BUFFALO 09101567-0 WIRELESS ROUTER User Manual Manual Part1

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WHR-HP-GN User Manual 1ContentsChapter 1 Product Overview ................................................. 5Features .................................................................................................................5Air Navigator CD Requirements ...................................................................6150 Mbps High Speed Mode .........................................................................6Package Contents ..............................................................................................7Hardware Overview ..........................................................................................8Front Panel LED's .........................................................................................................8Back Panel ......................................................................................................................10Top....................................................................................................................................11Bottom ............................................................................................................................11Right Side .......................................................................................................................12Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ......................................... 13Vertical Placement .............................................................................................13Horizontal Placement .......................................................................................13Wall-Mounting ....................................................................................................14Chapter 3 Installation ............................................................. 15CD Setup ...............................................................................................................15Manual Setup ......................................................................................................15Chapter 4 Conguration ........................................................ 17How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility ............................17Conguration Menu (Router Mode) ...........................................................19Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode) ............................................................21Setup ......................................................................................................................23Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) .............................................................................25
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 2Internet (Router Mode only) ...................................................................................25PPPoE (Router Mode only) .......................................................................................26DDNS (Router Mode only) .......................................................................................29LAN ...................................................................................................................................31DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) ...........................................................................33NAT (Router Mode only) ...........................................................................................34Route ...............................................................................................................................35Wireless Cong ...................................................................................................36WPS ..................................................................................................................................36AOSS ................................................................................................................................37Basic .................................................................................................................................39Advanced .......................................................................................................................43WMM ...............................................................................................................................44MAC Filter ......................................................................................................................46Multicast Control.........................................................................................................47Security (Router Mode only) ..........................................................................48Firewall (Router Mode only) ....................................................................................48IP Filter (Router Mode only) ....................................................................................50VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ...............................................................51LAN Cong (Router Mode only) ...................................................................52Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ...................................................................52DMZ (Router Mode only) .........................................................................................53UPnP (Router Mode only) ........................................................................................54QoS (Router Mode only) ...........................................................................................55Admin Cong ......................................................................................................56Name ...............................................................................................................................56Password ........................................................................................................................57Time/Date ......................................................................................................................58NTP ...................................................................................................................................59Access ..............................................................................................................................60Log ...................................................................................................................................61Save/Restore .................................................................................................................62Initialize/Restart ..........................................................................................................63Update ............................................................................................................................64
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 3Diagnostic ............................................................................................................65System Info ....................................................................................................................65Log ...................................................................................................................................67Packet Info .....................................................................................................................68Client Monitor ..............................................................................................................69Ping ..................................................................................................................................70Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network ............................ 71Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ........................................................71Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ........................................................................72Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ............................................................................73Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) ......................................................................74Manual Setup ......................................................................................................74Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) .....................................................................74Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ......................................................77Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ................................................... 78Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ....................78Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. .............................78Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. ..............................................79You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ................79The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 54Mbps). ...............................................................................................................79Other Tips .............................................................................................................80Appendix A Specications ..................................................... 83Appendix B Default Conguration Settings ......................... 84
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 4Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows ............................... 89Windows Vista .....................................................................................................89Windows XP .........................................................................................................90Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration ............... 91Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ................ 92Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .................92European Union Notice: ...........................................................................................93Industry Canada statement ....................................................................................96For Taiwan  CONDICIONES (Mexico) ............................................................................................96Appendix F Environmental Information ............................... 98Appendix G GPL Information ................................................ 99Appendix H Warranty Information........................................ 100Appendix I Contact Information ........................................... 101North America.....................................................................................................101Europe ....................................................................................................................102
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 5Chapter 1 Product OverviewFeaturesSupports Draft IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/gWith 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 modeDual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps data transmission.Support AOSS and WPSBoth AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported. These automatic connection standards make connection with compatable wireless devices easier.Security FeaturesThe AirStation is equipped with following security features: •AOSS •WPS •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES) •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK •WEP(128/64bit) •PrivacySeparator •MACaddressaccessrestriction •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealthfeature •Settingscreenwithpassword •Wirelesstransmissionoutputrestriction •FirewallfeaturewitheasyrulesAutomatic Channel SelectionMonitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel. RoamingYou can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch AirStations for the best signal.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 6Chapter 1 Product OverviewInitializationTo restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit.Browser Based AdministrationThis unit can be easily congured from a web browser on your computer.Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)Auto mode detects whether your network has a router or not and automatically switches to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes. (See page 10).Air Navigator CD RequirementsThe AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The automatic installation program on the CD requires Windows Vista or XP to run. Client Manager software is included for Windows Vista and XP/2000. The use of other operating systems may require that the AirStation be manually congured from a browser window.150 Mbps High Speed Mode150 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.
Chapter 1 Product OverviewWHR-HP-GN User Manual 7Package ContentsFollowing items are included in your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.• WHR-HP-GN ...................................................................................................................................1 • ACadapter ......................................................................................................................................1 • Standforvertical/wall-mounting...........................................................................................1 • Screwsforwall-mounting .........................................................................................................2 • LANcable ........................................................................................................................................1 • AirNavigatorCD ...........................................................................................................................1• QuickSetupGuide.......................................................................................................................1
12345WHR-HP-GN User Manual 8Chapter 1 Product OverviewHardware OverviewFront Panel LED's1 POWER LED (Green) On: The AC adapter is connected O: The AC adapter is not connected Blinking: An Ethernet connection is transmitting2 SECURITY LED (Amber) Indicates security status. O: Encryption is not set On: Encryption has been set Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys. Note: When the Security LED is lit, an encryption key has been set. You can verify that the encryption key has been set in the screen on page 37.3 WIRELESS LED (Green) Indicates wireless LAN status. On: Wireless LAN is connected Blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting4 ROUTER LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled Blinking: Router functionality is disabled5 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.
Chapter 1 Product OverviewWHR-HP-GN User Manual 9Diag LED statusMeaning Status2 blinks *1Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the ash memory.3 blinks *1Ethernet (wired) LAN errorEthernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.4 blinks *1Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Ineternet port (WAN port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication. Change the LAN side IP address of this unit.Continuouslyblinking *2Updating the rmwareSaving settingsInitializing settingsUpdating 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 continuously.
ÒÏÕÔÅÒÐÏ×ÅÒÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔÌÁÎᴮᴯᴰᴱÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏ67891011WHR-HP-GN User Manual 10Chapter 1 Product OverviewBack Panel6 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. 7 POWER LED (Green) On: An Ethernet device is connected. Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating.8 LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s connections.9 INTERNET LED (Green) On: The Internet port is connected. Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data.10 INTERNET Port 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s 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. .11 DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter.
ᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ1213Chapter 1 Product OverviewWHR-HP-GN User Manual 11Top12 AOSS Button Hold down this button until the Security LED ashes (about 1 second), while the unit's power is on, initiates AOSS/WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices.Bottom13 RESET Button Holding this button until the Diag LED comes on, while the unit's power is on, will initialize its settings.
14WHR-HP-GN User Manual 12Chapter 1 Product OverviewRight Side14 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s MAC address (SSID), WPS PIN, and default encryption key.
112WHR-HP-GN User Manual 13Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStationVertical PlacementTo place unit vertically, refer to the following gure to place the vertical/wall-mounting stand.Horizontal PlacementPlace the unit horizontally as the gure below.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 14Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStationWall-Mounting1Fix the vertical/wall-mount stand on the wall using screws.8.5 cm(~3.3 inches)2Match the centers of your AirStation and its vertical/wall-mounting stand, and slide downward as shown on the left.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 15Chapter 3 InstallationCD SetupYou can set up this unit with the included software CD. Insert the CD into your PC and follow the instructions on the screen.* CD Setup is supported for Windows Vista/XP only.Manual SetupTo congure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.1computermodem2) disconnect2) disconnectÏÆÆ1) turn o the computerTurn o your computer and modem.2Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem.3Conrm the switch is positioned to “AUTO”.ÒÏÕÔÅÒÌÁÎᴮÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏÐÏ×ÅÒÓÅÃÕÒÉÔÙ×ÅÉÒÅÌÅÓÓÒÏÕÔÅÒÄÉÁÇMake sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the "AUTO" position.4modemINTERNET portWireless Routerᴥrear sideᴦ2) connect1) connectLAN cableÒÏÕÔÅÒÐÏ×ÅÒÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔÌÁÎᴮᴯᴰᴱÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏPlug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other side to the Internet port of the AirStation. Turn on your modem.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 16Chapter 3 Installation5Connect you computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable.2) connect1) connectLAN cableWireless Routerᴥrear sideᴦÒÏÕÔÅÒÐÏ×ÅÒÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔÌÁÎᴮᴯᴰᴱÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏcomputerÏÆÆ6Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.power outletWireless Routerᴥrear sideᴦÒÏÕÔÅÒÐÏ×ÅÒÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔÌÁÎᴮᴯᴰᴱÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏPCÏÎ1) Connect the power supply2) power on7Wait for a while, and then make sure that the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below:POWER Green light is on SECURITY Amber light is on WIRELESS Green light is on or blinking ROUTER Green light is on or o depending on your networkDIAG OLAN Green light is on or blinking INTERNET Green light is on or blinking ※ Refer to page 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details.8Launch 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”. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup.You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 17Chapter 4 CongurationThis chapter explains the advanced settings for the AirStation. To change advanced settings, use the AirStation's web-based conguration utility.How to Access the Web-Based Conguration UtilityTo display the conguration of the AirStation, follow the procedure below.123Launch a web browser.Enter the router’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 working in bridge mode, an IP address is assigned to this unit from a DHCP server. ･ If you change the IP address of this unit, 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 91) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 18Chapter 4 Conguration4The conguration screen is displayed.Help is always displayed on the right side of the conguration screen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page in the web-based conguration screens.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 19Conguration Menu (Router Mode)The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.Main screen Descriptions PageInternet/LANInternet Congure Internet side port and settings Page 25PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login) Page 26DDNS DNS settings Page 29LAN LAN side port conguration Page 31DHCP Lease DHCP server and lease settings Page 33NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices to the InternetPage 34Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 35Wireless CongWPS WPS settings and status Page 36AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 37Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 39Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page 43WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page 44MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices Page 46Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN portPage 47SecurityFirewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 48IP Filter The screen to edit IP lters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet sidePage 50VPNPassthroughCongure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 51LAN CongPort Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs. Page 52
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 20Chapter 4 CongurationDMZ Congure a DMZ for services with external users, secure from normal LAN operations.Page 53UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 54QoS Congure priority for packets that require a certain data ow. Page 55Admin CongName Congure the AirStation’s NetBIOS name . Page 56Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration screens.Page 57Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 58NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation’s internal clockPage 59Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page 60Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 61Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. page 62Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 63Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 64DiagnosticSystem Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 65Logs Check or congure the AirStation’s logs. Page 67Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 68Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 69Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 70LogoutClick this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 21Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode)The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for expla-nations regarding to each item.Main screen Descriptions PageLAN CongLAN Congure LAN side ports and devices Page 31Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 35Wireless CongWPS WPS settings and status Page 36AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 37Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 39Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page 43WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page 44MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices Page 46Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN portPage 47Admin CongName Congure the AirStation’s NetBIOS name Page 56Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration screensPage 57Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 58NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation’s internal clockPage 59Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page 60Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 61Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page 62Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 63Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 64DiagnosticSystem Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 65Logs Check or congure the AirStation’s logs. Page 67
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 22Chapter 4 CongurationPacket Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 68Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 69Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 70LogoutClick this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 23SetupThe home page of the conguration screen. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here.Parameter MeaningInternet/LAN (LAN Cong) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports.Wireless Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen for wireless set-tings.Security Click this button to display the conguration screen for security.LAN Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen to open ports for games and applications.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 24Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningAdmin Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen which is related to the administration of the AirStation.Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation.Easy Setup Enable you to congure the AirStation easily such as an encryption method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel.Internet Information Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected on the Internet side.Check Connection Clicking this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly.Refresh Clicking this button to refresh the screen which is currently displayed.WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings.AOSS Click this button to display the AOSS conguration screen.WPS Click this button to display the WPS conguration screen.Language Enable you to select the language you use.Logout Logout from the conguration screen of the AirStation. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will logout automatically.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 25Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)Internet (Router Mode only)The screen to congure a port of the Internet side.Parameter MeaningMethod of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the Internet side IP address is obtained.Default Gateway Congure an IP address for the default gateway.Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server.Internet MAC Address Congure the Internet side MAC address.Note: Conguring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.Internet Communication Format Specify a communication method for the Internet port.MTU size of Internet Port Congure the MTU value of the Internet port from the range of 578 to 1500 bytes.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 26Chapter 4 CongurationPPPoE (Router Mode only)The screen to congure PPPoE settings.Parameter MeaningDefault PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in PPPoE Connection List, connection destination selected here have priority. You need to congure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default setting.IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is used when specifying "Use IP Unnumbered" in Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 25).PPPoE Connection List Edit 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.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 27Parameter MeaningPPPoE Connection No.*-Add This is displayed when clicking “Edit Connection List”.Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.User Name Set the user name which is specied by your provider, used for a PPPoE certication. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Password Set the password specied by your provider for PPPoE certication. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Service Name Fill in this eld only when your provider species a Service Name. Leave blank otherwise. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Connection Type Species the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider.Automatic disconnection Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is set to "Connect on Demand" or "Manual". You can enter up to 1440 minutes.Authorization Congure an authorization method with a provider.MTU Size Congure MTU value in the range of 578 to 1492, which is used for communication on PPPoE.MRU Size Congure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) value in the range of578 to 1492, which is used for communication on PPPoE.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 28Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningPreferred Connections Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route.[Edit Preferred Connections] Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of connection destination route.Preferred PPPoE Connection -Add This is displayed when clicking "Edit Preferred Connections".Name The name of destination to connect by PPPoE if "Destination address" and "Source address" of the communication match. Select the destination registered to PPPoE Connection List.Destination address Destination address to communicate. When communicating to this destination address, the AirStation will communicate with "Name of Connection."Source address Source address to communicate. When communicating from this source address, the AirStation will communicate with "Name of Connection."Parameter MeaningPPPoE Connection No. *-Add Keep Alive When enabling Keep Alive, the AirStation issues LCP echo request in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE server once a minute. If the server does not respond more than 6 minutes the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection. If a PPPoE connection is often disconnected, the server may not reply to Keep Alive. Set this to "Disable."
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 29DDNS (Router Mode only)The screen to congure Dynamic DNS settings.Parameter MeaningDynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.User Name* Only when DynDNS is selectedEnter the user name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Password* Only when DynDNS is selectedEnter the user name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Host Name* Only when DynDNS is selectedEnter the host name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.Email Address* Only when selecting TZOEnter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.TZO Key* Only when selecting TZOEnter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 30Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningDomain Name* Only when selecting TZOEnter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.IP Address Update Period Species the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. When DynDNS is selected, set it between 0 and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) day is set, no periodic update is performed.Internet Side IP Address The WAN-side IP address of the AirStation’s Internet port. This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider. The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name.Status Display the status of dynamic DNS service.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 31LANThe screen to congure a port of the LAN side.Parameter MeaningLAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask.DHCP Server Function* Router Mode onlyEnable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically.DHCP IP Address Pool* Router Mode onlyCongure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 0-253 may be entered.LAN Side IP Address(For IP Unnumbered)* Router Mode onlySet a LAN side IP address for IP unnumbered.Note: A PC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an LAN side IP address for IP Unnumbered cannot communicate each other.Advanced Settings* Router Mode onlySelect Display to display the advanced settings options for the DHCP server.Lease Period* Router Mode onlySet the eective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 32Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningDefault Gateway* Router Mode onlySet the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.DNS Servers* Router Mode onlySet the dDNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. WINS Server* Router Mode onlySet the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Domain Name* Router Mode onlySet the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.Default Gateway* Bridge Mode onlySet the default gateway IP address.DNS Server Address* Bridge Mode onlySet the DNS server IP address.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 33DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)The screen to congure DHCP lease.Parameter MeaningIP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identies the client.Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by clicking “Manual Assignment”.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 34Chapter 4 CongurationNAT (Router Mode only)The screen to congure settings relating to the network address translation function which is used to connect the LAN side to the Internet.Parameter MeaningAddress Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation.Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 35RouteThe screen to congure the communication IP route that the AirStation uses.Parameter MeaningDestination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table.Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table.Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 36Chapter 4 CongurationWireless CongWPSThe screen to see the detailed settings and status of WPS.Parameter MeaningWPS Enable to use WPS automatic conguration.External Registrar Enable to accept the external congure requests from other WPS devices.Note: External congure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use.AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking “Generate PIN” will generate a new PIN code. This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS.Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click “OK”.WPS status Displays “congured” if all available wireless bands are congured. Displays “uncongured” if at least one wireless band is uncongured.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 37AOSSThe screen to see the detailed settings and status of AOSS.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 38Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningInitiates AOSS automatic wireless conguration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients. Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS.Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID for WEPYou may allow a separate SSID specically for WEP connections. If “disabled” is selected, then clients will not be able to connect with WEP.Advanced Encryption Level feature Allow AOSS to make connections encrypted with WPA/WPA2-PSK-mixed mode.Exclusive SSID for WEP Set a separate SSID and network segment specically for WEP connections. Devices connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using AES/TKIP. All connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Determine whether congure AOSS or not when the physical AOSS button is pressed.AOSS Client Information*Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.AOSS Ethernet Converter Information** Only displayed if there are AOSS ConnectionsDisplays information about ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS.Current Security Information* AOSS Connection onlyDisplays an encryption level, SSID, an encryption key congured by AOSS.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 39BasicThe screen to congure a basic wireless settings.Parameter MeaningWireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed.Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections. Available range of the channel is 1 to 11. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.150Mbps Mode To use 150 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel.Note: If using Auto Channel for the wireless channel, then the Extension Channel is set automatically.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 40Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningBroadcast SSID If “Allow” is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If “Allow” is unchecked, then the AirStation ignore SSID searches from wireless devices. [Use Multi Security function][Do not use Multi Security function]Clicking "Use Multi Security function" will enable the Multi Security function, allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with dierent wireless security settings. Clicking "Do not use Multi Security function" will disable the Multi Security function. The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless security.Note: When using Multi Security, you need to enable at least one of the following SSID1, SSID2, or SSID3.SSID1 Multi Security SSID1 can use WPA-PSK-TKIP or WPA/WPA2-Mixed for wireless security.SSID2 Multi Security SSID2 can use WPA-PSK-AES for wireless security.SSID3 Multi Security SSID3 can use WEP for wireless security.Separate feature When "Enabled", wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other.SSID Set SSID using 1-32 alphanumeric character (s).Wireless authentication Species an authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device.
Chapter 4 CongurationWHR-HP-GN User Manual 41Parameter MeaningWireless encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from the following options:No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since any communication may be intercepted. “No encryption” can be selected only when “No authentication” is selected for Wireless authentication.WEP WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices. Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device. WEP can only be selected when “No authentication” is selected for Wireless authentication.TKIP TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP, but slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless device. TKIP can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected for Wireless authentication.AES AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless device. AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected for Wireless authentication.TKIP/AES mixed mode TKIP/AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication and communication. TKIP/AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK is selected for Wireless authentication.WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Enter a pre-shared key for use with wireless authentication.* Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for a preshared key when you select character type as an input method. Enter 64 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive) when you select hexadecimal type as an input method.Rekey interval Set the interval between 0 and 1440 (minutes) to update a communication encryption key.
WHR-HP-GN User Manual 42Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningSetup WEP encryption key Enter an encryption key to encrypt wireless data.* Use 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an encryption key when you select character type as the input method. Enter 10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive) when you select hexa-decimal type as the input method.

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