User Manual WHR-HP-G300N AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and AccessPoint WHR-HP-GN AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower Router and Access point www.buffalotech.com 35011050 ver.02 v1.
Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview............................................ 5 Features................................................................................... 5 Air Navigator CD Requirements............................................... 6 300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode............................................ 6 Package Contents.................................................................... 7 Hardware Overview..................................................................
Internet/LAN (LAN Config)....................................................... 26 Internet (Router Mode only)............................................................ 26 PPPoE (Router Mode only)............................................................. 27 DDNS (Router Mode only).............................................................. 30 LAN................................................................................................. 34 DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)..........................
Save/Restore.................................................................................. 67 Initialize/Restart.............................................................................. 68 Update............................................................................................ 69 Diagnostic................................................................................ 70 System Info..................................................................................... 70 Logs.............
WHR-HP-GN................................................................................... 90 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings.................... 91 Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows........................ 96 Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration........... 99 Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information........... 100 Appendix F Environmental Information.......................... 106 Appendix G GPL Information...........................................
Chapter 1 Product Overview Features Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. (WHR-HP-GN is compatible with some Wireless-N features.) Dual speed mode Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300Mbps for WHR-HP-G300N and 150Mbps for WHR-HP-GN data transmission.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Initialization To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit. Browser Based Administration This unit can be easily configured from a web browser on your computer. Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition) Auto mode detects whether your network has a router or not and automatically switches to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes. (See page 10).
Chapter 1 Product Overview Package Contents Following items are included in your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • Main unit...............................................................................................1 • Detachable antenna ........................................................................2 for G300N / 1 for GN • AC adapter............................................................................................
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LED's 1 AOSS Button Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (aprox. 1 second),while the unit’s power is on, initiates AOSS/WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices. 2 POWER LED (Green) On: The AC adapter is connected Off: The AC adapter is not connected 3 SECURITY LED (Amber) Indicates security status.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Diag LED status Meaning Status 2 blinks *1 Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory. 3 blinks * Ethernet (wired) LAN error Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning. 4 blinks *1 Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning. 5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Ineternet port (WAN port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 7 ROUTER Switch Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto. On: Router functionality is enabled (router mode). Off: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP mode). Auto: This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is detected on the Internet port. The default setting for this switch is Auto. ÒÏÕÔÅÒ ÏÎ ÏÆÆ ÁÕÔÏ 7 ÌÁÎ ᴮ 8 LAN LED (Green) On: An Ethernet device is connected.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Top 13 13 Antenna connector Plugs the included detachable antenna(s). Refer to page 13 for more detail. Bottom ᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ 14 14 RESET Button Holding this button until the Diag LED comes on, while the unit's power is on, will initialize its settings.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Right Side 15 15 Factory Default Settings Note: The right side of the unit may become hot. Please be careful not to place anything next to it that could be damaged by heat. This sticker shows the default information of AirStation’s SSID, encryption key, and WPS PIN. Encryption key is blank if encryption is not enabled in default settings.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Note all the illustrations refer to WHR-HP-G300N. Antenna Placement Detachable and movable antenna is included in this package. WHR-HP-G300N has 2 of them while WHR-HP-GN has a single antenna. Screw the antenna(s) clockwise to set up. Ò ×Å Vertical Placement To place unit vertically, refer to the following figure to place the vertical/wall-mounting stand.
Horizontal Placement Place the unit horizontally as the figure below.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting 1 Fix the vertical/wall-mount stand on the wall using screws. 8.5 cm (~3.3 inches) 2 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual Match the centers of your AirStation and its vertical/wall-mounting stand, and slide downward as shown on the left.
Chapter 3 Installation CD Setup You can set up this unit with the included software CD. Insert the CD into your PC and follow the instructions on the screen. * CD Setup is supported for Windows 7/Vista/XP only. Manual Setup To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below. 1 Turn off your computer and modem. 2 2) disconnect 2) disconnect 1) turn off the computer ÏÆÆ modem Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem.
Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect you computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable. Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer. AirStation wireless router (rear side) ROUTER ON OFF AUTO LAN 1) connect PC ᴮ ᴯ 1) connect ᴰ ᴱ INTERNET LAN cable POWER 2) connect the power supply power outlet 6 Confirm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows.
Chapter 4 Configuration This chapter explains the advanced settings for the AirStation. To change advanced settings, use the AirStation's web-based configuration utility. How to Access the Web-Based Configuration Utility To display the configuration of the AirStation, follow the procedure below. 1 Launch a web browser. 2 Enter the router’s LAN-side IP address in the address field, and press the "Enter" key.
Chapter 4 Configuration 4 The configuration screen is displayed. Help is always displayed on the right side of the configuration screen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page in the web-based configuration screens.
Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu (Router Mode) The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.
Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Config Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other programs Page 57 DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination.
Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode) The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for explanations regarding to each item.
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs Check the AirStation’s logs Page 72 Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 73 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 74 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 75 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration screens WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual 23
Chapter 4 Configuration Setup The home page of the configuration screen. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless Config Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings. Security Click this button to display the configuration screen for security.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Admin Config Click this button to display the configuration screen which is related to the administration of the AirStation. Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation. Easy Setup Enable you to configure the AirStation easily such as an encryption method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel. Internet Information Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected on the Internet side.
Chapter 4 Configuration Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Internet (Router Mode only) The screen to configure a port of the Internet side. Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the Internet side IP address is obtained. Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server. Internet MAC Address Configure the Internet side MAC address.
Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE (Router Mode only) The screen to configure PPPoE settings. Parameter Meaning Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in PPPoE Connection List, connection destination selected here have priority. You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default setting.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No.*-Add This is displayed when clicking “Edit Connection List”. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. User Name Set the user name which is specified by your provider, used for a PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Set the password specified by your provider for PPPoE certification.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No. *-Add Keep Alive When enabling Keep Alive, the AirStation issues LCP echo request in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE server once a minute. If the server does not respond more than 6 minutes the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection. If a PPPoE connection is often disconnected, the server may not reply to Keep Alive. Set this to "Disable.
Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS (Router Mode only) The screen to configure Dynamic DNS settings. Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS. User Name Enter the user name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. * Only when selecting TZO IP Address Update Period Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. When DynDNS is selected, set it between 0 and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) day is set, no periodic update is performed.
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Auto Input Click to generate a random IP address. LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically. DHCP IP Address Pool Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 0-253 may be entered. PPTP Server Enable to use a PPTP server.
Chapter 4 Configuration LAN The screen to configure a port of the LAN side. Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask. DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. * Router Mode only DNS Servers * Router Mode only WINS Server * Router Mode only Domain Name Set the dDNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. * Router Mode only Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) The screen to configure DHCP lease. Parameter Meaning IP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices. MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identifies the client. Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases.
Chapter 4 Configuration NAT (Router Mode only) The screen to configure settings relating to the network address translation function which is used to connect the LAN side to the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Route The screen to configure the communication IP route that the AirStation uses. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table. Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table. Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.
Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless Config WPS The screen to see the detailed settings and status of WPS. Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept the external configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: External configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use. AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking “Generate PIN” will generate a new PIN code.
Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS The screen to see the detailed settings and status of AOSS.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients. Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections. Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their most recent settings before using AOSS.
Chapter 4 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Wireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections. Available range of the channel is 1-11. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Broadcast SSID If “Allow” is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If “Allow” is unchecked, then the AirStation ignore SSID searches from wireless devices. [Use Multi Security function] [Do not use Multi Security function] Clicking "Use Multi Security function" will enable the Multi Security function, allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with different wireless security settings.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from the following options: No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since any communication may be intercepted. “No encryption” can be selected only when “No authentication” is selected for Wireless authentication. WEP WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices. Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Setup WEP encryption key Enter an encryption key to encrypt wireless data. * Use 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an encryption key when you select character type as the input method. Enter 10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive) when you select hexadecimal type as the input method.
Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced The screen to configure the advanced wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets. DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) which is notified to a wireless device. This setting is effective only when the power management feature is enabled on a wireless device. Privacy Separator If enabled, the Privacy Separator blocks communication between wireless devices connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration WMM The screen to set the priorities for specific communications the AirStation performs.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WMM-EDCA Parameters You don't usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings is recommended. Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4, (Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the queue, these packets are processed in order of priority. CWmin, CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window.
Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter The screen to configure the access restrictions from wireless devices. Parameter Meaning Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly. [Edit Registration List] Click this button to add a MAC address of a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.
Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control The screen to configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port. Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports. Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds).
Chapter 4 Configuration WDS The screen to configure WDS settings, which supports communication between AirStation. Parameter Meaning WDS Check to use WDS connection. Specify Master/Slave Define AirStation's role when using WDS connection. Master This AirStation will act as a master of WDS connection. Other AirStations will be connected via this AirStation. Slave The AirStation will be connected to the master AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID Configure the Master Airstation's SSID. ［ Search ］ Click this to search the Master AirStation's SSID. Wireless authentication Configure the master AirStation's wireless authentication method. Encryption for wireless Configure the master AirStation's Encryption method. WPA-PSK (Pre Shared Key) Set the master AirStation's Encryption key. Note: A master AirStation can communicate with two slaves only.
Chapter 4 Configuration Security (Router Mode only) Firewall (Router Mode only) The screen to configure firewall features of the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity. Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing When this is enabled, you cannot use the Microsoft network feature from the Internet side to the LAN side and from the LAN side to the Internet.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Reject IDENT Requests Enabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experienced slower transfer speed for network application such as sending mail, using ftp or displaying on browser. If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port:113), that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.
Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter (Router Mode only) The screen to edit IP filters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side. Parameter Meaning Log Output If enabled, IP filter activity is saved to a log. Operation Specify how to process target packets. Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets.
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) The screen to configure IPv6 pass through, PPPoE pass through, and PPTP pass through. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Pass Through Enable to use IPv6 Pass Through for address translation. PPPoE Pass Through Enable to use PPPoE bridge.
Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Config (Router Mode only) Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) The screen to configure the port translation. Parameter Meaning Group Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select "New Group" and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric letters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address (after translation) for the port translation table entry. LAN Side Port Select the LAN side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for the port translation table entry. Port Forwarding Registration Information Shows current entries in the port translation table. DMZ (Router Mode only) The screen to configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination.
Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) The screen to configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.
Chapter 4 Configuration QoS (Router Mode only) The screen to configure the priority control of packets sent to the Internet. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not control the priority of packets to send to the Internet. Check this box to enable QoS. Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side. * Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth. Enable Enable or disable this entry.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning destination port Specify a destination port with the value of 1 - 65535. If this field is empty, a random port is selected. priority Select high, medium or low. * If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list, then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low. Admin Config Name The screen to configure the AirStation’s name. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Password The screen to configure the password to login to the configuration screen of the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The user name to log in to the configuration screen of the AirStation. This name is fixed as “root”. Administrator Password The password to log in to the configuration screen of the AirStation. The password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).
Chapter 4 Configuration Time/Date The screen to configure the internal clock in the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock. Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock.
Chapter 4 Configuration NTP The screen to configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation's internal clock. NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.
Chapter 4 Configuration Access The screen to restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may configure). Prohibit configuration from wired LAN If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices (only wirelessly connected devices may configure).
Chapter 4 Configuration Log The screen to transfer the log information of the AirStation by the syslog. Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Indentify the syslog server by host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Transfer Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.
Chapter 4 Configuration Save/Restore The screen to save to or restore from an AirStation configuration file. Parameter Meaning Save current settings Clicking "Save" will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the “Encrypt the configuration file with a password” option is checked, then the configuration file will be password protected with the current Administrator Password (page 62).
Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart The screen to initialize and restore the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click "Restart Now" to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click "Initialize Now" to initialize and restart the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Update The screen to update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Firmware File Name Click "Browse" to specify a firmware file and click "Update Firmware." This will update the firmware.
Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info The screen to verify the system information of the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays AirStation Name (refer to page 61). Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the mode switch on the back of the AirStation. Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation. Internet Displays the information about the Internet port. LAN Displays the information about the LAN port. Wireless Displays the wireless status.
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The screen to check log information recorded by the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of log information to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info The screen to verify the total amount of packets the AirStation transfers. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the Internet side of Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection. Received Displays the number of packet received from the Internet side of Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection.
Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information ( MAC address, lease IP address, host name, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A Ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter an IP address or a host name of the device for which you try to verify the connection, and click "Execute". The result will be displayed in the “Result” field.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems which enables you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Utilize this system to connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS. AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by BUFFALO. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. 1 Click the icon in the system tray. 2 3 When the screen at left is displayed, click “Create Profile”. When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue" appears, click “Continue”. 4 When the screen shown at left is displayed, click the “WPS AOSS “ button.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use the included Client Manager 3 software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. 1 Right click on the icon displayed in the system tray, and select “Profile”. 2 When the screen shown at left is displayed, click “WPS AOSS” button. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to initiate AOSS/WPS. When instructed, hold down the AOSS button (page 11) on the AirStation for 1 second. After you configure the settings and the SECURITY LED (on page 8) stops blinking and is lit, the AOSS/WPS connection is completed.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the encryption key (such as WEP key or pre-shared key) and click “OK”. Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) Use Windows standard utility (WLAN AutoConfig) to connect to the following AirStation. 1 Right click on the wireless network icon 2 Click “Connect to a network”. 3 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual in the system tray. When the screen at left is displayed, select the network to connect to and click “Connect”.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click “I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead”.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 4 When the screen at left is displayed, enter an encryption key (such as WEP key or pre-shared key) and click “Connect”. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish configuration. (If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select “Home”, “Work”, or “Public location“ depending where you’re using the AirStation.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right click on the wireless network icon 2 Click “View Available Wireless Networks”. displayed in the system tray.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. • Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in! • Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below: POWER WIRELESS ROUTER DIAG LAN INTERNET Green light is ON Green light is ON or flashing Green light is ON or OFF (the status varies depending on your environment) OFF Green light is ON or flashing Green light is ON or flashing • Make sure that your computer is set to “obtain an IP address automatically”.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting • Configure your wireless device with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as used for your AirStation. The following are the factory default settings of the AirStation: SSID Printed on the label of the AirStation Encryption Method - WPA/WPA2 mixedmode-PSK(*) * Connect to the network using a wireless connection with WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2-PSK AES. WPA2-PSK AES is most recommended.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 2. Click "Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 300(150)Mbps Mode)" in Easy Setup. 3. Change the value in "300(150) Mbps Mode" - "Band Width" to 40 MHz and click "Apply". If you still cannot connect at 300/150 Mbps, check the settings of your wireless client device. Other Tips Issue: I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in. Answer: Open your browser and enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address and hit Enter. You will be prompted to log in.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Issue: How do I change my wireless router's broadcasted network name (SSID)? Answer: Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Basic tab if necessary. Find the settings area called SSID. Select the "Use" radio button and enter the name you wish to use for your network in the text field provided. Click "Apply" to save the settings.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting mode switch to the on position. Verify that the modem is connected to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable to the WAN port. Power on the modem and wait one minute. Power on the wireless router and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally.
Appendix A Specifications WHR-HP-G300N Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462MHz (Channels 1 - 11) Transmission Rate 802.11b/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11n 20MHz Channel (LongGI) 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13Mbps (mcs15-8) (2stream) 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (mcs7-0) (1stream) 40MHz Channel (LongGI) 270.0/243.0/216.0/162.
WHR-HP-GN Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n specification Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, SISO Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462MHz (Channels 1 - 11) Transmission Rate 802.11b/g 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11n 20MHz Channel (LongGI) 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (mcs7-0) (1streem) 40MHz Channel (LongGI) 135.0/121.5/108.0/81.0/54.0/40.5/27.0/13.5Mbps (mcs7-0) (1streem) (ShortGI) 150.
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) Default Gateway none Address of DNS Name Server none Internet MAC Address Use Default MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Default PPPoE Connection No Active Session IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection No Active Session PPPoE Connection List none Preferred Connections none Dynamic DNS Service Disable Current Dynamic
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting DHCP Server Function Enable (Router Mode only) DHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.11.
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting AOSS Encryption level expansion function Enable Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disable AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Enable Basic Advanced WMM Wireless Radio Enable Wireless Channel Auto Channel 300(150)Mbps Mode Band Width: 20MHz Extension Channel: - Broadcast SSID Allow Separate feature not used SSID Configure AirStation's MAC address Wireless authentication WPA/WPA2 mixedmode-PSK, or no authentication
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VI (High) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VO (Highest) ) MAC Filter Default Setting For AP For STA CWmin 7 7 CWmax 15 15 AIFSN 1 2 TXOP Limit 94 94 Admission Control ----- Disable For AP For STA CWmin 3 3 CWmax 7 7 AIFSN 1 2 TXOP Limit 47 47 Admission Control ----- Disable Enforce MAC Filter Disable Registration List none Multicast Control Snooping Enable Multicast Ag
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter QoS (Router Mode only) QoS for transmission to the Inter- Disable net Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address List Network Services Enable Administrator Name root (fixed) Administrator Password none Local Date 2009 Year 1 Month 1 Day Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds Time Zone (GMT−06:00) Central Standard Time: CST NTP Functionality Enable NTP Server time.nist.
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows 7 To perform the settings for Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet. 2 Double click “Network and Sharing Center”. 3 Click “Change Adapter Settings” on the left side menu. 4 Right click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”. 5 If the message “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears, click “Continue”. 6 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” then click “Properties”.
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows Vista To perform the settings for Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. 1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click “Network and Sharing Center”. 3 Click “Manage network connections” on the left side menu. 4 Right click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”. 5 When the message “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears, click “Continue”.
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows XP To perform the settings for Windows XP, follow the procedure below. 1 Click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click “Network”. 3 Right click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”. 4 Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, then click “Properties”. 5 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, and then click “OK”. 6 Click “Close”.
Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration ᵏᵂᵐᵂᵑ Hold down this button for 5 seconds. The AirStation will be initialized.
Appendix E 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 E Regulatory Compliance Information European Union Notice: This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information Česky[Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N 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 WHR-HP-GN/ G300N overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch[German] Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių[Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix E 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information Reglamento de Telecomunicaciones, o bien de acuerdo a lo señalado en el Capítulo Segundo de la Ley Federal de Procedimiento Administrativo. TERCERA -Los equipos amparados por este Certificado de Homologación deberán tener indicado en alguna parte visible, firmemente adherido, el númerode Certificado de Homologación correspondiente, así como la marca y modelo con la que se expide este Certificado.
Appendix F 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 G GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
Appendix H Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology/(Buffalo Inc.
Appendix I Contact Information North America North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada). Toll-free: (866) 752-6210 | Email: info@buffalotech.com Europe Buffalo Technology provides technical support in English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Appendix H Contact Information Asia Pacific Australia TEL: 1300 761 310 China TEL: 86-800-820-8262 e-mail: support@buffalo-china.com Hong Kong TEL: 852-2345-0005 e-mail: support@hornington.com India TEL: 1-8004256210 e-mail: csbuffalo@accelfrontline.in Indonesia TEL: 021-6231-2893 Malaysia TEL: 03-5032-0138 e-mail: buffalo@ecsm.com.my Philippines TEL: 2-688-3999 e-mail: digisupport@msi-ecs.com.ph Republic of Korea TEL: 02-2057-2095 e-mail: support@buffalotech.co.
