User Manual Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router Starter kit WPL-05G300 Series www.buffalotech.
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 5 Features................................................................................... 5 Package Contents.................................................................... 6 WPL-05G300/2............................................................................... 6 WPL-05G300.................................................................................. 6 Hardware Overview..........................................
DDNS (Router Mode only).............................................................. 40 VPN server (Router Mode Only)..................................................... 42 PLC................................................................................................. 44 LAN................................................................................................. 45 DHCP Lease (Router Mode only)................................................... 47 NAT (Router Mode only).......................
Initialize/Restart.............................................................................. 80 Update............................................................................................ 81 Diagnostic................................................................................ 83 System Info..................................................................................... 83 Logs................................................................................................
Chapter 7 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality................ 110 Windows 7/Vista....................................................................... 110 Mac OS X................................................................................. 111 Chapter 8 - TCP/IP Settings.............................................. 113 Windows 7................................................................................ 113 Windows Vista..........................................................................
Chapter 1 - Product Overview Features Supports Homeplug AV 500 High-speed home network via household electrical wiring with transmission rates of up to 500 Mbps. Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. Dual speed mode Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps data transmission.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. WPL-05G300/2 • • • • WPL-05G300................................................................................................................................... 2 LAN cable........................................................................................................................................ 2 Setup CD......................
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 1 Power LED Indicates the status of the AirStation power and PLC. On (Green) : Power is on. Blinking (Green) : PLC connection in progress. 2 blinks (Green) : 3 blinks (Green) : PLC connection failed. PLC connection timeout. Either hold down the PLC button for 1 to 3 seconds, or wait for about 30 minutes for the indicator (green) to turn on. Disconnecting the PLC connection. Off : Power is off.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 2 PLC LED (Green) Indicates the AirStation PLS status. 3 On : PLC connected. Off : PLC is disabled. Wireless LED (Green) Indicates wireless LAN status. 4 On: Wireless LAN is transmitting. Off: Wireless LAN is disabled. Security LED (Amber) Indicates security status. On: Off: AOSS/WPS activated; accessed to exchange security keys. Wireless security has been set. AOSS or Encryption is not set. 2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom Panel 6 7 6 LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections. 7 Internet / LAN Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported. Note: I n bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 2 usable LAN ports.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 8 AOSS Button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work. 9 10 PLC Button Hold down for 1 to 3 seconds: This starts the PLC connection process or cancels the connection process. If the Power LED indicates that the PLC connection has failed, the Power LED stops blinking.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Side 13 13 Factory Default Settings WPL-05G300 Series User Manual This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, MAC address, WPS PIN code, and Device Password. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific.
Chapter 2 - Installation Maximizing the Performance of Your AirStation For best performance, plan the location of your AirStation: · Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. · Don’t plug in AirStation to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent them from working correctly or reduce the network performance.
Chapter 2 Installation 1 Check that connection to the Internet is possible without using the AirStation. Then, turn off the modem or router. 2 Connect one end of the LAN cable to the modem or router, and connect the other end to the Internet port of the AirStation. Turn on the modem or router. Room 1 AirStation modem or router Internet 3 Connect the AirStation to the power outlet.
Chapter 2 Installation 5 Room 1 Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV. If using a wired connection, connect the AirStation LAN port to your computer or TV with a LAN cable. If connecting to your computer with a wireless connection, see Chapter 4. AirStation 6 Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the first AirStation is complete. Note: · If the home screen is not displayed, check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly.
Chapter 2 Installation 8 Check that the LEDs appear as shown below when the AirStation power is turned on. Power PLC Wireless Router Green LED on. Green LED on. Green LED on or blinking. Off For LED locations, refer to chapter 1. Note: 9 If the PLC LED does not turn on even after waiting one minute, install near the first AirStation that was installed in step 3. Room 2 Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV.
Chapter 2 Installation Extender Kit Installation Procedure To configure the Extender Kit, follow the procedure below. Room 1 Room 2 Powerline Room 3 Powerline AirStation (starter kit) AirStation (starter kit) AirStation (extender kit) modem or router Internet computer computer TV (with an Ethernet interface) 1 computer computer computer TV (with an Ethernet interface) Bring the AirStation to the location where you want to install it and connect it to the power outlet.
Chapter 2 Installation 3 Check that the LEDs appear as shown below. Power PLC Wireless Router Green LED on. Off Green LED on or blinking. Off For LED locations, refer to chapter 1. 4 Room 2 Hold down the PLC button of the AirStation that is already installed until the Power LED starts blinking green (about one second).
Chapter 2 Installation 7 Room 3 Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV. If using a wired connection, connect the AirStation LAN port to your computer or TV with a LAN cable. If connecting to your computer with a wireless connection, see Chapter 4. AirStation (extender kit) 8 Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the AirStation is complete. Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly.
Chapter 3 - Configuration The web-based configuration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. Installing the AirStation Configuration Tool (Windows) The AirStation Configuration Tool is required to display the AirStation Configuration Interface in a Windows computer. Use the procedure below to perform the installation. 1 Load the Setup CD into your computer. 2 Click [Software Installation]. 3 Click [Install].
Chapter 3 Configuration 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the AirStation Configuration Tool. 5 After installation is completed, click [Finish]. Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows) The AirStation Configuration Tool can be used to change the IP address of the AirStation. If using a Windows computer, follow the procedure below to set the AirStation IP address. 1 Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Configuration Tool]. 2 Click [Next].
Chapter 3 Configuration 3 Select the AirStation displayed in the list, and click [Next]. 4 Click [Configure this AirStation IP Address]. 5 Select “Obtain IP address from DHCP server (Easy)”, and click [Next].
Chapter 3 Configuration 6 Enter “password” for the administrator password, and click [Next]. 7 The new IP address is set to the AirStation. Once the settings are complete, the “Complete settings” screen is displayed. Click [Finish].
Chapter 3 Configuration Setting the AirStation IP Address (Mac OS X) The AirStation Configuration Tool can be used to change the IP address of the AirStation. If using a Mac, follow the procedure below to set the AirStation IP address. 1 Load the Setup CD into your Mac. 2 From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer]. 3 Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AirStation Configuration Tools] in the “Mac” folder. 4 The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed.
Chapter 3 Configuration 7 8 9 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual Click [Configure this AirStation IP Address]. Select “Obtain IP address from DHCP server (Easy)”, and click [Continue]. Enter “password” for the administrator password, and click [Continue].
Chapter 3 Configuration 10 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual The new IP address is set to the AirStation. Once the settings are complete, the “Complete settings” screen is displayed. Click [Quit].
Chapter 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface (Windows) To manually set the AirStation advanced settings from a Windows computer, use the procedure below to log into the AirStation Configuration interface. 1 Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Configuration Tool]. 2 Click [Next]. 3 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual Select the AirStation displayed in the list, and click [Next].
Chapter 3 Configuration 4 Click [Open Web Setting screen]. 5 Enter “admin” for the user name and “password” for the password, and click [OK]. Note: 6 · The default password is “password”. · If you forget your password, hold down the reset button (page 10) to initialize all settings. This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen.
Chapter 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface (Mac OS X) To manually set the AirStation advanced settings from a Mac, use the procedure below to log into the AirStation Configuration interface. 1 Load the Setup CD into your Mac. 2 From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer]. 3 Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AirStation Configuration Tools] in the “Mac” folder. 4 The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed. 5 Click [Continue].
Chapter 3 Configuration 7 Click [Open Web Setting screen]. 8 Enter “admin” for the name and “password” for the password, and click [Log In]. Note: 9 · The default password is “password”. · If you forget your password, hold down the reset button (page 10) to initialize all settings. This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen.
Chapter 3 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page Internet Configure Internet side port and settings. Page 36 PPPoE PPPoE settings (DSL login). Page 37 DDNS DNS settings. Page 40 VPN Server VPN server settings. Page 42 PLC Configure PLC settings. Page 44 LAN LAN side port configuration.
Chapter 3 Configuration QoS Configure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data flow. Page 68 Movie Engine Configure options for the Movie Engine feature. Page 69 Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Page 71 Password Configure the AirStation’s login password for access to the configuration interface. Page 72 Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock.
Chapter 3 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page PLC Configure PLC settings. Page 44 LAN Configure LAN side ports and devices. Page 45 Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Page 49 WPS WPS settings and status. Page 50 Basic Configure basic wireless settings.
Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation. Page 83 Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 85 Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation. Page 86 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 87 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 88 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface.
Chapter 3 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless Config Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings. Security Click this button to display the configuration screen for security.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Admin Config Click this button to display the configuration screen for administration settings. Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation. Easy Setup Enables you to easily configure the AirStation’s network settings automatically. MODE Information This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation. Internet Information Displays WAN-side system information for the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Internet (Router Mode only) Configure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”). Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server Address Specify an IP address for the DNS server. Internet MAC Address Configure the Internet side MAC address. Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable.
Chapter 3 Configuration PPPoE (Router Mode only) Configure PPPoE settings. Parameter Meaning Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here have priority. You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default settings.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No.*-Add This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No. *-Add Keep Alive If Keep Alive is enabled, then the AirStation will issue an LCP echo request once a minute in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE. If the server does not respond for more than 6 minutes, the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection. [Disabled] is the recommended setting.
Chapter 3 Configuration DDNS (Router Mode only) Configure Dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled. Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS. Username Enter the Dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Enter the Dynamic DNS password. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Hostname Enter the Dynamic DNS hostname.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning IP Address Update Period Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days. For TZO, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) days is set, no periodic update is performed. Internet Side IP Address The WAN-side IP address of the AirStation’s Internet port. This address is sent to the dynamic DNS service provider.
Chapter 3 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Auto Input Click to generate a random IP address. LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask. DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically. DHCP IP Address Pool Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 0-253 may be entered. PPTP Server Function Enable to use a PPTP server.
Chapter 3 Configuration PLC Configure the PLC. Parameter Meaning PLC function This sets whether the PLC (Powerline Communications) function is used. Status This indicates the PLC link status. Connection target list This shows the devices connected by this AirStation and PLC.
Chapter 3 Configuration LAN Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings. Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here. DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically. DHCP IP Address Pool Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from 0-253 may be entered.
Chapter 3 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 3 Configuration DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) Configure DHCP Exceptions. Parameter Meaning IP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices. MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identifies the client. Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases.
Chapter 3 Configuration NAT (Router Mode only) Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table. Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table. Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15. Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added.
Chapter 3 Configuration Wireless Config WPS WPS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use. AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking [Generate PIN] will generate a new PIN code. This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS.
Chapter 3 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Wireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With Auto Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. 300 Mbps Mode 300 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Broadcast SSID If [Allow] is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If [Allow] is unchecked, then the AirStation ignores SSID searches from wireless devices. [Allow multiple SSIDs] [Use Single SSID] Clicking [Allow multiple SSIDs] will enable Multi Security, allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with different wireless security settings.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless encryption You may use any of the following types of encryption: No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone within range can connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network. Not recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. [No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is selected for wireless authentication.
Chapter 3 Configuration Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets. DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device. Privacy Separator If enabled, the Privacy Separator blocks communication between wireless devices connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration WMM Set priorities for specific communications.
Chapter 3 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 3 Configuration MAC Filter Restrict access to specific wireless devices. Parameter Meaning Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly. Edit Registration List Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.
Chapter 3 Configuration Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port. Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports. Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds). Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD query interval.
Chapter 3 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients. Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections. Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.
Chapter 3 Configuration Security (Router Mode only) Firewall (Router Mode only) Configure the AirStation’s firewall. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity. Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet.
Chapter 3 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 slow transfer speeds for network applications such as mail, ftp or web browsing. If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port 113), then that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.
Chapter 3 Configuration IP Filter (Router Mode only) Edit IP filters. Parameter Meaning Log Output If enabled, IP filter activity is saved to a log. Operation Specify how to process target packets. Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet. IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered.
Chapter 3 Configuration VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only) Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation. PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridging. PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for your LANside computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN.
Chapter 3 Configuration LAN Config Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) Configure port translation. Parameter Meaning Group Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select [New Group] and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
Chapter 3 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 3 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality.
Chapter 3 Configuration QoS (Router Mode only) Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet. Check this box to enable QoS. Uplink bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side. Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth. Enable Enable or disable this entry. application name Enter an application name.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning priority Select high, medium, or low. If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list, then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low. Movie Engine (QoS) Configure Movie Engine options.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Movie Engine function Enable to use Movie Engine function. IPv6 Passthrough Set to enable the IPv6 pass-through. Multicast Rate Select the Multicast Control rate. Multicast Control Turn on Multicast Control. TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN.
Chapter 3 Configuration Admin Config Name Configure basic AirStation settings. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services.
Chapter 3 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “admin”. Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).
Chapter 3 Configuration Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock. Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock. DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST (Daylight Saving Time).
Chapter 3 Configuration NTP Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. The default is Enabled. NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. The default is “time. nist.gov”.
Chapter 3 Configuration ECO Configure Eco mode from this screen.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Schedule feature Enable to schedule Eco Mode. If Eco mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode. Weekly schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule. Register schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If User Defined mode is chosen, configure it below. User Defined Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Defined mode.
Chapter 3 Configuration Access Restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration from wireless 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 3 Configuration Log Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server. Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.
Chapter 3 Configuration Save/Restore Save AirStation settings as a file, and restore from them later. Parameter Meaning Save current settings Clicking [Save] will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the [Encrypt the configuration file with a password] option is checked, then the configuration file will be password protected with the current administrator password.
Chapter 3 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Timer restart This sets the schedule for restarting the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Update Method Specify Local File Updates from a firmware file stored on your computer. Automatic Update Online Automatically updates to the latest firmware available. Firmware File Name WPL-05G300 Series User Manual Click [Browse...] to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if [Specify Local File] was selected.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Firmware Update Reminder This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used. When enabled, if new firmware is found, notification is sent to the Configuration Interface. Remind Time This sets the interval for checking whether a new firmware version has been released.
Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation. Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the AirStation’s mode switch. Operational Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode. Movie Engine Status Displays the current Movie Engine Status. Internet Displays information about the Internet port. LAN Displays information about the LAN port.
Chapter 3 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Packet Info View packet transfer information. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Chapter 3 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Chapter 3 Configuration Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, then click [Execute]. The result will be displayed below.
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems that let you automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Easily connect to wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS. AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) was developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. 1 Click [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 4 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 4 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 Setup 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 4 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 4 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right click on the wireless network 2 Click [Connect to a network]. 3 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual icon in the system tray. When this screen is displayed, select your network and click [Connect].
Chapter 4 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 4 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 on where you’re using the AirStation.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation. 1 Right click on the 2 Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. wireless network icon in the system tray.
Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation. Note: In Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”. 1 Refer to the label on the back 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.
Chapter 5 - 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 PLC Router Green LED is on Green LED is on Green LED is on or off (depending on your environment) • Make sure that your computer is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”. (See chapter 8) • Restart your AirStation. Cannot access the web-based configuration Interface.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. • Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2PSK AES). Encryption Key - Printed on the label of the AirStation. Note: Encryption is disabled by default in Asia Pacific.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting If the AirStation is reset, it is disconnected from the network. If the Power LED is flashing, use the procedure below to set the pairing. 1. Hold down the PLC button of the AirStation until the Power LED starts blinking (about one second). 2. Within 2 minutes, hold down the PLC button of the other AirStation until the Power LED starts blinking (about one second). 3. Check that the Power LED changes to steady green after about 1 minute.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue: I reset my AirStation to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration interface. Answer: Refer to Chapter 3 to login to the AirStation’s configuration screen. The user name is “admin” and the password is “password” by default. Issue: How do I forward ports on my AirStation for my gaming console? Answer: Log in to the router’s configuration interface. From the home page, go to the Internet Game/ Port Mapping section.
Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Issue: What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow? Answer: There are many environmental factors that may cause this. First, ensure the issue is not range related by moving the AirStation and the client device closer together. If the connection drops continue, then range is probably not the issue. Other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwaves, other wireless networks, and 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact performance.
Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) (Router Mode only) Default Gateway none DNS Name Server Address none Internet MAC Address Use Default MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes PPPoE Default PPPoE Connection No Active Session (Router Mode only) IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection No Active Session PPPoE Connection List none Preferred Connections none
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN LAN Side IP Address Router Mode (Router Switch AUTO/ON): 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch OFF): 192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch AUTO): Obtain automatically from DHCP Server DHCP Server Function Enabled (Router Mode only) DHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.11.
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WPS WPS Enabled External Registrar Enabled AirStation PIN An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Information WPS status: SSID: Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 300 Mbps Mode Bandwidth: 20 MHz Extension Channel: - Broadcast SSID Allow Separate feature not used SSID Use AirStation's MAC address Wireless authentication WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK, or no au
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter 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 Default Setting For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN 7 7 TXOP Limit 0 0 Admission Control ----- Disabled For AP For STA CWmin 15 15 CWmax 63 1023 AIFSN 3 3 TXOP Limit 0 0 Admission Control ----- Disab
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Firewall Log Output Disabled (Router Mode only) Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Reject IDENT Requests Block Ping from Internet IP Filter Log Output Disabled (Router Mode only) IP Filter Information none VPN Pass Through IPv6 Pass Through Disabled PPPoE Pass Through Disabled PPTP Pass Through Enabled Port Forwarding Registration Information none (Router Mode only) DMZ IP Address of DMZ non
Chapter 6 Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Time/Date Local Date 2011 Year 1 Month 1 Day Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds Time Zone (GMT+00:00) Greenwich Mean Time,London DST (Daylight Saving Time) EU type 1 For GMT+00:00(From Last Sunday in Mar to last Sunday in Oct) NTP Functionality Enabled NTP Server time.nist.
Chapter 7 - 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 Setup CD. · Client Manager V does not support Windows XP. 1 Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. 2 Click [Advanced Setup].
Chapter 7 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 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.
Chapter 7 Checking the Wireless Signal Quality and Strength 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 (Wi-Fi).
Chapter 8 - TCP/IP Settings Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet]. 2 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu. 4 Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. 6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].
Chapter 8 TCP/IP Settings Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. 2 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. 4 Right-click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. 6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], then click [Properties].
Chapter 8 TCP/IP Settings Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click [Network]. 3 Right click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. 4 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], then click [Properties]. 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
Chapter 8 TCP/IP Settings Mac OS X To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS X, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…]. 2 Click [Network]. 3 Click [Ethernet]. 4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select [Using DHCP] in the Configure IPv4 field. To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.
Chapter 9 - Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings.
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 AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption About 5.9 W (Max) Dimensions 77 mm x 112 mm x 54 mm (3.0 x 4.4 x 2.1 in.) Weight 250 g (8.8 oz.
Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada statement: Industrie Canada déclaration: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WPL-05G300 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 WPL-05G300 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WPL-05G300 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc. dat het toestel AirStation WPL-05G300 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti[ Maltese] Hawnhekk, Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管制辦法： 第十二條： 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條： 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低 功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 기종별 B 급 기기 ( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) WPL-05G300 Series User Manual 사용자안내문 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .
Appendix C - Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. • In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
Appendix D - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
Appendix E - Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser of the product good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) installed components. If the Buffalo product malfunctions during the warranty period, Buffalo Technology/(Buffalo Inc.
