User Manual WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 802.11n / b / g Wireless Access Point Router www.buffalotech.com 3501xxxx ver.
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 5 Features................................................................................... 5 300 Mbps High Speed Mode.................................................... 6 Package Contents.................................................................... 7 Hardware Overview.................................................................. 8 Front Panel LED's...................................................................
LAN................................................................................................. 36 DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)................................................... 38 NAT (Router Mode only)................................................................. 39 Route.............................................................................................. 40 Wireless Config........................................................................ 41 WPS...................................
Packet Info...................................................................................... 74 Client Monitor.................................................................................. 75 Ping................................................................................................. 76 Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network.................... 77 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS).................................... 77 Windows 7 or Vista (Client Manager V)..............................
Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings in Windows...................... 102 Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration......... 106 Appendix F - Regulatory Compliance Information......... 107 Appendix G - Environmental Information....................... 113 Appendix H - GPL Information......................................... 114 Appendix I - Warranty Information...................................
Chapter 1 - Product Overview Features Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. Supports WDS WDS bridging allows multiple units to operate in a bridged network for extended coverage. Dual speed mode Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150 Mbps data transmission.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 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. 300 Mbps High Speed Mode 300 Mbps is the link speed of WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 when using Wireless-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds, including overhead.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Package Contents Following items are included in your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. WCR-G300 • Main unit...............................................................................................1 • AC adapter............................................................................................1 • LAN cable..............................................................................................1 • Quick Setup Guide.......
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LED's 1 3 4 1 Flexible antenna Adjust the angle for the best signal as needed. Turning the unit so that the antenna points straight up will probably give the strongest signal. 2 Power LED (Green) On: The AC adapter is connected Off: The AC adapter is not connected 3 Security LED (Amber) Indicates security status.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Diag LED status Meaning Status 2 blinks *1 Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory. 3 blinks * Ethernet (wired) LAN error Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning. 4 blinks *1 Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning. 5 blinks IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Ineternet port (INTERNET port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 7 AOSS Button Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (about 1 second), while the unit’s power is on, initiates AOSS/WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS or WPS compatible devices. 8 LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections. 7 8 9 9 Internet (WAN) Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom 11 11 Reset Button With the power on, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation’s settings to their default values.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Right Side 12 12 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption key is disabled for Asia Pacific.
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement For horzontal placement, the stand is not used.
Chapter 3 - Installation 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.
Chapter 3 Installation Manual Setup To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below. 1 2 Turn off your computer and modem. If the modem doesn’t have an off switch, unplug its power connector. 2) disconnect 2) disconnect 1) turn off the computer ÏÆÆ modem computer Find the LAN cable that connects your computer and modem. Unplug it from the computer. 3 Plug the LAN cable from the modem into the Internet (WAN) port of your AirStation. Turn on the modem.
Chapter 3 Installation 5 Confirm the devices are connected correctly as the below diagram shows. 6 Wait for a minute or so, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below: Power Wireless Router Diag LAN Internet Green light is on Green light is on Green light is on Off Green light is on or blinking Green light is on or blinking ※ Refer to page 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details. 7 Launch a web browser. If the [home] setup screen is displayed, setup is complete.
Chapter 3 Installation WDS Setup The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing multiple AirStations in a WDS bridge. Insert it into your Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your computer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead.
Chapter 3 Installation Automatic Setup 1 Insert the AirNavigator CD into your PC. 2 When the screen below screen appears, click [Start]. 3 Choose [WDS Setup].
Chapter 3 Installation 4 When the below screen appears, select [AOSS configuration] or [Manual Configuration] from [Select WDS Setup method]. AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless APs to set up WDS. If the target wireless AP that supports WDS is a Buffalo AirStation, select [AOSS configuration] , then push the AOSS button on the target AP. If the target AP is not a Buffalo AirStation, select [Manual Configuration]. Click [Scan for SSID]. A list of available wireless AP will be generated.
Chapter 3 Installation WDS Setup (Manual) To configure the WDS manually, follow the procedure below. 1 Change your computer’s IP to a fixed address. For details, please refer to Appendix D (page 102). ex) IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 192.168.11.80 255.255.255.0 blank blank blank 2 Turn off your computer. 3 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the Ethenet cable.
Chapter 3 Installation 5 Open the web configuration interface (page 23). 6 In the [Mode information] menu, select [Bridge Mode], then click [Apply]. When this below screen appears, re-enter the web configuration interface username "root" and password. Click [OK]. 7 8 The web configuration interface will open. Click [Wireless Config] , then [WDS]. 9 Check [Use]. 10 Follow the directions below. AOSS Settings Select [AOSS] from [Connection type] and click the AOSS button.
Chapter 3 Installation Manual Settings Select [Manual] from [Connection type]. Then click [Search]. 11 A list of available wireless APs will be generated. Select the target AP and click [Select]. Click [Search again] if no APs are found. 12 Configure the security settings to match that of the target AP, then click [Apply]. 13 Revert your computer's IP adress settings to their original values as secribed in Appendix D (page 102).
Chapter 4 - Configuration To access the AirStation’s advanced settings, use the web-based configuration interface. Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface Follow the procedure below to open the web-based configuration interface. 1 Launch a web browser. 2 Enter the router’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 its mode setting. In router mode: 192.168.11.1 In bridge mode: 192.168.11.
Chapter 4 Configuration 4 The configuration interface is displayed. Help is always displayed on the right side of the configuration interface. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page.
Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu (Router Mode) The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is the following. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item.
Chapter 4 Configuration DMZ Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination.
Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode) The menu structure during a bridge mode is the following. Please refer to respective page for explanations regarding to each item.
Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 75 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 76 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interfaces WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual 28
Chapter 4 Configuration Setup The home page of the configuration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Click this tab to display the configuration interface for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless Config Click this tab to display the configuration ��������������������������� interface������������������ for wireless settings. Security Click this tab to display the configuration interface for security.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Admin Config Click this tab to display the configuration interface which is related to the administration of the AirStation. Diagnostic Click this tab to display the status of the AirStation. Easy Setup Enable you to configure the AirStation easily such as an encryption method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel. Mode Information Switches router mode and bridge mode.
Chapter 4 Configuration Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Internet (Router Mode only) Configure the Internet (WAN) port here. Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the Internet side IP address is obtained. Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address of the DNS server. Internet MAC Address Configure the Internet side MAC address. Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable.
Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE (Router Mode only) Configure PPPoE settings here. Parameter Meaning Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. User Name Set the user name which is specified by your provider, used for a PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Set the password specified by your provider for PPPoE certification.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Automatic disconnection Sets the timer for disconnection if 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 The PPPoE MTU size may be set to any value from 578 to 1492. MRU size The PPPoE MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) size may be set to any value from 578 to 1492.
Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS (Router Mode only) Configure Dynamic DNS settings here. Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS. User Name Enter the username that you registered with DynDNS. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning IP Address Update Period Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. When DynDNS is selected, set it between 0 and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) is set, no periodic update is performed. Internet Side IP Address The WAN-side IP address of the AirStation’s Internet port. This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.
Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure the LAN side port and DHCP server settings. Parameter Meaning 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Router Mode only WINS Server Router Mode only Domain Name Router Mode only Default Gateway Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. Set the default gateway IP address.
Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) Configure DHCP leasing here. 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration NAT (Router Mode only) Configure NAT (network address translation) settings here. NAT is used to connect devices on the LAN side to the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable logging for deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Route Add routes to the NAT table. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address to an entry in the routing table. Subnet Mask Adds a subnet mask to an entry in the routing table. Gateway Adds a gateway address to an entry in the 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless Config WPS Configure WPS settings here. Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept configuration requests from other WPS devices. Note: Configuration requests will be ignored if AOSS is in use. AirStation PIN Displays the AirStation’s PIN code. Click [Generate PIN] to generate a new PIN code. This code can be entered into other WPS-compatable wireless devices.
Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS Configure AOSS settings here. 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 most recent settings before using AOSS.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Exclusive SSID for WEP You may allow a separate SSID for WEP connections. If this is disabled, clients will not be able to connect with WEP. Encryption level expansion Adds additional encryption options including WPA/WPA2-PSKmixed 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration Basic Configure basic wireless settings here.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless Radio Enable to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections. Available range of channels is 1-11. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Encryption Select a type of data encryption for wireless communication from the following options: No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since any communication may be intercepted. [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. Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Rekey interval Choose an interval from 0 to 1440 minutes for keys to be updated.
Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings on this page. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Sets the communication speed of multi-cast packets. DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255). This setting is effective only when power management is enabled. Privacy Separator If enabled, the Privacy Separator blocks communication between wireless devices connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration WMM Configure priorities for specific types of data. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WMM-EDCA Parameters You don't usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings is recommended. Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4, (Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the queue, these packets are processed in order of priority. CWmin, CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window.
Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter MAC filtering allows only devices with registered MAC addresses to connect to the AirStation wirelessly. 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] Click this button to add a MAC address of a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.
Chapter 4 Configuration WDS (Bridge Mode only) Configure the settings for WDS bridging here. Refer to page 17 for the WDS setup process. Note: You cannot specify WDS while the device is in the router mode. Change the mode to bridge on TOP screen to display WDS configuration screen. Parameter Meaning WDS Enable to use WDS. Connection type Select how you want to configure WDS. Manual Enter the target wireless AP's SSID and security information manually. AOSS Connect with the AirStation using AOSS.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Connection Status Displays WDS connection status. SSID Enter the target Airstation's SSID. [ Search ] Click this button to search for target AirStations by SSID. Authentication Enter the target AirStation's wireless authentication method. Encryption Enter the target AirStation's encryption type. WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) Enter the target AP's Encryption key (if used). WEP encryption key setting Enter the target AP's WEP key (if used).
Chapter 4 Configuration Security (Router Mode only) Firewall (Router Mode only) Configure the AirStation’s firewall here. 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 When this is enabled, Microsoft file and printer sharing is blocked between the WAN and LAN sides of the router.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Reject IDENT Requests Enabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experienced slower transfer speed for network application such as sending mail, using ftp or displaying on browser. If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port:113), that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.
Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter (Router Mode only) Edit IP filters here. 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Pass-Through (Router Mode only) Configure IPv6 pass-through, PPPoE pass-through, and PPTP pass-through here. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Pass-through Enable to use IPv6 pass-through for address translation. PPPoE Pass-through Enable to use PPPoE bridge. Using PPPoE bridge lets you automatically obtain LAN-side IP addresses from your provider using the PPPoE protocol because all PPPoE packets can pass through from the LAN to the WAN side.
Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Config (Router Mode only) Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) Configure port translation here. 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 letters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address (after translation) for the port translation table entry. LAN Side Port Select the LAN side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for the port translation table entry. Port Forwarding Registration Information Shows current entries in the port translation table. DMZ (Router Mode only) Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to.
Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) here. Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.
Chapter 4 Configuration QoS (Router Mode only) Configure priorities for types of packets passing through the router. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets by application. Check this box to enable QoS. Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side. Enable Enable or disable this entry. application name Enter an application name.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning destination port Specify a destination port with the value of 1 - 65535. If this field is empty, a random port is selected. priority Select high, medium, or low priority for these packets. * Packets whose type isn’t on the list are treated as a level between medium and low. Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Password You may change the login password for the configuration interface here. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The username for login is fixed as “root”. Administrator Password This password is to log in to the AirStation’s configuration interface. It may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).
Chapter 4 Configuration Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock here. 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration NTP You may configure an NTP server to automatically correct the AirStation’s time settings. Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation's internal clock. NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.
Chapter 4 Configuration Access The screen to restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may configure). Prohibit configuration from wired LAN If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices (only wirelessly connected devices may configure).
Chapter 4 Configuration Log Logs may be transferred to a syslog server automatically. Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Indentify the syslog server by host name, host name 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.
Chapter 4 Configuration Save/Restore AirStation settings may be saved to a configuration file or restored from one. Parameter Meaning Save current settings Click [Save] to save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If [Encrypt the configuration file with a password] is checked, then the configuration file will be password protected with the specified password.
Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation from here. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Update The screen to update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Firmware File Name Click [Browse] to specify a firmware file and click [Update Firmware]. This will update the firmware.
Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info System information for the AirStation is displayed here.
Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays AirStation Name (as set on page 62). Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation. Internet Displays WAN port information. Router mode only LAN Displays LAN port information. Wireless Displays wireless status. WDS Displays the status of WDS.
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs View the AirStation’s logs here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the type of logs to display. Logs Displays the selected logs.
Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info This screen shows the packets that the AirStation has transferred. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN (Internet), the Ethernet LAN, and the wireless LAN. Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN (the Internet), the Ethernet LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information ( MAC address, lease IP address, host name, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter an IP address or a hostname to ping, and click [Execute]. The result will be displayed in the [Result] field.
Chapter 5 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS. AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7 or 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 [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. 2 3 Click [Create Profile]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. 4 Click the [WPS AOSS] button. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. 1 Right click on the icon in the system tray and select [Profile]. 2 Click the [WPS AOSS] button. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) If you are using Mac OS X 10.7 / 10.6 / 10.5 / 10.4, use the included AOSS Assistant software to connect wirelessly with AOSS. 1 Load the AirNavigator CD in your Macintosh. 2 From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer]. 3 Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AOSS Assistant] in the “Mac” folder. 4 The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed. 5 Click [Start AOSS ].
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to initiate AOSS/WPS. When instructed, hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right click on the wireless network icon 2 Click [Connect to a network]. 3 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 User Manual in the system tray. When the screen at left is displayed, select the network to connect to and click [Connect].
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Otherwise,go to step 4.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 4 Enter the encryption key and click [Connect]. Step through the wizard to finish configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending where you’re using the AirStation.
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right click on the 2 Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. icon in the system tray. 3 Select the network to connect to and click [Connect].
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation. 1 Refer to the label on the side of the AirStation. Make a note of the SSID and KEY printed on the label. 2 3 4 Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select [Turn Wi-Fi On]. Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it. Enter the KEY from step 1 into the Password entry box, check [Remember this network], and click [Join].
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. • Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in! • Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below: Power Wireless Router Diag Green LED is on. Green LED on or flashing Green LED may be on or off Off • Make sure that your computer is set to [obtain an IP address automatically]. See page 102 for more information. • Restart your AirStation. Cannot access the web-based configuration interface.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. • Configure your wireless device with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as used by your 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.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue: I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in. Answer: Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, then press the Enter key. You will be prompted to log in. Enter "root" for the username and leave the password box empty (no password). Click [OK] to log in. The option to reset your password will be available on the first page.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Issue: What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow? Answer: There are many environmental factors that may affect this behavior. First, ensure the issue is not range related by locating the wireless router and the device dropping connection in closer proximity and check whether the connection drops continue. In some cases, interference from other wireless networks or sources such as 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance.
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 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.
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) 144.4, 130, 115.6, 86.
Appendix A Specifications Other Power Supply External AC 100-240V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Approx. 5.8 W (Max) Dimensions WCR-G300 : WCR-HP-G300 : 118 mm x 104 mm x 23 mm (4.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 in.) 118 mm x 104 mm x 23 mm (4.6 x 4.1 x 0.9 in.) Weight WCR-G300 : WCR-HP-G300 : 144 g (4.5 oz.) 144 g (4.5 oz.
Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) Default Gateway none Address of DNS Name Server none Internet MAC Address Use default MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Name of Connection none User Name none Password none Service Name none Connection Type Continuous Connection Automatic disconnection Disconnect Condition When both incoming and outgoing traffic
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Default Gateway AirStation's IP Address Router Mode only DNS Servers AirStation's IP Address Router Mode only WINZ Server Assigned IP address 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 Router Mode only Current DHCP Client Informa- none tion NAT Address Translation Enabled Log Output of Deleted
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting AOSS Encryption Type of Exclusive none SSID for WEP Encryption level expansion function Enabled Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled AOSS Button on the AirStation Enabled Unit Basic Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 150Mbps Mode Band Width: 20MHz Extension Channel: - Broadcast SSID Allow Separate feature For US/EU SSID1: not used SSID2: used For AP SSID1: used SSID2: not used SSID For US/EU S
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Advanced Multicast Rate 1Mbps DTIM Period 1 Privacy Separator Disabled WMM WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VI (High) ) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VO (Highest) ) MAC Filter For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN 7 7 TXOP Limit 0 0 For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 CWmax 63 1023 AIFSN 3 3 TXOP
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting VPN Pass Through IPv6 Pass Through Disabled PPPoE Pass Through Disabled PPTP Pass Through Disabled Router Mode only Port Forwarding Router Mode only Port Forwarding Registration none Information DMZ IP Address of DMZ none UPnP Enabled Router Mode only UPnP Router Mode only QoS Router Mode only QoS for transmission to the In- Disabled ternet Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address Password Admini
Appendix C - 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.
Appendix C Checking Wireless Signal Quality 4 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.
Appendix C Checking Wireless Signal Quality 4 The software license screen is displayed when starting for the first time only. Click [Agree] to proceed. 5 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.
Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet]. 2 Double-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 message “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears, click [Continue].
Appendix D TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. 2 Double-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 When the message [Windows needs your permission to continue], click [Continue]. 6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], then click [Properties].
Appendix D TCP/IP Settings in Windows 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].
Appendix D TCP/IP Settings in Windows 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.
Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration Hold down this button for 3 seconds. The AirStation will be initialized.
Appendix F - 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.
Appendix F 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.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 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 WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc. dat het toestel AirStation WCR-G300 / WCR-HP-G300 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/ EG. Malti[ Maltese] Hawnhekk, Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information 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.
Appendix G - 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.
Appendix H - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
Appendix I - 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 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.
