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Buffalo AirStation WBR-G54 User Manual

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  • Page 1 WBR-G54 Interoperable with: Protected Access User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ........4 1.1 AirStation Broadband Router Base Station (WBR-G54) ....4 1.2 AirStation Wireless Network Features .
  • Page 3 WARRANTY INFORMATION ......30 CONTACT INFORMATION......30 WBR-G54 User Manual...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router Base Station and will help you connect to your broadband internet connection quickly. The high-speed AirStation Broadband Router Base Station (Access Point or AP), is a wireless 4-port router small/ medium business (SMB) network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802..11g standard as well as the IEEE 802.11b standard specifi...

  • Page 5: Home Networking

    Buffalo’s solutions are ideal for home networks that require secure, high-speed access to the corporate LAN. Tools that play an integral part in Buffalo’s solutions include VPN con- nectivity for secure access to corporate resources, which enable the remote employee to handle information from clients or coworkers as if they were in the offi...

  • Page 6: Product Views

    If you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software License Agreement, do not download, copy or install the AirStation software. It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and fi rmware become available.

  • Page 7: Installation/Setup

    4. Power on your cable or DSL modem, wait one full minute, Power on the AirStation router, wait another full minute and then power on the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or flashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technical Support.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    3.2 Setup Preparation Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address (found on the back of the WBR-G54). It is also recommended you record any other broadband ISP information such as global IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address and PPPoE parameters.

  • Page 9: Enter Isp Information

    Fig ure 3.5.2 Initial CATV Settings Screen WBR-G54 User Manual 3.5 Enter ISP information • Click the appropriate button to select the type of broadband access. (Us- ers more experienced in networking may choose to select the Advanced button and skip to Section 4.) •...

  • Page 10: Line Test Tab

    Fig ure 3.5.4a Simple WEP Setup WBR-G54 User Manual Enter IP address manually - Enter the IP address given by the ISP. The IP address is acquired au to mat i cal ly but DNS server address is entered manually - Enter the DNS server in for ma tion manually even though the IP address is acquired automatically.

  • Page 11: Application Tab

    ■ Note: Roaming - When multiple AirStations have an identical ESS-ID, WEP, (and channel in WDS mode) , client computers may Roam between the AirStations. WBR-G54 User Manual 3.5.5 Application Tab The Application Tab offers setup for special applications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger.

  • Page 12: Wireless Security

    WEP key’s order. If a wireless client cannot support multiple WEP keys, the AirStations must be confi gured to transmit key number 1 for a connection to take place. WBR-G54 User Manual 4.1.2 Wireless Security Broadcast SSID - Enable or Disable the SSID (ESS-ID) from being broadcast.

  • Page 13: Radius Authentication

    RADIUS Server - Enter RADIUS server IP address. RADIUS Port - Enter port number for authentication. RADIUS Key - Encryption key between RADIUS Sever and the AirStation. Enter same key as registered in the server. Use a 1 to 256 character alphanumeric code. WBR-G54 User Manual...

  • Page 14: Lan Port

    fi ca tion. Domain names will be sent to LAN computers when an IP address is as- signed. Enter a maximum of 64 al pha nu mer ic characters. WBR-G54 User Manual 4.1.3 LAN Port...

  • Page 15: Wireless Lan Computer Limitation

    Figure 4.1.6 Wireless Bridge (WDS) Settings WBR-G54 User Manual Manual IP and MAC Address As sign ment - Allows administrator to add additional leased IP addresses tied to a specifi c MAC address. When a specifi c MAC address connects to the AP, the IP address specifi...

  • Page 16: Wan Settings

    Authorization - Authorization method for accessing the ISP PPPoE server. If unknown, select Auto authoriza- tion. MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) Size - Maximum Transmit Unit (578-1492) when using PPPoE. WBR-G54 User Manual To enable WDS, set the Wireless Bridge (WDS) function to Enable.

  • Page 17: Network Wan

    Fig ure 4.3.1 Routing Setup Fig ure 4.3.1b Add routing table entry WBR-G54 User Manual 4.2.2 Network WAN WAN side (Internet) parameters. Host Name - Enter the host name as desired. Default Gateway - A default gateway IP should be assigned to the AirStation. If unknown, leave blank.

  • Page 18: Address Translation

    Figure 4.3.3 Packet Filter Setup WBR-G54 User Manual 4.3.2 Address Translation Address Translation - Select Use or Do not Use. Address Translation must be enabled for client com- puters to connect to the Internet. Selecting Use enables the following functions: •...

  • Page 19: Ip Filter Setting

    PCs. The MAC address must be in two-digit groups separated by colons. Example: 00:40:26:00:11:22 Click Apply when settings are complete. WBR-G54 User Manual • Reject the IDENT request. The AirStation sends reject packets if it receives an IDENT request. Use this fi lter when the communication speed goes down using a network application like E-mail, ftp and WEB.

  • Page 20: Intrusion Detector

    Intrusion Detector service. Figure 4.3.5 UPnP Setting 4.3.5 UPnP Select Use to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). When a computer with UPnP support connects to the AirStation, that computer automatically receives confi guration information from the AirStation. WBR-G54 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Management (Network Diagnosis Settings)

    Information Figure 4.4.2 Name and Password Setup Figure 4.4.3 Time Setup Screen WBR-G54 User Manual 4.4 Management (Network Diagnosis Settings) 4.4.1 System information System information of the AirStation is obtained here. • Model name Displays model and fi rmware version •...

  • Page 22: Transfer Packet Condition

    Monitor Screen Figure 4.4.6 PING Test Figure 4.4.7 Information Screen WBR-G54 User Manual 4.4.4 Transfer Packet Condition Displays number of packets sent and received for: Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Click Refresh to start new transfer packet log. 4.4.5 Client Monitor Displays the LAN side clients (computers) that are accessing the AirStation.

  • Page 23: Syslog Transmitting

    OS9 - The AirStation can be updated using Netscape v4.5 or later or Internet Explorer 4.5 or later. 4.4.12 Logout configure the AirStation with the web interface. WBR-G54 User Manual - This feature logs administrator out of the AirStation web interface. Only one user at a time can 4.4.8 Syslog transmitting Select Use or Do not use to enable or disable the AirStation’s ability to transmit information to a Syslog...

  • Page 24: Networking Characteristics

    11 selectable channels (3 non-overlapping) (USA) Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • OFDM • CCK • DQPSK • DBPSK Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence Bit Error Rate (BER) Better than 10 -5 Nominal Output Power 15 dBm Communication Range Speed WBR-G54 User Manual Indoor Outdoor...
  • Page 25 • The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces, solid high-density materials and obstacles in the signal path. ■ Note: The range values listed in Table “Radio Characteristics” are typical distances as measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories. These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Unplug the power for three seconds. Plug the power back in to monitor the DIAG LEDs during start-up. If any symptoms match section B.1.1, call the Buffalo Tech Support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-752-6210 or email info@buffalotech.com.
  • Page 27 Macintosh OS9 B. 1.3 Other Problems Please refer to www.buffalotech.com for further reference materials or call Buffalo’s Toll-Free Tech Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-752-6210. B. 1.3 Other Problems Please refer to www.buffalotech.com for further reference materials.

  • Page 28: Glossary

    ESS (Extended Service Set): A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub-network. ESS-ID is user identifi ca- tion used in the ESS LAN confi guration. WBR-G54 User Manual Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture.
  • Page 29 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An ap- plication layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices. WBR-G54 User Manual Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.

  • Page 30: Important Note

    This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WBR-G54 User Manual IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    fi tness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period. Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.) be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any lost profi ts, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

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