Buffalo NFINITI WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual

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User Manual - WZR-HP-G300NH

High Power

Wireless N Router & AP

www.buffalotech.com

35010849 ver.01 v1.8

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Automatic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Manual Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Web Admin Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Movie Engine (QoS) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Router/Access Point Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Encryption and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to an Existing Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting from Outside the Network with a VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

WebAccess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

BitTorrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

GPL Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Introduction

Work and play - further and faster! Your AirStation Nniti combines gigabit Ethernet

networking with extended wireless range and speed. It offers excellent compatibility with most wireless clients, giving superb performance with Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and legacy

Wireless-B clients. For best overall performance, use with Buffalo Technology Nniti

wireless clients.

System Requirements:

• A high-speed (Broadband) Internet connection or existing local area connection.

• A computer with a network connection (wired or wireless) and a web browser such as

Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari.

Package Contents:

• WZR-HP-G300NH AirStation

• AC adapter

• CAT5 LAN cable

• Screws for wall mounting

• Utility CD with User Manual

• Quick Setup Guide

• Warranty Statement

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Initial Setup

Begin by nding a good place to set up your router/access point. Some things to

consider:

• You’ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. You’ll also want a power outlet

nearby.

• Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible. Signal strength and

speed fall off with distance.

• Higher is often better. For instance, set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than

the bottom one, if possible.

Do you need a password or other information to log in to your internet connection? Many DSL connections require information like global IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address, DNS server address, or PPPoE parameters in order to connect. Cable

modems usually don’t require extra information. If you have a DSL internet connection,

make sure that you have any necessary information handy before you continue. Your

Internet Service Provider can give you this information if you don’t know it.

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Placing Your AirStation

Your AirStation may be placed horizontally, or vertically with its stand attached. Without

the stand, you can even mount it on the wall.

For wall mounting, screw two of the included wall-mounting screws into the wall as shown

below. With the detachable base removed, slots on the back of the AirStation will t over a pair of screws in this conguration.

8.6 cm (~3.3 inches)

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Power to outlet or surge protector

Connecting your AirStation

Router switch should be set to Auto for normal use.

Cable or DSL Modem

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Automatic Installation

The AirNavigator CD can install your AirStation for you automatically. To use the automatic installation program, insert your AirNavigator CD into your computer and follow the onscreen directions.

The wizard will guide you through installing your AirStation.

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Manual Installation: Connections

To install the AirStation manually,

1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to

congure the AirStation router.

2. Plug the Cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port.

Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router.

3. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the AirStation and

plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter (NIC).

4. Important: turn everything on in the correct order!! Power on your cable or DSL modem

and wait one full minute, then power on the AirStation and wait one full minute, and

nally power on the computer which will be used to congure the AirStation.

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Manual Installation: Log in to the Conguration Tool

Launch a web browser on the computer that you’re

using to congure the AirStation.

Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL eld. Naturally, if you change your AirStation’s LAN-side IP address, you’ll have to enter the new address instead.*

A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID and Password.

Enter root as the User name and leave the password

eld blank.

*In AP mode (mode switch Off), the default IP address is 192.168.11.100.

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Detecting Your Broadband Connection

Your AirStation’s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet

connection you have automatically, and ask you for any needed information. If

your ISP assigns IPs automatically (most cable providers do), their DHCP server

will give your router an IP address. If additional login information is required to connect to the internet, the wizard will ask for it. Enter any required login

information if asked. Contact your DSL provider for any missing login information.

Congratulations! You are now connected to the internet. Open a familiar web page to make sure everything is working correctly.

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Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point

To connect wireless devices to the AirStation, you may either enter the SSID and encryption key manually, or you can use AOSS or WPS.

Consult your

wireless clients’

manuals for instructions on

conguring them manually. You can get SSID and encryption information from the AirStation’s Wireless Cong section.

Turn to the next page for instructions on using Windows Zero Cong to connect

Windows computers to the wireless network.

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Windows Zero Cong

Each of your wireless clients will need your password to connect to the network. Click on the

wireless icon in your computer’s systray, or this

message if it pops up.

Any wireless networks available in the area will be listed as available. Click on your wireless network SSID so that it turns blue and the click on Connect at the bottom right.

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Enter your network key (“password”) twice and click Connect.

Repeat for each Windows computer that connects to your network wirelessly.

Other wireless devices may have different conguration requirements. Consult their

documentation for instructions on how to enter your network key and connect them to your wireless network.

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Web Admin Tool

The Setup page is the opening screen of the Web Admin Tool. From here, you can change your wireless SSID and channel, and choose your encryption type under Basic Settings. The Wireless Cong section also shows your SSID and encryption settings.

You can also update your AirStation’s rmware and reset your AirStation to factory settings. As you explore the conguration tool, you’ll see that context

sensitive help is available on the right side of each page.

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Navigating the Menus

The menus in the Web Admin Tool let you change your AirStation’s settings. To

navigate settings, choose a category at the top of the page and then a submenu

below. Settings will appear on the left, help les on the right. This example

shows the LAN Conguration category with the Route submenu item selected.

Category Tabs

Individual Settings

Submenus

Help and

Instructions

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Initialize/Reboot

The Initialize/Restart page can be reached by choosing the Admin Cong category tab and then clicking on the Initialize/Restart submenu.

Click Restart Now from this page to restart your AirStation. Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it.

You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Reset button on the bottom for 3 seconds with a straightened-out paper-clip or similar object.

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AOSS

AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for conguring your

wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are installed and both support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy.

Push the AOSS button on the front of your router and hold it in for a few seconds. The

AOSS light will begin to ash amber. You now have two minutes to push the AOSS button on your client device and nish the connection.

An AOSS compatible standalone client device will probably have a little red button labeled

“AOSS” on it. Push the button! About 15 seconds later, you’ll have a secure network

connection.

If your client device is a PC card, CardBus, or PCI adaptor, the AOSS button will probably be in its Client Manager Software. Check your client device’s user manual for instructions on where to push or click the AOSS button.

After you’ve pressed both buttons, it will take about 15 seconds for the connection to complete. When it’s nished, the AOSS light will glow a solid amber. You now have a

secure network connection!

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AOSS Advanced Settings

You can get to this page by selecting the Wireless Cong category and choosing the AOSS submenu.

The blue AOSS button at the top left of the page has the same function as the physical AOSS button on the top of the router: it initiates the AOSS process.

If all your clients support AOSS, it’s very

simple to set them up. Press the AOSS button on the router, or the one on this page, and then push the AOSS button on the

client device. Consult your client device’s

documentation for the location of its AOSS button.

Each client device should be set up separately. Wait for each AOSS process to nish before

starting the next one.

If you’ve used AOSS to congure some wireless clients, and now want to add other wireless clients that don’t support AOSS to your network, you’ll need this screen will give you the

information you need to connect them manually.

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If you enable Dedicated WEP SSID Isolation, then AOSS clients that access the network via less-secure WEP connections (such as game devices) will be connected on an isolated network. They will be able to communicate with the Internet and each other, but will not be able to access data on computers and other clients on the network that are connected by more secure wireless encryption techniques.

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AOSS

WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple system for conguring your wireless network securely. It’s similar to AOSS, but supported by many brands and types of wireless equipment. Your

wireless clients must support WPS to use this method of setup.

There are three different ways to connect your network devices with WPS.

Method # 1: Within two minutes, push the AOSS/WPS button on your AirStation and then

push the WPS button on your wireless client. WPS will automatically form a secure wireless connection. Consult

your wireless client’s documentation for the location of its

WPS button.

Method # 2: If your wireless client requests a PIN code, enter

the AirStation’s PIN code. You can get it from the sticker on

the back of the AirStation, or from the WPS page in the Web

Conguration tool.

Method # 3: If your wireless client has a PIN code of its own, you can enter it into the Enrollee PIN eld on the WPS

conguration page in the AirStation’s Web Cong Tool.

Within minutes, your wireless client will be connected to the AirStation.

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Automatic Connection

Some things to keep in mind when automatically connecting with AOSS or WPS:

• Only one wireless client adapter can be congured with AOSS or WPS at a time.

• It is not necessary to reconnect client devices that have already been congured via

AOSS or WPS unless signicant changes have been made to the wireless network.

• Do not attempt to congure two separate AOSS or WPS networks at the same time, as

it may cause undesired congurations.

• If an undesired client has connected via AOSS or WPS, it can be disconnected from

within the WZR-HP-G300NH’s web-based conguration tool.

• Even if your client device doesn’t ofcially support AOSS, you may still be able to use

AOSS if you install Buffalo’s Client Manager software on your computer. It works with

most client devices, including many made by other manufacturers. You can download it from www.buffalotech.com.

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Movie Engine (QoS) Switch

The Movie Engine feature optimizes multimedia trafc in your network. This feature is also

called “Quality of Service”, often abbreviated to “QoS”. The “Movie Engine” switch on the front of the AirStation has two positions:

On - With the Movie Engine switch on, the AirStation optimizes the transfer of multimedia packets. IPv6 passthrough is enabled, the wireless multi-cast rate is increased, and the size

of TCP Rwin is limited. This is ideal for streaming video, audio, and similar multimedia les.

Off - With the Movie Engine switch off, the AirStation acts as a standard router.

The default setting is Off.

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Router/Access Point Mode Switch

The AirStation may be used as either a full wireless router or a simple access point. The switch has three positions:

On (Router Mode) - The default LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 and DHCP and NAT are

enabled.

Off (AP Mode) - The default LAN-side IP address of the AirStation is 192.168.11.100, and

DHCP and NAT are disabled. The WAN port becomes a fth LAN port.

Auto - The AirStation will attempt to detect another router on the network. If one is

detected, it will switch to AP Mode, but get its IP address from the router’s DHCP. If no

router is detected, then the AirStation will switch to Router Mode. AUTO is the default setting, and is recommended for most users.

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Encryption and Security

The AirStation supports many types of security and encryption. During your initial setup, you had the opportunity to enter a 13 digit encryption key. If you did, then three SSIDs were set up, and you can now connect to any of those SSIDs using that encryption key.

To congure an SSID and encryption key manually,

navigate to Wireless Cong/Basic.

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Encryption and Security

Many kinds of encryption are available. WEP

works with almost everything. WPA2-PSK is

much more secure. Choose the strongest method of encryption that works with all of your wireless devices.

If you must use WEP, it is available under “SSID3”. Check Use to enable WEP.

Enter a “pre-shared key” (password) for this connection. Passwords should have 8-64 alphanumeric characters. Write down your password and put it in a safe place. You will not be able to connect wireless devices to your network without this password.

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Connecting to an Existing Network

To add an AirStation to a network without changing the existing LAN conguration,

proceed as follows:

1. Set the AirStation to AP mode by moving the switch from AUTO to OFF.

2. Connect one of the AirStation’s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your

network.

3. Temporarily change your computer’s IP address to an unused address on the

192.168.11.x subnet, with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

4. Type “192.168.11.100” into a browser window to open the AirStation’s Conguration

Tool.

5. In LAN Cong, congure the following settings:

IP Address = [192.168.1.137] (Specify an unused network address from the existing

LAN.)

Subnet Mask=[255.255.255.0] (Use the same Subnet Mask as the existing LAN.)

6. Restore your PC’s IP address settings to their original values.

Note: While the mode switch is in the OFF position, the AirStation’s WAN port may also be used as a fth LAN port.

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Setting Up a VPN Server

The AirStation’s VPN server capability lets you

remotely connect to your local network securely and easily. Even though you may be hundreds or thousands of miles away, you can still access servers, printers, and other devices on you local network as though you were directly connected to the same router (though somewhat more slowly).

To congure a VPN server on the WZR-HP-G300NH,

navigate to Internet/LAN/VPN Server in the Web Admin Tool. If you receive an error about your LAN side IP address being unsuitable for use with VPN clients, click on the Enter recommended IP address button. This will move your LAN side IP address

and DHCP address pool to a suitable subnet.

To begin, create one or more user accounts for VPN by clicking the Edit User Information button.

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Adding Users to a VPN Server

To add a VPN user, enter a User Name and Password (twice), and click Add User. Repeat for each user that you want to be able to access the network remotely.

When nished adding users, click Return to the Previous Screen.

Make sure that PPTP Server is Enabled and select the Authorization type that you want to use. Click Apply.

Your VPN server is now ready for use. You can now

connect to the AirStation’s local network remotely

with a VPN client. Many VPN clients are available that will work with the AirStation. Turn to the next page for instructions on making a VPN connection

with Windows’ built-in VPN client.

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Remote Connection to the VPN Server

Many VPN clients are available for connecting to the AirStation’s VPN server. In this example, we’ll use the one built-in to Windows XP. Many other operating systems include

similar VPN clients.

Click Start. Navigate to Network Connections - New Connection Wizard. Click Next.

Select Connect to the network at my workplace and click Next.

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Choose Virtual Private Network connection. Click Next.

Choose a name for your VPN connection and click Next.

Select Do not dial the initial connection and click Next.

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Enter the WAN-side IP address of the AirStation. Click Next.

You can get the AirStation’s WAN-side IP

address from the Internet/LAN - DDNS section of its Web Admin Tool, where it is referred to as the “Internet Side IP Address”.

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Choose whether this connection is to be for your own use only, or whether to allow anyone using the computer to connect with it. Click Next.

You may coose whether or not to add a shortcut for this connection to you desktop. Click Next.

Your VPN connection is ready to use! Enter your username and password, and click Connect.

Note: Some encryption options may require further

conguration. Consult your operating system’s documentation

for more information on connecting to a VPN server.

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Dynamic DNS

If you have a Dynamic DNS account with DynDNS or TZO, you can let it manage your AirStation’s hostname for you. Even if your ISP changes your WAN-side IP address, you can still easily access your network by its dynamically congured hostname. This is particularly

useful if you are using the AirStation as a VPN server with a non-static IP address.

To congure Dynamic DNS, navigate to

Internet/LAN - DDNS in the Web Admin Tool and choose your Dynamic DNS Service. Enter any necessary login information and click Apply.

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Connecting USB Devices

To add a USB hard drive or ash drive to the AirStation, plug it in to the AirStation’s USB

port.

USB devices with FAT or XFS formats are supported.

In the Web Cong Tool, select the NAS tab.

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In NAS/Shared service, put a check next to Use to enable shared folder functionality. Click Apply.

Connecting USB Devices

Before sharing the hard drive, you must add at least one user. Navigate to NAS/ User Management and enter a user name and password. Click Add. The new user will appear at the bottom of the page under User Information.

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Connecting USB Devices

Navigate to NAS/Shared folder. Choose a name for the shared folder. For normal use on your local network, check Samba. To be able to access the share from outside your local network, check Web access. To use this share as the destination for your downloaded BitTorrent les, check BitTorrent. Use the arrow buttons to give read-write or read-only access to users. Click Add when done.

Note: Only one shared folder may be set as the destination folder for downloaded BitTorrents. Disable BitTorrent in any previously created shares before enabling it for a new one.

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Accessing Shares on your USB Device

Now that your USB hard drive is congured, you may access it from anywhere on your

local network. For ease of use, map a driveletter to the NAS share. Then, you can treat the shared drive just like any other drive on the PC.

From your Windows PC, open Network Neighborhood. Click on Tools, then Map Network Drive.

Chose the drive letter that you want to map to the share. Click the Browse... button.

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Accessing Shares on your USB Device

Browse to the new share. It will be located at Network/ Entire Network/Microsoft Windows Network/Workgroup/ ApMACaddress/share, where MACaddress is the MAC address

of the AirStation and share is the name of the shared folder on the drive attached to the AirStation. Click OK.

Click Finish to map the driveletter. In this example, Z: is being mapped to the network drive.

Your shared drive is now available for use.

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Disconnecting USB Devices

To release the USB device, hold down the USB Release button for 3 seconds. The USB device will be dismounted. When the USB LED stops blinking, it is safe to unplug the USB drive.

Note: Unplugging USB devices without properly dismounting them rst may result in

loss or corruption of data.

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WebAccess

If you checked WebAccess when you were setting up your share on

page 28, then you can congure

your share so that you can access it from outside of your local network. To turn on WebAccess, navigate to NAS/Web Access and check the Use box.

You may enable encryption if desired.

If checked, Auto-congure Firewall

will congure your router for you.

Otherwise, you will need to manually forward internal port 9000 to the Internet.

Choose a name for your BuffaloNAS account and a password (“key”). This name is the name that will be used to access your data. The password for this protects your data from being accessed by unauthorized people, so picking a strong password is recommended.

Click Apply when done.

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To access your share remotely with WebAccess, open a browser window on any computer connected to the Internet and go to buffalonas.com.

In the dialog box, type the BuffaloNAS name that you set on the previous page.

Alternately, you can go directly to your share by typing BuffaloNAS.com/your_BuffaloNAS_name in the URL window.

The folders from your share will appear. Files from anonymous

shares will appear to the right. To see les from shares that are not set to anonymous, or to upload les, you will need to log in. The ‘login’ link is on the top left corner of the page.

Using WebAccess

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Clicking on individual les will give you other options, depending on the letype. Clicking

on the Audio link at the bottom left corner of the page will give you options for playing music

les, including the opportunity to launch a

Flash-based music player that will stream your

audio les directly through the Web interface.

Using WebAccess

To access individual folders on the right, click on their open links.

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Using WebAccess (Uploading Files)

To upload les, click Upload in the bottom left corner of the window. Note: This option will not appear unless you are logged in and at least one user (besides admin) has been given access to the share.

This window will pop up. Click on Browse and

navigate to the le that you want to upload.

Then, click Upload.

The le uploads.

Once the upload is complete, the le is available for use.

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Click Apply when done, then click Download Manager.

BitTorrent

If you checked BitTorrent when you were setting up your share on page 28, then

you can use the AirStation’s

built-in BitTorrent client

to download your les for

you. To turn on BitTorrent functionality, navigate to NAS/BitTorrent and check the Enable box.

You may specify the port used for downloads if desired.

Bandwidth restrictions may

be modied or disabled if

desired.

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BitTorrent (Download Manager)

Once a download is complete, the le will be available

in your shared folder. Double-click on the mapped drive in My Computer to access it.

Note: Instructions for mapping a driveletter to your shared folder are on pages 29 and 30.

To add torrents, Browse to them and then click Add. The le(s) will automatically download in the background. Buttons to the right of each torrent allow you to terminate the download or delete the torrent.

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Specications

WZR-HP-G300NH AirStation Specications

Wireless LAN

Standards: IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Frequency Range: 2.412-2.462 2 External and 1 Internal Antennas

Security: WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP, MAC Address Registration

Wired LAN

Standards: IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3 (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 auto-sensing Ethernet ports

(1) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 WAN port with DPF and NAT/SPI rewall

Temperature & Humidity

Operation 32˚ - 104˚ F, 0˚ - 40˚ C

Maximum humidity 80%

Power Characteristics

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

Power Output: 12V DC Power Consumption about 24 Watts (Max)

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Specications

Regulatory Information

Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation

wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz

band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment.

Network Compatibility

Draft-N support built off of the Draft Specication 3.0 for 802.11n. IEEE802.11g/b Standard for Wireless LANs.

Host Operating System

Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista 32bit, and Mac OS X 10.4x and later

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Troubleshooting

Common Problems

• Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

• Conguration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

• Absence or conict with the Client Driver.

• Conict of another device with the AirStation hardware.

LED Activity

Monitoring LED activity may help identify problems.

• Power LED should be Green when the AirStation is on.

• The Security LED lights when encryption or authorization is turned on.

• Wireless LED should be Green if the line is active. If it is blinking Green, wireless

communication is active.

• Router LED should be Green in Router Mode. It will be off if the AirStation is in AP or

Auto modes.

• The Red Diag LED will ash during boot and rmware updates. 3 red ashes at boot indicates a problem with the wired LAN side. 4 red ashes at boot indicates a problem

with the wireless LAN side.

To check the Diag LED, unplug the power for three seconds. Plug the power back in and watch the Diag LED during boot-up.

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Troubleshooting

LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network

If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/ Receive LED blinks), check the TCP/IP settings of the network.

Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in Windows

Consult the LAN Administrator for correct TCP/IP settings.

To add or change TCP/IP Settings:

1. On the Windows task bar, click Start.

2. Select Settings, then Control Panel.

3. Double-click on the Network icon to view Network Properties.

4. From the list of installed components, verify the “TCP/IP - wireless LAN adapter” protocol is installed.

• If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to Windows Help for more information.

• If the wireless adapter protocol is installed, select the protocol and click the

Properties button. Verify that the parameters match the settings provided by your

LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK.

5. If prompted, restart your computer.

Glossary

10BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data transmission speed.

100BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 100 Mbps data transmission speed.

1000BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 1000 Mbps data transmission speed.

802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.

Access Point: A hardware device that acts as a communication hub for Clients (users of wireless devices) to connect to a wired LAN.

Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, usually stated in Megabits per second (Mbps).

Bridge: A device which forwards trafc

between network segments with a common network layer address, based on data link layer information.

Client: A PC, workstation, or other device that connects to a network wirelessly through an Access Point.

Cross-Over Cable: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices.

Default Gateway: The IP Address of either the nearest router or server for the LAN.

Destination Address: The address portion

of a packet that identies the intended

recipient station.

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Glossary

DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration

Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time.

DNS (Domain Name System): System used to map readable machine names into IP addresses.

Driver: Software that interfaces a

computer with a specic hardware device.

Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station

in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP

server.

Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality.

Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices. It is designed to connect a single

device’s NIC to a router, switch, or hub.

FCC / CE Information

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FCC / CE Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important Note - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Important Note - Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

European Union Notice:

Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms:

• EN 60950 Product Safety

• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment

• EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment

Taiwan:

SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other

application like handheld PC or similar device has not been veried, may not comply with

related RF exposure rules, and such use shall be prohibited.

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Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and

use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static

electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

Intended use

This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and ofce

use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.

EU Countries intended for use

This device is intended for indoor home and ofce use in the following countries: Austria,

Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg,

The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic, and Slovenia.

The device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

EU countries not intended for use

None

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Potential restrictive use

This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and ofce

use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links.

In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor

operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz.

In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.fr

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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.

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Warranty Information

Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the

date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.) will replace the unit, provided the unit has not been subjected to misuse, abuse, or non-Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.)

authorized alteration, modications or repair.

All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc) product line

including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability and tness of a particular

purpose are limited in duration to the above period.

Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.) be liable in any way to the

user for damages, including any lost prots, lost savings or other incidental or consequential

damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

In no event shall Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.) liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) does not offer refunds for any product.

@ 2003-2009 Buffalo Technology (Melco, Inc.)

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Contact Information (North America)

Buffalo Technology USA Inc. 11100 Metric Blvd, Suite 750

Austin, TX 78758

GENERAL INQUIRIES

Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST

Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: sales@ buffalotech.com

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada). Toll-free: (866) 752-6210 | Email: info@buffalotech.com

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Contact Information (Europe)

Buffalo Technology UK Ltd.

2 Bracknell Beeches, Old Bracknell Lane Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7BW

United Kingdom

GENERAL INQUIRIES

Email: sales@buffalo-technology.com

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Buffalo Technology provides technical support in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. For opening hours and relevant telephone numbers, please go to

www.buffalo-technology.com/contact

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GPL Source Code

Source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp.

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300* High Speed Mode

*300 Mbps is the link speed when using Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower.

Buffalo NFINITI WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Initial Setup

Automatic Installation

Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point

Web Admin Tool

Initialize/Reboot

AOSS

Movie Engine (QoS) Switch

Router/Access Point Mode Switch

Encryption and Security

Connecting to an Existing Network

Setting Up a VPN Server

Dynamic DNS

Connecting USB Devices

WebAccess

BitTorrent

Troubleshooting

Glossary

FCC / CE Information

Environmental Information

Warranty Information

GPL Source Code