Buffalo AirStation NFINITI WHR-HP-G300N, WHR-HP-GN, WZR-HP-G300NH, AirStation WHR-HP-GN Firmware User Manual

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User Manual for Professional Firmware WHR-HP-G300N

AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and Access point

WHR-HP-GN

AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower Router and Access point

www.buffalotech.com

35011411 ver.02

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Introduction 3

1.1. Welcome 3

1.2. Device Configuration 3

1.2.1. Factory Settings 3

1.2.2. Initial Operation 3

2. Configuration via the Web Interface 4

2.1. Preparation 4

2.2. Web Interface Access 4

2.3. Web Interface Structure 5

2.3.1. Setup 6

2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration 6

2.3.1.2. Dynamic DNS (DynDNS or DDNS) 6

2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning 7

2.3.1.4. Advanced Routing 7

2.3.1.5. Networking 7

2.3.1.6. EoIP Tunnel [WZR-HP-G300-NH only] 8

2.3.2. Wireless 8

2.3.2.1. Basic Settings 8

2.3.2.2. Wireless Security 9

2.3.2.3. AOSS 11

2.3.2.4. MAC Filter 11

2.3.2.5. WDS 11

2.3.3. Services 12

2.3.3.1. Services 12

2.3.3.2. FreeRadius [WZR-HP-G300NH only] 12

2.3.3.3. PPPoE Server 13

2.3.3.4. VPN 13

2.3.3.5. USB [WZR-HP-G300NH only] 13

2.3.3.6. NAS [WZR-HP-G300NH only] 13

2.3.3.7. Hotspot 14

2.3.3.8. Milkfish SIP Router [WZR-HP-G300NH only] 14

2.3.3.9. My Ad Network 14

2.3.4. Security 14

2.3.4.1. Firewall 14

2.3.4.2. VPN Pass-through 14

2.3.5. Access Restrictions 14

2.3.5.1. WAN Access 14

2.3.6. NAT / QoS 14

2.3.6.1. Port Forwarding 14

2.3.6.2. Port Range Forwarding 15

2.3.6.3. Port Triggering 15

2.3.6.4. UPnP 15

2.3.6.5. DMZ 15

2.3.6.6. QoS 15

2.3.7. Administration 15

2.3.7.1. Management 15

2.3.7.2. Keep Alive 16

2.3.7.3. Commands 16

2.3.7.4. WOL 16

2.3.7.5. Factory Defaults 16

2.3.7.6. Firmware Upgrade 16

2.3.7.7. Backup 16

2.3.8. Status 16

2.3.8.1. Router 16

2.3.8.2. WAN 17

2.3.8.3. LAN 17

2.3.8.4. Wireless 17

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2.3.8.5.

Bandwidth 17

2.3.8.6. SysInfo 17

3. Use Cases 18

3.1. Access Point 18

3.1.1. Access Point with NAT / DHCP 18

3.1.1. Access Point attached to a network / Internet gateway 19

3.2. Wireless Client 20

3.3. Wireless Client Bridge 21

4. GPL Statement 24

4.1. GNU General Public License 24

4.1.1. Preamble 24

4.1.2. GNU General Public License – Terms and Conditions or Copying, Distribution and Modification 25

4.1.3. NO WARRANTY 28

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1. Introduction

1.1. Welcome

This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware or the simple User-friendly firmware. By default, the Professional firmware is installed.

1.2. Device Configuration

From the factory, the router is configured as a network bridge. That means that all network interfaces can communicate with each other using this default bridge. The router is ready to use with a few simple adjustments.

1.2.1. Factory Settings

Because all interfaces are attached to the bridge by default, they all have the same IP configuration:

IP address 192.168.11.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server enabled DHCP-Range 192.168.11.2 - 66

The Wireless LAN interface is activated by default with a SSID generated from the device’s MAC address. For security, unused interfaces should be disabled. Wireless LAN interfaces that are not disabled should be configured with secure encryption (WPA2 or WPA is recommended) and a secure password.

1.2.2. Initial Operation

Connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet LAN cable and power the router on. It will take about 30 seconds to boot. You can then access it via telnet or web browser at the IP address

192.168.11.1. The DHCP server in the router is enabled by default. If your PC’s Ethernet is configured for DHCP it should receive an IP address from the router’s DHCP server. If not, please configure the Ethernet interface with an address from the 192.168.11.x subnet.

Because all relevant settings can be made using the web interface, this manual refers to configuration via the web GUI only.

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2. Configuration via the Web Interface

The router contains an integrated web server that provides an easy to use web interface. It allows configuration, administration, and status checking in a simple but effective way.

When accessing the web GUI for the first time, change the default username and password. By default, the router’s status page can be accessed without authentication, but this can be disabled.

The web interface was successfully tested on the following browsers:

- Internet Explorer 7.x and newer versions

- Firefox 2.x and newer versions

- Safari 2.x and newer versions

2.1. Preparation

Connect your PC to the router and power the router on as described in

1.4.2. After the router has loaded its operating system, you can communicate with it via your LAN network interface.

The easiest way to test if your PC can communicate with the router is to ping 192.168.11.1.

2.2. Web Interface Access

Open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.11.1 into the address bar. The status page will be displayed.

When you click on a tab, the login window will pop up. Enter the username and password you previously set.

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2.3. Web Interface Structure

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2.3.1. Setup

2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration

Setup Assistant The setup assistant provides a step-by-step interface for basic router configuration. This configures most common settings automatically.

WAN Setup Here you’ll find the most important settings to configure your internet access and WAN port. DHCP is enabled by default, but you can also use PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, static IP, or HeartBeat Signal. If you don’t use a password to log in to your ISP, you may need to enter “0000” for the password. Also, for some ISPs you should not enter the service name, as it will prevent establishing the connection. If you experience connection problems, then leave the service name empty.

WAN Connection Type Description Disabled The WAN port is disabled. Static IP A static IP address will be used – enter the

IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and server manually.

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

The router obtains its WAN-side IP address from a DHCP server.

PPPoE Configure as PPPoE-client. For VDSL, check

the “VDSL-Tagging“ box. PPTP Establishes connection via PPTP. L2TP Establishes connection via L2TP. HeartBeat Signal If you use a HeartBeat connection, consult

your ISP for setup information. HeartBeat

Signal is used only in Australia. 3G/UMTS [WZR-HP-

G300NH only]

Configures Internet Access via 3G/UMTS.

Enable USB in the “Services” section and

attach a 3g/UMTS USB stick to the router.

Network Setup Network Setup configures the router’s basic settings to match the local network. By default these settings are valid for all network ports except the WAN because they are all attached to the default bridge. If ports are disassociated from the bridge they will have different settings.

2.3.1.2. Dynamic DNS (DynDNS or DDNS)

Dynamic DNS allows the assignment of a DNS record to a dynamically assigned WAN-side IP address. A DynDNS client updates DNS records when your WAN-side IP address changes.

The router’s firmware offers presets for the most common DynDNS services plus an option to define individual settings.

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DynDNS Service Description Disabled Default, no DynDNS DynDNS.org freedns.afraid.org ZoneEdit.com No-IP.com

3322.org easyDNS.com TZO.com DynSIP.org Custom Individual DynDNS service configuration

2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning

MAC address cloning lets you assign a different MAC address to the router than the one encoded in the hardware.

2.3.1.4. Advanced Routing

Operating Mode The default operating mode of the router is Gateway. Other routing protocols are available.

Modus Description Gateway Gateway (default) BGP BGP Routing Rip2 Router Rip2 Routing Router Router

Static Routing The Static Routing section lets you add static routes. The input parameters are equivalent to the parameters of the Linux command “route”.

2.3.1.5. Networking

The Networking section allows detailed network configuration.

VLAN Tagging Use this option to configure VLAN tagging.

Bridging By default, one bridge (br0) is defined and active. In this section you can define additional bridges and change the interface assignment according to your requirements.

Bonding

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Bonding offers the ability to “bond” interfaces together. Bonding can be used to enhance throughput or provide failover capabilities.

Port Setup The port setup section allows further configuration of the routers network interfaces. Network interfaces can be separated from the bridge and it is possible to assign separate network settings for each interface. If an interface is separated from the bridge, add routing rules to allow communication between the interface and the bridge or other unbridged interfaces.

DHCPD Besides the default DHCP server, you can define additional DHCP servers.

2.3.1.6. EoIP Tunnel [WZR-HP-G300-NH only]

EoIP (Ethernet over IP) tunnels can transport Ethernet data packages via a tunnel over existing IP connections. You can define up to 10 tunnels that can also be bonded.

2.3.2. Wireless

2.3.2.1. Basic Settings

Each Wireless LAN interface has its own section in the wireless basic settings screen. The wireless interfaces are labelled ath0 and ath0.1 – ath0.4 depending on the number of radios installed. To correctly identify the antenna connectors, please compare the MAC addresses printed on the enclosure with the addresses displayed in the web interface.

Wireless Mode This parameter is used to define the operating mode of the Wireless LAN interface. You can select among the following modes:

Modus Description AP WLAN Access Point mode (default) Client WLAN Client mode Client-Bridge Client-Bridge mode allows connecting to

another Wireless LAN access point and

establishing a network bridge with that

access point AdHoc AdHoc operating mode, required for building

mesh networks WDS Station WDS Station is the client in a WDS-AP <-> WDS

station bridge. This is a special wireless

networking mode that offers better

flexibility and security than the classical

MAC address based WDS. WDS AP WDS AP is the AP side for WDS AP <-> WDS

Station. A WDS AP allows connections from WDS

Stations and Wireless Clients.

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Wireless Network Mode Defines the IEEE802.11 networking mode.

Mode Description Disabled Interface is disabled Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n mixed

mode B-Only 2.4 GHz 802.11b mode (802.11g and 802.11n

devices cannot connect) G-Only 2.4 GHz 802.11g mode (802.11b, and 802.11n

devices cannot connect) BG-Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11b & 802.11g mixed mode (802.11n

devices cannot connect) NG-Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11n & 802.11g mixed mode (802.11b

devices cannot connect) N-Only (2.4 GHz) 2.4 GHZ 802.11n mode (802.11a, 802.11b, and

802.11g devices cannot connect)

Channel Width

Some wireless network modes support wireless channel widths besides the standard 20 MHz. 802.11g & 802.11n offer the option to use 40 MHz channels for enhanced throughput. Both the AP and the client must support 40 MHz channels to use them.

Wireless Channel (AP only)

Set the desired wireless channel, or let the router choose a free channel automatically. If the router is in classic WDS (MAC address based) mode, then the wireless channel must be selected manually.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

The name of the wireless network the radio transmits or connects to (depending on the wireless mode)

Wireless SSID Broadcast (AP only)

The name of the wireless network (SSID) may be broadcasted or not. This does not prevent the network from being detected by a wireless network sniffer; it just hides the name.

Advanced Settings

Check this box to get access to advanced wireless settings. These advanced parameters should be only modified by experienced users.

2.3.2.2. Wireless Security

Because wireless data packets can easily be sniffed, wireless connections require a greater level of security to ensure that data cannot be read by unauthorized users.

Security Mode

Mode Description Disabled No encryption set (not recommended!)

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WPA Personal

WPA encryption with a passphrase (text

password) WPA Enterprise (AP

only)

WPA encryption with Radius Client

authentication according to 802.1x WPA2 Personal WPA2 encryption with a passphrase (text

password) WPA2 Enterprise (AP

only)

WPA2 encryption with Radius Client

authentication according to 802.1x WPA2 Personal Mixed WPA & WPA2 encryption in WPA/WPA2 mixed mode

with a passphrase (text password) WPA2 Enterprise Mixed

(AP only)

WPA & WPA2 encryption in WPA/WPA2 mixed with

Radius Client authentication according to

802.1x RADIUS WEP WEP 64 Bit / 128 Bit encryption (insecure;

not recommended!)

802.1x (Client only) Client side mode to connect to AP’s working

with WPA Enterprise Modes via RADIUS authentication

When using WEP encryption (not recommended), the user can choose between 64 bit and 128 bit keys. Keys can be entered as passphrases that are used to generate the Hex keys. Theoretically 128 bit keys offer a higher level of security but because of design flaws, that’s not the case in actual use.

Key length Description 64 Bit (10

Hexadecimal characters)

Standard

128 Bit (26 Hexadecimal characters)

With WPA or WPA2 encryption, there are several encryption algorithms to choose from. AES is more secure but TKIP is more widely supported. There is also a TKIP + AES setting, but that does not offer more security than TKIP.

Algorithm Description TKIP TKIP encryption, supported by most clients

devices

AES AES encryption offers a better level of

security but might not be supported by a number of client devices and requires less cpu processing power.

TKIP + AES Mixed mode – offers best compatibility but

doesn’t work in all environments

If RADIUS security is used, the MAC address format has to be set accordingly.

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RADIUS MAC format options

Description

aabbcc-ddeeff Standard aabbccddeeff aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff

2.3.2.3. AOSS

AOSS (AirStation Onetouch Secure Setup) is Buffalo Technology’s system to automatically connect wireless clients to an access point. AOSS can only be used in AP mode.

Enable AOSS Enables the AOSS Service. When disabled AOSS cannot be used.

Start AOSS Negotiation To initiate the AOSS process you can either click the AOSS button in the GUI or hold down the AOSS button on the front of the router for 3 seconds.

Security Modes You may choose which security modes are offered in the AOSS negotiation process. The use of WEP in general is not recommended due to security concerns.

2.3.2.4. MAC Filter

The MAC Filter defines a list of client MAC addresses that are allowed to connect wirelessly. MAC addresses that aren’t on the list aren’t allowed to connect.

2.3.2.5. WDS

Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is a special access point mode that allows the connection of several access points to form a combined network. Such a network can be used to extend wireless network coverage.

The MAC addresses of the access points nearest to the current access point are entered as WDS nodes. Avoid creating “double” connections, i.e. A <-> B + A <-> B <-> C. These modes are available to connect WDS nodes:

WDS Client Mode Description disabled Standard Point-to-Point Commonly used mode LAN

If WDS is enabled, then WDS NAT modes are also available.

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WDS NAT Mode Description WLAN -> WDS Standard WDS -> WLAN

2.3.3. Services

2.3.3.1. Services

The services section allows the configuration of basic service settings. Telnet and SSH can be configured this way. Remote access options are configured in the Administration section.

Available DHCP Server Domains

Description

WAN Standard LAN / WLAN

Rflow / MACupd Interface Options

Description

LAN & WLAN Standard LAN WLAN

2.3.3.2. FreeRadius [WZR-HP-G300NH only]

Certain applications (for example, Chillispot hotspot software) benefit from a RADIUS server for management of user credentials and settings.

Server Certificate This section contains the parameters to generate the RADIUS server certificate. The certificate needs to be generated before clients can be configured to connect to the RADIUS server.

Certificate Status Displays the server certificate creation status.

Settings Choose the port that the RADIUS server uses for client communication. The default port is 1812.

Clients This section is used to define RADIUS clients (required for HotSpot usage).

Users Lists the users defined in the RADIUS servers. Allows creation and modification of accounts.

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2.3.3.3. PPPoE Server

Some applications require a PPPoE server on the router, which can be configured here. The PPPoE server is disabled by default.

2.3.3.4. VPN

The router can also be configured as VPN server or VPN client.

PPTP

When defining the PPTP server’s IP range, avoid overlap with the range of IP addresses handed out by DHCP if DHCP is enabled. The IP range is defined using the following syntax:

xxx.xxx.xxx.<start-ip>-<end-ip>

for example

192.168.1.20-30

Enter client login data follows:

<username> * <password> *

for example

testuser * test *

The encryption options can be set as follows

PPTP server type Settings DD-WRT Router mppe required (Standard) Windows PPTP Server mppe required,no40,no56,stateless or

mppe required,no40,no56,stateful

OpenVPN [WZR-HP-G300NH only]

OpenVPN is a powerful and flexible VPN solution. OpenVPN security is based on certificates that cannot created on the router itself. Please refer to OpenVPN’s online documentation for instructions on creating certificates and configuring OpenVPN.

2.3.3.5. USB [WZR-HP-G300NH only]

The router’s USB port can be used for several purposes. Here the basic and advanced USB parameters are defined. Besides enabling USB and defining the USB hardware standard to use you can also define if printer and storage support for USB shall be enabled.

2.3.3.6. NAS [WZR-HP-G300NH only]

If USB hard drive support is enabled, you can start the integrated ProFTPd server to share data on an attached hard disk via FTP.

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The User/Password data are entered as follows:

<username> * <password> *

for example

testuser * test *

Be careful enabling anonymous login. If anonymous login is enabled, everybody accessing your network has permission to read and write data.

2.3.3.7. Hotspot

Most hotspot software requires a server to store user settings and login information. Please note that Sputnik is a commercial hotspot service that requires an agreement with Sputnik for usage.

2.3.3.8. Milkfish SIP Router [WZR-HP-G300NH only]

This package is an implementation of the Milkfish SIP router.

2.3.3.9. My Ad Network

Allows the creation of an AnchorFree Hotspot that can be used to create revenue via AnchorFree.

2.3.4. Security

2.3.4.1. Firewall

Aside from enabling and disabling the firewall, you can also set additional filters, block certain network requests for the WAN interface, and manage logs.

2.3.4.2. VPN Pass-through

VPN settings effect how the firewall handles IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP connections. By default, pass-through is enabled. Please note that disabling pass-through will usually prevent you from establishing VPN connections from computers located in your local network to VPN servers on the internet.

2.3.5. Access Restrictions

2.3.5.1. WAN Access

The WAN access settings allow the definition of time and service related access rules.

2.3.6. NAT / QoS

2.3.6.1. Port Forwarding

Port forwarding allows the assigning of WAN ports to specific internal IP addresses and matching ports. Bidirectional external traffic can be

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forwarded to specific internal devices and computers. Each port forwarding entry defines a source port and a target IP address.

Before adding or removing a port forwarding entry, save all changed settings. Any changes not saved will be lost when a port forwarding entry is added or deleted.

2.3.6.2. Port Range Forwarding

Port range forwarding works similarly to port forwarding. Unlike port forwarding, instead of a single port, a range of ports is forwarded to the same range of ports at the internal target IP address.

2.3.6.3. Port Triggering

Port triggering is a kind of port range forwarding where outgoing traffic on specific ports enables previously defined port forwards for the activating device. This temporarily opens required ports when specific applications are opened on computers on the LAN. This offers a greater level of security than port forwarding or port range forwarding because the ports are only opened when needed.

2.3.6.4. UPnP

UPnP allows UPnP capable applications and devices to open and close required ports automatically as needed. This is simple to use and does not require further configuration steps.

2.3.6.5. DMZ

A DMZ computer is a special computer in the internal network that gets all incoming traffic forwarded. The task of that computer is managing this traffic. When the DMZ feature is activated the internal firewall is activated. This can pose a security issue if not handled with care. Furthermore, several services of the router, that have to be accessible from the WAN side, will not work because the associated traffic is forwarded to the DMZ computer.

2.3.6.6. QoS

QoS (Quality of Service) is a procedure to prioritise network traffic by application. Specific services can be assigned specific bandwidth.

Aside from upstream and downstream bandwidth, you can define settings for specific services and IP and MAC address ranges.

2.3.7. Administration

2.3.7.1. Management

The Management section contains settings for remotely accessing the router and other basic settings that are usually not changed. The settings for the language used in the Web GUI are also located here. You may choose between Chinese (simplified & traditional), Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Spanish, and Swedish. The default setting is English.

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Before using Telnet or SSH, activate the associated service(s) in this section.

2.3.7.2. Keep Alive

Keep-Alive lets you configure monitoring options that automatically reboot the router if a service malfunction causes it to fail to respond.

2.3.7.3. Commands

Entering Linux commands is one of the most powerful ways to access the router’s functionality. This enables you to access services and configure options that are not accessible via the Web GUI. Using shell commands can lead to unexpected results. Use them with utmost care.

Aside from executing the shell commands directly you can also save custom start up and firewall scripts.

2.3.7.4. WOL

With Wake-on-LAN, you can send special data packets to compatable devices on your LAN, causing them to exit sleep mode.

WOL data packets can be triggered manually or scheduled automatically.

2.3.7.5. Factory Defaults

With this feature you can reset the router’s settings to factory defaults. After a reset, the router will restart.

2.3.7.6. Firmware Upgrade

The firmware upgrade option can be used to install a different firmware version. When doing this you can choose if the router’s settings will be restored to factory defaults or kept.

2.3.7.7. Backup

You can use this feature to store your current configuration into a backup file, or to restore from a previously stored configuration. This also makes it simple to set up a number of routers with the exact same configuration.

2.3.8. Status

2.3.8.1. Router

The status screen displays information about the router, such as cpu load, memory consumption, and currently active IP connections. Status is updated automatically.

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2.3.8.2. WAN

If the WAN interface is enabled, this screen displays WAN settings and throughput statistics.

2.3.8.3. LAN

Here you can find LAN-related information like active clients and DHCP clients.

2.3.8.4. Wireless

The wireless LAN status screen displays the current wireless LAN interface configuration, wireless LAN clients (in AP modes), and access points (in client modes). If there’s more than one wireless LAN interface, you can switch between them via the interface pull down menu.

2.3.8.5. Bandwidth

Bandwidth monitoring displays real time diagrams for incoming and outgoing traffic for each network interface.

2.3.8.6. SysInfo

The SysInfo screen combines the most important information of the other status pages. By default, the SysInfo page can be accessed from LAN devices without authentication. That can be changed in the Management section of the Administration area.

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3. Use Cases

The following use cases relate to the most commonly used router configurations. The related router configuration is explained step by step.

3.1. Access Point

Access Point (AP, sometimes also called “Infrastructure Mode”) is the mode where the router is also the central wireless hub that connects to the LAN and provides access to wireless devices. These wireless clients of the AP can communicate with each other and with wired devices on the network such as the Internet.

Connect your computer to the router as described in 2.1. and access the web interface according to 2.2.

3.1.1. Access Point with NAT / DHCP

Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup

o In ”Connection Type”, choose the type of WAN connection you want

to use and complete the related settings.

 Network Setup

o Enter the desired LAN IP address for the router into “Router IP“. o Set “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default). o “Enable“ DHCP Server (this is the default). o Adjust the DHCP address range to match your requirements.

 Time Settings

o Choose your time zone.

 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

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 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”  In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of the antenna on

your router. The firmware will adjust the transmit power accordingly to meet regulatory requirements. Please keep in mind that very long cables can dampen the HF signal thus reducing the usable antenna gain.

 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “AP“  Set your desired wireless mode in “Wireless Network Mode“. Please

note that mixed modes will lead to reduced performance because of maintaining compatibility.

 Enter a name for your wireless network into “Wireless Network Name

(SSID)”

 Click “Save“

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Choose and configure a security mode. Please note that WEP is

insecure and should only be used if no other option is available.

 Click “Apply Settings“

You can now connect the router to the Internet and your local network. After you successfully connect wireless devices, they will then be displayed on the “SysInfo” and “WLAN Status” pages.

3.1.1. Access Point attached to a network / Internet gateway

Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup

o For “Connection Type“, choose “Disabled”.

 Network Setup

o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router into “Router

IP“.

o Set the “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default). o “Disable” “DHCP Server“.

 Time Settings

o Choose your time zone.

 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”  In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of the antenna on

 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “AP“  Choose a wireless mode in “Wireless Network Mode“. Please note that

mixed modes will lead to reduced performance because of maintaining compatibility.

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 Enter a name for your wireless network into “Wireless Network Name

(SSID)”.

 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Choose and configure your desired security mode. Please note that

WEP is insecure and should only be used if no other option is available.

 Click “Apply Settings“

You can now connect the router to the Internet and your local network. If you’re running a DHCP server in your LAN, connected wireless devices will get their IP addresses from the server.

3.2. Wireless Client

The router can be also used as a wireless LAN client. This can be useful if you want to connect devices to your wireless LAN that do not have a wireless LAN interface. In this configuration, the wireless LAN interface acts as a wireless client. Attached wired Ethernet devices can also access the WAN through the wireless connection.

Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup

o Set “Connection Type“ to “DHCP” to have the AirStation get its IP

address from a DHCP server, or to a “Static IP“ if no DHCP server is available.

 Network Setup

o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router in “Router

IP“.

o Set the “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default setting). o “Enable” “DHCP Server“ (this is the default setting). o Adjust the DHCP address range to match your requirements.

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 Time Settings

o Choose your time zone.

 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”  In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of your

AirStation’s antenna. The firmware will adjust the transmit power automatically to meet regulatory requirements. Please note that the use of a long extension cable for your antenna will reduce the usable antenna gain.

 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “Client“.  Configure “Wireless Network Mode” to match the capabilities of the

access point you want to connect to.

 Enter the network name (SSID) of the AP you want to connect to into

“Wireless Network Name (SSID)”.

 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Configure the security mode to match the security settings of the

access point you want to connect to.

 Click “Apply Settings“.

After the router reboots, please confirm that it has connected to the access point. If there is a DHCP server available on the access point side, and the router is configured to request an IP address, then it should receive an IP address for its WAN-side interface.

You can now either connect wired clients to the access point or configure another wireless network interface as an access point to grant access to wireless clients.

3.3. Wireless Client Bridge

A wireless client bridge offers the ability to transparently integrate the router’s LAN into a different LAN that another access point is connected to. Clients connected to such a router can access devices in both LANs and vice versa. In that configuration the router’s WAN interface is disabled.

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Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup

o Choose “Disabled” for “Connection Type“ (this will be set

automatically).

 Network Setup

o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router into “Router

IP“.

o “Disable“ “DHCP Server“.

 Time Settings

o Choose your time zone.

 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”.  In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of your

 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “Client Bridge“.  Set “Wireless Network Mode” to match the access point you want to

connect to.

 Enter the network name (SSID) of the AP you want to connect to.  Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Configure security to match the security settings of the access

point you want to connect to.

 Click “Apply Settings“. After the router reboots, please confirm that it has connected to the

access point. If there is a DHCP server available on the access point

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side, a pc in the router’s LAN configured to request an address from DHCP should receive an IP address.

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The firmware that is used in this product includes software that is subject to the GNU Public Licence (GPL)/the GNU Lesser Public Licence (LGPL). To the extent that it is applicable within the context of the GPL and the LGPL, the conditions of the GPL and the LGPL, as well as the relevant source codes, are available from the manufacturer. The code underlying the GPL/LGPL for the software shall be provided, without any ensuing warranty or liability claims. Please see the conditions of the GPL/LGPL for further details.

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User Manual for User-friendly Firmware

WHR-HP-G300N

AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and AccessPoint

WHR-HP-GN

AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower Router and Access point

www.bualotech.com

35011344 ver.03

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Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction ...................................................5

Installing Your AirStation ......................................................... 5

Professional or User-friendly? ................................................. 5

Features .................................................................................. 5

Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 6

300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode............................................ 7

Package Contents ................................................................... 7

Hardware Overview ................................................................. 8

Front Panel LED's .......................................................................... 8

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

Top ................................................................................................. 11

Bottom ............................................................................................ 11

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

Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ................................13

Antenna Placement ................................................................. 13

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

Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 14

Wall-Mounting ......................................................................... 15

Chapter 3 - Installation ..................................................... 16

Automatic Setup ...................................................................... 16

Windows 7 / Vista / XP ................................................................... 16

Mac OS X ....................................................................................... 16

Other OS ........................................................................................ 16

Manual Setup .......................................................................... 17

Firmware Differences .............................................................. 24

Changing Firmware ................................................................. 24

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Chapter 4 - Conguration ................................................ 29

Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface ................. 29

Conguration Menu (Router Mode) ......................................... 31

Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode) ......................................... 33

Setup ....................................................................................... 35

Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) ...................................................... 37

Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 37

PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 38

DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 41

VPN server (Router Mode Only) .................................................... 43

LAN ................................................................................................ 45

DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 47

NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 48

Route ............................................................................................. 49

Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 50

WPS ............................................................................................... 50

AOSS ............................................................................................. 51

Basic .............................................................................................. 53

Advanced ....................................................................................... 56

WMM .............................................................................................. 57

MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 59

Multicast Control ............................................................................ 60

WDS ............................................................................................... 61

Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 63

Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 63

IP Filter (Router Mode only) .......................................................... 65

VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 66

LAN Cong (Router Mode only) .............................................. 67

Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 67

DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 68

UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 69

QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 70

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Admin Cong ........................................................................... 71

Name ............................................................................................. 71

Password ....................................................................................... 72

Time/Date ...................................................................................... 73

NTP ................................................................................................ 74

Access ........................................................................................... 75

Log ................................................................................................. 76

Save/Restore ................................................................................. 77

Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 78

Update ........................................................................................... 79

Diagnostic ............................................................................... 80

System Info .................................................................................... 80

Logs ............................................................................................... 82

Packet Info ..................................................................................... 83

Client Monitor ................................................................................. 84

Ping ................................................................................................ 85

Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network ................... 86

Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 86

Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ............................................. 87

Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 88

Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) .......................................................... 89

Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................. 90

Manual Setup .......................................................................... 90

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 90

Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 91

Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 94

Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) ........................................................................... 95

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting ............................................ 96

Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 96

Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. ................ 96

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Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 97

You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. The link speed is slower than 300/150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 130/65Mbps). Other Tips

................................................................................ 98

........................... 97

... 97

Appendix A - Specications ............................................101

WHR-HP-G300N ..................................................................... 101

WHR-HP-GN

........................................................................... 102

Appendix B - Default Conguration Settings ................103

Appendix C - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

...........108

Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings

..........................................111

Appendix E - Restoring the Default Conguration

Appendix F - Regulatory Compliance

Appendix G - Environmental Information

Appendix H - GPL Information

........................................124

............................. 116

......................123

........115

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Installing Your AirStation

To install your AirStation, insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow the directions on the screen. For more infomation about installation, turn to chapter 3 of this manual.

Professional or User-friendly?

This AirStation wireless router comes with two dierent rmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based Professional rmware or the simple User-friendly rmware. By default, the Professional rmware is preinstalled for US/EU products, and the User-friendly rmware is preinstalled for AsiaPacic products. Turn to page 24 for instructions on switching between the two rmware packages.

Note : Most of this manual documents the User-friendly firmware. For more information on the

dd-wrt-based Professional firmware, consult the help files in its web-based configuration interface or go to www.dd-wrt.com/wiki.

Features

Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g

With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStations can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. The WHR-HP-GN is a single stream, single antenna version, while the WHR-HP-G300N is a dual stream, dual antenna version, with faster Wireless-N performance.

Dual speed mode

Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps transmission.

Support for AOSS and WPS

Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported. These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier.

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Security Features

The AirStations are equipped with the following security features:

• AOSS

• WPS

• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)

• WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)

• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

• WEP(128-bit/64-bit)

• Privacy Separator

• MAC ltering

• Stealth SSID

• Firewall with easy rules

Automatic Channel Selection

Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.

Roaming

You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch AirStations for the best signal.

Initialization

To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit.

Browser Based Administration

These units can be easily congured from a password-protected web page though a browser on your computer.

Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)

Auto mode detects whether your network has a router or not and automatically switches to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes.

Air Navigator CD Requirements

The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The automatic installation program on the CD requires Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP to run. Client Manager software is included for Windows 7, Vista, and XP. The use of other operating systems may require that the AirStation be manually congured from a browser window.

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300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode

With Wireless-N connections, 300 Mbps is the maximum link speed for the WHR-HP-G300N and 150 Mbps is the maximum link speed for the WHR-HP-GN. The speeds are for the total wireless data transferred including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for transfer of user data, the wireless throughput usable by the user will be substantially slower.

Package Contents

The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.

• Main unit ..............................................................................................1

• Detachable antenna(s) ...................................................................2 for G300N / 1 for GN

• AC adapter ...........................................................................................1

• Stand for vertical/wall-mounting................................................1

• Screws for wall-mounting ..............................................................2

• LAN cable .............................................................................................1

• Air Navigator CD ................................................................................1

• Quick Setup Guide............................................................................1

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Hardware Overview

Front Panel LED's

Hold down this button until the Security LED ashes

On: The AC adapter is connected

O: The AC adapter is not connected

Indicates security status.

O: Encryption is not set On: Encryption has been set Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS

Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys

AOSS Button

(approximately. 1 second) to initiate AOSS or WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with other AOSS or WPS compatible devices. Power must be on for this to work.

Power LED (Green)

Security LED (Amber)

security key

Note: When the Security LED is lit, an encryption key has

been set. Wireless clients will need the same key to connect.

Wireless LED (Green)

Indicates wireless LAN status.

Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting On: Wireless LAN is connected but not active

ROUTER LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled

Blinking: Router functionality is disabled

DIAG LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit by the number of blinks per cycle.

Note: When the unit is rst turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will

blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.

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Diag LED

Meaning Status

status

2 blinks *

3 blinks *

Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the ash memory.

Ethernet (wired) LAN

Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.

error

4 blinks *

Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.

5 blinks IP address setting error 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 this unit.

Continuously blinking

Updating the rmware

Saving settings Initializing settings

Updating the rmware. Saving the settings. Initializing the settings.

*1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the

light still ashes, please contact technical support.

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

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Back Panel

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Router Switch

Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto. On: Router is enabled (router mode).

O: Router is disabled (bridge/AP mode). Auto: This switches between modes automatically based

on whether or not another router is detected on the Internet port. The default setting for this switch is Auto.

LAN LED (Green)

On: An Ethernet device is connected. Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating.

LAN Port

Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to

these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbp

s connections.

Internet LED (Green)

On: The Internet (WAN) port is connected. Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data.

Internet Port Connect your cable or DSL modem to this port. 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps

connections are supported. In bridge/AP mode (router switch o), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.

DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter.

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Top

Antenna connector Screw on the antenna(s) here.

Bottom

ᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ

Reset Button Hold in this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation’s

settings. Power must be on for this to work.

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Right Side

Factory Default Settings

This sticker shows the AirStation’s default SSID, encryption key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacic.

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Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation

Note: Illustrations show the WHR-HP-G300N. The WHR-HP-GN is similar.

Antenna Placement

The antenna(s) are included in the package. The WHR-HP-G300N has two antennas; the WHR-HP-GN has one. Screw the antenna(s) clockwise to install.

Vertical Placement

To stand the AirStation vertically, attach the base as shown.

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Horizontal Placement

To place the unit horizontally, adjust the antenna(s) as shown.

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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation

Wall-Mounting

To wall-mount, attach the stand with screws as shown.

8.5 cm (~3.3 inches)

Place the center of the AirStation on the center of the stand and slide downward to lock in place.

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Chapter 3 - Installation

Automatic Setup

Windows 7 / Vista / XP

The AirNavigator CD can guide you through installing your AirStation. To launch the setup program please insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If you deactivated auto-run for CD’s please navigate to [CD drive]:\Win\ and launch ASSetWiz.exe.

Note: · To use a wireless client in Windows 7 or Vista, perform setup using the AirNavigator CD to automatically

generate a profile for wirelessly connecting to the AirStation. After setup is complete, once the LAN cable is removed, you can connect from your wireless client to the AirStation.

· Before performing setup, enable your computer’s wireless client.

Mac OS X

For a Mac, open the Mac folder on the CD and launch the AirStation Conguration tool. Search and select the Bualo AirStation you want to set up. You can either congure the IP or open the web interface for all settings. Please refer to “Manual Setup” in the next section.

Note: You can use the easy and simple setup via AOSS to connect the Mac wirelessly. Please press the AOSS but-

ton on the Buffalo router, start the AOSS assistant and follow the steps. The WLAN monitor in the same folder shows the wireless status regardless which method you use to connect.

Other OS

If your computer uses a dierent operating system, use manual setup instead. Please refer to the next section “Manual Setup”.

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ROUTER

LAN

ON OFF

AUTO

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Manual Setup

Using AirStation As A Router or An Access Point

To use the AirStation as a router or an access point, congure as below.

Turn o your computer and modem.

2) disconnect

modem

1) turn o the computer

OFF

computer

Unplug the LAN cable that connects your computer and modem.

Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the [AUTO] position.

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

Conrm that the switch is positioned to AUTO.

Connect one end of the LAN cable to the modem, and connect the other end to the Internet port of the AirStation. Turn on your modem.

ROUTER

ON OFF AUTO

LAN

１

1) connect

2) connect

modem

LAN cable

２

３

４

INTERNET

POWER

INTERNET port

AirStation

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Connect the AirStation’s LAN port to your computer with another LAN cable. Turn on the AirStation, wait 60 seconds, and then turn on your computer.

AirStation

ROUTER

ON OFF AUTO

1) connect

power outlet

LAN

１

２

３

４

LAN cable

INTERNET

POWER

2) connect the power supply

1) connect

Conrm that the devices are connected correctly as shown below.

computer

modem

power outlet

After the computer has booted, the LEDs on the AirStation should be in the following condition:

POWER Green light on WIRELESS Green light on or blinking ROUTER Green light on or o depending on your network DIAG O LAN Green light on or blinking INTERNET Green light on or blinking

Refer to page 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details.

※

Launch a web browser. If the home page is displayed, setup is complete. If a user name and password screen is displayed, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user name, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup.

You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.

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Using AirStation As An Ethernet Converter or A Repeater

To use the AirStation as an Ethernet converter or a repeater, follow the directions below.

Using as an Ethernet Converter:

wireless wired

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

router AirStation computer

Using as a repeater:

wireless wireless

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

router AirStation computer

In this section, manual conguration is described. However, you can also use AOSS/WPS to congure it.

Set your computer’s IP address settings as follows (Appendix D).

IP Address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank

Shut down your computer.

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

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Change the switch position from AUTO to OFF.

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Connect the AirStation’s LAN port to your computer with another LAN cable. Turn on the AirStation, wait 60 seconds, and then turn on your computer.

AirStation

ROUTER

ON OFF

AUTO

1) connect

LAN

１

２

３

４

INTERNET

POWER

LAN cable

1) connect

2) connect the power supply

power outlet

Conrm that the devices are connected correctly as shown below.

computer

power outlet

After the computer has booted, the LEDs on the AirStation should be in the following condition:

POWER Green light on WIRELESS Green light on or blinking ROUTER O DIAG O LAN Green light on or blinking

Refer to page 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details.

※

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Launch a web browser.

Enter the LAN IP address of the AirStation in the address eld, then press the [Enter] key.

Notes: • The default IP address of the AirStation is 192.168.11.100 on access point mode.

• If you have changed the IP address of the AirStation, enter that IP address.

When this screen appears, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user name and the password that you set during initial setup. Click [OK].

Notes: • By default, the password is blank (not set).

• If you forget your password, hold down 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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Click [Wireless Cong] > [WDS].

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If the device you connect supports WDS such as WHR-G300N, WHR-HP-G300N and WZR-HPG300NH, select [Slave] from [Specify Master/Slave] menu and click [Search]. If the device you connect doesn’t support WDS, select [Slave(EC)] from [Specify Master/Slave] menu and click [Search].

Slave:

Slave(EC):

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

AirStation

router AirStationBUFFALO Wireless

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

router with WDS

Once the list of the access points is displayed, select the access point you are going to connect to, then click [Select]. If the access point you are going to connect to is not displayed, click [Search again].

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Enter the encryption settings and password (“key”) for the access point you are connecting to, then click [Apply].

Change your computer’s IP address settings back to their former values.

ex) IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically DNS server Obtain DNS server address automatically

Note: If using the AirStation as a repeater, unplug the LAN cable from your computer. You’re now con-

nected to the AirStation wirelessly.

Launch a web browser. If your home page is displayed, setup is complete.

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Firmware Differences

You can choose between two dierent rmwares for your AirStation. By default, the Professional rmware (DD-WRT) is installed. If you prefer, you may install the User-friendly rmware instead. the two rmwares have slightly dierent features, as shown in the chart below.

Function Professional rmware (DD-WRT) User-friendly rmware

Router switch function

Default administrator name root root (xed)

Default administrator password admin none

AOSS

WPS

WDS

─

a a

─

a a

Changing Firmware

To change between the professional rmware (dd-wrt) and the user-friendly rmware, follow the steps below.

Windows

Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch.

Note: If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] in the “Win” folder.

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Click [Change Firmware].

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The procedure for wiring will be displayed. Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation.

When this screen is displayed, click [Change Firmware].

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If requested, enter the AirStation’s username and password.

Note: By default, the Professional rmware doesn’t have

a username and a password congured. Set them before you go to the next step.

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When the following screen is displayed, make sure that the rmware le name is displayed, click [Upgrade] or [Apply], and follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the rmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired rmware. The

rmware les are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD.

Professional rmware (dd-wrt) update screen:

User-friendly rmware update screen:

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Macintosh

Open the conguration Interface of the AirStation.

To replace the professional rmware with the user-friendly rmware, click [Administration] > [Firmware Upgrade]. To replace the user-friendly rmware with the professional rmware, go to [Easy Setup] and click [Update AirStation Firmware].

Click [Browse...] to select the rmware le, and click [Upgrade] or [Apply].

Note: The rmware les are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD.

Professional rmware (dd-wrt) update screen:

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User-friendly rmware update screen:

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Chapter 4 - Conguration

The web-based conguration interface lets you change AirStation settings. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing.

Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface

To congure the AirStation’s advanced settings manually, log in to the web-based conguration interface as shown below.

Launch a web browser.

Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address eld, and press the enter key.

Note: · The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on the position of the mode switch.

In router mode: 192.168.11.1 In bridge mode: 192.168.11.100

If the router switch is set to AUTO and the unit is in bridge mode, then the AirStation’s IP address was

assigned by an external DHCP server.

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

When this screen appears, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user name and the password that you set during initial setup. Click [OK].

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Note: · By default, the password is blank (not set).

· If you forget your password, hold down 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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The conguration interface is displayed.

Help is always displayed on the right side of the conguration utility. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page in the web-based conguration interface.

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Conguration Menu (Router Mode)

In router mode, the AirStation’s web-based conguration interface has the following menu screens. See the pages listed at right for more information about a menu screen.

Main screen Descriptions Page

Internet/LAN

Internet Congure Internet side port and settings Page 37

PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login) Page 38

DDNS DNS settings Page 41

VPN Server VPN server settings Page 43

LAN LAN side port and DHCP server conguration Page 45

DHCP Lease DHCP lease settings Page 47

NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices

to the Internet

Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 49

Wireless Cong

WPS WPS settings and status Page 50

AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 51

Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 53

Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page 56

WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page 57

MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices Page 59

Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the

wireless LAN port

WDS Congure communication among AirStation Page 61

Security

Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 63

IP Filter Edit IP lters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side

and the Internet side

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VPN Pass Through

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Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough Page 66

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LAN Cong

Port Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs Page 67

DMZ Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a

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LAN side destination.

UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Page 69

QoS Congure priority for packets that require a certain data ow Page 70

Admin Cong

Name Congure the AirStation’s name Page 71

Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration

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utilities

Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock Page 73

NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to

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automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock

Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration utilities Page 75

Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs Page 76

Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le Page 77

Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 78

Update Update the AirStation’s rmware Page 79

Diagnostic

System Info View current system information for the AirStation Page 80

Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 82

Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 83

Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 84

Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 85

Logout

Click this to log out of the AirStation’s web-based conguration interface

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Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode)

In bridge mode, the AirStation’s web-based conguration interface has the following menu screens. See the pages listed at right for more information about a menu screen.

Main screen Descriptions Page

LAN Cong

LAN Congure LAN side ports and devices Page 45

Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 49

Wireless Cong

WPS WPS settings and status Page 50

AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 51

Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 53

Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page 56

WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page 57

MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices Page 59

Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the

wireless LAN port

WDS Congure communication among AirStation Page 61

Admin Cong

Name Congure the AirStation’s name Page 71

Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration

utilities

Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock Page 73

NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to

automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock

Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration utilities Page 75

Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs Page 76

Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le Page 77

Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 78

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Update Update the AirStation’s rmware Page 79

Diagnostic

System Info View current system information for the AirStation Page 80

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Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 82

Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 83

Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 84

Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 85

Logout

Click this to log out of the AirStation’s web-based conguration interface.

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Setup

This is the home page of the conguration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here.

Parameter Meaning

Internet/LAN Congure WAN side network settings.

Wireless Cong Congure wireless settings.

Security Congure security settings.

LAN Cong Open ports for games and applications.

Admin Cong Open the Admin conguration screen.

Diagnostic Gives information and tools for troubleshooting the network.

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Parameter Meaning

Easy Setup Automatically congures the AirStation’s internet connection.

Internet Information Displays the current internet connection.

Check Connection Checks if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly.

Refresh Click to refresh the display.

WIRELESS Displays current wireless settings.

AOSS Click to display the AOSS conguration screen.

WPS Click to display the WPS conguration screen.

Network Service List Shows a list of network services.

Language Select the language you use.

Logout Log out of the AirStation’s web-based conguration interface. After

5 minutes of inactivity, the AirStation will log o automatically.

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Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)

Internet (Router Mode only)

The screen to congure a port of the Internet side.

Parameter Meaning

Method of Acquiring IP Address Species how the current WAN side IP address was obtained.

Default Gateway Specify an IP address for the default gateway.

Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address for the DNS server.

Internet MAC Address Congure the Internet side MAC address.

Note: Conguring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation

unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.

MTU size of Internet Port Values between 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered.

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PPPoE (Router Mode only)

The screen to congure PPPoE settings.

Parameter Meaning

Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in

PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here have priority. You need to congure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default setting.

IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is

used when specifying [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 37).

PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions.

[Edit Connection List] Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of

destination.

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Parameter Meaning

PPPoE Connection No.*-Add Click [Edit Connection List] to display.

Name of Connection

Enter a name to identify the connection. You may enter up to 32

alphanumerical characters and symbols.

User Name

Enter the user name specied by your provider for PPPoE. You

may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password

Enter the password specied by your provider for PPPoE. You may

enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Service Name

Fill in this eld only when your provider species a Service Name.

Leave blank otherwise. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Connection Type

Species 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 [Connect on Demand] or [Manual]. You can enter up to 1440 minutes.

Authorization

Congure an authorization method with a provider.

MTU Size

Congure the MTU value between 578 and 1492 bytes.

MRU Size

Congure the MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) value between 578

and 1492 bytes.

Preferred Connections Displays connections that you’ve added to the preferred connection

list.

[Edit Preferred Connections] Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of

connection destination route.

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Parameter Meaning

PPPoE Connection No. *-Add Keep Alive

If Keep Alive is enabled, the AirStation issues LCP echo requests

to maintain the connection with the PPPoE server once a minute. If the server does not respond after 6 minutes, then the line is considered disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection. If your PPPoE connection is often disconnected, disable Keep Alive.

Preferred PPPoE Connection -Add This is displayed when clicking [Edit Preferred Connections].

Name

The name of destination to connect by PPPoE if [Destination

address] and [Source address] of the communication match. Select the destination registered to PPPoE Connection List.

Destination address

Destination address to communicate. When communicating to

this destination address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection].

Source address

Source address to communicate. When communicating from this

source address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection].

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DDNS (Router Mode only)

Congure Dynamic DNS settings.

Parameter Meaning

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

User Name

Only when DynDNS is selected

Password

Only when DynDNS is selected

Host Name

Only when DynDNS is selected

Email Address

Only when selecting TZO

TZO Key

Only when selecting TZO

Domain Name

Only when selecting TZO

Enter the user name for the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Enter the password for the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Enter the host name for the Dynamic DNS service. 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.

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Parameter Meaning

IP Address Update Period Species the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of

the current IP address. When DynDNS is selected, set it between 0 and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) day is set, no periodic update is performed.

Internet Side IP Address The WAN-side IP address of the AirStation’s Internet port. This

address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.

Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider.

The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name.

Status Displays the status of dynamic DNS service.

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VPN server (Router Mode Only)

Congure a VPN server.

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Parameter Meaning

Auto Input Click to generate a random IP address.

LAN Side IP Address

DHCP Server

Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask.

If enabled, the DHCP server will assign LAN-side IP addresses automatically.

DHCP IP Address Pool

You may choose the range of IP addresses assigned by the DHCP server and select IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 0-253 may be entered.

PPTP Server

Authorization Type

Enable to use a PPTP server.

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 Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.

WINS Server IP Address Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to cli-

ents.

[Edit User Information] Click to edit user information.

User Name Enter the user name 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 client’s IP address.

PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information.

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LAN

Congure LAN-side IP address settings.

Parameter Meaning

LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask.

DHCP Server Function

Router Mode only

DHCP IP Address Pool

Router Mode only

LAN Side IP Address (IP Unnumbered)

Router Mode only

Advanced Settings

Router Mode only

Lease Period

Router Mode only

Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically.

Congure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 0-253 may be entered.

Set a LAN side IP address for IP unnumbered.

Note: A PC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an LAN side

IP address for IP Unnumbered cannot communicate each other.

Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the DHCP server.

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

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Parameter Meaning

Default Gateway

Router Mode only

DNS Servers

Router Mode only

WINS Server

Router Mode only

Domain Name

Router Mode only

Default Gateway

Bridge Mode only

DNS Server Address

Bridge Mode only

Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.

Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.

Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.

Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

Set the default gateway IP address.

Set the DNS server IP address.

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DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)

Congure DHCP leases.

Parameter Meaning

IP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be

from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.

MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identies the client.

Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is

leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking [Manual Assignment].

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NAT (Router Mode only)

NAT (network address translation) allows your private LAN side network devices to communicate with the Internet.

Parameter Meaning

Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation.

Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) from address

translation.

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Route

Congure the AirStation’s IP communication routes.

Parameter Meaning

Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table.

Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table.

Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may

take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.

Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added.

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WPS

Congure WPS settings.

Parameter Meaning

WPS Enable to use WPS automatic conguration.

External Registrar Enable to accept external congure requests from other WPS

devices.

Note: External congure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use.

AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking [Generate PIN]

will generate a new PIN code. This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS.

Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK].

WPS status Displays [congured] if all available wireless bands are

congured. Displays [uncongured] if at least one wireless band is uncongured.

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AOSS

Congure and use AirStation One-touch Secure System (AOSS).

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Parameter Meaning

Initiates AOSS automatic wireless conguration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.

Click this button to disconnect all AOSS connections.

Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys

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

Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID for WEP

You may allow a separate SSID specically for WEP connections. If [disabled] is selected, then clients will not be able to connect with WEP.

Encryption level expansion function Expands security method from TKIP to WPA/WPA2-PSK-mixed

mode.

Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Set a separate SSID and network segment specically for WEP

connections. Devices connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using AES/TKIP. All connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.

AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Normally, pressing the physical AOSS button on the AirStation

initiates AOSS. If this box is unchecked, it will not, and the button on this page will be the only way to initiate AOSS.

Current Encryption Information

AOSS Connection only

Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key that AOSS has congured.

[Random] Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other

settings.

[KEY base] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings

[Reset] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings

AOSS Client Information

AOSS Connection only

AOSS Ethernet Converter Information

AOSS Connection only

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to the values on the case sticker.

to their previous values.

Displays basic information for AOSS clients connected to the AirStation.

Displays basic information for Ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS.

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Basic

Congure basic wireless settings.

Parameter Meaning

Wireless Radio Determines whether or not to allow wireless communication. If this

is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed.

Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless

connections. Channels 1-11 are available. If Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.

300 Mbps Mode (WHR-HP-G300N) 150 Mbps Mode (WHR-HP-GN)

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300/150 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use 300/150 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel.

Note: If using Auto Channel for the wireless channel, then the Extension

Channel is set automatically.

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Parameter Meaning

Broadcast SSID If [Allow] is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID

searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If [Allow] is unchecked, then the AirStation ignore SSID searches from wireless devices.

[Use Multi Security function] [Do not use Multi Security function]

Clicking [Use Multi Security function] will enable Multi Security, allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with dierent wireless security settings. Clicking [Do not use Multi Security function] will disable the Multi Security function. The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless security.

Note: When using Multi Security, you need to enable at least one of the

following SSID1, SSID2, or SSID3.

SSID1 Multi Security SSID1 can use WPA-PSK-TKIP or WPA/WPA2-Mixed for

wireless security.

SSID2 Multi Security SSID2 can use WPA-PSK-AES for wireless security.

SSID3 Multi Security SSID3 can use WEP for wireless security.

Separate feature When [Use] is checked, wireless devices connected to the AirStation

can communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other.

SSID SSIDs may contain 1-32 alphanumeric characters.

Wireless authentication Choose an authentication method for wireless connections.

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Parameter Meaning

Wireless encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from

the following options:

No encryption

Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since

any communication may be intercepted.

[No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is

selected for wireless authentication.

WEP

WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices.

It uses an encryption key. WEP can only be selected when [No authentication] is selected for wireless authentication.

TKIP

TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP, but

slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless device. TKIP can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected for wireless authentication.

AES

AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared-key to

communicate with a wireless device.

AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected

for wireless authentication.

TKIP/AES mixed mode

TKIP/AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication. TKIP/AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA/WPA2

mixed mode - PSK is selected for wireless authentication.

WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) There are two dierent ways to enter pre-shared keys. Character

keys may contain between 8 and 63 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters. Hexadecimal keys contain exactly 64 characters. Only 0 9 and a - f (not case-sensitive) should be used in hexadecimal keys.

Rekey interval The rekey interval determines how often an encryption key is

updated. Values from 0 to 1440 minutes may be entered.

Setup WEP encryption key There are two dierent ways to enter WEP encryption keys.

Character keys may contain either 5 or 13 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters. Hexadecimal keys may contain either 10 or 26 digits. Only 0 - 9 and a - f (not case-sensitive) should be used in hexadecimal keys.

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Advanced

Don’t change advanced wireless settings unless you know what you’re doing.

Parameter Meaning

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

DTIM Period Set the interval (1 -255) for the beacon to respond to a wireless

device. This setting is only eective when power management is enabled on the wireless device.

Privacy Separator If enabled, the Privacy Separator blocks communication between

wireless devices connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other. Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.

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WMM

Congure QoS priorities here.

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Parameter Meaning

WMM-EDCA Parameters 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. From the queue, 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 structure performed in IEEE802.11, and generally the smaller the value in the window, the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send.

AIFSN

The interval to send frames. The unit of the AIFSN is a slot, just as

the window dened by CWmin and CWmax is. The smaller the interval of sending frames, the faster the algorithm can restart. As a result, the priority of the queue is higher.

TXOP Limit

The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the

right to send. The unit is 32 ms. The longer this time, the more frames can be sent per right to send. However, the que may interfere with other packet transmissions. If TXOP Limit is set to 0 (zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.

Admission Control

Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue. New

packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected. As the new queue accumulates more packets, its priority increases.

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MAC Filter

This screen lets you restrict wireless access to wireless devices with specic MAC addresses.

Parameter Meaning

Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered

MAC addresses.

Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are

permitted to connect wirelessly.

[Edit Registration List] Click this button to add a MAC address of a wireless device to the

list of permitted devices.

MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a MAC address of a wireless device you permit to connect to

the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list.

List of all clients that are associated with this AirStation

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Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected to the AirStation.

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Multicast Control

Restrict unnecessary multicast packets from wireless LAN ports.

Parameter Meaning

Snooping If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets

such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports.

Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range

of 1 to 3600 (seconds). Enter a value larger than the interval of a IGMP/MLD query.

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WDS

WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations.

Parameter Meaning

WDS Check to use WDS bridging.

Specify Master/Slave Dene this AirStation's role in a WDS bridge.

Master

This AirStation will the master in a WDS bridge. It will have the

Internet connection, and other AirStations in the bridge will be connected through this AirStation.

Slave

Set AirStation as a slave. This can be connected with the AirStation which is set as a master

by using WDS feature only if the Master AirStation supports WDS.

Slave (EC)

Set AirStation as a slave. This uses Ethernet Converter to connect with the AirStation which

is set as a master, so it can be connected even though Master AirStation does not support WDS.

Auto

Automatically switches between Master and Slave modes

depending on the surrounding network.

If an AirStation works as a router, it will automatically be set as a

master.

If the Airstation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists

in the network, it will automatically be set as a master . If the AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available, it will automatically be set as a slave.

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Parameter Meaning

SSID Congure the Master Airstation's SSID.

［

］

Click to search for other AirStations' SSIDs.

Wireless authentication Congure authentication method for the master AirStation

Encryption for wireless Choose encryption type for the master AirStation.

WPA-PSK (Pre Shared Key) Set the master AirStation's Encryption key.

Notes: A master AirStation can communicate with two slaves only. A slave AirStation cannot communicate with any AirStation other than its master.

Master

Slave1

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

Slave2

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

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Security (Router Mode only)

Firewall (Router Mode only)

Parameter Meaning

Log Output Enable to output a log of rewall activity.

Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick lters. Precongured quick lters

include:

Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing

When enabled, this prevents Microsoft networking from

communicating between the LAN side and the WAN side. You can congure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address, or if Easy Setup identied a PPPoE connection during setup.

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Parameter Meaning

Reject IDENT Requests

Enabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet

side with corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experience slow transfer speeds for network applications such as email, ftp, or browsing. If you have congured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port:113), that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.

Block Ping from Internet

If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the

Internet side. You can congure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 37), or if Easy Setup identied a PPPoE connection during setup.

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IP Filter (Router Mode only)

Create and edit IP lters.

Parameter Meaning

Log Output If enabled, IP lter activity is saved to a log.

Operation Specify how to process target packets.

Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets.

IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the

Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet.

IP Filter Information Display the list of IP lters which have been registered.

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VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only)

Congure IPv6 pass through, PPPoE pass through, and PPTP pass through.

Parameter Meaning

IPv6 Pass Through Enable to use IPv6 Pass Through for address translation.

PPPoE Pass Through Enable to use PPPoE bridge. Using PPPoE bridge lets you

automatically obtain an IP address from your provider using the PPPoE protocol from your computer connected to the LAN side because all PPPoE packets can pass through between the Internet and LAN.

PPTP Pass Through Enable to use PPTP Pass Through for address translation.

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LAN Cong (Router Mode only)

Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)

Congure port translation.

Parameter Meaning

Group Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select [New

Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port

Protocol Select the Internet side protocol (before translation) for the port

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Group] and enter the new group name in the Group Name eld to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric letters.

translation table entry.

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Parameter Meaning

LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address (after translation) for the port

translation table entry.

LAN Side Port Select the LAN side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for

the port translation table entry.

Port Forwarding Registration Information

Shows current entries in the port translation table.

DMZ (Router Mode only)

Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination.

Parameter Meaning

IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are

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not routed by a port translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be

forwarded.

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UPnP (Router Mode only)

Congure Universal Plug and Play.

Parameter Meaning

UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.

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