Buffalo AirStation Pro WAPS-APG600H User manual

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User Manual
11n/a & 11n/g/b Concurrent Smart model
WAPS-APG600H
11n/a, 11n/g/b Single Smart model
WAPS-AG300H

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview .........................................3
Package Contents .....................................................................3
Hardware Overview ..................................................................4
Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................... 4
Back Panel ..................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ................................8
Antenna Placement ...................................................................8
Installation .................................................................................8
Connecting Power Sourcing Equipment (Sold Separately) ........... 8
Connecting the AC Adapter (Sold Separately) ............................... 10
Initial Setup ...............................................................................11
Installing the AirStation Conguration Tool .................................... 11
Setting the AirStation IP Address ................................................... 12
Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface ........................ 14
Enabling the Wireless LAN Functions and Making the
Encryption Settings ........................................................................ 16
Setting the Password in the Conguration Interface ...................... 18
Mounting to a Ceiling or Wall ....................................................20
Mounting the Security Case (Sold Separately) .........................22
Removing the AirStation ...........................................................24
Chapter 3 - Connect to a Wireless Network ...................25
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) .....................................25
Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ............................................. 26
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 27
Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) .......................................................... 28

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Manual Setup ............................................................................29
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 29
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 30
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 33
Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) ........................................................................... 34
Chapter 4 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ...............35
Chapter 5 - Default Conguration Settings ....................38
Appendix A - Specications ............................................43
Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings ..........................................45
Windows 7 ................................................................................45
Windows Vista ...........................................................................46
Windows XP ..............................................................................47
Mac OS X ..................................................................................48
Appendix C - Restoring the Default Conguration .......49
Appendix D - Regulatory Compliance Information ....... 50
Appendix E - Environmental Information .......................56
Appendix F - GPL Information .........................................57

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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.
• Wireless LAN access point ........................................................................................................ 1
• Antennas (Dual band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) ...............................................................................2
• Antenna cap (already attached to antenna) .....................................................................2
• Wall-mounting xture ............................................................................................................... 1
• Ceiling-mounting wooden screws (large) ..........................................................................4
• Wall-mounting wooden screws (medium) ........................................................................ 4
• Wall-mounting anchor (for medium-size wooden screws)..........................................4
• Screws (Small: Length 5 mm *) ............................................................................................... 2
• Screws (Small: Length 4 mm *) ............................................................................................... 4
• Spacers (Ring-shaped metal part) ......................................................................................... 2
• Ejector (L-shaped part) .............................................................................................................. 1
• AirNavigator CD ...........................................................................................................................1
• Serial number sticker .................................................................................................................2
• Quick Setup Guide ...................................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty Statement ...................................................................................................................1
* The “length” here refers to the length of the section shown in the gure.
An AC adapter is not included with this AirStation unit, and so please order an AC adapter
(WLE-OP-AC12, sold separately) or use separate PoE-enabled power sourcing equipment.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview
Hardware Overview
Front Panel LEDs
1Power LED
On: Power is on.
O: Power is o.
This LED is o when the “LED setting” is set to O.
2Diag 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.
O: Nomal.
Solid red at startup
(about 2 to 3
minutes):
RAM error.
Blinks red twice
at startup or
immediately after
settings are saved:
Flash ROM error.

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3 blinks*2: Wired Ethernet LAN error.
4 blinks*2: Wireless LAN error.
5 blinks: USB error.
9 blinks*2: System error.
Continuously
blinking*1:
Updating rmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.
*1 Never unplug the AC adapter while the Diag LED is blinking continuously.
*2 Turn o AirStation rst, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.
35 GHz LED (Blue)
On: 5 GHz wireless LAN is enabled.
Randomly blinking: 5 GHz wireless LAN is transmitting.
2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Continuously
blinking:
AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
Note: This LED is o when “LED Setting” is set to O. The default setting is O (Disable). Enable the wireless
function by referring to “Enabling the Wireless LAN Functions and Making the Encryption Settings” (page16).
42.4 GHz LED (Green)
On: 2.4 GHz wireless LAN is enabled.
Randomly blinking: 2.4 GHz wireless LAN is transmitting.
2 blinks: AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Continuously
blinking:
AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
Note: This LED is o when “LED Setting” is set to O. The default setting is O (Disable). Enable the wireless
function by referring to “Enabling the Wireless LAN Functions and Making the Encryption Settings” (page16).
5LAN LED (Green)
On: An Ethernet device is connected.
Blinking: An Ethernet device is communicating.
6Antenna Connector Screw on the included antennas here.
Note: The supplied antenna supports both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

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Back Panel
7DC Connector The AC adapter (WLE-OP-AC12, sold separately) is connected here.
8Power button This button turns the power on and o .
9LAN Port The AirStation LAN port is connected to a computer, hub, or other
network device using a LAN cable. Because the AirStation LAN port
supports AUTO-MDIX, it can be connected to a network device regardless
of the LAN cable type (straight or cross).
LAN port 1 supports PoE devices. If PoE-enabled power sourcing
equipment (sold separately) is connected, power can be received from
the LAN cable so that an AC adapter does not need to be connected. For
details on PoE, see the manual for your power sourcing equipment (sold
separately).
10 Function expansion
USB port
This is a USB port for function expansion. It cannot be used with the
current  rmware version.
11 USB Port A USB memory device (sold separately) is connected here. When a USB
memory device is connected, you can start the AirStation using a speci c
 rmware version and save log information.
12 USB Eject Button Press this button when removing the USB memory device from the
AirStation. Holding down the button for three seconds or longer will
perform the disconnection process, which disables access from the
AirStation to the USB memory device for enabling safe removal of the
USB memory device.
Be sure to always press this button and check that the USB LED is blinking
before removing the USB memory device. If the USB memory device is
removed while it is being accessed, the data could become corrupted, or
the device could be damaged.

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13 USB LED (Green)
On: USB memory device is being used.
Randomly blinking: USB memory device can be removed.
14 RJ-45 serial console
port for settings
This is an RJ-45 serial console port for settings. This cannot be used in the
current rmware version.
15 Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on
(about 3 seconds). Power must be on.
16 AOSS/WPS button Pressing this button until the 5 GHz LED / 2.4 GHz LED ashes twice
(about 1 second) will change to the AOSS or WPS connection standby
status.
17 Maintenance port This cannot be used in the AirStation.

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Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation
Antenna Placement
Remove the antenna cap, and attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna connector can be
easily damaged, and so be careful not to touch it.
Note: The supplied antenna supports both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Installation
Connecting Power Sourcing Equipment (Sold Separately)
If PoE (Power over Ethernet) enabled power sourcing equipment (sold separately) is used to provide
power to the AirStation, perform the procedure below to connect the power sourcing equipment.
Notes: · Power sourcing equipment can be connected to the LAN 1 port only. The LAN 2 port does not support PoE,
and so do not connect power sourcing equipment to this port. Doing so could cause a breakdown of the
device.
· PoE is a function compliant with the IEEE802.3af or IEEE802.3at standards, and it enables data signal
transmission and powering of devices over a single LAN cable. A device with a PoE function can be used
without connecting a power cable by simply connecting it to an AirStation with a LAN cable.
· If power is supplied using PoE, do not connect an AC adapter.
· Some power sourcing equipment may be unable to supply power to the AirStation depending on its
specications. Be sure to always use power sourcing equipment that is compatible with the AirStation.

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1Use a LAN cable to connect the PoE port of the power sourcing equipment to the LAN 1 port
of the AirStation.
Note: Be sure that the cable connecting the AirStation and power sourcing equipment is an enhanced
Category 5 or higher 4-pair cable.
2Turn on the AirStation power.
3Check that the Power LED is on.
If the Power LED does not turn on even after several minutes have elapsed, check that the
LAN cable is connected correctly, the AirStation power is turned on, and that the power
sourcing equipment is turned on.

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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Connecting the AC Adapter (Sold Separately)
If the AC adapter (WLE-OP-AC12, sold separately) is used to supply power to the AirStation, perform
the procedure below to connect the AC adapter.
1Connect the AC adapter and AC cable.
2Insert the AC adapter plug into the DC connector of the AirStation.
3Turn on the AirStation power.
4Check that the Power LED is on.
If the Power LED does not turn on even after several minutes have elapsed, check that the AC
adapter is connected correctly and that the AirStation power is turned on.

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Initial Setup
The AirStation conguration interface can be opened for making the default settings.
The AirStation Conguration Tool is used to open the setting screen. Install the AirStation
Conguration Tool on your computer, and then open the AirStation conguration interface.
Note: The computer that opens the setting screen must be a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 8.0 or later
installed.
Installing the AirStation Conguration Tool
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Boot your computer and insert the AirNavigator CD. The setup wizard will launch automatically.
Note: If the setup wizard is not displayed, double-click [My Computer] > CD-ROM drive icon > [AirNavi.exe].
Click [Options].
Click [Advanced Installation].
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4Check the box for “Install AirStation Conguration Tool” and click [Install].
Install by following the on-screen instructions.
5
Setting the AirStation IP Address
1Start the AirStation Conguration Tool.
Click [Start] > [All Programs]> [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Conguration Tool] to launch it.
2Click [Next].
3Highlight an AirStation to congure and click [Next].

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4Click [Congure this AirStation IP Address].
5Check “Obtain IP address from DHCP server” to have DHCP obtain an IP address automatically,
or you may enter IP address settings manually. Click [Next].
6Enter the AirStation administrator password (the default setting is “password”), and click
[Next].
Note: If the AirStation administrator password is
9 characters or more, the IP address of the
AirStation cannot be changed using this
procedure. In this case, open the AirStation
setting screen, and set the IP address.

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7Click [Finish].
Accessing the Web-based Conguration Interface
1
2Click [Next].
Start the AirStation Conguration Tool.
Click [Start] > [All Programs]> [BUFFALO] > [AirStation Utility] > [AirStation Conguration Tool] to launch it.

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3Highlight an AirStation to congure and click [Next].
4Click [Open Web Setting screen.].
5Click [OK].

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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation
Enabling the Wireless LAN Functions and Making the Encryption Set-
tings
In the AirStation default state, all of the wireless LAN functions are disabled. To enable the wireless
LAN functions and make the encryption settings, use the procedure below to change the settings.
Note: The example in the procedure below is described when using WPA2-PSK AES for encryption.
1Open the AirStation Conguration interface.
2Click “Wireless Encryption(WEP/TKIP/AES)”.
6When the login screen is displayed, enter “admin” for the user name, and enter “password” for
the password, and then click [OK].
7The AirStation Conguration Interface is displayed.

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3For the WAPS-APG600H, select “11a & 11g interfaces”.
For the WAPS-AG300H, select “11g interface” or “11a interface”.
4Select the Security Mode (example: WPA-PSK).
5Select “WPA2 Only” for the WPA Type, and select “AES” for the encryption system, set the Pre-
Shared Key, and click [Apply].

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Setting the Password in the Conguration Interface
A user name and password must be entered to log into the conguration interface.
If you log into the conguration interface using the administrator name and password, you are
provided with privileges for reading and writing all setting parameters and statistical information.
The default administrator name is “admin”, and the default administrator password is “password”.
To prevent logging in by an unauthorized third party, once the initial setup of the AirStation is
completed, be sure to change the administrator password and user password settings.
1Open the AirStation conguration interface.
2Click “Advanced”.

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3From the left-side menu, click “Admin Cong” > “Name / Password”.
4Enter a new password for the administrator password and user password (Enter the same
password again in the Conrm elds.), then click [Apply].
Notes: · For the “administrator password”, enter a character string of 6 to 32 characters consisting of single-byte
alphanumeric characters and symbols.
· For the “user password”, enter a character string of 6 to 32 characters consisting of single-byte alphanumeric
characters and symbols.
· When setting the passwords, enter both the “administrator password” and “user password”. If one of these
passwords is blank, the passwords cannot be set.
· If you log in using the “administrator name”, all AirStation setting items can be changed.
· If you log in using a “user name”, you can view all the AirStation setting values, but you cannot change them.