Buffalo AirStation WYR-G54 User manual

Quick Setup Guide
Wireless CABLE/DSL Router
WYR-G54
Preparation
This Quick Setup Guide will quickly and easily guide through installing this
product. For advanced setup and configuration instructions, please refer to
the Online Manual on the AirNavigator CD-ROM or the Buffalo Support Web
Page.
Package Contents Checklist
◗ Wireless CABLE/DSL Router
◗ Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
◗ Quick Setup Guide
◗ AC Adapter
◗ Ethernet Cable
◗ Warranty Statement
If any of the contents are missing or damaged, please contact the retailer or
reseller from which this product was purchased.
www.buffalotech.com/wireless PY00-29012-DM20

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Step 1 - Gathering Information
Broadband Connection 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. A quick call to your service provider’s customer or technical support
number will provide you with the needed information if you are unsure. If you
are connecting to the internet via DSL service, then PPPoE information will most
likely be required from your ISP.
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 bottom 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: 00:00:00:00:00:00

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Step 2 - Connecting Cables to the AirStation
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. A quick call to your service provider’s customer
or technical support number will provide you with the needed information if
you are unsure. If you are connecting to the internet via DSL service, then
PPPoE information will most likely be required from your ISP.
1. Power down the cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be
used to configure the AirStation router.
2. 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.
3. 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 configure the AirStation wirelessly (not
recommended), you may skip this step.
4. Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute, Power
on the AirStation router, 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 Technology Technical
Support.

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Deciding on a Mode for Initial AirStation Configuration
◗ Wired Connection (recommended)
◗ Wireless Connection
Step 3 - If not already done in the previous step, connect your
computer to the AirStation
Buffalo recommends using a wired connection, meaning your computer is
physically connected to the AirStation with a CAT5 straight cable plugged into
one of the four LAN ports. This type of setup will eliminate possible setup
problems due to any issues with the wireless adapter on the computer being
used to configure the AirStation.
A Web browser version 4.5 or later can be used to configure the AirStation.
◗ Wired Configuration

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◗ Wireless Configuration
■ NOTE: If configuring via a Wired Configuration, please skip to the next page!
Windows 2000/XP
If there is no Ethernet adapter available on the computer being used to configure
the AirStation, a wireless configuration may be performed using a correctly
installed 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter.
To configure the AirStation via a wireless connection, establish a connection to
the AirStation using the setup instructions that came with the wireless client card
or adapter that you are using.
Windows 98SE/ME
If there is no Ethernet adapter available on the computer being used to configure
the AirStation, a wireless configuration may be performed using a correctly
installed 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter.
To configure the AirStation via a wireless connection, establish a connection to
the AirStation using the setup instructions that came with the wireless client card
or adapter that you are using.
Identifying the Proper AirStation
The default SSID of the AirStation is its LAN MAC Address which was addressed
on Page 2 of this Quick Setup Guide. Using your wireless card’s software or
Windows XP’s Wireless Zero Config, connect to the Wireless Network that
broadcasts the LAN MAC Address of your AirStation as its SSID. Please consult
the documentation that came with your wireless client card or adapter for further
assistance.

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Step 4 - Configure your Computer’s IP Address
For Windows 98SE/ME
- Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select
Properties.
- Select the Configuration 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 Connection Properties
- Close Network Connections window
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.
■ NOTE: If a wireless connection is being used, you will be required to right-
click on the Wireless Connection and select Properties.
- Scroll down to Internet Protocol (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
- 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.

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Step 6 - Configure the AirStation
Step 5 - Access the AirStation Configuration Pages
Launch your Web browser and type 192.168.11.1 in the address field of the
Web browser window and click “Go.”
*If you have previously modified the AirStation and changed the LAN
IP address, enter the custom LAN IP address to access the AirStation
configuration pages.
If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the red INIT
button on the underside of the AirStation for 15 seconds. During this process
the red DIAG light will flash rapidly. Do not let go of the INIT button until the red
DIAG light has stopped flashing rapidly.
The User name and password field
will open.
Enter “root” as the User name
Leave the password field blank.
Click OK.

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Internet Setup
• Click the Internet Setup
arrow button to begin the
Internet Setup Wizard.
• Advanced users have the
option of skipping this step
and begin manually config-
uring the access point.
Choosing a
Connection Type
Click on the type of broad-
band connection your ISP
is providing.
Note:
If you are unsure of wheth-
er you are using cable or
DSL broadband, please
contact your ISP.
DSL users can now skip to Page 18!
Initial
Settings
Screen
Choosing a
Connection
Type

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Cable Connection Options
- Choose the type of connection
configuration as provided by
your ISP
- Most Cable operators provide
the first type of configuration
- Automatic (DHCP)
Automatic IP Assignment
by ISP
- Select ‘Automatic IP Assign-
ment by ISP’ if your ISP’s
DHCP server assigns an IP
address automatically.
Cable
Connection
Options
DSL PPPoE
Settings
Screen

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Manual Entry of IP
Information
- If your IP Information is
provided by your ISP, fields are
provided to fill in the informa-
tion.
- Some ISPs also require that
a certain MAC Address is
used. If this is not specifically
required, just use the default
MAC Address.
The IP Address
is Acquired
Automatically
but DNS Server
Address is Entered
Manually
- If the ISP provides
your IP configuration
automatically, but re-
quires manual entry of
DNS information, fields
will be provided for DNS
information after an IP
Address is successfully
acquired.
Cable Users can now skip to Page 19!
Manual IP
Address
Settings
Automatic IP
Address
Settings with
Manually Entered
DNS Settings