User Manual 11n/a & 11n/g/b Concurrent Smart model WAPS-APG600H 11n/a, 11n/g/b Single Smart model WAPS-AG300H www.buffalotech.
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 4 Package Contents......................................................................4 Hardware Overview...................................................................5 Front Panel LEDs............................................................................ 5 Back Panel...................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation..........................
AOSS.............................................................................................. 29 WPS................................................................................................ 32 Basic............................................................................................... 33 Advanced........................................................................................ 36 Security...........................................................................................
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration).................................... 79 Mac OS X (Wi-Fi)............................................................................ 80 Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality................ 81 Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings..................... 84 Appendix A - Specifications............................................. 89 Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings........................................... 91 Windows 8............................................
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.................................................
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 Power LED On: Power is on. Off: Power is off. This LED is off when the “LED setting” is set to off. 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: Nomal.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 3 blinks*2: Wired Ethernet LAN error. 4 blinks*2: Wireless LAN error. 5 blinks: USB error. 9 blinks*2: System error. Continuously blinking*1: Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings. *1 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously. *2 Turn off AirStation first, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on. 3 5 GHz LED (Blue) On: 5 GHz wireless LAN is enabled. Randomly blinking: 5 GHz wireless LAN is transmitting.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 7 Power Connector Connect the power adapter here. 8 Power button This button turns the power on and off. 9 LAN Port These ports may be connected to computers, hubs, or other network devices. With Auto-MDIX, you can use straight or crossover Ethernet cables. LAN port 1 supports PoE. 10 Function expansion This extra USB port will be used for additional functionality in the future.
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 (Sold Separately) If PoE (Power over Ethernet) is available on the network, you may not need to use the AC power supply. Instead, connect LAN port 1 to an Ethernet connection with PoE as shown below.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 1 Use a Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 of the AirStation to a PoE switch or other device that supports PoE. AirStation PoE Switch Note: 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 Turn on the AirStation power. 3 Make sure that the power LED is on.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 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 computer that opens Settings must be a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 8.0 or later installed. Setting the AirStation IP Address 1 Start the AirStation Configuration Tool. 2 Click Next.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 3 Select the AirStation to configure, then click Next. 4 Click Change IP Address. 5 Enter the AirStation’s IP address and click Next.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 6 Enter the AirStation’s admin password (the default is “password”) and click Next. Note: 7 Click Finish. - 12 - If the AirStation administrator password is 9 characters or more, the IP address of the AirStation cannot be changed using this procedure. In this case, open the AirStation Setting screen, and set the IP address.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Settings 1 Start the AirStation Configuration Tool. 2 Click Next. 3 Select the AirStation to configure, then click Next. Click Start > All Programs> BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > AirStation Configuration Tool.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 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.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wireless & Encryption By default, the AirStation’s wireless LAN is disabled. To configure it, follow the procedure below. Note: This example describes using 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”).
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 5 Select “WPA2 Only” for the WPA Type, “AES” for the Encryption Type, set the Pre-Shared Key, and click Apply.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Changing the Password To change your AirStation’s settings, you’ll need to log in to the administrative interface. 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.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 3 From the left-side menu, click Admin Config > 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.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 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 these 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.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 1 Use the four screws to secure the bracket. Note: For certain usage environments, you may be able to use items other than the supplied screws. Select the most suitable item for use on your mounting surface. Secure the screws. Front Secure the screws. Rear (wall side) If mounting to a wall, secure so that this section is on the bottom. 2 Press the AirStation on to the bracket, then push it down until it clicks into place.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Mounting the Security Case (Sold Separately) 1 Use the four screws to secure the bracket. Secure the screws. Secure the screws. If mounting to a wall, secure so that this section is on the bottom. 2 Press the AirStation onto the bracket, then push it down until it clicks into place.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 3 Insert the key into the cover, and turn to the “open” position. 4 As shown in the figure, attach the cover while it is slanted. 5 Turn the key to the “close” position, and then remove it.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Removing the AirStation To remove the AirStation from the mounting bracket, follow the procedure below. Ejector 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.
Chapter 3 - Configuration Settings Settings is where you configure the AirStation and monitor the network. Settings will open in a browser such as Internet Explorer 8.0 or later. Home The menu is displayed on the left side of the screen and the system information is displayed on the right side. Note: The descriptions in the following pages show screens from the WAPS-APG600H. Parameter Meaning Encryption Sets the wireless LAN encryption.
Chapter 3 Configuration LAN Settings LAN IP address This sets the IP addresses at the LAN-side. ---> LAN Settings > LAN IP address Parameter Meaning IP Assignment Sets the method for obtaining the IP address. IP Address Sets the IP address when IP Address is set to “Static IP”. IP Subnet Mask Sets the subnet mask when IP Address is set to “Static IP”. Default Gateway Sets the default gateway. Sets the IP address when set to “Static IP”. Primary Address Sets the primary DNS server.
Chapter 3 Configuration LAN Port This makes the settings for a wired LAN port. ---> LAN Settings > LAN Port Parameter Meaning Wired LAN Port Displays the port number of the wired LAN port. Enable Sets the wired LAN port status to Enabled or Disabled. Media Type Sets the communication speed of the wired Ethernet connection. Normally, use at the “Auto” setting. If the connected device cannot be automatically recognized, try using another setting.
Chapter 3 Configuration VLAN This sets the VLAN settings for the wired LAN. ---> LAN Settings > VLAN Parameter Meaning VLAN Mode Sets the VLAN mode of the wired LAN (#1, #2) interface VLAN. One of the VLAN modes below can be selected. Tagged Port This adds a tag (compliant with IEEE 802.1Q) to all frames that are sent and received from the wired LAN port. Because all frames received by the AirStation can be transferred, VLAN networks that contain different IDs can be relayed.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Management VLAN ID Sets the VLAN ID of the management VLAN. An integer value from 0 to 4096 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.
Chapter 3 Configuration Wireless Settings AOSS You can make detailed changes to AOSS settings here.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Start AOSS Click the button to start the AOSS connection. Reset AOSS Displayed when connected by AOSS. Click this button to disconnect the AOSS connection. This disconnects from all connected wireless LAN devices, and the information is changed as shown below. AOSS Clients information: Erased. AOSS connected device information: Erased. AOSS Settings AOSS Button on the AirStation Sets whether the AOSS/WPS button on the AirStation is used.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID This is the SSID corresponding to each encryption level. Only the SSID for the currently-set encryption level is used. Encryption Key This is the currently-available encryption key. This displays information about the wireless devices connected by AOSS. AOSS Clients Client Information These are the names of the wireless devices connected by AOSS. MAC Address These are the MAC addresses of the connected wireless devices.
Chapter 3 Configuration WPS You can make detailed changes to WPS settings here. ---> Wireless Settings > WPS Parameter Meaning WPS Specifies whether the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function is used. AirStation Pin Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Click Generate New PIN Code to generate a new PIN code. Push-button WPS Click Start to start WPS.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning WPS Status Displays “Configured” or “Not Configured”. “Configured” is displayed if all currently-available wireless bands are “Configured”. On the other hand, “Not Configured” is displayed if even a single wireless band is “Not Configured”. SSID Displays the SSID used in the WPS function. This is not displayed when the WPS status is “Not Configured”. Security Displays the authentication encryption system used by the WPS function.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Radio Enables or disables the wireless LAN. Band This is used to set the wireless operation mode. To set manually, select “Manual”. In communication with devices that are set as WDS connection devices, the transmission speed is determined automatically regardless of the “Manual” setting. Enable SSID# Sets Enable or Disable for the SSIDs from SSID1 to SSID5 (maximum of 5 SSIDs each for 11g and 11a).
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Check Auto-Channel Sets the interval for changing the channel when auto-channel is enabled. When a checkmark is inserted for “Change channel if STA is connected”, the channel is changed even if the client is connected to the AirStation. Channel Bandwidth Specifies the channel bandwidth. BSS Basic Rate Set Sets the communication speed of the management and control communication frame for the AirStation and wireless device.
Chapter 3 Configuration Advanced This is used to manually set the detailed information for the wireless LAN. ---> Wireless Settings > 802.11g or 802.11a > Advanced Parameter Meaning Contention Slot Can be selected from “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 802.11a.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Guard Interval Changes the encoding format during frame sending. “Long GI” arranges the encoding with a certain amount of (time) spacing to prevent interference by the encoded information. “Short GI” shortens this interval to enable sending of more information. 802.11g Protection Sets whether 802.11g protection is used. If 802.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate This setting controls the communication speed of multicast packets. When set to Auto (BRS), the communication speed is determined automatically for maximizing the coverage distance. 802.11g Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps can be selected. 802.11a Auto, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps can be selected.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SM Power Save This function enables reduced power consumption in devices when communicating with 11n standard wireless devices that have two or more transmission systems (11n2x or later). If “Enabled (Static)” is selected, communication with the AirStation always uses one transmission system. Because power does not need to be supplied to other transmission systems, this enables maximum power efficiency.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID Specifies the SSID where the security is set. Broadcast SSID When enabled, you can search for the AirStation. Select Enable when using the Windows XP (SP2 or earlier) standard wireless connection function. Privacy Separator Restricts communication between wireless devices connected to the same SSID. STA separator Prohibits communication between all wireless devices connected by this wireless standard.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning IEEE802.1x/EAP This performs wireless device authentication compliant with IEEE802.1x/EAP. Both this function and the RADIUS server can be used together to enable use of the wireless LAN only for users who were issued an account. WPA-PSK This performs wireless LAN device authentication compliant with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2.
Chapter 3 Configuration Security Mode: WEP Parameter Meaning Key Length Select an encryption key between 64-bits or 128-bits. Key Type This is used to select the encryption key format. ASCII (5 characters) Enter a string of 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters (key length: 64- bit) or 13 characters (key length: 128-bit). HEX (10 characters) Enter a 10-digit hexadecimal number (key length: 64-bit) or 26-digit number (key length: 128-bit).
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Encryption Type 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 communication system based on the WEP system with enhanced security features. The WPS function is disabled. AES AES is an encryption communication system that uses a strong algorithm for encryption.
Chapter 3 Configuration Security Mode: WPA-EAP Parameter Meaning WPA Type WPA/WPA2 mixed mode-EAP Wireless device authentication by both WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP can be performed simultaneously. A RADIUS server and wireless device (supplicant) compliant with the EAP authentication protocol are required. WPA2-EAP This performs wireless device authentication compliant with WPA2 (IEEE802.11i). WPA-EAP This performs wireless device authentication compliant with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access).
Chapter 3 Configuration Clients This displays information on the wireless devices communicating with the AirStation. ---> Wireless Settings > 802.11g or 802.11a > Clients Parameter Meaning Interface The SSID of wireless devices communicating with the AirStation. MAC Address The MAC addresses of wireless devices communicating with the AirStation. Tx The data size (bytes) sent to wireless devices communicating with the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration WDS This sets the repeater function (WDS) that connects AirStations wirelessly. ---> Wireless Settings > 802.11g or 802.11a > WDS Parameter Meaning WDS Functionality Sets whether WDS is used. To use WDS, WDS must also be set at the other connected AirStation. Disabled WDS is not used. WDS with AP WDS is used. Dedicated WDS A dedicated WDS mode is used that does not accept communication from normal wireless devices. Local MAC Address The AirStation MAC address.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning VLAN Mode Sets the network ID of the VLAN associated with this WDS connection. Untagged port This is 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 also be set at the same time. Tagged port This is 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.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Registered Access Point This displays a list of the MAC addresses of access points connected by WDS. Edit Click to edit the added access point information. This proceeds to the edit screen. Delete This removes individual access point information that was added. Delete All This removes all access point information that was added. RADIUS This is used to set the RADIUS server used for wireless LAN device authentication and other operations.
Chapter 3 Configuration ---> Wireless Settings > RADIUS Parameter Meaning RADIUS Server IP Address Sets the IP address of the RADIUS server that makes the inquiry during authentication. Authentication Port Sets 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.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Shared Secret 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. Session Timeout Sets the time (0 to 86400 seconds) that communication can be performed for wireless devices allowed by the RADIUS server. If 0 is set, the time that communication can be performed is unlimited.
Chapter 3 Configuration MAC Filter This is used to edit the MAC address of wireless devices for which you want to enable connectivity to the AirStation. This function can only be used when “MAC address filter” is enabled on the wireless security page. Notes: · The MAC address input formats are no delimiter, colon delimiter, or hyphen delimiter.
Chapter 3 Configuration WMM This is used to assign priority to VoIP and streaming data to ensure those types of data are prioritized. 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.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning QoS Enable or disable QoS. Disable No priority is assigned for any communication. All frames are processed in order of input. Enable Priority control is performed using WMM-EDCA for communication between the AirStation and the wireless device. The priority control function must be enabled at both the AirStation and wireless device sides. All communication with unsupported devices and broadcast/ multicast communication is performed at the priority “AC_BE”.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning CWmin, CWmax This sets the maximum and minimum values of the contention window. The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance mechanism that is performed in IEEE802.11, and generally, smaller values in the window result in a higher likelihood that the queue will obtain sending rights. Aifsn Sets the frame sending interval. The units are slots (same as window value defined in CWmin and CWmax).
Chapter 3 Configuration Admin Config Username and Password This sets the AirStation name and the username and password for logging into the setting screen. ---> Admin Config > Username and Password Parameter Meaning Administrator Name This sets the administrator username for logging into the AirStation setting screen and changing the settings. The name can be entered using 4 to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters and the symbol “-” (hyphen).
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Administrator Password This sets the password of the administrator user. The password can be entered using 6 to 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols. Also, blank passwords cannot be set. Username This is the reference username for logging into the AirStation setting screen and referencing the setting information. The name can be entered using 4 to 16 single-byte alphanumeric characters and the symbol “-” (hyphen).
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning SNMP Get Community This sets the community name (6 to 32 characters) that is specified when “GETRequest” is sent by the SNMP manager to the AirStation. SNMP Set Community This sets the community name (6 to 32 characters) that is specified when “SET Request” is sent by the SNMP manager to the AirStation. Date and Time This is used to set the AirStation internal clock function. The date and time, NTP server, and time zone can be set for the internal clock.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Date and Time Settings Specifies the date and time of the AirStation internal clock. The date is entered based on the Western calendar, and the time is based on 24-hour time. Example: December 31, 2012 14:34:56 The year setting range is from 2005 to 2037. If the time is changed, the recorded logs are erased. When the AirStation power is turned on, the time is started from 2012/1/1 00:00:00.
Chapter 3 Configuration Transfer Logs to Syslog Server This is used to set the transfer function by syslog protocol. ---> Admin Config > Transfer Logs to Syslog Server Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable this to use the log information transfer function. If used, the syslog server is set by an IP address. Copy log to attached USB device Enable to transfer log information to a USB memory device attached to the AirStation. Admin Tools This displays the status of Admin Tools.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Status If “Registered” is displayed, remote management mode by Admin Tools is enabled. Certain parameters and content that can be set from this interface may be partially restricted. If “Unregistered” is displayed, remote management mode by Admin Tools is not enabled. Revoke registration Click this button to cancel remote management mode in Admin Tools. Save/Restore Settings This lets you save or restore the current settings of an AirStation on a computer.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Note: You cannot restore the configuration in these cases: · You forgot the administrator password. · The configuration file was saved with a newer version of the firmware. · The configuration file was saved with a different model number or type of AirStation. · The configuration file is corrupt. Back Up Settings Save Saves the current AirStation settings as a file. Restore Settings Browse... Click to select the configuration file.
Chapter 3 Configuration Restart This restarts the AirStation. ---> Admin Config > Restart Parameter Meaning Apply Restarts the AirStation. Initialize This initializes the AirStation settings. ---> Admin Config > Initialize Parameter Meaning Reset Initializes all the setting items in the AirStation and then restarts the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Update Firmware Update the firmware to obtain bug fixes, support for the latest functions, and other improvements. ---> Admin Config > Update Firmware Parameter Meaning Update firmware from The location of the firmware update file. This can be your computer, if you have downloaded the file from the Buffalo Technology site onto your computer, or it can be a USB memory device onto which you have downloaded the update file. Firmware update file Select the firmware file. Browse...
Chapter 3 Configuration LED Settings This sets whether the AirStation LEDs are lit. ---> Admin Config > LED Settings Parameter Meaning Power LED The Power LED is turned off when “Off” is set. LAN LED The LAN 1 LED and LAN 2 LED are turned off when “Off” is set. Wireless LED The 5 GHz LED and 2.4 GHz LED are turned off when “Off” is set. USB LED The USB LED is turned off when “Off” is set.
Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Information This displays a list of the main settings for the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration System Parameter Meaning Model Product name. AirStation Name AirStation name. Boot from Startup device information. Application Version Firmware version. MAC Address MAC address. Management VLAN ID Management VLAN ID. IP Address AirStation IP address. Default Gateway IP address of the default gateway. DNS IP address of the DNS server. DHCP Server IP address of the DHCP server. Wired LAN Port Settings of the wired port (#1) and wired port (#2).
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Privacy Separator Privacy separator settings. WDS Settings Displays the WDS settings. If WDS is enabled, shows access points available for communication. Log This displays log information in the AirStation. After a certain amount of data is recorded, it is deleted starting with the oldest.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Save The log information is saved as a text file named “logmsg.log”. Clear Clears the log. Refresh Displays the latest 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 Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 8, 7 or 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.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 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 on the icon in the system tray and select Profile. 2 Click the WPS AOSS button. 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.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) If you are using Mac OS X 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.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 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 version of operating system you are using. Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode. 2 Click on the 3 network icon in the system tray.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 4 Enter the encryption key and click Next. 5 Click No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Click on the network icon in the system tray. 2 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.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right click on the wireless network 2 Click Connect to a network. icon in the system tray. 3 When this screen is displayed, select your network and click Connect.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead. Otherwise,go to step 4.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 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.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 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. wireless network icon in the system tray.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) 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”. 1 Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi-Fi On. 2 Find the AirStation’s SSID on the list. Click it to highlight it. 3 Enter the KEY into the Password entry box, check Remember this network, and click OK. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete.
Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality Windows 8, 7, Vista, or Mac 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 7/Vista Note: · If the 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. 3 When the Client Manager V status screen is displayed, click .
Chapter 5 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 4 Parameter Meaning Connection 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 14. The 11a display shows usage in the W52, W53, and W56 channels. Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point.
Chapter 5 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 2 The software license screen displays the first time you start the software. Click Agree to proceed. 3 Parameter Meaning Network name (SSID) SSID of the currently-connected AirStation. Status Current connection status. IP Address IP address of the current Wi-Fi port. Security Authentication method for the current connection target. Encryption Encryption type for the current connection target.
Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN IP address IP Assignment DHCP Client IP Address Assigned by an external DHCP server IP Subnet Mask Assigned by an external DHCP server Default Gateway Assigned by an external DHCP server Primary Address Secondary Address Assigned by an external DHCP server Wired Port (#1) Wired Port (#2) Enabled Media Type MDI Flow Control 802.
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Advanced Parameter Default Setting VLAN ID 802.11g : 1 802.11a : 1 Auto Channel 802.11g : Enabled 802.11a : Enabled Auto Channel Range 802.11g : 1 - 11 ch 802.11a : W52 or W58 Check Auto-channel 802.11g : Half Hour 802.11a : Half Hour Channel Bandwidth 802.11g : 20 MHz 802.11a : 40 MHz BSS Basic Rate Set 802.11g : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11a : 6, 12, 24 Mbps Contention Slot 802.11g : Short (802.11g only) Preamble Type 802.11g : Long (802.
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Security SSID 802.11g : BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_G” 802.11a : BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A” Broadcast SSID 802.11g : Enabled 802.11a : Enabled Privacy Separator 802.11g : Disabled 802.11a : Disabled Load Balancing 802.11g : 25 / 25 802.11a : 25 / 25 Security Mode 802.11g : No authentication 802.
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WMM QoS Disabled WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VI (High) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VO (Highest) ) Username and Password For AP For STA CWMin 4 4 CWMax 10 10 Aifsn 7 7 Txop 0 0 For AP For STA CWMin 4 4 CWMax 6 10 Aifsn 3 3 Txop 0 0 For AP For STA CWMin 3 3 CWMax 4 4 Aifsn 1 2 Txop 9
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Date and Time Local Time 2012 Year 1 Month 1 Day 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Second Use NTP Disabled Server Name None Update Interval 24 hours Time Zone (GMT-6:00) Central America, or (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Log Transfer Disabled Syslog Server None Copy log to attached USB device Disabled Admin Tools Status Unregistered Save / Restore Settings No file found.
Appendix A - Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. See the next page for details. Transmission Rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps 802.11a/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.11n 20 MHz BW (Long GI) 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 stream) 65, 58.
Appendix A Specifications Other Power Supply External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power over Ethernet Power Consumption About 12 W (Max) Dimensions 152 mm x 182 mm x 35mm (5.98 x 7.17 x 1.38 in.) Weight 440 g (15.52 oz.
Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in 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 on 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.
Appendix B TCP/IP Settings 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.
Appendix B TCP/IP Settings 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.
Appendix B TCP/IP Settings 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. Example:.
Appendix B TCP/IP Settings Mac OS X To configure TCP/IP in Mac 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. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.
Appendix C - Restoring the Default Configuration To return the AirStation to factory default settings while it is powered on, hold down the button for 3 seconds.
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.
Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011 Safety of Information Technology Equipment EN 50385 : (2002-08) Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public EN 300 328 V1.7.
Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AirStation WAPSAPG600H / WAPS-AG300H overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/ EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix D Regulatory Compliance Information Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WAPS-APG600H / WAPS-AG300H står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Taiwan: SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot.
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.
Appendix F - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
