Windows 7 / Vista / XP ..............17 Mac OS X ..................17 Other OS ..................17 Manual Setup ................18 Windows ..................21 Macintosh ..................24 Chapter 4 - Configuration ..........26 Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface ....26 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ..........64 DMZ (Router Mode only) ............... 65 UPnP (Router Mode only) .............. 66 QoS (Router Mode only) ..............67 Movie Engine (QoS) ..............69 NAS ..................71 Disk management ................71 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ........101 Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ..........102 Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ............ 103 Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) ............104 Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) ..........105 Manual Setup ................105 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Initial Setup for Windows Users ..........125 Initial Setup for Mac Users ............130 Opening the Network-USB User Manual ........ 133 How to use Network-USB ............134 Chapter 9 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ....135 Windows 7/Vista ..............135 Macintosh ................136 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 10 - TCP/IP Settings ........... 138 Windows 7 ................138 Windows Vista ................. 139 Windows XP ................140 Mac OS X ................141 Chapter 11 - Restoring the Default Configuration ...142 Chapter 12 - Shared Folders and the USB Port ..... 143 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the firmware. For more information on the dd-wrt-based professional firmware, consult the help files in its web- based configuration interface or the WZR-HP-G450H User Manual for Professional Firmware, available for download from Buffalo Technology.
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Attach a USB hard drive to the AirStation and share it on the network as a NAS. All connected clients can access it. Gigabit Ethernet This unit supports gigabit Ethernet, allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. • WZR-HP-G450H ..........................1 • Detachable antennas ......................... 3 • AC adapter ............................. 1 • Stand for vertical/horizontal/wall-mounting ..............1 •...
Note: The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set. Wireless LED (Green) Indicates wireless LAN status. Wireless LAN is transmitting. Off: Wireless LAN is disabled. Router LED (Green) Router functionality is enabled. Off: Router functionality is disabled. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Movie Engine LED (Blue) Movie Engine functionality is enabled. Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled. Movie Engine Switch Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled. Movie Engine functionality is enabled. Off: Movie Engine functionality is disabled. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps,100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections. LAN LED (Green) An Ethernet device is connected. Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. Internet LED (Green) The Internet port is connected. Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data. DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here. Antenna connector Screw on the antenna here. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Antenna Placement The antenna is included in the package. Screw the antenna clockwise to install. Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement When installing the AirStation horizontally, attach the stand for best heat dissipation. Attach the stand as shown in the figure. Install horizontally. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting To wall-mount the AirStation, attach FRONT the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). 8.6 cm (~3.4 inches) Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
For a Mac, open the Mac folder on the CD and launch the AirStation Configuration tool. Search and select the Buffalo AirStation you want to set up. You can either configure the IP or open the web interface for all settings. Please refer to “Manual Setup” in the next section.
“Auto”. Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem. modem LAN cable 1) connect Internet port 2) connect AirStation WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Green light on. Wireless Green light on or blinking. Router Green light on or off depending on your network. Diag Green light on or blinking. Internet Green light on or blinking. For LED locations, refer to chapter 1. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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The two firmwares have slightly different features, as shown in the chart below. Function Professional firmware (dd-wrt) User-friendly firmware ─ Router mode switch functionality Default administrator name root root (fixed) Default administrator password admin none AOSS ─ ─ WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will automatically launch. Note: If the Setup Wizard does not launch, open the CD and double-click [ASSetWiz.exe] in the “Win” folder. Click [Change Firmware]. The procedure for wiring will be displayed. Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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When this screen is displayed, click [Change Firmware]. If requested, enter the AirStation’s username and password. Note: By default, the professional firmware doesn’t have a username and password configured. Set them before you go to the next step. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired firmware. The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen: User-friendly firmware update screen: WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To replace the user-friendly firmware with the professional firmware, go to [Easy Setup] and click [Update AirStation Firmware]. Click [Browse...] to select the firmware file, and click [Upgrade] or [Apply]. Note: The firmware files are contained in the “Firmware” folder of the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (dd-wrt) update screen: WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
· By default, the password is blank (not set). · If you forget your password, hold down the reset button (page 13) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 4 Configuration This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the Help screens for more information on using the configuration interface. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough. Page 63 Passthrough LAN Config 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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Page 98 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 99 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 100 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Set to use the BitTorrent function. Page 80 Admin Config Name Configure the AirStation’s name. Page 82 Password Configure the AirStation’s login password for access to configuration Page 83 interface. Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Page 84 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Page 98 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation. Page 99 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network. Page 100 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interface. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. Click this button to display the configuration screen for NAS settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Displays the list of BitTorrent files downloading. Language Enables you to select the language you use. Logout Log out of the configuration interface. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out automatically. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Change this setting at your own risk. MTU size of Internet Port Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
“Use IP Unnumbered” is chosen for the Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 34). PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions. [Edit Connection List] Click this button to edit destination settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Configure an authorization method with a provider. MTU Size Configure the MTU size for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. MRU Size Configure MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) for PPPoE. Values of 578 to 1492 may be entered. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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[Source address] match. Select the destination registered to the PPPoE Connection List. Destination address When communicating to this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.] Source address When communicating from this address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection.] WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter the TZO Key which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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DNS service provider. Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider. The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain name. Status Display the status of dynamic DNS service. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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16 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the IP address is assigned to the PPTP client. PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You Router Mode only may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address. Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address. Bridge Mode only WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
DHCP is assigning to other devices. MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identifies the client. Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can be changed to manual leasing by clicking [Manual Assignment]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. High Speed NAT Enable to use high speed NAT. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15. Routing Information Manual entries will appear here after being added. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
WPS. Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK]. WPS status Displays “configured” if all available wireless bands are configured. Displays “unconfigured” if at least one wireless band is unconfigured. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use 450 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel. Note: If Auto Channel is selected, then the Extension Channel is set automatically. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other. SSID Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters. Wireless authentication Specifies an authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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). WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet but not with each other. Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Set priorities for specific communications. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send. Admission Control Restricts new frames from interfering with a previous queue. New packets are prioritized lower until a queue of them is collected. As the new queue accumulates more packets, its priority increases. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter a MAC address of a wireless device to permit to connect to the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list. List of all clients associated with this Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected AirStation to the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports. Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds). Enter a value bigger than the IGMP/MLD query interval. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest port. Guest user DHCP server function This sets whether IP addresses are automatically assigned for devices connected to the guest port. SSID This sets the SSID for the guest port. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Notes: Wireless clients connected to the guest SSID can connect to the Internet only. Communication with other devices on the LAN is not allowed. To allow only registered guests to connect, enable Guest User Authorization, click [Edit guest user], and register the user. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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 WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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 34), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the Internet side. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address (page 34), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender's IP address and receiver's IP address of the target packets. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet. IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IP address from your provider for your LAN- side computer using the PPPoE protocol because PPPoE packets can pass between the Internet and LAN. PPTP Passthrough Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry. Protocol Select the Internet side protocol (before translation) for the port translation table entry. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port translation table are forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Configure UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;). protocol Select either TCP or UDP. destination Port Specify a destination port from 1 - 65535. If this field is empty, a random port is selected. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 4 Configuration Parameter Meaning priority Select high, medium or low. If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list, then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Movie Engine (QoS) Configure Movie Engine options. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN. Wireless Priority Control Rules Display the list of rules controlling the priority of packets passing through the AirStation’s wireless LAN. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Partition Information Displays the partition information for the selected USB disk. Click [Format] to format the disk. Note: formatting a disk will erase all information on it. Re-recognize USB devices Click this to re-scan for connected USB disks. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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FAT format file name character code Select the character code for filenames in FAT formatted partitions. HDD power-saving function Click [Enable] to enable power saving mode. HDD stop time Powers down the drive after this duration of time. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Only one folder may be chosen for either Media Server or BitTorrent functionality. Access Limits If access limits are enabled, use the arrows to move highlighted users between the columns for [Read/Write], [Read-only], or [No access] privileges. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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* This is not displayed when Automatic USB Disk Assignment (page 72) is used: The following shared folder settings are used when Disk Management is activated: • All folders: Access limits in effect. • Shared Folder/ Web Access: All folders are shared. • Media Server/BitTorrent: The first folder is shared. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
User Description Describe the user (optional). Up to 75 alphanumeric characters, spaces, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Current Users Lists current users, including “guest”. Guest is a built-in account that cannot be changed or deleted. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
(-), underscores (_), and periods (.) may be used. Windows Client Language Select the language to be used by the Windows client. Shared Service Displays the status of the USB disk that is used with the shared service. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Set the language to be used with Web Access. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL encryption for protected data transfer. Web Access External Port Automatically sets the external port used for Web access. To select the port manually, select [Manual]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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The registered name is deleted from the server if the AirStation is disconnected from power, even for a moment. Web Access Displays the status of web access. External Port Status Displays the status of the external port. BuffaloNAS.com Displays the status of BuffaloNAS.com. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings. Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and settings screens may respond slower. If that happens, reformat the USB disk with XFS. That may help performance. External Port Number Select an external port number. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Downloaded files are not deleted. BitTorrent Status Displays the status of the BitTorrent client. BitTorrent External Port Status Display the external port status of the BitTorrent client. You can download the latest Windows BitTorrent client from www.bittorrent.com. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable or disable this to display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is “root”. Administrator Password The Administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the AirStation's internal clock. DST (Daylight Saving Time) You may configure the AirStation to automatically use DST (Daylight Saving Time). If selected, the AirStation will automatically adjust the time at the beginning and end of DST. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
(-), and underscores (_) may be used. The default is “time. nist.gov”. Update Interval How often will the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Configure Eco mode from this screen. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Disable to reduce the impact on the NAS and other functions, improve performance, or for security reasons. Use multifunction Printer This uses a multifunction printer supporting mass storage classes as a printer. Disable if using as a NAS instead. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
IP address of a device that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side. Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to configure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
[Browse...] button, navigating to the configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the configuration file was password protected, then put a check next to [To restore from the file you need the password], enter the password, and click [Open]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Click [Browse...] to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if [Specify Local File] was selected. You don’t need to specify the firmware location if you’re using [Automatic Update]. Click [Update Firmware] to update the firmware. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used. When enabled, if new firmware is found, notification is sent to the Configuration Interface. Update Interval This sets the interval for checking whether a new firmware version has been released. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Displays information about the Internet port. Displays information about the LAN port. Wireless Displays the wireless status. Guest port function Displays information about Guest port. Displays information about the USB disk. ECO Mode This indicates the operating status of ECO Mode. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Game console (AOSS Devices) • Before using AOSS/WPS to connect to a Buffalo wireless client, install Client Manager software from the included AirNavigator CD. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information. • Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into most computers.
If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Create Profi le]. If the User Account Control screen opens, click [Yes] or [Continue].
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Click on the network icon in the system tray. Select the target AirStation and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking [Connect automatically] is recommended. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. Right click on the wireless network icon in the system tray. Click [Connect to a network]. When this screen is displayed, select your network and click [Connect]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead]. Otherwise,go to step 4. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Enter the encryption key and click [Connect]. Step through the wizard to finish configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed, select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending on where you’re using the AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. Select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. Enter the encryption key (twice) and click [Connect]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it. Enter the KEY from step 1 into the Password entry box, check [Remember this network], and click [OK]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Setting the AirStation Open the configuration interface (chapter 4). In Easy Setup, click [Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 450 Mbps Mode)]. Change the value in 450 Mbps Mode - Bandwidth to “40 MHz”, then click [Apply]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Setting the Computer From the Start menu, right-click [Computer] and choose [Manage]. Click [Device Manager]. Under Network adapters, right-click [Intel(R) Centrino(R) Ultimate-N6300 AGN] and choose [Properties]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Click on the “Advanced” tab. Click “802.11n Channel Width for band 2.4” to highlight it. Set Value to “Auto” and click [OK]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
• 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 10) • Restart your AirStation. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
• Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID - BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) 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.
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router? Answer: Log in to the configuration interface with your browser. Go to [Wireless Config] - [Security]. Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in length.
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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...
PPTP Server Function Disabled Authorization Type MS-CHAPv2 (40/128-bit Encryption) Server IP Address Auto Client IP Address Auto DNS Server IP Address LAN IP address of the AirStation WINS Server IP Address none MTU/MRU value 1396 PPTP User List none WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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DNS Server Address none (Bridge Mode only) DHCP Lease Current DHCP Client Information none (Router Mode only) Address Translation Enabled (Router Mode only) High Speed NAT Enabled Log Output of Deleted Packets Disabled Route Routing Information none WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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(Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS Security Information WPS status: configured SSID: BUFFALO-XXXXXX (the last 6 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Security: WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode or none Encryption key: Either a 13-digit random value or disabled.
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Multicast Aging Time 300 Sec. Guest Port Guest port function Disabled Guest User Authorization function Disabled Guest Port LAN IP address Auto SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address Wireless authentication No authentication Wireless encryption No encryption Show/Use guest user none WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Movie Engine switch status IPv6 Pass Through Used Multicast Rate 11 Mbps Multicast Control Snooping Function Aging Time Seconds 300 Seconds TCP Rwin Size Limit Size Limit No limit Maximum Rwin Size 65536 bytes Wireless Priority Control Rules None WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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BitTorrent Function Disabled External Port Number Auto (Port Number: 9002) Bandwidth Restriction Enabled Maximum Download Speed 1000 KB/s Maximum Upload Speed 200 KB/s BitTorrent Status None Name AirStation Name AP + AirStation's MAC Address List Network Services Enabled WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Dynamic DNS, DHCP Client, DHCP Server, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link Bridge Mode: IP Filter, DHCP Client, AOSS, Wireless Client, Authentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
It cannot be used with any other type of USB devices. Initial Setup for Windows Users Insert the AirNavigator CD into your computer. The setup wizard will launch automatically. If not, open the CD and click on “ASSetWiz.exe” in the “win” folder. Click [Client setup]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator ・Installation on Windows XP (SP2 or later) Click [Yes] when this screen is shown. ・Installation on Windows 7/Vista Click [Install] when this screen is shown. Click [Yes] when this screen is shown. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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USB device is detected. Select the connection behavior suited to your usage environment. 2 Click [Next]. Click [Finish] when the “Network-USB Navigator Install is Complete” screen is shown. Network-USB Navigator installation is complete. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator Initial Setup for Mac Users Insert the Air Navigator CD. Double-click the CD-ROM on the desktop, then double-click the Mac folder. Double-Click [USB-Navigator], then [Cosetup.app]. Click [Continue]. Click [Continue]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Launch Network-USB Navigator. There are two ways to launch the program. Windows Users a) Click the task tray icon b) From the Start menu, click [(All) Programs]-[BUFFALO]-[Network-USB Navigator]-[Network- USB Navigator]. Macintosh Users a) Click the Dock icon b) Click [Macintosh HD]-[Applications]-[BUFFALO]-[Device Server]-[Network-USB Navigator].
Chapter 8 Network-USB Navigator Click , then click [Manual Page]. Network-USB User Manual will open. How to use Network-USB To configure Network-USB, refer to the “Network-USB User Manual”. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Application] > [Options] > [Advanced Installation], and install Client Manager V. · Client Manager V does not support Windows XP. Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [Client Manager V]. Click [Advanced Setup]. When the Client Manager V status screen is...
Macintosh Load the AirNavigator CD into your Macintosh. Double-click the Mac folder in the AirNavigator CD. Double-click [WLAN Monitor]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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This displays the wireless channel for the current connection target. Link Speed (Mbps) This displays the current link speed. Quality (%) This displays the current signal quality. Signal Level (dBm) This indicates the strength of the current signal. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [OK]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.80 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router 192.168.11.1 DNS Server 192.168.11.1 Search Domains blank Click [Apply]. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
Chapter 11 - Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
AirStation. • Date and time stamps stored on the USB hard drive may be updated by the OS accessing the AirStation. File creation or access dates may not be maintained. WZR-HP-G450H User Manual...
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• Only one single drive may be connected to the AirStation’s USB port at a time. Drives manufactured by other companies besides Buffalo Technology are not supported. • If your hard drive has an auto power mode switch, move the switch to [manual] or [on]. Leaving the switch set to [auto] may result in unpredictable behavior.