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Contents
Chapter 2 - Installation.....................................................10
Initial Setup.........................................................................................10
Chapter 3 - Configuration................................................12
Accessing Settings..............................................................................12
Setup....................................................................................................14
WAN / LAN............................................................................................15
Internet...........................................................................................................15
PPPoE..............................................................................................................16
DDNS...............................................................................................................17
PPTP Server....................................................................................................18
LAN..................................................................................................................19
DHCP...............................................................................................................20
NAT..................................................................................................................20
Routing...........................................................................................................21
Wireless................................................................................................22
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WPS.................................................................................................................22
AOSS...............................................................................................................23
Basic................................................................................................................24
Advanced........................................................................................................26
WMM...............................................................................................................27
MAC Filter.......................................................................................................28
WDS.................................................................................................................29
Multicast Control...........................................................................................29
Firewall.................................................................................................30
Firewall...........................................................................................................30
IP Filter............................................................................................................31
VPN Passthrough...........................................................................................32
Games / Apps.......................................................................................33
Port Forwarding.............................................................................................33
DMZ.................................................................................................................34
UPnP................................................................................................................34
QoS..................................................................................................................35
Admin...................................................................................................36
Name...............................................................................................................36
Password........................................................................................................36
Time and Date................................................................................................37
NTP..................................................................................................................37
eco...................................................................................................................38
Access..............................................................................................................39
Syslog Settings...............................................................................................40
Save/Restore..................................................................................................40
Initialize/Restart............................................................................................41
Update............................................................................................................41
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Diagnostic............................................................................................42
System Info.....................................................................................................42
Logs.................................................................................................................43
Packet Info......................................................................................................43
Client Monitor................................................................................................44
Ping.................................................................................................................44
Manual Setup......................................................................................49
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig)....................................................................49
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)....................................................................50
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)..............................................................51
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration).................................................53
Mac OS (Wi-Fi)................................................................................................55
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting............................................56
Cannot Connect to the Internet Over a Wired Connection..............56
Cannot Access Settings.......................................................................56
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly.......................................57
Forgot AirStations SSID, Encryption Key, or Password....................57
How to Configure TCP/IP....................................................................58
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Windows 8......................................................................................................58
Windows 7......................................................................................................59
Windows Vista................................................................................................60
Windows XP....................................................................................................61
Mac OS............................................................................................................61
Other Tips............................................................................................62
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Chapter 1 - Product Overview
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
Ethernet Cable........................................1
Quick Setup Guide................................1
Warranty Statement.............................1
Front Panel
1 AOSS Button
To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 3 seconds). 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.
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2 Power / Diag LED (Green or Red)
On (Green):
Power is on.
Blinking (Green):
Booting.
Off:
Power is off.
2 blinks (Red)**:
Flash ROM error.
3 blinks (Red)**:
Wired LAN error.
4 blinks (Red)**:
Wireless LAN error.
5 blinks (Red)***:
IP address setting error.
Continuously blinking*:
Updating firmware, saving settings or initializing settings.
* Do not unplug the AC adapter while the LED is blinking continuously.
** Turn off AirStation first, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.
*** Cannot communicate because WAN-side and LAN-side IP addresses are same. Change LAN-side IP address of the
AirStation.
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Back Panel
1 Mode Switch
This switch changes between router mode and bridge (access point) mode. Auto mode will enable or disable
router functionality automatically.
2 LAN Port
Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and
100 Mbps connections.
3 Internet Port
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
Note: In bridge (access point) mode, the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.
4 Reset Button
To reset all settings, hold down this button until the power/diag LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must
be on for this to work.
5 DC Connector
Connect the included AC adapter here.
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Bottom
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Chapter 2 - Installation
Initial Setup
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 Confirm that the mode switch is in the Auto position. Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the
other end to the AirStations Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem.
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4 Turn on the AirStation and wait one minute.
5 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 4.
6 Once your computer has booted, the AirStations LEDs should be lit as described below:
Power/Diag: Green LED on.
Wireless: Green LED on.
Router: Amber LED on.
For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.
Note: If the router LED is not lit, set the mode switch to Router.
Youve completed the initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 3 for advanced settings.
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Chapter 3 - Configuration
Configuration of the AirStation is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI.
Accessing Settings
1 Open a browser.
2 Enter the AirStations LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the enter key.
Notes:
The AirStations default LAN-side IP address depends on the mode.
In router mode: 192.168.11.1
In bridge (access point) mode: 192.168.11.100
If the mode switch is set to Auto and the AirStation is in bridge (access point) mode, the AirStations IP address is
assigned by an external DHCP server.
If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.
3 Enter admin for the username and password for the password, then click OK.
Note: If you forget your password, hold down the reset button to initialize all settings. Note that all other settings
will also revert to their default values.
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4 This is Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of
each screen. Refer to the help screens for more information on using Settings.
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Setup
Setup is the home page of Settings. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here.
WAN / LAN Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports.
Wireless Displays the configuration screen for wireless settings.
Firewall Displays the configuration screen for the firewall.
Games / Apps Displays the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications.
Admin Displays the configuration screen for administration settings.
Diagnostic Displays the status of the AirStation.
Easy Setup Enables you to easily configure the AirStations network settings automatically.
Mode This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation.
Internet Displays WAN-side system information for the AirStation.
Check Connection Click to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly.
Status Click to refresh the current screen.
Wireless Displays the current wireless settings.
AOSS Setup Click to display the AOSS configuration screen.
WPS Setup Click to display the WPS configuration screen.
eco Mode This indicates the operating status of eco Mode.
Displays the list of the network devices for which information is provided from the
Network Services
network on the LAN-side.
Language Enables you to select the language you use.
Log out of Settings. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out
Log Out
automatically.
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WAN / LAN
Internet
Configure the WAN-side port (Internet port) here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
Method of Acquiring IP
Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained.
Address
Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway.
DNS Name Server
Specify an IP address for the DNS server.
Address
You may use the default MAC address or specify one manually.
Internet MAC Address Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Do not
change the MAC address unless you know what youre doing!
MTU Size of Internet Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be
Port entered.
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PPPoE
Configure PPPoE settings here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32
Name of Connection
alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64
Username
alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Enter the password specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64
Password
alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Fill in this field only if your ISP specifies a service name. Leave blank otherwise. You may
Service Name
enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
PPPoE Static IP Check to use a static IP address.
PPPoE IP Address Enter an IP address if you check PPPoE Static IP.
PPPoE DNS Enter the DNS address.
Connection Type Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your ISP.
Automatic Set time to disconnect after communication is stopped when the connection method is
Disconnection set to Connection on demand or Manual. You can enter up to 1440 minutes.
Authentication Configure an authorization method with an ISP.
MTU Size Configure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 bytes may be entered.
Configure MRU (maximum receive unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 may be
MRU Size
entered.
If keepalive is enabled, then the AirStation will issue an LCP echo request once a minute
in order to maintain the connection with the PPPoE. If the server does not respond for
Keepalive
more than 6 minutes, the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will
terminate the connection.
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DDNS
Configure dynamic DNS settings here. Many settings are only available when the appropriate dynamic DNS service is
enabled. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for dynamic DNS.
Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters
Username
and symbols.
Enter the dynamic DNS password. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters
Password
and symbols.
Enter the dynamic DNS hostname. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters,
Hostname
hyphens, and periods.
Enter the email address which is registered to the dynamic DNS service. You may enter
Email Address
up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to
TZO Key
64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Enter the domain name which is registered to the dynamic DNS service. You may enter
Domain Name
up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP
IP Address Update
address. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days. For TZO, set it between 0 and 99
Period
days. If 0 (zero) days is set, no periodic update is performed.
The WAN-side IP address of the AirStations Internet port. This address is sent to the
Internet-side IP Address
dynamic DNS service provider.
The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS service provider. The AirStation can be
Domain Name
accessed from the Internet using this domain name.
Status Displays the status of the dynamic DNS service.
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PPTP Server
Configure the PPTP server here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
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Click Edit PPTP User List to display.
Username
Enter the username to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter up to 16
Add new user alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Password
Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter up to 16
alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Click Edit PPTP User List to display.
Advanced Settings Method of Acquiring IP Address
Select the method to be used to assign the IP address for the PPTP client.
PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information.
LAN
Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings here.
By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You
LAN-side IP Address
may change it here.
DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.
Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses
DHCP IP Address Pool
to be excluded from that range. Values from 1-256 may be entered.
Advanced Settings Check Display to display DHCP server advanced settings options.
Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours
Lease Period
may be entered.
Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
WINS Server 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 64
Domain Name
alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
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DHCP
Configure DHCP settings here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as
IP Address
the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.
MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the client.
Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can
Current DHCP Clients
be changed to manual leasing by clicking Manual Assignment.
NAT
Configure network address translation settings here. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet.
This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
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Routing
Configure the AirStations IP communication route here.
Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to the routing table.
Gateway Adds a gateway address to the routing table.
The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its
Metric
destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.
Routing Manual entries will appear here after being added.
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Wireless
WPS
WPS is a system for configuring your wireless network automatically. If your wireless devices support WPS, you may
connect them by pushing buttons on the devices or by entering a PIN from one device into another.
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AOSS
AOSS is a system for configuring your wireless network automatically. If your wireless devices support AOSS, you may
connect them by pushing buttons on the devices or in their software.
Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS
button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.
Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.
Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be
restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.
You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections. If Disabled is selected,
Exclusive SSID for WEP
then clients will not be able to connect with WEP.
Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP connections. Devices
Dedicated WEP SSID
connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using
isolation
AES. All connected devices will be able to communicate with the Internet.
AOSS Button on the
Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation.
AirStation Unit
Current Security
Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key configured by AOSS.
Information
Random Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other settings.
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Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to the values on the
KEY Base
case sticker.
Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to their previous
Reset
values.
Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which
AOSS Client Information
are wirelessly communicated.
Basic
Configure basic wireless settings here.
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Advanced
Configure advanced wireless settings here.
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WMM
Set priorities for specific communications here.
You dont usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings is recommended.
Priority
The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4,
(Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the queue, these packets are processed in order of priority.
CWmin, CWmax
The maximum and minimum value of the contention window. The contention window is used
in the frame collision avoidance structure performed in IEEE 802.11, and generally, the smaller
the value in the window, the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send.
WMM-EDCA
Parameters AIFSN
The interval to send frames. The unit of the AIFSN is a slot, just as the window defined by
CWmin and CWmax is. The smaller the interval of sending frames, the faster the algorithm can
restart. As a result, the priority of the queue is higher.
TXOP Limit
The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send. The unit is 32 ms.
The longer this time, the more frames can be sent per right to send. However, the queue may
interfere with other packet transmissions. If TXOP limit is set to 0 (zero), only one frame can be
sent per right to send.
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MAC Filter
MAC filtering lets you restrict access your network. Only specific wireless devices will be able to connect.
Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses.
Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect
Registration List
wirelessly.
Edit Registration List Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.
Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirStation. Click
Enter MAC Addresses
Register to add that MAC address to the list.
List of Connected
Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected to the AirStation.
Clients
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WDS
Configure WDS here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in bridge mode.
If enabled, the AirStation can connect to the wireless master by WDS. Disabled by
WDS
default.
Select the connection method to connect to the master. You may use AOSS or WPS to
Connection Type
connect push-button style, or specify an SSID to configure manually.
Connection Status Displays the connection status with the master.
SSID Specify an SSID to connect to the master manually.
Search Click this button to search for a master.
Authentication Specify the type of authentication used to connect to the master.
Encryption Specify the type of encryption used to connect to the master.
Multicast Control
Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port here.
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Firewall
Firewall
Configure the AirStations firewall here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
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IP Filter
Edit IP filters here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
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VPN Passthrough
Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough here. This function is only available when the
AirStation is in router mode.
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Games / Apps
Port Forwarding
Configure port translation here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select New Group and enter the new
Group group name in the group name field to create a new group. A group name can include
up to 16 alphanumeric characters.
Internet-side IP Address Enter the Internet-side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
Protocol Select the Internet-side protocol (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
LAN-side IP Address Enter the LAN-side IP address (after translation) for the port translation table entry.
Select the LAN-side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for the port translation
LAN-side Port
table entry.
Forwarded Ports Displays current entries in the port translation table.
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DMZ
Configure a destination for packets that dont have a LAN-side destination here. This function is only available when the
AirStation is in router mode.
Enter the IP address of a network device that will receive rejected packets. This device
IP Address of DMZ will be accessible from outside the firewall.
Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded.
UPnP
Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router mode.
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QoS
Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in router
mode.
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Admin
Name
Configure basic AirStation settings here.
Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters
AirStation Name
and hyphens (-).
Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their
Network Services
supported services.
Password
Configure the password to log in to the AirStations configuration screen here.
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Time and Date
Configure the AirStations internal clock here.
Date You may manually set the date of the AirStations internal clock.
Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStations internal clock.
Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich mean time) of the AirStations internal clock.
NTP
Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronize the AirStations internal clock here.
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eco
Configure eco Mode here.
Enable to schedule eco Mode. If eco Mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the
Scheduling
AirStation is in normal operating mode.
Weekly Schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule.
Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If custom mode is
Schedule Entry
chosen, configure it below.
Custom Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for custom mode.
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Access
Restrict access to Settings here.
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Syslog Settings
Transfer the AirStations logs to a syslog server here.
Save/Restore
Save AirStation settings as a file and restore from them later.
Clicking Back Up will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the
Back Up Settings Encrypt the configuration file with a password option is checked, then the configuration
file will be password protected with the password.
Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved configuration file by clicking
Choose File, navigating to the configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the
Restore Settings
configuration file was password protected, check Open file with password, enter the
password, and click Restore.
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Initialize/Restart
Initialize or restart the AirStation.
Update
Update the AirStations firmware.
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Diagnostic
System Info
View system information for the AirStation.
Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version.
AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation.
Hardware Mode Switch
Displays the status of the AirStations mode switch.
Status
Mode Displays the AirStations current operational mode.
Internet DDisplays the status of the WAN port.
LAN Displays the status of the LAN port.
Wireless Displays the wireless status.
WDS Displays the connection status of WDS.
eco Mode This indicates the operating status of eco Mode.
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Logs
The AirStations logs are recorded here.
Packet Info
View packet transfer information.
Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
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Client Monitor
This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Ping
A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device.
Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with,
Destination Address
then click Execute. The result will be displayed below.
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Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network
AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons
will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices,
computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo Technology. WPS was created by the
Wi-Fi alliance.
Before using AOSS or WPS to connect the Buffalo wireless client to the computer, download Client Manager or AOSS
Assistant from the Buffalo website and install it.
Buffalos Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into your computer. However, it is
not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available.
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Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
When the wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the wireless LED on the front of the
AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
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3 Click Start AOSS.
It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the wireless LED on the front of the
AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
When the wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
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Manual Setup
You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built-
in to the operating system. The procedure varies depending on which operating system you are using.
3 Select the target AirStations name and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device again, check Connect
automatically.
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5 Click No, dont turn on sharing or connect to devices.
2 Select the target AirStation and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking
Connect automatically is recommended.
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3 Enter the encryption key and click OK.
3 When this screen is displayed, select your network and click Connect.
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If the screen below is displayed, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead.
Otherwise, go to step 4.
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4 Enter the encryption key and click Connect.
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3 Select the network to connect to and click Connect.
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Mac OS (Wi-Fi)
Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation.
Note: In Mac OS 10.6 and earlier, Wi-Fi appears as AirPort.
1 Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi-Fi On.
2 Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it.
3 Enter your encryption key in the password field, check Remember this network, and click Join.
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Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
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Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly.
Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation.
The factory defaults are:
SSID (11n/g/b) - Buffalo-G-XXXX (the last 4 digits of the AirStations MAC address)
Encryption Type - WPA2 - PSK AES
Encryption Key - Printed on the setup card.
Note: For details, refer to the setup card.
Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.
Restart your AirStation.
Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings, including
your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults.
With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings.
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How to Configure TCP/IP
Windows 8
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8, follow the procedure below.
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 routers 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
9 Click OK.
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Windows 7
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.
7 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 routers 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
8 Click OK.
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Windows Vista
To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.
7 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 routers 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
8 Click OK.
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Windows XP
To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.
2 Double-click Network.
5 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 routers 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
6 Click OK.
Mac OS
To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS, follow the procedure below.
2 Click Network.
4 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 routers 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
5 Click Apply.
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Other Tips
Issue:
I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to Settings.
Answer:
Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, and hit the enter key. You will be prompted to log in.
Enter admin for the username and password for the password. Click OK to log in. The option to reset your password
will be available on the first page.
Issue:
How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?
Answer:
Log in Settings and navigate to Internet Games (Port Forwarding) on Setup page. Enter the port that needs to be
forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console.
Issue:
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router?
Answer:
Log in Settings and navigate to Wireless Encryption on Setup page. Buffalo recommends the use of WPA2-PSK AES for
wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in length.
Issue:
How do I change my wireless routers broadcasted network name (SSID)?
Answer:
Log in Settings and navigate to Wireless - Basic. Find the SSID setting. Select Use and enter the new name for your
network. Click Apply. Once the wireless router has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the
AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same.
Issue:
What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow?
Answer:
There are many environmental factors that may cause this. First, ensure the issue is not range related by moving the
wireless router and the client device closer together. If the connection drops continue, then range is probably not the
issue.
Other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwaves, other wireless networks, and 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact
performance. Try a different wireless channel for your wireless router. Log in Settings and navigate to Basic Wireless
Setup on Setup page. Wireless channels from 1 - 11 may be selected. Try Auto Channel option if available. Otherwise,
manually select an alternate channel and click Apply.
Issue:
Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router, I am unable to access the Internet with my
web browser.
Answer:
First, press the router button on the AirStation to switch to router mode. The router LED on the AirStation turns on,
and after about one minute, turn off the cable or DSL modem, AirStation, and your computer. Verify that the modem
is connected to the Internet port on the AirStation with a Ethernet cable. Power on the modem and wait one minute.
Power on the wireless router and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and
navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally.
If after these steps, an Internet connection is still unavailable, power off the cable or DSL modem and computer again
and directly connect your computer to the cable or DSL modem with a cable between the computer and the port
on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute. Power on the computer and again check for an Internet
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connection.
If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the Internet Service
Provider who installed the modem.
If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support.
Issue:
Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products?
Answer:
The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com
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Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
DNS Servers AirStations IP address
LAN WINS Server Assigned IP address
Domain Name Assigned domain name
DHCP Current DHCP Clients -
Address Translation Enabled
NAT
Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled
Routing Routing No routes are registered.
WPS Enabled
External Registrar Enabled
An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the
AirStation PIN
AirStation)
WPS status:
configured
WPS SSID:
Buffalo-G-XXXX (the last 4 digits of the AirStations MAC
WPS Security Settings address)
Security:
WPA2 - PSK AES
Encryption key:
The 8-digit random number printed on the setup card.
Exclusive SSID for WEP AOSS is not in use.
Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled
AOSS
AOSS Button on the AirStation
Enabled
Unit
Wireless Enabled
Wireless Channel Auto Channel
High Speed Mode Bandwidth: 20 MHz
Broadcast SSID Allow
SSID1 Enabled
SSID Isolation Not used
Basic
SSID Use AirStations MAC address
Authentication WPA2 - PSK
Encryption AES
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) The 8-digit random number printed on the setup card.
SSID2: WEP Disabled
Key Renewal Interval 60 minutes
Multicast Rate 1 Mbps
Advanced DTIM Period 1
Wireless Client Isolation Disabled
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
CWmax 1023 1023
AC_BK (Low) )
AIFSN 7 7
TXOP Limit 0 0
For AP For STA
CWmin 15 15
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
CWmax 63 1023
AC_BE (Normal) )
AIFSN 3 3
TXOP Limit 0 0
WMM
For AP For STA
CWmin 7 7
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
CWmax 15 15
AC_VI (High) )
AIFSN 1 2
TXOP Limit 94 94
For AP For STA
CWmin 3 3
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
CWmax 7 7
AC_VO (Highest) )
AIFSN 1 2
TXOP Limit 47 47
Enforce MAC Filtering Disabled
MAC Filter
Registration List No registered MAC addresses
WDS WDS Disabled
Multicast Snooping Disabled
Control Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec.
Log Output Disabled
Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing: Disabled
Firewall
Basic Rules Reject ident requests: Enabled
Block ping from Internet: Enabled
Log Output Disabled
IP Filter
IP Filter No IP filters have been configured yet.
IPv6 Passthrough Disabled
VPN
PPPoE Passthrough Disabled
Passthrough
PPTP Passthrough Disabled
Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports Port forwarding has not been configured yet.
DMZ IP Address of DMZ -
UPnP UPnP Enabled
QoS QoS Disabled
AirStation Name AP + AirStations MAC Address
Name
Network Services Enabled
Admin Name admin (fixed)
Password
Admin Password password
Local Date 2010 Year 1 Month 1 Day
Time and Date Local Time 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds
Time Zone (GMT+00:00) Greenwich Mean Time, London
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Feature Parameter Default Setting
NTP Enabled
NTP NTP Server time.nist.gov
Update Interval 24 hours
Scheduling Disabled
Power Saving Mode: Normal
Start Time: 0:00
Schedule Entry
End Time: 0:30
eco
Day of Week: none
LED: Off
User Define Mode Wired LAN: eco (Slow operation)
Wireless LAN: Off
Log Output Disabled
Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN:
Disabled
Access Prohibit configuration from wired LAN:
Management Access
Disabled
Permit configuration from wired WAN:
Disabled
Transfer Logs Disabled
Syslog Server -
Syslog Settings Address Translation, IP Filter, Firewall, PPPoE Client,
Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless,
Logs
Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client,
and Wired
Update Update Method Select a file on your PC
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Appendix A - Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications
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Environmental Information
The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.
The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the
natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.
If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration.
GPL Information
The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
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