User Manual 11n/a & 11n/g/b Concurrent Smart Model WAPS-APG600H 11n/a, 11n/g/b Single-Band Smart Model WAPS-AG300H www.buffalotech.
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview...........................................6 Package Contents..................................................................................6 Hardware Overview..............................................................................7 Front Panel LEDs..............................................................................................7 Back Panel........................................................................................................
LAN Settings........................................................................................26 LAN-side IP Address.......................................................................................26 LAN Port..........................................................................................................27 VLAN...............................................................................................................28 Network.........................................................
Update Firmware...........................................................................................58 LED Settings...................................................................................................59 Diagnostic............................................................................................60 System Information.......................................................................................60 Packet Information.........................................................
OS X.................................................................................................................79 Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings....................80 Appendix A - Specifications.............................................85 Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings...........................................87 Windows 8.1/Windows 8.....................................................................87 Windows 7...........................................................................
Chapter 1 - Product Overview Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • Wireless LAN access point ................................................................................................. 1 • Antennas (with protective caps) ..................................................................................... 2 • AC adapter ...........................................................................
Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs 1 Power LED On: Power is on. Off: Power is off. Note: You can permanently turn off the power LED in Settings. 2 Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle. Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal. Off: Normal. Glows red at startup (about 2 to 3 minutes): RAM error.
Wireless LAN error. 5 blinks: USB error. 9 blinks **: System error. Continuously blinking *: Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings. * Do not unplug the AC adapter while the diag LED is blinking continuously. ** Turn off AirStation first, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on. 3 5 GHz LED (Blue) On: 5 GHz wireless is enabled. Randomly blinking: 5 GHz wireless is transmitting. 2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power Connector Connect the power adapter here. Power Button This button turns the power on and off . LAN Ports With Auto-MDIX, you can use straight or crossover Ethernet cables. LAN port 1 supports PoE. EZ Analyzer Port This port is reserved for the upcoming EZ Analyzer function. It is disabled for this firmware release. USB Port Connect a USB device here to upgrade firmware or save logs.
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement Remove the antenna caps and attach the antennas. Don’t touch the conductive parts of the antenna connectors because they can be damaged easily. Note: These antennas support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. Installation Connecting to PoE Equipment The AirStation is compatible with PoE equipment (sold separately). If PoE (Power over Ethernet) is available on the network, you may not need to use the AC power supply.
1 Use an Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 of the AirStation to a PoE switch or other device that supports PoE. Notes: • Be sure that the cable connecting the AirStation and power sourcing equipment is an enhanced Category 5 or higher 4-pair cable. • Connect ITE to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant. 2 3 Power on the AirStation. Make sure that the power LED is on.
Mounting the AirStation on a Ceiling or Wall The AirStation can be mounted to a ceiling or wall. The location where you mount the AirStation should meet the following requirements: • Mount in a location with an ambient temperature range from 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (113°F), humidity from 10% to 90%, and no condensation. • Do not bring the AirStation into close contact with other devices, other walls, or other objects. • Do not mount on wobbly surfaces, slanted surfaces, or other unstable locations.
1 Use the four screws to secure the bracket. Note: For certain environments, you may be able to use items other than the supplied screws. Select the most suitable item for use on your mounting surface. 2 Press the AirStation onto the bracket, then push it down until it clicks into place.
Mounting the Security Case An optional security case (sold separately) is available for the AirStation. Follow the steps below to mount it. 1 Use the four screws to secure the bracket. 2 Press the AirStation onto the bracket, then push it down until it clicks into place.
3 Insert the key into the cover and turn to the “open” position. 4 As shown in the figure, attach the cover at an angle. 5 Turn the key to the “close” position and then remove it.
Removing the AirStation To remove the AirStation from the mounting bracket, follow the procedure below. Insert the ejector key to raise the locking clips, then gently slide the AirStation off in the direction shown. If the AirStation is difficult to remove, twist the ejector key 45 degrees to raise the locking clips a little more, then slide the AirStation off the bracket.
Initial Setup The AirStation Configuration Tool lets you configure your AirStation easily. Download it from one of the links below: WAPS-APG600H: http://d.buffalo.jp/waps-apg600h/ WAPS-AG300H: http://d.buffalo.jp/waps-ag300h/ Note: The AirStation Configuration Tool is intended for use with a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 8.0 or later installed. To configure the AirStation from a Mac or Linux computer, log in to Settings.
3 Select the AirStation to configure, then click Next. 4 Click Change IP Address. 5 Enter the AirStation’s IP address and click Next.
6 Enter the AirStation’s admin password (the default is “password”) and click Next. Note: If the admin password contains 9 characters or more, the IP address of the AirStation cannot be changed using this procedure. In this case, open Settings and set the IP address. 7 Click Finish. Settings 1 Start the AirStation Configuration Tool. Click Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - AirStation Utility - AirStation Configuration Tool.
2 Click Next. 3 Select the AirStation to configure, then click Next. 4 Click Go to Settings.
5 Click OK. 6 To log in to Settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click OK. 7 Settings will open. Wireless & Encryption By default, the AirStation’s wireless LAN is disabled. To configure it, follow the procedure below. Note: This example uses WPA2-PSK AES encryption. 1 Open Settings. 2 Click Encryption.
3 For the WAPS-APG600H, select “11a and 11g”. For the WAPS-AG300H, select “11g” or “11a”. 4 Select the security mode (example: “WPA-PSK”). 5 Select “WPA2 Only” for the WPA type, “AES” for the encryption type, set the pre-shared key, and click Apply. .
Changing the Password To change your AirStation’s settings, you’ll need to log in to Settings. The default username is “admin” and the default password is “password”. After initial setup is complete, it is highly recommended that you change the password as described below. 1 Open Settings. 2 Click Advanced. 3 From the left-side menu, click Administration - Username and Password.
4 Enter a new administrator password (twice) and click Apply. Notes: • The administrator password should contain between 6 and 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols. • Passwords should contain between 6 and 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols. • Passwords cannot be blank. • If you log in as “admin”, all AirStation settings can be changed. • If you log in as “user”, you can view settings but not change them.
Chapter 3 - Configuration Settings Settings is a browser-based GUI where you may configure the AirStation and monitor the network. Home The menu is displayed on the left side of the screen and system information is displayed on the right side. The descriptions in the following pages show screens from the WAPS-APG600H. Encryption Wireless Settings Update Initialize Configure the wireless LAN encryption here. Change the SSID, wireless channel, and operational mode here.
LAN Settings LAN-side IP Address Configure the LAN-side IP addresses here. LAN Settings - LAN-side IP Address IP Address Assignment IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary Address Secondary Address Choose the method for obtaining the IP address. Enter the IP address when IP address assignment is set to “Static IP Address”. Enter the subnet mask when IP address assignment is set to “Static IP Address”. Configure the default gateway.
LAN Port Configure the wired LAN port here. LAN Settings - LAN Port Wired LAN Port Enable Speed & Duplex MDI Flow Control 802.3az Displays the port number of the wired LAN port. Select whether to enable or disable the wired LAN port. Select the communication speed of the wired Ethernet connection. Normally, use “Auto”. If the connected device cannot be automatically recognized, try to use another one.
VLAN Configure the VLAN settings for the wired and wireless LAN here. Don’t change VLAN settings unless you know what you’re doing! LAN Settings - VLAN VLAN Mode VLAN ID Additional VLAN ID Select the VLAN mode of the wired LAN port (#1, #2) and each SSID (when wireless is enabled). One of the VLAN modes below can be selected. Tagged This sends or receives frames with a tag (compliant with IEEE 802.1Q). VLAN networks that contain different IDs can be relayed.
Management VLAN ID Sets the VLAN ID of the management VLAN. An integer value from 0 to 4094 can be set for the VLAN ID. Note: Limitations are placed on the values that can be set to the management VLAN ID for enabling access to the management VLAN from the wired LAN. One of the conditions below must be satisfied. • If all wired ports are untagged ports, the VLAN ID of one of the ports must be the same as the management VLAN ID. • One of the wired ports is a tagged port.
Network Proxy ARP Configure Proxy ARP settings here. Proxy ARP enables the wireless client to improve the performance and power saving feature. Network - Proxy ARP Proxy ARP Proxy ARP Aging Time If enabled, Proxy ARP will work for all VLAN. Disabled by default. Select how long to retain the ARP information monitored by Proxy ARP. Set an interval at least twice as long as the ARP request interval of the wireless client. Values of 60-86400 seconds can be set. The default value is 300 seconds.
Bridge Configure bridge parameters here. Network - Bridge Rapid STP Aging Time BPDU Forwarding Bridge Priority Forward Delay Max Age Transmit Hold Count Auto Edge Select whether to enable or disable rapid spanning tree. The default is “Off”. Set the time to hold MAC address learned by frame forwarding of the bridge. If the network configuration is changed frequently, try to set smaller value to shorten the time of relearning. 1-86400 seconds can be set. The default value is 300 seconds.
Bridge Port Settings Configure the information for each port. This information enables the spanning tree protocol to calculate the best route to reconfigure the bridge. Port Priority Set the priority of each port. Smaller values are prioritized if the path cost of each port is the same. You may enter up to 240. The default value is 128. Path Cost Set the cost for the frame forwarding of each port. Generally, configure the cost depending on wired or wireless device standard communication rate.
Wireless Settings AOSS You can make detailed changes to AOSS settings here.
Start AOSS Stop AOSS AOSS Settings Encryption AOSS Clients Click the button to start the AOSS connection. Displayed when AOSS is in use. Click this button to disconnect the AOSS connection. This disconnects from all connected wireless LAN devices. AOSS clients information and AOSS connected device information will be erased. AOSS Button on the AirStation Select whether to enable or disable physical AOSS/WPS button on the AirStation.
• If AOSS or WPS connection is not established after 3 minutes, the AirStation will cancel setup and return to normal. • Up to 24 wireless devices can be connected with AOSS. Settings configured by AOSS can’t be modified. To change the settings, either run AOSS again or disable AOSS and configure settings manually. • AOSS is disabled by default. • To connect a non-AOSS device to a network configured with AOSS, enter the SSID and key in the device’s settings manually.
WPS by PIN WPS Status SSID Encryption Type Encryption Key After you enter the PIN code and click Start, the internal registrar of the AirStation waits 2 minutes for the connection request from the enrollee with the PIN code. Displays “Configured” or “Not configured”. “Configured” is displayed if all currently-available wireless bands are configured. “Not configured” is displayed if any wireless bands are not configured. Displays the SSID used in WPS.
SSID1 - SSID5 Auto Channel Auto Channel Range Channel Auto Channel Interval Channel Bandwidth BSS Basic Rate Set Enter the SSID and select the VLAN mode. Enter the VLAN ID, and if “Multiple” is selected as the VLAN mode, enter the additional VLAN ID. A roaming environment can be built by installing multiple AirStations with the same SSID over a wide area. 1 to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and single-byte symbols can be entered. It is case-sensitive.
Advanced Configure the detailed information for the wireless LAN here. Wireless Settings - 802.11g or 802.11a - Advanced Contention Slot Preamble Type Guard Interval Aggregation 802.11g Protection 802.11n Protection DTIM Period Select “Short” or “Long”. If “Short” is selected, the communication speed may be improved, but connection may not be possible to wireless devices that do not support short slot time. Make the same setting for the connected wireless devices. This option is not available in 802.
RTS Threshold Fragment Threshold Multicast Rate Tx Power Beacon Interval Station Keepalive Interval SM Power Save This performs a RTS/CTS process before sending frames with a size that exceeds the threshold value. This enables improved reliability in frame transfers when the surrounding environment is poor, where separated from the AirStation by considerable distance, or other adverse conditions. Frames with a size larger than this threshold value are broken up before sending.
Security Configure wireless LAN security information here. Wireless Settings - 802.11g or 802.11a - Security SSID Broadcast SSID Wireless Client Isolation Load Balancing Choose which SSID you will be changing settings for. When enabled, you can search for the AirStation. Restricts communication between wireless client devices connected to the same SSID. STA separator Prohibits communication between all wireless devices connected using this wireless standard.
Authentication Method Additional Authentication Select the authentication method used for wireless device connection. No authentication The AirStation does not request authentication. WEP This performs the authentication compliant with WEP. A fixed-length encryption key (shared key) must be set in both the AirStation and wireless device. WPS should be disabled. IEEE802.1x/EAP This performs the authentication compliant with IEEE802.1x/EAP.
Encryption Key 1 Encryption Key 2 Encryption Key 3 Encryption Key 4 Enter the encryption key specified in “Key Type”. Authentication Method: IEEE802.1x/EAP Key Length Select an encryption key length between 64-bit or 128-bit. Authentication Method: WPA-PSK WPA Type Encryption Type Key Renewal Interval Pre-shared Key Type Pre-shared Key WPA/WPA2 mixed mode-PSK Wireless device authentication by both WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK can be performed simultaneously.
Encryption Type Key Renewal Interval TKIP/AES mixed mode TKIP and AES authentication and communication can be performed simultaneously. TKIP is used for broadcast and multicast communication. TKIP TKIP is an encryption method based on the WEP system with enhanced security features. WPS should be disabled. AES AES is an encryption method that uses a strong algorithm for encryption. Enter the interval to update the encryption key.
WDS Configure the repeater (WDS) that connects AirStations wirelessly here. Wireless Settings - 802.11g or 802.11a - WDS WDS Functionality Local MAC Address Wireless MAC Address of WDS Peer Select whether to enable or disable WDS. To use WDS, WDS must also be set at the other connected AirStation. Disabled WDS is not in use. WDS with AP WDS is in use. Dedicated WDS Dedicated WDS is in use. Dedicated WDS does not accept communication from normal wireless devices. The AirStation’s MAC address.
VLAN Mode VLAN ID Encryption Registered Access Point Configure the network ID of the VLAN associated with this WDS connection. Untagged Defined as an untagged LAN port. The AirStation transfers only network communication frames with a preset VLAN ID to this LAN port. The VLAN ID must be set at the same time. Tagged Defined as the tagged LAN port. The AirStation transfers all network communication frames to this LAN port. During this transfer, a VLAN tag compliant with IEEE802.1Q is inserted.
RADIUS Configure the RADIUS server used for wireless LAN device authentication and other operations here. In the AirStation, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11a can each be registered to 2 (primary and secondary) external RADIUS servers. When the primary and secondary servers are registered, if a communication problem occurs in the primary server, the inquiry target can be automatically switched to the secondary server for continuing the authentication process.
Authentication Port Shared Secret Session Timeout Accounting Accounting Port Enter the UDP port number of the RADIUS server where the RADIUS authentication protocol is used. Generally, the port number 1812 is used in the RADIUS system. The shared secret used in communication between the RADIUS server and AirStation is set from 1 to 255 characters. Authentication can be accepted only from devices that have the same shared secret as the RADIUS server.
MAC Filtering MAC filtering lets you restrict access your network. Only specific wireless devices will be able to connect. Notes: • You can enter the MAC address like the following. 1234567890AB (No delimiter) 12:34:56:78:90:AB (Colon delimiter) 12-34-56-78-90-AB (Hyphen delimiter) • You can register up to 256 MAC addresses. Wireless Settings - MAC Filtering Add MAC Addresses MAC Address Filtering Table Enter a MAC address or multiple MAC addresses to add to the MAC address filtering table.
WMM Assign priority to VoIP and streaming data here. Use this setting for communication that requires real-time responsiveness (such as VoIP and other streaming communication) to minimize the effects of other communication. Use the same QoS configuration and settings for all devices on the network. Wireless Settings - WMM QoS Select whether to enable or disable QoS. Disable No priority is assigned for any communication. All frames are processed in order of input.
The default values for the access point (AirStation) and station (wireless client device) are shown below. Priority AC_BK (Low) AC_BE (Nomal) AC_VI (High) WMM Parameters AC_VO (Highest) Parameters CWmin CWmax Aifsn Txop CWmin CWmax Aifsn Txop CWmin CWmax Aifsn Txop CWmin CWmax Aifsn Txop AP 4 10 7 0 4 6 3 0 3 4 1 94 2 3 1 47 STA 4 10 7 0 4 10 3 0 3 4 2 94 2 3 2 47 CWmin, CWmax This sets the maximum and minimum values of the contention window.
Wireless Monitor Displays information about wireless clients connected to the AirStation. Wireless Settings - Wireless Monitor Wireless 11g Wireless 11a Displays detected wireless client information. Ch: Displays channels of each SSIDs. SSID: Displays SSIDs of detected wireless clients. MAC Address: Displays MAC addresses of detected wireless clients. Security: Displays encryption methods of detected wireless clients. Signal (%): Displays the signal strength of detected wireless clients.
Administration Username and Password This is where you configure the AirStation’s username, password, and name (hostname). Administration - Username and Password Administrator Name Administrator Password Username Password AirStation Name The name of the administrator account may contain 4-16 single-byte alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). Don’t use a hyphen as the first or last character. The administrator password may contain 6-32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Management Protocol SNMP Version SNMP Get Community SNMP Set Community SNMP Trap SNMP Trap Community SNMP Trap Manager The Settings interface may be accessed through a web browser by normal or encrypted protocol. HTTP HTTP access is recommended for trusted networks only. HTTPS HTTPS encrypts communication for use with any network. SNMP If enabled, the router can be configured using SNMP management software. Different versions of SNMP are only partially compatible.
Date and Time Configure the AirStation’s internal clock here. The date and time, NTP server, and time zone can be set for the internal clock. Note: The AirStation doesn’t have a backup battery, so date and time will return to their default values anytime the AirStation is turned off or restarted. Using of an NTP server to set time and date automatically is recommended.
Transfer Logs to Syslog Server Configure the transfer functionality using syslog protocol here. Administration - Transfer Logs to Syslog Server Transfer Logs Copy Logs to Attached USB Device Check to enable the log information transfer functionality. When enabled, enter the IP address of the syslog server. Check to enable transferring logs information to a USB memory device attached to the AirStation. Admin Tools Displays the status of Admin Tools.
Save/Restore Settings Lets you back up the current settings or restore settings from the backup file. Administration - Save/Restore Settings Restore Method Back Up Settings Restore Settings Choose the method to restore settings from a backup file. Note: You cannot restore the configuration in these cases: • You forgot the administrator password. • The backup file was saved with a newer version of the firmware. • The backup file was saved with a different model number or type of AirStation.
Restart Restarts the AirStation. Administration - Restart Restart Click to restart the AirStation. Initialize This initializes the AirStation settings. Administration - Initialize Initialize Click to initialize all the settings and restart the AirStation.
Update Firmware Update the firmware to obtain bug fixes, support for the latest functions, and other improvements. Administration - Update Firmware Update firmware from Firmware Update File Select the location of the firmware update file; on your PC or on the attached USB device. Select the firmware file. Browse... Click to select the firmware file. Update Click to start updating firmware. Notes: • During the firmware update process, the LED on the AirStation blinks.
LED Settings Configure whether the AirStation LEDs are lit. Administration - LED Settings Power LED LAN LED Wireless LED USB LED The power LED is turned off when “Off” is set. The LAN 1 LED and LAN 2 LED are turned off when “Off” is set. The 5 GHz LED and 2.4 GHz LED are turned off when “Off” is set. The USB LED is turned off when “Off” is set.
Diagnostic System Information Displays a list of the main settings for the AirStation.
System Model AirStation Name Boot from Version MAC Address Management VLAN ID IP Address Default Gateway DNS DHCP Server Wired LAN Port Displays the product model name. Displays the AirStation’s name. Displays startup device of the AirStation. Displays firmware version. Displays the MAC address. Displays management VLAN ID. Displays AirStation’s IP address. Displays the IP address of the default gateway. Displays the IP address of the DNS server. Displays the IP address of the DHCP server.
Packet Information Displays communication statistics of this product and the status of each port. Diagnostic - Packet Information Interface Status Transmit Packets Receive Packets Displays interface names. “()” describes the number of the port for wired port, and wireless band for wireless SSID. Wired Port Displays wired port of this product. Wireless Displays each SSID if you are using multiple SSIDs. WDS Displayed when the WDS connection is established.
CPU Monitor This will monitor the operational status and displays usage of the CPU by numbers and histogram. Diagnostic - CPU Monitor CPU Usage Displays usage of the CPU by numbers and histogram. I’m Here This will cause your AirStation to beep. If you have multiple AirStations, this can make it easy to determine which one you’re currently configuring. Diagnostic - I’m Here Duration of Sound Specify the ring time. You may enter 1-300 seconds. The default value is 10 seconds.
Ping Test A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Diagnostic - Ping Test Destination Address Result Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, then click Execute. The result will be displayed below. Displays the result of ping test. Traceroute Test A traceroute test checks where the packet goes through. A traceroute packet will be sent to the destination address and then this will display the result.
USB Displays the USB status. Diagnostic - USB Port Device Current Status Dismount Displays the port name. Displays the USB device name. Displays the rated current consumption. It may differ from the actual current consumption. Displays the USB device’s status. Click to dismount the USB device. Do not disconnect the USB device first without clicking this button or pressing USB eject button on the back of the unit.
Log Displays log information in the AirStation. Diagnostic - Log Save Clear Refresh Click to save logs as a text file named “logmsg.log”. Click to clear the log. Click to refresh the log.
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure 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) was developed by Buffalo Inc. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, use the Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. 1 Launch Client Manager V. 2 Click Create Profile. 3 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 4 Click the WPS AOSS button. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the 2.
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. 1 Right-click 2 Click the WPS AOSS button. icon in the system tray and select Profile. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glow steadily, the connection is complete.
OS X (AOSS Assistant) If you are using OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, or 10.4, use the AOSS Assistant to connect wirelessly with AOSS. 1 Run the AOSS Assistant program that was downloaded from the Buffalo website. 2 The software license screen is displayed. Click Agree to proceed. 3 Click Start AOSS . 4 Enter the Mac’s username and password and click OK. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the 2.
Manual Setup You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built into the operating system. The procedure varies depending on which operating system you are using. Windows 8.1/Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode. 2 Click 3 4 network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation’s name and click Connect.
5 Click No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices. Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 2 Click network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation and click Connect. If you will connect to this device again, check Connect automatically.
3 Enter the encryption key and click OK. Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right-click the wireless network 2 Click Connect to a network. 3 When this screen is displayed, select your network and click Connect. icon in the system tray. If the screen below is displayed, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead. Otherwise, go to step 4.
4 Enter the encryption key and click Connect. Step through the wizard to finish configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select Home, Work, or Public location depending on where you’re using the AirStation.
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right-click on the 2 Click View Available Wireless Networks. 3 Select the network to connect to and click Connect.
OS X (Wi-Fi) Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation. Note: In OS X 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”. 1 2 3 Click icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi-Fi On. Find the AirStation’s SSID on the list. Click it to highlight it. Enter the password, check Remember this network, and click OK. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete.
Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and OS X (10.4 and later) users can use software supplied with the AirStation to check the quality and strength of the wireless signal. Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista Notes: • If Client Manager V is not installed yet, download it from the Buffalo website and install it. • Client Manager V does not support Windows XP. 1 Launch Client Manager V. 2 Click Advanced Setup.
Connection Status Usage Status by Channel Signal strength (dBm), link speed (Mbps), and signal quality (%) are displayed in one-minute intervals on a real-time graph. For 11b/11g, it shows usage in the 2.4 GHz band channels 1 to 14. For 11a, it shows usage in the W52, W53, and W56 channels. Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point.
OS X 1 Run the WLAN Monitor program that was downloaded from the Buffalo website. 2 The software license screen displays the first time you start the software. Click Agree to proceed. Network Name (SSID) Status IP Address Security Encryption Band Channel Link Speed (Mbps) Quality (%) Signal Level (dBm) Displays SSID of the currently-connected AirStation. Displays current connection status. Displays IP address of the current Wi-Fi port.
Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings Feature LAN-side IP Address LAN Port VLAN Proxy ARP Parameter IP Address Assignment IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary Address Secondary Address Default Setting DHCP Client Assigned by an external DHCP server Assigned by an external DHCP server Assigned by an external DHCP server Assigned by an external DHCP server Enabled Speed & Duplex: Auto MDI: Auto Flow Control: Enabled 802.
Feature Parameter AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Allowed Bands WEP Authentication TKIP Authentication AOSS VLAN Mode VLAN ID WPS WPS Radio Band Enable SSID# SSID 1 Basic VLAN Mode VLAN ID Auto Channel Auto Channel Range Check Auto-channel Channel Bandwidth BSS Basic Rate Set 81 Default Setting Enabled 11a and 11g 802.11g: AOSS is disabled. 802.11a: AOSS is disabled. 802.11g: AOSS is disabled. 802.11a: AOSS is disabled. 802.11g (AES/TKIP): Untagged 802.11g (WEP): Untagged 802.
Feature Parameter Contention Slot (802.11g only) Preamble Type (802.11g only) Default Setting 802.11g: Short 802.11g: Long 802.11g: Short GI 802.11a: Short GI 802.11g: Enabled 802.11g: Enabled 802.11a: Enabled 802.11g: 1 802.11a: 1 802.11g: 2347 802.11a: 2347 802.11g: 2346 802.11a: 2346 802.11g: Auto 802.11a: Auto 802.11g: 100 % 802.11a: 100 % 802.11g: 100 802.11a: 100 802.11g: 60 802.11a: 60 802.11g: Disabled 802.11a: Disabled 802.
Feature Parameter WDS Functionality Local MAC Address Wireless MAC Address of WDS Peer WDS VLAN Mode VLAN ID Encryption RADIUS MAC Filter Primary RADIUS Server (11g) Secondary RADIUS Server (11g) Primary RADIUS Server (11a) Secondary RADIUS Server (11a) MAC Address Filtering Table QoS WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) WMM WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VI (High) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VO (Highest) ) 83 Default Setting 802.
Feature Parameter Administrator Name Administrator Password Username Password AirStation Name Log Transfer Syslog Server Copy Logs to Attached USB Device Status Default Setting admin password user password “AP” + AirStation’s MAC Address HTTP : Enabled HTTPS : Enabled SNMP : Disabled v1 / v2c public private Disabled public None Year: 2013, Month: Sep, Day: 1 Hour: 0, Minutes: 00, Seconds: 00 Disabled None 24 hours (GMT-6:00) Central America, or (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
Appendix A - Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Method Frequency Range Transmission Rate Access Mode Security Wired LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Rate Transmission Encoding Access Method Speed and Flow Control Number of LAN Ports LAN Port Connector USB Interface Interface Connector Type Compliance IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.
Other Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Operating Environment Frequency Range USA Canada Brazil Mexico EU Russia Kuwait Saudi Arabia UAE Australia Hong Kong The Philippines India Thailand Malaysia Singapore Vietnam South Korea China Taiwan External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power over Ethernet About 7.2 W (Max) 152 mm x 182 mm x 35 mm (5.98 x 7.17 x 1.38 in.) 416 g (14.67 oz.
Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings Windows 8.1/Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Change adapter settings on the left side menu. 5 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. 6 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. 3 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu. 4 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. 3 Click Manage network connections on the left side menu. 4 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network. 3 Right-click on the network adapter, then click Properties. 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. For example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.
OS X To configure TCP/IP in OS X, follow the procedure below. 1 Click Apple menu > System Preferences… . 2 Click Network. 3 Click the network adapter. 4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 field. To set your IP address settings manually, select Manually in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting. For example: 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.
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Appendix D - Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to cochannel mobile satellite systems.
EN 301 893 V1.6.1: (2011-11) Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: (2011-09) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 489-17 V2.1.
English Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc. declares that this AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Spanish Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPSAG300H cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική Greek ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Buffalo Technology Inc.
zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português Portuguese Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko Slovenian Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky Slovak Buffalo Technology Inc.
기종별 B 급 기기( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) 사용자안내문 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .
Appendix E - Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. • In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
