Buffalo Tech WPL-05G300 Series User manual

User Manual
Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router
Powerline 500AV Wireless-N Router Starter kit
WPL-05G300 Series
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English

WPL-05G300 Series User Manual 1
Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview .........................................5
Features .................................................................................. 5
Hardware Overview ................................................................. 6
Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................... 6
Bottom Panel ................................................................................. 8
Side Panel ...................................................................................... 8
Back Side ....................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2 - Installation .....................................................11
Maximizing the Performance of Your AirStation ...................... 11
Starter Kit Installation Procedure ............................................ 11
Extender Kit Installation Procedure ......................................... 15
Chapter 3 - Conguration ................................................18
Installing the AirStation Conguration Tool (Windows) ............ 18
Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows) .......................... 19
Setting the AirStation IP Address (Mac OS) ............................ 22
Accessing the Settings (Windows) .......................................... 25
Accessing the Settings (Mac OS) ........................................... 27
Settings Menus in Router Mode .............................................. 29
Settings Menus in Bridge Mode .............................................. 31
Setup ....................................................................................... 33
Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) ...................................................... 35
Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 35
PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 36
DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 39
VPN server (Router Mode Only) .................................................... 41
PLC ................................................................................................ 43

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LAN ................................................................................................ 44
DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 46
NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 47
Route ............................................................................................. 48
Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 49
WPS ............................................................................................... 49
Basic .............................................................................................. 50
Advanced ....................................................................................... 53
WMM .............................................................................................. 54
MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 56
Multicast Control ............................................................................ 57
AOSS ............................................................................................. 58
Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 60
Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 60
IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 62
VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only) ........................................... 63
LAN Cong .............................................................................. 64
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 64
DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 65
UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 66
QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 67
Movie Engine (QoS) ...................................................................... 68
Admin Cong ........................................................................... 70
Name ............................................................................................. 70
Password ....................................................................................... 71
Time/Date ...................................................................................... 72
NTP ................................................................................................ 73
ECO ............................................................................................... 74
Access ........................................................................................... 76
Log ................................................................................................. 77
Save/Restore ................................................................................. 78
Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 79
Update ........................................................................................... 80

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Diagnostic ............................................................................... 82
System Info .................................................................................... 82
Logs ............................................................................................... 84
Packet Info ..................................................................................... 85
Client Monitor ................................................................................. 86
Ping ................................................................................................ 87
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network ...................88
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 88
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ..................................... 89
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 90
Mac OS (AOSS Assistant) ............................................................. 91
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................. 92
Manual Setup .......................................................................... 92
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 92
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 94
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 95
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 98
Mac OS (Wi-Fi) .............................................................................. 99
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting ............................................100
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 100
Cannot access the Settings. ................................................... 100
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 101
You forgot the AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or
Password. ............................................................................... 101
If the AirStation is reset, it is disconnected from the network. . 102
The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps. ................................ 102
Other Tips ................................................................................ 103
Chapter 6 - Default Conguration Settings ....................105

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Chapter 7 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ...............111
Windows 8, 7 or Vista ............................................................. 111
Mac OS ................................................................................... 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 Conguration .............119
Appendix A - Specications .............................................120
Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information .......122
Appendix C - Environmental Information .......................128
Appendix D - GPL Information ........................................129

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Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Features
Supports Homeplug AV 500
High-speed home network via household electrical wiring with transmission rates of up to 500
Mbps.
Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g
With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer
data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.
Dual-speed mode
Dual-speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps data
transmission.
Supports AOSS and WPS
Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and 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 security features:
• AOSS
• WPS
• WPA-PSK (AES)
• WPA2-PSK (AES)
• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK
• WEP (64-bit and 128-bit)
• Privacy Separator
• MAC address access restriction
• Deny Any Connection/SSID stealth
• Password for Settings
• Firewall with easy rules
Automatic Channel Selection
Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)
In Auto mode, the AirStation will detect whether or not your network has a router and automatically
switch to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes.
(See page 8.)

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LEDs
1Power LED
Indicates the status of the AirStation power and PLC.
On (Green) : Power is on.
Blinking (Green) : PLC connection in progress.
2 blinks (Green) : PLC connection failed.
PLC connection timeout.
Either hold down the PLC button for 1 to 3 seconds, or wait for about 30
minutes for the indicator (green) to turn on.
3 blinks (Green) : Disconnecting the PLC connection.
O : Power is o.
2 blinks (Amber) *1 : Flash ROM error.
3 blinks (Amber) *1 : Wired Ethernet LAN error.
4 blinks (Amber) *1 : Wireless LAN error.
5 blinks (Amber) : IP address setting error.
Continuously
blinking (Amber) *2 :
Updating rmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.
*1 Turn o AirStation rst, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.
*2 If the power LED keeps blinking, do not turn o the AirStation nor unplug its power
cable.

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2PLC LED (Green)
Indicates the AirStation PLS status.
On : PLC connected.
O : PLC is disabled.
3Wireless LED (Green)
Indicates wireless LAN status.
On: Wireless LAN is transmitting.
O: Wireless LAN is disabled.
4Security LED (Amber)
Indicates security status.
On: AOSS/WPS activated; accessed to exchange security keys.
Wireless security has been set.
O: AOSS or Encryption is not set.
2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Blinking: AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
Note: The Security LED is lit if an security key has been set.
5Router LED (Green)
On: Router functionality is enabled.
O: Router functionality is disabled.

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Bottom Panel
6LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports.
This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections.
7Internet / LAN
Port
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch o), the Internet port becomes a
regular LAN port, for a total of 2 usable LAN ports.
Side Panel

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8AOSS Button
To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security LED ashes (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.
9PLC Button
Hold down
for 1 to 3 seconds:
This starts the PLC connection process or cancels the connection process.
If the Power LED indicates 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 amber power LED ashes (about 3
seconds). Power must be on.
11 Wireless Button
This is not used in this product.
12 Router Switch
Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto.
On: Router functionality is enabled (router mode).
O: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP mode).
Auto: This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not
another router is detected on the Internet port. The default setting for
this switch is Auto.

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Chapter 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 disabled for AirStations sold in Asia Pacic.

Room 1 Room 2
Powerline
AirStation
(Starter kit)
modem or router
Internet
computer computer
TV
(with an Ethernet interface) computer
AirStation
(Starter kit)
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Chapter 2 - Installation
Starter Kit Installation Procedure
To congure the Starter Kit, follow the procedure below.
Maximizing the Performance of Your AirStation
For best performance, 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 power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this can
prevent it from working correctly, or reduce network performance.
· Don’t plug the AirStation into an electrical outlet located near an appliance that uses a lot of
electricity, such as a washer, dryer, or refrigerator. This can potentially prevent the AirStation
from working correctly, or reduce network performance.

Room 1
modem or router
Internet
AirStation
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Chapter 2 Installation
1Make sure you can connect to the Internet without the AirStation.
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Connect 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 AirStation is turned on, check that the LEDs appear as shown below:
Power Green LED on
PLC O
Wireless Green LED on or blinking
Router O
For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.

Room 2
Room 1
AirStation
AirStation
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5Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV.
If using a wired connection, connect the
AirStation LAN port to your computer or TV
with a LAN cable.
If connecting to your computer with a wireless
connection, see Chapter 4.
6Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the rst AirStation is complete.
Note:  If the home screen is 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 switch to on, and then reconnect to the power outlet.
 After waiting one minute, start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the rst
AirStation is complete. If the screen for entering the user name and password is displayed without
showing the home screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the settings.
7Bring the other AirStation to the location where you want
to install it and connect it to the power outlet.

Room 2
AirStation
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Chapter 2 Installation
8Check that the LEDs appear as shown below when the AirStation power is turned on.
Power Green LED on
PLC Green LED on
Wireless Green LED on or blinking
Router O
For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.
Note: If the PLC LED does not turn on after one minute, move the second AirStation closer to the rst
AirStation installed in step 3.
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10 Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the second AirStation is
complete.
Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly.
Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV.
If using a wired connection, connect the
AirStation LAN port to your computer or TV
with a LAN cable.
If connecting to your computer with a wireless
connection, see Chapter 4.

Room 3
Room 1 Room 2 Room 3
Powerline Powerline
Room 3
modem or router
Internet
computer computer
computer
computer
computer
AirStation
(Extender kit)
AirStation
(Starter kit)
AirStation
(Starter kit)
TV
(with an Ethernet interface)
TV
(with an Ethernet interface)
AirStation
(Extender kit)
PLC button
AirStation
(Extender kit)
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Extender Kit Installation Procedure
To congure the Extender Kit, follow the procedure below.
1Bring the AirStation to the location where you want to install it and
connect it to the power outlet.
2With the power on, hold down the PLC button for at
least 10 seconds.

Room 2
Room 2 Room 3
AirStation
AirStation AirStation
(Extender kit)
PLC button
PLC button
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Chapter 2 Installation
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5
6
Hold down the PLC button of the AirStation installed in
step 2 until the power LED starts blinking green (about
2 seconds).
Within 2 minutes, 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 minutes.
Note: If the PLC LED does not turn steady green after about one minute, perform the setup procedure again
from the beginning.
3Check that the LEDs appear as shown below.
Power Green LED on
PLC O
Wireless Green LED on or blinking
Router O
For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.

Room 3
AirStation
(Extender kit)
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8Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the AirStation is complete.
Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the AirStation and computer are connected correctly.
7Connect the AirStation to your computer or TV.
If using a wired connection, connect the
AirStation LAN port to your computer or TV
with a LAN cable.
If connecting to your computer with a wireless
connection, see Chapter 4.

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Chapter 3 - Conguration
The Settings lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation.
Installing the AirStation Conguration Tool (Windows)
The AirStation Conguration Tool is required to display the Settings in a Windows computer. Use the
procedure below to perform the installation.
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2
Load the Setup CD into your computer.
Click [Software Installation].
3
Click [Install].

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After installation is completed, click
[Finish].
4Follow the on-screen instructions to install the AirStation Conguration Tool.
Setting the AirStation IP Address (Windows)
Follow the procedure below to set the AirStation IP address on a Windows computer.
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2
Start the AirStation Conguration Tool.
Click [Start] > [All Programs] > [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Conguration Tool].
Click [Next].