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35020394-01
2014-02

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    AirStation WHR-1166D User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35020394-01 2014-02...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Setup ...............7 Introduction ..................7 Diagrams and Layout ................7 Front Panel ......................7 Back Panel .......................9 Bottom ......................10 How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time ........10 Connect to a PC and Power On ..............10 Opening Settings ..................13 Connect Your Wireless Devices ..............14 Chapter 2 - Settings ............15 Easy Admin ..................15...
  • Page 3 LAN .........................24 DHCP Lease....................25 Routing ......................25 2.4 GHz/5 GHz ....................26 WPS ........................29 AOSS.......................29 MAC Filtering ....................32 Multicast Control ..................32 Guest Accounts .....................33 WB ........................34 Firewall ......................35 IP Filter ......................36 VPN Passthrough ..................36 Port Forwarding ....................37 DMZ ........................38 UPnP .......................38 Web Filtering ....................39 Access Control ....................40 QoS .........................40 eco Mode .......................41...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3 - Wireless ............49 Wireless Options ................49 Advanced Wireless Configuration ............50 Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) ..........50 Automatic Secure Setup (WPS) ..............50 Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) ..............51 Chapter 4 - Utilities ............52 How to Download Utilities ..............52 List of Utilities with Description of Each ..........53 AirStation Configuration Tool ..............53 Client Manager ....................54 AOSS Assistant ....................55...
  • Page 5 Technical Specifications ..............63 GPL Information .................64 Appendix B - Tutorials .............65 Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security ...65 Performance ....................65 Security ......................65 Configuring the Web Filter ..............66 Content Filter ....................66 Websites Excluded from Filter ..............66 Computers Excluded from Filter ..............67 Finding a Computer’s MAC Address ............67 Configuring Access Control ...............68 Port Forwarding Basics ..............69...
  • Page 6 Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS ........75 Pushbutton Method ..................75 Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways .......75 How to Use QoS ..................76 Setting a QoS Priority Policy ................76 How to Configure TCP/IP ..............77 Windows 8.1/Windows 8 ................77 Windows 7 .....................77 Windows Vista ....................78 Windows XP ....................79 Mac OS ......................79 Appendix C - Regulatory Compliance Information ..80...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Setup

    Chapter 1 - Setup Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Buffalo AirStation. The WHR-1166D AirStation is a dual-band wireless router with outstanding performance and range. It combines high data transfer speeds with a robust set of extra features like QoS, guest accouts, eco mode, and web filtering.
  • Page 8 AOSS button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 3 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on. Power/Diag LED (Green or Amber) On (Green): Power is on.

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Off: Mode switch is in the “Bridge” position. Back Panel Mode Switch This switch changes between router mode and bridge (access point) mode. Auto mode will enable or disable router functionality automatically. LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections Internet Port 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections are supported.

  • Page 10: Bottom

    Bottom Setup Card Slot This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and encryption type are provided on the card. How to Set Up AirStation for the First Time Connect to a PC and Power On To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 11 Confirm that the mode switch is in the “Auto” position. Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the other end to the AirStation’s Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem. Turn on the AirStation and wait one minute.
  • Page 12 If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable. If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in Chapter 3. Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below: Power/Diag: Lit green.

  • Page 13: Opening Settings

    Opening Settings To configure the AirStation, log in to Settings as shown below. Launch a web browser. Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the enter key. Notes: • The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on the mode. •...

  • Page 14: Connect Your Wireless Devices

    This is the home page of Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Connect Your Wireless Devices For each wireless device that you want to connect to the network, use the device’s built-in software to search for available networks. Find your SSID (the name of your wireless network) on the list of detected networks and select it. Enter the passphrase for the network and you’ll be connected.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 - Settings

    Chapter 2 - Settings Settings is the configuration GUI for the AirStation. You can configure all settings for the AirStation from here. Easy Admin Home When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown. From this page you can easily configure common settings. The examples below assume the AirStation is in router mode.

  • Page 16: Wireless

    Wireless Configure basic wireless settings here. 2.4 GHz (11n/g/b) You may enable or disable either wireless frequency range independently. If both wireless radios are disabled, the AirStation will not communicate wirelessly. 5 GHz (11ac/n/a) SSID 1 Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The following types of encryption are available: WPA2-PSK AES WPA2 authentication with AES encryption is the best system available.

  • Page 17: Aoss/Wps

    AOSS/WPS The following window appears when you click the panel. Click OK to start AOSS/WPS. Guest Accounts Configure guest account settings here. SSID The SSID for the guest accounts may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Encryption Select an encryption mode for the guest accounts. Permitted Access Time This is the amount of time that guests will be permitted to access the Internet.

  • Page 18: Web Filtering

    Web Filtering Configure web filtering. This is available in router mode only. Block Malicious Sites Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites. Block Malicious and Blocks malware, phishing, and sites that contain sexually explicit content. Adult Sites Block Malicious, Adult, Blocks malware, phishing, and scam sites, sites that contain sexually explicit material, and Other Non-Family mature content, abortion, alcohol, crime, cult, drugs, gambling, hate, sexual orientation, Friendly Sites...

  • Page 19: Network Devices

    Network Devices Check the status of each device connected to the network. This is available in router mode only. Displays the IP address of each device connected to this product. Displays the devices connected to the AirStation. Click the appropriate icon to open each device’s settings. Click the icon to send a Wake-on-LAN packet to the device.

  • Page 20: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Internet Configure the WAN-side port (Internet port) here. Internet - Internet (Router Mode Only) Method of Acquiring IP Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained. Address Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway. DNS Name Server Specify IP addresses for the DNS server.

  • Page 21: Pppoe

    PPPoE Configure PPPoE settings here. Internet - PPPoE (Router Mode Only) Default PPPoE If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, Connection connection destinations selected here have priority. IP Unnumbered PPPoE Select the destination from the PPPoE Connection List to be used when Use IP Connection Unnumbered is chosen as the method of acquiring IP address.
  • Page 22 This is displayed when Edit Connection List is clicked. Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols. Username Enter the username specified by your ISP for PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.

  • Page 23: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS Configure dynamic DNS settings here. Many settings are only available when the appropriate dynamic DNS service is enabled. Internet - Dynamic DNS (Router Mode Only) Dynamic DNS Service Select a supported dynamic DNS provider (DynDNS or TZO). Enter the dynamic DNS username. You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters Username and symbols.

  • Page 24: Nat

    Configure network address translation settings here. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet. Internet - NAT (Router Mode Only) Address Translation Enable to use network address translation. Configure LAN-side and DHCP server settings. LAN - LAN By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You LAN-side IP Address may change it here.

  • Page 25: Dhcp Lease

    DHCP Lease Configure DHCP exceptions here. LAN - DHCP Lease (Router Mode Only) Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can Current DHCP Clients be changed to manual leasing by clicking Add Client. Routing Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route here. LAN - Routing Routing Manual entries will appear here after being added.

  • Page 26: 2.4 Ghz/5 Ghz

    2.4 GHz/5 GHz Configure basic wireless settings from here. Wireless - 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, no wireless Wireless connections will be allowed.
  • Page 27 Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. With Auto Channel Wireless Channel selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel. Configure the bandwidth for wireless communication. To increase communication rate, High-Speed Mode set the bandwidth to 80 or 40 MHz. If Allow is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless Broadcast SSID devices by broadcasting its SSID.
  • Page 28 If enabled, the wireless client isolation blocks communication between wireless devices connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet Wireless Client Isolation 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.

  • Page 29: Wps

    Displays configured if all available wireless bands are configured. Displays unconfigured if WPS Status at least one wireless band is unconfigured. AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a system for easily configuring a secure wireless home network. It was developed by Buffalo.
  • Page 30 Wireless - AOSS You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections. If Stop is selected, Exclusive SSID for WEP then clients will not be able to connect with WEP.
  • Page 31 Allow WEP for Game This allows game consoles that only support WEP to connect to the network. Consoles Only AOSS Button on the If Enable is unchecked, only WPS runs when you press the button. AirStation Unit Current Security Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key configured by AOSS. Information Random Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other settings.

  • Page 32: Mac Filtering

    MAC Filtering Restrict access to specific wireless devices here. Wireless - MAC Filtering Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect Registration List wirelessly.

  • Page 33: Guest Accounts

    Guest Accounts Configure the AirStation’s guest accounts here. Wireless - Guest Accounts Guest Accounts Enable or disable the guest accounts. Guest User This sets whether authentication is performed for guest users. Authentication Guest Account LAN IP This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest accounts. Address Guest Account DHCP This sets whether IP addresses are automatically assigned for devices connected to the...
  • Page 34 Configure WB (wireless bridge) here. This function is only available when the AirStation is in bridge mode. Wireless - WB If enabled, the AirStation can connect to the wireless master. Disabled by default. Select the connection method to connect to the master. You may use AOSS or WPS to Connection Type connect push-button style, or specify an SSID to configure manually.

  • Page 35: Firewall

    Firewall Configure the AirStation’s firewall here. Security - Firewall (Router Mode Only) Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include: Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet.

  • Page 36: Ip Filter

    IP Filter Create and edit IP filters here. Security - IP Filter (Router Mode Only) Action Specify how to process target packets. Direction Specify the transmission direction of target packets. IP Address Specify the sender’s IP address and receiver’s IP address of the target packets. Protocol Select a protocol for target transmission packet.

  • Page 37: Port Forwarding

    Port Forwarding Configure port translation here. Security - Port Forwarding (Router Mode Only) Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select New Group and enter the new Group group name in the Group Name field to create a new group. A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 38: Dmz

    Configure a destination for packets that don’t have a LAN-side destination. Security - DMZ (Router Mode Only) Enter the IP address of the destination for packets not routed by port translation table to Add IP Address to DMZ be forwarded. Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded.

  • Page 39: Web Filtering

    Web Filtering Security - Web Filtering (Router Mode Only) Norton ConnectSafe must be activated by the customer. Use of Norton ConnectSafe is subject to the terms of service found at https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/terms.do . Filter Level Select the filter level. Websites Excluded from Specify a list of websites that will be unaffected by the web filter.

  • Page 40: Access Control

    Access Control Security - Access Control (Router Mode Only) Access Control Check to enable access control. Click Add to configure the schedule. Enter the computer’s MAC address in the Target Computer field. You can add up to 20 Add Access Control network computers.

  • Page 41: Eco Mode

    Select high, medium, or low. If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the Priority list, then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low. eco Mode Configure eco Mode from this screen. Applications - eco Mode Enable to set the power saving schedule.

  • Page 42: System

    System Configure basic AirStation settings here. Admin - System Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters AirStation Name and hyphens (-). Administrator The name of the administrator account is “admin”. The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and Administrator Password underscores (_).

  • Page 43: Syslog Settings

    Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to Permitted Port configure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side. NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP NTP Server address.

  • Page 44: Reset / Reboot

    Reset / Reboot From this page you can save and restore the AirStation’s settings, initialize the AirStation, or reboot the AirStation. Admin - Reset / Reboot Select an operation. Back up settings Save this product’s settings to a file. Click Execute. You can encrypt the setting file by checking Use Password and clicking Execute.

  • Page 45: Update Firmware

    Update Firmware Update the AirStation’s firmware here. Admin - Update Firmware Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Specify a file on your PC updates from a firmware file stored on your computer. Automatic Update Method update updates to the latest firmware automatically. Click Browse...

  • Page 46: System Information

    System Information View system information for the AirStation. Status - System Information Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version. AirStation Name Displays the name of the AirStation. Hardware Mode Switch Displays the status of the AirStation’s mode switch. Status Mode Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode.

  • Page 47: Logs

    Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Status - Logs Display logs Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation. Packets View packet transfer information. Status - Packets Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN. Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.

  • Page 48: Ping

    Ping A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Status - Ping Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with, Destination Address then click Execute. The result will be displayed below.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 - Wireless

    AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) AOSS is a proprietary system by Buffalo that lets you set up a secure wireless connection with the push of a button. Press your device’s and the AirStation’s AOSS buttons and a secure wireless connection will be configured automatically.

  • Page 50: Advanced Wireless Configuration

    Advanced Wireless Configuration Manual Configuration (SSID and Password) Click the wireless icon. Select your AirStation’s SSID from the list. Note: Your AirStation’s default SSID and encryption key are on the setup card stored in the base of the AirStation. Enter the AirStation’s encryption key. The connection will be established.

  • Page 51: Automatic Secure Setup (Aoss)

    • Mac OS is not supported. The connection will be established. Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS) Windows users should download Client Manager from Buffalo’s website and install it. Mac users should download AOSS Assistant and install it. Initiate AOSS from Client Manager or AOSS Assistant.

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 - Utilities

    Chapter 4 - Utilities How to Download Utilities You can download utilities for your AirStation from Buffalo’s website. http://d.buffalo.jp/whr-1166d/...

  • Page 53: List Of Utilities With Description Of Each

    List of Utilities with Description of Each AirStation Configuration Tool You can enter AirStation’s Settings and change its IP address with this tool. Compatible with: WIndows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 54: Client Manager

    Client Manager Use this software to let your Windows PC connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Client Manager V supports Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. Client Manager 3 supports Windows XP. Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3 to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.

  • Page 55: Aoss Assistant

    AOSS Assistant Use this software to let your Mac connect to the AirStation with AOSS. Compatible with: OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 WLAN Monitor You can check the radio wave condition, connection speed, signal quality, and signal level with this tool. Compatible with: OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4...

  • Page 56: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Finding Your AirStation on the Network By default, your AirStation is accessible on your local network at the IP address 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. If this address has been changed and you don’t know the new address, you can reset the AirStation to its default settings by holding down the reset button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 57: Basic Router Troubleshooting From A Mac

    Open a browser (such as Firefox) on your computer and type 192.168.11.1 into the URL window. Click Go. The router’s settings page should open. Enter the router’s username and password (“admin” and “password” by default). You should now be able to reconfigure your settings and change your password for the router. Basic Router Troubleshooting from a Mac If your router is not behaving normally, begin by using the resetting all settings.

  • Page 58: Appendix A - Supplemental Information

    Appendix A - Supplemental Information Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. AirStation.............1 AirStation setup card.......1 AC adapter...........1 Ethernet cable...........1 Quick setup guide........1 Warranty statement........1 Factory Default Settings Feature Parameter...
  • Page 59 Feature Parameter Default Setting IP address: 192.168.11.1 LAN-side IP Address Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled DHCP IP Address Pool From 192.168.11.2 to 192.168.11.65 LAN-side IP Address (For IP Unnumbered) Advanced Settings Not displayed Lease Period 48 hours Default Gateway AirStation’s IP address DNS Servers AirStation’s IP address...
  • Page 60 (Printed on the label of the AirStation) WPS PIN WPS Status: Configured SSID: Buffalo-A-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address). Buffalo-G-XXXX (where “XXXX” is the last 4 digits of the WPS Security Settings AirStation’s MAC address).
  • Page 61 Feature Parameter Default Setting Snooping Enabled Multicast Control Multicast Aging Time 300 seconds Guest Accounts Disabled Guest User Authentication Disabled Guest Account LAN IP Address Auto Permitted Access Time 3 hours Guest Accounts SSID Use AirStation’s MAC address Wireless Authentication No Authentication Wireless Encryption No Encryption...
  • Page 62 Feature Parameter Default Setting AirStation Name “AP” + AirStation’s MAC Address Administrator admin (fixed) Administrator Password password Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN: Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN: Access Disabled System Permit configuration from wired Internet: Disabled NTP Functionality Enabled NTP Server time.nist.gov Update Interval...

  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Transmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. IEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Long GI>: 156/130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 streams) 78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)

  • Page 64: Gpl Information

    159 x 131 x 55 mm (6.3 x 5.2 x 2.2 in.) Weight 280 g (9.9 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing) GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .

  • Page 65: Appendix B - Tutorials

    Appendix B - Tutorials Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security Some basic configuration tips to help improve your router performance and security. Performance • Put the AirStation in an elevated spot near the center of your house or coverage area, but away from other devices that might cause interference.

  • Page 66: Configuring The Web Filter

    Configuring the Web Filter You can apply a web content filter to prohibit access to sites that contain objectionable content. You can access the web filter settings from the Easy Admin page, or by navigating to Security - Web Filtering. You must first accept the Symantec terms of use before you can use web filtering.

  • Page 67: Computers Excluded From Filter

    Computers Excluded from Filter Excluded computers can access any website without being affected by the content filter. You can register up to 20 excluded computers. To add a computer: On the Web Filtering screen, click Add under Computers Excluded from Filter to open the Exclude Computer page. Enter a computer’s MAC address.

  • Page 68: Configuring Access Control

    Configuring Access Control You can set up a schedule that dictates when a target computer on the network can (or cannot) access the Internet. To configure this, navigate to Security - Access Control. Open Access Control options by clicking Add. Under Target Computer, enter the computer’s MAC address.

  • Page 69: Port Forwarding Basics

    Click Add. You will be returned to the Access Control screen, and the computer’s access settings will be displayed. You can click Edit to modify the permitted access time or other settings, or Delete to remove the entry. You can have up to 20 target computers under Access Control. Port Forwarding Basics Port forwarding is a way of configuring the AirStation so that incoming data is automatically directed to specific IP addresses on the network based on the data type.

  • Page 70: Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules

    Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules If UPnP is enabled, most programs will configure this for you automatically. Otherwise, you can manually set rules for port forwarding. You can access port forwarding options by opening the AirStation’s Settings page and then navigating to Security - Port Forwarding.

  • Page 71: Managing Port Forwarding Rules

    Managing Port Forwarding Rules Individual rules cannot be turned off. Only a rule group can be shut off. You can click Edit to make any changes to individual rules, or Delete to remove the rule entry. Adding the AirStation to a Wireless Network If you have an existing wireless network, you can connect the AirStation to extend the wireless network range.
  • Page 72 If the access point supports WPS or AOSS, you can use either to connect the AirStation. Once the access point is connected and its settings are displayed on the page, click Apply. You can also manually select the access point. Click Search and select the access point from the available list of detected wireless access points, then click Select.

  • Page 73: Saving And Restoring Settings With A Backup File

    Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File Once you have finished configuring your AirStation to your needs, you can save the current configuration to a backup file. This file can be used to restore the AirStation’s settings when needed. For example, the AirStation will initialize its settings after a hard reset.

  • Page 74: Restoring Settings With A Backup File

    Restoring Settings with a Backup File Restore settings can be found on the same tab. On the Reset / Reboot page, select Restore settings. The Browse field appears. Click Browse... to locate the backup file on the system. Click Execute. The Restore dialog appears. Enter the password if prompted.

  • Page 75: Connecting Wireless Devices Using Aoss

    Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS You can use the physical AOSS button on your AirStation to easily connect wireless devices that support AOSS or WPS. Consult your wireless device’s documentation for the location of its AOSS or WPS button. If you already have a wireless network that was configured without using AOSS or WPS, connecting a new device with AOSS will change its settings, disconnecting any previously connected wireless devices.

  • Page 76: How To Use Qos

    How to Use QoS QoS (quality of service) is a feature that allows the AirStation to prioritize traffic by type. QoS applies to both upstream and downstream data flow, and ensures consistent performance when using certain high-traffic applications, such as video streaming.

  • Page 77: How To Configure Tcp/Ip

    Once an entry has been saved, you can make additional changes to any entry and click Apply to save them. A policy can be turned on or off by checking the Enable box next to its Application Name. How to Configure TCP/IP Windows 8.1/Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 78: Windows Vista

    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. To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.

  • Page 79: 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 80: Appendix C - 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. The information below is only for US and Canada region. 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 81: 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 82: Eu Regions Of Intended Using

    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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