 25: Internet/Lan (Lan Config)

    Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Be careful! MTU size of Internet Port The Internet (WAN) port’s MTU size may be set to any value from 578 to 1500 bytes. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 26: Pppoe (Router Mode Only)

    Enter the PPPoE username provided by your ISP. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Enter the password specified by your provider for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 27 If enabled, the AirStation will request an LCP echo from the PPP server once a minute. If the connection server doesn't respond within 6 minutes, the Internet connection will be cut off. If the PPP connection is often cut off, disable this. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 28: Ddns (Router Mode Only)

    Enter your TZO key. TZO keys may have up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Only when selecting TZO Domain Name Enter your TZO domain name. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. Only when selecting TZO WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 29 DNS service provider. Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider. The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name. Status Displays the current status of the dynamic DNS service. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 30: Lan

    Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Router Mode only WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Router Mode only WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 31 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and Router Mode only periods. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address. Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address. Bridge Mode only WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 32: Dhcp Lease (Router Mode Only)

    Enter the MAC address which identifies the client. Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking [Manual Assignment]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 33: Nat (Router Mode Only)

    Configure NAT (network address translation) settings here. NAT is used to connect devices on the LAN side to the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable logging for deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 34: Route

    The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15. Routing Information Entries will be listed here after being added. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 35: Wireless Config

    PIN code. This code can be entered into other WPS-compatable wireless devices. Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK]. WPS status Displays WPS status as “configured” or “unconfigured”. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 36: Aoss

    Chapter 3 Configuration AOSS Configure AOSS settings here. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other settings. [Reset] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to their previous values. AOSS Client Information Displays status of connected AOSS clients. AOSS Connection only WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 38: Basic

    Chapter 3 Configuration Basic Configure basic wireless settings here. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 39 When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet, not with each other. This parameter does not function if WDS is enabled. SSID Set SSID using 1-32 alphanumeric character(s). Authentication Specify the type of wireless authentication. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 40 (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter 10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive). Rekey interval Choose an interval from 0 to 1440 minutes for keys to be updated. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 41: Advanced

    AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other. Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 42: Wmm

    Chapter 3 Configuration Configure priorities for specific types of data. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 43 However, the queue may interfere with other packet transmissions. If TXOP Limit is set to 0 (zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 44: Mac Filter

    AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list. List of all clients that are associated Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected with this AirStation to the AirStation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 45: Wds (Bridge Mode Only)

    Once WPS is set up, the AirStation will have the same security setting as the other AP in the bridge. Refer to page 14 for setup directions. Connection Status Displays WDS connection status. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 46 Enter the target AirStation's wireless authentication method. Encryption Enter the target AirStation's encryption type. WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) Enter the target AP's Encryption key (if used). WEP encryption key setting Enter the target AP's WEP key (if used). WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 47: Security (Router Mode Only)

    WAN and LAN sides of the router. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (on page 24), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 48 If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the Internet side. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 24), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 49: Ip Filter (Router Mode Only)

    IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet. IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 50: Vpn Pass-Through (Router Mode Only)

    LAN-side IP addresses from your provider using the PPPoE protocol because all PPPoE packets can pass through from the LAN to the WAN side. PPTP Pass-through Enable to use the PPTP pass-through for address translation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 51: Lan Config (Router Mode Only)

    A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric letters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry. Protocol Select the Internet side protocol (before translation) for the port translation table entry. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 52: Dmz (Router Mode Only)

    IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 53: Upnp (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 3 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) here. Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 54: Qos (Router Mode Only)

    Enable or disable this entry. application name Enter an application name. Names may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters, double or single tickmarks ("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;). protocol Select either TCP or UDP. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 55: Admin Config

    Packets whose type isn’t on the list are treated as a level between medium and low. Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 56: Password

    Meaning Administrator Name The username for login is fixed as “admin”. Administrator Password This password is to log in to the AirStation’s configuration interface. It may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 57: Time/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. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 58: Ntp

    IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Update Interval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP server? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 59: Eco

    Chapter 3 Configuration Configure Eco mode from this screen. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 60 Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly sched- ule. If User Defined mode is chosen, configure it below. User Defined Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for User De- fined mode. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 61: Access

    AirStation remotely from the Internet side. Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port Router mode only number (1 - 65535) if configuring the AirStation from the Internet side. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 62: Log

    Indentify the syslog server by host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Transfer Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 63: Save/Restore

    [Browse] button, navigating to the configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the configuration file was password protected, then put a check next to “Enter password”, enter the password, and click [Restore]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 64: Initialize/Restart

    Chapter 3 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation from here. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 65: Update

    The screen to update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Firmware File Name Click [Browse] to specify a firmware file and click [Update Firmware]. This will update the firmware. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 66: Diagnostic

    Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Info System information for the AirStation is displayed here. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 67 Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation. Internet Displays WAN port information. Router mode only Displays LAN port information. Wireless Displays wireless status. Displays the status of WDS. ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 68: Logs

    Chapter 3 Configuration Logs View the AirStation’s logs here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the type of logs to display. Logs Displays the selected logs. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 69: Packet Info

    Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN (Internet), the Ethernet LAN, and the wireless LAN. Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN (the Internet), the Ethernet LAN, and the wireless LAN. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 70: Client Monitor

    This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, host name, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 71: Ping

    A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter an IP address or a hostname to ping, and click [Execute]. The result will be displayed in the Result field. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 72: Chapter 4 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    Game console (AOSS Devices) • Before using AOSS or WPS to connect the Buffalo wireless client to the computer, download Client Manager or AOSS Assistant from the Buffalo web site, and install it. • Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into your computer.
  • Page 73: Windows 7 Or Vista (Client Manager V)

    If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profile]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].
  • Page 74: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Click the [WPS AOSS] button. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 75: Mac Os X (Aoss Assistant)

    If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.6 / 10.5 / 10.4, use the AOSS Assistant to connect wirelessly with AOSS. Run the AOSS Assistant program that was downloaded from the Buffalo web site. The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed.
  • Page 76: Manual Setup

    With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Click on the network icon in the system tray . Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking [Connect automatically] is recommended. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 77: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    With Windows 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 the screen at left is displayed, select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 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 step 4. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 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 where you’re using the AirStation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 80: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. Select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. Enter the encryption key (twice) and click [Connect]. Wireless Zero Config will automatically connect you to the network. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 81: Mac Os X (Wi-Fi)

    [Turn Wi-Fi On]. Find the target AirStation’s name. Click it to highlight it. Enter the encryption key and click [Join]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 82: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    “password” for the password. • Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies. • Make sure that your computer is configured to [Obtain an IP Address Automatically]. (page 96) • Restart your AirStation. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 83: Cannot Connect To The Network Wirelessly

    • Configure your wireless device with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as used by your AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID - BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Encryption Type - No encryption Encryption Key - none •...
  • Page 84: Other Tips

    Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Basic tab. Buffalo recommends the use of WPA/WPA2 mixed for wireless encryption. The passphrase/ key should be at least 8 characters in length.
  • Page 85 If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the Internet Service Provider who installed the modem. If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 86 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting 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 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 87: Appendix A - Specifications

    IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T) Transmission Rate 10 / 100 Mbps Transmission Encoding 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Cording Access Method CSMA/CD Speed and Flow Control 10/100, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX Number of LAN Ports LAN Port Connector RJ-45 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 88 120 mm x 105 mm x 22 mm (4.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 in.) Weight WCR-G300 176 g (6.2 oz.) WCR-HP-G300 : 208 g (7.3 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 20 - 80% (non-condensing) WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 89: Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings

    Keep Alive Enabled DDNS Dynamic DNS Service Disabled Router Mode only Current Dynamic DNS Informa- none tion LAN Side IP Address Router Mode: 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode 192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0) DHCP Server Enabled Router Mode only WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 90 An 8-digit random value (Printed on the Admin Card) WPS Security Information WPS status: unconfigured AOSS Encryption Type of Exclusive none SSID for WEP Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled AOSS Button on the AirStation Enabled Unit WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 91 1023 AIFSN TXOP Limit WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) CWmin CWmax 1023 AIFSN TXOP Limit WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_VI (High) ) CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 92 Time/Date Local Date 2011 Year 1 Month 1 Day Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds Time Zone (GMT−00:00) Greenwich Mean Time, London NTP Functionality Enabled NTP Server time.nist.gov Update Interval 24 hours WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 93 Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link Bridge Mode: IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless Client, Au- thentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 94: Appendix C - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

    Windows 7/Vista Note: · If the Client Manager V is not installed yet, download it from the Buffalo web site, and install it. · Client Manager V does not support Windows XP.
  • Page 95 Mac OS X Run the WLAN Monitor program that was downloaded from the Buffalo web site. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 96 This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target. Link Speed (Mbps) This displays the current link speed. Quality (%) This displays the current signal quality. Signal Level (dBm) This indicates the strength of the current signal. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 97: 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]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 98: 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]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 99 To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. 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]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 100 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]. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 101: Appendix E - Restoring The Default Configuration

    Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration Hold down this button for 3 seconds. The AirStation will be initialized. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 102: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 103 (ou inférieur) approuvé pourl’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectriqueà l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 104 This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the 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. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 105 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR- HP-G300 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 106 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 107 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
  • Page 108 • 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. WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...
  • Page 109: 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/ . WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual...

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