Buffalo NFINITI High Power WZR-300HP User Manual

User Manual for User-friendly Firmware

NFINITI High Power Wireless Router & Access Point

WZR-300HP

www.bualotech.com

Contents

Chapter 1 - Product Overview .........................................5

Package Contents ................................................................... 5

Hardware Overview

Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................... 6

Back Panel
Bottom

..................................................................................... 8

............................................................................................ 9

................................................................. 6

Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ................................ 10

Vertical Placement .................................................................. 10

Horizontal Placement
Wall Mounting

......................................................................... 11

.............................................................. 10

Chapter 3 - Installation ..................................................... 12

Initial Setup ............................................................................. 12

Chapter 4 - Conguration ................................................17

Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface ................. 17

Conguration Interface Menus in Router Mode
Conguration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode
Setup
WAN/LAN

....................................................................................... 23

................................................................................ 25

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

PPPoE
DDNS
VPN Server
LAN
DHCP
NAT

........................................................................................... 26

............................................................................................. 29

.................................................................................... 31

................................................................................................ 33

............................................................................................. 35

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Routing ........................................................................................... 37

Wireless .................................................................................. 38

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

Basic
Advanced
WMM
MAC Filter
WDS
AOSS
Multicast Control

.............................................................................................. 39

....................................................................................... 42

.............................................................................................. 43

...................................................................................... 45

............................................................................................... 46

............................................................................................. 48

............................................................................ 50

Firewall .................................................................................... 51

Firewall ........................................................................................... 51

IP Filter
VPN Passthrough

........................................................................................... 53

.......................................................................... 54

Games/Apps ........................................................................... 55

Port Forwarding ............................................................................. 55

DMZ
UPnP

............................................................................................... 56

.............................................................................................. 57

QoS

................................................................................................ 58

Movie Engine

................................................................................. 60

NAS ......................................................................................... 62

Disk Management .......................................................................... 62

Shared Folder
Users
Sharing
WebAccess
Media Server
BitTorrent

.............................................................................................. 66

........................................................................................... 67

................................................................................ 64

.................................................................................... 68

.................................................................................. 70

........................................................................................ 71

Admin ...................................................................................... 73

Name ............................................................................................. 73

Password
Time/Date
NTP

................................................................................................ 76

....................................................................................... 74

...................................................................................... 75

ECO

............................................................................................... 77

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Network-USB ................................................................................. 79

Access
Log
Save/Restore
Initialize/Restart
Update

........................................................................................... 80

................................................................................................. 81

................................................................................. 82

............................................................................. 83

........................................................................................... 84

Diagnostic ............................................................................... 85

System Info .................................................................................... 85

Logs
Packet Info
Client Monitor
Ping

............................................................................................... 87

..................................................................................... 88

................................................................................. 89

................................................................................................ 90

Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network ................... 91

Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 91

Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ............................................. 92

Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant)
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)

.................................................... 93

.......................................................... 94

.............................................. 95

Manual Setup .......................................................................... 95

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 95

Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong)
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration)
Mac OS X (Wi-Fi)

........................................................................... 100

............................................... 96

................................... 99

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting ............................................101

Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 101

Cannot access the web-based conguration Interface.
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly.

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

.......... 101

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

... 102

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

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Other Tips ................................................................................ 103

Chapter 7 - Default Conguration Settings .................... 105

Chapter 8 - Network-USB Navigator

Initial Setup for Windows Users .............................................. 112

Initial Setup for Mac Users
Opening the Network-USB User Manual
How to use Network-USB

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

....................................................... 120

...............................112

................................ 119

Chapter 9 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ............... 121

Windows 7/Vista ...................................................................... 121

Macintosh

................................................................................ 122

Chapter 10 - TCP/IP Settings ........................................... 124

Windows 7 ............................................................................... 124

Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X

Chapter 11 -

................................................................................ 127

......................................................................... 125

............................................................................ 126

Restoring the Default Conguration ...........128

Chapter 12 - Shared Folders and the USB Port ............. 129

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Chapter 1 - Product Overview

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. Turn to page 15 for instructions on switching between the two rmware
packages.

Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the rmware. For more

information on the dd-wrt-based professional rmware, consult the help les in its web­based conguration interface or the User Manual for Professional Firmware, available for
download from Bualo Technology.

Package Contents

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

• WZR-300HP ...................................................................................................................................1

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

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

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

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

• AirStation Utility CD ...................................................................................................................1

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

• Setup Card .....................................................................................................................................1

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Front Panel LEDs

1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

2

3

AOSS Button

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

Power LED (Green)

On: The AC adapter is connected.
O: The AC adapter is not connected.

Security LED (Amber)

Indicates security status.
O: AOSS or Encryption is not set.
On: AOSS/WPS activated; accessed to exchange

security keys.
Wireless security has been set.

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

key.

Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security

keys.

Note: The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set.

4

Wireless LED (Green)

Indicates wireless LAN status.
Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting.
On: Wireless LAN is enabled but not active.
O: Wireless LAN is disabled.

5

Router LED (Green)

On: Router functionality is enabled.
O: Router functionality is disabled.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

6

Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of this unit depending on 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.

Diag LED
status

2 blinks *
3 blinks *

4 blinks *
5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN

Continuously
blinking

Meaning Status

1

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

1

Ethernet (wired) LAN
error

1

Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.

Updating the rmware

*2

Saving settings
Initializing settings

Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.

port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish
communication. Change the LAN side IP address of this unit.

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.

Movie Engine On LED (Blue)

7

On: Movie Engine functionality is enabled.

Movie Engine O LED (Blue)

8

On: Movie Engine functionality is disabled.

Movie Engine Switch

9

On: Enables Movie Engine.
O: Disables Movie Engine.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Back Panel

ROUTER

ON
OFF
AUTO

USB

11

EJECT

USB

LAN

1

10

12

13

10

Router Switch

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

11

USB Eject Button

2

14

16

INTERNET

POWER

3

4

15

12

17

18

13

USB Port Connect the USB drive.

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

USB LED (Blue)

On: The USB drive is connected.
O: No USB drive is connected.
Note: When this LED is blinking, the connected USB drive

cannot be used. Remove the connected USB drive. If
the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is
removed, restart the AirStation.

Do not remove the USB drive or turn o the

AirStation while the USB LED is on.

14

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

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

15

LAN LED (Green)

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

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

16

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

Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch o), the Internet port becomes a

regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.

17

Internet LED (Green)

On: The Internet port is connected.
Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data.

18

DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here.

Bottom

19

19

Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on

(about 3 seconds). Power must be on.

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Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation

Vertical Placement

If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown.

AOS S

ON

OFF

MOVIE

ENGINE

1

2

Horizontal Placement

The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally.

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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation

Wall Mounting

1

2

FRONT

To wall-mount the AirStation, attach
the stand to the wall with the two
screws (included).

8.6 cm
(~3.4 inches)

Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand
as shown.

FRONT

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Chapter 3 - Installation

Initial Setup

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

1

2

3

4

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

2) disconnect

OFF

modem computer

Unplug the LAN cable which connects
your computer and modem.

Make sure the mode switch on the back of
the AirStation is in the “auto” position.

Conrm that the
switch is positioned to
[AUTO].

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

modem

1) connect

LAN cable

2) connect

Internet
port

AirStation

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Chapter 3 Installation

5

6

Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable.

AirStation

1) connect

2) connect

LAN cable

OFF

computer

Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, then turn on your computer.

AirStation

7

power outlet

1) Connect the power supply

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

Power Green LED on.
Wireless Green LED on or blinking.
Router Green LED on or o depending on your network.
Diag O
LAN Green LED on or blinking.

Internet Green LED on or blinking.

For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.

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Chapter 3 Installation

8

Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete.
If username and password elds are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and
“password” for the password, then click [OK]. Step through the wizard to complete setup.

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

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Chapter 3 Installation

Changing Firmware

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

1

2

3

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 utility CD.

Professional rmware (dd-wrt) update screen:

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Chapter 3 Installation

User-friendly rmware update screen:

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Chapter 4 - Conguration

The web-based conguration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. 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.

1

2

3

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
Note: 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.

Enter “admin” for the username and
“password” for the password and click [OK].

Note: If you forget your password, hold down the

Reset Button (page 9) to initialize all settings.
Note that all other settings will also revert to
their default values.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

4

This is the conguration
interface, where most
AirStation settings can be
congured.

Help is always displayed on
the right side of each screen.
Refer to the Help screens for
more information on using the
conguration interface.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

Conguration Interface Menus in Router Mode

The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at
right for explanations of each item.

Main screen Descriptions Page

WAN/LAN
Internet Congure Internet side port and settings. Page 25
PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login). Page 26
DDNS DNS settings. Page 29
VPN Server VPN server settings. Page 31
LAN LAN side port conguration. Page 33
DHCP DHCP lease settings. Page 35
NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices

to the Internet.
Routing Congure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 37
Wireless
WPS WPS settings and status. Page 38
Basic Congure basic wireless settings. Page 39
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings. Page 42
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 43
MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices. Page 45
WDS Congure communication between AirStations. Page 46
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status. Page 48
Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the

wireless LAN port.
Firewall
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders. Page 51
IP Filter IP lters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side. Page 53
VPN

Passthrough

Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 54

Page 36

Page 50

Games/Apps
Port Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other

programs.
DMZ Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a

LAN side destination.

Page 55

Page 56

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Chapter 4 Conguration

UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 57
QoS Congure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data ow. Page 58
Movie Engine Congure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 60
NAS
Disk Management View the status and congure of attached USB disks. Page 62
Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 64
Users Congure users to access shared folders. Page 66
Sharing Congure shared folder access. Page 67
WebAccess Congure Web Access. Page 68
Media Server Congure a Media Server. Page 70
BitTorrent Congure a BitTorrent client. Page 71
Admin
Name Congure the AirStation’s name. Page 73
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to the conguration

Page 74

interface.
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 75
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to

Page 76

automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.
ECO Congure the AirStation’s ECO Mode. Page 77

Network-USB Congure Network-USB from this screen. Page 79

Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration interface. Page 80

Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 81
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. Page 82
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 83
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 84
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 85
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 87
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 88
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 89
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 90
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interface.
Manuals & Utilities
Click this to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

Conguration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode

The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for
explanations of each item.

Main screen Descriptions Page

LAN Cong
LAN Congure LAN side ports and devices. Page 33
Routing Congure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 37
Wireless
WPS WPS settings and status. Page 38
Basic Congure basic wireless settings. Page 39
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings. Page 42
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 43
MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices. Page 45
WDS Congure communication between AirStations. Page 46
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status. Page 48
Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the

wireless LAN port.
QoS
Movie Engine Congure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 60
NAS
Disk Management View the status and congure of attached USB disks. Page 62
Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 64
Users Congure the name to access shared folders. Page 66
Sharing Congure the name to access shared folders. Page 67
WebAccess Set to use the Web Access function. Page 68
Media Server Set to use the Media Server function. Page 70
BitTorrent Set to use the BitTorrent function. Page 71
Admin
Name Congure the AirStation’s name. Page 73

Page 50

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

interface.
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 75

Page 74

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Chapter 4 Conguration

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

Page 76

automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.
ECO Congure ECO Mode. Page 77
NTPetwork-USB Congure Network-USB from this screen. Page 79
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration interface. Page 80
Log Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 81
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. Page 82
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 83
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 84
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 85
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 87
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 88
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 89
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 90
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interface.
Manuals & Utilities
Click this to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

Setup

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

Parameter Meaning

WAN/LAN Displays the conguration screen for the Internet port and LAN

Wireless Click this button to display the conguration screen for wireless

Firewall Click this button to display the conguration screen for security.

Games/Apps Click this button to display the conguration screen to open ports

ports.

settings.

for games and applications.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

Parameter Meaning

NAS Click this button to display the conguration screen for NAS

settings.

Admin 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.

Mode This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation.

Internet Connection Displays WAN-side system information for the AirStation.

Check Connection Click this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the

Internet properly.

Refresh Click this button to refresh the current screen.

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.

ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode.

Network Services Displays the list of the network devices for which information is

provided from the network on the LAN-side.

Media Server Displays the status of the media server.

Download Manager Displays the list of BitTorrent les downloading.

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.

Link to Manuals & Utilities Click to display download pages for Manuals and Utilities.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

WAN/LAN

Internet

Congure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”).

Parameter Meaning

Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained.

Default Gateway Congure an IP address for the default gateway.

DNS Name Server Adress Specify an IP address for the DNS server.

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

MTU Size of Internet Port Congure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500

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

unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.

bytes may be entered.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

PPPoE

Congure PPPoE settings.

Parameter Meaning

Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the

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 settings.

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

used when “Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of
Acquiring IP Address (page 25).

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

Edit Connection List Click this button to edit destination settings.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

Parameter Meaning

PPPoE Connection No. This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked.

Name of Connection

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

Username

Enter the username specied by your ISP for PPPoE certication.
You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password

Enter the password specied by your ISP for PPPoE certication.
You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Service Name

Fill in this eld only if your ISP species a Service Name. Leave
blank otherwise. You may enter up to 64 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 [Connection 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 size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 bytes
may be entered.

MRU Size

Congure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578
to 1492 may be entered.

Keep Alive

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

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Chapter 4 Conguration

Parameter Meaning

Preferred Connections Displays information you have set regarding to the connection

destination route.

Edit Preferred Connections Click to edit the connection destination route settings.

Preferred PPPoE Connection Click [Edit Preferred Connections] to display.

Name

This will be the name of the connection in the PPPoE connection
list.

Destination Address

The AirStation will always use this connection to send data to this
address.

Source Address

The AirStation will always use this connection to receive data
from this address.

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Chapter 4 Conguration

DDNS

Congure Dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic
DNS service is enabled.

Parameter Meaning

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

Username Enter the Dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64

alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password Enter the Dynamic DNS password. You may enter up to 64

alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Hostname Enter the Dynamic DNS hostname. You may enter up to 255

alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

Email Address Enter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS

service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and
symbols.

TZO Key Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service.

You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Domain Name 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. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days.
For TZO, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) days is set, no
periodic update is performed.

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 Display the status of dynamic DNS service.

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VPN Server

Congure the 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.

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

DHCP IP Address Pool

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 1-256 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 Choose the IP address for the DNS server.

WINS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for the WINS server.

MTU/MRU Value Congure MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) / MRU (Maximum

Receive Unit) between 578 and 1500 which is used during
transmission on PPTP.

Edit PPTP User List Click to edit user information.

Add new user Click [Edit PPTP User List] to display.

Advanced Settings Username

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

Password

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

Method of Acquiring IP Address

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

PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information.

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LAN

Congure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings.

Parameter Meaning

LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet

mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here.

DHCP Server

Router Mode only

DHCP IP Address Pool

Router Mode only

LAN Side IP Address
(For IP Unnumbered)

Router Mode only

Advanced Settings

Router Mode only

Lease Period

Router Mode only

Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side 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 1-256 may be entered.

Set an IP unnumbered LAN side IP address.

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

Unnumbered IP address cannot communicate each other.

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

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

Default Gateway

Router Mode only

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

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Parameter Meaning

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 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 64 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and
periods.

Set the default gateway IP address.

Set the DNS server IP address.

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DHCP

Congure DHCP Exceptions.

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 Clients Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is

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

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NAT

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

Parameter Meaning

Address Translation Enable to use NAT (network address translation).

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

translation.

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Routing

Congure the AirStation’s IP communication route.

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 Manual entries will appear here after being added.

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Wireless

WPS

WPS Status and Settings.

Parameter Meaning

WPS Enable to use WPS automatic conguration.

External Registrar Enable to accept congure requests from other WPS devices.

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

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

Note: Congure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use.

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

congured. Displays “uncongured” if at least one wireless band is
uncongured.

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Basic

The screen to congure a basic wireless settings.

Parameter Meaning

Wireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is

unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed.

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

With auto-channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use
the best available channel.

300 Mbps Mode 300 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40

MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase
performance. To use 300 Mbps mode, set the bandwidth to 40 MHz
and choose an extension channel.

Note: If auto-channel is selected, then the extension channel is set

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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 ignores SSID searches from wireless
devices.

Allow multiple SSIDs
Use Single SSID

Clicking [Allow multiple SSIDs] will enable Multi Security, allowing
the use of multiple SSIDs, each with dierent wireless security
settings. Clicking [Use Single SSID] will disable Multi Security.
The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless
security.

Note: When using Multi Security, 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 enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can

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

SSID Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.

Wireless Authentication Species an authentication method used when connecting to a

wireless device.

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Parameter Meaning

Wireless Encryption You may use any of the following types of encryption:

No encryption

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. [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. WEP can only be selected when wireless authentication
is set to [No authentication]. 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.
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.
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
and communication. This is no more secure than TKIP alone, but
more convenient for some users. TKIP/AES mixed mode can be
selected only when WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - 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

Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an ASCII

key.

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

Rekey Interval Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440

(minutes).

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Parameter Meaning

Set up WEP encryption key A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have two dierent formats.

ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters

An

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

Advanced

Congure advanced wireless settings.

Parameter Meaning

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

DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation

Privacy Separator If enabled, the Privacy Separator blocks communication between

responds to a wireless device. This setting is eective only when
power management is enabled for the wireless device.

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

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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MAC Filter

Restrict access to specic wireless devices.

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 Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.

MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to 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

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

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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 be 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

Slave AirStations are connected to the master AirStation.

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.

Search Click to search for other AirStations' SSIDs.

Wireless Authentication Congure authentication method for the master AirStation

Encryption Choose encryption type for the master AirStation.

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

Notes: Two AirStation can be connected per one master AirStation.
The slave AirStation is allowed to connect to another slave AirStation as lower slave AirStation.
The lower slave AirStation is not allowed to connect to another slave AirStation.
The slave AirStation is not allowed to communicate with the lower slave AirStation or client

adapters when it is not connected to a master AirStation.

Master

Slave 1

Slave 2 Slave 3

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AOSS

AOSS Status and Settings.

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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 AOSS connections.

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

will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.

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 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.

Allow WEP for Game Console Only When enabled, the AirStation allows wireless devices to connect

with 64-bit or 128-bit WEP.

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

Current Encryption Information

(AOSS connection only)

Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key congured
by AOSS.

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

to the values on the Setup Card.

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

to their previous values.

AOSS Client Information

* Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information

of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.

AOSS Ethernet Converter
Information

* Only displayed if there are AOSS

Connections

*

Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the
AirStation via AOSS.

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Multicast Control

Congure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port.

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 bigger than the IGMP/MLD
query interval.

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Firewall

Firewall

Congure the AirStation’s rewall.

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

Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from
the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet.
You can congure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE client]
or [Use IP unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page

25), 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 experienced slow transfer speeds for network applications
such as mail, ftp or web browsing. If you have congured transfer
of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address
translation settings (DMZ or TCP port 113), then 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 25), or if Easy Setup identied a PPPoE connection
during setup.

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IP Filter

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 Display the list of IP lters which have been registered.

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VPN Passthrough

Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough.

Parameter Meaning

IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation.

PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridging. PPPoE bridging lets you

automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for your LAN­side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets
can pass between the Internet and LAN.

PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation.

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Games/Apps

Port Forwarding

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

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 characters.

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.

Forwarded Ports Shows current entries in the port translation table.

DMZ

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

Parameter Meaning

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

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

Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).

Parameter Meaning

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

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QoS

Congure the priority of packets sent to the Internet.

Parameter Meaning

QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet.

Check this box to enable QoS.

Uplink Bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the

Internet side.

Enable Enable or disable this entry.

Application Name Enter an application name. Names may use up to 32

alphanumerical characters, double or single tick marks ("'),
quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;).

Protocol Select either TCP or UDP.

Destination Port Specify a destination port from 1 - 65535. If this eld is empty, a

random port is selected.

Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth.

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Parameter Meaning

Priority Select high, medium or low. If packets do not qualify for

classication as a type on the list, then their priority is treated as a
level between medium and low.

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Movie Engine

Congure Movie Engine options.

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Parameter Meaning

Movie Engine Status Displays the status of the Movie Engine switch.

IPv6 Passthrough Set to enable the IPv6 pass-through.

Multicast Rate Select the Multicast Control rate.

Multicast Control Turn on Multicast Control.

TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the

AirStation’s wireless LAN.

Wireless Priority Control Rules Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing

through the AirStation’s wireless LAN.

Transmission Rate Select the maximum transmission rate.

Number of Retries Select maximum number of retries.

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NAS

Disk Management

View the status of and congure attached USB hard disks.

Parameter Meaning

Device Displays information for attached USB drives. To dismount a drive,

Disk A disk number will be automatically assigned to the drive or you

Partition Displays the partition information for the selected USB drive. Click

Re-recognize USB Devices Click this to re-scan for connected USB drives.

click [Remove] in the Device column.

can choose a number. Select a disk number, or select [Do not
assign], then click [Apply].

[Format] to format the drive. Note: formatting a drive will erase all
information on it.

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Parameter Meaning

Automatic USB Disk Assignment Check [Enable] to automatically select an attached USB hard disk.

The entire drive will be used as the shared folder. To congure your
disk and share manually, uncheck [Enable]. [Enable] is selected by
default.

FAT Format Filename Character Code Select the character code for lenames in FAT formatted partitions.

Sleep Mode Click [Enable] to enable Sleep Mode.

Sleep Mode Interval Powers down the device after this duration of time.

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Shared Folder

Congure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders.

Parameter Meaning

Shared Folder Name* Enter a name for the shared folder. Up to 18 alphanumeric

characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.

Shared Folder Description* Enter a description of the shared folder (optional). Up to 75

alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_)
may be used.

Disk Partition Area* Displays the partition area, format type, and the capacity of the USB

disk.

Disclosed to* Check the functionality that you want to support. Win/Mac OS

(Samba NAS), Web Access, Media Server, and/or BitTorrent may be
checked. Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or
BitTorrent functionality.

Access Restrictions If access limits are enabled, use the arrows to move highlighted

users between the columns for [Read and Write], [Read only], or [No
access] privileges.

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Parameter Meaning

Web Access You may also select to enforce access restrictions on users

accessing through Web Access by checking the Access Limits
checkbox. Users will have the same access levels as assigned
above. If Access Restrictions is not checked, then all users
accessing the shared folder via Web Access will have [Read only]
access.

Shared Folder Registration

Displays information about the shared folder.

Information*

* This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment (page 63) is used:

The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated:

• All folders: Access limits in eect.

• Shared Folder/ Web Access: All folders are shared.

• Media Server/BitTorrent: The rst folder is shared.

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Users

This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders.

Parameter Meaning

Username Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder.

Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), underscores
(_), and periods(.) may be used for each user. Up to 16 users may
be entered.

Password Enter the user’s password. Use of the same password that

they use to log into their computer is recommended. Up to 20
alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores
(_) may be used. For Windows 98SE/98/95 users, up to 14
alphanumeric characters may be used. Mac OS users may use up
to 8 alphanumeric characters. If you enter a longer password than
your users can use, then they will not be able to access the share.

User Description Describe the user (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters,

spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.

Current Users Lists current users, including “guest”. Guest is a built-in account

that cannot be changed or deleted.

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Sharing

Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders.

Parameter Meaning

Shared Folder Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network.

AirStation Name Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric

characters, space, and hyphens (-) may be used. The AirStation
name is also used as the hostname that will be used with the
shared service. The shared service may not be available if you use
over 15 alphanumeric characters in your AirStation’s name.

AirStation Description Describe the AirStation (optional). Up to 48 alphanumeric

characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.

Workgroup Name Enter your workgroup name. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters,

space, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used.

Windows Client Language Select the language to be used by the Windows client.

Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared

service.

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WebAccess

The screen to congure Web Access.

Parameter Meaning

WebAccess Check [Enable] to use Web Access.

WebAccess Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access.

HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer.

WebAccess External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web Access. To select

the port manually, select [Manual].

DNS Service Hostname Sets the DNS service hostname for WebAccess. For ease of use,

selecting Use BualoNAS.com registration is recommended. Enter
your BualoNAS.com name and key] to use BualoNAS.com. 3 ­20 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_)
and period (.), may be used in the BualoNAS.com name. 3 - 20
alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_) and
period (.), may be used in the BualoNAS.com key.

Note: The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is
disconnected from power, even for a moment.

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Parameter Meaning

WebAccess Displays the status of Web Access.

External Port Status Displays the status of the external port.

BualoNAS.com Displays the status of BualoNAS.com.

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Media Server

Media Server settings.

Parameter Meaning

Media Server Enable to use the media server.

Status Displays the status of the media server.

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BitTorrent

Congure the BitTorrent client.

Parameter Meaning

BitTorrent Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is

External Port Number Select an external port number.

enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and
settings screens may respond slower. If that happens, reformat the
USB disk with XFS. That may help performance.

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Parameter Meaning

Bandwidth Restriction Set a bandwidth limit for BitTorrent.

Download Manager Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen. Add a torrent,

then click [Add] to download the le(s).

Delete all BitTorrents Deletes all les, including the torrent les and les which are

currently downloading. Downloaded les are not deleted.

BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client.

BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client.

You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com.

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Admin

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 (-).

Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your

network with their supported services.

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Password

Congure the password to log in to the AirStation’s conguration screen.

Parameter Meaning

Administrator 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 synchronise 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,
hyphens (-), and periods (.) 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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ECO

Congure Eco mode from this screen.

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Parameter Meaning

Scheduling Enable to schedule Eco Mode. If Eco Mode is enabled, AOSS will

function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode.

Weekly Schedule Graphically displays the congured schedule.

Schedule Entry Congure operational mode for time periods in the weekly

schedule. If User Dened mode is chosen, congure it below.

User Dened Mode Individual power saving elements may be congured for User

Dened mode.

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Network-USB

Congure Network-USB from this screen.

Parameter Meaning

Network-USB Network-USB allows sharing USB devices connected to the

AirStation from multiple computers on a wired or wireless LAN.
Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions,
improve performance, or for security reasons.

Use Multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes

as a printer. Disable if using as a NAS instead.

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Access

Restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens.

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

Permit conguration from wired
Internet

Permitted IP Address Displayed only if Internet side conguration is enabled. Enter the

Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side conguration is enabled. Set a port

If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly
connected devices (only wired devices may congure).

If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices
(only wirelessly connected devices may congure).

If enabled, allows access to settings screens from network devices
on the WAN (Internet) side.

IP address of a device that is permitted to congure the AirStation
remotely from the WAN (Internet) side.

number (1 - 65535) to congure the AirStation from the WAN
(Internet) side.

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Log

Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server.

Parameter Meaning

Transfer Logs 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, hyphens (-), and periods (.).

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...] button, 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 [Auto Update Online]. Click
[Update Firmware] to update the rmware.

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Diagnostic

System Info

View system information for the AirStation.

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Parameter Meaning

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

version.

AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation.

Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the AirStation’s mode switch.

Operational Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode.

Movie Engine Status Displays the current Movie Engine Status.

Internet Displays information about the Internet port.

LAN Displays information about the LAN port.

Wireless Displays the wireless status.

NAS Displays information about the USB disk.

WDS Displays the current WDS status.

ECO Mode Displays the operating status of ECO Mode.

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Logs

The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.

Parameter Meaning

Display logs 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 WAN, the LAN, and the

wireless LAN.

Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the 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, lease IP address, hostname,

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 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network

Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)

AOSS and WPS are systems that let you automatically congure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing
the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Easily connect to wireless
devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.

AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) was developed by Bualo Technology. WPS
was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Internet

Modem

PUSH

AirStation PC or

PUSH

Game console

(AOSS Devices)

• Before using AOSS/WPS to connect to a Bualo wireless client, install Client Manager software from
the included utility CD. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information.

• Bualo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most
computers. However, it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available. Some
wireless clients may require manual setup.

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Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V)

If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect
wirelessly with AOSS/WPS.

1

2

3

4

Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V].

Click [Create Pro le].

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

Click the [WPS AOSS ] button.

Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the Security LED on the front of the
AirStation stop  ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)

If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS.

1

Right click on the icon in the system tray and select [Pro le].

2

Click the [WPS AOSS] button.

It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be con gured. When the Security LED on
the front of the AirStation stop  ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

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Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant)

If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.6 / 10.5 / 10.4, use the included AOSS Assistant software to
connect wirelessly with AOSS.

1

2

3

4

5

Load the utility CD in your Macintosh.

From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer].

Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AOSS Assistant] in the “Mac” folder.

The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed.

Click [Start AOSS ].

6

It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be congured. When the Security LED on
the front of the AirStation stop ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

Enter the Mac’s username and
password and click [OK].

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Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)

If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to
initiate AOSS/WPS. When instructed, hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second.

When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop ashing and glows steadily, the
connection is complete.

Manual Setup

You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by
using the utility built-in to Windows. The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows
you are using.

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong)

With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoCong to connect to the AirStation.

1

2

Click on the network icon in the system tray.

Select the target AirStation and click
[Connect]. If you will be connecting to this
device in the future, checking [Connect
automatically] is recommended.

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3

Enter the encryption key and click [OK].

Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong)

With Vista, use WLAN AutoCong to connect to the AirStation.

1

2

3

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

Click [Connect to a network].

When this screen is displayed, select your
network and click [Connect].

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If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead].
Otherwise,go to step 4.

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4

Enter the encryption key and click [Connect].

Step through the wizard to nish conguration.
If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending
on where you’re using the AirStation.

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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration)

Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Cong, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation.

Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Cong is disabled. Uninstall Client

Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Cong, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.

1

2

3

4

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

Click [View Available Wireless Networks].

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

Enter the encryption key (twice) and click
[Connect].

It will take several seconds for conguration to complete.

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