Buffalo AirStation WZR-RS-G54 Installation and maintenance instructions

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Network Service List
Network
Service List
The Network Service List is the control center for your network. From within your LAN or from anywhere
in the world with a VPN connection (See VPN Quick Setup Guide) you can access this control center. From
this control center you can access convenient and easy to use services including: File Sharing, Remote
Control/Access of PC’s, Wake-On-LAN, FTP Servers, and Web Servers. To learn more about each inde-
pendent feature, click on the ‘Question Mark’ logo next to ‘Network Service List’. It has a lot of informative
information regarding the services.
This hosts page can be reached by typing this URL into any browser connected to the network:
http://XXX.XX.XXX.XXX/hosts.htm (where XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX is the local IP Address of the AirStation; by
default this address is 192.168.12.1). Connecting to the VPN Server is easy, just launch the PPTP client as
instructed in the VPN Quick Setup Guide and use the Dynamic DNS hostname as the VPN address.

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Network Service List
For easier access to the Network Service List, the Dynamic DNS hostname can be used for access to the
AirStation. However, for this to occur the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ must be configured on
‘Page 43’. By entering the value ‘80’ into the ‘Remote Management Port Number’ the Network Service List
can be accessed by typing: http://hostname.dyndns.org/hosts.htm -OR- http://hostname.tzo.com/hosts.com
depending on the service you’re subscribed with.
NOTE: By allowing remote management over a port number you allow access into your AirStation from the
Internet without a VPN connection. This is a potential security risk especially if you have not setup an ad-
ministrator password on the AirStation. Even with a password set, a user on the internet could log into your
Network Service List and see all of the information regarding your network. Fortunately they would NOT
have access to remote control, file sharing, or Wake-On-LAN, but they will still be able to see what comput-
ers and devices are on your network. For some this may be considered a security risk.
You can also log into your network service list
by just typing: http://hostname.dyndns.org -
OR- http://hostname.tzo.com depending on your
service. You will be prompted for your user name
and password. Once entered, you can click on the
large ‘Network Service List’ link. It is not recom-
mended that you give this username and password
out to guests; this method of connection should
only be utilized by yourself or the administrator of
the network.

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File & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video Playback
After clicking on the Shared Files icon you will see the available
shared files and printers.
Printing: To print you can right click on a shared printer and press
the ‘Connect’ button to install it as a printer on your computer.
You can also drag a document, image, or text file directly over the
printer share and it will connect to the printer and print it. Thus, you
can drag a Microsoft Word Document over the shared printer and it
will print out on the printer in the remote location.
Files: To access files, double click on the file or folder icon just like
you would on your local machine. Files can be moved, copied, and
renamed normally as well.
Audio/Video Playback*: To play audio or video files through
shared files just double click on the audio or video file you would
like to play or select multiple files and create a playlist.
* Streaming audio or video over the internet requires an internet connection sufficient
enough to move the necessary amount of data. For instance, to stream a 128kbps
MP3, a 150k or greater internet connection would need to be present on the remote
and local side. Video often requires a faster internet connection. Most broadband
DSL/Cable connections will have no problem streaming audio and most video files.
The Shared Files icon on the Network Service List gives you access to a PC or network
device’s shared files and printers. For Windows PC’s, File and Printer sharing must be
setup properly before this service will work. On Network Storage Centers like Buffalo’s Link-
Station, the Shared Files icon should work with little to no configuration. Please consult your
Windows documentation to learn more about setting up File and Printer Sharing.

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Remote Control - TightVNC
Installing TightVNC Software for the Desktop: Installing TightVNC is very easy, just insert the CD-ROM
that came with your AirStation product and install the software. The on-screen menus will guide you through
the setup process.
Non-Windows Platforms: TightVNC utilizes the open-source VNC standard, thus any VNC software will
work with the AirStation. Currently only TightVNC and Windows are supported but customers can install
other open-source VNC applications for Macintosh, Linux, and other systems. If the server runs on port
5800 then the ‘VNC Remote’ icon will appear on the Network Service List.
Additionally, there are VNC comptible clients for all systems including PalmOS and PocketPC. Thus, with
PPTP VPN connection software, a handheld user (PalmOS and PocketPC) could theoretically connect in
and control their home or office PC’s from their handheld; assuming the handheld has some sort of internet
connection. Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. does not support users in making VNC work in anything but
Windows.
TightVNC is the recommended Remote Control Software. This icon will appear on any
computer on the Network Service List that is running the VNC software. This icon provides a
one-click process to obtaining access to the PC.

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Remote Control - TightVNC
Once you click on the ‘VNC Remote’ link you will be prompted for a pass-
word. If a password was not set during the installation, then this step may
not occur. Enter the password and press the ‘OK’ button.
It is recommended to change the remote PC’s desktop size to 800x600 for the
best viewing experience. This change can be made after connecting to the
remote PC by right clicking on the desktop, selecting properties, and pressing
on the ‘Settings’ tab.
Once logged on, you will have full, complete control over the PC in ques-
tion. On the top bar there are a series of buttons that perform various
tasks:
Disconnect: Ends the TightVNC remote control session immediately.
Options: Brings up the options menu (see below).
Clipboard: Brings up the remote PC’s clipboard so you can copy/paste
into the connecting machine.
Send Ctrl-Alt-Delete: Sends an Alt-Ctrl-Del signal to the remote com-
puter
Refresh: Refreshes what is on the screen
There are several options for TightVNC. It is recommended to leave them
all at their default values. However, the following settings may be changed
if desired:
JPEG Image Quality: Lower number = faster connection; lower image
quality. Higher number = slower connection; better image quality.
View Only: If enabled, you can only see what happens on the screen, not
interact with the desktop.

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Remote Control - TightVNC
There is a TightVNC client available on the CD-ROM that came with your AirStation. It provides more
configuration options including screen scaling. If it is used, the client will have to be launched after the VPN
session is created. After it is launched the IP Address will have to be entered manually into the software.
For more information regarding TightVNC and compatibility, please view TightVNC’s web page at
http://www.tightvnc.com