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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual 11n/a & 11n/g/b Concurrent Smart model WAPS-APG600H 11n/a, 11n/g/b Single Smart model WAPS-AG300H www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview ......... 4 Package Contents ..............4 Hardware Overview ..............5 Front Panel LEDs ................5 Back Panel ..................7 Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ........ 8 Antenna Placement ..............8 Installation .................8 Connecting to PoE Equipment (Sold Separately) ......8 Connecting the AC Adapter ............
  • Page 3 AOSS ..................... 29 WPS ....................32 Basic ....................33 Advanced ..................36 Security ..................39 Clients .................... 45 WDS ....................46 RADIUS ..................48 MAC Filter ..................51 WMM ....................52 Admin Config ................55 Username and Password ............... 55 Date and Time ................57 Transfer Logs to Syslog Server .............
  • Page 4 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ........79 Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) ................80 Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ....81 Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings ....84 Appendix A - Specifications ..........89 Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings .......... 91 Windows 8 ................91 Windows 7 ................92 Windows Vista ................93...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    Chapter 1 - Product Overview Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • Wireless LAN access point ......................1 • Antennas (with protective caps) ..................2 • AC adapter ...........................1 •...

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs Power LED Power is on. Off: Power is off. This LED is off when the “LED setting” is set to off. Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 blinks Wired Ethernet LAN error. 4 blinks Wireless LAN error. 5 blinks: USB error. 9 blinks System error. Continuously Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings. blinking *1 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously. *2 Turn off AirStation first, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 13 14 15 Power Connector Connect the power adapter here. Power button This button turns the power on and off . LAN Port These ports may be connected to computers, hubs, or other network devices.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Placing Your Airstation

    Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement Remove the antenna caps and attach the antennas. Don’t touch the conductive parts of the antenna connectors because they can be damaged easily. Note: These antennas support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Installation Connecting to PoE Equipment (Sold Separately) If PoE (Power over Ethernet) is available on the network, you may not need to use the AC power...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Use a Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 of the AirStation to a PoE switch or other device that supports PoE. AirStation PoE Switch Note: Be sure that the cable connecting the AirStation and power sourcing equipment is an enhanced Category 5 or higher 4-pair cable.

  • Page 11: Initial Setup

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Initial Setup The AirStation Configuration Tool lets you configure your AirStation easily. Download it from one of the links below: WAPS-APG600H: http://d.buffalo.jp/waps-apg600h/ WAPS-AG300H: http://d.buffalo.jp/waps-ag300h/ Note: The computer that opens Settings must be a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 8.0 or later installed.
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Select the AirStation to configure, then click Next. Click Change IP Address. Enter the AirStation’s IP address and click Next. - 11 -...
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Enter the AirStation’s admin password (the default is “password”) and click Next. Note: If the AirStation administrator password is 9 characters or more, the IP address of the AirStation cannot be changed using this procedure. In this case, open the AirStation Setting screen, and set the IP address.

  • Page 14: Settings

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Settings Start the AirStation Configuration Tool. Click Start > All Programs> BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > AirStation Configuration Tool. Click Next. Select the AirStation to configure, then click Next. - 13 -...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Click Go to Settings. Click OK. To log in to Settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click Settings will open. - 14 -...

  • Page 16: Wireless & Encryption

    By default, the AirStation’s wireless LAN is disabled. To configure it, follow the procedure below. Note: This example describes using WPA2-PSK AES encryption. Open Settings. Click Encryption. For the WAPS-APG600H, select “11a and 11g”. For the WAPS-AG300H, select “11g” or “11a”. Select the Security Mode (example: “WPA-PSK”). - 15 -...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Select “WPA2 Only” for the WPA Type, “AES” for the Encryption Type, set the Pre-Shared Key, and click Apply. - 16 -...

  • Page 18: Changing The Password

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Changing the Password To change your AirStation’s settings, you’ll need to log in to the administrative interface. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “password”. After initial setup is complete, it is highly recommended that you change the password as described below.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation From the left-side menu, click Admin Config > Username and Password. Enter a new administrator password (twice) and click Apply. Notes: · The administrator password should contain between 6 and 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Airstation On A Ceiling Or Wall

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Mounting the AirStation on a Ceiling or Wall The AirStation can be mounted to a ceiling or wall. The location where you mount the AirStation should meet these requirements: · Mount in a location with an ambient temperature range from 0° C (32° F) to 45° C (113° F), humidity from 10% to 90%, and no condensation.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Use the four screws to secure the bracket. Note: For certain usage environments, you may be able to use items other than the supplied screws. Select the most suitable item for use on your mounting surface. Secure the screws.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Security Case (Sold Separately)

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Mounting the Security Case (Sold Separately) Use the four screws to secure the bracket. Secure the screws. Secure the screws. If mounting to a wall, secure so that this section is on the bottom. Press the AirStation onto the bracket, then push it down until it clicks into place. - 21 -...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Insert the key into the cover, and turn to the “open” position. As shown in the figure, attach the cover while it is slanted. Turn the key to the “close” position, and then remove it. - 22 -...

  • Page 24: Removing The Airstation

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Removing the AirStation To remove the AirStation from the mounting bracket, follow the procedure below. Ejector Insert the ejector key to raise the locking clips, then gently slide the AirStation off in the direction shown. If the AirStation is difficult to remove, twist the ejector key 45 degrees to raise the locking clips a little more, then slide the AirStation off the bracket.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    Settings will open in a browser such as Internet Explorer 8.0 or later. Home The menu is displayed on the left side of the screen and the system information is displayed on the right side. Note: The descriptions in the following pages show screens from the WAPS-APG600H. Parameter Meaning Encryption Sets the wireless LAN encryption.

  • Page 26: Lan Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuration LAN Settings LAN IP address This sets the IP addresses at the LAN-side. ---> LAN Settings > LAN IP address Parameter Meaning IP Assignment Sets the method for obtaining the IP address. IP Address Sets the IP address when IP Address is set to “Static IP”. IP Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask when IP Address is set to “Static IP”.

  • Page 27: Lan Port

    Chapter 3 Configuration LAN Port This makes the settings for a wired LAN port. ---> LAN Settings > LAN Port Parameter Meaning Wired LAN Port Displays the port number of the wired LAN port. Enable Sets the wired LAN port status to Enabled or Disabled. Media Type Sets the communication speed of the wired Ethernet connection.

  • Page 28: Vlan

    Chapter 3 Configuration VLAN This sets the VLAN settings for the wired LAN. ---> LAN Settings > VLAN Parameter Meaning VLAN Mode Sets the VLAN mode of the wired LAN (#1, #2) interface VLAN. One of the VLAN modes below can be selected. Tagged Port This adds a tag (compliant with IEEE 802.1Q) to all frames that are sent and received from the wired LAN port.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Management VLAN ID Sets the VLAN ID of the management VLAN. An integer value from 0 to 4096 can be set for the VLAN ID. Note: Limitations are placed on the values that can be set to the management VLAN ID for enabling access to the management VLAN from the wired LAN.

  • Page 30: Wireless Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuration Wireless Settings AOSS You can make detailed changes to AOSS settings here. ---> Wireless Settings > AOSS - 29 -...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Start AOSS Click the button to start the AOSS connection. Reset AOSS Displayed when connected by AOSS. Click this button to disconnect the AOSS connection. This disconnects from all connected wireless LAN devices, and the information is changed as shown below.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID This is the SSID corresponding to each encryption level. Only the SSID for the currently-set encryption level is used. Encryption Key This is the currently-available encryption key. This displays information about the wireless devices connected by AOSS.

  • Page 33: Wps

    Chapter 3 Configuration You can make detailed changes to WPS settings here. ---> Wireless Settings > WPS Parameter Meaning Specifies whether the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function is used. AirStation Pin Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Click Generate New PIN Code to generate a new PIN code. Push-button WPS Click Start to start WPS.

  • Page 34: Basic

    Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning WPS Status Displays “Configured” or “Not Configured”. “Configured” is displayed if all currently-available wireless bands are “Configured”. On the other hand, “Not Configured” is displayed if even a single wireless band is “Not Configured”. SSID Displays the SSID used in the WPS function.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Radio Enables or disables the wireless LAN. Band This is used to set the wireless operation mode. To set manually, select “Manual”. In communication with devices that are set as WDS connection devices, the transmission speed is determined automatically regardless of the “Manual”...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Check Auto-Channel Sets the interval for changing the channel when auto-channel is enabled. When a checkmark is inserted for “Change channel if STA is connected”, the channel is changed even if the client is connected to the AirStation.

  • Page 37: Advanced

    Chapter 3 Configuration Advanced This is used to manually set the detailed information for the wireless LAN. ---> Wireless Settings > 802.11g or 802.11a > Advanced Parameter Meaning Contention Slot Can be selected from “Short” or “Long”. If “Short” is selected, the communication speed may be improved, but connection may not be possible to wireless devices that do not support Short Slot Time.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Guard Interval Changes the encoding format during frame sending. “Long GI” arranges the encoding with a certain amount of (time) spacing to prevent interference by the encoded information. “Short GI” shortens this interval to enable sending of more information.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate This setting controls the communication speed of multicast packets. When set to Auto (BRS), the communication speed is determined automatically for maximizing the coverage distance. 802.11g Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps can be selected. 802.11a Auto, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps can be selected.

  • Page 40: Security

    Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SM Power Save This function enables reduced power consumption in devices when communicating with 11n standard wireless devices that have two or more transmission systems (11n2x or later). If “Enabled (Static)” is selected, communication with the AirStation always uses one transmission system.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID Specifies the SSID where the security is set. Broadcast SSID When enabled, you can search for the AirStation. Select Enable when using the Windows XP (SP2 or earlier) standard wireless connection function. Privacy Separator Restricts communication between wireless devices connected to the same SSID.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning IEEE802.1x/EAP This performs wireless device authentication compliant with IEEE802.1x/EAP. Both this function and the RADIUS server can be used together to enable use of the wireless LAN only for users who were issued an account. WPA-PSK This performs wireless LAN device authentication compliant with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Configuration Security Mode: WEP Parameter Meaning Key Length Select an encryption key between 64-bits or 128-bits. Key Type This is used to select the encryption key format. ASCII (5 characters) Enter a string of 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters (key length: 64- bit) or 13 characters (key length: 128-bit).
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning TKIP/AES mixed mode Encryption Type TKIP and AES authentication and communication can be performed simultaneously. TKIP is used for broadcast and multicast communication. TKIP TKIP is an encryption communication system based on the WEP system with enhanced security features. The WPS function is disabled.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 Configuration Security Mode: WPA-EAP Parameter Meaning WPA/WPA2 mixed mode-EAP WPA Type Wireless device authentication by both WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP can be performed simultaneously. A RADIUS server and wireless device (supplicant) compliant with the EAP authentication protocol are required. WPA2-EAP This performs wireless device authentication compliant with WPA2 (IEEE802.11i).

  • Page 46: Clients

    Chapter 3 Configuration Clients This displays information on the wireless devices communicating with the AirStation. ---> Wireless Settings > 802.11g or 802.11a > Clients Parameter Meaning Interface The SSID of wireless devices communicating with the AirStation. MAC Address The MAC addresses of wireless devices communicating with the AirStation.

  • Page 47: Wds

    Chapter 3 Configuration This sets the repeater function (WDS) that connects AirStations wirelessly. ---> Wireless Settings > 802.11g or 802.11a > WDS Parameter Meaning WDS Functionality Sets whether WDS is used. To use WDS, WDS must also be set at the other connected AirStation. Disabled WDS is not used.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning VLAN Mode Sets the network ID of the VLAN associated with this WDS connection. Untagged port This is defined as an untagged LAN port. The AirStation transfers only network communication frames with a preset VLAN ID to this LAN port.

  • Page 49: Radius

    Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Registered Access Point This displays a list of the MAC addresses of access points connected by WDS. Edit Click to edit the added access point information. This proceeds to the edit screen. Delete This removes individual access point information that was added. Delete All This removes all access point information that was added.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 Configuration ---> Wireless Settings > RADIUS Parameter Meaning RADIUS Server IP Address Sets the IP address of the RADIUS server that makes the inquiry during authentication. Authentication Port Sets the UDP port number of the RADIUS server where the RADIUS authentication protocol is used.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Shared Secret The Shared Secret used in communication between the RADIUS server and AirStation is set from 1 to 255 characters. Authentication can be accepted only from devices that have the same Shared Secret as the RADIUS server. Session Timeout Sets the time (0 to 86400 seconds) that communication can be performed for wireless devices allowed by the RADIUS server.

  • Page 52: Mac Filter

    Chapter 3 Configuration MAC Filter This is used to edit the MAC address of wireless devices for which you want to enable connectivity to the AirStation. This function can only be used when “MAC address filter” is enabled on the wireless security page. Notes: ·...

  • Page 53: Wmm

    Chapter 3 Configuration This is used to assign priority to VoIP and streaming data to ensure those types of data are prioritized. Use this setting for communication that requires real-time responsiveness (such as VoIP and other streaming communication) to minimize the effects of other communication. Use the same QoS configuration and settings for all devices on the network.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Enable or disable QoS. Disable No priority is assigned for any communication. All frames are processed in order of input. Enable Priority control is performed using WMM-EDCA for communication between the AirStation and the wireless device. The priority control function must be enabled at both the AirStation and wireless device sides.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning CWmin, CWmax This sets the maximum and minimum values of the contention window. The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance mechanism that is performed in IEEE802.11, and generally, smaller values in the window result in a higher likelihood that the queue will obtain sending rights.

  • Page 56: Admin Config

    Chapter 3 Configuration Admin Config Username and Password This sets the AirStation name and the username and password for logging into the setting screen. ---> Admin Config > Username and Password Parameter Meaning Administrator Name This sets the administrator username for logging into the AirStation setting screen and changing the settings.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Administrator Password This sets the password of the administrator user. The password can be entered using 6 to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols. Also, blank passwords cannot be set. Username This is the reference username for logging into the AirStation setting screen and referencing the setting information.

  • Page 58: Date And Time

    Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SNMP Get Community This sets the community name (6 to 32 characters) that is specified when “GETRequest” is sent by the SNMP manager to the AirStation. SNMP Set Community This sets the community name (6 to 32 characters) that is specified when “SET Request”...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Date and Time Settings Specifies the date and time of the AirStation internal clock. The date is entered based on the Western calendar, and the time is based on 24-hour time. Example: December 31, 2012 14:34:56 The year setting range is from 2005 to 2037.

  • Page 60: Transfer Logs To Syslog Server

    Chapter 3 Configuration Transfer Logs to Syslog Server This is used to set the transfer function by syslog protocol. ---> Admin Config > Transfer Logs to Syslog Server Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable this to use the log information transfer function. If used, the syslog server is set by an IP address.

  • Page 61: Save/Restore Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Status If “Registered” is displayed, remote management mode by Admin Tools is enabled. Certain parameters and content that can be set from this interface may be partially restricted. If “Unregistered” is displayed, remote management mode by Admin Tools is not enabled.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Note: You cannot restore the configuration in these cases: · You forgot the administrator password. · The configuration file was saved with a newer version of the firmware. · The configuration file was saved with a different model number or type of AirStation.

  • Page 63: Restart

    Chapter 3 Configuration Restart This restarts the AirStation. ---> Admin Config > Restart Parameter Meaning Apply Restarts the AirStation. Initialize This initializes the AirStation settings. ---> Admin Config > Initialize Parameter Meaning Reset Initializes all the setting items in the AirStation and then restarts the AirStation.

  • Page 64: Update Firmware

    Chapter 3 Configuration Update Firmware Update the firmware to obtain bug fixes, support for the latest functions, and other improvements. ---> Admin Config > Update Firmware Parameter Meaning Update firmware from The location of the firmware update file. This can be your computer, if you have downloaded the file from the Buffalo Technology site onto your computer, or it can be a USB memory device onto which you have downloaded the update file.

  • Page 65: Led Settings

    Chapter 3 Configuration LED Settings This sets whether the AirStation LEDs are lit. ---> Admin Config > LED Settings Parameter Meaning Power LED The Power LED is turned off when “Off” is set. LAN LED The LAN 1 LED and LAN 2 LED are turned off when “Off” is set. Wireless LED The 5 GHz LED and 2.4 GHz LED are turned off when “Off”...

  • Page 66: Diagnostic

    Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Information This displays a list of the main settings for the AirStation. ---> Diagnostic > System Information - 65 -...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 Configuration System Parameter Meaning Model Product name. AirStation Name AirStation name. Boot from Startup device information. Application Version Firmware version. MAC Address MAC address. Management VLAN ID Management VLAN ID. IP Address AirStation IP address. Default Gateway IP address of the default gateway. IP address of the DNS server.

  • Page 68: Log

    Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Privacy Separator Privacy separator settings. WDS Settings Displays the WDS settings. If WDS is enabled, shows access points available for communication. This displays log information in the AirStation. After a certain amount of data is recorded, it is deleted starting with the oldest. --->...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Save The log information is saved as a text file named “logmsg.log”. Clear Clears the log. Refresh Displays the latest log. - 68 -...

  • Page 70: Chapter 4 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.

  • Page 71: Windows 8, 7 Or Vista (Client Manager V)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista, use the Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. Launch Client Manager V. Click Create Profi le.

  • Page 72: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. Right-click on the icon in the system tray and select Profi le. Click the WPS AOSS button.

  • Page 73: Mac Os X (Aoss Assistant)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) If you are using Mac OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, or 10.4, use the AOSS Assistant to connect wirelessly with AOSS. Run the AOSS Assistant program that was downloaded from the Buffalo website. The software license screen is displayed.

  • Page 74: Manual Setup

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Manual Setup You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built into the operating system. The procedure varies depending on which version of operating system you are using.
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click Next. Click No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices. - 74 -...

  • Page 76: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation and click Connect. If you will connect to this device again, check Connect automatically.

  • Page 77: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With 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 this screen is displayed, select your network and click Connect.
  • 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. - 77 -...
  • 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 on where you’re using the AirStation. - 78 -...

  • Page 80: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation. 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 81: Mac Os X (Wi-Fi)

    Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation. Note: In Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”. Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi-Fi On.

  • Page 82: Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

    Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality Windows 8, 7, Vista, or Mac OS X (10.4 and later) users can use software supplied with the AirStation to check the quality and strength of the wireless signal. Windows 7/Vista Note: · If the Client Manager V is not installed yet, download it from the Buffalo website and install it. ·...
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength Parameter Meaning Connection status Signal strength (dBm), link speed (Mbps), and signal quality (%) are displayed in one-minute intervals on a real-time graph. Usage status by channel The 11b/11g display shows usage in the 2.4 GHz band channels 1 to 14.
  • Page 84 Chapter 5 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength The software license screen displays the first time you start the software. Click Agree to proceed. Parameter Meaning Network name (SSID) SSID of the currently-connected AirStation. Status Current connection status. IP Address IP address of the current Wi-Fi port.

  • Page 85: Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings

    Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN IP address IP Assignment DHCP Client IP Address Assigned by an external DHCP server IP Subnet Mask Assigned by an external DHCP server Default Gateway Assigned by an external DHCP server Primary Address Assigned by an external DHCP server Secondary Address...
  • Page 86 Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting VLAN ID 802.11g : 1 802.11a : 1 Auto Channel 802.11g : Enabled 802.11a : Enabled Auto Channel Range 802.11g : 1 - 11 ch 802.11a : W52 or W58 Check Auto-channel 802.11g : Half Hour 802.11a : Half Hour Channel Bandwidth...
  • Page 87 Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Security SSID 802.11g : BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_G” 802.11a : BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A” Broadcast SSID 802.11g : Enabled 802.11a : Enabled Privacy Separator...
  • Page 88 Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Disabled WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) CWMin CWMax Aifsn Txop WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) CWMin CWMax Aifsn Txop WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_VI (High) )
  • Page 89 Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Date and Time Local Time 2012 Year 1 Month 1 Day 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Second Use NTP Disabled Server Name None Update Interval 24 hours Time Zone (GMT-6:00) Central America, or (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Transfer Logs to...

  • Page 90: Appendix A - Specifications

    Appendix A - Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the next page for details. Transmission Rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps...
  • Page 91 Appendix A Specifications Other Power Supply External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power over Ethernet Power Consumption About 12 W (Max) Dimensions 152 mm x 182 mm x 35mm (5.98 x 7.17 x 1.38 in.) Weight 440 g (15.52 oz.) (not including antennas) Operating Environment 0 - 45°...

  • Page 92: Appendix B - Tcp/Ip Settings

    Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings 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 on the network adapter, then click Properties. If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue.

  • Page 93: Windows 7

    Appendix B TCP/IP Settings Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu. Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties. If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue.

  • Page 94: Windows Vista

    Appendix B TCP/IP Settings Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Manage network connections on the left side menu. Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties. If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue.

  • Page 95: Windows Xp

    Appendix B TCP/IP Settings Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Double-click Network. Right-click on 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 96: Mac Os X

    Appendix B TCP/IP Settings Mac OS X To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS X, follow the procedure below. Click Apple menu > System Preferences… . Click Network. Click the network adapter. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 field.

  • Page 97: Appendix C - Restoring The Default Configuration

    Appendix C - Restoring the Default Confi gura- tion To return the AirStation to factory default settings while it is powered on, hold down the button for 3 seconds. - 96 -...

  • Page 98: Appendix D - Regulatory Compliance Information

    Appendix D - Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 99: Industry Canada Statement

    Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 100 Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 50385 : (2002-08) Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 101 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS- AG300H cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 102 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 103 Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Taiwan: SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot.

  • Page 104: Appendix E - Environmental Information

    Appendix E - Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. • In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.

  • Page 105: Appendix F - Gpl Information

    Appendix F - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . - 104 -...

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