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  • Page 1 AirStation WMR-300 User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35020008-01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview ..........6 Package Contents .................6 Diagrams and Layout ................6 Chapter 2 - Installation ............8 Initial Setup ..................8 Chapter 3 - Configuration ..........9 Accessing Settings ................9 Setup ....................11 WAN / LAN ...................12 Internet (Router Mode only) ................12 LAN .........................13 DHCP (Router Mode only) ................14 NAT (Router Mode only) ................14...
  • Page 3 Firewall (Router Mode only) ..............24 VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only) ............25 Games / Apps (Router Mode only) ............26 Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ............26 DMZ (Router Mode only) ................27 UPnP (Router Mode only) ................27 Admin ....................28 Name ......................28 Password......................28 Time/Date ......................29 NTP .........................29 Access ......................30 Syslog Settings ....................30...
  • Page 4 Mac OS (AOSS Assistant) ................38 Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............39 Manual Setup ..................40 Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..............40 Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ..............41 Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) .............42 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ..........44 Mac OS (Wi-Fi) ....................46 Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ...........47 Cannot Access Settings.
  • Page 5 Environmental Information ..............58 GPL Information .................58...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Product Overview

    Chapter 1 - Product Overview Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. AirStation..........1 Case............1 Ethernet Cable........1 Quick Setup Guide........1 Warranty Statement......1 Diagrams and Layout USB Cable You can connect this cable to your PC or USB devices to supply the power.
  • Page 7 Router functionality is disabled. Power LED (Green or Red) On (Green): Power is on and wireless LAN is enabled. Blinking (Green): Internal system is booting. Double blinks (Green): AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key. Slow blinks (Green): Power is on but wireless LAN is disabled.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter 2 - Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. Connect the LAN cable to the AirStation and LAN port in the hotel, then turn the power on. The AirStation power can be supplied from an USB port on your PC or from an outlet with an USB power adapter. Connect your PC or smartphone to the AirStation wirelessly.

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 - Configuration

    Chapter 3 - Configuration Configuration of the AirStation is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI. Accessing Settings To configure the AirStation’s settings manually, log in to Settings as shown below. Open a browser. Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the enter key. Notes: •...
  • Page 10 This is Settings , where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the help screens for more information on using Settings .

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup Setup is the home page of Settings . You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning WAN / LAN Displays the configuration screen for Internet-side and LAN-side settings. Wireless Displays the configuration screen for wireless settings. Firewall Displays the configuration screen for the firewall.

  • Page 12: Wan / Lan

    WAN / LAN Internet (Router Mode only) Configure the Internet-side port. Parameter Meaning 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. Address You may use the default MAC address or specify one manually.

  • Page 13: Lan

    Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings. Parameter Meaning 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. DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically. Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses DHCP IP Address Pool to be excluded from that range.

  • Page 14: Dhcp (Router Mode Only)

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

  • Page 15: Routing

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

  • Page 16: Wireless

    Wireless WPS status and settings. Parameter Meaning 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. Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking Generate PIN will generate a new PIN AirStation PIN code.

  • Page 17: Aoss

    AOSS AOSS status and settings. Parameter Meaning Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients. Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections. Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.

  • Page 18: Basic

    Parameter Meaning Random Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other settings. Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to the values on the KEY base case sticker. Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to their previous Reset values.
  • Page 19 Parameter Meaning If Allow is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless Broadcast SSID devices by broadcasting its SSID. If Allow is unchecked, then the AirStation ignores SSID searches from wireless devices. The multi-security SSID 1 can use no authentication, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2- SSID 1 mixed mode - PSK for wireless security.

  • Page 20: Advanced

    Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets. 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.

  • Page 21: Wmm

    Set priorities for specific communications. Parameter Meaning You don’t usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings is recommended. Priority The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4, (Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the queue, these packets are processed in order of priority. CWmin , CWmax The maximum and minimum value of the contention window.

  • Page 22: Guest Account

    Guest Account Configure the AirStation’s guest account. Parameter Meaning Guest Account This sets whether the guest account is enabled. Guest User This sets whether authentication is performed for users who use the guest account. Authentication Guest Account LAN IP This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest account. Address Guest Account DHCP This sets whether IP addresses are automatically assigned for devices connected to the...
  • Page 23 Guest User Settings To enable guest users, configure the AirStation with the settings below, then click Apply. Guest Account: Enabled Guest User Authentication: Disabled Guest Account LAN IP Address: Auto SSID: Guest Authentication: No authentication Encryption: No encryption Notes: Wireless clients connected to the guest SSID can connect to the Internet only. Communication with other devices on the LAN is not allowed.

  • Page 24: Firewall (Router Mode Only)

    Firewall (Router Mode only) Configure the AirStation’s firewall. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity. 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 25: Vpn Passthrough (Router Mode Only)

    VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only) Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Parameter Meaning IPv6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 passthrough for address translation. PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation.

  • Page 26: Games / Apps (Router Mode Only)

    Games / Apps (Router Mode only) Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) Configure port translation. Parameter Meaning 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 27: Dmz (Router Mode Only)

    DMZ (Router Mode only) Configure a destination for packets that don’t have a LAN-side destination. Parameter Meaning Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port IP Address of DMZ translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded.

  • Page 28: Admin

    Admin Name Configure AirStation name. Parameter Meaning Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters AirStation Name and hyphens (-). Password Configure the password to log in Settings . Parameter Meaning Admin Name The name of the administrator account is “admin”. The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and Admin Password underscores (_).

  • Page 29: Time/Date

    Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning Date Configure the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time Configure the time of the AirStation’s internal clock. Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich mean time) of the AirStation’s internal clock. Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronize the AirStation’s internal clock.

  • Page 30: Access

    Access Restrict access to Settings . Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration If enabled, prevents access to Settings from wirelessly connected devices (only wired from wireless LAN devices may configure). Permit configuration If enabled, allows access to Settings from network devices on the Internet side.

  • Page 31: Save/Restore

    Save/Restore Save AirStation settings as a file and restore from them later. Parameter Meaning Clicking Back Up will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the Back Up Settings Encrypt the configuration file with a password option is checked, then the configuration file will be password protected with the password.

  • Page 32: Update

    Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Select a file on your PC updates from a firmware update file that you’ve downloaded to Update Method your computer. Automatic update will search the Internet for updated firmware and update your firmware automatically when new firmware is available.

  • Page 33: Diagnostic

    Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation. Parameter Meaning 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 the status of the Internet port. Displays the status of the LAN port.

  • Page 34: Logs

    Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display Logs Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation. Packet Info View packet 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.

  • Page 35: Client Monitor

    Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication Client Monitor method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with,...

  • Page 36: Chapter 4 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS / WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices, computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.

  • Page 37: Windows 8, Windows 7 Or Windows Vista (Client Manager V)

    Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. Launch Client Manager V. Click Create Profile. If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue. Click WPS AOSS.

  • Page 38: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    Windows XP (Client Manager 3) If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS. Right-click the icon in the system tray and select Profile. Click WPS AOSS. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.

  • Page 39: Other Devices (E.g. Game Console)

    Click Start AOSS. Enter the Mac’s username and password and click OK. It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use. Other Devices (e.g.

  • Page 40: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built- in to the operating system. The procedure varies depending on which operating system you are using. Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation.

  • Page 41: Windows 7 (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Click No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices. 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 be connecting to this device in the future, checking Connect automatically is recommended.

  • Page 42: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    Enter the encryption key and click OK. 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.
  • Page 43 If the screen below is displayed, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead. Otherwise,go to step 4.

  • Page 44: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    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. Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation.
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Mac Os (Wi-Fi)

    Mac OS (Wi-Fi) Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation. Note: In Mac OS 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”. Click the icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi-Fi On. Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it. Enter your encryption key in the password field, check Remember this network, and click Join.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Cannot Access Settings . • See chapter 3 for instructions to open Settings . • Enter the correct username and password to log in to Settings . If you are using AirStation with factory default settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. •...

  • Page 48: 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”...

  • Page 49: Windows 7

    Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. 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. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.

  • Page 50: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. Open Control Panel. Click Network and Sharing Center. Click Manage network connections on the left side menu. Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.

  • Page 51: 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.

  • Page 52: Other Tips

    Other Tips Issue: I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to Settings. Answer: Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, and hit the enter key. You will be prompted to log in. Enter “admin”...
  • Page 53 and directly connect your computer to the cable or DSL modem with a cable between the computer and the port on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute. Power on the computer and again check for an Internet connection.

  • Page 54: Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings

    Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Method of Acquiring IP Address Acquire an IP address automatically from a DHCP server Default Gateway Internet DNS Name Server Address Internet MAC Address Use default MAC address MTU Size of Internet Port 1500 Bytes Router mode (Router On): 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0)
  • Page 55 Feature Parameter Default Setting Wireless Channel Auto Channel High Speed Mode Bandwidth: 20 MHz Broadcast SSID Allow SSID1 Enabled SSID Isolation Disabled SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address SSID1: WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK Authentication Basic SSID2: WPA2 - PSK Encryption An 8-digit random value WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) (Printed on the factory default label.)
  • Page 56 Feature Parameter Default Setting Log Output Disabled Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing: Disabled Firewall Basic Rules Reject ident requests: Enabled Block ping from Internet: Enabled IPv6 Passthrough Disabled Passthrough PPTP Passthrough Disabled Port Forwarding Forwarded Ports Port forwarding has not been configured yet. IP Address of DMZ UPnP UPnP...

  • Page 57: Appendix A - Supplemental Information

    Appendix A - Supplemental Information Technical Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11n / 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>: 130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 stream) 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:...
  • Page 58 Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. • In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.

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