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Buffalo WMR-433 User Manual

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WMR-433 User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020438-01
2014-04

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  • Page 1 AirStation WMR-433 User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35020438-01 2014-04...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview ..........4 Package Contents .................4 Diagrams and Layout ................4 Chapter 2 - Installation ............6 Initial Setup ..................6 Chapter 3 - Configuration ..........7 Accessing Settings ................7 Setup Wizard ..................8 Update Firmware ..................9 Status ....................9 Change AirStation’s Settings .............10 Notice for 2.4 GHz Bandwidth ............13 Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ...........14 Cannot Access Settings ..............14...
  • Page 3 Windows 8.1/Windows 8 ................15 Windows 7 .....................16 Windows Vista ....................17 Windows XP ....................18 Mac OS ......................18 Other Tips ...................19 Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......20 Default Configuration Settings ............20 Technical Specifications ..............20 Environmental Information ..............22 GPL Information .................22 Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information ..23 Company Information ...............23 FCC Statement ..................23 IC statement (IC déclaration) .............24...

  • Page 4: 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 USB cable..........1 Setup card..........1 Quick setup guide........1 Warranty statement......1 Diagrams and Layout Internet Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
  • Page 5 To restart the AirStation, hold down this button until the power LED glows red (2–5 seconds). To initialize all AirStation settings to factory defaults, hold down this button until the LED blinks red (about 6 seconds). The power must be on for this to work. 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Selector Switch 5 GHz: Enables 5 GHz bandwidth (802.11ac/n/a).

  • Page 6: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Chapter 2 - Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. Connect the AirStation to a LAN port with an Ethernet cable. Turn on the power. Power for the AirStation can come from a USB port on your PC or from an outlet with a USB power adapter.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Setup Wizard

    This is Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Note: If you cannot access Settings using the procedure above, enter “buffalo.setup“ in the address field and press the enter key. If you still cannot access Settings, refer to the “Cannot Access Settings“ section in chapter 4.

  • Page 9: Update Firmware

    Update Firmware Update AirStation’s firmware here. Before updating, make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware file onto your computer. Click Browse... and select the firmware file. Click Update to start updating. Note: If the firmware file is invalid, the screen may crash during the update. If this occurs, reboot the AirStation and try updating again with a valid firmware file.

  • Page 10: Change Airstation's Settings

    Change AirStation’s Settings You can change the AirStation’s settings with the setup wizard. Refer to the following to use the wizard. Click Next. Select an operating mode and click Next. Enter an SSID and click Next.
  • Page 11 Notes: • If SSID field is left blank, the SSID will not change. • Use only alphanumeric characters for the SSID. Configure the encryption method and click Finish. Notes: • You can use “No encryption”, “WEP”, “WPA (AES)”, “WPA2 (AES)”, or “WPA2 mixed mode “ for the encryption method. •...
  • Page 12 ASCII No encryption 10 digits WEP (64-bit) 5 characters (case-sensitive) 0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive) 26 digits WEP (128-bit) 13 characters (case-sensitive) 0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive) WPA (AES) 64 digits WPA2 (AES) 8-63 characters (case-sensitive) 0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive) WPA2 mixed mode Click Reboot Now.

  • Page 13: Notice For 2.4 Ghz Bandwidth

    Notice for 2.4 GHz Bandwidth By default, the 2.4 GHz maximum baud rate is 72.2 Mbps (20 MHz bandwidth). After configuration with the setup wizard, its maximum baud rate changes to 150 Mbps (40 MHz bandwidth). For 5 GHz, the maximum baud rate is 433.3 Mbps (80 MHz bandwidth) by default.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting

    Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID (11n/g/b) - Buffalo-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) SSID (11ac/a/n) - Buffalo-A-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address)

  • Page 15: Forgot Airstation's Ssid, Encryption Key, Or Password

    Forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for about 7 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings, including your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults. Hold down this button for 2-5 seconds to reboot the AirStation without initializing.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Other Tips

    Log in to Settings and navigate to Setup Wizard - Wireless 2.4 GHz Security Settings or Setup Wizard - Wireless 5 GHz Security Settings. Buffalo recommends using WPA2-PSK AES for wireless encryption. The passphrase or key should be at least 8 characters in length.

  • Page 20: Appendix A - Supplemental Information

    IP Address 192.168.13.1 (fixed) LAN Settings DHCP Server Enabled DHCP IP Address Pool 192.168.13.2 to 192.168.13.65 (fixed) 2.4 GHz: Buffalo-G-XXXX 5 GHz: Buffalo-A-XXXX SSID (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address) Encryption Method WPA2 (AES)
  • Page 21 IEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Long GI>: 78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Short GI>: 86.7/72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 40 MHz BW <Long GI>: Transmission Rate 180/162/135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream) 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ac 40 MHz BW <Short GI>: 200/180/150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 80 MHz BW <Long GI>: 390/351/292.5/263.3/234/175.5/117/87.8/58.5/29.3 Mbps (1 stream)

  • Page 22: Environmental Information

    The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .

  • Page 23: Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information

    Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Don’t use other accessories or cables unless specifically instructed to in the documentation. Company Information Buffalo Americas, Inc. 11100 Metric Boulevard suite 750 Austin Texas 78758 +1-512-349-1500 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 24: Ic Statement (Ic Déclaration)

    IC statement (IC déclaration) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à...
  • Page 25 transmetteur. Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité...

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