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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual AirStation G54 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router WYR-G54 Rev B www.buffalotech.com/wireless...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......05 Installation / Setup ..... . 11 Antenna Installation.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents UPnP....38 System Information ....39 Administrator Password .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ......47 Glossary ......49 FCC Information .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly. The WYR-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard specification on wireless LANs. It also supports various advanced router technologies.

  • Page 6: Home Networking

    - Dynamic packet filtering. - Wireless encryption via TKIP and WEP. - VPN pass-through for IPSec and PPTP connections. - Packet monitoring and filtering by MAC address, IP address and port. - PPPoE support • Buffalo’s easy web interface configuration •...

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    • Any Wi-Fi (wireless) compatible computer with a Web Browser Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.5 or later. (Safari 1.0 is supported with Macintosh OS X.2) AirStation WYR-G54 Package Contents The AirStation WYR-G54 package consists of the following items. 1. WYR-G54 Base Station 2. AC adapter/power cable 3.

  • Page 8: Product Views

    Introduction 5. Quick Setup Guide 6. Warranty Statement Product Views Power - Lit when the device is powered on. Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless traffic is present. WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present. Flashes when internet traffic is present. Status - Flashes red when performing diagnostic functions or when an error exists.

  • Page 9: About The Airstation Cd

    Introduction About the AirStation CD The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for confi guration. The AirStation CD contains client drivers for Buffalo Wireless Adapters (i.e. Notebook Adapter and Desktop PCI Adapter) and the AirStation documentation. Prior to copying or installing any software, please read the Software License Agreement “license.
  • Page 10 If you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software License Agreement, do not download, copy or install the AirStation software. It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available.

  • Page 11: Installation / Setup

    AirStation router. 2. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port. Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router. 3. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port.

  • Page 12: Open The Setup Screen

    • Connect the WYR-G54 according to the wiring instructions in Section 2. • The WYR-G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.11.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. n Note: The computer used to configure the AirStation should be set to obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP server.

  • Page 13: Antenna Installation

    Antenna The WYR-G54 has one internal omnidirectional antenna. The transmission of wireless signals is isotropic, meaning that the waves are emitted much like the sun distributes light in every direc- tion. However, connection problems can occasionally be remedied by simply adjusting the posi- tion of the antenna.

  • Page 14: Logging In

    Logging In Enter “root” as the User ID and leave the password field blank. n Note: These are the factory default settings...

  • Page 15: Installation Wizard

    Initial Settings Screen Choosing a Connection Type Setup Wizard - Launch Internet Setup • Click the Internet Setup arrow button to begin the Internet Setup Wizard. • Advanced users have the option of skipping this step and begin manually confi guring the access point.
  • Page 16 Setup Wizard - Setup Cable Connection Options Cable Connection - Choose the type of connection confi guration Options as provided by your ISP - Most Cable operators provide the fi rst type of confi guration - Automatic (DHCP) Automatic IP Assignment by ISP DSL PPPoE Settings - Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’...
  • Page 17 Manual IP Address Settings Automatic IP Address Settings with Manually Entered DNS Settings Setup Wizard - Cable Manual Entry of IP Information - If your IP Information is provided by your ISP, fi elds are provided to fi ll in the information. - Some ISPs also require that a certain MAC Address is used.
  • Page 18 Connection Options DSL PPPoE Settings Screen Setup Wizard - DSL DSL Connection Options - Choose the type of connection confi guration as provided by your ISP - Most DSL operators provide the fi rst type of confi guration - Automatic (DHCP) - When using a LAN connection type of DSL, network settings are automatically delivered by your ISP.
  • Page 19 Line Test If the Line Test is successful, the AirStation is now fi nished with basic setup and client devices should be able to connect to the Internet through the AirStation. The next step involves setting up wireless security, which is optional. Setup Wizard - Line Test Line Test Once the Setup Wizard is complete a line test...
  • Page 20 Security Setup TKIP - check with your client adapter vendors to make sure that ALL of your wireless adapters sup- port this method of WPA encryption. WEP - while most wireless adapters support WEP, it has been shown not to be as robust as TKIP, though it is considered adequate for home use.

  • Page 21: Wireless Settings

    WEP Setup - If WEP is chosen as the encryp- tion type, you need only to enter in an encryption key. Note that depending on the type (ASCII vs. HEX), the length of the key will vary depending on the numbers of bits in use.

  • Page 22: Advanced Setup

    Settings Settings LAN Settings Click on the LAN Settings button within the left frame to confi gure basic or advanced LAN settings. Wireless Settings Wireless Mode - Allows you to choose between supported rate sets. - Mixed - supports both 11b and 11g clients (default setting) - Turbo - supports only 11g clients.
  • Page 23 SSID - Allows administrator to alter the SSID of the AirStation. To communicate with a specifi c AP only, the AP’s SSID must be entered in the client computer. The client computer looks for the spe- cifi c AP (or SSID) for wireless communication. Use up to 32 al pha nu mer ic characters for the SSID (case sensitive).
  • Page 24 AirStation will not be found unless the specifi c AirStation’s SSID is entered in the client computer manually. Wireless Radio Enabled - By default the wireless radio is turned on, however by disabling the radio, no wireless communications can take place. Wired connections can continue uneffected though. Access to LAN - Specifi...

  • Page 25: Wireless Lan Security

    Wireless Security Wireless Security Setup Security Encrypting your wireless data is important Setup to prevent other devices from being able to monitor your wireless data transmissions. There are two options available TKIP or WEP. One or the other may be selected, or you can choose not to enable security and allow open movement of traffi...
  • Page 26 WEP Setup - If WEP is chosen as the encryp- tion type, you need only to enter in an encryption key. Note that depending on the type (ASCII vs. HEX), the length of the key will vary depending on the numbers of bits in use.

  • Page 27: Wan Port

    WAN Port Settings WAN MAC Address - The WAN Ports MAC Address occassionaly is required to be set to a value oth- er than the default. Only change the value if required by your ISP. Login Method - There are several ways of creating a connection to your broadband provider.

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Direct Connection Options Direct Connection - IP Address and DNS Server Options Address settings may have been provided by your ISP. If this is the case, they should be entered here, otherwise leave the default settings in place to acquire these settings auto- matically via DHCP.
  • Page 29 PPPoE Client Options - If you are using PPPoE for your broadband con- nection, your ISP should have given some custom information to enter. If you do not have this information, it will be necessary to collect it from them. The connection can be set to the fol- lowing types: Connection on Demand - The con-...
  • Page 30 Network Settings Reply to Ping from WAN Port - When the AirStation is set to respond to Ping requests, it will acknowledge its IP Address and various other information from over the Internet. This is useful to managing remote access points and ensuring uptime, but it can be considered a security breach as well as it does distribute some minimal information about your router.

  • Page 31: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS While each has been prescreened for compatibility and customer service, Buffalo Technology USA can not provide adquate technical support for these services. For complete support and setup pro- cedures, please visit the website of the service of your choosing.

  • Page 32: Routing Information

    Routing Information Static Routes - Static routes can be added to the routing table to facilitate routing amongst devices. By entering the necessary IP Information about a property and a metric to specify the re- quired number of hops between routers to reach a device, the most effi cient path can be calculated among multiple routers.

  • Page 33: Address Translation

    Address Translation Address Translation (NAT) Address Translation Bridging PPPoE and PPPoE Bridging - If a device VPN Pass-Through on the LAN Ports is capable of managing PPPoE client communications, enabling this option will allow the device the necessary direct, pass-through access to the WAN port.
  • Page 34 Address Translation In some situations, it is ben- Demilitarized efi cial to have a client network Zone Client device designated as a catch- all, with all ports opened to enable better functionality with services like messaging or gaming. Using a Demilitarized zone will allow one local network device to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-...

  • Page 35: Network Address Translation

    Address Translation by Service Network Address Translation NAT by Service and Device Some of the common services that address translation is necessary to use with are offered preconfi gured. By selecting a service, most fi elds will be autofi lled to make setup easier, however if you are using a service different from what is offered or with different...

  • Page 36: Packet Filtering

    The AirStation supports the TCP and UDP protocols for Network Address Translation. Packet Filtering Packet Filtering confi gures advanced public services on your local network, such as web servers, FTP servers, email servers, gaming servers or oth- er specialized Internet services that require delivery of specifi...

  • Page 37: Intrusion Detector

    Intrustion Detector Firewall I n t r u s i o n Intrusion Detector Detector There are three levels for Intrusion Detector to function at. High: Recommended for Internet bandwidth of 2 Mbps or higher. Medium: Recommended for Internet bandwidth between 1 and 2 Mbps bandwidth.

  • Page 38: Upnp

    UPnP Service UPnP Service UPnP Service Enabling the UPnP Service enables other UPnP enable devices to easily regonize and confi gure one another accord- ing to the developing UPnP standard. Note: If IP-Unnumbered confi guration is in use for DSL connections, UPnP should not be enabled to prevent confl...

  • Page 39: System Information

    System Information dis- System Information System Information Firmware Version - Displays the cur- rent fi rmware version running on the AirStation. AirStation. DHCP - Displays whether the AirSta- DHCP tion is operating as a DHCP client on tion is operating as a DHCP client on its WAN port.

  • Page 40: Administrator Password

    Basic Settings Basic Settings Basic Settings The AirStation is confi gured with an ad- ministrator account named root. It can not be changed to another name. The default password of the AirStation is blank (i.e. no text). This value can and should be changed.

  • Page 41: Client Monitor

    Advanced Settings Client Monitor Client Monitor Client Monitor allows you to view the currently connected clients. While DHCP clients are shown automatically, it is necessary to manually add clients with fi xed IP Addresses in order for them to appear in Client Monitor By clicking Detailed PC Settings a new window will appear where you can manually fi...

  • Page 42: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics tics The Diagnostics screen allows you to perform some basic con- nectivity troubleshooting. A local or external IP Address can be entered and checked for connec- tivity by clicking Ping. The results from the Ping will show whether external or internal connectivity is present to a client device or remote resource from the router.

  • Page 43: Log Information

    Log Information Log Information Information You can specify the types of events that are recorded into the log for later viewing. Internet Connection - Logs suc- cesses for failures when connecting externally via the WAN port. Access Restrictions - Logs suc- cesses or failures of clients con- necting via the LAN port.

  • Page 44: Save Or Restore Settings

    Save or Save or Restore Restore Settings Settings Save or Restore Settings Save Settings - Your current set- tings can be saved as an image fi le that can be restored to your AirSta- tion at a later date. This is also useful for easily setting up multiple AirStations with identical settings.

  • Page 45: Restore Defaults

    Restart or Restart or Restore Restore Settings Settings Restore Defaults Restart Occasionally it may be neces- sary to restart your AirStation. Often the fi rst start in trouble- shooting a problem is to simply restart the device. Restore Factory Defaults To return the AirStation back to its original out of the box confi...

  • Page 46: Update Firmware

    Firmware Update Buffalo Technology USA regularly provides fi rm- ware updates to enhance performance, provide additional features and to fi x bugs. Please check our website listed below for udpates. Firmware updates should be done with a wired connection as opposed to wirelessly. Also, it is best practice to save your current settings to a saved settings fi...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems: • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Absence or conflict with the Client Driver. • Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware. Status LED Lit Red Unplug the power for three seconds.
  • Page 48 If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/Receive LED blinks), check the TCP/IP settings of the network. Changing Client TCP/IP Settings in Windows Consult the LAN Administrator for TCP/IP settings. To add or change the TCP/IP Settings: 1.

  • Page 49: Glossary

    10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether- net network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 100 Mbps. 802.1x: The standard for wireless LAN authenti- cation used between an AP and a client. 802.1x with EAP will initiate key handling.
  • Page 50 Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specific hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide frequency bandwidth. DTE (Data Terminal Equipment): Device that con10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology.
  • Page 51 IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32- binary-digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information sent in packets. Infrastructure: A wireless network or other small network in which the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point.
  • Page 52 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A bus that is connected directly to the CPU. PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Remov- able module that adds features to a portable computer. Ping (Packet Internet Groper): An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 53 Script: A macro or batch file containing instruc- tions and used by a computer to perform a task. Server: Any computer that makes files or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to define and deliver electronic mail (E-mail) from one location to another.
  • Page 54 Glossary WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys- tem covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp- tion method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.

  • Page 55: Fcc Information

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 56: Important Note

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 57 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. BUFFALO declared that WYR-G54 is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:...

  • Page 58: Warranty Information

    an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links. In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use. The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 – 2483.5 MHz. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France. For more information see http://www.anfr.fr/ and/or http://www.art-telecom.fr English Hereby, BUFFALO, INC., declares that this Wireless Router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 59 Swedish Härmed intygar BUFFALO, INC. att denna Wireless Router står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/ Danish Undertegnede BUFFALO, INC. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Wireless Router overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF German Hiermit erklärt BUFFALO, INC., dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Wireless Router in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet”.
  • Page 60 FCC / CE Information Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

  • Page 61: Intended Use

    Intended use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states. EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor Home and office use in the following countries, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Greece, France, Finland, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungry, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia.
  • Page 62 EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links.
  • Page 63 fitness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period. Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.) be liable in any way to the user for damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

  • Page 64: Contact Information

    Contact Information ADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: sales@buffalotech. TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (USA and Canada).
  • Page 65 4030 W. Braker Ln. Suite 120 Austin, Texas 78759 Tel: 800-456-9799 Fax: 512-794-8606 Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (USA / Canada) Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: info@buffalotech.com ©2004, Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.

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