BUFFALO 000000024 AirStation User Manual WMR 433

BUFFALO INC. AirStation WMR 433

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AirStationWMR-433 User Manualwww.buffalotech.com35020438-012014-04
2ContentsChapter 1 - Product Overview ..........................................4Package Contents .................................................................................4Diagrams and Layout ...........................................................................4Chapter 2 - Installation ......................................................6Initial Setup ..........................................................................................6Chapter 3 - Configuration .................................................7Accessing Settings ...............................................................................7Setup Wizard ........................................................................................8Update Firmware ..................................................................................9Status ....................................................................................................9Change AirStation’s Settings .............................................................10Notice for 2.4 GHz Bandwidth ...........................................................13Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ...........................................14Cannot Access Settings ......................................................................14Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly .....................................14Cannot Connect to the Network with 5 GHz ....................................14Forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password ...................15How to Configure TCP/IP ...................................................................15
3Windows 8.1/Windows 8 ..............................................................................15Windows 7 .....................................................................................................16Windows Vista ...............................................................................................17Windows XP ...................................................................................................18Mac OS ...........................................................................................................18Other Tips ...........................................................................................19Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......................20Default Configuration Settings .........................................................20Technical Specifications ....................................................................20Environmental Information ..............................................................22GPL Information .................................................................................22Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information .......23Company Information .......................................................................23FCC Statement ....................................................................................23IC statement (IC déclaration) .............................................................24
4Chapter 1 - Product OverviewPackage ContentsThe following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.AirStation.................................................1USB cable.................................................1Setup card................................................1Quick setup guide................................1Warranty statement.............................1Diagrams and Layout1 Internet Port10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported. Do not connect Ethernet cable from here to your PC.2 WPS ButtonTo initiate WPS, hold down this button until The power LED flashes red (about 3 seconds). Then, push or click the WPS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work.3 USB PortConnect the attached USB cable to AC adapter or PC’s USB port to supply power.4 Reset Button
5To restart the AirStation, hold down this button until the power LED glows red (2–5 seconds). To initialize all AirStation settings to factory defaults, hold down this button until the LED blinks red (about 6 seconds). The power must be on for this to work.5 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Selector Switch5 GHz:Enables 5 GHz bandwidth (802.11ac/n/a).2.4 GHz:Enables 2.4 GHz bandwidth (802.11n/g/b).6 Link/Active LED (Green)On:Internet side is linked.Blinking:Transmitting data on the Internet side.Off:Internet side is not linked.7 Power LED (Green or Red)On (Green): Power is on.Blinking (Green): Transmitting data on the LAN side.Blinking (Red): AirStation is waiting for a WPS security key or initializing.Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable while the power LED is blinking red or the AirStation is updating firmware.
6Chapter 2 - InstallationInitial SetupTo configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.1 Connect the AirStation to a LAN port with an Ethernet cable.2 Turn on the power. Power for the AirStation can come from a USB port on your PC or from an outlet with a USB power adapter. 3 Connect your PC or mobile device to the AirStation wirelessly to use the Internet. 4 Open a web browser.Note: You may need to register information to connect to the Internet depending on the hotel. For more information, please contact hotel staff.
7Chapter 3 - ConfigurationConfiguration of the AirStation is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI.Accessing SettingsTo configure the AirStation’s settings manually, log in to Settings as shown below.1 Open a browser.2 Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the enter key.Notes: • The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address is 192.168.13.1.• If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, use the new IP address.3 Enter “admin” for the username and the encryption key for the password, then click OK.Note: Refer to the product’s label or setup card for the password.
84 This is Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured.Note: If you cannot access Settings using the procedure above, enter “buffalo.setup“ in the address field and press the enter key. If you still cannot access Settings, refer to the “Cannot Access Settings“ section in chapter 4.Setup WizardSetup wizard is the guide to configure the AirStation for the first time. You can configure the operating mode, SSID, and encryption method here.To use the setup wizard, refer to the “Change AirStation’s Settings” section.
9Update FirmwareUpdate AirStation’s firmware here. Before updating, make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware file onto your computer.Click Browse... and select the firmware file. Click Update to start updating.Note: If the firmware file is invalid, the screen may crash during the update. If this occurs, reboot the AirStation and try updating again with a valid firmware file.StatusCheck AirStation’s status here. You can confirm the AirStation’s system information, wireless settings, TCP/IP settings, and WAN configuration.
10Change AirStation’s SettingsYou can change the AirStation’s settings with the setup wizard. Refer to the following to use the wizard.1 Click Next.2 Select an operating mode and click Next.3 Enter an SSID and click Next.
11Notes: • If SSID field is left blank, the SSID will not change.• Use only alphanumeric characters for the SSID.4 Configure the encryption method and click Finish.Notes: • You can use “No encryption”, “WEP”, “WPA (AES)”, “WPA2 (AES)”, or “WPA2 mixed mode “ for the encryption method.• When using WEP, WPA (AES), or WPA2 (AES), select the key format before entering the key. Refer to the chart be-low on entry rules. Use only alphanumeric characters.
12ASCII HexNo encryption - -WEP (64-bit) 5 characters (case-sensitive) 10 digits0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive)WEP (128-bit) 13 characters (case-sensitive) 26 digits0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive)WPA (AES)WPA2 (AES)WPA2 mixed mode8-63 characters (case-sensitive) 64 digits0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive)5 Click Reboot Now.6 The AirStation will reboot, which will take about 1 minute.7 When “Rebooted.” is displayed, the AirStation is ready to use.If you changed the SSID and/or encryption method, reconnect to the AirStation with the new SSID and encryption method.
13Notice for 2.4 GHz BandwidthBy default, the 2.4 GHz maximum baud rate is 72.2 Mbps (20 MHz bandwidth). After configuration with the setup wizard, its maximum baud rate changes to 150 Mbps (40 MHz bandwidth). For 5 GHz, the maximum baud rate is 433.3 Mbps (80 MHz bandwidth) by default.
14Chapter 4 - TroubleshootingCannot Access Settings• See chapter 3 for instructions to open Settings.• Enter the correct username and password to log in to Settings. If you are using AirStation with factory default settings, refer to the setup card.• Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies.• Make sure that your PC is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”.• Restart your AirStation.• If the AirStation is in bridge mode, follow the procedure below to access Settings.(1) Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AirStation.(2) Disconnect the USB cable from the AirStation and connect it to the AirStation again.(3) Refer to “How to Configure TCP/IP“ section to configure your PC’s IP address as “192.168.13.xxx”.(4) Open a web browser and enter “192.168.13.1“ in the address field.(5) Enter “admin” for the username and the encryption key for the password, then click OK.(6) Settings is displayed.Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly• Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation.The factory defaults are: SSID (11n/g/b) - Buffalo-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)SSID (11ac/a/n) - Buffalo-A-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)Encryption Type - WPA2 (AES)Encryption Key - Printed on the setup card• Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.• Restart your AirStation.Cannot Connect to the Network with 5 GHz• Move the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz selector switch to 5 GHz.• Confirm that your PC is compatible with 5 GHz bandwidth.
15Forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or PasswordHold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for about 7 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings, including your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults.Hold down this button for 2-5 seconds to reboot the AirStation without initializing.How to Configure TCP/IPWindows 8.1/Windows 8To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, follow the procedure below.1 Open Control Panel.2 Click Network and Internet.3 Click Network and Sharing Center.4 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu.5 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.6 If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.8 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:If the router’s IP address is 192.168.13.1,IP address: 192.168.13.80Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Default gateway: 192.168.13.1Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1Alternate DNS server: blank9 Click OK.
16Windows 7To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.1 Open Control Panel.2 Click Network and Sharing Center.3 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu.4 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.5 If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:If the router’s IP address is 192.168.13.1,IP address: 192.168.13.80Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Default gateway: 192.168.13.1Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1Alternate DNS server: blank8 Click OK.
17Windows VistaTo configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.1 Open Control Panel.2 Click Network and Sharing Center.3 Click Manage network connections on the left side menu.4 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.5 If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:If the router’s IP address is 192.168.13.1,IP address: 192.168.13.80Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Default gateway: 192.168.13.1Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1Alternate DNS server: blank8 Click OK.
18Windows XPTo configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.1 Open Control Panel.2 Double-click Network.3 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties.5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically.Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:If the router’s IP address is 192.168.13.1,IP address: 192.168.13.80Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Default gateway: 192.168.13.1Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1Alternate DNS server: blank6 Click OK.Mac OSTo configure TCP/IP in Mac OS, follow the procedure below.1 Click Apple menu > System Preferences….2 Click Network.3 Click the network adapter.4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select Using DHCP in the “Configure IPv4” field.Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:If the router’s IP address is 192.168.13.1,IP address: 192.168.13.80Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0Default gateway: 192.168.13.1Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1Alternate DNS server: blank5 Click Apply.
19Other TipsIssue:I reset my AirStation to factory default settings and forgot how to log in to Settings.Answer:Open your browser, enter 192.168.13.1 as the browser address, and hit the enter key. You will be prompted to log in. Enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click OK to log in.Issue:How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the AirStation?Answer:Log in to Settings and navigate to Setup Wizard - Wireless 2.4 GHz Security Settings or Setup Wizard - Wireless 5 GHz Security Settings. Buffalo recommends using WPA2-PSK AES for wireless encryption. The passphrase or key should be at least 8 characters in length.Issue:How do I change my AirStation’s SSID?Answer:Log in to Settings and navigate to Setup Wizard - Set an SSID. Enter a new name for your network and click Next. Once the AirStation has rebooted, you will need to reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same.Issue:Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my AirStation, I am unable to access the Internet with my web browser.Answer:First, confirm that the Ethernet cable is correctly connected to the Internet port. If there is no problem with the Ethernet cable, reboot the AirStation. If you still cannot access the Internet, check the settings of the router that the AirStation is connected to. If you are using the AirStation in a hotel, call hotel staff to check the connection.Issue:Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products?Answer:The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com.
20Appendix A - Supplemental InformationDefault Configuration SettingsFeature Parameter Default SettingLAN SettingsIP Address 192.168.13.1 (fixed)DHCP Server EnabledDHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.13.2 to 192.168.13.65 (fixed)Wireless SettingsSSID2.4 GHz: Buffalo-G-XXXX5 GHz: Buffalo-A-XXXX(where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)Encryption Method WPA2 (AES)Pre-shared Key Format PasswordPre-shared Key The 8-digit random number printed on the setup card.Wireless Channel Auto (fixed)Bandwidth 2.4 GHz: 20 MHz (40 MHz after setup wizard is finished)5 GHz: 80 MHz (fixed)Administration Username admin (fixed)Password The 8-digit random number printed on the setup card.Note: The LAN-side IP address will automatically change to avoid duplicating the Internet-side IP address. For example, If the Internet-side IP address is “192.168.13.xxx“, the LAN-side IP address will change to “192.168.12.1“.Technical SpecificationsWireless LAN InterfaceStandard Compliance IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11bTransmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, SISOFrequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase.
21Transmission Rate802.11acIEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:86.7/72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11ac 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:180/162/135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11ac 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:200/180/150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11ac 80 MHz BW <Long GI>:390/351/292.5/263.3/234/175.5/117/87.8/58.5/29.3 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11ac 80 MHz BW <Short GI>:433.3/390/325/292.5/260/195/130/97.5/65/32.5 Mbps (1 stream)Transmission Rate802.11n/a/g/bIEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream)IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g:54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 MbpsIEEE 802.11b:11/5.5/2/1 MbpsAccess Mode Infrastructure ModeSecurity WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2 mixed PSK (AES), WEP (128 bit/64-bit)Wired InterfaceStandard Compliance IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) / IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)Transmission Rate 10 / 100 MbpsTransmission Encoding 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester CodingAccess Method CSMA/CDSpeed and Flow Control 10 / 100 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIXUSB InterfaceNumber/Type of Port 1 Micro USB portOtherPower Supply 5VPower Consumption About 2.5 W (Max)Dimensions 45 x 45 x 15 mm (1.77 x 1.77 x 0.59 in.)Weight 19 g (0.7 oz.)Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing)
22Environmental Information• The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.• The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.• In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.• The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.• If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.GPL InformationThe source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
23Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance InformationThe information below is only for US and Canada region.Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables unless specifically instructed to in the documentation.Company InformationBuffalo Americas, Inc.11100 Metric Boulevard suite 750 Austin Texas 78758+1-512-349-1500FCC StatementThis 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.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.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5 cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
24IC statement (IC déclaration)This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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.Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.(i) The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.(ii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate.High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e., priority users) of the bands 5250–5350 MHz and 5650–5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.(i) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est réservé uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.(ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à.d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250–5350 MHz et 5650–5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5 cm between the radiator & your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using anantenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by IndustryCanada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 1.5 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.L’antenne utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou
25transmetteur.Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

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