Buffalo AirStation WLI-H4-D1300 User Manual

User Manual

Wireless AC1300 / N450 Gigabit Dual Band Media Bridge

WLI-H4-D1300

www.bualotech.com

Contents

Chapter 1 - Product Overview .........................................4

Package Contents ................................................................... 4

Hardware Overview ................................................................. 5

Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................... 5

Back Panel ..................................................................................... 7

Bottom ............................................................................................ 8

Right Side ...................................................................................... 8

Vertical Placement .................................................................. 9

Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 9

Wall-Mounting ......................................................................... 10

Chapter 2 - Installation ..................................................... 11

Initial Setup (one-touch connection)........................................ 11

Manual Setup .......................................................................... 13

Chapter 3 - Conguration ................................................14

Installing the Ethernet Converter Manager (Windows) ........... 14

Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows) .......................... 15

Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface (Windows) 17
Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface (Mac OS X) ..19

Conguration Interface Menus ................................................ 20

Setup ....................................................................................... 21

LAN Cong .............................................................................. 22

LAN ................................................................................................ 22

Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 23

WPS ............................................................................................... 23

AOSS ............................................................................................. 24

Basic .............................................................................................. 25

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Advanced ....................................................................................... 27

WMM .............................................................................................. 28

Admin Cong ........................................................................... 30

Name ............................................................................................. 30

Password ....................................................................................... 31

Time/Date ...................................................................................... 32

NTP ................................................................................................ 33

Access ........................................................................................... 34

Log ................................................................................................. 35

Save/Restore ................................................................................. 36

Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 37

Update ........................................................................................... 38

Diagnostic ............................................................................... 39

System Info .................................................................................... 39

Logs ............................................................................................... 40

Packet Info ..................................................................................... 41

Client Monitor ................................................................................. 42

Ping ................................................................................................ 43

Chapter 4 - TroubleShooting ...........................................44

When connection to a wireless router is not possible ............. 44

You forgot the SSID, encryption key, or password for the wireless

network. ................................................................................... 44

Restoring the Default Conguration ........................................ 44

TCP/IP Settings (Windows 7) .................................................. 45

TCP/IP Settings (Windows Vista) ............................................ 46

TCP/IP Settings (Windows XP) ............................................... 47

TCP/IP Settings (Mac OS X) ................................................... 48

Other Tips ................................................................................ 49

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Appendix .....................................................................50

Specications .......................................................................... 50

Default Conguration Settings ................................................ 53

Ethernet Converter Manager ................................................... 56

Ethernet Converter Manager Overview ......................................... 56

Opening and Closing Ethernet Converter Manager ....................... 56

Select LAN Adapter screen ............................................................ 57

Select Ethernet Converter .............................................................. 58

Main Screen ................................................................................... 59

Modify IP Address Screen .............................................................. 61

Connection Settings ....................................................................... 62

Environmental Information ...................................................... 63

GPL Information ...................................................................... 63

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Chapter 1 - Product Overview

Package Contents

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

• WLI-H4-D1300 ..............................................................................................................................1

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

• Stands ..............................................................................................................................................2

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

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

• AirNavigator CD ........................................................................................................................... 1

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

• Warranty Statement ................................................................................................................... 1

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Front Panel LEDs

1

2

3

4

1

AOSS / WPS button To initiate AOSS/WPS, hold down this button until the Wireless LED

ashes (about 1 second). Then, push the AOSS or WPS button on your
wireless access point to complete the connection. Both devices must be
powered on for this to work.

2

Wireless LED (Blue or Amber)

On: Wireless LAN is enabled.

Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting.

2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.

Continuously
blinking:
O: Wireless LAN is disabled.

Note:
Wireless LED is blue : Security settings have been made for the wireless LAN.
Wireless LED is amber : Security settings have not been made for the wireless LAN.

AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.

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3

5 GHz Fixed mode LED (Blue)

On: Operating in 5 GHz band xed mode.

O: 5 GHz band xed mode is o.

4

Bualo LED (White or Red)

On (White): Power is on.

O: Power is o.

On (Red)*1: Booting.

2 blinks (Red)*2: Flash ROM error.

3 blinks (Red)*2: Wired Ethernet LAN error.

4 blinks (Red)*2: Wireless LAN error.

9 blinks (Red)*2: System error.

Continuously

Updating rmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.

blinking*1:

*1 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Bualo LED is blinking continuously.
*2 Turn o AirStation rst, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.

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Back Panel

5

6

7

8

9

5

5 GHz Fixed Mode
button

6

LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports.

7

LAN LED (Green)

This button is used to enable or disable 5 GHz xed mode. The operation
mode is switched by pressing the button until the 5 GHz xed mode LED
turns on or o (about 1 second).

This switching hub supports 10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps
connections.

On: An Ethernet device is connected.

Blinking: An Ethernet device is communicating.

8

Power button This button turns the power on and o.

9

DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here.

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Bottom

10

10

Reset button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Bualo LED turns red

(about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work.

Right Side

11

11

Mounting holes Mounting holes are provided for mounting the AirStation to a

wall. Use the supplied screws in the holes to mount to a wall.

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Vertical Placement

Attach the stand as shown in the gure below.

Stand

Stand

Horizontal Placement

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

Stand

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Wall-Mounting

Install with the supplied screws in the mounting holes of the AirStation as shown in the gure
below.

85 mm (3.35 in.)

Mounting holes

Screws

50 mm (1.97 in.)

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Initial Setup (one-touch connection)

To congure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.

1

2

Turn on the AirStation, then wait one minute.

AirStation

Note : If the power does not turn on even when the AC

adapter is connected, press the Power button on

1) Connect the power supply

power outlet

the rear of the AirStation.

Use a LAN cable to connect the LAN port on the AirStation to your computer, television, or
other client device.

2) connect

TV

LAN cable

1) connect

AirStation

1) connect

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LAN cable

2) connect

computer

Chapter 2 Installation

3

4

5

6

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

Wireless On or blinking.
5 GHz On or o.
Bualo White light on.

LAN Green light on or blinking.

For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.

Press the WPS (or AOSS) button of the wireless router that you are currently using.

Note : This example explains how to make a one-touch connection between the AirStation and your wireless

router. To make the setting from the conguration interface of the AirStation, see Chapter 3.

Press the AOSS/WPS button on the AirStation until the wireless LED button on the front panel
starts ashing (about 1 second).

After about one minute, check that the Wireless LED on the AirStation’s front panel is lit.

Note : If the Wireless LED continues ashing, connection with the wireless router has failed. Perform the

procedure again from Step 4.

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Launch your web browser. If you can connect to the Internet, then setup is completed.

Note : If you cannot connect to the Internet, there may be a problem with the settings of your wireless router.

Refer to the manual for your wireless router for help conguring it.

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Chapter 2 Installation

Manual Setup

1

2

3

4

5

Refer to Chapter 3 to open the conguration interface for the AirStation.

Click [Connect to AirStation (master)].

Click [Search].

Choose your wireless router and click [Select].

Enter the encryption type and encryption key. Click [Setup].

Note : If you cannot connect to the wireless router, double-check your encryption type and key. These settings

must be the same for both the wireless router and the wireless bridge.

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Chapter 3 - Conguration

The web-based conguration tool lets you change the AirStation’s settings. Don’t change these
settings unless you know what you’re doing.

Installing the Ethernet Converter Manager
(Windows)

The Ethernet Converter Manager is required to display the AirStation conguration interface for a
Windows computer. Use the procedure below to perform the installation.

1

2

3

Load the AirNavigator CD into your computer.

Click [Software installation].

Step through the wizard to install the Ethernet Converter Manager software.

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Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows)

The Ethernet Converter Manager can be used to change the IP address of the AirStation. If using a
Windows computer, follow the procedure below to set the AirStation’s IP address.

1

2

3

Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter
Manager].

When this screen appears, enter the
password, then click [OK].

Notes: · By default, the password is “password”.

· If you forget your password, hold down
the reset button (page 8) to initialize all
settings. The password will then revert to
“password”. Note that all other settings
will also revert to their default values.

Click [Options] > [Modify IP Address...].

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4

5

Select “Acquire IP Address Automatically via
DHCP”, then click [OK].

Click [Yes].

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Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface
(Windows)

To manually set the AirStation advanced settings from a Windows computer, use the procedure
below to log into the AirStation Conguration interface.

1

2

3

Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter
Manager].

When this screen appears, enter the
password, then click [OK].

Notes: · By default, the password is “password”.

· If you forget your password, hold down
the reset button (page 8) to initialize all
settings. The password will then revert to
“password”. Note that all other settings
will also revert to their default values.

Click [Options] > [Launch Web Setting
screen].

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4

5

Enter "admin" for the username and
"password" for the password, then click
[OK].

Note: If the password was changed, enter the

new password instead of the default.

This is the conguration
interface, where most wireless
media bridge settings can be
congured.

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Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface
(Mac OS X)

To access the conguration interface of the AirStation from a Mac, the IP address of the AirStation
is required. If you do not know the IP address, use the procedure below to access the conguration
interface.

Note: If you do not know the IP address of the AirStation, reset the AirStation. All settings will be changed to their

default values.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…].

Click [Network].

Click [Ethernet].

Select [Manually] in the Congure IPv4 eld.

Note: Make a note of the current IP address.

Set the IP address of the Mac to be on the same subnet as the AirStation.
The rst three numbers in the IP address should be the same and the fourth dierent. For
example, if the IP address of the AirStation is 1.1.1.1, you could set the IP address of the Mac
to 1.1.1.2. Click [Apply].

Launch your web browser, enter the IP address of the AirStation in the address eld, and
press the Enter key.
When a screen appears for entering the name and password, enter "admin" in the username
eld and "password" in the password eld, then click [OK].

7

When the settings for the AirStation are complete, return the IP address of the Mac to its
original setting that was noted in step 4.

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Chapter 3 Conguration

Conguration Interface Menus

The following settings may be changed from the conguration interface. Please refer to the pages
listed at right for explanations of each item.

Main screen Descriptions Page

LAN Cong

LAN Congure the AirStation’s IP address. Page 22

Wireless Cong

WPS WPS Status and Settings. Page 23

AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. Page 24

Basic Congure basic wireless settings. Page 25

Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings. Page 27

WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 28

Admin Cong

Name Congure the AirStation’s name. Page 30

Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to the

conguration interface.

Time / Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 32

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 screens. Page 34

Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 35

Save / Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. Page 36

Initialize / Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 37

Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 38

Diagnostic

System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 39

Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 40

Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 41

Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 42

Page 31

Page 33

Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 43

Logout

Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interface.

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Setup

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

Parameter Meaning

LAN Cong Displays the conguration screen for the LAN ports.

Wireless Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen for wireless

settings.

Admin Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen for

administration settings.

Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation.

Easy Setup Enables you to easily congure the AirStation’s network settings

automatically.

WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings.

AOSS Setup Click this button to display the AOSS conguration screen.

WPS Setup Click this button to display the WPS conguration screen.

Language Enables you to select the language you use.

Logout Log out of the conguration interface. If the AirStation does not

communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically.

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LAN Cong

LAN

Congure LAN-side settings.

Parameter Meaning

LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 1.1.1.1 with subnet mask

255.255.255.0. You may change it here.

Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address.

DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address.

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Wireless Cong

WPS

WPS Status and Settings.

Parameter Meaning

WPS Enable to use WPS automatic conguration.

PIN cord method This uses the WPS PIN code system to obtain wireless security

Push button method This uses the WPS Push Button method to obtain wireless security

List of wireless connections (WPS) Displays the wireless security information of the wireless

Initiates WPS automatic wireless conguration. Click this, then press
or click the WPS button on your WPS-compatible wireless router.

information from the wireless access point.

information from the wireless access point.

connection where the WPS function was used to set security.

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AOSS

AOSS Status and Settings.

Parameter Meaning

Initiates AOSS automatic wireless conguration. Click this, then
press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless
router.

Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.

Encryption Type Displays the Security Level setting for AOSS.

AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation.

AOSS Client Information Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information

of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.

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Basic

Congure basic wireless settings from here.

Parameter Meaning

SSID The SSID may contain 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.

Wireless authentication Species the authentication method used when connecting to a

wireless router.

Encryption for wireless You may use any of the following types of encryption:

Not encrypted

Data is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone
within range can connect to your wireless network and might
be able to access data on the network. Not recommended for
anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. [Not
encrypted] can be selected only when [Do not authenticate] is
selected for wireless authentication.

WEP

WEP is a common encryption method supported by most
devices. WEP can only be selected when wireless authentication
is set to [Do not authenticate]. Note that WEP’s encryption is
weak, and networks protected with WEP are not much more
secure than those with no encryption at all. Not recommended
for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure.

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.

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Parameter Meaning

AES

AES is more secure than WEP, 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.

WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) A pre-shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless

connections. There are two dierent formats for a pre-shared
key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an ASCII

passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case­sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase.

WEP encryption key setting A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four dierent

formats. An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric

characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10
or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive).

11a/11g selection This species the band used when connecting with the wireless

access router.

Automatic (11a priority)

First, a connection is tried at 802.11a, and if a connection cannot
be made, a connection is tried at 802.11g.

Automatic (11g priority)

First, a connection is tried at 802.11g, and if a connection cannot
be made, a connection is tried at 802.11a.

11a only

Only 802.11a connections are allowed. Even if an 802.11a
connection cannot be made, 802.11g is not used.

11g only

Only 802.11g connections are allowed. Even if an 802.11g
connection cannot be made, 802.11a is not used.

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Advanced

Congure advanced wireless settings.

Parameter Meaning

MAC Address for wireless
communication

802.11n protection Enable to use 802.11n protection. 802.11n protection gives priority

Output Power This sets the output of the wireless signal. Because the wireless

Request of multicast translation Specic multicast data (such as video broadcast data) can be

Select which MAC address is used for wireless communication.

to 802.11n devices in mixed mode (11b/g or 11a) networks.

transmission output and signal distance range are nearly
proportional, when the wireless transmission output is reduced,
the signal distance range also becomes shorter.

transferred at high speeds to an access point that supports the
multicast control.

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WMM

Set priorities for specic communications.

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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 queue 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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Admin Cong

Name

Congure basic AirStation settings.

Parameter Meaning

AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64

alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).

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Password

Congure the password to log in to the AirStation’s conguration interface.

Parameter Meaning

Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “admin”.

Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric

characters and underscores (_).

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Time/Date

Congure the AirStation’s internal clock.

Parameter Meaning

Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock.

Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock.

Time Zone Specify the time zone (oset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the

AirStation's internal clock.

DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may congure the AirStation to automatically use DST

(Daylight Saving Time). If selected, the AirStation will automatically
adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST.

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NTP

Congure an NTP server to automatically synchronize the AirStation’s internal clock.

Parameter Meaning

NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. The default is Enabled.

NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname, hostname with

domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters
and hyphens (-) may be used. The default is “time.nist.gov”.

Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct

time? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours.

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Access

Restrict access to the AirStation’s conguration interface.

Parameter Meaning

Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings.

Prohibit conguration from wireless
LAN

Prohibit conguration from wired
LAN

If enabled, prevents access to conguration interface from
wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may congure).

If enabled, prevents access to conguration interface from wired
devices (only wirelessly connected devices may congure).

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Log

Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server.

Parameter Meaning

Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server.

Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain

name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric
characters and hyphens (-).

Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.

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Save/Restore

Save AirStation settings as a le and restore from them later.

Parameter Meaning

Save current settings Clicking [Save] will save the current conguration of the AirStation

to a le. If the [Encrypt the conguration le with a password]
option is checked, then the conguration le will be password
protected with the password.

Restore Conguration from Backup
File

Restore the conguration of the AirStation from a saved
conguration le by clicking the [Browse...], navigating to the
conguration le, and then clicking [Restore]. If the conguration
le was password protected, then put a check next to [Enter
password], enter the password, and click [Restore].

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Initialize/Restart

Initialize or restart the AirStation.

Parameter Meaning

Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation.

Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation.

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Update

Update the AirStation’s rmware.

Parameter Meaning

Firmware Version Displays the current rmware version of the AirStation.

Update Method Specify Local File

Updates from a rmware le stored on your computer.

Auto Update Online

Automatically updates to the latest rmware available.

Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] to navigate to the rmware le on your computer

if [Specify Local File] was selected. You don’t need to specify the
rmware location if you’re using [Automatic Update]. Click [Update
Firmware] to update the rmware.

Firmware update Reminder Specify Enable/Disable Firmware Update Reminder.

Remind Time Specify the time when the system detects new rmware.

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Diagnostic

System Info

View system information for the AirStation.

Parameter Meaning

Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the rmware

AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation.

LAN Displays information about the LAN port.

Wireless Displays the wireless status.

version.

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Logs

The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.

Parameter Meaning

Display log info Choose the types of logs to display.

Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.

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Packet Info

View packet transfer information.

Parameter Meaning

Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the wired LAN and the

wireless LAN.

Received Displays the number of packets received from the wired LAN and

the wireless LAN.

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Client Monitor

This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.

Parameter Meaning

Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, communication method,

wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are
connected to the AirStation.

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Ping

A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specic network device.

Parameter Meaning

Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing

communication with, then click [Execute]. The result will be
displayed below.

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Chapter 4 - TroubleShooting

When connection to a wireless router is not possible

• Turn the power for the wireless router o and then on again.

• If the “5 GHz xed mode” is enabled, turn it o.

• Refer to Chapter 2 to connect this unit to a wireless router.

• Move this unit closer to the wireless router.

• Make sure that your client devices are congured to “obtain an IP address automatically from
DHCP”.

• Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies.

• Restart your wireless router and AirStation.

You forgot the SSID, encryption key, or password
for the wireless network.

• Ask your network administrator about your SSID and encryption settings. These settings must
match the SSID and encryption settings of the wireless router.

• If your wireless router supports AOSS or WPS, try using them to connect to the wireless router.
Instructions for connecting with AOSS or WPS are in page 12.

Restoring the Default Conguration

With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button
for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings.

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Chapter 4 TroubleShooting

TCP/IP Settings (Windows 7)

To congure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet].

Click [Network and Sharing Center].

Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu.

Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].

If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].

Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].

To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples:

8

If your AirStation’s IP address is 1.1.1.1,
IP address 1.1.1.2
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway blank
Preferred DNS server blank
Alternate DNS server blank

Click [OK].

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Chapter 4 TroubleShooting

TCP/IP Settings (Windows Vista)

To congure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel].

Click [Network and Sharing Center].

Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu.

Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].

If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].

Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], then click [Properties].

To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example:

8

If your AirStation’s IP address is 1.1.1.1,
IP address 1.1.1.2
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway blank
Preferred DNS server blank
Alternate DNS server blank

Click [Close].

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Chapter 4 TroubleShooting

TCP/IP Settings (Windows XP)

To congure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.

1

2

3

4

5

Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel].

Double-click [Network].

Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].

Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], then click [Properties].

To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples:

If your AirStation’s IP address is 1.1.1.1,
IP address 1.1.1.2
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway blank
Preferred DNS server blank
Alternate DNS server blank

6

Click [Close].

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Chapter 4 TroubleShooting

TCP/IP Settings (Mac OS X)

To congure TCP/IP in Mac OS X, follow the procedure below.

1

2

3

4

Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…].

Click [Network].

Click [Ethernet].

To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select [Using DHCP] in the Congure
IPv4 eld.

To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Congure IPv4 eld and
enter values for each setting. Examples:

If your AirStation’s IP address is 1.1.1.1,
IP Address 1.1.1.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Router blank
DNS Server blank
Search Domains blank

5

Click [Apply].

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Chapter 4 TroubleShooting

Other Tips

Issue:

I reset my AirStation to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the conguration interface.

Answer:

Open your browser, enter 1.1.1.1 as the browser address, and hit Enter. You will be prompted to log
in. Enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click [OK] to log in. The option
to reset your password will be available on the rst page.

Issue:

What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow?

Answer:

There are many environmental factors that may cause this. First, ensure the issue is not range
related by moving the wireless router and the client device closer together. If the connection drops
continue, then range is probably not the issue.
Other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwaves, other wireless networks, and 2.4 GHz wireless phones
may impact performance. Try a dierent wireless channel for your wireless router. Log in to the
wireless router with your browser. Click on the Wireless Cong tab and then the Basic tab. Wireless
channels from 1 - 11 may be selected. Try the Auto-Channel option if available. Otherwise, manually
select an alternate channel and click [Apply].

Issue:

Where can I download the latest drivers, rmware, and instructions for my Bualo wireless products?

Answer:

The latest drivers and rmware are available online at

www.bualotech.com

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Appendix

Specications

Wired LAN Interface

Standard Compliance IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)

Transmission Rate 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps

Transmission Encoding 1000 BASE-T 4DPAM5, 100 BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10 BASE-T Manchester Cording

Access Method CSMA/CD

Speed and Flow Control 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX

Number of LAN Port 4

LAN Port Connector RJ-45

Wireless LAN Interface

Standard Compliance IEEE802.11ac (Draft 2.0) /n/a/g/b

Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO

Transmission Rate

802.11ac (Draft)

802.11ac (Draft):
20 MHz BW (Long GI)
260, 234, 195, 175.5, 156, 117, 78, 58.5, 39, 19.5 Mbps (3 stream)
156, 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 stream)
78, 65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
20 MHz BW (Short GI)

288.9, 260, 216.7, 195, 173.3, 130, 86.7, 65, 43.3, 21.7 Mbps (3 stream)

173.3, 144.4, 130, 115.6, 86.7, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 14.4 Mbps (2 stream)

86.7, 72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
40 MHz BW (Long GI)
540, 486, 405, 364.5, 324, 243, 162, 121.5, 81, 40.5 Mbps (3 stream)
360, 324, 270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 Mbps (2 stream)
180, 162, 135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
40 MHz BW (Short GI)
600, 540, 450, 405, 360, 270, 180, 135, 90, 45 Mbps (3 stream)
400, 360, 300, 270, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 30 Mbps (2 stream)
200, 180, 150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream)
80 MHz BW (Long GI)
1170, 1053, 877.5, 702, 526.5, 351, 263.3, 175.5, 87.8 Mbps (3 stream)
780, 702, 585, 526.5, 468, 351, 234, 175.5, 117, 58.5 Mbps (2 stream)
390, 351, 292.5, 263.3, 234, 175.5, 117, 87.8, 58.5, 29.3 Mbps (1 stream)
80 MHz BW (Short GI)
1300, 1170, 975, 780, 585, 390, 292.5, 195, 97.5 Mbps (3 stream)

866.7, 780, 650, 585, 520, 390, 260, 195, 130, 65 Mbps (2 stream)

433.3, 390, 325, 292.5, 260, 195, 130, 97.5, 65, 32.5 Mbps (1 stream)

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Appendix

Transmission Rate

802.11n/a/b/g

802.11n:
20 MHz BW (Long GI)
195, 175.5, 156, 117, 78, 58.5, 39, 19.5 Mbps (3 stream)
130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 stream)
65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
20 MHz BW (Short GI)

216.7, 195, 173.3, 130, 86.7, 65, 43.3, 21.7 Mbps (3 stream)

144.4, 130, 115.6, 86.7, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 14.4 Mbps (2 stream)

72.2, 65, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
40 MHz BW (Long GI)
405, 364.5, 324, 243, 162, 121.5, 81, 40.5 Mbps (3 stream)
270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 Mbps (2 stream)
135, 121.5, 108, 81, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
40 MHz BW (Short GI)
450, 405, 360, 270, 180, 135, 90, 45 Mbps (3 stream)
300, 270, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 30 Mbps (2 stream)
150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream)

802.11a/g:
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps

802.11b:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps

Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the next page

for details.

Access Mode Infrastructure Mode

Security AOSS, WPS, WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 128/64bit WEP

Other

Power Supply External AC 100 - 240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption About 9.8 W (Max)

Dimensions 212.2 x 183.2 x 34 mm (8.4 x 7.2 x 1.3 in.)

Weight 500 g (17.6 oz.)

Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 20 - 80 % (non-condensing)

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Appendix

802.11a Frequency Range

USA
Canada

802.11g Frequency Range

USA
Canada

5180-5240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48)
5745-5825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165)

2412-2462 MHz (Channels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)

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Appendix

Default Conguration Settings

Feature Parameter Default Setting

LAN LAN Side IP Address Manual Setup

1.1.1.1 (255.255.255.0)

Default Gateway none

DNS Server Address none

WPS WPS Enabled

List of wireless connections (WPS) none

AOSS Encryption Type none

AOSS Button on the AirStation
Unit

Basic SSID none

Wireless Authentication Do not authenticate

Encryption for wireless Not encrypted

11a/11g selection 11a only

Advanced MAC Address for wireless

communication

802.11n protection Disabled

Output Power 100%

Request of multicast translation Enabled

Enabled

Unit Address

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Appendix

Feature Parameter Default Setting

WMM WMM-EDCA Parameters

(Priority AC_BK (Low) )

WMM-EDCA Parameters
(Priority AC_BE (Normal) )

WMM-EDCA Parameters
(Priority AC_VI (High) )

For AP For STA

CWmin 15 15

CWmax 1023 1023

AIFSN 7 7

TXOP Limit 0 0

Admission Control ----- Disabled

For AP For STA

CWmin 15 15

CWmax 63 1023

AIFSN 3 3

TXOP Limit 0 0

Admission Control ----- Disabled

For AP For STA

CWmin 7 7

CWmax 15 15

AIFSN 1 2

TXOP Limit 94 94

Admission Control ----- Disabled

WMM-EDCA Parameters
(Priority AC_VO (Highest) )

CWmin 3 3

For AP For STA

CWmax 7 7

AIFSN 1 2

TXOP Limit 47 47

Admission Control ----- Disabled

Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address

Password Administrator Name admin (xed)

Administrator Password password

Time/Date Local Date 2012 Year 1 Month 1 Day

Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds

Time Zone

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

(GMT-06:00) Central Standard Time: CST

USA (From Second Sunday in Mar to rst Sunday in
Nov)

NTP NTP Functionality Enabled

NTP Server time.nist.gov

Update Interval 24 hours

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Appendix

Feature Parameter Default Setting

Access Log Output Disabled

Limitation Item Prohibit conguration from wireless LAN Disabled

Prohibit conguration from wired LAN Disabled

Log Log Transfer Disabled

Syslog Server none

Logs IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless,

Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP
Client, Wired Link, and System

Update Update Method Specify Local File

Firmware Update Reminder Enabled

Remind Time Automatic

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Appendix

Ethernet Converter Manager

Ethernet Converter Manager Overview

Ethernet Converter Manager is a tool to manage your AirStation. It lets you change the AirStation’s
IP address. To install the this software, insert the Air Navigator CD into your computer. On the setup
screen, click [Software installation].

Opening and Closing Ethernet Converter Manager

To start Ethernet Converter Manager, click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility]
> [Ethernet Converter Manager]. To close the Ethernet Converter Manager, click [X] at the top right
of the screen, or click [Exit].

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Appendix

Select LAN Adapter screen

Select which LAN adapter will be used to set up the AirStation. This screen is displayed if your
computer has more than one NIC or other LAN devices. Choose a LAN adapter that is connected to
the same network as the AirStation.

Parameter Meaning

Refresh Click this button to update the list.

Select Highlight your LAN Adapter, then click this button to congure the

AirStation.

Exit Closes the Ethernet Converter Manager.

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Appendix

Select Ethernet Converter

If you have multiple AirStations on the network, they’ll all be displayed here. Choose your AirStation
from the list and highlight it. Click [Select].

Parameter Meaning

Refresh Click this button to search and view the list of the AirStations that

can be congured with this software.

Connect automatically when only
one Ethernet Converter is detected

Web Setting Click this button to display the AirStation’s Web conguration

Select Highlight your AirStation, then click this button to display the main

Exit Closes the Ethernet Converter Manager.

Check this option to skip this screen when there is only one
AirStation that can be congured.

interface.

Note: If your computer and the AirStation are on dierent network

subnets, then the IP address settings page will be displayed
instead.

screen.

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Appendix

Main Screen

Change your AirStation’s IP address or other settings from this window.

Parameter Meaning

Options > Launch Web Setting screen Displays the AirStation’s Web conguration interface.

Options > Modify IP Address... Displays the IP address conguration screen.

Options > Switch a/g Mode...

Options > Connection Settings... Displays the connection settings for access points.

Options > Refresh Updates displayed information for your AirStation.

Note: If your PC and the AirStation are on dierent network subnets, then

the IP address conguration screen is displayed instead.

This is not supported feature for this product.

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Appendix

Parameter Meaning

Options > Back to Ethernet Converter

Takes you back to the AirStation selection screen.

Selection

Options > About Displays the version number of your Ethernet Converter Manager.

Connection Settings Display the access point connection settings screen.

Exit Close Ethernet Converter Manager.

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Appendix

Modify IP Address Screen

Modify the AirStation’s IP address.

Parameter Meaning

Acquire IP Address Automatically via
DHCP

IP Address / Subnet Mask If DHCP is not enabled, you can enter an IP address and subnet

Check this option to automatically obtain an IP address from a
DHCP server.

mask for the AirStation manually.

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Appendix

Connection Settings

Congure your access point’s wireless connection settings.

Parameter Meaning

Scan Click this button to search for available access points.

SSID Select an access point to connect to. Double-click on an access

point’s SSID to select it.

Encryption method Select the type of encryption to use.

Encryption Key Enter the AP’s encryption key.

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Appendix

Environmental Information

• The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources
for its production.

• The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.

• In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the
pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.

• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a
sound way.

• The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.

• If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your
local or regional waste administration.

GPL Information

The source code for Bualo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.bualo.jp/ .

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