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Buffalo Technology WHR-HP-G54 user manual Glossary

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Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy.

Glossary

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices.

Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP.

STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals.

Subnet Mask: An eight-byte address divided into 4 parts separated by periods.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet.

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol): An encryption method replacing WEP. TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges.

Topology: The shape of a LAN (Local Area Network) or other communications system.

Twisted Pair: Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted together.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol): A communication method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network. UDP is used as an alternative to TCP/IP.

Uplink: Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchy.

UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable: Two or more unshielded wires twisted together to form a cable.

WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking system covering a wide geographical area.

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Contents

High-Power Wireless Cable/DSL Smart Router User Manual - AirStation WHR-HP-G54v1.5 Table of Contents Basic SetupAdvanced Tab WAN Configuration WAN port PPPoE LAN Configuration IntroductionTable of Contents Table of Contents Save/Load ConfigurationInitialize/Reboot...........................50 Date/NTP SyslogTransfer...........................48AirStation WHR-HP-G54 Package Contents IntroductionSystem Requirements High Power Wireless Broadband SmartRouterBasic Setup Getting Ready Connecting your AirStation Log in to the Configuration Tool A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID and PasswordEnter root as the User name and leave the password field blank Detecting Your Broadband Connection Home AOSS standalone client devicePC card Client Manager SoftwareAOSS Notes Some things to keep in mindRouter/Access Point Mode Manual Client Configuration System Info You can get here from Home by clicking the System Info tabAirStation Configuration Tool Home Internet Games Port Mapping Firewall/Intrusion Detector Get to this page from Home by clicking on Firewall/Intrusion DetectorWindows MSN Messinger/UPnP Get to this page from Home by clicking on Windows MSN MessingerWireless Encryption Wireless Channel Firmware Update Internet Connection Multisession Reset Advanced Settings WAN Config WAN Port PPPoE on correctly configuring your PPPoE connectionLAN Config LAN Port Advanced DHCP Settings To manually assign an IP address, click Manual AssignmentDHCP Server Manual Assignment of IP Address Network Config Route Info Network Configuration Edit Routing Information Click Apply when done NAT Manual Entry IP Filter To make a custom rule, click on Configure IP Filter pageIP Filter Add/Delete Basic Rules IP Filter Configure IP Filter Network Configuration Intrusion Detector UPnP AOSS Clicking Start AOSS Sequence has the same function as pushing the AOSS button on the router it initiates the AOSS process802.11g 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 Click Browse to select your firmware update file. Then, click the Firmware Update button to update firmwareSystem Information Log Information Packet Traffic Information Here, you can see the packets and errors for each of your networksClient Monitor Ping Test Connecting to a Preexisting Network Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN configurationAntenna Specifications WHR-HP-G54 AirStation SpecificationsSpecifications Radio CharacteristicsRegulatory Information Network CompatabilitySpecifications 11 selectable channels 3 non-overlappingSpecifications Semi-Open Office Environment 50 m 165 ftClosed Office 25 m 80 ft Specifications AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channel SetsCenter Channel ID FCC Troubleshooting Common ProblemsLED Activity DIAG LED ActivityChanging Client TCP/IP Settings in Windows DIAG LED Activity TableLEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network TroubleshootingOther Problems TroubleshootingConfiguring a WDS Bridge Configuring a WDS Bridge Here’s the whole setup, ready for initial configurationConfiguring a WDS Bridge Power on your PC. Make sure that it is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically” from DHCP. Open a web browser and in the address field, enter 192.168.11.1. This is the default IP address of your first AirStationConfiguring a WDS Bridge On the left side menu, click on Wireless Config, and then BasicConfiguring a WDS Bridge On the left-side menu, click on Wireless Config, and then RepeaterConfiguring a WDS Bridge Once again, the username is “root” and the password is blankConfiguring a WDS Bridge Now, under Wireless Config, choose RepeaterConfiguring a WDS Bridge Under Add New WDS Partner Access Point, enter the wireless MAC address of the first AirStation available from the bottom of the first AirStation, with each pair of digits separated by a colon, e.g. MAC000D0B10F779 would be entered 000D0B10F779. Click New Partner when done. The AirStation will reboot, and when the screen refreshes, the first AirStation’s MAC address will be listed under Bridgeable Access PointsConfiguring a WDS Bridge Once you can connect to each of your access points, you should configure WEP encryption. Without WEP, anyone within range ofConfiguring a WDS Bridge Troubleshooting WDS Notes on WDS Troubleshooting WDSGlossary Glossary Destination Address The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient stationMAC Medium Access Control Address Glossaryto hardware that requires further manual configuration GlossaryMHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second RAM Random Access Memory Non- permanent memory GlossaryGlossary Uplink Link to the next level up in a communication hierarchyWLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices GlossaryFCC / CE Information FCC WarningFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Safety EU Countries intended for useEU Countries not intended for use FCC / CE InformationWarranty Information Contact Information GENERAL INQUIRIESTECHNICAL SUPPORT Contact Information GENERAL INQUIRIESTECHNICAL SUPPORT Buffalo Technology Europe, Inc 176 Buckingham Avenue125* High Speed Mode