Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 104
Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. ................ 104
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 105
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You forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ... 105
The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is
only 150Mbps). ........................................................................ 105
Other Tips ................................................................................ 106
Appendix A Specications .............................................. 109
Appendix B Default Conguration Settings ...................111
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows ....................... 118
Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration ..........121
Appendix E Shared Folders and the USB Port .............. 122
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information .......... 124
Appendix G Environmental Information .........................130
Appendix H GPL Information ..........................................131
Appendix I Warranty Information .................................... 132
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Installing Your AirStation
To install your AirStation, insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow
the directions on the screen. For more infomation about installation, turn to chapter 3 of this
manual.
Professional or User-friendly?
This AirStation wireless router comes with two dierent rmware packages. You may use either the
dd-wrt-based Professional rmware or the simple User-friendly rmware. By default, the Professional
firmware is installed. Turn to page 26 for instructions on switching between the two firmware
packages.
Note : Most of this manual documents the User-friendly firmware. For more information on the
dd-wrt-based Professional firmware, consult the help files in its web-based configuration
interface or go to www.dd-wrt.com/wiki.
Features
Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g
With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer
data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.
Dual speed mode
Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps data
transmission.
Support AOSS and WPS
Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported.
These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier.
Security Features
The AirStation is equipped with following security features:
• AOSS
• WPS
• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK
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• WEP (128/64 bit)
• Privacy Separator
• MAC address access restriction
• Deny Any Connection/Stealth SSID
• Password protection for settings
• Firewall with easy rules
Automatic Channel Selection
Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
Roaming
You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch
AirStations for the best signal.
Initialization
To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the reset button on the bottom of the
unit.
Browser Based Administration
This unit can be easily congured from a web browser on your computer.
Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)
In Auto mode, the AirStation will detect whether or not your network has a router and automatically
switch to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes.
(See page 10.)
MovieEngine
MovieEngine uses QoS to optimise your network for mutimedia streaming. This can reduce jumps,
distorted audio, and dropped frames while watching streamed video.
NAS (Network Attached Storage)
Attach a USB hard drive to the AirStation and share it on the network as a NAS. All connected clients
can access it.
Gigabit Ethernet
This unit supports gigabit Ethernet, allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second.
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Air Navigator CD Requirements
The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices.
However, the automatic installation program on the CD requires a connected Windows 7, Vista or
XP computer to run. If you use the AirStation with a dierent operating system, you will have to
congure your network settings manually from a browser window.
300 Mbps High Speed Mode
300 Mbps is the link speed when using Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds,
including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless
throughput will be substantially slower.
Package Contents
The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please
contact your vender.
To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security
LED ashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS
button on your wireless client device to complete the
connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to
work.
Power LED (Green)
On: The AC adapter is connected.
O:The AC adapter is not connected.
Security LED (Amber)
Indicates security status.
O:AOSS or Encryption is not set.
On: AOSS/WPS activated; accessed to exchange
security keys.
Encryption has been set.
2 blinks: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security
key.
Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security
keys.
Note: The Security LED is lit if an encryption key has been
set.
4
Wireless LED (Green)
Indicates wireless LAN status.
On: Wireless LAN is transmitting.
O: Wireless LAN is connected but not active.
5
Router LED (Green)
On: Router functionality is enabled.
O:Router functionality is disabled.
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6
Diag LED (Red)This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of blinks
per cycle.
Note: When the unit is rst turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will blink
for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.
Diag LED
status
2 blinks *
3 blinks *
4 blinks *
5 blinksIP address setting errorBecause the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN
Continuously
blinking
MeaningStatus
1
Flash ROM errorCannot read or write to the ash memory.
1
Ethernet (wired) LAN
error
1
Wireless LAN errorWireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.
Updating the rmware
*2
Saving settings
Initializing settings
Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.
port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish
communication. Change the LAN side IP address of this unit.
Updating the rmware.
Saving the settings.
Initializing the settings.
*1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the
light still ashes, please contact technical support.
*2 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking.
Movie Engine On LED (Blue)
7
On: Movie Engine functionality is enabled.
O:Movie Engine functionality is disabled.
Movie Engine O LED (Blue)
8
On: Movie Engine functionality is disabled.
O:Movie Engine functionality is enabled.
Movie Engine Switch
9
Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled.
On: Movie Engine functionality is enabled.
O:Movie Engine functionality is disabled.
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Back Panel
ROUTER
ON
OFF
AUTO
USB
11
EJECT
USB
LAN
1
10
12
13
10
Router Switch
Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto.
On: Router functionality is enabled (router mode).
O:Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP
mode).
Auto:This switches between modes automatically
based on whether or not another router is
detected on the Internet port. The default setting
for this switch is Auto.
11
USB Eject Button
14
2
3
4
15
To dismount a USB hard drive, hold down this button until
the USB LED ashes (about 3 seconds). The USB drive can
then be unplugged safely.
12
USB LED (Blue)
On: The USB disk is connected.
16
INTERNET
POWER
17
18
Flashing: The USB disk can be removed.
O:The USB disk is not connected.
Note: Never disconnect the USB disk or turn o the unit,
while the USB LED lights up.
13
USB Port
Connect the USB drive.
Note: Refer to the technical restriction on page 122.
14
LAN PortConnect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these
ports. This switching hub supports 10Mbps,100Mbps, and 1000Mbps
connections.
15
LAN LED (Green)
On: An Ethernet device is connected.
Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating.
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Internet Port10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps connections are supported.
Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch o), the Internet port becomes a
regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.
17
Internet LED (Green)
On: The Internet port is connected.
Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data.
18
DC ConnectorConnect the included AC adapter here.
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Bottom
13
13
Reset ButtonTo reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on
(about 3 seconds). Power must be on.
Right Side
14
14
Factory Default SettingsThis sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption
key, and WPS PIN code. Encryption key is blank if encryption is
disabled in default settings.
Note: The right side of the unit may become
hot. Please be careful not to place
anything next to it that could be
damaged by heat.
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Vertical Placement
If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown.
AOS S
ON
OFF
MOVIE
ENGINE
1
2
Horizontal Placement
The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally.
stand
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Wall-Mounting
1
2
FRONT
8.6 cm
(~3.4 inches)
Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown.
To wall-mount the AirStation, attach
the stand to the wall with the two
screws (included).
FRONT
stand
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Chapter 3 Installation
USB
EJECT
ON
OFF
AUTO
ROUTER
CD Setup
The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation. To step through the setup
program, insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen.
If your computer uses a dierent operating system, use manual setup instead.
Manual Setup
To congure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
1
2
3
4
Turn o your computer and modem.
2) disconnect
2) disconnect 1) turn o the computer
OFF
computer
modem
Unplug the LAN cable which connects
your computer and modem.
Make sure the mode switch on the back of
the AirStation is in the [AUTO] position.
Conrm that the
switch is positioned to
[AUTO].
Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other side to the Internet port of the
AirStation. Turn on your modem.
modem
LAN cable
1) connect
2) connect
ROUTER
ON
OFF
AUTO
USB
EJECT
USB
LAN
1
2
3
INTERNET port
4
INTERNET
POWER
Wireless Router
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5
6
Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable.
Wireless Router
ROUTER
ON
OFF
AUTO
USB
EJECT
USB
LAN
1
2
3
1) connect
4
INTERNET
POWER
2) connect
LAN cable
OFF
computer
Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
Wireless Router
(rear side)
ROUTER
ON
OFF
AUTO
USB
EJECT
USB
LAN
1
2
3
4
INTERNET
POWER
7
8
power outlet
1) Connect the power supply
Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:
POWER Green light on.
WIRELESS Green light on or blinking.
ROUTER Green light on or o depending on your network.
DIAG O
LAN Green light on or blinking.
INTERNET Green light on or blinking.
For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.
Launch a web browser. If the [home] setup screen is displayed, setup is complete.
If a user name and password screen is displayed, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user
name, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Step through the wizard to complete setup.
You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.
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Chapter 3 Installation
Firmware Differences
You can choose between two dierent rmwares for your AirStation. By default, the Professional
rmware (DD-WRT) is installed. If you prefer, you may install the User-friendly rmware instead. the
two rmwares have slightly dierent features, as shown in the chart below.
To change between the Professional rmware (DD-WRT) and the User-friendly rmware, follow the
steps below.
1
Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch.
Note: If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] to launch manually.
2
Click [Change Firmware].
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Chapter 3 Installation
3
4
The procedure for wiring will be displayed.
Step through the wizard to connect your
AirStation.
When this screen is displayed, click
[Change Firmware].
5
If requested, enter the AirStation’s username
and password.
Note: By default, the Professional rmware doesn’t have
a username and a password congured. Set them
before you go to the next step.
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Chapter 3 Installation
6
When the following screen is displayed, make sure that the rmware le name is displayed,
click [Update] or [Update Firmware], and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the rmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired rmware.
Firmware les are in the root directory on the AirNavigator CD.
Professional rmware (DD-WRT) update screen:
User-friendly rmware update screen:
About this User Manual
This user manual is primarily for AirStations with the User-friendly rmware. For more information
on the Professional rmware (DD-WRT), refer to the WZR-HP-G300NH Professional Firmware user
manual or to www.dd-wrt.com/wiki.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
The web-based conguration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Don’t
change these settings unless you know what you’re doing.
How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility
To congure the AirStation’s advanced settings manually, log in to the web-based conguration
utility as shown below.
1
2
3
Launch a web browser.
Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the
address eld, and press the [Enter] key.
Note: · The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on the position of the mode switch.
In router mode: 192.168.11.1
In bridge mode: 192.168.11.100
Note: If the router switch is set to [AUTO] and the unit is in bridge mode, then the AirStation’s IP
address was assigned by an external DHCP server.
· If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.
When this screen appears, enter [root]
(in lower case) for the user name and the
password that you set during initial setup.
Click [OK].
Note: · By default, the password is blank (not set).
· If you forget your password, hold down
the Reset button (page 12) to initialize all
settings. The password will then be blank.
Note that all other settings will also revert to
their default values.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
4
This is the conguration utility,
where most AirStation settings
can be congured.
Help is always displayed on
the right side of each screen.
Refer to the Help screens for
more information on using the
conguration utility.
Note : This example, like others in this manual, shows the User-friendly rmware. The dd-wrt based
Professional rmware is somewhat dierent. For more information on the Professional
rmware, visit dd-wrt’s website at www.dd-wrt.com.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Conguration Utility Menus in Router Mode
The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at
right for explanations of each item.
Main screenDescriptionsPage
Internet/LAN
InternetCongure Internet side port and settings.Page 28
PPPoEPPPoE settings (DSL login).Page 29
DDNSDNS settings.Page 32
VPN ServerVPN server settings.Page 33
LANLAN side port conguration.Page 36
DHCP LeaseDHCP lease settings.Page 38
NATNetwork address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices
to the Internet.
RouteCongure the AirStation’s IP communication route.Page 40
Wireless Cong
WPSWPS settings and status.Page 41
AOSSAOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status.Page 42
BasicCongure basic wireless settings.Page 44
AdvancedCongure advanced wireless settings.Page 48
WMMSet priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia).Page 49
MAC FilterLimit access to specic devices.Page 51
Multicast ControlCongure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the
wireless LAN port.
WDSCongure communication among AirStationPage 53
Security
FirewallProtect your computer from outside intruders.Page 55
IP FilterIP lters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side.Page 57
VPN
Passthrough
Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough.Page 58
Page 39
Page 52
LAN Cong
Port ForwardingCongure port translation and exceptions for games and other
programs.
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DMZCongure a destination to transfer communication packets without a
Page 61
LAN side destination.
UPnPCongure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).Page 62
QoSCongure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data ow.Page 63
Movie EngineCongure options for the Movie Engine feature.Page 62
NAS
Disk ManagementView the status and congure of attached USB disks.Page 67
Shared FolderSet the USB disk to use as shared folders.Page 69
User ManagementCongure users to access shared folders.Page 71
Shared ServiceCongure shared folder access.Page 72
Web AccessCongure Web Access.Page 71
Media ServerCongure a Media Server.Page 76
BitTorrentCongure a BitTorrent client.Page 77
Admin Cong
NameCongure the AirStation’s name.Page 79
PasswordCongure the AirStation’s login password for access to the conguration
Page 80
utility.
Time/DateCongure the AirStation’s internal clock.Page 81
NTPCongure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
Page 82
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.
ECOCongure the AirStation’s ECO Mode.Page 83
AccessCongure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens.Page 85
LogCongure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs.Page 88
Save/RestoreSave or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le.Page 87
Initialize/RestartInitialize the AirStation or reboot it.Page 88
UpdateUpdate the AirStation’s rmware.Page 89
Diagnostic
System InfoView current system information for the AirStation.Page 90
LogsCheck the AirStation’s logs.Page 92
Packet InfoView all packets transferred by the AirStation.Page 93
Client MonitorView all devices currently connected to the AirStation.Page 94
PingTest the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network.Page 95
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Conguration Utility Menus in Bridge Mode
The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for
explanations of each item.
Main screenDescriptionsPage
LAN Cong
LANCongure LAN side ports and devices.Page 36
RouteCongure the AirStation’s IP communication route.Page 40
Wireless Cong
WPSWPS settings and status.Page 41
AOSSAOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status.Page 42
BasicCongure basic wireless settings.Page 44
AdvancedCongure advanced wireless settings.Page 48
WMMSet priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia).Page 49
MAC FilterLimit access to specic devices.Page 51
Multicast ControlCongure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the
wireless LAN port.
WDSCongure communication among AirStationPage 53
QoS
Movie EngineCongure options for the Movie Engine feature.Page 65
NAS
Disk ManagementView the status and congure of attached USB disks.Page 67
Shared FolderSet the USB disk to use as shared folders.Page 69
User ManagementCongure the name to access shared folders.Page 71
Shared ServiceCongure the name to access shared folders.Page 72
Web AccessSet to use the Web Access function.Page 74
Media ServerSet to use the Media Server function.Page 76
BitTorrentSet to use the BitTorrent function.Page 77
Admin Cong
NameCongure the AirStation’s name.Page 79
Page 52
PasswordCongure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
screens.
Time/DateCongure the AirStation’s internal clock.Page 81
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Chapter 4 Conguration
NTPCongure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
Page 82
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.
ECOCongure the AirStation’s ECO Mode.Page 83
AccessCongure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens.Page 85
LogCheck the AirStation’s logs.Page 86
Save/RestoreSave or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le.Page 87
Initialize/RestartInitialize the AirStation or reboot it.Page 88
UpdateUpdate the AirStation’s rmware.Page 89
Diagnostic
System InfoView current system information for the AirStation.Page 90
LogsCheck the AirStation’s logs.Page 92
Packet InfoView all packets transferred by the AirStation.Page 93
Client MonitorView all devices currently connected to the AirStation.Page 94
PingTest the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network.Page 95
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Setup
Setup is the home page of the conguration utility. You can verify settings and the status of the
AirStation here.
ParameterMeaning
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)Displays the conguration screen for the Internet port and LAN
ports.
Wireless CongClick this button to display the conguration screen for wireless
settings.
SecurityClick this button to display the conguration screen for security.
LAN CongClick this button to display the conguration screen to open ports
for games and applications.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
ParameterMeaning
NASClick this button to display the conguration screen for NAS
settings.
Admin CongClick this button to display the conguration screen for
administration settings.
DiagnosticClick this button to display the status of the AirStation.
Easy SetupEnables you to easily congure the AirStation’s network settings
automatically.
Internet InformationDisplays WAN-side system information for the AirStation.
Check ConnectionClick this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the
Internet properly.
RefreshClick this button to refresh the current screen.
WIRELESSDisplays the current wireless settings.
AOSS SetupClick this button to display the AOSS conguration screen.
WPS SetupClick this button to display the WPS conguration screen.
Network Service ListDisplays the list of the network devices for which information is
provided from the network on the LAN-side.
Media ServerDisplays the status of the media server.
Download ListDisplays the list of BitTorrent les downloading.
LanguageEnables you to select the language you use.
LogoutLog out from the conguration screen of the AirStation. If the
AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out
automatically.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)
Internet (Router Mode only)
Congure a WAN-side port.
ParameterMeaning
Method of Acquiring IP AddressSpecify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained.
Default GatewayCongure an IP address for the default gateway.
Address of DNS Name ServerSpecify an IP address for the DNS server.
Internet MAC AddressCongure the Internet side MAC address.
Note: Conguring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation
unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.
MTU size of Internet PortCongure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500
bytes may be entered.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
PPPoE (Router Mode only)
Congure PPPoE settings.
ParameterMeaning
Default PPPoE ConnectionIf you have registered multiple connection destinations in the
PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here
have priority. You need to congure the route to which PPPoE is
connected to if you don’t use the default settings.
IP Unnumbered PPPoE ConnectionSelect the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is
used when specifying [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring
IP Address (page 28).
PPPoE Connection ListEdit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions.
[Edit Connection List]Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of
destination.
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