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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

Automatic Setup ...................................................................... 15Manual Setup .......................................................................... 15WDS Setup ............................................................................. 17

Automatic Setup ............................................................................. 18WDS Setup (Manual) ..................................................................... 20

Chapter 4 Configuration ..................................................23

Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface ................. 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 or Vista (Client Manager V) ......................................... 78Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 79Other Devices (e.g. Game Consoles) ............................................ 79

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ..............................................85

Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 85Cannot access the web-based configuration interface. .......... 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 ................................................................................ 87

Appendix A Specifications ..............................................90

Appendix B Default Configuration Settings ...................91

Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......................96

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Windows 7 ............................................................................... 96Windows Vista ......................................................................... 97Windows XP ............................................................................ 98

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 WDSWDS bridging allows multiple units to operate in a bridged network for extended coverage.

Dual speed modeDual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150 Mbps 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 the following security features:

•AOSS •WPS •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK •WEP(128/64bit) •PrivacySeparator •MACaddressaccessrestriction •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealth •Webconfigurationinterfacewithpassword •Firewallwitheasyrules

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: Encryptionisnotset On: Encryptionhasbeenset 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(INTERNETport)andtheLANportarethesame,itisnotpossibletoestablishcommunication.ChangetheLANsideIPaddressofthisunit.

Continuouslyblinking *2

UpdatingthefirmwareSaving settingsInitializingsettings

Updatingthefirmware.Saving the settings.Initializingthesettings.

*1 UnplugtheACadapterfromthewallsocket,waitforafewseconds,andthenplugitagain.Ifthelightstillflashes,pleasecontacttechnicalsupport.

*2 NeverunplugtheACadapterwhiletheDiagLEDisblinkingcontinuously.

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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 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections.

9 Internet (WAN) Port

10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.

Note:Inbridge/APmode,theInternetportbecomesa regularLANport,foratotalof5usableLANports.

10 Power Connector

ConnecttheincludedACadapter.

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11 Reset Button Withthepoweron,holddownthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomesontoinitialize the AirStation’s settings to their default values.

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Right Side

12 Factory Default Settings ThisstickershowstheAirStation’sSSID,defaultencryptionkey,andWPSPINcode.Bydefault,encryptionkeyisdisabledforAsiaPacific.

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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation

Vertical PlacementTo place unit vertically, attach the stand as shown below.

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Horizontal PlacementFor horzontal placement, the stand is not used.

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Chapter 3 Installation

Automatic SetupTheAirNavigatorCDcanstepyouthroughinstallingyourAirStation.InsertitintoyourWindows7,Vista,orWindowsXPPCandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.Ifyourcomputerusesadifferentoperating system, use manual setup instead.

Manual SetupToconfigureyourAirStationmanually,followtheprocedurebelow.

1

computermodem

2) disconnect2) disconnect 1) turn o� the computer

Turnoffyourcomputerandmodem.Ifthemodemdoesn’thaveanoffswitch,unplugitspower connector.

2 FindtheLANcablethatconnectsyourcomputer and modem. Unplug it from the computer.

3modem

1) connect

LAN cable

2) connect

INTERNET port

AirStation wireless router (rear side)

PlugtheLANcablefromthemodemintotheInternet(WAN)portofyourAirStation.Turnonthe 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

3

4

POWER

INTERNET

ON

modem

power outlet

computer

6 Waitforaminuteorso,untiltheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:

Power Green light is on Wireless Green light is on Router Green light is onDiag OffLAN GreenlightisonorblinkingInternet Greenlightisonorblinking

※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.

7 Launchawebbrowser.Ifthe[home]setupscreenisdisplayed,setupiscomplete.Ifausernameandpasswordscreenaredisplayed,enter[root](inlowercase)fortheusername,leavethepasswordblank,andclick[OK].Followtheinstructionsonthescreentocomplete setup.

You’vecompletedinitialsetupofyourAirStation.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.

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WDS SetupTheAirNavigatorCDcanstepyouthroughinstallingmultipleAirStationsinaWDSbridge.InsertitintoyourWindows7,Vista,orWindowsXPPCandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.Ifyourcomputer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead.

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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Automatic Setup

1 InserttheAirNavigatorCDintoyourPC.

2 Whenthescreenbelowscreenappears,click[Start],then[Next].

3 Choose[WDSSetup].

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4 Whenthebelowscreenappears,select[AOSSconfiguration]or[ManualConfiguration]from[SelectWDSSetupmethod].AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless APs to set up WDS.

IfthetargetwirelessAPthatsupportsWDSisaBuffaloAirStation,select[AOSS configuration],thenpushtheAOSSbuttononthetargetAP.

IfthetargetAPisnotaBuffaloAirStation,select[ManualConfiguration].Click[Scanfor SSID].AlistofavailablewirelessAPwillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAP’sSSIDfromthe listandclick[Next]tocontinue.

5 Step through the wizard to complete the setup.

AfterconfiguringtheWDSbridgewithAOSS,anypreexistingAOSSwirelessclientswillbedisconnected.Turntopage77toreconnectwirelessclientswithAOSS.

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WDS Setup (Manual)ToconfiguretheWDSmanually,followtheprocedurebelow.

1 Changeyourcomputer’sIPtoafixedaddress.Fordetails,pleaserefertoAppendixC(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 Waitforaboutaminute,untiltheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:

Power Green light is on Wireless Green light is onRouter Green light is onDiag Off

※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.

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5 Openthewebconfigurationinterface(page23).

6 Inthe[Modeinformation]menu,select[BridgeMode],thenclick[Apply].

7 When this below screen appears, re-enter thewebconfigurationinterfaceusername"root"andpassword.Click[OK].

8 Thewebconfigurationinterfacewillopen.Click[WirelessConfig],then[WDS].

10 Follow the directions below.

AOSS SettingsSelect[AOSS]from[Connectiontype]andclicktheAOSSbutton.AlsopushtheAOSSbuttonontheunitintendedtoconnect.Automaticconfigurationwilltakeaboutaminute.ToreturntheunittoitsoriginalIPaddresssettings,refertoAppendixC.

9 Check[Use].

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11 AlistofavailablewirelessAPswillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAPandclick[Select].Click[Searchagain]ifnoAPsarefound.

12 ConfigurethesecuritysettingstomatchthatofthetargetAP,thenclick[Apply].

13 Revertyourcomputer'sIPadresssettingstotheiroriginalvaluesassecribedinAppendixC(page96).

ex) IPaddress obtainanIPaddressautomatically Subnet mask obtain DNS server address automatically

WDSsetupiscomplete.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.

Manual SettingsSelect[Manual]from[Connectiontype].Thenclick[Search].

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ToaccesstheAirStation’sadvancedsettings,usetheweb-basedconfigurationinterface.

Accessing the Web-based Configuration InterfaceFollowtheprocedurebelowtoopentheweb-basedconfigurationinterface.

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2

3

Launchawebbrowser.

Entertherouter’sLAN-sideIPaddressintheaddressfield,andpressthe[Enter]key.

Note: ・TheAirStation’sdefaultLAN-sideIPaddressdependsonitsmodesetting. Inroutermode:192.168.11.1 Inbridgemode:192.168.11.100 ・IfyouchangedtheIPaddresssetting,thenusethenewIPaddress.

Enter[root](lowercase)fortheusernameandthe 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 Theconfigurationinterface is displayed.

Help is always displayed on the rightsideoftheconfigurationinterface. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page.

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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

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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 SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 49

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.

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UPnP ConfigureUPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay) Page60

QoS Configurepriorityforpacketsthatrequireacertaindataflow Page61

AdminConfig

Name ConfiguretheAirStation’sname Page62

Password ConfiguretheAirStation’sloginpasswordforaccesstoconfigurationinterfaces

Page63

Time/Date ConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclock Page64

NTP ConfiguretheAirStationtosynchronizewithanNTPservertoautomatically set the AirStation’s internal clock

Page65

Access ConfigureaccessrestrictionstotheAirStation’sconfigurationinterfaces 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’sconfigurationinterfaces

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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 SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 49

MACFilter Limitaccesstospecificdevices Page 51

WDS ConfigurecommunicationamongAirStatiion Page 52

AdminConfig

Name ConfiguretheAirStation’sname Page62

Password ConfiguretheAirStation’sloginpasswordforaccesstoconfigurationinterfaces

Page63

Time/Date ConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclock Page64

NTP ConfiguretheAirStationtosynchronizewithanNTPservertoautomatically set the AirStation’s internal clock

Page65

Access ConfigureaccessrestrictionstotheAirStation’sconfigurationinterfaces 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’sconfigurationinterfaces

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SetupThehomepageoftheconfigurationinterface.YoucanverifysettingsandthestatusoftheAirStationhere.

Parameter Meaning

Internet/LAN(LANConfig) ClickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterfacefortheInternetportandLANports.

WirelessConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterfaceforwirelessset-interface for wireless set- for wireless set-tings.

Security Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterface for security.

LANConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterface to open ports for games and applications.

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Parameter Meaning

AdminConfig Clickthistabtodisplaytheconfigurationinterface which is related to the administration of the AirStation.

Diagnostic ClickthistabtodisplaythestatusoftheAirStation.

EasySetup 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

Clickingthisbuttontorefreshthecurrentscreen.

Wireless Displays the current wireless settings.

AOSS ClickthisbuttontodisplaytheAOSSconfigurationinterface.

WPS ClickthisbuttontodisplaytheWPSconfigurationinterface.

Language Enableyoutoselectthelanguageyouuse.IfAuto is selected, the same language displayed on the browser will be selected automatically.

Logout LogoutfromtheconfigurationinterfaceoftheAirStation.Ifthewebconfigurationinterface is not used for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically.

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Internet/LAN (LAN Config)Internet (Router Mode only)ConfiguretheInternet(WAN)porthere.

Parameter Meaning

MethodofAcquiringIPAddress SpecifyhowtheInternetsideIPaddressisobtained.

Default Gateway ConfigureanIPaddressforthedefaultgateway.

Address of DNS Name Server SpecifyanIPaddressoftheDNSserver.

InternetMACAddress ConfiguretheInternetsideMACaddress.Note:ConfiguringanimproperMACaddressmaymaketheAirStation

unusable. Be carefull!

MTUsizeofInternetPort TheInternet(WAN)port’sMTUsizemaybesettoanyvaluefrom578to1500bytes.

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PPPoE (Router Mode only)ConfigurePPPoEsettingshere.

Parameter Meaning

NameofConnection Enterthenametoidentifytheconnecteddestination.Youmayenter 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 ThePPPoEMTU size may be set to any value from578to1492.

MRU size ThePPPoEMRU(MaximumReceiveUnit)size may be set to any value from578to1492.

KeepAlive Ifenabled,theAirStationwillrequestanLCPechofromthePPPserveronceaminute.Iftheconnectionserverdoesn'trespondwithin6minutes,theInternetconnectionwillbecutoff.IfthePPPconnection is often cut off, disable this.

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DDNS (Router Mode only)ConfigureDynamicDNSsettingshere.

Parameter Meaning

Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.

User Name Only when DynDNS is selected

EntertheusernamethatyouregisteredwithDynDNS.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.

Password Only when DynDNS is selected

EnteryourDynDNSpassword.Youmayenterupto64alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Hostname Only when DynDNS is selected

EnteryourDynDNShostname.Hostnamesmayincludeupto255alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

EmailAddress Only when selecting TZO

EntertheemailaddressthatyouregisteredwithTZO.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.

TZOKey Only when selecting TZO

EnteryourTZOkey.TZOkeysmayhaveupto64alphanumericalcharacters and symbols.

Domain Name Only when selecting TZO

EnteryourTZOdomainname.Youmayenterupto255alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

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Parameter Meaning

IPAddressUpdatePeriod SpecifiestheperiodtonotifythedynamicDNSserviceproviderofthecurrentIPaddress.WhenDynDNSisselected,setitbetween0and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If0 (zero) 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 Displays the current status of the 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. Up to 999 hours may be entered.

Default Gateway Router Mode only

SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.

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Parameter Meaning

DNS Servers Router Mode only

SettheDNSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.

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)ConfigureDHCPleasinghere.

Parameter Meaning

IPAddress EnteranIPaddresstoleasemanually.TheIPaddressshouldbefromthesamesubnetastheDHCPscope,butnotbewithintherangethatDHCPisassigningtootherdevices.

MACAddress EntertheMACaddresswhichidentifiestheclient.

CurrentDHCPClientInformation Displaysinformationforcurrentleases.AnIPaddresswhichisleased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking[ManualAssignment].

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NAT (Router Mode only)ConfigureNAT(networkaddresstranslation)settingshere.NATisusedtoconnectdevicesontheLANsidetotheInternet.

Parameter Meaning

Address Translation EnabletouseNetworkAddressTranslation.

LogOutputofDeletedPackets Enableloggingfordeletedpackets(suchaserrors)duringaddresstranslation.

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RouteAdd routes to the NAT table.

Parameter Meaning

Destination Address

Subnet Mask

AddsadestinationIPaddresstoanentryintheroutingtable.

Adds a subnet mask to an entry in the routing table.

Gateway Adds a gateway address to an entry in the 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 Entrieswillbelistedhereafterbeingadded.

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Wireless ConfigWPSConfigureWPSsettingshere.

Parameter Meaning

WPS EnabletouseWPSautomaticconfiguration.

ExternalRegistrar EnabletoacceptconfigurationrequestsfromotherWPSdevices.Note:ConfigurationrequestswillbeignoredifAOSSisinuse.

AirStationPIN DisplaystheAirStation’sPINcode.Click[GeneratePIN]togenerateanewPINcode.ThiscodecanbeenteredintootherWPS-compatablewireless devices.

EnrolleePIN EnterthePINcodefortheotherwirelessdeviceandclick[OK].

WPS status DisplaysWPSstatusas“configured”or“unconfigured”.

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AOSSConfigureAOSSsettingshere.

Parameter Meaning

InitiatesAOSSautomaticwirelessconfiguration.Clickthis,thenpress or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.

ClickthisbuttontodisconnectAOSSconnections.Note :IfAOSSconnectionsaredisconnected,theSSIDandencryption

keys will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS.

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Parameter Meaning

ExclusiveSSIDforWEP YoumayallowaseparateSSIDforWEPconnections.Ifthisisdisabled,clientswillnotbeabletoconnectwithWEP.

Encryptionlevelexpansion AddsadditionalencryptionoptionsincludingWPA/WPA2-PSK-mixed mode.

DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation SetaseparateSSIDandnetworksegmentspecificallyforWEPconnections.DevicesconnectedwithWEPwillnotbeabletocommunicatewithdevicesconnectedusingAES/TKIP.Allconnected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.

AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Ifenabled,AOSSwillbeinitiatedwhenthephysicalAOSSbuttonispressed. Disable to prevent the button from initiating AOSS.

CurrentEncryptionInformationAOSSConnectiononly

Displaysthetypeofencryption,SSID,andencryptionkeythatAOSShasconfigured.

[Random] ClicktoenterrandomvaluesforSSID,encryptionkey,andothersettings.

[KEYbase]

enable forEU/USonly

ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelessssettingsto the values on the case sticker.

[Reset] ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelesssettingsto their previous values.

AOSSClientInformation AOSSConnectiononly

Displays status of connected AOSS clients.

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BasicConfigurebasicwirelesssettingshere.

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Parameter Meaning

Wireless Radio Enabletoallowwirelesscommunication.Ifthisisunchecked,thenno wireless connections will be allowed.

WirelessChannel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections. Available range of channels is 1-11. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use.

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 is in use.

BroadcastSSID If[Allow]ischecked,thentheAirStationwillrespondtoSSIDsearchesfromwirelessdevicesbybroadcastingitsSSID. If[Allow]isunchecked,thentheAirStationignoreSSIDsearchesfromwirelessdevices.

SSID1 Always enabled and supports all wireless encryption types. Encryptioncanbedisabled.

SSID2 Always enabled and supports all wireless encryption types. Encryptioncanbedisabled.

SSID3 SSID3canuseWPA-PSK-AESencryption.

SSID4 SSID4canuseWEPencryption.

Separation When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicateonlywiththeInternet,notwitheachother.This parameter does not function if WDS is enabled.

SSID SetSSIDusing1-32alphanumericcharacter(s).

Authentication Specify the type of wireless authentication.

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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. [Noencryption]canbeselectedonlywhen[Noauthentication]is

selected for Wireless authentication.

WEP WEPisacommonencryptionmethodsupportedbymostdevices.

Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device. WEPcanonlybeselectedwhen[Noauthentication]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) Enterapre-sharedkeyforusewithwirelessauthentication. Keysmaybecharacterorhexadecimal.Foracharacterkey,use8to63

alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter 64digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive).

SetupWEPencryptionkey Enteranencryptionkeytoencryptwirelessdata. Keysmaybecharacterorhexadecimal. Foracharacterkey,use5or13

alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter 10or26digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive).

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Parameter Meaning

Rekey interval Chooseanintervalfrom0to1440minutesforkeystobeupdated.

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AdvancedConfigureadvancedwirelesssettingsonthispage.Don’tchangethesesettingsunlessyouknowwhat you’re doing.

Parameter Meaning

Multicast Rate Sets the communication speed of multi-cast packets.

DTIMPeriod Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255). This setting is effective only when power management is enabled.

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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WMMConfigureprioritiesforspecifictypesofdata. Don’tchangethesesettingsunlessyouknowwhatyou’re doing.

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Parameter Meaning

WMM-EDCAParameters You don't usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings 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 queue may interferewithotherpackettransmissions.IfTXOPLimitissetto0(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.

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MAC FilterMACfilteringallowsonlydeviceswithregisteredMACaddressestoconnecttotheAirStationwirelessly.

Parameter Meaning

EnforceMACFiltering EnabletorestrictwirelessconnectionstodeviceswithregisteredMACaddresses.

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)ConfigurethesettingsforWDSbridginghere.Refertopage17fortheWDSsetupprocess.

Note: You cannot specify WDS while the device is in the router mode. ChangethemodetobridgeonTOPscreentodisplayWDSconfigurationscreen.

Parameter Meaning

WDS EnabletouseWDS.

Connectiontype SelecthowyouwanttoconfigureWDS.

Manual EnterthetargetwirelessAP'sSSIDandsecurityinformation

manually.

AOSS ConnectwiththeAirStationusingAOSS.Ifthisoptionisselected,

a special AOSS button will appear. This button can be used for WDSconnectiononly.OnceAOSSconnectionissetup,theWCR-GN will have the same security setting as the other AP in the bridge.Refertopage17forsetupdirections.

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Parameter Meaning

ConnectionStatus Displays WDS connection status.

SSID EnterthetargetAirstation'sSSID.

[Search] ClickthisbuttontosearchfortargetAirStationsbySSID.

Authentication EnterthetargetAirStation'swirelessauthenticationmethod.

Encryption EnterthetargetAirStation'sencryptiontype.

WPA-PSK(Pre-sharedkey) EnterthetargetAP'sEncryptionkey(ifused).

WEPencryptionkeysetting EnterthetargetAP'sWEPkey(ifused).

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Security (Router Mode only)Firewall (Router Mode only)ConfiguretheAirStation’sfirewallhere.

Parameter Meaning

LogOutput Enabletooutputalogoffirewallactivity.

Basic Rules Enabletouseanyofthequickfilters.Preconfiguredquickfiltersinclude:

Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Whenthisisenabled,MicrosoftfileandprintersharingisblockedbetweentheWANandLANsidesoftherouter.YoucanconfigurethiswithPPPoEifyouselect[UsePPPoEClient]or[UseIPUnnumbered]inMethodofAcquiringIPaddress(onpage31),orifEasySetupidentifiedaPPPoEconnectionduringsetup.

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Parameter Meaning

Reject IDENT Requests EnablingthisoptionwillanswerIDENTrequestsfromtheInternetsidewithcorrespondingrejectionpackets.Enablethisoptionifyou 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[UsePPPoEClient]inMethodofAcquiringIPaddress(page31),orifEasySetupidentifiedaPPPoEconnectionduringsetup.

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IP Filter (Router Mode only)EditIPfiltershere.

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)ConfigureIPv6pass-through,PPPoEpass-through,andPPTPpass-throughhere.

Parameter Meaning

IPv6Pass-through EnabletouseIPv6pass-throughforaddresstranslation.

PPPoEPass-through EnabletousePPPoEbridge.UsingPPPoEbridgeletsyouautomaticallyobtainLAN-sideIPaddressesfromyourproviderusingthePPPoEprotocolbecauseallPPPoEpacketscanpassthroughfromtheLANtotheWANside.

PPTP Pass-through EnabletousethePPTPpass-throughforaddresstranslation.

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LAN Config (Router Mode only)Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)Configureporttranslationhere.

Parameter Meaning

Group Specifyagroupnameforanewruletobelongto.Select[NewGroup]andenterthenewgroupnameintheGroup Namefieldtocreateanewgroup.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)ConfigureadestinationtotransfercommunicationpacketswithoutaLANsidedestinationto.

Parameter Meaning

IPAddressofDMZ EntertheIPaddressofthedestinationtowhichpacketswhicharenot routed by a port translation table are forwarded.Note:RIPprotocolpackets(UDPportnumber520)willnotbeforwarded.

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UPnP (Router Mode only)EnableUPnP(UniversalPlugandPlay)here.

Parameter Meaning

UPnP EnableordisableUniversalPlugandPlay(UPnP)functionality.

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QoS (Router Mode only)Configureprioritiesfortypesofpacketspassingthroughtherouter.

Parameter Meaning

QoSfortransmissiontotheInternet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets by application. CheckthisboxtoenableQoS.

Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side.

Enable Enableordisablethisentry.

application name Enteranapplicationname. Names may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters, double or single tickmarks ("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons(;).

protocol SelecteitherTCPorUDP.

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Parameter Meaning

destination port Specifyadestinationportwiththevalueof1-65535.Ifthisfieldisempty, a random port is selected.

priority Select high, medium, or low priority for these packets.* Packets whose type isn’t on the list are treated as a level between

medium and low.

Admin ConfigNameConfiguretheAirStation’sname.

Parameter Meaning

AirStation Name EnteranamefortheAirStation.Namesmayincludeupto64alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).

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PasswordYoumaychangetheloginpasswordfortheconfigurationinterface here.

Parameter Meaning

Administrator Name Theusernameforloginisfixedas“root”.

Administrator Password ThispasswordistologintotheAirStation’sconfigurationinterface. Itmaycontainupto8alphanumericcharactersandunderscores(_).

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Time/DateConfiguretheAirStation’sinternalclockhere.

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's internal clock.

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NTPYoumayconfigureanNTPservertoautomaticallycorrecttheAirStation’stimesettings.

Parameter Meaning

NTP Functionality EnabletouseanNTPservertoautomaticallysettheAirStation'sinternal clock.

NTP Server EnterthenameoftheNTPserverasahostname,hostnamewithdomainname,orIPaddress.Upto255alphanumericcharacters,hyphens(-),andunderscores(_)maybeused.

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 Enablingoutputsalogofchangestoaccesssettings.

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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LogLogsmaybetransferredtoasyslogserverautomatically.

Parameter Meaning

LogTransfer Enabletosendlogstoasyslogserver.

Syslog Server Indentifythesyslogserverbyhostname,hostnamewithdomainname,orIPaddress.Youmayenterupto255alphanumericcharacters,hyphens(-),andunderscores(_).

TransferLogs Choosewhichlogswillbetransferredtothesyslogserver.

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Save/RestoreAirStationsettingsmaybesavedtoaconfigurationfileorrestoredfromone.

Parameter Meaning

Save current settings Click[Save]tosavethecurrentconfigurationoftheAirStationtoafile.If[Encrypttheconfigurationfilewithapassword]ischecked,thentheconfigurationfilewillbepasswordprotectedwiththespecifiedpassword.

RestoreConfiguration fromBackupFile

RestoretheconfigurationoftheAirStationfromasavedconfigurationfilebyclickingthe[Browse]button,navigatingtotheconfigurationfile,andthenclickingRestore.Iftheconfigurationfilewaspasswordprotected,thenputachecknextto[Torestorefromthefileyouneedthepassword],enterthepassword,andclick[Open].

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Initialize/RestartInitializeorrestarttheAirStationfromhere.

Parameter Meaning

Restart Click[RestartNow]torestarttheAirStation.

Initialize Click[InitializeNow]toinitializeandrestarttheAirStation.

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UpdateThescreentoupdatetheAirStation’sfirmware.

Parameter Meaning

FirmwareVersion DisplaysthecurrentfirmwareversionoftheAirStation.

Firmware File Name Click[Browse]tospecifyafirmwarefileandclick[UpdateFirmware].Thiswillupdatethefirmware.

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DiagnosticSystem InfoSystem information for the AirStation is displayed here.

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Parameter Meaning

Model DisplaystheproductnameoftheAirStationandthefirmwareversion.

AirStation Name DisplaysAirStationName(assetonpage62).

Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation.

Internet Router mode only

Displays WAN port information.

LAN DisplaysLANportinformation.

Wireless Displays wireless status.

WDS Brdige mode only

Displays the status of WDS.

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LogsViewtheAirStation’slogshere.

Parameter Meaning

Display log info Choosethetypeoflogstodisplay.

Logs Displays the selected logs.

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Packet InfoThis screen shows the packets that the AirStation has transferred.

Parameter Meaning

Sent DisplaysthenumberofpacketssenttotheWAN(Internet),theEthernetLAN,andthewirelessLAN.

Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN (the Internet),theEthernetLAN,andthewirelessLAN.

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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 EnteranIPaddressorahostnametoping,andclick[Execute].Theresultwillbedisplayedinthe[Result]field.

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Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)AOSSandWPSaresystemsthatenableyoutoautomaticallyconfigurewirelessLANsettings.Justpressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.

AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Modem

Internet

AirStation PC orGame console(AOSS Devices)

•BeforeusingAOSS/WPStoconnecttoacomputerwithaBuffalowirelessclient,installClientManagersoftwarefromtheincludedAirNavigatorCDonthecomputer.Consultyourwirelessclient’s documentation for more information.

•Buffalo’sClientManagersoftwarecanbeusedwiththewirelessLANdevicesbuiltintoyourcomputer.However,itisnotguaranteedtoworkwithallwirelessLANdevicesavailable.

Note:

ToconfigureWDSwithAOSS,youmustuseadifferentAOSSbutton.Refertopage17formoreinformationonusingAOSStoconfigureaWDSbridge.

IfyouuseAOSStoconfigureWDS,anywirelessclientsthatwerepreviouslyconnectedtotheAirStation via AOSS will have been disconnected. Refer to the following procedure to reconnect them.

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1

2

Clicktheiconinthesystemtray,ornavigatethroughthe[Start]menutoAll Programs > BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > ClientManagerV.

Windows 7 or Vista (Client Manager V)IfyouareusingWindows7orVista,usetheincludedClientManagerVsoftwaretoconnectwirelesslyto AOSS or WPS compatable devices.

Whenthescreenatleftisdisplayed,click[CreateProfile].

Automaticconfigurationwilltakeaboutaminute.Whenautomaticconfigurationiscomplete,theSecurityLED(page8)willstopflashingandglowsteadily.YourAOSS/WPSconnectionisnowreadyto use.

3 When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue"appears,click[Yes]or[Continue].

4 Clickthe[WPSAOSS]button.

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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)IfyouareusingWindowsXP,usetheincludedClientManager3softwaretoconnectwirelesslytoAOSS or WPS compatable devices.

1 Rightclickontheiconinthesystemtrayandselect[Profile].

Clickthe[WPSAOSS]button.

Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreen.WhenthesettingsareconfiguredandtheSecurityLEDstopsflashingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscomplete.

Other Devices (e.g. Game Consoles)IfyouareusingagamemachinethatsupportsAOSSorWPS,refertothatdevice’smanualtoinitiateAOSS/WPS.Wheninstructed,holddowntheAOSSbutton(page10)ontheAirStationfor1second.

Automaticconfigurationwilltakeaboutaminute.Whenautomaticconfigurationiscomplete,theSecurityLED(page8)willstopflashingandglowsteadily.YourAOSS/WPSconnectionisnowreadyto use.

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Manual SetupYoucanalsoconnecttotheAirStationwithoutinstallingClientManagerVorClientManager3byusing the utility built-in to Windows. The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows you are using.

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)WithWindows7,useWLANAutoConfigtoconnecttotheAirStation.

1 Clickonthe network icon in the system tray.

2 Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect].Ifyouwillbeconnectingtothisdeviceinthefuture,checking[Connectautomatically]isrecommended.

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3 Entertheencryptionkeyandclick[OK].

1 Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.

2 Click[Connecttoanetwork].

When the screen at left is displayed, select the networktoconnecttoandclick[Connect].

3

Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)WithWindowsVista,useWLANAutoConfigtoconnecttotheAirStation.

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Ifthescreenbelowisdisplayed,click[Iwanttoenterthenetworkkeyorpassphraseinstead].Otherwise,go to step 4.

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4 Entertheencryptionkeyandclick[Connect].

Stepthroughthewizardtofinishconfiguration.IftheSetNetworkLocationscreenisdisplayed,select[Home],[Work],or[Publiclocation]dependingwhereyou’reusingtheAirStation.

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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)WindowsXPincludesabuilt-inutilitytoconnecttoyourAirStation.

Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.

1 Right click on the icon in the system tray.

2 Click[ViewAvailableWirelessNetworks].

3

4

WirelessZeroConfigwillautomaticallyconnectyoutothenetwork.

Select the network to connect to and click [Connect].

Entertheencryptionkey(twice)andclick[Connect].

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Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection.• MakesurethatyourAirStationispluggedin!

• CheckthatthestatusLEDsofyourAirStationarelitasbelow:

Power GreenLEDison. Wireless GreenLEDonorflashing Router GreenLEDmaybeonoroff Diag Off

• Makesurethatyourcomputerissetto[obtainanIPaddressautomatically].Seepage96formore information.

• RestartyourAirStation.

Cannot access the web-based configuration interface.

• Opentheconfigurationinterface by following the procedure on page 23.

• Enterthecorrectusernameandpasswordtologintotheconfigurationinterface. IfyouareusingAirStationwithfactorydefaultsettings,enter“root”(lowercase)forthe

username and leave the password blank (enter nothing).

• Verifythatyourwebbrowserisnotsettouseproxies.

• Makesurethatyourcomputerisconfiguredto[ObtainanIPAddressAutomatically].(page96)

• RestartyourAirStation.

Cannot connect to the network wirelessly.• ConfigureyourwirelessdevicewiththesameSSID,encryptiontype,andencryptionkeyasused

by your AirStation.

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The factory defaults are: SSID- TheAirStation’sMACaddress(printedonthelabel) EncryptionType- WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK(ConnectwitheitherWPA-PSKTKIPor WPA2-PSKAES). EncryptionKey- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation.

Note: Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific.

Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.•

Restart your AirStation.•

You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password.Hold down the Reset button (page 99) on your AirStation for 5 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings,includingyourpassword,SSID,andencryptionkeywillbeinitializedtotheirdefaults.The followings are the factory default settings of the AirStation.

SSID- TheAirStation’sMACaddress(printedonthelabel) EncryptionType- WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK(ConnectwitheitherWPA-PSKTKIPor WPA2-PSKAES). EncryptionKey- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation.

(EncryptionisdisabledbydefaultforAsiaPacificAirStations.)

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. OpentheconfigurationinterfaceofyourAirStation(page23).

2. Click[WirelessSSID&Channel(11n150MbpsMode)]inEasySetup.

3. Changethevaluein[150MbpsMode]-[BandWidth]to40MHzandclick[Apply].

Ifyoustillcannotconnectat150Mbps,checkthesettingsofyourwirelessclientdevice.

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Other Tips

Issue:Iresetmywirelessroutertofactorysettingsandforgothowtologin.

Answer:Openyourbrowser,enter192.168.11.1asthebrowseraddress,thenpresstheEnterkey.Youwillbepromptedtologin.Enter"root"fortheusernameandleavethepasswordboxempty(nopassword).Click[OK]tologin.Theoptiontoresetyourpasswordwillbeavailableonthefirstpage.

Issue:HowdoIforwardportsonmywirelessrouterformygamingconsole?

Answer: Logintotherouter.Fromthehomepage,gototheInternetGame/PortMappingsection.EntertheportthatneedstobeforwardedandtheIPaddressofthegamingconsole.

Issue:HowdoIenableormodifyencryptionsettingsonthewirelessrouter?

Answer:Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.GototheWirelessConfigtabandthenselecttheBasictab.BuffalorecommendstheuseofWPA/WPA2mixedforwirelessencryption.Thepassphrase/keyshouldbeatleast8charactersinlength.

Issue:HowdoIchangemywirelessrouter'sbroadcastednetworkname(SSID)?

Answer:Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.NavigatetoWirelessConfig-Basic.FindtheSSIDsetting.Select[Use]andenterthenewnameforyournetwork.Click[Apply].Oncethewirelessrouter has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same.

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Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting

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.VerifythatthemodemisconnectedtothewirelessrouterwithanEthernetcabletotheWANport.Poweronthemodemandwaitoneminute.Poweronthewirelessrouter 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.

Issue:WherecanIdownloadthelatestdrivers,firmware,andinstructionsformyBuffalowirelessproducts?

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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

TransmissionEncoding 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.5.8 W (Max)

Dimensions 110mmx103mmx23mm(4.6x4.1x0.9in.)

Weight 144 g (4.5 oz.) without stand

OperatingEnvironment 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 EasySetup(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 ContinuousConnection

Automatic disconnection DisconnectConditionWhen both incoming and outgoing traffic stops Disconnect Time5 Minutes

Authorization Automatic Authorization

MTU Size 1454 Bytes

MRU size 1454 Bytes

KeepAlive Enabled

DDNS Router Mode only

Dynamic DNS Service Disabled

CurrentDynamicDNSInforma-tion

none

LAN LANSideIPAddress Router Mode: 192.168.11.1(255.255.255.0)

Bridge Mode 192.168.11.100(255.255.255.0)

DHCPServer Router Mode only

Enabled

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

CurrentDHCPClient Informa-tion

none

NAT Router Mode only

Address Translation Enabled

LogOutputofDeletedPackets Disabled

Route RoutingInformation none

WPS WPS Enabled

ExternalRegistrar Enabled

AirStationPIN An8-digitrandomvalue(Printed on the label of the AirStation)

WPSSecurityInformation WPSstatus: configuredorunconfiguredSSID: AirStation’sMACAddressSecurity: WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSKTKIP/

AESmixedmodeornoneEncryptionkey: A13-digitrandomvalueordis-

abled. (Printed on the label of the AirSta-tion.Encryptionisdisabledbydefault settings on AirStation for AsiaPacific.)

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

AOSS EncryptionTypeof ExclusiveSSIDforWEP

none

Encryptionlevelexpansionfunction

Enabled

DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation Disabled

AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit

Enabled

Basic Wireless Radio Enabled

WirelessChannel AutoChannel

150Mbps Mode Band Width: 20MHzExtensionChannel: -

BroadcastSSID Allow

Separate feature ForUS/EUSSID1:notusedSSID2:usedFor APSSID1:usedSSID2:notused

SSID ForUS/EUSSID1:notusedSSID2:ConfigureAirStation’sMACaddress+[-1]SSID3:notusedSSID4:notusedForUS/EUSSID1:ConfigureAirStation’sMACaddressSSID2:notusedSSID3:notusedSSID4:notused

Authentication ForUS/EUWPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSKFor AP No authentication

Encryption ForUS/EUTKIP/AESmixedmodeFor AP No encryption

Rekey interval 60minutes

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

Advanced Multicast Rate 1Mbps

DTIMPeriod 1

Privacy Separator Disabled

WMM 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

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 Disabled

RegistrationList none

WDS WDS not used

Firewall Router Mode only

LogOutput Disabled

Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing DisabledRejectIDENTRequests EnabledBlockPingfromInternet Enabled

IPFilter Router Mode only

LogOutput Disabled

IPFilterInformation none

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

VPNPassThrough Router Mode only

IPv6PassThrough Disabled

PPPoEPassThrough Disabled

PPTP Pass Through Disabled

Port Forwarding Router Mode only

Port Forwarding Registration Information

none

DMZ Router Mode only

IPAddressofDMZ none

UPnP Router Mode only

UPnP Enabled

QoS Router Mode only

QoSfortransmissiontotheIn-ternet

Disabled

Name AirStation Name AP+AirStation'sMACAddress

Password Administrator Name root(fixed)

Administrator Password none

Time/Date LocalDate 2010 Year 1 Month 1 Day

LocalTime 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds

Time Zone (GMT−00:00)GreenwichMeanTime,London

NTP NTP Functionality Enabled

NTP Server time, nist, gov

UpdateInterval 24 hours

Access LogOutput Disabled

LimitationItem ProhibitconfigurationfromwirelessLAN DisabledProhibitconfigurationfromwiredLAN DisabledPermitconfigurationfromwiredInternet Disabled

Log LogTransfer Disabled

Syslog Server none

TransferLogs Router Mode: AddressTranslation,IPFilter,Firewall,PPPoEClient,

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 7ToconfigureTCP/IPinWindows7,followtheprocedurebelow.

1 Click[Start]>[ControlPanel]>[NetworkandInternet].

2 Double-click[NetworkandSharingCenter].

3 Click[ChangeAdapterSettings]ontheleftsidemenu.

4 Right-clickon[LocalAreaConnection],thenclick[Properties].

5 Ifthemessage“Windowsneedsyourpermissiontocontinue”appears,click[Continue].

6 Select[InternetProtocolVersion4(TCP/IPv4)]thenclick[Properties].

7 TohaveDHCPsetyourIPaddresssettingsautomatically,check[ObtainanIPaddressautomatically]and[ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically].

TosetyourIPaddresssettingsmanually,entervaluesforeachsettings.Example:

Iftherouter’sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Defaultgateway 192.168.11.1 PreferredDNSserver 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank

8 Click[OK].

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Windows VistaToconfigureTCP/IPinWindowsVista,followtheprocedurebelow.

1 Click[Start]>[Settings]>[ControlPanel].

2 Double-click[NetworkandSharingCenter].

3 Click[Managenetworkconnections]ontheleftsidemenu.

4 Rightclickon[LocalAreaConnection],thenclick[Properties].

5 Whenthemessage[Windowsneedsyourpermissiontocontinue],click[Continue].

6 Select[InternetProtocolVersion4(TCP/IPv4)],thenclick[Properties].

7 TohaveDHCPsetyourIPaddresssettingsautomatically,check[ObtainanIPaddressautomatically]and[ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically].

TosetyourIPaddresssettingsmanually,entervaluesforeachsettings.Example:

Iftherouter’sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Defaultgateway 192.168.11.1 PreferredDNSserver 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank

8 Click[Close].

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Windows XPToconfigureTCP/IPinWindowsXP,followtheprocedurebelow.

1 Click[Start]>[Settings]>[ControlPanel].

2 Double-click[Network].

3 Rightclickon[LocalAreaConnection],thenclick[Properties].

4 Select[InternetProtocol(TCP/IP)],thenclick[Properties].

5 TohaveDHCPsetyourIPaddresssettingsautomatically,check[ObtainanIPaddressautomatically]and[ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically].

TosetyourIPaddresssettingsmanually,entervaluesforeachsetting.Example:.

Iftherouter’sIPaddressis192.168.11.1, IPaddress 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Defaultgateway 192.168.11.1 PreferredDNSserver 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank

6 Click[Close].

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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&TTEDirective

•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

Thisdevice isa2.4GHzwidebandtransmissionsystem(transceiver), intendedforuse inallEUmemberstatesandEFTAcountries,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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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.

EnglishHereby,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.

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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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Industry Canada statementThisdevicecomplieswithRSS-210oftheIndustryCanadaRules.Operationissubjecttothefollow-ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde-sired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:

ThisequipmentcomplieswithICradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenviron-ment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator&yourbody.

根據 NCC低功率電波輻射性電機管制辦法:

第十二條: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。

第十四條: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。

이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사

용할 수 있습니다 .

해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음

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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;goodoperating 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,modificationsorrepair.

AllexpressedandimpliedwarrantiesfortheBuffaloTechnology(BuffaloInc)productlineincluding,butnotlimitedto,thewarrantiesofmerchantabilityandfitnessofaparticularpurposearelimitedinduration to the above period.

UndernocircumstancesshallBuffaloTechnology/(BuffaloInc.)beliableinanywaytotheuserfordamages,includinganylostprofits,lostsavingsorotherincidentalorconsequentialdamagesarising 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.

@2003-2010BuffaloTechnology(Buffalo,Inc.)

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Appendix I Contact Information

North AmericaBuffaloTechnologyUSAInc.11100MetricBlvd,Suite750Austin,TX78758

GENERAL INQUIRIESMonday through Friday8:30am-5:30pmCSTDirect:512-794-8533|Toll-free: 800-456-9799|Fax: 512-794-8520|Email: [email protected]

TECHNICAL SUPPORTNorthAmericanTechnicalSupportbyphoneisavailable24hoursaday,7daysaweek.(USAandCanada).Toll-free:(866)752-6210|Email: [email protected]

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EuropeBuffaloTechnologyUKLtd.2BracknellBeeches,OldBracknellLaneBracknell,Berkshire,RG127BWUnitedKingdom

GENERAL INQUIRIESEmail: [email protected]

TECHNICAL SUPPORTBuffaloTechnologyprovidestechnicalsupportinEnglish,German,French,Italian,andSpanish.

UK 08453511005

Austria 081010251552

Belgium 078799917

Denmark 70150919

Finland 010802812

France 0811650220

Germany 01801003757

Ireland 1890719901

Italy 848782113

Netherlands 09000401256

Norway 81000050

Spain 901810750

Sweden 0771404105

Switzerland 0848560374

Forallotherregionspleasecontact+35361704617

www.buffalo-technology.com/contact

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Contact Information (Asia Pacific)

Australia TEL:1300761310

e-mail:[email protected]

China TEL:86-800-820-8262

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HongKong TEL:852-2345-0005

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India TEL:1-8004256210

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Indonesia TEL:021-6231-2893

Malaysia TEL:03-5032-0138

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Philippines TEL:2-688-3999

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RepublicofKorea TEL:02-2057-2095

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Singapore TEL:65-6297-2085

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Taiwan TEL:0800-660-886

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Thailand TEL:02-716-6669

Other Areas Please contact the shop or distributor where you purchased the unit, referring to the attached warranty card issued by the distributor.