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aunch a web browser on the computer that you’re

using to configure the AirStation.

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change your AirStation’s IP address, you’ll have to enter

the new address instead.

A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID

and Password.

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root

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Summary of Contents for Nfiniti Airstation WHR-G300N

Page 1: ...www buffalotech com User Manual AirStation WHR G300N Wireless N Router AP v2 0 ...

Page 2: ...lients 12 Using the Configuration Tool 13 AOSS 17 Router Access Point Mode Switch 19 EncryptionandSecurity 20 Connecting to an Existing Network 24 Specifications 25 Troubleshooting 27 Glossary 30 FCC Information 37 Warranty 43 ContactInformation USA 44 ContactInformation Europe 45 GPL Information 46 ...

Page 3: ...nts For best overall performance use with Buffalo Technology Nfiniti wireless clients System Requirements A high speed Broadband Internet connection or existing local area connection A computer with a network connection wired or wireless and a web browser such as Firefox Internet Explorer Opera or Safari Package Contents WHR G300N AirStation AC adapter CAT5 LAN cable Screws for wall mounting Utili...

Page 4: ...ter For instance set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than the bottom one if possible Do you need a password or other information to log in to your internet connection Many DSL connections require information like global IP address subnet mask default gateway address DNS server address or PPPoE parameters in order to connect Cable modems usually don t require extra information If you ha...

Page 5: ... Placing Your AirStation Your AirStation may be placed horizontally or vertically with its stand attached You can also mount it on the wall ...

Page 6: ...s 8 5 cm 3 3 inches For wall mounting screw two of the included wall mounting screws into the wall in either of the configurations shown below Slots on the back of the AirStation will fit over a pair of screws in either configuration ...

Page 7: ... Wall Mounting Or the base can be attached directly to the wall with two screws 8 5 cm 3 3 apart After the base is firmly secured attach the AirStation to its base normally 8 5 cm 3 3 inches ...

Page 8: ... Connecting your AirStation PC Cable or DSL Modem Power to outlet or surge protector Router switch should be set to Auto for normal use ...

Page 9: ...mputer which will be used to configure the AirStation router 2 Plug the Cable or DSL modem s Ethernet cable into the AirStation s WAN port Initially you may need to unplug this cable from your computer hub or other router 3 Plug the provided Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer s Ethernet adapter NIC 4 Important turn everything o...

Page 10: ...r 192 168 11 1 into the URL field Naturally if you change your AirStation s IP address you ll have to enter the new address instead A window will open prompting you to enter a User ID and Password Enter root as the User name and leave the password field blank Log in to the Configuration Tool ...

Page 11: ...their DHCP server will give your router an IP address If additional login information is required to connect to the internet the wizard will ask for it Enter any required login Detecting Your Broadband Connection information if asked Contact your DSL provider for any missing login information Congratulations You are now connected to the internet Open a familiar web page to make sure everything is ...

Page 12: ...r wireless clients manuals for instructions on configuring them manually You can get SSID and encryption information from the AirStation s Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point initial setup screen as shown above By default encryption is not enabled open If you prefer to use encryption and or a different SSID you may change these default settings under the Wireless Config Tab ...

Page 13: ...el and choose your encryption type under Basic Settings The Wireless section shows your SSID and encryption settings Basic Setup Page You can also configure port forwarding for your internet games configure your UPnP settings update your AirStation s firmware and reset your AirStation to factory settings As you explore the configuration tool you ll see that context sensitive help is available on t...

Page 14: ...he page and then a submenu below Settings will appear on the left help files on the right This example shows the Internet LAN category with the LAN submenu item selected Navigating the Menus Category Tabs Individual Settings Submenus Help and Instructions The following pages show examples of some screens from the configuration utility ...

Page 15: ...start submenu Click Restart Now from this page to restart your AirStation Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Reset button on the bottom for 3 seconds with a straightened out paper clip or similar object Initialize Reboot ...

Page 16: ...ne on this page and then push the AOSS button on the client device Each client device will have to be set up separately Wait for each AOSS process to finish before starting the next one You can also activate AOSS by pushing the button on the top of your AirStation see page 16 Consult your client device s documentation for the location of its AOSS button If you ve used AOSS to configure some wirele...

Page 17: ...ient device and finish the connection An AOSS compatible standalone client device will probably have a little red button labeled AOSS on it Push the button About 15 seconds later you ll have a secure network connection If your client device is a PC card CardBus or PCI adaptor the AOSS button will probably be in its Client Manager Software Check your AOSS client device s user manual for instruction...

Page 18: ...o the wireless network Do not attempt to configure two separate AOSS networks at the same time as it may cause undesired configurations If an undesired client has connected via AOSS it can be disconnected from within the WHR G300N s web based configuration tool Even if your client device doesn t officially support AOSS you may still be able to use AOSS if you install Buffalo s Client Manager softw...

Page 19: ...ide IP address of the AirStation is 192 168 11 100 and DHCP and NAT are disabled The WAN port becomes a fifth LAN port AUTO The AirStation will attempt to detect another router on the network If one is detected it will switch to AP Mode but get its IP address from the router s DHCP If no router is detected then the AirStation will switch to Router Mode AUTO is the default setting and is recommende...

Page 20: ...ily connect to your wireless network This might not be what you want Buffalo recommends enabling encryption and setting a password for access to your network This is easy to configure from within the AirStation s configuration tool From the opening page select Wireless Config Tab select the Basic submenu Encryption and Security ...

Page 21: ...ose the strongest method of encryption that works with all of your wireless devices If you must use WEP it is available under Wireless Encryption Enter a network key password for this connection Write down your password and put it in a safe place You will not be able to connect wireless devices to your network without this password ...

Page 22: ...ck on the wireless icon in your computer s systray or this message if it pops up Any wireless networks available in the area will be listed as available Click on your wireless network SSID so that it turns blue and the click on Connect at the bottom right Connecting your Wireless Clients ...

Page 23: ...dows XP computer that connects to your network wirelessly Connecting your Wireless Clients Other wireless devices may have different configuration requirements Consult their documentation for instructions on how to enter your network key and connect them to your wireless network ...

Page 24: ... AUTO to OFF 2 Connect one of the AirStation s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network 3 Temporarily change your computer s IP address to an unused address on the 192 168 11 x subnet with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 4 Type 192 168 11 100 into a browser window to open the AirStation s Configuration Tool 5 In LAN Config configure the following settings IP Address 192 168 11 137 Speci...

Page 25: ...gistration Wired LAN Standards IEEE 802 3u 100 BASE TX IEEE 802 3 10 BASE T 4 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 auto sensing Ethernet ports 1 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 WAN port with Dynamic Packet Filtering and NAT SPI firewall Temperature Humidity Operation 32 104 F 0 40 C Maximum humidity 80 Power Characteristics Power Supply 100 240V AC Universal 50 60 Hz Power Output 12V DC Power Consumption about 24 Watts Max Specif...

Page 26: ... regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment Network Compatibilty Draft N support built off of the Draft Specification 3 0 for 802 11n IEEE802 11g b Standard for Wireless LANs Host Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista Unix Linux and MacOS Media Access Protocol Wired CSMD CD Collision Detection Wireless CSMD CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgmen...

Page 27: ...r LED should be Green when the AirStation is on The Security LED lights when encryption or authorization is turned on Wireless LED should be Green if the line is active If is it blinking Green wireless communication is active Router LED should be Green 100Mbps or Amber 10Mbps while communication is active The Red Diag LED will flash during boot and firmware updates DIAG LED Activity Unplug the pow...

Page 28: ... LEDs indicate that the network is working properly Power LED is on Transmit Receive LED blinks check the TCP IP settings of the network Changing Client TCP IP Settings in Windows Consult the LAN Administrator for correct TCP IP settings To add or change TCP IP Settings 1 On the Windows task bar click Start 2 Select Settings then Control Panel 3 Double click on the Network icon to view Network Pro...

Page 29: ...rmation If the wireless adapter protocol is installed select the protocol and click the Properties button Verify that the parameters match the settings provided by your LAN Administrator Make changes if necessary and click OK 5 If prompted restart your computer Other Problems Please refer to www buffalotech com for further reference materials Troubleshooting ...

Page 30: ...ce that acts as a communication hub for Clients users of wireless devices to connect to a wired LAN Ad Hoc Network A network based on peer to peer communication rather than a router switch or hub Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel usually stated in Megabits per second Mbps Bridge A device which forwards traffic between network segments with a common networ...

Page 31: ...station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server Ethernet The most widely used architecture for Local Area Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices It is designed to connect a single device s NIC to a router switch or hub See also Cro...

Page 32: ...the wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the Access Point ISP Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of an encrypted message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a...

Page 33: ...ed as opposed to hardware that requires further manual configuration PoE Power over Ethernet A mechanism to send DC power to a device using a CAT5 Ethernet cable MHz MegaHertz One million cycles per second NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An ex...

Page 34: ...algorithm used by WEP RJ 45 connector An 8 pin connector used between a twisted pair cable and a data transmission device ROM Read Only Memory Memory hardware that allows fast access to permanently stored data but prevents addition to or modification of the data Router A device in a network that handles message transfer between computers Similar to a hub but with added functionality and efficiency...

Page 35: ...P Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Protocol used by computers when communicating across the Internet or Intranet TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol An encryption method replacing WEP TKIP uses random IV and frequent key exchanges Topology The shape of a LAN Local Area Network or other communications system Twisted Pair Cable that comprises 2 or more pair of insulated wires twisted...

Page 36: ...ong WLAN devices Wire Speed The maximum speed at which a given packet can be transferred using Ethernet and Fast Ethernet standard specifications WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices WPA Encryption An encryption algorithm designed to improve on the security of WEP WPA2 Encryption An advanced AES based encryption algorithm This is the latest best security algorithm currently avai...

Page 37: ...erference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect th...

Page 38: ...ween the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user Industry Canada statement This...

Page 39: ...oduct could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and sta...

Page 40: ...lgium Denmark France Finland Germany Greece Italy Ireland Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungry Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Slovak Republic and Slovenia The device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This dev...

Page 41: ... outdoor radio links In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 2483 5 MHz In France only channels 10 11 12 and 13 are available This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France For more information see http www anfr fr and or http www art telecom fr ...

Page 42: ...in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources we encourage you to use the appropriate take back systems The take back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way 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 you...

Page 43: ...ed warranties for the Buffalo Technology Melco Inc product line including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness of a particular purpose are limited in duration to the above period Under no circumstances shall Buffalo Technology Melco Inc be liable in any way to the user for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arisi...

Page 44: ...ENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8 30am 5 30pm CST Direct 512 794 8533 Toll free 800 456 9799 Fax 512 794 8520 Email sales buffalotech com TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Technical Support by phone is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week USA and Canada Toll free 866 752 6210 Email info buffalotech com ...

Page 45: ...nited Kingdom GENERAL INQUIRIES Email sales buffalo technology com TECHNICAL SUPPORT Buffalo Technology provides technical support in English German French Italian and Spanish For opening hours and relevant telephone numbers please go to www buffalo technology com contact Contact Information Europe ...

Page 46: ... CD shipping envelope please include a bank draft or money order for 20 USD Made out to Buffalo Technology to cover our handling fee postage and CD preparation The CD R should have the name of the product and revision number clearly written on the actual CD R not on the insert We do not send GPL source in bulk on a DVD And order confirmation is not required by the GNU General Public License We are...

Page 47: ...shipping envelope please include a bank draft or money order for 20 Euro Made out to Buffalo Technology to cover our handling fee postage and CD preparation The CD R should have the name of the product and revision number clearly written on the actual CD R not on the insert We do not send GPL source in bulk on a DVD And order confirmation is not required by the GNU General Public License We are mo...

Page 48: ...eed when using Wireless N mode It represents actual wireless data speeds including overhead Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer usable wireless throughput will be substantially slower 300 High Speed Mode ...

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