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Buffalo AirStation WHR-HP-G54 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual - AirStation WHR-HP-G54 High-Power Wireless Cable/DSL Smart Router www.buffalotech.com v1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......5 Basic Setup ..... . AOSS Setup .
  • Page 3 DHCP Server ..... 29 Manual Assignment of IP Address . . . 30 Network Confi guration..... 31 Route information .
  • Page 4 Date/NTP ....47 Syslog Transfer ... . . 48 Save/Load Confi guration ... . 49 Initialize/Reboot .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    - further and faster! Eliminate dead spots and enjoy faster connections with vastly extended range from Buffalo Technology’s amazing wireless solution, the AirStation High Power Wireless Broadband SmartRouter System Requirements • A high-speed (Broadband) Internet connection or existing local area connection.

  • Page 6: Basic Setup

    egin by fi nding a good place to set up your router/access point. Some things to consider: • You’ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. You’ll also want a power outlet nearby.

  • Page 7: Pppoe

    AirStation. The computer used to confi gure the AirStation should be set to obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP server. The WHR-HP-G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.11.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. ake note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address. The LAN...
  • Page 8 AirStation router and wait one full minute, and fi nally power on the computer which will be used to confi gure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or fl ashing after several minutes of being powered on, please consult Buffalo Technology Technical Support.
  • Page 9 Log in to the Confi guration Tool aunch a web browser on the computer that you’re going to use to confi gure the AirStation. Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL fi eld. Naturally, if you change your AirStation’s IP address, you’ll have to enter the new address instead.
  • Page 10 our AirStation’s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet connection you have automatically, and ask you for any needed information. If your ISP assigns IPs automatically (most cable providers do), their DHCP server will give your router an IP address. If additional login information is required to connect to the internet, the wizard will ask for it.
  • Page 11 usually get context sensitive help by clicking on the Help link at the top right of the page. To go to Advanced Settings (page 25), click on the Advanced tab. To get the system information you need to set up a wireless client that doesn’t support AOSS, click on the System Info tab.

  • Page 12: Aoss Setup

    AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for confi guring your wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are connected and both support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection is very easy. Push the AOSS button on the top of your router and hold it in for a few seconds.
  • Page 13 Do not attempt to confi gure two separate AOSS networks at the same time, as it may cause undesired confi gurations. ◗ If an undesired client has connected via AOSS, it can be disconnected from within the WHR-HP-G54’s advanced confi guration menus. AOSS Notes...

  • Page 14: Router Access Point Mode

    Access Point Mode might be desirable if you’re adding wireless capability to an existing network with a router. It is not suitable for most home confi gurations. If you plan to use the AirStation as an normal wireless router, make sure that this switch is in the normal (AUTO) position! To set up your AirStation as a bridge or repeater, turn to page 43.
  • Page 15 Manual Client Confi guration If your wireless client doesn’t support AOSS, you’ll have to confi gure it manually. From the Home page, click on the System Info tab.

  • Page 16: System Info

    System Info his page gives you all the information you might need to confi gure your non-AOSS wireless client. Probably you’ll just need the SSID, encryption type, and password. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information on confi guring it if necessary.

  • Page 17: Airstation Confi Guration Tool

    AirStation Confi guration Tool (Home) hen you fi rst open your AirStation Confi guration Tool, it will take you to Home (see also page 11). From Home, you can confi gure port mapping for your internet games, set UPnP for Windows (MSN) Messenger, confi...

  • Page 18: Port Mapping

    Internet Games (Port Mapping) Select any ports that need to be opened for your internet games to function correctly. Consult your game’s documentation for more information on what ports need to be confi gured.

  • Page 19: Firewall

    Firewall/Intrusion Detector From this page, choose the level of fi rewall security you desire. You may also choose to have alerts sent to a different PC, if you like. Click Next when done to restart the router. Get to this page from Home by clicking on Firewall/Intrusion Detector.

  • Page 20: Windows (Msn) Messenger

    Windows (MSN) Messinger/UPnP Windows (MSN) Messinger requires UPnP for proper operation. You may Enable UPnP here. UPnP may need to be confi gured on your PC as well. If you need to confi gure UPnP on your PC, the links at the bottom of the page have instructions for doing so on Windows ME and XP computers.

  • Page 21: Encryption

    Wireless Encryption This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless Encryption. Here, you can manually select the type of wireless encryption you’d like to use. Your AirStation supports three different encryption schemes; choose the best one that all your clients support. Virtually all wireless clients support WEP.

  • Page 22: Wireless Channel

    Wireless Channel This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless channel. With Auto Channel selected, your AirStation will choose the best channel available. Current channel will show the channel that your AirStation is currently using. You may also select any channel from 1-11 manually.

  • Page 23: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update This page is available from Home by selecting Firmware update. Use Browse to select your fi rmware update fi le, and then click on Apply. Firmware update may take several minutes to complete. Don’t power down your AirStation until the diag LED has gone out.

  • Page 24: Internet Connection Reset

    Internet Connection (Multisession Reset) From Home, selecting the Internet Connection Wizard (Multisession Reset) tab will begin the Internet Connection Wizard. The Internet Connection Wizard will only function correctly in simple networks, where your cable or DSL modem is plugged directly into your AirStation’s WAN port.

  • Page 25: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Settings Advanced Settings lets you confi gure every element of your AirStation. Get to Advanced Settings from Home by clicking the Advanced Tab. You may return to Home by clicking on the yellow > Home link in the top left corner.

  • Page 26: Wan Confi Guration

    WAN Confi g (WAN Port) Here, you may choose how the AirStation acquires an IP address. Normally, the internet connection wizard will set this for you if you have a cablemodem or DSL. If you’re not sure what to choose, perform Easy Setup.

  • Page 27: P P P O

    PPPoE Many DSL connections require a PPPoE Connection in order to log in to an internet connection. Normally, the Easy Detection Wizard will help you confi gure that, but you may manually confi gure one here. Consult your ISP for more information on correctly confi...

  • Page 28: Lan Confi Guration

    of addresses to assign in the Addresses box. To exclude specifi c addresses from being assigned by DHCP, specify them in the Excluded IP Address box. Multiple IP addresses may be specifi ed by seperating them with a comma, e.g. 192.168.11.7,192.168.11.9. You can also specify an IP address range by start and end address connected by a dash, e.g.

  • Page 29: Dhcp Server

    Advanced DHCP Settings This page offers the same DHCP settings as the previous one, and in addition, offers you the chance to change the Lease Period, De- fault Gateway, DNS servers, WINS server, and Domain Name. Click Apply when you have the settings the way you want them.

  • Page 30: Manual Assignment Of Ip Address

    DHCP Server (Manual Assignment of IP Address) To manually link a LAN address to a MAC address, enter them under Add Client Infor- mation and click Add. Current DHCP Client Information shows all LAN addresses currently assigned by AirStation’s DHCP. You may confi gure a specifi...

  • Page 31: Network Confi Guration

    Network Confi g (Route Info) By default, the AirStation receives RIP (Route Information Protocol) informa- tion only from your local network, and doesn’t broadcast RIP at all. For large, complicated network confi gurations, you may wish to modify this behavior. Click Apply when you have your desired confi...
  • Page 32 Network Confi guration (Edit Routing Information) To confi gure a route manually, enter its Destination Address and Gateway. Enter a maximum number of hops allowable in Metric and click Add.

  • Page 33: Address Translation

    You may disable Network Address Translation and IPsec passthrough by unchecking the appropriate Enable boxes. If you have a DMZ, enter its IP address in the IP Address of DMZ box. Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be redirected to the DMZ’s IP address.
  • Page 34 NAT (Manual Entry) From this page you may manually add entries into the Address Translation Table. Click Add New Group when each is complete.

  • Page 35: Ip Filter

    IP Filter Your AirStation comes pre-confi gured with basic rules. You may choose which of these to use by clicking on Add/Delete Basic Rules and turning to page 36. To make a custom rule, click on Confi gure IP Filter (page 37).
  • Page 36 IP Filter (Add/Delete Basic Rules) Get here by clicking on Add/Delete Basic Rules (see page 35). You may choose which of AirStation’s preconfi gured basic rules are enabled or disabled. Active rules are displayed with a green background, and disabled rules are shown in red. Choose the rules you want to use by clicking under Operation.
  • Page 37 IP Filter (Confi gure IP Filter) Clicking on Confi gure IP Filter from the IP fi lter page (page 35) will bring you to this page, where you can make your own rules. Click Add Rule when you have each rule confi...

  • Page 38: Intrusion Detector

    Network Confi guration (Intrusion Detector) such as “alert@router.com”. Alert emails will appear to come from this address. Intrusion detector also blocks unauthorized access attempts and suspicious traffi c from WAN-side devices (the internet). To enable intrusion detector, choose Enable or Enable (Apply packet fi lter rules) from the Intrusion Detector drop-down box.

  • Page 39: Upnp

    UPnP You may disable Universal Plug and Play functionality by unchecking Enable here. Note that Windows (MSN) Messenger will not function correctly with UPnP disabled.

  • Page 40: Wireless Confi Guration

    AOSS Clicking Start AOSS Sequence has the same function as pushing the AOSS button on the router: it initiates the AOSS process. If all your clients support AOSS, it’s very simple to set them up. Press the AOSS button on the router, or the one on this page, and then push the AOSS button on the client device.

  • Page 41: 802.11G

    support it. If a framebursting mode is enabled and some of your clients don’t support it, it simply won’t be used. Reducing the Output Power below 100% will reduce the range of your router. 802.11g (Basic) If you have a mixed mode network, with both 802.11b and 802.11g clients, it’s recommended that you check 11g protection to ensure that slower 11b clients...

  • Page 42: Security

    802.11g (Security) Buffalo recommends that you choose the strongest form of encryption that’s supported by all your client devices. • WEP is a lot better than nothing, and almost every wireless device ever made supports it. • TKIP is slower than WEP but much more secure.

  • Page 43: Repeater

    Bridge/Repeater (WDS Bridging) To setup a bridge between two or more wireless access points, select Enable and click on Apply. For more on setting up WDS, see page 67, or click on Help at the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 44: Mac Access Limit

    MAC Access Limit You may limit access to your wireless network to specifi c computers. Computers not listed on your MAC Registration List will not be able to connect to the network. If you enable this, click Edit Registration List to add MAC addresses to your registration list.

  • Page 45: Advanced Settings

    MAC Access Limit (Edit Registration List) Advanced Settings Enter a MAC address and click Apply for each client that’s going to be accessing the network.

  • Page 46: Admin Confi Guration

    Admin Confi guration (Name/Password) Here, you can change your AirStation’s name on your network and the administrator password. The name of the administrator account is fi xed as “root”. If you have many AirStations on your network, having clear, descriptive names for each can make them much easier to administrate.

  • Page 47: Date/Ntp

    Admin Confi g (Date/NTP) You may set the time and date on your AirStation by entering it manually, and then clicking Apply. You may also click Acquire Current Time from your PC to set time and date automatically to match the PC you’re using to set it up.

  • Page 48: Syslog Transfer

    Syslog Transfer If you have a syslog server on your network, you may send logs to it. Check Enable to have logs transferred. Enter the address of your Syslog Server, check the logs you want transferred, and click Apply.

  • Page 49: Save/Load Confi Guration

    Save/Load Confi guration Once your AirStation’s confi gured the way you want it, you can save the confi guration here. You’ll need the current administrator password to restore the confi guration from the backup fi le later. Click Help at the top right corner of the page for more information on backing up and recovering system confi...

  • Page 50: Initialize/Reboot

    Initialize/Reboot Click Restart Now to restart your AirStation. Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it.

  • Page 51: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Click Browse to select your fi rmware update fi le. Then, click the Firmware Update button to update fi rmware. Firmware Update may take several minutes to complete. Do not power down the router until Firmware Update is fi nished and the diag light on the front of the router has stopped blinking.

  • Page 52: Diagnostic

    System Information The System Information page lists all the setup information for your AirStation. It can be very handy for setting up clients that don’t support AOSS.

  • Page 53: Log Info

    Log Information Here you can choose what information gets logged and see recent log entries.

  • Page 54: Packets Info

    Packet Traffi c Information Here, you can see the packets and errors for each of your networks.

  • Page 55: Client Monitor

    Client Monitor Client Monitor shows you a list of all clients currently connected to the wireless network.

  • Page 56: Ping Test

    Ping Test To perform a Ping test, enter a target (such as 192.168.11.2 or www. buffalotech.com) and click Execute. Successful pings return “64 bytes from . . .” messages. If the ping returns “Connection failed” or other errors, something is preventing you from communicating successfully with your target.

  • Page 57: Connecting To An Existing Network

    Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN confi guration 1. Set the AirStation into Access Point Mode by moving the switch on the bottom from AUTO to BRI. 2. Connect one of the AirStation’s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network.

  • Page 58: Antenna

    External antennas come in all shapes and sizes. Antennas also come with different connectors. The WHR-HP-G54 has an RP-SMA connector on it. If your antenna has a different kind of connector, you’ll need an adaptor.

  • Page 59: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations For more information, FAQ’s, and updates, consult the AirStation website at http://www.buffalotech.com. WHR-HP-G54 AirStation Specifi cations Physical Specifi cations Dimensions 1.1 x 5.1 x 5.7 in. (28 x 130 x 144mm) Weight 9.8 oz. lb. (277g) Temperature & Humidity Operation 0˚...
  • Page 60 Specifi cations Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless commu- nication equipment.
  • Page 61 Specifi cations 11 selectable channels (3 non-overlapping) Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • ODFM for High Transmit Rate • DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate • DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power: 19dBm (802.11b), 16dBm (802.11g) Transmit Rate: •...
  • Page 62 Semi-Open Offi ce Environment 50 m (165 ft.) 70 m (230 ft.) 90 m (300 ft.) 115 m (375 ft.) Closed Offi ce 25 m (80 ft.) 35 m (115 ft.) 40 m (130 ft.) 50 m (165 ft.) Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm (depends on data rate) Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns (depends on data rate) •...
  • Page 63 Specifi cations Note: The range values listed in Table “Radio Characteristics” are typical distances as measured at Buffalo Technology AirStation laboratories. These values are provided for your guidance but may vary according to the actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Confi guration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Absence or confl ict with the Client Driver. • Confl ict of another device with the AirStation hardware. LED Activity Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.
  • Page 65 DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Continuous Red Starting Red fl ash, 3 times Starting Red fl ash, 4 times Starting LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network If the LEDs indicate that the network is working properly (Power LED is on, Transmit/ Receive LED blinks), check the TCP/IP settings of the network.

  • Page 66: Other Problems

    • If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to Windows Help for more information. • If the wireless adapter protocol is installed, select the protocol and click the Properties button.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Wds

    Troubleshooting WDS The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Address for the access points is the Wireless MAC Address. The best place to get this from System Information in the confi guration tool. Restrictions: 1.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Setting up WDS; the long version: 1. It is recommended that all access points in the bridge are reset to their factory default settings. This is done by holding the INIT button on the rear of the access point down for 5-10 seconds. 2.
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting 9. Logout of the access point by clicking on the Logout link on the left. Close the browser window. 10. Login to the second access point in the wireless bridge. 11. Click on the Advanced Settings tab. 12. The wireless settings page will appear. Select the proper settings for the wireless network. Refer to the settings recorded from the fi...
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting 19. At the top of the page, press the Apply button. 20. Once the router has rebooted, click on the Management tab on the left. 21. The System Information page will appear. In the Wireless section of the table record the MAC address (including the :’s).
  • Page 71 a. If the Result section of the table reports information like “1st: 64 bytes from IP_ADDRESS” then the WDS bridge is effectively working. b. If the Result section of the table reports “Destination Host Unreachable”, then an error has occurred during the setup. WDS is a complicated bridging system with a lot of variables.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    10BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data tansmission speed. 100BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 100 Mbps data tansmission speed.
  • Page 73 Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifi es the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dormant for a period of time.
  • Page 74 Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN.
  • Page 75 MHz (MegaHertz): One million cycles per second. NAT (Network Address Translation): An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffi c and a second set for external traffi c. NIC (Network Interface Card): An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network.
  • Page 76 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specifi cation for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication keys to clients.
  • Page 77 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering...
  • Page 78 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): A security protocol for wireless local area networks defi ned in the 802.11b standard, using a 64 bit or 128 bit key. WEP was designed to provide the same level of security as that of a wired LAN. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed.

  • Page 79: Fcc Information

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC regulation, BUFFALO has limited the WHR-HP-G54 to operation on channels 1-11 by USA specific firmware.
  • Page 80 FCC / CE Information equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs).

  • Page 81: Warranty Information

    Buffalo products. In no event shall Buffalo Technology/(Melco Inc.) liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation.

  • Page 82: Contact Information

    Contact Information Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: sales@buffalotech.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 83 Contact Information Buffalo Technology (Europe), Inc. 176 Buckingham Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4RD United Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email: sales@buffalo-technology.com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support in Europe is available between the hours of 9am-6pm (GMT) Monday to Thursday and 9am-4:30pm (GMT) Friday for this product. Customers in Europe can obtain Technical Support using the following information: E-mail: helpdesk@buffalo-technology.ie | Web: www.buffalo-technology.com...
  • Page 84 125* High Speed Mode * When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34.1 Mbps, which is equivalent to the throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps.

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