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Buffalo Tech AOSS WZR-HP-G54 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual High Power Wireless Broadband Router WZR-HP-G54 www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......05 Installation / Setup ..... . 11 Antenna Installation.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Network Settings..... 45 Routing Setup ....45 Address Translation .
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Specifications ......71 Troubleshooting ......76 Glossary .
  • Page 5 Introduction AirStation High Power Wireless Broadband Router (WZR-HP-G54) This manual introduces you to the AirStation Broadband Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly. The WZR-HP-G54 router is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard specification for wireless LANs.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction including support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger. • Additional SPI Firewall Functions: DMZ, intrusion detection, and notification. • Syslog transmits some or all system activities to a central Syslog server. • Extended range with optional add-on antennas or WDS (Wireless Distribution System). •...
  • Page 7 Introduction routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks. • Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality. • Buffalo’s AOSS System for easy, secure wireless client configuration. Home Networking Buffalo AirStation wireless access points enable sharing broadband by simply connecting the AirStation to a DSL or Cable modem to: •...
  • Page 8 Introduction •Provide easy and secure access to home or company networks from remote locations. System Requirements • Broadband (High Speed) Internet connection or existing Local area connection. • Wi-Fi (wireless) compatible computer with a Web Browser (such as Internet Explorer or Netscape) of version 4.5 or later.
  • Page 9 Introduction Product Views Power - Lit when the device is powered on. Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless traffic is present. WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present. Flashes when internet traffic is present.
  • Page 10 Introduction About the AirStation CD The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for configuration. The AirStation CD contains client drivers for Buffalo Wireless Adapters (i.e. Notebook Adapter and Desktop PCI Adapter) and the AirStation documentation. Prior to copying or installing any software, please read the Software License Agreement “license.
  • Page 11 Installation / Setup Follow these simple steps to connect the AirStation to your Broadband Internet connection allowing you to combine and share wired and wireless computers and printers with the high speed internet connection. 1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router.

  • Page 12: Installation / Setup

    Installation / Setup Introduction Configuring the AirStation using a standard web browser requires basic wireless configuration knowledge. Setup includes manual wireless configuration and basic administrative management. Setup Preparation Make note of the AirStation’s LAN MAC address (found on the underside of the WZR-HP-G54). It is also recommended that you record any other broadband ISP information, such as global IP ad- dress, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address and PPPoE param- eters.
  • Page 13 Antenna Installation The WZR-HP-G54 has two internal antennas. One has a vertical orientation while the other has a horizontal orienta- tion. This setup is ideal because it allows for proper antenna polarization with both desktop and notebook style wireless adapter antennas. However, it may be necessary to increase your range further by installing an external, higher-gain antenna.

  • Page 14: Antenna Installation

    Antenna Installation To install the antenna, slide the antenna connector door on the back of the WZR-HP-G54 to the right. This will expose the MC Connector. Attaching the antenna is simple; just in- sert the antenna’s MC Connector into the WZR-HP-G54’s MC Connector and firmly push it in until it snaps into place.

  • Page 15: Standard Settings

    Standard Settings Open the Setup Screen The computer used to confi gure the Airstation should be set to ‘obtain an IP address automatically The computer used to confi gure the Airstation should be set to ‘obtain an IP address automatically Initial using a DHCP server’.
  • Page 16 Standard Settings Enter ISP information Initial Settings Click the appropriate button to select the type Screen of broadband you have. Users experienced in networking may choose to select the Advanced button and skip to Section 4. For supplementary tools, use the tabs along the top of the screen. DSL Button Select this if you have a dsl modem.
  • Page 17 Standard Settings Manual DSL IP Settings Screen Enter IP Address Manually Enter the IP Address given by your ISP here if they require the use of a static IP address. DSL PPPoE Settings Screen PPPoE Connection Enter the PPPoE information provided by your ISP.
  • Page 18 Standard Settings Initial CATV Settings Screen CATV (Cable) Button Press this if your internet connection is via a cablemodem. Automatic IP Assignment by ISP Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’ if your ISP’s DHCP server assigns an IP address automatically. Manual IP Address Settings...
  • Page 19 Standard Settings Auto IP/ Manual DNS Settings The IP Address is Acquired Au to mat i cal ly but DNS Server Address is Entered Manually Select ‘IP address is acquired automatically but DNS server address is entered manually’ if the ISP’s DHCP server supplies an IP address but not DNS server addresses.
  • Page 20 Standard Settings Security Tab Security The Security Tab offers three simple security settings. Follow the in struc tions in each screen to enter Encryption Keys, MAC Address Filter- ing and the degree of fi rewall security for the AirStation.
  • Page 21 Standard Settings Simple Security Setup. Encryption Setup. Simple MAC Address Filter. - See page 55 for more information on - Select the desired encryption - Select ‘Enable’ to use MAC Intrusion Detector. scheme from the choices. After fi ltering. See page 36 for more it has been selected, press the information on MAC Address ‘Next’...
  • Page 22 Standard Settings Ap pli ca tion Ap pli ca tion Applications The Application Tab offers setup for special ap- plications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Follow the on-screen menus to confi gure the AirStation for the application.
  • Page 23 Standard Settings Internet Gaming Setup: NetMeeting Setup: MSN Messenger Setup: Enter the ports (refer to Game Enter the IP Address of the PC Refer to the on-screen help for documentation) that the game that will use Netmeeting. information about Messenger. uses and enter the Local IP Address of the PC that plays the game.

  • Page 24: Aoss Setup

    AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the most secure possible connection. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or SSID's. The intelligence of AOSS determines the most optimal connection and configures itself in seconds.
  • Page 25 AOSS Now that the WZR-HP-G54 and wireless client adapter ◗ are installed, you can use AOSS to confi gure them. To begin the confi guration, press the AOSS button on ◗ the side of the WZR-HP-G54 for 3-5 seconds. The AOSS light will begin to fl...
  • Page 26 AOSS Additional AOSS Information: Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be configured to the AOSS router at a time. Thus, ◗ the button will need to be repressed for each additional AOSS wireless client adapter that will be connected. It is not necessary to AOSS client devices that have already been configured via AOSS unless ◗...

  • Page 27: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Settings LAN Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Function - Enable or disable wireless LAN computer communication. SSID - Allows administrator to alter the SSID of the AirSta- tion. Once this is done, the AP’s new SSID should be se- lected in the client computer’s wireless settings.
  • Page 28 Advanced Settings ping channels. Channels 1, 6 and 11 are non-overlapping. The ‘Auto-Channel’ option is recommended, as it constantly assesses the best available channel for the AirStation to operate on. If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channel.

  • Page 29: Wireless Lan Security

    Advanced Settings speeds. • You may leave 125* High-Speed Mode enabled at all times. It can only help throughput, not hurt it. 802.11g Protection - This enables protection mechanisms for when 802.11b clients join the net- work. It enables CTS (Clear-to-Send). DTIM Period - An access point transmits beacon signals to nearby clients at a preset interval.
  • Page 30 Advanced Settings found unless the specific AirStation’s SSID is entered in the client computer manually. Data Encryption - Disable to have no encryption of the wireless data. This will make accessing the AirStation and the network very easy. It is important to note that without encryption, it’s easy for strangers to connect to your network, especially if your AirStation is broadcasting its SSID.
  • Page 31 Advanced Settings ■ Note: ASCII WEP keys are case sensitive. 64-bit HEX: 10 digits, using characters 0-9 and a-f, “00234ABCDE” 128-bit HEX: 26 digits, using characters 0-9 and a-f, “20123456789abcdeabcdeabcde” TKIP - TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is a WEP expanded encryption technique. TKIP has greatly improved WEP’s weaknesses by rotating secret keys between every packet.
  • Page 32 Advanced Settings IEEE802.1x/EAP authentication (WPA) - Configure Authentication and WPA Settings. Disable - Do not use any RADIUS Server based authentication. Enable - Authorized clients access this AirStation via a RADIUS Server. Use 802.1x/EAP to authorize every wireless client who wants to access the AirStation by using 802.1x/EAP and a RADIUS Server.

  • Page 33: Lan Port

    Advanced Settings LAN Port LAN Port ■ Note: The lower the rekey Settings Settings interval, the more often a rekey occurs. Setting a low rekey in- terval may affect performance negatively. LAN Port Set the LAN side Ethernet settings. LAN Side IP Address - Allows ad min is tra tor to specify a static IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN side of the AirStation.

  • Page 34: Dhcp Server

    Advanced Settings range must be changed to DHCP Server DHCP Server Settings Settings avoid confl icts derived from overlapping DHCP scopes. DHCP Server this section Allows a more advanced confi guration of the DHCP server functions. DHCP Server Function - Al- lows ad min is tra tor to enable/ disable the DHCP server func- tion for the AirStation LAN side.
  • Page 35 Advanced Settings Lease duration - Specifies the time in hours (1-999) that an assigned IP address is valid. If the cli- ent computer does not request a renewal of IP address before the lease period expires, the AirSta- tion can issue the IP to another client computer. Default Gateway - Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address (the AirStation’s IP address), assign a specific Gateway address, or block clients from Gateway notification.
  • Page 36 Advanced Settings Manual IP and MAC Address Manual IP and MAC As sign ment - Allows administra- Address tor to add additional leased IP Assignment addresses tied to a specifi c MAC Settings address. When a specifi c MAC address connects to the AP, the IP address specifi...

  • Page 37: Wireless Mac Filtering

    Advanced Settings Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC Filter Wireless PC’s Connection - Select Enable to restrict wireless connections to the registered adapters in the list. Select Disable to disable MAC address fi ltering. Press the Preset button to enter the MAC Address registration menus.
  • Page 38 Advanced Settings Registration for MAC Ad- Register for Allowable PC’s dresses - Input the MAC MAC Address addresses that are allowed to communicate with the AirSta- tion. MAC address list - Displays a list of all MAC addresses al- lowed to communicate with the AirStation.

  • Page 39: Wireless Bridge (Wds)

    Advanced Settings Wireless Bridge (WDS) Wireless Bridge (WDS) The Wireless Distribution Settings System supports peer-to-peer AP communication. Wireless Bridge (WDS) Func- tion - Select Enable to allow Bridge (WDS) mode between AirStations or Disable to block communication between AirStations. Wireless Bridge (WDS) dedi- cated mode - Select Enable to restrict wireless computer com- munication with the AirStation.
  • Page 40 Advanced Settings To enable WDS, set the Wire- Wireless Bridge (WDS) less Bridge (WDS) function to Settings Enable. Enter the Wireless MAC ad- dress of the AirStation to com- municate with in the form of pairs of characters separated by colons and click Add. Example of MAC Address: 00:00:00:00:00:00 Up to six AirStation MAC ad-...

  • Page 41: Wan Settings

    Advanced Settings WAN Settings WAN port WAN port Setup Setup Wired WAN Performance - Select port speed and type of duplex connecting to the WAN port. If unknown, select Auto negotiation. MAC Address of WAN - Set the AirStation MAC address to be used for WAN com mu ni c- a tion.
  • Page 42 Advanced Settings Manual setting - Enter the appropriate IP address and subnet mask. PPPoE Setting (for enabling PPPoE Client function) - Allows administrator to use PPPoE as specified by the ISP. The following parameters should be entered for PPPoE Settings: Name of Connection - Enter the name of your connection.
  • Page 43 Advanced Settings Authorization - Enter autho- PPPoE rization method for accessing Settings Screen the ISP’s PPPoE server. If unknown, select Auto authori- zation. MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) Size - Sets Maximum Transmit Unit size (578-1492) when using PPPoE. MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) Size - Sets Maximum Receive Unit size (578-1492) when using PPPoE.

  • Page 44: Wan Network

    Advanced Settings WAN Network Network of Network of WAN side (Internet) param- eters. These settings are gen- erally not required if your ISP is providing DHCP services. In this case these fi elds can be left blank. Host Name - Enter the host name.
  • Page 45 Advanced Settings Remote Management Port Number - Set a specific port number when remote setup of the AirSta- tion is planned. Using port 80 allows the AirStation to be accessed from the internet by connecting to http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is your WAN IP address). Block Ping from WAN - Allows a PING test from the WAN/Internet.
  • Page 46 Advanced Settings Network Settings Routing Setup Routing Setup RIP transmission to WAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to WAN RIP reception from WAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from WAN RIP transmission to LAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to LAN RIP reception from LAN - Allows RIP reception or None (no RIP) from LAN...
  • Page 47 Advanced Settings Add Routing • Metric - Number of routers Table Entry (1-15) to be passed before the packet reaches its destination.
  • Page 48 Advanced Settings Address Translation Address Address Translation Translation Select Enable or Disable. Setup Setup Address Translation must be enabled for client computers to connect to the Internet. Selecting Enable enables the following functions: • IP Masquerade - When the LAN computer connects to the WAN side, the IP address of LAN computer is dynamically translated to become the WAN...
  • Page 49 Advanced Settings IPSec Pass-Through - Enables the AirStation’s ability to pass IPSec VPN data. IP Address of DMZ - Allows administrator to set the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) address. Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be re di rect ed to the DMZ’s IP address.
  • Page 50 Advanced Settings AirStation’s IP Address of WAN should be used unless you have multiple WAN side IP addresses. Some network applications (including online games and streaming software) require adding Address Translation tables; consult the software’s documentation for port information. Protocol (WAN): •...
  • Page 51 Advanced Settings Packet Filter Packet Packet Filter Filter Log Output - Select Output to Setup Setup activate the packet fi lter log. Packet Filter Information - Click add/delete basic rule. Place a check mark next to the basic rule to enable. Prohibit setup from wireless LAN - Prohibits administration from a wireless computer.

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