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Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual for User-friendly Firmware Nfiniti High Power Wireless Router & Access Point WZR-HP-AG300H www.buffalotech.com 35011804 ver.02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Windows ..................19 Macintosh ..................22 Chapter 4 - Configuration ..........24 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface ....24 Configuration Interface Menus in Router Mode ...... 26 Configuration Interface Menus in Bridge Mode ....... 28 Setup ..................30 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 3 UPnP (Router Mode only) .............. 62 QoS (Router Mode only) ..............63 Movie Engine (QoS) ..............65 NAS ..................67 Disk management ................67 Shared Folder ................69 User Management ................. 71 Shared Service ................72 Web Access ................... 73 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 4 Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) ..........99 Manual Setup ................99 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ............. 99 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) ..........100 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ........103 Mac OS X (AirPort) ................ 104 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting ..........105 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 5 Mac OS X ................124 Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration ..125 Appendix F - Shared Folders and the USB Port .... 126 Appendix G - Regulatory Compliance Information ..128 Appendix H - Environmental Information ....... 134 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 6 Appendix I - GPL Information .......... 135 Appendix J - Warranty Information ......... 136 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the firmware. For more information on the dd-wrt-based professional firmware, consult the help files in its web- based configuration interface or the WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual for Professional Firmware, available for download from Buffalo Technology.
  • Page 8 Attach a USB hard drive to the AirStation and share it on the network as a NAS. All connected clients can access it. Gigabit Ethernet This unit supports gigabit Ethernet, allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 9: Air Navigator Cd Requirements

    Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • WZR-HP-AG300H ......................... 1 • AC adapter ............................. 1 • Stand for vertical/horizontal/wall-mounting ..............1 • Screws for wall-mounting ......................2 •...

  • Page 10: Hardware Overview

    Wireless security is disabled. Green 2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key. Amber Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys. Off: Wireless LAN is disabled. Note: The LED glows green if encryption is configured. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 11 Movie Engine LED (Blue) Movie Engine functionality is enabled. Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled. Movie Engine Switch Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled. Movie Engine functionality is enabled. Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections. LAN LED (Green) An Ethernet device is connected. Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 13: Bottom

    The Internet port is transmitting data. DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here. Bottom Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on (about 3 seconds). Power must be on. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 14: Right Side

    Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Placing Your Airstation

    Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. Horizontal Placement When installing the AirStation horizontally, attach the stand for best heat dissipation. Attach the stand as shown in the figure. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 16: Wall-Mounting

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Install horizontally. 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. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Installation

    Unplug the LAN cable which connects 2) disconnect your computer and modem. modem computer Make sure the mode switch on the back of the AirStation is in the “auto” position. ROUTER Confirm that the AUTO switch is positioned to [AUTO]. EJECT WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 18 ROUTER AUTO EJECT 2) connect 1) connect computer INTERNET LAN cable POWER Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, then turn on your computer. AirStation ROUTER AUTO EJECT INTERNET POWER power outlet 1) Connect the power supply WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 19 (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 ─ Router mode switch functionality Default administrator name root root (fixed) Default administrator password admin none AOSS ─ WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 20: Windows

    Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch. Note: If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] in the “Win” folder. Click [Change Firmware]. The procedure for wiring will be displayed. Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 21 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. Set them before you go to the next step. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 22 Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired firmware. The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen: User-friendly firmware update screen: WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 23: Macintosh

    To replace the user-friendly firmware with the professional firmware, go to [Easy Setup] and click [Update AirStation Firmware]. Click [Browse...] to select the firmware file, and click [Upgrade] or [Apply]. Note: The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen: WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 24: About This User Manual

    Chapter 3 Installation User-friendly firmware update screen: About this User Manual This user manual is primarily for AirStations with the user-friendly firmware. For more information on the professional firmware (dd-wrt), refer to www.dd-wrt.com/wiki. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 - Configuration

    · By default, the password is blank (not set). · If you forget your password, hold down the reset button (page 12) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 26 Note : This example, like others in this manual, shows the user-friendly firmware. The dd-wrt based professional firmware is somewhat different. For more information on the professional firmware, visit dd-wrt’s website at www.dd-wrt.com. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 27: Configuration Interface Menus In Router Mode

    Page 60 programs. 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 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 28 Page 92 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 93 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 94 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 29: Configuration Interface Menus In Bridge Mode

    Configure the AirStation’s login password for access to configuration Page 79 interface. Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 80 Configure the AirStation to synchronize with an NTP server to Page 81 automatically set the AirStation’s internal clock. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 30 Page 92 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 93 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 94 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 31: Setup

    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. Security Click this button to display the configuration screen for security. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 32 Displays the list of BitTorrent files downloading. Language Enables you to select the language you use. Logout Log out of the configuration interface. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 33: Internet/Lan (Lan Config)

    Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Change this setting at your own risk. MTU size of Internet Port Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 34: Pppoe (Router Mode Only)

    “Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 32). PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions. [Edit Connection List] Click this button to edit destination settings. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 35 Configure an authorization method with a provider. MTU Size Configure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. MRU Size Configure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 36 [Source address] match. Select the destination registered to the PPPoE Connection List. Destination address When communicating to this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.] Source address When communicating from this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.] WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 37: Ddns (Router Mode Only)

    Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 38 DNS service provider. Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider. The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name. Status Display the status of dynamic DNS service. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 39: Vpn Server (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 40 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client. PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 41: Lan

    Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 42 * Router Mode only may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address. * Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address. * Bridge Mode only WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 43: Dhcp Lease (Router Mode Only)

    DHCP is assigning to other devices. MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identifies the client. Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking [Manual Assignment]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 44: 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. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 45: Route

    The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15. Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 46: Wireless Config

    WPS. Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK]. WPS status Displays “configured” if all available wireless bands are configured. Displays “unconfigured” if at least one wireless band is unconfigured. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 47: Aoss

    Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 48 Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated. AOSS Ethernet Converter Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the Information AirStation via AOSS. * Only displayed if there are AOSS Connections WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 49: Basic

    MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use 300 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel. Note: If Auto Channel is selected, then the Extension Channel is set automatically. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 50 When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other. SSID Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters. Wireless authentication Specifies an authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 51 There are two different formats for a pre-shared key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive) for an ASCII passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case- sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 52: Advanced

    AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other. Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 53: Wmm

    Chapter 4 Configuration Set priorities for specific communications. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 54 (zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send. Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue. New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected. As the new queue accumulates more packets, its priority increases. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 55: Mac Filter

    Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list. List of all clients associated with this Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected AirStation to the AirStation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 56: Multicast Control

    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). Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD query interval. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 57: Security (Router Mode Only)

    WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 32), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 58 If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the Internet side. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 32), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 59: Ip Filter (Router Mode Only)

    Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet. IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 60: Vpn Passthrough (Router Mode Only)

    IP address from your provider for your LAN- side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN. PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 61: Lan Config (Qos)

    A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry. Protocol Select the Internet side protocol (before translation) for the port translation table entry. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 62: Dmz (Router Mode Only)

    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. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • 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-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 64: Qos (Router Mode Only)

    ("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;). protocol Select either TCP or UDP. destination Port Specify a destination port from 1 - 65535. If this field is empty, a random port is selected. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • 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-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 66: Movie Engine (Qos)

    Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine (QoS) Configure Movie Engine options. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 67 TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN. Wireless Priority Control Rules Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 68: Nas

    Partition Information Displays the partition information for the selected USB disk. Click [Format] to format the disk. Note: formatting a disk will erase all information on it. Re-recognize USB devices Click this to re-scan for connected USB disks. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 69 FAT format file name character code Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions. HDD power-saving function Click [Use] to enable power saving mode. HDD stop time Powers down the drive after this duration of time. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 70: Shared Folder

    Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or BitTorrent functionality. Access Limits If access limits are enabled, use the arrows to move highlighted users between the columns for [Read/Write], [Read-only], or [No access] privileges. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 71 * This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment (page 68) is used: The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated: • All folders: Access limits in effect. • Shared Folder/ Web Access: All folders are shared. • Media Server/BitTorrent: The first folder is shared. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 72: User Management

    User Description Describe the user (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Current Users Lists current users, including “guest”. Guest is a built-in account that cannot be changed or deleted. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 73: Shared Service

    (-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used. Windows Client Language Select the language to be used by the Windows client. Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared service. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 74: Web Access

    3 - 20 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), underscores (_) and period (.), may be used in the BuffaloNAS.com key. Note: The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is disconnected from power, even for a moment. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning Web Access Displays the status of web access. External Port Status Displays the status of the external port. BuffaloNAS.com Displays the status of BuffaloNAS.com. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 76: 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-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 77: Bittorrent

    Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower. If that happens, reformat the USB disk with XFS. That may help performance. External Port Number Select an external port number. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 78 Downloaded files are not deleted. BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client. BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client. You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 79: Admin Config

    Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 80: Password

    Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “root”. Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 81: Time/Date

    Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock. DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST (Daylight Saving Time). If selected, the AirStation will automatically adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 82: Ntp

    (-), and underscores (_) may be used. The default is [time. nist.gov]. Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 83: Eco

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configure Eco mode from this screen. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 84 Graphically displays the configured schedule. Register schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If User Define mode is chosen, configure it below. User Define Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Define mode. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 85: Access

    IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side. Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to configure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 86: Log

    Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Transfer Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 87: Save/Restore

    [Browse...] button, navigating to the configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the configuration file was password protected, then put a check next to [To restore from the file you need the password], enter the password, and click [Open]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 88: 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-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 89: Update

    Click [Browse...] to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if [Specify Local File] was selected. You don’t need to specify the firmware location if you’re using [Automatic Update]. Click [Update Firmware] to update the firmware. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 90: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 91 Displays the current Movie Engine Status. Internet Displays information about the Internet port. Displays information about the LAN port. Wireless Displays the wireless status. Displays information about the USB disk. ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 92: 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-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 93: Packet Info

    Viewpacket transfer information. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 94: Client Monitor

    Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 95: Ping

    [Execute]. The result will be displayed below. Note : Examples in this manual show the user-friendly firmware. The dd-wrt based professional firmware is somewhat different. For more information on the professional firmware, visit dd- wrt’s website at www.dd-wrt.com. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 96: Chapter 5 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    Game console (AOSS Devices) • Before using AOSS/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 most computers.

  • Page 97: Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V)

    Click the [WPS AOSS ] button. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the front of the AirStation stop fl ashing and is lit steadily, the connection is complete. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 98: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be confi gured. When the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the front of the AirStation stop fl ashing and glow steadily, the connection is complete. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 99: Mac Os X (Aoss Assistant)

    [OK]. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glow steadily, the connection is complete. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

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

    With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking [Connect automatically] is recommended. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 101: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray. Click [Connect to a network]. When this screen is displayed, select your network and click [Connect]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • 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 step4. WZR-HP-AG300H 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 on where you’re using the AirStation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 104: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. Select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. Enter the encryption key (twice) and click [Connect]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 105: Mac Os X (Airport)

    Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it. Enter the KEY from step 1 into the Password entry box, check [Remember this network], and click [OK]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 106: Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting

    • Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies. • Make sure that your computer is configured to [Obtain an IP Address Automatically.] (See appendix • Restart your AirStation. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 107: 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 - BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A“ or “_G“ Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2-PSK AES).

  • Page 108: Other Tips

    How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router? Answer: Log in to the configuration interface with your browser. Go to [Wireless Config] - [Security]. Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in length.
  • Page 109 If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support. Issue: Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products? Answer: The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 110: Appendix A - Specifications

    Speed and Flow Control 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX Number of LAN Ports LAN Port Connector RJ-45 USB Interface Interface USB 2.0 Connector Type Type A (plug) Compliance 5.0 V 500 mA (max 1000 mA) WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 111 5,180 - 5,240 MHz (Channels 36, 40, 44, 48) 5,745 - 5,825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) China 5,745 - 5,825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) Taiwan 5,745 - 5,825 MHz (Channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165) WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 112: Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings

    PPTP Server Function Disabled Authorization Type MS-CHAPv2 (40/128-bit Encryption) Server IP Address Auto Client IP Address Auto DNS Server IP Address LAN IP address of the AirStation WINS Server IP Address none MTU/MRU value 1396 PPTP User List none WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 113 (Bridge Mode only) DNS Server Address none (Bridge Mode only) DHCP Lease Current DHCP Client Information none (Router Mode only) Address Translation Enabled (Router Mode only) Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled Route Routing Information none WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 114 An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Information WPS status: configured SSID: BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) + “_A” or “_G” Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode or none Encryption key: Either a 13-digit random value or disabled.
  • Page 115 Disabled Registration List none Multicast Snooping Enabled Control Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec. Firewall Log Output Disabled (Router Mode only) Basic Rules Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS Routing Disabled Reject IDENT Requests Enabled Block Ping from Internet Enabled WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 116 No Limits (Read/Write) Web Access Access Limits User Current Users guest Management 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 WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 117 0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds Time Zone (GMT+00:00) Greenwich Mean Time,London DST (Daylight Saving Time) EU type 1 For GMT+00:00(From Last Sunday in Mar to last Sunday in Oct) NTP Functionality Enabled NTP Server time.nist.gov Update Interval 24 hours WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 118 Client, Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link Bridge Mode: IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 119: Appendix C - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

    Application] > [Options] > [Advanced Installation], and install Client Manager V. · Client Manager V does not support Windows XP. Click the icon in the system tray. Click [Advanced Setup]. When the Client Manager V status screen is displayed, click WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 120 Macintosh Load the AirNavigator CD into your Macintosh. Double-click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD. Double-click [WLAN Monitor]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 121 This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target. Link Speed (Mbps) This displays the current link speed. Quality (%) This displays the current signal quality. Signal Level (dBm) This indicates the strength of the current signal. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 122: Appendix D - Tcp/Ip Settings

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [OK]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 123: Windows Vista

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 124: Windows Xp

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 125: Mac Os X

    To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.80 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router 192.168.11.1 DNS Server 192.168.11.1 Search Domains blank Click [Apply]. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 126: Appendix E - Restoring The Default Configuration

    Appendix E - 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-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 127: Appendix F - Shared Folders And The Usb Port

    AirStation. • Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the AirStation. File creation or access dates may not be maintained. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 128 • 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 drive has an auto power mode switch, move the switch to [manual] or [on]. Leaving the switch set to [auto] may result in unpredictable behavior.

  • Page 129: Appendix G - Regulatory Compliance Information

    The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. WZR-HP-AG300H with PCB Dipole antenna and max. antenna gain is 3.13 dBi in 2.4G and 3.04 dBi in WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 130: Industry Canada Statement

    Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 893 V1.5.1: (2008-12) Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 131 RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. Česky [Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WZR-HP-AG300H je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 132 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WZR-HP-AG300H cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 133 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WZR-HP-AG300H está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WZR-HP-AG300H v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.
  • Page 134 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。 5.25-5.35秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 기종별 사 용 자 안 내 문 B 급 기기 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주 ( 가정용 정보통신기기 ) 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...

  • Page 135: Appendix H - Environmental Information

    • The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way. • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 136 Appendix I - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual...
  • Page 137 Appendix J - 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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