Buffalo AirStation WBR2-G54S User manual

User Manual
125 High Speed Mode*
Wireless Cable/DSL Router
WBR2-G54S
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Installation / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
AOSS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wireless LAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wireless MAC Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Wireless Bridge (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
WAN Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Table of Contents
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Routing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Packet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
UPnP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Traffic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Client Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Ping Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Syslog Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Save/Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reboot/Reload Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Table of Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WBR2-G54S)
This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your
network quickly.
The WBR2-G54S router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz
IEEE 802.11g standard specification on wireless LANs. It also supports 125 High Speed Mode
technology. The WBR2-G54S supports enhanced built-in NAT/SPI firewall functions and is used as
a multi-functional router/link between wired and wireless LAN computers.
Summary of the AirStation WBR2-G54S features:
• Wi-Fi™ (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance as an 802.11b/g device. AirStation will
communicate with other IEEE 802.11b/g/Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN products.
• Supports 125 High Speed Mode
• Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA), 802.1x, TKIP, AES, and WEP.
• Supports Frame Bursting for enhanced performance.
• DHCP client/server function.
• Auto roaming, supports seamless roaming over multiple channels.
• VPN pass-through, for secure communications.
• Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications.
• SOHO/SMB routing and firewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, includ-
ing support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger.
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• Additional SPI Firewall Functions - DMZ, intrusion detection and notification
• Syslog transmits some or all system activities to a central Syslog server.
• Extended range, with optional add-on antennas or WDS (Wireless Distribution System).
• Auto Media Dependent Interface/Crossover (MDI/X) port, allows connection by standard and
crossover CAT5 cables.
• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
• Buffalo’s AOSS System for easy, secure wireless client configuration.
• Enhanced security features:
- SPI Firewall and DMZ zone functions to prevent unknown intruders.
- Intrusion Detector Firewall (NAT) with a pop-up or email alert warning unwanted attacks.
- Dynamic packet filtering.
- WPA, 802.1x, TKIP, AES, and WEP.
- VPN (IPSec, PPTP and L2TP) pass-through
- Packet monitoring and filtering by MAC address, IP address and port.
- PPPoE support
- WDS support
• Buffalo’s easy web interface configuration
• Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated
routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks.
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• Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality.
• Buffalo’s AOSS System for easy, secure wireless client configuration.
Home Networking 1
Buffalo AirStation wireless access points enable
sharing broadband by simply connecting the
AirStation to a DSL or Cable modem to:
• Share files and printers
• Access and share the Internet
• Share media files
SOHO/SMB Networking
With high-speed DSL or Cable connections readily available, many users can work effectively from
a home office, connected securely to a corporate network. Buffalo’s solutions are ideal for home
networks that require secure, high-speed access to the corporate LAN. Tools that play an integral
part in Buffalo’s solutions include VPN connectivity for secure access to corporate resources, which
enable the remote employee to handle information from clients or coworkers as if they were in the
office. Connect the Buffalo AirStation Broadband router AP to a Cable or DSL modem in order to:
•Share broadband access
•Share files and printers
•Bridge between multiple networks and multiple computer platforms
•Provide easy and secure access to home or company networks from remote locations
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System Requirements
• Broadband (High-Speed) Internet connection or existing Local area connection
• Any Wi-Fi (wireless) compatible computer with a Web Browser Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.5
or later. (Safari 1.0 is supported with Macintosh OS X.2)
AirStation WBR2-G54S Package Contents
The AirStation WBR2-G54S package consists of the following items.
1. WBR2-G54S Base Station
2. AC adapter and power cable
3. CAT5 LAN cable
4. Utility CD with Manual
5. Quick Setup Guides
6. Warranty Statement
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Product Views
Power - Lit when the device is powered on.
Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when
wireless traffic is present.
WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present.
Flashes when internet traffic is present.
Diag - Flashes red when performing diagnostic functions.
AOSS - Flashes when in AOSS mode, solid when AOSS
encryption has been set.
Ethernet - 1, 2, 3, or 4 lit when ethernet clients are connected.
Flashes when ethernet traffic is present.
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The LAN or Wired MAC address is the
default SSID (SSID) of the AirStation.
The LAN MAC address is clearly
labeled on the back of the AirStation.

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About the AirStation CD
The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for configuration.
The AirStation CD contains client drivers for Buffalo Wireless Adapters (i.e. Notebook Adapter and
Desktop PCI Adapter) and the AirStation documentation.
Prior to copying or installing any software, please read the Software License Agreement “license.
txt”, located in the root folder of the CD. By installing, copying or using the AirStation software, you
are consenting to the terms of this agreement. If you do not agree to all of the terms of the Software
License Agreement, do not download, copy or install the AirStation software.
It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software
and firmware become available.
Please consult the AirStation wireless website (http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless) to download
and install the latest firmware for your product.
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