Buffalo Technology WYR-G54 User Manual

54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router

www.buffalotech.com/wireless

User Manual

AirStation G54

WYR-G54

Rev B

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Advanced Setup

Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wireless LAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rou tin g . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2

Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Packet Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UPnP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Client Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Save or Restore Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

AirStation G54 Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WYR-G54)

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

The WYR-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard speciﬁcation on wireless LANs. It also supports various advanced router technologies. The WYR-G54 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 WYR-G54 features:

• Support for wireless security encryption using TKIP and WEP.

• DHCP client/server function.

• VPN pass-through, for secure communications using IPSec or PPTP.

• Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communication types.

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

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

• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

• Enhanced security features:

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

- Intrusion Detector Firewall (NAT)

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- Dynamic packet ﬁltering.

- Wireless encryption via TKIP and WEP.

- VPN pass-through for IPSec and PPTP connections.

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

- PPPoE 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.

• Web based setup wizards for both Cable and DSL broadband connections

Home Networking 1

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

• Share ﬁles and printers

• Access and share the Internet

• Share media ﬁles

SOHO/SMB Networking

With high-speed DSL or Cable 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

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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 ofﬁce. Connect the Buffalo AirStation Broadband router AP to a Cable or DSL modem in order to:

•Share broadband access

•Share ﬁles 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 existing 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 WYR-G54 Package Contents

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

1. WYR-G54 Base Station

2. AC adapter/power cable

3. CAT5 LAN cable

4. Utility CD with Manual

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5. Quick Setup Guide

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.

Status - Flashes red when performing diagnostic functions or when an error exists.

Link/Act - Indicates an active link between the corresponding LAN port and another network device.

100 - Lit orange when the corresponding LAN port is communicating at 100 Mbps (otherwise 10 Mbps).

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About the AirStation CD

The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for conﬁ guration. 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.

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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 and install the latest ﬁrmware for your product.

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

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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 AirSta tion. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or ﬂashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technical Support.

Introduction

Conﬁguring the AirStation using a standard web browser requires basic wireless conﬁguration knowledge. Setup includes manual wireless conﬁguration and basic administrative management.

Setup Preparation

Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address found on the rear of the AirStation. 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

Installation / Setup

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

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 WYR-G54 according to the wiring instructions in Section 2.

• The WYR-G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.11.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

n 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.

Antenna

The WYR-G54 has one internal omnidirectional antenna. The transmission of wireless signals is isotropic, meaning that the waves are emitted much like the sun distributes light in every direction. However, connection problems can occasionally be remedied by simply adjusting the position of the antenna. External antennas come in all shapes and sizes. Antennas also come with different connectors. The WHR2-G54 has an ‘TNC Connector (male)’ on it. Thus, the antenna must also have a RP-TNC connector (female).

The antenna can be removed to replace with a higher gain antenna or directional antenna simply by unscrewing it counter-clockwise.

Please be familiar with and adhere to all FCC regulations when introducing new hardware in use with your AirStation.

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

n Note: These are the factory default settings

Logging In

Setup Wizard - Launch

Initial

Settings

Screen

Choosing a Connection

Type

Internet Setup

• Click the Internet Setup arrow button to begin the Internet Setup Wizard.

• Advanced users have the option of skipping this step and begin manually conﬁ guring the access point.

Choosing a Connection Type

Click on the type of broadband connection your ISP is providing.

Note:

If you are unsure of whether you are using cable or DSL broadband, please contact your ISP.

DSL users can now skip to Page 18!

Setup Wizard - Setup

Cable

Connection

Options

DSL PPPoE

Settings

Screen

Cable Connection Options

- Choose the type of connection conﬁ guration as provided by your ISP

- Most Cable operators provide the ﬁ rst type of conﬁ guration - Automatic (DHCP)

Automatic IP Assignment by ISP

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

Setup Wizard - Cable

Manual IP

Address Settings

Automatic IP

Address

Settings with

Manually Entered

DNS Settings

Manual Entry of IP Information

- If your IP Information is provided by your ISP, ﬁ elds are provided to ﬁ ll in the information.

- Some ISPs also require that a certain MAC Address is used. If this is not speciﬁ cally required, just use the default MAC Address.

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

If the ISP provides your IP conﬁ guration automatically, but requires manual entry of DNS information, ﬁ elds will be provided for DNS information after an IP Address is successfu acquired.

Cable Users can now skip to Page 19!

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Setup Wizard - DSL

DSL

Connection

Options

DSL PPPoE

Settings

Screen

DSL Connection Options

- Choose the type of connection conﬁ guration as provided by your ISP

- Most DSL operators provide the ﬁ rst type of conﬁ guration - Automatic (DHCP)

- When using a LAN connection type of DSL, network settings are automatically delivered by your ISP.

PPPoE Setup

- Enter the requested information into the ﬁ elds provided. Note that DNS information is only required to complete setup if speciﬁ cally required by the ISP.

Setup Wizard - Line Test

Line Test

If the Line Test is successful, the AirStation is now ﬁ nished with basic setup and client devices should be able to connect to the Internet through the AirStation. The next step involves setting up wireless security, which is optional.

Line Test

Once the Setup Wizard is complete a line test to the Internet will launch to verify successful entry of settings.

If the connection fails, please verify the accuracy of the entered information with the ISP.

Setup Wizard - Security

Security

Setup

TKIP - check with your client adapter vendors to make sure that ALL of your wireless adapters support this method of WPA encryption.

WEP - while most wireless adapters support WEP, it has been shown not to be as robust as TKIP, though it is considered adequate for home use.

Disabled - when security is disabled, clicking Continue will return you to the Home screen where other conﬁ gurations can be made or you can AirStation normally.

Wireless Security Setup

Encrypting your wireless data is important to prevent other devices from being able to monitor your wireless data transmissions.

There are two options available TKIP or WEP. One or the other may be selected, or you can choose not to enable security and allow open movement of trafﬁ c.

Log Out of the access point and begin using your

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