Buffalo AirStation NFINITI WHR-HP-G300N User manual

User Manual
WHR-HP-G300N
AirStation NFINITI HighPower Router and AccessPoint
WHR-HP-GN
AirStation Wireless N Technology HighPower Router and Access point
www.bualotech.com
35011050 ver.02 v1.0

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Contents
Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................5
Features.................................................................................. 5
Air Navigator CD Requirements.............................................. 6
300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode............................................ 6
Package Contents................................................................... 7
Hardware Overview................................................................. 8
Front Panel LED's.......................................................................... 8
Back Panel..................................................................................... 10
Top ................................................................................................. 11
Bottom............................................................................................ 11
Right Side ...................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ..................................13
Antenna Placement................................................................. 13
Vertical Placement .................................................................. 13
Horizontal Placement.............................................................. 14
Wall-Mounting ......................................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Installation.......................................................16
CD Setup................................................................................. 16
Manual Setup.......................................................................... 16
Chapter 4 Conguration ..................................................18
How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility............... 18
Conguration Menu (Router Mode)......................................... 20
Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode)......................................... 22
Setup....................................................................................... 24

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Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) ...................................................... 26
Internet (Router Mode only)........................................................... 26
PPPoE (Router Mode only)............................................................ 27
DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 30
LAN................................................................................................ 34
DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 36
NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 37
Route ............................................................................................. 38
Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 39
WPS............................................................................................... 39
AOSS............................................................................................. 40
Basic .............................................................................................. 42
Advanced....................................................................................... 46
WMM.............................................................................................. 47
MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 49
Multicast Control ............................................................................ 50
WDS............................................................................................... 51
Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 53
Firewall (Router Mode only)........................................................... 53
IP Filter (Router Mode only)........................................................... 55
VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 56
LAN Cong (Router Mode only).............................................. 57
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only).............................................. 57
DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 58
UPnP (Router Mode only).............................................................. 59
QoS (Router Mode only)................................................................ 60
Admin Cong........................................................................... 61
Name ............................................................................................. 61
Password ....................................................................................... 62
Time/Date ...................................................................................... 63
NTP................................................................................................ 64
Access ........................................................................................... 65
Log ................................................................................................. 66

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Save/Restore ................................................................................. 67
Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 68
Update ........................................................................................... 69
Diagnostic ............................................................................... 70
System Info.................................................................................... 70
Logs ............................................................................................... 72
Packet Info..................................................................................... 73
Client Monitor................................................................................. 74
Ping................................................................................................ 75
Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................76
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS)................................... 76
Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ................................................ 77
Windows XP (Client Manager 3).................................................... 78
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console).............................................. 79
Manual Setup.......................................................................... 79
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 79
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 80
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration)................................... 83
Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ............................................84
Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection............ 84
Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. ................ 84
Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 85
You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password... 85
The link speed is slower than 300/150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 130/65Mbps). 85
Other Tips................................................................................ 86
Appendix A Specications ..............................................89
WHR-HP-G300N............................................................................ 89

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Appendix B Default Conguration Settings...................91
Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows.......................96
Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration..........99
Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information..........100
Appendix F Environmental Information .........................106
Appendix G GPL Information ..........................................107
Appendix H Warranty Information ..................................108
Appendix I Contact Information......................................109
North America ......................................................................... 109
Europe..................................................................................... 109
Asia Pacic.............................................................................. 110

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Chapter 1
Product Overview
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. (WHR-HP-GN is compatible with some Wireless-N
features.)
Dual speed mode
Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300Mbps for
WHR-HP-G300N and 150Mbps for WHR-HP-GN data transmission.
Support 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 compatable wireless devices easier.
Security Features
The AirStation is equipped with following security features:
 •AOSS
 •WPS
 •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES)
 •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)
 •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK
 •WEP(128/64bit)
 •PrivacySeparator
 •MACaddressaccessrestriction
 •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealthfeature
 •Settingscreenwithpassword
 •Firewallfeaturewitheasyrules
Automatic Channel Selection
Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.
Roaming
You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch
AirStations for the best signal.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Initialization
To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the
unit.
Browser Based Administration
This unit can be easily congured from a web browser on your computer.
Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)
Auto mode detects whether your network has a router or not and automatically switches to the
appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes. (See page 10).
Air Navigator CD Requirements
The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The
automaticinstallationprogramontheCDrequiresWindows7,VistaorXPtorun.ClientManager
softwareisincludedforWindowsVistaandXP.Theuseofotheroperatingsystemsmayrequirethat
the AirStation be manually congured from a browser window.
300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode
300 Mbps is the link speed of WHR-HP-G300N and 150 Mbps is for WHR-HP-GN when using
Wireless-Nmode.Itrepresentsactualwirelessdataspeeds,includingoverhead.Becausethe
overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless throughput will be substantially
slower.

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Package Contents
FollowingitemsareincludedinyourAirStation.Ifanyoftheitemsaremissing,pleasecontactyour
vender.
• Mainunit..............................................................................................1
• Detachableantenna .......................................................................2forG300N/1forGN
• ACadapter...........................................................................................1
• Standforvertical/wall-mounting................................................1
• Screwsforwall-mounting..............................................................2
• LANcable.............................................................................................1
• AirNavigatorCD................................................................................1
• QuickSetupGuide............................................................................1

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LED's
1 AOSS Button
HolddownthisbuttonuntiltheSecurityLEDashes(aprox.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.
2 POWER LED (Green)
On:  TheACadapterisconnected
 O:  TheACadapterisnotconnected
3 SECURITY LED (Amber)
Indicatessecuritystatus.
 O: Encryptionisnotset
 On: Encryptionhasbeenset
Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS
security key
 Blinking: AOSS/WPSerror;failedtoexchangesecuritykeys
Note:WhentheSecurityLEDislit,anencryptionkeyhas
been set. You can verify that the encryption key has
been set in the web conguration screen on page 40.
4 WIRELESS LED (Green)
IndicateswirelessLANstatus.
 Blinking: WirelessLANistransmitting
 On:  WirelessLANisconnectedbutnotactive
5 ROUTER LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled
Blinking: Router functionality is disabled
6 DIAG LED (Red) This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of
blinks per cycle.
   Note:Whentheunitisrstturnedonorrestarted,theDiagLEDwill
blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.

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Diag LED
status
Meaning Status
2 blinks *1Flash ROM error Cannotreadorwritetotheashmemory.
3 blinks *1Ethernet(wired)LAN
error
EthernetLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
4 blinks *1WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.
5 blinks IPaddresssettingerror BecausethenetworkaddressesofboththeIneternetport(WAN
port)andtheLANportarethesame,itisnotpossibletoestablish
communication.ChangetheLANsideIPaddressofthisunit.
Continuously
blinking *2
Updating the rmware
Saving settings
Initializingsettings
Updating the rmware.
Saving the settings.
Initializingthesettings.
*1 UnplugtheACadapterfromthewallsocket,waitforafewseconds,andthenplugitagain.Ifthe
lightstillashes,pleasecontacttechnicalsupport.
*2 NeverunplugtheACadapterwhiletheDiagLEDisblinkingcontinuously.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Back Panel
7 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.
8 LAN LED (Green)
 On:   AnEthernetdeviceisconnected.
 Flashing: AnEthernetdeviceiscommunicating.
9 LAN Port
  Connectyourcomputer,hub,orotherEthernetdevices 
to these ports. This switching hub supports 10Mbps and
100Mbp s connections.
10 INTERNET LED (Green)
 On:   TheInternetportisconnected.
 Flashing: TheInternetportistransmittingdata.
11 INTERNET Port 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections are supported.
Note:Inbridge/APmode(routerswitcho),theInternetportbecomes
aregularLANport,foratotalof5usableLANports.
12 DC Connector ConnecttheincludedACadapter.

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Top
13 Antenna connector Plugs the included detachable antenna(s). Refer to page 13 for more
detail.
Bottom
14 RESET Button HoldingthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomeson,whiletheunit'spoweris
on, will initialize its settings.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Right Side
15 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the default information of AirStation’s
SSID,encryptionkey,andWPSPIN.Encryptionkeyisblankif
encryption is not enabled in default settings.
Note: The right side of the unit may become hot.
Pleasebecarefulnottoplaceanythingnexttoit
that could be damaged by heat.

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Chapter 2
Placing Your AirStation
Vertical Placement
Toplaceunitvertically,refertothefollowingguretoplacethevertical/wall-mountingstand.
Antenna Placement
Detachable and movable antenna is included in this package. WHR-HP-G300N has 2 of them while
WHR-HP-GN has a single antenna. Screw the antenna(s) clockwise to set up.
Note all the illustrations refer to WHR-HP-G300N.
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Horizontal Placement
Place the unit horizontally as the gure below.

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Wall-Mounting
1Fix the vertical/wall-mount stand
on the wall using screws.
8.5 cm
(~3.3 inches)
2Match the centers of your AirStation and
its vertical/wall-mounting stand, and
slide downward as shown on the left.

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Chapter 3
Installation
CD Setup
YoucansetupthisunitwiththeincludedsoftwareCD.InserttheCDintoyourPCandfollowthe
instructions on the screen.
*CDSetupissupportedforWindows7/Vista/XPonly.
Manual Setup
To congure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below.
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computer
modem
2) disconnect
2) disconnect
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1) turn o the computer
Turn o your computer and modem.
2UnplugtheLANcablewhichconnects
your computer and modem.
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Make sure the mode switch on the back of
the AirStation is in the "AUTO" position.
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1) connect
LAN cable
2) connect
INTERNET port
AirStation wireless
router (rear side)
PlugoneendoftheLANcableintoyourmodemandtheothersidetotheInternetportofthe
AirStation. Turn on your modem.

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5ConnectyoucomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeLANcable.
Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.
ROUTER
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LAN
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OFF
AUTO
power outlet
AirStation wireless router
(rear side)
PC
1) connect
1) connect
LAN cable
2) connect the power supply
6Conrmthedevicesareconnectedcorrectlyasthebelowdiagramshows.
ON
modem
power outlet
computer
7Waitforawhile,andthenmakesurethattheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:
POWER Greenlightison
WIRELESS Greenlightisonorblinking
ROUTER Greenlightisonorodependingonyournetwork
DIAG O
LAN Greenlightisonorblinking
INTERNET Greenlightisonorblinking
※Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.
8Launchawebbrowser.Ifthe“home”setupscreenisdisplayed,setupiscomplete.
Ifausernameandpasswordscreenis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.

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Chapter 4
Conguration
ThischapterexplainstheadvancedsettingsfortheAirStation.Tochangeadvancedsettings,usethe
AirStation'sweb-basedcongurationutility.
How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility
To display the conguration of the AirStation, follow the procedure below.
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Launchawebbrowser.
Entertherouter’sLAN-sideIPaddressintheaddress
eld,andpressthe"Enter"key.
Note: ･TheAirStation’sdefaultLAN-sideIPaddressdependsonthepositionofthemodeswitch.
  Inroutermode:192.168.11.1
  Inbridgemode:192.168.11.100(*)
  Note: Iftherouterswitchissetto"AUTO"andtheunitisworkinginbridgemode,anIPaddressis
assignedtothisunitfromaDHCPserver.
･IfyouchangetheIPaddressofthisunit,usethenewIPaddress.
Whenthisscreenappears,enter“root”
(in lower case) for the user name and the
password that you set during initial setup.
Click“OK”.
Note: ･By default, the password is blank (not set).
･Ifyouforgetyourpassword,holddown
the Reset button (page 11) to initialize all
settings. The password will then be blank.
Note that all other settings will also revert to
their default values.

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4The conguration screen is
displayed.
Help is always displayed on the
right side of the conguration
screen. Refer to the Help screens
for more information on each page
in the web-based conguration
screens.