WCR-GN Man
WCR-GN Man
WCR-GN Man
WCR-GN
AirStation N Technology Wireless N150
Router, Access Point, & Bridge
www.buffalotech.com
35011144 ver.04
Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview.......................................... 5
Features................................................................................... 5
Air Navigator CD Requirements............................................... 6
150 Mbps High Speed Mode.................................................... 6
Package Contents.................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview.................................................................. 8
Front Panel LED's........................................................................... 8
Back Panel...................................................................................... 10
Bottom............................................................................................. 11
Right Side....................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 - Installation......................................................15
Automatic Setup....................................................................... 15
Manual Setup........................................................................... 15
WDS Setup.............................................................................. 17
Automatic Setup.............................................................................. 18
WDS Setup (Manual)...................................................................... 20
Chapter 4 - Configuration................................................. 23
Accessing the Web-based Configuration Interface.................. 23
Configuration Menu (Router Mode).......................................... 25
Configuration Menu (Bridge Mode).......................................... 27
Setup........................................................................................ 29
Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting............................................. 85
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection............. 85
Cannot access the web-based configuration interface............ 85
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly................................ 85
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password..... 86
The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is
only 72Mbps)............................................................................ 86
Other Tips................................................................................. 87
Appendix A - Specifications............................................. 90
Features
Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g
With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to
and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.
Supports WDS
WDS bridging allows multiple units to operate in a bridged network for extended coverage.
Security Features
The AirStation is equipped with the following security features:
• AOSS
• WPS
• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)
• WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK
• WEP(128/64 bit)
• Privacy Separator
• MAC address access restriction
• Deny Any Connection/SSID stealth
• Web configuration interface with password
• Firewall with easy rules
Initialization
To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the
unit.
Package Contents
Following items are included in your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your
vender.
• Main unit...............................................................................................1
• Stand......................................................................................................1
• AC adapter............................................................................................1
• LAN cable..............................................................................................1
• AirNavigator CD..................................................................................1
• Quick Setup Guide............................................................................1
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LED's
1 Flexible antenna
Adjust the angle for the best signal as needed. Turning the
unit so that the antenna points straight up will probably give
the strongest signal.
5
Router LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled
Off: Router functionality is disabled
6
Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of
blinks per cycle.
Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will
blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.
*1 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it again. If the
light still flashes, please contact technical support.
*2 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously.
Back Panel
7 AOSS Button
Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (about
1 second), while the unit’s power is on, initiates AOSS/WPS
mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS
or WPS compatible devices.
8 LAN Port
Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices
to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and
100 Mbps connections.
7
ADSS
10 Power Connector
INTERNET
9
POWER Connect the included AC adapter.
10
Bottom
RESET
11
11 Reset Button With the power on, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on to
initialize the AirStation’s settings to their default values.
Right Side
12
12 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key,
and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption key is disabled for
Asia Pacific.
Vertical Placement
To place unit vertically, attach the stand as shown below.
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Automatic Setup
The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation. Insert it into your Windows 7,
Vista, or Windows XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your computer uses a different
operating system, use manual setup instead.
Manual Setup
To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
1 Turn off your computer and modem. If the modem doesn’t have an off switch, unplug its
power connector.
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6 Wait for a minute or so, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below:
Power Green light is on
Wireless Green light is on
Router Green light is on
Diag Off
LAN Green light is on or blinking
Internet Green light is on or blinking
7 Launch a web browser. If the [home] setup screen is displayed, setup is complete.
If a user name and password screen are displayed, enter [root] (in lower case) for the user
name, leave the password blank, and click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete setup.
You’ve completed initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 4 for advanced settings.
WDS Setup
The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing multiple AirStations in a WDS bridge. Insert
it into your Windows 7, Vista, or Windows XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your
computer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead.
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Automatic Setup
2 When the screen below screen appears, click [Start], then [Next].
4 When the below screen appears, select [AOSS configuration] or [Manual Configuration] from
[Select WDS Setup method].
AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless APs to set up WDS.
If the target wireless AP that supports WDS is a Buffalo AirStation, select [AOSS
configuration] , then push the AOSS button on the target AP.
If the target AP is not a Buffalo AirStation, select [Manual Configuration]. Click [Scan for
SSID]. A list of available wireless AP will be generated. Select the target AP’s SSID from the
list and click [Next] to continue.
After configuring the WDS bridge with AOSS, any preexisting AOSS wireless clients will be
disconnected. Turn to page 77 to reconnect wireless clients with AOSS.
1 Change your computer’s IP to a fixed address. For details, please refer to Appendix C (page
96).
3 Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the Ethenet cable.
Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
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4 Wait for about a minute, until the AirStation’s LEDs are lit as described below:
Power Green light is on
Wireless Green light is on
Router Green light is on
Diag Off
6 In the [Mode information] menu, select [Bridge Mode], then click [Apply].
8 The web configuration interface will open. Click [Wireless Config] , then [WDS].
9 Check [Use].
Manual Settings
Select [Manual] from [Connection type]. Then click [Search].
11 A list of available wireless APs will be generated. Select the target AP and click [Select].
Click [Search again] if no APs are found.
12 Configure the security settings to match that of the target AP, then click [Apply].
13 Revert your computer's IP adress settings to their original values as secribed in Appendix C
(page 96).
To access the AirStation’s advanced settings, use the web-based configuration interface.
Note: ・ The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on its mode setting.
In router mode: 192.168.11.1
In bridge mode: 192.168.11.100
・ If you changed the IP address setting, then use the new IP address.
3
Enter [root] (lower case) for the username and
the password that you set during initial setup.
Click [OK].
Client Monitor View all devices currently connected to the AirStation Page 75
Ping Test the AirStation’s connection to other devices on the network Page 76
Logout
Click this to log out of the AirStation’s configuration interfaces
Setup
The home page of the configuration interface. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation
here.
Parameter Meaning
Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Click this tab to display the configuration interface for the Internet
port and LAN ports.
Security Click this tab to display the configuration interface for security.
LAN Config Click this tab to display the configuration interface to open ports for
games and applications.
Parameter Meaning
Admin Config Click this tab to display the configuration interface which is related
to the administration of the AirStation.
Easy Setup Enable you to configure the AirStation easily such as an encryption
method of the wireless signal or changing a wireless channel.
Internet Information Displays the current information where the AirStation is connected
Router mode only on the Internet side.
Check Connection Clicking this button to check if the AirStation is connected to the
Router mode only Internet properly.
Logout Log out from the configuration interface of the AirStation. If the
web configuration interface is not used for 5 minutes, it will log out
automatically.
Parameter Meaning
Method of Acquiring IP Address Specify how the Internet side IP address is obtained.
MTU size of Internet Port The Internet (WAN) port’s MTU size may be set to any value from
578 to 1500 bytes.
Parameter Meaning
Name of Connection Enter the name to identify the connected destination. You may
enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
User Name Set the user name which is specified by your provider, used for
a PPPoE certification. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical
characters and symbols.
Password Set the password specified by your provider for PPPoE certification.
You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Service Name Fill in this field only when your provider specifies a Service Name.
Leave blank otherwise. You may enter up to 32 alphanumerical
characters and symbols.
Connection Type Specifies the timing for the AirStation to connect to your provider.
Parameter Meaning
Automatic disconnection Sets the timer for disconnection if the connection method is set
to [Connect on Demand] or [Manual]. You can enter up to 1440
minutes.
MTU Size The PPPoE MTU size may be set to any value from 578 to 1492.
MRU size The PPPoE MRU (Maximum Receive Unit) size may be set to any
value from 578 to 1492.
Keep Alive If enabled, the AirStation will request an LCP echo from the PPP
server once a minute. If the connection server doesn't respond
within 6 minutes, the Internet connection will be cut off. If the PPP
connection is often cut off, disable this.
Parameter Meaning
Dynamic DNS Service Select a provider (DynDNS or TZO) for Dynamic DNS.
User Name Enter the username that you registered with DynDNS. You may
Only when DynDNS is selected enter up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
Email Address Enter the email address that you registered with TZO. You may enter
Only when selecting TZO up to 64 alphanumerical characters and symbols.
TZO Key Enter your TZO key. TZO keys may have up to 64 alphanumerical
Only when selecting TZO characters and symbols.
Domain Name Enter your TZO domain name. You may enter up to 255
Only when selecting TZO alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
Parameter Meaning
IP Address Update Period Specifies the period to notify the dynamic DNS service provider of
the current IP address. When DynDNS is selected, set it between 0
and 35 days. When TZO is selected, set it between 0 and 99 days. If
0 (zero) 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 the dynamic DNS service provider.
Domain Name The domain name assigned by the dynamic DNS Service provider.
The AirStation can be accessed from the Internet using this domain
name.
LAN
Configure the LAN side port and DHCP server settings.
Parameter Meaning
LAN Side IP Address Set a LAN side IP address and subnet mask.
DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses
Router Mode only automatically.
DHCP IP Address Pool Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP
Router Mode only server and IP addresses to be excluded from that range. Values from
0-253 may be entered.
Advanced Settings Select Display to display the advanced settings options for the
Router Mode only DHCP server.
Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP
Router Mode only server. Up to 999 hours may be entered.
Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
Router Mode only clients.
Parameter Meaning
DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
Router Mode only
WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to
Router Mode only clients.
Domain Name Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You
Router Mode only may enter up to 127 alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and
periods.
Parameter Meaning
MAC Address Enter the MAC address which identifies the client.
Current DHCP Client Information Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is
leased automatically can be changed to be leased manually by
clicking [Manual Assignment].
Parameter Meaning
Log Output of Deleted Packets Enable logging for deleted packets (such as errors) during address
translation.
Route
Add routes to the NAT table.
Parameter Meaning
Metric The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may
take on the way to its destination address. Values between 1 and 15
may be entered. The default value is 15.
Wireless Config
WPS
Configure WPS settings here.
Parameter Meaning
External Registrar Enable to accept configuration requests from other WPS devices.
Note: Configuration requests will be ignored if AOSS is in use.
AirStation PIN Displays the AirStation’s PIN code. Click [Generate PIN] to generate a
new PIN code. This code can be entered into other WPS-compatable
wireless devices.
Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click [OK].
AOSS
Configure AOSS settings here.
Parameter Meaning
Parameter Meaning
Exclusive SSID for WEP You may allow a separate SSID for WEP connections. If this is
disabled, clients will not be able to connect with WEP.
Dedicated WEP SSID isolation Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP
connections. Devices connected with WEP will not be able
to communicate with devices connected using AES/TKIP. All
connected devices will be able to communicate with the internet.
AOSS Button on the AirStation Unit If enabled, AOSS will be initiated when the physical AOSS button is
pressed. Disable to prevent the button from initiating AOSS.
Current Encryption Information Displays the type of encryption, SSID, and encryption key that AOSS
AOSS Connection only has configured.
[Random] Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other
settings.
[KEY base] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wirelesss settings
enable for EU/US only to the values on the case sticker.
[Reset] Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings
to their previous values.
Basic
Configure basic wireless settings here.
Parameter Meaning
150Mbps Mode 150 Mbps mode uses twice the normal frequency range, 40
MHz instead of 20 MHz. In uncongested areas this can increase
performance. To use 150 Mbps mode, set the Bandwidth to 40 MHz
and choose an Extension Channel.
Note: If using Auto Channel for the wireless channel, then the Extension
Channel is set automatically.
This parameter is disabled if WDS is in use.
Broadcast SSID If [Allow] is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID
searches from wireless devices by broadcasting its SSID. If [Allow] is
unchecked, then the AirStation ignore SSID searches from wireless
devices.
Parameter Meaning
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. Avoid this option since
any communication may be intercepted.
[No encryption] can be selected only when [No authentication] is
selected for Wireless authentication.
WEP
WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices.
Use an encryption key to communicate with a wireless device.
WEP can only be selected when [No authentication] is selected for
Wireless authentication.
TKIP
TKIP is an encryption method which is more secure than WEP, but
slower. Use an pre-shared-key to communicate with a wireless
device.
TKIP can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for Wireless authentication.
AES
AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared-key to
communicate with a wireless device.
AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected
for Wireless authentication.
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Enter a pre-shared key for use with wireless authentication.
Keys may be character or hexadecimal. For a character key, use 8 to 63
alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter
64 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive).
Setup WEP encryption key Enter an encryption key to encrypt wireless data.
Keys may be character or hexadecimal. For a character key, use 5 or 13
alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). For a hexadecimal key, enter
10 or 26 digits using 0 to 9 and a to f (not case-sensitive).
Parameter Meaning
Rekey interval Choose an interval from 0 to 1440 minutes for keys to be updated.
Advanced
Configure advanced wireless settings on this page. Don’t change these settings unless you know
what you’re doing.
Parameter Meaning
DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255). This setting is effective
only when power management is enabled.
WMM
Configure priorities for specific types of data. Don’t change these settings unless you know what
you’re doing.
Parameter Meaning
WMM-EDCA Parameters You don't usually need to change these settings. Using the default
settings is recommended.
Priority
The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission
packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4, (Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the
queue, these packets are processed in order of priority.
CWmin, CWmax
The maximum and minimum value of the contention window.
The contention window is used in the frame collision avoidance
structure performed in IEEE802.11, and generally the smaller the
value in the window, the higher the probability 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, the faster the algorithm can restart. As
a result, the priority of the queue is higher.
TXOP Limit
The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the
right to send. The unit is 32 ms. The longer this time, the more
frames can be sent per right to send. However, the queue may
interfere with other packet transmissions. If TXOP Limit is set to 0
(zero), only one frame can be sent per right to send.
MAC Filter
MAC filtering allows only devices with registered MAC addresses to connect to the AirStation
wirelessly.
Parameter Meaning
Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered
MAC addresses.
Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices which are
permitted to connect wirelessly.
[Edit Registration List] Click this button to add a MAC address of a wireless device to the
list of permitted devices.
MAC Addresses to be Registered Enter a MAC address of a wireless device you permit to connect to
the AirStation. Click [Register] to add that MAC address to the list.
List of all clients that are associated Display the list of all MAC addresses of wireless devices connected
with this AirStation to the AirStation.
Note: You cannot specify WDS while the device is in the router mode.
Change the mode to bridge on TOP screen to display WDS configuration screen.
Parameter Meaning
Manual
Enter the target wireless AP's SSID and security information
manually.
AOSS
Connect with the AirStation using AOSS. If this option is selected,
a special AOSS button will appear. This button can be used for
WDS connection only. Once AOSS connection is set up, the WCR-
GN will have the same security setting as the other AP in the
bridge. Refer to page 17 for setup directions.
Parameter Meaning
WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key) Enter the target AP's Encryption key (if used).
WEP encryption key setting Enter the target AP's WEP key (if used).
Parameter Meaning
Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters
include:
Parameter Meaning
Parameter Meaning
IP Filter Information Display the list of IP filters which have been registered.
Parameter Meaning
PPPoE Pass-through Enable to use PPPoE bridge. Using PPPoE bridge lets you
automatically obtain LAN-side IP addresses from your provider
using the PPPoE protocol because all PPPoE packets can pass
through from the LAN to the WAN side.
PPTP Pass-through Enable to use the PPTP pass-through for address translation.
Parameter Meaning
Group Specify a group 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 letters.
Internet Side IP Address Enter the Internet side IP address (before translation) for the port
translation table entry.
Protocol Select the Internet side protocol (before translation) for the port
translation table entry.
Parameter Meaning
LAN Side IP Address Enter the LAN side IP address (after translation) for the port
translation table entry.
LAN Side Port Select the LAN side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for
the port translation table entry.
Port Forwarding Registration Shows current entries in the port translation table.
Information
Parameter Meaning
IP Address of DMZ Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are
not routed by a port translation table are forwarded.
Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be
forwarded.
Parameter Meaning
Parameter Meaning
QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets by application.
Check this box to enable QoS.
Upload bandwidth Specify the upstream bandwidth in kbps from the AirStation to the
internet side.
Parameter Meaning
destination port Specify a destination port with the value of 1 - 65535. If this field is
empty, a random port is selected.
Admin Config
Name
Configure the AirStation’s name.
Parameter Meaning
AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64
alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).
Password
You may change the login password for the configuration interface here.
Parameter Meaning
Time/Date
Configure the AirStation’s internal clock here.
Parameter Meaning
Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Time Zone Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich Mean Time) of the
AirStation's internal clock.
NTP
You may configure an NTP server to automatically correct the AirStation’s time settings.
Parameter Meaning
NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server to automatically set the AirStation's
internal clock.
NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name, host name with
domain name, or IP address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters,
hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be used.
Update Interval How often should the AirStation submit a time request to the NTP
server? Intervals of 1 - 24 hours may be set.
Access
The screen to restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens.
Parameter Meaning
Prohibit configuration from wireless If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessly
LAN connected devices (only wired devices may configure).
Prohibit configuration from wired If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wired devices
LAN (only wirelessly connected devices may configure).
Permit configuration from wired If enabled, allows access to settings screens from network devices
Internet on the Internet side.
Router mode only
Permitted IP address Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Enter the IP
Router mode only address of the device that is permitted to configure the AirStation
remotely from the Internet side.
Permitted Port Displayed only if Internet side configuration is enabled. Set a port
Router mode only number (1 - 65535) if configuring the AirStation from the Internet
side.
Log
Logs may be transferred to a syslog server automatically.
Parameter Meaning
Syslog Server Indentify the syslog server by host name, host name with domain
name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255 alphanumeric
characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
Transfer Logs Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.
Save/Restore
AirStation settings may be saved to a configuration file or restored from one.
Parameter Meaning
Save current settings Click [Save] to save the current configuration of the AirStation to a
file. If [Encrypt the configuration file with a password] is checked,
then the configuration file will be password protected with the
specified password.
Restore Configuration from Backup Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved
File configuration file by clicking the [Browse] button, navigating to the
configuration file, and then clicking Restore. If the configuration
file was password protected, then put a check next to [To restore
from the file you need the password], enter the password, and click
[Open].
Initialize/Restart
Initialize or restart the AirStation from here.
Parameter Meaning
Update
The screen to update the AirStation’s firmware.
Parameter Meaning
Firmware File Name Click [Browse] to specify a firmware file and click [Update
Firmware]. This will update the firmware.
Diagnostic
System Info
System information for the AirStation is displayed here.
Parameter Meaning
Model Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware
version.
Logs
View the AirStation’s logs here.
Parameter Meaning
Packet Info
This screen shows the packets that the AirStation has transferred.
Parameter Meaning
Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN (Internet), the
Ethernet LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Received Displays the number of packets received from the WAN (the
Internet), the Ethernet LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Client Monitor
This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Parameter Meaning
Client Monitor Displays information ( MAC address, lease IP address, host name,
communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for
devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Ping
A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address Enter an IP address or a hostname to ping, and click [Execute]. The
result will be displayed in the [Result] field.
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Modem AirStation PC or
Game console
(AOSS Devices)
• Before using AOSS/WPS to connect to a computer with a Buffalo wireless client, install Client
Manager software from the included AirNavigator CD on the computer. Consult your wireless
client’s documentation for more information.
• Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into your
computer. However, it is not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available.
Note:
To configure WDS with AOSS, you must use a different AOSS button. Refer to page 17 for more
information on using AOSS to configure a WDS bridge.
If you use AOSS to configure WDS, any wireless clients that were previously connected to the
AirStation via AOSS will have been disconnected. Refer to the following procedure to reconnect
them.
1 Click the icon in the system tray, or navigate through the [Start] menu to All Programs >
BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > ClientManagerV.
3 When the message "A Program needs your permission to continue" appears, click [Yes] or
[Continue].
Automatic configuration will take about a minute. When automatic configuration is complete, the
Security LED (page 8) will stop flashing and glow steadily. Your AOSS/WPS connection is now ready
to use.
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Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network
1 Right click on the icon in the system tray and select [Profile].
2
Click the [WPS AOSS] button.
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. When the settings are configured and the Security
LED stops flashing and is lit, the AOSS/WPS connection is complete.
Automatic configuration will take about a minute. When automatic configuration is complete, the
Security LED (page 8) will stop flashing and glow steadily. Your AOSS/WPS connection is now ready
to use.
Manual Setup
You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by
using the utility built-in to Windows. The procedure varies depending on which version of Windows
you are using.
If the screen below is displayed, click [I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead].
Otherwise,go to step 4.
Step through the wizard to finish configuration. If the Set Network Location screen is displayed,
select [Home], [Work], or [Public location] depending where you’re using the AirStation.
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.
• Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below:
Power Green LED is on.
Wireless Green LED on or flashing
Router Green LED may be on or off
Diag Off
• Make sure that your computer is set to [obtain an IP address automatically]. See page 96 for
more information.
• Enter the correct user name and password to log in to the configuration interface.
If you are using AirStation with factory default settings, enter “root” (lower case) for the
username and leave the password blank (enter nothing).
• Make sure that your computer is configured to [Obtain an IP Address Automatically]. (page 96)
If you still cannot connect at 150 Mbps, check the settings of your wireless client device.
Other Tips
Issue:
I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in.
Answer:
Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, then press the Enter key. You will be
prompted to log in. Enter "root" for the username and leave the password box empty (no password).
Click [OK] to log in. The option to reset your password will be available on the first page.
Issue:
How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?
Answer:
Log in to the router. From the home page, go to the Internet Game/ Port Mapping section. Enter the
port that needs to be forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console.
Issue:
How do I enable or modify encryption settings on the wireless router?
Answer:
Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Go to the Wireless Config tab and then select the
Basic tab. Buffalo recommends the use of WPA/WPA2 mixed for wireless encryption. The passphrase/
key should be at least 8 characters in length.
Issue:
How do I change my wireless router's broadcasted network name (SSID)?
Answer:
Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Navigate to Wireless Config - Basic. Find the SSID
setting. Select [Use] and enter the new name for your network. Click [Apply]. Once the wireless
router has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new
network name. The encryption key will still be the same.
Issue:
What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow?
Answer:
There are many environmental factors that may affect this behavior. First, ensure the issue is not
range related by locating the wireless router and the device dropping connection in closer proximity
and check whether the connection drops continue.
In some cases, interference from other wireless networks or sources such as 2.4 GHz wireless phones
may impact performance. To work around this scenario, change the wireless channel used by your
wireless router.
Log in to the wireless router with your browser. Click on the Wireless Config tab and then the Basic
tab. The Wireless Channel setting can be selected from channels 1 to 11. If an Auto-Channel option
is available, attempt to use this option to remedy the problem. If Auto-Channel is unavailable,
manually select an alternate channel and click [Apply].
Issue:
Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router, I am unable to access
the Internet with my web browser.
Answer:
First, power off the Cable or DSL modem, the wireless router, and your computer. Move the router's
mode switch to the on position. Verify that the modem is connected to the wireless router with an
Ethernet cable to the WAN port. Power on the modem and wait one minute. Power on the wireless
router and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and
navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally.
If after these steps, an Internet connection is still unavailable, power off the Cable or DSL modem
and computer again and directly connect your computer to the Cable or DSL modem with a cable
between the computer and the port on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute.
Power on the computer and again check for an Internet connection.
If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the
Internet Service Provider who installed the modem.
If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our
customer support.
Issue:
Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products?
Answer:
The latest drivers and firmware are available online at
www.buffalotech.com
Windows 7
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.
5 If the message “Windows needs your permission to continue” appears, click [Continue].
7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click [OK].
Windows Vista
To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.
5 When the message [Windows needs your permission to continue], click [Continue].
7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each settings. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
8 Click [Close].
Windows XP
To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.
2 Double-click [Network].
5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check [Obtain an IP address
automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
To set your IP address settings manually, enter values for each setting. Example:.
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server blank
6 Click [Close].
RESET
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID:
WCR-GN: FDI-09102082-0
• EN60950-1:
2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 50385: 2002
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of radio base stations and fixed terminal sta-
tions for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference levels
related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields (110MHz - 40 GHz) - Gen-
eral public
• EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission sys-
tems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band
modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the
R&TTE Directive
• EN 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
•EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for
2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU
member states and EFTA countries, except in France 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
authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access
to telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the
RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For
detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
Česky[Czech]
Buffalo Technology Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento AirStation WCR-GN je ve shodě se základními
požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk[Danish]
Undertegnede Buffalo Technology Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr AirStation WCR-GN
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch[German]
Hiermit erklärt Buffalo Technology Inc. dass sich das Gerät AirStation WCR-GN in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti[Estonian]
Käesolevaga kinnitab Buffalo Technology Inc. seadme AirStation WCR-GN vastavust direktiivi
1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English
Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc. declares that this AirStation WCR-GN is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español[Spanish]
Por medio de la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que el AirStation WCR-GN cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/
CE.
Ελληνική[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Buffalo Technology Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ AirStation WCR-GN ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français[French]
Par la présente Buffalo Technology Inc. déclare que l’appareil AirStation WCR-GN est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano[Italian]
Con la presente Buffalo Technology Inc. dichiara che questo AirStation WCR-GN è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski[Latvian]
Ar šo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklarē, ka AirStation WCR-GN atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių[Lithuanian]
Šiuo Buffalo Technology Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis AirStation WCR-GN atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart Buffalo Technology Inc. dat het toestel AirStation WCR-GN in overeenstemming is
met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti[Maltese]
Hawnhekk, Buffalo Technology Inc. , jiddikjara li dan AirStation WCR-GN jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar[Hungarian]
Alulírott, Buffalo Technology Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a AirStation WCR-GN megfelel a vonatkozó
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski[Polish]
Niniejszym, Buffalo Technology Inc. , deklaruję, że AirStation WCR-GN spełnia wymagania zasadnicze
oraz stosowne postanowienia zawarte Dyrektywie 1999/5/EC.
Português[Portuguese]
Buffalo Technology Inc. declara que este AirStation WCR-GN está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko[Slovenian]
Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WCR-GN v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky[Slovak]
Buffalo Technology Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že AirStation WCR-GN spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi[Finnish]
Buffalo Technology Inc. vakuuttaa täten että AirStation WCR-GN tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svensk[Swedish]
Härmed intygar Buffalo Technology Inc. att denna AirStation WCR-GN står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管制辦法:
第十二條:
經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加
大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
第十四條:
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,
並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率
射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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for its production.
• The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
• In order 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 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 your
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purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good
operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo Technology
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