BUFFALO 000000009 User Manual

AirStation WZR-1750DHP

User Manual

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Contents

Chapter 1 - Setup ...............................................................8

Introduction .........................................................................................8

Diagrams and Layout ...........................................................................8

Front Panel ......................................................................................................8

Back Panel .....................................................................................................10

Bottom ...........................................................................................................12

Right Side ......................................................................................................12

Installation ..........................................................................................13

Vertical Placement ........................................................................................13

Horizontal Placement ...................................................................................13

Wall-Mounting ..............................................................................................14

How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time .....................................15

Connect to a PC and Power On .....................................................................15

Opening Settings ..........................................................................................17

Connect Your Wireless Devices ....................................................................18

Chapter 2 - Settings .........................................................19

Easy Admin .........................................................................................19

Home ..............................................................................................................19

Wireless ..........................................................................................................20

AOSS/WPS......................................................................................................21

USB Storage ...................................................................................................21

QoS .................................................................................................................22

Web Filtering and Parental Controls ...........................................................23

Device Settings .............................................................................................24

Advanced Settings .............................................................................25

Internet ..........................................................................................................25

PPPoE .............................................................................................................26

Dynamic DNS .................................................................................................28

PPTP ...............................................................................................................29

NAT .................................................................................................................30

LAN .................................................................................................................30

DHCP Lease....................................................................................................31

Routing ..........................................................................................................31

2.4 GHz ...........................................................................................................32

5 GHz ..............................................................................................................34

WPS ................................................................................................................38

AOSS...............................................................................................................39

MAC Filtering .................................................................................................40

Multicast Control ..........................................................................................40

Guest Account ...............................................................................................41

Wireless Bridge .............................................................................................42

Firewall ..........................................................................................................43

IP Filter ...........................................................................................................44

VPN Passthrough ..........................................................................................44

Port Forwarding ............................................................................................45

DMZ ................................................................................................................46

UPnP ...............................................................................................................46

Web Filtering and Parental Controls ...........................................................47

Disk Management .........................................................................................48

Sharing ..........................................................................................................50

WebAccess .....................................................................................................51

Media Server .................................................................................................52

BitTorrent ......................................................................................................52

QoS .................................................................................................................53

eco Mode .......................................................................................................54

Network USB .................................................................................................55

System ...........................................................................................................56

Syslog Settings ..............................................................................................57

Reset / Reboot ...............................................................................................58

Update ...........................................................................................................59

System Information ......................................................................................60

Logs ................................................................................................................61

Packets ...........................................................................................................62

Ping ................................................................................................................62

Chapter 3 - Wireless .........................................................63

Wireless Options ................................................................................63

Advanced Wireless Configuration ....................................................64

Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) ...............................................64

Automatic Secure Setup (WPS) ....................................................................64

Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) ..................................................................65

Adding an AirStation to an Existing Wireless Network as a Client ...........66

Chapter 4 - Utilities ..........................................................67

How to Download Utilities ................................................................67

List of Utilities with Description of Each ..........................................68

AirStation Configuration Tool ......................................................................68

Network-USB Navigator ...............................................................................69

Client Manager ..............................................................................................70

AOSS Assistant ..............................................................................................71

WLAN Monitor ...............................................................................................71

Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ...........................................72

Finding Your AirStation on the Network ..........................................72

Eliminating Dead Spots in Wireless Coverage ................................72

If Your Wireless Connection Is Not Stable .........................................72

Basic Router Troubleshooting ...........................................................72

Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac ......................................73

Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......................74

Package contents ...............................................................................74

Factory Default Settings ....................................................................74

Technical Specifications ....................................................................80

Shared Folders and USB Ports ...........................................................82

GPL Information .................................................................................83

Appendix B - Tutorials .....................................................84

Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security 84

Performance ..................................................................................................84

Security ..........................................................................................................84

Sharing a Printer ................................................................................85

Enabling Network USB on the AirStation ...................................................85

Installing and Using Network-USB Navigator ............................................85

Configuring Parental Controls ..........................................................86

Content Filter ................................................................................................86

Websites Excluded from Filter .....................................................................86

Computers Excluded from Filter ..................................................................87

Finding a Computer’s MAC Address ............................................................87

Access Control ...............................................................................................89

Port Forwarding Basics ......................................................................90

Common Uses ................................................................................................90

Security ..........................................................................................................90

UPnP ...............................................................................................................90

Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules ....................................................91

Creating Port Forwarding Rules ..................................................................91

Managing Port Forwarding Rules ................................................................92

Configuring a USB Drive as a NAS .....................................................92

Setting Up the NAS .......................................................................................92

Formatting the Drive ....................................................................................93

User Access ....................................................................................................93

Enable Sharing ..............................................................................................94

Adding a Second AirStation as a Wireless Client .............................95

Setting up the AirStation .............................................................................95

Saving and Restoring Settings ..........................................................97

Save Settings to a Backup File .....................................................................97

Restoring Settings with a Backup File .........................................................98

Replacing the AirStation ..............................................................................98

Setting Up WebAccess .......................................................................99

WebAccess Settings ......................................................................................99

Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS ..................................... 100

Push Button Configuration ....................................................................... 100

Setting Up a VPN Server ................................................................. 100

PPTP Settings on the AirStation ............................................................... 100

Editing Users .............................................................................................. 101

Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways .................... 102

How to Use QoS ............................................................................... 102

Setting a QoS Priority Policy ..................................................................... 102

Manual Entry .............................................................................................. 103

How to configure TCP/IP ................................................................. 104

Windows 8 .................................................................................................. 104

Windows 7 .................................................................................................. 105

Windows Vista ............................................................................................ 105

Windows XP ................................................................................................ 106

Mac OS ........................................................................................................ 107

Chapter 1 - Setup

Introduction

Thank you for buying a Buffalo AirStation. The WZR-1750DHP AirStation is a dual-band wireless router with outstanding performance and range. It combines speeds of 600 Mbps up to 1750 Mbps with a robust set of extra features like QoS, wireless bridging, USB NAS, media server, and parental control. This manual will help you set it up and use it. If you’re new to wireless networking, turn to chapter 2 to start configuring your wireless network.

For advanced users, use a wired Ethernet connection to access the AirStation’s settings:

• Default LAN-side IP address: 192.168.11.1

• Username: admin

• Default password: password

Diagrams and Layout

Front Panel

1 AOSS button

To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work.

2 Wireless LED

(Access point/wireless bridge control switch set to “AP”)

On:

Wireless LAN is enabled or transmitting.

Double blinks:

AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.

Continuously blinking:

AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.

Off:

Wireless LAN is disabled. (Access point/wireless bridge control switch set to “WB”)

On:

Wireless LAN is enabled or transmitting.

Blinking:

Wireless LAN is enabled but not connected.

Off:

Wireless LAN is disabled.

Note:

The wireless LED will be blue for 5 GHz wireless connections or amber for 2.4 GHz wireless connections.

3 Internet access LED (Blue)

On:

Internet access is available.

Off:

Internet access is not available. Router functionality is disabled.

4 Router LED (Blue)

On:

Router functionality is enabled.

Off:

Router functionality is disabled.

5 Buffalo LED (White or Red)

On (White):

Power is on.

Off:

Power is off.

On (Red)*:

Booting.

2 blinks (Red)**:

Flash ROM error.

3 blinks (Red)**:

Wired Ethernet LAN error.

4 blinks (Red)**:

Wireless LAN error.

5 blinks (Red)***:

IP address error.

9 blinks (Red)**:

System error.

Continuously blinking*:

Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.

* Never unplug the AC adapter while the Buffalo LED is blinking continuously.

** Turn off AirStation, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.

*** Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication. Change the LAN-side IP address of the AirStation.

Back Panel

1 Access Point/Wireless Bridge Control Switch

This switch changes between access point mode and wireless bridge mode.

AP - access point (or router) WB - wireless bridge

2 Mode button

If the switch above is in the “AP” position, this button switches the AirStation between router and access point functionality. If the switch is in the “WB” position, the button has no effect.

3 USB Eject button

To dismount a USB hard drive, hold down this button until the USB LED flashes (about 3 seconds). The USB drive can then be unplugged safely.

4 USB LED (Blue)

On:

A USB drive is connected.

Blinking:

The USB drive can be removed.

Note:

When this LED is blinking, the connected USB drive cannot be used. Remove the connected USB drive. If the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is removed, restart the AirStation. Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the AirStation while the USB LED is on.

5 USB 3.0 Port

You can connect any USB 3.0 compatible devices (such as USB storage). Use the cable attached to the USB 3.0 device to connect.

6 USB 2.0 Port

You can connect any USB 2.0 compatible devices (such as USB printers).

7 LAN Port

Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections.

8 LAN LED (Green)

On:

An Ethernet device is connected.

Blinking:

An Ethernet device is communicating.

9 Internet Port

10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections are supported.

Note:

In wireless bridge mode or access point mode, the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.

10 Internet LED (Green)

On:

The Internet port is connected.

Blinking:

The Internet port is transmitting data.

11 Power button

This button turns the power on and off. It may take 20 to 30 seconds to complete shutdown.

12 DC connector

Connect the included AC adapter here.

Bottom

1 Reset button

To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Buffalo LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work.

2 Setup card slot

This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and encryption type are provided on the card for logging into Settings .

Right Side

1 Mounting holes

Mounting holes are provided for mounting the AirStation to a wall. Use the supplied screws to mount to a wall.

Installation

Vertical Placement

Attach the stand as shown in the figure below.

Horizontal Placement

The same stand also allows horizontal placement. Install the stand as shown in the figure below.

Wall-Mounting

Attach to the wall with the supplied screws in the mounting holes as shown below.

How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time

Connect to a PC and Power On

To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.

1 Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem and computer.

2 Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem.

3 Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s Internet (WAN) port. Turn on

the modem.

4 Turn on the AirStation, then wait one minute.

Note:

If the power does not turn on when the AC adapter is connected, press the Power button on the rear of the AirStation.

5 If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable.

If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in Chapter 3.

6 Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:

Wireless On or blinking. Internet access On. Router On. Buffalo White light on. LAN On or blinking. Internet On or blinking.

Note:

If the router LED is not lit, hold down the mode button for about 3 seconds to switch to router mode.

7 Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete.

If username and password fields are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click [Log In]. Step through the wizard to complete setup.

You’ve completed the initial setup of your AirStation.

Opening Settings

To configure the AirStation, log in to Settings as shown below.

1 Launch a web browser.

2 Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key.

Note:

• The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on the mode.

• In router mode: 192.168.11.1

• In access point mode: 192.168.11.100

• In Wireless bridge mode: 192.168.11.100

• If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.

3 Enter “admin” for the username and “password”for the password, then click [Log In].

Note:

If you forget your password, hold down the reset button to initialize all settings. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values.

4 This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured.

Connect Your Wireless Devices

For each wireless device that you want to connect to the network, use the device’s built-in software to search for available networks. Find your SSID (the name of your wireless network) on the list of detected networks and select it.

Enter the passphrase for the network and you’ll be connected. Repeat for any additional wireless client devices that you want to connect.

Chapter 2 - Settings

Settings lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation.

Easy Admin

Home

When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown. From this page you can easily configure common settings. The examples below assume the AirStation is in router mode.

Parameter Meaning

Wireless Displays current wireless status. Click the panel to configure wireless settings. AOSS/WPS Displays current AOSS/WPS status. Click the panel to run AOSS/WPS.

USB Storage

Guest Account

QoS

Web Filtering and Parental Controls

Device Settings

Advanced Settings Click the panel to configure advanced settings.

Displays the status of USB storage connected to this product. Click the panel to configure USB storage settings.

Displays current guest account status. Click the slider to turn guest account on or off. Click the panel to configure guest account settings.

Displays current QoS status. Click the slider to turn QoS on or off. Click the panel to configure priority control QoS.

Displays current content filter status. Click the slider to turn web filtering and parental controls on or off. Click the panel to configure web filtering and parental controls.

Displays the number of devices connected to the network. Click the panel to check each devices status.

Wireless

Configure basic wireless settings. This mode is available in router and access point mode only.

Parameter Meaning

2.4 GHz (11n/g/b)

5 GHz (11ac/n/a) SSID 1 Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

Encryption

Encryption Key

Channel

Bandwidth

You may enable or disable either wireless frequency range independently. If both wireless radios are disabled, the AirStation will not communicate wirelessly.

The following types of encryption are available:

WPA2-PSK AES

WPA2 authentication with AES encryption is the best system available. Highly recommended if all your wireless clients support it.

WPA-PSK AES

WPA authentication with AES encryption is an older system, but still secure.

WPA/WPA2-mixed PSK TKIP+AES

For maximum compatibility, this system allows any combination of WPA, WPA2, TKIP, and AES. This encryption system works with most older clients but is not very secure.

No Encryption

No encryption means that anyone can log in to your wireless network, snoop on your wireless traffic, and use your bandwidth. Not recommended for most users.

The encryption key is like the “password” for your wireless network. It may contain 8 to 63 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters (ASCII) or 64 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and a-f, not case-sensitive).

For best results, select [Auto Channel]. The AirStation will seek and use the clearest channel automatically. Alternately, you may choose a wireless channel manually.

In rural areas with little wireless traffic, a larger bandwidth setting may improve wireless performance significantly. However, if you are in an urban area with much wireless traffic and interference, the default bandwidth is recommended.

AOSS/WPS

The following window appears when you click the panel. Click [OK] to start AOSS/WPS.

USB Storage

Configure USB storage settings.

Parameter Meaning

Attached Drive The names of USB devices connected to this product. File Sharing Enable or disable file sharing. BitTorrent Enable or disable BitTorrent. DLNA Enable or disable the media server. WebAccess Enable or disable WebAccess.

BuffaloNAS.com Name

BuffaloNAS.com Status If the status shows [Registration failure], check your BuffaloNAS.com settings.

Username

Password

This name may contain 3 to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-) and underscores (_). The AirStation will be registered by this name at BuffaloNAS.com.

The WebAccess username may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_) and periods (.). Don’t use a symbol as the first character.

The WebAccess password may contain up to 20 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), underscores (_) and periods (.). It should not be blank. Don’t use a symbol as the first character.

Guest Account

Configure guest account settings. This mode is available in router and access point mode only.

Parameter Meaning

SSID The SSID for the guest account may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Encryption Select an encryption mode for the guest account. Permitted Access Time This is the amount of time that guests will be permitted to access the Internet.

QoS

Configure QoS settings. This mode is available in router mode only.

Parameter Meaning

Enable Enable or disable QoS.

Parameter Meaning

Select a policy

Traffic Monitor

Select a policy for communication. Network bandwidth will be optimized for the selected item.

You can check each item’s communication status.

: Priority

: Upload speed

: Download speed

Web Filtering and Parental Controls

Configure web filtering and parental controls. This mode is available in router mode only.

Parameter Meaning

Block Malicious Site Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites. Block Malicious and

Adult Sites Block Malicious, Adult,

and Other Non-Family Friendly Sites

I agree to Norton’s Terms of Service

Norton ConnectSafe must be activated by customer. Use of Norton ConnectSafe is subject to the Terms of Service found at https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/terms.do

Blocks malware, phishing, and sites that contain sexually explicit content.

Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites, sites that contain sexually explicit material, mature content, abortion, alcohol, crime, cult, drugs, gambling, hate, sexual orientation, suicide, tobacco, and violence.

Parental controls are provided by Symantec Corporation. To enable, you must accept the terms of service.

Device Settings

Check the status of each device connected to the network. This mode is available in router mode only.

Parameter Meaning

Displays the IP address of each device connected to this product.

Displays uploading and downloading speed of each device connected to this product.

Displays the devices connected to the AirStation.

Click the appropriate icon to open each device’s settings.

Click the icon to send a Wake-on-LAN packet to the device.

Advanced Settings

Internet

Configure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”).

Internet -> Internet (Router Mode Only)

Parameter Meaning

Method of Acquiring IP Address

Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server

Address

Internet MAC Address

MTU Size of Internet Port

Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained.

Specify an IP address for the DNS server.

You may use the default MAC address or specify one manually.

Note:

Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Do not change the MAC address unless you know what you’re doing!

Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered.

PPPoE

Configure PPPoE settings.

Internet -> PPPoE (Router Mode Only)

Parameter Meaning

Default PPPoE Connection

IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection

PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions. Edit Connection List Click this button to edit destination settings.

If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the [PPPoE Connection List], connection destinations selected here have priority.

Select the destination from the [PPPoE Connection List] which is used when [Use IP Unnumbered] is chosen for the method of acquiring IP address.

This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked.

Name of Connection

Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Username

Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password

Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Service Name

Fill in this field only if your ISP specifies a service name. Leave blank otherwise. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Connection Type

PPPoE Connection

Preferred Connections Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route. Edit Preferred

Connections

Preferred PPPoE Connection

Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider.

Automatic Disconnection

Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is set to [Connection on Demand] or [Manual]. You can enter up to 1440 minutes.

Authentication

Configure an authentication method with a provider.

MTU Size

Configure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 bytes may be entered.

MRU Size

Configure MRU (maximum receive unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered.

Keepalive

If keepalive is enabled, the AirStation will issue an LCP echo request once a minute in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE. If the server does not respond for more than 6 minutes, the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection. Disabled by default.

Click to edit the connection destination route settings.

Click [Edit Preferred Connections] to display.

Name

The destination to connect by PPPoE if [Destination Address] and [Source Address] match. Select the destination registered to the PPPoE Connection List.

Destination Address

When communicating to this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name].

Source Address

When communicating from this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name].

Dynamic DNS

Configure dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate dynamic DNS service is enabled.

Internet -> Dynamic DNS (Router Mode Only)

Parameter Meaning

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

Username

Password

Hostname

Email Address

TZO Key

Domain Name

IP Address Update Period

Internet-side IP Address

Domain Name

Status Display the status of the dynamic DNS service.

Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Enter the dynamic DNS password. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Enter the dynamic DNS hostname. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

Enter the email address which is registered to the dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Enter the domain name which is registered to the dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days. For TZO, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) days is set, no periodic update is performed.

The WAN-side IP address of the AirStation’s Internet port. This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.

The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS service provider. The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name.

PPTP

Configure the VPN server.

Internet -> PPTP (Router Mode Only)

Parameter Meaning

PPTP Server Enable to use a PPTP server. Authentication Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection. Server IP Address Select the server IP address. Client IP Address Select the IP address range. DNS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for the DNS server. WINS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for the WINS server.

MTU/MRU Value

Edit PPTP User List Click to edit user information.

Add New user

Advanced Settings

PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information.

Configure MTU (maximum transmission unit) / MRU (maximum receive unit) between 578 and 1500 which is used during transmission on PPTP.

Click [Edit PPTP User List] to display.

Username

Enter the username to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password

Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Method of Acquiring IP Address

Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client.

NAT

Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet.

Internet -> NAT (Router Mode Only)

Parameter Meaning

Address Translation Enable to use network address translation.

LAN

Configure LAN-side and DHCP server settings.

LAN -> LAN

Parameter Meaning

LAN-side IP Address

DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.

DHCP IP Address Pool

LAN-side IP Address (For IP Unnumbered)

Advanced Settings Check [Display] to display DHCP server advanced settings options.

Lease Period

By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here.

Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 1-256 may be entered.

Set an IP unnumbered LAN-side IP address.

Note:

A PC with a normal LAN-side IP address and a PC with an IP unnumbered IP address cannot communicate each other.

Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered.

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