Product Overview, Features | Buffalo Technology WZR-HP-G300NH

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Installing Your AirStation

To install your AirStation, insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow the directions on the screen. For more infomation about installation, turn to chapter 3 of this manual.

Professional or User-friendly?

This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware or the simple User-friendly firmware. By default, the Professional firmware is installed. Turn to page 26 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages.

Note : Most of this manual documents the User-friendly firmware. For more information on the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware, consult the help files in its web-based configuration interface or go to www.dd-wrt.com/wiki.

Features

Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g

With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.

Dual speed mode

Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps data transmission.

Support AOSS and WPS

Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported. These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier.

Security Features

The AirStation is equipped with following security features:

•AOSS

•WPS

•WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)

•WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)

•WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

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Contents

WZR-HP-G300NH Contents NAS 104 109 Product Overview Installing Your AirStationFeatures Professional or User-friendly? Automatic Channel Selection Mbps High Speed Mode Package ContentsAir Navigator CD Requirements Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs Movie Engine functionality is enabled Movie Engine functionality is disabled Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto Back Panel Internet Port Bottom Right Side Vertical Placement Horizontal PlacementPlacing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown Installation CD SetupManual Setup For LED locations, refer to chapter Firmware Differences Router switch function Default administrator name RootDefault administrator password Changing Firmware Installation Installation Configuration How to Access the Web-Based Configuration UtilityEnter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address Configuration LAN side port configuration Dhcp Lease Dhcp lease settings Configuration Utility Menus in Router ModeDNS settings VPN Server VPN server settings WPS settings and status Utility Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock Configure the AirStation’s ECO Mode Access Configuration Utility Menus in Bridge Mode Main screen Descriptions LAN Config NTP Setup For games and applications Wireless Displays the current wireless settings MTU size of Internet Port Internet/LAN LAN ConfigInternet Router Mode only Bytes may be entered PPPoE Router Mode only IP Address Configure an authorization method with a provider Enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbolsCharacters and symbols Blank otherwise. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical When communicating to this address, the AirStation will AirStation will terminate the connection. Disabled isRecommended setting When communicating from this address, the AirStation will Symbols Ddns Router Mode onlyService. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters TZO Key IP Address Update Period Periodic update is performedStatus Display the status of dynamic DNS service VPN server Router Mode Only Up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols Enable to use a Pptp serverSelect the authentication method for Pptp connection Auto Input Click to generate a random IP address Advanced Settings From 0 253 may be entered Periods Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP addressMay enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address Dhcp Lease Router Mode only From the same subnet as the Dhcp scope, but not be withinRange that Dhcp is assigning to other devices NAT Router Mode only Destination Address May be entered. The default value isRoute Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table Metric Wireless Config Aoss Client. Repeat for additional Aoss clients ResetDevices which are wirelessly communicated Click this button to disconnect Aoss connections Basic Choose an Extension Channel Multi Security SSID3 can use WEP for wireless security One Ssid and one type of wireless securityWireless security Set Ssid using 1 32 alphanumeric characters WPA-PSK Pre-Shared Key Mixed mode PSK is selected for Wireless authenticationCommunication Rekey interval Set up WEP encryption key Advanced Power management is enabled for the wireless deviceStill be able to connect to wireless devices normally Privacy Separator WMM WMM-EDCA Parameters Settings is recommendedMaximum and minimum value of the contention window Following priorities may be applied to individual MAC addresses MAC FilterEnforce MAC Filtering List of all clients that are associated Multicast Aging Time Or wireless portsMulticast Control 1 to 3600 seconds. Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD Connected through this AirStation Automatically switches between Master and Slave modesCheck to use WDS bridging Slave AirStations are connected to the master AirStation ［ Search ］ Set the master AirStations Encryption key Security Router Mode only Firewall Router Mode onlyIdentified a PPPoE connection during setup ParameterMeaning IP Filter Router Mode only VPN Pass Through Router Mode only LAN LAN Config QoS Port Forwarding Router Mode only Port translation table entry Not routed by a port translation table are forwarded DMZ Router Mode onlyIP Address of DMZ Forwarded UPnP Router Mode only QoS Router Mode only Medium and low Movie Engine AirStation wireless LAN Transmission Rate LimitNumber of Retries Select limit number of retries Partition Information Disk managementThen click Apply to assign a disk number Information from it Use is selected by default Automatic USB Disk AssignmentShare manually, uncheck Use Shared Folder May be used Through Web Access by checking the Access Limits checkboxWeb Access will have Read only access Disk Partition Area User Management Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens -,Entered Shared Service Name is also used as the host name that will be used withOver 15 alphanumeric characters in your AirStation’s name Parameter Meaning Web Access Parameter Meaning Media Server BitTorrent SlowdownExternal Port Number Select the external port number Files Which are Admin Config Your network with their supported servicesName Password When DST finishes Time/Date Update Interval Nist.gov ECO Parameter Meaning Access Log To a file. If the Encrypt the configuration file Save/RestoreSave current settings Will Initialize/Restart Update Updates the firmware stored on your computer Diagnostic System Info Wireless Displays the wireless status Displays the information about the LAN portDisplays the information about USB disk Logs Packet Info Client Monitor Devices that are connected to the AirStation Ping Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup AOSS/WPS Windows 7/Vista Client Manager Windows XP Client Manager Windows 7 Wlan AutoConfig Other Devices e.g. Game Console Windows Vista Wlan AutoConfig Enter the encryption key and click OK 101 Enter the encryption key and click Connect Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Enter the encryption key twice and click Cannot access the web-based configuration utility Trouble ShootingCannot connect to the Internet over wired connection Green light is on or OFF depending on your environment Cannot connect to the network wirelessly You forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password Issue Other Tips 107 Latest drivers and firmware are available online at Interface USB Connector Type Type a plug Appendix a SpecificationsAccess Method 128/64bit WEP, Mac Address Filter Compliance V 500 mA Max mA Other Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Dynamic DNS Service DisabledInternet Method of Acquiring IP Address Address Translation Enabled Default Gateway AirStations IP AddressDefault Gateway None Dhcp IP Address Pool For up to 64 Addresses AirStations MAC Address Wireless authenticationLabel of the AirStation if enabled Use AirStations MAC address Use Specify Master/Slave Firewall Log Output Disabled Reject Ident Requests Enabled Block Ping from Internet QoS QoS for transmission to Disabled IP Filter Log Output DisabledUPnP Enabled Internet Movie Engine Movie Engine switch status Nov, or disabled Workgroup AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting LED Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows Windows Vista Windows XP Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration Appendix E Shared Folders and the USB Port Names within Encrypted USB hard drives are not supported FCC Caution Appendix F Regulatory Compliance InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada statement Important Note Radiation Exposure StatementEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Transmitting Systems 127 Safety Taiwan 來自台灣 NCC 的警告 Appendix G Environmental Information Appendix H GPL Information Appendix I Warranty Information