Advanced Settings Basic Filter Setting FTP and WEB. * If IDENT requests are forwarded to a LAN side client by address translation setting (DMZ or TCP port :113 ), this basic rule is ignored. IP Filter Settings - Up to 32 rules may be made to limit the type of packets allowed to pass between the WAN and LAN. Each rule may specify that packets meeting specific criteria (source or destination IP Address, Protocol, etc.) from either the WAN or the LAN are ignored, rejected, or accepted.
Advanced Settings • Rejected (returns the rejected packet to the point of origin) • Accepted (passes the packet through) with each rule. You may also choose: • Destination IP Address The IP address to be filtered. • Source IP Address - The IP address designated for filtering. If all IP addresses must be IP Filter setting filtered, leave this box blank.
Advanced Settings • ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol (1). • Manual - Enter protocol number (0-65535). • TCP/UDP Destination Port - Select TCP or UDP, then enter port number. Priority - Specify the priority an item. The smaller the number, the higher the priority. MAC Filter - Click Enter MAC filter to enter MAC address. Source MAC address -The MAC address of the source of the packets that will be filtered may be set. Click Add rule when complete.
Advanced Settings Intrusion Detector The Intrusion Detector guards against unauthorized access from the WAN (Internet). This function also records information on unauthorized access attempts Intrusion Detector - Select Disable, Enable, or Enable (Apply Packet filter setting for Intrusion Detector setting). IP Spoofing - Check Block to prevent IP spoofing. Threshold Value - Enter the number (1-999) of suspect packets to be received before the notification occurs.
Advanced Settings Notify by email: Intrusion Detector Setup Notification email address - Enter destination email address. Sender email address - Enter the email address that will send the email. This is the name that will appear as the sender when the email is read. This email can be made up (e.g. DETECTOR@AIRSTATION).
Sender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address. Receiving email server authorization - Enter the POP3 Server address, User name and Password. This is only required if your SMTP server requires POP verification before it allows email to be sent. Consult your ISP or mail server support for more information. Send test - Click Send to test notification; this will also save and commit the entries. Pop-up notification - Pop-up window alert of unwanted activity.
Advanced Settings UPnP UPnP Setting Select Enable to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). When a computer with UPnP support connects to the AirStation, that computer automatically receives configuration information from the AirStation.
Advanced Settings System Information Management - • System Information - System information of the AirStation is obtained here. • Model name - Displays model and firmware version. • AirStation Name - Displays AirStation host name. • DHCP Server function - Displays whether DHCP is On or Off. • Wireless - Displays such wireless LAN settings as wireless MAC address and wireless firmware. The wireless MAC address is required for setting up WDS with other access points.
Advanced Settings • Default Gateway - Displays the default gateway settings • WAN side IP address auto acquisition - This acquires an IP address from the WAN (Internet) side DHCP server. Press Release to release current DHCP WAN information. Press Renew to obtain WAN information from the DHCP server. NOTE: If a manual IP is assigned to the WAN port, this feature is not displayed.
Advanced Settings • Confirm Password - Reenter the new password for confirmation. Time setup Time Setup Screen Time setup - Enter the current date and time, and click Set. NTP - Network Time Protocol. Select Use or Do not use. ■ Note: If NTP is used, time is set automatically. NTP server name - Enter the NTP server name. Update Time - Enter the time interval (in hours) for the time check frequency. Time Zone - Select local time zone. Click Apply.
Advanced Settings Packet Traffic Information Packet Traffic Information Displays number of packets sent and received for: Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Click Refresh to update the transfer packet log.
Advanced Settings Client Monitor Client Monitor Screen Displays the wired and wireless clients (computers) that are accessing the AirStation. • MAC address - Shows the client’s MAC address. • IP Address and Medium Shows the IP address that is assigned to the client from the DHCP server. The network medium is shown as ‘wireless’ or ‘wired’ depending on how the client is accessing the AirStation.
Advanced Settings PING Test PING Test Performs a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN address. Enter the target IP address and click OK (e.g. 192.168.11.2 - OR- www.buffalotech.com) If the test results in an error, then verify you correctly inputted the address and check your connections.
Advanced Settings Log Information Log Information Screen Display log info level - Select Error and/or Notify to specify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation. Display log info - Select the specific reports to be logged. Log information - Displays recorded logs.
Advanced Settings Syslog Transfer Syslog Transmitting Screen Select Use or Do not use to enable or disable the AirStation’s ability to transmit information to a Syslog server. • Syslog Server - Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. • Log Information Level - Select Error and/or Notice to specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog server. • Log Information - Select the specific reports to be sent to the Syslog server.
Advanced Settings Save/Restore Settings Save/ Restore Settings Screen Save current settings - Click Save to open the file saving dialog and save the current AirStation settings to a file. Restored saved settings - Restores settings from a file that has been saved. Click Choose file to select the saved file and click Restore. ■ Note: If the setting file is saved by a newer firmware than the current one, the AirStation can’t restore the settings.
Advanced Settings Initialization/ Reboot Reboot/Reload Defaults Click Restart to reboot AirStation. Click Restore to reset the AirStation to default factory settings. ■ Note: Resetting to default factory settings will erase all settings and passwords previously entered. The AirStation will return to the condition it was in when first purchased.
Advanced Settings Firmware Update Firmware Update Firmware file name - Click Browse to browse to the path and filename of the new firmware. Click Firmware Update to load firmware to the AirStation. ■ Note: Firmware update does not erase current user settings. Please visit the Buffalo Technology Web Page to download the latest firmwares free of charge. http://www.buffalotech.
Advanced Settings AOSS AOSS Client Table - Displays the clients connected via AOSS. The ‘Disconnect’ button disconnects the client from the AOSS router by using MAC Address filtering. Once disconnected, the client will still appear in the client list but will appear as disconnected. The client can then be re-enabled by pressing the ‘Re-Enable’ button. A separate table exists for connected Ethernet Convertors. The ‘Refresh’ button updates the tables.
Advanced Settings Manually specify the encryption type - This forces AOSS to use a specified type of encryption. We recommend that you not change this setting. If the setting is changed, then every client that connects must support the specified encryption type. AOSS AOSS Function - Click Enable to allow the AirStation to use AOSS. Click Disable to disable the AOSS system. button on the AirStation. Start AOSS Process- Click AOSS icon to begin the AOSS sequence.
Specifications Additional Information For more information, please consult: • The AirStation website at: http://www.buffalotech.com - for frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and Software Updates. WZR-HP-G54 BASE STATION SPECIFICATIONS Physical Specifications Dimensions W3 x H6.75 x D6.1in. (76 x 171 x 155mm) Weight 1 lb. (620g) Temperature & Humidity Operation 0˚ to 40˚ C Maximum humidity 80% Transit/Storage 0˚ to 40˚ C maximum humidity 80% (no condensation) Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 1.
Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment. Networking Characteristics Compatibility • IEEE802.11g/b Standard for Wireless LANs (125* High-Speed Mode also Available) • Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Specifications Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • ODFM for High Transmit Rate • DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate • DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power 25.0 dBm Transmit Rate / Range High Speed 54 Mbps (125* Mbps in 125* High-Speed Mode) Medium Speed 36 Mbps (96 Mbps in 125* High-Speed Mode) Standard Speed 2 Mbps Low Speed 1 Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m (525 ft.) 270 m (885 ft.
Specifications 400 m (1300 ft.) 550 m (1750 ft.) Semi-Open Office Environment 50 m (165 ft.) 70 m (230 ft.) 90 m (300 ft.) 115 m (375 ft.) Closed Office 25 m (80 ft.) 35 m (115 ft.) 40 m (130 ft.) 50 m (165 ft.) Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm (depends on data rate) Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns (depends on data rate) • The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces, solid high-density materials and obstacles in the signal path.
Specifications Table “Radio Characteristics” lists the typical ranges when used indoors: • In Open Office environments, clients can “see” each other, i.e. there are no physical obstructions between them. • In Semi-open Office environments, work space is separated by room dividers; client cards are at desktop level. • In Closed Office environments, workspace is separated by floor-to-ceiling brick walls.
Troubleshooting Common Problems: • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Absence or conflict with the Client Driver. • Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware. B.1.1 LED Activity B Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems. • Power LED should be GREEN, • Wireless LED should be GREEN if the line is active. If is it blinking GREEN, wireless communication is active.
Troubleshooting Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Description/Action Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red flash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error Red flash, 3 times Starting A problem on the wired LAN side Red flash, 4 times Starting A problem on the wireless LAN side B. 1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/Receive LED blinks), check the TCP/IP settings of the network.
Troubleshooting • If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to Windows Help for more information. • If the wireless adapter protocol is installed, select the protocol and click the Properties button. Verify the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK. 5. When or if prompted, restart your computer. B. 1.3 Other Problems Please refer to www.buffalotech.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WDS (Step-by-Step Instructions) The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Address for the access points is the ‘Wireless MAC Address’. The best place to document this is under the ‘System Information’ section of the configuration web page. For proper setup, please continue reading this document. Problem: Communication problems with WDS (wireless bridging/repeating).
Troubleshooting The following is a list of good practices with WDS: 1. Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more access points. 2. Setup all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before they are deployed to their proper location. 3. Only one access point in the wireless bridge should be serving DHCP and routing services unless a routed wired network exists. Proper Setup: Please follow the following steps to properly setup WDS. 1.
Troubleshooting 6. Check that the ‘LAN side IP address’ values are correct for your network, or leave them as default. Record the ‘LAN side IP address’. Press the ‘Apply’ button if any settings on this page have been changed. 7. Click on the ‘Management’ link on the left. 8. The System Information page will appear. In the Wireless section of the table record the MAC address, including the colons (i.e. “00:00:0A:1B:2C:DF”).
Troubleshooting 15. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge (WDS)’ link on the left. 16. Enable the WDS function and press the ‘Set’ button. 17. Enter the Wireless MAC Address of the first access point (which was recorded on Step 8) into the field that say ‘MAC Address of AirStation(Wireless)’ (include the :’s). Press the ‘Add’ button. 18. The Wireless MAC address inputted on the step above will appear in the ‘Connected AirStation’ table.
Troubleshooting 29. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button. 30. Once the router has rebooted, click on the ‘Management’ tab on the left. 31. Click on the ‘PING test’ link on the left. 32. In the ‘Destination’ field enter the IP address of the second access point and press the ‘OK’ button. a. If the ‘Result’ section of the table reports information like, “1st: 64 bytes from IP_ADDRESS” then the WDS bridge is effectively working. b.
Glossary 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. Cross-Over Cable: A UTP cable that has its transmit and receive pair crossed to allow communications between two devices. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authentication used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling. Ad-Hoc Network: The wireless network based on a peer-to-peer communications session.
Glossary Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share files and printers. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.
Glossary IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32binary-digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets. Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measurement of millions of bits per second. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Crossover): Port on a network hub or switch that crosses the incoming transmit lines with the outgoing receive lines.
Glossary PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU. mation between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication keys to clients. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. RAM (Random Access Memory): Non-permanent memory.
Glossary TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet. Script: A macro or batch file containing instructions and used by a computer to perform a task. Server: Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.
Glossary WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryption method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices. Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications.
Disclaimer * 125 High-Speed Mode: When operating in High-Speed Mode™, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual wireless network data transfer rate of up to 34.1Mbps, which is the equivalent data transfer rate of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps.
Certifications This product includes the following certification(s): 91
FCC / CE 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.
FCC / CE Information IMPORTANT NOTE: 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.
FCC / CE Information FCC RF 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. BUFFALO declared that WZR-HP-G54 is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA.
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