User Manual for User-friendly Firmware AirStation NFINITI HighPower Wireless Router & Access Point WZR-600DHP www.buffalotech.
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 5 Professional or User-friendly?....................................................5 Package Contents......................................................................5 Hardware Overview...................................................................6 Front Panel LEDs............................................................................ 6 Back Panel...................................................................
DHCP.............................................................................................. 34 NAT................................................................................................. 35 Routing............................................................................................ 36 Wireless.....................................................................................37 WPS................................................................................................
NTP................................................................................................. 73 ECO................................................................................................ 74 Access............................................................................................ 76 Log.................................................................................................. 77 Save/Restore..................................................................................
The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 130 Mbps).......................................................................98 Other Tips..................................................................................99 Chapter 7 - Default Configuration Settings.....................
Chapter 1 - Product Overview Professional or User-friendly? This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based professional firmware or the simple user-friendly firmware. By default, the professional firmware is preinstalled. Turn to page 14 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages. Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the firmware.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs 1 To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the 2.4 GHz LED and 5 GHz LED flash (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work. 1 2 3 2 4 Power LED (Green) On: Off: 5 3 6 The AC adapter is connected. The AC adapter is not connected. 2.4 GHz LED (Green or Amber) Indicates 2.4 GHz wireless LAN and security status.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 5 6 7 Router LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled. Off: Router functionality is disabled. Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of this 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. Diag LED status Meaning Status 2 blinks *1 Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 9 ROUTER ON OFF AUTO 10 USB EJECT USB 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.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 15 Internet Port 16 Internet LED (Green) 17 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections are supported. Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. On: The Internet port is connected. Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data. DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here.
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. Horizontal Placement When installing the AirStation horizontally, attach the stand for best heat dissipation. 1 Attach the stand as shown in the figure.
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation 2 Install horizontally. Wall Mounting 1 To wall-mount the AirStation, attach the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). FRONT 8.6 cm (~3.4 inches) 2 Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown.
Chapter 3 - Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. 1 Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem and computer. 2 Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem. 2) disconnect OFF modem computer 3 Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the “auto” position. ROUTER ON OFF AUTO Confirm that the switch is positioned to [AUTO].
Chapter 3 Installation 5 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable. AirStation ROUTER ON OFF AUTO USB EJECT USB LAN 1 1) connect 2 3 2) connect OFF 4 INTERNET POWER 6 LAN cable computer Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, then turn on your computer.
Chapter 3 Installation 8 Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete. If username and password fields are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click [OK]. Step through the wizard to complete setup. You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings. Changing Firmware To change between the professional firmware (dd-wrt) and the user-friendly firmware, follow the steps below.
Chapter 3 Installation User-friendly firmware update screen: - 15 -
Chapter 4 - Configuration The web-based configuration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface To configure the AirStation’s advanced settings manually, log in to the web-based configuration interface as shown below. 1 Launch a web browser. 2 Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key.
Chapter 4 Configuration 4 This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the help screens for more information on using the configuration interface.
Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page Internet Configure Internet side port and settings. Page 24 PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login). Page 25 DDNS DNS settings. Page 28 VPN Server VPN server settings. Page 30 LAN LAN side port configuration. Page 32 DHCP DHCP lease settings.
Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine Configure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 57 Disk Management View the status and configure of attached USB disks. Page 59 Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 61 Users Configure users to access shared folders. Page 63 Sharing Configure shared folder access. Page 64 WebAccess Configure Web Access. Page 65 Media Server Configure a Media Server. Page 67 BitTorrent Configure a BitTorrent client.
Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page LAN Configure LAN side ports and devices. Page 32 Routing Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 36 WPS WPS settings and status. Page 37 Basic Configure basic wireless settings. Page 38 Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings.
Chapter 4 Configuration ECO Configure ECO Mode. Page 74 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation’s configuration interface. Page 76 Log Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 77 Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file. Page 78 Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 79 Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Page 80 System Info View current system information for the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning WAN/LAN (LAN Config) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings. Firewall Click this button to display the configuration screen for security.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Games/Apps Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications. NAS Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS settings. Admin Click this button to display the configuration screen for administration settings. Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation. Easy Setup Enables you to easily configure the AirStation’s network settings automatically.
Chapter 4 Configuration WAN/LAN Internet Configure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”). Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server Address Specify an IP address for the DNS server. Internet MAC Address Configure the Internet side MAC address. Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Change this setting at your own risk.
Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings. Parameter Meaning Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here have priority. You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default settings.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No. This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Preferred Connections Displays information you have set regarding to the connection destination route. Edit Preferred Connections Click to edit the connection destination route settings. Preferred PPPoE Connection Click [Edit Preferred Connections] to display. Name This will be the name of the connection in the PPPoE connection list. Destination Address The AirStation will always use this connection to send data to this address.
Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS Configure Dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled. Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for dynamic DNS. Username Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Enter the dynamic DNS password. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Hostname Enter the dynamic DNS hostname.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning IP Address Update Period Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days. For TZO, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) days is set, no periodic update is performed. Internet-Side IP Address The WAN-side IP address of the AirStation’s Internet port. This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Server 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 1-256 may be entered. PPTP Server Enable to use a PPTP server.
Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings. Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Router Mode only WINS Server Router Mode only Domain Name Router Mode only Default Gateway Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. Set the default gateway IP address.
Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Configure DHCP Exceptions. 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 Clients Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking [Manual Assignment].
Chapter 4 Configuration NAT Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use NAT (network address translation). Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Routing Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. 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. Routing Manual entries will appear here after being added.
Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless WPS WPS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: 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. This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS.
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) for wireless connections. With auto-channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. 300 Mbps Mode 300 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz.
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 ignores SSID searches from wireless devices. Allow multiple SSIDs Use Single SSID Clicking [Allow multiple SSIDs] will enable Multi Security, allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with different wireless security settings. Clicking [Use Single SSID] will disable Multi Security.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless Encryption You may use any of the following types of encryption: No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone within range can connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network. Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. [No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is selected for wireless authentication.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Set up WEP encryption key A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have two different formats. An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive). Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets.
Chapter 4 Configuration WMM Set priorities for specific communications.
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 Restrict access to specific 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 Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.
Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings.
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 last settings from before AOSS was used. Exclusive SSID for WEP You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections.
Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control 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). Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD query interval.
Chapter 4 Configuration Firewall Firewall Configure the AirStation’s firewall. 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 Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or 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 slow transfer speeds for network applications such as mail, ftp or web browsing. If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port 113), then that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.
Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter Edit IP filters. 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. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet. IP Filter Display the list of IP filters which have been registered.
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Passthrough Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation. PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridging. PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for your LANside computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN.
Chapter 4 Configuration Games/Apps Port Forwarding Configure 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 characters. 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. Forwarded Ports Shows current entries in the port translation table. DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to.
Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.
Chapter 4 Configuration QoS Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet. Check this box to enable QoS. Uplink Bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the Internet side. Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth. Enable Enable or disable this entry. Application Name Enter an application name.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine Configure Movie Engine options.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Movie Engine Status Displays the status of the Movie Engine switch. IPv6 Passthrough Set to enable the IPv6 pass-through. Multicast Rate Select the Multicast Control rate. Multicast Control Turn on Multicast Control. TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN.
Chapter 4 Configuration NAS Disk Management View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks. Parameter Meaning Device Displays information for attached USB drives. To dismount a drive, click [Remove] in the Device column. Disk A disk number will be automatically assigned to the drive or you can choose a number. Select a drive number, or select [Do not assign], then click [Apply]. Partition Displays the partition information for the selected USB drive. Click [Format] to format the drive.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Automatic USB Disk Assignment Check [Enable] to automatically select an attached USB hard disk. The entire drive will be used as the shared folder. To configure your disk and share manually, uncheck [Enable]. [Enable] is selected by default. FAT Format Filename Character Code Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions. Sleep Mode Click [Enable] to enable Sleep Mode.
Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Folder Configure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders. Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Name* Enter a name for the shared folder. Up to 18 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Shared Folder Description* Enter a description of the shared folder (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WebAccess You may also select to enforce access limits on users accessing through Web Access by checking the Access Restrictions checkbox. Users will have the same access levels as assigned above. If Access Restrictions is not checked, then all users accessing the shared folder via Web Access will have [Read only] access. Shared Folder Registration Information* Displays information about the shared folder.
Chapter 4 Configuration Users This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning Username Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder. Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used for each user. Up to 16 users may be entered. Password Enter the user’s password. Use of the same password that they use to log into their computer is recommended.
Chapter 4 Configuration Sharing Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network. AirStation Name Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, space, and hyphens (-) may be used. The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be used with the shared service.
Chapter 4 Configuration WebAccess The screen to configure Web Access. Parameter Meaning WebAccess Check [Enable] to use Web Access. WebAccess Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer. WebAccess External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web Access. To select the port manually, select [Manual]. DNS Service Hostname Sets the DNS service hostname for WebAccess.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WebAccess Displays the status of Web Access. External Port Status Displays the status of the external port. BuffaloNAS.com Displays the status of BuffaloNAS.com.
Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings. Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server.
Chapter 4 Configuration BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client. Parameter Meaning BitTorrent Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower. If that happens, reformat the USB disk with XFS. That may help performance. External Port Number Select an external port number.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Bandwidth Restriction Set a bandwidth limit for BitTorrent. Download Manager Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen. Add a torrent, then click [Add] to download the file(s). Delete all BitTorrents Deletes all files, including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading. Downloaded files are not deleted. BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client.
Chapter 4 Configuration Admin Name Configure basic AirStation settings. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services.
Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator The name of the Administrator account is “admin”. Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).
Chapter 4 Configuration Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. 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. DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST (Daylight Saving Time).
Chapter 4 Configuration NTP Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. The default is Enabled. NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and periods (.) may be used. The default is “time.nist. gov”.
Chapter 4 Configuration ECO Configure Eco mode from this screen.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Scheduling Enable to schedule Eco Mode. If Eco mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode. Weekly Schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule. Schedule Entry Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If User Defined mode is chosen, configure it below. User Defined Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Defined mode.
Chapter 4 Configuration Access 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 Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server. Parameter Meaning Transfer Logs Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and periods (.). Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.
Chapter 4 Configuration Save/Restore Save AirStation settings as a file, and restore from them later. 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 password.
Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart 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 Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Update Method Specify Local File Updates from a firmware file stored on your computer. Auto Update Online Automatically updates to the latest firmware available. Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if [Specify Local File] was selected.
Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation. Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the AirStation’s mode switch. Operational Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode. Movie Engine Status Displays the current Movie Engine Status. Internet Displays information about the Internet port. LAN Displays information about the LAN port.
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display logs Choose the logs. Logs Displays the logs.
Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info View packet transfer information. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
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, hostname, 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 the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, then click [Execute]. The result will be displayed below.
Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems that let you automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Easily connect to 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 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. 1 2 3 Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profile]. 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 5 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/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 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.6 / 10.5 / 10.4, use the included AOSS Assistant software to connect wirelessly with AOSS. 1 Load the utility CD in your Macintosh. 2 From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer]. 3 Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AOSS Assistant] in the “Mac” folder. 4 The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed. 5 Click [Start AOSS ].
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 on the AirStation for 1 second. 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 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. 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 5 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 step4.
Chapter 5 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 5 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 5 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 Refer to the Setup Card. Make a note of the SSID and Key printed on the Setup Card. 2 Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select [Turn Wi-Fi On]. 3 Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it.
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting 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 Router Diag LAN Internet Green LED is ON Green LED is ON or OFF (depending on your environment) OFF Green LED is ON or flashing Green LED is ON or flashing • Make sure that your computer is set to [obtain an IP address automatically]. (Appendix C) • Restart your AirStation.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. • Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID - BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A“ or “_G“ Encryption Type WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2-PSK AES). Encryption Key - Printed on the Setup Card. Note: For details, refer to the Setup Card.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue: I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration interface. Answer: Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, and hit Enter. You will be prompted to log in. Enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click [OK] to log in. The option to reset your password will be available on the first page.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Issue: What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow? Answer: There are many environmental factors that may cause this. First, ensure the issue is not range related by moving the wireless router and the client device closer together. If the connection drops continue, then range is probably not the issue. Other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwaves, other wireless networks, and 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance.
Chapter 7 - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) (Router Mode only) Default Gateway None DNS Name Server Address None Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes PPPoE Default PPPoE Connection No Active Session (Router Mode only) IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection No Active Session PPPoE Connection List None Preferred Connections None
Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN LAN Side IP Address Router Mode (Router Switch AUTO/ON): 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch OFF): 192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch AUTO): Obtain automatically from DHCP Server DHCP Server Enabled (Router Mode only) DHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.11.
Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WPS WPS Enabled External Registrar Enabled AirStation PIN An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Settings WPS status: SSID: Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 300 Mbps Mode Band Width: Broadcast SSID Allow Separate Feature Not used SSID BUFFALO-XXXXXX_A (11n/a) BUFFALO-XXXXXX_G (11n/g/b) Wireless Authentication WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK Wireless Encryp
Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter WMM WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) Default Setting WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VI (High) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VO (Highest) ) MAC Filter AOSS Multicast Control For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN 7 7 TXOP Limit 0 0 Admission Control ----- Disabled For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 CWmax 63 1023 AIFSN 3 3 TXOP Limit 0 0 Admiss
Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Firewall Log Output Disabled (Router Mode only) Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing Reject ident requests Block ping from Internet IP Filter Log Output Disabled (Router Mode only) IP Filter None VPN Passthrough IPv6 Passthrough Disabled (Router Mode only) PPPoE Passthrough Disabled PPTP Passthrough Enabled Forwarded Ports None IP Address of DMZ None UPnP Enabled QoS for transmission to the I
Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Sharing Shared Folder Enabled AirStation Name AP + AirStation’s MAC Address AirStation Description None Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Windows Client Language North America (CP437) Shared Service None WebAccess Disabled WebAccess Display Language English HTTPS/SSL Encryption Disabled WebAccess External Port Auto (Port Number:9000) DNS Service Hostname Use BuffaloNAS.
Chapter 7 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting ECO Scheduling Disabled Schedule Entry Operational Mode: Start time: End time: The day of week: Normal 0:00 0:30 None User Defined Mode LED: Wired LAN: Wireless LAN: Off ECO (Slow operation) Off Log Output Disable Management Access Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled Permit configuration from wired Internet Disabled Transfer Logs Disabled Syslog Server N
