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 from ROUTER to AP. 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 (“Internet”) port. 3. Open LAN Settings - LAN Port Settings and configure the following settings: IP Address =[192.168.11.137] (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. WZR2-G300N AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 6” x 1.3” x 5.9” (152 x 33 x 150 mm) Weight .68 lb. (308 g) Temperature & Humidity Operation 32˚ to 104˚ F, 0˚ to 40˚ C Maximum humidity 80% Transit/Storage 0˚ to 40˚ C maximum humidity 80% (no condensation) Power Characteristics Power Supply: 100-240V AC Universal, 50/60 Hz.
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. IEEE802.11g/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.
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. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.
Glossary WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices. 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.
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 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 and IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment.
European Union Notice: Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Intended use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states.
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. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz. In France only channels 10,11,12 and 13 are available. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.
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300* High Speed Mode *300 Mbps is the link speed when using Draft-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.
