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 .........................................4
Package Contents .....................................................................4
Hardware Overview ..................................................................5
Front Panel LEDs ........................................................................... 5
Back Panel ..................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2 - Placing Your AirStation ................................8
Antenna Placement ...................................................................8
Installation .................................................................................8
Connecting to PoE Equipment (Sold Separately) .......................... 8
Connecting the AC Adapter ............................................................ 9
Initial Setup ...............................................................................10
Setting the AirStation IP Address ................................................... 10
Settings .......................................................................................... 13
Wireless & Encryption .................................................................... 15
Changing the Password ................................................................. 17
Mounting the AirStation on a Ceiling or Wall .............................19
Mounting the Security Case (Sold Separately) .........................21
Removing the AirStation ...........................................................23
Chapter 3 - Conguration ................................................24
Settings .....................................................................................24
Home ........................................................................................24
LAN Settings .............................................................................25
LAN IP address .............................................................................. 25
LAN Port ........................................................................................ 26
VLAN .............................................................................................. 27
Wireless Settings ......................................................................29

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AOSS ............................................................................................. 29
WPS ............................................................................................... 32
Basic .............................................................................................. 33
Advanced ....................................................................................... 36
Security .......................................................................................... 39
Clients ............................................................................................ 45
WDS ............................................................................................... 46
RADIUS ......................................................................................... 48
MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 51
WMM .............................................................................................. 52
Admin Cong ............................................................................55
Username and Password ............................................................... 55
Date and Time ................................................................................ 57
Transfer Logs to Syslog Server ..................................................... 59
Admin Tools ................................................................................... 59
Save/Restore Settings ................................................................... 60
Restart ........................................................................................... 62
Initialize .......................................................................................... 62
Update Firmware ........................................................................... 63
LED Settings .................................................................................. 64
Diagnostic .................................................................................65
System Information ........................................................................ 65
Log ................................................................................................. 67
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network ...................69
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) .....................................69
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (Client Manager V) ..................................... 70
Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 71
Mac OS X (AOSS Assistant) .......................................................... 72
Manual Setup ............................................................................73
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 73
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 75
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 76

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Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 79
Mac OS X (Wi-Fi) ........................................................................... 80
Chapter 5 - Checking Wireless Signal Quality ...............81
Chapter 6 - Default Conguration Settings ....................84
Appendix A - Specications ............................................89
Appendix B - TCP/IP Settings ..........................................91
Windows 8 ................................................................................91
Windows 7 ................................................................................92
Windows Vista ...........................................................................93
Windows XP ..............................................................................94
Mac OS X ..................................................................................95
Appendix C - Restoring the Default Conguration .......96
Appendix D - Regulatory Compliance Information .......97
Appendix E - Environmental Information .......................103
Appendix F - GPL Information .........................................104

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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 gure.

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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 the 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 “Wireless & Encryption” (page15).
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 “Wireless & Encryption” (page15).
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
7Power Connector Connect the power adapter here.
8Power button This button turns the power on and o .
9LAN Port These ports may be connected to computers, hubs, or other network
devices. With Auto-MDIX, you can use straight or crossover Ethernet
cables. LAN port 1 supports PoE.
10 Function expansion
USB port
This extra USB port will be used for additional functionality in the future.
With current  rmware releases it is not enabled yet.
11 USB Port Connect a USB memory device here to upgrade  rmware or save logs.
12 USB Eject Button Before unplugging a USB memory device, hold down the USB eject
button for 3 seconds. The USB LED will begin to blink. It’s then safe to
unplug the memory device.
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 serial console port will be used for additional functionality in the
future. With current  rmware releases it is not enabled yet.
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 To initiate AOSS (or WPS), hold down this button until the wireless LED
 ashes twice (about 1 second).
17 Maintenance port For factory use only.

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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 (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!

AirStation
PoE Switch
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1Use 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.
2Turn on the AirStation power.
3Make 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.
1Use the supplied AC adapter to connect the equipment to a UPS, power strip, or outlet.
2Turn on the AirStation.
3Make 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 Conguration Tool lets you congure your AirStation easily. Download it from one of
the links below:
WAPS-APG600H:
http://d.bualo.jp/waps-apg600h/
WAPS-AG300H:
http://d.bualo.jp/waps-ag300h/
Note: The computer that opens Settings must be a Windows computer with Internet Explorer 8.0 or later installed.
Setting the AirStation IP Address
1Start the AirStation Conguration Tool.
Click Start > All Programs> BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > AirStation Conguration Tool.
2Click Next.

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3Select the AirStation to congure, then click Next.
4Click Change IP Address.
5Enter the AirStation’s IP address and click Next.

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6Enter the AirStation’s admin password (the default 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.
7Click Finish.

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Settings
1
2Click Next.
Start the AirStation Conguration Tool.
Click Start > All Programs> BUFFALO > AirStation Utility > AirStation Conguration Tool.
3Select the AirStation to congure, then click Next.

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4Click Go to Settings.
5Click OK.
6To log in to Settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click
OK.
7Settings will open.

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Wireless & Encryption
By default, the AirStation’s wireless LAN is disabled. To congure it, follow the procedure below.
Note: This example describes using WPA2-PSK AES encryption.
1Open Settings.
2Click Encryption.
3For the WAPS-APG600H, select “11a and 11g”.
For the WAPS-AG300H, select “11g” or “11a”.
4Select the Security Mode (example: “WPA-PSK”).

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5Select “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 the administrative interface. 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.
1Open Settings.
2Click Advanced.

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3From the left-side menu, click Admin Cong > Username and Password.
4Enter a new administrator password (twice) and click Apply.
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.

Supplied screws
(large)
Wall-mounting fixture
20 mm or less
30 mm or more
Ceiling rear
Ceiling
Square blocks (30 mm block)
Ceiling reinforcement
If the ceiling is made from plaster board or other material that does not provide enough strength, be sure to
reinforce the ceiling before mounting the AirStation. The gure above shows an example when using the supplied
screws (large) for attaching the wall-mounting xture. The thickness and size of the reinforcement piece varies
depending on the screw size that you use. For details, please consult with a specialized contractor with building
experience or the dealer where you made the purchase.
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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 rm 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 sucient 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.