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Buffalo Tech WZR-RS-G54 User Manual

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125* High Speed Mode Wireless
125* High Speed Mode Wireless
Secure Remote Router
WZR-RS-G54
Rev B
www.buffalotech.com

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual 125* High Speed Mode Wireless 125* High Speed Mode Wireless Secure Remote Router WZR-RS-G54 Rev B www.buffalotech.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......05 Installation / Setup ..... . 11 Antenna Installation.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents PPTP Client Setup ....44 PPTP Server Setup ....46 Dynamic DNS Setup.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Syslog Transfer ....69 Save/Restore Settings ....70 Reboot/Reload Settings .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly. The WZR-RS-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard specification on wireless LANs. It also supports 125 High Speed Mode technology.
  • Page 6 Introduction • Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications. • SOHO/SMB routing and firewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, includ- ing 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. •...

  • Page 7: Home Networking

    Introduction • Buffalo’s easy web interface configuration • Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks. • Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality. •...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    • Any Wi-Fi (wireless) compatible computer with a Web Browser Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.5 or later. (Safari 1.0 is supported with Macintosh OS X.2) AirStation WZR-RS-G54 Package Contents The AirStation WZR-RS-G54 package consists of the following items. 1. WZR-RS-G54 Base Station 2. AC adapter and power cable 3.

  • Page 9: Product Views

    Introduction Product Views Power - Lit when the device is powered on. Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless traffi c is present. WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present. Flashes when internet traffi...

  • Page 10: About The Airstation Cd

    Introduction About the AirStation CD The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for configuration. The AirStation CD contains product documentation and Buffalo’s Client Manager which provides AOSS functionality for any Buffalo client card or any Intel Centrino notebook. It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and firmware become available.

  • Page 11: Installation / Setup

    Installation / Setup 1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router. 2. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port. Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router.

  • Page 12: Setup Preparation

    Setup includes manual wireless configuration and basic administrative management. Setup Preparation Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address (found on the underside of the WZR-RS-G54). It is also recommended you record any other broadband ISP information such as global IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address and PPPoE parameters.

  • Page 13: Antenna Installation

    To install the antenna, slide the antenna connector door on the back of the WZR-RS-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-RS-G54’s MC Connector and firmly push it in until it snaps into place.

  • Page 14: Standard Settings

    Open the Setup Screen • Connect the WZR-RS-G54 according to the wiring instructions in Section 2. • The WZR-RS-G54 has a default LAN IP address of 192.168.12.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. ■ Note: The computer used to confi gure...

  • Page 15: Enter Isp Information

    Standard Settings Enter ISP information Initial Settings • Click the appropriate button to select the type Screen of broadband access. (Users more experienced in networking may choose to select the Ad- vanced button and skip to Section 4.) • For supplementary tools, use the tabs along the top of the screen.
  • Page 16 Standard Settings Enter IP Address Manually Manual DSL IP Settings - Enter the IP Address given by the ISP. Screen - Use ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP requires use of a static IP address. PPPoE Connection DSL PPPoE Settings - Enter the PPPoE information provided by the Screen...
  • Page 17 Standard Settings CATV (Cable) Button Initial CATV Settings Select the appropriate connection method. Screen Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’ if your ISP’s DHCP server assigns an IP address automatically. Manual IP Enter IP Address Manually Address - Select ‘Enter IP Address Manually’...
  • Page 18 Standard Settings Auto IP/ The IP Address is Acquired Manual DNS Au to mat i cal ly but DNS Server Address Settings 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 19 Standard Settings Security Security Tab 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 20 Standard Settings Simple Security Setup. Encryption Setup. Simple MAC Address Filter. - See ‘Page 55’ for more information - Select the desired encryption - Select ‘Enable’ to use MAC fi lter- on Intrusion Detector. scheme from the choices. After ing. See ‘Page 36’ for more infor- it has been selected, press the mation on MAC Address Filtering.
  • Page 21 Standard Settings Applications Ap pli ca tion Ap pli ca tion The Application Tab offers setup for special ap- plications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Then follow the on-screen menus to confi gure the AirStation for the applica- tion.
  • Page 22 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) the game runs that will use Netmeeting. information about Messenger. on, and enter the Local IP Ad- dress of the PC that plays the game.

  • Page 23: Aoss Setup

    AOSS Access Point/Router. Intel Centrino supports AOSS by installing Buffalo's Client Manager software. Configure your WZR-RS-G54’ internet ◗ connection by referring to the instructions in the WZR-RS-G54’ Quick Setup Guide. Once the WZR-RS-G54 has been config- ◗ ured, follow the directions to install your wireless client device and its drivers if necessary.
  • Page 24 To begin the confi guration, press the AOSS button on ◗ the side of the WZR-RS-G54 for 3-5 seconds. The orange AOSS light will begin to fl ash rapidly when the AOSS mode has been enabled. You can stop pressing the button at this point.
  • Page 25 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 26: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Settings LAN Settings Set up LAN connections. Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Function - Enable or disable wireless LAN computer communication. SSID - Allows administrator to alter the SSID of the AirStation. To communicate with a specifi c AP only, the AP’s SSID must be entered in the client comput- er.
  • Page 27 Advanced Settings 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. Privacy Separator - Enable or disable communication between wireless clients. If you choose to use this feature, every wireless client that is associated to the AirStation will not be able to communicate with any other wireless clients.

  • Page 28: Wireless Lan Security

    Advanced Settings 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. This parameter sets the beacon transmission interval time (1-255 seconds). Se lec tion of a larger num- ber may conserve energy for the client computer (when client power management is enabled), but may delay wireless communication.
  • Page 29 Advanced Settings portant to note, that without encryption it is easy for strangers to connect to your network, especially if the AirStation is broadcasting its SSID. Select the type of data encryption: • Disabled - Disable data encryption. - WEP - Uses WEP encryption. Encryption key should be entered. - TKIP - Uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) for data encryption.
  • Page 30 Advanced Settings 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. TKIP uses WPA-PSK (pre-Shared Key).
  • Page 31 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 32: Lan Port

    Advanced Settings LAN Port LAN Port LAN Port Settings Settings 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 33: Dhcp Server

    Advanced Settings DHCP Server DHCP Server DHCP Server Settings Settings Allows a more advanced con- fi 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 34 Advanced Settings Lease duration - Specifies the time in hours (1-999) an assigned IP address is valid. If the client computer does not request a renewal of IP address before the lease period expires, the AirStation 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 35 Advanced Settings Manual IP Manual IP and MAC Address 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 36: 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 37 Advanced Settings Registration for MAC Ad- Register for Allowable PC’s dresses - MAC access MAC Address restriction set up in LAN. Input the MAC addresses that are allowed to communicate with the AirStation. MAC address list - Displays a table list of all MAC addresses allowed to communicate with the AirStation.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Advanced Settings To enable WDS, set the Wire- Wireless Bridge (WDS) less Bridge (WDS) function to Settings Enable. Enter the Wireless MAC address of the AirStation to communicate with in the form of two characters separated by a colon and click Add. MAC Address Ex: 00:00:00:00:00:00 Up to six AirStation MAC ad-...

  • Page 40: Wan Settings

    Advanced Settings WAN port WAN port WAN Settings WAN Settings Setup Setup WAN Port WAN Port Wired WAN Performance Wired - Select port speed and type of - Select port speed and type of duplex connecting to the WAN duplex connecting to the WAN port.
  • Page 41 Advanced Settings 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. User Name - Enter the user name (up to 64 alphanumeric characters) for PPPoE authorization. Password - Enter the password provided by your ISP (up to 64 alphanumeric characters).
  • Page 42 Advanced Settings Authorization - Authorization PPPoE method for accessing the ISP’s Settings Screen PPPoE server. If unknown, select Auto authorization. MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) Size - Maximum Transmit Unit (578-1492) when using PPPoE. MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) Size - Maximum Receive Unit (578-1492) when using PPPoE.

  • Page 43: Wan Network

    Advanced Settings WAN Network WAN Network WAN side (Internet) Network of Network of parameters. These settings are generally not required if your ISP is providing DHCP services. In this case these fi elds can be left blank if desired. Host Name - Enter the host name as desired.

  • Page 44: Pptp Client Setup

    Advanced Settings PPTP Client PPTP Client Client This feature allows remote users to establish a PPTP VPN ses- sion to share resources betwenn networks in a secure environment. You will need to have an account and have permission from the network administrator to connect as a PPTP client.
  • Page 45 In the event that you are using two WZR-RS-G54’s to create a secure tunnel, then both devices will have to be setup as PPTP Clients and as PPTP Servers. Due to the many different VPN servers and supported configurations, we...

  • Page 46: Pptp Server Setup

    Advanced Settings PPTP Server PPTP Server PPTP Server Please refer to the on screen help balloons by clicking on the ‘Question Mark’ icons next to each respective setting. For detailed setup information please see the specifi c Quick Setup Guide for setting up your VPN Server.

  • Page 47: Dynamic Dns Setup

    Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS is one of the Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS most effective ways of being able to locate your network from anywhere on the internet anytime. Traditionally, IP Ad- dresses and network informa- tion from your ISP change from time to time.
  • Page 48 Host Name - Input the domain host name set on the dynamic DNS server. For example: if the domain you wish to use is [buffalo.dyndns.org] then the host name would be buffalo. The host name may be 64 alphanumerical characters including hypens. Domain Name - Input the domain name set on the Dynamic DNS server.

  • Page 49: Network Settings

    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 50 Advanced Settings Add Routing Click Add Route to Add a Table Entry Routing Table Entry •Destination address - Net- work IP address and subnet mask. • Gateway - Address through which the packet passes be- fore it reaches the des ti na tion address.

  • Page 51: Address Translation

    Advanced Settings Address Translation Address Address Translation Translation Address Translation - Select Setup Setup Enable or Disable. Address Translation must be enabled for client computers to con- nect 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...
  • Page 52 Advanced Settings 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. Display/Delete NAT Table - Allows ad min is tra tor to delete NAT tables. Add NAT Table Address Address...
  • Page 53 Advanced Settings Some network applications (online games or streaming software) require adding Address Transla- tion tables; consult the software’s documentation for port information). Protocol (WAN): • All - Selects all IP protocols. • ICMP - Network Diagnostic Protocol (1). • Manual - Specify the protocol number (0-65535). •...

  • Page 54: Packet Filter

    Advanced Settings Packet Filter Packet Packet Filter Filter Log Output - Select Output to Setup Setup activate the packet fi lter log. Packet Filter Information Basic Rule - Click add/delete basic rules. Place a check mark next to the basic rule to enable: •...
  • Page 55 Advanced Settings Basic Filter Basic Filter Use this fi lter when the commu- Use this fi lter when the commu- Setting Setting nication speed goes down using nication speed goes down using a network application like E-mail, a network application like E-mail, FTP and WEB.
  • Page 56 Advanced Settings IP Filter Settings - Limits the IP Filter IP Filter type of packets allowed to pass setting setting between the WAN and LAN. The maximum number of rules is 32. • Operation - Packets from WAN (or LAN), select ignored, rejected, or accepted.
  • Page 57 Advanced Settings no longer have access to the AirStation confi guration screens. This function prohibits setup from a wireless or wired computer. The AirStation can be returned to the factory default settings by holding down the INIT button on the back of the unit for fi ve seconds or until the red DIAG light becomes solid.
  • Page 58 Advanced Settings ■ Note: If configuring from a wireless computer, add your MAC address to the list of authorized wireless LAN PCs. The MAC address must be in two-digit groups separated by colons. Example: 00:40:26:00:11:22 Click Apply when settings are complete.

  • Page 59: Intrusion Detector

    Advanced Settings Intrusion Detector Intrusion Detector The Intrusion Detector watch guards Setup and prevents unauthorized access from the WAN (Internet) This function also records information on unauthorized access attempts Intrusion Detector - Select Do not use, Use or Use (Apply Packet fi lter setting for Intrusion Detector set- ting).
  • Page 60 • Sender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address. • Receiving email server authorization - Enter the POP3 Server address, User name and Password. This is only required if your SMTP server requires POP verification before it allows email to be sent. Consult your ISP or mail server support for more information.

  • Page 61: Upnp

    Advanced Settings UPnP UPnP Setting Select Enable to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). When a computer with UPnP support connects to the AirStation, that computer auto- matically receives confi guration information from the AirStation.

  • Page 62: Management

    Advanced Settings System System System Management - System Information Information Information Information System information of the AirStation is obtained here. • Model name Displays model and fi rmware version • AirStation Name Displays AirStation host name • DHCP Server function Displays On or Off •...

  • Page 63: Change Password

    Advanced Settings • WAN side IP address auto acquisition This is the method to acquire the IP address from the WAN (Internet) side DHCP server. Press Release to release current DHCP WAN information. Press Renew to obtain WAN information from the DHCP server. NOTE: If a manual IP is assigned to the WAN port, this feature is not displayed.

  • Page 64: Time Setup

    Advanced Settings Time setup Time setup - Enter the current date and time, and click Set. NTP - Net- work Time Protocol. Select Use Time Setup or Do not use. Screen ■ Note: If NTP is used, time is set au to mat i cal ly. NTP server name - Enter the NTP server name Update Time - Enter the time...

  • Page 65: Traffic Information

    Advanced Settings Packet Traffi c Packet Traf- Information fi c Informa- tion Displays number of packets sent and received for: Wired WAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN Click Refresh to start update the transfer packet log.

  • Page 66: Client Monitor

    Advanced Settings Client Monitor Client Client Monitor Monitor Displays the wired and wireless Screen Screen clients (computers) that are accessing the AirStation. • MAC address - Shows the client’s MAC address. • IP Address and Medium - Shows the IP address that is assigned to the client from the DHCP server.

  • Page 67: Ping Tool

    Advanced Settings PING Test PING Test PING Test Performs a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN address. Enter the target IP address and click OK (e.g. 192.168.11.2 - OR- www.buffalotech.com) If the test results in an error, then verify you correctly inputted the address and check your connections.

  • Page 68: Log Information

    Advanced Settings Log Information Information Display log info level - Select Screen Error and/or Notify to spec- ify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation. Display log info - Select the specifi c reports to be logged. Log information - Displays recorded logs.

  • Page 69: Syslog Transfer

    Advanced Settings Syslog Transfer Syslog Transmitting Screen Select Use or Do not use to enable or disable the AirStation’s ability to transmit information to a Syslog server. • Syslog Server - Enter the IP address of the Syslog server. • Log Information Level - Select Error and/or Notice to specify the types of reports to be sent to the Syslog server.

  • Page 70: Save/Restore Settings

    Advanced Settings Save/Restore Settings Save/ Save/ Restore Restore Settings Settings Save current settings - Click Screen Screen Save to open the fi le saving dialog and save the current AirStation settings to a fi le. Restored saved settings - Restores settings from a fi le that has been saved.

  • Page 71: Reboot/Reload Settings

    Advanced Settings Reboot/Reload Defaults Initialization/ Reboot Click Restart to reboot AirStation Click Restore to reset the AirStation to default factory settings. ■ Note: Resetting to default factory settings will erase all settings and passwords previously entered. The AirStation will return to the condition it was in when fi...

  • Page 72: Firmware Updates

    Advanced Settings Firmware Update Firmware Firmware Update Update Firmware fi le name - Click Browse to browse to the path and fi lename for the new fi rmware. Click Firmware Update to load fi rmware to the AirStation. ■ Note: Firmware update does not erase current user settings.

  • Page 73: Aoss

    Advanced Settings AOSS AOSS Client Table - Displays the clients connected via AOSS. The ‘Disconnect’ button disconnects the client from the AOSS router by using MAC Address filtering. Once disconnected, the client will still appear in the client list but will appear as disconnected.
  • Page 74 Advanced Settings Manually specify the encryp- AOSS AOSS tion type - This forces AOSS to use a specifi ed type of encryp- tion. It is recommended to not change this setting. If the setting is changed then every client that connects must have support for that encryption type.

  • Page 75: Network Service List

    Network Service List Network Network Service List Service List The Network Service List is the control center for your network. From within your LAN or from anywhere in the world with a VPN connection (See VPN Quick Setup Guide) you can access this control center. From this control center you can access convenient and easy to use services including: File Sharing, Remote Control/Access of PC’s, Wake-On-LAN, FTP Servers, and Web Servers.
  • Page 76 Network Service List For easier access to the Network Service List, the Dynamic DNS hostname can be used for access to the AirStation. However, for this to occur the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ must be configured on ‘Page 43’. By entering the value ‘80’ into the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ the Network Service List can be accessed by typing: http://hostname.dyndns.org/hosts.htm -OR- http://hostname.tzo.com/hosts.com depending on the service you’re subscribed with.

  • Page 77: File & Printer Sharing / Audio/Video Playback

    File & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video Playback The Shared Files icon on the Network Service List gives you access to a PC or network device’s shared files and printers. For Windows PC’s, File and Printer sharing must be setup properly before this service will work. On Network Storage Centers like Buffalo’s LinkStation, the Shared Files icon should work with little to no configuration.

  • Page 78: Remote Control

    For more information, please consult: • The AirStation website at: http://www.buffalotech.com - for frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and Software Updates. WZR-RS-G54 BASE STATION SPECIFICATIONS Physical Specifications Dimensions W3 x H6.75 x D6.1in. (76 x 171 x 155mm) Weight 1 lb. (620g) Temperature &...

  • Page 79: Regulatory Information

    Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment. Networking Characteristics Compatibility •...
  • Page 80 Specifications Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum • ODFM for High Transmit Rate • DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate • DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power 13.5 dBm Transmit Rate / Range High Speed 54 Mbps (125 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode) Medium Speed 36 Mbps (96 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode) Standard Speed 2 Mbps Low Speed 1 Mbps...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications 400 m (1300 ft.) 550 m (1750 ft.) Semi-Open Office Environment 50 m (165 ft.) 70 m (230 ft.) 90 m (300 ft.) 115 m (375 ft.) Closed Office 25 m (80 ft.) 35 m (115 ft.) 40 m (130 ft.) 50 m (165 ft.) Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm (depends on data rate) Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns (depends on data rate)
  • Page 82 Specifications Table “Radio Characteristics” lists the typical ranges when used indoors: • In Open Office environments, clients can “see” each other, i.e. there are no physical obstruc- tions between them. • In Semi-open Office environments, work space is separated by room dividers; client cards are at desktop level.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Common Problems: • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation. • Absence or conflict with the Client Driver. • Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware. B.1.1 LED Activity B Monitoring LED activity helps identify problems.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Description/Action Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red flash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error Red flash, 3 times Starting A problem on the wired LAN side Red flash, 4 times Starting A problem on the wireless LAN side B.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting • If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed, click the Add button and select the TCP/IP protocol from the list. Refer to Windows Help for more information. • If the wireless adapter protocol is installed, select the protocol and click the Properties button. Verify the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting WDS (Step-by-Step Instructions) The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Ad- dress for the access points is the ‘Wireless MAC Address’. The best place to document this is under the ‘System Information’...
  • Page 87 Troubleshooting The following is a list of good practices with WDS: 1. Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more access points. 2. Setup all access points in the wireless bridge in close proximity before they are deployed to their proper location.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting 5. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left. 6. Check that the ‘LAN side IP address’ values are correct for your network, or leave them as default. Record the ‘LAN side IP address’. Press the ‘Set’ button if any settings on this page have been set. 7.
  • Page 89 Troubleshooting 15. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge (WDS)’ link on the left. 16. Enable the WDS function and press the ‘Set’ button. 17. Enter the Wireless MAC Address of the first access point (which was recorded on Step 8) into the field that say ‘MAC Address of AirStation(Wireless)’...
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting 29. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button. 30. Once the router has rebooted, click on the ‘Management’ tab on the left. 31. Click on the ‘PING test’ link on the left. 32. In the ‘Destination’ field enter the IP address of the second access point and press the ‘OK’ button. a.
  • Page 91 Glossary 10BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether- Cross-Over Wiring: A UTP cable that has its net network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted transmit and receive pair crossed to allow com- pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps munications between two devices.
  • Page 92 Glossary Driver: Software that interfaces a computer Ethernet cable: A wire similar to telephone with a specific hardware device. cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless signal into wide File and Print Sharing: A Microsoft application frequency bandwidth.
  • Page 93 Glossary IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32- Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second): A measure- binary-digit number that identifies each sender ment of millions of bits per second. or receiver of information sent in packets. MDI/X (Media Dependent Interface/Cross- Infrastructure: A wireless network or other over): Port on a network hub or switch that small network in which the wireless network crosses the incoming transmit lines with the...

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): A mation between computers. bus that is connected directly to the CPU. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card Service): A server that issues authentication key to International Association) Card: Remov- clients.
  • Page 95 Glossary Script: A macro or batch file containing instruc- TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/In- tions and used by a computer to perform a task. ternet Protocol: Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Server: Any computer that makes files or Intranet.
  • Page 96 Glossary WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys- tem covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp- tion method based on 64 or 128-bit algorithm. Web Browser: A software program that allows viewing of web pages. Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity): An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices.

  • Page 97: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    FCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 98: Important Note

    FCC / CE Information IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal Communication Commission Interference 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 99 This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. BUFFALO declared that WZR-RS-G54 is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware controlled in USA. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
  • Page 100 FCC / CE Information Important Notice: This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states. Intended use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states.
  • Page 101 FCC / CE Information Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links.
  • Page 102 Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operat- ing condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) installed components.

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