AirStation WZR-1750DHP User Manual www.buffalotech.
Contents Chapter 1 - Setup................................................................8 Introduction..........................................................................................8 Diagrams and Layout............................................................................8 Front Panel.......................................................................................................8 Back Panel.............................................................................................
Device Settings..............................................................................................24 Advanced Settings..............................................................................25 Internet...........................................................................................................25 PPPoE..............................................................................................................26 Dynamic DNS......................................................
Media Server..................................................................................................52 BitTorrent.......................................................................................................52 QoS..................................................................................................................53 eco Mode........................................................................................................54 Network USB.....................................
Client Manager...............................................................................................70 AOSS Assistant...............................................................................................71 WLAN Monitor................................................................................................71 Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting............................................72 Finding Your AirStation on the Network...........................................
Configuring Parental Controls...........................................................86 Content Filter.................................................................................................86 Websites Excluded from Filter......................................................................86 Computers Excluded from Filter...................................................................87 Finding a Computer’s MAC Address.............................................................
Push Button Configuration........................................................................ 100 Setting Up a VPN Server.................................................................. 100 PPTP Settings on the AirStation................................................................ 100 Editing Users............................................................................................... 101 Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways..................... 102 How to Use QoS............
Chapter 1 - Setup Introduction Thank you for buying a Buffalo AirStation. The WZR-1750DHP AirStation is a dual-band wireless router with outstanding performance and range. It combines speeds of 600 Mbps up to 1750 Mbps with a robust set of extra features like QoS, wireless bridging, USB NAS, media server, and parental control. This manual will help you set it up and use it. If you’re new to wireless networking, turn to chapter 2 to start configuring your wireless network.
1 2 AOSS button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work. Wireless LED (Access point/wireless bridge control switch set to “AP”) On: Wireless LAN is enabled or transmitting. Double blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key. Continuously blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
5 blinks (Red)***: IP address error. 9 blinks (Red)**: System error. Continuously blinking*: Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings. * Never unplug the AC adapter while the Buffalo LED is blinking continuously. ** Turn off AirStation, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on. *** Because the network addresses of both the Internet port (WAN port) and the LAN port are the same, it is not possible to establish communication. Change the LAN-side IP address of the AirStation.
4 USB LED (Blue) On: A USB drive is connected. Blinking: The USB drive can be removed. Note: When this LED is blinking, the connected USB drive cannot be used. Remove the connected USB drive. If the LED continues to blink even after the USB drive is removed, restart the AirStation. Do not remove the USB drive or turn off the AirStation while the USB LED is on. 5 6 7 8 9 USB 3.0 Port You can connect any USB 3.0 compatible devices (such as USB storage). Use the cable attached to the USB 3.
Bottom 1 2 Reset button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Buffalo LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work. Setup card slot This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and encryption type are provided on the card for logging into Settings. Right Side 1 Mounting holes Mounting holes are provided for mounting the AirStation to a wall. Use the supplied screws to mount to a wall.
Installation Vertical Placement Attach the stand as shown in the figure below. Horizontal Placement The same stand also allows horizontal placement. Install the stand as shown in the figure below.
Wall-Mounting Attach to the wall with the supplied screws in the mounting holes as shown below.
How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time Connect to a PC and Power On To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. 1 Verify that you can connect to the internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem and computer. 2 Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem. 3 Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem.
4 Turn on the AirStation, then wait one minute. Note: If the power does not turn on when the AC adapter is connected, press the Power button on the rear of the AirStation. 5 6 If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable. If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in Chapter 3. Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below: Wireless On or blinking. Internet access On. Router On.
7 Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete. If username and password fields are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click [Log In]. Step through the wizard to complete setup. You’ve completed the initial setup of your AirStation. Opening Settings To configure the AirStation, log in to Settings as shown below. 1 Launch a web browser. 2 Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key.
4 This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Connect Your Wireless Devices For each wireless device that you want to connect to the network, use the device’s built-in software to search for available networks. Find your SSID (the name of your wireless network) on the list of detected networks and select it. Enter the passphrase for the network and you’ll be connected. Repeat for any additional wireless client devices that you want to connect.
Chapter 2 - Settings Settings lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Easy Admin Home When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown. From this page you can easily configure common settings. The examples below assume the AirStation is in router mode. Parameter Wireless AOSS/WPS USB Storage Guest Account QoS Web Filtering and Parental Controls Device Settings Advanced Settings Meaning Displays current wireless status. Click the panel to configure wireless settings.
Wireless Configure basic wireless settings. This mode is available in router and access point mode only. Parameter 2.4 GHz (11n/g/b) 5 GHz (11ac/n/a) SSID 1 Encryption Encryption Key Channel Bandwidth Meaning You may enable or disable either wireless frequency range independently. If both wireless radios are disabled, the AirStation will not communicate wirelessly. Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
AOSS/WPS The following window appears when you click the panel. Click [OK] to start AOSS/WPS. USB Storage Configure USB storage settings. Parameter Attached Drive File Sharing BitTorrent DLNA WebAccess BuffaloNAS.com Name BuffaloNAS.com Status Username Password Meaning The names of USB devices connected to this product. Enable or disable file sharing. Enable or disable BitTorrent. Enable or disable the media server. Enable or disable WebAccess.
Guest Account Configure guest account settings. This mode is available in router and access point mode only. Parameter SSID Encryption Permitted Access Time Meaning The SSID for the guest account may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Select an encryption mode for the guest account. This is the amount of time that guests will be permitted to access the Internet. QoS Configure QoS settings. This mode is available in router mode only. Parameter Enable Meaning Enable or disable QoS.
Parameter Select a policy Traffic Monitor Meaning Select a policy for communication. Network bandwidth will be optimized for the selected item. You can check each item’s communication status. : Priority : Upload speed : Download speed Web Filtering and Parental Controls Configure web filtering and parental controls. This mode is available in router mode only.
Device Settings Check the status of each device connected to the network. This mode is available in router mode only. Parameter Meaning Displays the IP address of each device connected to this product. Displays uploading and downloading speed of each device connected to this product. Displays the devices connected to the AirStation. Click the appropriate icon to open each device’s settings. Click the icon to send a Wake-on-LAN packet to the device.
Advanced Settings Internet Configure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”). Internet -> Internet (Router Mode Only) Parameter Method of Acquiring IP Address Default Gateway DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port Meaning Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Configure an IP address for the default gateway. Specify an IP address for the DNS server. You may use the default MAC address or specify one manually.
PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings. Internet -> PPPoE (Router Mode Only) Parameter Default PPPoE Connection IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection PPPoE Connection List Edit Connection List Meaning If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the [PPPoE Connection List], connection destinations selected here have priority. Select the destination from the [PPPoE Connection List] which is used when [Use IP Unnumbered] is chosen for the method of acquiring IP address. Edit PPPoE destination.
PPPoE Connection Preferred Connections Edit Preferred Connections Preferred PPPoE Connection This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Password Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification.
Dynamic DNS Configure dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate dynamic DNS service is enabled. Internet -> Dynamic DNS (Router Mode Only) Parameter Dynamic DNS Service Username Password Hostname Email Address TZO Key Domain Name IP Address Update Period Internet-side IP Address Domain Name Status Meaning Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for dynamic DNS. Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
PPTP Configure the VPN server. Internet -> PPTP (Router Mode Only) Parameter PPTP Server Authentication Type Server IP Address Client IP Address DNS Server IP Address WINS Server IP Address MTU/MRU Value Edit PPTP User List Add New user Advanced Settings PPTP User List Meaning Enable to use a PPTP server. Select the authentication method for PPTP connection. Select the server IP address. Select the IP address range. Choose the IP address for the DNS server. Choose the IP address for the WINS server.
NAT Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Internet -> NAT (Router Mode Only) Parameter Address Translation Meaning Enable to use network address translation. LAN Configure LAN-side and DHCP server settings. LAN -> LAN Parameter LAN-side IP Address DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Pool LAN-side IP Address (For IP Unnumbered) Advanced Settings Lease Period Meaning By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.
Parameter Default Gateway DNS Servers WINS Server Domain Name Meaning Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. DHCP Lease Configure DHCP exceptions.
2.4 GHz Configure basic wireless settings from here. Wireless -> 2.
Parameter Wireless Wireless Channel High-Speed Mode Broadcast SSID SSID 1 SSID 2 SSID Isolation Wireless Authentication Encrypt Wireless Data WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Keys) Key Renewal Interval WEP Encryption Key Settings BSS BasicRateSet Meaning Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections.
Parameter Multicast Rate 802.11n Protection DTIM Period Wireless Client Isolation Output Power WMM Settings WMM-EDCA Parameters Meaning Set the communication speed of multicast packets. Enable to use 802.11n protection. 802.11n protection gives priority to 802.11n devices in mixed mode (11b/g or 11a) networks. Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device.
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Parameter Wireless Wireless Channel High-Speed Mode Broadcast SSID SSID 1 SSID 2 SSID Isolation Wireless Authentication Encrypt Wireless Data WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Keys) Key Renewal Interval Meaning Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With [Auto Channel] selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.
Parameter WEP Encryption Key Settings BSS BasicRateSet Multicast Rate 802.11n Protection DTIM Period Wireless Client Isolation Output Power WMM Settings WMM-EDCA Parameters Meaning A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four different formats. An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive).
WPS WPS status and settings. Wireless -> WPS (Router and Access Point Mode Only) Parameter WPS External Registrar AirStation PIN Enrollee PIN WPS Status Meaning Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use. Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking [Generate PIN] will generate a new PIN code. This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS.
AOSS AOSS status and settings. Wireless -> AOSS (Router and Access Point Mode Only) Parameter AOSS Status Allow WEP for Game Consoles Only AOSS Button on The AirStation Unit AOSS Client Information Meaning Displays current AOSS status. Click to disconnect AOSS connection when it is enabled. (SSID and encryption key will return to the previous setting.) This allows game consoles which only support WEP to connect to the network. If [Enable] is unchecked, only WPS runs when you press the button.
MAC Filtering Restrict access to specific wireless devices. Wireless -> MAC Filtering Parameter Enforce MAC Filtering Registration List Edit Registration List Enter MAC Addresses Connected Client’s List Meaning Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly. Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.
Guest Account Configure the AirStation’s guest account. Wireless -> Guest Account (Router and Access Point Mode Only) Parameter Guest Account Guest User Authentication Guest Account LAN IP Address Guest Account DHCP Server Permitted Access Time SSID Wireless Authentication Wireless Encryption WPA-PSK(Pre-shared Key) Key Renewal Interval Edit Guest User Username Password Meaning Enable or disable the guest account. This sets whether authentication is performed for users who use the guest account.
Wireless Bridge Configure the AirStation’s wireless bridge. Wireless -> Wireless Bridge (Wireless Bridge Mode Only) Parameter Wireless Bridge Status SSID Security Select 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN Master Settings Main unit-side AOSS Button Manual Settings PIN Code Method Pushbutton Method Execute AOSS Meaning Displays wireless bridge status. Displays the master’s SSID. Displays the type of security used by connection with the master. Set the priority for the connection with the master.
Firewall Configure the AirStation’s firewall. Security -> Firewall (Router Mode Only) Parameter Basic Rules Meaning Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet.
IP Filter Edit IP filters. Security -> IP Filter (Router Mode Only) Parameter Action Direction IP Address Protocol IP Filter Meaning Specify how to process target packets. Specify the transmission direction of target packets. Specify the sender’s IP address and receiver’s IP address of the target packets. Select a protocol for target transmission packet. Display the list of IP filters which have been registered. VPN Passthrough Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough.
Port Forwarding Configure port translation. Security -> Port Forwarding (Router Mode Only) Parameter Group Internet-side IP Address Protocol LAN-side IP Address LAN-side Port Forwarded Ports Meaning Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select [New Group] and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Enter the Internet-side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
DMZ Configure a destination for packets that don’t have a LAN-side destination. Security -> DMZ (Router Mode Only) Parameter Add IP Address to DMZ Meaning Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded. UPnP Configure UPnP (universal plug and play).
Web Filtering and Parental Controls Security -> Web Filtering and Parental Controls (Router Mode Only) Norton ConnectSafe must be activated by customer. Use of Norton ConnectSafe is subject to the Terms of Service found at https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/terms.do . Parameter Web Filtering and Parental Controls Filter Level Websites Excluded from Filter Meaning Enable or disable content filter functionality. Select filter level. Level 3 is selected by default.
Parameter Computers Excluded from Filter Access Control Meaning Set a list of computers on the network that will be unaffected by the web filtering and Parental Controls. Click [Add] and enter a computer’s MAC address (up to 20 are allowed). You can edit or delete entered entries. Select the computers on the network that will be subjected to the web filtering and parental controls. Under target computer, enter the computer’s MAC address and click [Add] to save it to the access control list.
Parameter Shared Folder Description Drive Partition Area Disclosed to Access Restrictions WebAccess Current Users Add Username Password User Description Meaning The shared folder description may contain up to one-byte 75 alphanumeric characters, each region’s characters, hyphens (-) and underscores (_). Displays [Select], [Drive Partition Area], [Format] and [Used/Available] of devices and partitions. Select the functions used by registered shared folder. Configure access restriction settings by username.
Sharing Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Applications -> Sharing Parameter Shared Folder AirStation Name AirStation Description Workgroup Name Windows Client Language Shared Service Meaning Enable to make a USB drive available on your local network. Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and hyphens (-) may be used. The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be used with the shared service.
WebAccess Configure WebAccess. Applications -> WebAccess Parameter WebAccess Language HTTPS/SSL Encryption WebAccess External Port DNS Service Hostname WebAccess External Port Status BuffaloNAS.com Meaning Check [Enable] to use WebAccess. Set the language to be used with WebAccess. Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer. Automatically sets the external port used for WebAccess. To select the port manually, select [Manual].
Media Server Media Server settings. Applications -> Media Server Parameter Media Server Status Meaning Enable to use the media server. Displays the status of the media server. BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client. Applications -> BitTorrent Parameter BitTorrent External Port Number Bandwidth Restriction Meaning Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower.
Parameter Download Manager Delete All Torrents BitTorrent Status BitTorrent External Port Status Meaning Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen. Add a torrent, then click [Add] to download the file(s). Deletes all files, including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading. Downloaded files are not deleted. Displays the status of the BitTorrent client. Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client. You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.
eco Mode Configure eco Mode from this screen. Applications -> eco Mode Parameter Power Saving Custom Mode Weekly Schedule Schedule Entry Meaning Enable to schedule eco Mode. If eco Mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the AirStation is in normal operating mode. Individual power saving elements may be configured for custom mode. Graphically displays the configured schedule. Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule.
Network USB Network USB allows a computer on the wired or wireless LAN to connect to a USB device connected to the AirStation as though it were directly connected to the computer. Printers connected in this way support 2-way communication, so ink-level notifications and similar functions will work normally. Only one computer can connect to the USB device at a time. Note: Network USB is recommended for printer use. Other USB devices are not supported at this time.
System Configure basic AirStation settings. Admin -> System Parameter AirStation Name Administrator Administrator Password Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Permit configuration from wired Internet Meaning Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). The name of the administrator account is “admin”. The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_).
Parameter Permitted IP address Permitted Port NTP Functionality NTP Server Update Interval Local Date Local Time Time Zone DST (Daylight Saving Time) Meaning Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Enter the IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side. Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to configure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side. Enable to use an NTP server.
Reset / Reboot Save and restore this product’s settings, and also initialize and restart this product. Admin -> Reset / Reboot Parameter Operation Restart Meaning Select an operation. Save settings Save this product’s settings to a file. Click [Execute]. You can encrypt the setting file by checking [Use Password] and clicking [Execute]. Restore settings Restore this product’s settings from the setting file. Click [Browse...] and specify a setting file, then click [Execute].
Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Admin -> Update Parameter Firmware Version Update Method Firmware File Name Automatic Update Check Daily Check Time Meaning Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. [Specify a local file] updates from a firmware file stored on your computer. [Automatic update] updates to the latest firmware automatically. Click [Browse...] to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if [Specify a local file] is selected.
System Information View system information for the AirStation. Status -> System Information Parameter Model AirStation Name Mode Internet Meaning Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. Displays the name of the AirStation. Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode. Displays information about the Internet port.
Parameter LAN Wireless (5 GHz) Wireless (2.4 GHz) Guest Account NAS Web Filtering and Parental Controls eco Mode Meaning Displays information about the LAN port. Displays the wireless status. Displays information about the guest account. Displays information about the USB drive. This indicates the operating status of the parental controls. This indicates the operating status of eco Mode. Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.
Packets View packet transfer information. Status -> Packets Parameter Sent Received Meaning Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device.
Chapter 3 - Wireless Wireless Options You may use any of the following methods to connect devices to the AirStation wirelessly. Manual Configuration On your device, search for available networks and find the AirStation. If a password is required, enter the AirStation’s encryption key. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS is an automatic connection method created by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Two different versions of WPS are supported: pushbutton and PIN.
Advanced Wireless Configuration Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) 1 Click the wireless icon. 2 Select your AirStation’s SSID from the list. Note: Your AirStation’s default SSID and encryption key are on the setup card stored in the base of the AirStation. 3 Enter the AirStation’s encryption key. 4 The connection will be established. Automatic Secure Setup (WPS) 1 Click the wireless icon. 2 Select your AirStation’s SSID from the list.
3 Without entering a password, press the AOSS button on the AirStation. Notes: • WPS supports Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 only. • Mac OS is not supported. 4 The connection will be established. Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) 1 Windows users should download Client Manager from Buffalo’s website and install it. Mac users should download AOSS Assistant and install it. 2 Initiate AOSS from Client Manager or AOSS Assistant. 3 Press your AirStation’s AOSS button.
Adding an AirStation to an Existing Wireless Network as a Client In a network that already has a wireless access point, the AirStation can serve as a wireless client. It can connect wirelessly to the existing wireless network and other devices can be connected to its Ethernet ports. To configure the AirStation as a wireless client, navigate to [Wireless] > [Wireless Bridge] in Settings. Under “Manual Connection”, click [Configure]. Select your access point from the list of detected wireless devices.
Chapter 4 - Utilities How to Download Utilities You can download utilities for your AirStation from Buffalo’s website. WZR-1750DHP: http://d.buffalo.
List of Utilities with Description of Each AirStation Configuration Tool You can enter the AirStation’s settings and change IP address with this tool. Compatible with: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.
Network-USB Navigator You can use a printer connected to the AirStation’s USB port via any computer in your network with this software. Note: Concurrent use by multiple computers is not supported. Compatible with: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.
Client Manager Use this software to let your Windows PC connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Client Manager V supports Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Client Manager 3 supports Windows XP. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
AOSS Assistant Use this software to let your Mac connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Compatible with: OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 WLAN Monitor You can check the radio wave condition, connection speed, signal quality, and signal level with this tool. Compatible with: OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Finding Your AirStation on the Network By default, your AirStation is accessible on your local network at the IP address 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. If this address has been changed and you don’t know the new address, you can reset the AirStation to its default settings by holding down the reset button for 3 seconds. You can also find your AirStation on the network with the AirStation Configuration Tool.
Open a browser (such as Firefox) on your computer and type 192.168.11.1 into the URL window. Click [Go]. The router’s settings page should open. Enter the router’s username and password (“admin” and “password” by default). You should now be able to reconfigure your settings and change your password for the router. Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac If your router is not behaving normally, begin by using the resetting all settings.
Appendix A - Supplemental Information Package contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. AirStation.....................................................1 AirStation setup card...............................1 AC adapter...................................................1 AC power cable..........................................1 Stands...........................................................2 Screws for wall-mounting....
Feature Parameter LAN-side IP Address LAN DHCP Lease Routing DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Pool LAN-side IP Address (For IP Unnumbered) Advanced Settings Lease Period Default Gateway DNS Servers WINS Server Domain Name Current DHCP Clients Routing Wireless Wireless Channel High-Speed Mode Broadcast SSID SSID 1 SSID Isolation SSID Wireless Authentication Encryption Wireless Data WPA-PSK (Pre-shared Keys) 2.
Feature Parameter WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BK (Low)) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_BE (Nomal)) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VI (High)) WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority AC_VO (Highest)) WPS External Registrar AirStation PIN Enrollee PIN WPS WPS Security Settings AOSS AOSS Status Allow WEP for Game Consoles Only AOSS Button on The AirStation Unit Default Setting CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit Admission Control CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit Admission Control CWmin CWmax AIFSN TXOP Limit Admi
Feature MAC Filtering Multicast Control Guest Account Parameter Enforce MAC Filtering Registration List Snooping Multicast Aging Time Guest Account Guest User Authentication Guest Account LAN IP Address Permitted Access Time SSID Wireless Authentication Wireless Encryption Show Guests Firewall Basic Rules IP Filter IP Filter IPv6 Passthrough PPPoE Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Forwarded Ports Add IP Address to DMZ UPnP VPN Passthrough Port Forwarding DMZ UPnP Web Filtering and Parental Controls Disk
Feature QoS eco Mode Network USB Parameter Priority Control QoS Optimize for Manual Manual Entry Power Saving LED Wired LAN Wireless LAN Weekly Schedule Mode Start Time End Time Day of Week Network USB Use Multifunction Printer AirStation Name Administrator Administrator Password Access System NTP Functionality NTP Server Update Interval Local Date Local Time Time Zone DST (Daylight Saving Time) Default Setting Disabled Video Video: Ultra Premium - High Bandwidth Conference: Premium - Low Latency, M
Feature Syslog Settings Update Firmware Parameter Transfer Logs Syslog Server Logs Detailed logs Update Method Firmware File Name Automatic Update Check Daily Check Time Default Setting Disabled Address Translation, IP Filter, Firewall, PPP Client, Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, Wired, USB, System Specify a local file Enabled Automatic 79
Technical Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Method Frequency Range Transmission Rate 802.11ac (Draft) IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW : 260/234/195/175.5/156/117/78/58.5/39/19.5 Mbps (3 stream) 156/130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 stream) 78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.
Transmission Rate 802.11 n/a/b/g Access Mode Security Wired LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Rate Transmission Encoding Access Method Speed and Flow Control Number of LAN Ports USB Interface Interface Connector Type IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW : 195/175.5/156/117/78/58.5/39/19.5 Mbps (3 stream) 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 stream) 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW : 216.7/195/173.3/130/86.7/65/43.3/21.7 Mbps (3 stream) 144.4/130/115.6/86.
Shared Folders and USB Ports There are several restrictions on using the AirStation’s USB port: • When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), keep folder and file names within 80 characters. You may not be able to copy a folder or a file whose name length is more than 80 characters. • You cannot set attributes (hidden or read-only) for folders or files on the AirStation. • When using access restrictions, you can register up to 16 users for the AirStation.
GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
Appendix B - Tutorials Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security Some basic configuration tips to help improve your router performance and security. Performance • Put the AirStation in an elevated spot near the center of your house or coverage area, but away from other devices that might cause interference. • Experiment with strategic locations to improve signal strength. To reduce interference, keep the router away from cordless phones and microwaves.
Sharing a Printer A USB printer attached to the AirStation can be made available to the network for wireless printing. You will need to download and install the Network-USB Navigator application from the Buffalo website. Before proceeding, make sure the printer is installed on your PC with the correct printer drivers/software. If the PC does not have the required drivers, even if Network-USB Navigator detects the printer you will not be able to print to the device.
Configuring Parental Controls You can apply website content filters and control access to computers on your network. You can access parental control settings by the clicking [Advanced Settings], then navigating to [Security] > [Web Filtering and Parental Controls]. You must first accept the Symantec terms of use before you can use Parental Controls. Content Filter You can enable the content filter to block objectionable websites.
Computers Excluded from Filter Excluded computers can access any website without being affected by the content filter. You can register up to 20 excluded computers. To add a computer: 1 2 3 On “Parental Controls” page, click [Add] under “Computers Excluded from Filter” to open “Exclude Computers” page. Enter a computer’s MAC address. If you need help locating a computer’s MAC address, consult the computer’s manual. Click [Add].
2 The command prompt appears. Type “ipconfig /all” and hit Enter. 3 Locate the physical address. This is the computer’s MAC address.
Access Control Access control lets you set up a schedule that dictates when a target computer on the network can (or cannot) access the Internet. You can have up to 20 network computers under access control. 1 On the parental control page, click [Add] to open “Access Control” page. 2 Under “Target Computer”, enter the computer’s MAC address. 3 For the added computer, select [Internet Access] or [No Internet Access].
7 Click [Add]. You will be returned to the Parental Controls page and the computer will be displayed under the “Access Control List”. You can click [Edit] to modify the permitted access time or other settings, or [Delete] to remove the entry. Port Forwarding Basics Port forwarding is a way of configuring the AirStation so that incoming data is automatically directed to specific IP addresses on the network based on the data type.
Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules If UPnP is enabled, most programs will configure this for you automatically. Otherwise, you can manually set rules for port forwarding. You can access port forwarding options by opening “Advanced Settings” and then navigating to [Security] > [Port Forwarding]. Creating Port Forwarding Rules The AirStation can register up to 32 rules. Rules can be managed using the group feature. Once a group has been created, you can add additional port forwarding rules to that group.
Managing Port Forwarding Rules Individual rules cannot be turned off. Only a rule group can be shut off. You can click [Edit] to make any changes to individual rules, or [Delete] to remove the rule entry. Configuring a USB Drive as a NAS You can use a USB drive as a network-attached storage (NAS) device by plugging it into the AirStation. The files on the device can then be accessed from anywhere on the network. Note: Not all USB drives are compatible with the AirStation.
Formatting the Drive 1 2 3 On the disk management page, click “Partition1”. AirStation does not support ext3 or NTFS format drives. If the USB drive is in one of those formats, click [Format] to open “Format Disk” page. Select a format type and click [Execute format] to format the drive. Formatting will erase all data on the drive, so back up any important data beforehand. User Access Set user access restrictions for the drive. 1 On the disk management page, click “Partition1”.
2 Click [Setting Changes]. 3 Select the type of access to be given to users and click [Save]. To create new users, click [Add] from the disk management page. Enable Sharing Enable sharing so the drive is accessible by other users on the network. 1 Navigate to [Applications] > [Sharing]. 2 Enable “Shared Folder” for the NAS. 3 Set the Workgroup name and click [Apply].
Adding a Second AirStation as a Wireless Client If you have an existing wireless network, you can add the AirStation as a wireless client. It will be able to wirelessly connect to the access point. Other devices can then connect to the AirStation’s Ethernet ports to use the access point’s Internet connection. Setting up the AirStation 1 Set the mode switch on the back of the AirStation to “WB”. 2 Connect the AirStation to a computer on the network with an Ethernet cable and power on the AirStation.
6 7 Click [Manual Settings] to open the manual configuration page. Select the access point from the available list of detected wireless devices. If nothing is displayed, click [Search Again] to refresh the list. 8 Set the wireless authentication and encryption to match that of the access point. 9 Click [OK]. The AirStation should now be connected as a wireless client. You can disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the AirStation to another location that is within range of the access point.
Saving and Restoring Settings Once you have finished configuring your AirStation to your needs, you can save the current configuration to a backup file. This file can be used to restore the AirStation’s settings when needed. For example, the AirStation will initialize its settings after a hard reset. Instead of re-configuring the unit, simply use the backup file to restore its previous settings. The backup file is not automatically updated when you make further AirStation configuration changes.
4 Click [OK]. Once the file has been saved to your system, do not rename the backup file. If needed, you can put the file into another folder. Restoring Settings with a Backup File Restore settings can be found on the same tab. 1 On the save/restore settings page, check “Restore settings”. 2 The Browse field appears. Click [Browse...] to locate the backup file on the system. 3 Click [Execute]. The Restore dialog appears. 4 Enter the password if prompted.
Setting Up WebAccess WebAccess is a cloud service provided by Buffalo that allows you to access your NAS remotely over the Internet. You can share content with everyone or with specified users. You can set up WebAccess through the settings page of your NAS, or enable the service on your AirStation. If you have a BuffaloNAS.com account, you can use its login to use WebAccess. You can also use your DDNS hostname or an external IP address along with the port used for WebAccess.
11 Select the DNS Service hostname used to access the service. If you have a BuffaloNAS.com account, select “Use BuffaloNAS.com Registration” and enter your BuffaloNAS.com username and password. You can also use an existing hostname, such as your dynamic DNS hostname. 12 Click [Apply] at the bottom of the page. Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS You can use the physical AOSS button on your AirStation to easily connect wireless devices that support AOSS or WPS.
2 Click [Advanced Settings] and navigate to [Internet] > [PPTP]. 3 Check “Enable PPTP Server”. 4 Select the VPN authentication type. If you are unsure which one to use, leave it on the default selection. 5 6 You can leave the Server IP Address on “Auto”. If you are using a static IP address, click [Manual] and enter it into the field. You can leave the client IP address on “Auto”. If client computers are within a specific IP address range, click [Manual] and enter the range into the field.
4 Click [Add]. The user will appear under the “PPTP User List” section. You can click [Edit] to modify the user or click [Delete] to remove the entry. Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways AT&T Internet services (U-verse or ADSL) will often assign a 2Wire residential gateway device that serves as both the modem and the router. To add an AirStation to this network, it is best to add the unit as a client device.
4 5 6 Choose an “Optimize for” selection. Video: Prioritizes streaming video traffic. Voice: Prioritizes voice chats and VoIP traffic. Gaming: Prioritizes online gaming traffic. Manual: Select this option to customize QoS priority for a selected operation. To set a manual policy, select the operation to be prioritized and lower the priority for others. For example, if you set “Video” as “Ultra Premium - High Bandwidth”, the bandwidth priority of other operations should be lowered accordingly.
4 5 Set the WAN-side server and port number under “Remote Settings”. If you need to use a specific port, most network applications and services will have their required protocols and ports listed in their documentation. 6 Enter the IP address or MAC address of the network device for QoS priority. 7 Click [Add]. Once an entry has been saved, you can click [Edit] to change it or [Delete] to remove the entry. Click [Delete All] to remove all saved entries.
Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu. 4 Right-click the network adapter, then click [Properties]. 5 If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. 6 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” then click [Properties].
7 8 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address: 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server: blank Click [OK]. Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.
Mac OS To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Apple menu] > [System Preferences…]. 2 Click [Network]. 3 Click the network adapter. 4 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select “Using DHCP” in the “Configure IPv4” field. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address: 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.
