Buffalo AIRSTATION WHR-1166D User manual

AirStation
WHR-1166D
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020xxx-01

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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.
AirStation.................................................1
AirStation Setup Card..........................1
AC adapter...............................................1
Ethernet Cable........................................1
Quick Setup Guide................................1
Warranty Statement.............................1
Diagrams and Layout
Front Panel
1 AOSS Button
To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (about 3 seconds). Then, push or click the
AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this
to work.

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2 Power / Diag LED (Green or Amber)
On (Green):
Power is on.
Blinking (Green):
Booting.
Blinking (Amber):
An error occurred.
Off:
Power is off.
3 Wireless LED (Green or Amber)
On (Green):
Wireless LAN and security settings are enabled.
Double blinks (Green):
AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Continuously blinking (Green):
AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
On (Amber):
Wireless LAN is enabled, security settings are disabled.
Off:
Wireless LAN is disabled.
4 Internet Access LED (Green)
On:
Router functionality is enabled and you can connect to the Internet.
Blinking:
Router functionality is enabled but you cannot connect to the Internet.
Off:
Router functionality is disabled (the AirStation is in the bridge mode).
5 Router LED (Green or Amber)
On (Green):
Mode switch is in the “Auto” position.
On (Amber):
Mode switch is in the “Router” position.
Off:
Mode switch is in the “Bridge” position.

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Back Panel
1 Mode Switch
This switch changes between router mode and bridge (access point) mode. Auto mode will enable or disable
router functionality automatically.
2 LAN Port
Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and
100 Mbps connections.
3 Internet Port
10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000Mbps connections are supported.
Note: In bridge (access point) mode, the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports.
4 Reset Button
To reset all settings, hold down this button until the power/diag LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must
be on for this to work.
5 DC Connector
Connect the included AC adapter here.

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Bottom
1 Setup Card Slot
This is the slot where the AirStation setup card is stored. The initial settings for the username, password, SSID, and
encryption type are provided on the card.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Initial Setup
To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.
1 Verify that you can connect to the Internet without the AirStation, then turn off your modem and computer.
2 Unplug the LAN cable which connects your computer and modem.
3 Confirm that the mode switch is in the “Auto” position. Plug one end of the LAN cable into your modem and the
other end to the AirStation’s Internet (WAN) port. Turn on the modem.

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4 Turn on the AirStation and wait one minute.
5 If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable.
If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in Chapter 4.
6 Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:
Power/Diag: Green LED on.
Wireless: Green LED on.
Router: Amber LED on.
For LED locations, refer to chapter 1.
Note: If the router LED is not lit, set the mode switch to “Router”.
7 Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete.
If username and password fields are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password,
then click [OK]. Step through the wizard to complete setup.
You’ve completed the initial setup of your AirStation. Refer to Chapter 3 for advanced settings.

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Appendix A - Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications
WHR-1166D
Wireless LAN Interface
Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b
Transmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO
Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase.
Transmission Rate
802.11ac (Draft)
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:
156/130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 streams)
78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:
173.3/144.4/130/115.6/86.7/57.8/43.3/28.9/14.4 Mbps (2 streams)
86.7/72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:
360/324/270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps (2 streams)
180/162/135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:
400/360/300/270/240/180/120/90/60/30 Mbps (2 streams)
200/180/150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 80 MHz BW <Long GI>:
780/702/585/526.5/468/351/234/175.5/117/58.5 Mbps (2 streams)
390/351/292.5/263.3/234/175.5/117/87.8/58.5/29.3 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11ac (Draft) 80 MHz BW <Short GI>:
866.7/780/650/585/520/390/260/195/130/65 Mbps (2 streams)
433.3/390/325/292.5/260/195/130/97.5/65/32.5 Mbps (1 stream)

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Transmission Rate
802.11 n/a/b/g
IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:
130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 streams)
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:
144.4/130/115.6/86.7/57.8/43.3/28.9/14.4 Mbps (2 streams)
72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:
270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps (2 streams)
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:
300/270/240/180/120/90/60/30 Mbps (2 streams)
150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11g:
54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps
IEEE 802.11b:
11/5.5/2/1 Mbps
Access Mode Infrastructure Mode
Security AOSS, WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES), 64-bit or 128-bit WEP,
MAC address filter
Wired LAN Interface
Standard Compliance
LAN:
IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) / IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
WAN:
IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) / IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) / IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
Transmission Rate
LAN:
10/100 Mbps
WAN:
10/100/1000 Mbps
Transmission Encoding
LAN:
100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Coding
WAN:
1000BASE-T 4DPAM5, 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Coding
Access Method CSMA/CD
Speed and Flow Control
LAN:
10 / 100 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX
WAN:
10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX
Number of Ports LAN: 4
WAN: 1
Other
Power Consumption About TBD W (Max)
Dimensions 55 x 130.5 x 159 mm (2.17 x 5.14 x 6.26 in.)
Weight TBD g (TBD oz.)
Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing)

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Power Supply Information
Specification External AC 100-240 V Universal, 50/60 Hz
AC Adapter Type
For EU/Middle East/India/Australia: WA-12M12R
For USA/Canada/Mexico/Philippines/Taiwan/Japan: WA-12M12FU
For Singapore/Hong Kong: WA-12M12FK
For South Korea: WA-12M12FS
For China: WA-12M12FC
Manufacturer Asian Power Devices Inc.
EU Area of Intended Using
AT
FR
IT
ES
BE
DE
LU
SE
DK
GR
NL
GB
FI
IE
PT
CY
CZ
EE
HU
LV
MT
PL
LT
SK
SI Note: Member states in EU with
restrictive use for this device are crossed
out. This device is also authorized for
use in the following EFTA member
states: CH, IS, NO
BG
RO
Environmental Information
• The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.
• The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
• In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the
natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
• The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.
• If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration.
GPL Information
The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .