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Page 1: User Manual
AirStation WZR-900DHP / WZR-600DHP2 User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35013156-01 2013-12... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 - Setup ...............8 Introduction ..................8 Diagrams and Layout ................8 Front Panel ......................8 Back Panel .....................10 Bottom ......................12 Installation ..................12 Vertical Placement ..................12 How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time ........13 Connect to a PC and Power On ..............13 Opening Settings ..................15 Connect Your Wireless Devices ..............16 Chapter 2 - Settings ............17... - Page 3 Internet ......................23 PPPoE ......................24 Dynamic DNS ....................26 PPTP .......................27 NAT .........................28 LAN .........................28 DHCP Leases ....................29 Routing ......................29 2.4 GHz/5 GHz ....................30 WPS ........................33 AOSS.......................34 MAC Filtering ....................35 Multicast Control ..................35 Guest Accounts .....................36 Wireless Bridge .....................37 Firewall ......................38 IP Filter ......................39 VPN Passthrough ..................39 Port Forwarding ....................40 DMZ ........................41...
- Page 4 QoS .........................48 eco Mode .......................49 Network USB ....................50 System ......................51 Syslog Settings ....................52 Reset / Reboot ....................53 Update Firmware ..................54 System Information ..................55 Logs ........................56 Packets ......................57 Ping ........................57 Chapter 3 - Wireless ............58 Wireless Options ................58 Advanced Wireless Configuration ............59 Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) ..........59 Automatic Secure Setup (WPS) ..............59 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) ..............60...
- Page 5 Basic Router Troubleshooting ............67 Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac ........68 Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......69 Package Contents ................69 Factory Default Settings ..............70 WZR-900DHP ....................70 WZR-600DHP2 ....................75 Technical Specifications ..............80 WZR-900DHP ....................80 WZR-600DHP2 ....................81 Shared Folders and USB Ports ............82 GPL Information .................83...
- Page 6 Enabling Network USB on the AirStation ...........85 Installing and Using Network-USB Navigator ..........85 Configuring the Web Filter ..............86 Content Filter ....................86 Websites Excluded from Filter ..............86 Computers Excluded from Filter ..............87 Finding a Computer’s MAC Address ............87 Configuring Access Control ...............88 Port Forwarding Basics ..............89 Common Uses ....................89 Security ......................89...
- Page 7 Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File ....... 108 Save Settings to a Backup File ..............108 Restoring Settings with a Backup File ............109 Replacing the AirStation ................109 Setting Up WebAccess ..............110 WebAccess Settings ................... 110 Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS ........
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Page 8: Chapter 1 - Setup
Chapter 1 - Setup Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Buffalo AirStation. The WZR-900DHP and WZR-600DHP2 AirStations are dual-band wireless routers with outstanding performance and range. They combine high data transfer speeds with a robust set of extra features like QoS, USB NAS, media server, and web filtering. This manual will help you set up and use your new wireless router. - Page 9 AOSS button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on. Power/Diag LED (Green or Red) On (Green): Power is on.
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Page 10: Back Panel
Back Panel Mode Button This button switches between router mode, access point mode, and wireless bridge mode. Setup Card Slot This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and encryption type are provided on the card for logging in to Settings. - Page 11 USB Port You can connect a USB drive. Notes: • WZR-900DHP has an USB 3.0 port and WZR-600DHP2 has an USB 2.0 port. • USB 3.0 hubs are not supported. Use USB 2.0 hubs only. LAN LED (Green) An Ethernet device is connected.
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Page 12: Bottom
Bottom Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the power/diag LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be on for this to work. Installation Vertical Placement Attach the stand as shown in the figure below. -
Page 13: How To Set Up Airstation For The First Time
How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time Connect to a PC and Power On To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. Verify that you can connect to the Internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem and computer. Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem. - Page 14 Turn on the AirStation and wait one minute. Note: If the power does not turn on when the AC adapter is connected, press the power button on the rear of the AirStation. If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable. If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in Chapter 3.
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Page 15: Opening Settings
Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete. If username and password fields are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click Log In. Step through the wizard to complete setup. You’ve completed the initial setup of your AirStation. -
Page 16: Connect Your Wireless Devices
This is the home page of Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Connect Your Wireless Devices For each wireless device that you want to connect to the network, use the device’s built-in software to search for available networks. Find your SSID (the name of your wireless network) on the list of detected networks and select it. Enter the passphrase for the network and you’ll be connected. -
Page 17: Chapter 2 - Settings
Chapter 2 - Settings Settings is the configuration GUI for the AirStation. You can configure all settings for the AirStation from here. This user manual shows examples from the WZR-900DHP. If you have a WZR-600DHP2, your screens may be slightly different. Easy Admin Home When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown. -
Page 18: Wireless
Wireless Configure basic wireless settings here. This is available in router and access point modes only. 2.4 GHz (11n/g/b) You may enable or disable either wireless frequency range independently. If both wireless radios are disabled, the AirStation will not communicate wirelessly. 5 GHz (11n/a) SSID 1 Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. -
Page 19: Aoss/Wps
AOSS/WPS The following window appears when you click the panel. Click OK to start AOSS/WPS. USB Storage Configure USB storage settings here. Attached Drive The names of USB devices connected to this product. File Sharing Enable or disable file sharing. BitTorrent Enable or disable BitTorrent. -
Page 20: Guest Accounts
Guest Accounts Configure guest account settings here. This is available in router and access point modes only. SSID The SSID for the guest accounts may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Encryption Select an encryption mode for the guest accounts. Permitted Access Time This is the amount of time that guests will be permitted to access the Internet. -
Page 21: Web Filtering
Select a policy for communication. Network bandwidth will be optimized for the Select a policy selected item. You can check each item’s communication status. : Priority Traffic Monitor : Upload speed : Download speed Web Filtering Configure web filtering. This is available in router mode only. Block Malicious Sites Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites. -
Page 22: Network Devices
Network Devices Check the status of each device connected to the network. This is available in router mode only. Displays the IP address of each device connected to this product. Displays uploading and downloading speed of each device connected to this product. Displays the devices connected to the AirStation. -
Page 23: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Internet Configure the WAN-side port (“Internet port”) here. Internet - Internet (Router Mode Only) Method of Acquiring IP Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Address Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server Specify an IP address for the DNS server. -
Page 24: Pppoe
PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings here. Internet - PPPoE (Router Mode Only) Default PPPoE If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, Connection connection destinations selected here have priority. IP Unnumbered PPPoE Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List to be used when Use IP Connection Unnumbered is chosen as the method of acquiring IP address. - Page 25 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. Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
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Page 26: Dynamic Dns
Dynamic DNS Configure dynamic DNS settings here. Many settings are only available when the appropriate dynamic DNS service is enabled. Internet - Dynamic DNS (Router Mode Only) Dynamic DNS Service Select a supported dynamic DNS provider (DynDNS or TZO). Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters Username and symbols. -
Page 27: Pptp
PPTP Configure the VPN server here. Internet - PPTP (Router Mode Only) PPTP Server Enable to use a PPTP server. Authentication Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection. Server IP Address Select the server IP address. Client IP Address Select the IP address range. -
Page 28: Nat
Configure network address translation settings here. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Internet - NAT (Router Mode Only) Address Translation Enable to use network address translation. Configure LAN-side and DHCP server settings. LAN - LAN By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You LAN-side IP Address may change it here. -
Page 29: Dhcp Leases
DHCP Leases Configure DHCP exceptions here. LAN - DHCP Leases (Router Mode Only) Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can Current DHCP Clients be changed to manual leasing by clicking Add Client. Routing Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route here. LAN - Routing Routing Manual entries will appear here after being added. -
Page 30: 2.4 Ghz/5 Ghz
2.4 GHz/5 GHz Configure basic wireless settings from here. Wireless - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz... - Page 31 Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, no wireless Wireless connections will be allowed. Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With Auto Channel Wireless Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. Configure the bandwidth for wireless communication.
- Page 32 Enable to use 802.11n protection. 802.11n protection gives priority to 802.11n devices in 802.11n Protection mixed mode (11b/g or 11 A) networks. Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a DTIM Period wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device.
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Page 33: Wps
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) enables users to easily configure wireless networks and add new devices. Wireless - WPS (Router and Access Point Modes Only) Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices. External Registrar Note: Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use. -
Page 34: Aoss
AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a system for easily configuring a secure wireless home network. It was developed by Buffalo. Wireless - AOSS (Router and Access Point Modes Only) Displays current AOSS status. Click to disconnect AOSS connection when it is AOSS Status enabled. -
Page 35: Mac Filtering
MAC Filtering Restrict access to specific wireless devices here. Wireless - MAC Filtering Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect Registration List wirelessly. -
Page 36: Guest Accounts
Guest Accounts Configure the AirStation’s guest accounts here. Wireless - Guest Accounts (Router and Access Point Modes Only) Guest Accounts Enable or disable the guest accounts. Guest User This sets whether authentication is performed for guest users. Authentication Guest Account LAN IP This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest accounts. -
Page 37: Wireless Bridge
Wireless Bridge Configure the AirStation’s wireless bridge here. Wireless - Wireless Bridge (Wireless Bridge Mode Only) Wireless Bridge Status Displays wireless bridge status. SSID Displays the master’s SSID. Security Displays the type of security used by connection with the master. Select 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz Set the priority for the connection with the master. -
Page 38: Firewall
Firewall Configure the AirStation’s firewall here. Security - Firewall (Router Mode Only) Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet. -
Page 39: Ip Filter
IP Filter Create and edit IP filters here. Security - IP Filter (Router Mode Only) Action 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. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet. -
Page 40: Port Forwarding
Port Forwarding Configure port translation here. Security - Port Forwarding (Router Mode Only) Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select New Group and enter the new Group group name in the Group Name field to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. -
Page 41: Dmz
Configure a destination for packets that don’t have a LAN-side destination. Security - DMZ (Router Mode Only) Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded. Add IP Address to DMZ Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded. -
Page 42: Web Filtering
Web Filtering Security - Web Filtering (Router Mode Only) Norton ConnectSafe must be activated by the customer. Use of Norton ConnectSafe is subject to the terms of service found at https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/terms.do . Filter Level Select the filter level. Websites Excluded from Specify a list of websites that will be unaffected by the web filter. -
Page 43: Access Control
Access Control Security - Access Control (Router Mode Only) Access Control Check to enable access control. Click Add to configure the schedule. Enter the computer’s MAC address in the “Target Computer” field. You can add up to 20 Add Access Control network computers. - Page 44 When the drive is not used for a specified amount of time, it will be shut down Sleep Mode Interval automatically. You can choose a time from 1 to 300 minutes. Device Displays the manufacturer, product name and unit name of the connected USB devices. Disk Assignment Select a number of the drive or Do not assign.
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Page 45: Sharing
Sharing Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Applications - Sharing Shared Folder Enable to make a USB drive available on your local network. Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric characters, spaces, and hyphens (-) may be used. The AirStation name is also used as the hostname that will be AirStation Name used with the shared service. -
Page 46: Webaccess
WebAccess Configure WebAccess here. Applications - WebAccess WebAccess Check Enable to use WebAccess. Language Set the language to be used with WebAccess. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check Enable to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer. WebAccess External Automatically sets the external port used for WebAccess. To select the port manually, Port select Manual. -
Page 47: Media Server
Media Server The media server can stream video, pictures, and music to media players on the network. Applications - Media Server Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server. BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client here. Applications - BitTorrent Enable to use the BitTorrent client. -
Page 48: Qos
Deletes all files, including the torrent files and files which are currently downloading. Delete All Torrents Downloaded files are not deleted. BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client. BitTorrent External Port Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client. Status You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com. -
Page 49: Eco Mode
eco Mode Configure eco Mode from this screen. Applications - eco Mode Enable to schedule eco Mode. If eco Mode is enabled, AOSS will function only when the Power Saving AirStation is in normal operating mode. Custom Mode Individual power saving elements may be configured for custom mode. Weekly Schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule. -
Page 50: Network Usb
Network USB Network USB allows a computer on the wired or wireless LAN to connect to a USB device connected to the AirStation as though it were directly connected to the computer. Printers connected in this way support 2-way communication, so ink-level notifications and similar functions will work normally. -
Page 51: System
System Configure basic AirStation settings here. Admin - System Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters AirStation Name and hyphens (-). Administrator The name of the administrator account is “admin”. The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and Administrator Password underscores (_). -
Page 52: Syslog Settings
Permit configuration If enabled, allows access to configuration interface from network devices on the WAN from wired Internet (Internet) side. Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Enter the IP address of a device Permitted IP address that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side. Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. -
Page 53: Reset / Reboot
Reset / Reboot From this page you can save and restore the AirStation’s settings, initialize the AirStation, or reboot the AirStation. Admin - Reset / Reboot Select an operation. Back up settings Save this product’s settings to a file. Click Execute. You can encrypt the setting file by checking Use Password and clicking Execute. -
Page 54: Update Firmware
Update Firmware Update the AirStation’s firmware here. Admin - Update Firmware Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Specify a file on your PC updates from a firmware file stored on your computer. Automatic Update Method update updates to the latest firmware automatically. Click Browse... -
Page 55: System Information
System Information View system information for the AirStation. Status - System Information Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation. Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode. Internet Displays information about the Internet port. -
Page 56: Logs
Guest Accounts Displays information about the guest accounts. Displays information about the USB drive. Web Filtering This indicates the operating status of the web filter. eco Mode This indicates the operating status of eco Mode. Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Status - Logs Display logs Choose the types of logs to display. -
Page 57: Packets
Packets View packet transfer information. Status - Packets 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. Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. -
Page 58: Chapter 3 - Wireless
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) AOSS is a proprietary system by Buffalo that lets you set up a secure wireless connection with the push of a button. Press your device’s and the AirStation’s AOSS buttons and a secure wireless connection will be configured automatically. -
Page 59: Advanced Wireless Configuration
Advanced Wireless Configuration Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) Click the wireless icon. Select your AirStation’s SSID from the list. Note: Your AirStation’s default SSID and encryption key are on the setup card stored in the base of the AirStation. Enter the AirStation’s encryption key. The connection will be established. -
Page 60: Automatic Secure Setup (Aoss)
• Mac OS is not supported. The connection will be established. Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) Windows users should download Client Manager from Buffalo’s website and install it. Mac users should download AOSS Assistant and install it. Initiate AOSS from Client Manager or AOSS Assistant. -
Page 61: Adding An Airstation To An Existing Wireless Network As A Client
Adding an AirStation to an Existing Wireless Network as a Client In a network that already has a wireless access point, the AirStation can serve as a wireless client. It can connect wirelessly to the existing wireless network and other devices can be connected to its Ethernet ports. To configure the AirStation as a wireless client, navigate to Wireless >... -
Page 62: Chapter 4 - Utilities
Chapter 4 - Utilities How to Download Utilities You can download utilities for your AirStation from Buffalo’s website. WZR-900DHP: http://d.buffalo.jp/wzr-900dhp/ WZR-600DHP2: http://d.buffalo.jp/wzr-600dhp2/... -
Page 63: List Of Utilities With Description Of Each
List of Utilities with Description of Each AirStation Configuration Tool You can enter AirStation’s Settings and change its IP address with this tool. Compatible with: WIndows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4... -
Page 64: Network-Usb Navigator
Network-USB Navigator You can use a printer connected to the AirStation’s USB port via any computer in your network with this software. Note: Concurrent use by multiple computers is not supported. Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4... -
Page 65: Client Manager
Client Manager Use this software to let your Windows PC connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Client Manager V supports Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Client Manager 3 supports Windows XP. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation. -
Page 66: Aoss Assistant
AOSS Assistant Use this software to let your Mac connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Compatible with: OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 WLAN Monitor You can check the radio wave condition, connection speed, signal quality, and signal level with this tool. Compatible with: OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4... -
Page 67: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Finding Your AirStation on the Network By default, your AirStation is accessible on your local network at the IP address 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. If this address has been changed and you don’t know the new address, you can reset the AirStation to its default settings by holding down the reset button for 3 seconds. -
Page 68: Basic Router Troubleshooting From A Mac
Open a browser (such as Firefox) on your computer and type 192.168.11.1 into the URL window. Click Go. The router’s settings page should open. Enter the router’s username and password (“admin” and “password” by default). You should now be able to reconfigure your settings and change your password for the router. Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac If your router is not behaving normally, begin by using the resetting all settings. -
Page 69: Appendix A - Supplemental Information
Appendix A - Supplemental Information Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. WZR-900DHP AirStation.............1 AirStation setup card.......1 AC adapter...........1 Stand.............1 Ethernet cable...........1 USB 3.0 cable..........1 Quick setup guide........1... -
Page 70: Factory Default Settings
Factory Default Settings WZR-900DHP Feature Parameter Default Setting Method of Acquiring IP Address Internet Connection Wizard Default Gateway Internet DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Default PPPoE Connection No active session. - Page 71 Feature Parameter Default Setting Wireless Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 2.4 GHz: 216.7 Mbps (20 MHz) High-Speed Mode 5 GHz: 450 Mbps (40 MHz) Broadcast SSID Allow SSID 1 SSID Isolation Not used SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address Wireless Authentication WPA2-PSK Encrypt Wireless Data An 8-digit random number...
- Page 72 (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS PIN WPS Status: Configured SSID: Buffalo-A-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address). WPS Security Settings Buffalo-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address).
- Page 73 Feature Parameter Default Setting IPv6 Passthrough Disabled PPPoE Passthrough Disabled Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Enabled Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports Port forwarding has not been set up yet. Add IP Address to DMZ UPnP UPnP Enabled Web Filtering Filter Level No Filters Access Control Access Control Disabled...
- Page 74 Feature Parameter Default Setting Power Saving Disabled Wired LAN Wireless LAN eco Mode Weekly Schedule Mode Normal Start Time 0:00 End Time 0:30 Day of Week Network USB Enabled Network USB Use Multifunction Printer Enabled AirStation Name “AP” + AirStation’s MAC Address Administrator admin (fixed) Administrator Password...
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Page 75: Wzr-600Dhp2
WZR-600DHP2 Feature Parameter Default Setting Method of Acquiring IP Address Internet Connection Wizard Default Gateway Internet DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Default PPPoE Connection No active session. IP Unnumbered PPPoE No active session. - Page 76 Feature Parameter Default Setting Wireless Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 2.4 GHz: 144 Mbps (20 MHz) High-Speed Mode 5 GHz: 300 Mbps (40 MHz) Broadcast SSID Allow SSID 1 SSID Isolation Not used SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address Wireless Authentication WPA2-PSK Encrypt Wireless Data An 8-digit random number...
- Page 77 (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS PIN WPS Status: Configured SSID: Buffalo-A-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address). WPS Security Settings Buffalo-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address).
- Page 78 Feature Parameter Default Setting IPv6 Passthrough Disabled PPPoE Passthrough Disabled Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Enabled Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports Port forwarding has not been set up yet. Add IP Address to DMZ UPnP UPnP Enabled Web Filtering Filter Level No Filters Access Control Access Control Disabled...
- Page 79 Feature Parameter Default Setting Power Saving Disabled Wired LAN Wireless LAN eco Mode Weekly Schedule Mode Normal Start Time 0:00 End Time 0:30 Day of Week Network USB Enabled Network USB Use Multifunction Printer Enabled AirStation Name “AP” + AirStation’s MAC Address Administrator admin (fixed) Administrator Password...
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Page 80: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications WZR-900DHP Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Transmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Long GI>: 195/175.5/156/117/78/58.5/39/19.5 Mbps (3 streams) -
Page 81: Wzr-600Dhp2
External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Supply AC Adapter Type: WA-36 A12 Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. Power Consumption About 23 W (Max) Dimensions 196 x 185 x 28 mm (7.7 x 7.3 x 1.1 in.) Weight 520 g (18.3 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40°... -
Page 82: Shared Folders And Usb Ports
External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Supply AC Adapter Type: WA-36 A12 Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc. Power Consumption About 21 W (Max) Dimensions 196 x 185 x 28 mm (7.7 x 7.3 x 1.1 in.) Weight 520 g (18.3 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40°... -
Page 83: Gpl Information
Up to 4 partitions can be recognized on a USB hard drive. • Available file systems for USB hard drives are FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and XFS. GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . -
Page 84: Appendix B - Tutorials
Appendix B - Tutorials Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security Some basic configuration tips to help improve your router performance and security. Performance • Put the AirStation in an elevated spot near the center of your house or coverage area, but away from other devices that might cause interference. -
Page 85: Sharing A Printer
A USB printer attached to the AirStation can be made available to the network for wireless printing. You will need to download and install the Network-USB Navigator application from the Buffalo website. Before proceeding, make sure the printer is installed on your PC with the correct printer drivers/software. If the PC does not have the required drivers, even if Network USB Navigator detects the printer you will not be able to print to the device. -
Page 86: Configuring The Web Filter
Configuring the Web Filter You can apply a web content filter to prohibit access to sites that contain objectionable content. You can access the web filter settings from the Easy Admin page, or by navigating to Security - Web Filtering. You must first accept the Symantec terms of use before you can use web filtering. -
Page 87: Computers Excluded From Filter
Computers Excluded from Filter Excluded computers can access any website without being affected by the content filter. You can register up to 20 excluded computers. To add a computer: On the Web Filtering screen, click Add under “Computers Excluded from Filter” to open the Exclude Computer page. -
Page 88: Configuring Access Control
Configuring Access Control You can set up a schedule that dictates when a target computer on the network can (or cannot) access the Internet. To configure this, navigate to Security - Access Control. Open Access Control options by clicking Add. Under Target Computer, enter the computer’s MAC address. -
Page 89: Port Forwarding Basics
Click Add. You will be returned to the Access Control screen, and the computer’s access settings will be displayed. You can click Edit to modify the permitted access time or other settings, or Delete to remove the entry. You can have up to 20 target computers under Access Control. Port Forwarding Basics Port forwarding is a way of configuring the AirStation so that incoming data is automatically directed to specific IP addresses on the network based on the data type. -
Page 90: Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules
Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules If UPnP is enabled, most programs will configure this for you automatically. Otherwise, you can manually set rules for port forwarding. You can access port forwarding options by opening the AirStation’s Settings page and then navigating to Security - Port Forwarding. -
Page 91: Managing Port Forwarding Rules
Managing Port Forwarding Rules Individual rules cannot be turned off. Only a rule group can be shut off. You can click Edit to make any changes to individual rules, or Delete to remove the rule entry. Configuring a USB Drive as a NAS You can use a USB drive as a network-attached storage (NAS) device by plugging it into the AirStation. -
Page 92: Formatting The Drive
Formatting the Drive From the Disk Management page, click Partition1. AirStation does not support ext3 or NTFS format drives. If the USB drive is in one of those formats, click Format. Select a format type and click Execute format to format the drive. Formatting will erase all data on the drive, so back up any important data beforehand. -
Page 93: Enable Sharing
Click Setting Changes. Select the type of access to be given to users and click Save. To create new users, click Add from the Disk Management page. Enable Sharing Enable sharing so the drive is accessible by other users on the network. Navigate to Applications - Sharing. -
Page 94: Adding The Airstation To A Wireless Network
Adding the AirStation to a Wireless Network If you have an existing wireless network, you can connect the AirStation to extend the wireless network range. Other client devices (wired and wireless) will be able to connect to the AirStation to use the Internet. Set Up the AirStation as an Extender The AirStation can rebroadcast an existing wireless signal to extend the range. -
Page 95: Set Up The Airstation As A Repeater
You can also manually select the access point by opening the Manual Connection page. Select the access point from the available list of detected wireless access points. Set the wireless authentication and encryption to match that of the access point and click OK. If the access point is not displayed, click Search Again to refresh the list. After you are returned to the Wireless Bridge page, click Apply. - Page 96 Navigate to Wireless - Wireless Bridge. If the access point supports WPS or AOSS, you can use either to connect the AirStation. You can also manually select the access point by opening the Manual Connection page. Select the access point from the available list of detected wireless access points.
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Page 97: Connecting Wireless Bridge Clients With Mac Filtering Enabled
Connecting Wireless Bridge Clients with MAC Filtering Enabled When MAC filtering is enabled on the AirStation, a wireless client cannot access the AirStation unless its MAC address is registered. However, if the wireless client is connected through a wireless bridge, you need to register the MAC addresses of both the client and the wireless bridge. -
Page 98: Required Devices
Wireless bridge This tutorial uses WZR-900DHP as an example. • PC with Ethernet port We recommend downloading and installing AirStation Configuration Tool from the Buffalo website. Configuration Configure each step by following the instructions below. Step 1: Register wireless clients... - Page 99 Click Register in “Connected Client’s List”, then add all MAC addresses to the list. Click “Log out” button on the upper right.
- Page 100 Step 2: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the AirStation Press the mode button 3 times (once per a second) and wait for about a minute. After a minute, confirm that the LEDs appear as below: Power/Diag LED: lit red Wireless LED: blinks orange Internet Access LED: off Router LED: off Note: If the LEDs do not appear as above, press the mode button some times until the LEDs appear as above.
- Page 101 Enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click Log In. Navigate to Advanced Settings - Wireless - Wireless Bridge. Click Open.
- Page 102 Select the AirStation to connect to, then click Select. Enter the AirStation’s encryption key and click OK. Uncheck Use SSID and security settings from master in “Repeater” section, then click Apply. Click “Log out” button on the upper right. DisConnect the Ethernet cable.from the PC.
- Page 103 Step 3: Register Client MAC Addresses Through Bridge Pull out the setup card from the bottom of the wireless bridge. Verify the SSID on the setup card and connect all wireless clients (including the PC) to the wireless bridge. Open Settings on the AirStation and log in. Navigate to Advanced Settings - Wireless - MAC Filtering.
- Page 104 Click “Register” next to a client’s MAC address, then click “Add”. Repeat until all clients’ MAC addresses appears under Registration List. Click Back.
- Page 105 Enable “Enforce MAC Filtering” for both 11 n/a and 11n/g/b and click Apply. Click “Log out” button on the upper right.
- Page 106 Step 4: Configure Roaming Run AirStation Configuration Tool from the PC and scan for all devices. Select the wireless bridge and select “Change IP Address”. Select “Get IP Address from DHCP” and click “Next”. You may be prompted for the wireless bridge’s password as it is being configured.
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Page 107: Adding Devices
Adding Devices To add additional wireless or wired clients to this environment, follow the steps below. Verify the MAC address of the device you want to add. If the device is using a wired connection, you may skip step 2 and go to step 3. Change the second digit of the MAC address according to the following. -
Page 108: Saving And Restoring Settings With A Backup File
Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File Once you have finished configuring your AirStation to your needs, you can save the current configuration to a backup file. This file can be used to restore the AirStation’s settings when needed. For example, the AirStation will initialize its settings after a hard reset. -
Page 109: Restoring Settings With A Backup File
Restoring Settings with a Backup File Restore settings can be found on the same tab. On the Reset/Reboot page, select Restore settings. The Browse field appears. Click Browse... to locate the backup file on the system. Click Execute. The Restore dialog appears. Enter the password if prompted. -
Page 110: Setting Up Webaccess
Setting Up WebAccess WebAccess is a cloud service provided by Buffalo that allows you to access your NAS remotely over the Internet. You can share content with everyone or with specified users. You can set up WebAccess through the settings page of your NAS, or enable the service on your AirStation. -
Page 111: Connecting Wireless Devices Using Aoss
Select the DNS Service Hostname used to access the service. If you have a BuffaloNAS.com account, select Use BuffaloNAS.com Registration and enter your BuffaloNAS.com username and password. You can also use an existing hostname, such as your dynamic DNS hostname. Click Apply at the bottom of the page. -
Page 112: Editing Users
Enable PPTP Server. Select the VPN authentication type. If you are unsure which one to use, leave it on the default selection. You can leave the Client IP Address on Auto. If client computers are within a specific IP address range, click Manual and enter the range into the field. -
Page 113: Using Airstations With 2Wire Residential Gateways
Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways AT&T Internet services (U-verse or ADSL) will often assign a 2Wire residential gateway device that serves as both the modem and the router. To add an AirStation to this network, it is best to add the unit as a client device. This way the AirStation will not conflict with the existing residential gateway settings such as the firewall or port forwarding. -
Page 114: How To Use Qos
How to Use QoS QoS (quality of service) is a feature that allows the AirStation to prioritize traffic by type. QoS applies to both upstream and downstream data flow, and ensures consistent performance when using certain high-traffic applications, such as video streaming. -
Page 115: Manual Entry
Manual Entry Click Manual Entry to open the manual entry page, where you can create custom QoS priority settings for individual applications. Enter a name for the new manual entry. Select a value from the dropdown menu to define the priority level for incoming packets. Select a protocol for the application’s incoming packets. -
Page 116: How To Configure Tcp/Ip
How to Configure TCP/IP Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Click Network and Internet. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu. Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. -
Page 117: Windows Vista
If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” then click Properties. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. -
Page 118: Windows Xp
Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Double-click Network. Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click Properties. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.