Buffalo Tech AirStation WHR-HP-G54 User manual

Preparation
This Quick Setup Guide will guide you through installing your new
Buffalo router. For advanced setup and configuration instructions,
please refer to the Product Manual, available on the AirNavigator CD-
ROM or from the Buffalo Support Web Page.
Package Contents Checklist
• Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WHR-HP-G54)
• External Antenna
• Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
• Quick Setup Guides
• AC Adapter
• 7ft. Ethernet Cable
• Warranty Statement
If any of the contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer
or reseller from which this product was purchased.
www.buffalotech.com V1.0
Quick Setup Guide
AirStation WHR-HP-G54 High-Power
Wireless Cable/DSL SmartRouter

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Step 1 - Gathering Information
Depending on the type of broadband internet service you are subscribed
to, different pieces of information may be needed to complete the setup.
In particular, most DSL providers require PPPoE information to log in
to your connection. Call your internet service provider’s customer or
technical support number to find if any special information is required
for you to connect to the internet.
Note your AirStation’s LAN MAC address. This will be the default SSID
of your wireless network. You can find the LAN MAC address on the
bottom of the AirStation.
MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters.
When inputting MAC Addresses for custom configurations, a semi-colon
(:) is used to separate every two digits. ex: 00:0D:0B:87:00:4C

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Step 2 - Connecting the AirStation
1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be
used to configure the AirStation router.
2. Screw external antenna on to top of AirStation.
3. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN
port. Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer,
hub or other router.
4. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation
and plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter’s (NIC)
port. If you plan to initially configure the AirStation wirelessly (not
recommended), you may skip this step.
5. Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute, then
power on the AirStation router (by plugging in its power) and wait
another minute, and finally power on the computer which will be used
to configure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is
still lit or flashing after several minutes of being powered on, please
consult Buffalo Technology Technical Support.
Ethernet cable to
Cable/DSL modem
AC power
Ethernet
cable to PC

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Notes on Wireless Configuration:
If you have a PC connected to the router with a wired connection,
we recommend that you use it to configure your AirStation. That
said, if necessary, you can still configure your AirStation with a
wireless connection.
Consult your wireless client card or adapter’s documentation to
confirm that it’s correctly installed with all necessary drivers.
Does your client support AOSS? If so, configuration is very
simple. Just push the AOSS button on your router, push
the AOSS button on your client, and voilá, 15 seconds later,
your wireless network will be configured. Consult your AOSS
suppliments for more information on how to use AOSS. If your
client’s AOSS button is in its software, you’ll have to install the
software before using AOSS.
The default SSID of the AirStation is its LAN MAC Address (see
page 2). Using your wireless card’s software or Windows XP’s
Wireless Zero Config, connect to the Wireless Network that
broadcasts the LAN MAC Address of your AirStation as its SSID.
Out of the box, the AirStation router does not have any
encryption set up, so initially disable any encryption settings in
your wireless adapter’s configuration.
Please consult the documentation that came with your wireless
client card or adapter for further assistance.

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Step 3 - Configure your Computer's IP Address
Navigate to your TCP/IP Properties and make sure that both Obtain IP
address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically are
selected:
In Windows 98SE/ME:
• Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select
Properties.
• Select the Configuration tab, scroll down to TCP/IP and press
Properties.
• Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address
automatically if they’re not already selected.
• Click OK to close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.
• Click OK to close Network Connection Properties.
• Close Network Connections window.
In Windows 2000/XP:
• Click Start => Settings => Control Panel.
• Double click on the Network Connections icon.
• Right-click on your Local Area Connection (for a wired connection) or
Buffalo Wireless (for wireless connection) and select Properties.
• Scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP ) and press Properties.
• Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address
automatically if they’re not already selected.
• Click OK to close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.
• Close Network Connections and Control Panel windows.

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Step 5 - Configure the AirStation
Step 4 - Access the AirStation Configuration Pages
Launch your Web browser, type 192.168.11.1 in its address field, and
click Go. Of course, if you’ve changed your AirStation’s LAN IP address,
enter the new LAN IP address instead.
If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the
red INIT button on the bottom of the AirStation for 15 seconds. Do not
let go of the INIT button until the red DIAG lights up or flashes. The
restore process can take up to two minutes.
This dialog will ask for your User
name and password.
Enter root as the User name.
Leave the password field blank.
Click OK.

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The WHR-HP-G54 will automatically detect whether your internet
is from a DSL or Cable provider and ask you for any necessary
information.
•DSL
If you have a DSL connection, you will probably have to enter
your PPPoE login information. Get this information from your ISP
if you don’t know it.
•Cable
Most Cable providers require no additional settings to obtain an
IP address. If your connection requires a DNS server to be set up
manually, a wizard will ask you for the necessary information.
Get it from your cable provider if you don’t know it.
Default Settings
If at any time you wish to restore your AirStation’s settings to
factory defaults, press the red INIT button on the bottom of the
AirStation for 15 seconds. Do not let go of the INIT button until
the red DIAG lights up or flashes. The restore process can take
up to two minutes.
This completes basic AirStation configuration. To change advanced
settings, please consult the Online Manual on the CD-ROM or go to
the Buffalo Web Site: http://www.buffalotech.com

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The AirStation can be reconfigured anytime via a Web browser using
a wired or wireless connection by entering 192.168.11.1 (or the new
IP address, if you’ve changed it) in the URL address field of the Web
browser and pressing the Enter key on the keyboard.
Additional Information:
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System)
The WHR-HP-G54 supports Buffalo’s AOSS system for connecting AOSS
compatible wireless clients to the WHR-HP-G54. For information about
AOSS, please refer to the AOSS Supplement which is included in the
WHR-HP-G54 package contents.
IP Addressing
To verify your IP settings for static or automatic addressing, click Start,
select Settings (if present) and click Control Panel.Within Control Panel,
double-click Network or Network Connections. You can then right-click
on any of your wired or wireless connections and select Properties.
Within the properties, you can view the properties of your TCP/IP
protocol.
Generally, you will want to be sure that Obtain an IP address
automatically is selected to allow easier connections. To manually renew
IP addressing configurations for your connection, follow these steps:
• Click Start and Run. A dialog box will appear where you can type
cmd into the field provided and click OK.
• An MS-DOS prompt will launch. Enter IPCONFIG /RELEASE and
press the Enter key on the keyboard to release your current IP
configuration. Next, enter IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the Enter
key to seek new settings from a DHCP server. (This may take a few
moments).
• Type IPCONFIG /ALL. This will display all the IP configurations for
your wired or wireless connection.
• The Default Gateway address listed in the results is usually the
IP address of the AirStation. If no IP addresses are listed or your
wireless adapter displays a 169.254.XXX.XXX address, retrace the
setup steps to verify correct installation.
• Type EXIT to close out the DOS window.

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Buffalo Technology
Technical Support
Buffalo Technology offers Toll-Free Technical Support 24 hours a day,
7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and
Canada can obtain technical support using the following information:
•Product Manual: Available on the AirNavigator CD
•Web: www.buffalotech.com
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Telephone: [phone] (USA & Canada only)
The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating systems
requires Buffalo Technology to occasionally release updated software to
take advantage of new technologies and to comply with industry standards.
For the most recent software, firmware, driver, and technical whitepaper
releases available, please visit the Buffalo Technology website.
FCC Compliance Statement - See owners manual for complete statement.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement - See owners manual for complete
statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the
DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE
COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication
terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
(R&TTE).
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Inc., is part of MELCO INC., the global manufacturers of IT peripherals, including memory,
networking, and multimedia products, inside many of the world’s computers. All trademarks
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* When operating in High Speed Mode™, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34.1Mbps,
which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of
125Mbps.