Buffalo Wcr-hp-gn User Manual
User Manual
WCR-HP-GN
AirStation N Technology HighPower
Wireless N150 Router,
Access Point, & Bridge
www.bualotech.com
35011715 ver.01
Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview .........................................5
Features .................................................................................. 5
Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 6
150 Mbps High Speed Mode ................................................... 6
Package Contents ................................................................... 6
Hardware Overview ................................................................. 7
Front Panel LED's .......................................................................... 7
Back Panel ..................................................................................... 9
Bottom ............................................................................................ 10
Right Side ...................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ................................ 11
Antenna Placement ................................................................. 11
Vertical Placement .................................................................. 11
Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 12
Chapter 3 - Installation ..................................................... 13
Manual Setup .......................................................................... 13
WDS Setup ............................................................................. 15
Automatic Setup ............................................................................. 16
WDS Setup (Manual) ..................................................................... 18
Chapter 4 - Conguration ................................................21
Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface ................. 21
Conguration Menu (Router Mode) ......................................... 23
Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode) ......................................... 25
Setup ....................................................................................... 27
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Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) ...................................................... 29
Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 29
PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 30
DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 32
LAN ................................................................................................ 34
DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 36
NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 37
Route ............................................................................................. 38
Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 39
WPS ............................................................................................... 39
AOSS ............................................................................................. 40
Basic .............................................................................................. 42
Advanced ....................................................................................... 46
WMM .............................................................................................. 47
MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 49
WDS (Bridge Mode only) ............................................................... 50
Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 52
Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 52
IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 54
VPN Pass-Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 55
LAN Cong (Router Mode only) .............................................. 56
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 56
DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 57
UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 58
QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 59
Admin Cong ........................................................................... 60
Name ............................................................................................. 60
Password ....................................................................................... 61
Time/Date ...................................................................................... 62
NTP ................................................................................................ 63
Access ........................................................................................... 64
Log ................................................................................................. 65
Save/Restore ................................................................................. 66
Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 67
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Update ........................................................................................... 68
Diagnostic ............................................................................... 69
System Info .................................................................................... 69
Logs ............................................................................................... 71
Packet Info ..................................................................................... 72
Client Monitor ................................................................................. 73
Ping ................................................................................................ 74
Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network ................... 75
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 75
Windows 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ......................................... 76
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 77
Other Devices (e.g. Game Consoles) ............................................ 77
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting ............................................84
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 84
Cannot access the web-based conguration interface. .......... 84
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 84
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ... 85
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is
only 72Mbps). .......................................................................... 85
Other Tips ................................................................................ 86
Appendix A - Specications ............................................89
Appendix B - Default Conguration Settings ................90
Appendix C - TCP/IP Settings ..........................................95
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Windows 7 ............................................................................... 95
Windows Vista ......................................................................... 96
Windows XP ............................................................................ 97
Mac OS X ................................................................................ 98
Appendix D - Restoring the Default Conguration ....... 99
Appendix E - Regulatory Compliance Information ........100
Appendix F - Environmental Information ....................... 105
Appendix G - GPL Information ........................................ 106
Appendix H - Warranty Information ................................107
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Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Features
Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g
With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to
and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.
Supports WDS
WDS bridging allows multiple units to operate in a bridged network for extended coverage.
Dual speed mode
Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150 Mbps data
transmission.
Support AOSS and WPS
Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported.
These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier.
Security Features
The AirStation is equipped with the following security features:
• AOSS
• WPS
• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK
• WEP(128/64 bit)
• Privacy Separator
• MAC address access restriction
• Deny Any Connection/SSID stealth
• Web conguration interface with password
• Firewall with easy rules
Automatic Channel Selection
Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Initialization
To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the
unit.
Browser Based Administration
This unit can be easily congured from a web browser on your computer.
Air Navigator CD Requirements
The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The
automatic installation program on the CD requires Windows 7, Vista or XP to run. Client Manager
software is included for Windows 7, Vista and XP. The use of other operating systems may require
that the AirStation be manually congured from a browser window.
150 Mbps High Speed Mode
150 Mbps is the link speed of WCR-GN 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.
Package Contents
Following items are included in your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your
vender.
• Main unit ..............................................................................................1
• Detachable antenna ........................................................................1
• Stand .....................................................................................................1
• AC adapter ...........................................................................................1
• LAN cable .............................................................................................1
• AirNavigator CD .................................................................................1
• Quick Setup Guide............................................................................1
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LED's
1
Screw on the antenna here.
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
On: The AC adapter is connected
O: The AC adapter is not connected
3
Indicates security status.
O: Encryption is not set
On: Encryption has been set
Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS
Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys
Antenna connector
Power LED (Green)
Security LED (Amber)
security key
Note: When the Security LED is lit, an encryption key has
been set. Wireless clients will need the same key to
connect.
Wireless LED (Green)
4
Indicates wireless LAN status.
Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting
On: Wireless LAN is connected but not active
Router LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled
5
O: Router functionality is disabled
Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of
6
blinks per cycle.
Note: When the unit is rst turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will
blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Diag LED
Meaning Status
status
2 blinks *
3 blinks *
1
Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the ash memory.
1
Ethernet (wired) LAN
Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.
error
4 blinks *
1
Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.
5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (INTERNET
port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish
communication. Change the LAN side IP address of this unit.
Continuously
blinking
Updating the rmware
*2
Saving settings
Initializing settings
Updating the rmware.
Saving the settings.
Initializing the settings.
*1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the
light still ashes, please contact technical support.
*2 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Back Panel
ADSS
LAN
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
7
8
9
10
AOSS Button
7
Hold down this button until the Security LED ashes (about
3 seconds), while the unit’s power is on, initiates AOSS/WPS
mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS
or WPS compatible devices.
LAN Port
8
Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices
to
these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and
100 Mbp
Internet (WAN) Port
9
s connections.
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
Note: In bridge/AP mode, the Internet port becomes a
regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.
Power Connector
10
Connect the included AC adapter.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Bottom
RESET
11
Reset Button With the power on, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on to
11
initialize the AirStation’s settings to their default values.
Right Side
12
Factory Default Settings
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This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key,
and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption key is disabled for
Asia Pacic.
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation
Antenna Placement
The antenna is included in the package. Screw the antenna clockwise to install.
Vertical Placement
To place unit vertically, attach the stand as shown below.
1
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Horizontal Placement
For horizontal placement, the stand is not used.
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2) disconnect
1) turn o the computer
Chapter 3 - Installation
Automatic Setup
The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation. To step through the setup program, insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen.
If your computer uses a dierent operating system, use manual setup instead.
Manual Setup
To congure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
1
2
3
Turn o your computer and modem. If the modem doesn’t have an o switch, unplug its
power connector.
2) disconnect
modem
ÏÆÆ
computer
Find the LAN cable that connects your
computer and modem. Unplug it
from the computer.
Plug the LAN cable from the modem into the Internet (WAN) port of your AirStation. Turn on
the modem.
modem
LAN cable
1) connect
2) connect
ÌÁÎ
ᴮ
ᴯ
ᴰ
ᴱ
ЙОФЕТОЕФ
INTERNET port
РПЧЕТ
AirStation wireless
router (rear side)
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Chapter 3 Installation
4
5
Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the Ethernet cable.
Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
AirStation wireless router
(rear side)
ÌÁÎ
1) connect
ᴮ
ᴯ
ᴰ
ᴱ
ЙОФЕТОЕФ
РПЧЕТ
Ethernet cable
PC
1) connect
2) connect the power supply
power outlet
Conrm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows.
computer
ON
modem
ADSS
LAN
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
6
Wait for a minute or so, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below:
Power Green light is on
Wireless Green light is on
Router Green light is on
Diag O
LAN Green light is on or blinking
Internet Green light is on or blinking
Refer to page 7 for LED locations and other details.
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7
Launch a web browser. If the [home] setup screen is displayed, setup is complete.
If a user name and password screen are displayed, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user
name, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete setup.
You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.
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Chapter 3 Installation
WDS Setup
The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing multiple AirStations in a WDS bridge. Insert
it into your Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your
computer uses a dierent operating system, use manual setup instead.
Internet modem wireless AP
computer computer
wireless connection
blocked
POWER
SECURITY
WEIRELESS
ROUTER
DIAG
computer
Extend the
wireless coverage
WCR-HP-GN
(WDS enabled
)
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Chapter 3 Installation
Automatic Setup
1
2
Insert the AirNavigator CD into your PC.
When the screen below screen appears, click [Start], then [Next].
3
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Choose [WDS Setup].
Chapter 3 Installation
4
When the below screen appears, select [AOSS conguration] or [Manual Conguration] from
[Select WDS Setup method].
AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless APs to set up WDS.
If the target wireless AP that supports WDS is a Bualo AirStation, select [AOSS
conguration] , then push the AOSS button on the target AP.
If the target AP is not a Bualo AirStation, select [Manual Conguration]. Click [Scan for
SSID]. A list of available wireless AP will be generated. Select the target AP’s SSID from the
list and click [Next] to continue.
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Step through the wizard to complete the setup.
After conguring the WDS bridge with AOSS, any preexisting AOSS wireless clients will be
disconnected. Turn to page 75 to reconnect wireless clients with AOSS.
AirStation wireless router
Chapter 3 Installation
WDS Setup (Manual)
To congure the WDS manually, follow the procedure below.
1
2
3
Change your computer’s IP to a xed address. For details, please refer to Appendix C (page 95).
ex) IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway blank
Preferred DNS server blank
Alternate DNS server blank
Turn o your computer.
Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the Ethenet cable.
Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
(rear side)
ÌÁÎ
1) connect
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ᴯ
ᴰ
ᴱ
ЙОФЕТОЕФ
РПЧЕТ
PC
1) connect
Ethernet cable
4
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2) connect the power supply
power outlet
Wait for about a minute, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below:
Power Green light is on
Wireless Green light is on
Router Green light is on
Diag O
Refer to page 7 for LED locations and other details.
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Chapter 3 Installation
5
6
7
Open the web conguration interface (page 21).
In the [Mode information] menu, select [Bridge Mode], then click [Apply].
When this below screen appears, re-enter
the web conguration interface username
"root" and password. Click [OK].
8
9
10
The web conguration interface will open. Click [Wireless Cong] , then [WDS].
Check [Use].
Follow the directions below.
AOSS Settings
Select [AOSS] from [Connection type] and click the AOSS button. Also push the AOSS button
on the unit intended to connect. Automatic conguration will take about a minute. To return
the unit to its original IP address settings, refer to Appendix C.
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Manual Settings
Select [Manual] from [Connection type]. Then click [Search].
11
12
A list of available wireless APs will be generated. Select the target AP and click [Select].
Click [Search again] if no APs are found.
Congure the security settings to match that of the target AP, then click [Apply].
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Revert your computer's IP address settings to their original values as scribed in Appendix C
(page 95).
ex) IP address obtain an IP address automatically
Subnet mask obtain DNS server address automatically
WDS setup is complete. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.
Chapter 4 - Conguration
The web-based conguration 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 Conguration Interface
Follow the procedure below to open the web-based conguration interface.
1
2
3
Launch a web browser.
Enter the router’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 its mode setting.
In router mode: 192.168.11.1
In bridge mode: 192.168.11.100
If you changed the IP address setting, then use the new IP address.
･
Enter [root] (lower case) for the username and
the password that you set during initial setup.
Click [OK].
Note: ･ By default, the password is blank (not set).
Note that all other settings will also revert to
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If you forget your password, hold down the
･
Reset button (page 10) to initialize all settings.
The password will then be blank.
their default values.
Chapter 4 Conguration
4
The conguration interface is
displayed.
Help is always displayed on the
right side of the conguration
interface. Refer to the Help screens
for more information on each
page.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Conguration Menu (Router Mode)
The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed
at right for explanations of each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
Internet/LAN
Internet Congure Internet side port and settings page 29
PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login) page 30
DDNS DNS settings page 32
LAN LAN side port and DHCP server conguration page 34
DHCP Lease DHCP lease settings page 32
NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices
to the Internet
Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses page 38
Wireless Cong
WPS WPS settings and status page 37
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status page 40
Basic Congure basic wireless settings page 42
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings page 46
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) page 47
MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices page 49
Security
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders page 52
IP Filter Edit IP lters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side
and the Internet side
VPN
Pass-through
Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough page 55
page 37
page 54
LAN Cong
Port Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs page 56
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Chapter 4 Conguration
DMZ Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a
page 57
LAN side destination.
UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) page 58
QoS Congure priority for packets that require a certain data ow page 59
Admin Cong
Name Congure the AirStation’s name page 60
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
page 61
interfaces
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock page 62
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
page 63
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration interfaces page 64
Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs page 65
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page 66
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it page 67
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware page 68
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation page 69
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs page 71
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation page 72
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation page 73
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network page 74
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interfaces
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode)
The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for explanations regarding to each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
LAN Cong
LAN Congure LAN side ports and devices page 34
Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses page 38
Wireless Cong
WPS WPS settings and status page 39
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status page 40
Basic Congure basic wireless settings page 42
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings page 46
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) page 47
MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices page 49
WDS Congure communication among AirStatiion page 50
Admin Cong
Name Congure the AirStation’s name page 60
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
interfaces
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock page 62
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration interfaces page 64
Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs page 65
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page 66
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it page 67
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware page 68
Diagnostic
page 61
page 63
System Info View current system information for the AirStation page 69
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs page 71
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation page 72
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation page 73
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network page 74
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interfaces
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Setup
The home page of the conguration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation
here.
Parameter Meaning
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) Click this tab to display the conguration interface for the Internet
port and LAN ports.
Wireless Cong Click this tab to display the conguration interface for wireless set-interface for wireless set- for wireless set-
tings.
Security Click this tab to display the conguration interface for security.
LAN Cong Click this tab to display the conguration interface to open ports for
games and applications.
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Parameter Meaning
Admin Cong Click this tab to display the conguration interface which is related
to the administration of the AirStation.
Diagnostic Click this tab to display the status of the AirStation.
Easy Setup Enable you to congure the AirStation easily such as an encryption
method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel.
Mode Information Switches router mode and bridge mode.
Internet Information
Router mode only
Check Connection
Router mode only
Refresh
Router mode only
Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected
on the Internet side.
Clicking this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the
Internet properly.
Clicking this button to refresh the current screen.
Wireless Displays the current wireless settings.
AOSS Click this button to display the AOSS conguration interface.
WPS Click this button to display the WPS conguration interface.
Language Enable you to select the language you use.
If Auto is selected, the same language displayed on the browser will
be selected automatically.
Logout Log out from the conguration interface of the AirStation. If the
web conguration interface is not used for 5 minutes, it will log out
automatically.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)
Internet (Router Mode only)
Congure the Internet (WAN) port here.
Parameter Meaning
Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the Internet side IP address is obtained.
Default Gateway Congure an IP address for the default gateway.
Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server.
Internet MAC Address Congure the Internet side MAC address.
Note: Conguring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation
unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.
MTU size of Internet Port The Internet (WAN) port’s MTU size may be set to any value from
578 to 1500 bytes.
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