BUFFALO 09101676-0 AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 User Manual UserMan 2 FDI 09101676 0

BUFFALO INC. AirStation N Technology Wireless N150 UserMan 2 FDI 09101676 0

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Chapter 4 Conguration
Security (Router Mode only)
Firewall (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure rewall features of the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Enabletooutputalogofrewallactivity.
Basic Rules Enabletouseanyofthequicklters.Preconguredquicklters
include:
Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing
When this is enabled, you cannot use the Microsoft network
featurefromtheInternetsidetotheLANsideandfromtheLAN
sidetotheInternet.YoucancongurethiswithPPPoEifyou
select“Use PPPoE Client”or“Use IP Unnumbered”inMethodof
AcquiringIPaddress(onpage25),orifEasySetupidentieda
PPPoEconnectionduringsetup.
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Parameter Meaning
Reject IDENT Requests
 EnablingthisoptionwillanswerIDENTrequestsfromtheInternet
sidewithcorrespondingrejectionpackets.Enablethisoptionif
you experienced slower transfer speed for network application
suchassendingmail,usingftpordisplayingonbrowser.If
youhaveconguredtransferofIDENTrequeststotheLAN
side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP
port:113), that setting has higher priority, and overrides this
setting.
Block Ping from Internet
 Ifthisisenabled,theAirStationwillnotrespondtopingsfromthe
Internetside.YoucancongurethiswithPPPoEifyouselect“Use
PPPoE Client”or“Use IP Unnumbered”inMethodofAcquiringIP
address(page26),orifEasySetupidentiedaPPPoEconnection
during setup.
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IP Filter (Router Mode only)
ThescreentoeditIPlterswhichrelatestothepacketspassingthroughtheLANsideandtheInter-
net side.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Ifenabled,IPlteractivityissavedtoalog.
Operation Specify how to process target packets.
Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets.
IPAddress Specifythesender'sIPaddressandreceiver'sIPaddressofthe
target packets.
Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet.
IPFilterInformation DisplaythelistofIPlterswhichhavebeenregistered.
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VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only)
ThescreentocongureIPv6passthrough,PPPoEpassthrough,andPPTPpassthrough.
Parameter Meaning
IPv6PassThrough EnabletouseIPv6PassThroughforaddresstranslation.
PPPoEPassThrough EnabletousePPPoEbridge.UsingPPPoEbridgeletsyou
automaticallyobtainanIPaddressfromyourproviderusingthe
PPPoEprotocolfromyourcomputerconnectedtotheLANside
becauseallPPPoEpacketscanpassthroughbetweentheInternet
andLAN.
PPTP Pass Through EnabletousethePPTPPassThroughforaddresstranslation.
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LAN Cong (Router Mode only)
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure the port translation.
Parameter Meaning
Group Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select "New
Group" and enter the new group name in the Group Name
eldtocreateanewgroup.Agroupnamecanincludeupto16
alphanumeric letters.
InternetSideIPAddress EntertheInternetsideIPaddress(beforetranslation)fortheport
translation table entry.
Protocol SelecttheInternetsideprotocol(beforetranslation)fortheport
translation table entry.
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Parameter Meaning
LANSideIPAddress EntertheLANsideIPaddress(aftertranslation)fortheport
translation table entry.
LANSidePort SelecttheLANside(aftertranslation)portnumber(1-65535)for
the port translation table entry.
Port Forwarding Registration
Information
Shows current entries in the port translation table.
DMZ (Router Mode only)
ThescreentocongureadestinationtotransfercommunicationpacketswithoutaLANside
destination.
Parameter Meaning
IPAddressofDMZ EntertheIPaddressofthedestinationtowhichpacketswhichare
not routed by a port translation table are forwarded.
Note:RIPprotocolpackets(UDPportnumber520)willnotbe
forwarded.
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UPnP (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).
Parameter Meaning
UPnP EnableordisableUniversalPlugandPlay(UPnP)functionality.
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QoS (Router Mode only)
ThescreentoconguretheprioritycontrolofpacketssenttotheInternet.
Parameter Meaning
QoSfortransmissiontotheInternet Determine whether or not control the priority of packets to send to
theInternet.CheckthisboxtoenableQoS.
Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the
internet side.
* Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth.
Enable Enableordisablethisentry.
application name Enteranapplicationname. Names may use up to 32 alpha
numericalcharacters,doubleorsingletickmarks("'),quotation
marks(“),andsemicolons(;).
protocol Select either TCP or UDP.
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Parameter Meaning
destination port Specifyadestinationportwiththevalueof1-65535.Ifthiseldis
empty, a random port is selected.
priority Select high, medium or low.
*Ifpacketsdonotqualifyforclassicationasatypeonthelist,thentheir
priority is treated as a level between medium and low.
Admin Cong
Name
The screen to congure the AirStation’s name.
Parameter Meaning
AirStation Name EnteranamefortheAirStation.Namesmayincludeupto64alpha-
numeric characters and hyphens (-).
ListNetworkServices Enableordisablethisitemtodisplaythecomputersanddeviceson
your network with their supported services..
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Password
The screen to congure the password to login to the conguration screen of the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Administrator Name The user name to log in to the conguration screen of the
AirStation.Thisnameisxedas“root”.
Administrator Password The password to log in to the conguration screen of the AirStation.
Thepasswordmaycontainupto8alphanumericcharactersand
underscores (_).
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Time/Date
The screen to congure the internal clock in the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
LocalDate You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock.
LocalTime You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the
AirStation'sinternalclock.
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NTP
The screen to congure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock.
Parameter Meaning
NTP Functionality EnabletouseanNTPservertoautomaticallysettheAirStation's
internal clock.
NTP Server EnterthenameoftheNTPserverasahostname,hostnamewith
domainname,orIPaddress.Upto255alphanumericcharacters,
hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.
UpdateInterval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP
server?Intervalsof1-24hoursmaybeset.
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Access
The screen to restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens.
Parameter Meaning
LogOutput Enablingoutputsalogofchangestoaccesssettings.
Prohibit conguration from wireless
LAN
Ifenabled,preventsaccesstosettingsscreensfromwirelessly
connected devices (only wired devices may congure).
Prohibit conguration from wired
LAN
Ifenabled,preventsaccesstosettingsscreensfromwireddevices
(only wirelessly connected devices may congure).
Permit conguration from wired
Internet
Ifenabled,allowsaccesstosettingsscreensfromnetworkdevices
ontheInternetside.
PermittedIPaddress DisplayedonlyifInternetsidecongurationisenabled.EntertheIP
address of the device that is permitted to congure the AirStation
remotelyfromtheInternetside.
Permitted Port DisplayedonlyifInternetsidecongurationisenabled.Setaport
number(1-65535)ifconguringtheAirStationfromtheInternet
side.
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Log
The screen to transfer the log information of the AirStation by the syslog.
Parameter Meaning
LogTransfer Enabletosendlogstoasyslogserver.
Syslog Server Indentifythesyslogserverbyhostname,hostnamewithdomain
name,orIPaddress.Youmayenterupto255alphanumeric
characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
TransferLogs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.
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Save/Restore
The screen to save to or restore from an AirStation conguration le.
Parameter Meaning
Save current settings Clicking "Save" will save the current conguration of the AirStation
toale.Ifthe“Encrypt the conguration le with a password”option
is checked, then the conguration le will be password protected
withthecurrentAdministratorPassword(page60).
Restore Configuration from Backup
File
Restore the conguration of the AirStation from a saved
conguration le by clicking the "Browse" button, navigating to the
congurationle,andthenclickingRestore.Ifthecongurationle
was password protected, then put a check next to "To restore from
the le you need the password",enterthepassword,andclick“Open”.
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Initialize/Restart
The screen to initialize and restore the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Restart Click "Restart Now" to restart the AirStation.
Initialize Click "Initialize Now" to initialize and restart the AirStation.
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Update
The screen to update the AirStation’s rmware.
Parameter Meaning
Firmware Version Displays the current rmware version of the AirStation.
Firmware File Name Click "Browse" to specify a rmware le and click "Update Firmware."
This will update the rmware.
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Diagnostic
System Info
The screen to verify the system information of the AirStation.
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Parameter Meaning
Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the rmware
version.
AirStation Name DisplaysAirStationName(refertopage59).
Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the mode switch on the back of the
AirStation.
Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation.
Internet DisplaystheinformationabouttheInternetport.
LAN DisplaystheinformationabouttheLANport.
Wireless Displays the wireless status.
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Logs
The screen to check log information recorded by the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Display log info Choose the types of log information to display.
Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.
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Packet Info
The screen to verify the total amount of packets the AirStation transfers.
Parameter Meaning
Sent DisplaysthenumberofpacketssenttotheInternetsideof
Ethernet,theLANsideoftheEthernet,andtheLANsideofthe
wireless connection.
Received DisplaysthenumberofpacketreceivedfromtheInternetsideof
Ethernet,theLANsideoftheEthernet,andtheLANsideofthe
wireless connection.
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Client Monitor
This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Client Monitor Displaysinformation(MACaddress,leaseIPaddress,hostname,
communicationmethod,wirelessauthenticationand802.11n)for
devices that are connected to the AirStation.
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Ping
A Ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specic network device.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address EnteranIPaddressorahostnameofthedeviceforwhichyou
try to verify the connection, and click "Execute". The result will be
displayedinthe“Result” eld.
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Chapter 5
Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)
AOSSandWPSaresystemswhichenablesyoutoautomaticallycongurewirelessLANsettings.Just
pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Utilize this system
to connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
 AOSS(AirStationOne-TouchSecureSystem)istechnologydevelopedbyBUFFALO.WPS
was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Internet
AirStation PC or
Game console
(AOSS Devices)
•BeforeusingAOSS/WPStoconnecttoaBualowirelessclient,installClientManagersoftwarefrom
the included AirNavigator CD. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information.
•Bualo’sClientManagersoftwarecanbeusedwiththewirelessLANdevicesbuiltintoyour
computer.However,itisnotguaranteedtoworkwithallwirelessLANdevicesavailable.
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1
2
Click the icon in the system tray.
Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
IfyouareusingWindowsVista,usetheincludedClientManagerVsoftwaretoconnectwirelessly
withAOSS/WPS.
Whenthescreenatleftisdisplayed,click“Create
Prole”.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. After you congure the settings and the Security
LED(page8)stopsashingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscompleted.
3When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue"appears,click“Continue”.
4When the screen shown at left is
displayed,clickthe“WPS AOSS“
button.
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2
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
IfyouareusingWindowsXP,usetheincludedClientManager3softwaretoconnectwirelesslywith
AOSS/WPS.
1Rightclickontheicondisplayedinthesystemtray,andselect“Prole”.
When the screen shown at left is
displayed,click“WPS AOSS” button.
Followtheinstructionsdisplayedonthescreen.AfteryoucongurethesettingsandtheSECURITY
LED(onpage8)stopsashingandislit,theAOSS/WPSconnectioniscompleted.
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Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)
IfyouareusingagamemachinewhichsupportsAOSSorWPS,refertothatdevice’smanualto
initiateAOSS/WPS.Wheninstructed,holddowntheAOSSbutton(page11)ontheAirStationfor1
second.
AfteryoucongurethesettingsandtheSECURITYLED(onpage8)stopsblinkingandislit,the
AOSS/WPSconnectioniscompleted.
Manual Setup
You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by
using Windows standard utility.
The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows you are using.
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong)
UseWindowsstandardutility(WLANAutoCong)toconnecttotheAirStation.
1Click on the network icon in the system tray.
2Select the target AirStation’s name and click
“Connect“.Forfutureuse,checking“Connect
automatically“isrecommended.
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3Entertheencryptionkey(suchasWEPkeyor
pre-sharedkey)andclick“OK”.
1Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.
2Click“Connect to a network”.
When the screen at left is displayed, select the
networktoconnecttoandclick“Connect”.
3
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong)
UseWindowsstandardutility(WLANAutoCong)toconnecttothefollowingAirStation.
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Ifthescreenbelowisdisplayed,click“I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead”.
(Ifthisscreenisnotdisplayed,gotostep4)
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When the screen at left is displayed, enter an
encryptionkey(suchasWEPkeyorpre-shared
key)andclick“Connect”.
4
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to nish conguration.
(IftheSetNetworkLocationscreenisdisplayed,select“Home”, “ Work”,or“Public location“
depending where you’re using the AirStation.
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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration)
Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation.
Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Conguration is disabled. Uninstall Client
Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Conguration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
1Right click on the wireless network icon displayed in the system tray.
2Click“View Available Wireless Networks”.
When the screen at left is displayed, select the
networktoconnecttoandclick“Connect”.
3
When the screen at left is displayed, enter the
encryptionkey(suchasWEPkeyorpre-shared
key)andclick“Connect”.
4
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to nish conguration.
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Trouble Shooting
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection.
• MakesurethatyourAirStationispluggedin!
• CheckthatthestatusLEDsofyourAirStationarelitasbelow:
 POWER GreenlightisON
 SECURITY AmberlightisON
 WIRELESS GreenlightisONorashing
 ROUTER GreenlightisONorOFF(thestatusvariesdependingonyourenvironment)
 DIAG OFF
 LAN GreenlightisONorashing
 INTERNET GreenlightisONorashing
• Makesurethatyourcomputerissetto“obtain an IP address automatically”.(Refertopage94)
• RestartyourAirStation.
Cannot access the web-based conguration utility.
• Displaythecongurationscreenbyfollowingtheprocedureonpage18.
• Enterthecorrectusernameandpasswordtologintothecongurationscreen.
 IfyouareusingAirStationinfactorydefaultsettings,enter"root" (in lower case) for the user
name and leave the password blank (enter nothing)
• Verifythatyourwebbrowserisnotsettouseproxies.
• Makesurethatyourcomputerisconguredto“Obtain an IP Address Automatically."(page94)
• RestartyourAirStation.
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Cannot connect to the network wirelessly.
• CongureyourwirelessdevicewiththesameSSID,encryptiontype,andencryptionkeyasused
for your AirStation.
The following are the factory default settings of the AirStation:
SSID-  PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation
EncryptionMethod- WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK(*)
 *ConnecttothenetworkusingawirelessconnectionwithWPA-PSK
 TKIPorWPA2-PSKAES.WPA2-PSKAESismostrecommended.
 EncryptionKey- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation(ifnot,theAirStationisnot
encrypted in default conguration.)
• PlaceyourAirStationandwirelessdevices2-10feetapart.
• RestartyourAirStation.
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or
Password.
HolddowntheRESETbutton(page97)onyourAirStationfor5secondstoinitializeitssettings.All
settings,includingyourpassword,SSID,andencryptionkeywillbeinitializedtotheirdefaults.
The followings are the factory default settings of the AirStation.
SSID-   PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation
 EncryptionMethod- WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK(*)
  *ConnecttothenetworkusingawirelessconnectionwithWPA-PSK
  TKIPorWPA2-PSKAES.WPA2-PSKAESismostrecommended.
 EncryptionKey- PrintedonthelabeloftheAirStation(ifnot,theAirStationisnot
encrypted in default conguration.)
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum
link speed is only 72Mbps).
By default, the AirStation’s 150 Mbps mode is not enabled. To enable it, use the following procedure:
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1. OpenthecongurationscreenofyourAirStation(page18).
2. Click "Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 150Mbps Mode)"inEasySetup.
3. Change the value in "150 Mbps Mode" - "Band Width" to 40 MHz and click "Apply".
Ifyoustillcannotconnectat150Mbps,checkthesettingsofyourwirelessclientdevice.
Other Tips
Issue:
Iresetmywirelessroutertofactorysettingsandforgothowtologin.
Answer:
Openyourbrowserandenter192.168.11.1asthebrowseraddressandhitEnter.Youwillbe
promptedtologin.Entertheusernameasrootandthepasswordboxisleftempty(nopassword).
Click "OK" to complete the login and the option to reset your password will be available on the rst
page.
Issue:
HowdoIforwardportsonmywirelessrouterformygamingconsole?
Answer:
Logintotherouter.Fromthehomepage,gototheInternetGame/PortMappingsection.Enterthe
portthatneedstobeforwarded,andtheIPaddressofthegamingconsole.
Issue:
HowdoIenableormodifysecurityencryptionsettingsonthewirelessrouter?
Answer:
Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.GototheWirelessCongtabandthenselectthe
Securitytab.BualorecommendstheuseofWPAforwirelessencryption.Thepassphrase/key
shouldbeatleast8charactersinlength.
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Issue:
HowdoIchangemywirelessrouter'sbroadcastednetworkname(SSID)?
Answer:
Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.GototheWirelessCongtabandthenselectthe
Basictabifnecessary.FindthesettingsareacalledSSID.Selectthe"Use" radio button and enter the
name you wish to use for your network in the text eld provided. Click "Apply" to save the settings.
Once the wireless router has rebooted, you will need to manually select the new network name for
all wireless devices and enter your encryption key if necessary.
Issue:
WhatcanIdoifmywirelessconnectiondropsrandomlyorseemsslow?
Answer:
There are many environmental factors that may aect this behavior. First, ensure the issue is not
range related by locating the wireless router and the device dropping connection in closer proximity
and check whether the connection drops continue.
Insomecases,interferencefromotherwirelessnetworksorsourcessuchas2.4GHzwirelessphones
may impact performance. To work around this scenario, change the wireless channel used by your
wireless router.
Logintothewirelessrouterwithyourbrowser.ClickontheWirelessCongtabandthentheBasic
tab.TheWirelessChannelsettingcanbeselectedfromchannels1to11.IfanAuto-Channeloption
isavailable,attempttousethisoptiontoremedytheproblem.IfAuto-Channelisunavailable,
manually select an alternate channel and click "Apply".
Issue:
ThoughIamabletosuccessfullymakeaconnectionwithmywirelessrouter,Iamunabletoaccess
theInternetwithmywebbrowser.
Answer:
First,powerotheCableorDSLmodem,thewirelessrouter,andyourcomputer.Movetherouter's
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mode switch to the on position. Verify that the modem is connected to the wireless router with an
EthernetcabletotheWANport.Poweronthemodemandwaitoneminute.Poweronthewireless
router and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and
navigatetoafamiliarwebsitetoverifywhethertheInternetconnectionisfunctioningnormally.
Ifafterthesesteps,anInternetconnectionisstillunavailable,powerotheCableorDSLmodem
andcomputeragainanddirectlyconnectyourcomputertotheCableorDSLmodemwithacable
between the computer and the port on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute.
PoweronthecomputerandagaincheckforanInternetconnection.
IfanInternetconnectionISNOTavailablewithadirectconnectiontothecomputer,pleasecallthe
InternetServiceProviderwhoinstalledthemodem.
IfanInternetconnectionISavailablewithadirectconnectiontothecomputer,pleasecallour
customer support.
Issue:
WherecanIdownloadthelatestdrivers,rmwareandinstructionsformyBualowirelessproducts?
Answer:
The latest drivers and rmware are available online at
www.bualotech.com
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Appendix A
Specications
Wireless LAN Interface
Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11ntechnology
Transmission Method DirectSequenceSpreadSpectrum(DSSS),OFDM,SISO
Frequency Range 2,412-2,462MHz(Channels1-11)
Transmission Rate 802.11b/g
  54,48,36,24,18,12,9,6,11,5.5,2,1Mbps
802.11n
20MHz Channel
 (LongGI)65,58.5,52,39,26,19.5,13,6.5(1stream)
 (ShortGI)72.2,65.57.8,43.3,28.9,21.7,14.4,7.2(1steam)
40MHz Channel
 (LongGI)135,121.5,108,61,54,40.5,27,13.5(1stream)
 (ShortGI)150,135,120,90,60,45,30,15(1stream)
Access Mode InfrastructureMode
Security AOSS,WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES),WPA/WPA2mixedPSK,WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES),
128/64bitWEP,MacAddressFilter
Wired LAN Interface
Standard Compliance IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX),IEEE802.3(10BASE-T)
Transmission Rate 10/100Mbps
TransmissionEncoding 100BASE-TX4B5B/MLT-3,10BASE-TManchesterCording
Access Method CSMA/CD
Speed and Flow Control 10/100,AutoSensing,AutoMDIX
NumberofLANPorts 4
LANPortConnector RJ-45
Other
Power Supply ExternalAC100-240VUniversal,50/60Hz
Power Consumption Approx.6.0W(Max)
Dimensions 110mmx105mmx24mm(4.3x4.1x0.9in.)
Weight 150g(4.8oz.)*standnotincluded
OperatingEnvironment 0-40°C(32-104°F),20-80%(non-condensing)
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Appendix B
Default Conguration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
Internet
(Router Mode only)
MethodofAcquiringIPAddress PerformEasySetup(InternetConnectionWizard)
Default Gateway none
Address of DNS Name Server none
InternetMACAddress Use Default MAC Address
MTUSizeofInternetPort 1500 Bytes
PPPoE
(Router Mode only)
DefaultPPPoEConnection No Active Session
IPUnnumberedPPPoE
Connection
No Active Session
PPPoEConnectionList none
Preferred Connections none
DDNS
(Router Mode only)
Dynamic DNS Service Disable
Current Dynamic DNS
Information
none
VPN Server
(Router Mode only)
LANSideIPAddress 192.168.11.1(255.255.255.0)
DHCP Server Function Enable
DHCPIPAddressPool 192.168.11.2forupto64Address(es)
PPTP Server Function Disable
Authorization Type MS-CHAPv2(40/128-bitEncryption)
ServerIPAddress Auto
ClientIPAddress Auto
DNSServerIPAddress LANIPaddressoftheAirStation
WINSServerIPAddress None
PPTPUserList None
LAN LANSideIPAddress Router Mode:
 192.168.11.1(255.255.255.0)
Bridge Mode (Router Switch OFF):
 192.168.11.100(255.255.255.0)
Bridge Mode (Router Switch AUTO):
Obtain automatically from DHCP Server
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Appendix B Default Conguration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
DHCP Server Function
(Router Mode only)
Enable
DHCPIPAddressPool
(Router Mode only)
192.168.11.2forupto64Addresses
LANSideIPAddress
(IPUnnumbered)
(Router Mode only)
none
LeasePeriod
(Router Mode only)
48Hours
Default Gateway
(Router Mode only)
AirStation'sIPAddress
DNS Servers
(Router Mode only)
AirStation'sIPAddress
WINZServer
(Router Mode only)
Do Not Specify
Domain Name
(Router Mode only)
Assigned Domain Name
Default Gateway
(Bridge Mode only)
none
DNS Server Address
(Bridge Mode only)
none
DHCPLease
(Router Mode only)
CurrentDHCPClientInformation none
NAT
(Router Mode only)
Address Translation Enable
LogOutputofDeletedPackets Disable
Route RoutingInformation none
WPS WPS Enable
ExternalRegistrar Enable
AirStationPIN An8-digitrandomvalue
(Printed on the label of the AirStation)
WPSSecurityInformation WPS status: congured
SSID: AirStation'sMACAddress
Security: WPA-PSKAES
Encryptionkey: A13-digitrandomvalueordis-
abled.
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
AOSS Encryptionlevelexpansion
function
Enable
DedicatedWEPSSIDisolation Disable
AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Enable
Basic Wireless Radio Enable
Wireless Channel Auto Channel
150Mbps Mode Band Width: 20MHz
ExtensionChannel: -
BroadcastSSID Allow
Separate feature not used
SSID CongureAirStation'sMACaddress
Wireless authentication WPA/WPA2mixedmode-PSK
Wireless encryption TKIP/AESmixedmode
WPA-PSK(Pre-SharedKey) A 13-digit random value (Printed on the label of the
AirStation)
Rekey interval 60minutes
Advanced Multicast Rate Auto
DTIMPeriod 1
Privacy Separator Disable
WMM WMM-EDCAParameters
(PriorityAC_BK(Low))
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
CWmax 1023 1023
AIFSN 7 7
TXOPLimit 0 0
Admission Control ----- Disable
WMM-EDCAParameters
(PriorityAC_BE(Normal))
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
CWmax 63 1023
AIFSN 3 3
TXOPLimit 0 0
Admission Control ----- Disable
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Appendix B Default Conguration Settings
Feature Parameter Default Setting
WMM-EDCAParameters
(PriorityAC_VI(High))
For AP For STA
CWmin 7 7
CWmax 15 15
AIFSN 1 2
TXOPLimit 94 94
Admission Control ----- Disable
WMM-EDCAParameters
(Priority AC_VO (Highest) )
For AP For STA
CWmin 3 3
CWmax 7 7
AIFSN 1 2
TXOPLimit 47 47
Admission Control ----- Disable
MAC Filter EnforceMACFilter Disable
RegistrationList none
Multicast
Control
Snooping Enable
Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec.
Firewall
(Router Mode only)
LogOutput Disable
Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Disable
RejectIDENTRequests Enable
BlockPingfromInternet Enable
IPFilter
(Router Mode only)
LogOutput Disable
IPFilterInformation none
VPN Pass
Through
(Router Mode only)
IPv6PassThrough Enable
PPPoEPassThrough Disable
PPTP Pass Through Disable
Port Forwarding
(Router Mode only)
PortForwardingRegistrationInfor-
mation
none
DMZ
(Router Mode only)
IPAddressofDMZ none
UPnP
(Router Mode only)
UPnP Enable
QoS
(Router Mode only)
QoSfortransmissiontotheInter-
net
Disable
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
Name AirStation Name AP+AirStation'sMACAddress
ListNetworkServices Enable
Password Administrator Name root (xed)
Administrator Password none
Time/Date LocalDate 2009Year1Month1Day
LocalTime 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds
Time Zone (GMT−06:00)CentralStandardTime:CST
NTP NTP Functionality Enable
NTP Server time.nist.gov
UpdateInterval 24 hours
Access LogOutput Disable
LimitationItem ProhibitcongurationfromwirelessLAN Disable
ProhibitcongurationfromwiredLAN Enable
PermitcongurationfromwiredInternet Enable
Log LogTransfer Disable
Syslog Server none
TransferLogs Router Mode:
 AddressTranslation,IPFilter,Firewall,PPPoECli-
ent, Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server,
AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting
Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired
Link
Bridge Mode:
 IPFilter,DHCPClient,AOSS,WirelessClient,Au-
thentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP
Client,andWiredLink
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Appendix C
TCP/IP Settings in Windows
Windows 7
To perform the settings for Windows 7, follow the procedure below.
1 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet.
2 Doubleclick“Network and Sharing Center”.
3 Click“Change Adapter Settings” on the left side menu.
4 Rightclickon“Local Area Connection”,thenclick“Properties”.
5 Ifthemessage“Windows needs your permission to continue” appears,click“Continue”.
6 Select“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”thenclick“Properties”.
7 Select“Obtain an IP address automatically”and“Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then
click“OK”.
8 Click“OK”.
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows
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1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2 Doubleclick“Network and Sharing Center”.
3 Click“Manage network connections” on the left side menu.
4 Rightclickon“Local Area Connection”,thenclick“Properties”.
5 Whenthemessage“Windows needs your permission to continue” appears,click“Continue”.
6 Select“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”thenclick“Properties”.
7 Select“Obtain an IP address automatically”and“Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then
click“OK”.
8 Click“Close”.
Windows Vista
To perform the settings for Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.
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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows
1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2 Doubleclick“Network”.
3 Rightclickon“Local Area Connection”,thenclick“Properties”.
4 Select“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”,thenclick“Properties”.
5 Select“Obtain an IP address automatically”and“Obtain DNS server address
automatically”,andthenclick“OK”.
6 Click“Close”.
Windows XP
To perform the settings for Windows XP, follow the procedure below.
ᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ
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Appendix D
Restoring the Default Conguration
Hold down this button for 5 seconds. The
AirStation will be initialized.
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Appendix E
Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
notoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is en-
couraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwocondi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID:
WCR-GN: FDI-09102082-0
Important Note - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radia-
tor and your body.
Thistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortrans-
mitter.
Theavailabilityofsomespecicchannelsand/oroperationalfrequencybandsarecountrydepen-
dent and are rmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The rmware
setting is not accessible by the end user.
FDI-09101676-0
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
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European Union Notice:
ThisdevicecomplieswiththeessentialrequirementsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC.Thefollow-
ing test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential
requirementsoftheR&TTEDirective1999/5/EC:
•EN60950-1:
 2006SafetyofInformationTechnologyEquipment
•EN50385:2002
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and xed terminal sta-
tions for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels
related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic elds (110MHz - 40 GHz) - Gen-
eral public
•EN300328V1.7.1(2006-10)
ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);Widebandtransmissionsys-
tems;Datatransmissionequipmentoperatinginthe2,4GHzISMbandandusingwideband
modulationtechniques;HarmonizedENcoveringessentialrequirementsunderarticle3.2ofthe
R&TTEDirective
•EN301489-1V1.8.1(2008-04)
 ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadioSpectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part1:Commontechnical
requirements
•EN301489-17V1.3.2(2008-04)
 ElectromagneticcompatibilityandRadiospectrumMatters(ERM);ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility(EMC)standardforradioequipmentandservices;Part17:Specicconditionsfor
2,4GHzwidebandtransmissionsystemsand5GHzhighperformanceRLANequipment
Thisdeviceisa2.4GHzwidebandtransmissionsystem(transceiver),intendedforuseinallEU
memberstatesandEFTAcountries,exceptinFranceandItalywhererestrictiveuseapplies.
InItalytheend-usershouldapplyforalicenseatthenationalspectrumauthoritiesinordertoobtain
authorizationtousethedeviceforsettingupoutdoorradiolinksand/orforsupplyingpublicaccess
totelecommunicationsand/ornetworkservices.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the
RFoutputpowermaybelimitedto10mWEIRPinthefrequencyrangeof2454–2483.5MHz.For
detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
Česky[Czech]
BualoTechnologyInc.tímtoprohlašuje,žetentoAirStationWCR-GNjeveshoděsezákladními
požadavkyadalšímipříslušnýmiustanovenímisměrnice1999/5/ES.
Dansk[Danish]
UndertegnedeBualoTechnologyInc.erklærerherved,atfølgendeudstyrAirStationWCR-GN
overholderdevæsentligekravogøvrigerelevantekravidirektiv1999/5/EF.
Deutsch[German]
HiermiterklärtBualoTechnologyInc.dasssichdasGerätAirStationWCR-GNinÜbereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie1999/5/EGbendet.
Eesti[Estonian]
KäesolevagakinnitabBualoTechnologyInc.seadmeAirStationWCR-GNvastavustdirektiivi
1999/5/EÜpõhinõuetelejanimetatuddirektiivisttulenevateleteisteleasjakohastelesätetele.
English
Hereby,BualoTechnologyInc.declaresthatthisAirStationWCR-GNisincompliancewiththe
essentialrequirementsandotherrelevantprovisionsofDirective1999/5/EC.
Español[Spanish]
PormediodelapresenteBualoTechnologyInc.declaraqueelAirStationWCR-GNcumpleconlos
requisitosesencialesycualesquieraotrasdisposicionesaplicablesoexigiblesdelaDirectiva1999/5/
CE.
Ελληνική[Greek]
ΜΕΤΗΝΠΑΡΟΥΣΑBuffaloTechnologyInc.ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙΟΤΙAirStationWCR-GNΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣΤΙΣΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣΚΑΙΤΙΣΛΟΙΠΕΣΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣΤΗΣΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français[French]
ParlaprésenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.déclarequel’appareilAirStationWCR-GNestconformeaux
exigencesessentiellesetauxautresdispositionspertinentesdeladirective1999/5/CE.
Italiano[Italian]
ConlapresenteBuffaloTechnologyInc.dichiarachequestoAirStationWCR-GNèconformeai
requisitiessenzialiedallealtredisposizionipertinentistabilitedalladirettiva1999/5/CE.
Latviski[Latvian]
AršoBuffaloTechnologyInc.deklarē,kaAirStationWCR-GNatbilstDirektīvas1999/5/EKbūtiskajām
prasībāmuncitiemartosaistītajiemnoteikumiem.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
WCR-GN User Manual 99
Lietuvių[Lithuanian]
ŠiuoBuffaloTechnologyInc.deklaruoja,kadšisAirStationWCR-GNatitinkaesminiusreikalavimusir
kitas1999/5/EBDirektyvosnuostatas.
Nederlands[Dutch]
HierbijverklaartBuffaloTechnologyInc.dathettoestelAirStationWCR-GNinovereenstemmingis
metdeessentiëleeisenendeandererelevantebepalingenvanrichtlijn1999/5/EG.
Malti[Maltese]
Hawnhekk,BuffaloTechnologyInc.,jiddikjaralidanAirStationWCR-GNjikkonformamal-ħtiġijiet
essenzjaliumaprovvedimentioħrajnrelevantilihemmfid-Dirrettiva1999/5/EC.
Magyar[Hungarian]
Alulírott,BuffaloTechnologyInc.nyilatkozom,hogyaAirStationWCR-GNmegfelelavonatkozó
alapvetõkövetelményeknekésaz1999/5/ECirányelvegyébelõírásainak.
Polski[Polish]
Niniejszym,BuffaloTechnologyInc.,deklaruję,żeAirStationWCR-GNspełniawymaganiazasadnicze
orazstosownepostanowieniazawarteDyrektywie1999/5/EC.
Português[Portuguese]
BuffaloTechnologyInc.declaraqueesteAirStationWCR-GNestáconformecomosrequisitos
essenciaiseoutrasdisposiçõesdaDirectiva1999/5/CE.
Slovensko[Slovenian]
BuffaloTechnologyInc.izjavlja,dajetaAirStationWCR-GNvskladuzbistvenimizahtevamiin
ostalimirelevantnimidoločilidirektive1999/5/ES.
Slovensky[Slovak]
BuffaloTechnologyInc.týmtovyhlasuje,žeAirStationWCR-GNspĺňazákladnépožiadavkyavšetky
príslušnéustanoveniaSmernice1999/5/ES.
Suomi[Finnish]
BuffaloTechnologyInc.vakuuttaatätenettäAirStationWCR-GNtyyppinenlaiteondirektiivin
1999/5/EYoleellistenvaatimustenjasitäkoskeviendirektiivinmuidenehtojenmukainen.
Svensk[Swedish]
HärmedintygarBuffaloTechnologyInc.attdennaAirStationWCR-GNstårIöverensstämmelsemed
deväsentligaegenskapskravochövrigarelevantabestämmelsersomframgåravdirektiv1999/5/EG.
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Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information
For Taiwan 警語
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率
射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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Appendix F
Environmental Information
• Theequipmentthatyouhavepurchasedhasrequiredtheextractionanduseofnaturalresources
for its production.
• Theequipmentmaycontainhazardoussubstancesthatcouldimpacthealthandtheenvironment.
• Inordertoavoidthedisseminationofthosesubstancesinourenvironmentandtodiminishthe
pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
• Thetake-backsystemswillreuseorrecyclemostofthematerialsofyourendlifeequipmentina
sound way.
• Thecrossed-outwheeledbinsymbolinvitesyoutousethosesystems.
• Ifyouneedmoreinformationonthecollection,reuseandrecyclingsystems,pleasecontactyour
local or regional waste administration.
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Appendix G
GPL Information
ThesourcecodeforBualoproductsthatuseGPLcodeisavailableathttp://opensource.bualo.jp/ .
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Appendix H
Warranty Information
BualoTechnology(BualoInc.)productscomewithatwo-yearlimitedwarrantyfromthedateof
purchase.BualoTechnology(BualoInc.)warrantstotheoriginalpurchasertheproduct;goodop-
erating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Bualo Technology
(BualoInc.)installedcomponents.IftheBualoproductmalfunctionsduringthewarrantyperiod,
BualoTechnology/(BualoInc.)will,replacetheunit,providedtheunithasnotbeensubjectedto
misuse,abuse,ornon-BualoTechnology/(BualoInc.)authorizedalteration,modicationsorre-
pair.
AllexpressedandimpliedwarrantiesfortheBualoTechnology(BualoInc)productlineincluding,
but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability and tness of a particular purpose are limited in
duration to the above period.
UndernocircumstancesshallBualoTechnology/(BualoInc.)beliableinanywaytotheuserfor
damages, including any lost prots, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages aris-
ing out of the use of, or inability to use the Bualo products.
InnoeventshallBualoTechnology/(BualoInc.)liabilityexceedthepricepaidfortheproductfrom
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product,
itsaccompanyingsoftware,oritsdocumentation.BualoTechnology(BualoInc.)doesnotoer
refunds for any product.
@2003-2009BualoTechnology(Bualo,Inc.)
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Appendix I
Contact Information
North America
North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and
Canada).
Toll-free:(866)752-6210|Email: info@bualotech.com
Europe
BualoTechnologyprovidestechnicalsupportinEnglish,German,French,Italian,andSpanish.
UK   08453511005
Austria  081010251552
Belgium  078799917
Denmark  70150919
Finland  010802812
France  0811650220
Germany  01801003757
Ireland  1890719901
Italy   848782113
Netherlands  09000401256
Norway  81000050
Spain   901810750
Sweden 0771404105
Switzerland  0848560374
Forallotherregionspleasecontact+35361704617
www.bualo-technology.com/contact
Appendix H Contact Information
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Asia Pacic
Australia TEL:1300761310
China TEL:86-800-820-8262
e-mail: support@bualo-china.com
HongKong TEL:852-2345-0005
e-mail: support@hornington.com
India TEL:1-8004256210
e-mail: csbualo@accelfrontline.in
Indonesia TEL:021-6231-2893
Malaysia TEL:03-5032-0138
e-mail: bualo@ecsm.com.my
Philippines TEL:2-688-3999
e-mail: digisupport@msi-ecs.com.ph
RepublicofKorea TEL:02-2057-2095
e-mail: support@bualotech.co.kr
Singapore TEL:65-6297-2085
e-mail: bualo@blumm.com
Taiwan TEL:0800-660-886
e-mail: support@bualo-tech.com.tw
Thailand TEL:02-716-6669
Other Areas Please contact the shop or distributor where you purchased the unit, re-
ferring to the attached warranty card issued by the distributor.

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