Buffalo Tech AirStation WMR-300 User manual

AirStation
WMR-300 User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020008-01

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview ..........................................6
Package Contents .................................................................................6
Diagrams and Layout ...........................................................................6
Chapter 2 - Installation ......................................................8
Initial Setup ..........................................................................................8
Chapter 3 - Configuration .................................................9
Accessing Settings ...............................................................................9
Setup ...................................................................................................11
WAN / LAN ...........................................................................................12
Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................................12
LAN .................................................................................................................13
DHCP (Router Mode only) ............................................................................14
NAT (Router Mode only) ...............................................................................14
Routing ..........................................................................................................15
Wireless ...............................................................................................16
WPS ................................................................................................................16
AOSS...............................................................................................................17
Basic ...............................................................................................................18
Advanced .......................................................................................................20
WMM ..............................................................................................................21
Guest Account ...............................................................................................22

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Firewall (Router Mode only) ..............................................................24
VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only) ........................................................25
Games / Apps (Router Mode only) ....................................................26
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) ..........................................................26
DMZ (Router Mode only) ..............................................................................27
UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................................27
Admin ..................................................................................................28
Name ..............................................................................................................28
Password........................................................................................................28
Time/Date ......................................................................................................29
NTP .................................................................................................................29
Access .............................................................................................................30
Syslog Settings ..............................................................................................30
Save/Restore .................................................................................................31
Initialize/Restart ...........................................................................................31
Update ...........................................................................................................32
Diagnostic ...........................................................................................33
System Info ....................................................................................................33
Logs ................................................................................................................34
Packet Info .....................................................................................................34
Client Monitor ...............................................................................................35
Ping ................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network ...................36
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS / WPS) .............................................36
Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ...................37
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ...................................................................38

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Mac OS (AOSS Assistant) ..............................................................................38
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................................39
Manual Setup .....................................................................................40
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) ...................................................................40
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ...................................................................41
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) .............................................................42
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ................................................44
Mac OS (Wi-Fi) ...............................................................................................46
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ...........................................47
Cannot Access Settings. .....................................................................47
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly. .....................................47
Forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ..................47
How to Configure TCP/IP ...................................................................48
Windows 8 .....................................................................................................48
Windows 7 .....................................................................................................49
Windows Vista ...............................................................................................50
Windows XP ...................................................................................................51
Mac OS ...........................................................................................................51
Other Tips ...........................................................................................52
Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings ...................54
Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......................57
Technical Specifications ....................................................................57

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Environmental Information ..............................................................58
GPL Information .................................................................................58

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Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.
AirStation.................................................1
Case............................................................1
Ethernet Cable........................................1
Quick Setup Guide................................1
Warranty Statement.............................1
Diagrams and Layout
1 USB Cable
You can connect this cable to your PC or USB devices to supply the power.
2 Internet Access LED (Green)
On:
Router functionality is enabled and you can connect to the Internet.
Blinking:
Router functionality is enabled but you cannot connect to the Internet.
Off:

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Router functionality is disabled.
3 Power LED (Green or Red)
On (Green):
Power is on and wireless LAN is enabled.
Blinking (Green):
Internal system is booting.
Double blinks (Green):
AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Slow blinks (Green):
Power is on but wireless LAN is disabled.
Continuously blinking (Red):
AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
Blinking (Red):
You can see the status as below:
Blinking Status Meaning
Double* Flash ROM error Cannot read or write on the flash memory.
Triple* Wired LAN error Wired LAN controller has crashed.
4 times* Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller has crashed.
5 times IP address setting error
Cannot communicate because WAN-side and LAN-side
IP addresses are same. Change LAN-side IP address of
the AirStation.
Continuously** Updating firmware
Backing up or initializing settings
Updating firmware.
Backing up or initializing settings.
Notes:
* Reconnect USB cable. If it blinks again, please contact your vender.
** Do not disconnect USB cable while continuously blinking (red).
4 AOSS Button
To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the
AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this
to work.
5 Reset Button
To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Buffalo LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be
on for this to work.
6 Internet Port
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
7 Factory Default Label
Displays AirStation’s SSID, encryption key, PIN and MAC address.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Initial Setup
To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.
1 Connect the LAN cable to the AirStation and LAN port in the hotel, then turn the power on. The AirStation power
can be supplied from an USB port on your PC or from an outlet with an USB power adapter.
2 Connect your PC or smartphone to the AirStation wirelessly.
3 Open a browser and connect to the Internet.
Note: You may need to register information to connect to the Internet depending on the hotel. For more
information, please contact a staff in the hotel.

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Chapter 3 - Configuration
Configuration of the AirStation is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI.
Accessing Settings
To configure the AirStation’s settings manually, log in to Settings as shown below.
1 Open a browser.
2 Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the enter key.
Notes:
• The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1.
• If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.
3 Enter “admin” for the username and “password”for the password, then click OK.
Note: If you forget your password, hold down the reset button to initialize all settings. Note that all other settings
will also revert to their default values.

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4 This is Settings , where most AirStation settings can be configured.
Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the help screens for more information on using
Settings .

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Setup
Setup is the home page of Settings . You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here.
Parameter Meaning
WAN / LAN Displays the configuration screen for Internet-side and LAN-side settings.
Wireless Displays the configuration screen for wireless settings.
Firewall Displays the configuration screen for the firewall.
Games/Apps Displays the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications.
Admin Displays the configuration screen for administration settings.
Diagnostic Displays the status of the AirStation.
Easy Setup Enables you to easily configure the AirStation’s network settings automatically.
Mode This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation.
Internet Displays Internet-side system information for the AirStation.
Check Connection Click to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly.
Refresh Click to refresh the current screen.
Wireless Displays the current wireless settings.
AOSS Setup Click to display the AOSS configuration screen.
WPS Setup Click to display the WPS configuration screen.
Language Enables you to select the language you use.
Log Out Log out of Settings . If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out
automatically.

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WAN / LAN
Internet (Router Mode only)
Configure the Internet-side port.
Parameter Meaning
Method of Acquiring IP
Address Specify how the WAN-side IP address 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
You may use the default MAC address or specify one manually.
Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Do not
change the MAC address unless you know what you’re doing!
MTU Size of Internet
Port
Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be
entered.

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LAN
Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings.
Parameter Meaning
LAN-side IP Address By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You
may change it here.
DHCP Server Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.
DHCP IP Address Pool Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses
to be excluded from that range. Values from 1-256 may be entered.
Advanced Settings Check Display to display DHCP server advanced settings options.
Lease Period Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours
may be entered.
Default Gateway Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
DNS Servers Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
WINS Server Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
Domain Name Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 64
alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.

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DHCP (Router Mode only)
Configure DHCP exceptions.
Parameter Meaning
IP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. 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 of the client.
Current DHCP Clients Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can
be changed to manual leasing by clicking Manual Assignment .
NAT (Router Mode only)
Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet.
Parameter Meaning
Address Translation Enable to use network address translation (NAT).
Log Output of Deleted
Packets Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.

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Routing
Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route.
Parameter Meaning
Destination Address Adds 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 its
destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.
Routing Manual entries will appear here after being added.

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Wireless
WPS
WPS status and settings.
Parameter Meaning
WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration.
External Registrar Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices.
Note: Configure 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 wireless devices that support WPS.
Enrollee PIN Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click OK .
WPS Status Displays “configured” if all available wireless bands are configured. Displays
“unconfigured” if at least one wireless band is unconfigured.

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AOSS
AOSS status and settings.
Parameter Meaning
Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS
button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.
Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.
Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be
restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.
Exclusive SSID for WEP You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections. If “Disabled” is selected,
then 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 Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation.
Current Encryption
Information Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key configured by AOSS.

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Parameter Meaning
Random Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other settings.
KEY base Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to the values on the
case sticker.
Reset Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to their previous
values.
AOSS Client Information Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which
are wirelessly communicated.
Basic
Configure basic wireless settings from here.
Parameter Meaning
Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. When “Auto Channel” is
selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.
High Speed Mode
High-speed mode uses double the normal frequency range, 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz.
In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use high speed mode, set the
bandwidth to 40 MHz.

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Parameter Meaning
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 ignores SSID
searches from wireless devices.
SSID 1 The multi-security SSID 1 can use no authentication, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2-
mixed mode - PSK for wireless security.
SSID 2 The multi-security SSID 2 can use no authentication, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2-
mixed mode - PSK for wireless security.
SSID 3 The multi-security SSID 3 can use the WEP for wireless security.
SSID Isolation When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with
the Internet side, not with each other.
SSID Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.
Authentication Specifies the authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device.
Encryption
You may use any of the following types of encryption:
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone within range can
connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network. Not
recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. 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. WEP can only be
selected when wireless authentication is set to No authentication. Note that WEP’s
encryption is weak, and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure than
those with no encryption at all. Not recommended for anyone with private data that
needs to be kept secure.
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)
A pre-shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless connections. There are
two different formats for a pre-shared key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (case-
sensitive) for an ASCII passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f,
not case-sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase.
Setup WEP encryption
key
A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four different formats. An
ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A
hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a
to f, not case-sensitive).
Key Renewal Interval Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440 (minutes).

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Advanced
Configure advanced wireless settings.
Parameter Meaning
Multicast Rate Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets.
DTIM Period
Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a
wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for
the wireless device.
Wireless Client Isolation
If enabled, the wireless client isolation blocks communication between wireless devices
connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet
but not with each other. Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired
connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.