Buffalo AirStation Pro WAPS-APG600H User manual

User Manual
11n/a & 11n/g/b Concurrent Smart model
WAPS-APG600H
11n/a, 11n/g/b Single-Band Smart model
WAPS-AG300H
www.buffalotech.com
35020077-01

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Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview ..........................................6
Package Contents .................................................................................6
Hardware Overview .............................................................................7
Front Panel LEDs .............................................................................................7
Back Panel .......................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ................................10
Antenna Placement ............................................................................10
Installation ..........................................................................................10
Connecting to PoE Equipment .....................................................................10
Connecting the AC Adapter .........................................................................11
Initial Setup ........................................................................................12
Setting the AirStation IP Address ................................................................12
Settings ..........................................................................................................14
Wireless & Encryption ...................................................................................16
Changing the Password ................................................................................18
Mounting the AirStation on a Ceiling or Wall ..................................20
Mounting the Security Case ..............................................................22
Removing the AirStation ...................................................................24
Chapter 3 - Configuration ...............................................25
Settings ...............................................................................................25
Home ...................................................................................................25

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LAN Settings .......................................................................................26
LAN-side IP Address ......................................................................................26
LAN Port .........................................................................................................27
VLAN ..............................................................................................................28
Network ..............................................................................................29
ProxyArp ........................................................................................................29
Bridge ............................................................................................................30
Wireless Settings ................................................................................32
AOSS...............................................................................................................32
WPS ................................................................................................................34
Basic ...............................................................................................................35
Advanced .......................................................................................................37
Security ..........................................................................................................39
Clients ............................................................................................................42
WDS ................................................................................................................43
RADIUS ...........................................................................................................44
MAC Filter ......................................................................................................46
WMM ..............................................................................................................47
Wireless Monitor ...........................................................................................49
EZ Analyzer ....................................................................................................49
Administration ...................................................................................50
Username and Password ..............................................................................50
Date and Time ...............................................................................................52
Transfer Logs to Syslog Server .....................................................................53
Admin Tools ...................................................................................................53
Save/Restore Settings ..................................................................................54
Restart ...........................................................................................................55
Initialize .........................................................................................................55

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Update Firmware ..........................................................................................56
LED Settings ..................................................................................................57
Diagnostic ...........................................................................................58
System Information ......................................................................................58
I’m Here ..........................................................................................................59
USB .................................................................................................................60
Log .................................................................................................................61
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network ...................62
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ...............................................62
Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (Client Manager V) ..................63
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) ...................................................................64
OS X (AOSS Assistant) ...................................................................................65
Manual Setup .....................................................................................66
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig) ...................................................................66
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig) ...................................................................67
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig) .............................................................68
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration) ................................................70
OS X (Wi-Fi) ....................................................................................................71
Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ...............72
Windows 7 and Windows Vista .....................................................................72
OS X ................................................................................................................74

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Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings ...................75
Appendix A - Specifications ............................................80
Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings ..........................................82
Windows 8 ...........................................................................................82
Windows 7 ...........................................................................................83
Windows Vista ....................................................................................84
Windows XP ........................................................................................85
OS X .....................................................................................................86
Appendix C - Restoring the Default Configuration .......87
Appendix D - Regulatory Compliance Information ......88
Appendix E - Environmental Information......................94

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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 (with protective caps) ..................................................................................... 2
• AC adapter .............................................................................................................................. 1
• Power cable ................................................................................................................... 1 or 2
• Bracket ..................................................................................................................................... 1
• Ceiling-mounting screws (large) .................................................................................... 4
• Wall-mounting screws (medium) ................................................................................... 4
• Wall-mounting anchor (for medium-size screws) .................................................... 4
• Screws (small, 5 mm *) ....................................................................................................... 2
• Screws (small, 4 mm *) ....................................................................................................... 2
• Spacers (ring-shaped metal part) .................................................................................. 2
• Ejector (L-shaped part) ....................................................................................................... 1
• Serial number stickers .......................................................... one sheet with 2 stickers
• Quick Setup Guide ............................................................................................................... 1
• Warranty Statement ............................................................................................................ 1
* The “length” here refers to the length of the section shown in the figure.

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Hardware Overview
Front Panel LEDs
1 Power LED
On:
Power is on.
Off:
Power is off.
Note: You can permanently turn off the power LED in Settings.
2 Diag LED (Red)
This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle.
Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot. This is
normal.
Off:
Normal.
Glows red at startup (about 2 to 3 minutes):
RAM error.
Blinks red twice at startup or immediately after settings are saved:
Flash ROM error.
3 blinks **:
Wired Ethernet LAN error.
4 blinks **:

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Wireless LAN error.
5 blinks:
USB error.
9 blinks **:
System error.
Continuously blinking *:
Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.
* Do not unplug the AC adapter while the diag LED is blinking continuously.
** Turn off AirStation first, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.
3 5 GHz LED (Blue)
On:
5 GHz wireless is enabled.
Randomly blinking:
5 GHz wireless 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: You can permanently turn off this LED in Settings.
4 2.4 GHz LED (Green)
On:
2.4 GHz wireless is enabled.
Randomly blinking:
2.4 GHz wireless 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: You can permanently turn off this LED in Settings.
5 LAN LED (Green)
On:
An Ethernet device is connected.
Blinking:
An Ethernet device is communicating.
6 Antenna 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
1 Power Connector
Connect the power adapter here.
2 Power Button
This button turns the power on and off .
3 LAN Port
With Auto-MDIX, you can use straight or crossover Ethernet cables. LAN port 1 supports PoE.
4 EZ Analyzer port
This extra USB port will be used for “EZ Analyzer” when it’s released. Currently (June 2013) this port is disabled.
5 USB Port
Connect a USB device here to upgrade firmware or save logs.
6 USB Eject Button
Before unplugging a USB device, hold down the USB eject button for 3 seconds. The USB LED will begin to blink.
Then you can unplug the USB device safely.
7 USB LED (Green)
On:
USB device is being used.
Randomly blinking:
USB device can be removed.
8 RJ-45 Serial Console Port for Settings
This port will be used for additional functionality in the future. With current firmware releases it is not enabled yet.
9 Reset Button
To reset all settings, hold down this button until the diag LED comes on (about 3 seconds). Power must be on.
10 AOSS/WPS button
To start AOSS (or WPS), hold down this button until the wireless LED blinks twice (about 1 second).
11 Maintenance port
For factory use only.

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Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation
Antenna Placement
Remove the antenna caps and attach the antennas. Don’t touch the conductive parts of the antenna connectors
because they can be damaged easily.
Note: These antennas support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
Installation
Connecting to PoE Equipment
The AirStation is compatible with PoE equipment (sold separately). If PoE (Power over Ethernet) is available on the
network, you may not need to use the AC power supply. Instead, connect LAN port 1 to an Ethernet connection with
PoE as shown below. Do not connect the AC power supply if you’re using PoE.
Notes:
• LAN port 2 does not support PoE. Don’t connect PoE equipment to LAN port 2.
• You may supply power to the AirStation with PoE or the AC adapter. Do not connect both at once!

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1 Use a Ethernet cable to connect LAN port 1 of the AirStation to a PoE switch or other device that supports PoE.
Note: Be sure that the cable connecting the AirStation and power sourcing equipment is an enhanced category 5 or
higher 4-pair cable.
Connect ITE to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.
2 Turn on the AirStation power.
3 Make sure that the power LED is on.
If the power LED does not turn on after several minutes, make sure that the LAN cable is connected correctly, the
AirStation is turned on, and the power source is turned on.
Connecting the AC Adapter
If PoE is not available, connect the AC adapter to the AirStation.
1 Use the supplied AC adapter to connect the equipment to a UPS, power strip, or outlet.
2 Turn on the AirStation.
3 Make sure that the power LED is on.
If the power LED does not turn on after several minutes, make sure that the AC adapter is plugged in correctly and
that the AirStation is turned on.

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Initial Setup
The AirStation Configuration Tool lets you configure your AirStation easily. Download it from one of the links below:
WAPS-APG600H:
http://d.buffalo.jp/waps-apg600h/
WAPS-AG300H:
http://d.buffalo.jp/waps-ag300h/
Note: The AirStation Configuration Tool is intended for use with a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 8.0 or
later installed. To configure the AirStation from a Mac or Linux computer, log in to Settings as described in chapter 3.
Setting the AirStation IP Address
1 Start the AirStation Configuration Tool.
Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [AirStation Utility] - [AirStation Configuration Tool].
2 Click [Next].

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3 Select the AirStation to configure, then click [Next].
4 Click [Change IP Address].
5 Enter the AirStation’s IP address and click [Next].

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6 Enter the AirStation’s admin password (the default is “password”) and click [Next].
Note: If the admin password contains 9 characters or more, the IP address of the AirStation cannot be changed
using this procedure. In this case, open Settings and set the IP address.
7 Click [Finish].
Settings
1 Start the AirStation Configuration Tool.
Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [AirStation Utility] - [AirStation Configuration Tool].

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2 Click [Next].
3 Select the AirStation to configure, then click [Next].
4 Click [Go to Settings].

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5 Click [OK].
6 To log in to Settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click [OK].
7 Settings will open.
Wireless & Encryption
By default, the AirStation’s wireless LAN is disabled. To configure it, follow the procedure below.
Note: This example uses WPA2-PSK AES encryption.
1 Open Settings.
2 Click [Encryption].

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3 For the WAPS-APG600H, select “11a and 11g”.
For the WAPS-AG300H, select “11g” or “11a”.
4 Select the security mode (example: “WPA-PSK”).
5 Select “WPA2 Only” for the WPA type, “AES” for the encryption type, set the pre-shared key, and click [Apply].
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Changing the Password
To change your AirStation’s settings, you’ll need to log in to Settings. The default username is “admin” and the default
password is “password”. After initial setup is complete, it is highly recommended that you change the password as
described below.
1 Open Settings.
2 Click [Advanced].
3 From the left-side menu, click [Admin Config] - [Username and Password].
4 Enter a new administrator password (twice) and click [Apply].

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Notes:
• The administrator password should contain between 6 and 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols.
• Passwords should contain between 6 and 32 single-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols.
• Passwords cannot be blank.
• If you log in as “admin”, all AirStation settings can be changed.
• If you log in as “user”, you can view settings but not change them.

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Mounting the AirStation on a Ceiling or Wall
The AirStation can be mounted to a ceiling or wall. The location where you mount the AirStation should meet these
requirements:
• Mount in a location with an ambient temperature range from 0° C (32° F) to 45° C (113° F), humidity from 10% to
90%, and no condensation.
• Do not bring the AirStation into close contact with other devices, other walls, or other objects.
• Do not mount on wobbly surfaces, slanted surfaces, or other unstable locations.
• Do not mount in locations that are exposed to direct sunlight, heat sources, or electromagnetic waves.
• Mount in a firm and stable position. If the AirStation is not properly mounted, it can fall and cause an accident.
Use the supplied accessories below to mount the AirStation to the ceiling or wall.
• Ceiling-mounting screws (large)
• Wall-mounting screws (medium)
Note: The ceiling where the AirStation is mounted must be capable of supporting a weight of at least 1.5 kg (3lb
5oz). If the ceiling does not have sufficient strength, be sure to reinforce the ceiling before securing the AirStation to
it. If the ceiling is not reinforced, the AirStation can fall and cause an injury.
If the screws cannot be properly secured to the wall, such as when the wall material is thin, open holes in the wall
beforehand, embed the wall-mounting anchor into the wall, and then secure with the screws.