Buffalo Technology WHR-G54S user manual Basic Setup

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Basic 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. For instance, set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than the bottom one, if possible.

Screw the antenna into the top of your AirStation. For best performance, align the antenna to point straight up.



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Contents Wireless Cable/DSL Smart Router Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction System RequirementsBasic Setup Getting Ready Connecting your AirStation Log in to the Configuration Tool Detecting Your Broadband Connection Home Aoss Aoss Notes Some things to keep in mindRouter/Access Point Mode Manual Client Configuration System Info AirStation Configuration Tool Home Internet Games Port Mapping Windows MSN Messinger/UPnP Firewall/Intrusion Detector Wireless Encryption Wireless Channel Firmware Update Internet Connection Multisession Reset Advanced Settings WAN Config WAN Port PPPoE LAN Config LAN Port Advanced Dhcp Settings Dhcp Server Manual Assignment of IP Address Network Config Route Info Network Configuration Edit Routing Information NAT NAT Manual Entry IP Filter IP Filter Add/Delete Basic Rules IP Filter Configure IP Filter Network Configuration Intrusion Detector UPnP Aoss 802.11g Basic 802.11g Security Bridge/Repeater WDS Bridging MAC Access Limit MAC Access Limit Edit Registration List Advanced SettingsAdmin Configuration Name/Password Admin Config Date/NTP Syslog Transfer Save/Load Configuration Initialize/Reboot Firmware Update System Information Log Information Packet Traffic Information Client Monitor Ping Test Connecting to a Preexisting Network Auto to BRIAntenna Specifications WHR-G54S AirStation SpecificationsRadio Characteristics 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft Semi-Open Office Environment 50 m 165 ft AirStation Ieee 802.11 Channel Sets Troubleshooting Common ProblemsDiag LED Activity Table Other Problems Configuring a WDS Bridge Here’s the whole setup, ready for initial configuration Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Troubleshooting WDS Troubleshooting WDS Glossary Glossary Glossary To hardware that requires further manual configuration Glossary Glossary Glossary FCC / CE Information FCC WarningPotential restrictive use Warranty Information Contact Information General InquiriesEmail sales@buffalo-technology.com GPL Information North America GPL Information Europe 125* High Speed Mode