Buffalo Technology WBR2-G54S user manual Introduction

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Introduction

AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WBR2-G54S)

This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly.

The WBR2-G54S router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard speciﬁ cation on wireless LANs. It also supports 125 High Speed Mode technology. The WBR2-G54S supports enhanced built-in NAT/SPI ﬁ rewall functions and is used as a multi-functional router/link between wired and wireless LAN computers.

Summary of the AirStation WBR2-G54S features:

•Wi-Fi™ (Wireless Fidelity) certiﬁ ed by the Wi-Fi Alliance as an 802.11b/g device. AirStation will communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g/Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN products.

•Supports 125 High Speed Mode

•Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), 802.1x, TKIP, AES, and WEP.

•Supports Frame Bursting for enhanced performance.

•DHCP client/server function.

•Auto roaming, supports seamless roaming over multiple channels.

•VPN pass-through, for secure communications.

•Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications.

•SOHO/SMB routing and ﬁ rewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, includ- ing support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger.

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Contents WBR2-G54S Table of Contents Network Settings Table of Contents Introduction Introduction SOHO/SMB Networking Home NetworkingSystem Requirements AirStation WBR2-G54S Package ContentsProduct Views About the AirStation CD Installation / Setup Introduction Setup PreparationSetup Overview Antenna Installation Open the Setup Screen Standard SettingsAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Enter ISP informationDSL Button PPPoE Connection Enter IP Address ManuallyCatv Cable Button Line Test Security Simple Security Setup Applications Refer to the on-screen help for Aoss Aoss Additional Aoss Information LAN Settings Advanced SettingsWireless Settings Wireless Function Enable orAdvanced Settings Wireless LAN Security Advanced Settings Characteristics Advanced Settings LAN Port Dhcp Server Advanced Settings Manual IP MAC Address Assignment Settings Wireless PC’s Connection Wireless MAC FilterRegister for Allowable PC’s MAC Address Wireless Bridge WDS Advanced Settings WAN Port WAN SettingsWired WAN Performance Connection Type Select from MRU Maximum Receive MTU Maximum TransmitWAN Network Advanced Settings Routing Setup Network SettingsAdd Routing Table Entry IP Masquerade When Enable or Disable . AddressAddress Translation Display/Delete NAT Table Add NAT Table Advanced Settings Log Output Select Output to Packet FilterBasic Filter Setting IP Filter Setting MAC Filter Click Enter MAC Lter to enter MAC address Click Apply when settings are complete DETECTOR@AIRSTATION Intrusion DetectorPage UPnP System Information ManagementAdmin Name Password NTP server name Enter Time setupSelect Use or Do not use Packet Trafﬁc Information Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LANIP Address and Medium Client MonitorPing Test Log information Displays Log InformationDisplay log info Select Log Information Select Syslog TransferLog Information Level Restored saved settings Save/Restore SettingsSave current settings Click AirStation Reboot/Reload DefaultsClick Restart to reboot Firmware ﬁle name Firmware UpdateCom/wireless Client Table Displays AossManually specify the encryp Aoss Function Click EnablePower Characteristics Temperature & HumiditySpeciﬁcations Additional InformationRadio Characteristics Networking CharacteristicsRegulatory Information Host Operating SystemOpen Ofﬁce Environment Semi-Open Ofﬁce Environment 2412 Common Problems TroubleshootingLED Activity B Diag LED ActivityLEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsTable B.1.1 Diag LED Activity Table Other Problems Restrictions ProblemCause Proper Setup Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Glossary Glossary MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memory PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect aGlossary Glossary Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC / CE InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Important NoteEU Countries intended for use FCC RF Radiation Exposure StatementEU Countries Not intended for use Potential restrictive useWarranty Information General Inquiries Contact Information4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel Fax