User Manual for Professional Firmware

WZR-HP-G300NH / WZR-HP-G300NH2
Nfiniti High Power Wireless N Router & Access Point

www.buffalotech.com
35011943 ver.01_
1. Introduction 3
1.1. Welcome 3
1.2. Device Configuration 3
1.2.1. Factory Settings 3
1.2.2. Initial Operation 3
2. Configuration via the Web Interface 4
2.1. Preparation 4
2.2. Web Interface Access 4
2.3. Web Interface Structure 5
2.3.1. Setup 6
2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration 6
2.3.1.2. Dynamic DNS (DynDNS or DDNS) 6
2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning 7
2.3.1.4. Advanced Routing 7
2.3.1.5. Networking 7
2.3.1.6. EoIP Tunnel 8
2.3.2. Wireless 8
2.3.2.1. Basic Settings 8
2.3.2.2. Wireless Security 9
2.3.2.3. AOSS/WPS 11
2.3.2.4. MAC Filter 11
2.3.3. Services 12
2.3.3.1. Services 12
2.3.3.2. FreeRadius 12
2.3.3.3. PPPoE Server 12
2.3.3.4. VPN 12
2.3.3.5. USB 13
2.3.3.6. NAS 13
2.3.3.7. Hotspot 14
2.3.3.8. Milkfish SIP Router 14
2.3.3.9. My Ad Network 14
2.3.4. Security 14
2.3.4.1. Firewall 14
2.3.4.2. VPN Pass-through 14
2.3.5. Access Restrictions 14
2.3.5.1. WAN Access 14
2.3.6. NAT / QoS 14
2.3.6.1. Port Forwarding 14
2.3.6.2. Port Range Forwarding 15
2.3.6.3. Port Triggering 15
2.3.6.4. UPnP 15
2.3.6.5. DMZ 15
2.3.6.6. QoS 15
2.3.7. Administration 15
2.3.7.1. Management 15
2.3.7.2. Keep Alive 16
2.3.7.3. Commands 16
2.3.7.4. WOL 16
2.3.7.5. Factory Defaults 16
2.3.7.6. Firmware Upgrade 16
2.3.7.7. Backup 16
2.3.8. Status 16
2.3.8.1. Router 16
2.3.8.2. WAN 16
2.3.8.3. LAN 17
2.3.8.4. Wireless 17
2.3.8.5. Bandwidth 17

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 2.3.8.6. SysInfo 17
3. Use Cases 18
3.1. Access Point 18
3.1.1. Access Point with NAT / DHCP 18
3.1.1. Access Point attached to a network / Internet gateway 19
3.2. Wireless Client 20
3.3. Wireless Client Bridge 21
3.4. FTP Server 23
3.4.1. Examples 23
3.4.2. Logging into the FTP server 25
3.4.3. Common FTP commands 25
4. GPL Statement 27
4.1. GNU General Public License 27
4.1.1. Preamble 27
4.1.2. GNU General Public License – Terms and Conditions or Copying,
Distribution and Modification 28
4.1.3. NO WARRANTY 31

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 1. Introduction
1.1. Welcome
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 for US/EU products, and the User-friendly
firmware is preinstalled for Asia-Pacific products.

1.2. Device Configuration

From the factory, the router is configured as a network bridge. That
means that all network interfaces can communicate with each other
using this default bridge. The router is ready to use with a few
simple adjustments.

1.2.1. Factory Settings

Because all interfaces are attached to the bridge by default, they all
have the same IP configuration:

IP address 192.168.11.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP server enabled
DHCP-Range 192.168.11.2 - 66

The Wireless LAN interface is activated by default with an SSID

generated from the device’s MAC address. For security, unused
interfaces should be disabled. Wireless LAN interfaces that are not
disabled should be configured with secure encryption (WPA2 or WPA is
recommended) and a secure password.

1.2.2. Initial Operation

Connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet LAN cable and
power the router on. It will take about 30 seconds to boot. You can
then access it via telnet or web browser at the IP address
192.168.11.1. The DHCP server in the router is enabled by default. If
your PC’s Ethernet is configured for DHCP it should receive an IP
address from the router’s DHCP server. If not, please configure the
Ethernet interface with an address from the 192.168.11.x subnet.

Because all relevant settings can be made using the web interface,
this manual refers to configuration via the web GUI only.

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2. Configuration via the Web Interface
The router contains an integrated web server that provides an easy to
use web interface. It allows configuration, administration, and status
checking in a simple but effective way.

When accessing the web GUI for the first time, change the default
username and password. By default, the router’s status page can be
accessed without authentication, but this can be disabled.

The web interface was successfully tested on the following browsers:

- Internet Explorer 7.x and newer versions
- Firefox 2.x and newer versions
- Safari 2.x and newer versions

2.1. Preparation
Connect your PC to the router and power the router on as described in
1.2.2. After the router has loaded its operating system, you can
communicate with it via your LAN network interface.

The easiest way to test if your PC can communicate with the router is
to ping 192.168.11.1.

2.2. Web Interface Access

Open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.11.1 into the
address bar. The status page will be displayed.

When you click on a tab, the login window will pop up. Enter the
username and password you previously set.

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2.3. Web Interface Structure

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2.3.1. Setup
2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration
Setup Assistant
The setup assistant provides a step-by-step interface for basic router
configuration. This configures most common settings automatically.

WAN Setup
Here you’ll find the most important settings to configure your
internet access and WAN port. DHCP is enabled by default, but you can
also use PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, static IP, or HeartBeat Signal. If you
don’t use a password to log in to your ISP, you may need to enter
“0000” for the password. Also, for some ISPs you should not enter the
service name, as it will prevent establishing the connection. If you
experience connection problems, then leave the service name empty.

WAN Connection Type Description

Disabled The WAN port is disabled.
Static IP A static IP address will be used – enter the
IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and server
manually.
Automatic The router obtains its WAN-side IP address
Configuration - DHCP from a DHCP server.
PPPoE Configure as PPPoE-client. For VDSL, check
the “VDSL-Tagging“ box.
PPTP Establishes connection via PPTP.
L2TP Establishes connection via L2TP.
HeartBeat Signal If you use a HeartBeat connection, consult
your ISP for setup information. HeartBeat
Signal is used only in Australia.

Network Setup
Network Setup configures the router’s basic settings to match the
local network. By default these settings are valid for all network
ports except the WAN because they are all attached to the default
bridge. If ports are disassociated from the bridge they will have
different settings.

2.3.1.2. Dynamic DNS (DynDNS or DDNS)

Dynamic DNS allows the assignment of a DNS record to a dynamically
assigned WAN-side IP address. A DynDNS client updates DNS records when
your WAN-side IP address changes.

The router’s firmware offers presets for the most common DynDNS
services plus an option to define individual settings.

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 DynDNS Service Description
Disabled Default, no DynDNS
DynDNS.org
freedns.afraid.org
ZoneEdit.com
No-IP.com
3322.org
easyDNS.com
TZO.com
DynSIP.org
Custom Individual DynDNS service configuration

2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning

MAC address cloning lets you assign a different MAC address to the
router than the one encoded in the hardware.

2.3.1.4. Advanced Routing

Operating Mode
The default operating mode of the router is Gateway. Other routing
protocols are available.

Modus Description
Gateway Gateway (default)
BGP BGP Routing
Rip2 Router Rip2 Routing
Router Router

Static Routing
The Static Routing section lets you add static routes. The input
parameters are equivalent to the parameters of the Linux command
“route”.

2.3.1.5. Networking
The Networking section allows detailed network configuration.

VLAN Tagging
Use this option to configure VLAN tagging.

Bridging
By default, one bridge (br0) is defined and active. In this section
you can define additional bridges and change the interface assignment
according to your requirements.

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 Bonding
Bonding offers the ability to “bond” interfaces together. Bonding can
be used to enhance throughput or provide failover capabilities.

Port Setup
The port setup section allows further configuration of the routers
network interfaces. Network interfaces can be separated from the
bridge and it is possible to assign separate network settings for each
interface. If an interface is separated from the bridge, add routing
rules to allow communication between the interface and the bridge or
other unbridged interfaces.

DHCPD
Besides the default DHCP server, you can define additional DHCP
servers.

2.3.1.6. EoIP Tunnel

EoIP (Ethernet over IP) tunnels can transport Ethernet data packages
via a tunnel over existing IP connections. You can define up to 10
tunnels that can also be bonded.

2.3.2. Wireless
2.3.2.1. Basic Settings
Each Wireless LAN interface has its own section in the wireless basic
settings screen. The wireless interfaces are labelled ath0 and ath0.1
– ath0.4 depending on the number of radios installed. To correctly
identify the antenna connectors, please compare the MAC addresses
printed on the enclosure with the addresses displayed in the web
interface.

Wireless Mode
This parameter is used to define the operating mode of the Wireless
LAN interface. You can select among the following modes:

Modus Description
AP WLAN Access Point mode (default)
Client WLAN Client mode
Client-Bridge Client-Bridge mode allows connecting to
another Wireless LAN access point and
establishing a network bridge with that
access point
Adhoc Adhoc operating mode, required for building
mesh networks
WDS Station WDS Station is the client in a WDS-AP <-> WDS
station bridge. This is a special wireless
networking mode that offers better
flexibility and security than the classical
MAC address based WDS.
WDS AP WDS AP is the AP side for WDS AP <-> WDS
Station. A WDS AP allows connections from WDS
Stations and Wireless Clients.

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 Wireless Network Mode
Defines the IEEE802.11 networking mode.

Mode Description
Disabled Interface is disabled
Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n mixed
mode
B-Only 2.4 GHz 802.11b mode (802.11g and 802.11n
devices cannot connect)
G-Only 2.4 GHz 802.11g mode (802.11b, and 802.11n
devices cannot connect)
BG-Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11b & 802.11g mixed mode (802.11n
devices cannot connect)
NG-Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11n & 802.11g mixed mode (802.11b
devices cannot connect)
N-Only (2.4 GHz) 2.4 GHZ 802.11n mode (802.11a, 802.11b, and
802.11g devices cannot connect)

Channel Width
Some wireless network modes support wireless channel widths besides
the standard 20 MHz. 802.11g & 802.11n offer the option to use 40 MHz
channels for enhanced throughput. Both the AP and the client must
support 40 MHz channels to use them.

Wireless Channel (AP only)

Set the desired wireless channel, or let the router choose a free
channel automatically. If the router is in classic WDS (MAC address
based) mode, then the wireless channel must be selected manually.

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

The name of the wireless network the radio transmits or connects to
(depending on the wireless mode)

Wireless SSID Broadcast (AP only)

The name of the wireless network (SSID) may be broadcasted or not. Not
broadcasting does not prevent the network from being detected by a
wireless network sniffer; it just hides the name.

Advanced Settings
Check this box to get access to advanced wireless settings. These
advanced parameters should be only modified by experienced users.

2.3.2.2. Wireless Security

Because wireless data packets can easily be sniffed, wireless
connections require a greater level of security to ensure that data
cannot be read by unauthorized users.

Security Mode

Mode Description
Disabled No encryption set (not recommended!)

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WPA Personal WPA encryption with a passphrase (text
password)
WPA Enterprise (AP WPA encryption with Radius Client
only) authentication according to 802.1x
WPA2 Personal WPA2 encryption with a passphrase (text
password)
WPA2 Enterprise (AP WPA2 encryption with Radius Client
only) authentication according to 802.1x
WPA2 Personal Mixed WPA & WPA2 encryption in WPA/WPA2 mixed mode
with a passphrase (text password)
WPA2 Enterprise Mixed WPA & WPA2 encryption in WPA/WPA2 mixed with
(AP only) Radius Client authentication according to
802.1x
RADIUS
WEP WEP 64 Bit / 128 Bit encryption (insecure;
not recommended!)
802.1x (Client only) Client side mode to connect to AP’s working
with WPA Enterprise Modes via RADIUS
authentication

When using WEP encryption (not recommended), the user can choose
between 64 bit and 128 bit keys. Keys can be entered as passphrases
that are used to generate the Hex keys. Theoretically 128 bit keys
offer a higher level of security but because of design flaws, that’s
not the case in actual use.

Key length Description

64 Bit (10 Standard
Hexadecimal
characters)
128 Bit (26
Hexadecimal
characters)

With WPA or WPA2 encryption, there are several encryption algorithms

to choose from. AES is more secure but TKIP is more widely supported.
There is also a TKIP + AES setting, but that does not offer more
security than TKIP.

Algorithm Description
TKIP TKIP encryption, supported by most clients
devices
AES AES encryption offers a better level of
security but might not be supported by a
number of client devices and requires less
CPU processing power.
TKIP + AES Mixed mode – offers best compatibility but
doesn’t work in all environments

If RADIUS security is used, the MAC address format has to be set

accordingly.

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 RADIUS MAC format Description
options
aabbcc-ddeeff Standard
aabbccddeeff
aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff
aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff

2.3.2.3. AOSS/WPS
AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure Setup) is Buffalo Technology’s
system to automatically connect wireless clients to an access point.
Just press the button on the AirStation, then press the button for the
wireless client (which might be in its software). AOSS will connect
the wireless devices automatically. AOSS is recommended if all of your
wireless devices support it. AOSS can only be used in AP mode.

The WPS is a standard created by the Wi-Fi Alliance. There are two
methods of configuration, PBC and PIN. PBC is similar to AOSS. PIN
uses a unique PIN code to register the wireless client to the
AirStation. If your wireless devices support it, WPS makes
configuration simple and automatic.

Enable AOSS
Enables the AOSS Service. When disabled, AOSS cannot be used.

Start AOSS Negotiation

To initiate AOSS, either click the AOSS button in the GUI or hold down
the AOSS button on the front of the router for 3 seconds.

Security Modes
You may choose which security modes are offered in the AOSS
negotiation process. The use of WEP in general is not recommended due
to security concerns.

WPS Button
Enables the WPS button. When disabled, WPS button cannot be used.

WPS PIN
Enter the PIN code printed on your client device or your client
authentication application.

2.3.2.4. MAC Filter

The MAC Filter defines a list of client MAC addresses that are allowed
to connect wirelessly. MAC addresses that aren’t on the list aren’t
allowed to connect.

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2.3.3. Services
2.3.3.1. Services
The services section allows the configuration of basic service
settings. Telnet and SSH can be configured this way. Remote access
options are configured in the Administration section.

Available DHCP Server Description

Domains
WAN Standard
LAN / WLAN

Rflow / MACupd Description

Interface Options
LAN & WLAN Standard
LAN
WLAN

2.3.3.2. FreeRadius
Certain applications (for example, Chillispot hotspot software)
benefit from a RADIUS server for management of user credentials and
settings.

Server Certificate
This section contains the parameters to generate the RADIUS server
certificate. The certificate needs to be generated before clients can
be configured to connect to the RADIUS server.

Certificate Status
Displays the server certificate creation status.

Settings
Choose the port that the RADIUS server uses for client communication.
The default port is 1812.

Clients
This section is used to define RADIUS clients (required for HotSpot
usage).

Users
Lists the users defined in the RADIUS servers. Allows creation and
modification of accounts.

2.3.3.3. PPPoE Server

Some applications require a PPPoE server on the router, which can be
configured here. The PPPoE server is disabled by default.

2.3.3.4. VPN
The router can also be configured as VPN server or VPN client.

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 PPTP

When defining the PPTP server’s IP range, avoid overlap with the range
of IP addresses handed out by DHCP if DHCP is enabled. The IP range is
defined using the following syntax:

xxx.xxx.xxx.<start-ip>-<end-ip>

for example

192.168.1.20-30

Enter client login data follows:

<username> * <password> *

for example

testuser * test *

The encryption options can be set as follows

PPTP server type Settings

DD-WRT Router mppe required (Standard)
Windows PPTP Server mppe required,no40,no56,stateless or
mppe required,no40,no56,stateful

OpenVPN

OpenVPN is a powerful and flexible VPN solution. OpenVPN security is

based on certificates that cannot created on the router itself. Please
refer to OpenVPN’s online documentation for instructions on creating
certificates and configuring OpenVPN.

2.3.3.5. USB
The router’s USB port can be used for several purposes. Here the basic
and advanced USB parameters are defined. Besides enabling USB and
defining the USB hardware standard to use you can also define if
printer and storage support for USB shall be enabled.

2.3.3.6. NAS
If USB hard drive support is enabled, you can start the integrated
ProFTPd server to share data on an attached hard disk via FTP.

The User/Password data are entered as follows:

<username> * <password> *

for example

testuser * test *

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 Be careful enabling anonymous login. If anonymous login is enabled,
everyone accessing your network has permission to read and write data.

2.3.3.7. Hotspot
Most hotspot software requires a server to store user settings and
login information. Please note that Sputnik is a commercial hotspot
service that requires an agreement with Sputnik for usage.

2.3.3.8. Milkfish SIP Router

This package is an implementation of the Milkfish SIP router.

2.3.3.9. My Ad Network
Allows the creation of an AnchorFree Hotspot that can be used to
create revenue via AnchorFree.

2.3.4. Security
2.3.4.1. Firewall
Aside from enabling and disabling the firewall, you can also set
additional filters, block certain network requests for the WAN
interface, and manage logs.
2.3.4.2. VPN Pass-through
VPN settings effect how the firewall handles IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP
connections. By default, pass-through is enabled. Please note that
disabling pass-through will usually prevent you from establishing VPN
connections from computers located in your local network to VPN
servers on the internet.
2.3.5. Access Restrictions
2.3.5.1. WAN Access
The WAN access settings allow the definition of time and service
related access rules.

2.3.6. NAT / QoS

2.3.6.1. Port Forwarding
Port forwarding allows the assigning of WAN ports to specific internal
IP addresses and matching ports. Bidirectional external traffic can be
forwarded to specific internal devices and computers. Each port
forwarding entry defines a source port and a target IP address.

Before adding or removing a port forwarding entry, save all changed

settings. Any changes not saved will be lost when a port forwarding
entry is added or deleted.

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2.3.6.2. Port Range Forwarding
Port range forwarding works similarly to port forwarding. Unlike port
forwarding, instead of a single port, a range of ports is forwarded to
the same range of ports at the internal target IP address.

2.3.6.3. Port Triggering

Port triggering is a kind of port range forwarding where outgoing
traffic on specific ports enables previously defined port forwards for
the activating device. This temporarily opens required ports when
specific applications are opened on computers on the LAN. This offers
a greater level of security than port forwarding or port range
forwarding because the ports are only opened when needed.

2.3.6.4. UPnP
UPnP allows UPnP capable applications and devices to open and close
required ports automatically as needed. This is simple to use and does
not require further configuration steps.

2.3.6.5. DMZ
A DMZ computer is a special computer in the internal network that gets
all incoming traffic forwarded. The task of that computer is managing
this traffic. When the DMZ feature is activated the internal firewall
is activated. This can pose a security issue if not handled with care.
Furthermore, several services of the router, that have to be
accessible from the WAN side, will not work because the associated
traffic is forwarded to the DMZ computer.

2.3.6.6. QoS
QoS (Quality of Service) is a procedure to prioritise network traffic
by application. Specific services can be assigned specific bandwidth.

Aside from upstream and downstream bandwidth, you can define settings
for specific services and IP and MAC address ranges.

2.3.7. Administration
2.3.7.1. Management
The Management section contains settings for remotely accessing the
router and other basic settings that are usually not changed. The
settings for the language used in the Web GUI are also located here.
You may choose between Chinese (simplified & traditional), Croatian,
Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Polish,
Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, and Swedish. The
default setting is English.

Before using Telnet or SSH, activate the associated service(s) in this

section.

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2.3.7.2. Keep Alive
Keep-Alive lets you configure monitoring options that automatically
reboot the router if a service malfunction causes it to fail to
respond.

2.3.7.3. Commands
Entering Linux commands is one of the most powerful ways to access the
router’s functionality. This enables you to access services and
configure options that are not accessible via the Web GUI. Using shell
commands can lead to unexpected results. Use them with utmost care.

Aside from executing the shell commands directly you can also save
custom start up and firewall scripts.
2.3.7.4. WOL
With Wake-on-LAN, you can send special data packets to compatible
devices on your LAN, causing them to exit sleep mode.

WOL data packets can be triggered manually or scheduled automatically.

2.3.7.5. Factory Defaults

With this feature you can reset the router’s settings to factory
defaults. After a reset, the router will restart.

2.3.7.6. Firmware Upgrade

The firmware upgrade option can be used to install a different
firmware version. When doing this you can choose if the router’s
settings will be restored to factory defaults or kept.

2.3.7.7. Backup
You can use this feature to store your current configuration into a
backup file, or to restore from a previously stored configuration.
This also makes it simple to set up a number of routers with the exact
same configuration.
2.3.8. Status
2.3.8.1. Router
The status screen displays information about the router, such as cpu
load, memory consumption, and currently active IP connections. Status
is updated automatically.

2.3.8.2. WAN
If the WAN interface is enabled, this screen displays WAN settings and
throughput statistics.

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2.3.8.3. LAN
Here you can find LAN-related information like active clients and DHCP
clients.

2.3.8.4. Wireless
The wireless LAN status screen displays the current wireless LAN
interface configuration, wireless LAN clients (in AP modes), and
access points (in client modes). If there’s more than one wireless LAN
interface, you can switch between them via the interface pull down
menu.

2.3.8.5. Bandwidth
Bandwidth monitoring displays real time diagrams for incoming and
outgoing traffic for each network interface.

2.3.8.6. SysInfo
The SysInfo screen combines the most important information of the
other status pages. By default, the SysInfo page can be accessed from
LAN devices without authentication. That can be changed in the
Management section of the Administration area.

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3. Use Cases
The following use cases relate to the most commonly used router
configurations. The related router configuration is explained step by
step.

3.1. Access Point

Access Point (AP, sometimes also called “Infrastructure Mode”) is the
mode where the router is also the central wireless hub that connects
to the LAN and provides access to wireless devices. These wireless
clients of the AP can communicate with each other and with wired
devices on the network such as the Internet.

Connect your computer to the router as described in 2.1. and access

the web interface according to 2.2.

3.1.1. Access Point with NAT / DHCP

Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup
o In ”Connection Type”, choose the type of WAN connection you want
to use and complete the related settings.
 Network Setup
o Enter the desired LAN IP address for the router into “Router IP“.
o Set “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default).
o “Enable“ DHCP Server (this is the default).
o Adjust the DHCP address range to match your requirements.
 Time Settings
o Choose your time zone.
 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

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  Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”
 In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of the antenna on
your router. The firmware will adjust the transmit power accordingly
to meet regulatory requirements. Please keep in mind that very long
cables can dampen the HF signal thus reducing the usable antenna
gain.
 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “AP“
 Set your desired wireless mode in “Wireless Network Mode“. Please
note that mixed modes will lead to reduced performance because of
maintaining compatibility.
 Enter a name for your wireless network into “Wireless Network Name
(SSID)”
 Click “Save“

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Choose and configure a security mode. Please note that WEP is
insecure and should only be used if no other option is available.
 Click “Apply Settings“

You can now connect the router to the Internet and your local network.
After you successfully connect wireless devices, they will then be
displayed on the “SysInfo” and “WLAN Status” pages.

3.1.1. Access Point attached to a network / Internet gateway

Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup
o For “Connection Type“, choose “Disabled”.
 Network Setup
o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router into “Router
IP“.
o Set the “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default).
o “Disable” “DHCP Server“.
 Time Settings
o Choose your time zone.
 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”
 In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of the antenna on
your router. The firmware will adjust the transmit power accordingly
to meet regulatory requirements. Please keep in mind that very long
cables can dampen the HF signal thus reducing the usable antenna
gain.
 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “AP“
 Choose a wireless mode in “Wireless Network Mode“. Please note that
mixed modes will lead to reduced performance because of maintaining
compatibility.

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  Enter a name for your wireless network into “Wireless Network Name
(SSID)”.
 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Choose and configure your desired security mode. Please note that
WEP is insecure and should only be used if no other option is
available.
 Click “Apply Settings“

You can now connect the router to the Internet and your local network.
If you’re running a DHCP server in your LAN, connected wireless
devices will get their IP addresses from the server.

3.2. Wireless Client

The router can be also used as a wireless LAN client. This can be
useful if you want to connect devices to your wireless LAN that do not
have a wireless LAN interface. In this configuration, the wireless LAN
interface acts as a wireless client. Attached wired Ethernet devices
can also access the WAN through the wireless connection.

Setup -> Basic Setup

 WAN Setup
o Set “Connection Type“ to “DHCP” to have the AirStation get its IP
address from a DHCP server, or to a “Static IP“ if no DHCP server
is available.
 Network Setup
o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router in “Router
IP“.
o Set the “DHCP Type“ to “DHCP Server“ (this is the default setting).
o “Enable” “DHCP Server“ (this is the default setting).
o Adjust the DHCP address range to match your requirements.

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  Time Settings
o Choose your time zone.
 Click “Save“.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”
 In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of your
AirStation’s antenna. The firmware will adjust the transmit power
automatically to meet regulatory requirements. Please note that the
use of a long extension cable for your antenna will reduce the
usable antenna gain.
 Configure “Wireless Mode“ to “Client“.
 Configure “Wireless Network Mode” to match the capabilities of the
access point you want to connect to.
 Enter the network name (SSID) of the AP you want to connect to into
“Wireless Network Name (SSID)”.
 Click “Save“.
Wireless -> Wireless Security
 Configure the security mode to match the security settings of the
access point you want to connect to.
 Click “Apply Settings“.

After the router reboots, please confirm that it has connected to the
access point. If there is a DHCP server available on the access point
side, and the router is configured to request an IP address, then it
should receive an IP address for its WAN-side interface.

You can now either connect wired clients to the access point or
configure another wireless network interface as an access point to
grant access to wireless clients.

3.3. Wireless Client Bridge

A wireless client bridge offers the ability to transparently integrate
the router’s LAN into a different LAN that another access point is
connected to. Clients connected to such a router can access devices in
both LANs and vice versa. In that configuration the router’s WAN
interface is disabled.

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Setup -> Basic Setup
 WAN Setup
o Choose “Disabled” for “Connection Type” (this will be set
automatically).
 Network Setup
o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router into “Router
IP”.
o “Disable“ “DHCP Server”.
 Time Settings
o Choose your time zone.
 Click “Save”.

Wireless -> Basic Settings

 Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”.
 In the “Antenna Gain” field, please enter the gain of your
AirStation’s antenna. The firmware will adjust the transmit power
automatically to meet regulatory requirements. Please note that the
use of a long extension cable for your antenna will reduce the
usable antenna gain.
 Configure “Wireless Mode” to “Client Bridge”.
 Set “Wireless Network Mode” to match the access point you want to
connect to.
 Enter the network name (SSID) of the AP you want to connect to.
 Click “Save”.

Wireless -> Wireless Security

 Configure security to match the security settings of the access
point you want to connect to.
 Click “Apply Settings”.
After the router reboots, please confirm that it has connected to the
access point. If there is a DHCP server available on the access point

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 side, a pc in the router’s LAN configured to request an address from
DHCP should receive an IP address.

3.4. FTP Server

The router can be used as an FTP server when a USB disk (such as a
hard disk or flash memory device) is connected to the USB port on the
rear of the router.
3.4.1. Examples
Services -> USB
･Make the settings in the USB Support section, then click [Apply
Settings].

Examples:
Core USB Support Enabled
USB 1.1 Support Enabled
(UHCI)
USB 1.1 Support Enabled
(OHCI)
USB 2.0 Support Enabled
USB Storage Enabled
Support
Automatic Drive Enabled
Mount
Run-on-mount blank
Script Name
Disk Mount Point /mnt

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 ･Connect a USB disk to the router.
After a short wait, the disk information is displayed in the Disk
Info section.

Services -> NAS

･Make the settings in the ProFTPD section, and click [Apply Settings].

Setting example:
ProFTPD Enable
Server Port 21
Files Directory /mnt
Allow Write Enable
User Password List buffalo
12345678
Anonymous Login Disable
(Read-only)

Separate the username (example: buffalo) and password (example:

12345678) with a space.

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3.4.2. Logging into the FTP server
･Open a command prompt window.
･Enter “ftp 192.168.11.1” to access the FTP server.
･Enter the user name, and press the Enter key.
･Enter the password, and press the Enter key.
･When the login is successful, “ftp>” appears on the screen.
･To logout, enter the “bye” command.

3.4.3. Common FTP commands

Command Description Entry example

ftp Starts FTP ftp
ls Displays a list of ls
the remote
directory’s files
pwd Displays the pwd
current directory
on the remote
computer
cd Changes the current cd img
working directory
on the remote
computer
mkdir Creates a remote mkdir test
directory
rmdir Deletes a remote rmdir test
directory
lcd Changes the current lcd E:\test
working directory
on the local
computer
asc Switches to ASCII asc
transfer mode
bin Switches to binary bin
transfer mode
put Uploads a file to put test.pdf
the remote computer
mput Uploads multiple mput test1.jpg
files to the remote test2.jpg
computer test3.jpg
get Downloads a file to get index.html
the local computer
mget Downloads multiple mget test1.jpg
files to the local test2.jpg
computer test3.jpg

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delete Deletes a file on delete
the remote computer test1.jpg
mdelete Deletes multiple mdelete
files on the remote test1.jpg
computer test2.jpg
test3.jpg
rename Renames a file on rename
the remote computer test1.jpg
new1.jpg
help Displays the Help help
for FTP commands
bye Exits FTP bye

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User Manual for User-friendly Firmware
Nfiniti High Power Wireless Router & Access Point
WZR-HP-G300NH / WZR-HP-G300NH2

www.buffalotech.com
35011944 ver.01
Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 6
Features................................................................................... 6
AirNavigator CD Requirements................................................ 8
300 Mbps High Speed Mode.................................................... 8
Package Contents.................................................................... 8
Hardware Overview.................................................................. 9
Front Panel LEDs............................................................................ 9
Back Panel...................................................................................... 11
Bottom............................................................................................. 12
Right Side....................................................................................... 13

Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation................................. 14

Vertical Placement................................................................... 14
Horizontal Placement............................................................... 14
Wall-Mounting.......................................................................... 15

Chapter 3 - Installation......................................................16
Automatic Setup....................................................................... 16
Windows 7 / Vista / XP.................................................................... 16
Mac OS X........................................................................................ 16
Other OS......................................................................................... 16
Manual Setup........................................................................... 17
Windows......................................................................................... 20
Macintosh........................................................................................ 23

Chapter 4 - Configuration................................................. 25
Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface.................. 25
Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode....................... 27
WZR-HP-G300NH / WZR-HP-G300NH2 User Manual 1
 Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode........................ 29
Setup........................................................................................ 31
Internet/LAN (LAN Config)....................................................... 33
Internet (Router Mode only)............................................................ 33
PPPoE (Router Mode only)............................................................. 34
DDNS (Router Mode only).............................................................. 37
VPN server (Router Mode Only)..................................................... 39
LAN................................................................................................. 41
DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)................................................... 43
NAT (Router Mode only)................................................................. 44
Route.............................................................................................. 45
Wireless Config........................................................................ 46
WPS................................................................................................ 46
AOSS.............................................................................................. 47
Basic............................................................................................... 49
Advanced........................................................................................ 52
WMM............................................................................................... 53
MAC Filter....................................................................................... 55
Multicast Control............................................................................. 56
WDS................................................................................................ 57
Security (Router Mode only).................................................... 59
Firewall (Router Mode only)............................................................ 59
IP Filter (Router Mode only)............................................................ 61
VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only)............................................ 62
LAN Config............................................................................... 63
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)............................................... 63
DMZ (Router Mode only)................................................................ 64
UPnP (Router Mode only)............................................................... 65
QoS (Router Mode only)................................................................. 66
Movie Engine (QoS) ...................................................................... 68
NAS.......................................................................................... 70
Disk management........................................................................... 70
Shared Folder................................................................................. 72

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 User Management.......................................................................... 74
Shared Service............................................................................... 75
Web Access.................................................................................... 76
Media Server................................................................................... 78
BitTorrent......................................................................................... 79
Admin Config............................................................................ 81
Name.............................................................................................. 81
Password........................................................................................ 82
Time/Date....................................................................................... 83
NTP................................................................................................. 84
ECO................................................................................................ 85
Network-USB.................................................................................. 87
Access............................................................................................ 88
Log.................................................................................................. 89
Save/Restore.................................................................................. 90
Initialize/Restart.............................................................................. 91
Update............................................................................................ 92
Diagnostic................................................................................ 93
System Info..................................................................................... 93
Logs................................................................................................ 95
Packet Info...................................................................................... 96
Client Monitor.................................................................................. 97
Ping................................................................................................. 98

Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network.................... 99

Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS).................................... 99
Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V).............................................. 100
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)..................................................... 101
Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant)........................................................... 102
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)............................................... 103
Manual Setup........................................................................... 103
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)...................................................... 103
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)................................................ 104
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 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration).................................... 107
Mac OS X (AirPort)......................................................................... 108

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting............................................. 109

Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection............. 109
Cannot access the web-based configuration Interface............ 109
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly................................ 110
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password..... 110
The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is
only 130 Mbps)......................................................................... 110
Other Tips................................................................................. 111

Chapter 7 - Default Configuration Settings..................... 113

Chapter 8 - Network-USB Navigator................................ 120

Initial Setup for Windows Users............................................... 120
Initial Setup for Mac Users....................................................... 125
Opening the Network-USB User Manual................................. 128
How to use Network-USB........................................................ 129

Chapter 9 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality................ 130

Windows 7/Vista....................................................................... 130
Macintosh................................................................................. 131

Chapter 10 - TCP/IP Settings............................................ 133

Windows 7................................................................................ 133
Windows Vista.......................................................................... 134
Windows XP............................................................................. 135
Mac OS X................................................................................. 136
WZR-HP-G300NH / WZR-HP-G300NH2 User Manual 4
Chapter 11 - Restoring the Default Configuration............137

Chapter 12 - Shared Folders and the USB Port.............. 138

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Chapter 1 - Product Overview

Installing Your AirStation

To install your AirStation, insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow
the directions on the screen. For more information about installation, turn to chapter 3 of this
manual.

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 for US/EU products, and the User-friendly firmware is preinstalled for Asia-
Pacific products. Turn to page 20 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages.

Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the firmware. For more
information on the dd-wrt-based professional firmware, consult the help files in its web-
based configuration interface or the WZR-HP-G300NH / WZR-HP-G300NH2 User Manual for
Professional Firmware, available for download from Buffalo Technology.

Features
Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g
With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer
data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.

Dual speed mode

Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps data
transmission.

Supports AOSS and WPS

Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported.
These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier.

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Security Features
The AirStation is equipped with the following security features:
• AOSS
• WPS
• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK
• WEP (64-bit and 128-bit)
• Privacy Separator
• MAC address access restriction
• Deny Any Connection/SSID stealth
• Password for web-based control interface
• Firewall with easy rules

Automatic Channel Selection

Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.

Roaming
You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch
AirStations for the best signal.

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)

In Auto mode, the AirStation will detect whether or not your network has a router and automatically
switch to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes.
(See page 11.)

MovieEngine
MovieEngine uses QoS to optimise your network for multimedia streaming. This can reduce jumps,
distorted audio, and dropped frames while watching streamed video.

NAS (Network Attached Storage)

Attach a USB hard drive to the AirStation and share it on the network as a NAS. All connected clients
can access it.

Gigabit Ethernet
This unit supports gigabit Ethernet, allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second.

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AirNavigator CD Requirements
The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices.
However, the automatic installation program on the CD requires a connected Windows 7, Vista or
XP computer to run. If you use the AirStation with a different operating system, you will have to
configure your network settings manually from a browser window.

300 Mbps High Speed Mode

300 Mbps is the link speed when using Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds,
including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless
throughput will be substantially slower.

Package Contents
The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please
contact your vender.
• WZR-HP-G300NH or WZR-HP-G300NH2.............................................................................. 1
• AC adapter...................................................................................................................................... 1
• Stand for vertical/wall-mounting........................................................................................... 1
• Screws for wall-mounting......................................................................................................... 2
• LAN cable........................................................................................................................................ 1
• AirNavigator CD............................................................................................................................ 1
• Quick Setup Guide....................................................................................................................... 1

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Hardware Overview
Front Panel LEDs
1 AOSS Button
To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security
LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS
1 button on your wireless client device to complete the
connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to
2
work.
3 2 Power LED (Green)
4 On: The AC adapter is connected.
Off: The AC adapter is not connected.
5
3 Security LED (Amber)
6
Indicates security status.
Off: AOSS or Encryption is not set.
On: AOSS/WPS activated; accessed to exchange
security keys.
Wireless security has been set.
7 2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security
key.
8
Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security
keys.
9
Note: The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set.

4 Wireless LED (Green)

Indicates wireless LAN status.
On: Wireless LAN is transmitting.
Off: Wireless LAN is disabled.

5 Router LED (Green)

On: Router functionality is enabled.
Off: Router functionality is disabled.

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6 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 Meaning Status

status
2 blinks *1 Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory.
3 blinks *1 Ethernet (wired) LAN Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.
error
4 blinks *1 Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.
5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN
port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish
communication. Change the LAN side IP address of this unit.
Continuously Updating the firmware Updating the firmware.
blinking *2 Saving settings Saving the settings.
Initializing settings Initializing the settings.

*1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the
light still flashes, please contact technical support.
*2 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously.

7 Movie Engine On LED (Blue)

On: Movie Engine functionality is enabled.
Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled.
8 Movie Engine Off LED (Blue)
On: Movie Engine functionality is disabled.
Off: Movie Engine functionality is enabled.
9 Movie Engine Switch
Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled.
On: Movie Engine functionality is enabled.
Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled.

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Back Panel
10 Router Switch
Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto.
ROUTER
On: Router functionality is enabled (router mode).
ON
Off: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP
10
OFF
AUTO

mode).
11 USB
EJECT
Auto: This switches between modes automatically
12
based on whether or not another router is
USB
13 detected on the Internet port. The default setting
LAN for this switch is Auto.
1
11 USB Eject Button
2
To dismount a USB hard drive, hold down this button until
the USB LED flashes (about 3 seconds). The USB drive can
14 15
3 then be unplugged safely.

4
12 USB LED (Blue)
On: The USB disk is connected.
Off: The USB drive can be removed or no USB drive is
16 17 connected.
INTERNET
Flashing: Overcurrent detected.
18
POWER

Note: When this LED is blinking, the connected USB drive

cannot be used. Remove the connected USB drive. If
the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is
removed, restart the AirStation.
Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the
AirStation while the USB LED is on.

13 USB Port Connect the USB drive.

Note: USB hubs are not supported.
14 LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports.
This switching hub supports 10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps
connections.
15 LAN LED (Green)
On: An Ethernet device is connected.
Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating.

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16 Internet Port 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections are supported.
Note: I n bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a
regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.
17 Internet LED (Green)
On: The Internet port is connected.
Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data.

18 DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here.

Bottom

19

19 Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on
(about 3 seconds). Power must be on.

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Right Side

20 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.

20 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption
key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for
AirStations sold in Asia Pacific.

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Vertical Placement
If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown.

AOSS

ON

OFF

VIE
MO GINE
EN

2
1

Horizontal Placement
The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally.

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Wall-Mounting

1 FRONT To wall-mount the AirStation, attach

the stand to the wall with the two
screws (included).

8.6 cm
(~3.4 inches)

2
Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand
as shown.

FRONT

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Automatic Setup

Windows 7 / Vista / XP
The AirNavigator CD can guide you through installing your AirStation. To launch the setup program
please insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If
you deactivated auto-run for CD’s please navigate to [CD drive]:\Win\ and launch ASSetWiz.exe.

Note: · To use a wireless client in Windows 7 or Vista, perform setup using the AirNavigator CD to automatically
generate a profile for wirelessly connecting to the AirStation. After setup is complete, once the LAN
cable is removed, you can connect from your wireless client to the AirStation.
· Before performing setup, enable your computer’s wireless client.

Mac OS X
For a Mac, open the Mac folder on the CD and launch the AirStation Configuration tool. Search and
select the Buffalo AirStation you want to set up. You can either configure the IP or open the web
interface for all settings. Please refer to “Manual Setup” in the next section.

Note: You can use the easy and simple setup via AOSS to connect the Mac wirelessly. Please press the AOSS
button on the Buffalo router, start the AOSS assistant and follow the steps. The WLAN monitor in the
same folder shows the wireless status regardless which method you use to connect.

Other OS
If your computer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead. Please refer to the
next section “Manual Setup”.

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Manual Setup
To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.

1 Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem
and computer.

2 2) disconnect Unplug the LAN cable which connects

your computer and modem.
OFF

modem computer

3 Make sure the mode switch on the back of

the AirStation is in the “auto” position.

Confirm that the

switch is positioned to
[AUTO].

4 Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s
Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem.

modem
LAN cable
1) connect
Internet
port
2) connect

AirStation

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5 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable.

AirStation

OFF
1) connect 2) connect

computer
LAN cable

6 Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, then turn on your computer.

AirStation

1) Connect the power supply

power outlet

7 Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:

Power Green light on.

Wireless Green light on or blinking.
Router Green light on or off depending on your network.
Diag Off
LAN Green light on or blinking.
Internet Green light on or blinking.

For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.

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8 Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete.

If username and password fields are displayed, enter “root” for the username. Enter “admin”
for the password if you’re using the professional firmware (default), or leave the password
field blank if you’ve switched to the user-friendly firmware. Click [OK]. Step through the
wizard to complete setup.

You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.

Firmware Differences
You can choose between two different firmwares for your AirStation. By default, the professional
firmware (dd-wrt) is preinstalled for US/EU products. If you prefer, you may install the user-friendly
firmware instead. The two firmwares have slightly different features, as shown in the chart below.

Function Professional firmware (dd-wrt) User-friendly firmware

Router mode switch functionality ─ a
Default administrator name root root (fixed)
Default administrator password admin none
AOSS a a
WPS a a
WDS a a

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Changing Firmware
To change between the professional firmware (dd-wrt) and the user-friendly firmware, follow the
steps below.

Windows

1 Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch.
Note: If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] in the “Win” folder.

Click [Change Firmware].

3 The procedure for wiring will be displayed.

Step through the wizard to connect your
AirStation.

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4 When this screen is displayed, click

[Change Firmware].

5
If requested, enter the AirStation’s username
and password.
Note: By default, the professional firmware doesn’t have
a username and password configured. Set them
before you go to the next step.

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6 When the following screen is displayed, make sure that the firmware file name is displayed,
click [Upgrade] or [Apply], and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired firmware. The
firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD.

Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen:

User-friendly firmware update screen:

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Macintosh

1 Open the configuration Interface of the AirStation.

2 To replace the professional firmware with the user-friendly firmware, click [Administration] >
[Firmware Upgrade].
To replace the user-friendly firmware with the professional firmware, go to [Easy Setup] and
click [Update AirStation Firmware].

3 Click [Browse...] to select the firmware file, and click [Upgrade] or [Apply].
Note: The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD.

Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen:

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User-friendly firmware update screen:

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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.

Note: · The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on the position of the mode switch.
In router mode: 192.168.11.1
In bridge mode: 192.168.11.100
Note: If the router switch is set to auto and the unit is in bridge mode, then the AirStation’s IP
address was assigned by an external DHCP server.
· If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.

3
When this screen appears, enter “root”
(in lower case) for the username and the
password that you set during initial setup.
Click [OK].

Note: · By default, the password is blank (not set).

· If you forget your password, hold down the
reset button (page 12) to initialize all settings.
The password will then be blank. Note that
all other settings will also revert to their
default values.

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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.

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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/LAN
Internet Configure Internet side port and settings. Page 33
PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login). Page 34
DDNS DNS settings. Page 37
VPN Server VPN server settings. Page 39
LAN LAN side port configuration. Page 41
DHCP Lease DHCP lease settings. Page 43
NAT Network address translation settings, used to connect LAN side devices Page 44
to the Internet.
Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 45
Wireless Config
WPS WPS settings and status. Page 46
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status. Page 47
Basic Configure basic wireless settings. Page 49
Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Page 52
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 53
MAC Filter Limit access to specific devices. Page 55
Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the Page 56
wireless LAN port.
WDS Configure communication between AirStations. Page 57
Security
Firewall Protect your computer from outside intruders. Page 59
IP Filter IP filters for packets passing through the LAN side and the Internet side. Page 61
VPN Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 62
Passthrough
LAN Config
Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other Page 63
programs.
DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a Page 64
LAN side destination.

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UPnP Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 65

QoS Configure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data flow. Page 66
Movie Engine Configure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 68
NAS
Disk Management View the status and configure of attached USB disks. Page 70
Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 72
User Management Configure users to access shared folders. Page 74
Shared Service Configure shared folder access. Page 75
Web Access Configure Web Access. Page 76
Media Server Configure a Media Server. Page 78
BitTorrent Configure a BitTorrent client. Page 79
Admin Config
Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Page 81
Password Configure the AirStation’s login password for access to the configuration Page 82
interface.
Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 83
NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 84
automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.
ECO Configure the AirStation’s ECO Mode. Page 85
NTP Configure Network-USB from this screen. Page 87
Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation’s configuration interface. Page 88
Log Configure a syslog server to manage the AirStation’s logs. Page 89
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file. Page 90
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 91
Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Page 92
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 93
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 95
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 96
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 97
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 98
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface.

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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 Config
LAN Configure LAN side ports and devices. Page 41
Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 45
Wireless Config
WPS WPS settings and status. Page 46
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) settings and status. Page 47
Basic Configure basic wireless settings. Page 49
Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Page 52
WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions (Wi-Fi Multimedia). Page 53
MAC Filter Limit access to specific devices. Page 55
Multicast Control Configure limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the Page 56
wireless LAN port.
WDS Configure communication between AirStations. Page 57
QoS
Movie Engine Configure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 68
NAS
Disk Management View the status and configure of attached USB disks. Page 70
Shared Folder Set the USB disk to use as shared folders. Page 72
User Management Configure the name to access shared folders. Page 74
Shared Service Configure the name to access shared folders. Page 75
Web Access Set to use the Web Access function. Page 76
Media Server Set to use the Media Server function. Page 78
BitTorrent Set to use the BitTorrent function. Page 79
Admin Config
Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Page 81
Password Configure the AirStation’s login password for access to configuration Page 82
interface.
Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 83

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NTP Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 84

automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock.
ECO Configure ECO Mode. Page 85
NTP Configure Network-USB from this screen. Page 87
Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation’s configuration interface. Page 88
Log Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 89
Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file. Page 90
Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 91
Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Page 92
Diagnostic
System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 93
Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 95
Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 96
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 97
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 98
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface.

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Setup
Setup is the home page of the configuration interface. 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.

LAN Config Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports
for games and applications.

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Parameter Meaning

NAS Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS
settings.

Admin Config 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.

MODE Information This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation.

Internet Information Displays WAN-side system information for the AirStation.

Check Connection Click this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the
Internet properly.

Refresh Click this button to refresh the current screen.

WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings.

AOSS Setup Click this button to display the AOSS configuration screen.

WPS Setup Click this button to display the WPS configuration screen.

ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode.

Network Service List Displays the list of the network devices for which information is
provided from the network on the LAN-side.

Media Server Displays the status of the media server.

Download List Displays the list of BitTorrent files downloading.

Language Enables you to select the language you use.

Logout Log out of the configuration interface. If the AirStation does not
communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically.

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Internet/LAN (LAN Config)

Internet (Router Mode only)

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.

Address of DNS Name Server 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.

MTU size of Internet Port Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500
bytes may be entered.

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PPPoE (Router Mode only)

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.

IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List which is
used when “Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of
Acquiring IP Address (page 33).

PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions.

[Edit Connection List] Click this button to edit destination settings.

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Parameter Meaning

PPPoE Connection No.*-Add 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 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password
Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification.
You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Service Name
Fill in this field only if your ISP specifies a Service Name. Leave
blank otherwise. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical
characters and symbols.

Connection Type
Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your
provider.

Automatic disconnection
Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the
connection method is set to [Connect on Demand] or [Manual].
You can enter up to 1440 minutes.

Authorization
Configure an authorization method with a provider.

MTU Size
Configure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes
may be entered.

MRU Size
Configure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578
to 1492 may be entered.

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Parameter Meaning

PPPoE Connection No. *-Add Keep Alive

If Keep Alive is enabled, then the AirStation will issue an LCP
echo request once a minute in order to maintain the connection
with the PPPoE. If the server does not respond for more than
6 minutes, the line is recognized as disconnected and the
AirStation will terminate the connection. [Disabled] is the
recommended setting.

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 -Add Click [Edit Preferred Connections] to display.

Name
The destination to connect by PPPoE if [Destination address] and
[Source address] match. Select the destination registered to the
PPPoE Connection List.

Destination address
When communicating to this address, the AirStation will
communicate with [Name of Connection.]

Source address
When communicating from this address, the AirStation will
communicate with [Name of Connection.]

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DDNS (Router Mode only)

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. You may enter up to 255
alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

Email Address Enter the email address which is registered to the Dynamic DNS
service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and
symbols.

TZO Key Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service.
You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

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.

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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.

Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider.
The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain
name.

Status Display the status of dynamic DNS service.

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VPN server (Router Mode Only)

Configure the VPN server.

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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 Function 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 Function Enable to use a PPTP server.

Authorization Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection.

Server IP Address Select the server IP address.

Client IP Address Select the IP address range.

DNS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for the DHCP server.

WINS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for the WINS server.

[Edit PPTP User List] Click to edit user information.

Username Enter the username to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter
up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Password Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter
up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to
the PPTP client.

PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information.

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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 Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side 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.

LAN Side IP Address Set an IP unnumbered LAN side IP address.

(For IP Unnumbered) Note: A PC with a normal LAN side IP address and a PC with an IP
Unnumbered IP address cannot communicate each other.

Advanced Settings Check [Display] to display DHCP server advanced settings options.

Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP
server. Up to 999 hours may be entered.

Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
clients.

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Parameter Meaning

DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
* Router Mode only clients.

WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
* Router Mode only clients.

Domain Name Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You
* Router Mode only may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and
periods.

Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address.

* Bridge Mode only

DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address.

* Bridge Mode only

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DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)

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 Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is
leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking
[Manual Assignment].

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NAT (Router Mode only)

Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with
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.

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Route
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 Information Manual entries will appear here after being added.

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Wireless Config

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.

Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK].

WPS status Displays “configured” if all available wireless bands are

configured. Displays “unconfigured” if at least one wireless band is
unconfigured.

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AOSS
AOSS Status and Settings.

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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.

Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID for You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections. If
WEP “disabled” is selected, then clients will not be able to connect with
WEP.

Encryption level expansion function Expands security method from TKIP to WPA/WPA2-PSK-mixed
mode.

Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP
connections. Devices connected with WEP will not be able
to communicate with devices connected using AES/TKIP. All
connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.

Allow WEP for Game consoles When enabled, the AirStation allows wireless devices to connect
with 64-bit or 128-bit WEP.

AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation.

Current Encryption Information Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key configured
(AOSS connection only) by AOSS.

[Random] Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other
settings.

[KEY base] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings
to the values on the case sticker.

[Reset] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings
to their previous values.

AOSS Client Information* Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information
of the devices which are wirelessly communicated.

AOSS Ethernet Converter Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the
Information* AirStation via AOSS.
* Only displayed if there are AOSS
Connections

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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. In uncongested areas this can increase
performance. To use 300 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz
and choose an Extension Channel.
Note: If Auto Channel is selected, then the Extension Channel is set
automatically.

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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.

Use Multi Security function Clicking [Use Multi Security function] will enable Multi Security,
Do not use Multi Security function allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with different wireless
security settings. Clicking [Do not usem Multi Security function] will
disable Multi Security. The AirStation will then allow one SSID and
one type of wireless security.
Note: When using Multi Security, enable at least one of the following:
SSID1, SSID2, or SSID3.

SSID1 Multi Security SSID1 can use WPA-PSK-TKIP or WPA/WPA2-Mixed for

wireless security.

SSID2 Multi Security SSID2 can use WPA-PSK-AES for wireless security.

SSID3 Multi Security SSID3 can use WEP for wireless security.

Separate When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can

communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other.

SSID Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.

Wireless authentication Specifies an authentication method used when connecting to a

wireless device.

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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.

WEP
WEP is a common encryption method supported by most
devices. WEP can only be selected when wireless authentication
is set to [No authentication]. Note that WEP’s encryption is weak,
and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure
than those with no encryption at all. Not recommended for
anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure.

TKIP
TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP, but
slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless
device.
TKIP can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for Wireless authentication.

AES
AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared-key to
communicate with a wireless device.
AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for wireless authentication.

TKIP/AES mixed mode

TKIP/AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentication
and communication. This is no more secure than TKIP alone, but
more convenient for some users. TKIP/AES mixed mode can be
selected only when WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK is selected for
wireless authentication.

WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) A pre-shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless
connections. There are two different formats for a pre-shared
key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an ASCII
passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-
sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase.

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Parameter Meaning

Rekey interval Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440
(minutes).

Set up WEP encryption key A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four 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.

DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation
responds to a wireless device. This setting is effective only when
power management is enabled for the wireless device.

Privacy Separator If enabled, the Privacy Separator blocks communication between

wireless devices connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will
be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other. Devices
that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will
still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.

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WMM
Set priorities for specific communications.

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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.
The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance
structure performed in IEEE802.11, and generally, the smaller the
value in the window, the higher the probability that the queue
obtains the right to send.

AIFSN
The interval to send frames. The unit of the AIFSN is a slot, just as
the window defined by CWmin and CWmax is. The smaller the
interval of sending frames, the faster the algorithm can restart.
As a result, the priority of the queue is higher.

TXOP Limit
The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the
right to send. The unit is 32 ms. The longer this time, the more
frames can be sent per right to send. However, the queue may
interfere with other packet transmissions. If TXOP Limit is set to 0
(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.

Admission Control
Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue. New
packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected. As
the new queue accumulates more packets, its priority increases.

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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.

MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to
the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list.

List of all clients associated with this Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected
AirStation to the AirStation.

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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.

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WDS

WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations.

Parameter Meaning

WDS Check to use WDS bridging.

Specify Master/Slave Define this AirStation's role in a WDS bridge.

Master
This AirStation will be the master in a WDS bridge. It will have the
Internet connection, and other AirStations in the bridge will be
connected through this AirStation.

Slave
Slave AirStations are connected to the master AirStation.

Auto
Automatically switches between Master and Slave modes
depending on the surrounding network.
If an AirStation works as a router, it will automatically be set as a
master.
If the Airstation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists
in the network, it will automatically be set as a master . If the
AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available, it
will automatically be set as a slave.

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Parameter Meaning

SSID Configure the Master Airstation's SSID.

[Search] Click to search for other AirStations' SSIDs.

Wireless authentication Configure authentication method for the master AirStation

Encryption for wireless Choose encryption type for the master AirStation.

WPA-PSK (Pre Shared Key) Set the master AirStation's Encryption key.

Notes: Two AirStation can be connected per one Master AirStation.

The slave AirStation is allowed to connect to another slave AirStation as lower slave AirStation.
The lower slave AirStation is not allowed to connect to another slave AirStation.
The slave AirStation is not allowed to communicate with the lower Slave AirStation or client
adapters when it is not connected to a master AirStation.

Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3

Master

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Security (Router Mode only)

Firewall (Router Mode only)

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.
You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client]
or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page
33), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup.

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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.

Block Ping from Internet

If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the
Internet side. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use
PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP
address (page 33), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection
during setup.

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IP Filter (Router Mode only)

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 Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered.

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VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only)

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 LAN-
side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets
can pass between the Internet and LAN.

PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation.

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LAN Config

Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)

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.

Protocol Select the Internet side protocol (before translation) for the port
translation table entry.
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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 Shows current entries in the port translation table.
Information

DMZ (Router Mode only)

Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to.

Parameter Meaning

IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are
not routed by a port translation table are forwarded.
Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be
forwarded.

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UPnP (Router Mode only)

Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play).

Parameter Meaning

UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.

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QoS (Router Mode only)

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.

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.

application name Enter an application name. Names may use up to 32

alphanumerical characters, double or single tick marks ("'),
quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;).

protocol Select either TCP or UDP.

destination Port Specify a destination port from 1 - 65535. If this field is empty, a
random port is selected.

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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.

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Movie Engine (QoS)

Configure Movie Engine options.

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Parameter Meaning

Movie Engine switch 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.

Wireless Priority Control Rules Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing
through the AirStation’s wireless LAN.

Transmission Rate Select the maximum transmission rate.

Number of Retries Select maximum number of retries.

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NAS

Disk management
View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks.

Parameter Meaning

Device Displays information for attached USB disks. Disks are removed
when [Remove] in the Device column is clicked.

Disk Assignment A disk number will be automatically assigned to the disk or you can
choose a number. Select a disk number, or select [Do not assign],
then click [Apply].

Partition Information Displays the partition information for the selected USB disk. Click
[Format] to format the disk. Note: formatting a disk will erase all
information on it.

Re-recognize USB devices Click this to re-scan for connected USB disks.

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Parameter Meaning

Automatic USB Disk Assignment Check [Use] 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 [Use]. [Use] is selected by default.

FAT format file name character code Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions.

HDD power-saving function Click [Use] to enable power saving mode.

HDD stop time Powers down the drive after this duration of time.

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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.

Disk Partition Area* Displays the partition area, format type, and the capacity of the USB
disk.

Disclosed to* Check the functionality that you want to support. Win/Mac OS
(Samba NAS), Web Access, Media Server, and/or BitTorrent may be
checked. Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or
BitTorrent functionality.

Access Limits If access limits are enabled, use the arrows to move highlighted
users between the columns for [Read/Write], [Read-only], or [No
access] privileges.

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Parameter Meaning

Web Access You may also select to enforce access limits on users accessing
through Web Access by checking the Access Limits checkbox.
Users will have the same access levels as assigned above. If Access
Limits is not checked, then all users accessing the shared folder via
Web Access will have [Read only] access..

Shared Folder Registration Displays information about the shared folder.

Information*

* This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment (page 71) is used:

The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated:
• All folders: Access limits in effect.
• Shared Folder/ Web Access: All folders are shared.
• Media Server/BitTorrent: The first folder is shared.

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User Management
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 (-), and underscores
(_) 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. Up to 20
alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores
(_) may be used. For Windows 98SE/98/95 users, up to 14
alphanumeric characters may be used. Mac OS users may use up
to 8 alphanumeric characters. If you enter a longer password than
your users can use, then they will not be able to access the share.

User Description Describe the user (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters,

spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.

Current Users Lists current users, including “guest”. Guest is a built-in account
that cannot be changed or deleted.

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Shared Service
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. The shared service may not be available if you use
over 15 alphanumeric characters in your AirStation’s name.

AirStation Description Describe the AirStation (optional). Up to 48 alphanumeric

characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.

Workgroup name Enter your workgroup name. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters,

space, hyphens (-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used.

Windows Client Language Select the language to be used by the Windows client.

Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared
service.

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Web Access
The screen to configure Web Access.

Parameter Meaning

Web Access Check [Enable] to use Web Access.

Web Access Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access.

HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer.

Web Access 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 when the Web access function
is activated. Select [Use BuffaloNAS.com registration function]
to use the Web access function easily. You’ll have to configure
a [BuffaloNAS.com name] and [BuffaloNAS.com key] to use
BuffaloNAS.com. 3 - 0 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens
(-), underscores (_) and period (.), may be used in the BuffaloNAS.
com name. 3 - 20 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-),
underscores (_) and period (.), may be used in the BuffaloNAS.com
key.
Note: The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is
disconnected from power, even for a moment.

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Parameter Meaning

Web Access Displays the status of web access.

External Port Status Displays the status of the external port.

BuffaloNAS.com Displays the status of BuffaloNAS.com.

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Media Server
Media Server settings.

Parameter Meaning

Media Server Enable to use the media server.

Status Displays the status of the media server.

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BitTorrent
Configure the BitTorrent client.

Parameter Meaning

BitTorrent Function 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.

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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 BitTorrent information] 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.

BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client.

You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com.

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Admin Config

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 (-).

List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your
network with their supported services.

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Password
Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen.

Parameter Meaning

Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “root”.

Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric

characters and underscores (_).

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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). If selected, the AirStation will automatically
adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST.

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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 underscores (_) may be used. The default is “time.
nist.gov”.

Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct
time? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours.

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ECO
Configure Eco mode from this screen.

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Parameter Meaning

Schedule feature 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.

Register schedule 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.

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Network-USB
Configure Network-USB from this screen.

Parameter Meaning

Network-USB Network-USB allows sharing USB devices connected to the

AirStation from multiple computers on a wired or wireless LAN.
Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions,
improve performance, or for security reasons.

Use multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes
as a printer. Disable if using as a NAS instead.

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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 If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly
LAN connected devices (only wired devices may configure).

Prohibit configuration from wired If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices
LAN (only wirelessly connected devices may configure).

Permit configuration from wired If enabled, allows access to settings screens from network devices
Internet on the WAN (Internet) side.

Permitted IP address Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Enter the
IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation
remotely from the WAN (Internet) side.

Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port
number (1 - 65535) to configure the AirStation from the WAN
(Internet) side.

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Log
Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server.

Parameter Meaning

Log Transfer 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 underscores (_).

Transfer Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.

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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 current administrator password.

Restore Configuration from Backup Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved
File configuration file by clicking the [Browse...] button, navigating to
the configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the configuration
file was password protected, then put a check next to [To restore
from the file you need the password], enter the password, and click
[Open].

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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.

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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.

Automatic Update (Online Version)

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. You don’t need to specify the
firmware location if you’re using [Automatic Update]. Click [Update
Firmware] to update the firmware.

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Diagnostic

System Info
View system information for the AirStation.

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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.

Wireless Displays the wireless status.

NAS Displays information about the USB disk.

ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode.

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Logs
The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.

Parameter Meaning

Display log info Choose the types of logs to display.

Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Internet

PUSH PUSH

Modem AirStation PC or
Game console
(AOSS Devices)

• Before using AOSS/WPS to connect to a Buffalo wireless client, install Client Manager software from
the included AirNavigator CD. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information.
• Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most
computers. However, it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available. Some
wireless clients may require manual setup.

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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 Click the icon in the system tray.

2 Click [Create Profile].

3 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].

4 Click the [WPS AOSS ] button.

Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the Security LED on the front of the
AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

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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 Security LED on
the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.

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Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant)

If you are using Mac OS X 10.6 / 10.5 / 10.4, use the included AOSS Assistant software to connect
wirelessly with AOSS.

1 Load the AirNavigator CD in your Macintosh.

2 Double-click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD.

3 Double-click [AOSS Assistant].

4 The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed.

Click [Start AOSS ].

6 Enter the Mac’s username and

password and click [OK].

It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the Security LED on
the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.
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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 Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the
connection is complete.

Manual Setup
You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by
using the utility built-in to Windows. The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows
you are using.

Note: · If the AirNavigator CD is used to perform setup when making the initial settings of AirStation, the
wireless connection settings for the AirStation are completed during the Setup process. As a result, you
do not need to make the settings below. After setup is complete, once the LAN cable is removed, you
can connect from your wireless client to the AirStation.

· Before performing setup, make the settings to enable the wireless client of the computer.

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)

With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation.

1 Click on the network icon in the system tray.

2 Select the target AirStation and click

[Connect]. If you will be connecting to this
device in the future, checking [Connect
automatically] is recommended.

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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 icon in the system tray.

2 Click [Connect to a network].

3 When this screen is displayed, select your

network and click [Connect].

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If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead].
Otherwise,go to step 4.

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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.

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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 wireless network icon in the system tray.

2 Click [View Available Wireless Networks].

3 Select the network to connect to and click

[Connect].

4 Enter the encryption key (twice) and click

[Connect].

It will take several seconds for configuration to complete.

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Mac OS X (AirPort)
Use AirPort on a Mac to connect to the AirStation.

Refer to the label on the side of the AirStation.

Make a note of the SSID and KEY printed on the
label.

2 Click the icon in the top

section of the screen and select
[Turn Airport On].

3
Find the SSID from step 1 on the list.
Click it to highlight it.

4
Enter the KEY from step 1 into
the Password entry box, check
[Remember this network], and click
[OK].

It will take several seconds for configuration to complete.

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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 Green light is on
Router Green light is on or off (depending on your environment)
Diag off
LAN Green light is on or flashing
Internet Green light is on or flashing

• Make sure that your computer is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”.
(See chapter 10)

• Restart your AirStation.

Cannot access the web-based configuration Interface.

• See chapter 4 for instructions to open the AirStation’s configuration interface.

• Enter the correct username and password to log in to the configuration interface. The factory
defaults are “root” (in lower case) for the username and a blank password (enter nothing). If you
changed the password, enter the new password that you set.

• Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies.

• Make sure that your computer is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”.
(See chapter 10)

• Restart your AirStation.

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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 - The AirStation’s MAC address (printed on the label)
Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or
WPA2-PSK AES).
Encryption Key - Printed on the label of the AirStation.
Note: Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific.
• Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.
• Restart your AirStation.

You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or

Password.
Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings. All
settings, including your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults. The
factory defaults are:
SSID - The AirStation’s MAC address (printed on the label)
Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or
WPA2-PSK AES).
Encryption Key - Printed on the label of the AirStation.
(Encryption is disabled by default for Asia Pacific AirStations.)

The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum

link speed is only 130 Mbps).
By default, the AirStation’s 300 Mbps mode is not enabled. You may enable it with the following
procedure:
1. Open the configuration interface (chapter 4).
2. In Easy Setup, click [Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 300 Mbps Mode)].
3. Change the value in [300 Mbps Mode] - [Bandwidth] to 40 MHz and click [Apply].

If you still cannot connect at 300 Mbps, check the settings of your wireless client devices.

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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 “root” for the username and leave the password box empty (no password). Click [OK]
to complete the login and the option to reset your password will be available on the first page.

Issue:
How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?

Answer:
Log in to the router’s configuration interface. From the home page, go to the Internet Game/ Port
Mapping section. Enter the port that needs to be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming
console.

Issue:
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router?

Answer:
Log in to the configuration interface with your browser. Go to [Wireless Config] - [Security]. Buffalo
recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in
length.

Issue:
How do I change my wireless router’s broadcasted network name (SSID)?

Answer:
Log in to the configuration interface. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Basic tab
if necessary. Find the settings area for 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. Once the
wireless router has rebooted, select the new network name for all wireless devices and re-enter your
encryption key if necessary.

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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. Try a different wireless channel for your wireless router. Log in to the
wireless router with your browser. Click on the Wireless Config tab and then the Basic tab. Wireless
channels from 1 - 13 may be selected. Try the Auto-Channel option if available. Otherwise, manually
select an alternate channel and click [Apply].

Issue:
Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router, I am unable to access
the Internet with my web browser.

Answer:
First, power off the cable or DSL modem, the wireless router, and your computer. Move the router's
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.
If after these steps, an Internet connection is still unavailable, power off the cable or DSL modem
and computer again and directly connect your computer to the cable or DSL modem with a cable
between the computer and the port on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute.
Power on the computer and again check for an Internet connection.
If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the
Internet Service Provider who installed the modem.
If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our
customer support.

Issue:
Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products?

Answer:
The latest drivers and firmware are available online at
www.buffalotech.com
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Feature Parameter Default Setting

Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard)
(Router Mode only)
Default Gateway none
Address of DNS Name Server 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 No Active Session
Connection
PPPoE Connection List none
Preferred Connections none
DDNS Dynamic DNS Service Disabled
(Router Mode only)
Current Dynamic DNS none
Information
VPN Server LAN Side IP Address 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0)
(Router Mode only)
DHCP Server Function Enabled
DHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.11.2 for up to 64 Address(es)
PPTP Server Function Disabled
Authorization Type MS-CHAPv2 (40/128-bit Encryption)
Server IP Address Auto
Client IP Address Auto
DNS Server IP Address LAN IP address of the AirStation
WINS Server IP Address none
MTU/MRU value 1396
PPTP User List none

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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 Function Enabled
(Router Mode only)
DHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.11.2 for up to 64 Addresses
(Router Mode only)
LAN Side IP Address none
(For IP Unnumbered)
(Router Mode only)
Lease Period 48 Hours
(Router Mode only)
Default Gateway AirStation's IP Address
(Router Mode only)
DNS Servers AirStation's IP Address
(Router Mode only)
WINS Server Do Not Specify
(Router Mode only)
Domain Name Assigned Domain Name
(Router Mode only)
Default Gateway none
(Bridge Mode only)
DNS Server Address none
(Bridge Mode only)
DHCP Lease Current DHCP Client Information none
(Router Mode only)
NAT Address Translation Enabled
(Router Mode only)
Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled
Route Routing Information none

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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 Information WPS status: configured
SSID: AirStation’s MAC Address
Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK
TKIP/AES mixedmode or none
Encryption key: Either a 13-digit random value
or disabled. Printed on the label
of the AirStation. Encryption is
disabled by default settings on
AirStation for Asia Pacific.
AOSS Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID none
for WEP
Encryption level expansion Enabled
function
Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled
Dedicated WEP for game consoles Disabled
AOSS Button on the AirStation Enabled
Unit
Basic Wireless Radio Enabled
Wireless Channel Auto Channel
300 Mbps Mode Band Width: 20 MHz
Extension Channel: -
Broadcast SSID Allow
Separate feature not used
SSID Use AirStation's MAC address
Wireless authentication WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK, or no authentication
Wireless encryption TKIP/AES mixedmode, or no encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) A 13-digit random value or disabled
(Printed on the label of the AirStation. Encryption
is disabled in default settings on AirStation for Asia
Pacific.)
Rekey interval 60 minutes
Advanced Multicast Rate Auto
DTIM Period 1
Privacy Separator Disabled

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

WMM WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA
(Priority AC_BK (Low) ) CWmin 15 15
CWmax 1023 1023
AIFSN 7 7
TXOP Limit 0 0
Admission Control ----- Disabled
WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA
(Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) CWmin 15 15
CWmax 63 1023
AIFSN 3 3
TXOP Limit 0 0
Admission Control ----- Disabled
WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA
(Priority AC_VI (High) ) CWmin 7 7
CWmax 15 15
AIFSN 1 2
TXOP Limit 94 94
Admission Control ----- Disabled
WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA
(Priority AC_VO (Highest) ) CWmin 3 3
CWmax 7 7
AIFSN 1 2
TXOP Limit 47 47
Admission Control ----- Disabled
MAC Filter Enforce MAC Filtering Disabled
Registration List none
Multicast Snooping Enabled
Control Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec.
WDS WDS Use
Specify Master/Slave Master
Firewall Log Output Disabled
(Router Mode only)
Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Disabled
Reject IDENT Requests Enabled
Block Ping from Internet Enabled

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

IP Filter Log Output Disabled
(Router Mode only)
IP Filter Information none
VPN Pass IPv6 Pass Through Disabled
Through PPPoE Pass Through Disabled
(Router Mode only)
PPTP Pass Through Enabled
Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Registration none
(Router Mode only) Information
DMZ IP Address of DMZ none
(Router Mode only)
UPnP UPnP Enabled
(Router Mode only)
QoS QoS for transmission to the Disabled
(Router Mode only) Internet
Movie Engine Movie Engine switch status off
IPv6 Pass Through Used
Multicast Rate 11 Mbps
Multicast Control Snooping Function Use
Aging Time Seconds 300 Seconds
Change Priority VI (priority)
TCP Rwin Size Limit Size Limit No limit
Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes
Wireless Priority Control Rules None
Transmission Rate Limit No Limits
Disk Automatic USB Disk Assignment Used
Management FAT format file name character North America (CP437)
code
HDD power-saving function Not used
HDD stop time 10 Minutes
Shared Folder Access Limits No Limits (Read/Write)
Web Access Access Limits
User Current Users guest
Management

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

Shared Service 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
Web Access Web Access Disabled
Web Access Display Language English
HTTPS/SSL Encryption Disabled
Web Access External Port Auto (Port Number:9000)
DNS Service Host Name Use BuffaloNAS.com registration function
Web Access status None
Media Server Media Server Disabled
Status None
BitTorrent BitTorrent Function Disabled
External Port Number Auto (Port Number: 9002)
Bandwidth Restriction Enabled
Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB/s
Maximum Upload Speed 200 KB/s
BitTorrent Status None
Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address
List Network Services Enabled
Password Administrator Name root (fixed)
Administrator Password none
Time/Date Local Date 2011 Year 1 Month 1 Day
Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds
Time Zone (GMT+00:00) Greenwich Mean Time,London
DST (Daylight Saving Time) EU type 1 For GMT+00:00(From Last Sunday in Mar
to last Sunday in Oct)
NTP NTP Functionality Enabled
NTP Server time.nist.gov
Update Interval 24 hours

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Feature Parameter Default Setting

ECO Schedule feature Disabled
Register schedule Operational Mode: Normal
Start time: 0:00
End time: 0:30
The day of week: none
User Define Mode LED: Off
Wired LAN: ECO (Slow operation)
Wireless LAN: Off
Network-USB Network-USB Enabled
Use multifunction Printer Enabled
Access Log Output Disable
Limitation Item Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled
Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled
Permit configuration from wired Internet Disabled
Log Log Transfer Disabled
Syslog Server none
Transfer Logs Router Mode:
Address Translation, IP Filter, Firewall, PPP Client,
Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS,
Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes,
System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link
Bridge Mode:
IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless Client,
Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot,
NTP Client, and Wired Link

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Network-USB Navigator is compatible only with printers and multifunction printers (all-in-one
devices with a printer, scanner, and memory card reader). It cannot be used with any other type of
USB devices.

Initial Setup for Windows Users

1 Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer.

The setup wizard will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click on “ASSetWiz.exe” in
the “win” folder.

2
Click [Client setup].

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3
Click [Install Network-USB
Navigator].

4
Click [Next].

Click [Yes].

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Click [Next].

Click [Next].

Click [Start].

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・Installation on Windows XP (SP2 or later)

Click [Yes] when this screen is shown.

・Installation on Windows 7/Vista

Click [Install] when this screen is shown.

Click [Yes] when this screen is shown.

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Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator

1 You can select the behavior

of this product when a USB
device is detected. Select the
connection behavior suited to
your usage environment.

2 Click [Next].

10 Click [Finish] when the “Network-USB Navigator Install is Complete” screen is shown.

Network-USB Navigator installation is complete.

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Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator

Initial Setup for Mac Users

1 Insert the Air Navigator CD.

2 Double-click the CD-ROM on the desktop, then double-click the Mac folder.

3 Double-Click [USB-Navigator], then [Cosetup.app].

4
Click [Continue].

5
Click [Continue].

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6
Click [Agree].

7
Click [Continue].

8
Click [Install].

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Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator

9
Input your name and password.

Click [OK].

10
Click [Continue Installation].

11
Click [Restart].

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Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator

12 1 During the first program

launch only, the screen at
left will appear before the
main program screen is
displayed. From here, you
can select the behavior of
this product when a USB
device is detected. Select
the connection behavior
suited to your usage
environment.

2 Click [OK].

Network-USB Navigator installation is complete.

Opening the Network-USB User Manual

1 Launch Network-USB Navigator.

There are two ways to launch the program.

Windows Users

a) Click the task tray icon .

b) From the Start menu, click [(All) Programs]-[BUFFALO]-[Network-USB Navigator]-[Network-
USB Navigator].

Macintosh Users

a) Click the Dock icon .

b) Click [Macintosh HD]-[Applications]-[BUFFALO]-[Device Server]-[Network-USB Navigator].

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2
Click , then click [Manual
Page].

3 Network-USB User Manual will open.

How to use Network-USB

To configure Network-USB, refer to the “Network-USB User Manual”.

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Chapter 9 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

For users of Windows 7, Vista, or Mac OS X (10.4 and later), software supplied with the AirStation can
be used to check the quality and strength of the wireless signal.

Windows 7/Vista
Note: · If Client Manager V is not already installed, install it from the AirNavigator CD. Click [Install Wireless Client Driver
and Application] > [Options] > [Advanced Installation], and install Client Manager V.
· Client Manager V does not support Windows XP.

1 Click the icon in the system tray.

Click [Advanced Setup].

When the Client Manager V status screen is

displayed, click .

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Chapter 9 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength

Parameter Meaning

Connection status Signal strength (dBm), link speed (Mbps), and signal quality (%) are
displayed in one-minute intervals on a real-time graph.

Usage status by channel The 11b/11g display shows usage in the 2.4 GHz band channels 1
to 11.

Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point. Colors closer to red indicate an
access point with a stronger signal strength, and colors closer to blue indicate an access point with a
weaker signal strength.

Macintosh
1 Load the AirNavigator CD into your Macintosh.

2 Double-click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD.

3 Double-click [WLAN Monitor].

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4 The software license screen is displayed when starting for the first time only. Click [Agree] to
proceed.

Parameter Meaning

Network name (SSID) This displays the SSID of the AirStation that is currently connected.

Status This indicates the current connection status.

IP Address This indicates the IP address of the current wireless network port
(AirPort).

Security This indicates the authentication method for the current

connection target.

Encryption This displays the encryption type for the current connection target.

Band This displays the wireless band for the current connection target.

Channel This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target.

Link Speed (Mbps) This displays the current link speed.

Quality (%) This displays the current signal quality.

Signal Level (dBm) This indicates the strength of the current signal.

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Chapter 10 - TCP/IP Settings

Windows 7
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.

1 Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet].

2 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 User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].

6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].

7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank

8 Click [OK].

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Chapter 10 TCP/IP Settings

Windows Vista
To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.

1 Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel].

2 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 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].

6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], then click [Properties].

7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank

8 Click [Close].

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Chapter 10 TCP/IP Settings

Windows XP
To configure TCP/IP in 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 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank

6 Click [Close].

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Chapter 10 TCP/IP Settings

Mac OS X
To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS X, follow the procedure below.

1 Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…].

2 Click [Network].

3 Click [Ethernet].

4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select [Using DHCP] in the Configure
IPv4 field.

To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field and
enter values for each setting. Examples:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP Address 192.168.11.80
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Router 192.168.11.1
DNS Server 192.168.11.1
Search Domains blank

5 Click [Apply].

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Chapter 11 - Restoring the Default Configuration

With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button

for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings.

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Chapter 12 - Shared Folders and the USB Port

There are several restrictions on using the AirStation’s USB port:

• When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), keep folder and file names within 80
characters. You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80
characters.

• You cannot set attributes (hidden or read-only) for folders or files on the AirStation.

• When using access restrictions, you can register up to 16 users for the AirStation.

• Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a user or group name:
adm, administrator, all, bin, daemon, disk, ftp, guest, halt, hdusers, kmen, lp, mail, man, news,
nobody, nogroup, none, operator, root, shadow, shutdown, sshd, sync, sys, ttyusers, utmp, uucp,
www.

• Please note that you are not allowed to use any of the following words as a shared folder name:
global, homes, printers, bittorrent, disk1_pt1, disk1_pt2, disk1_pt3, disk1_pt4, disk2_pt1, disk2_
pt2, disk2_pt3, disk2_pt4, disk3_pt1, disk3_pt2, disk3_pt3, disk3_pt4, disk4_pt1, disk4_pt2, disk4_
pt3, disk4_pt4.

• If shared folder names, work group names, or file names contain any of the following characters,
you may not access data or manipulate files on the AirStation properly. In such a case, use a
different character.

• If a file created on a Macintosh contains any of the following characters, it will not be displayed
correctly under Windows OS. Also, you cannot copy or properly display a file when connecting via
SMB from Mac OS X if it contains any of these characters:
? [ ] / \ = + < > ; : ”, | *

• Cancelling or aborting a file copy may leave the file incomplete, and you may no longer be able
to delete the incomplete file. This can also happen during a power outage or if the LAN cable is
suddenly disconnected. If it happens, restart the AirStation, delete the file, and try copying the file
again.

• Use the same username and password for the AirStation as the user’s Windows login. If they
are different, the user may not be able to access shared folders with access restrictions on the
AirStation.

• Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the
AirStation. File creation or access dates may not be maintained.

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Chapter 12 Technical Detail of the USB port

• If you view the size of a hard drives on the browser, it shows a bigger value than when you see it in
Windows’ drive properties. This is because the browser shows the size of the drive in gigabytes but
Windows shows it in gibibytes.

• If you have logged in using a “guest” account from Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000, access restrictions
may not work properly. A (different) guest account already exists on the AirStation.

• If you access a shared folder from a Macintosh computer, additional Mac OS X information files
may be automatically generated. Do not delete these files from a Windows computer. Otherwise,
you may no longer be able to access folders from a Macintosh.

• Device types that can be connected to the AirStation’s USB connector are USB hard drives, USB
memory sticks, or USB card readers. Card readers with 5 or more slots are not supported. USB
devices such as a digital cameras, CD/DVD drives, USB hubs, mice, or keyboards are not supported.

• Encrypted USB hard drives are not supported.

• Only one single drive may be connected to the AirStation’s USB port at a time. Drives
manufactured by other companies besides Buffalo Technology are not supported.

• If your hard drive has an auto power mode switch, move the switch to [manual] or [on]. Leaving
the switch set to [auto] may result in unpredictable behavior.

• Up to 4 partitions can be recognized on a USB hard drive.

• Available file systems for USB hard drives are FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and XFS.

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Appendix A - Specifications

Wireless LAN Interface

Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n
Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO
Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462 MHz (Channels 1 - 11)
Transmission Rate 802.11b:
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
802.11g:
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps
802.11n
20 MHz BW
(Long GI) 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13 Mbps (2 stream)
65, 58.5, 52, 39, 26, 19.5, 13, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
(Short GI) 130, 115.5, 86.6, 57.7, 43.3, 28.8, 14.4 Mbps (2 stream)
65, 72.2, 57.8, 43.3, 28.9, 21.7, 14.4, 6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
40 MHz BW
(Long GI) 270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54, 27 Mbps (2 stream)
135, 121.5, 108, 61, 54, 40.5, 27, 13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
(Short GI) 300, 270, 240, 180, 120, 90, 60, 30 Mbps (2 stream)
150, 135, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 Mbps (1 stream)
Access Mode Infrastructure Mode
Security AOSS, WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), 64-
bit and 128-bit WEP, Mac Address Filter
Wired LAN Interface
Standard Compliance IEEE802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T)
Transmission Rate 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps
Transmission Encoding 1000BASE-T 4DPAM5, 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Cording
Access Method CSMA/CD
Speed and Flow Control 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX
Number of LAN Ports 4
LAN Port Connector RJ-45
USB Interface
Interface USB 2.0
Connector Type Type A (plug)
Compliance 5.0 V 500 mA (max 1000 mA)

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Appendix A Specifications

Other
Power Supply External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption About 14.0 W (Max)
Dimensions 165 mm x 158 mm x 30 mm (6.5 x 6.2 x 1.2 in.)
Weight 382 g (13.5 oz.) (not including the stand)
Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 20 - 80% (non-condensing)

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Appendix B - 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. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The
firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

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Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information

Industry Canada statement:

Industrie Canada déclaration:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer
un fonctionnement indésirable.

Important Note - Radiation Exposure Statement:

Note Importante - Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm
de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The
following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the
essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

EN60950-1: 2006 +A11: 2009

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

EN50385 : (2002-08)
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal stations
for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels related to
human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (110MHz - 40 GHz) - General public

EN 300 328 V1.7.1: (2006-10)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems;
Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum
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Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information

modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive

EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: (2008-04)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-05)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) standard for radio equipment; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission
Systems

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU
member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to
obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public
access to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the
RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For
detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

Česky [Czech]
Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 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 WZR-HP-
G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv
1999/5/EF.

Deutsch [German]
Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc. dass sich das Gerät AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-
HP-G300NH2 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

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Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information

Eesti [Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab Buffalo Technology Inc. seadme AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-
G300NH2 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele
asjakohastele sätetele.

English
Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc. declares that this AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 is
in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español [Spanish]
Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-
HP-G300NH2 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o
exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Ελληνική [Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Buffalo Technology Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-
G300NH2 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ
ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Français [French]
Par la présente Buffalo Technology Inc. déclare que l’appareil AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-
HP-G300NH2 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la
directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano [Italian]
Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-
G300NH2 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva
1999/5/CE.

Latviski [Latvian]
Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 atbilst
Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių [Lithuanian]
Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands [Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc. dat het toestel AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-
G300NH2 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van
richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

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Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information

Malti[ Maltese]
Hawnhekk, Buffalo Technology Inc. , jiddikjara li dan AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2
jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.

Magyar [Hungarian]
Alulírott, Buffalo Technology Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-
G300NH2 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
elõírásainak.

Polski [Polish]
Niniejszym Buffalo Technology Inc. oświadcza, że AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy
1999/5/EC.

Português [Portuguese]
Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko [Slovenian]
Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 v skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky [Slovak]
Buffalo Technology Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2 spĺňa
základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi [Finnish]
Buffalo Technology Inc. vakuuttaa täten että AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden
ehtojen mukainen.

Svensk [Swedish]
Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH/WZR-HP-G300NH2
står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som
framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when
working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer
must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

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Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information

根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管制辦法：

第十二條：
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條：
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停
用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低
功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

기종별 사용자안내문
B 급 기기 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주
( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든
지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .

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Appendix C - 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.
• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a
sound way.
• The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.

• If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.

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Appendix D - GPL Information

The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .

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Appendix E - 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 of 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.) will, replace the unit, provided the unit has not been subjected
to misuse, abuse, or non-Buffalo Technology/(Buffalo Inc.) authorized alteration, modifications or
repair.

All expressed and implied warranties for the Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc) product line including,
but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose are limited in
duration to the above period.

Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology/(Buffalo Inc.) be liable in any way to the user
for damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages
arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

In no event shall Buffalo Technology/(Buffalo Inc.) liability exceed the price paid for the product
from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the
product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) does
not offer refunds for any product.

@ 2003-2011 Buffalo Technology (Buffalo, Inc.)

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