Buffalo WHR3-G54 User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

125* High Speed Mode

Wireless CABLE/DSL Router

WHR3-G54

Preparation

This Quick Setup Guide will quickly and easily guide through installing this product. For advanced setup and conﬁ guration instructions, please refer to the Online Manual on the AirNavigator CD-ROM or the Buffalo Support Web Page.

Package Contents Checklist

◗ 125* High Speed Mode Wireless CABLE/DSL Router

◗ Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual ◗ Quick Setup Guides ◗ AC Adapter ◗ 7ft. Ethernet Cable

◗ Warranty Statement

If any of the contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer or reseller from which this product was purchased.

www.buffalotech.com/wireless

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Step 1 - Gathering Information

Depending on the type of broadband internet service you are subscribed to, different types of information may be needed to complete the setup. Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation router simple and quick. A quick call to your service provider’s customer or technical support number will provide you with the needed information if you are unsure. If you are connecting to the internet via DSL service, then PPPoE information will most likely be required from your ISP.

The LAN or Wired MAC address is the default ESS-ID (SSID) of the AirStation. The LAN MAC address is located on the bottom of the AirStation clearly labeled.

Recording the AirStation’s LAN MAC Address

The LAN MAC address of the AirStation is the default ESS-ID (SSID) and is found on the bottom of the AirStation body as shown in the illustration above.

MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters. When inputting MAC Addresses for custom conﬁ gurations, a semi-colon (:) is used to separate every two digits. ex: 00:07:40:00:00:00

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Step 2 - Connecting Cables to the AirStation

Depending on the type of broadband internet service you are subscribed to, different types of information may be needed to complete the setup. Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation router simple and quick. A quick call to your service provider’s customer or technical support number will provide you with the needed information if you are unsure. If you are connecting to the internet via DSL service, then PPPoE information will most likely be required from your ISP.

1. Power down the cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be

used to conﬁ gure the AirStation router.

2. Plug the cable or DSL’s LAN 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 a LAN port on the AirStation and

plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port. If you plan to initially conﬁ gure the AirStation wirelessly (not recommended), you may skip this step.

4. Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute, Power

on the AirStation router, wait one full minute, and then power on the computer which will be used to conﬁ gure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or ﬂ ashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technology Technical Support.

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