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User Manual

Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router
Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router Starter kit

WPL-05G300 Series

www.buffalotech.com

English

Summary of Contents for WPL-05G300 Series

Page 1: ...User Manual Powerline 500AV Wireless N Router Powerline 500AV Wireless N Router Starter kit WPL 05G300 Series www buffalotech com English...

Page 2: ...Installation Procedure 15 Chapter 3 Configuration 18 Installing the AirStation Configuration Tool Windows 18 Setting the AirStation IP Address Windows 19 Setting the AirStation IP Address Mac OS 22 A...

Page 3: ...58 Security Router Mode only 60 Firewall Router Mode only 60 IP Filter Router Mode only 62 VPN Passthrough Router Mode only 63 LAN Config 64 Port Forwarding Router Mode only 64 DMZ Router Mode only 65...

Page 4: ...ws 8 WLAN AutoConfig 92 Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig 94 Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig 95 Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 98 Mac OS Wi Fi 99 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 100 Cannot connect to the Inte...

Page 5: ...S 112 Chapter 8 TCP IP Settings 114 Windows 8 114 Windows 7 115 Windows Vista 116 Windows XP 117 Mac OS 118 Chapter 9 Restoring the Default Configuration 119 Appendix A Specifications 120 Appendix B R...

Page 6: ...WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup are supported These automatic connection standards make connection with compatible wireless devices easier Security Features The AirStation is equipped with the following se...

Page 7: ...onds or wait for about 30 minutes for the indicator green to turn on 3 blinks Green Disconnecting the PLC connection Off Power is off 2 blinks Amber 1 Flash ROM error 3 blinks Amber 1 Wired Ethernet L...

Page 8: ...disabled 4 Security LED Amber Indicates security status On AOSS WPS activated accessed to exchange security keys Wireless security has been set Off AOSS or Encryption is not set 2 blinks AirStation i...

Page 9: ...computer hub or other Ethernet devices to these ports This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections 7 Internet LAN Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported Note In bridge AP...

Page 10: ...s that the PLC connection has failed the Power LED stops blinking Hold down for 10 seconds This disconnects the PLC connection 10 Reset Button To reset all settings hold down this button until the amb...

Page 11: ...ter 1 Product Overview Back Side 13 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation s SSID default encryption key MAC address WPS PIN code and Device Password By default encryption is disab...

Page 12: ...plan the location of your AirStation Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet Don t plug the AirStation into a...

Page 13: ...nnect one end of the LAN cable to the modem or router and connect the other end to the Internet port of the AirStation Turn on the modem or router Connect the AirStation to the power outlet Once the A...

Page 14: ...not displayed check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly If the AirStation and computer are connected correctly disconnect the AirStation from the power outlet set the Router swit...

Page 15: ...ter one minute move the second AirStation closer to the first AirStation installed in step 3 9 10 Start your browser If the home screen is displayed setup for the second AirStation is complete Note If...

Page 16: ...terface TV with an Ethernet interface AirStation Extender kit PLC button AirStation Extender kit Chapter 2 Installation WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 15 Extender Kit Installation Procedure To configur...

Page 17: ...inutes hold down the PLC button of the AirStation that was installed in step 1 until the power LED starts blinking green about 2 seconds Check that the PLC LED changes to steady green after about 1 mi...

Page 18: ...the AirStation is complete Note If the home screen is not displayed check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly 7 Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV If using a wired conn...

Page 19: ...s for the AirStation Installing the AirStation Configuration Tool Windows The AirStation Configuration Tool is required to display the Settings in a Windows computer Use the procedure below to perform...

Page 20: ...een instructions to install the AirStation Configuration Tool Setting the AirStation IP Address Windows Follow the procedure below to set the AirStation IP address on a Windows computer 1 2 Start the...

Page 21: ...ries User Manual 20 Chapter 3 Configuration 3 Select the AirStation displayed in the list and click Next 4 Click Configure this AirStation IP Address 5 Select Obtain IP address from DHCP server Easy a...

Page 22: ...L 05G300 Series User Manual 21 6 Enter password for the administrator password and click Next 7 The new IP address is set to the AirStation Once the settings are complete the Complete settings screen...

Page 23: ...tion IP address on a Mac 1 2 Load the Setup CD into your Mac From the menu bar click Go Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click AirStation Configuration Tools in the Mac folder 4 The...

Page 24: ...ation WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 23 7 Click Configure this AirStation IP Address 8 Select Obtain IP address from DHCP server Easy and click Continue 9 Enter password for the administrator password...

Page 25: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 24 Chapter 3 Configuration 10 The new IP address is set to the AirStation Once the settings are complete the Complete settings screen is displayed Click Quit...

Page 26: ...n manually set AirStation advanced settings from the Settings screen Follow the procedure below 1 2 Click Next 3 Select the AirStation displayed in the list and click Next Start the AirStation Configu...

Page 27: ...d is password If you forget your password hold down the reset button page 9 to initialize all settings This is the Settings where most AirStation settings can be configured Help is always displayed on...

Page 28: ...s screen Follow the procedure below 1 2 Load the Setup CD into your Mac From the menu bar click Go Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click AirStation Configuration Tools in the Mac f...

Page 29: ...is password If you forget your password hold down the reset button page 9 to initialize all settings 8 This is the Settings where most AirStation settings can be configured Help is always displayed o...

Page 30: ...d status Page 49 Basic Configure basic wireless settings Page 50 Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings Page 53 WMM Set priorities for Wireless Multimedia Extensions Wi Fi Multimedia Page 54 MA...

Page 31: ...CO Mode Page 74 Access Configure access restrictions to the AirStation s Settings Page 76 Log Configure a syslog server to manage the AirStation s logs Page 77 Save Restore Save or restore the AirStat...

Page 32: ...re limits on sending unnecessary multicast packets to the wireless LAN port Page 57 AOSS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System settings and status Page 58 QoS Movie Engine Configure options for the...

Page 33: ...Page 82 Logs Check the AirStation s logs Page 84 Packet Info View all packets transferred by the AirStation Page 85 Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 86 Ping...

Page 34: ...eaning Internet LAN LAN Config Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports Wireless Config Click this button to display the configuration screen for wireless settings Securit...

Page 35: ...f the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly Refresh Click this button to refresh the current screen WIRELESS Displays the current wireless settings AOSS Setup Click this button to display t...

Page 36: ...dress is obtained Default Gateway Configure an IP address for the default gateway DNS Name Server Address Specify an IP address for the DNS server Internet MAC Address Configure the WAN side MAC addre...

Page 37: ...ns selected here have priority You need to configure the route to which PPPoE is connected if you don t use the default settings IP Unnumbered PPPoE Connection Select the destination from the PPPoE Co...

Page 38: ...er up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols Service Name Fill in this field only if your ISP specifies a Service Name Leave blank otherwise You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and s...

Page 39: ...ecommended setting Preferred Connections You can add up to 5 preferred connections Edit Preferred Connections Click to edit the connection destination route settings Preferred PPPoE Connection Add Cli...

Page 40: ...password You may enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols Hostname Enter the Dynamic DNS hostname You may enter up to 255 alphanumerical characters hyphens and periods Email Address Enter...

Page 41: ...ys For TZO set it between 0 and 99 days If 0 zero days is set no periodic update is performed Internet Side IP Address The WAN side IP address of the AirStation s Internet port This address is sent to...

Page 42: ...Chapter 3 Configuration WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 41 VPN server Router Mode Only Configure the VPN server...

Page 43: ...n Type Select the authentication method for PPTP connection Server IP Address Select the server IP address Client IP Address Select the IP address range DNS Server IP Address Choose the IP address for...

Page 44: ...al 43 PLC Configure the PLC Parameter Meaning PLC function This sets whether the PLC Powerline Communications function is used Status This indicates the PLC link status Connection target list This sho...

Page 45: ...resses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range Values from 0 253 may be entered LAN Side IP Address For IP Unnumbered Set an IP unnumbered LAN side IP address...

Page 46: ...er Router Mode only Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients Domain Name Router Mode only Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients You may enter up to...

Page 47: ...ly The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identifies the client Cur...

Page 48: ...re network address translation settings This enables LAN side devices to communicate with the Internet Parameter Meaning Address Translation Enable to use Network Address Translation Log Output of Del...

Page 49: ...a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to it...

Page 50: ...figure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use AirStation PIN Displays the PIN code of the AirStation Clicking Generate PIN will generate a new PIN code This code can be entered into other wir...

Page 51: ...ess Channel Sets a channel a range of frequencies for wireless connections With Auto Channel selected the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel 300 Mbps Mode 300 Mbps mode uses...

Page 52: ...le SSID will disable Multi Security The AirStation will then allow one SSID and one type of wireless security Note When using Multi Security enable at least one of the following SSID1 or SSID2 SSID1 M...

Page 53: ...communicate with a wireless device AES can be selected only when WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK is selected for wireless authentication TKIP AES mixed mode TKIP AES mixed mode allows both TKIP and AES authentica...

Page 54: ...the AirStation responds to a wireless device This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for the wireless device Privacy Separator If enabled the Privacy Separator blocks communic...

Page 55: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 54 Chapter 3 Configuration WMM Set priorities for specific communications...

Page 56: ...that the queue obtains the right to send AIFSN The interval to send frames The unit of the AIFSN is a slot just as the window defined by CWmin and CWmax is The smaller the interval of sending frames...

Page 57: ...the MAC addresses of registered devices which are permitted to connect wirelessly Edit Registration List Adds a wireless device to the list of permitted devices MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a...

Page 58: ...e wireless LAN port Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast transfers to wired or wireless ports Mul...

Page 59: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 58 Chapter 3 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings...

Page 60: ...IP All connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet Allow WEP for Game console only When enabled the AirStation allows wireless devices to connect with 64 bit or 128 bit WEP AOSS Bu...

Page 61: ...sic Rules 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...

Page 62: ...r web browsing If you have configured transfer of IDENT requests to the LAN side computer in the address translation settings DMZ or TCP port 113 then that setting has higher priority and overrides th...

Page 63: ...activity is saved to a log Operation 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...

Page 64: ...6 Passthrough Enable to use IPv6 Passthrough for address translation PPPoE Passthrough Enable to use PPPoE bridging PPPoE bridging lets you automatically obtain an IP address from your provider for yo...

Page 65: ...name for a new rule to belong to Select New Group and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group A group name can include up to 16 alphanumeric characters Internet Side IP...

Page 66: ...n table entry Port Forwarding Registration Information Shows current entries in the port translation table DMZ Router Mode only Use this screen to configure a destination to transfer communication pac...

Page 67: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 66 Chapter 3 Configuration UPnP Router Mode only Use this screen to configure UPnP Parameter Meaning UPnP Enable or disable Universal Plug and Play UPnP functionality...

Page 68: ...box to enable QoS Uplink bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the WAN side Set the actual value for the upstream bandwidth Enable Enable or disable this entry appli...

Page 69: ...nfiguration Parameter Meaning priority Select high medium or low If packets do not qualify for classification as a type on the list then their priority is treated as a level between medium and low Mov...

Page 70: ...ast Rate Select the Multicast Control rate Multicast Control Turn on Multicast Control TCP Rwin Size Limit Limits the maximum size of TCP Rwin packets passing through the AirStation s wireless LAN Wir...

Page 71: ...configure basic AirStation settings Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens List Network Services Enable or di...

Page 72: ...ord Configure the password to log in to the AirStation s Settings Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The name of the Administrator account is admin Administrator Password The Administrator password...

Page 73: ...rStation 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 D...

Page 74: ...to use an NTP server The default is Enabled NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname hostname with domain name or IP address Up to 255 alphanumeric characters hyphens and underscores...

Page 75: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 74 Chapter 3 Configuration ECO Use this screen to configure Eco mode...

Page 76: ...l function only when the AirStation is in Normal operating mode Weekly schedule Graphically displays the configured schedule Register schedule Configure operational mode for time periods in the weekly...

Page 77: ...on from wired LAN If enabled prevents access to settings screens from wired devices only wirelessly connected devices may configure Permit configuration from wired Internet If enabled allows access to...

Page 78: ...syslog server Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by hostname hostname with domain name or IP address You may enter up to 25...

Page 79: ...file with a password option is checked then the configuration file will be password protected with the current administrator password Restore Configuration from Backup File Restore the configuration...

Page 80: ...tart Use this screen to initialize or restart the AirStation Parameter Meaning Restart Click Restart Now to restart the AirStation Timer restart This sets the schedule for restarting the AirStation In...

Page 81: ...Update Method Specify Local File Updates from a firmware file stored on your computer Automatic Update Online Automatically updates to the latest firmware available Firmware File Name Click Browse to...

Page 82: ...eaning Firmware Update Reminder This sets whether the Firmware Update Reminder function is used When enabled if new firmware is found notification is sent to the Settings Remind Time This sets the int...

Page 83: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 82 Chapter 3 Configuration Diagnostic System Info Use this screen to view diagnostic information about the AirStation...

Page 84: ...Displays the status of the AirStation s mode switch Operational Mode Displays the AirStation s current operational mode Movie Engine Status Displays the current Movie Engine Status Internet Displays...

Page 85: ...User Manual 84 Chapter 3 Configuration Logs The AirStation s logs are recorded here Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display Logs Displays the log information recorded i...

Page 86: ...l 85 Packet Info You can view packet transfer information here Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN the LAN and the wireless LAN Received Displays the number of packet...

Page 87: ...nitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information MAC address lease IP address hostname communication method wireless authentic...

Page 88: ...ing test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communic...

Page 89: ...computers or game machines which support AOSS or WPS AOSS AirStation One touch Secure System was developed by Buffalo Technology WPS was created by the Wi Fi Alliance Before using AOSS WPS to connect...

Page 90: ...ndows 8 7 or Vista use the Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS Click Create Profile 3 If the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 4 Click the WPS AOSS button Fol...

Page 91: ...use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS WPS 1 Right click the icon in the system tray and select Profile Click the WPS AOSS button It will take several seconds for your wireless connectio...

Page 92: ...om the menu bar click Go Computer 3 Double click the CD icon and then double click AOSS Assistant in the Mac folder 4 The software license screen is displayed Click Agree to proceed 5 Click Start AOSS...

Page 93: ...the connection is complete Manual Setup You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility built into the operating system The procedur...

Page 94: ...Chapter 4 Connect to a Wireless Network WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 93 4 Enter the encryption key and click Next 5 Click No don t turn on sharing or connect to devices...

Page 95: ...he encryption key and click OK Windows 7 WLAN AutoConfig With Windows 7 use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation 1 Click the network icon in the system tray 2 Select the target AirStation and...

Page 96: ...er Manual 95 1 Right click the wireless network icon in the system tray 2 Click Connect to a network When this screen is displayed select your network and click Connect 3 Windows Vista WLAN AutoConfig...

Page 97: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 96 Chapter 4 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...

Page 98: ...00 Series User Manual 97 4 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 locatio...

Page 99: ...talled 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 1 Right click the wireless net...

Page 100: ...4 It will take several seconds for configuration to complete Refer to the label on the back of the AirStation Make a note of the SSID and KEY printed on the label Click the icon in the top section of...

Page 101: ...obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP See chapter 8 Restart your AirStation Cannot access the Settings See chapter 3 for instructions to open the AirStation s Settings Enter the correct userna...

Page 102: ...bled by default in Asia Pacific Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 10 feet apart Restart your AirStation You forgot the AirStation s SSID Encryption Key or Password Hold down the reset butto...

Page 103: ...bout 2 seconds 3 Check that the Power LED changes to steady green after about 1 minute If the Power LED does not stop blinking pairing has failed Try performing the procedure again from the beginning...

Page 104: ...How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the AirStation Answer Log in to the Settings with your browser Go to Wireless Config Security Buffalo recommends WPA for wireless encryption...

Page 105: ...computer Move the router s mode switch to the on position Verify that the modem is connected to the AirStation with an Ethernet cable to the WAN port Power on the modem and wait one minute Power on t...

Page 106: ...ection No Active Session PPPoE Connection List none Preferred Connections none DDNS Router Mode only Dynamic DNS Service Disabled Current Dynamic DNS Information none VPN Server Router Mode only LAN s...

Page 107: ...y 192 168 11 2 for up to 64 Addresses LAN side IP Address For IP Unnumbered Router Mode only none Lease Period Router Mode only 48 Hours Default Gateway Router Mode only AirStation s IP Address DNS Se...

Page 108: ...label of the AirStation Encryption is disabled by default settings on AirStation for Asia Pacific Basic Wireless Radio Enabled Wireless Channel Auto Channel 300 Mbps Mode Bandwidth 20 MHz Extension Ch...

Page 109: ...isabled WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_VI High For AP For STA CWmin 7 7 CWmax 15 15 AIFSN 1 2 TXOP Limit 94 94 Admission Control Disabled WMM EDCA Parameters Priority AC_VO Highest For AP For STA CWm...

Page 110: ...outer Mode only Port Forwarding Registration Information none DMZ Router Mode only IP Address of DMZ none UPnP Router Mode only UPnP Enabled QoS Router Mode only QoS for transmission to the Internet D...

Page 111: ...C LAN Off Wired LAN ECO Slow operation Wireless LAN Off Access Log Output Disabled Limitation Item Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN Disabled Prohibit configuration from wired LAN Disabled Perm...

Page 112: ...k the quality and strength of the wireless signal Windows 8 7 or Vista Note If Client Manager V is not already installed install it from the Setup CD Client Manager V does not support Windows XP Chapt...

Page 113: ...channel The 11b 11g display shows usage in the 2 4 GHz band channels 1 to 11 Colors are used to indicate the signal strength of the access point Colors closer to red indicate an access point with a st...

Page 114: ...s currently connected Status Current connection status IP Address IP address of the current wireless network port Wi Fi Security Authentication method for the current connection target Encryption Encr...

Page 115: ...f the User Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 8 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain...

Page 116: ...ount Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address...

Page 117: ...Account Control screen opens click Yes or Continue 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 then click Properties 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP add...

Page 118: ...ernet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically Alternately y...

Page 119: ...4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 field To set your IP address settings manually select Manually in the Configure IPv4 field and enter...

Page 120: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 119 Chapter 9 Restoring the Default Configuration With the AirStation powered on hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings...

Page 121: ...6 162 108 81 54 27 Mbps 2 stream 135 121 5 108 81 54 40 5 27 13 5 Mbps 1 stream Short GI 300 270 240 180 120 90 60 30 Mbps 2 stream 150 135 120 90 60 45 30 15 Mbps 1 stream Access Mode Infrastructure...

Page 122: ...eries User Manual 121 Other Power Supply AC 100 240 V Universal 50 60 Hz Power Consumption About 5 9 W Max Dimensions 77 mm x 112 mm x 54 mm 3 0 x 4 4 x 2 1 in Weight 250 g 8 8 oz Operating Environmen...

Page 123: ...eiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes...

Page 124: ...s set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Under Industry Canada regulations this radio t...

Page 125: ...301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements...

Page 126: ...s tetele English Hereby Buffalo Technology Inc declares that this AirStation WPL 05G300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Sp...

Page 127: ...chnology Inc o wiadcza e AirStation WPL 05G300 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s Portuguese Buffalo Technology Inc declara q...

Page 128: ...Appendix B Regulatory Compliance Information WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 127 NCC B B...

Page 129: ...to avoid the dissemination of those substances 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...

Page 130: ...WPL 05G300 Series User Manual 129 Appendix D GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http opensource buffalo jp...

Page 131: ...Powerline Manager User Manual www buffalotech com...

Page 132: ...r 1 Installation 2 Software Requirements 2 Installing Powerline Manager 2 Starting Powerline Manager 3 Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features 4 Main 4 Privacy 6 Diagnostics 7 About 8 Adding a PLC adapte...

Page 133: ...edure to install it At this time Powerline Manager does not support Windows 8 Note Uninstall any other PLC products before installing Powerline Manager Software Requirements Powerline Manager can be u...

Page 134: ...layed click Finish 3 Click to check the box for Powerline Manager then click Install 4 The software will install Starting Powerline Manager You can start Powerline Manager by either double clicking th...

Page 135: ...lect the desired adapter and click Connect Click Upgrade Firmware to open a screen for selecting the PIB file and NVM file to upgrade the firmware for PL 05H series devices You can download updated PI...

Page 136: ...tion to the existing PLC network Power on the new PLC adapter and enter the Device Password PWD from its label Enter any name for the Device Name Scan If AutoScan is disabled in the About screen page...

Page 137: ...PLC network When a new PLC adapter is connected to an existing PLC network set the Private Network Name to be the same as that of the existing PLC network Click Use Default Public Network to use Home...

Page 138: ...e computer using this software Remote Device History Log Information about the PLC adapter detected by this software is displayed as a log Delete Log information can be deleted by selecting the desire...

Page 139: ...owerline Manager Features About Parameter Meaning http www buffalotech com Click to open the Buffalo Technology website AutoScan When AutoScan is enabled this periodically searches for PLC adapters ov...

Page 140: ...gs for the new PLC adapter set the same Private Network Name Method 2 Add by using the Add button 1 Connect the new PLC adapter to an outlet 2 Connect the setup computer to the existing PLC network 3...

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