BUFFALO 000000018 AirStation User Manual

BUFFALO INC. AirStation

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410*287mmPackage ContentsWireless RouterHardware Install Select a proper installation method according to what type of WAN medium your ISP is delivering:22Windows 71. You can access Internet via a wired connection to the device when Connection Status displays Connected.2. To access Internet via a wireless connection to the device, see Appendix 1 (for Windows 7/MAC OS) or Appendix 2 (for iPhone/iPad/Windows XP).For a desktop, you will need an external wireless adapter.Launch any browser, say, IE and a screen as seen in the screenshot below will appear; if not, type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press Enter. If the screen still does not appear, follow instructions on Ap pendix 3 to configure your PC.，风琴四折页，折后尺寸102.5*143.5mmA.Telephone line or FTTH (fiber to the home)DHCP PPPoEPlease select a proper Internet connection type. Contact ISP for assistance if you don't know what type of Internet connection to select.or410.00 mm102.50 mm287.00 mm143.5 mmQuick Install GuidePower AdapterQuick Install GuideIf any of the above items is incorrect, missing, or damaged, please contact your Tenda reseller for immediate replacement.Telephone line or FiberCable Modem or ONTEthernet CableB. Ethernet cableEthernet Cable1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the router.Ethernet Cable2. Connect one of the ports（1/2/3/4） on the router to your PC.3. Connect the router to power supplyLED DescriptionSolid: Indicates a proper connection to the power supplyBlinking: System is functioning properlyOff: WPS is disabledBlinking: Negotiating keySolid: WPS is enabledSolid: Wireless is enabledBlinking: Transferring dataSolid: Indicates proper connectionBlinking: Transmitting dataButton DescriptionImages herein are for references only.Configure RouterInternet Connection Type Features Instructions Select PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if you used to connect to the Internet using a broadband connection that requires a username and a password.Select PPPoE, enter the PPPoE username and PPPoE password provided by your ISP, customi ze a security key to secure your wireless network and then click OK.Select DHCP (Dynamic IP) if you can access Internet as soon as your computer directly connects to an Internet-enabled ADSL/Cable modem.Select DHCP, customize a security key to secure your wireless network and then click OK.*For configurations of other Internet connection types, go to our website: www.tendacn.com and download the latest user guide from Support-> Downloads.Appendix 1: Join a Wireless NetworkNote:1.The default SSID (wireless network name) is Tenda_xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last 6 characters in the device's MAC address.2.By default, for first-time wireless connection to the device, there is no preset security key; however, once you connect to it wirelessly and configure Internet connection yet make no change in the security key field, 12345678 will be automatically set as the security key by default.3. To configure the router wirelessly, follow instructions on sections: 1. Hardware Install-> Appendix 1 or Appendix 2-> 2. Configure Router.Wireless Network ConnectionNot ConnectedDisableConnect / DisconnectStatusDiagnoseBridge ConnectionsCreate ShortcutDeleteRenamePropertiesCur rently co nnected t o:Net work 4Inter net accessWireless Netwo rk Conn ec tionBuffalo- G-XXXXConnect automatically ConnectOpe n Netwo rk and Shar ing Cen terConnect to a NetworkType the network security keySecurity key:Hide charactersOK CancelClick Start->Control Panel->Network and Sharing Center->Change Adapter Settings->right click Wireless Network Connection->select Connect/Disconnect.1.Find the wireless network you wish to connect.2.Click Connect.1.Enter the security key.2.Click OK.When you see Connected displayed next to the wireless network you selected, you have connected to the wireless network successfully.Network 4Internet accessCurrently connected to:Wireless Network ConnectionBuffalo-G-XXXXInternet accessBuffalo-G-XXXX ConnectedMAC OSFinder File Edit ViewAbout This MacSoftware Update...Mac OS X Software...System Preferences...DockLocationRecent ItemsForce Quit FinderSleepRestart...Shut Down...Log Out helpdesk...Click ->System Preferences.Show AllPersonalAppearance De sk top & Sc re en S averDock Expose & SpacesHardwareBluetooth C s & DVDs Disp lays Energy SaverInternet & NetworkMobileMe Network Quick Time SharingSystemAcc ounts D ate & Time Pa rent al Contro lsSo ftwa re Upda teDSelect Network from Internet & Network.1. Where should I place the wireless device for optimum performance? some notebooks may not have such hardware button. Software button can be implemented by 1. Place it in the center to extend wireless coverage as far as possible. pressing Fn+ . Fn is situated on the bottom left corner of your keyboard. may be any key 2. Never place the device near to metal objects or in direct sunshine. between F1-F12 depending on what type of keyboard you are using.3. Keep it far away from devices that use the 2.4 GHz radio wave frequency to transmit and receive data, 2. Log in to the device, select Advanced-> Wire less and change the wireless network name (SSID). such as 802.11g/n wireless network devices, electronic devices such as cell phones, radio transmitters, Then search again.blue tooth, cordless phones, fax machine, refrigerator and microwaves to avoid electronic interference. 3. Follow below steps to verify that wireless service is enabled on your notebook (for Windows XP OS only).2. I cannot access the device's management interface. What should I do? From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage. Select Services and 1. Verif y the physical connection (namely, the Ethernet cable) between your PC and the device. For Applications, double click Services and view the status of Wireless Zero Configuration. If Status dose details, see 1. Hardware Install hereof. not display Started, right click the Wireless Zero Configuration and select Start; if Startup Type 2. Double check the TCP/IP settings on your PC. For details, see Appendix 3.Configure PC hereof. displays Disabled, right click the Wireless Zero Configuration, select Properties; from the Startup Type 3. Press the Rese t button for over 10 seconds on the device and then re-access the management interface.drop-down list box, select Automatic and then click Start in Service Status.4. Change the Ethernet cable that connects your PC and the device.5. Try accessing device management interface from other PCs, smart phones or iPads.5. Why cannot I join the searched wireless network? 6. Connect your PC alone to one of the LAN ports on the device.1. Verify that you entered a correct security key. If not, see question 3.2. Log in to the device, select Advanced-> Wireless and change the wireless network name ( SSID). 3. I forget the wireless security key. What should I do? How do I configure or change the security key?1. Try the default security key: 12345678. Then connect again.2. Access the device management interface and reconfigure a security key. For details, see 1. Hardware 3. Log in to the device, select Advanced-> Wireless-> Wireless Security and change the security Install and 2. Configure Router.settings. Then connect again.3. Press the Reset button for over 10 seconds on the device to restore factory default settings.6. Wireless connection shows "Con nected" but I cannot access Internet. What should I do?4. My notebook is unable to search wireless networks, what should I do?1. Verify that wireless is enabled on your notebook by checking the wireless hardware or software button 1. Verify that you are connecting to a right SSID (wireless network).2. Follow instructions on this Quick Install Guide to reconfigure all settings.on your notebook. The hardware button is usually located on the side of your notebook. Note that FAQsiPhone/iPadSettingsWindows XPAppendix 3: Configure PCWindows 7 MAC OSLocal Area ConnectionNetwork 2DisableStatusDiagnoseBridge ConnectionsCreate Shor tc utDeleteRenamePropert ie sClick Start-> Control Panel-> Network and Sharing Center-> Change Adapter Setting->right click Local Area Connection->select Properties.Local Area Connection PropertiesNetworking SharingConnect uaing:Reatek RTL8102E/RTL8103E Family PCI-E Fast EthemeContigure...This connection uses the following tems:Clent for Microaoft NetworksQoS Pocket SchedulerFile and Printer Sharing for Microsoft NetworksInternet Protocol Version 6(TCP/IPv6)Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/0 DriverLink-Layer Topology Discovery ResponderInatall... Uninatall PropertiesDescriptionTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The defaultwide area network protocol that provides communicationacross diverse interconnected networks.AuthenticationDouble click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4).ok CancelLocal Area Connection PropertiesNetworking SharingConnect uaing:Reatek PCle GBE Family Controler Contigure...This connection uses the following tems:Clent for Microaoft NetworksQoS Pocket SchedulerFile and Printer Sharing for Microsoft NetworksInternet Protocol Version 6(TCP/IPv6)Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/0 DriverLink-Layer Topology Discovery ResponderInatall... Uninatall PropertiesDescriptionAllows your computer to access resources on a Mcrosoftnetwork.Click OKGeneralAlternate ConfigurationInternet Prot oco l Vers ion 4 (TCP/IPv4)Prope rti esYou can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise,you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings.Obtain an IP address automaticallyUse the following IP address:IP address:Subnet mask:Default gateway:Obtain DNS server address automaticallyUse the following DNS server addresses:Preferred DNS server:Alternate DNS server:Validate settings upon exit Advanced...ok Cancel1.Select Obtain an IP address automatically3.Click OK2.Select Obtain DNS server address automaticallyFinder File Edit ViewAbout This MacSoftware Update...Mac OS X Software...System Preferences...DockLocationRecent ItemsForce Quit Finder Click on the Apple icon from the top-left corner and select System Preferences.Show AllPersonalAppea rance D e skto p & Scre e n Sa v e rDock Ex pose & SpacesHardwareBluet ooth C s & DVDs Displ ays Energ y SaverInternet & NetworkMo bileMe Net work Quick Tim e SharingSystemAcco unts Date & Tim e Paren tal ControlsSo ftwa re Updat eDClick NetworkWarrantyThe network “catherine” requires a WPA password.Password:Show passwordRemember this networkCancel JoinAppendix 2 :Join a Wireless Network (iPhone/Windows XP)Enter the password for “dianshang”Cancel Enter Password JoinPassword2.Click here to join the wireless network.1.Enter a security key.1.Scroll screen to find the Settings icon.2.Click the icon.SettingsAirplane Mode OFFWi-Fi DisconnectedBluetooth OffDo Not Disturb OFFNotificationsGeneralSoundsBrightness & WallpaperPicture FramePrivacyiCloudMail, Contacts, CalendarsNotesRemindersWi-FiWi-Fi ONChoose a Network…Buffalo-G-XXXXJOSHUAOther…Ask to Join Networks Known networks will be joined automatically. If no known networks are available, you will be asked before joining a new network.1.Click Wi-Fi.2.Click here to open Wi-Fi SettingsAirplane Mode OFFWi-Fi Tenda_xxxxxxBluetooth OffDo Not Disturb OFFNotificationsGeneralSoundsBrightness & WallpaperPicture FramePrivacyiCloudMail, Contacts, CalendarsNotesRemindersWi-FiWi-Fi ONChoose a Network…ChinaNet-YJ3MBuffalo-G-XXXXdianshangJOSHUAOther…Ask to Join Networks Known networks will be joined automatically. If no known networks are available, you will be asked before joining a new network.Connected successfullyLocal Area Connection 2Network TasksRefresh network listSet up a wireless networkfor a home or small officeRelated TasksLearn about wirelessnetworkingChange the order ofpreferred networksChange advancedsettingsChoose a wireless networkClick an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get moreinformationBuffalo-G-XXXX ConnectedSecurit-enabled wireless network(WPA)Unsecured wireless networkWireless Network ConnectionThe network “Tenda_home” requires a network key(also called a WEP key or WPA key),Anetwork key helps prevent unknown intruders from connection to this network.Type the key,and then click ConnectNetwork Key:Confirm network key:Connect CancelLocal Area Connection 2Local Area Connection 2Net work Task sRefresh network listSet up a wireless networkfor a home or small officeCh oose a w irele s s n etworkBuf falo-G-X XXXSecurity-enabled wireless network(WPA)To connect to this network,click Connect,You might need to enteradditional information1.Enter a security key.2.Click Connect.Double click the wireless network you wish to connect. Connected Successfully.DisableView Available Wireless NetworksStatusRepairBridge ConnectionsCreate ShortcutDeleteRenamePropertiesClick Start->Control Panel->Double click Network Connections->right click Wireless Network Connection->select View Available Wireless Networks.NetworkShow AllLocation: AutomaticStatus: ConnectedEthernet is currently active and has the IPaddress 142.104.57.27 .Configure: Using DHCPIP Address:0.0.0.0Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.192Router: 142.104.57.62DNS Server: 142.104.6.1,142.104.80.2Search Domains: uvic.ca802.1X: WPA:UVicDef... ConnectAdvanced...EthernetConnectedBluetoothNot ConnectedFireWireNot ConnectedWi-FiOffClick the lock to prevent further changes. Assist me... Revert Apply1.Click on Ethernet2.Choose Using DHCP 3.Click Apply2.Click on Join.1.Enter the wireless password.Connected successfully.OKLoginDefault:adminPassword:Cancel File(F) (Edit)E View(V) Add to Favorites(A)FCC StatementThis 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.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 separat ion between the equipment and receiver.-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.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.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by una uthorized modifications to this equipment.Radiation Exposure StatementThis 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.NOTE:(1)The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.(2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable1.Enter the login password. 2.Click OK Quick Install GuideNetworkSho w AllLocation:EthernetClick the lock to prevent further changes.Sta tus: On Tur n Wi-F i OffWi -Fi is t urn ed o n bu t is not con ne cte d to ane t wo r k .Network NameShow Wi-Fi s tatu s in men u barNo network selectedBuffalo-G-XXXXNot ConnectedFireWireNot ConnectedWi-FiOnAdvanced...Assist me... Revert ApplyAutomat ic1.Click Wi-FiBuffalo-G-XXXX2.Click here to Turn Wi-Fi On3.Click No network selected4.Select the wireless network name of your routerBuffalo-G-XXXXBuffalo-G-XXXX3.Find the name of the wireless network you wish to connect4.Click on it.Buffalo-G-XXXXPlease follow instructions on the right table.When the router power on, if press this button shortly(Less than 10 seconds), WPS will be enabled, if press it more than 10 seconds till the SYS light stop blinking, the router will restore to Factor Default Setting.

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