BUFFALO 09101676-0 AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 User Manual UserMan 1 FDI 09101676 0

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User ManualWCR-GN AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 Router Access Point & Bridge www.bualotech.com3501xxxx ver.01 v1.0
WCR-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 ..................................................................................... 10Bottom ............................................................................................ 11Right Side ...................................................................................... 12Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ..................................13Vertical Placement .................................................................. 13Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 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) ...................................................... 25Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 25PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 26
WCR-GN User Manual 2DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 29LAN ................................................................................................ 33DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 35NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 36Route ............................................................................................. 37Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 38WPS ............................................................................................... 38AOSS ............................................................................................. 39Basic .............................................................................................. 41Advanced ....................................................................................... 45WMM .............................................................................................. 46MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 48Multicast Control ............................................................................ 49Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 50Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 50IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 52VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 53LAN Cong (Router Mode only) .............................................. 54Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 54DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 55UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 56QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 57Admin Cong ........................................................................... 58Name ............................................................................................. 58Password ....................................................................................... 59Time/Date ...................................................................................... 60NTP ................................................................................................ 61Access ........................................................................................... 62Log ................................................................................................. 63Save/Restore ................................................................................. 64Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 65Update ........................................................................................... 66Diagnostic ............................................................................... 67System Info .................................................................................... 67
WCR-GN User Manual 3Logs ............................................................................................... 69Packet Info ..................................................................................... 70Client Monitor ................................................................................. 71Ping ................................................................................................ 72Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................73Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 73Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 74Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 75Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................. 76Manual Setup .......................................................................... 76Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 76Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 77Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 80Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ............................................81Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 81Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. ................ 81Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 82You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. .. 82The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps). .. 82Other Tips ................................................................................ 83Appendix A Specications ..............................................86Appendix B Default Conguration Settings ...................87Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......................92
WCR-GN User Manual 4Windows 7 ............................................................................... 92Windows Vista ......................................................................... 93Windows XP ............................................................................ 94Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration ..........95Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ..........96Appendix F Environmental Information .........................101Appendix G GPL Information ..........................................102Appendix H Warranty Information ..................................103Appendix I Contact Information ......................................104
WCR-GN User Manual 5Chapter 1 Product OverviewFeaturesSupports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/gWith support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. (WCR-GN is compatible with some Wireless-N features.)Dual speed modeDual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150Mbps 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 •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.
WCR-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 7, Vista or XP to run. Client Manager software is included for Windows Vista and XP. 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forWCR-GN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 OverviewWCR-GN User Manual 7Package ContentsFollowingitemsareincludedinyourAirStation.Ifanyoftheitemsaremissing,pleasecontactyourvender.• Mainunit ..............................................................................................1 • ACadapter ...........................................................................................1 • LANcable .............................................................................................1 • AirNavigatorCD ................................................................................1• QuickSetupGuide............................................................................1
123456WCR-GN User Manual 8Chapter 1 Product OverviewHardware OverviewFront Panel LED's1 AOSS Button HolddownthisbuttonuntiltheSecurityLEDashes(aprox.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.2 POWER LED (Green) On: The AC adapter is connected O: The AC adapter is not connected3 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 web conguration screen on page 40.4 WIRELESS LED (Green) IndicateswirelessLANstatus. Blinking: WirelessLANistransmitting On:  WirelessLANisconnectedbutnotactive 5 ROUTER LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled Blinking: Router functionality is disabled6 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 OverviewWCR-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.
7128910 11ÒÏÕÔÅÒÐÏ×ÅÒÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔÌÁÎᴮᴯᴰᴱÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏWCR-GN User Manual 10Chapter 1 Product OverviewBack Panel7 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. 8 LAN LED (Green) On:   AnEthernetdeviceisconnected. Flashing: AnEthernetdeviceiscommunicating.9 LAN Port  Connectyourcomputer,hub,orotherEthernetdevices  to these ports. This switching hub supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections.10 INTERNET LED (Green) On:   TheInternetportisconnected. Flashing: TheInternetportistransmittingdata.11 INTERNET Port 10Mbps and 100Mbps 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.12 DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter.
ᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ14Chapter 1 Product OverviewWCR-GN User Manual 11Bottom14 RESET Button HoldingthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomeson,whiletheunit'spowerison, will initialize its settings.
15WCR-GN User Manual 12Chapter 1 Product OverviewRight Side15 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the default information of AirStation’s SSID,encryptionkey,andWPSPIN.Encryptionkeyisblankifencryption is not enabled in default settings.Note: The right side of the unit may become hot. Please be careful not to place anything next to it that could be damaged by heat.
112WCR-GN User Manual 13Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStationVertical PlacementToplaceunitvertically,refertothefollowingguretoplacethevertical/wall-mountingstand.Note all the illustrations refer to WCR-GN.
WCR-GN User Manual 14 Horizontal PlacementPlace the unit horizontally as the gure below.
WCR-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7/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.3ÒÏÕÔÅÒÌÁÎᴮÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏÐÏ×ÅÒÓÅÃÕÒÉÔÙ×ÅÉÒÅÌÅÓÓÒÏÕÔÅÒÄÉÁÇConrm the switch is positioined to “AUTO”.Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the "AUTO" position.4ÒÏÕÔÅÒÐÏ×ÅÒÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔÌÁÎᴮᴯᴰᴱÏÎÏÆÆÁÕÔÏmodem1) connectLAN cable2) connectINTERNET portAirStation wireless router (rear side)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.
WCR-GN User Manual 16Chapter 3 Installation5ConnectyoucomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeLANcable.Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.ROUTERPOWERINTERNETLANᴮᴯᴰᴱONOFFAUTOpower outletAirStation wireless router (rear side)PC1) connect1) connectLAN cable2) connect the power supply6Conrm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows. ONmodempower outletcomputer7Wait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.
WCR-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 11) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values.
WCR-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gurationWCR-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26PPPoE PPPoEsettings(DSLlogin) Page 27DDNS DNS settings Page 30VPN Server VPN server settings Page 32LAN LANsideportandDHCPserverconguration Page 34DHCPLease DHCP lease settings Page36NAT Networkaddresstranslationsettings,usedtoconnectLANsidedevicestotheInternetPage 37Route ConguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page38Wireless CongWPS WPS settings and status Page39AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 40Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 42Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page46WMM SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 47MAC Filter Limitaccesstospecicdevices Page49Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wirelessLANportPage 50SecurityFirewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 51IPFilter EditIPlterswhichrelatestothepacketspassingthroughtheLANsideandtheInternetsidePage 53VPNPass ThroughCongureIPv6passthrough,PPPoEpassthrough,andPPTPpassthrough Page 54
WCR-GN User Manual 20Chapter 4 CongurationLANCongPort Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs Page 55DMZ Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LANsidedestination.Page56UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Page 57QoS Congurepriorityforpacketsthatrequireacertaindataow Page58Admin CongName Congure the AirStation’s name Page59Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration screensPage60Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock Page61NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation’s internal clockPage62Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page63Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs Page64Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page65Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page66Update Update the AirStation’s rmware Page67DiagnosticSystemInfo View current system information for the AirStation Page68Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 70PacketInfo View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 71Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 72Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 73LogoutClick this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-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 34Route ConguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page38Wireless CongWPS WPS settings and status Page39AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 40Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 43Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page46WMM SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 47MAC Filter Limitaccesstospecicdevices Page49Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wirelessLANportPage 50Admin CongName Congure the AirStation’s name Page59Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration screensPage60Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock Page61NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation’s internal clockPage62Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page63Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs Page64Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page65Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page66Update Update the AirStation’s rmware Page67DiagnosticSystemInfo View current system information for the AirStation Page68Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 70
WCR-GN User Manual 22Chapter 4 CongurationPacketInfo View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 71Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 72Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 73LogoutClick this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-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.
WCR-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.NetworkServiceList Displays the list of the network devices for which information is providedfromthenetworkontheLAN-side.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gurationWCR-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.MTUsizeofInternetPort ConguretheMTUvalueoftheInternetportfromtherangeof578to 1500 bytes.
WCR-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26).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gurationWCR-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.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.
WCR-GN User Manual 28Chapter 4 CongurationParameter 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."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.”
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-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.
WCR-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gurationWCR-GN User Manual 31VPN server (Router Mode Only)Congure the VPN server.
WCR-GN User Manual 32Chapter 4 CongurationParameter MeaningAutoInput ClicktogeneratearandomIPaddress.LANSideIPAddress SetaLANsideIPaddressandsubnetmask.DHCP Server EnableordisabletheDHCPserver,whichassignsIPaddressesauto-matically.DHCPIPAddressPool 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.PPTP Server EnabletouseaPPTPserver.Authorization Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection.ServerIPAddress SelecttheserverIPaddress.ClientIPAddress SelecttheIPaddressrange.DNSServerIPAddress SettheDNSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetoclients.WINSServerIPAddress SettheWINSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissuetocli-ents.[EditUserInformation] Click to edit user information.User Name EntertheusernametoconnecttothePPTPserver.Youmayenterupto16alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.Password EnterthepasswordtoconnecttothePPTPserver.Youmayenterupto16alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.MethodofAcquiringIPAddress SelectthemethodtobeusedtoassigntheIPaddressisassignedtothe PPTP client.PPTPUserList Displays the PPTP connection user information.
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-GN User Manual 33LANThe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.
WCR-GN User Manual 34Chapter 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gurationWCR-GN User Manual 35DHCP 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”.
WCR-GN User Manual 36Chapter 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gurationWCR-GN User Manual 37RouteThe 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.
WCR-GN User Manual 38Chapter 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gurationWCR-GN User Manual 39AOSSThe screen to see the detailed settings and status of AOSS.
WCR-GN User Manual 40Chapter 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.Encryptionlevelexpansionfunction ExpandssecuritymethodfromTKIPtoWPA/WPA2-PSK-mixedmode.DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation 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.CurrentEncryptionInformation* AOSS Connection onlyDisplaystheencryptiontype,SSID,anencryptionkeyconguredbyAOSS.[Random] ClicktoenterrandomvaluesforSSID,encryptionkey,andothersettings.[KEYbase] ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelessssettingsto the values on the case sticker.[Reset] ClicktoreturntheSSID,encryptionkey,andotherwirelesssettingsto their previous values.AOSSClientInformation** AOSS Connection onlyDisplays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.AOSSEthernetConverterInformation** AOSS Connection onlyDisplays information about ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS.
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-GN User Manual 41BasicThe 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 1-11. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.150Mbps Mode (WCR-GN) 150 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40 MHzinsteadof20MHz.Inuncongestedareasthiscanincreaseperformance. 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.
WCR-GN User Manual 42Chapter 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gurationWCR-GN User Manual 43Parameter 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.
WCR-GN User Manual 44Chapter 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.
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-GN User Manual 45AdvancedThe screen to congure the advanced wireless settings.Parameter MeaningMulticast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets.DTIMPeriod Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) which is notied to a wireless device. This setting is eective only when the power management feature is enabled on a wireless device.Privacy Separator Ifenabled,thePrivacySeparatorblockscommunicationbetweenwireless devices connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will beabletoconnecttotheInternetbutnotwitheachother.Devicesthat are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.
WCR-GN User Manual 46Chapter 4 CongurationWMMThe screen to set the priorities for specic communications the AirStation performs.
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-GN User Manual 47Parameter MeaningWMM-EDCAParameters Youdon'tusuallyneedtochangethesesettings.Usingthedefaultsettings is recommended.Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets:(Highest)8,(High)4,(Normal)2,and(Low)1.Fromthequeue, these packets are processed in order of priority.CWmin, CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window. The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance structureperformedinIEEE802.11,andgenerallythesmallerthevalue in the window, the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send.AIFSN Theintervaltosendframes.TheunitoftheAIFSNisaslot,justasthe window dened by CWmin and CWmax is. The smaller the interval of sending frames, the faster the algorithm can restart. As a result, the priority of the queue is higher.TXOP Limit The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send. The unit is 32 ms. The longer this time, the more frames can be sent per right to send. However, the que may interferewithotherpackettransmissions.IfTXOPLimitissetto0(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue. New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected. As the new queue accumulates more packets, its priority increases.
WCR-GN User Manual 48Chapter 4 CongurationMAC FilterThe screen to congure the access restrictions from wireless devices.Parameter MeaningEnforceMACFiltering EnabletorestrictwirelessconnectionstodeviceswithregisteredMAC addresses.RegistrationList Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly.[EditRegistrationList] Click this button to add a MAC address of a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.MAC Addresses to be Registered EnteraMACaddressofawirelessdeviceyoupermittoconnecttothe AirStation. Click "Register" to add that MAC address to the list.Listofallclientsthatareassociatedwith this AirStationDisplay the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 4 CongurationWCR-GN User Manual 49Multicast ControlThescreentocongurerestrictionsonunnecessarymulticastpacketssenttothewirelessLANport.Parameter MeaningSnooping Ifenabled,snoopingsupervisesmulticastadministrativepacketssuchasIGMPandrestrictsunnecessarymulticasttransferstowiredor wireless ports.Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of1to3600(seconds).You need to enter a value which is bigger than the interval of a IGMP/MLDquery.

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