User Manual AirStation Wireless-N Media Bridge WLI-UTX-AG300 www.buffalotech.
Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 4 Features................................................................................... 4 300 Mbps High Speed Mode.................................................... 5 Package Contents.................................................................... 5 Hardware Overview.................................................................. 6 Front View..........................................................................
System Information......................................................................... 28 Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network.................... 29 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS).................................... 29 Manual Setup........................................................................... 30 Windows......................................................................................... 30 Mac ...................................................................................
Select Ethernet Converter........................................................ 41 Main Screen............................................................................. 42 Modify IP Address Screen........................................................ 44 Connection Settings................................................................. 45 Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings........................................... 46 Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration.........
Chapter 1 - Product Overview Features Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11a/b/g With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-A, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless clients. This device does not support simultaneous communication on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Supports AOSS and WPS Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 300 Mbps High Speed Mode 300 Mbps is the maximum link speed when using Wireless-N mode with dual 40 MHz channels. Usable sustained data rates will be substantially slower. Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • • • • • WLI-UTX-AG300............................................................................................................................ 1 USB cable............
Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front View OFF ON RESET 11a ONLY 5 LAN 6 7 3 4 1 2 1 LAN Port Connect your computer to this port. This port supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections. 2 USB Connector Connect your computer to this port (for power). 3 11a ONLY Switch When turned on, the wireless connection is limited to the 5 GHz band only. Turn on only if you have a compatible wireless access point.
Chapter 1 Product Overview 6 AOSS/WPS Button To initiate AOSS/WPS, hold down this button until the SECURITY LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS or WPS button on your wireless access point device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work. 7 SECURITY LED(Blue) Shows wireless LAN status.
Chapter 2 - Installation Setup LAN USB 1 Connect the USB port of the wireless media bridge to a PC. 2 Connect the wireless media bridge to the PC with a LAN cable. If this product is wirelessly connected with a TV, this completes the procedure. If using this product for the first time (or when a wireless connection has not been made before), or if the wireless access point did not support AOSS or WPS, establish the wireless connection by referring to chapter 4.
Chapter 3 - Configuration The web-based configuration tool lets you change the wireless media bridge’s settings. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. Installing the Ethernet Converter Manager (Windows) The Ethernet Converter Manager is required to display the wireless media bridge 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].
Chapter 3 Configuration Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows) The Ethernet Converter Manager can be used to change the IP address of the wireless media bridge. If using a Windows computer, follow the procedure below to set the wireless media bridge IP address. 1 Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager]. 2 When this screen appears, enter the password, then click [OK]. Notes: · By default, the password is “password”.
Chapter 3 Configuration 4 Select “Acquire IP Address Automatically via DHCP”, and click [OK]. 5 Click [Yes].
Chapter 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface (Windows) To manually set the wireless media bridge advanced settings from a Windows computer, use the procedure below to log into the wireless media bridge Configuration interface. 1 Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager]. 2 When this screen appears, enter the password, then click [OK]. Notes: · By default, the password is “password”.
Chapter 3 Configuration 4 Enter "admin" for the username and "password" for the password, then click [OK]. Note: 5 WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual If the password was changed from the default, enter the modified password for the password. This is the configuration interface, where most wireless media bridge settings can be configured.
Chapter 3 Configuration Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface (Mac OS X) After changing the IP address, the Web-based configuration interface is displayed. When the settings are complete, return the IP address to the original setting. 1 Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…]. 2 Click [Network]. 3 Click [Ethernet]. 4 Select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field.
Chapter 3 Configuration Configuration Interface Menus The following settings may be changed from the configuration interface. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page Configure the wireless media bridge’s IP address. Page 18 WPS Status and Settings. Page 19 Address Configuration Unit Address Settings Wireless Config WPS Security Information AOSS (AirStation One- AOSS Status and Settings.
Chapter 3 Configuration Home This is the home page of the configuration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the wireless media bridge here. Parameter Meaning Advanced Click this button to display the configuration screen for advanced settings. System Info View system information for the Wireless Media Bridge. Wireless Information Displays the current wireless settings. Refresh Click this button to update information.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Log out Log out from the configuration screen of the wireless media bridge. If the wireless media bridge does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically.
Chapter 3 Configuration Address Configuration Unit Address Settings Configure the wireless media bridge’s IP address. Parameter Meaning IP address By default, the wireless media bridge’s IP address is 1.1.1.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here.
Chapter 3 Configuration Wireless Config WPS Security Information WPS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. WPS PIN code system Displays the PIN code of the wireless media bridge. Enter this PIN to the wireless access point, and click [Start]. WPS Push Button Method This uses the WPS Push Button method to obtain wireless security information from the wireless access point.
Chapter 3 Configuration AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) AOSS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless access point. 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. Encryption Type Displays the Encryption Type.
Chapter 3 Configuration Basic Wireless Settings(11a/11g) The screen to configure a basic wireless settings. Parameter Meaning SSID Set SSID using 1-32 alphanumeric characters. Multi-Client Mode Enable multi-client mode if a hub is connected to the LAN port to allow connection of multiple devices. Note WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual If multi-client mode is enabled, "Wake up on LAN", "DLNA", and certain other functions and protocols can no longer be used.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning a/g Switching Settings This specifies the band used when connecting with the wireless access point. Automatic (11a priority) First, a connection is tried at 802.11a, and if a connection cannot be made, a connection is tried at 802.11g. This setting is enabled only when connected by AOSS. Automatic (11g priority) First, a connection is tried at 802.11g, and if a connection cannot be made, a connection is tried at 802.11a.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless Encryption You may use any of the following types of encryption: 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 3 Configuration Admin Config Name/Password Setting Configure basic wireless media bridge settings. Parameter Meaning Ethernet Converter Name Enter a name for the wireless media bridge. Names may include up to 32 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). Administrator Name The Administrator name is used to log in to the wireless media bridge’s configuration interface. This name is fixed as [admin]. Administrator Password The password is required to log in.
Chapter 3 Configuration Parameter Meaning Settings from wired LAN If disabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices (only wirelessly connected devices may configure). Note: If configuration is disabled from both wired and wireless PCs, you will not be able to configure the wireless media bridge further until it is initialized with the reset button.
Chapter 3 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the wireless media bridge. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart] to restart the wireless media bridge. Initialize Click [Initialize] to initialize and restart the wireless media bridge.
Chapter 3 Configuration Firmware Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] to specify a firmware file, then click [Update Firmware].
Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Information View system information for the wireless media bridge. Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the wireless media bridge and the firmware version. Ethernet Converter Name Displays the wireless media bridge’s name. Address Displays the wireless media bridge’s IP address and associated settings. Wireless Displays the wireless status.
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems which 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 Manual Setup Use the procedure below to connect to wireless access points that do not support AOSS or WPS. Windows 1 Click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager]. Note: When the screen for entering the password is displayed, enter "password". If the password was changed from the default, enter the modified password for the password. 2 Click [Connection Settings]. 3 Click [Scan].
Chapter 5 - Firmware Update Firmware Update To update the firmware for the wireless media bridge, perform the procedure below. 1 Download the latest firmware from http://www.buffalotech.com/. 2 Refer to Chapter 4 to display the configuration interface. 3 Click [Update Firmware of Ethernet Converter]. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware.
Chapter 6 - TroubleShooting When connection to a wireless access point is not possible • Use a USB extension cable to bring this product closer to the wireless access point, then try AOSS again. • Turn the power for the wireless access point off and then on again. • Check whether this product is correctly connected to the TV. • If the ‘11a Only’ switch is on, turn it off. Cannot connect to TV • Use the supplied USB extension cable to connect.
Chapter 6 TroubleShooting Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. • Place your wireless media bridge and wireless access point 2 - 10 feet apart. • Restart your wireless media bridge. Other Tips Issue: I reset my wireless media bridge to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the web configuration interface. Answer: Refer to Chapter 3 to login to the wireless media bridge’s web configuration interface. The username is [admin] and the password is [password] by default.
Appendix A - Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO 802.11a Frequency Range Available 802.11a frequencies depend on the country of purchase. 802.11g Frequency Range Available 802.11g frequencies depend on the country of purchase. Transmission Rate 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps 802.11a/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 802.
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Appendix A Specifications 802.
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Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting AirStation AirStation IP address Address Settings 1.1.1.1 (255.255.255.0) WPS WPS Enabled WPS PIN code system ----- WPS Push Button method ----- Encryption Type ----- AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit Enabled AOSS 802.11a/802.
Appendix C - Ethernet Converter Manager Ethernet Converter Manager Overview Ethernet Converter Manager is a tool to manage your wireless media bridge. It lets you change the wireless media bridge’s IP address. To install this software, insert the setup CD into your computer. On the setup screen, click [Software installation]. Opening and Closing Ethernet Converter Manager To start Ethernet Converter Manager, click [Start] > [All programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Ethernet Converter Manager].
Appendix C Ethernet Converter Manager Select LAN Adapter screen Select which LAN adapter will be used to set up the Ethernet converter. This screen is displayed if your computer has more than one NIC or other LAN devices. Choose a LAN adapter that is connected to the same network as the Ethernet converter. Parameter Meaning Refresh Click this button to update the list. Select Highlight your LAN Adapter, then click this button to configure the wireless media bridge.
Appendix C Ethernet Converter Manager Select Ethernet Converter If you have multiple wireless media bridges on the network, they’ll all be displayed here. Choose your wireless media bridge from the list and highlight it. Click [Select]. Parameter Meaning Refresh Click this button to search and view the list of the wireless media bridges that can be configured with this software.
Appendix C Ethernet Converter Manager Main Screen Change your wireless media bridge’s IP address or other settings from this window. Parameter Meaning Options > Launch Web Setting screen Displays the wireless media bridge’s Web configuration interface. Note: If your PC and the wireless media bridge are on different network subnets, then the IP address configuration screen is displayed instead. Options > Modify IP Address... Displays the IP address configuration screen. Options > Switch a/g Mode...
Appendix C Ethernet Converter Manager Parameter Meaning Options > Refresh Updates displayed information for your wireless media bridge. Options > Back to Ethernet Converter Takes you back to the Ethernet converter selection screen. Selection Options > About Displays the version number of your Ethernet Converter Manager. Connection Settings Display the access point connection settings screen. Exit Close Ethernet Converter Manager.
Appendix C Ethernet Converter Manager Modify IP Address Screen Modify the Wireless Media Bridge’s IP address. Parameter Meaning Acquire IP Address Automatically via DHCP Check this option to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. IP Address / Subnet Mask If DHCP is not enabled, the you can enter an IP address and subnet mask for the wireless media bridge manually.
Appendix C Ethernet Converter Manager Connection Settings Configure your access point’s wireless connection settings. Parameter Meaning Scan Click this button to search for available access points. SSID Select an access point to connect to. Double-click on an access point’s SSID to select it. Encryption method Select the type of encryption to use. Encryption Key Enter the AP’s encryption key.
Appendix D - 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 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]. 6 Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] then click [Properties].
Appendix D TCP/IP Settings 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 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 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 11a ONLY RESET ON OFF With the wireless media bridge powered on, hold down this button for 5 seconds to return it to factory default settings.
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 The USB dongle transmitter is approved for use in typical laptop computers. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, it should not be used in other devices or certain laptop and tablet computer configurations where the USB connectors on the host computer are unable to provide or ensure the necessary operating configurations intended for the device and its users or bystanders to satisfy RF exposure compliance requirements.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information NOTE IMPORTANTE - Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Le produit est conforme aux limites d’exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 489-1 V1.8.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab Buffalo Technology Inc. seadme AirStation WLI-UTX-AG300 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Hawnhekk, Buffalo Technology Inc. jiddikjara li dan AirStation WLI-UTX-AG300 jikkonforma malħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, Buffalo Technology Inc. hogy a WLI-UTX-AG300 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym Buffalo Technology Inc.
Appendix F 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。 在5.25-5.35秭赫(GHz)頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 기종별 B 급 기기 ( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) WLI-UTX-AG300 User Manual 사용자안내문 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .
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/ .
