BUFFALO 09101567-0 WIRELESS ROUTER User Manual Manual Part1

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Manual Part1

User Manual
WHR-HP-GN
AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower
Router, Access point & Bridge
www.bualotech.com
35010924 ver.01 v1.00
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ................................................. 5
Features .................................................................................................................5
Air Navigator CD Requirements ...................................................................6
150 Mbps High Speed Mode .........................................................................6
Package Contents ..............................................................................................7
Hardware Overview ..........................................................................................8
Front Panel LED's .........................................................................................................8
Back Panel ......................................................................................................................10
Top....................................................................................................................................11
Bottom ............................................................................................................................11
Right Side .......................................................................................................................12
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ......................................... 13
Vertical Placement .............................................................................................13
Horizontal Placement .......................................................................................13
Wall-Mounting ....................................................................................................14
Chapter 3 Installation ............................................................. 15
CD Setup ...............................................................................................................15
Manual Setup ......................................................................................................15
Chapter 4 Conguration ........................................................ 17
How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility ............................17
Conguration Menu (Router Mode) ...........................................................19
Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode) ............................................................21
Setup ......................................................................................................................23
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) .............................................................................25
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Internet (Router Mode only) ...................................................................................25
PPPoE (Router Mode only) .......................................................................................26
DDNS (Router Mode only) .......................................................................................29
LAN ...................................................................................................................................31
DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) ...........................................................................33
NAT (Router Mode only) ...........................................................................................34
Route ...............................................................................................................................35
Wireless Cong ...................................................................................................36
WPS ..................................................................................................................................36
AOSS ................................................................................................................................37
Basic .................................................................................................................................39
Advanced .......................................................................................................................43
WMM ...............................................................................................................................44
MAC Filter ......................................................................................................................46
Multicast Control.........................................................................................................47
Security (Router Mode only) ..........................................................................48
Firewall (Router Mode only) ....................................................................................48
IP Filter (Router Mode only) ....................................................................................50
VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ...............................................................51
LAN Cong (Router Mode only) ...................................................................52
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ...................................................................52
DMZ (Router Mode only) .........................................................................................53
UPnP (Router Mode only) ........................................................................................54
QoS (Router Mode only) ...........................................................................................55
Admin Cong ......................................................................................................56
Name ...............................................................................................................................56
Password ........................................................................................................................57
Time/Date ......................................................................................................................58
NTP ...................................................................................................................................59
Access ..............................................................................................................................60
Log ...................................................................................................................................61
Save/Restore .................................................................................................................62
Initialize/Restart ..........................................................................................................63
Update ............................................................................................................................64
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Diagnostic ............................................................................................................65
System Info ....................................................................................................................65
Log ...................................................................................................................................67
Packet Info .....................................................................................................................68
Client Monitor ..............................................................................................................69
Ping ..................................................................................................................................70
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network ............................ 71
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ........................................................71
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ........................................................................72
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ............................................................................73
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) ......................................................................74
Manual Setup ......................................................................................................74
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) .....................................................................74
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ......................................................77
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ................................................... 78
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ....................78
Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. .............................78
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. ..............................................79
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ................79
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only
54Mbps). ...............................................................................................................79
Other Tips .............................................................................................................80
Appendix A Specications ..................................................... 83
Appendix B Default Conguration Settings ......................... 84
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows ............................... 89
Windows Vista .....................................................................................................89
Windows XP .........................................................................................................90
Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration ............... 91
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ................ 92
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .................92
European Union Notice: ...........................................................................................93
Industry Canada statement ....................................................................................96
For Taiwan  
CONDICIONES (Mexico) ............................................................................................96
Appendix F Environmental Information ............................... 98
Appendix G GPL Information ................................................ 99
Appendix H Warranty Information........................................ 100
Appendix I Contact Information ........................................... 101
North America.....................................................................................................101
Europe ....................................................................................................................102
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Features
Supports Draft 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 compatable 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
 •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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.
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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 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 Requirements
The 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 Mode
150 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.
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Package Contents
Following 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
1
2
3
4
5
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LED's
1 POWER LED (Green)
On: The AC adapter is connected
O: The AC adapter is not connected
Blinking: An Ethernet connection is transmitting
2 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 transmitting
4 ROUTER LED (Green)
On: Router functionality is enabled
Blinking: Router functionality is disabled
5 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.
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Diag LED
status
Meaning Status
2 blinks *1Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the ash memory.
3 blinks *1Ethernet (wired) LAN
error
Ethernet 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.
Continuously
blinking *2
Updating the rmware
Saving settings
Initializing settings
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 continuously.
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Back Panel
6 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.
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Top
12 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.
Bottom
13 RESET Button Holding this button until the Diag LED comes on, while the unit's power is
on, will initialize its settings.
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Right Side
14 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s MAC address (SSID),
WPS PIN, and default encryption key.
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Chapter 2
Placing Your AirStation
Vertical Placement
To place unit vertically, refer to the following gure to place the vertical/wall-mounting stand.
Horizontal Placement
Place the unit horizontally as the gure below.
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Wall-Mounting
1Fix 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.
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Chapter 3
Installation
CD Setup
You 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 Setup
To congure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
1
computer
modem
2) disconnect
2) disconnect
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Turn o your computer and modem.
2Unplug the LAN cable which connects
your computer and modem.
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Conrm the switch is
positioned to “AUTO”.
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Make sure the mode switch on the back of
the AirStation is in the "AUTO" position.
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LAN cable
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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.
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5Connect you computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable.
6Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
power outlet
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1) Connect the power supply
2) power on
7Wait 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 network
DIAG 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.
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Chapter 4
Conguration
This 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 Utility
To display the conguration of the AirStation, follow the procedure below.
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Launch 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.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
4The 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.
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Con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 Page
Internet/LAN
Internet Congure Internet side port and settings Page 25
PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login) Page 26
DDNS DNS settings Page 29
LAN LAN side port conguration Page 31
DHCP Lease DHCP server and lease settings Page 33
NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices
to the Internet
Page 34
Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 35
Wireless Cong
WPS WPS settings and status Page 36
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 37
Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 39
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page 43
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page 44
MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices Page 46
Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the
wireless LAN port
Page 47
Security
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 48
IP Filter The screen to edit IP lters which relates to the packets passing through
the LAN side and the Internet side
Page 50
VPN
Passthrough
Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 51
LAN Cong
Port Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs. Page 52
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DMZ Congure a DMZ for services with external users, secure from normal
LAN operations.
Page 53
UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 54
QoS Congure priority for packets that require a certain data ow. Page 55
Admin Cong
Name Congure the AirStation’s NetBIOS name . Page 56
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
screens.
Page 57
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 58
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page 59
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page 60
Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 61
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. page 62
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 63
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 64
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 65
Logs Check or congure the AirStation’s logs. Page 67
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 68
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 69
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 70
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens.
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Con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 Page
LAN Cong
LAN Congure LAN side ports and devices Page 31
Route Congure the IP communication route that the AirStation uses Page 35
Wireless Cong
WPS WPS settings and status Page 36
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 37
Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 39
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page 43
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia) Page 44
MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices Page 46
Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the
wireless LAN port
Page 47
Admin Cong
Name Congure the AirStation’s NetBIOS name Page 56
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
screens
Page 57
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 58
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page 59
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page 60
Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 61
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page 62
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 63
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 64
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 65
Logs Check or congure the AirStation’s logs. Page 67
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Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 68
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 69
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 70
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens.
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Setup
The home page of the conguration screen. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation
here.
Parameter Meaning
Internet/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.
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Parameter Meaning
Admin 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.
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Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)
Internet (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure a port of the Internet side.
Parameter Meaning
Method 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.
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PPPoE (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure PPPoE settings.
Parameter Meaning
Default 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.
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Parameter Meaning
PPPoE 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.
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Parameter Meaning
Preferred 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 Meaning
PPPoE 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."
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DDNS (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure Dynamic DNS settings.
Parameter Meaning
Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.
User Name
* Only when DynDNS is selected
Enter 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 selected
Enter 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 selected
Enter 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 TZO
Enter 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 TZO
Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service.
You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
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Parameter Meaning
Domain Name
* Only when selecting TZO
Enter 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.
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LAN
The screen to congure a port of the LAN side.
Parameter Meaning
LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask.
DHCP Server Function
* Router Mode only
Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses
automatically.
DHCP IP Address Pool
* Router Mode only
Con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 only
Set 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 only
Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the
DHCP server.
Lease Period
* Router Mode only
Set the eective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP
server. Up to 999 hours may be entered.
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Parameter Meaning
Default Gateway
* Router Mode only
Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
clients.
DNS Servers
* Router Mode only
Set the dDNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
clients.
WINS Server
* Router Mode only
Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
clients.
Domain Name
* Router Mode only
Set 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 only
Set the default gateway IP address.
DNS Server Address
* Bridge Mode only
Set the DNS server IP address.
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DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure DHCP lease.
Parameter Meaning
IP 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”.
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NAT (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 Meaning
Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation.
Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address
translation.
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Route
The screen to congure the communication IP route that the AirStation uses.
Parameter Meaning
Destination 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.
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Wireless Cong
WPS
The screen to see the detailed settings and status of WPS.
Parameter Meaning
WPS 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.
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AOSS
The screen to see the detailed settings and status of AOSS.
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Parameter Meaning
Initiates 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
WEP
You 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
Connections
Displays information about ethernet converters connected to the
AirStation via AOSS.
Current Security Information
* AOSS Connection only
Displays an encryption level, SSID, an encryption key congured by
AOSS.
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Basic
The screen to congure a basic wireless settings.
Parameter Meaning
Wireless 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.
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Parameter Meaning
Broadcast 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.
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Parameter Meaning
Wireless 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.
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Parameter Meaning
Setup 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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