Buffalo AirStation WYR-G54 User manual

User Manual
AirStation G54
54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router
WYR-G54
www.buffalotech.com/wireless
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Installation / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wireless LAN Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
WAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Packet Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Table of Contents
UPnP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Client Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Log Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Save or Restore Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Restore Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Update Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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AirStation G54 Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WYR-G54)
This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your
network quickly.
The WYR-G54 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 various advanced router
technologies. The WYR-G54 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 WYR-G54 features:
• Support for wireless security encryption using TKIP and WEP.
• DHCP client/server function.
• VPN pass-through, for secure communications using IPSec or PPTP.
• Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communication types.
• SOHO/SMB routing and firewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, includ-
ing support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger.
• Additional SPI Firewall Functions - DMZ, intrusion detection and notification
• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).
• Enhanced security features:
- SPI Firewall and DMZ zone functions to prevent unknown intruders.
- Intrusion Detector Firewall (NAT)
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- Dynamic packet filtering.
- Wireless encryption via TKIP and WEP.
- VPN pass-through for IPSec and PPTP connections.
- Packet monitoring and filtering by MAC address, IP address and port.
- PPPoE 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.
• Web based setup wizards for both Cable and DSL broadband connections.
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
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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
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 WYR-G54 Package Contents
The AirStation WYR-G54 package consists of the following items.
1. WYR-G54 Base Station
2. AC adapter/power cable
3. CAT5 LAN cable
4. Utility CD with Manual
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5. Quick Setup Guide
6. Warranty Statement
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.
Status - Flashes red when performing diagnostic functions or when an error exists.
Link/Act - Indicates an active link between the corresponding LAN port and another network device.
100 - Lit orange when the corresponding LAN port is communicating at 100 Mbps (otherwise 10 Mbps).
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About the AirStation CD
The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for confi guration.
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.
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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.
Follow these simple steps to connect the AirStation to your Broadband Internet connection allowing
you to combine and share wired and wireless computers and printers with the high-speed internet
connection.
1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the
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