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  • Page 1 User Manual for User-friendly Firmware Nfiniti High Power Wireless N Router & Access Point WZR-HP-G300NH www.buffalotech.com 35011575ver.01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ........... 5 Features .................. 5 Air Navigator CD Requirements ..........7 300 Mbps High Speed Mode ........... 7 Package Contents ..............7 Hardware Overview ..............8 Front Panel LEDs ................8 Back Panel ..................10 Bottom ....................
  • Page 3 PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............29 DDNS (Router Mode only) ............. 32 VPN server (Router Mode Only) ............ 34 LAN ....................36 DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) ..........38 NAT (Router Mode only) ..............39 Route ..................... 40 Wireless Config ............... 41 WPS ....................
  • Page 4 Admin Config ................79 Name ..................... 79 Password ..................80 Time/Date ..................81 NTP ....................82 ECO ....................83 Access ................... 85 Log ....................86 Save/Restore ................. 87 Initialize/Restart ................88 Update ................... 89 Diagnostic ................90 System Info ..................90 Logs ....................
  • Page 5 You forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password..105 The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 150Mbps)................. 105 Other Tips ................106 Appendix A Specifications ..........109 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings ....111 Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Installing Your AirStation To install your AirStation, insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow the directions on the screen. For more infomation about installation, turn to chapter 3 of this manual. Professional or User-friendly? This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Product Overview • WEP (128/64 bit) • Privacy Separator • MAC address access restriction • Deny Any Connection/Stealth SSID • Password protection for settings • Firewall with easy rules Automatic Channel Selection Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel. Roaming You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area.

  • Page 8: Air Navigator Cd Requirements

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Air Navigator CD Requirements The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. However, the automatic installation program on the CD requires a connected Windows 7, Vista or XP computer to run. If you use the AirStation with a different operating system, you will have to configure your network settings manually from a browser window.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs AOSS Button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Overview Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle. Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal. Diag LED Meaning Status...

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto. Router functionality is enabled (router mode). ROUTER Off: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP AUTO mode). EJECT Auto: This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is detected on the Internet port.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Product Overview Internet Port 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps connections are supported. Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. Internet LED (Green) The Internet port is connected.

  • Page 13: Bottom

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on (about 3 seconds). Power must be on. Right Side Note: The right side of the unit may become hot. Please be careful not to place anything next to it that could be damaged by heat.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Placing Your Airstation

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. stand Horizontal Placement The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 15: Wall-Mounting

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting To wall-mount the AirStation, attach FRONT the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). 8.6 cm (~3.4 inches) Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown. FRONT stand WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3 Installation CD Setup The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation. To step through the setup program, insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your computer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead. Manual Setup To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Installation Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable. Wireless Router 2) connect 1) connect computer LAN cable Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer. Wireless Router (rear side) power outlet 1) Connect the power supply...
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 Installation Firmware Differences You can choose between two different firmwares for your AirStation. By default, the Professional firmware (DD-WRT) is installed. If you prefer, you may install the User-friendly firmware instead. the two firmwares have slightly different features, as shown in the chart below. Function Professional firmware (DD-WRT) User-friendly firmware ─...
  • Page 19 Chapter 3 Installation The procedure for wiring will be displayed. Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation. When this screen is displayed, click [Change Firmware]. If requested, enter the AirStation’s username and password. Note: By default, the Professional firmware doesn’t have a username and a password configured.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 Installation When the following screen is displayed, make sure that the firmware file name is displayed, click [Update] or [Update Firmware], and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired firmware. Firmware files are in the root directory on the AirNavigator CD.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Configuration

    Chapter 4 Configuration The web-based configuration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. How to Access the Web-Based Configuration Utility To configure the AirStation’s advanced settings manually, log in to the web-based configuration utility as shown below.
  • Page 22 Chapter 4 Configuration This is the configuration utility, 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 the configuration utility. Note : This example, like others in this manual, shows the User-friendly firmware. The dd-wrt based Professional firmware is somewhat different.

  • Page 23: Configuration Utility Menus In Router Mode

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Utility Menus in Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page Internet/LAN Internet Configure Internet side port and settings.
  • Page 24 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a Page 61 LAN side destination. UPnP Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 62 Configure priority for packets that require a guaranteed data flow. Page 63 Movie Engine Configure options for the Movie Engine feature.

  • Page 25: Configuration Utility Menus In Bridge Mode

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Utility Menus in Bridge Mode The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page LAN Config Configure LAN side ports and devices. Page 36 Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Configuration Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 82 automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock. Configure the AirStation’s ECO Mode. Page 83 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation’s configuration screens. Page 85 Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 86 Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file.

  • Page 27: Setup

    Chapter 4 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration utility. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless Config Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS settings. Admin Config Click this button to display the configuration screen for administration settings. Diagnostic Click this button to display the status of the AirStation. Easy Setup Enables you to easily configure the AirStation’s network settings automatically.

  • Page 29: Internet/Lan (Lan Config)

    Chapter 4 Configuration Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Internet (Router Mode only) Configure a WAN-side port. Parameter Meaning Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. Address of DNS Name Server Specify an IP address for the DNS server.

  • Page 30: Pppoe (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration PPPoE (Router Mode only) Configure PPPoE settings. Parameter Meaning Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here have priority. You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected to if you don’t use the default settings.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning PPPoE Connection No.*-Add This is displayed when [Edit Connection List] is clicked. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. User Name Enter the user name specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Keep Alive PPPoE Connection No. *-Add If Keep Alive 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 more than 6 minutes, the line is recognized as disconnected and the AirStation will terminate the connection.

  • Page 33: Ddns (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration DDNS (Router Mode only) Configure Dynamic DNS settings. Many settings are only available when the appropriate Dynamic DNS service is enabled. Parameter Meaning Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS. User Name Enter the Dynamic DNS user name.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning IP Address Update Period Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of the current IP address. For DynDNS, set it between 0 and 35 days. For TZO, set it between 0 and 99 days. If 0 (zero) days is set, no periodic update is performed.

  • Page 35: Vpn Server (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 36 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Auto Input Click to generate a random IP address. LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses automatically. Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP DHCP IP Address Pool server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range.

  • Page 37: Lan

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configure LAN-side settings. Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here. DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to * Router Mode only clients. WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to * Router Mode only clients.

  • Page 39: Dhcp Lease (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) Configure DHCP Exceptions. Parameter Meaning IP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.

  • Page 40: Nat (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration NAT (Router Mode only) Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.

  • Page 41: Route

    Chapter 4 Configuration Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table. Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table. Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address.

  • Page 42: Wireless Config

    Chapter 4 Configuration Wireless Config WPS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept the external configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: External configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use. AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation.

  • Page 43: Aoss

    Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning 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 most recent settings before using AOSS.

  • Page 45: Basic

    Chapter 4 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Wireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) used for wireless connections.
  • Page 46 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Broadcast SSID If [Allow] is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If [Allow] is unchecked, then the AirStation ignores SSID searches from wireless devices. [Use Multi Security function] Clicking [Use Multi Security function] will enable Multi Security, [Do not use Multi Security function] allowing the use of multiple SSIDs, each with different wireless...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Wireless encryption You may use any of the following types of encryption: No encryption Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since any communication may be intercepted. [No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is selected for Wireless authentication.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Set up WEP encryption key A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four different formats. An ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive).

  • Page 49: Advanced

    Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed for multi-cast packets. DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device.

  • Page 50: Wmm

    Chapter 4 Configuration Set priorities for specific communications. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning WMM-EDCA Parameters You don't 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.

  • Page 52: Mac Filter

    Chapter 4 Configuration MAC Filter Restrict access to specific wireless devices. Parameter Meaning Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly. [Edit Registration List] Click to add a wireless device to the list of permitted devices.

  • Page 53: Multicast Control

    Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port. Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports. Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds).

  • Page 54: Wds

    Chapter 4 Configuration WDS bridging allows communication between AirStations. Parameter Meaning Check to use WDS bridging. Specify Master/Slave Define this AirStation's role in a WDS bridge. Master This AirStation will the master in a WDS bridge. It will have the Internet connection, and other AirStations in the bridge will be connected through this AirStation.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning SSID Configure the Master Airstation's SSID. ［ Search ］ Click to search for other AirStations' SSIDs. Wireless authentication Configure authentication method for the master AirStation Encryption for wireless Choose encryption type for the master AirStation. WPA-PSK (Pre Shared Key) Set the master AirStation's Encryption key.

  • Page 56: Security (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration Security (Router Mode only) Firewall (Router Mode only) Configure the AirStation’s firewall. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity. Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing When this is enabled, you cannot use these protocols between...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Reject IDENT Requests Enabling this option will answer IDENT requests from the Internet side with corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experienced slow transfer speeds for network applications such as sending mail, using ftp, or browsing. If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings (DMZ or TCP port:113), then that setting has higher priority, and overrides this setting.

  • Page 58: Ip Filter (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration IP Filter (Router Mode only) Edit IP filters. Parameter Meaning Log Output If enabled, IP filter activity is saved to a log. Operation Specify how to process target packets. Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets.

  • Page 59: Vpn Pass Through (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) Configure IPv6 pass through, PPPoE pass through, and PPTP pass through. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Pass Through Enable to use IPv6 pass-through for address translation. PPPoE Pass Through Enable to use PPPoE bridge. Using PPPoE bridge lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider using the PPPoE protocol from your computer connected to the LAN side because all PPPoE packets can pass through between the Internet...

  • Page 60: Lan Config (Qos)

    Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Config (QoS) Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) Configure port translation. Parameter Meaning Group Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select [New Group] and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address (after translation) for the port translation table entry. LAN Side Port Select the LAN side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for the port translation table entry. Port Forwarding Registration Shows current entries in the port translation table.

  • Page 62: Dmz (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration DMZ (Router Mode only) Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a LAN side destination to. Parameter Meaning IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded.

  • Page 63: Upnp (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 64: Qos (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration QoS (Router Mode only) Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet. Check this box to enable QoS. Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the internet side.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning priority Select high, medium or low. If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list, then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 66: Movie Engine (Qos)

    Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine Configure Movie Engine options. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 67 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Movie Engine switch status Display the status of the Movie Engine switch. IPv6 Pass Through Set to enable the IPv6 Pass Through. Multicast Rate Select the rate of the Multicast Control. Multicast Control Set the Multicast Control setting to on. TCP Rwin Size Limit Configure TCP packets Rwin size limitation to pass AirStation’s wireless LAN.

  • Page 68: Nas

    Chapter 4 Configuration Disk management View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks. Parameter Meaning Device Displays information for attached USB disks. Disks are removed when [Remove] in the Device column is clicked. Disk Assignment A disk number will be automatically assigned to the disk or you can choose a number.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Automatic USB Disk Assignment Check [Use] to automatically select an attached USB hard disk. The entire drive will be used as the shared folder. To configure your disk and share manually, uncheck [Use]. [Use] is selected by default. FAT format file name character code Select the file name character code used for FAT formatting.

  • Page 70: Shared Folder

    Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Folder Configure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Name* Enter a name for the shared folder. Up to 18 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Shared Folder Description* Enter a description of the shared folder (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.

  • Page 72: User Management

    Chapter 4 Configuration User Management This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning User Name Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder. Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, space, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used for each user.

  • Page 73: Shared Service

    Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Service Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network. AirStation name Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, space, and hyphens (-), may be used.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is to be used with the shared service. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 75: Web Access

    Chapter 4 Configuration Web Access The screen to set to use the Web Access function. Parameter Meaning Web Access Check [Enable] to use Web Access. Web Access Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Web Access Displays the status of web access. External Port Status Display the status of the external port. BuffaloNAS.com Display the status of BuffaloNAS.com. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 77: Media Server

    Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings. Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 78: Bittorrent

    Chapter 4 Configuration BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client. Parameter Meaning BitTorrent Function Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and the reactions to setting screens slow down. If that happens, reformat the USB disk with XFS.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Bandwidth Restriction Set a bandwidth limit for BitTorrent. [Download Manager] Displays the BitTorrent download manager screen. Add a torrent and then click [Add] to download the file(s). [Delete BitTorrent information] Deletes all files, including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading.

  • Page 80: Admin Config

    Chapter 4 Configuration Admin Config Name Configure basic AirStation’s settings. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable or disable this item to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services.

  • Page 81: Password

    Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The Administrator name is used to log in to the AirStation’s configuration utility. This name is fixed as [root]. Administrator Password The password is required to log in.

  • Page 82: Time/Date

    Chapter 4 Configuration Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock. Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock.

  • Page 83: Ntp

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. The default is Enabled. NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name, host name with domain name, or IP address.

  • Page 84: Eco

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configure Eco mode from this screen. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Schedule feature Enable to schedule Eco mode. Note: If Schedule is enabled, AOSS will only function while the AirStation is in Normal Operating Mode. Weekly schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule. Register schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule.

  • Page 86: Access

    Chapter 4 Configuration Access Restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration from wireless If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly connected devices (only wired devices may configure). Prohibit configuration from wired If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices (only wirelessly connected devices may configure).

  • Page 87: Log

    Chapter 4 Configuration Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server. Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).

  • Page 88: Save/Restore

    Chapter 4 Configuration Save/Restore Save AirStation settings as a file, and restore from them later. Parameter Meaning Save current settings Clicking [Save] will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the [Encrypt the configuration file with a password] option is checked, then the configuration file will be password protected with the current Administrator Password.

  • Page 89: Initialize/Restart

    Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 90: Update

    Chapter 4 Configuration Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Specify Local File Update method Updates the firmware stored on your computer. Automatic Update (On Line Version Up) Automatically updates the latest firmware that is available online. Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] to specify a firmware file and click [Update Firmware.] You don’t need to specify the firmare lodcation if...

  • Page 91: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the AirStation Name. Mode Switch Status Displays the status of the mode switch on the back of the AirStation. Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation.

  • Page 93: Logs

    Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 94: Packet Info

    Chapter 4 Configuration Packet Info Viewpacket transfer information. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the Internet side of Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection. Received Displays the number of packets received from the Internet side of Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection.

  • Page 95: Client Monitor

    Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information ( MAC address, lease IP address, host name, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 96: Ping

    Chapter 4 Configuration Ping A Ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter an IP address or a host name of the device for which you try to verify the connection, and click [Execute]. The result will be displayed in the [Result] field.

  • Page 97: Chapter 5 Connect To A Wireless Network

    PC or Game console (AOSS Devices) • Before using AOSS or WPS to connect to a Buffalo wireless client, install Client Manager software from the included AirNavigator CD. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information. • Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into your computer.

  • Page 98: Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V)

    Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 7/Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. Click the icon in the system tray. When the screen at left is displayed, click [Create Profile].

  • Page 99: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. Right-click on the icon in the system tray, and select [Profile]. Click the [WPS AOSS] button. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen.

  • Page 100: Other Devices (E.g. Game Console)

    Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to initiate AOSS/WPS. When instructed, hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second. When the Security LED stops blinking and is lit steadily, the connection is complete.

  • Page 101: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system Click [Connect to a network]. When the screen at left is displayed, select the network to connect to and click [Connect].
  • Page 102 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Otherwise, go to step 4. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [Connect]. Step through the wizard to finish configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending where you’re using the AirStation. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 104: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Configuration is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Configuration, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.

  • Page 105: Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. • Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in! • Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below: Power Green light is ON Wireless Green light is ON or flashing Router Green light is ON or OFF (depending on your environment)

  • Page 106: Cannot Connect To The Network Wirelessly

    Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 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 - The AirStation’s MAC address (printed on the label) Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2-PSK AES).

  • Page 107: Other Tips

    How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router? Answer: Log in to the configuration utility with your browser. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Security tab. Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in length. Issue:...
  • Page 108 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 Buffalo Technology's customer support.
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting 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 WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 110: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462MHz (Channels 1 - 11) Transmission Rate 802.11b/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps 802.11n 20MHz BW (LongGI) 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26, 13Mbps (2 stream)
  • Page 111 Appendix A Specifications Compliance 5.0 V 500 mA (Max. 1000 mA) Other Power Supply External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption About 14.0 W (Max) Dimensions 165 mm x 158 mm x 30 mm (6.5” x 6.2” x 1.2”) Weight 338 g (12 oz.) (not including the stand) Operating Environment...

  • Page 112: Appendix B Default Configuration Settings

    Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) (Router Mode only) Default Gateway none Address of DNS Name Server none Internet MAC Address Use Default MAC Address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes PPPoE...
  • Page 113 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting LAN Side IP Address Router Mode (Router Switch AUTO/ON): 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch OFF): 192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch AUTO): Obtain automatically from DHCP Server DHCP Server Function Enabled (Router Mode only) DHCP IP Address Pool...
  • Page 114 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Enabled External Registrar Enabled AirStation PIN An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Information WPS status: configured SSID: AirStation's MAC Address Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode Encryption key: A 13-digit random value or disabled.
  • Page 115 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) CWmin CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN TXOP Limit Admission Control ----- Disabled WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) CWmin CWmax 1023...
  • Page 116 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting IP Filter Log Output Disabled (Router Mode only) IP Filter Information none VPN Pass IPv6 Pass Through Disabled Through PPPoE Pass Through Disabled (Router Mode only) PPTP Pass Through Enabled Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Registration none (Router Mode only)
  • Page 117 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Shared Service Shared Folder Enabled AirStation Name AP + AirStation’s MAC Address AirStation Description None Workgroup Name WORKGROUP Windows Client Language North America (CP437) Shared Service None Web Access Web Access Disabled Web Access Display Language English...
  • Page 118 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting schedule Feature Disabled Register schedule Operational Mode: Normal Start time: 0:00 End time: 0:30 The day of week: none User Define Mode LED: Wired LAN: ECO (Slow operation) Wireless LAN: Access Log Output Disable Limitation Item...

  • Page 119: Appendix C Tcp/Ip Settings In Windows

    Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet]. Double click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left side menu. Right click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].

  • Page 120: Windows Vista

    Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. Double click [Network and Sharing Center]. Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. Right click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties].
  • Page 121 Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. Double click [Network]. Right click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], then click [Properties]. Select [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically], and then click [OK].

  • Page 122: Appendix D Restoring The Default Configuration

    Appendix D Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 123: Appendix E Shared Folders And The Usb Port

    Appendix E Shared Folders and the USB Port There are several restrictions on using the AirStation’s USB port: • Bus-powered hard drives are not supported. Always use the hard drive’s AC adapter. • When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), keep folder and file names within 80 characters (160 bytes).
  • Page 124 • Only one single drive may be connected to the AirStation’s USB port at a time. Drives manufactured by other companies besides Buffalo Technology are not supported. • If your hard disk has an auto power mode switch, move the switch to “manual” or “on”. Leaving the switch set to “auto”...

  • Page 125: Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information

    Appendix F Regulatory Compliance 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.

  • Page 126: Industry Canada Statement

    Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 127 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español[Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 128 1999/5/ Italiano[Italian] Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski[Latvian] Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 129 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Slovensko[Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky[Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 130 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information 來自台灣 NCC 的警告 第十二條： 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條： 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低 功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기기로서 주거지역에서는 물론 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 131: Appendix G Environmental Information

    Appendix G 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.

  • Page 132: Appendix H Gpl Information

    Appendix H GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual...

  • Page 133: Appendix I Warranty Information

    Appendix I Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) installed components.

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