User Manual - AirStation Draft-N WZR-AG300NH Nfiniti Wireless Router & AP www.buffalotech.com v. 1.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Router Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 AirStation Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Port Mapping . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Manual Assignment of IP Address . . . 30 Network Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Route information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 IP Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Syslog Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Save/Load Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Initialize/Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Diagnostic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Log Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Work and play - further and faster! Eliminate dead spots and enjoy faster connections with vastly extended range from Buffalo Technology’s amazing wireless solution, the AirStation Draft-N Nfiniti Wireless Router & AP. System Requirements • A high-speed (Broadband) Internet connection or existing local area connection. • A computer with a network connection (wired or wireless) and a good web browser.
Basic Setup Begin by finding a good place to set up your router/access point. consider: Some things to • You’ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. You’ll also want a power outlet nearby. • Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible. Signal strength and speed fall off with distance. • Higher is often better.
Getting Ready Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address. The LAN or Wired MAC address is the default SSID (wireless network name) of the AirStation. You can find it on the bottom of the AirStation. You may also wish to contact your ISP to ask if other information, such as global IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address, or PPPoE parameters, is necessary to access your internet connection. Write down any necessary information that your ISP requires for connection.
Connecting your AirStation 1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router. 2. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port. Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router. 3. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter (NIC).
Log in to the Configuration Tool Launch a web browser on the computer that you’re going to use to configure the AirStation. Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL field. Naturally, if you change your AirStation’s IP address, you’ll have to enter the new address instead. A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID and Password. Enter root as the User name and leave the password field blank.
Detecting Your Broadband Connection Your AirStation’s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet connection you have automatically, and ask you for any needed information. If your ISP assigns IPs automatically (most cable providers do), their DHCP server will give your router an IP address. If additional login information is required to connect to the internet, the wizard will ask for it. Enter any required login information if asked.
Home This is the opening page of your AirStation’s configuration tool. You can always get to it from within the configuration screens by clicking on Home. From here, you can configure port mapping for your internet games, turn on UPnP for Windows (MSN) Messenger, configure your Firewall, setup Encryption, choose your Wireless channel, update your AirStation’s firmware, and reset your Internet connection’s configuration.
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for configuring your wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are installed and both support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy. Push the AOSS button on the top of your router and hold it in for a few seconds. The AOSS light will begin to flash amber. You now have two minutes to push the AOSS button on your client device and finish the connection.
AOSS Notes Some things to keep in mind with AOSS: • • • • Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be configured with the AOSS router at a time. The buttons will need to be re-pressed to connect each additional AOSS wireless client adapter. It is not necessary to AOSS client devices that have already been configured via AOSS, unless significant changes have been made to the wireless network. Do not attempt to configure two separate AOSS networks at the same time, as it may cause undesired configurations.
Router/Access Point Mode This AirStation supports quickly changing the product from a wireless router to a conventional access point. Put your Airstation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch on the bottom of your AirStation from AUTO to BRI. This changes the default IP address of the AirStation from 192.168.11.1 to 192.168.11.100, and DHCP, NAT, and the WAN port are disabled.
Manual Client Configuration If your wireless client doesn’t support AOSS, you’ll have to configure it manually. From the Home page, click on the System Info tab.
System Info This page gives you all the information you might need to configure your non-AOSS wireless client. Probably you’ll just need the SSID, encryption type, and password. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information on configuring it if necessary. You can get here from Home by clicking the System Info tab.
AirStation Configuration Tool (Home) When you first open your AirStation Configuration Tool, it will take you to Home (see also page 11). From Home, you can configure port mapping for your internet games, set UPnP for Windows (MSN) Messenger, configure your firewall, setup encryption, choose your wireless channel, update your AirStation’s firmware, and reset your Internet Connection’s configuration. Clicking the Advanced tab gives you access to all of the AirStation’s configuration tools.
Internet Games (Port Mapping) Select any ports that need to be opened for your internet games to function correctly. Consult your game’s documentation for more information on what ports need to be configured.
Firewall/Intrusion Detector From this page, choose the level of firewall security you desire. You may also choose to have alerts sent to a different PC, if you like. Click Next when done to restart the router. Get to this page from Home by clicking on Firewall/Intrusion Detector.
Windows (MSN) Messinger/UPnP Windows (MSN) Messinger requires UPnP for proper operation. You may Enable UPnP here. UPnP may need to be configured on your PC as well. If you need to configure UPnP on your PC, the links at the bottom of the page have instructions for doing so on Windows ME and XP computers. Get to this page from Home by clicking on Windows (MSN) Messinger.
Wireless Encryption This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless Encryption. Here, you can manually select the type of wireless encryption you’d like to use. Your AirStation supports three different encryption schemes; choose the best one that all your clients support. Virtually all wireless clients support WEP. It’s a lot better than nothing. TKIP is much more secure than WEP, but slower. AES is even more secure than TKIP, and the fastest of all.
Wireless Channel This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless channel. With Auto Channel selected, your AirStation will choose the best channel available. Current channel will show the channel that your AirStation is currently using. You may also select any channel from 1-11 manually. This Draft-N router expands to use more channels then the channel selected. This happens automatically. This channel selection is to choose the primary channel.
Firmware Update This page is available from Home by selecting Firmware update. Use Browse to select your firmware update file, and then click on Apply. Firmware update may take several minutes to complete. Don’t power down your AirStation until the diag LED has gone out.
Internet Connection (Multisession Reset) From Home, selecting the Internet Connection Wizard (Multisession Reset) tab will begin the Internet Connection Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard will only function correctly in simple networks, where your cable or DSL modem is plugged directly into your AirStation’s WAN port. If you have a complicated existing network that you’re adding the AirStation to, see page 58.
Advanced Settings Advanced Settings lets you configure every element of your AirStation. Get to Advanced Settings from Home by clicking the Advanced Tab. You may return to Home by clicking on the yellow > Home link in the top left corner. Click Help in the top right corner for more information about any of the pages in Advanced Settings. To begin, click on WAN Config. The first page in WAN Config, WAN Port, will open.
WAN Config (WAN Port) Here, you may choose how the AirStation acquires an IP address. Normally, the internet connection wizard will set this for you if you have a cablemodem or DSL. If you’re not sure what to choose, perform Easy Setup. To setup PPPoE manually, click on click here and turn to page 27. Also on this page, under Advanced Setup, you may manually set the Default Gateway, DNS server, WAN MAC address, WAN format, and WEB port number. Click Apply when finished.
PPPoE Many DSL connections require a PPPoE Connection in order to log in to an internet connection. Normally, the Easy Detection Wizard will help you configure that, but you may manually configure one here. Consult your ISP for more information on correctly configuring your PPPoE connection. To add a new PPPoE connection, click Edit Connection List. To choose your preferred connection, click on Edit Preferred Connection List.
LAN Config (LAN Port) Default for the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1. To add the AirStation to an existing LAN, specify a unique IPaddress, not used elsewhere in the network. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To connect AirStation to an existing LAN, specify the Subnet Mask that the LAN uses. If there’s more than one DHCP server on a network, disable all but one of them.
Advanced DHCP Settings This page offers the same DHCP settings as the previous one, and in addition, offers you the chance to change the Lease Period, Default Gateway, DNS servers, WINS server, and Domain Name. Click Apply when you have the settings the way you want them. To manually assign an IP address, click Manual Assignment.
DHCP Server (Manual Assignment of IP Address) To manually link a LAN address to a MAC address, enter them under Add Client Information and click Add. Current DHCP Client Information shows all LAN addresses currently assigned by AirStation’s DHCP. You may configure a specific client to always recieve the same IP address by clicking Manual Assignment to the right of its MAC Address. Clicking Delete returns a manually assigned client to normal DHCP operation.
Network Config (Route Info) By default, the AirStation receives RIP (Route Information Protocol) information only from your local network, and doesn’t broadcast RIP at all. For large, complicated network configurations, you may wish to modify this behavior. Click Apply when you have your desired configuration. Lower on the page, routing information is displayed. Click Edit Routing Information to add a new route manually.
Network Configuration (Edit Routing Information) To configure a route manually, enter its Destination Address and Gateway. Enter a maximum number of hops allowable in Metric and click Add.
NAT You may disable Network Address Translation and IPsec passthrough by unchecking the appropriate Enable boxes. If you have a DMZ, enter its IP address in the IP Address of DMZ box. Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be redirected to the DMZ’s IP address. Click Apply when done. To set a NAT table entry manually, click Edit NAT Table.
NAT (Manual Entry) From this page you may manually add entries into the Address Translation Table. Click Add New Group when each is complete.
IP Filter Your AirStation comes pre-configured with basic rules. You may choose which of these to use by clicking on Add/Delete Basic Rules and turning to page 36. To make a custom rule, click on Configure IP Filter (page 37).
IP Filter (Add/Delete Basic Rules) Get here by clicking on Add/Delete Basic Rules (see page 35). You may choose which of AirStation’s preconfigured basic rules are enabled or disabled. Active rules are displayed with a green background, and disabled rules are shown in red. Choose the rules you want to use by clicking under Operation. When your choices are complete, click on Initialize.
IP Filter (Configure IP Filter) Clicking on Configure IP Filter from the IP filter page (page 35) will bring you to this page, where you can make your own rules. Click Add Rule when you have each rule configured the way you want it.
Network Configuration (Intrusion Detector) To enable intrusion detector, choose Enable or Enable (Apply packet filter rules) from the Intrusion Detector drop-down box. If packet filter rules are applied, packets will be filtered with packet filter rules before Intrusion Detector is applied. Blocking IP spoofing blocks packets from devices using an IP address that is not their own. In the Threshold Value box, enter the number of times an event has to occur before you receive notification.
UPnP You may disable Universal Plug and Play functionality by unchecking Enable here. Note that Windows (MSN) Messenger will not function correctly with UPnP disabled.
AOSS Clicking Start AOSS Sequence has the same function as pushing the AOSS button on the router: it initiates the AOSS process. If all your clients support AOSS, it’s very simple to set them up. Press the AOSS button on the router, or the one on this page, and then push the AOSS button on the client device. Each client device will have to be set up seperately. Wait for each AOSS process to finish before starting the next one. Consult your client device’s documentation for the location of its AOSS button.
802.11a (Basic) The SSID or network name can be changed by entering a custom SSID and pressing the Apply button.
802.11a (Advanced) If you have a mixed mode network, with Draft-N, 802.11a clients, it’ s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t y o u c h e c k 11n protection to ensure that slower 11a clients connect properly.
802.11a (Security) Buffalo recommends that you choose the strongest form of encryption that’s supported by all your client devices. • WEP is a lot better than nothing, and almost every wireless device ever made supports it. • TKIP is slower than WEP but much more secure. • AES is the most secure of all, and the quickest as well. Use it if you can. Setting the key renewal period too short can decrease network performance. By default, the AirStation broadcasts its SSID.
802.11g (Basic) The SSID is the name of your wireless network. This is what you’ll see when performing a wireless scan or survey from a wireless client. You may change this to something easy to remember, like “MYNETWORK”. Channel Selection - You may find it necessary to change the AirStation’s channel to avoid interference with other 2.4 Ghz sources, such as cordless phones, neighboring Wi-Fi networks, baby monitors, etc.
802.11g (Advanced) If you have a mixed mode network, with Draft-N, 802.11b and 802.11g clients, it’s recommended that you check 11n protection to ensure that slower 11b and 11g clients connect properly. Choosing Auto for Wireless mode lets Draft-N, 802.11b and 802.11g clients connect to the network. If you would prefer to allow only one of the modes to connect, you have those options as well.
802.11g (Security) Buffalo recommends that you choose the strongest form of encryption that’s supported by all your client devices. • WEP is a lot better than nothing, and almost every wireless device ever made supports it. • TKIP is slower than WEP but much more secure. • AES is the most secure of all, and the quickest as well. Use it if you can. Setting the key renewal period too short can decrease network performance. By default, the AirStation broadcasts its SSID.
MAC Access Limit To setup a bridge between two or more wireless access points, select Enable and click on Apply.
MAC Access Limit (Edit Registration List) You may limit access to your wireless network to specific computers. Computers not listed on your MAC Registration List will not be able to connect to the network. If you enable this, click Edit Registration List to add MAC addresses to your registration list. Enter a MAC address and click Apply for each client that’s going to be accessing the network.
Admin Configuration (Name/Password) Here, you can change your AirStation’s name on your network and the administrator password. The name of the administrator account is fixed as “root”. If you have many AirStations on your network, having clear, descriptive names for each can make them much easier to administrate.
Admin Config (Date/NTP) You may set the time and date on your AirStation by entering it manually, and then clicking Apply. You may also click Acquire Current Time from your PC to set time and date automatically to match the PC you’re using to set it up. If you have an NTP time server on your network, Enable NTP functionality and enter your NTP Server Name. Choose how often you want time updated and click Apply. If you’re setting time manually, you’ll need to select your Time Zone and click Apply.
Syslog Transfer If you have a syslog server on your network, you may send logs to it. Check Enable to have logs transferred. Enter the address of your Syslog Server, check the logs you want transferred, and click Apply.
Save/Load Configuration Once your AirStation’s configured the way you want it, you can save the configuration here. You’ll need the current administrator password to restore the configuration from the backup file later. Click Help at the top right corner of the page for more information on backing up and recovering system configuration files.
Initialize/Reboot Click Restart Now to restart your AirStation. Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it. You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Init button on the bottom of the router for 3 seconds.
Firmware Update Click Browse to select your firmware update file. Then, click the Firmware Update button to update firmware. Firmware Update may take several minutes to complete. Do not power down the router until Firmware Update is finished and the diag light on the front of the router has stopped blinking. When available, updated firmware may be downloaded from www.buffalotech.com.
System Information The System Information page lists all the setup information for your AirStation. It can be very handy for setting up clients that don’t support AOSS.
Log Information Here you can choose what information gets logged and see recent log entries.
Packet Traffic Information Here, you can see the packets and errors for each of your networks.
Client Monitor Client Monitor shows you a list of all clients currently connected to the wireless network.
Ping Test To perform a Ping test, enter a target (such as 192.168.11.2 or www. buffalotech.com) and click Execute. Successful pings return “64 bytes from . . .” messages. If the ping returns “Connection failed” or other errors, something is preventing you from communicating successfully with your target.
Connecting to a Preexisting Network Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN configuration 1. Set the AirStation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch on the bottom from AUTO to BRI. 2. Connect one of the AirStation’s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network. Nothing should be plugged into the WAN port. 3. Open LAN Settings - LAN Port Settings and configure the following settings: IP Address =[192.168.11.1] (Specify an unused network address from the existing LAN.
Specifications For more information, FAQ’s, and updates, consult the AirStation website at http://www.buffalotech.com. WZR-AG300NH AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 8.1 x 7.0 x 2.0 in. (210 x 175 x 50mm) Weight 19.0 oz. lb.
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. Network Compatability Draft-N support built off of the Draft Specification 1.0 for 802.11n. IEEE802.11a/g/b Standard for Wireless LANs. Host Operating System Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/NT4.
Specifications AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channel Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication. Communications at a lower Transmit range may travel longer distances.
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. LED Activity 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 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 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 that the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK. 5. If prompted, restart your computer. Other Problems Please refer to www.buffalotech.
Glossary 10BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data tansmission speed. Ad-Hoc Network: A network based on peer-to-peer communication rather than a router, switch, or hub. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, usually stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). 100BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 100 Mbps data tansmission speed.
Glossary Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time.
Glossary Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of an encrypted message packet. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.
Glossary MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic. Peer-to-peer: This simple network is formed by connecting computers directly, without use of routers or hubs.
Glossary PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. ROM (Read Only Memory): Memory hardware that allows fast access to permanently stored data but prevents addition to or modification of the data. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. Router: A device in a network that handles message transfer between computers.
Glossary SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices. Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system. Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.
Glossary WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A security protocol for wireless local area networks defined in the 802.11b standard, using a 64 bit or 128 bit key. WEP was designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed. VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages.
FCC / CE / R&TTE 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 / R&TTE FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC / CE / R&TTE 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. Intended use This device is a 2.
FCC / CE / R&TTE EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium 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 an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links. In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use.
Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.
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