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Buffalo AirStation WZR-RS-G54 User Manual

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125* High Speed Mode Wireless
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WZR-RS-G54
Rev B
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual 125* High Speed Mode Wireless Secure Remote Router WZR-RS-G54 Rev B www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......05 Installation / Setup ..... . 11 Antenna Installation.
  • Page 3 PPTP Client Setup ....44 PPTP Server Setup ....46 Dynamic DNS Setup.
  • Page 4 Syslog Transfer ....69 Save/Restore Settings ....70 Reboot/Reload Settings ... . . 71 Firmware Updates .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly. The WZR-RS-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard specifi cation on wireless LANs. It also supports 125 High Speed Mode technology.
  • Page 6 • Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications. • SOHO/SMB routing and fi rewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, includ- ing support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger. • Additional SPI Firewall Functions - DMZ, intrusion detection and notifi cation •...

  • Page 7: Home Networking

    • Buffalo’s easy web interface confi guration • Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks. • Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality. •...

  • Page 8: 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 WZR-RS-G54 Package Contents The AirStation WZR-RS-G54 package consists of the following items. 1. WZR-RS-G54 Base Station 2. AC adapter and power cable 3.

  • Page 9: Product Views

    Introduction Product Views Power - Lit when the device is powered on. Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless traffi c is present. WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present. Flashes when internet traffi...

  • Page 10: About The Airstation Cd

    Client Manager which provides AOSS functionality for any Buffalo client card or any Intel Centrino notebook. It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and fi rmware become available. Please consult the AirStation wireless website (http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless) to download and install the latest fi...

  • Page 11: Installation / Setup

    1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to confi gure the AirStation router. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or fl ashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technical Support.

  • Page 12: Setup Preparation

    Setup includes manual wireless confi guration and basic administrative management. Setup Preparation Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address (found on the underside of the WZR-RS-G54). It is also recommended you record any other broadband ISP information such as global IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address and PPPoE parameters.

  • Page 13: Antenna Installation

    To install the antenna, slide the antenna connector door on the back of the WZR-RS-G54 to the right. This will expose the MC Connector. Attaching the antenna is simple, just in- sert the antenna’s MC Connector into the WZR-RS-G54’s MC Connector and fi...

  • Page 14: Standard Settings

    Open the Setup Screen • Connect the WZR-RS-G54 according to the wiring instructions in Section 2. • The WZR-RS-G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.12.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. Initial Settings Login Enter “root” as the User ID and leave the password fi eld blank.
  • Page 15 Initial Settings Screen Initial DSL button Screen Standard Settings Enter ISP information • Click the appropriate button to select the type of broadband access. (Users more experienced in networking may choose to select the Ad- vanced button and skip to Section 4.) •...
  • Page 16 Manual DSL IP Settings Screen DSL PPPoE Settings Screen Standard Settings Enter IP Address Manually - Enter the IP Address given by the ISP. - Use ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP requires use of a static IP address. PPPoE Connection - Enter the PPPoE information provided by the ISP.
  • Page 17 Initial CATV Settings Screen Manual IP Address Settings Standard Settings CATV (Cable) Button Select the appropriate connection method. Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’ if your ISP’s DHCP server assigns an IP address automatically. Enter IP Address Manually - Select ‘Enter IP Address Manually’...
  • Page 18 Auto IP/ Manual DNS Settings Line Test Tab Standard Settings The IP Address is Acquired Au to mat i cal ly but DNS Server Address is Entered Manually - Select ‘IP address is acquired automatically but DNS server address is entered manually’ if the ISP’s DHCP server supplies an IP address but not DNS server addresses.
  • Page 19 Standard Settings Security Tab Security The Security Tab offers three Simple Security Settings. Follow the in struc tions in each screen to enter Encryption Keys, MAC Address Filter- ing and the degree of fi rewall security for the AirStation.
  • Page 20 Encryption Setup. - Select the desired encryption scheme from the choices. After it has been selected, press the ‘Next’ button. You will then be prompted to enter the appropriate key(s) for that method of encryp- tion. Simple MAC Address Filter. - Select ‘Enable’...
  • Page 21 Standard Settings Ap pli ca tion Applications The Application Tab offers setup for special ap- plications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Then follow the on-screen menus to confi gure the AirStation for the applica- tion.
  • Page 22 Internet Gaming Setup -Enter the ports(refer to Game documentation) the game runs on, and enter the Local IP Ad- dress of the PC that plays the game. Although your AirStation will function fi ne using only the Standard Settings, you may wish to explore more advanced options.

  • Page 23: Aoss Setup

    Confi gure your WZR-RS-G54’ internet connection by referring to the instructions in the WZR-RS-G54’ Quick Setup Guide. ◗ Once the WZR-RS-G54 has been confi g- ured, follow the directions to install your wireless client device and its drivers if necessary. Certain wireless client adapt- ers require client software to confi...
  • Page 24 ◗ To begin the confi guration, press the AOSS button on the side of the WZR-RS-G54 for 3-5 seconds. The orange AOSS light will begin to fl ash rapidly when the AOSS mode has been enabled. You can stop pressing the button at this point.
  • Page 25 Additional AOSS Information: ◗ Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be confi gured to the AOSS router at a time. Thus, the button will need to be repressed for each additional AOSS wireless client adapter that will be connected. ◗...

  • Page 26: Advanced Setup

    LAN Settings Wireless Settings ters for the SSID (case sensitive). By default the SSID is the LAN Mac address of the AirStation. ■ Note: Roaming - When multiple AirStations have an identical SSID, WEP key (if WEP is used), (and channel in WDS mode) , client computers may Roam between the AirStations. Wireless Channel - Select the channel used for wireless communication.

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channel. Privacy Separator - Enable or disable communication between wireless clients. If you choose to use this feature, every wireless client that is associated to the AirStation will not be able to communicate with any other wireless clients.

  • Page 28: Wireless Lan Security

    802.11g Protection - This enables protection mechanisms for when 802.11b clients join the net- work. It enables CTS (Clear-to-Send) DTIM Period - An access point transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval. This parameter sets the beacon transmission interval time (1-255 seconds). Se lec tion of a larger num- ber may conserve energy for the client computer (when client power management is enabled), but may delay wireless communication.
  • Page 29 portant to note, that without encryption it is easy for strangers to connect to your network, especially if the AirStation is broadcasting its SSID. Select the type of data encryption: • Disabled - Disable data encryption. - WEP - Uses WEP encryption. Encryption key should be entered. - TKIP - Uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for data encryption.
  • Page 30 Advanced Settings 128-bit HEX: 26 digits, using characters 0-9 and a-f, “20123456789abcdeabcdeabcde” TKIP - TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is a WEP expanded encryption technique. TKIP has greatly improved WEP’s weaknesses by rotating secret keys between every packet. TKIP uses WPA-PSK (pre-Shared Key).
  • Page 31 Advanced Settings IEEE802.1x/EAP authentication (WPA) - Confi gure Authentication and WPA Settings. Disable - Do not use any RADIUS Server based authentication. Enable - Authorized clients access this AirStation via a RADIUS Server. Use 802.1x/EAP to authorize every wireless client who wants to access the AirStation by using 802.1x/EAP and a RADIUS Server.

  • Page 32: Lan Port

    LAN Port Settings the IP address is changed, then the DHCP scope must be changed to match. DHCP Server Function - Allows administrator to enable/disable the DHCP server function for the AirStation LAN side. Select Use to enable and Do not use to disable the function. Once Use is selected, the assigned IP address range can be specifi...

  • Page 33: Dhcp Server

    DHCP Server Settings server is turned off, all client PC’s must have unique, static IP addresses and valid network settings manually entered. Check with your LAN administrator for static IP information. Assigned IP address (Range As sign ment) - Sets the beginning address and range of addresses to be assigned by the AirStation’s DHCP server function.
  • Page 34 Advanced Settings Lease duration - Specifi es the time in hours (1-999) an assigned IP address is valid. If the client computer does not request a renewal of IP address before the lease period expires, the AirStation can issue the IP to another client computer. Default Gateway - Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address (the AirStation’s IP address), assign a specifi...
  • Page 35 Advanced Settings Manual IP Manual IP and MAC Address and MAC As sign ment - Allows administra- Address tor to add additional leased IP Assignment addresses tied to a specifi c MAC Settings address. When a specifi c MAC address connects to the AP, the IP address specifi...

  • Page 36: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Advanced Settings Wireless MAC Wireless MAC Filter Filter Wireless PC’s Connection - Select Enable to restrict wireless connections to the registered adapters in the list. Select Disable to disable MAC address fi ltering. Press the Preset button to enter the MAC Address registration menus.
  • Page 37 Advanced Settings Registration for MAC Ad- Register for Allowable PC’s dresses - MAC access MAC Address restriction set up in LAN. Input the MAC addresses that are allowed to communicate with the AirStation. MAC address list - Displays a table list of all MAC addresses allowed to communicate with the AirStation.

  • Page 38: Wireless Bridge (Wds)

    Wireless Bridge (WDS) Settings ■ Note: All AirStations must support WDS and be on the same channel. Do not use ‘Auto-Channel’ when using WDS. For roaming support, use the same SSID on all devices. Add a WDS Partner: Allows administrator to input the wireless MAC address of AirStations for Bridge (WDS) communication.
  • Page 39 Wireless Bridge (WDS) Settings Repeat this process on every other AirStation used in Bridge (WDS) mode. Advanced Settings To enable WDS, set the Wire- less Bridge (WDS) function to Enable. Enter the Wireless MAC address of the AirStation to communicate with in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Add.

  • Page 40: Wan Settings

    WAN port Setup ministrator to select DHCP server, PPPoE, or manual setting for the WAN port of the AirStation. Auto IP assignment from DHCP server - acquire the IP address automatically from the DHCP server. Use PPPoE client - If selected, the in for ma tion listed below must be entered. Manual setting - Enter the appropriate IP address and subnet mask.
  • Page 41 Advanced Settings PPPoE Setting (for enabling PPPoE Client function) - Allows administrator to use PPPoE as specifi ed by the ISP. The following parameters should be entered for PPPoE Settings: Name of Connection - Enter the name of your connection. User Name - Enter the user name (up to 64 alphanumeric characters) for PPPoE au tho ri za tion.
  • Page 42 PPPoE Settings Screen once per minute. If there is no reply within six minutes, the client disconnects. Set to Disable if frequent disconnection occurs. Activation - Enable/disable registered connection settings. If disabled, the connection is not per- mitted. Advanced Settings Authorization - Authorization method for accessing the ISP’s PPPoE server.

  • Page 43: Wan Network

    WAN Network Network of as sign ment from DHCP Server is selected in the WAN Port section, a gateway IP is assigned automatically, provided the DHCP server is set to provide one. DNS Server Address - Enter the primary and secondary DNS address(es) of the server to be used by the AirStation for DNS resolution.

  • Page 44: Pptp Client Setup

    PPTP Client Connection Type: Continuous Connection keeps the VPN session active indefi nitely; Connec- tion on Demand keeps the VPN session active when there is VPN traffi c, and Manual specifi es a one-time connection. The Idle Time is used for the Connection on Demand and for Manual; it specifi...
  • Page 45 In the event that you are using two WZR-RS-G54’s to create a secure tunnel, then both devices will have to be setup as PPTP Clients and as PPTP Servers. Due to the many different VPN servers and supported confi gurations, we cannot provide more specifi...

  • Page 46: Pptp Server Setup

    Setup Guide for setting up your VPN Server. The Quick Setup Guide for setting up your VPN Server was included in your product’s original packaging. It can be found on the AirStation CD or on the Buffalo Technology (USA) web site. http://www.buf falotech.com...

  • Page 47: Dynamic Dns Setup

    Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS updates to a third party server. This means that you will always be able to fi nd your network by way of a Dynamic DNS hostname; regardless of your IP Address. This feature is critical when using the Remote Gateway features of this router as it allows your users to always be able to fi...
  • Page 48 Host Name - Input the domain host name set on the dynamic DNS server. For example: if the domain you wish to use is [buffalo.dyndns.org] then the host name would be buffalo. The host name may be 64 alphanumerical characters including hypens. Domain Name - Input the domain name set on the Dynamic DNS server.

  • Page 49: Network Settings

    Advanced Settings Network Settings Routing Setup Routing Setup RIP transmission to WAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to WAN RIP reception from WAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from WAN RIP transmission to LAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to LAN RIP reception from LAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from LAN...
  • Page 50 Advanced Settings Add Routing Click Add Route to Add a Table Entry Routing Table Entry •Destination address - Net- work IP address and subnet mask. • Gateway - Address through which the packet passes be- fore it reaches the des ti na tion address.

  • Page 51: Address Translation

    Address Translation Setup • Static IP address translation -When the WAN requests connection to the LAN, the WAN IP address of the AirStation is translated into the IP address of the LAN computer. Log Output - Set ‘Log Output’ to log discarded packets. Otherwise, a dropped packed is not logged.
  • Page 52 IP Address of DMZ - Allows administrator to set the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) address. Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be re di rect ed to the DMZ’s IP address. Display/Delete NAT Table - Allows ad min is tra tor to delete NAT tables. Add NAT Table Address Translation...
  • Page 53 Advanced Settings Some network applications (online games or streaming software) require adding Address Transla- tion tables; consult the software’s documentation for port information). Protocol (WAN): • All - Selects all IP protocols. • ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol (1). • Manual - Specify the protocol number (0-65535). •...

  • Page 54: Packet Filter

    Packet Filter Setup • Prohibit setup via wireless bridge access point - Prohibits a personal computer connected to another AirStation in a wireless bridge. • Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing - Prevent unexpected external access via Microsoft network sharing. This prohibits computers on the internet from accessing shared resources on Windows machines.
  • Page 55 Advanced Settings Basic Filter Use this fi lter when the commu- Setting nication speed goes down using a network application like E-mail, FTP and WEB. * If IDENT requests are for- warded to a LAN side client by address translation setting (DMZ or TCP port :113 ), this basic rule is ignored.
  • Page 56 IP Filter setting • WAN side - packets coming from the WAN side will be fi ltered. • LAN side - packets from the LAN side will be fi ltered. Are : • Ignored - Stop the packet and do not route it. •...
  • Page 57 no longer have access to the AirStation confi guration screens. This function prohibits setup from a wireless or wired computer. The AirStation can be returned to the factory default settings by holding down the INIT button on the back of the unit for fi ve seconds or until the red DIAG light becomes solid.
  • Page 58 Advanced Settings ■ Note: If confi guring from a wireless computer, add your MAC address to the list of au tho rized wireless LAN PCs. The MAC address must be in two-digit groups separated by colons. Example: 00:40:26:00:11:22 Click Apply when settings are complete.

  • Page 59: Intrusion Detector

    Intrusion Detector Setup • Notifi cation email address - Enter des ti na tion email address • Sender email address - Enter the email address that will send the email. This is the name that will appear as the sender when the email is read. This email can be made up (e.g. DETECTOR@AIRSTATION Advanced Settings Intrusion Detector...
  • Page 60 • Sender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address. • Receiving email server au tho ri za tion - Enter the POP3 Server address, User name and Password. This is only required if your SMTP server requires POP verifi cation before it allows email to be sent. Consult your ISP or mail server support for more information.

  • Page 61: Upnp

    Advanced Settings UPnP UPnP Setting Select Enable to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). When a computer with UPnP support connects to the AirStation, that computer auto- matically receives confi guration information from the AirStation.

  • Page 62: Management

    System Information 125 Mbps AfterBurner is running. When it is grey, 125 Mbps AfterBurner is enabled but not running due to a client being connected at 54 Mbps or another access point running on the same channel. • LAN Displays the AirStation LAN settings . •...

  • Page 63: Change Password

    • WAN side IP address auto acquisition WAN (Internet) side DHCP server. Press Release to release current DHCP WAN information. Press Renew to obtain WAN information from the DHCP server. NOTE: If a manual IP is assigned to the WAN port, this feature is not displayed. Name and Password Setup...

  • Page 64: Time Setup

    Time setup Time setup - Enter the current date and time, and click Set. NTP - Net- Time Setup Screen Advanced Settings work Time Protocol. Select Use or Do not use. ■ Note: If NTP is used, time is set au to mat i cal ly. NTP server name - Enter the NTP server name Update Time - Enter the time...

  • Page 65: Traffi C Information

    Advanced Settings Packet Traffi c Packet Traf- Information fi c Informa- tion Displays number of packets sent and received for: Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Click Refresh to start update the transfer packet log.

  • Page 66: Client Monitor

    Advanced Settings Client Monitor Client Monitor Displays the wired and wireless Screen clients (computers) that are accessing the AirStation. • MAC address - Shows the client’s MAC address. • IP Address and Medium - Shows the IP address that is assigned to the client from the DHCP server.

  • Page 67: Ping Tool

    Advanced Settings PING Test PING Test Performs a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN address. Enter the target IP address and click OK (e.g. 192.168.11.2 - OR- www.buffalotech.com) If the test results in an error, then verify you correctly inputted the address and check your connections.

  • Page 68: Log Information

    Advanced Settings Log Information Information Display log info level - Select Screen Error and/or Notify to spec- ify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation. Display log info - Select the specifi c reports to be logged. Log information - Displays recorded logs.

  • Page 69: Syslog Transfer

    Advanced Settings Syslog Transfer Syslog Transmitting Screen Select Use or Do not use to enable or disable the AirStation’s ability to transmit information to a Syslog server. • Syslog Server - Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. • Log Information Level - Select Error and/or Notice to specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog server.

  • Page 70: Save/Restore Settings

    Advanced Settings Save/Restore Settings Save/ Restore Settings Save current settings - Click Screen Save to open the fi le saving dialog and save the current AirStation settings to a fi le. Restored saved settings - Restores settings from a fi le that has been saved.

  • Page 71: Reboot/Reload Settings

    Advanced Settings Initialization/ Reboot/Reload Defaults Reboot Click Restart to reboot AirStation Click Restore to reset the AirStation to default factory settings. ■ Note: Resetting to default factory settings will erase all settings and passwords previously entered. The AirStation will return to the condition it was in when fi...

  • Page 72: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Update Please visit the Buffalo Technology Web Page to download the latest fi rmwares free of charge. http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless Advanced Settings Firmware Update Firmware fi le name - Click Browse to browse to the path and fi lename for the new fi rmware. Click Firmware Update to load fi...

  • Page 73: Aoss

    Advanced Settings AOSS AOSS Client Table - Displays the clients connected via AOSS. The ‘Disconnect’ button disconnects the client from the AOSS router by using MAC Address fi ltering. Once disconnected, the client will still appear in the client list but will appear as disconnected.
  • Page 74 AOSS Start AOSS Process- Click AOSS icon to begin the AOSS sequence. This starts the AOSS process just like pressing the AOSS button. Stop AOSS Process- Click AOSS icon to stop AOSS operation. Stopping the AOSS function will turn off AOSS and return the router to non-AOSS function. Advanced Settings Manually specify the encryp- tion type - This forces AOSS to...

  • Page 75: Network Service List

    Network Service List Network Service List The Network Service List is the control center for your network. From within your LAN or from anywhere in the world with a VPN connection (See VPN Quick Setup Guide) you can access this control center. From this control center you can access convenient and easy to use services including: File Sharing, Remote Control/Access of PC’s, Wake-On-LAN, FTP Servers, and Web Servers.
  • Page 76 For easier access to the Network Service List, the Dynamic DNS hostname can be used for access to the AirStation. However, for this to occur the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ must be confi gured on ‘Page 43’. By entering the value ‘80’ into the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ the Network Service List can be accessed by typing: http://hostname.dyndns.org/hosts.htm -OR- http://hostname.tzo.com/hosts.com depending on the service you’re subscribed with.

  • Page 77: File & Printer Sharing / Audio/Video Playback

    File & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video Playback The Shared Files icon on the Network Service List gives you access to a PC or network device’s shared fi les and printers. For Windows PC’s, File and Printer sharing must be setup properly before this service will work. On Network Storage Centers like Buffalo’s LinkStation, the Shared Files icon should work with little to no confi...

  • Page 78: Remote Control

    PPTP VPN connection software, a handheld user (PalmOS and PocketPC) could theoretically connect in and control their home or offi ce PC’s from their handheld; assuming the handheld has some sort of internet connection. Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. does not support users in making VNC work in anything but Windows.
  • Page 79 Remote Control - TightVNC Once you click on the ‘VNC Remote’ link you will be prompted for a pass- word. If a password was not set during the installation, then this step may not occur. Enter the password and press the ‘OK’ button. It is recommended to change the remote PC’s desktop size to 800x600 for the best viewing experience.
  • Page 80 Remote Control - TightVNC There is a TightVNC client available on the CD-ROM that came with your AirStation. It provides more confi guration options including screen scaling. If it is used, the client will have to be launched after the VPN session is created.

  • Page 81: Specifi Cations

    For more information, please consult: • The AirStation website at: http://www.buffalotech.com - for frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and Software Updates. WZR-RS-G54 BASE STATION SPECIFICATIONS Physical Specifi cations Dimensions W3 x H6.75 x D6.1in. (76 x 171 x 155mm) Weight 1 lb. (620g) Temperature &...
  • Page 82 Specifi cations Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless com mu ni ca tion equipment. Networking Characteristics Compatibility •...
  • Page 83 Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • ODFM for High Transmit Rate • DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate • DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power 13.5 dBm Transmit Rate / Range High Speed 54 Mbps (125 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode) Medium Speed 36 Mbps (96 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode) Standard Speed 2 Mbps Low Speed 1 Mbps...
  • Page 84 Specifi cations 400 m (1300 ft.) 550 m (1750 ft.) Semi-Open Offi ce Environment 50 m (165 ft.) 70 m (230 ft.) 90 m (300 ft.) 115 m (375 ft.) Closed Offi ce 25 m (80 ft.) 35 m (115 ft.) 40 m (130 ft.) 50 m (165 ft.) Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm (depends on data rate)
  • Page 85 ■ Note: The range values listed in Table “Radio Characteristics” are typical distances as measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories. These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems: • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Confi guration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Absence or confl ict with the Client Driver. • Confl ict of another device with the AirStation hardware. B.1.1 LED Activity B Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.
  • Page 87 Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Continuous Red Starting Red fl ash, 3 times Starting Red fl ash, 4 times Starting B. 1.2 LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network 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.
  • Page 88 • If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to Windows Help for more information. • If the wireless adapter protocol is installed, select the protocol and click the Properties button. Verify the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator.
  • Page 89 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WDS (Step-by-Step Instructions) The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Ad- dress for the access points is the ‘Wireless MAC Address’. The best place to document this is under the ‘System Information’...
  • Page 90 The following is a list of good practices with WDS: 1. Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more access points. 2. Setup all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before they are deployed to their proper location.
  • Page 91 5. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left. 6. Check that the ‘LAN side IP address’ values are correct for your network, or leave them as default. Record the ‘LAN side IP address’. Press the ‘Set’ button if any settings on this page have been set. 7.
  • Page 92 15. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge (WDS)’ link on the left. 16. Enable the WDS function and press the ‘Set’ button. 17. Enter the Wireless MAC Address of the fi rst access point (which was recorded on Step 8) into the fi...
  • Page 93 29. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button. 30. Once the router has rebooted, click on the ‘Management’ tab on the left. 31. Click on the ‘PING test’ link on the left. 32. In the ‘Destination’ fi eld enter the IP address of the second access point and press the ‘OK’ button. a.

  • Page 94: 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 95 Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specifi c 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 96 IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32- binary-digit number that identifi es 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 97 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 98 Script: A macro or batch fi le containing instruc- tions and used by a computer to perform a task. Server: Any computer that makes fi les or peripheral devices available to users of the network and has a resident Network OS. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol): The protocol used to defi...
  • Page 99 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 100: Fcc/Ce 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 101: 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 102 This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. BUFFALO declared that WZR-RS-G54 is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
  • Page 103 FCC / CE Information Important Notice: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states. 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.
  • Page 104 FCC / CE Information 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 105: Warranty Information

    fi tness 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 profi ts, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use the Buffalo products.

  • Page 106: 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 107 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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