Buffalo WBR-B11 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

1.1 AirStation Broadband Router
Access Point (WBR-B11)

Welcome to AirStation, the easy way to wire­less networking. Bring your wireless home
network closer to your fun activities!

This book, which introduces you to the
AirStation Broadband router access point, will
help you connect to your network quickly.

The AirStation Broadband Router Access
Point (AP), WBR-B11, is a 4-port router wire­less small/medium business (SMB) network
device that complies with the IEEE 802.11b
standard on wireless LANs (Revision B). It
supports data rates up to 11 Mbps in the
basic mode with enhanced built-in fi rewall
functions and is used as a multi-functional
router/link between wired and wireless LAN
PCs. The WBR-B11 incorporates features of
wired and wireless networking environments.

Summary of the AirStation WBR-B11 fea­tures:

• Wi-Fi™ (Wireless Fidelity) certifi ed by the
Wi-Fi Alliance. AirStation will com mu ni cate
with other IEEE 802.11b/Wi-Fi compliant
wireless LAN products.

• Automatic Transmit Rate Select mech a nism
transmits at speeds of 11, 5.5, 2 and 1
Mbps.

• DHCP client/server function.

• Auto roaming, supports seamless roaming
over multiple channels.

• Auto VPN setup, for secure com mu ni c­a tions.

• Additional Firewall Functions - DMZ, intru­sion detection and notifi cation.

• Up to 128bit Wired Equivalent Privacy
(WEP) data encryption (future support for
TKIP).

• Packet fi ltering, for eliminating unwanted
communications.

• SOHO/SMB routing and fi rewall func-
tions provide a safer private networking
en vi ron ment, including MS NetMeeting and

MSN Messenger.

• Syslog transmits some or all system activi­ties to a central Syslog server.

• Extended range, with optional add-on
antennas.

• Auto Media Dependent Interface/
Crossover (MDI/X) port, allows connection
by standard and crossover CAT5 cables.

• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

Other features to be supported by up-

grades:

• EAP-TLS, expanding the 802.1x au then ­ti ca tion method.

• PPPoE multi-session, for use with multiple
stations.

1.2 AirStation Wireless Network

Features

• Enhanced security features:

- Firewall and DMZ zone functions to

prevent unknown intruders.

- Intrusion detection with a pop-up

warning for DoS, malicious attacks and
rejection.

- Dynamic packet fi ltering function

prevents specifi ed ports being open to
WAN during periods of nonuse.

- Up to 128bit WEP for protecting data.

- VPN (IPSec and PPTP) pass-through

- Packet monitoring and fi ltering by MAC

address, IP address and port.

- PPPoE support.

- Internal Network Security, for blocking

changes to AP confi guration by wireless
clients or through another AP.

• Buffalo’s easy connection method and
video guided setup instruction.

• Static and dynamic routing methods
between WAN and LAN. An economical
way to bridge multiple networks.

• Optional external antennas for boosting
range and signal quality.

• Resistance to environmental conditions.

1.3 Home Networking

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Figure 1.4
SOHO/SMB
Networking

Buffalo’s AirStation wireless access point
enables sharing broadband at your fi ngertips.
All you need to do is connect the AirStation
to a DSL or CATV modem to:

• Share fi les and printers

• Access and share the Internet

1.4 SOHO/SMB Networking

With high-speed DSL or CATV connections
readily available, many users can work effec­tively from a home offi ce, connected securely
to a corporate network. Connect the Buffalo
AirStation Broadband router AP to a CATV
or DSL modem in order to:

• Share broadband access

• Share fi les and printers

• Bridge between multiple networks and
multiple PC platforms

• Provide easy and secure access to home
or company networks from remote loca­tions

like VPN, allowing mobile professionals to
take their offi ces on the road effortlessly.
When no wired broadband connections are
available, wireless solutions in public spaces
coupled with VPN can connect mobile work­ers to their businesses. Buffalo’s access point
features make a home network system acces­sible from anywhere.

Buffalo’s fi rewall function provides:

• Protection of personal data/fi les by either
eliminating the intruder on the spot or
sending intruders to a nonfunctional zone

• Notifi cation of the attack (pop-up warning
and auto packet rejection)

1.6 AirStation Broadband Router

Access Point Package

The AirStation WBR-B11 package consists of
the following items.

1. WBR-B11 Access P oint

2. AC adapter with Int'l Adapters

3. CAT5 straight cable

4. WBR-B11 Utility CD

5. Warranty Statement

1.7 Product Views

Figure 1.5
Buffalo
Anywhere
Networking

1.5 Buffalo Anywhere Networking

Mobile professionals can be productive
while traveling by accessing standards-based,
secure, high-speed connections in many
hotel, airports, convention centers, and
even coffee shops. The WBR-B11 makes
ex tend ing your LAN simple, secure, scalable,
and manageable, in part through solutions

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1.8 About the AirStation CD

Prior to copying or installing the software,
please read the Software License Agreement
“license.txt”, located in the root folder of the
CD. By installing, copying or using the AirSta­tion software, you are consenting to the terms
of this agreement. If you do not agree to all of
the terms of the Software License Agreement,
do not download, copy or install the AirSta­tion software.

It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to
improve products as new technology, com­ponents, software and fi rmware become
available.

Before you proceed with the instal­lation of this product, please consult
the AirStation website (http://
www.buffalotech.com) to download
and install the latest software for your prod­uct.

BASIC SETUP

2.1 Using AirNavigator

For easy setup, the WBR-B11 CD contains a
web-based utility, AirNavigator. Use it to set
up the wireless LAN environment for both
AP and PC (client). The system requires
Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Com mu ­ni ca tor 4.0 or higher.

To set up the parameters manually, refer to
Chapter 3. Before installation, verify the PC is
set up for browsing the Internet.

1. Insert the CD into the CD drive. The fol­lowing screen will appear. For AirStation
setup, select “Setup the AirStation” and click
OK.

2. The Network Adapter confi rmation screen
will appear. Verify the adapter shown
matches that of the PC.

3. Click Next until a list of access points

shows up in the ESS-ID fi eld. Buffalo’s ESS-ID
is 12 digits and is found on the back of the
AirStation, labeled LAN MAC Address. Select
the one you want to communicate with and
highlight it. Click Next.

2.1.1

AirStation

Setup

Figure

2.1.2

AirStation

Setup:

Network

Adapter

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Fig ure 2.1.3
AirStation
Selection

Figure 2.1.4
Confi gure IP
Address

4. If the client IP range is different thanthe
default AirStation IP of 192.168.11.1, an IP
confi guration screen will appear next. Select

Automatically set up the IP ad­dress, or Specify an IP address for
manual setup.

5. Install Client Manager now or remove the
check from the box and click Next.

Figure 2.1.5
Login

6. .A login screen will appear.

• Enter “root” as the User name.

• Leave the Password box blank (do not
enter anything into the Password box) and
click OK.

If the following screen is shown, con nec tion to
the access point is complete.

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7. Click Finish.

8. To place a shortcut icon on the desktop,
click Yes. Oth er wise, click No.

Figure 2.1.6A

Login Screen

Fig ure 2.1.6B

AirStaton

Initial Setup

Screen

Figure 2.1.7

AirStation

Setup:

Com plete

STANDARD SETTINGS

3.1 Introduction

Setting up the AirStation parameters using
Buffalo’s utility tool, Client Manager, requires
basic wireless confi guration knowledge.
Setup includes manual wireless confi guration
and basic administrative management.

For explanation of each parameter and its
use, see Chapter 4.

3.2 Setup Preparation

Make note of the WBR-B11’s wired MAC
address (found on the back of the WBR-B11).

Figure 2.1.8

AirSta-

tion Setup:

Shortcut

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Fig ure 3.5
Initial Set­tings Screen

It is also recommended you record any other
broadband access information such as global
IP address, subnet mask address, default
gateway address, DNS server address and
PPPoE parameters.

3.3 Setup Overview

The WBR-B11 CD contains the Client Man­ager program. The Client Manager is used
for setting up and confi guring the access
point and for monitoring the wireless signal
between the AP and client.

Specialized setups for security, fi ltering and
other features will be explained in later sec­tions.

3.4 Open the Setup Screen

• Connect the WBR-B11 according to the
wiring instructions.

(Install the setup utility, Client Manager, from

the CD.

• The WBR-B11 has a default LAN IP ad­dress of 192.168.11.1 and Subnet Mask of

255.255.255.0.

Ex: The setting PC can use 192.168.11.2 as
an IP and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask
during setup unless a different IP range is
entered for the AirStation.

1. Click Start and select Programs

4AirStation Utility4Client Man­ ag er

2. Select Edit4Search AirStation to

fi nd the nearest AirStation.

3. Highlight the WBR-B11, click the Ad-

min menu button, then the Confi gure
AirStation tab to open the setup screen.

4. The AirStation log-in screen will appear.

5. Enter “root” for User Name
and leave Password blank

3.5 Input Parameters Through the

Client Manager

1. Click the appropriate button to select the
type of broadband access. (Users more
experienced in networking may choose to
select the Advanced button and skip to
Chapter 4.)

2. For supplementary tools, use the tabs along
the top of the screen.

3.5.1 DSL Button

Select the appropriate connection method.
Automatic IP Assignment by ISP

- The DHCP server of the ISP assigns an IP

address automatically.
Enter IP address manually - Enter the

IP address given by the ISP.
PPPoE Connection - Enter the PPPoE

information provided by the ISP.

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3.5.2 CATV Button

Select the appropriate connection method.

Automatic IP Assignment by ISP

- The DHCP server of the ISP assigns an IP
address automatically.

Enter IP address manually - Enter
the IP address given by the ISP.

The IP address is acquired au to ­mat i cal ly but DNS server address
entered manually - Enter the DNS

server in for ma tion manually even though the
IP address is acquired automatically.

3.5.3 Line Test tab

Tests the connection to the Internet.

3.5.4 Security tab
Set security parameters. Follow the in struc -

tions in each screen.

Fig ure

3.5.1 DSL
Button

Fig ure 3.52

CATV

Button

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Fig ure 3.5.4

Line T est T ab

Fig ure 3.5.4
Security T ab

Fig ure 3.5.5
Ap pli ca tion
Tab

Fig ure 4.1.1
LAN Set­ting

3.5.5 Application tab
Set up special applications such as games, MS

NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Follow
the instructions in each screen.

USING AIRSTATION
FOR ADVANCED
CONFIGURATIONS

Although your AirStation will function fi ne
using only the settings from Section 3, you
may wish to explore more advanced options.
This chapter explains each parameter in the
Advanced button. Click the Top tab
and click the Advanced button.

4.1 LAN Setting

Set up LAN connections.

4.1.1 Wireless

Wireless LAN operation setup.
ESS-ID - Allows administrator to alter the

ESS-ID of the AirStation. To communicate
with a specifi c AP only , the AP’s ESS-ID
must be entered in the client PC. The client
PC looks for the specifi c AP (or ESS-ID)
for wireless communication. Use up to 32
al pha nu mer ic characters for the ESS-ID (case
sensitive).

■ Note: Roaming - When m ultiple AirSta-
tions have an identical ESS-ID, WEP, and DS
channel, client PCs may Roam between the
AirStations.

Wireless Channel - Select the channel
used for wireless communication. There are
11 overlapping channels. Channels 1, 6 and
11 are non-overlapping.

If there are multiple APs in close proximity
using the same channel, there may be inter­ference. In this case, change to a non-over­lapping channel.

■ Note: This parameter is automatically set

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