BUFFALO 09101695-0 Wireless AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Router User Manual WZR D1800H

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        

The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.• WZR-D1800H ................................................................................................................................ 1• AirStation Setup Card ................................................................................................................ 1• AC adapter ..................................................................................................................................... 1• Stands .............................................................................................................................................. 2• Screws for wall-mounting ........................................................................................................ 2• LAN cable ....................................................................................................................................... 1• AirNavigator CD ........................................................................................................................... 1• Quick Setup Guide ...................................................................................................................... 1• Warranty Statement ................................................................................................................... 1

123541AOSS button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Wireless LED ashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work.2Wireless LED (Blue or Amber)On: Wireless LAN is enabled.Randomly blinking: Wireless LAN is transmitting.2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.Continuously blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.O: Wireless LAN is disabled.Note:Wireless LED is blue : Security settings have been made for the wireless LAN.Wireless LED is amber : Security settings have not been made for the wireless LAN.

3Internet access LED (Blue)On: Internet access is available.O: Internet access is not available.4Router LED (Blue)On: Router functionality is enabled.O: Router functionality is disabled.5Bualo LED (White or Red)On (White): Power is on.O: Power is o.On (Red)*1: Booting.2 blinks (Red)*2: Flash ROM error.3 blinks (Red)*2: Wired Ethernet LAN error.4 blinks (Red)*2: Wireless LAN error.5 blinks (Red)*3: IP address setting error.9 blinks (Red)*2: System error.Continuously blinking*1: Updating rmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.*1 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Bualo LED is blinking continuously.*2 Turn o AirStation rst, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.*3 Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication. Change the LAN side IP address of the AirStation.

11 1310 12157869146Router button This button turns the router on and o. The operation mode is changed by holding down the button.7USB LED (Blue)On: The USB drive is connected.Blinking: The USB drive can be removed.Note: When this LED is blinking, the connected USB drive cannot be used. Remove the connected USB drive. If the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is removed, restart the AirStation. Do not remove the USB drive or turn o the AirStation while the USB LED is on.8USB Eject button To dismount a USB hard drive, hold down this button until the USB LED ashes (about 3 seconds). The USB drive can then be unplugged safely.9USB Port Connect the USB drive.

171616 Reset button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Bualo LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work.17 Setup card slot This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and encryption type are provided on the card for logging into the conguration interface.10 LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections.11 Internet Port 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections are supported.Note: In bridge/AP mode (router o), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.12 LAN LED (Green)On: An Ethernet device is connected.Blinking: An Ethernet device is communicating.13 Internet LED (Green)On: The Internet port is connected.Blinking: The Internet port is transmitting data.14 Power button This button turns the power on and o.15 DC connector Connect the included AC adapter here.

1818 Mounting holes Mounting holes are provided for mounting the AirStation to a wall. Use the supplied screws in the holes to mount to a wall.

StandStandStandAttach the stand as shown in the gure below.The same stand also allows horizontal placement. Install the stand as shown in the gure below.

Mounting holes85 mm (3.35 in.)Screws50 mm (1.97 in.)Install with the supplied screws in the mounting holes of the AirStation as shown in the gure below.

disconnectmodem computermodemLAN cable1) connect2) connectAirStationInternet portTo congure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.1Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn o your modem and computer. 2Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem.3Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem.

AirStation1) connect2) connectLAN cablecomputerAirStationConnect the power supplypower outlet4Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:Wireless On or blinking.Internet access On.Router On.Bualo White light on.LAN Green light on or blinking.Internet Green light on or blinking.For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.Note: If the router LED is not lit, hold down the router button for about 3 seconds to switch to router mode.5If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable.If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN by referring to Chapter 4.6Turn on the AirStation, then wait one minute.Note : If the power does not turn on even when the AC adapter is connected, press the Power button on the rear of the AirStation.

Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete.If username and password elds are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click [OK]. Step through the wizard to complete setup.You’ve completed the initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 3 for advanced settings.7

The web-based conguration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing.To congure the AirStation’s advanced settings manually, log in to the web-based conguration interface as shown below.123Launch a web browser.Enter the AirStation’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 mode. In router mode: 192.168.11.1 In bridge mode: 192.168.11.100 If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.Enter “admin” for the username and “password”for the password and click [OK].Note: If you forget your password, hold down the Reset button (page 9) to initialize all settings. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values.

4This is the conguration interface, where most AirStation settings can be congured.Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the help screens for more information on using the conguration interface.

The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.Main screen Descriptions PageInternet/LANInternet Congure Internet side port and settings. Page 24PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login). Page 25DDNS DNS settings. Page 28VPN Server VPN server settings. Page 30LAN LAN side port conguration. Page 32DHCP Lease DHCP lease settings. Page 34NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices to the Internet.Page 35Route Congure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 36Wireless CongWPS WPS settings and status. Page 37Basic Congure basic wireless settings. Page 38Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings. Page 41WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 42MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices. Page 44Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN port.Page 45AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status. Page 46SecurityFirewall Protect your computer from outside intruders. Page 47IP Filter IP lters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side. Page 49VPNPassthroughCongure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 50LAN CongPort Forwarding Congure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs.Page 51DMZ Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination.Page 52UPnP Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 53QoS Congure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data ow. Page 54

NASDisk Management View the status and congure of attached USB disks. Page 55Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 57User Management Congure users to access shared folders. Page 59Shared Service Congure shared folder access. Page 60Web Access Congure Web Access. Page 61Media Server Congure a Media Server. Page 63BitTorrent Congure a BitTorrent client. Page 64Admin CongName Congure the AirStation’s name. Page 66Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to the conguration interface.Page 67Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 68NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.Page 69ECO Congure the AirStation’s ECO Mode. Page 70Network-USB Congure Network-USB from this screen. Page 71Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration interface. Page 72Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 73Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. Page 74Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 75Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 76DiagnosticSystem Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 78Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 80Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 81Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 82Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 83LogoutClick this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interface.

The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.Main screen Descriptions PageLAN CongLAN LAN side port conguration. Page 32Route Congure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 36Wireless CongWPS WPS settings and status. Page 37Basic Congure basic wireless settings. Page 38Advanced Congure advanced wireless settings. Page 41WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 42MAC Filter Limit access to specic devices. Page 44Multicast Control Congure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN port.Page 45AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status. Page 46NASDisk Management View the status and congure of attached USB disks. Page 55Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 57User Management Congure users to access shared folders. Page 59Shared Service Congure shared folder access. Page 60Web Access Congure Web Access. Page 61Media Server Congure a Media Server. Page 63BitTorrent Congure a BitTorrent client. Page 64Admin CongName Congure the AirStation’s name. Page 66Password Congure the AirStation’s login password for access to the conguration interface.Page 67Time/Date Congure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 68NTP Congure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.Page 69ECO Congure the AirStation’s ECO Mode. Page 70Network-USB Congure Network-USB from this screen. Page 71Access Congure access restrictions to the AirStation’s conguration interface. Page 72

Log Congure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 73Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s conguration from a conguration le. Page 74Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 75Update Update the AirStation’s rmware. Page 76DiagnosticSystem Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 78Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 80Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 81Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 82Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 83LogoutClick this to log out of the AirStation’s conguration interface.

Setup is the home page of the conguration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here.Parameter MeaningInternet/LAN (LAN Cong) Displays the conguration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports.Wireless Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen for wireless settings.Security Click this button to display the conguration screen for security.

Parameter MeaningLAN Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen to open ports for games and applications.NAS Click this button to display the conguration screen for NAS settings.Admin Cong Click this button to display the conguration screen for administration settings.Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation.Easy Setup Enables you to easily congure the AirStation’s network settings automatically.MODE Information This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation.Internet Information Displays WAN-side system information for the AirStation.Check Connection Click this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly.Refresh Click this button to refresh the current screen.WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings.AOSS Setup Click this button to display the AOSS conguration screen.WPS Setup Click this button to display the WPS conguration screen.ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode.Network Service List Displays the list of the network devices for which information is provided from the network on the LAN-side.Media Server Displays the status of the media server.Download List Displays the list of BitTorrent les downloading.Language Enables you to select the language you use.Logout Log out of the conguration interface. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically.

Congure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”).Parameter MeaningMethod of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained.Default Gateway Congure an IP address for the default gateway.DNS Name Server Address Specify an IP address for 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. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered.

Congure PPPoE settings.Parameter MeaningDefault PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here have priority. You need to congure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default settings.IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is used when “Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 24).PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions.[Edit Connection List] Click this button to edit destination settings.

Parameter MeaningPPPoE Connection No.*-Add This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked.Name of ConnectionEnter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.UsernameEnter the username specied by your ISP for PPPoE certication. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.PasswordEnter the password specied by your ISP for PPPoE certication. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Service NameFill in this eld only if your ISP species a Service Name. Leave blank otherwise. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Connection TypeSpecies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider.Automatic disconnectionSet time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is set to [Connection on Demand] or [Manual]. You can enter up to 1440 minutes.AuthorizationCongure an authorization method with a provider.MTU SizeCongure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered.MRU SizeCongure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered.

Parameter MeaningPPPoE Connection No. *-Add Keep AliveIf Keep Alive is enabled, then the AirStation will issue an LCP echo request once a minute in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE. If the server does not respond for more than 6 minutes, the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection. [Disabled] is the recommended setting.Preferred Connections Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route.[Edit Preferred Connections] Click to edit the connection destination route settings.Preferred PPPoE Connection -Add Click [Edit Preferred Connections] to display.NameThe destination to connect by PPPoE if [Destination address] and [Source address] match. Select the destination registered to the PPPoE Connection List.Destination addressWhen communicating to this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.]Source addressWhen communicating from this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.]

Congure Dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled.Parameter MeaningDynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.Username Enter the Dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Password Enter the Dynamic DNS password. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Hostname Enter the Dynamic DNS hostname. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.Email Address Enter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.TZO Key Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

Parameter MeaningIP Address Update Period Species the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days. For TZO, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) days 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.

Congure the VPN server.

Parameter MeaningAuto Input Click to generate a random IP address.LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask.DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically.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 Function 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 Choose the IP address for the DHCP server.WINS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for the WINS server.[Edit PPTP User List] Click to edit user information.Username Enter the username 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.

Congure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings.Parameter MeaningLAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here.DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.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.LAN Side IP Address(For IP Unnumbered)Set an IP unnumbered LAN side IP address.Note: A PC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an IP Unnumbered IP address cannot communicate each other.Advanced Settings Check [Display] to display DHCP server advanced settings options.Lease Period Set the eective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered.Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.

Parameter MeaningDNS Servers Router mode onlySet the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. WINS Server Router mode onlySet the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Domain Name Router mode onlySet the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.Default Gateway Bridge mode onlySet the default gateway IP address.DNS Server Address Bridge mode onlySet the DNS server IP address.

Congure DHCP Exceptions.Parameter MeaningIP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identies the client.Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking [Manual Assignment].

Congure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet.Parameter MeaningAddress Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation.Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.

Congure the AirStation’s IP communication route.Parameter MeaningDestination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table.Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table.Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added.

WPS Status and Settings.Parameter MeaningWPS Enable to use WPS automatic conguration.External Registrar Enable to accept congure requests from other WPS devices.Note: 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.

Congure basic wireless settings from here.Parameter MeaningWireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed.SSID The SSID may contain 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.High-Throughput Mode High-throughput mode uses triple the normal frequency range, 80 MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use High-throughput mode, set the Bandwidth to 80 MHz and choose an Extension Channel.Note: If Auto Channel is selected, then the Extension Channel is set automatically.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 ignores SSID searches from wireless devices.

Parameter MeaningWireless authentication Species the authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device.Wireless encryption You may use any of the following types of encryption:No encryptionData is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone within range can connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network. Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. [No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is selected for wireless authentication.WEPWEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices. WEP can only be selected when wireless authentication is set to [No authentication]. Note that WEP’s encryption is weak, and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure than those with no encryption at all. Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. TKIPTKIP 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.AESAES 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 modeTKIP/AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication and communication. This is no more secure than TKIP alone, but more convenient for some users. TKIP/AES mixed mode can be selected only when WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK is selected for wireless authentication.

Parameter MeaningWPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) A pre-shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless connections. There are two dierent formats for a pre-shared key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an ASCII passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase.Rekey interval Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440 (minutes).Setup WEP encryption key A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four dierent formats. An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive).

Congure advanced wireless settings.Parameter MeaningBSS Basic Rate Set BSS (Basic Service Set) congures the transmission rate of control communication frames for a wireless client. Setup choices may vary with dierent wireless clients.Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets.802.11n Protection Enable to use 802.11n protection. 802.11n protection gives priority to 802.11n devices in mixed mode (11b/g or 11a) networks.DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device. This setting is eective only when power management is enabled for the 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.Output Power This sets the output of the wireless signal. Because the wireless transmission output and signal distance range are nearly proportional, when the wireless transmission output is reduced, the signal distance range also becomes shorter.

Set priorities for specic communications.

Parameter MeaningWMM-EDCA Parameters You don't usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings is recommended.Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4, (Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the queue, these packets are processed in order of priority.CWmin, CWmaxThe 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.AIFSNThe 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 LimitThe 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 queue 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 ControlRestricts 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.

Restrict access to specic wireless devices.Parameter MeaningEnforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses.Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly.Edit Registration List Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list.List of all clients associated with this AirStationDisplay the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected to the AirStation.

Congure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port.Parameter MeaningSnooping If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports.Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds). Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD query interval.

AOSS Status and Settings.Parameter MeaningInitiates AOSS automatic wireless conguration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients. Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.Encryption type Display AOSS’s Security Level status.AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation.Current Encryption Information(AOSS connection only)Displays the encryption type, SSID, and 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 wireless settings to the values on the case sticker. [Reset] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to their previous values.

Congure the AirStation’s rewall.Parameter MeaningAOSS Client Information Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Only displayed if there are AOSS ConnectionsDisplays information about Ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS.

Parameter MeaningLog 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 RoutingEnabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or 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 (page 24), or if Easy Setup identied a PPPoE connection during setup.Reject IDENT RequestsEnabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experienced slow transfer speeds for network applications such as mail, ftp or web browsing. If you have congured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port 113), then that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.Block Ping from InternetIf 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 24), or if Easy Setup identied a PPPoE connection during setup.

Edit IP lters.Parameter MeaningLog 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.

Congure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough.Parameter MeaningIPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation.PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridging. PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for your LAN-side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN.PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation.

Congure port translation.Parameter MeaningGroup 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 characters.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.

Parameter MeaningLAN 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 InformationShows current entries in the port translation table.Congure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to.Parameter MeaningIP 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.

Congure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).Parameter MeaningUPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.

Congure the priority of packets sent to the Internet.Parameter MeaningQoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent 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 alphanumerical characters, double or single tick marks ("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;).protocol Select either TCP or UDP.destination Port Specify a destination port from 1 - 65535. If this eld is empty, a random port is selected.

Parameter Meaningpriority 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.View the status of and congure attached USB disks.

Parameter MeaningDevice Displays information for attached USB disks. Disks are removed when [Remove] in the Device column is clicked.Disk Assignment A disk number will be automatically assigned to the disk or you can choose a number. Select a disk number, or select [Do not assign], then click [Apply].Partition Information Displays the partition information for the selected USB disk. Click [Format] to format the disk. Note: formatting a disk will erase all information on it. Re-recognize USB devices Click this to re-scan for connected USB disks. Automatic USB Disk Assignment Check [Enable] to automatically select an attached USB hard disk. The entire drive will be used as the shared folder. To congure your disk and share manually, uncheck [Enable].FAT format le name character code Select the character code for lenames in FAT formatted partitions.HDD power-saving function Click [Enable] to enable power saving mode.HDD stop time Powers down the drive after this duration of time.

Congure a USB disk for use with shared folders.Parameter MeaningShared Folder Name* Enter a name for the shared folder. Up to 18 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.Shared Folder Description* Enter a description of the shared folder (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.Disk Partition Area* Displays the partition area, format type, and the capacity of the USB disk.Disclosed to* Check the functionality that you want to support. Win/Mac OS (Samba NAS), Web Access, Media Server, and/or BitTorrent may be checked. Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or BitTorrent functionality.Access Limits If access limits are enabled, use the arrows to move highlighted users between the columns for [Read/Write], [Read-only], or [No access] privileges.

Parameter MeaningWeb Access You may also select to enforce access limits on users accessing through Web Access by checking the Access Limits checkbox. Users will have the same access levels as assigned above. If Access Limits is not checked, then all users accessing the shared folder via Web Access will have [Read only] access..Shared Folder Registration Information*Displays information about the shared folder.* This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment (page 56) is used:The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated:• All folders: Access limits in eect.• Shared Folder/ Web Access: All folders are shared.• Media Server/BitTorrent: The rst folder is shared.

This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders.Parameter MeaningUsername Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder. Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used for each user. Up to 16 users may be entered.Password Enter the user’s password. Use of the same password that they use to log into their computer is recommended. Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. For Windows 98SE/98/95 users, up to 14 alphanumeric characters may be used. Mac OS users may use up to 8 alphanumeric characters. If you enter a longer password than your users can use, then they will not be able to access the share.User Description Describe the user (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.Current Users Lists current users, including “guest”. Guest is a built-in account that cannot be changed or deleted.

Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders.Parameter MeaningShared Folder Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network.AirStation name Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, space, and hyphens (-), may be used. The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be used with the shared service. The shared service may not be available if you use over 15 alphanumeric characters in your AirStation’s name.AirStation Description Describe the AirStation (optional). Up to 48 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Workgroup name Enter your workgroup name. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used. Windows Client Language Select the language to be used by the Windows client.Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared service.

The screen to congure Web Access.Parameter MeaningWeb Access Check [Enable] to use Web Access.Web Access Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access.HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer.Web Access External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web access. To select the port manually, select [Manual].

Parameter MeaningDNS Service Hostname Sets the DNS Service Hostname when the Web access function is activated. Select [Use BualoNAS.com registration function] to use the Web access function easily. You’ll have to congure a [BualoNAS.com name] and [BualoNAS.com key] to use BualoNAS.com. 3 - 0 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_) and period (.), may be used in the BualoNAS.com name. 3 - 20 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_) and period (.), may be used in the BualoNAS.com key. Note: The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is disconnected from power, even for a moment.Web Access Displays the status of web access.External Port Status Displays the status of the external port.BualoNAS.com Displays the status of BualoNAS.com.

Media Server settings.Parameter MeaningMedia Server Enable to use the media server.Status Displays the status of the media server.

Congure the BitTorrent client.Parameter MeaningBitTorrent Function Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower. If that happens, reformat the USB disk with XFS. That may help performance. External Port Number Select an external port number.

Parameter MeaningBandwidth Restriction Set a bandwidth limit for BitTorrent.[Download Manager] Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen. Add a torrent, then click [Add] to download the le(s).[Delete BitTorrent information] Deletes all les, including the torrent les and les which are currently downloading. Downloaded les are not deleted.BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client.BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client.You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com.

Congure basic AirStation settings.Parameter MeaningAirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services.

Congure the password to log in to the AirStation’s conguration screen.Parameter MeaningAdministrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “admin”.Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).

Congure the AirStation’s internal clock.Parameter MeaningLocal 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 (oset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock.DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may congure the AirStation to automatically use DST (Daylight Saving Time). If selected, the AirStation will automatically adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST.

Congure an NTP server to automatically synchronize the AirStation’s internal clock.Parameter MeaningNTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. The default is Enabled.NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. The default is “time.nist.gov”.Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours.

Congure Eco mode from this screen.

Parameter MeaningSchedule feature Enable to schedule Eco Mode. If Eco mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode.Weekly schedule Graphically displays the congured schedule.Register schedule Congure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If User Dened mode is chosen, congure it below.User Dened Mode Individual power saving elements may be congured for User Dened mode.Congure Network-USB from this screen.Parameter MeaningNetwork-USB Network-USB allows sharing USB devices connected to the AirStation from multiple computers on a wired or wireless LAN.Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions, improve performance, or for security reasons.Use multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes as a printer. Disable if using as a NAS instead.

Restrict access to the AirStation’s conguration interface.Parameter MeaningLog Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings.Prohibit conguration from wireless LANIf enabled, prevents access to conguration interface from wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may congure).Prohibit conguration from wired LANIf enabled, prevents access to conguration interface from wired devices (only wirelessly connected devices may congure).Permit conguration from wired InternetIf enabled, allows access to conguration interface from network devices on the WAN (Internet) side.Permitted IP address Displayed only if Internet side conguration is enabled. Enter the IP address of a device that is permitted to congure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side.Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side conguration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to congure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side.

Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server.Parameter MeaningLog Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server.Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.

Save AirStation settings as a le and restore from them later.Parameter MeaningSave 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.Restore Conguration from Backup FileRestore 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].

Initialize or restart the AirStation.Parameter MeaningRestart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation.Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation.

Update the AirStation’s rmware.Parameter MeaningFirmware Version Displays the current rmware version of the AirStation.Update Method Specify Local FileUpdates from a rmware le stored on your computer.Automatic Update OnlineAutomatically updates to the latest rmware available.Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] to navigate to the rmware le on your computer if [Specify Local File] was selected. You don’t need to specify the rmware location if you’re using [Automatic Update]. Click [Update Firmware] to update the rmware.

Parameter MeaningFirmware Update Reminder This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used. When enabled, if new rmware is found, notication is sent to the Conguration Interface.Remind time This sets the interval for checking whether a new rmware version has been released.

View system information for the AirStation.

Parameter MeaningModel Displays the product name of the AirStation and the rmware version.AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation.Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the AirStation’s mode switch.Operational Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode.Internet Displays information about the Internet port.LAN Displays information about the LAN port.Wireless Displays the wireless status.NAS Displays information about the USB disk.ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode.

The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.Parameter MeaningDisplay log info Choose the types of logs to display.Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.

View packet transfer information.Parameter MeaningSent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.

This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.Parameter MeaningClient Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation.

A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specic network device.Parameter MeaningDestination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, then click [Execute]. The result will be displayed below.

 AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically congure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Bualo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.• Before using AOSS or WPS to connect the Bualo wireless client to the computer, download Client Manager or AOSS Assistant from the Bualo website and install it.• 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.

12Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V].If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.Click [Create Pro le].3If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].4Click the [WPS AOSS ] button.Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the Wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stop  ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

2If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.1Right-click on the icon in the system tray and select [Pro le].Click the [WPS AOSS] button.It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be con gured. When the Wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stop  ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.6 / 10.5 / 10.4, use the AOSS Assistant to connect wirelessly with AOSS.1Run the AOSS Assistant program that was downloaded from the Bualo web site.234The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed.Click [Start AOSS ].Enter the Mac’s username and password and click [OK].It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be congured. When the Wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stop ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to initiate AOSS or WPS. When instructed, hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second.When the Wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stop ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built-in to operating system. The procedure varies depending on which version of operating system you are using.With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoCong to connect to the AirStation.1Click on the network icon in the system tray.2Select the target AirStation and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking [Connect automatically] is recommended.

3Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. 1Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.2Click [Connect to a network.When this screen is displayed, select your network and click [Connect.3With Vista, use WLAN AutoCong to connect to the AirStation.

If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead].Otherwise,go to step 4.

4Enter the encryption key and click [Connect].Step through the wizard to nish conguration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending on where you’re using the AirStation.

Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Cong, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation.Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Cong is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Cong, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.1Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system tray.2Click [View Available Wireless Networks].34It will take several seconds for conguration to complete.Select the network to connect to and click [Connect].Enter the encryption key (twice) and click [Connect].

Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation.Note: In Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”.123Refer to the setup card at the bottom of the AirStation. Make a note of the SSID and Key printed on the setup card.Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select [Turn Wi-Fi On].4It will take several seconds for conguration to complete.Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it.Enter the Key from step 1 into the Password entry box, check [Remember this network], and click [OK].

• Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in!• Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below:Internet access Blue light is onBualo White light is onLAN Green light is on or blinkingInternet Green light is on or blinking• Make sure that your computer is congured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”.• Restart your AirStation.• See chapter 3 for instructions to open the AirStation’s conguration interface.• Enter the correct username and password to log in to the conguration interface. If you are using AirStation with factory default settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password.• 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 from DHCP”.• Restart your AirStation.

With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings.• Congure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation.The factory defaults are: SSID - BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK, or none. Encryption Key - Printed on the Setup card. Note: For details, refer to the Setup card.• Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.• Restart your AirStation.Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings, including your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults.

To congure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.1Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet].2Click [Network and Sharing Center].3Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu.4Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].5If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].6Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].7To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank8Click [OK].

To congure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.1Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel].2Click [Network and Sharing Center].3Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. 4Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].5If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].6Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], then click [Properties].7To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank8Click [Close].

To congure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.1Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel].2Double-click [Network].3Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].4Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], then click [Properties].5To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank6Click [Close].

To congure TCP/IP in Mac OS X, follow the procedure below.1Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…].2Click [Network].3Click [Ethernet].4To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select [Using DHCP] in the Congure IPv4 eld. To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Congure IPv4 eld and enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.80 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router 192.168.11.1 DNS Server 192.168.11.1 Search Domains blank5Click [Apply].

I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the conguration interface.Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, and hit Enter. You will be prompted to log in. Enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click [OK] to log in. The option to reset your password will be available on the rst page.How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?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.How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router?Go to the Wireless Cong tab and then select the Security tab. Bualo recommends the use of WPA/WPA2 mixed for wireless encryption. The passphrase/ key should be at least 8 characters in length.How do I change my wireless router’s broadcasted network name (SSID)?Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Navigate to Wireless Cong - Basic. Find the SSID setting. Select [Use] and enter the new name for your network. Click [Apply]. Once the wireless router has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same.

What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow?There are many environmental factors that may cause this. First, ensure the issue is not range related by moving the wireless router and the client device closer together. If the connection drops continue, then range is probably not the issue.Other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwaves, other wireless networks, and 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance. Try a dierent wireless channel for your wireless router. Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Click on the Wireless Cong tab and then the Basic tab. Wireless channels from 1 - 11 may be selected. Try the Auto-Channel option if available. Otherwise, manually select an alternate channel and click [Apply].Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router, I am unable to access the Internet with my web browser.First, power o the cable or DSL modem, the wireless router, and your computer. Move the router's 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.Where can I download the latest drivers, rmware, and instructions for my Bualo wireless products?The latest drivers and rmware are available online at www.bufalotech.com

Feature Parameter Default SettingInternet(Router mode only)Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard)Default Gateway noneDNS Name Server Address noneInternet MAC Address Use Default MAC AddressMTU Size of Internet Port 1500 BytesPPPoE(Router mode only)Default PPPoE Connection No Active SessionIP Unnumbered PPPoE ConnectionNo Active SessionPPPoE Connection List nonePreferred Connections noneDDNS(Router mode only)Dynamic DNS Service DisabledCurrent Dynamic DNS InformationnoneVPN Server(Router mode only)LAN Side IP Address 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0)DHCP Server Function EnabledDHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.11.2 for up to 64 Address(es) PPTP Server Function DisabledAuthorization Type MS-CHAPv2 (40/128-bit Encryption)Server IP Address AutoClient IP Address AutoDNS Server IP Address LAN IP address of the AirStationWINS Server IP Address noneMTU/MRU value 1396PPTP User List none

Feature Parameter Default SettingLAN LAN Side IP Address Router mode (Router On): 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0)Bridge mode (Router O ): 192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0)DHCP Server Function(Router mode only)EnabledDHCP IP Address Pool(Router mode only)192.168.11.2 for up to 64 AddressesLAN Side IP Address(For IP Unnumbered)(Router mode only)noneLease Period(Router mode only)48 HoursDefault Gateway(Router mode only)AirStation's IP AddressDNS Servers(Router mode only)AirStation's IP AddressWINS Server(Router mode only)Do Not SpecifyDomain Name(Router mode only)Assigned Domain NameDefault Gateway(Bridge mode only)noneDNS Server Address(Bridge mode only)noneDHCP Lease(Router mode only)Current DHCP Client Information noneNAT(Router mode only)Address Translation EnabledLog Output of Deleted Packets DisabledRoute Routing Information none

Feature Parameter Default SettingWPS WPS EnabledExternal Registrar EnabledAirStation PIN An 8-digit random value(Printed on the label of the AirStation)WPS Security Information WPS status: conguredSSID: BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode or noneEncryption key: Either a 13-digit random value or disabled. Printed on the label of the AirStation. Encryption is disabled by default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacic.Basic Wireless Radio EnabledSSID Use AirStation's MAC addressWireless Channel Auto ChannelHigh-throughput mode 11ac/n/a Bandwidth: 11ac/n/a 1300 Mbps Mode (80 MHz) Extension Channel: -11n/g/b Bandwidth: 11n/g/b Normal Mode (20 MHz) Extension Channel: -Broadcast SSID AllowWireless authentication WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK, or no authenticationWireless encryption TKIP/AES mixedmode, or no encryptionWPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) A 13-digit random value or disabled(Printed on the setup card. Encryption is disabled in default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacic.)Rekey interval 60 minutesAdvanced BSS Basic Rate Set 11ac/n/a 6, 12, 24 Mbps11n/g/b 1, 2, 5.5, 11 MbpsMulticast Rate Auto802.11n Protection DisabledDTIM Period 1Privacy Separator DisabledOutput Power 100%

Feature Parameter Default SettingWMM WMM-EDCA Parameters(Priority AC_BK (Low) )For AP For STACWmin 15 15CWmax 1023 1023AIFSN 7 7TXOP Limit 0 0Admission Control ----- DisabledWMM-EDCA Parameters(Priority AC_BE (Normal) )For AP For STACWmin 15 15CWmax 63 1023AIFSN 3 3TXOP Limit 0 0Admission Control ----- DisabledWMM-EDCA Parameters(Priority AC_VI (High) )For AP For STACWmin 7 7CWmax 15 15AIFSN 1 2TXOP Limit 94 94Admission Control ----- DisabledWMM-EDCA Parameters(Priority AC_VO (Highest) )For AP For STACWmin 3 3CWmax 7 7AIFSN 1 2TXOP Limit 47 47Admission Control ----- DisabledMAC Filter Enforce MAC Filtering 11ac/n/a Disabled11n/g/b DisabledRegistration List noneMulticast control Snooping EnabledMulticast Aging Time 300 sec.AOSS Encryption Type noneAOSS Button on the AirStation UnitEnabled

Feature Parameter Default SettingFirewall(Router mode only)Log Output DisabledBasic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing DisabledReject IDENT Requests EnabledBlock Ping from Internet EnabledIP Filter(Router mode only)Log Output DisabledIP Filter Information noneVPN Pass Through(Router mode only)IPv6 Pass Through DisabledPPPoE Pass Through DisabledPPTP Pass Through EnabledPort Forwarding(Router mode only)Port Forwarding Registration InformationnoneDMZ(Router mode only)IP Address of DMZ noneUPnP(Router mode only)UPnP EnabledQoS(Router mode only)QoS for transmission to the InternetDisabledDisk ManagementAutomatic USB Disk Assignment EnabledFAT format le name character codeNorth America (CP437)HDD power-saving function DisabledHDD stop time 10 MinutesShared Folder Access Limits No Limits (Read/Write)Web Access Access LimitsUser ManagementCurrent Users guestShared Service Shared Folder EnabledAirStation Name AP + AirStation’s MAC AddressAirStation Description NoneWorkgroup Name WORKGROUPWindows Client Language North America (CP437) Shared Service None

Feature Parameter Default SettingWeb Access Web Access DisabledWeb Access Display Language EnglishHTTPS/SSL Encryption DisabledWeb Access External Port Auto (Port Number:9000)DNS Service Host Name Use BualoNAS.com registration functionWeb Access status NoneMedia Server Media Server DisabledStatus NoneBitTorrent BitTorrent Function DisabledExternal Port Number Auto (Port Number: 9002) Bandwidth Restriction EnabledMaximum Download Speed 1000 KB/sMaximum Upload Speed 200 KB/sBitTorrent Status noneName AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC AddressList Network Services EnabledPassword Administrator Name admin (xed)Administrator Password passwordTime/Date Local Date 2012 Year 1 Month 1 DayLocal Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 SecondsTime Zone (GMT - 06:00) Central Standard Time: CSTDST (Daylight Saving Time) USA (From Second Sunday in Mar to rst Sunday in Nov)NTP NTP Functionality EnabledNTP Server time.nist.govUpdate Interval 24 hours

Feature Parameter Default SettingECO Schedule feature DisabledRegister schedule Operational Mode: NormalStart time: 0:00End time: 0:30The day of week: noneUser Dene Mode LED: OWired LAN: ECO (Slow operation)Wireless LAN: ONetwork-USB Network-USB EnabledUse multifunction Printer EnabledAccess Log Output DisableLimitation Item Prohibit conguration from wireless LAN DisabledProhibit conguration from wired LAN DisabledPermit conguration from wired Internet DisabledLog Log Transfer DisabledSyslog Server noneLogs Router Mode:Address Translation, IP Filter, Firewall, PPPoE Client, Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, Wired Link, and SystemBridge Mode:IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, Wired Link, and SystemUpdate Update Method Specify Local FileFirmware Update Reminder EnabledRemind Time Automatic

Network-USB Navigator is compatible only with printers and multifunction printers (all-in-one devices with a printer, scanner, and memory card reader). It cannot be used with any other type of USB devices.1Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer.The setup menu will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click on “Launcher.exe” in the “win” folder.2Click [Software installation].

4Click [Next]. 5Click [Yes]. 3Check the box for “Network-USB Navigator” and click [Install].

7Click [Next]. 6Click [Next]. 8Click [Start].

・Installation on Windows XP (SP2 or later)・Installation on Windows 7/Vista Click [Yes] when this screen is shown.Click [Install] when this screen is shown. Click [Yes] when this screen is shown.

910 Click [Finish] when the “Network-USB Navigator Install is Complete” screen is shown. Network-USB Navigator installation is complete. 1 You can select the behavior of this product when a USB device is detected. Select the connection behavior suited to your usage environment.2 Click [Next].

1Insert the Air Navigator CD. 2From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer].3Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [Mac] > [DeviceServer] > [Cosetup].4Click [Continue]. 5Click [Continue].

6Click [Agree]. 8Click [Install]. 7Click [Continue].

10Click [Continue Installation]. 11Click [Restart]. 9Input your name and password. Click [OK].

12Network-USB Navigator installation is complete. 1 During the rst program launch only, the screen at left will appear before the main program screen is displayed. From here, you can select the behavior of this product when a USB device is detected. Select the connection behavior suited to your usage environment.2 Click [OK].1Launch Network-USB Navigator. There are two ways to launch the program.a) Click the task tray icon .b) From the Start menu, click [(All) Programs]-[BUFFALO]-[Network-USB Navigator]-[Network-USB Navigator]. Macintosh Users a) Click the Dock icon .b) Click [Macintosh HD]-[Applications]-[BUFFALO]-[Device Server]-[Network-USB Navigator].

To congure Network-USB, refer to the “Network-USB User Manual”.2Click , then click [Manual Page]. 3Network-USB User Manual will open.

For users of Windows 7, Vista, or Mac OS X (10.4 and later), software supplied with the AirStation can be used to check the quality and strength of the wireless signal.Note:  If Client Manager V is not already installed, download it from the Bualo web site, and install.  Client Manager V does not support Windows XP.3When the Client Manager V status screen is displayed, click .1Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V].2Click [Advanced Setup].

4Parameter MeaningConnection status Signal strength (dBm), link speed (Mbps), and signal quality (%) are displayed in one-minute intervals on a real-time graph.Usage status by channel The 11b/11g display shows usage in the 2.4 GHz band channels 1 to 11.The 11a display shows usage in the W52, W53, and W56 channels.Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point. Colors closer to red indicate an access point with a stronger signal strength, and colors closer to blue indicate an access point with a weaker signal strength.1Run the WLAN Monitor program that was downloaded from the Bualo web site.

2The software license screen is displayed when starting for the rst time only. Click [Agree] to proceed.3Parameter MeaningNetwork name (SSID) This displays the SSID of the AirStation that is currently connected.Status This indicates the current connection status.IP Address This indicates the IP address of the current wireless network port (Wi-Fi).Security This indicates the authentication method for the current connection target.Encryption This displays the encryption type for the current connection target.Band This displays the wireless band for the current connection target.Channel This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target.Link Speed (Mbps) This displays the current link speed.Quality (%) This displays the current signal quality.Signal Level (dBm) This indicates the strength of the current signal.

$There are several restrictions on using the AirStation’s USB port:• When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), keep folder and le names within 80 characters. You may not be able to copy a folder or a le whose name length is more than 80 characters. • You cannot set attributes (hidden or read-only) for folders or les on the AirStation. • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 16 users for the AirStation. • Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a user or group name: adm, administrator, all, bin, daemon, disk, ftp, guest, halt, hdusers, kmen, lp, mail, man, news, nobody, nogroup, none, operator, root, shadow, shutdown, sshd, sync, sys, ttyusers, utmp, uucp, www.• Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a shared folder name: global, homes, printers, bittorrent, disk1_pt1, disk1_pt2, disk1_pt3, disk1_pt4, disk2_pt1, disk2_pt2, disk2_pt3, disk2_pt4, disk3_pt1, disk3_pt2, disk3_pt3, disk3_pt4, disk4_pt1, disk4_pt2, disk4_pt3, disk4_pt4. • If shared folder names, work group names, or le names contain any of the following characters, you may not access data or manipulate les on the AirStation properly. In such a case, use a dierent character.• If a le created on a Macintosh contains any of the following characters, it will not be displayed correctly under Windows OS. Also, you cannot copy or properly display a le when connecting via SMB from Mac OS X if it contains any of these characters: ? [ ] / \ = + < > ; : ” , | * • Cancelling or aborting a le copy may leave the le incomplete, and you may no longer be able to delete the incomplete le. This can also happen during a power outage or if the LAN cable is suddenly disconnected. If it happens, restart the AirStation, delete the le, and try copying the le again. • Use the same username and password for the AirStation as the user’s Windows login. If they are dierent, the user may not be able to access shared folders with access restrictions on the AirStation. • Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the AirStation. File creation or access dates may not be maintained.$