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  • Page 1 User Manual for Professional Firmware WHR-HP-G300N AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and Access point WHR-HP-GN AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower Router and Access point www.buffalotech.com 35011411 ver.02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 1.1. Welcome 1.2. Device Configuration 1.2.1. Factory Settings 1.2.2. Initial Operation Configuration via the Web Interface 2.1. Preparation 2.2. Web Interface Access 2.3. Web Interface Structure 2.3.1. Setup 2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration 2.3.1.2. Dynamic DNS (DynDNS or DDNS) 2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning 2.3.1.4.
  • Page 3 2.3.8.5. Bandwidth 2.3.8.6. SysInfo Use Cases 3.1. Access Point 3.1.1. Access Point with NAT / DHCP 3.1.1. Access Point attached to a network / Internet gateway 3.2. Wireless Client 3.3. Wireless Client Bridge GPL Statement 4.1. GNU General Public License 4.1.1.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1. Welcome This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware or the simple User-friendly firmware. By default, the Professional firmware is installed. 1.2. Device Configuration From the factory, the router is configured as a network bridge. That means that all network interfaces can communicate with each other using this default bridge.

  • Page 5: Configuration Via The Web Interface

    Configuration via the Web Interface The router contains an integrated web server that provides an easy to use web interface. It allows configuration, administration, and status checking in a simple but effective way. When accessing the web GUI for the first time, change the default username and password.

  • Page 6: Web Interface Structure

    2.3. Web Interface Structure - 5 -...

  • Page 7: Setup

    2.3.1. Setup 2.3.1.1. Basic Configuration Setup Assistant The setup assistant provides a step-by-step interface for basic router configuration. This configures most common settings automatically. WAN Setup Here you’ll find the most important settings to configure your internet access and WAN port. DHCP is enabled by default, but you can also use PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, static IP, or HeartBeat Signal.

  • Page 8: Mac Address Cloning

    DynDNS Service Description Disabled Default, no DynDNS DynDNS.org freedns.afraid.org ZoneEdit.com No-IP.com 3322.org easyDNS.com TZO.com DynSIP.org Custom Individual DynDNS service configuration 2.3.1.3. MAC Address Cloning MAC address cloning lets you assign a different MAC address to the router than the one encoded in the hardware. 2.3.1.4.

  • Page 9: Eoip Tunnel [Wzr-Hp-G300-Nh Only]

    Bonding offers the ability to “bond” interfaces together. Bonding can be used to enhance throughput or provide failover capabilities. Port Setup The port setup section allows further configuration of the routers network interfaces. Network interfaces can be separated from the bridge and it is possible to assign separate network settings for each interface.

  • Page 10: Wireless Security

    Wireless Network Mode Defines the IEEE802.11 networking mode. Mode Description Disabled Interface is disabled Mixed 2.4 GHz 802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n mixed mode B-Only 2.4 GHz 802.11b mode (802.11g and 802.11n devices cannot connect) G-Only 2.4 GHz 802.11g mode (802.11b, and 802.11n devices cannot connect) BG-Mixed...
  • Page 11 WPA Personal WPA encryption with a passphrase (text password) WPA Enterprise (AP WPA encryption with Radius Client only) authentication according to 802.1x WPA2 Personal WPA2 encryption with a passphrase (text password) WPA2 Enterprise (AP WPA2 encryption with Radius Client only) authentication according to 802.1x WPA2 Personal Mixed WPA &...

  • Page 12: Aoss

    2.3.2.3. AOSS AOSS (AirStation Onetouch Secure Setup) is Buffalo Technology’s system to automatically connect wireless clients to an access point. AOSS can only be used in AP mode. Enable AOSS Enables the AOSS Service. When disabled AOSS cannot be used.

  • Page 13: Services

    WDS NAT Mode Description WLAN -> WDS Standard WDS -> WLAN 2.3.3. Services 2.3.3.1. Services The services section allows the configuration of basic service settings. Telnet and SSH can be configured this way. Remote access options are configured in the Administration section. Available DHCP Server Description Domains...

  • Page 14: Pppoe Server

    2.3.3.3. PPPoE Server Some applications require a PPPoE server on the router, which can be configured here. The PPPoE server is disabled by default. 2.3.3.4. The router can also be configured as VPN server or VPN client. PPTP When defining the PPTP server’s IP range, avoid overlap with the range of IP addresses handed out by DHCP if DHCP is enabled.

  • Page 15: Hotspot

    The User/Password data are entered as follows: <username> * <password> * for example testuser * test * Be careful enabling anonymous login. If anonymous login is enabled, everybody accessing your network has permission to read and write data. 2.3.3.7. Hotspot Most hotspot software requires a server to store user settings and login information.

  • Page 16: Port Range Forwarding

    forwarded to specific internal devices and computers. Each port forwarding entry defines a source port and a target IP address. Before adding or removing a port forwarding entry, save all changed settings. Any changes not saved will be lost when a port forwarding entry is added or deleted.

  • Page 17: Keep Alive

    Before using Telnet or SSH, activate the associated service(s) in this section. 2.3.7.2. Keep Alive Keep-Alive lets you configure monitoring options that automatically reboot the router if a service malfunction causes it to fail to respond. 2.3.7.3. Commands Entering Linux commands is one of the most powerful ways to access the router’s functionality.

  • Page 18: Wireless

    2.3.8.2. If the WAN interface is enabled, this screen displays WAN settings and throughput statistics. 2.3.8.3. Here you can find LAN-related information like active clients and DHCP clients. 2.3.8.4. Wireless The wireless LAN status screen displays the current wireless LAN interface configuration, wireless LAN clients (in AP modes), and access points (in client modes).

  • Page 19: Use Cases

    Use Cases The following use cases relate to the most commonly used router configurations. The related router configuration is explained step by step. 3.1. Access Point Access Point (AP, sometimes also called “Infrastructure Mode”) is the mode where the router is also the central wireless hub that connects to the LAN and provides access to wireless devices.

  • Page 20: Access Point Attached To A Network / Internet Gateway

     Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”  In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of the antenna on your router. The firmware will adjust the transmit power accordingly to meet regulatory requirements. Please keep in mind that very long cables can dampen the HF signal thus reducing the usable antenna gain.

  • Page 21: Wireless Client

     Enter a name for your wireless network into “Wireless Network Name (SSID)”.  Click “Save“. Wireless -> Wireless Security  Choose and configure your desired security mode. Please note that WEP is insecure and should only be used if no other option is available.

  • Page 22: Wireless Client Bridge

     Time Settings o Choose your time zone.  Click “Save“. Wireless -> Basic Settings  Enter your country in “Regulatory Domain”  In the “Antenna Gain“ field, please enter the gain of your AirStation’s antenna. The firmware will adjust the transmit power automatically to meet regulatory requirements.

  • Page 23: Time Settings

    Setup -> Basic Setup  WAN Setup o Choose “Disabled” for “Connection Type“ (this will be set automatically).  Network Setup o Enter the desired LAN-side IP address for the router into “Router IP“. o “Disable“ “DHCP Server“.  Time Settings o Choose your time zone.
  • Page 24 side, a pc in the router’s LAN configured to request an address from DHCP should receive an IP address. - 23 -...

  • Page 25: Gpl Statement

    GPL Statement The firmware that is used in this product includes software that is subject to the GNU Public Licence (GPL)/the GNU Lesser Public Licence (LGPL). To the extent that it is applicable within the context of the GPL and the LGPL, the conditions of the GPL and the LGPL, as well as the relevant source codes, are available from the manufacturer.

  • Page 26: Gnu General Public License – Terms And Conditions Or Copying Distribution And Modification

    software. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents.
  • Page 27 thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that...
  • Page 28 The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable.

  • Page 29: No Warranty

    apply and the section as a whole is intended to apply in other circumstances. It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims;...
  • Page 30 PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR...
  • Page 31 User Manual for User-friendly Firmware WHR-HP-G300N AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and AccessPoint WHR-HP-GN AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower Router and Access point www.buffalotech.com 35011344 ver.03...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 - Installation .............16 Automatic Setup ..............16 Windows 7 / Vista / XP ..............16 Mac OS X ..................16 Other OS ..................16 Manual Setup ................17 Firmware Differences .............. 24 Changing Firmware ..............24 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 33 VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........66 LAN Config (Router Mode only) ..........67 Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ..........67 DMZ (Router Mode only) ............... 68 UPnP (Router Mode only) .............. 69 QoS (Router Mode only) ..............70 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 34 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ........94 Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) ................95 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting ..........96 Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection.... 96 Cannot access the web-based configuration utility....96 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 35 Appendix D - TCP/IP Settings .......... 111 Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration ..115 Appendix F - Regulatory Compliance ......116 Appendix G - Environmental Information ...... 123 Appendix H - GPL Information ........124 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 36: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStations can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. The WHR-HP-GN is a single stream, single antenna version, while the WHR-HP-G300N is a dual stream, dual antenna version, with faster Wireless-N performance.

  • Page 37: Air Navigator Cd Requirements

    CD requires Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP to run. Client Manager software is included for Windows 7, Vista, and XP. The use of other operating systems may require that the AirStation be manually configured from a browser window. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 38: 300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode

    Chapter 1 Introduction 300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode With Wireless-N connections, 300 Mbps is the maximum link speed for the WHR-HP-G300N and 150 Mbps is the maximum link speed for the WHR-HP-GN. The speeds are for the total wireless data transferred including overhead.

  • Page 39: Hardware Overview

    This indicates the status of the unit by the number of blinks per cycle. Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 40 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the light still flashes, please contact technical support. Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 41: Back Panel

    Connect your cable or DSL modem to this port. 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported. In bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 42: Top

    Chapter 1 Introduction Antenna connector Screw on the antenna(s) here. Bottom Reset Button Hold in this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation’s settings. Power must be on for this to work. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 43: Right Side

    Chapter 1 Introduction Right Side This sticker shows the AirStation’s default SSID, encryption Factory Default Settings key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacific. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 44: Chapter 2 - Placing Your Airstation

    Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation Note: Illustrations show the WHR-HP-G300N. The WHR-HP-GN is similar. Antenna Placement The antenna(s) are included in the package. The WHR-HP-G300N has two antennas; the WHR-HP-GN has one. Screw the antenna(s) clockwise to install. Vertical Placement To stand the AirStation vertically, attach the base as shown.

  • Page 45: Horizontal Placement

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Horizontal Placement To place the unit horizontally, adjust the antenna(s) as shown. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 46: Wall-Mounting

    Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting To wall-mount, attach the stand with screws as shown. 8.5 cm (~3.3 inches) Place the center of the AirStation on the center of the stand and slide downward to lock in place. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 - Installation

    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.

  • Page 48: Manual Setup

    Connect one end of the LAN cable to the modem, and connect the other end to the Internet port of the AirStation. Turn on your modem. ROUTER AUTO １ 1) connect ２ ３ ４ 2) connect INTERNET INTERNET port POWER modem LAN cable AirStation WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 49 If a user name and password screen is displayed, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user name, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup. You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 50 Alternate DNS server blank Shut down your computer. Change the switch position from AUTO to OFF. ROUTER Change the switch W ER RI TY W EIR AUTO position from AUTO to DI AG OFF. １ WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 51 After the computer has booted, the LEDs on the AirStation should be in the following condi- tion: POWER Green light on WIRELESS Green light on or blinking ROUTER DIAG Green light on or blinking ※ Refer to page 8 and 10 for LED locations and other details. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 52 • If you forget your password, hold down the reset button (page 11) to initialize all settings. The pass- word will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values. Click [Wireless Config] > [WDS]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Installation If the device you connect supports WDS such as WHR-G300N, WHR-HP-G300N and WZR-HP- G300NH, select [Slave] from [Specify Master/Slave] menu and click [Search]. If the device you connect doesn’t support WDS, select [Slave(EC)] from [Specify Master/Slave] menu and click [Search].
  • Page 54 If using the AirStation as a repeater, unplug the LAN cable from your computer. You’re now con- nected to the AirStation wirelessly. Launch a web browser. If your home page is displayed, setup is complete. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 55: Firmware Differences

    Windows 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]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 56 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 a password configured. Set them before you go to the next step. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 57 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: WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 58 [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: WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 Installation User-friendly firmware update screen: WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 - Configuration

    · If you forget your password, hold down the Reset button (page 11) to initialize all settings. The password will then be blank. Note that all other settings will also revert to their default values. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Configuration The configuration interface is displayed. Help is always displayed on the right side of the configuration utility. Refer to the Help screens for more information on each page in the web-based configuration interface. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 62: Configuration Menu (Router Mode)

    Page 63 IP Filter Edit IP filters which relates to the packets passing through the LAN side Page 65 and the Internet side Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough Page 66 Pass Through WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 63 View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 84 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 85 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s web-based configuration interface WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 64: Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode)

    Save or restore the AirStation’s configuration from a configuration file Page 77 Initialize/Restart Initialize the AirStation or reboot it Page 78 Update Update the AirStation’s firmware Page 79 Diagnostic System Info View current system information for the AirStation Page 80 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 65 View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 84 Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 85 Logout Click this to log out of the AirStation’s web-based configuration interface. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 66: Setup

    Configure WAN side network settings. Wireless Config Configure wireless settings. Security Configure security settings. LAN Config Open ports for games and applications. Admin Config Open the Admin configuration screen. Diagnostic Gives information and tools for troubleshooting the network. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 67 Network Service List Shows a list of network services. Language Select the language you use. Logout Log out of the AirStation’s web-based configuration interface. After 5 minutes of inactivity, the AirStation will log off automatically. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 68: Internet/Lan (Lan Config)

    Configure the Internet side MAC address. Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Change this setting at your own risk. MTU size of Internet Port Values between 578 to 1500 bytes may be entered. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 69: Pppoe (Router Mode Only)

    [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP Address (page 37). PPPoE Connection List Edit PPPoE destination. You can register up to 5 sessions. [Edit Connection List] Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of destination. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 70 Configure the MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) value between 578 and 1492 bytes. Preferred Connections Displays connections that you’ve added to the preferred connection list. [Edit Preferred Connections] Click this button to display the screen to edit the settings of connection destination route. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 71 Destination address to communicate. When communicating to this destination address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection]. Source address Source address to communicate. When communicating from this source address, the AirStation will communicate with [Name of Connection]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 72: Ddns (Router Mode Only)

    You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Only when selecting TZO Domain Name Enter the domain name which is registered to the Dynamic DNS service. You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters, Only when selecting TZO hyphens, and periods. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 73 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 Displays the status of dynamic DNS service. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 74: Vpn Server (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure a VPN server. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 75 Enter the password to connect to the PPTP server. You may enter up to 16 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Method of Acquiring IP Address Select the method to be used to assign the client’s IP address. PPTP User List Displays the PPTP connection user information. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 76: Lan

    Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the DHCP server. Router Mode only Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours may be entered. Router Mode only WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 77 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and Router Mode only periods. Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address. Bridge Mode only DNS Server Address Set the DNS server IP address. Bridge Mode only WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 78: Dhcp Lease (Router Mode Only)

    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 be leased manually by clicking [Manual Assignment]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 79: Nat (Router Mode Only)

    NAT (network address translation) allows your private LAN side network devices to communicate with the Internet. Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation. Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) from address translation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 80: Route

    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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 81: Wireless Config

    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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 82: Aoss

    Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS Configure and use AirStation One-touch Secure System (AOSS). WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 83 AOSS Client Information Displays basic information for AOSS clients connected to the AirStation. AOSS Connection only AOSS Ethernet Converter Information Displays basic information for Ethernet converters connected to the AirStation via AOSS. AOSS Connection only WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 84: Basic

    MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use 300/150 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz and choose an Extension Channel. Note: If using Auto Channel for the wireless channel, then the Extension Channel is set automatically. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 85 When [Use] is checked, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with the Internet side, not with each other. SSID SSIDs may contain 1-32 alphanumeric characters. Wireless authentication Choose an authentication method for wireless connections. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 86 Character keys may contain either 5 or 13 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters. Hexadecimal keys may contain either 10 or 26 digits. Only 0 - 9 and a - f (not case-sensitive) should be used in hexadecimal keys. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 87: Advanced

    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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 88: Wmm

    Chapter 4 Configuration Configure QoS priorities here. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 89 (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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 90: Mac Filter

    AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list. List of all clients that are associated Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected with this AirStation to the AirStation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 91: Multicast Control

    Multicast Aging Time Set the time to hold the data from multicast snooping in the range of 1 to 3600 (seconds). Enter a value larger than the interval of a IGMP/MLD query. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 92: Wds

    If the Airstation works as a bridge and a DHCP server exists in the network, it will automatically be set as a master . If the AirStation works as a bridge and no DHCP server is available, it will automatically be set as a slave. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 93 WPA-PSK (Pre Shared Key) Set the master AirStation's Encryption key. Notes: A master AirStation can communicate with two slaves only. A slave AirStation cannot communicate with any AirStation other than its master. Slave1 Slave2 Master WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 94: Security (Router Mode Only)

    LAN side and the WAN side. You can configure this with PPPoE if you select [Use PPPoE Client] or [Use IP Unnumbered] in Method of Acquiring IP address, or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 95 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 37), or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 96: Ip Filter (Router Mode Only)

    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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 97: Vpn Pass Through (Router Mode Only)

    IP address from your provider using the PPPoE protocol from your computer connected to the LAN side because all PPPoE packets can pass through between the Internet and LAN. PPTP Pass Through Enable to use PPTP Pass Through for address translation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 98: Lan Config (Router Mode Only)

    A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric letters. 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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 99: Dmz (Router Mode Only)

    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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 100: Upnp (Router Mode Only)

    Chapter 4 Configuration UPnP (Router Mode only) Configure Universal Plug and Play. Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) functionality. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 101: Qos (Router Mode Only)

    Check to enable desired entries, then click [apply]. application name Enter an application name. Names may use up to 32 alpha numerical characters, double or single tick marks ("'), quotation marks (“), and semicolons (;). protocol Select either TCP or UDP. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 102: Admin Config

    AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable display the computers and devices on your network with their supported services. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 103: Password

    [root] is the configuration utility’s user name for login. This name is fixed. Administrator Password Enter a password for logging in to the AirStation’s configuration utility. The password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 104: Time/Date

    You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time You may manually set 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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 105: Ntp

    IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used. Update Interval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP server? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 106: Access

    AirStation remotely from the Internet side. Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) if configuring the AirStation from the Internet side. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 107: Log

    Identify the syslog server by host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). Transfer Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 108: Save/Restore

    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]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 109: Initialize/Restart

    Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Reboot or initialize the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 110: Update

    Chapter 4 Configuration Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Firmware File Name Click [Browse...] and navigate to a firmware update file. Click [Update Firmware]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 111: Diagnostic

    Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info This screen displays the AirStation’s system information. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 112 Displays the status of the mode switch on the back of the AirStation. Operational Mode Displays the current operational mode of the AirStation. Internet Displays the information about the Internet port. Displays the information about the LAN port. Wireless Displays the wireless status. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 113: Logs

    Chapter 4 Configuration Logs Check the AirStation’s logs. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of log information to display. Save to file Saves selected logs to the file logfile.log. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 114: Packet Info

    Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection. Received Displays the number of packet received from the Internet side of Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 115: Client Monitor

    Client Monitor This screen list connected devices. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information ( MAC address, lease IP address, host name, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the AirStation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 116: Ping

    Destination Address Enter an IP address or a host name for the target device and click [Execute]. The AirStation will attempt to communicate with that device and the result will be displayed in the [Result] field. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 117: Chapter 5 - Connect To A Wireless Network

    PC or Game console (AOSS Devices) • Before using AOSS or 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 your computer.

  • Page 118: Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V)

    If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 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].

  • Page 119: Windows Xp (Client Manager 3)

    [Profi le]. Click the [WPS AOSS] button. Follow any instructions displayed on the screen. When the Security LED on the front of the AirStation stops fl ashing and is lit steadily, the connection is complete. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 120: Mac Os X (Aoss Assistant)

    [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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 121: Other Devices (E.g. Game Console)

    With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation. in the system tray . Click on the network icon Select the target AirStation’s name and click [Connect]. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking [Connect automatically] is recommended. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 122: Windows Vista (Wlan Autoconfig)

    With Windows 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 the screen at left is displayed, select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 123 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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 124 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 where you’re using the AirStation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 125: Windows Xp (Wireless Zero Configuration)

    Click [View Available Wireless Networks]. Select the network to connect to and click [Connect]. Enter the encryption key (twice) and click [Connect]. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish configuration. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 126: Mac Os X (Wi-Fi)

    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 [Join]. It will take several seconds for configuration to complete. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 127: Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting

    • Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies. • Make sure that your computer is configured to [Obtain an IP Address Automatically] (see appendix D). • Restart your AirStation. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 128: Cannot Connect To The Network Wirelessly

    2. Click [Wireless SSID & Channel (11n 300(150)Mbps Mode)] in Easy Setup. 3. Change the value in [300(150) Mbps Mode] - [Band Width] to 40 MHz and click [Apply]. If you still cannot connect at 300/150 Mbps, check the settings of your wireless client device. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 129: Other Tips

    How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router? Answer: Log in to the configuration utility with your browser. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the Security tab. Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption. The passphrase/key should be at least 8 characters in length. Issue:...
  • Page 130 If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the Internet Service Provider who installed the modem. If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 131 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 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 WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 132: Appendix A - Specifications

    Approx. 5.7 W (Max) Dimensions 142 mm x 124 mm x 25 mm (5.6 x 4.9 x 1.0 in.) Weight 230 g (7.4 oz. ) not included base Operating Environment 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) , 20-80 % (non-condensing) WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 133: Whr-Hp-Gn

    142 mm x 124 mm x 25 mm (5.6 x 4.9 x 1.0 in.) Weight 210 g (6.8 oz.) not including base Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F) , 20 - 80% (non-condensing) WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 134: Appendix B - Default Configuration Settings

    WINS Server IP Address None PPTP User List None LAN Side IP Address Router Mode: 192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch off ): 192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0) Bridge Mode (Router Switch set to Auto): Obtain automatically from DHCP Server WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 135 WPA/WPA2 mixedmode - PSK TKIP/AES mixedmode or none Encryption key: Either a 13-digit random value or disabled. Printed on the label of the AirStation. Encryption is disabled by default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacific. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 136 (Priority AC_BK (Low) ) CWmin CWmax 1023 1023 AIFSN TXOP Limit Admission Control ----- Disable WMM-EDCA Parameters For AP For STA (Priority AC_BE (Normal) ) CWmin CWmax 1023 AIFSN TXOP Limit Admission Control ----- Disable WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 137 PPPoE Pass Through Disabled (Router Mode only) PPTP Pass Through Enabled Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Registration Infor- none (Router Mode only) mation IP Address of DMZ none (Router Mode only) UPnP UPnP Enabled (Router Mode only) WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 138 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, Au- thentication, Setting Changes, System Boot, NTP Client, and Wired Link WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 139: Appendix C - Checking Wireless Signal Quality

    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...

  • Page 140: Mac Os X

    Mac OS X Load the AirNavigator CD into your Macintosh. From the menu bar, click [Go] > [Computer]. Double-click the CD icon, and then double-click [WLAN Monitor] in the “Mac” folder. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 141 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. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 142: Appendix D - Tcp/Ip Settings

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Example: If the AirStation’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]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 143: Windows Vista

    To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Example: If the AirStation’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]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 144 To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Example: If the AirStation’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]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 145 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]. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 146: Appendix E - Restoring The Default Configuration

    Appendix E - Restoring the Default Configuration Hold down this button for 3 seconds. The AirStation will be initialized. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 147: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country depen- dent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 148: European Union Notice

    This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 149 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Česky[Czech] Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk[Danish] Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AirStation WHR-HP-GN/ G300N overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • Page 150 Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko[Slovenian] Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky[Slovak] Buffalo Technology Inc.

  • Page 151: Industry Canada Statement

    Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Svensk[Swedish] Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WHR-HP-GN/G300N står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-...
  • Page 152 Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones, Sector de Radio Frequencia UIT-R, en el casdo de sistemas de microondas las antenas de los mismos deberán cumplir con las recomendaciones del UIT-R, conforme a su banda de operación. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...
  • Page 153 - El inclumplimiento de las condiciones estipuladas en este Certificado será motivo de sanción con base a lo dispuesto en la Ley de Vías General de Comunicación, Ley Fedreal de Telecomunicación y en el Reglamento de Telecomunicaciones. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 154: Appendix G - Environmental Information

    • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on the collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

  • Page 155: Appendix H - Gpl Information

    Appendix H - GPL Information Source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . WHR-HP-GN / WHR-HP-G300N User Manual...

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