Buffalo AirStation Turbo G WHR-HP-G54 User manual

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WHR-HP-G54
AirStation WHR-HP-G54 High-Power
Wireless Cable/DSL Smart Router

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AirStation WHR-HP-G54 High-Power Wireless Cable/DSL
Smart Router (WHR-HP-G54)
Package contents includes:
• Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WHR-HP-G54)
• External Antenna
• Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
• Quick Setup Guides
• AC Adapter
• Power Cable
Package Contents
Gathering information 1
Depending on the type of broadband internet service you are subscribed
to, dierent pieces of information may be needed to complete the setup. In
particular, most DSL providers require PPPoE information to log in to your
connection. Call your internet service provider’s customer or technical
support number to nd if any special information is required for you to
connect to the internet.
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Gathering Information 1
Recording the AirStation’s LAN MAC Address
Before you place your AirStation, it’s a good idea to record its LAN MAC
address. This will be the default SSID of your wireless network. You can nd
the LAN MAC address on the bottom of the AirStation.
MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters. When
inputting MAC Addresses for custom congurations, a semi-colon (:) is used
to separate every two digits. ex: 00:07:40:00:00:00
The Auto/Bridge Switch on the bottom of the AirStation is used to determine
it’s functionality. When set to Auto, Router mode or Bridge mode can be
selected from within the conguration screens. As default the AirStation is in
Router mode. However by icking the switch to Bridge mode the AirStation
becomes a dedicated bridge.
The default IP Address of the AirStation diers depending on which mode
it is set to. In Router mode the default IP Address is 192.168.11.1 whereas in
Bridge mode the default IP Address is 192.168.11.100.

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Connecting Cables To The AirStation 2
1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be
used to congure the AirStation router.
2. Screw external antenna on to top of AirStation.
3. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port.
Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other
router.
4. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and
plug the other end into your computer’s Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port. If you
plan to initially congure the AirStation wirelessly (not recommended), you
may skip this step.
5. Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute, then power
on the AirStation router (by plugging in its power) and wait another minute,
and nally power on the computer which will be used to congure the
AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the AirStation is lit or ashing after several
minutes of being powered on, please consult Bualo Technology Technical
Support.
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Ethernet cable to
Cable/DSL modem
AC power
Ethernet cable to PC

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Notes on Wireless Conguration:
If you have a PC connected to the router with a wired connection, we
recommend that you use it to congure your AirStation. That said, if
necessary, you can still congure your AirStation with a wireless connection.
Consult your wireless client card or adapter’s documentation to conrm that
it’s correctly installed with all necessary drivers.
Does your client support AOSS? If so, conguration is very simple. Just push
the AOSS button on your router, push the AOSS button on your client, and a
wireless connection will be established in approximately 15 seconds. Consult
your AOSS suppliments for more information on how to use AOSS.
The default SSID of the AirStation is it’s LAN MAC Address, using your wireless
card’s software or Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Cong, connect to the Wireless
Network that broadcasts the LAN MAC Address of your AirStation as its SSID.
Out of the box, the AirStation router does not have any encryption set
up, so initially disable any encryption settings in your wireless adapter’s
conguration.
Please consult the documentation that came with your wireless client card or
adapter for further assistance.
Connecting Cables To The AirStation 2
Congure Your Computer’s IP Address 3
For Windows 98SE/ME:
• Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select
Properties.
• Select the Conguration tab, scroll down to TCP/IP and press Properties.
• Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address
automatically.
• Click OK to close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.
• Click OK to close Network Connections Properties.
• Close Network Connections window.

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For Windows 2000/XP:
• Click Start => Settings => Control Panel.
• Double click on the Network Connections icon.
• Right-click on Local Area Network Connection and select Properties.
For Windows Vista:
• Click Start => Control Panel => Network & Sharing Center.
• Click on Manage Network Connections.
• Right-click on Local Area Network Connection and select Properties.
NOTE: If you’re using a wireless connection, right-click on its icon and select
Properties.
• Scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP ) and press Properties.
• Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address
automatically if they’re not already selected.
• Click OK to close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.
• Close Network Connections and Control Panel windows.
Refer to your Operating System documentation for further instructions on
how to navigate to your TCP/IP Properties.
Congure Your Computer’s IP Address 3
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Access The AirStation Conguration Pages 4
Launch your Web browser, type 192.168.11.1 or 192.168.11.100 if in bridge
mode, and click Go. Of course, if you’ve changed your AirStation’s LAN IP
address, enter the new LAN IP address instead.
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If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the INIT
button on the bottom of the AirStation for 15 seconds. Do not let go of the
INIT button until the red DIAG lights up or ashes. The restore process can
take up to two minutes.
Access The AirStation Conguration Pages 5
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This dialog will ask for your User name and password.
Enter“root”as the User name.
Leave the password eld blank.
Click OK.

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Access The AirStation Conguration Pages 5
The WHR-HP-G54 will automatically detect whether your internet is from a
DSL or Cable provider and ask you for any necessary information.
• DSL
If you have a DSL connection, you will probably have to enter your PPPoE
login information. Get this information from your ISP if you don’t know it.
• Cable
Most Cable providers require no aditional settings to obtain an IP address. If
your connection requires a DNS server to be set up manually, a wizard will
ask you for the necessary information. Get it from your cable provider if you
don’t know it.
Default Settings
If at any time you wish to restore your AirStation’s settings to factory defaults,
press the INIT button on the bottom of the AirStation for 15 seconds. Do not
let go of the INIT button until the red DIAG lights up or ashes. The restore
process can take up to two minutes.
This completes the basic AirStation Conguration. To change advanced
settings, please consult the Online Manual on the CD-ROM or go to the
Bualo Support Web Site: http://www.bualotech.com
The AirStation can be re-congured anytime via a Web browser using a wired
or wireless connection by entering 192.168.11.1 or 192.168.11.100 if in bridge
mode, in the URL address eld of the Web browser and pressing the Enter
key on the keyboard. Of course, if you’ve changed your AirStation’s LAN IP
address, enter the new LAN IP address instead.

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Additional Information
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System)
The WHR-HP-G54 supports Bualo’s AOSS system for connecting AOSS
compatible wireless clients to the WHR-HP-G54. For information about AOSS,
please refer to the AOSS Supplement which is included in the WHR-HP-G54
package contents.
IP Addressing
To verify your IP settings for static or automatic addressing, click Start, select
Settings (if present) and click Control Panel. Within Control Panel, double-click
Network or Network Connections. You can then right-click on any of your
wired or wireless connections and select Properties. Within the properties,
you can view the properties of your TCP/IP protocol.
Generally, you will want to be sure that Obtain an IP address automatically
is selected to allow easier connections. To manually renew IP addressing
congurations for your connection, follow these steps:
• Click Start and Run. A dialog box will appear where you can type cmd into
the eld provided and click OK.
• An MS-DOS prompt will launch. Enter IPCONFIG /RELEASE and press the Enter
key on the keyboard to release your current IP conguration. Next, enter
IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the Enter key to seek new settings from a DHCP
server. (This may take a few moments).
• Type IPCONFIG /ALL. This will display all the IP congurations for your wired
or wireless connection.
• The Default Gateway address listed in the results is usually the IP address
of the AirStation. If no IP addresses are listed or your wireless adapter
displays a 169.254.XXX.XXX address, retrace the setup steps to verify correct
installation.
• Type EXIT to close out the DOS window.
Warning : Please note it is not permitted under EU Legislation to use external
antennas with the WHR-HP-G54.