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User ManualWCR-GN AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 Router Access Point & Bridge
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................5
Features .................................................................................. 5Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 6150 Mbps High Speed Mode ................................................... 6Package Contents ................................................................... 7Hardware Overview ................................................................. 8
Front Panel LED's .......................................................................... 8Back Panel ..................................................................................... 10Bottom ............................................................................................ 11Right Side ...................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ..................................13
Vertical Placement .................................................................. 13Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 14
Chapter 3 Installation .......................................................15
CD Setup ................................................................................. 15Manual Setup .......................................................................... 15WDS Setup ............................................................................. 17
CD Setup ....................................................................................... 18Manual Setup ................................................................................. 20
Chapter 4 Configuration ..................................................23
How to Access the Web-Based Configuration Utility ............... 23Configuration Menu (Router Mode) ......................................... 25Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode) ......................................... 27Setup ....................................................................................... 29
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Internet/LAN (LAN Config) ...................................................... 31Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 31PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 32DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 34LAN ................................................................................................ 36DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 38NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 39Route ............................................................................................. 40
Wireless Config ....................................................................... 41WPS ............................................................................................... 41AOSS ............................................................................................. 42Basic .............................................................................................. 44Advanced ....................................................................................... 48WMM .............................................................................................. 49MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 51WDS (Bridge Mode only) ............................................................... 52
Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 54Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 54IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 56VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 57
LAN Config (Router Mode only) .............................................. 58Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 58DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 59UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 60QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 61
Admin Config ........................................................................... 62Name ............................................................................................. 62Password ....................................................................................... 63Time/Date ...................................................................................... 64NTP ................................................................................................ 65Access ........................................................................................... 66Log ................................................................................................. 67Save/Restore ................................................................................. 68Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 69
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Update ........................................................................................... 70Diagnostic ............................................................................... 71
System Info .................................................................................... 71Logs ............................................................................................... 73Packet Info ..................................................................................... 74Client Monitor ................................................................................. 75Ping ................................................................................................ 76
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................77
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 77Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ............................................. 78Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 79Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................. 79
Manual Setup .......................................................................... 80Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..................................................... 80Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ............................................... 81Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ................................... 84
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ............................................85
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 85Cannot access the web-based configuration utility. ................ 85Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 85You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. .. 86The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps). .......................................................................... 86Other Tips ................................................................................ 86
Appendix A Specifications ..............................................90
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings ...................91
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......................96
Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration ..........99
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ..........100
Appendix F Environmental Information .........................105
Appendix G GPL Information ..........................................106
Appendix H Warranty Information ..................................107
Appendix I Contact Information ......................................108
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
FeaturesSupports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/gWith support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.
Supports WDS connectionExtend the coverage of wireless connection using WDS feature.
Dual speed modeDual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150Mbps data transmission.
Support AOSS and WPSBoth AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported. These automatic connection standards make connection with compatable wireless devices easier.
Security FeaturesThe AirStation is equipped with following security features:
•AOSS •WPS •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK •WEP(128/64bit) •PrivacySeparator •MACaddressaccessrestriction •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealthfeature •Webconfigurationscreenwithpassword •Firewallfeaturewitheasyrules
Automatic Channel SelectionMonitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
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InitializationTo restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit.
Browser Based AdministrationThisunitcanbeeasilyconfiguredfromawebbrowseronyourcomputer.
Air Navigator CD RequirementsThe AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The automaticinstallationprogramontheCDrequiresWindows7,VistaorXPtorun.ClientManagersoftwareisincludedforWindows7,VistaandXP.TheuseofotheroperatingsystemsmayrequirethattheAirStationbemanuallyconfiguredfromabrowserwindow.
150 Mbps High Speed Mode150MbpsisthelinkspeedofWCR-GNwhenusingWireless-Nmode.Itrepresentsactualwirelessdata speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower.
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Package ContentsFollowingitemsareincludedinyourAirStation.Ifanyoftheitemsaremissing,pleasecontactyourvender.
• Mainunit ..............................................................................................1
• Stand .....................................................................................................1
• ACadapter ...........................................................................................1
• LANcable .............................................................................................1
• AirNavigatorCD ................................................................................1
• QuickSetupGuide............................................................................1
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware OverviewFront Panel LED's
1 Flexible antenna Adjust the angle for the best signal as needed. Turning the unit so that the antenna points straight up will probably give the strongest signal.
2 POWER LED (Green) On: TheACadapterisconnected Off: TheACadapterisnotconnected
3 SECURITY LED (Amber) Indicatessecuritystatus.
Off: Encryption is not set On: Encryption has been set Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS
security key Blinking: AOSS/WPSerror;failedtoexchangesecuritykeys
Note:WhentheSecurityLEDislit,anencryptionkeyhasbeen set. Wireless clients will need the same key to connect.
4 WIRELESS LED (Green) IndicateswirelessLANstatus.
Blinking: WirelessLANistransmitting
On: WirelessLANisconnectedbutnotactive
5 ROUTER LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled Off: Router functionality is disabled
6 DIAG LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle.
Note:Whentheunitisfirstturnedonorrestarted,theDiagLEDwill blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.
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Diag LED status
Meaning Status
2 blinks *1 Flash ROM error Cannotreadorwritetotheflashmemory.
3 blinks *1 Ethernet(wired)LANerror
EthernetLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
4 blinks *1 WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
5 blinks IPaddresssettingerror BecausethenetworkaddressesofboththeIneternetport(WANport)andtheLANportarethesame,itisnotpossibletoestablishcommunication.ChangetheLANsideIPaddressofthisunit.
Continuouslyblinking *2
UpdatingthefirmwareSaving settingsInitializingsettings
Updatingthefirmware.Saving the settings.Initializingthesettings.
*1 UnplugtheACadapterfromthewallsocket,waitforafewseconds,andthenplugitagain.Ifthelightstillflashes,pleasecontacttechnicalsupport.
*2 NeverunplugtheACadapterwhiletheDiagLEDisblinkingcontinuously.
ADSS
LAN
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INTERNET
POWER
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Back Panel
7 AOSS Button
HolddownthisbuttonuntiltheSecurityLEDflashes(about 1second),whiletheunit’spowerison,initiatesAOSS/WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices.
8 LAN Port Connectyourcomputer,hub,orotherEthernetdevices
to these ports. This switching hub supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections.
9 INTERNET Port
10Mbps and 100Mbps connections are supported.
Note:Inbridge/APmode,theInternetportbecomesa regularLANport,foratotalof5usableLANports.
10 Power Connector
ConnecttheincludedACadapter.
RES
ET
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Bottom
14 RESET Button HoldingthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomeson,whiletheunit'spowerison, will initialize its settings.
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Right Side
15 Factory Default Settings ThisstickershowsthedefaultinformationofAirStation’sSSIDandWPSPIN.
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Vertical PlacementToplaceunitvertically,refertothefollowingfiguretoplacetheverticalstand.
NotealltheillustrationsrefertoWCR-GN.
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Chapter 3 Installation
CD SetupYoucansetupthisunitwiththeincludedsoftwareCD.InserttheCDintoyourPCandfollowtheinstructions on the screen.
*CDSetupissupportedforWindows7/Vista/XPonly.
Manual SetupToconfigureyourAirStationmanually,followtheprocedurebelow.
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computermodem
2) disconnect2) disconnect 1) turn o� the computer
Turn off your computer and modem.
2 UnplugtheLANcablewhichconnectsyour computer and modem.
3modem
1) connect
LAN cable
2) connect
INTERNET port
AirStation wireless router (rear side)
PlugoneendoftheLANcableintoyourmodemandtheothersidetotheInternetportoftheAirStation. Turn on your modem.
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4 ConnectyourcomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeEthernetcable.Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
power outlet
AirStation wireless router (rear side)
PC
1) connect
1) connect
Ethernet cable
2) connect the power supply
5 Confirmthedevicesareconnectedcorrectlyasthebelowdiagramshows.
ADSS
LAN
1
2
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POWER
INTERNET
ON
modem
power outlet
computer
6 Waitforawhile,andthenmakesurethattheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:
POWER Green light is on WIRELESS GreenlightisonROUTER Green light is onDIAG OffLAN GreenlightisonorblinkingINTERNET Greenlightisonorblinking
※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.
7 Launchawebbrowser.Ifthe“home”setupscreenisdisplayed,setupiscomplete.Ifausernameandpasswordscreenaredisplayed,enter"root"(inlowercase)fortheusername,leavethepasswordblank,andclick“OK”. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup.
You’vecompletedinitialsetupofyourAirStation.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.
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WDS SetupToextendWirelesscoverage,addanewAirstationtoanexistingWirelessnetwork.InstallthenewAirStation between the existing Wireless AP and wireless devices by using WDS feature.
Refer to the following procedure to set up WDS connection.
Note:ConfirmthetargetwirelessAPsupportsWDS.
POWER
SECURITY
WEIRELESS
ROUTER
DIAG
Extend the wireless coverage
wireless connection blocked
Internet modem wireless AP
WCR-GN(WDS enabled
computer computer
computer
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CD Setup
1 InserttheCDintoyourPCandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.
2 Whenthebelowscreenappears,click“Start”andfollowtheinstructiononthescreenbyclicking“Next“.
4 Whenthebelowscreenappears,click“WDS Setup”.ThewizardwillguideyouthroughconnectionandLED’smeanings.
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5 Whenthebelowscreenappears,select“AOSS configuration”or“Manual Configuration“from“SelectWDSSetupmethod“.AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless AP to set up WDS.
IfthetargetwirelessAPistheAirStationthatsupportsWDS,select“AOSS configuration” and push AOSS button on the target AP.
IfthetargetAPisnottheAirStation,select“Manual Configuration“thenclick“Scan for SSID“.AlistofavailablewirelessAPwillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAP’sSSIDfromthe listandclick“Next“tocontinuewithsecurityinformationsettings.
6 Step through the wizard to complete the setup.
Ifyou’veselected“AOSS configuration“duringthesetup,theexistingAOSSconnectionbetween the target wireless AP and computers has been disconnected. Set up AOSS connectionagain(page77).
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Manual SetupToconfiguretheWDSwithoutusingtheutilityCD,followtheprocedurebelow.
1 Fixyourcomputer’sIPaddress.Fordetails,pleaserefertoAppnedixC(page96).
ex) IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway blank Preferred DNS server blank Alternate DNS server blank
2 Turn off your computer.
3 ConnectyourcomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeEthenetcable.Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
power outlet
AirStation wireless router (rear side)
PC
1) connect
1) connect
Ethernet cable
2) connect the power supply
4 Waitforawhile,andthenmakesurethattheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:
POWER Green light is on WIRELESS GreenlightisonROUTER Green light is onDIAG Off
※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.
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5 Openthewebconfigurationscreen.Refertopage23fortheinstructionasnecessary.
6 Inthe"Mode information"menu,select "Bridge Mode"andclick"Apply".
7 When this below screen appears, re-enter theusername"root"andpasswordsetupforwebconfigurationscreen.Click"OK".
8 Webconfigurationscreenwillopenagain.Click"Wireless Config",then"WDS".
9 Check"Use"optionandselect"Manual"fromthe"Connection type".Click"Search"
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10 AlistofavailablewirelessAPswillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAPandclick"Select".Click"Search again"ifnoAPsarefound.
11 ConfigurethesecurityinformationofthetargetAPandclick"Apply".
12 ReverttotheoriginalIPadresssetting.RefertoAppendixC(page96)again.
ex) IPaddress obtainanIPaddressautomatically Subnet mask obtain DNS server address automatically
You’vecompletedtheWDSsetup.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.
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Chapter 4 Configuration
This chapter explains the advanced settings for the AirStation. To change advanced settings, use the AirStation'sweb-basedconfigurationutility.
How to Access the Web-Based Configuration UtilityTodisplaytheconfigurationoftheAirStation,followtheprocedurebelow.
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Launchawebbrowser.
Entertherouter’sLAN-sideIPaddressintheaddressfield,andpressthe"Enter"key.
Note: ・TheAirStation’sdefaultLAN-sideIPaddressdependsonitsmodesetting. Inroutermode:192.168.11.1 Inbridgemode:192.168.11.100 ・IfyouchangetheIPaddressofthisunit,usethenewIPaddress.
Whenthisscreenappears,enter“root” (in lower case) for the user name and the password that you set during initial setup. Click“OK”.
Note: ・ By default, the password is blank (not set). ・Ifyouforgetyourpassword,holddown
the Reset button (page 11) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank.
Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values.
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4 Theconfigurationscreenisdisplayed.
Help is always displayed on the rightsideoftheconfigurationscreen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page intheweb-basedconfigurationscreens.
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Configuration Menu (Router Mode)The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
Internet/LAN
Internet ConfigureInternetsideportandsettings Page 31
PPPoE PPPoEsettings(DSLlogin) Page 32
DDNS DNS settings Page 34
LAN LANsideportandDHCPserverconfiguration Page36
DHCPLease DHCPleasesettings Page38
NAT Networkaddresstranslationsettings,usedtoconnectLANsidedevicestotheInternet
Page39
Route ConfiguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page 40
WirelessConfig
WPS WPS settings and status Page 41
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 42
Basic Configurebasicwirelesssettings Page 44
Advanced Configureadvancedwirelesssettings Page48
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page49
MACFilter Limitaccesstospecificdevices Page 51
Security
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 54
IPFilter EditIPfilterswhichrelatestothepacketspassingthroughtheLANsideandtheInternetside
Page56
VPNPass Through
ConfigureIPv6passthrough,PPPoEpassthrough,andPPTPpassthrough Page57
LANConfig
Port Forwarding Configureporttranslationandexceptionsforgamesandotherprograms Page58
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DMZ ConfigureadestinationtotransfercommunicationpacketswithoutaLANsidedestination.
Page59
UPnP ConfigureUPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay) Page60
QoS Configurepriorityforpacketsthatrequireacertaindataflow Page61
AdminConfig
Name ConfiguretheAirStation’sname Page62
Password ConfiguretheAirStation’sloginpasswordforaccesstoconfigurationscreens
Page63
Time/Date ConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclock Page64
NTP ConfiguretheAirStationtosynchronizewithanNTPservertoautomatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page65
Access ConfigureaccessrestrictionstotheAirStation’sconfigurationscreens Page66
Log ConfigureasyslogservertomanagetheAirStation’slogs Page67
Save/Restore SaveorrestoretheAirStation’sconfigurationfromaconfigurationfile page68
Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page69
Update UpdatetheAirStation’sfirmware Page70
Diagnostic
SystemInfo ViewcurrentsysteminformationfortheAirStation Page71
Logs ChecktheAirStation’slogs Page73
PacketInfo ViewallpacketstransferredbytheAirStation Page74
ClientMonitor ViewalldevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheAirStation Page75
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page76
Logout
ClickthistologoutoftheAirStation’sconfigurationscreens
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Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode)The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for expla-nations regarding to each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
LANConfig
LAN ConfigureLANsideportsanddevices Page36
Route ConfiguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page 40
WirelessConfig
WPS WPS settings and status Page 41
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 42
Basic Configurebasicwirelesssettings Page 44
Advanced Configureadvancedwirelesssettings Page48
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page49
MACFilter Limitaccesstospecificdevices Page 51
WDS ConfigurecommunicationamongAirStatiion Page 52
AdminConfig
Name ConfiguretheAirStation’sname Page62
Password ConfiguretheAirStation’sloginpasswordforaccesstoconfigurationscreens
Page63
Time/Date ConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclock Page64
NTP ConfiguretheAirStationtosynchronizewithanNTPservertoautomatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page65
Access ConfigureaccessrestrictionstotheAirStation’sconfigurationscreens Page66
Log ConfigureasyslogservertomanagetheAirStation’slogs Page67
Save/Restore SaveorrestoretheAirStation’sconfigurationfromaconfigurationfile page68
Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page69
Update UpdatetheAirStation’sfirmware Page70
Diagnostic
SystemInfo ViewcurrentsysteminformationfortheAirStation Page71
Logs ChecktheAirStation’slogs Page73
PacketInfo ViewallpacketstransferredbytheAirStation Page74
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ClientMonitor ViewalldevicescurrentlyconnectedtotheAirStation Page75
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page76
Logout
ClickthistologoutoftheAirStation’sconfigurationscreens
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SetupThehomepageoftheconfigurationscreen.YoucanverifysettingsandthestatusoftheAirStationhere.
Parameter Meaning
Internet/LAN(LANConfig) ClickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationscreenfortheInternetportandLANports.
WirelessConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationscreenforwirelessset-tings.
Security Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationscreenforsecurity.
LANConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationscreentoopenportsforgames and applications.
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Parameter Meaning
AdminConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationscreenwhichisrelatedtothe administration of the AirStation.
Diagnostic ClickthistabtodisplaythestatusoftheAirStation.
Easy Setup EnableyoutoconfiguretheAirStationeasilysuchasanencryptionmethod of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel.
ModeInformation Switches router mode and bridge mode.
InternetInformation*Router mode only
Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected ontheInternetside.
CheckConnection*Router mode only
ClickingthisbuttontocheckiftheAirStationisconnectedtotheInternetproperly.
Refresh*Router mode only
Clickingthisbuttontorefreshthescreenwhichiscurrentlydisplayed.
WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings.
AOSS ClickthisbuttontodisplaytheAOSSconfigurationscreen.
WPS ClickthisbuttontodisplaytheWPSconfigurationscreen.
Language Enable you to select the language you use.IfAuto is selected, the same language displayed on the browser will be selected automatically.
Logout LogoutfromtheconfigurationscreenoftheAirStation.Ifthewebconfigurationscreenisnotusedfor5minutes,itwilllogoutautomatically.
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Internet/LAN (LAN Config)Internet (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureaportoftheInternetside.
Parameter Meaning
MethodofAcquiringIPAddress SpecifyhowtheInternetsideIPaddressisobtained.
Default Gateway ConfigureanIPaddressforthedefaultgateway.
Address of DNS Name Server SpecifyanIPaddressoftheDNSserver.
InternetMACAddress ConfiguretheInternetsideMACaddress.Note:ConfiguringanimproperMACaddressmaymaketheAirStationunusable.Changethissettingatyourownrisk.
MTUsizeofInternetPort ConfiguretheMTUvalueoftheInternetportfromtherangeof578to 1500 bytes.
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PPPoE (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigurePPPoEsettings.
Parameter Meaning
NameofConnection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
User Name Settheusernamewhichisspecifiedbyyourprovider,usedforaPPPoEcertification.Youmayenterupto32alphanumericalcharacters and symbols.
Password SetthepasswordspecifiedbyyourproviderforPPPoEcertification.You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Service Name FillinthisfieldonlywhenyourproviderspecifiesaServiceName.Leaveblankotherwise.Youmayenterupto32alphanumericalcharacters and symbols.
ConnectionType SpecifiesthetimingfortheAirStationtoconnecttoyourprovider.
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Parameter Meaning
Automatic disconnection Sets the timer for disconnection if the connection method is set to“ConnectonDemand”or“Manual”.Youcanenterupto1440minutes.
Authorization Configureanauthorizationmethodwithaprovider.
MTU Size ConfigureMTUvalueintherangeof578to1492,whichisusedforcommunication on PPPoE.
MRU size ConfigureMRU(MaximumReceiveUnit)valueintherangeof578to1492,whichisusedforcommunicationonPPPoE.
KeepAlive TheAirStationwillrequestLCPechotothePPPserveronceinaminute.Internetconnectionwillbeautomaticallycutoffiftheconnectionserverdoesnotrespondformorethan6minutes.Disable this function if the PPP connection is cut at short intervals.
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DDNS (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureDynamicDNSsettings.
Parameter Meaning
Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.
User Name* Only when DynDNS is selected
Enter the user name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
Password* Only when DynDNS is selected
Enter the user name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
Host Name* Only when DynDNS is selected
Enter the host name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
Email Address* Only when selecting TZO
Enter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
TZOKey* Only when selecting TZO
EntertheTZOKeywhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNSservice.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
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Parameter Meaning
Domain Name* Only when selecting TZO
Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
IPAddressUpdatePeriod SpecifiestheperiodtonotifythedynamicDNSserviceproviderofthecurrentIPaddress.WhenDynDNSisselected,setitbetween0and35days.WhenTZOisselected,setitbetween0and99days. If0 (zero) day is set, no periodic update is performed.
InternetSideIPAddress TheWAN-sideIPaddressoftheAirStation’sInternetport.Thisaddress is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.
Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider. TheAirStationcanbeaccessedfromtheInternetusingthisdomainname.
Status Display the status of dynamic DNS service.
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LANConfiguretheLANsideportandDHCPserversettings.
Parameter Meaning
LANSideIPAddress SetaLANsideIPaddressandsubnetmask.
DHCPServerFunction* Router Mode only
EnableordisabletheDHCPserver,whichassignsIPaddressesautomatically.
DHCPIPAddressPool* Router Mode only
ConfiguretherangeofIPaddressestobeassignedbytheDHCPserverandIPaddressestobeexcludedfromthatrange.Valuesfrom0-253 may be entered.
Advanced Settings* Router Mode only
Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the DHCPserver.
LeasePeriod* Router Mode only
SettheeffectiveperiodofanIPaddressassignedbytheDHCPserver.Upto999hoursmaybeentered.
Default Gateway* Router Mode only
SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.
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Parameter Meaning
DNS Servers* Router Mode only
SetthedDNSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.
WINSServer* Router Mode only
SettheWINSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.
Domain Name* Router Mode only
SetthedomainnamefortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.Youmayenterupto127alphanumericalcharacters,hyphens,andperiods.
Default Gateway* Bridge Mode only
SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddress.
DNS Server Address* Bridge Mode only
SettheDNSserverIPaddress.
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DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureDHCPlease.
Parameter Meaning
IPAddress EnteranIPaddresstoleasemanually.TheIPaddressshouldbefromthesamesubnetastheDHCPscope,butnotbewithintherangethatDHCPisassigningtootherdevices.
MACAddress EntertheMACaddresswhichidentifiestheclient.
CurrentDHCPClientInformation Displaysinformationforcurrentleases.AnIPaddresswhichisleased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking“Manual Assignment”.
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NAT (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfiguresettingsrelatingtothenetworkaddresstranslationfunctionwhichisusedtoconnecttheLANsidetotheInternet.
Parameter Meaning
Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation.
LogOutputofDeletedPackets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
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RouteThe screen to configure the communication IP route that the AirStation uses.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address AddsadestinationIPaddressandsubnetmasktoaroutingtable.
Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table.
Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may takeonthewaytoitsdestinationaddress.Valuesbetween1and15may be entered. The default value is 15.
RoutingInformation Manual entries will appear here after being added.
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Wireless ConfigWPSThe screen to see the detailed settings and status of WPS.
Parameter Meaning
WPS EnabletouseWPSautomaticconfiguration.
External Registrar EnabletoaccepttheexternalconfigurerequestsfromotherWPSdevices.Note:ExternalconfigurerequestswillnotbeacceptedifAOSSisinuse.
AirStationPIN DisplaysthePINcodeoftheAirStation.Clicking“Generate PIN”willgenerateanewPINcode.Thiscodecanbeenteredintootherwireless devices that support WPS.
EnrolleePIN EnterthePINcodefortheotherwirelessdeviceandclick“OK”.
WPS status DisplaysWPSsecurityinformation.“configured“or“unconfigured“will appear depending on the connection status. Refer to the online help for more detail.
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AOSSThe screen to see the detailed settings and status of AOSS.
Parameter Meaning
InitiatesAOSSautomaticwirelessconfiguration.Clickthis,thenpress or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.
ClickthisbuttontodisconnectAOSSconnections.Note:IfAOSSconnectionsaredisconnected,theSSIDandencryptionkeys
will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS.
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Parameter Meaning
EncryptionTypeofExclusiveSSIDforWEP
YoumayallowaseparateSSIDspecificallyforWEPconnections.If“disabled”isselected,thenclientswillnotbeabletoconnectwithWEP.
Encryption level expansion function ExpandssecuritymethodfromTKIPtoWPA/WPA2-PSK-mixedmode.
DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation SetaseparateSSIDandnetworksegmentspecificallyforWEPconnections. Devices connected with WEP will not be able tocommunicatewithdevicesconnectedusingAES/TKIP.Allconnected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.
AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit DeterminewhetherconfigureAOSSornotwhenthephysicalAOSSbutton is pressed.
CurrentEncryptionInformation*AOSSConnectiononly
Displaystheencryptiontype,SSID,anencryptionkeyconfiguredbyAOSS.
[Random] ClicktoenterrandomvaluesforSSID,encryptionkey,andothersettings.
[Reset] ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelesssettingsto their previous values.
AOSSClientInformation*
*AOSSConnectiononly
Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.
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Parameter Meaning
Wireless Radio Determineswhethertoallowwirelesscommunication.Ifthisisunchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed.
WirelessChannel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections. Available range of the channel is 1-11. With AutoChannelselected,theAirStationwillautomaticallyusethe best available channel.This parameter is disabled if WDS feature is activated.
150Mbps Mode 150 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40 MHzinsteadof20MHz.Inuncongestedareasthiscanincreaseperformance. To use 150 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz andchooseanExtensionChannel.Note:IfusingAutoChannelforthewirelesschannel,thentheExtensionChannelissetautomatically.This parameter is disabled if WDS feature is activated.
BroadcastSSID If“Allow”ischecked,thentheAirStationwillrespondtoSSIDsearchesfromwirelessdevicesbybroadcastingitsSSID. If“Allow”isunchecked,thentheAirStationignoreSSIDsearchesfromwirelessdevices.
SSID1 Always enabled and support all wireless security methods of the AirStation. Security can be disabled if necessary.
SSID2 SSID2canuseWPA-PSK-TKIPorWPA/WPA2-Mixedforwirelesssecurity. Security can be disabled if necessary.
SSID3 SSID3canuseWPA-PSK-AESforwirelesssecurity.
SSID4 SSID4canuseWEPforwirelesssecurity.
Separate feature When"Enabled",wirelessdevicesconnectedtotheAirStationcancommunicateonlywiththeInternetside,notwitheachother.This parameter does not function if WDS is enabled.
SSID SetSSIDusing1-32alphanumericcharacter(s).
Authentication Specifiesanauthenticationmethodusedwhenconnectingtoawireless device.
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Parameter Meaning
Encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from the following options:
No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since
any communication may be intercepted. “No encryption”canbeselectedonlywhen“No authentication”is
selected for Wireless authentication.
WEP WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices.
Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device. WEPcanonlybeselectedwhen“No authentication”isselectedfor
Wireless authentication.
TKIP TKIPisanencryptionmethodwhichismoresecurethanWEP,but
slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless device.
TKIPcanbeselectedonlywhenWPA-PSKorWPA2-PSKisselectedfor Wireless authentication.
AES AESismoresecurethanTKIP,andfaster.Useapre-shared-keyto
communicate with a wireless device. AEScanbeselectedonlywhenWPA-PSKorWPA2-PSKisselected
for Wireless authentication.
TKIP/AES mixed mode TKIP/AESmixedmodeallowsbothTKIPandAESauthentication
and communication. TKIP/AESmixedmodecanbeselectedonlywhenWPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSKisselectedforWirelessauthentication.
WPA-PSK(Pre-SharedKey) Enter a pre-shared key for use with wireless authentication.*Use8to63alphanumericcharacters(case-sensitive)forapresharedkeywhenyouselectcharactertypeasaninputmethod.Enter64digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive)whenyouselecthexadecimaltypeasan input method.
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Parameter Meaning
Setup WEP encryption key Enter an encryption key to encrypt wireless data.* Use 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an encryption keywhenyouselectcharactertypeastheinputmethod.Enter10or26digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive)whenyouselecthexa-decimal type as the input method.
Rekey interval Set the interval between 0 and 1440 (minutes) to update a communication encryption key.
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AdvancedThescreentoconfiguretheadvancedwirelesssettings.
Parameter Meaning
Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets.
DTIMPeriod Setthebeaconrespondinginterval(1-255)whichisnotifiedtoa wireless device. This setting is effective only when the power management feature is enabled on a wireless device.
Privacy Separator Ifenabled,thePrivacySeparatorblockscommunicationbetweenwireless devices connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will beabletoconnecttotheInternetbutnotwitheachother.Devicesthat are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.
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WMMThescreentosettheprioritiesforspecificcommunicationstheAirStationperforms.
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Parameter Meaning
WMM CheckWMMtoenabeQoSfeatures.WMMisastandardthatincludesbasicQualityofService(QoS)featuresforwirelessnetworks.
WMM-EDCAParameters Youdon'tusuallyneedtochangethesesettings.Usingthedefaultsettings is recommended.
Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets:(Highest)8,(High)4,(Normal)2,and(Low)1.Fromthequeue, these packets are processed in order of priority.
CWmin, CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window.
The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance structureperformedinIEEE802.11,andgenerallythesmallerthevalue in the window, the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send.
AIFSN Theintervaltosendframes.TheunitoftheAIFSNisaslot,justasthewindowdefinedbyCWminandCWmaxis.Thesmallertheinterval of sending frames, the faster the algorithm can restart. As a result, the priority of the queue is higher.
TXOP Limit The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the
right to send. The unit is 32 ms. The longer this time, the more frames can be sent per right to send. However, the que may interferewithotherpackettransmissions.IfTXOPLimitissetto0(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.
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MAC FilterThescreentoconfiguretheaccessrestrictionsfromwirelessdevices.
Parameter Meaning
EnforceMACFiltering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MACaddresses.
RegistrationList DisplaystheMACaddressesofregistereddeviceswhicharepermitted to connect wirelessly.
[EditRegistrationList] ClickthisbuttontoaddaMACaddressofawirelessdevicetothelist of permitted devices.
MACAddressestobeRegistered EnteraMACaddressofawirelessdeviceyoupermittoconnecttotheAirStation.Click"Register"toaddthatMACaddresstothelist.
Listofallclientsthatareassociatedwith this AirStation
DisplaythelistofallMACaddressesofwirelessdevicesconnectedto the AirStation.
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WDS (Bridge Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureWDSsettings,whichsupportscommunicationbetweenWirelessAP.Refertopage17forsetupprocess.
Parameter Meaning
WDS check to use WDS connection.
Connectiontype SelectAirStation'sconnectionmethodforWDS.
Manual SpecifythetargetwirelessAP'sSSIDandsecurity information
manually.
AOSS ConnectwiththeAirStationusingAOSS.Ifthisoptionisselected,
a special AOSS button will appear. This button can be used for WDSconnectiononly.Refertopage17forsetupprocess.
OnceAOSSconnection issetup,WCR-GNwillhavethesamesecurity setting as the target wireless AP.
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Parameter Meaning
ConnectionStatus Displays the WDS connection status.
SSID ConfigurethetargetAirstation'sSSID.
[ Search ] ClickthisbuttontosearchthetargetAirStation'sSSID.
Authentication ConfigurethetargetAirStation'swirelessauthenticationmethod.
Encryption for wireless ConfigurethetargetAirStation'sEncryptionmethod.
WPA-PSK(Pre-sharedKEY) SetthetargetAP'sEncryptionkeyifnecessary.
WEP encryption key setting SetthetargetAP'sWEPkeyifnecessary.
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Security (Router Mode only)Firewall (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigurefirewallfeaturesoftheAirStation.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Enabletooutputalogoffirewallactivity.
Basic Rules Enabletouseanyofthequickfilters.Preconfiguredquickfiltersinclude:
Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing When this is enabled, you cannot use the Microsoft network featurefromtheInternetsidetotheLANsideandfromtheLANsidetotheInternet.YoucanconfigurethiswithPPPoEifyouselect“Use PPPoE Client”or“Use IP Unnumbered”inMethodofAcquiringIPaddress(onpage31),orifEasySetupidentifiedaPPPoE connection during setup.
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Parameter Meaning
Reject IDENT Requests EnablingthisoptionwillanswerIDENTrequestsfromtheInternet
side with corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experienced slower transfer speed for network application suchassendingmail,usingftpordisplayingonbrowser.IfyouhaveconfiguredtransferofIDENTrequeststotheLANsidecomputerintheaddresstranslationsettings(DMZorTCPport:113), that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.
Block Ping from Internet Ifthisisenabled,theAirStationwillnotrespondtopingsfromtheInternetside.YoucanconfigurethiswithPPPoEifyouselect“Use PPPoE Client”inMethodofAcquiringIPaddress(page25),orifEasySetupidentifiedaPPPoEconnectionduringsetup.
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IP Filter (Router Mode only)ThescreentoeditIPfilterswhichrelatestothepacketspassingthroughtheLANsideandtheInter-net side.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Ifenabled,IPfilteractivityissavedtoalog.
Operation Specify how to process target packets.
Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets.
IPAddress Specifythesender'sIPaddressandreceiver'sIPaddressofthetarget packets.
Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet.
IPFilterInformation DisplaythelistofIPfilterswhichhavebeenregistered.
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VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureIPv6passthrough,PPPoEpassthrough,andPPTPpassthrough.
Parameter Meaning
IPv6PassThrough EnabletouseIPv6PassThroughforaddresstranslation.
PPPoE Pass Through Enable to use PPPoE bridge. Using PPPoE bridge lets you automaticallyobtainanIPaddressfromyourproviderusingthePPPoEprotocolfromyourcomputerconnectedtotheLANsidebecauseallPPPoEpacketscanpassthroughbetweentheInternetandLAN.
PPTP Pass Through Enable to use the PPTP Pass Through for address translation.
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LAN Config (Router Mode only)Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)Thescreentoconfiguretheporttranslation.
Parameter Meaning
Group Specifyagroupnameforanewruletobelongto.Select"New Group"andenterthenewgroupnameintheGroupNamefieldtocreateanewgroup.Agroupnamecanincludeupto16alphanumeric letters.
InternetSideIPAddress EntertheInternetsideIPaddress(beforetranslation)fortheporttranslation table entry.
Protocol SelecttheInternetsideprotocol(beforetranslation)fortheporttranslation table entry.
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Parameter Meaning
LANSideIPAddress EntertheLANsideIPaddress(aftertranslation)fortheporttranslation table entry.
LANSidePort SelecttheLANside(aftertranslation)portnumber(1-65535)forthe port translation table entry.
Port Forwarding Registration Information
Shows current entries in the port translation table.
DMZ (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureadestinationtotransfercommunicationpacketswithoutaLANsidedestination.
Parameter Meaning
IPAddressofDMZ EntertheIPaddressofthedestinationtowhichpacketswhicharenot routed by a port translation table are forwarded.Note:RIPprotocolpackets(UDPportnumber520)willnotbeforwarded.
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UPnP (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfigureUPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay).
Parameter Meaning
UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.
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QoS (Router Mode only)ThescreentoconfiguretheprioritycontrolofpacketssenttotheInternet.
Parameter Meaning
QoSfortransmissiontotheInternet Determine whether or not control the priority of packets to send to theInternet.CheckthisboxtoenableQoS.
Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side.* Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth.
Enable Enable or disable this entry.
application name Enter an application name. Names may use up to 32 alpha numericalcharacters,doubleorsingletickmarks("'),quotationmarks(“),andsemicolons(;).
protocol SelecteitherTCPorUDP.
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Parameter Meaning
destination port Specifyadestinationportwiththevalueof1-65535.Ifthisfieldisempty, a random port is selected.
priority Select high, medium or low.*Ifpacketsdonotqualifyforclassificationasatypeonthelist,thentheir
priority is treated as a level between medium and low.
Admin ConfigNameThescreentoconfiguretheAirStation’sname.
Parameter Meaning
AirStation Name EnteranamefortheAirStation.Namesmayincludeupto64alpha-numeric characters and hyphens (-).
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PasswordThescreentoconfigurethepasswordtologintotheconfigurationscreenoftheAirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Administrator Name TheusernametologintotheconfigurationscreenoftheAirStation.Thisnameisfixedas“root”.
Administrator Password ThepasswordtologintotheconfigurationscreenoftheAirStation.Thepasswordmaycontainupto8alphanumericcharactersandunderscores (_).
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Time/DateThescreentoconfiguretheinternalclockintheAirStation.
Parameter Meaning
LocalDate You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock.
LocalTime You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation'sinternalclock.
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NTPThescreentoconfigureanNTPservertoautomaticallysynchronisetheAirStation’sinternalclock.
Parameter Meaning
NTP Functionality EnabletouseanNTPservertoautomaticallysettheAirStation'sinternal clock.
NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name, host name with domainname,orIPaddress.Upto255alphanumericcharacters,hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.
UpdateInterval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP server?Intervalsof1-24hoursmaybeset.
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AccessThe screen to restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings.
ProhibitconfigurationfromwirelessLAN
Ifenabled,preventsaccesstosettingsscreensfromwirelesslyconnecteddevices(onlywireddevicesmayconfigure).
ProhibitconfigurationfromwiredLAN
Ifenabled,preventsaccesstosettingsscreensfromwireddevices(onlywirelesslyconnecteddevicesmayconfigure).
PermitconfigurationfromwiredInternet*Router mode only
Ifenabled,allowsaccesstosettingsscreensfromnetworkdevicesontheInternetside.
PermittedIPaddress*Router mode only
DisplayedonlyifInternetsideconfigurationisenabled.EntertheIPaddressofthedevicethatispermittedtoconfiguretheAirStationremotelyfromtheInternetside.
Permitted Port*Router mode only
DisplayedonlyifInternetsideconfigurationisenabled.Setaportnumber(1-65535)ifconfiguringtheAirStationfromtheInternetside.
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LogThe screen to transfer the log information of the AirStation by the syslog.
Parameter Meaning
LogTransfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server.
Syslog Server Indentifythesyslogserverbyhostname,hostnamewithdomainname,orIPaddress.Youmayenterupto255alphanumericcharacters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
TransferLogs Choosewhichlogswillbetransferredtothesyslogserver.
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Save/RestoreThescreentosavetoorrestorefromanAirStationconfigurationfile.
Parameter Meaning
Save current settings Clicking"Save"willsavethecurrentconfigurationoftheAirStationtoafile.Ifthe“Encrypt the configuration file with a password”optionischecked,thentheconfigurationfilewillbepasswordprotectedwiththespecifiedpassword.
RestoreConfiguration fromBackupFile
RestoretheconfigurationoftheAirStationfromasavedconfigurationfilebyclickingthe"Browse"button,navigatingtotheconfigurationfile,andthenclickingRestore.Iftheconfigurationfilewaspasswordprotected,thenputachecknextto"To restore from the file you need the password",enterthepassword,andclick“Open”.
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Initialize/RestartThe screen to initialize and restore the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Restart Click"Restart Now"torestarttheAirStation.
Initialize Click"Initialize Now"toinitializeandrestarttheAirStation.
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UpdateThescreentoupdatetheAirStation’sfirmware.
Parameter Meaning
FirmwareVersion DisplaysthecurrentfirmwareversionoftheAirStation.
Firmware File Name Click"Browse"tospecifyafirmwarefileandclick"Update Firmware."Thiswillupdatethefirmware.
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DiagnosticSystem InfoThe screen to verify the system information of the AirStation.
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Parameter Meaning
Model DisplaystheproductnameoftheAirStationandthefirmwareversion.
AirStation Name DisplaysAirStationName(refertopage62).
Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation.
Internet*Router mode only
DisplaystheinformationabouttheInternetport.
LAN DisplaystheinformationabouttheLANport.
Wireless Displays the wireless status.
WDS*Brdige mode only
Displays the WDS status.
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LogsThe screen to check log information recorded by the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Display log info Choosethetypesofloginformationtodisplay.
Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.
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Packet InfoThe screen to verify the total amount of packets the AirStation transfers.
Parameter Meaning
Sent DisplaysthenumberofpacketssenttotheInternetsideofEthernet,theLANsideoftheEthernet,andtheLANsideofthewireless connection.
Received DisplaysthenumberofpacketreceivedfromtheInternetsideofEthernet,theLANsideoftheEthernet,andtheLANsideofthewireless connection.
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Client MonitorThis screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
ClientMonitor Displaysinformation(MACaddress,leaseIPaddress,hostname,communicationmethod,wirelessauthenticationand802.11n)fordevices that are connected to the AirStation.
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PingAPingtestcheckswhethertheAirStationcancommunicatewithaspecificnetworkdevice.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address EnteranIPaddressorahostnameofthedeviceforwhichyoutrytoverifytheconnection,andclick"Execute".Theresultwillbedisplayedinthe“Result”field.
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Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)AOSSandWPSaresystemswhichenablesyoutoautomaticallyconfigurewirelessLANsettings.Justpressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Utilize this system to connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
AOSS(AirStationOne-TouchSecureSystem)istechnologydevelopedbyBUFFALO.WPSwascreated by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Modem
Internet
AirStation PC orGame console(AOSS Devices)
•BeforeusingAOSS/WPStoconnecttoaBuffalowirelessclient,installClientManagersoftwarefromtheincludedAirNavigatorCD.Consultyourwirelessclient’sdocumentationformoreinformation.
•Buffalo’sClientManagersoftwarecanbeusedwiththewirelessLANdevicesbuiltintoyourcomputer.However,itisnotguaranteedtoworkwithallwirelessLANdevicesavailable.
Note:
WhensettingWDSconnection,onlytheAOSSbuttondisplayedintheWDSconfigurationscreenfunctionsproperly.Refertothesetupprocessinpage17.
Ifyou’vecompletedWDSsetupbyAOSSmethod,theexistingAOSSconnectionbetweenthetarget AP and computers has been disconnected. Refer to the following procedure to set up the connection again.
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2
Clicktheiconinthesystemtray,ornavigatethrough“Start”menu>All Programs>BUFFALO>AirStation Utility>ClientManagerV.
Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V)IfyouareusingWindows7/Vista,usetheincludedClientManagerVsoftwaretoconnectwirelesslywithAOSS/WPS.
Whenthescreenatleftisdisplayed,click“Create Profile”.
Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreen.AfteryouconfigurethesettingsandtheSecurityLED(page8)stopsflashingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscompleted.
3 Whenthemessage"A Program needs your permission to continue"appears,click“Continue”.
4 When the screen shown at left is displayed,clickthe“WPS AOSS“button.
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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)IfyouareusingWindowsXP,usetheincludedClientManager3softwaretoconnectwirelesslywithAOSS/WPS.
1 Rightclickontheicondisplayedinthesystemtray,andselect“Profile”.
When the screen shown at left is displayed,click“WPS AOSS” button.
Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreen.AfteryouconfigurethesettingsandtheSECURITYLED(onpage8)stopsflashingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscompleted.
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)IfyouareusingagamemachinewhichsupportsAOSSorWPS,refertothatdevice’smanualtoinitiateAOSS/WPS.Wheninstructed,holddowntheAOSSbutton(page10)ontheAirStationfor1second.
AfteryouconfigurethesettingsandtheSECURITYLED(onpage8)stopsblinkingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscompleted.
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Manual SetupYoucanalsoconnecttotheAirStationwithoutinstallingClientManagerVorClientManager3byusing Windows standard utility.The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows you are using.
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)UseWindowsstandardutility(WLANAutoConfig)toconnecttotheAirStation.
1 Clickonthenetworkicon in the system tray.
2 Select the target AirStation’s name and click “Connect“.Forfutureuse,checking“Connectautomatically“isrecommended.
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3 Ifthisscreenisdisplayed,entertheencryption key (such as WEP key or pre-sharedkey)andclick“OK”.
1 Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.
2 Click“Connect to a network”.
When the screen at left is displayed, select the networktoconnecttoandclick“Connect”.
3
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)UseWindowsstandardutility(WLANAutoConfig)toconnecttothefollowingAirStation.
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Ifthescreenbelowisdisplayed,click“I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead”.(Ifthisscreenisnotdisplayed,gotostep4)
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When the screen at left is displayed, enter an encryption key (such as WEP key or pre-shared key)andclick“Connect”.
4
Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreentofinishconfiguration.(IftheSetNetworkLocationscreenisdisplayed,select“Home”,“Work”,or“Public location“depending where you’re using the AirStation.
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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)WindowsXPincludesabuilt-inutilitytoconnecttoyourAirStation.
Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
1 Right click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray.
2 Click“View Available Wireless Networks”.
When the screen at left is displayed, select the networktoconnecttoandclick“Connect”.
3
When the screen at left is displayed, enter the encryption key (such as WEP key or pre-shared key)andclick“Connect”.
4
Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreentofinishconfiguration.
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Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection.• MakesurethatyourAirStationispluggedin!
• CheckthatthestatusLEDsofyourAirStationarelitasbelow:
POWER Green light is ON WIRELESS GreenlightisONorflashing ROUTER Green light is ON or OFF (the status varies depending on your environment) DIAG OFF
• Makesurethatyourcomputerissetto“obtain an IP address automatically”.(Refertopage96)
• RestartyourAirStation.
Cannot access the web-based configuration utility.• Displaytheconfigurationscreenbyfollowingtheprocedureonpage23.
• Enterthecorrectusernameandpasswordtologintotheconfigurationscreen. IfyouareusingAirStationinfactorydefaultsettings,enter"root"(inlowercase)fortheuser
name and leave the password blank (enter nothing)
• Verifythatyourwebbrowserisnotsettouseproxies.
• Makesurethatyourcomputerisconfiguredto“Obtain an IP Address Automatically."(page96)
• RestartyourAirStation.
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly.• ConfigureyourwirelessdevicewiththesameSSID,encryptiontype,andencryptionkeyasused
for your AirStation.
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The following are the factory default settings of the AirStation:
SSID- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation Encryption Method - No Authenticate EncryptionKey- NoEncryption
• PlaceyourAirStationandwirelessdevices2-10feetapart.
• RestartyourAirStation.
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password.HolddowntheRESETbutton(page99)onyourAirStationfor5secondstoinitializeitssettings.Allsettings,includingyourpassword,SSID,andencryptionkeywillbeinitializedtotheirdefaults.The followings are the factory default settings of the AirStation.
SSID- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation Encryption Method - No Authenticate EncryptionKey- NoEncryption
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps).By default, the AirStation’s 150 Mbps mode is not enabled. To enable it, use the following procedure:
1. OpentheconfigurationscreenofyourAirStation(page23).
2. Click"Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 150Mbps Mode)"inEasySetup.
3. Changethevaluein"150 Mbps Mode"-"Band Width"to40MHzandclick"Apply".
Ifyoustillcannotconnectat150Mbps,checkthesettingsofyourwirelessclientdevice.
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Issue:Iresetmywirelessroutertofactorysettingsandforgothowtologin.
Answer:Openyourbrowserandenter192.168.11.1asthebrowseraddressandhitEnter.Youwillbeprompted to log in. Enter the user name as root and the password box is left empty (no password). Click"OK"tocompletetheloginandtheoptiontoresetyourpasswordwillbeavailableonthefirstpage.
Issue:HowdoIforwardportsonmywirelessrouterformygamingconsole?
Answer: Logintotherouter.Fromthehomepage,gototheInternetGame/PortMappingsection.Entertheportthatneedstobeforwarded,andtheIPaddressofthegamingconsole.
Issue:HowdoIenableormodifysecurityencryptionsettingsonthewirelessrouter?
Answer:Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.GototheWirelessConfigtabandthenselecttheBasictab.BuffalorecommendstheuseofWPA/WPA2mixedforwirelessencryption.Thepassphrase/keyshouldbeatleast8charactersinlength.
Issue:HowdoIchangemywirelessrouter'sbroadcastednetworkname(SSID)?
Answer:Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.GototheWirelessConfigtabandthenselecttheBasictabifnecessary.FindthesettingsareacalledSSID.Selectthe"Use"checkboxandenterthenameyouwishtouseforyournetworkinthetextfieldprovided.Click"Apply"tosavethesettings.Once the wireless router has rebooted, you will need to manually select the new network name for all wireless devices and enter your encryption key if necessary.
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Issue:WhatcanIdoifmywirelessconnectiondropsrandomlyorseemsslow?
Answer:There are many environmental factors that may affect this behavior. First, ensure the issue is not range related by locating the wireless router and the device dropping connection in closer proximity and check whether the connection drops continue.Insomecases,interferencefromotherwirelessnetworksorsourcessuchas2.4GHzwirelessphonesmay impact performance. To work around this scenario, change the wireless channel used by your wireless router.Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.ClickontheWirelessConfigtabandthentheBasictab.TheWirelessChannelsettingcanbeselectedfromchannels1to11.IfanAuto-Channeloptionisavailable,attempttousethisoptiontoremedytheproblem.IfAuto-Channelisunavailable,manuallyselectanalternatechannelandclick"Apply".
Issue:ThoughIamabletosuccessfullymakeaconnectionwithmywirelessrouter,IamunabletoaccesstheInternetwithmywebbrowser.
Answer:First,powerofftheCableorDSLmodem,thewirelessrouter,andyourcomputer.Movetherouter'smode switch to the onposition.VerifythatthemodemisconnectedtothewirelessrouterwithanEthernet cable to the WAN port. Power on the modem and wait one minute. Power on the wireless router and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and navigatetoafamiliarwebsitetoverifywhethertheInternetconnectionisfunctioningnormally.Ifafterthesesteps,anInternetconnectionisstillunavailable,powerofftheCableorDSLmodemandcomputeragainanddirectlyconnectyourcomputertotheCableorDSLmodemwithacablebetween the computer and the port on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute. PoweronthecomputerandagaincheckforanInternetconnection.IfanInternetconnectionISNOTavailablewithadirectconnectiontothecomputer,pleasecalltheInternetServiceProviderwhoinstalledthemodem.IfanInternetconnectionISavailablewithadirectconnectiontothecomputer,pleasecallourcustomer support.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting
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Issue:WherecanIdownloadthelatestdrivers,firmwareandinstructionsformyBuffalowirelessproducts?
Answer:Thelatestdriversandfirmwareareavailableonlineatwww.buffalotech.com
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Appendix A Specifications
Wireless LAN Interface
StandardCompliance IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11ntechnology
Transmission Method DirectSequenceSpreadSpectrum(DSSS),OFDM,SISO
Frequency Range 2,412-2,462MHz(Channels1-11)
Transmission Rate 802.11b/g 54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6,11,5.5,2,1Mbps802.11n 20MHzChannel (LongGI)65,58.5,52,39,26,19.5,13,6.5(1stream) (ShortGI)72.2,65.57.8,43.3,28.9,21.7,14.4,7.2(1steam) 40MHzChannel (LongGI)135,121.5,108,61,54,40.5,27,13.5(1stream) (ShortGI)150,135,120,90,60,45,30,15(1stream)
Access Mode InfrastructureMode
Security AOSS,WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES),WPA/WPA2mixedPSK,WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES),128/64bitWEP,MacAddressFilter
Wired LAN Interface
StandardCompliance IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX),IEEE802.3(10BASE-T)
Transmission Rate 10/100Mbps
Transmission Encoding 100BASE-TX4B5B/MLT-3,10BASE-TManchesterCording
Access Method CSMA/CD
SpeedandFlowControl 10/100,AutoSensing,AutoMDIX
NumberofLANPorts 4
LANPortConnector RJ-45
Other
Power Supply ExternalAC100-240VUniversal,50/60Hz
PowerConsumption Approx.5.8W(Max)
Dimensions 110mmx103mmx23mm(4.6x4.1x0.9in.)
Weight 144g (4.5oz.) *stand not included
Operating Environment 0-40°C(32-104°F),20-80%(non-condensing)
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
Internet(Router Mode only)
MethodofAcquiringIPAddress PerformEasySetup(InternetConnectionWizard)
Default Gateway none
Address of DNS Name Server none
InternetMACAddress UseDefaultMACAddress
MTUSizeofInternetPort 1500 Bytes
PPPoE(Router Mode only)
NameofConnection none
User Name none
Password none
Service Name none
ConnectionType ConnectiononDemand
Automatic disconnection (DisconnectCondition)When both incoming and outgoing traffic stops(Disconnect Time)5 Minutes
Authorization Automatic Authorization
MTU Size 1454 Bytes
MRU size 1454 Bytes
KeepAlive Enable
DDNS(Router Mode only)
Dynamic DNS Service Disable
CurrentDynamicDNSInformation none
LAN LANSideIPAddress Router Mode: 192.168.11.1(255.255.255.0)
Bridge Mode 192.168.11.100(255.255.255.0)
DHCPServerFunction(Router Mode only)
Enable
DHCPIPAddressPool(Router Mode only)
192.168.11.2forupto64Addresses
LeasePeriod(Router Mode only)
48hours
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
Default Gateway(Router Mode only)
AirStation'sIPAddress
DNS Servers(Router Mode only)
AirStation'sIPAddress
WINZServer(Router Mode only)
AssignedIPaddress
Domain Name(Router Mode only)
Assigned Domain Name
Default Gateway(Bridge Mode only)
none
DNS Server Address(Bridge Mode only)
none
DHCPLease(Router Mode only)
CurrentDHCPClientInformation none
NAT(Router Mode only)
Address Translation Enable
LogOutputofDeletedPackets Disable
Route RoutingInformation none
WPS WPS Enable
External Registrar Enable
AirStationPIN An8-digitrandomvalue(Printed on the label of the AirStation)
WPSSecurityInformation WPSstatus: unconfigured
AOSS Encryption level expansion function
Enable
DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation Disable
AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Enable
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
Basic Wireless Radio Enable
WirelessChannel AutoChannel
150Mbps Mode Band Width: 20MHzExtensionChannel: -
BroadcastSSID Allow
Separate feature SSID1:usedSSID2:notused
SSID SSID1:ConfigureAirStation’sMACaddressSSID2:ConfigureAirStation’sMACaddress+“-1”SSID3:notusedSSID4:notused
Authorization No Authorization
Encryption No encryption
Rekey interval 60minutes
Advanced Multicast Rate 1Mbps
DTIMPeriod 1
Privacy Separator Disable
WMM WMM Enable
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_BK(Low))
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
CWmax 1023 1023
AIFSN 7 7
TXOPLimit 0 0
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_BE(Normal))
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
CWmax 63 1023
AIFSN 3 3
TXOPLimit 0 0
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Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_VI(High))
For AP For STA
CWmin 7 7
CWmax 15 15
AIFSN 1 2
TXOPLimit 94 94
WMM-EDCAParameters(PriorityAC_VO(Highest))
For AP For STA
CWmin 3 3
CWmax 7 7
AIFSN 1 2
TXOPLimit 47 47
MACFilter EnforceMACFilter Disable
RegistrationList none
WDS WDS not used
Firewall(Router Mode only)
LogOutput Disable
Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing DisableRejectIDENTRequests EnableBlockPingfromInternet Enable
IPFilter(Router Mode only)
LogOutput Disable
IPFilterInformation none
VPNPassThrough(Router Mode only)
IPv6PassThrough Disable
PPPoE Pass Through Disable
PPTP Pass Through Disable
Port Forwarding(Router Mode only)
PortForwardingRegistrationInfor-mation
none
DMZ(Router Mode only)
IPAddressofDMZ none
UPnP(Router Mode only)
UPnP Enable
QoS(Router Mode only)
QoSfortransmissiontotheInter-net
Disable
Name AirStation Name AP+AirStation'sMACAddress
Password Administrator Name root(fixed)
Administrator Password none
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
Time/Date LocalDate 2009Year1Month1Day
LocalTime 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds
Time Zone (GMT−00:00)GreenwichMeanTime,London
NTP NTP Functionality Disable
NTP Server none
UpdateInterval 24 hours
Access LogOutput Disable
LimitationItem ProhibitconfigurationfromwirelessLAN DisableProhibitconfigurationfromwiredLAN DisablePermitconfigurationfromwiredInternet Disable
Log LogTransfer Disable
Syslog Server none
TransferLogs Router Mode: AddressTranslation,IPFilter,Firewall,PPPoECli-
ent,DynamicDNS,DHCPClient,DHCPServer,AOSS,WirelessClient,Authentication,SettingChanges,SystemBoot,NTPClient,andWiredLink
Bridge Mode: IPFilter,DHCPClient,AOSS,WirelessClient,Au-
thentication,SettingChanges,SystemBoot,NTPClient,andWiredLink
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows
Windows 7ToperformthesettingsforWindows7,followtheprocedurebelow.
1 ClickStart>Control Panel>Network and Internet.
2 Doubleclick“Network and Sharing Center”.
3 Click“Change Adapter Settings” on the left side menu.
4 Rightclickon“Local Area Connection”,thenclick“Properties”.
5 Ifthemessage“Windows needs your permission to continue” appears,click“Continue”.
6 Select“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”thenclick“Properties”.
7 Select“Obtain an IP address automatically”and“Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then
click“OK” in normal situations.
IfyoufixtheIPaddress,enterthevalueasnecessary.
ex) Iftherouter'sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway blank Preferred DNS server blank Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click“OK”.
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1 ClickStart>Control Panel.
2 Doubleclick“Network and Sharing Center”.
3 Click“Manage network connections” on the left side menu.
4 Rightclickon“Local Area Connection”,thenclick“Properties”.
5 Whenthemessage“Windows needs your permission to continue” appears,click“Continue”.
6 Select“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”thenclick“Properties”.
7 Select“Obtain an IP address automatically”and“Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then
click“OK” in normal situations.
IfyoufixtheIPaddress,enterthevalueasnecessary.
ex) Iftherouter'sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway blank Preferred DNS server blank Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click“Close”.
Windows VistaToperformthesettingsforWindowsVista,followtheprocedurebelow.
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows
1 ClickStart>Settings>Control Panel.
2 Doubleclick“Network”.
3 Rightclickon“Local Area Connection”,thenclick“Properties”.
4 Select“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”,thenclick“Properties”.
5 Select“Obtain an IP address automatically”and“Obtain DNS server address
automatically”,andthenclick“OK” in normal situations.
IfyoufixtheIPaddress,enterthevalueasnecessary.
ex) Iftherouter'sIPaddressis192.168.11.1; IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway blank Preferred DNS server blank Alternate DNS server blank
6 Click“Close”.
Windows XPToperformthesettingsforWindowsXP,followtheprocedurebelow.
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Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration
Hold down this button for 3 seconds. The AirStation will be initialized.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pur-suanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en-couraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
FCC Caution:Anychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoid the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwocondi-tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID:WCR-GN: FDI-09102082-0
Important Note - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimitssetforthforuncontrolledequipment.This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radia-tor and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-mitter.
Theavailabilityofsomespecificchannelsand/oroperationalfrequencybandsarecountrydepen-dentandarefirmwareprogrammedatthefactorytomatchtheintendeddestination.Thefirmwaresetting is not accessible by the end user.
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European Union Notice:ThisdevicecomplieswiththeessentialrequirementsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC.Thefollow-ing test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirementsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC:
•EN60950-1: 2006SafetyofInformationTechnologyEquipment
•EN50385:2002Productstandardtodemonstratethecomplianceofradiobasestationsandfixedterminalsta-tions for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels relatedtohumanexposuretoradiofrequencyelectromagneticfields(110MHz-40GHz)-Gen-eral public
•EN300328V1.7.1(2006-10)
ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);Widebandtransmissionsys-tems;Datatransmissionequipmentoperatinginthe2,4GHzISMbandandusingwidebandmodulationtechniques;HarmonizedENcoveringessentialrequirementsunderarticle3.2oftheR&TTE Directive
•EN301489-1V1.8.1(2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio SpectrumMatters (ERM); ElectroMagneticCompatibility (EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnicalrequirements
•EN301489-17V1.3.2(2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio spectrumMatters (ERM); ElectroMagneticCompatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part17:Specificconditionsfor2,4GHzwidebandtransmissionsystemsand5GHzhighperformanceRLANequipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU memberstatesandEFTAcountries,exceptinFranceandItalywhererestrictiveuseapplies.
InItalytheend-usershouldapplyforalicenseatthenationalspectrumauthoritiesinordertoobtainauthorizationtousethedeviceforsettingupoutdoorradiolinksand/orforsupplyingpublicaccesstotelecommunicationsand/ornetworkservices.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RFoutputpowermaybelimitedto10mWEIRPinthefrequencyrangeof2454–2483.5MHz.Fordetailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
Česky[Czech]BuffaloTechnologyInc.tímtoprohlašuje,žetentoAirStationWCR-GNjeveshoděsezákladnímipožadavkyadalšímipříslušnýmiustanovenímisměrnice1999/5/ES.
Dansk[Danish]UndertegnedeBuffaloTechnologyInc.erklærerherved,atfølgendeudstyrAirStationWCR-GNoverholderdevæsentligekravogøvrigerelevantekravidirektiv1999/5/EF.
Deutsch[German]HiermiterklärtBuffaloTechnologyInc.dasssichdasGerätAirStationWCR-GNinÜbereinstimmungmit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie1999/5/EGbefindet.
Eesti[Estonian]KäesolevagakinnitabBuffaloTechnologyInc.seadmeAirStationWCR-GNvastavustdirektiivi1999/5/EÜpõhinõuetelejanimetatuddirektiivisttulenevateleteisteleasjakohastelesätetele.
English Hereby,BuffaloTechnologyInc.declaresthatthisAirStationWCR-GNisincompliancewiththeessentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.
Español[Spanish]PormediodelapresenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.declaraqueelAirStationWCR-GNcumpleconlosrequisitosesencialesycualesquieraotrasdisposicionesaplicablesoexigiblesdelaDirectiva1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική[Greek]ΜΕΤΗΝΠΑΡΟΥΣΑBuffaloTechnologyInc.ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙΟΤΙAirStationWCR-GNΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙΠΡΟΣΤΙΣΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣΚΑΙΤΙΣΛΟΙΠΕΣΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣΤΗΣΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français[French]ParlaprésenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.déclarequel’appareilAirStationWCR-GNestconformeauxexigencesessentiellesetauxautresdispositionspertinentesdeladirective1999/5/CE.
Italiano[Italian]ConlapresenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.dichiarachequestoAirStationWCR-GNèconformeairequisitiessenzialiedallealtredisposizionipertinentistabilitedalladirettiva1999/5/CE.
Latviski[Latvian]AršoBuffaloTechnologyInc.deklarē,kaAirStationWCR-GNatbilstDirektīvas1999/5/EKbūtiskajāmprasībāmuncitiemartosaistītajiemnoteikumiem.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
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Lietuvių[Lithuanian]ŠiuoBuffaloTechnologyInc.deklaruoja,kadšisAirStationWCR-GNatitinkaesminiusreikalavimusirkitas1999/5/EBDirektyvosnuostatas.
Nederlands[Dutch]HierbijverklaartBuffaloTechnologyInc.dathettoestelAirStationWCR-GNinovereenstemmingismetdeessentiëleeisenendeandererelevantebepalingenvanrichtlijn1999/5/EG.
Malti[Maltese]Hawnhekk,BuffaloTechnologyInc.,jiddikjaralidanAirStationWCR-GNjikkonformamal-ħtiġijietessenzjaliumaprovvedimentioħrajnrelevantilihemmfid-Dirrettiva1999/5/EC.
Magyar[Hungarian]Alulírott,BuffaloTechnologyInc.nyilatkozom,hogyaAirStationWCR-GNmegfelelavonatkozóalapvetõkövetelményeknekésaz1999/5/ECirányelvegyébelõírásainak.
Polski[Polish]Niniejszym,BuffaloTechnologyInc.,deklaruję,żeAirStationWCR-GNspełniawymaganiazasadniczeorazstosownepostanowieniazawarteDyrektywie1999/5/EC.
Português[Portuguese]BuffaloTechnologyInc.declaraqueesteAirStationWCR-GNestáconformecomosrequisitosessenciaiseoutrasdisposiçõesdaDirectiva1999/5/CE.
Slovensko[Slovenian]BuffaloTechnologyInc.izjavlja,dajetaAirStationWCR-GNvskladuzbistvenimizahtevamiinostalimirelevantnimidoločilidirektive1999/5/ES.
Slovensky[Slovak]BuffaloTechnologyInc.týmtovyhlasuje,žeAirStationWCR-GNspĺňazákladnépožiadavkyavšetkypríslušnéustanoveniaSmernice1999/5/ES.
Suomi[Finnish]BuffaloTechnologyInc.vakuuttaatätenettäAirStationWCR-GNtyyppinenlaiteondirektiivin1999/5/EYoleellistenvaatimustenjasitäkoskeviendirektiivinmuidenehtojenmukainen.
Svensk[Swedish]HärmedintygarBuffaloTechnologyInc.attdennaAirStationWCR-GNstårIöverensstämmelsemeddeväsentligaegenskapskravochövrigarelevantabestämmelsersomframgåravdirektiv1999/5/EG.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
For Taiwan 警語
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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Appendix F Environmental Information
• Theequipmentthatyouhavepurchasedhasrequiredtheextractionanduseofnaturalresourcesfor its production.
• Theequipmentmaycontainhazardoussubstancesthatcouldimpacthealthandtheenvironment.
• Inordertoavoidthedisseminationofthosesubstancesinourenvironmentandtodiminishthepressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
• Thetake-backsystemswillreuseorrecyclemostofthematerialsofyourendlifeequipmentinasound way.
• Thecrossed-outwheeledbinsymbolinvitesyoutousethosesystems.
• Ifyouneedmoreinformationonthecollection,reuseandrecyclingsystems,pleasecontactyourlocal or regional waste administration.
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Appendix G GPL Information
ThesourcecodeforBuffaloproductsthatuseGPLcodeisavailableathttp://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
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Appendix H Warranty Information
BuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc.)productscomewithatwo-yearlimitedwarrantyfromthedateofpurchase.BuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc.)warrantstotheoriginalpurchasertheproduct;goodop-erating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (BuffaloInc.)installedcomponents.IftheBuffaloproductmalfunctionsduringthewarrantyperiod,BuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)will,replacetheunit,providedtheunithasnotbeensubjectedtomisuse,abuse,ornon-BuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)authorizedalteration,modificationsorre-pair.
AllexpressedandimpliedwarrantiesfortheBuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc)productlineincluding,butnotlimitedto,thewarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessofaparticularpurposearelimitedinduration to the above period.
UndernocircumstancesshallBuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)beliableinanywaytotheuserfordamages,includinganylostprofits,lostsavingsorotherincidentalorconsequentialdamagesaris-ing out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.
InnoeventshallBuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)liabilityexceedthepricepaidfortheproductfromdirect, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, itsaccompanyingsoftware,oritsdocumentation.BuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc.)doesnotofferrefunds for any product.
@2003-2009BuffaloTechnology(Buffalo,Inc.)
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Appendix I Contact Information
Asia Pacific
Australia TEL:1300761310
China TEL:86-800-820-8262
e-mail: [email protected]
HongKong TEL:852-2345-0005
e-mail: [email protected]
India TEL:1-8004256210
e-mail: [email protected]
Indonesia TEL:021-6231-2893
Malaysia TEL:03-5032-0138
e-mail: [email protected]
Philippines TEL:2-688-3999
e-mail: [email protected]
RepublicofKorea TEL:02-2057-2095
e-mail: [email protected]
Singapore TEL:65-6297-2085
e-mail: [email protected]
Taiwan TEL:0800-660-886
e-mail: [email protected]
Thailand TEL:02-716-6669
Other Areas Please contact the shop or distributor where you purchased the unit, re-ferring to the attached warranty card issued by the distributor.