Buffalo AirStation Nfiniti WZR-HP-G300NH User manual

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User Manual - WZR-HP-G300NH
35010849 ver.01 v1.8
High Power
Wireless N Router & AP

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Automatic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Manual Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Web Admin Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Movie Engine (QoS) Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Router/Access Point Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Encryption and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to an Existing Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting from Outside the Network with a VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WebAccess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
BitTorrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
GPL Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Work and play - further and faster! Your AirStation Nniti combines gigabit Ethernet
networking with extended wireless range and speed. It offers excellent compatibility with
most wireless clients, giving superb performance with Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and legacy
Wireless-B clients. For best overall performance, use with Buffalo Technology Nniti
wireless clients.
System Requirements:
• A high-speed (Broadband) Internet connection or existing local area connection.
• A computer with a network connection (wired or wireless) and a web browser such as
Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, or Safari.
Package Contents:
• WZR-HP-G300NH AirStation
• AC adapter
• CAT5 LAN cable
• Screws for wall mounting
• Utility CD with User Manual
• Quick Setup Guide
• Warranty Statement
Introduction

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Begin by nding a good place to set up your router/access point. Some things to
consider:
• You’ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within
reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. You’ll also want a power outlet
nearby.
• Keep the access point as central in your work area as possible. Signal strength and
speed fall off with distance.
• Higher is often better. For instance, set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than
the bottom one, if possible.
Do you need a password or other information to log in to your internet connection?
Many DSL connections require information like global IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway address, DNS server address, or PPPoE parameters in order to connect. Cable
modems usually don’t require extra information. If you have a DSL internet connection,
make sure that you have any necessary information handy before you continue. Your
Internet Service Provider can give you this information if you don’t know it.
Initial Setup

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Placing Your AirStation
Your AirStation may be placed horizontally, or vertically with its stand attached. Without
the stand, you can even mount it on the wall.
For wall mounting, screw two of the included wall-mounting screws into the wall as shown
below. With the detachable base removed, slots on the back of the AirStation will t over a
pair of screws in this conguration.
8.6 cm
(~3.3 inches)

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Connecting your AirStation
PC
Cable or DSL Modem
Power to outlet or
surge protector
Router switch should
be set to Auto for
normal use.

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Automatic Installation
The wizard will guide you through installing your AirStation.
The AirNavigator CD can install your AirStation for you automatically. To use the
automatic installation program, insert your AirNavigator CD into your computer and
follow the onscreen directions.

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To install the AirStation manually,
1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to
congure the AirStation router.
2. Plug the Cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port.
Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router.
3. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the AirStation and
plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter (NIC).
4. Important: turn everything on in the correct order!! Power on your cable or DSL modem
and wait one full minute, then power on the AirStation and wait one full minute, and
nally power on the computer which will be used to congure the AirStation.
Manual Installation: Connections

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Launch a web browser on the computer that you’re
using to congure the AirStation.
Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL eld. Naturally, if
you change your AirStation’s LAN-side IP address,
you’ll have to enter the new address instead.*
A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID
and Password.
Enter root as the User name and leave the password
eld blank.
Manual Installation: Log in to the Conguration Tool
*In AP mode (mode switch Off), the default IP address is 192.168.11.100.

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Your AirStation’s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet
connection you have automatically, and ask you for any needed information. If
your ISP assigns IPs automatically (most cable providers do), their DHCP server
will give your router an IP address. If additional login information is required
to connect to the internet, the wizard will ask for it. Enter any required login
Detecting Your Broadband Connection
information if asked. Contact your
DSL provider for any missing login
information.
Congratulations! You are now connected to the internet. Open a familiar web
page to make sure everything is working correctly.

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To connect
wireless
devices to the
AirStation, you
may either enter
the SSID and
encryption key
manually, or you
can use AOSS or
WPS.
Consult your
wireless clients’
manuals for
instructions on
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point
conguring them manually. You can get SSID and encryption information from
the AirStation’s Wireless Cong section.
Turn to the next page for instructions on using Windows Zero Cong to connect
Windows computers to the wireless network.

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Each of your wireless clients will need your
password to connect to the network. Click on the
wireless icon in your computer’s systray, or this
message if it pops up.
Any wireless networks available in the area will be
listed as available. Click on your wireless network
SSID so that it turns blue and the click on Connect
at the bottom right.
Windows Zero Cong

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Enter your network key (“password”) twice and click
Connect.
Repeat for each Windows computer that connects to
your network wirelessly.
Other wireless devices may have different conguration requirements. Consult their
documentation for instructions on how to enter your network key and connect them to your
wireless network.

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The Setup page is the opening screen of
the Web Admin Tool. From here, you can
change your wireless SSID and channel,
and choose your encryption type under
Basic Settings. The Wireless Cong section
also shows your SSID and encryption
settings.
Web Admin Tool
You can also update your AirStation’s rmware and reset your AirStation to
factory settings. As you explore the conguration tool, you’ll see that context
sensitive help is available on the right side of each page.

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The menus in the Web Admin Tool let you change your AirStation’s settings. To
navigate settings, choose a category at the top of the page and then a submenu
below. Settings will appear on the left, help les on the right. This example
shows the LAN Conguration category with the Route submenu item selected.
Navigating the Menus
Category
Tabs
Individual
Settings
Submenus
Help and
Instructions

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The Initialize/Restart page can be
reached by choosing the Admin
Cong category tab and then clicking
on the Initialize/Restart submenu.
Click Restart Now from this page
to restart your AirStation. Click
Initialize Now to restore your
AirStation to factory defaults and
restart it.
You may also initialize your
AirStation by holding down the Reset
button on the bottom for 3 seconds
with a straightened-out paper-clip or
similar object.
Initialize/Reboot

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AOSS
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for conguring your
wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are installed and both
support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy.
Push the AOSS button on the front of your router and hold it in for a few seconds. The
AOSS light will begin to ash amber. You now have two minutes to push the AOSS
button on your client device and nish the connection.
An AOSS compatible standalone client device will probably have a little red button labeled
“AOSS” on it. Push the button! About 15 seconds later, you’ll have a secure network
connection.
If your client device is a PC card, CardBus, or PCI adaptor, the AOSS button will
probably be in its Client Manager Software. Check your client device’s user manual for
instructions on where to push or click the AOSS button.
After you’ve pressed both buttons, it will take about 15 seconds for the connection to
complete. When it’s nished, the AOSS light will glow a solid amber. You now have a
secure network connection!
AOSS

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You can get to this page by selecting the
Wireless Cong category and choosing the
AOSS submenu.
The blue AOSS button at the top left of the
page has the same function as the physical
AOSS button on the top of the router: it
initiates the AOSS process.
If all your clients support AOSS, it’s very
simple to set them up. Press the AOSS
button on the router, or the one on this
page, and then push the AOSS button on the
client device. Consult your client device’s
documentation for the location of its AOSS
button.
AOSS Advanced Settings
Each client device should be set up separately. Wait for each AOSS process to nish before
starting the next one.
If you’ve used AOSS to congure some wireless clients, and now want to add other wireless
clients that don’t support AOSS to your network, you’ll need this screen will give you the
information you need to connect them manually.

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If you enable Dedicated WEP SSID Isolation,
then AOSS clients that access the network
via less-secure WEP connections (such
as game devices) will be connected on
an isolated network. They will be able to
communicate with the Internet and each
other, but will not be able to access data on
computers and other clients on the network
that are connected by more secure wireless
encryption techniques.

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AOSS
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple system for conguring your wireless network securely.
It’s similar to AOSS, but supported by many brands and types of wireless equipment. Your
wireless clients must support WPS to use this method of setup.
There are three different ways to connect your network devices with WPS.
Method # 1: Within two minutes, push the AOSS/WPS button on your AirStation and then
WPS
push the WPS button on your wireless client. WPS will
automatically form a secure wireless connection. Consult
your wireless client’s documentation for the location of its
WPS button.
Method # 2: If your wireless client requests a PIN code, enter
the AirStation’s PIN code. You can get it from the sticker on
the back of the AirStation, or from the WPS page in the Web
Conguration tool.
Method # 3: If your wireless client has a PIN code of its
own, you can enter it into the Enrollee PIN eld on the WPS
conguration page in the AirStation’s Web Cong Tool.
Within minutes, your wireless client will be connected to the
AirStation.