Buffalo AIRSTATION WBR-G54 User manual

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Macintosh™Quick Setup Guide
54Mbps Wireless Broadband Base Station-g
WBR-G54
Preparation
This Quick Setup Guide will guide you through
quickly and easily installing this product and
configuring your Macintosh Computer to use
the AirStation 54Mbps Router. For detailed
setup and configuration instructions, please
refer to the User Manual on the Utility CD or
the Buffalo Wireless Support Website.
Package Contents Checklist
◗Wireless Broadband Router
◗Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
(For PC Only)
◗Quick Setup Guides
◗AC Adapter
◗7ft. Ethernet Cable
◗Warranty Statement
If any of the contents are missing, please
contact the reseller from which this
product was purchased.
System Requirements
◗Apple Desktop or Notebook with an
Airport or Airport Extreme wireless
adapter installed or comparable
third-party wireless adapter.
◗Compatible Web browser (read pg 11)
◗Cable or DSL broadband modem with
service for an Internet connection
There are several methods for initially
connecting to your AirStation router.
Depending on the configuration of the
computer you will be using to connect to
your router, choose the correct
installation after reviewing and
completing Gathering Information
and Connecting Cables to the
AirStation.
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Step  Gathering Information
Depending on the type of broadband Internet service you are subscribed to,
different types of information may be needed to complete the setup.
Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation
router simple and quick. Some, none or all of the following fields may be filled
out depending on the type of service provider. A quick call to your service
provider’s customer or technical support number will provide you with the
needed information if you are unsure.
The AirStation 54Mbps Broadband Router can be used with Macintosh Airport
Extreme computers as well as otherWi-Fi certified 802.11b wireless products.
No proprietary software is needed to configure your 54Mbps Router using a
Macintosh other than an Internet browser version 4.5 or later.
Recording the AirStation’s LAN MAC Address
The LAN MAC address of the AirStation is the default ESS-ID (SSID) and is
found on the rear of the AirStation body as shown in the illustration above.
MAC Addresses are 12-digit codes comprised of numbers and letters.When
inputting MAC Addresses for custom configurations, a semi-colon (:) is used
to separate every two digits. ex: 00:00:00:00:00
The LAN or Wired MAC address is the default
ESS-ID (SSID) of the AirStation. The LAN
MAC address is located on the rear of the
AirStation clearly labeled next to the 4-port
switch.
The WAN MAC address of the AirStation is
located and labeled here. This MAC Address is
used by the DSL/CATV modem.

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LAN MAC Address (default SSID): 0 0 0 7 4 0 _ _ _ _ _ _
ISP Information
◗My Internet Service Provider is:
◗My ISP’s technical support number is:
TCP/IP Information
◗IP Address:
◗Subnet Mask Address:
◗Default Gateway Address:
-or- My ISP uses Automatic IP Addressing (DHCP) ❐
DNS Server Information
◗Primary DNS Server:
◗Secondary DNS Server:
-or- My ISP uses Automatic DNS Server Addressing (DHCP) ❐
PPPoE Information
◗User Name (ID):
◗Host Name:
◗Password:
◗Service Name:

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Step  Connecting Cables and peripherals to the AirStation 54Mbps
Carefully following the instructions for connecting cables to your AirStation is
key to a quick and simple initial setup. Please pay attention to the order and port
in which cables are attached to ensure proper communications between your
computer, the AirStation and the Internet connection.
You can configure the AirStation with an Ethernet connection or via a
wireless connection.
• For Ethernet, you must connect an Ethernet cable (CAT5) from one of the
AirStation’s LAN ports to your computers Ethernet port
• For wireless, your Macintosh must have Apple’s Airport Software installed
and enabled, an Airport Extreme or Airport card or third party
802.11b/802.11g compatible client installed and functioning.
Power down the CATV or DSL modem and the computer which will be used
with the AirStation router.
Plug the CATV 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.
Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and
plug the other end into your computer Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port. If
you plan to initially configure the AirStation via a wireless connection, you
may skip this step.
Power on your CATV or DSL modem, wait one full minute, power on the
AirStation, wait one full minute and then power on the computer which
will be used to configure the AirStation. If the red DIAG light on the
AirStation is lit or flashing after several minutes of being powered on,
please consult Buffalo Technical Support.

Step Configure your TCP/IP Settings
Navigate to the Dock and Click on
System Preferences.
-Click Network
-Set Location to Automatic.
-Set Show to Built-in Ethernet
-Set Configure to Using DHCP
-Leave the other fields blank.
-Click Apply Now and close.
Configuring the AirStation
using an Ethernet Connection
Setup using OS X
From the Apple Menu Items,
select Control Panels.
-Double click TCP/IP
-Set Connect via to Ethernet
-Set Configure to Using DHCP
Server
-Leave the other fields blank.
-Close and save
Setup in OS 9 or later
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Open your web browser and enter 192.168.11.1 into the browser address
field.
You will be prompted to enter a User
ID and Password
User ID: root
Password: leave blank
(enter no password)
NOTE: These are the factory
default settings
The AirStation 54Mbps web configuration page will open.
Step Connect and configure your AirStation 54Mbps Router
DSL - DSL users can click the
DSL button and input the ISP
setup information for an easy
setup.
CATV - Cable users can click the
CATV button and input the ISP
setup information for an easy
setup.
Advanced - Users can click this
button to enable advanced
functionality such as WEP and
other Network settings.*
If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the red INIT
button on the rear of the AirStation for several seconds until the red DIAG light
illuminates.
*Reference the instructions in the User Manual for advanced configuration of
your AirStation 54Mbps Broadband Router Base Station.

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- Open the Network System
Preferences
- Set Location as Automatic.
- Set Show to Airport.
- Set Configure to Using DHCP
- Leave the other fields blank.
- Click Apply Now and close.
- Open the TCP/IP Control
Panel
-Set Connect via to Airport.
-Set Configure to Using
DHCP Server.
-Leave the other fields blank.
-Close and save.
Configuring the AirStation
using a Wireless Connection
Step Configure your TCP/IP Settings

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Click the “signal strength meter”
icon in the Finder menu bar.
Select the AirStation 54Mbps Router
ESS-ID.
In OSX, you can select your wireless network in two locations:
Select Join a specific network
and select the AirStation 54Mbps
Router ESS-ID
from the pull down menu in the
Airport tab of the Network
System Preferences.
Step Select the Wireless Network

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In OS 9, you can select your wireless network in either of
the following two locations:
Open Apple’s AirPort Software.
Click the “settings” arrow and
choose the AirStation 54Mbps
Router ESS-ID (from the pull
down menu) under Choose
Network.
Open the Control Strip located at
the bottom of your desktop. Click
the arrow from the Airport
control pane and select the
AirStation 54Mbps Router ESS-ID

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Step Connect and configure your AirStation 54Mbps Router
Open your web browser and enter 192.168.11.1 into the browser
address field.
You will be prompted to enter a User
ID and Password
User ID: root
Password: leave blank
(enter no password)
NOTE: These are the factory
default settings
The AirStation 54Mbps web configuration page will open.
If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the red INIT
button on the rear of the AirStation for several seconds until the red DIAG light
illuminates.
*Reference the instructions in the User Manual for advanced configuration of
your AirStation 54Mbps Broadband Router Base Station.
DSL - DSL users can click the
DSL button and input the ISP
setup information for an easy
setup.
CATV - Cable users can click the
CATV button and input the ISP
setup information for an easy
setup.
Advanced - Users can click this
button to enable advanced
functionality such as WEP and
other Network settings.*