Introduction 1.1. Welcome 1.2. LED Specifications 1.3. Device Configuration 1.3.1. Factory Settings 1.3.2. Initial Operation Configuration via the Web Interface 2.1. Preparation 2.2. Web Interface Access 2.3. Web Interface Structure 2.3.1. Setup 2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration 2.3.1.2. Dynamic DNS (DynDNS or DDNS) 2.3.1.3.
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2.3.8.5. Bandwidth 2.3.8.6. SysInfo Use Cases 3.1. Access Point 3.1.1. Access Point with NAT / DHCP 3.1.1. Access Point attached to a network / Internet gateway 3.2. Wireless Client 3.3. Wireless Client Bridge 3.4. FTP Server 3.4.1. Examples 3.4.2. Logging into the FTP server 3.4.3.
1. Introduction 1.1. Welcome This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware or the simple User-friendly firmware. By default, the Professional firmware is preinstalled for US/EU products, and the User-friendly firmware is preinstalled for Asia-Pacific products.
Because all relevant settings can be made using the web interface, this manual refers to configuration via the web GUI only. Configuration via the Web Interface The router contains an integrated web server that provides an easy to use web interface. It allows configuration, administration, and status checking in a simple but effective way.
2.3.1. Setup 2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration Setup Assistant The setup assistant provides a step-by-step interface for basic router configuration. This configures most common settings automatically. WAN Setup Here you’ll find the most important settings to configure your internet access and WAN port. DHCP is enabled by default, but you can also use PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, static IP, or HeartBeat Signal.
The router’s firmware offers presets for the most common DynDNS services plus an option to define individual settings. DynDNS Service Description Disabled Default, no DynDNS DynDNS.org freedns.afraid.org ZoneEdit.com No-IP.com 3322.org easyDNS.com TZO.com DynSIP.org Custom Individual DynDNS service configuration 2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning MAC address cloning lets you assign a different MAC address to the router than the one encoded in the hardware.
Bridging By default, one bridge (br0) is defined and active. In this section you can define additional bridges and change the interface assignment according to your requirements. Bonding Bonding offers the ability to “bond” interfaces together. Bonding can be used to enhance throughput or provide failover capabilities. Port Setup The port setup section allows further configuration of the routers network interfaces.
WDS AP WDS AP is the AP side for WDS AP <-> WDS Station. A WDS AP allows connections from WDS Stations and Wireless Clients. Wireless Network Mode Defines the IEEE802.11 networking mode. Mode Description Disabled Interface is disabled Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n mixed mode B-Only...
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Security Mode Mode Description Disabled No encryption set (not recommended!) WPA Personal WPA encryption with a passphrase (text password) WPA Enterprise (AP WPA encryption with Radius Client only) authentication according to 802.1x WPA2 Personal WPA2 encryption with a passphrase (text password) WPA2 Enterprise (AP WPA2 encryption with Radius Client...
2.3.2.3. AOSS/WPS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure Setup) is Buffalo Technology’s system to automatically connect wireless clients to an access point. Just press the button on the AirStation, then press the button for the wireless client (which might be in its software). AOSS will connect the wireless devices automatically.
2.3.3. Services 2.3.3.1. Services The services section allows the configuration of basic service settings. Telnet and SSH can be configured this way. Remote access options are configured in the Administration section. Available DHCP Server Description Domains Standard LAN / WLAN Rflow / MACupd Description Interface Options...
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PPTP When defining the PPTP server’s IP range, avoid overlap with the range of IP addresses handed out by DHCP if DHCP is enabled. The IP range is defined using the following syntax: xxx.xxx.xxx.<start-ip>-<end-ip> for example 192.168.1.20-30 Enter client login data follows: <username>...
for example testuser * test * Be careful enabling anonymous login. If anonymous login is enabled, everyone accessing your network has permission to read and write data. 2.3.3.7. Hotspot Most hotspot software requires a server to store user settings and login information.
2.3.6.2. Port Range Forwarding Port range forwarding works similarly to port forwarding. Unlike port forwarding, instead of a single port, a range of ports is forwarded to the same range of ports at the internal target IP address. 2.3.6.3. Port Triggering Port triggering is a kind of port range forwarding where outgoing traffic on specific ports enables previously defined port forwards for the activating device.
2.3.7.2. Keep Alive Keep-Alive lets you configure monitoring options that automatically reboot the router if a service malfunction causes it to fail to respond. 2.3.7.3. Commands Entering Linux commands is one of the most powerful ways to access the router’s functionality. This enables you to access services and configure options that are not accessible via the Web GUI.
2.3.8.3. Here you can find LAN-related information like active clients and DHCP clients. 2.3.8.4. Wireless The wireless LAN status screen displays the current wireless LAN interface configuration, wireless LAN clients (in AP modes), and access points (in client modes). If there’s more than one wireless LAN interface, you can switch between them via the interface pull down menu.
Use Cases The following use cases relate to the most commonly used router configurations. The related router configuration is explained step by step. 3.1. Access Point Access Point (AP, sometimes also called “Infrastructure Mode”) is the mode where the router is also the central wireless hub that connects to the LAN and provides access to wireless devices.
In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of the antenna on your router. The firmware will adjust the transmit power accordingly to meet regulatory requirements. Please keep in mind that very long cables can dampen the HF signal thus reducing the usable antenna gain.
Wireless -> Wireless Security Choose and configure your desired security mode. Please note that WEP is insecure and should only be used if no other option is available. Click “Apply Settings“ You can now connect the router to the Internet and your local network. If you’re running a DHCP server in your LAN, connected wireless devices will get their IP addresses from the server.
Time Settings o Choose your time zone. Click “Save“. Wireless -> Basic Settings In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of your AirStation’s antenna. The firmware will adjust the transmit power automatically to meet regulatory requirements. Please note that the use of a long extension cable for your antenna will reduce the usable antenna gain.
Setup -> Basic Setup WAN Setup o Choose “Disabled” for “Connection Type” (this will be set automatically). Network Setup o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router into “Router IP”. o “Disable“ “DHCP Server”. Time Settings o Choose your time zone.
3.4. FTP Server The router can be used as an FTP server when a USB disk (such as a hard disk or flash memory device) is connected to the USB port on the rear of the router. 3.4.1. Examples Services -> USB ・Make the settings in the USB Support section, then click [Apply Settings].
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・Make the settings in the ProFTPD section, and click [Apply Settings]. Setting example: ProFTPD Enable Server Port Files Directory /mnt Allow Write Enable User Password List buffalo 12345678 Anonymous Login Disable (Read-only) Separate the username (example: buffalo) and password (example: 12345678) with a space. - 24 -...
3.4.2. Logging into the FTP server ・Open a command prompt window. ・Enter “ftp 192.168.11.1” to access the FTP server. ・Enter the username, and press the Enter key. ・Enter the password, and press the Enter key. ・When the login is successful, “ftp>” appears on the screen. ・To logout, enter the “bye”...
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delete Deletes a file on delete the remote computer test1.jpg mdelete Deletes multiple mdelete files on the remote test1.jpg computer test2.jpg test3.jpg rename Renames a file on rename the remote computer test1.jpg new1.jpg help Displays the Help help for FTP commands Exits FTP - 26 -...
GPL Statement The firmware that is used in this product includes software that is subject to the GNU Public Licence (GPL)/the GNU Lesser Public Licence (LGPL). To the extent that it is applicable within the context of the GPL and the LGPL, the conditions of the GPL and the LGPL, as well as the relevant source codes, are available from the manufacturer.
software. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents.
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thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that...
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The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable.
apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims;...
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PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR...
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User Manual for User-friendly Firmware Nfiniti High Power Wireless Router & Access Point WZR-HP-G450H www.buffalotech.com 35012041 ver.01...
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Windows 7 / Vista / XP ..............17 Mac OS X ..................17 Other OS ..................17 Manual Setup ................18 Windows ..................21 Macintosh ..................24 Chapter 4 - Configuration ..........26 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface ....26 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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LAN Config ................67 Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ..........67 DMZ (Router Mode only) ............... 68 UPnP (Router Mode only) .............. 69 QoS (Router Mode only) ..............70 Movie Engine (QoS) ..............72 NAS ..................74 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network ....104 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ........104 Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ..........105 Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ............ 106 Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) ............107 Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) ..........108 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Initial Setup for Mac Users ............133 Opening the Network-USB User Manual ........ 136 How to use Network-USB ............137 Chapter 9 - Managing the 3G Internet Connection ....138 Initial Setup ................138 Main Screen ................139 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 11 - TCP/IP Settings ........... 143 Windows 7 ................143 Windows Vista ................. 144 Windows XP ................145 Mac OS X ................146 Chapter 12 - Restoring the Default Configuration ...147 Chapter 13 - Shared Folders and the USB Port ..... 148 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the firmware. For more information on the dd-wrt-based professional firmware, consult the help files in its web- based configuration interface or the WZR-HP-G450H User Manual for Professional Firmware, available for download from Buffalo Technology.
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3G USB modem connection Connect a 3G USB modem to the USB port on the rear panel of AirStation. Gigabit Ethernet This unit supports gigabit Ethernet, allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • WZR-HP-G450H ..........................1 • Detachable antennas ......................... 3 • AC adapter ............................. 1 • Stand for vertical/horizontal/wall-mounting ..............1 •...
Note: The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set. Wireless LED (Green) Indicates wireless LAN status. Wireless LAN is transmitting. Off: Wireless LAN is disabled. Router LED (Green) Router functionality is enabled. Off: Router functionality is disabled. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Movie Engine LED (Blue) Movie Engine functionality is enabled. Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled. Movie Engine Switch Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled. Movie Engine functionality is enabled. Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections. LAN LED (Green) An Ethernet device is connected. Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. Internet LED (Green) The Internet port is connected. Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data. DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here. Antenna connector Screw on the antenna here. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement The antenna is included in the package. Screw the antenna clockwise to install. Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement When installing the AirStation horizontally, attach the stand for best heat dissipation. Attach the stand as shown in the figure. Install horizontally. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting To wall-mount the AirStation, attach FRONT the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). 8.6 cm (~3.4 inches) Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
For a Mac, open the Mac folder on the CD and launch the AirStation Configuration tool. Search and select the Buffalo AirStation you want to set up. You can either configure the IP or open the web interface for all settings. Please refer to “Manual Setup” in the next section.
To use a 3G USB modem instead, connect it to the AirStation’s USB port. Do not use both modems at the same time. modem LAN cable 1) connect Internet port 2) connect 3G USB modem AirStation AirStation WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Green light on. Wireless Green light on or blinking. Router Green light on or off depending on your network. Diag Green light on or blinking. Internet Green light on or blinking. For LED locations, refer to chapter 1. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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The two firmwares have slightly different features, as shown in the chart below. Function Professional firmware (dd-wrt) User-friendly firmware ─ Router mode switch functionality Default administrator name root root (fixed) Default administrator password admin none AOSS ─ ─ WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch. Note: If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] in the “Win” folder. Click [Change Firmware]. The procedure for wiring will be displayed. Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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When this screen is displayed, click [Change Firmware]. If requested, enter the AirStation’s username and password. Note: By default, the professional firmware doesn’t have a username and password configured. Set them before you go to the next step. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired firmware. The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen: User-friendly firmware update screen: WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To replace the user-friendly firmware with the professional firmware, go to [Easy Setup] and click [Update AirStation Firmware]. Click [Browse...] to select the firmware file, and click [Upgrade] or [Apply]. Note: The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen: WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
· By default, the password is blank (not set). · If you forget your password, hold down the reset button (page 13) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 4 Configuration This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on using the configuration interface. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IP filters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side. Page 65 Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 66 Passthrough LAN Config Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other Page 67 programs. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Page 101 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 102 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 103 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Set to use the BitTorrent function. Page 83 Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Page 85 Password Configure the AirStation’s login password for access to configuration Page 86 interface. Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 87 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Page 101 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 102 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 103 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Click this button to display the configuration screen for security. LAN Config Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications. Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Displays the list of BitTorrent files downloading. Language Enables you to select the language you use. Logout Log out of the configuration interface. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Change this setting at your own risk. MTU size of Internet Port Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
“Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 34). PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions. [Edit Connection List] Click this button to edit destination settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Configure an authorization method with a provider. MTU Size Configure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. MRU Size Configure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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[Source address] match. Select the destination registered to the PPPoE Connection List. Destination address When communicating to this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.] Source address When communicating from this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.] WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Connection will be cut automatically when the communication does not happen for a period of time. If choosing [Manual], switch the internet connection manually. Automatic profile switching Switches the profile automatically if the current profile does not establish communication. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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6 minutes. Disable this parameter if the PPP connection is cut at short intervals. Disable function automatically When a 3G modem is used, VPN server, DDNS, BitTorrent, Web Access, and NTP are disabled if you enable this setting. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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 Display the status of dynamic DNS service. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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16 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client. PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You Router Mode only may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address. Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address. Bridge Mode only WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
DHCP is assigning to other devices. MAC Address 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 manual leasing by clicking [Manual Assignment]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. High Speed NAT Enable to use high speed NAT. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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 Manual entries will appear here after being added. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
WPS. Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK]. WPS status Displays “configured” if all available wireless bands are configured. Displays “unconfigured” if at least one wireless band is unconfigured. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use 450 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel. Note: If Auto Channel is selected, then the Extension Channel is set automatically. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other. SSID Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters. Wireless authentication Specifies an authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four different formats. An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive). WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Set priorities for specific communications. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send. Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue. New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected. As the new queue accumulates more packets, its priority increases. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list. List of all clients associated with this Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected AirStation to the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports. Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds). Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD query interval. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest port. Guest user DHCP server function This sets whether IP addresses are automatically assigned for devices connected to the guest port. SSID This sets the SSID for the guest port. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Notes: Wireless clients connected to the guest SSID can connect to the Internet only. Communication with other devices on the LAN is not allowed. To allow only registered guests to connect, enable Guest User Authorization, click [Edit guest user], and register the user. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated. AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the Only displayed if there are AOSS AirStation via AOSS. Connections WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 34), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 34), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IP address from your provider for your LAN- side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN. PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. 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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;). protocol Select either TCP or UDP. destination Port Specify a destination port from 1 - 65535. If this field is empty, a random port is selected. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning priority Select high, medium or low. If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list, then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine (QoS) Configure Movie Engine options. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN. Wireless Priority Control Rules Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Partition Information Displays the partition information for the selected USB disk. Click [Format] to format the disk. Note: formatting a disk will erase all information on it. Re-recognize USB devices Click this to re-scan for connected USB disks. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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FAT format file name character code Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions. HDD power-saving function Click [Enable] to enable power saving mode. HDD stop time Powers down the drive after this duration of time. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or BitTorrent functionality. Access Limits If access limits are enabled, use the arrows to move highlighted users between the columns for [Read/Write], [Read-only], or [No access] privileges. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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* This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment (page 75) is used: The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated: • All folders: Access limits in effect. • Shared Folder/ Web Access: All folders are shared. • Media Server/BitTorrent: The first folder is shared. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
User Description Describe the user (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Current Users Lists current users, including “guest”. Guest is a built-in account that cannot be changed or deleted. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
(-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used. Windows Client Language Select the language to be used by the Windows client. Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared service. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Set the language to be used with Web Access. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer. Web Access External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web access. To select the port manually, select [Manual]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is disconnected from power, even for a moment. Web Access Displays the status of web access. External Port Status Displays the status of the external port. BuffaloNAS.com Displays the status of BuffaloNAS.com. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings. Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower. If that happens, reformat the USB disk with XFS. That may help performance. External Port Number Select an external port number. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Downloaded files are not deleted. BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client. BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client. You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “root”. Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock. DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST (Daylight Saving Time). If selected, the AirStation will automatically adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
(-), and underscores (_) may be used. The default is “time. nist.gov”. Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure Eco mode from this screen. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Graphically displays the configured schedule. Register schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If User Defined mode is chosen, configure it below. User Defined Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Defined mode. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions, improve performance, or for security reasons. Use multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes as a printer. Disable if using as a NAS instead. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side. Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to configure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
[Browse...] button, navigating to the configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the configuration file was password protected, then put a check next to [To restore from the file you need the password], enter the password, and click [Open]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Click [Browse...] to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if [Specify Local File] was selected. You don’t need to specify the firmware location if you’re using [Automatic Update]. Click [Update Firmware] to update the firmware. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used. When enabled, if new firmware is found, notification is sent to the Configuration Interface. Update Interval This sets the interval for checking whether a new firmware version has been released. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Displays information about the Internet port. Displays information about the LAN port. Wireless Displays the wireless status. Guest port function Displays information about Guest port. Displays information about the USB disk. ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
View packet transfer information. Parameter Meaning 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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, then click [Execute]. The result will be displayed below. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Game console (AOSS Devices) • Before using AOSS/WPS to connect to a Buffalo wireless client, install Client Manager software from the included AirNavigator CD. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information. • Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most computers.
If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profi le]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].
Click the [WPS AOSS] button. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be confi gured. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop fl ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter the Mac’s username and password and click [OK]. 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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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 be connecting to this device in the future, checking [Connect automatically] is recommended. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. Select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. Enter the encryption key (twice) and click [Connect]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it. Enter the KEY from step 1 into the Password entry box, check [Remember this network], and click [OK]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Setting the AirStation Open the configuration interface (chapter 4). In Easy Setup, click [Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 450 Mbps Mode)]. Change the value in 450 Mbps Mode - Bandwidth to “40 MHz”, then click [Apply]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Setting the Computer From the Start menu, right-click [Computer] and choose [Manage]. Click [Device Manager]. Under Network adapters, right-click [Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N6300 AGN] and choose [Properties]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Click on the “Advanced” tab. Click “802.11n Channel Width for band 2.4” to highlight it. Set Value to “Auto” and click [OK]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
• Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies. • Make sure that your computer is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”. (See chapter 11) • Restart your AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
• Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID - BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2- PSK AES). Encryption Key - Printed on the label of the AirStation.
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router? Answer: Log in to the configuration interface with your browser. Go to [Wireless Config] - [Security]. Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in length.
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If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support. 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...
PPTP Server Function Disabled Authorization Type MS-CHAPv2 (40/128-bit Encryption) Server IP Address Auto Client IP Address Auto DNS Server IP Address LAN IP address of the AirStation WINS Server IP Address none MTU/MRU value 1396 PPTP User List none WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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DNS Server Address none (Bridge Mode only) DHCP Lease Current DHCP Client Information none (Router Mode only) Address Translation Enabled (Router Mode only) High Speed NAT Enabled Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled Route Routing Information none WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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(Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Information WPS status: configured SSID: BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode or none Encryption key: Either a 13-digit random value or disabled.
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Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec. Guest Port Guest port function Disabled Guest User Authorization function Disabled Guest Port LAN IP address Auto SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address Wireless authentication No authentication Wireless encryption No encrypted Show/Use guest user none WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Movie Engine switch status IPv6 Pass Through Used Multicast Rate 11 Mbps Multicast Control Snooping Function Used Aging Time Seconds 300 Seconds TCP Rwin Size Limit Size Limit No limit Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes Wireless Priority Control Rules None WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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BitTorrent Function Disabled External Port Number Auto (Port Number: 9002) Bandwidth Restriction Enabled Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB/s Maximum Upload Speed 200 KB/s BitTorrent Status None Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address List Network Services Enabled WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
It cannot be used with any other type of USB devices. Initial Setup for Windows Users Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click on “ASSetWiz.exe” in the “win” folder. Click [Client setup]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator ・Installation on Windows XP (SP2 or later) Click [Yes] when this screen is shown. ・Installation on Windows 7/Vista Click [Install] when this screen is shown. Click [Yes] when this screen is shown. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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USB device is detected. Select the connection behavior suited to your usage environment. 2 Click [Next]. Click [Finish] when the “Network-USB Navigator Install is Complete” screen is shown. Network-USB Navigator installation is complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator Initial Setup for Mac Users Insert the Air Navigator CD. Double-click the CD-ROM on the desktop, then double-click the Mac folder. Double-Click [USB-Navigator], then [Cosetup.app]. Click [Continue]. Click [Continue]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Launch Network-USB Navigator. There are two ways to launch the program. Windows Users a) Click the task tray icon b) From the Start menu, click [(All) Programs]-[BUFFALO]-[Network-USB Navigator]-[Network- USB Navigator]. Macintosh Users a) Click the Dock icon b) Click [Macintosh HD]-[Applications]-[BUFFALO]-[Device Server]-[Network-USB Navigator].
Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator Click , then click [Manual Page]. Network-USB User Manual will open. How to use Network-USB To configure Network-USB, refer to the “Network-USB User Manual”. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
3G Connection Manager software lets you manage the 3G internet connection easily. Note: The 3G Connection Manager does not support Mac OS. Initial Setup Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [3G Connection Manager]. Clicking the icon will search for target AirStations that support 3G modems.
Cut the 3G modem’s internet connection. Removing the 3G modem from the router will stop the internet quickly. Establish an internet connection with the 3G modem. Search for AirStations that support the 3G modem. Opens the AirStation’s web configuration screen. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Application] > [Options] > [Advanced Installation], and install Client Manager V. · Client Manager V does not support Windows XP. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Advanced Setup]. When the Client Manager V status screen is...
Macintosh Load the AirNavigator CD into your Macintosh. Double-click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD. Double-click [WLAN Monitor]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To set your IP address settings manually, 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 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [OK]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To set your IP address settings manually, 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 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 12 - Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
AirStation. • Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the AirStation. File creation or access dates may not be maintained. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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• Only one single drive may be connected to the AirStation’s USB port at a time. Drives manufactured by other companies besides Buffalo Technology are not supported. • If your hard drive has an auto power mode switch, move the switch to [manual] or [on]. Leaving the switch set to [auto] may result in unpredictable behavior.
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10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps Transmission Encoding 1000BASE-T 4DPAM5, 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Cording Access Method CSMA/CD Speed and Flow Control 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX Number of LAN Ports LAN Port Connector RJ-45 WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
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Dimensions 165 mm x 158 mm x 35 mm (6.5 x 6.2 x 1.4 in.) Weight 404 g (14.3 oz.) (not including the stand) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 20 - 80% (non-condensing) WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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. WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
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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 rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire àl’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante. WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
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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. WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
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Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WZR-HP-G450H cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WZR-HP-G450H está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WZR-HP-G450H v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
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해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 기종별 사 용 자 안 내 문 B 급 기기 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 ( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . WZR-HP-G450H Appendix VIII...
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• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way. • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
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Appendix D - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . WZR-HP-G450H Appendix...
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Appendix E - Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser of the product good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) installed components.
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