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Buffalo AirStation WZR-1750DHP User Manual

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35013154-02
2013-10

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    AirStation WZR-1750DHP / WZR-1166DHP User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35013154-02 2013-10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Setup ...............8 Introduction ..................8 Diagrams and Layout ................8 Front Panel ......................8 Back Panel .....................10 Bottom ......................12 Right Side ......................12 Installation ..................13 Vertical Placement ..................13 Horizontal Placement ...................13 Wall-Mounting ....................14 How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time ........15 Connect to a PC and Power On ..............15 Opening Settings ..................17 Connect Your Wireless Devices ..............18...
  • Page 3 Web Filtering ....................23 Device Settings .....................24 Advanced Settings ................25 Internet ......................25 PPPoE ......................26 Dynamic DNS ....................28 PPTP .......................29 NAT .........................30 LAN .........................30 DHCP Leases ....................31 Routing ......................31 2.4 GHz ......................32 5 GHz ......................34 WPS ........................38 AOSS.......................39 MAC Filtering ....................40 Multicast Control ..................40 Guest Accounts .....................41 Wireless Bridge .....................42 Firewall ......................43...
  • Page 4 Sharing ......................50 WebAccess .....................51 Media Server ....................52 BitTorrent ......................52 QoS .........................53 eco Mode .......................54 Network USB ....................55 System ......................56 Syslog Settings ....................57 Reset / Reboot ....................58 Update ......................59 System Information ..................60 Logs ........................61 Packets ......................62 Ping ........................62 Chapter 3 - Wireless ............63 Wireless Options ................63 Advanced Wireless Configuration ............64 Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) ..........64...
  • Page 5 Basic Router Troubleshooting ............72 Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac ........73 Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......74 Package Contents ................74 Factory Default Settings ..............75 WZR-1750DHP ....................75 WZR-1166DHP ....................80 Technical Specifications ..............85 WZR-1750DHP ....................85 WZR-1166DHP ....................87 Shared Folders and USB Ports ............89...
  • Page 6 Appendix B - Tutorials .............91 Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security ..91 Performance ....................91 Security ......................91 Sharing a Printer ................92 Enabling Network USB on the AirStation ...........92 Installing and Using Network USB Navigator ..........92 Configuring the Web Filter ..............93 Content Filter ....................93 Websites Excluded from Filter ..............93 Computers Excluded from Filter ..............94...
  • Page 7 Set up the AirStation as an Extender ............101 Set up the AirStation as a Repeater ............102 Connecting Wireless Bridge Clients with MAC Filtering Enabled .. 104 Required Devices ..................105 Configuration ..................... 105 Adding Devices ..................114 Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File ....... 115 Save Settings to a Backup File ..............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 - Setup

    Chapter 1 - Setup Introduction Thank you for buying a Buffalo AirStation. The WZR-1750DHP and WZR-1166DHP 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, wireless bridging, USB NAS, media server, and web filtering. This manual will help you set up and use your new wireless router.
  • Page 9 Off: Internet access is not available. Router functionality is disabled. Router LED (Blue) Router functionality is enabled. Off: Router functionality is disabled. Buffalo LED (White or Red) On (White): Power is on. Off: Power is off. On (Red)*: Booting. 2 blinks (Red)**: Flash ROM error.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    Continuously blinking*: Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings. * Never unplug the AC adapter while the Buffalo LED is blinking continuously. ** Turn off AirStation, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on. *** Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication.
  • Page 11 USB LED (Blue) A USB drive is connected. Blinking: The USB drive can be removed. Note: When this LED is blinking, the connected USB drive cannot be used. Remove the connected USB drive. If the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is removed, restart the AirStation. Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the AirStation while the USB LED is on.

  • Page 12: Bottom

    Bottom Reset button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Buffalo LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work. Setup card slot This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and encryption type are provided on the card for logging into Settings.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation Vertical Placement Attach the stand as shown in the figure below. Horizontal Placement The same stand also allows horizontal placement. Install the stand as shown in the figure below.

  • Page 14: Wall-Mounting

    Wall-Mounting Attach to the wall with the supplied screws in the mounting holes as shown below.

  • Page 15: 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 16 Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below: Wireless On or blinking Internet access Router Buffalo White light on On or blinking Internet On or blinking Note: If the router LED is not lit, hold down the mode button for about 3 seconds to switch to router mode.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Connect Your Wireless Devices

    This is the configuration interface, 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 19: Chapter 2 - Settings

    Chapter 2 - Settings Settings is the configuration GUI for the AirStation. You can configure all settings for the AirStation from here. This user manual shows examples from the WZR-1750DHP. If you have a WZR-1166DHP, your screens may be slightly different. Easy Admin Home When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown.

  • Page 20: Wireless

    Wireless Configure basic wireless settings here. This mode is available in router and access point mode 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 (11 Ac/n/a) SSID 1 Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Guest Accounts

    Guest Accounts Configure guest account settings here. This mode is available in router and access point mode 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 23: Web Filtering

    You can check each item’s communication status. : Priority Traffic Monitor : Upload speed : Download speed Web Filtering Configure web filtering. This mode 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.

  • Page 24: Device Settings

    Device Settings Check the status of each device connected to the network. This mode 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 the devices connected to the AirStation.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 which is used when Use IP Connection Unnumbered is chosen for the method of acquiring IP address.
  • Page 27 This is displayed when Edit Connection List is clicked. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

  • Page 28: 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 provider (DynDNS or TZO) for dynamic DNS. Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters Username and symbols.

  • Page 29: Pptp

    PPTP Configure the VPN server here. Internet - PPTP (Router Mode Only) PPTP Server Enable to use a PPTP server. Authentication Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection. Server IP Address Select the server IP address. Client IP Address Select the IP address range.

  • Page 30: 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. Configure LAN-side and DHCP server settings. LAN - LAN By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You LAN-side IP Address may change it here.

  • Page 31: Dhcp Leases

    Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 127 Domain Name alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. DHCP Leases Configure DHCP exceptions here. LAN - DHCP Leases (Router Mode Only) Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can Current DHCP Clients be changed to manual leasing by clicking Add Client.

  • Page 32: 2.4 Ghz

    2.4 GHz Configure basic wireless settings from here. Wireless - 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 33 Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then 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. Configure the bandwidth for wireless communication.

  • Page 34: Ghz

    Enable to use 802.11n protection. 802.11n protection gives priority to 802.11n devices in 802.11n Protection mixed mode (11b/g or 11 A) networks. Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a DTIM Period wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device.
  • Page 35 Wireless - 5 GHz...
  • Page 36 Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no Wireless wireless connections will be allowed. Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. If a channel Wireless Channel compatible with DFS is selected, the channel will be changed automatically when a weather radar is detected.
  • Page 37 Multicast Rate Sets the communication speed of multicast packets. Enable to use 802.11n protection. 802.11n protection gives priority to 802.11n devices in 802.11n Protection mixed mode (11b/g or 11 A) networks. Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a DTIM Period wireless device.

  • Page 38: Wps

    WPS is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy establishment of a secure wireless home network. It was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wireless - WPS (Router and Access Point Mode Only) Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices. External Registrar Note: Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use.

  • Page 39: Aoss

    AOSS AOSS is a system for easily configuring a secure wireless home network. It was developed by Buffalo. Wireless - AOSS (Router and Access Point Mode Only) Displays current AOSS status. Click to disconnect AOSS connection when it is AOSS Status enabled.

  • Page 40: Mac Filtering

    MAC Filtering Restrict access to specific wireless devices here. Wireless - MAC Filtering Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect Registration List wirelessly.

  • Page 41: Guest Accounts

    Guest Accounts Configure the AirStation’s guest accounts here. Wireless - Guest Accounts (Router and Access Point Mode Only) Guest Accounts Enable or disable the guest accounts. Guest User This sets whether authentication is performed for guest users. Authentication Guest Account LAN IP This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest accounts.

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Ip Filter

    IP Filter Create and edit IP filters here. Security - IP Filter (Router Mode Only) Action Specify how to process target packets. Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender’s IP address and receiver’s IP address of the target packets. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet.

  • Page 45: Port Forwarding

    Port Forwarding Configure port translation here. Security - Port Forwarding (Router Mode Only) Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select New Group and enter the new Group group name in the Group Name field to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 46: Dmz

    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 Add IP Address to DMZ translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded.

  • Page 47: 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/dnsweb/terms.do . Filter Level Select the filter level. Websites Excluded from Specify a list of websites that will be unaffected by the web filter.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 Modify Shared Folder USB devices.

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 52: 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. BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client here. Applications - BitTorrent Enable to use the BitTorrent client.

  • Page 53: Qos

    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. BitTorrent External Port Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client. Status You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: 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 58: 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 59: Update

    Update 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 60: 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 61: Logs

    Wireless (5 GHz) Displays the wireless status. Wireless (2.4 GHz) Guest Accounts Displays information about the guest accounts. Displays information about the USB drive. Web Filtering This indicates the operating status of the web filter. eco Mode This indicates the operating status of eco Mode. Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.

  • Page 62: Packets

    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. Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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, navigate to Wireless >...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 - Utilities

    Chapter 4 - Utilities How to Download Utilities You can download utilities for your AirStation from Buffalo’s website. WZR-1750DHP: http://d.buffalo.jp/wzr-1750dhp/ WZR-1166DHP: http://d.buffalo.jp/wzr-1166dhp/...

  • Page 68: List Of Utilities With Description Of Each

    List of Utilities with Description of Each AirStation Configuration Tool You can enter the AirStation’s settings and change IP address with this tool. Compatible with: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 69: Network-Usb Navigator

    Network-USB Navigator You can use a printer 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, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Basic Router Troubleshooting From A Mac

    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. Enter the router’s username and password (“admin” and “password” by default). You should now be able to reconfigure your settings and change your password for the router. Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac If your router is not behaving normally, begin by using the resetting all settings.

  • Page 74: 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. WZR-1750DHP AirStation.............1 AirStation setup card.......1 AC adapter...........1 AC power cable..........1 Stands............2 Screws for wall-mounting.....2 Ethernet cable...........1...

  • Page 75: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings WZR-1750DHP Feature Parameter Default Setting Method of Acquiring IP Address Internet Connection Wizard Default Gateway Internet DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Default PPPoE Connection No active session.
  • Page 76 Feature Parameter Default Setting Wireless Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 2.4 GHz: 216.7 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 or No Authentication Encryption Wireless Data AES or No Encryption...
  • Page 77 (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). BUFFALO-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the WPS Security Settings AirStation’s MAC address).
  • Page 78 Feature Parameter Default Setting IP Filter IP Filter No IP filters have been configured yet. IPv6 Passthrough Disabled PPPoE Passthrough Disabled Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Enabled Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports Port forwarding has not been set up yet. Add IP Address to DMZ UPnP UPnP Enabled...
  • Page 79 Feature Parameter Default Setting Power Saving Disabled Wired LAN Wireless LAN eco Mode Weekly Schedule Mode Normal Start Time 0:00 End Time 0:30 Day of Week Network USB Enabled Network USB Use Multifunction Printer Enabled AirStation Name “AP” + AirStation’s MAC Address Administrator admin (fixed) Administrator Password...

  • Page 80: Wzr-1166Dhp

    WZR-1166DHP Feature Parameter Default Setting Method of Acquiring IP Address Internet Connection Wizard Default Gateway Internet DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Default PPPoE Connection No active session. IP Unnumbered PPPoE No active session.
  • Page 81 Feature Parameter Default Setting Wireless Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 2.4 GHz: 144 Mbps (20 MHz) High-Speed Mode 5 GHz: 866 Mbps (80 MHz) Broadcast SSID Allow SSID 1 SSID Isolation Not used SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address Wireless Authentication WPA2-PSK or No Authentication Encryption Wireless Data AES or No Encryption...
  • Page 82 (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). BUFFALO-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the WPS Security Settings AirStation’s MAC address).
  • Page 83 Feature Parameter Default Setting IP Filter IP Filter No IP filters have been configured yet. IPv6 Passthrough Disabled PPPoE Passthrough Disabled Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Enabled Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports Port forwarding has not been set up yet. Add IP Address to DMZ UPnP UPnP Enabled...
  • Page 84 Feature Parameter Default Setting Power Saving Disabled Wired LAN Wireless LAN eco Mode Weekly Schedule Mode Normal Start Time 0:00 End Time 0:30 Day of Week Network USB Enabled Network USB Use Multifunction Printer Enabled AirStation Name “AP” + AirStation’s MAC Address Administrator admin (fixed) Administrator Password...

  • Page 85: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications WZR-1750DHP Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11 Ac (Draft) / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11 A / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Transmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase.
  • Page 86 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 87: Wzr-1166Dhp

    WZR-1166DHP Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11 Ac (Draft) / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11 A / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Transmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. IEEE 802.11 Ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW <Long GI>: 156/130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 streams) 78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
  • Page 88 Transmission Encoding 1000BASE-T 4DPAM5, 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Coding Access Method CSMA/CD Speed and Flow Control 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX Number of LAN Ports USB Interface Interface USB 3.0 Connector Type USB 3.0 x 1 Other External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Supply...

  • Page 89: Shared Folders And Usb Ports

    Shared Folders and USB Ports There are several restrictions on using the AirStation’s USB port: • When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), keep folder and file names within 80 characters. You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 characters. •...

  • Page 90: Gpl Information

    GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .

  • Page 91: 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 92: Sharing A Printer

    A USB printer attached to the AirStation can be made available to the network for wireless printing. You will need to download and install the Network USB Navigator application from the Buffalo website. Before proceeding, make sure the printer is installed on your PC with the correct printer drivers/software. If the PC does not have the required drivers, even if Network USB Navigator detects the printer you will not be able to print to the device.

  • Page 93: 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 Security - Web Filtering. You must first accept the Symantec terms of use before you can use web filtering.

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 Security - Access Control. Open Access Control options by clicking Enable. Under Target Computer, enter the computer’s MAC address.

  • Page 96: Port Forwarding Basics

    Click Save. 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 97: 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 Security - Port Forwarding.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Formatting The Drive

    Formatting the Drive On 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 to open the Format Disk page. 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103 Navigate to 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 104: 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 105: Required Devices

    Wireless bridge This tutorial uses WZR-1750DHP 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 106 Click Register in “Connected Client’s List”, then add all MAC addresses to the list. Click “Log out” button on the upper right.
  • Page 107 Wireless LED: blinks blue Internet Access LED: off Router LED: off Buffalo LED: lit white Note: If the LEDs do not appear as above, initialize the wireless bridge by holding the reset button down for 3 seconds. Change the PC’s IP address to “192.168.11.xxx” (e.g. 192.168.11.135).
  • Page 108 Navigate to Advanced Settings - Wireless - Wireless Bridge. Click Open. Select the AirStation to connect to, then click Select.
  • Page 109 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 110 Step 3: Register Client MAC Addresses Through Bridge Pull out the setup card from the bottom 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. Navigate to Advanced Settings - Wireless - MAC Filtering.
  • Page 111 Click “Register” next to a client’s MAC address, then click “Add”. Repeat until all clients’ MAC addresses appears under Registration List. Click Back.
  • Page 112 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 113 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 114: 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 115: Saving And Restoring Settings With A Backup File

    For example, if the original MAC address is “00:24:A5:D5:01:06”, change it to “02:24:A5:D5:01:06”.Log in to the AirStation’s Settings and navigate to Wireless - MAC Filtering. Register the client’s MAC address. Use the new MAC address if the second digit had been changed.e.g. If the original MAC address is “00:24:A5:D5:01:06”, change it to “02:24:A5:D5:01:06”.Open the AirStation’s settings and go to Mac filtering page, then register the MAC address you have changed in the procedure 2. 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.

  • Page 116: Restoring Settings With A Backup File

    Restoring Settings with a Backup File Restore settings can be found on the same tab. On the Save/Restore Settings page, check 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 117: 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 118: Connecting Wireless Devices Using Aoss

    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. Click Apply at the bottom of the page.

  • Page 119: Editing Users

    Enable PPTP Server. Select the VPN authentication type. If you are unsure which one to use, leave it on the default selection. You can leave the Client IP Address on Auto. If client computers are within a specific IP address range, click Manual and enter the range into the field.

  • Page 120: Using Airstations With 2Wire Residential Gateways

    Click Add. The user will appear under the PPTP User List section. You can click Edit to modify the user or click Delete to remove the entry. Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways AT&T Internet services (U-verse or ADSL) will often assign a 2Wire residential gateway device that serves as both the modem and the router.

  • Page 121: Manual Entry

    Enable Priority Control QoS. Choose an Optimize for selection. Video: Prioritizes streaming video traffic. Voice: Prioritizes voice chats and VoIP traffic. Gaming: Prioritizes online gaming traffic. Manual: Select this option to customize QoS priority for a selected operation. To set a manual policy, select the operation to be prioritized and lower the priority for others. For example, if you set Video as Ultra Premium - High Bandwidth, the bandwidth priority of other operations should be lowered accordingly.
  • Page 122 Select a protocol for the application’s incoming packets. For example, most VoIP and multimedia applications use UDP, while the Internet and emails use TCP. Set the WAN-side server and port number under “Remote Settings”. If you need to use a specific port, most network applications and services will have their required protocols and ports listed in their documentation.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Windows Vista

    If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” then click Properties. 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.

  • Page 125: 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”.

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