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Buffalo Technology WZR-RS-G54 Glossary, WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices

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WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.

Glossary

WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys- tem covering a wide geographical area.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp- tion method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm.

Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages.

Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.

Wire Speed: The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard speciﬁ cations.

WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices.

VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a cor- porate LAN system.

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Buffalo Technology WZR-RS-G54 user manual Glossary, WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices

Contents

User Manual 125* High Speed Mode Wireless Secure Remote Router WZR-RS-G54Table of Contents Introduction Installation / Setup Antenna InstallationStandard Settings AOSS Setup Advanced Setup Routing Setup Address Translation Packet Filter Intrusion Detector Table of ContentsNetwork Settings PPTP Client Setup PPTP Server Setup Dynamic DNS SetupTable of Contents Syslog Transfer Save/Restore Settings Reboot/Reload SettingsFirmware Updates AOSS Introduction AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router WZR-RS-G54Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications IntroductionHome Networking SOHO/SMB NetworkingIntroduction AirStation WZR-RS-G54 Package Contents System RequirementsIntroduction Product Views Introductionethernet trafﬁc is present Introduction About the AirStation CDInstallation / Setup Installation / Setup Setup PreparationSetup Overview IntroductionAntenna Installation server. The Quick Setup Guide enclosed Standard SettingsOpen the Setup Screen IP address automatically using a DHCPStandard Settings Enter ISP informationDSL Button Automatic IP Assignment by ISPEnter the IP Address given by the ISP Enter IP Address ManuallyPPPoE Connection Standard SettingsAutomatic IP Assignment by ISP CATV Cable ButtonStandard Settings Initial CATV Settings Screen Manual IP Address SettingsStandard Settings The IP Address is AcquiredAutomatically but DNS Server Address is Entered Manually Line Testto enter Encryption Keys, MAC Address Filter SecurityStandard Settings The Security Tab offers three Simple SecuritySimple MAC Address Filter Standard SettingsEncryption Setup Simple Security SetupApplications Standard SettingsApplication Internet Gaming Setup Standard SettingsStandalone Devices Ethernet Converters and Access Point Bridges AOSSager, then install it as well NOTE If the wireless client adapter isAOSS To 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 pointAdditional AOSS Information AOSSWireless Function - Enable or Advanced SettingsLAN Settings Wireless SettingsIf there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channel Advanced SettingsWireless LAN Security Advanced SettingsWireless Security Settings Advanced Settings Select the type of data encryption Disabled - Disable data encryptionNote ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive Characteristics Advanced SettingsDisable - Do not use any RADIUS Server based authentication Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings LAN PortAdvanced Settings DHCP ServerLease 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 computer Advanced SettingsManual IP and MAC Address Assignment Settings Advanced SettingsWireless MAC Filter Advanced SettingsWireless PC’s Connection Register for Allowable PC’s MAC Address Advanced SettingsWireless Bridge WDS Advanced SettingsWireless Bridge WDS Settings To enable WDS, set the Wire- less Bridge WDS function to Enable Advanced SettingsWired WAN Performance WAN SettingsWAN Port Advanced SettingsConnection Type - Select from Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings MTU Maximum TransmitMRU Maximum Receive Advanced Settings WAN NetworkAdvanced Settings PPTP Clientas 192.168.7.0 0 meaning the entire subnet. The subnet in this case would be Advanced SettingsPPTP Server Advanced SettingsPPTP Server Advanced Settings Dynamic DNSHost 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 RIP reception from WAN - Allows RIP reception or None no RIP from WAN Network SettingsRouting Setup Advanced SettingsDestination address - Net- work IP address and subnet mask Advanced Settings1-15 to be passed before the packet reaches its destination Click Add Route to Add a Routing Table EntryIP Masquerade - When the Address TranslationAdvanced Settings Enable or Disable . AddressDisplay/Delete NAT Table Add NAT Table Advanced SettingsProtocol WAN All - Selects all IP protocols Advanced SettingsPacket Filter Advanced SettingsLog Output - Select Output to If IDENT requests are for warded to a LAN side client by Advanced SettingsWAN side - packets coming from the WAN side will be ﬁ ltered Advanced SettingsAll - Selects all IP protocols ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol Advanced SettingsClick Apply when settings are complete Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings Intrusion DetectorSender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address Play. When a computer with UPnPAdvanced Settings Select Enable to enableDHCP Server function - Displays On or Off Advanced SettingsManagement - System Information AirStation Name - Displays AirStation host nameAdministrator password Change PasswordAdvanced Settings Administrator name - “root”, can- not be changedNTP server name - Enter the NTP server name Time setupAdvanced Settings Note If NTP is used, time is set automaticallyPacket Trafﬁc Information Advanced SettingsWired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Note The Client Monitor Client MonitorAdvanced Settings IP Address and MediumEnter the target IP address and click OK e.g Advanced SettingsPING Test Performs a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN addressLog information - Displays Log InformationAdvanced Settings Display log info - Select theSelect Use or Do not use Syslog TransferAdvanced Settings work running a Syslog serviceRestored saved settings Save/Restore SettingsAdvanced Settings Save current settings - ClickAdvanced Settings Reboot/Reload DefaultsClick Restart to reboot AirStationuser settings. It does Firmware UpdateAdvanced Settings Note Firmware updateAOSS Advanced SettingsClient Table - Displays the Advanced Settings AOSS Function - Click EnableManually specify the encryp Network Service List Network Service ListFor 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 with Network Service ListFile & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video Playback Remote Control - TightVNC Disconnect Ends the TightVNC remote control session immediately Remote Control - TightVNCRemote Control - TightVNC Speciﬁcations WZR-RS-G54 BASE STATION SPECIFICATIONSTemperature & Humidity Power CharacteristicsHost Operating System Networking CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Regulatory InformationSpeciﬁcations Open Ofﬁce EnvironmentSpeciﬁcations Semi-Open Ofﬁce EnvironmentAirStation IEEE 802.11 Channel Sets SpeciﬁcationsDIAG LED Activity TroubleshootingCommon Problems B.1.1 LED Activity BTroubleshooting Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in WindowsTable B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table B. 1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to NetworkTroubleshooting B. 1.3 Other ProblemsCause TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WDS Step-by-Step Instructions ProblemProper Setup Troubleshooting5. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left Troubleshooting15. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge WDS’ link on the left Troubleshooting29. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button TroubleshootingDefault Parameter Parameter set by the manufacturer GlossaryDTE Data Terminal Equipment Device that GlossaryMHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second GlossaryROM Read Only Memory Permanent memory RAM Random Access Memory Non-permanent memoryGlossary PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect AUplink Link to the next level up in a communi- cation hierarchy GlossaryGlossary WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devicesFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC / CE InformationIMPORTANT NOTE FCC / CE InformationFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement Safety FCC / CE InformationFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement EU Countries intended for use FCC / CE InformationImportant Notice Intended usePotential restrictive use FCC / CE InformationWarranty Information TECHNICAL SUPPORT Contact InformationADDRESS GENERAL INQUIRIES2004, Buffalo Technology USA, Inc 4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite Austin, Texas Tel FaxTechnical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week USA / Canada Toll-Free email info@buffalotech.com