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

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UserMan-1_FDI-09101676-0

User Manual
WCR-GN
AirStation N Technology Wireless N150
Router Access Point & Bridge
www.bualotech.com
3501xxxx ver.01 v1.0
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................5
Features .................................................................................. 5
Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 6
150 Mbps High Speed Mode ................................................... 6
Package Contents ................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview ................................................................. 8
Front Panel LED's .......................................................................... 8
Back Panel ..................................................................................... 10
Bottom ............................................................................................ 11
Right Side ...................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ..................................13
Vertical Placement .................................................................. 13
Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 14
Chapter 3 Installation .......................................................15
CD Setup ................................................................................. 15
Manual Setup .......................................................................... 15
Chapter 4 Conguration ..................................................17
How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility ............... 17
Conguration Menu (Router Mode) ......................................... 19
Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode) ......................................... 21
Setup ....................................................................................... 23
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) ...................................................... 25
Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 25
PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 26
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DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 29
LAN ................................................................................................ 33
DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 35
NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 36
Route ............................................................................................. 37
Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 38
WPS ............................................................................................... 38
AOSS ............................................................................................. 39
Basic .............................................................................................. 41
Advanced ....................................................................................... 45
WMM .............................................................................................. 46
MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 48
Multicast Control ............................................................................ 49
Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 50
Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 50
IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 52
VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 53
LAN Cong (Router Mode only) .............................................. 54
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 54
DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 55
UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 56
QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 57
Admin Cong ........................................................................... 58
Name ............................................................................................. 58
Password ....................................................................................... 59
Time/Date ...................................................................................... 60
NTP ................................................................................................ 61
Access ........................................................................................... 62
Log ................................................................................................. 63
Save/Restore ................................................................................. 64
Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 65
Update ........................................................................................... 66
Diagnostic ............................................................................... 67
System Info .................................................................................... 67
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Logs ............................................................................................... 69
Packet Info ..................................................................................... 70
Client Monitor ................................................................................. 71
Ping ................................................................................................ 72
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................73
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 73
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 74
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 75
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................. 76
Manual Setup .......................................................................... 76
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 76
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 77
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 80
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ............................................81
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 81
Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. ................ 81
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 82
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. .. 82
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 72Mbps). .. 82
Other Tips ................................................................................ 83
Appendix A Specications ..............................................86
Appendix B Default Conguration Settings ...................87
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......................92
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Windows 7 ............................................................................... 92
Windows Vista ......................................................................... 93
Windows XP ............................................................................ 94
Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration ..........95
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ..........96
Appendix F Environmental Information .........................101
Appendix G GPL Information ..........................................102
Appendix H Warranty Information ..................................103
Appendix I Contact Information ......................................104
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Features
Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g
With 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 mode
Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150Mbps data
transmission.
Support AOSS and WPS
Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported.
These automatic connection standards make connection with compatable wireless devices easier.
Security Features
The AirStation is equipped with following security features:
 •AOSS
 •WPS
 •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES)
 •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
 •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK
 •WEP(128/64bit)
 •PrivacySeparator
 •MACaddressaccessrestriction
 •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealthfeature
 •Settingscreenwithpassword
 •Firewallfeaturewitheasyrules
Automatic Channel Selection
Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
Roaming
You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch
AirStations for the best signal.
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Initialization
To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the
unit.
Browser Based Administration
This unit can be easily congured from a web browser on your computer.
Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)
Auto mode detects whether your network has a router or not and automatically switches to the
appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes. (See page 10).
Air Navigator CD Requirements
The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The
automatic installation program on the CD requires Windows 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 Mode
150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.
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Package Contents
Following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
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LED's
1 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 connected
3 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 disabled
6 DIAG LED (Red) This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of
blinks per cycle.
 Note:Whentheunitisrstturnedonorrestarted,theDiagLEDwill
blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.
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Diag LED
status
Meaning Status
2 blinks *1Flash ROM error Cannotreadorwritetotheashmemory.
3 blinks *1Ethernet(wired)LAN
error
EthernetLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
4 blinks *1WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
5 blinks IPaddresssettingerror BecausethenetworkaddressesofboththeIneternetport(WAN
port)andtheLANportarethesame,itisnotpossibletoestablish
communication.ChangetheLANsideIPaddressofthisunit.
Continuously
blinking *2
Updating the rmware
Saving settings
Initializingsettings
Updating the rmware.
Saving the settings.
Initializingthesettings.
*1 UnplugtheACadapterfromthewallsocket,waitforafewseconds,andthenplugitagain.Ifthe
lightstillashes,pleasecontacttechnicalsupport.
*2 NeverunplugtheACadapterwhiletheDiagLEDisblinkingcontinuously.
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Back Panel
7 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
100Mbp
s 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.
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Bottom
14 RESET Button HoldingthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomeson,whiletheunit'spoweris
on, will initialize its settings.
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Right Side
15 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.
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Chapter 2
Placing Your AirStation
Vertical Placement
Toplaceunitvertically,refertothefollowingguretoplacethevertical/wall-mountingstand.
Note all the illustrations refer to WCR-GN.
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Horizontal Placement
Place the unit horizontally as the gure below.
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Chapter 3
Installation
CD Setup
YoucansetupthisunitwiththeincludedsoftwareCD.InserttheCDintoyourPCandfollowthe
instructions on the screen.
*CDSetupissupportedforWindows7/Vista/XPonly.
Manual Setup
To congure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
1
computer
modem
2) disconnect
2) disconnect
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Turn o your computer and modem.
2UnplugtheLANcablewhichconnects
your computer and modem.
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positioined to “AUTO”.
Make sure the mode switch on the back of
the AirStation is in the "AUTO" position.
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1) connect
LAN cable
2) connect
INTERNET port
AirStation 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.
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Chapter 3 Installation
5Connect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.
6Conrm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows.
ON
modem
power outlet
computer
7Waitforawhile,andthenmakesurethattheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:
POWER Greenlightison
SECURITY Amberlightison
WIRELESS Greenlightisonorblinking
ROUTER Greenlightisonorodependingonyournetwork
DIAG O
LAN Greenlightisonorblinking
INTERNET Greenlightisonorblinking
※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.
8Launchawebbrowser.Ifthe“home”setupscreenisdisplayed,setupiscomplete.
Ifausernameandpasswordscreenisdisplayed,enter"root" (in lower case) for the user name,
leavethepasswordblank,andclick“OK”. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
setup.
You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.
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Chapter 4
Conguration
This chapter explains the advanced settings for the AirStation. To change advanced settings, use the
AirStation'sweb-basedcongurationutility.
How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility
To display the conguration of the AirStation, follow the procedure below.
1
2
3
Launchawebbrowser.
Entertherouter’sLAN-sideIPaddressintheaddress
eld,andpressthe"Enter"key.
Note: ･TheAirStation’sdefaultLAN-sideIPaddressdependsonthepositionofthemodeswitch.
 Inroutermode:192.168.11.1
 Inbridgemode:192.168.11.100(*)
 Note: Iftherouterswitchissetto"AUTO"andtheunitisworkinginbridgemode,anIPaddressis
assigned to this unit from a DHCP server.
･IfyouchangetheIPaddressofthisunit,usethenewIPaddress.
Whenthisscreenappears,enter“root”
(in lower case) for the user name and the
password that you set during initial setup.
Click“OK”.
Note: ･ By default, the password is blank (not set).
･Ifyouforgetyourpassword,holddown
the Reset button (page 11) to initialize all
settings. The password will then be blank.
Note that all other settings will also revert to
their default values.
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Chapter 4 Conguration
4The conguration screen is
displayed.
Help is always displayed on the
right side of the conguration
screen. Refer to the Help screens
for more information on each page
in the web-based conguration
screens.
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Conguration Menu (Router Mode)
The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed
at right for explanations of each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
Internet/LAN
Internet CongureInternetsideportandsettings Page26
PPPoE PPPoEsettings(DSLlogin) Page 27
DDNS DNS settings Page 30
VPN Server VPN server settings Page 32
LAN LANsideportandDHCPserverconguration Page 34
DHCPLease DHCP lease settings Page36
NAT Networkaddresstranslationsettings,usedtoconnectLANsidedevices
totheInternet
Page 37
Route ConguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page38
Wireless Cong
WPS WPS settings and status Page39
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 40
Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 42
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page46
WMM SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 47
MAC Filter Limitaccesstospecicdevices Page49
Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the
wirelessLANport
Page 50
Security
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders Page 51
IPFilter EditIPlterswhichrelatestothepacketspassingthroughtheLANside
andtheInternetside
Page 53
VPN
Pass Through
CongureIPv6passthrough,PPPoEpassthrough,andPPTPpassthrough Page 54
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LANCong
Port Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs Page 55
DMZ Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a
LANsidedestination.
Page56
UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Page 57
QoS Congurepriorityforpacketsthatrequireacertaindataow Page58
Admin Cong
Name Congure the AirStation’s name Page59
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
screens
Page60
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock Page61
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page62
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page63
Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs Page64
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page65
Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page66
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware Page67
Diagnostic
SystemInfo View current system information for the AirStation Page68
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 70
PacketInfo View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 71
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 72
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 73
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens
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Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode)
The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for expla-
nations regarding to each item.
Main screen Descriptions Page
LANCong
LAN CongureLANsideportsanddevices Page 34
Route ConguretheIPcommunicationroutethattheAirStationuses Page38
Wireless Cong
WPS WPS settings and status Page39
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status Page 40
Basic Congure basic wireless settings Page 43
Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings Page46
WMM SetprioritiesforWirelessMultimediaExtensions(Wi-FiMultimedia) Page 47
MAC Filter Limitaccesstospecicdevices Page49
Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the
wirelessLANport
Page 50
Admin Cong
Name Congure the AirStation’s name Page59
Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to conguration
screens
Page60
Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock Page61
NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock
Page62
Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration screens Page63
Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs Page64
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le page65
Initialize/Restart InitializetheAirStationorrebootit Page66
Update Update the AirStation’s rmware Page67
Diagnostic
SystemInfo View current system information for the AirStation Page68
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 70
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PacketInfo View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 71
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 72
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 73
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration screens
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Setup
The home page of the conguration screen. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation
here.
Parameter Meaning
Internet/LAN(LANCong) DisplaystheconfigurationscreenfortheInternetportandLAN
ports.
Wireless Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen for wireless set-
tings.
Security Click this button to display the conguration screen for security.
LANCong Click this button to display the conguration screen to open ports
for games and applications.
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Parameter Meaning
Admin Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen which is related
to the administration of the AirStation.
Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation.
EasySetup EnableyoutoconguretheAirStationeasilysuchasanencryption
method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel.
InternetInformation Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected
ontheInternetside.
Check Connection Clicking this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the
Internetproperly.
Refresh Clicking this button to refresh the screen which is currently
displayed.
WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings.
AOSS Click this button to display the AOSS conguration screen.
WPS Click this button to display the WPS conguration screen.
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.
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Internet/LAN (LAN Cong)
Internet (Router Mode only)
ThescreentocongureaportoftheInternetside.
Parameter Meaning
MethodofAcquiringIPAddress SpecifyhowtheInternetsideIPaddressisobtained.
Default Gateway CongureanIPaddressforthedefaultgateway.
Address of DNS Name Server SpecifyanIPaddressoftheDNSserver.
InternetMACAddress ConguretheInternetsideMACaddress.
Note: Conguring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation
unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.
MTUsizeofInternetPort ConguretheMTUvalueoftheInternetportfromtherangeof578
to 1500 bytes.
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PPPoE (Router Mode only)
ThescreentocongurePPPoEsettings.
Parameter Meaning
DefaultPPPoEConnection IfyouhaveregisteredmultipleconnectiondestinationsinPPPoE
ConnectionList,connectiondestinationselectedherehavepriority.
YouneedtoconguretheroutetowhichPPPoEisconnectedtoif
you don’t use the default setting.
IPUnnumberedPPPoEConnection SelectthedestinationfromthePPPoEConnectionListwhichis
used when specifying "Use IP Unnumbered" in Method of Acquiring
IPAddress(page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.
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Parameter Meaning
PPPoEConnectionNo.*-Add Thisisdisplayedwhenclicking“Edit Connection List”.
Name of Connection
 Enterthenametoidentifytheconnecteddestination.Youmay
enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
User Name
Set the user name which is specied by your provider, used for
aPPPoEcertication.Youmayenterupto32alphanumerical
characters and symbols.
Password
 SetthepasswordspeciedbyyourproviderforPPPoE
certication. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters
and symbols.
Service Name
Fill in this eld only when your provider species a Service Name.
Leaveblankotherwise.Youmayenterupto32alphanumerical
characters and symbols.
Connection Type
Species the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider.
Automatic disconnection
Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the
connection method is set to "Connect on Demand" or "Manual".
You can enter up to 1440 minutes.
Authorization
Congure an authorization method with a provider.
MTU Size
 CongureMTUvalueintherangeof578to1492,whichisused
forcommunicationonPPPoE.
MRU Size
 CongureMRU(MaximumReceiveUnit)valueintherangeof578
to1492,whichisusedforcommunicationonPPPoE.
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.
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Parameter Meaning
PPPoEConnectionNo.*-Add Keep Alive
 WhenenablingKeepAlive,theAirStationissuesLCPechorequest
inordertomaintaintheconnectionwiththePPPoEserveronce
aminute.Iftheserverdoesnotrespondmorethan6minutes
the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation
willterminatetheconnection.IfaPPPoEconnectionisoften
disconnected,theservermaynotreplytoKeepAlive.Setthisto
"Disable."
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.”
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DDNS (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure Dynamic DNS settings.
Parameter Meaning
Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.
User Name
* Only when DynDNS is selected
EntertheusernamewhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNS
service.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersand
symbols.
Password
* Only when DynDNS is selected
EntertheusernamewhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNS
service.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersand
symbols.
Host Name
* Only when DynDNS is selected
EnterthehostnamewhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNS
service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters,
hyphens, and periods.
EmailAddress
* Only when selecting TZO
EntertheemailaddresswhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNS
service.Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersand
symbols.
TZOKey
* Only when selecting TZO
EntertheTZOKeywhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNSservice.
Youmayenterupto64alphanumericalcharactersandsymbols.
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Parameter Meaning
Domain Name
* Only when selecting TZO
EnterthedomainnamewhichisregisteredtotheDynamicDNS
service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters,
hyphens, and periods.
IPAddressUpdatePeriod Species the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of
thecurrentIPaddress.WhenDynDNSisselected,setitbetween0
and35days.WhenTZOisselected,setitbetween0and99days. If
0 (zero) day is set, no periodic update is performed.
InternetSideIPAddress TheWAN-sideIPaddressoftheAirStation’sInternetport.This
address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.
Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider.
TheAirStationcanbeaccessedfromtheInternetusingthisdomain
name.
Status Display the status of dynamic DNS service.
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VPN server (Router Mode Only)
Congure the VPN server.
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Parameter Meaning
Auto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.
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LAN
ThescreentocongureaportoftheLANside.
Parameter Meaning
LANSideIPAddress SetaLANsideIPaddressandsubnetmask.
DHCP Server Function
* Router Mode only
EnableordisabletheDHCPserver,whichassignsIPaddresses
automatically.
DHCPIPAddressPool
* Router Mode only
ConguretherangeofIPaddressestobeassignedbytheDHCP
serverandIPaddressestobeexcludedfromthatrange.Valuesfrom
0-253 may be entered.
LANSideIPAddress
(ForIPUnnumbered)
* Router Mode only
SetaLANsideIPaddressforIPunnumbered.
Note:APCwithanormalLANsideIPaddressandaPCwithanLANsideIP
addressforIPUnnumberedcannotcommunicateeachother.
Advanced Settings
* Router Mode only
Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the
DHCP server.
LeasePeriod
* Router Mode only
SettheeectiveperiodofanIPaddressassignedbytheDHCP
server.Upto999hoursmaybeentered.
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Parameter Meaning
Default Gateway
* Router Mode only
SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissueto
clients.
DNS Servers
* Router Mode only
SetthedDNSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissueto
clients.
WINSServer
* Router Mode only
SettheWINSserverIPaddressfortheDHCPservertoissueto
clients.
Domain Name
* Router Mode only
Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You
may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and
periods.
Default Gateway
* Bridge Mode only
SetthedefaultgatewayIPaddress.
DNS Server Address
* Bridge Mode only
SettheDNSserverIPaddress.
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DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure DHCP lease.
Parameter Meaning
IPAddress EnteranIPaddresstoleasemanually.TheIPaddressshouldbe
from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the
range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.
MAC Address EntertheMACaddresswhichidentiestheclient.
CurrentDHCPClientInformation Displaysinformationforcurrentleases.AnIPaddresswhichis
leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by
clicking“Manual Assignment”.
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NAT (Router Mode only)
The screen to congure settings relating to the network address translation function which is used
toconnecttheLANsidetotheInternet.
Parameter Meaning
Address Translation EnabletouseNetworkAddressTranslation.
LogOutputofDeletedPackets Enabletologdeletedpackets(suchaserrors)duringaddress
translation.
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Route
The screen to congure the communication IP route that the AirStation uses.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address AddsadestinationIPaddressandsubnetmasktoaroutingtable.
Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table.
Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may
take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15
may be entered. The default value is 15.
RoutingInformation Manual entries will appear here after being added.
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Wireless Cong
WPS
The screen to see the detailed settings and status of WPS.
Parameter Meaning
WPS EnabletouseWPSautomaticconguration.
ExternalRegistrar EnabletoaccepttheexternalcongurerequestsfromotherWPS
devices.
Note:ExternalcongurerequestswillnotbeacceptedifAOSSisinuse.
AirStationPIN DisplaysthePINcodeoftheAirStation.Clicking“Generate PIN”
willgenerateanewPINcode.Thiscodecanbeenteredintoother
wireless devices that support WPS.
EnrolleePIN EnterthePINcodefortheotherwirelessdeviceandclick“OK”.
WPS status Displays“congured”ifallavailablewirelessbandsarecongured.
Displays“uncongured”ifatleastonewirelessbandisuncongured.
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AOSS
The screen to see the detailed settings and status of AOSS.
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Parameter Meaning
InitiatesAOSSautomaticwirelessconguration.Clickthis,then
press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless
client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.
Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.
Note:IfAOSSconnectionsaredisconnected,theSSIDandencryptionkeys
will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS.
EncryptionTypeofExclusiveSSIDfor
WEP
YoumayallowaseparateSSIDspecicallyforWEPconnections.If
“disabled”isselected,thenclientswillnotbeabletoconnectwith
WEP.
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 only
Displays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 only
Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information
of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.
AOSSEthernetConverterInformation*
* AOSS Connection only
Displays information about ethernet converters connected to the
AirStation via AOSS.
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Basic
The screen to congure a basic wireless settings.
Parameter Meaning
Wireless Radio Determineswhethertoallowwirelesscommunication.Ifthisis
unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed.
Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless
connections. Available range of the channel is 1-11.
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.
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Parameter Meaning
BroadcastSSID If“Allow”ischecked,thentheAirStationwillrespondtoSSID
searchesfromwirelessdevicesbybroadcastingitsSSID. If“Allow”is
unchecked,thentheAirStationignoreSSIDsearchesfromwireless
devices.
[UseMultiSecurityfunction]
[DonotuseMultiSecurityfunction]
Clicking "Use Multi Security function" will enable the Multi Security
function,allowingtheuseofmultipleSSIDs,eachwithdierent
wireless security settings. Clicking "Do not use Multi Security
function" will disable the Multi Security function. The AirStation will
thenallowoneSSIDandonetypeofwirelesssecurity.
Note: When using Multi Security, you need to enable at least one of the
followingSSID1,SSID2,orSSID3.
SSID1 MultiSecuritySSID1canuseWPA-PSK-TKIPorWPA/WPA2-Mixedfor
wireless security.
SSID2 MultiSecuritySSID2canuseWPA-PSK-AESforwirelesssecurity.
SSID3 MultiSecuritySSID3canuseWEPforwirelesssecurity.
Separate feature When "Enabled", wireless devices connected to the AirStation can
communicateonlywiththeInternetside,notwitheachother.
SSID SetSSIDusing1-32alphanumericcharacter(s).
Wireless authentication Species an authentication method used when connecting to a
wireless device.
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Parameter Meaning
Wireless encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from
the following options:
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since
any communication may be intercepted.
“No encryption”canbeselectedonlywhen“No authentication”is
selected for Wireless authentication.
WEP
 WEPisacommonencryptionmethodsupportedbymostdevices.
Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device.
 WEPcanonlybeselectedwhen“No authentication”isselectedfor
Wireless authentication.
TKIP
 TKIPisanencryptionmethodwhichismoresecurethanWEP,but
slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless
device.
 TKIPcanbeselectedonlywhenWPA-PSKorWPA2-PSKisselected
for Wireless authentication.
AES
 AESismoresecurethanTKIP,andfaster.Useapre-shared-keyto
communicate with a wireless device.
 AEScanbeselectedonlywhenWPA-PSKorWPA2-PSKisselected
for Wireless authentication.
TKIP/AES mixed mode
 TKIP/AESmixedmodeallowsbothTKIPandAESauthentication
and communication.
 TKIP/AESmixedmodecanbeselectedonlywhenWPA/WPA2
mixedmode-PSKisselectedforWirelessauthentication.
WPA-PSK(Pre-SharedKey) Enterapre-sharedkeyforusewithwirelessauthentication.
*Use8to63alphanumericcharacters(case-sensitive)forapreshared
keywhenyouselectcharactertypeasaninputmethod.Enter64digits
using0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive)whenyouselecthexadecimal
type as an input method.
Rekey interval Set the interval between 0 and 1440 (minutes) to update a
communication encryption key.
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Parameter Meaning
SetupWEPencryptionkey Enteranencryptionkeytoencryptwirelessdata.
* Use 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an encryption
keywhenyouselectcharactertypeastheinputmethod.Enter10or26
digitsusing0to9andatof(notcase-sensitive)whenyouselecthexa-
decimal type as the input method.
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Advanced
The screen to congure the advanced wireless settings.
Parameter Meaning
Multicast 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.
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WMM
The screen to set the priorities for specic communications the AirStation performs.
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Parameter Meaning
WMM-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.
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MAC Filter
The screen to congure the access restrictions from wireless devices.
Parameter Meaning
Enforce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 AirStation
Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected
to the AirStation.
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Multicast Control
ThescreentocongurerestrictionsonunnecessarymulticastpacketssenttothewirelessLANport.
Parameter Meaning
Snooping 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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