User Manual - AirStation WHR-G300N www.buffalotech.com Wireless N Router & AP v1.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Configuration Tool Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Configuration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Work and play - further and faster! Your AirStation Nfiniti combines Ethernet networking with extended wireless range and speed. It offers excellent compatibility with most wireless clients, giving superb performance with Wireless-N, Wireless G, and legacy Wireless-B clients. For best overall performance, use with Buffalo Technology Nfiniti wireless clients. System Requirements: • A high-speed (Broadband) Internet connection or existing local area connection.
Initial Setup Begin by finding a good place to set up your router/access point. Some things to consider: • You’ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. You’ll also want a power outlet nearby. • Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible. Signal strength and speed fall off with distance. • Higher is often better.
Placing Your AirStation Your AirStation may be placed horizontally, or vertically with its stand attached. You can also mount it on the wall.
Wall Mounting For wall mounting, the base can be attached directly to the wall with two screws 8.5 cm (~3.3”) apart. After the base is firmly secured, attach the AirStation to its base. Slots on the back of the AirStation will fit over its base. 8.5 cm (~3.
Connecting your AirStation Router switch should be On for normal use.
Setup To initially configure your AirStation, you’ll use a wired connection to your computer. Once you’ve connected to the internet through the router, you may switch to a wireless connection if desired. The computer used to configure the AirStation should be set to obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP server (this is the default). The WHR-G300N has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.11.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 1.
Log in to the Configuration Tool Launch a web browser on the computer that you’re using to configure the AirStation. Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL field. Naturally, if you change your AirStation’s IP address, you’ll have to enter the new address instead. A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID and Password. Enter root as the User name and leave the password field blank.
Detecting Your Broadband Connection Your AirStation’s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet connection you have automatically, and ask you for any needed information. If your ISP assigns IPs automatically (most cable providers do), their DHCP server will give your router an IP address. If additional login information is required to connect to the internet, the wizard will ask for it. Enter any required login information if asked.
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point To connect wireless devices to the AirStation, you may either enter the SSID and encryption key manually, or you can use AOSS. For more information on AOSS, see pages 14 and 15. Consult your wireless clients’ manuals for instructions on configuring them manually. You can get SSID and encryption information from the AirStation’s initial setup screen, as shown above. By default, encryption is not enabled (“open”).
Basic Setup Page You can get back to the Setup page from anywhere in the configuration screens by clicking on the Setup tab in the top left corner. From here, you can rerun the Internet Connection Wizards, change your wireless SSID and channel, and choose your encryption type under Basic Settings. The Wireless section shows your SSID and encryption settings.
Navigating the Menus The menus in the Configuration Tool let you change your AirStation’s settings. To navigate settings, choose a category at the top of the page and then a submenu below. Settings will appear on the left, help files on the right. This example shows the Internet/LAN category with the LAN submenu item selected. Category Tabs Submenus Individual Settings Help and Instructions The following pages show examples of some screens from the configuration utility.
Initialize/Reboot The Initialize/Restart page can be reached by choosing the Admin Config catagory tab and then clicking on the Initialize/Restart submenu. Click Restart Now from this page to restart your AirStation. Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it. You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Reset button on the bottom for 3 seconds with a straightened-out paper-clip or similar object.
AOSS You can get to this page by selecting the Wireless Config category and choosing the AOSS submenu. The blue AOSS button at the top left of the page has the same function as the physical AOSS button on the top of the router: it initiates the AOSS process. If all your clients support AOSS, it’s very simple to set them up. Press the AOSS button on the router, or the one on this page, and then push the AOSS button on the client device. Each client device will have to be set up seperately.
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for configuring your wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are installed and both support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy. Push the AOSS button on the top of your router and hold it in for a few seconds. The AOSS light will begin to flash amber. You now have two minutes to push the AOSS button on your client device and finish the connection.
AOSS Notes Some things to keep in mind with AOSS: • Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be configured with the AOSS router at a time. The buttons will need to be re-pressed to connect each additional AOSS wireless client adapter. • It is not necessary to AOSS client devices that have already been configured via AOSS, unless significant changes have been made to the wireless network.
Router/Access Point Mode This AirStation supports quickly changing the product from a full wireless router to a simple access point. Put your Airstation into Access Point Mode by moving the “ROUTER” switch on the bottom of your AirStation from ON to OFF. This changes the default IP address of the AirStation from 192.168.11.1 to 192.168.11.100, and DHCP, NAT, and the WAN port are disabled. All router functionality is disabled, and the WHR-G300N becomes a simple access point.
Encryption and Security By default, encryption is not enabled on the AirStation unless you used AOSS to perform your setup. Anyone within range can easily connect to your wireless network. This might not be what you want. Buffalo recommends enabling encryption and setting a password for access to your network. This is easy to configure from within the AirStation’s configuration tool. From the opening page, select Wireless Config Tab, select the Basic submenu.
Encryption and Security Many kinds of encryption are available. WEP works with almost everything. WPA2-PSK is much more secure. Choose the strongest method of encryption that works with all of your wireless devices. If you must use WEP, it is available under “Wireless Encryption”. Enter a network key (“password”) for this connection. Write down your password and put it in a safe place. You will not be able to connect wireless devices to your network without this password.
Connecting your Wireless Clients Each of your wireless clients will need your password to connect to the network. Click on the wireless icon in your computer’s systray, or this message if it pops up. Any wireless networks available in the area will be listed as available. Click on your wireless network SSID so that it turns blue and the click on Connect at the bottom right.
Connecting your Wireless Clients Enter your network key (“password”) twice and click Connect. Repeat for each Windows XP computer that connects to your network wirelessly. Other wireless devices may have different configuration requirements. Consult their documentation for instructions on how to enter your network key and connect them to your wireless network.
Connecting to a Preexisting Network Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN configuration: 1. Set the AirStation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch from ROUTER to AP. 2. Connect one of the AirStation’s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network. Nothing should be plugged into the WAN (“Internet”) port. 3. Open LAN Settings - LAN Port Settings and configure the following settings: IP Address =[192.168.11.137] (Specify an unused network address from the existing LAN.
Specifications WHR-G300N AirStation Specifications Wireless LAN Standards: IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b Frequency Range: 2.412-2.462 Dual Antennas (Internal) Security: WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WEP, MAC Address Registration Wired LAN Standards: IEEE 802.3u (100 BASE-TX), IEEE 802.
Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment. Network Compatability Draft-N support built off of the Draft Specification 2.0 for 802.11n. IEEE802.11g/b Standard for Wireless LANs.
Troubleshooting Common Problems • • • • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. Absence or conflict with the Client Driver. Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware. LED Activity Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems. • Power LED should be Green when the AirStation is on. • The Security LED lights when encryption or authorization is turned on. • Wireless LED should be Green if the line is active.
Troubleshooting DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Description/Action Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red flash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error Red flash, 3 times Starting A problem on the wired LAN side Red flash, 4 times Starting A problem on the wireless LAN side LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/ Receive LED blinks), check the TCP/IP settings of the network.
Troubleshooting • If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to Windows Help for more information. • If the wireless adapter protocol is installed, select the protocol and click the Properties button. Verify that the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator. Make changes if necessary, and click OK. 5. If prompted, restart your computer. Other Problems Please refer to www.buffalotech.
Glossary 10BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data tansmission speed. Ad-Hoc Network: A network based on peer-to-peer communication rather than a router, switch, or hub. Bandwidth: The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel, usually stated in Megabits per second (Mbps). 100BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology.
Glossary Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. Ethernet: The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks (LANs). It is a shared-media network architecture. The IEEE 802.3 standard details its functionality. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time.
Glossary Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. IV (Initialization Vector): The header section of an encrypted message packet. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.
Glossary MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic. Peer-to-peer: This simple network is formed by connecting computers directly, without use of routers or hubs.
Glossary PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. ROM (Read Only Memory): Memory hardware that allows fast access to permanently stored data but prevents addition to or modification of the data. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. Router: A device in a network that handles message transfer between computers.
Glossary SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.
Glossary WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area. WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A security protocol for wireless local area networks defined in the 802.11b standard, using a 64 bit or 128 bit key. WEP was designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed.
FCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
FCC / CE Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important Note - FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment.
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300* High Speed Mode *300 Mbps is the link speed when using Draft-N mode. It represents actual wireless data speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower.
