Buffalo Technology WZR-G108 User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

AirStation MIMO Wireless

Broadband Router

WZR-G108

Preparation

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

Package Contents Checklist

◗ WZR-G108 Broadband Router

◗ Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
◗ Quick Setup Guide
◗ 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.

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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.

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 configurations, 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

LAN Cable

(Straight CAT 5)

LAN Cable

AC Power

Internet

Cable/DSL

Modem

Wireless
Laptop

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’s Ethernet adapter’s (NIC)
port. If you plan to initially configure 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 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 Technology Technical
Support.

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LAN
Cable

AC Power

Wireless
Laptop

Cable/DSL

Modem

Wired PC Wired PC

Internet

LAN Cables

(Straight CAT 5)

Wireless PC

Deciding on a Mode for Initial AirStation Configuration

◗ Wired Connection (recommended)
◗ Wireless Connection

Step 3 - If not already done in the previous step, connect your
computer to the AirStation

◗ Wired Configuration

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.

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