Buffalo Technology WBR2-G54 User Manual

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WBR2-G54

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Installation / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AOSS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Wireless LAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wireless MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Wireless Bridge (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

WAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

WAN Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Routing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Packet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Trafﬁc Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Client Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Ping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Syslog Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Save/Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Reboot/Reload Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Introduction

AirStation Broadband Router Base Station (WBR2-G54)

Welcome to AirStation, the easy way to ultra fast wireless networking.

This manual, which describes the most common conﬁgurations, introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly.

The WBR2-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router small/medium business (SMB) network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard speciﬁcation on wireless LANs. The WBR2G54 supports enhanced built-in NAT/SPI ﬁrewall functions and is used as a multi-functional router/ link between wired and wireless LAN computers.

Summary of the AirStation WBR2-G54 features:

• Wi-Fi™ (Wireless Fidelity) certiﬁed by the Wi-Fi Alliance as an 802.11b/g device. AirStation will communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g/Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN products.

• Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), 802.1x, TKIP, AES, and WEP.

• Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism transmits at speeds of 54, 36, 24, 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.

• Supports Frame Bursting for enhanced performance.

• DHCP client/server function.

• Auto roaming, supports seamless roaming over multiple channels.

• VPN pass-through, for secure communications.

• Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications.

Introduction

• SOHO/SMB routing and ﬁrewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, including support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger.

• Additional SPI Firewall Functions - DMZ, intrusion detection and notiﬁcation

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

• Extended range, with optional add-on antennas or WDS (Wireless Distribution System).

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

• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

• Buffalo’s AOSS System for easy, secure wireless client conﬁguration.

AirStation Wireless Network Features

• Enhanced security features:

- SPI Firewall and DMZ zone functions to prevent unknown intruders.

- Intrusion Detector Firewall (NAT) with a pop-up or email alert warning unwanted attacks.

- Dynamic packet ﬁltering.

- WPA, 802.1x, TKIP, AES, and WEP.

- VPN (IPSec, PPTP and L2TP) pass-through

Introduction

- Packet monitoring and ﬁltering by MAC address, IP address and port.

- PPPoE support

- WDS support

• Buffalo’s easy web interface conﬁguration

• Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks.

• Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality.

• Buffalo’s AOSS System for easy, secure wireless client conﬁguration.

Home Networking 1

For the future home entertainment applications that carry hard drives for storing hundreds of titles, IEEE 802.11g can transmit three channels of CD-quality voice to every room in the home simulta-

Figure 1.4

SOHO/SMB Networking

Introduction

neously. Buffalo AirStation wireless access points enable sharing broadband by simply connecting the AirStation to a DSL or CATV modem to:

• Share ﬁles and printers

• Access and share the Internet

• Share media ﬁles

SOHO/SMB Networking

With high-speed DSL or CATV connections readily available, many users can work effectively from a home ofﬁce, connected securely to a corporate network. Buffalo’s solutions are ideal for home networks that require secure, high-speed access to the corporate LAN. Tools that play an integral part in Buffalo’s solutions include VPN connectivity for secure access to corporate resources, which enable the remote employee to handle information from clients or coworkers as if they were in the

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

ofﬁ ce. 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 computer platforms

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

System Requirements

• Broadband (High-Speed) Internet connection or exist-

Introduction

ing Local area connection

• Any Wi-Fi (wireless) compatible computer with a Web Browser Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.5 or later. (Safari 1.0 is supported with Macintosh OS X.2)

AirStation WBR2-G54 Package Contents

The AirStation WBR2-G54 package consists of the following items.

1. WBR2-G54 Base Station

2. AC adapter and power cable

3. CAT5 LAN cable

4. Utility CD with Manual

5. Quick Setup Guides

6. Warranty Statement

Product Views

Power - Lit when the device is powered on.

Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless trafﬁc is present.

WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present. Flashes when internet trafﬁc is present.

Diag - Flashes red when performing diagnostic functions.

AOSS - Flashes when in AOSS mode. Ethernet - 1, 2, 3, or 4 lit when ethernet clients are connected. Flashes when ethernet trafﬁc is present.

Installation / Setup

About the AirStation CD

The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for conﬁguration. The AirStation CD contains client drivers for Buffalo Wireless Adapters (i.e. Notebook Adapter and Desktop PCI Adapter) and the AirStation documentation.

Prior to copying or installing any 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 ﬁrmware become available.

Please consult the AirStation wireless website (http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless) to download and install the latest ﬁrmware for your product.

Follow these simple steps to connect the AirStation to your Broadband Internet connection allowing

Installation / Setup

you to combine and share wired and wireless computers and printers with the high-speed internet connection.

1. Power down the cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to conﬁgure 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 Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port. If you plan to initially conﬁgure the AirStation via a wireless connection, (not recommended), you may skip this step.

4. Power on your cable or DSL modem, wait one full minute, Power on the AirStation router, wait another full minute and then power on the computer which will be used to conﬁgure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or ﬂashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technical Support.

Antenna Installation

The WBR2-G54 has two internal antennas. One has a vertical orientation while the other has a horizontal orientation. This setup is ideal because it allows for proper antenna polarization with both desktop and notebook style wireless adapter antennas.

However, it may be necessary to increase your range further by installing an external, higher-gain antenna. External antennas come in all shapes and sizes. Antennas also come with different connectors. The WHR2-G54 has an ‘MC Connector’ on it. Thus, the antenna must also have an MC connector.

To install the antenna, slide the antenna connector door on the back of the WBR2-G54 to the right. This will expose the MC Connector. Attaching the antenna is simple, just insert the antenna’s MC Connector into the WBR2-G54’s MC Connector and ﬁrmly push it in until it snaps into place. Once snapped, the antenna’s connector will swivel with ease. It is important not to push the antenna connector in at an angle.

To remove the antenna, pull the antenna connector out. It is important not to pull the antenna connector out at an angle.

Standard Settings

Introduction

Conﬁ guring the AirStation using a standard web browser requires basic wireless conﬁ guration knowledge. Setup includes manual wireless conﬁ guration and basic administrative management.

Setup Preparation

Initial

Settings

will eliminate possible setup problems due to any issues with the wireless adapter on the computer being used to conﬁ gure the AirStation.

Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address (found on the back of the WBR2G54). It is also recommended you record any other broadband ISP information such as global IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address and PPPoE parameters.

Setup Overview

Buffalo recommends using a wired connection, meaning your computer is physically connected to the AirStation with a CAT5 straight cable plugged into one of the four LAN ports This type of setup

Standard Settings

A Web browser version 4.5 or later can be used to conﬁgure the AirStation.

Advanced settings for security, ﬁltering and other features will be explained in later sections.

Open the Setup Screen

• Connect the WBR2-G54 according to the wiring instructions in Section 2.

• The WBR2-G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.11.1 and Subnet Mask of

255.255.255.0.

■ Note: The computer used to conﬁgure the AirStation should be set to obtain an IP address

automatically using a DHCP server. The Quick Setup Guide enclosed with the product contains detailed instructions on how to conﬁgure your computer for initial conﬁguration.

On the computer used to conﬁgure the AirStation, launch a Web Browser 4.5 or later.

- Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL ﬁeld.

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

Enter “root” as the User ID and leave the password ﬁeld blank.

■ Note: These are the factory default settings

Standard Settings

Initial

Settings

Screen

Initial DSL

button

Screen

Enter ISP information

• 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 Section 4.)

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

DSL Button

Select the appropriate connection method.

Automatic IP Assignment by ISP

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

Standard Settings

Manual DSL

IP Settings

Screen

DSL PPPoE

Settings

Screen

Enter IP Address Manually

- Enter the IP Address given by the ISP.

- Use ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP requires use of a static IP address.

PPPoE Connection

- Enter the PPPoE information provided by the ISP.

Standard Settings

Initial CATV

Settings

Screen

Manual IP

Address

Settings

CATV (Cable) Button

Select the appropriate connection method.

Automatic IP Assignment by ISP

- Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’ if your ISP’s DHCP server assigns an IP address automatically.

Enter IP Address Manually

- Select ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP requires use of a static IP address.

Standard Settings

Auto IP/

Manual DNS

Settings

Line

Test Tab

The IP Address is Acquired Au to mat i cal ly but DNS Server Address is Entered Manually

Select ‘IP address is acquired automatically but DNS server address is entered manually’ if the ISP’s DHCP server supplies an IP address but not DNS server addresses.

Line Test

Tests the connection to the Internet.

Standard Settings

Security Tab

Security

The Security Tab offers three Simple Security Settings. Follow the in struc tions in each screen to enter WEP keys, MAC Address Filtering and the degree of ﬁ rewall security for the AirStation.

Standard Settings

Simple WEP Setup.

- Select the desired encryption and enter an appropriate WEP key to encrypt your network. See the section on Wireless LAN Security starting on ‘Page 22’ for more information on encryption.

Simple MAC Address Filter.

- Select ‘Limit’ to use MAC ﬁ ltering. See ‘Page 30 for more information on MAC Address Filtering.

Simple Security Setup.

- See ‘Page 49’ for more information on Intrusion Detector.

Standard Settings

Ap pli ca tion

Tab

Applications

The Application Tab offers setup for special applications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Then follow the on-screen menus to conﬁ gure the AirStation for the application.

Standard Settings

Web Gaming Setup

-Enter the ports(refer to Game documentation) the game runs on, and enter the Local IP Address of the PC that plays the game.

NetMeeting Setup

-Enter the IP Address of the PC that will use Netmeeting.

MSN Messenger Setup

-Refer to the on-screen help for information about Messenger.

Although your AirStation will function ﬁ ne using only the Standard Settings, you may wish to explore more advanced options. The Advanced Settings section explains each function in the Advanced settings area.

Click the Top tab and click the Advanced button to enter the Advanced settings area.

AOSS

AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the most secure possible connection. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or ESS-ID's. The intelligence of AOSS determines the most optimal connection and conﬁgures itself in seconds.

■ NOTE: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection between your AOSS Access Point and client. You must have a Buffalo AOSS enabled wireless client device to use the AOSS features of your AOSS Access Point/Router.

◗ Conﬁgure your WBR2-G54's internet con-

nection by referring to the instructions in the WBR2-G54's Quick Setup Guide.

◗ Once the WBR2-G54 has been conﬁg-

ured, follow the directions to install your wireless client device and its drivers if necessary. Certain wireless client adapters require client software to conﬁgure them. If your device has a Client Manager, then install it as well.

■ NOTE: If the wireless client adapter is installed on a PC, then the AOSS client manager will need to be installed as well. If your wireless client adapter is a standalone device that does not require a PC, then just power up the device.

Standalone Devices: Ethernet Converters and Access Point Bridges Client Manager Devices: CardBus, USB, and PCI Adapters.

Standalone

AOSS Device

Client Manager

Device

Client Manager

Software

AOSS

◗ Now that the WBR2-G54 and wireless client adapter are

installed, you can use AOSS to conﬁgure them.

◗ To begin the conﬁguration, press the AOSS button on

the back of the WBR2-G54 for 3-5 seconds. The AOSS light will begin to ﬂash when the AOSS mode has been enabled. You can stop pressing the button at this point.

■ NOTE: AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two minutes. This is the time-slot required to initiate the

wireless client adapter. The AOSS LED will stop ﬂashing when AOSS mode has stopped or timed out.

◗ Refer to your wireless client adapter's AOSS

supplement to initiate the wireless client adapter's AOSS mode.

◗ It typically takes 10-15 seconds for the AOSS light to

stop ﬂashing after the AOSS button has been pressed on the wireless client adapter. Once conﬁguration is complete, the AOSS light will remain steady. Please refer to your wireless client adapter's supplement for the remainder of the setup.

AOSS

Additional AOSS Information:

◗ Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be conﬁgured to the AOSS router at a time. Thus,

the button will need to be repressed for each additional AOSS wireless client adapter that will be connected.

◗ It is not necessary to AOSS client devices that have already been conﬁgured via AOSS, unless

signiﬁcant changes have been made to the wireless network.

◗ Do not attempt to conﬁgure two separate AOSS networks at the same time, as it may cause

undesired conﬁgurations.

◗ If an undesired client has connected via AOSS, it can be disconnected from within the WBR2-

G54's advanced conﬁguration menus.

Advanced Settings

LAN Settings

Wireless

Settings

up to 32 al pha nu mer ic characters for the ESS-ID (case sensitive). By default the ESS-ID is the LAN Mac address of the AirStation.

■ Note: Roaming - When multiple AirStations have an identical ESS-ID, WEP key (if WEP is used), (and channel in WDS mode) , client computers may Roam between the AirStations.

Wireless Channel - Select the channel used for wireless communication. There are 11 overlap-

Set up LAN connections.

Wireless Settings

Wireless Function - Enable or

disable wireless LAN computer communication.

ESS-ID (SSID) - 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 computer. The client computer looks for the speciﬁ c AP (or ESS-ID) for wireless communication. Use

Advanced Settings

ping 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.

Privacy Separator - Enable or disable communication between wireless clients. If you choose to use this feature, every wireless client that is associated to the AirStation will not be able to communicate with any other wireless clients.

■ Note: If this function is used, wired clients can still communicate with wireless clients.

BSS (Basic Service Set) Basic Rate Set - The transmission data rates offered by the AirStation. It is recommended to use the ‘Default’ selection to accomidate 802.11 and 802.11b rate sets. It is NOT recommended to use the ‘All’ selection, as some devices may not understand all of the rate sets offered by the AirStation.

Frame Bursting - This function increases 802.11b communication throughput by transferring packets more efﬁciently. The following conditions affect this function:

• The wireless LAN client adapter must support Frame Bursting (and it must be enabled). If the wireless LAN client adapter does not support Frame Bursting, or Frame Bursting is not enabled, then it will operate at non-Frame Bursting speeds.

It is recommended to leave Frame Bursting enabled as it can only help throughput, not hurt it.

DTIM Period - An access point transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval. This parameter sets the beacon transmission interval time (1-255 seconds). Selection of a larger number may conserve energy for the client computer (when client power management is enabled), but

Advanced Settings

may delay wireless communication. The default value of 1 is recommended.

Wireless output power - Conﬁ gure output power of the AirStation. Decrease wireless output power to shrink the wireless communication range. The default setting of 100% is recommended unless decreased range is desired

Wireless LAN Security

Broadcast SSID - Enable or Disable the SSID (ESS-ID) from being broadcasted. If denied, the

AirStation will not be found unless the speciﬁ c AirStation’s SSID is entered in the client computer manually.

Wireless

Security Settings

Data Encryption - Disable to have no encryption of the wireless data. This will make accessing the AirStation and the network very easy. It is important to note, that without encryption it is easy for strangers to connect to your network, especially if the AirStation is broadcasting its SSID.

Select the type of data encryption:

• Disabled - Disable data encryption.

- WEP - Uses WEP encryption. En-

Advanced Settings

cryption key should be entered.

- TKIP - Uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for data encryption.

The encryption key is renewed every “Re-key interval” when “TKIP” is selected.

WEP - When the WEP (Wired Equivalent Protection) encryption standard is implemented into a wireless network, a WEP key is used between the client and access point to successfully encrypt, transmit and decrypt data. For this reason, the same WEP key must be used for communication between the client and the AirStation.

An access point and client may both carry multiple WEP keys. It is necessary for not only the WEP keys to match, but also the WEP key’s order. If a wireless client cannot support multiple WEP keys, the AirStations must be conﬁgured to transmit key number 1 for a connection to take place.

Examples of WEP key:

64-bit ASCII: 5 digits of alphanumeric characters, “ab34Y”

128-bit ASCII: 13 digits of alphanumeric characters, “123456abcdef7”

■ Note: ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive.

64-bit HEX: 10 digits, using characters 0-9 and a-f, “00234ABCDE”

128-bit HEX: 26 digits, using characters 0-9 and a-f, “20123456789abcdeabcdeabcde”

TKIP - TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is a WEP expanded encryption technique. TKIP has greatly improved WEP’s weaknesses by rotating secret keys between every packet. TKIP uses WPA-PSK (pre-Shared Key).

Advanced Settings

Characteristics:

- The Initialization Vector is expanded from 24-bits to 48-bits.

- The Initialization Vector is randomized.

- Uses a different RC4 key for every packet.

TIKIP requires an 8 to 63 character passphrase in ASCII or 64 digits hexadecimal key.

Example 1: [ airstation -WPA-PSK ]

Example 2: [0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef]

WPA Group Rekey Interval - When TKIP is selected, the encryption key is renewed at this interval. This interval is in seconds; the range of acceptable values is 0-3600.

If 0 is entered, the key is never renewed.

■ Note: The lower the rekey interval, the more often a rekey occurs. Setting a low rekey interval may affect performance negatively.

Advanced Settings

LAN Port

Settings

the IP address is changed, then the DHCP scope must be changed to match.

DHCP Server Function - Allows administrator to enable/disable the DHCP server function for the AirStation LAN side. Select Use to enable and Do not use to disable the function. Once Use is selected, the assigned IP address range can be speciﬁ ed. Enter the starting LAN IP address and total number of computers the DHCP server can accomidate.

■ Note: If there is another DHCP server on the network, one either must be disabled or the IP range must be changed to avoid conﬂ icts derived from overlapping DHCP scopes.

LAN Port

Set the LAN side Ethernet settings.

LAN Side IP Address - Allows ad min is tra tor to specify a static IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN side of the AirStation.

■ Note: If the AirStation’s IP address is changed, the conﬁ guring computer’s IP must be changed to the same range to continue conﬁ guration. If the LAN IP is changed, restart the AirStation. (Section 4.4.10). If

Advanced Settings

DHCP Server

Settings

server is turned off, all client PC’s must have unique, static IP addresses and valid network settings manually entered. Check with your LAN administrator for static IP information.

Assigned IP address (Range As sign ment) - Sets the beginning address and range of addresses to be assigned by the AirStation’s DHCP server function. Select up to 253 consecutive addresses (nodes). The IPs to be excluded from the range spec i ﬁ ca tion should be entered in the speciﬁ ed ﬁ eld.

DHCP Server

Allows a more advanced conﬁ guration of the DHCP server functions.

DHCP Server Function - Allows ad min is tra tor to enable/ disable the DHCP server function for the AirStation LAN side. Select Use to enable or Do not use to disable this function. If the DHCP service is enabled, wireless and wired clients may receive IP addresses and other network information from the AirStation. If the DHCP

Advanced Settings

Lease duration - Speciﬁes the time in hours (1-999) an assigned IP address is valid. If the client computer does not request a renewal of IP address before the lease period expires, the AirStation can issue the IP to another client computer.

Default Gateway - Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address (the AirStation’s IP address), assign a speciﬁc Gateway address, or block clients from Gateway notiﬁcation.

DNS server - Allows administrator to use the default DNS address (the AirStation’s IP address), assign speciﬁc DNS addresses, or block clients from DNS address notiﬁcation.

WINS server - Allows administrator to use a WINS address. Select auto assignment of the IP address, enter a speciﬁc WINS IP address, or block clients from the WINS address notiﬁcation.

Domain name - Allows administrator to use an assigned domain name, assign a speciﬁc domain name, or block clients from domain name notiﬁcation. Domain names will be sent to LAN computers when an IP address is assigned. Enter a maximum of 64 alphanumeric characters.

Advanced Settings

Manual IP

and MAC

Address

Assignment

Settings

Manual IP and MAC Address As sign ment - Allows adminis-

trator to add additional leased IP addresses tied to a speciﬁ c MAC address. When a speciﬁ c MAC address connects to the AP, the IP address speciﬁ ed will be given to that client.

Display/Delete lease information - List of IP addresses, MAC addresses, lease periods and status is displayed.

Advanced Settings

Wireless MAC

Filter

Wireless MAC Filter

Wireless PC’s Connection

- Select Enable to restrict wireless connections to the registered adapters in the list. Select Disable to disable MAC address ﬁ ltering.

Press the Preset button to enter the MAC Address registration menus. This is where MAC Addresses can be assigned and deleted.

Advanced Settings

Allowable PC’s

MAC Address

Registration for MAC Addresses - MAC access

restriction set up in LAN. Input the MAC addresses that are allowed to communicate with the AirStation.

MAC address list - Displays a table list of all MAC addresses allowed to communicate with the AirStation.

Advanced Settings

Wireless

Bridge (WDS)

Settings

■ Note: All AirStations must support WDS and be on the same channel. For roaming support, use the same SSID on all devices.

Add AirStation (wireless MAC Address): Allows administrator to input the wireless MAC address of AirStations for Bridge (WDS) communication. The wireless MAC address is found in the Management section => System Information, labeled wireless MAC address.

Wireless Bridge (WDS)

The Wireless Distribution System supports peer-to-peer AP communication.

Wireless Bridge (WDS) Function - Select Enable to allow

Bridge (WDS) mode between AirStations or Disable to block communication between AirStations.

Wireless Bridge (WDS) dedicated mode - Select Enable to

restrict wireless computer communication with the AirStation. In dedicated mode wireless clients CANNOT connect to WDS AirStations.

Advanced Settings

Wireless

Bridge (WDS)

Settings

Repeat this process on every other AirStation used in Bridge (WDS) mode.

To enable WDS, set the Wireless Bridge (WDS) function to Enable.

Enter the Wireless MAC address of the AirStation to communicate with in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Add.

MAC Address Ex: 00:00:00:00:00:00

Up to six AirStation MAC addresses may be registered.

Click Apply under Wireless Bridge (WDS) settings when the wireless Mac addresses AirStation are entered.

Advanced Settings

WAN port

Setup

WAN Settings

WAN Port

Communication Method of Wired WAN - Select port speed

and type of duplex connecting to the WAN port. If unknown, select Auto negotiation.

MAC Address of WAN - Set the AirStation MAC address to be used for WAN com mu ni ca tion. Some ISP’s may require you to set the MAC Address of WAN to be the same MAC address of your cable or DSL modem.

WAN IP Address - Allows ad-

ministrator to select DHCP server, PPPoE, or manual setting for the WAN port of the AirStation.

Auto IP assignment from DHCP server - acquire the IP address automatically from the DHCP server.

Use PPPoE client - If selected, the in for ma tion listed below must be entered.

Manual setting - Enter the appropriate IP address and subnet mask.

Advanced Settings

PPPoE Setting (for enabling PPPoE Client function) - Allows administrator to use PPPoE as speciﬁed by the ISP.

The following parameters should be entered for PPPoE Settings:

Name of Connection - Enter the name of your connection.

User Name - Enter the user name (up to 64 alphanumeric characters) for PPPoE authorization.

Password - Enter the password provided by your ISP (up to 64 alphanumeric characters). Reenter

the password in the Conﬁrmation box.

Service Name - Enter the PPPoE service name (up to 64 alphanumeric characters). If your ISP doesn’t require a service name, then leave it blank.

Connection Type - Select from:

- Continuous Connection - connects immediately after setting and never disconnects.

- Connect on Demand - Reconnects when the disconnect time elapses.

- Manual - Disables Automatic Connection. Connects to the Internet using the connect button on the initial settings page.

The Enter New Connection button will not appear until Use PPPoE Client is set.

Disconnection Time - Specify the number of minutes (0-1440) before automatic disconnect is performed. If “0” is entered, the disconnect function is disabled. If Continuous Connection is selected, the timer is disabled.

Advanced Settings

PPPoE

Settings

Screen

once per minute. If there is no reply within six minutes, the client disconnects. Set to Disable if frequent disconnection occurs.

Activation - Enable/disable registered connection settings. If disabled, the connection is not permitted.

Authorization - Authorization method for accessing the ISP’s PPPoE server. If unknown, select Auto authorization.

MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) Size - Maximum Transmit

Unit (578-1492) when using PPPoE.

MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) Size - Maximum Receive

Unit (578-1492) when using PPPoE.

Keep Alive - Enables the PPPoE client to send a Link Control Protocol (LCP) echo request to the PPPoE server

Advanced Settings

Network of

WAN

as sign ment from DHCP Server is selected in the WAN Port section, a gateway IP is assigned automatically, provided the DHCP server is set to provide one.

DNS Server Address - Enter the primary and secondary DNS address(es) of the server to be used by the AirStation for DNS resolution.

If DNS was set to Do not use, leave blank. If Auto IP as sign ment from DHCP Server was selected, DNS addresses are assigned automatically, provided the DHCP server is set to provide them.

WAN Network

WAN side (Internet) parameters. These settings are generally not required if your ISP is providing DHCP services. In this case these ﬁ elds can be left blank if desired.

Host Name - Enter the host name as desired.

Default Gateway - A default gateway IP should be assigned to the AirStation. If unknown, leave blank. If Auto IP

Advanced Settings

Port Number for WEB Settings - Set a speciﬁc port number when remote setup of the AirStation is planned. Using port 80 allows the AirStation to be accessed from the internet by connecting to http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your WAN IP address). You will need to conﬁgure the NAT (Adress Translation Settings) to forward PORT 80 back to the AirStation.

Block Ping from WAN - Allows a PING test from the WAN/Internet. Select Disable or Enable.

Advanced Settings

Routing

Setup

RIP transmission to WAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to WAN

Display current information - Allows administrator to view and delete routing information.

Click Add Route to Add a Routing Table Entry

•Destination address - Network IP address and subnet mask.

Network Settings

Routing Setup

RIP transmission to WAN

- Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to WAN

RIP reception from WAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from WAN

RIP transmission to LAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to LAN

RIP reception from LAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from LAN

Advanced Settings

Add Routing

Table Entry

• Gateway - Address through which the packet passes before it reaches the des ti na tion address.

• Metric - Number of routers (1-15) to be passed before the packet reaches its destination.

Advanced Settings

Address

Translation

Setup

• Static IP address translation -When the WAN requests connection to the LAN, the WAN IP

address of the AirStation is translated into the IP address of the LAN computer.

Log Output - Set ‘Log Output’ to log discarded packets. Otherwise, a dropped packed is not logged.

Address Translation

Address Translation - Select Use or Do not Use. Address Translation must be enabled for client computers to connect to the Internet. Selecting Use enables the following functions:

• IP Masquerade - When the LAN computer connects to the WAN side, the IP address of LAN computer is dynamically translated to become the WAN IP address of the AirStation. Multiple LAN computers can share one WAN IP address to access the Internet.

Advanced Settings

IP address of DMZ - Allows administrator to set the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) address. Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be re di rect ed to the DMZ’s IP address.

Display/Delete NAT Table - Allows ad min is tra tor to delete NAT tables.

Add NAT Table

Group - Specify a group (up to 16 characters) that the NAT rule belongs. Groups are simply used

Address

Translation

Setup

AirStation’s IP address of WAN or Manual setting. For Manual setting, enter the IP address used by the WAN computer to connect to the local computer. AirStation’s IP address of WAN should be used unless you have multiple WAN side IP addresses.

to visually organize the NAT table for the administrator. It is recommended to name the group after the protocol that is being setup (e.g. Group Name FTP when setting up address translation for FTP) Click New Group to create new group or select an existing group to add a NAT rule to it.

IP address of WAN - Select

Advanced Settings

Some network applications (online games or streaming software) require adding Address Translation tables; consult the software’s documentation for port information).

Protocol (WAN):

• All - Selects all IP protocols.

• ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol (1).

• Manual - Specify the protocol number (0-65535).

• TCP/UDP - Enter port number for TCP or UDP protocols. If both TCP and UDP are required, then separate entries are required.

IP address of LAN - Select Manual and enter the destination IP address of the LAN computer; or select AirStation’s IP address of LAN. AirStation’s IP address of LAN should be used when setting up the port for web setting (Section 4.2.2). For the web setting, forward a TCP port (typically port 80) from AirStation’s IP address of WAN to the same TCP port for AirStation’s IP address of LAN.

Protocol (LAN) - Enter destination port number. If left blank, the packets are transferred to the same port number as the source port number. Typically the destination port should be left the same as the source port.

• Click Add to NAT table. This will add the information to the NAT table. Once you have gone

through this process for every desired translation, you will need to press the Apply button on the top of the screen to start the translating.

Advanced Settings

Packet

Filter

Setup

• Prohibit setup via wireless bridge access point - Prohibits a personal computer connected to another AirStation in a wireless bridge.

• Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing - Prevent unexpected external access via Microsoft network sharing. This prohibits computers on the internet from accessing shared resources on Windows machines. It is recommended to leave this ﬁ lter activated.

• Reject the IDENT request - The AirStation sends reject packets if it receives an IDENT request.

Packet Filter

Log Output - Select Output to

activate the packet ﬁ lter log.

Packet Filter Information Basic Rule - Click add/delete

basic rules. Place a check mark next to the basic rule to enable:

• Prohibit setup from wire- less LAN - Prohibits administration from a wireless computer.

• Prohibit setup from wired LAN - Prohibits administration from a wired computer.

warded to a LAN side client by

Advanced Settings

Basic Filter

Setting

Use this ﬁ lter when the communication speed goes down using a network application like E-mail, FTP and WEB.

* If IDENT requests are forwarded to a LAN side client by address translation setting (DMZ or TCP port :113 ), this basic rule is ignored.

Advanced Settings

IP Filter

setting

• WAN side - packets coming from the WAN side will be ﬁ ltered.

• LAN side - packets from the LAN side will be ﬁ ltered.

Are :

• Ignored - Stop the packet and do not route it.

• Rejected - Return the rejected packet to the point of origin.

• Accepted - Pass the packet through.

• Destination IP Address - The IP address to be ﬁ ltered.

• Source IP Address - The IP address designated for ﬁ ltering. If all IP addresses must be ﬁ ltered,

leave this box blank.

Warning: If administrator selects packet from LAN is Ignored or Rejected, the ad min is tra tor will

type of packets allowed to pass between the WAN and LAN. The maximum number of rules is 32.

• Operation - Packets from WAN (or LAN), select ignored, rejected, or accepted. Select the operation to be performed on the packets. Packets from:

IP Filter setting - Limits the

Advanced Settings

no longer have access to the AirStation conﬁ guration screens. This function prohibits setup from a wireless or wired computer. The AirStation can be returned to the factory default settings by holding down the INIT button on the back of the unit for ﬁ ve seconds or until the red DIAG light becomes solid.

Protocol - Mark and select a speciﬁ c protocol. Select from all protocols, ICMP, arbitrary protocol number and TCP/UDP protocol number.

• All - Selects all IP protocols.

• ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol (1).

• Manual - Enter protocol number (0-65535).

• TCP/UDP Destination Port - Select TCP or UDP, then enter port number.

Priority - Specify the priority an item. The smaller the number, the higher the priority.

Add MAC

Filter

setting

MAC Filter - Click Enter MAC

ﬁ lter to enter MAC address.

Source MAC address -The MAC address of the source of the packets that will be ﬁ ltered may be set. Click Add rule when complete.

Advanced Settings

■ Note: If conﬁguring from a wireless computer, add your MAC address to the list of authorized

wireless LAN PCs. The MAC address must be in two-digit groups separated by colons. Example: 00:40:26:00:11:22

Click Apply when settings are complete.

Advanced Settings

Intrusion

Detector

Setup

• Notiﬁ cation email address - Enter des ti na tion email address

• Sender email address - Enter the email address that will send the email. This is the name that will appear as the sender when the email is read. This email can be made up (e.g. DETECTOR@AIRSTATION

Intrusion Detector

The Intrusion Detector watch guards and prevents unauthorized access from the WAN (Internet) This function also records information on unauthorized access attempts

Intrusion Detector - Select Do not use, Use or Use (Apply Packet ﬁ lter setting for Intrusion Detector setting).

IP Spooﬁ ng - Check Block to prevent

IP spooﬁ ng.

Threshold Value - Enter the number (1-999) of suspect packets before the notiﬁ cation occurs.

Notify by email

• Sender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address.

• Receiving email server authorization - Enter the POP3 Server address, User name and Password. This is only required if your SMTP server requires POP veriﬁcation before it allows email to be sent. Consult your ISP or mail server support for more information.

• Send test - Click Send to test notiﬁcation; this will also save and commit the entries.

Pop-up notiﬁcation - Pop-up window alert of unwanted activity. Client Manager must be installed and running on a client machine to use this feature.

• Destination IP address - Enter the IP address to be notiﬁed. The LAN computer with this IP address must have Buffalo’s Client Manager software installed and running for the veriﬁcation to occur. If the machine is off the veriﬁcation will not be received, and the AirStation will NOT resend information.

Intrusion Detector information - displays log activity detected by the Intrusion Detector service.

Advanced Settings

UPnP

Setting

UPnP

Select Use to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). When a computer with UPnP support connects to the AirStation, that computer automatically receives conﬁ guration information from the AirStation.

Advanced Settings

System

Information

with other access points. This is the best place to determine the wireless MAC address.

• LAN - Displays the AirStation LAN settings

• WAN - Displays the AirStation WAN settings

• Default Gateway - Displays the default gateway settings

Management

System Information

System information of the AirStation is obtained here.

• Model name - Displays model and ﬁ rmware version

• AirStation Name - Displays AirStation host name

• DHCP Server function

- Displays On or Off

• Wireless - Displays the

wireless LAN settings such as wireless MAC address and wireless ﬁ rmware. The wireless MAC address is required for setting up WDS

Advanced Settings

• WAN side IP address auto acquisition - This is the method to acquire the IP address from the

WAN (Internet) side DHCP server. Press Release to release current DHCP WAN information. Press Renew to obtain WAN information from the DHCP server. NOTE: If a manual IP is assigned to the WAN port, this feature is not displayed.

Name and

Password

Setup

Admin Name and Password

AirStation name - When using

multiple AirStations, select a unique name to make it easier to identify each AirStation through the AirStation Manager utility. This utility is seldomly used, thus, the AirStation name value has little value.

Administrator name - “root”, cannot be changed

Administrator password Allows the administrator to enter an administrator password to restrict access to the setting screens.

Advanced Settings

• New Password - Enter new password. Enter up to eight alphanumeric characters (case sensitive)

• Conﬁ rm Password - Reenter the new password for conﬁ rmation

Time Setup

Screen

Time setup

Time setup - Enter the current date and time, and click Set.

NTP - Network Time Protocol. Select Use or Do not use.

■ Note: If NTP is used, time is set au to mat i cal ly.

NTP server name - Enter the NTP server name

Check Interval - Enter the time interval (in hours) for the time check frequency

Time Zone - Select local time zone

Click Apply.

Advanced Settings

Packet Traf-

ﬁ c Informa-

tion

Packet Trafﬁ c Information

Displays number of packets sent and received for:

Wired WAN

Wired LAN

Wireless LAN

Click Refresh to start update the transfer packet log.

Advanced Settings

Client

Monitor

Screen

Clients that have static IP addresses will not appear in the Client Monitor.

Client Monitor

Displays the wired and wireless clients (computers) that are accessing the AirStation.

• MAC address - Shows the client’s MAC address.

• Leased IP address - Shows the IP address that is assigned to the client from the DHCP server. The network medium is indicated as wireless or wired depending on how the client is accessing the AirStation.

■ Note: The Client Monitor only shows clients that have received an IP address from the AirStation’s DHCP server.

PING Test

Performs a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN address.

PING Test

Advanced Settings

Enter the target IP address and click OK (e.g. 192.168.11.2

- OR- www.buffalotech.com)

If the test results in an error, then verify you correctly inputted the address and check your connections.

Advanced Settings

Log

Information

Screen

Log Information

Display log info level - Select Error and/or Notify to specify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation.

Display log info - Select the speciﬁ c reports to be logged.

Log information - Displays recorded logs.

Advanced Settings

Syslog

Transmitting

Screen

Syslog Transfer

Select Use or Do not use to enable or disable the

AirStation’s ability to transmit information to a Syslog server.

• Syslog Server - Enter the IP address of the Syslog server.

• Log Information Level

- Select Error and/or Notice to specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog server.

• Log Information - Select the speciﬁ c reports to be sent to the Syslog server.

■ Note: work running a Syslog service is required for this.

A server on the net-

Advanced Settings

Save/

Restore

Settings

Screen

Save/Restore Settings

Save current settings - Click Save to open the ﬁ le saving

dialog and save the current AirStation settings to a ﬁ le. Restored saved settings

- Restores settings from a ﬁ le that has been saved. Click Choose ﬁ le to select the saved ﬁ le and click Restore.

■ Note: saved by a newer ﬁ rmware than the current one, the AirStation can’t restore the settings.

If the setting ﬁ le is

Advanced Settings

Initialization/

Reboot

Reboot/Reload Defaults

Click Restart to reboot AirStation

Click Restore to reset the AirStation to default factory settings.

■ Note: factory settings will erase all settings and passwords previously entered. The AirStation will return to the condition it was in when ﬁ rst purchased.

Resetting to default

Advanced Settings

Firmware

Update

Firmware Update

Firmware ﬁ le name

- Click Browse to browse

to the path and ﬁ lename for the new ﬁ rmware. Click Firmware Update to load ﬁ rmware to the AirStation.

■ Note: Firmware update does not erase current user settings.

Please visit the Buffalo Technology Web Page to download the latest ﬁ rmwares free of charge.

http://www.buffalotech. com/wireless

Advanced Settings

AOSS

Client Table - Displays the

clients connected via AOSS. The ‘Disconnect’ button disconnects the client from the AOSS router by using MAC Address ﬁltering. Once disconnected, the client will still appear in the client list but will appear as disconnected. The client can then be re-enabled by pressing the ‘Re-Enable’ button. A separate table exists for connected Ethernet Convertors. The ‘Refresh’ button updates the tables.

Advanced Settings

AOSS

Start AOSS Process- Click AOSS icon to begin the AOSS sequence. This starts the AOSS process just like pressing the AOSS button.

Stop AOSS Process- Click AOSS icon to stop AOSS operation. Stopping the AOSS function will turn off AOSS and return the router to non-AOSS function.

Manually specify the encryption type - This forces AOSS to

use a speciﬁ ed type of encryption. It is recommended to not change this setting. If the setting is changed then every client that connects must have support for that encryption type.

AOSS Function - Click Enable to allow the AirStation to use AOSS function. Click Disable to shut off the AOSS system. Clicking Disable will disable the

AOSS button on the AirStation.

Speciﬁcations

Additional Information

For more information, please consult:

• The AirStation website at:

http://www.buffalotech.com - for frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and Software Updates.

WBR2-G54 BASE STATION SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Speciﬁcations

Dimensions W3 x H6.75 x D6.1in. (76 x 171 x 155mm)

Weight 1 lb. (620g)

Temperature & Humidity

Operation 0˚ to 40˚ C

Maximum humidity 80%

Transit/Storage 0˚ to 40˚ C maximum humidity 80% (no condensation)

Power Characteristics

Transmit Mode 1.1A (Nominal),

Power Supply 3.3 V

Speciﬁcations

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.

Networking Characteristics

Compatibility

• IEEE802.11g/b Standard for Wireless LANs

• Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certiﬁed by the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Host Operating System

Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP, Unix, Linux and MacOS

Media Access Protocol

Wired - CSMD/CD (Collision Detection)

Wireless - CSMD/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgment (ACK)

Radio Characteristics

RF Frequency Band 2.4 GHz (2400-2483 MHz)

11 selectable channels (3 non-overlapping)

Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

• ODFM for High Transmit Rate

• DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate

• DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate

Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence

Nominal Output Power 13.5 dBm

Transmit Rate / Range

High Speed 54 Mbps

Medium Speed 36 Mbps

Standard Speed 2 Mbps

Low Speed 1 Mbps

Open Ofﬁce Environment

160 m (525 ft.)

270 m (885 ft.)

Speciﬁcations

400 m (1300 ft.)

550 m (1750 ft.)

Semi-Open Ofﬁce Environment

50 m (165 ft.)

70 m (230 ft.)

90 m (300 ft.)

115 m (375 ft.)

Closed Ofﬁce

25 m (80 ft.)

35 m (115 ft.)

40 m (130 ft.)

50 m (165 ft.)

Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm (depends on data rate)

Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns (depends on data rate)

• The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces, solid high-density materials and obstacles in the signal path.

Speciﬁcations

Table “Radio Characteristics” lists the typical ranges when used indoors:

• In Open Ofﬁce environments, clients can “see” each other, i.e. there are no physical obstructions between them.

• In Semi-open Ofﬁce environments, work space is separated by room dividers; client cards are at desktop level.

• In Closed Ofﬁce environments, workspace is separated by ﬂoor-to-ceiling brick walls.

■ Note: measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories. These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed.

AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channel Sets

The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication. Communications at a lower Transmit range may travel longer distances.

Center Channel ID FCC

1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 11 2462 11 default channel

The range values listed in Table “Radio Characteristics” are typical distances as

Troubleshooting

Common Problems:

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

• Conﬁguration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.

• Absence or conﬂict with the Client Driver.

• Conﬂict of another device with the AirStation hardware.

B.1.1 LED Activity B

Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.

• Power LED should be GREEN,

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

• Ethernet LED should be GREEN (100Mbps) or AMBER (10Mbps) while the communication is active.

DIAG LED Activity

Unplug the power for three seconds. Plug the power back in to monitor the DIAG LEDs during start-up.

If any symptoms match section B.1.1, call the Buffalo Tech Support line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-752-6210 or email info@buffalotech.com.

Troubleshooting

Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table

DIAG LED Display Time Description/Action

Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red ﬂash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM

Error

Red ﬂash, 3 times Starting A problem in the wired LAN side

Red ﬂash, 4 times Starting A problem in the wireless LAN side

B. 1.2 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 TCP/IP settings. To add or change the 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 the Network Properties.

4. From the list of installed components, verify the TCP/IP => wireless LAN adapter protocol is installed.

Troubleshooting

• 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 the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK.

5. When or if prompted, restart your computer.

B. 1.3 Other Problems

Please refer to www.buffalotech.com for further reference materials.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting WDS (Step-by-Step Instructions)

The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Address for the access points is the ‘Wireless MAC Address’. The best place to document this is under the ‘System Information’ section of the conﬁguration web page. For proper setup, please continue reading this document.

Problem:

Communication problems with WDS (wireless bridging/repeating).

Cause:

WDS is a very complex bridging system, and it is not part of the 802.11b or 802.11g standard.

Restrictions:

Please verify that the following conditions are met (if just one condition is not satisﬁed, then WDS cannot be used on the wireless network):

1. All wireless access points in the wireless bridge need to be from the same vendor (e.g. all Buffalo access points).

(At time of publication, the Apple Airport Extreme WILL work in WDS with Buffalo G54 access points.)

2. No single access point can communicate with more then six other access points in the wireless bridge.Good Practices:proper location.

Troubleshooting

The following is a list of good practices with WDS:

1. Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more access points.

2. Setup all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before they are deployed to their

proper location.

3. Only one access point in the wireless bridge should be serving DHCP and routing services unless a routed wired network exists.

Proper Setup:

Please follow the following steps to properly setup WDS.

1. It is recommended that all access points in the bridge are reset to their factory default settings. This is done by holding the INIT button on the rear of the access point down for 5-10 seconds.

2. Login to the ﬁrst access point in the wireless bridge (this should be the DHCP server enabled access point if there is not already a routed wired network).

3. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button.

4. The wireless settings page will appear. Select the proper settings for the wireless network. Record all settings on a piece of paper. All settings except for the ESS-ID need to be identical amongst all access points in the bridge.

(If roaming is desired, then make sure the ESS-ID settings need to be identical as well). Press the ‘Set’

button if any changes are made.

(If the IP address was changed, then reconnecting to the access point for conﬁguration will require ac-

cessing it via its new IP address in a web browser (e.g. http://NEW_IP_ADDRESS).

Troubleshooting

5. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left.

6. Check that the ‘LAN side IP address’ values are correct for your network, or leave them as default.

Record the ‘LAN side IP address’. Press the ‘Set’ button if any settings on this page have been set.

7. Click on the ‘Management’ link on the left.

8. The System Information page will appear. In the Wireless section of the table record the MAC ad-

dress (including the :’s). Please make sure the MAC address is recorded from the Wireless section and not the other sections.

9. Logout of the access point by clicking on the ‘Logout’ link on the left. Close the browser window.

10. Login to the second access point in the wireless bridge.

11. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button.

12. The wireless settings page will appear. Select the proper settings for the wireless network. Refer to

the settings recorded from the ﬁrst access point. All settings except for the ESS-ID need to be identical amongst all access points in the bridge.

(If roaming is desired, then make sure the ESS-ID settings need to be identical as well).

13. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left.

14. Make sure that the ‘LAN side IP address’ ‘IP address’ setting is different then the ﬁrst access point.

The IP addresses cannot be the same, but they should be on the same network. It is recommended that the IP address of the second access point is one higher then that of the ﬁrst access point. Thus, if access point one’s address is 1.1.1.1, then access point two’s address should be 1.1.1.2. If there is a ‘DHCP server function’ setting on this page, then make sure to set it to ‘Do not use’ or to ‘Disabled’. Press the ‘Set’ button when ﬁnished.

Troubleshooting

15. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge (WDS)’ link on the left.

16. Enable the WDS function and press the ‘Set’ button.

17. Enter the Wireless MAC Address of the ﬁrst access point (which was recorded on Step 8) into the

ﬁeld that say ‘MAC Address of AirStation(Wireless)’ (include the :’s). Press the ‘Add’ button.

18. The Wireless MAC address inputted on the step above will appear in the ‘Connected AirStation’ table. Please check that the checkbox under enable is checked, and then press the ‘Enable marked item’ button.

19. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button.

20. Once the router has rebooted, click on the ‘Management’ tab on the left.

21. The System Information page will appear. In the Wireless section of the table record the MAC ad-

dress (including the :’s). Please make sure the MAC address is recorded from the Wireless section and not the other sections.

22. Logout of the access point by clicking on the ‘Logout’ link on the left. Close the browser window.

23. Login to access point one again.

24. Click on the ‘Advanced’ button.

25. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge (WDS)’ link on the left.

26. Enable the WDS function and press the ‘Set’ button.

27. Enter the Wireless MAC Address of the ﬁrst access point (which was recorded on Step 21) into the

ﬁeld that say ‘MAC Address of AirStation(Wireless)’ (include the :’s). Press the ‘Add’ button.

Troubleshooting

29. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button.

30. Once the router has rebooted, click on the ‘Management’ tab on the left.

31. Click on the ‘PING test’ link on the left.

32. In the ‘Destination’ ﬁeld enter the IP address of the second access point and press the ‘OK’ button.

a. If the ‘Result’ section of the table reports information like, “1st: 64 bytes from IP_ADDRESS” then

the WDS bridge is effectively working.

b. If the ‘Result’ section of the table reports “Destination Host Unreachable”, then an error has oc-

curred during the setup.

WDS is a complicated bridging system with a lot of variables. If there are still problems with WDS con-

ﬁguration on the network, then please call our 24/7 technical support line at 1-866-752-6210.

Glossary

10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.

802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authenti-

cation used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.

Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session. Also referred to as AdHoc.

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

BSS (Basic Service Set): An 802.11 networking framework that includes an Access Point.

Bus Mastering: A system in which the speciﬁed Input/Output device (e.g. NIC Card) can perform tasks without the intervention of the CPU.

Client: A PC or workstation on a network.

Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its

transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices.

DCE (Data Communications Equipment): Hardware used for communication with a Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.

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

Default Parameter: Parameter set by the manufacturer.

Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identiﬁes the intended recipient station.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Conﬁguration 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

Glossary

Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a speciﬁc hardware device.

DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth.

DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based

Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps.

Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP/IP network, typically by a DHCP server.

ESS (Extended Service Set): A set of two or more BSSs that form a single sub-network. ESS-ID is user identiﬁcation used in the ESS LAN conﬁguration.

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

Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices.

File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share ﬁles and printers.

Firmware: Programming inserted into programmable read-only memory, thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device.

Frame: A ﬁxed block of data, transmitted as a single entity. Also referred to as packet.

Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously.

Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time.

Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization

which promotes development of electronics technology.

Glossary

IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32binary-digit number that identiﬁes each sender or receiver of information sent in packets.

Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point.

ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services.

IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of an encrypted message packet.

LAN (Local Area Network): A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources.

LED (Light Emitting Diode): The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports.

MAC (Medium Access Control) Address: A unique number that distinguishes network cards.

Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measurement of millions of bits per second.

MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Crossover): Port on a network hub or switch that

crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines.

MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second.

NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal trafﬁc and a second set for external trafﬁc.

NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.

Packet: A block of data that is transferred as a single unit, also called a frame or a block.

Packet Filtering: Discarding unwanted network trafﬁc based on its originating address or its type.

Glossary

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU.

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Remov-

able module that adds features to a portable computer.

Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.

Plug and Play: Hardware that, once installed (“plugged in”), can immediately be used (“played”), as opposed to hardware that requires manual conﬁguration.

PoE (Power over Ethernet): A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A speciﬁcation for connecting users on an

Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium.

Protocol: A standard way of exchanging infor-

mation between computers.

RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to

clients.

RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-permanent memory.

Repeater Hub: A device that collects, strengthens and transmits information to all connected devices, allowing the network to be extended to accommodate additional workstations.

RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP.

RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used be-

tween a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device.

ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory.

Router: Device that can connect individual LANs

and remote sites to a server.

Roaming: The ability to use a wireless device while moving from one access point to another without losing the connection.

Glossary

Script: A macro or batch ﬁle containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task.

Server: Any computer that makes ﬁles or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS.

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to deﬁne and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another.

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines

the formal structure for communication among network devices.

Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.

STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals.

Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers

when communicating across the Internet or Intranet.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.

Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.

Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A communication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.

Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy.

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.

WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm.

Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.

Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard speciﬁcations.

WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.

VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system.

Glossary

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: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.

FCC / CE Information

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

-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.

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC / CE Information

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC 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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. BUFFALO declared that WBR2-G54 is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA.

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.

EU Countries intended for use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France (with Frequency channel restrictions), Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland,

Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

Potential restrictive use

France: Only channels 10,11,12, and 13.

Warranty Information

Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) products comes 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, modiﬁcations 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 ﬁtness 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 proﬁts, 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 Buffalo Technology (Melco, Inc.)

Contact Information

ADDRESS

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Austin, TX 78759-5319

GENERAL INQUIRIES

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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

* When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34.1 Mbps, which is the

equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps.

4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite 120

Austin, Texas 78759

Tel: 800-456-9799

Fax: 512-794-8606

Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

(USA / Canada)

Toll-Free: 866-752-6210

email: info@buffalotech.com

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