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Buffalo Technology WZR-RS-G54 user manual About the AirStation CD, Introduction

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Introduction

About the AirStation CD

The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for conﬁ guration. The AirStation CD contains product documentation, TightVNC Remote Control Software, and Buffalo’s Client Manager which provides AOSS functionality for any Buffalo client card or any Intel Centrino notebook.

It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and ﬁ rmware become available.

Please consult the AirStation wireless website (http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless) to download and install the latest ﬁ rmware for your product.

Follow these simple steps to connect the AirStation to your Broadband Internet connection allowing you to combine and share wired and wireless computers and printers with the high-speed internet connection.

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Buffalo Technology WZR-RS-G54 user manual About the AirStation CD, Introduction

Contents

125* High Speed Mode Wireless Secure Remote Router WZR-RS-G54 User ManualIntroduction Installation / Setup Antenna Installation Table of ContentsStandard Settings AOSS Setup Advanced Setup PPTP Client Setup PPTP Server Setup Dynamic DNS Setup Table of ContentsNetwork Settings Routing Setup Address Translation Packet Filter Intrusion DetectorSyslog Transfer Save/Restore Settings Reboot/Reload Settings Table of ContentsFirmware Updates AOSS AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router WZR-RS-G54 IntroductionIntroduction Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communicationsSOHO/SMB Networking Home NetworkingIntroduction System Requirements AirStation WZR-RS-G54 Package ContentsIntroduction Introduction Product Viewsethernet trafﬁc is present About the AirStation CD IntroductionInstallation / Setup Introduction Setup PreparationSetup Overview Installation / SetupAntenna Installation IP address automatically using a DHCP Standard SettingsOpen the Setup Screen server. The Quick Setup Guide enclosedAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP Enter ISP informationDSL Button Standard SettingsStandard Settings Enter IP Address ManuallyPPPoE Connection Enter the IP Address given by the ISPInitial CATV Settings Screen Manual IP Address Settings CATV Cable ButtonStandard Settings Automatic IP Assignment by ISPLine Test The IP Address is AcquiredAutomatically but DNS Server Address is Entered Manually Standard SettingsThe Security Tab offers three Simple Security SecurityStandard Settings to enter Encryption Keys, MAC Address FilterSimple Security Setup Standard SettingsEncryption Setup Simple MAC Address FilterStandard Settings ApplicationsApplication Standard Settings Internet Gaming SetupNOTE If the wireless client adapter is AOSSager, then install it as well Standalone Devices Ethernet Converters and Access Point BridgesTo begin the conﬁ guration, press the AOSS button on the side of the WZR-RS-G54 for 3-5 seconds. The orange AOSS light will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly when the AOSS mode has been enabled. You can stop pressing the button at this point AOSSAOSS Additional AOSS InformationWireless Settings Advanced SettingsLAN Settings Wireless Function - Enable orAdvanced Settings If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channelAdvanced Settings Wireless LAN SecurityWireless Security Settings Select the type of data encryption Disabled - Disable data encryption Advanced SettingsNote ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive Advanced Settings CharacteristicsAdvanced Settings Disable - Do not use any RADIUS Server based authenticationLAN Port Advanced SettingsDHCP Server Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings Lease duration - Speciﬁ es the time in hours 1-999 an assigned IP address is valid. If the client computer does not request a renewal of IP address before the lease period expires, the AirStation can issue the IP to another client computerAdvanced Settings Manual IP and MAC Address Assignment SettingsAdvanced Settings Wireless MAC FilterWireless PC’s Connection Advanced Settings Register for Allowable PC’s MAC AddressAdvanced Settings Wireless Bridge WDSWireless Bridge WDS Settings Advanced Settings To enable WDS, set the Wire- less Bridge WDS function to EnableAdvanced Settings WAN SettingsWAN Port Wired WAN PerformanceAdvanced Settings Connection Type - Select fromMTU Maximum Transmit Advanced SettingsMRU Maximum Receive WAN Network Advanced SettingsPPTP Client Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings as 192.168.7.0 0 meaning the entire subnet. The subnet in this case would beAdvanced Settings PPTP ServerPPTP Server Dynamic DNS Advanced SettingsHost Name - Input the domain host name set on the dynamic DNS server. For example if the domain you wish to use is buffalo.dyndns.org then the host name would be buffalo. The host name may be 64 alphanumerical characters including hypens Advanced Settings Network SettingsRouting Setup RIP reception from WAN - Allows RIP reception or None no RIP from WANClick Add Route to Add a Routing Table Entry Advanced Settings1-15 to be passed before the packet reaches its destination Destination address - Net- work IP address and subnet maskEnable or Disable . Address Address TranslationAdvanced Settings IP Masquerade - When theAdvanced Settings Display/Delete NAT Table Add NAT TableAdvanced Settings Protocol WAN All - Selects all IP protocolsAdvanced Settings Packet FilterLog Output - Select Output to Advanced Settings If IDENT requests are for warded to a LAN side client byAdvanced Settings WAN side - packets coming from the WAN side will be ﬁ lteredAdvanced Settings All - Selects all IP protocols ICMP - Network Diagnostic ProtocolAdvanced Settings Click Apply when settings are completeIntrusion Detector Advanced SettingsSender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address Select Enable to enable UPnPAdvanced Settings Play. When a computer withAirStation Name - Displays AirStation host name Advanced SettingsManagement - System Information DHCP Server function - Displays On or OffAdministrator name - “root”, can- not be changed Change PasswordAdvanced Settings Administrator passwordNote If NTP is used, time is set automatically Time setupAdvanced Settings NTP server name - Enter the NTP server nameAdvanced Settings Packet Trafﬁc InformationWired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN IP Address and Medium Client MonitorAdvanced Settings Note The Client MonitorPerforms a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN address Advanced SettingsPING Test Enter the target IP address and click OK e.gDisplay log info - Select the Log InformationAdvanced Settings Log information - Displayswork running a Syslog service Syslog TransferAdvanced Settings Select Use or Do not useSave current settings - Click Save/Restore SettingsAdvanced Settings Restored saved settingsAirStation Reboot/Reload DefaultsClick Restart to reboot Advanced SettingsNote Firmware update Firmware UpdateAdvanced Settings user settings. It doesAdvanced Settings AOSSClient Table - Displays the AOSS Function - Click Enable Advanced SettingsManually specify the encryp Network Service List Network Service ListNetwork Service List For easier access to the Network Service List, the Dynamic DNS hostname can be used for access to the AirStation. However, for this to occur the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ must be conﬁ gured on ‘Page 43’. By entering the value ‘80’ into the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ the Network Service List can be accessed by typing http//hostname.dyndns.org/hosts.htm -OR- http//hostname.tzo.com/hosts.com depending on the service you’re subscribed withFile & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video Playback Remote Control - TightVNC Remote Control - TightVNC Disconnect Ends the TightVNC remote control session immediatelyRemote Control - TightVNC Power Characteristics WZR-RS-G54 BASE STATION SPECIFICATIONSTemperature & Humidity SpeciﬁcationsRegulatory Information Networking CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Host Operating SystemOpen Ofﬁce Environment SpeciﬁcationsSemi-Open Ofﬁce Environment SpeciﬁcationsSpeciﬁcations AirStation IEEE 802.11 Channel SetsB.1.1 LED Activity B TroubleshootingCommon Problems DIAG LED ActivityB. 1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsTable B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table TroubleshootingB. 1.3 Other Problems TroubleshootingProblem TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WDS Step-by-Step Instructions CauseTroubleshooting Proper SetupTroubleshooting 5. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the leftTroubleshooting 15. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge WDS’ link on the leftTroubleshooting 29. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ buttonGlossary Default Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturerGlossary DTE Data Terminal Equipment Device thatGlossary MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per secondPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect A RAM Random Access Memory Non-permanent memoryGlossary ROM Read Only Memory Permanent memoryGlossary Uplink Link to the next level up in a communi- cation hierarchyWLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices GlossaryFCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementFCC / CE Information IMPORTANT NOTEFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC / CE Information SafetyFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Intended use FCC / CE InformationImportant Notice EU Countries intended for useFCC / CE Information Potential restrictive useWarranty Information GENERAL INQUIRIES Contact InformationADDRESS TECHNICAL SUPPORTUSA / Canada Toll-Free email info@buffalotech.com 4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel FaxTechnical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 2004, Buffalo Technology USA, Inc