WBR- G54 AirStation™ Broadband Router Manual
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 AirStation Broadband Router Access Point (WBR-G54) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 AirStation Wireless Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.3 Home Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4 SOHO/SMB Networking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.5 Buffalo Anywhere Networking . . . . . . .
4.4.1 Unit information . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Time setup. . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.3 System Information . . . . 4.4.4 Transfer Packet Condition 4.4.5 Log Information . . . . . . . 4.4.7 PING Test . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.8 Initialization/Reboot . . . . 4.4.9 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 1.1 AirStation Broadband Router Access Point (WBR-G54)1 Welcome to AirStation, the easy way to ultra fast wireless networking. Bring your wireless home network closer to your entertainment! This book, which describes the most common configurations, introduces you to the High Speed AirStation Broadband router access point, and will help you connect to your network quickly.
• Buffalo’s easy connection method and picture guided setup instruction. • Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks. • Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality. • Resistance to environmental conditions. 1.3 Home Networking 1 For the future home entertainment applications that carry hard drives for storing hundreds of titles, IEEE 802.
Buffalo’s firewall function provides: • Protection of personal data/files by either eliminating the intruder on the spot or sending intruders to a nonfunctional zone • Notification of the attack (pop-up warning, email warning, and auto packet rejection) 1.6 AirStation Broadband Router Access Point Package The AirStation WBR-G54 package consists of the following items. 1. WBR-G54 Access Point 2. AC adapter 3. Power cable and connector 4. CAT5 straight cable 5. WBR-G54 Manual 6. WBR-G54 Utility CD 7.
Figure 2.1.2 AirStation Setup: Network Adapter system requires Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Communicator 4.0 or higher. To set up the parameters manually, refer to Chapter 3. Before installation, verify the PC is set up for browsing the Internet. 1. Insert the CD into the CD drive. The following screen will appear. For AirStation setup, select “Setup the AirStation” and click OK. 2. The Network Adapter confirmation screen will appear. Verify the adapter shown matches that of the PC. 3.
Figure 2.1.5A Login Screen 5. A login screen will appear. • Enter “root” as the User name. • Leave the Password box blank (do not enter anything into the Password box) and click OK. Figure 2.1.5B AirStaton Initial Setup Screen If the following screen is shown, connection to the access point is complete. Figure 2.1.6 AirStation Setup: Complete 6. Click Finish. Figure 2.1.7 AirStation Setup: Shortcut 7. To place a shortcut icon on the desktop, click Yes. Otherwise, click No.
STANDARD SETTINGS 3.1 Introduction Setting up the AirStation parameters using Buffalo’s utility tool, Client Manager, requires basic wireless configuration knowledge. Setup includes manual wireless configuration and basic administrative management. For explanation of each parameter and its use, see Chapter 4. 3.2 Setup Preparation Make note of the WBR-G54’s wired MAC address (found on the back of the WBRG54).
3.5.1 DSL Button Figure 3.5.1 DSL Button Select the appropriate connection method. Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - The DHCP server of the ISP assigns an IP address automatically. Enter IP address manually - Enter the IP address given by the ISP. PPPoE Connection - Enter the PPPoE information provided by the ISP. Figure 3.5.2 CATV Button 3.5.2 CATV Button Select the appropriate connection method. Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - The DHCP server of the ISP assigns an IP address automatically.
3.5.4 Security tab Figure 3.5.4 Security Tab Set security parameters. Follow the instructions in each screen. 3.5.5 Application tab Figure 3.5.5 Application Tab Set up special applications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Follow the instructions in each screen. USING AIRSTATION FOR ADVANCED CONFIGURATIONS Although your AirStation will function fine using only the settings from Section 3, you may wish to explore more advanced options.
11g(54M)-Turbo - Boosts 11g devices to turbo 54Mbps mode. 11g(54M)-Only - 11g devices will be able to communicate, but not 11b devices. ESS-ID - Allows administrator to alter the ESS-ID of the AirStation. To communicate with a specific AP only, the AP’s ESS-ID must be entered in the client PC. The client PC looks for the specific AP (or ESS-ID) for wireless communication. Use up to 32 alphanumeric characters for the ESS-ID (case sensitive).
4.1.3 DHCP Server Figure 4.1.3A DHCP Server Allows a more advanced configuration of the DHCP server functions. DHCP Server Function - Allows administrator to enable/disable the DHCP server function for the AirStation LAN side. Select Use to enable or Do not use to disable this function. Assigned IP address (Range Assignment) - Sets the beginning address and range of addresses to be assigned by the AirStation’s DHCP server function. Select up to 253 consecutive addresses (nodes).
Manual IP and MAC Address Assignment - Allows administrator to add additional leased IP addresses tied to a specific MAC address. When a specific MAC address connects to the AP, the IP address specified will be given to that client. Figure 4.1.4 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation Display/Delete lease information - List of IP addresses, MAC addresses, lease periods and status is displayed. 4.1.4 Wireless LAN Computer Limitation This option limits the PCs allowed a wireless connection to the AirStation.
4.2 WAN Settings Figure 4.2.1A WAN Port Settings 4.2.1 WAN Port Communication Method of Wired WAN - Select port speed and type of duplex connecting to the WAN port. If unknown, select Auto negotiation. MAC Address of WAN - Set the AirStation MAC address to be used for WAN communication. IP Address of WAN - Allows administrator to select DHCP server, PPPoE, or manual setting for the WAN port of the AirStation. Auto IP assignment from DHCP server - acquire the IP address automatically from the DHCP server.
Figure 4.3.1A Routing Setup The Connect button will not appear until PPPoE is set. Disconnection Time - Specify the number of minutes (0-1440) before automatic disconnect is performed. If “0” is entered, disconnect function is disabled. If Continuous Connection is selected, the timer is disabled. Authorization - Authorization method for accessing the ISP PPPoE server. If unknown, select Auto authorization. MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) Size Maximum Transmit Unit (578-1492) when using PPPoE.
Figure 4.3.2A Address Translation RIP transmission to LAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to LAN RIP reception from LAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from LAN Add Routing Table Entry • Destination address - Network IP address and subnet mask. • Gateway - Address through which the packet passes before it reaches the destination address. • Metric - Number of routers (1-15) to be passed before the packet reaches its destination.
IP address of WAN - Select AirStation’s IP address of WAN or Manual setting. For Manual setting, enter the IP address used by the WAN PC to connect to the local PC. Some network applications (online games or streaming software) require adding Address Translation tables). Figure 4.3.3B Packet Filter Protocol (WAN): • All - Selects all IP protocols. • ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol (1). • Manual - Specify the protocol number (0-255). • TCP/UDP - Enter port number.
Example: 00:40:26:00:11:22 Figure 4.3.4A Intrusion Detector Display/delete packet filter information - Allows the administrator to delete or initialize the packet filtering. 4.3.4 Intrusion Detector Intrusion Detector - Select Do not use, Use or Use (Apply Packet filter setting for Intrusion Detector setting). IP Spoofing - Check Block to prevent IP spoofing. Threshold Value - Enter the number (1-999) of packets before notification occurs.
Administrator name - “root”, cannot be changed Figure 4.4.2 Time Setup Administrator password - Allows the administrator to enter an administrator password to restrict access to the setting screens. • New Password - Enter new password. Enter up to eight alphanumeric characters (case sensitive) • Confirm Password - Reenter the new password for confirmation 4.4.2 Time setup Time setup - Enter the current date and time, and click Set. Figure 4.4.3A System Information NTP - Select Use or Do not use.
Figure 4.4.4 Transfer Packet Informatiion 4.4.4 Transfer Packet Condition Displays number of packets sent and received for wired WAN-LAN and wireless LAN traffic. 4.4.5 Log Information Display log info level - Select Error and/ or Notify to specify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation. Display log info - Select the specific reports to be logged. Log information - Displays recorded logs. 4.4.6 Syslog transmitting Figure 4.4.
4.4.8 Initialization/Reboot Figure 4.4.8 Initialization Reboot Initialization sets all parameters back to factory defaults. After initialization, the AirStation must be restarted. Figure 4.4.9 Firmware Uupdate 4.4.9 Firmware Update Firmware file name - Enter the path and filename for new firmware or select Browse to search for the path Click Firmware Update to load firmware to the AirStation. ■ Note: Firmware update does not erase current user settings.
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A. WBR-G54 ACCESS POINT SPECIFICATIONS Physical Specifications AA Dimensions (LxWxH) 205 x 170 x 76 mm Weight 620 grams Temperature & Humidity Operation 0° to 40° C Maximum humidity 80% Transit/Storage 0° to 40° C maximum humidity 80% (no condensation) Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 1.1A (Nominal), Power Supply 3.3 V Regulatory Information A Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations.
B. 1 Common Troubleshooting Tips Common Problems: • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Absence or conflict with the Client Driver. • Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware. B.1.1 LED Activity B Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems. • Power LED should be GREEN, • Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active. If is it blinking GREEN, wireless communication is active.
Glossary 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session. Also referred to as AdHoc.
Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): The professional organization which promotes development of electronics technology. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.
RC4: The encryption algorithm that is used in WEP. col), rather than TCP/IP for data transport and provides no security features. RJ-45 connector: An 8-pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. ROM (Read Only Memory): Permanent memory. Router: Device that can connect individual LANs and remote sites to a server.
