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Buffalo Tech WPL-05G300 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual English Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router Starter kit WPL-05G300 Series www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup ..................33 Internet/LAN (LAN Config) ............35 Internet (Router Mode only) ............35 PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............36 DDNS (Router Mode only) ............. 39 VPN server (Router Mode Only) ............ 41 PLC ....................43 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 3 Movie Engine (QoS) ..............68 Admin Config ................70 Name ..................... 70 Password ..................71 Time/Date ..................72 NTP ....................73 ECO ....................74 Access ................... 76 Log ....................77 Save/Restore ................. 78 Initialize/Restart ................79 Update ................... 80 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 4 Password................101 If the AirStation is reset, it is disconnected from the network. . 102 The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps......... 102 Other Tips ................103 Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings ....105 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 5 Chapter 9 - Restoring the Default Configuration .....119 Appendix A - Specifications ..........120 Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information ..122 Appendix C - Environmental Information ....... 128 Appendix D - GPL Information ........129 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition) In Auto mode, the AirStation will detect whether or not your network has a router and automatically switch to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes. (See page 8.) WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings. blinking (Amber) Turn off AirStation first, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on. If the power LED keeps blinking, do not turn off the AirStation nor unplug its power cable. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 8 AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key. Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys. Note: The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set. Router LED (Green) Router functionality is enabled. Off: Router functionality is disabled. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 9: Bottom Panel

    Internet / LAN 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported. Port Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 2 usable LAN ports. Side Panel WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 10 Router functionality is enabled (router mode). Off: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP mode). Auto: This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is detected on the Internet port. The default setting for this switch is Auto. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 11: Back Side

    Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Side Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, MAC address, WPS PIN code, and Device Password. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Starter Kit Installation Procedure To configure the Starter Kit, follow the procedure below. Room 1 Room 2 Powerline AirStation AirStation (Starter kit) (Starter kit) modem or router Internet computer computer computer (with an Ethernet interface) WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 13 Connect the AirStation to the power outlet. Once the AirStation is turned on, check that the LEDs appear as shown below: Power Green LED on Wireless Green LED on or blinking Router For LED locations, refer to chapter 1. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 14 AirStation is complete. If the screen for entering the user name and password is displayed without showing the home screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings. Bring the other AirStation to the location where you want Room 2 to install it and connect it to the power outlet. AirStation WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 15 Chapter 4. AirStation Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the second AirStation is complete. Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 16: Extender Kit Installation Procedure

    Bring the AirStation to the location where you want to install it and Room 3 connect it to the power outlet. AirStation (Extender kit) Room 3 With the power on, hold down the PLC button for at least 10 seconds. PLC button AirStation (Extender kit) WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 17 (Extender kit) Check that the PLC LED changes to steady green after about 1 minutes. Note: If the PLC LED does not turn steady green after about one minute, perform the setup procedure again from the beginning. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 18 Chapter 4. AirStation (Extender kit) Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the AirStation is complete. Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    Installing the AirStation Configuration Tool (Windows) The AirStation Configuration Tool is required to display the Settings in a Windows computer. Use the procedure below to perform the installation. Load the Setup CD into your computer. Click [Software Installation]. Click [Install]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 20: Setting The Airstation Ip Address (Windows)

    Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows) Follow the procedure below to set the AirStation IP address on a Windows computer. Start the AirStation Configuration Tool. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Configuration Tool]. Click [Next]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Configuration Select the AirStation displayed in the list, and click [Next]. Click [Configure this AirStation IP Address]. Select “Obtain IP address from DHCP server (Easy)”, and click [Next]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 Configuration Enter “password” for the administrator password, and click [Next]. The new IP address is set to the AirStation. Once the settings are complete, the “Complete settings” screen is displayed. Click [Finish]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 23: Setting The Airstation Ip Address (Mac Os)

    Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AirStation Configuration Tools] in the “Mac” folder. The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed. Click [Continue]. Select the AirStation displayed in the list, and click [Continue]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 24 Chapter 3 Configuration Click [Configure this AirStation IP Address]. Select “Obtain IP address from DHCP server (Easy)”, and click [Continue]. Enter “password” for the administrator password, and click [Continue]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3 Configuration The new IP address is set to the AirStation. Once the settings are complete, the “Complete settings” screen is displayed. Click [Quit]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 26: Accessing The Settings (Windows)

    You can manually set AirStation advanced settings from the Settings screen. Follow the procedure below. Start the AirStation Configuration Tool. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Configuration Tool]. Click [Next]. Select the AirStation displayed in the list, and click [Next]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 27 Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on using the Settings. Once the settings are complete, the “Complete settings” screen is displayed. Click [Finish]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 28: Accessing The Settings (Mac Os)

    Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [AirStation Configuration Tools] in the “Mac” folder. The software license screen is displayed. Click [Agree] to proceed. Click [Continue]. Select the AirStation displayed in the list, and click [Continue]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 29 Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on using the Settings. Once the settings are complete, the “Complete settings” screen is displayed. Click [Quit]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 30: Settings Menus In Router Mode

    Port Forwarding Configure port translation and exceptions for games and other Page 64 programs. Configure a destination to transfer communication packets without a Page 65 LAN-side destination. UPnP Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Page 66 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 31 Page 85 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 86 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 87 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s Settings. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 32: Settings Menus In Bridge Mode

    Page 76 Check the AirStation’s logs. Page 77 Save/Restore Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file. Page 78 Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it. Page 79 Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Page 80 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 33 Page 85 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 86 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 87 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s Settings. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 34: Setup

    Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings. Security Click this button to display the configuration screen for security. LAN Config Click this button to display the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 35 LAN-side. 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 36: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 37: Pppoe (Router Mode Only)

    “Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 35). PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions. [Edit Connection List] Click this button to edit destination settings. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 38 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 39 [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.] WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 40: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 41 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 42: Vpn Server (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 3 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 43 Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Method of Acquiring IP Address Select how to get the IP address for the PPTP client. PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 44: Plc

    Configure the PLC. Parameter Meaning PLC function This sets whether the PLC (Powerline Communications) function is used. Status This indicates the PLC link status. Connection target list This shows the devices connected by this AirStation and PLC. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 45: Lan

    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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 46 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 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 47: Dhcp Lease (Router Mode Only)

    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]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 48: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 49: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 50: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 51: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 52 When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the WAN-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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 53 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 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f, not case-sensitive). WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 54: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 55: Wmm

    Chapter 3 Configuration Set priorities for specific communications. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 56 (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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 57: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 58: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 59: Aoss

    Chapter 3 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 60 Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which are wirelessly communicated. AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Displays information about Ethernet converters connected to the Only displayed if there are AOSS AirStation via AOSS. Connections WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 61: 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 35), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 62 If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the WAN-side. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 35), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 63: Ip Filter (Router Mode Only)

    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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 64: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 65: Lan Config

    A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the WAN-side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry. Protocol Select the WAN-side protocol (before translation) for the port translation table entry. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 66: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 67: Upnp (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 3 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Use this screen to configure UPnP. Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 68: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 69: Movie Engine (Qos)

    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. Movie Engine (QoS) Configure Movie Engine options. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 70 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. Transmission Rate Select the maximum transmission rate. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 71: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 72: Password

    Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s Settings. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “admin”. Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 73: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 74: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 75: Eco

    Chapter 3 Configuration Use this screen to configure Eco mode. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 76 Graphically displays the configured schedule. Register schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly schedule. If User Defined mode is chosen, configure it below. User Defined Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for User Defined mode. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 77: Access

    AirStation remotely from the WAN side. Permitted Port Displayed only if WAN-side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to configure the AirStation from the WAN side. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 78: 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 (_). Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 79: 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]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 80: Initialize/Restart

    Use this screen to initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Timer restart This sets the schedule for restarting the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 81: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 82 This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used. When enabled, if new firmware is found, notification is sent to the Settings. Remind Time This sets the interval for checking whether a new firmware version has been released. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 83: Diagnostic

    Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Info Use this screen to view diagnostic information about the AirStation. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 84 Displays the current Movie Engine Status. Internet Displays information about the Internet port. Displays information about the LAN port. Displays the current PLC function setting. Wireless Displays the wireless status. ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 85: Logs

    Chapter 3 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 86: Packet Info

    You can view packet transfer information here. 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 87: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 88: Ping

    A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, then click [Execute]. The result will be displayed below. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 89: Chapter 4 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    • Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most computers. However, it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available. Some wireless clients may require manual setup. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 90: Windows 8, 7 Or Vista (Client Manager V)

    If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue]. Click the [WPS AOSS ] button. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop fl ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 91: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Click the [WPS AOSS] button. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be confi gured. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop fl ashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 92: Mac Os (Aoss Assistant)

    Enter the Mac’s username and password and click [OK]. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stop flashing and glows steadily, the connection is complete. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 93: Other Devices (E.g. Game Console)

    With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode. Click the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device again, check [Connect automatically]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [Next]. Click [No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 95: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Click the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation and click [Connect]. If you will connect to this device again, check [Connect automatically]. Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 96: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Right-click the wireless network icon in the system tray. Click [Connect to a network]. When this screen is displayed, select your network and click [Connect]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 97 Chapter 4 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 99: 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 100: Mac Os (Wi-Fi)

    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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 101: Chapter 5 - 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 from DHCP”. (See chapter 8) • Restart your AirStation. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 102: Cannot Connect To The Network Wirelessly

    BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Encryption Type - WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK (Connect with either WPA-PSK TKIP or WPA2-PSK AES). Encryption Key - Printed on the label of the AirStation. (Encryption is disabled by default for Asia Pacific AirStations.) WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 103: If The Airstation Is Reset, It Is Disconnected From The Network

    2. In Easy Setup, click [Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 300 Mbps Mode)]. 3. Change the value in [300 Mbps Mode] - [Bandwidth] to 40 MHz and click [Apply]. If you still cannot connect at 300 Mbps, check the settings of your wireless client devices. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 104: Other Tips

    SSID. Select the [Use] radio button and enter the name you wish to use for your network in the text field provided. Click [Apply] to save the settings. Once the wireless router has rebooted, select the new network name for all wireless devices and re-enter your encryption key if necessary. Issue: WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 105 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 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 106: Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings

    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 PLC Function Enabled PLC connection information none WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 107 (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 WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 108 A 13-digit random value or disabled (Printed on the label of the AirStation. Encryption is disabled in default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacific.) Rekey interval 60 minutes Advanced Multicast Rate Auto DTIM Period Privacy Separator Disabled WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 109 Snooping Enabled Control Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec. AOSS Encryption Type of Exclusive SSID none for WEP Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Disabled Allow WEP for Game Console Only Disabled AOSS Button on the AirStation Enabled Unit WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 110 No limit Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes Wireless Priority Control Rules None Transmission Rate Limit No Limits Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address List Network Services Enabled Password Administrator Name admin (fixed) Administrator Password password WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 111 IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, Wired Link, and PLC link Initialize / Timer restart Disabled Restart Update Update Method Specify Local File Firmware Update Reminder Enabled Remind Time Automatic WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 112: Chapter 7 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

    Note: · If Client Manager V is not already installed, install it from the Setup CD. · Client Manager V does not support Windows XP. Launch Client Manager V. Click [Advanced Setup]. When the Client Manager V status screen is displayed, click WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 113: Mac Os

    Mac OS Load the Setup CD into your Mac. From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer]. Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [WLAN Monitor] in the “Mac” folder. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 114 Encryption type for the current connection target. Band Wireless band for the current connection target. Channel Wireless channel for the current connection target. Link Speed (Mbps) Current link speed. Quality (%) Current signal quality. Signal Level (dBm) Current signal strength. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 115: Chapter 8 - Tcp/Ip Settings

    [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. 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 [OK]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 116: Windows 7

    [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. 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 [OK]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 117: Windows Vista

    [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. 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]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 118: Windows Xp

    [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. 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]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 119: Mac Os

    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]. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 120: Chapter 9 - Restoring The Default Configuration

    Chapter 9 - Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 121: Appendix A - Specifications

    Speed and Flow Control 10 / 100 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX Number of LAN Ports LAN Port Connector RJ-45 PLC Interface Standard Compliance HomePlug AV, IEEE 1901 Transmission Rate up to 500 Mbps Security 128-bit AES WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 122 About 5.9 W (Max) Dimensions 77 mm x 112 mm x 54 mm (3.0 x 4.4 x 2.1 in.) Weight 250 g (8.8 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing) WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 123: Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information

    The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 124 Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectriqueà l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que lapuissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire àl’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 125 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. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 126 Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WPL-05G300 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WPL-05G300 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 127 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svensk [Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WPL-05G300 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 128 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음 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 . WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 129: Appendix C - 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. WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...

  • Page 130: Appendix D - Gpl Information

    Appendix D - GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . WPL-05G300 Series User Manual...
  • Page 131 Powerline Manager User Manual www.buffalotech.com...
  • Page 132 Contents Chapter 1 - Installation .............2 Software Requirements ............2 Installing Powerline Manager ..........2 Starting Powerline Manager ............ 3 Chapter 2 - Powerline Manager Features ....... 4 Main ..................4 Privacy ..................6 Diagnostics ................7 About ..................8 Adding a PLC adapter to a PLC network that is already configured ...

  • Page 133: Chapter 1 - Installation

    Chapter 1 - Installation Use Powerline Manager to manage your PLC adapter and its settings *. Follow this procedure to install it. * At this time, Powerline Manager does not support Windows 8. Note: Uninstall any other PLC products before installing Powerline Manager Software Requirements Powerline Manager can be used on the following Windows platforms.

  • Page 134: Starting Powerline Manager

    Chapter 1 Installation Click to check the box for “Powerline Manager”, then click [Install]. The software will install. When the “Installation is complete” screen is displayed, click [Finish]. Starting Powerline Manager You can start Powerline Manager by either double-clicking the shortcut on your Desktop, or by clicking [Start] >...

  • Page 135: Chapter 2 - Powerline Manager Features

    NVM file to upgrade the firmware for PL-05H series devices. You can download updated PIB and NVM files from the Buffalo web site. To update a WPL-05G300 series device, use the Web Configuration interface. See the user manual for more information on this. Powerline Device detected This displays the quantity and a list of the PLC adapters where a connection has been established over a powerline.
  • Page 136 Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Parameter Meaning Network Type This displays the PLC adapter network type. Rename To rename a device on this list, highlight it and click this button. Enter Password Enter the Device Password required to change the settings for each PLC adapter.

  • Page 137: Privacy

    Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Privacy Parameter Meaning Private Network Name Enter the Private Network Name (PLC network identifier). This is the name of your private network. Only devices that are set with the same Private Network Name will be able to communicate over the PLC network.

  • Page 138: Diagnostics

    Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Diagnostics Parameter Meaning System Information This displays information about the PLC adapter connected to the computer by a LAN cable and information about the computer using this software. Remote Device History (Log) Information about the PLC adapter detected by this software is displayed as a log.

  • Page 139: About

    Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features About Parameter Meaning http://www.buffalotech.com/ Click to open the Buffalo Technology website. AutoScan When AutoScan is enabled, this periodically searches for PLC adapters over the powerline in the Main screen (page 4). Powerline Manager User Manual...

  • Page 140: Adding A Plc Adapter To A Plc Network That Is Already Configured

    Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Adding a PLC adapter to a PLC network that is already configured To add a PLC adapter to a PLC network that is already configured, perform one of the operations below. Method 1 : Add by Using “Private Network Name” In the Privacy screen (page 6) , check the “Private Network Name”...

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