Buffalo GP03 User manual

GP03
User Manual
Introduction
Installing the GP03
Wireless Connection to the GP03
Internet Connection Settings
Use Overseas
Troubleshooting
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Thank you for purchasing the GP03.
This manual describes product installation and its
default settings. It also provides troubleshooting
information. Please always read this manual before
using the product.
Appendix 7

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1 Introduction
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Main Features
This section describes the main product features.
• Supports NTT Docomo ”Xi”. (When receiving: Max. 37.5 Mbps; When sending: Max.
12.5 Mbps)
※ The communication speeds are the maximum values in sending and receiving
standards. However, these do not indicate actual communication speeds. Data
transmission is provided over a best-effort network. For that reason, actual
communication speeds may vary according to the communication environ-
ment and the traffic load on the network.
※ When outside of the Xi area, this can also be used in a FOMA high-speed area
(when receiving: Max. 7.2 Mbps; when sending: Max. 5.7 Mbps).
• The Internet connection automatically switches in public wireless LAN areas, such
as Mzone, from the Xi line or FOMA line to the public wireless LAN.
• The included cradle provides a wired port connection, and recharges the product.
• Connects up to 10 wireless LAN devices, such as personal computers and game
consoles.
• Connects to wireless LAN devices with one touch using AOSS or WPS.
Operating Environment
This section describes the product operating environment.
Supported Devices
iPad, iPod touch, game console (Nintendo 3DS™, Nintendo DS®, PSP® ”PlayStation
Portable”), and devices that support wireless LAN.

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Supported OS (Personal Computers)
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), Vista (32 bit/64 bit), XP (32 bit),
Mac OS X (10.4/10.5/10.6)
※ Supports Windows 7 Starter/Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate.
※ Supports Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Ultimate.
※ Windows XP must have Service Pack 3 or later installed.
Supported Browsers
Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9
Firefox 3.5/3.6/4
Nintendo DS Browser, Nintendo DSi Browser
PSP® Internet Browser
Internet Explorer Mobile (Windows Mobile 6.x)
Opera Mobile 9/10
Safari 3/4/5 (Mac OS/iPod touch)
※ To change the product's settings, or to check the setting contents, use Internet
Explorer 6/7/8/9, or Firefox 3.5/3.6/4 (Windows 7/Vista/XP). Browsers provided in
game console or cell phones cannot implement all product settings.

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Mobile Wi-Fi Router (GP03) Unit
(Rear Cover GP03, Includes Warrantee)
Desktop Cradle GP03 (Includes
Warrantee)
AC Adapter GP03 (Includes Warrantee) Battery Pack GP03
Main Unit Accessories
Before using this product, check that all of the accessories are included.

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Note If separate, additional information is included, refer to that.
USB Cable GP03 LAN Cable (Free Sample)
User Manual (This Manual) Mobile Device Connection Guide

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Part Names and Functions
Front Panel
1. WIRELESS LED
Glowing (light blue) : When in Xi area
Glowing (purple) : When in FOMA international roaming area
Glowing (blue) : When in FOMA area
Glowing (green) : When in wireless LAN area
Glowing (red) : When outside of Xi area, FOMA line and wireless LAN
area, and when not connected to wired Internet
Glowing (yellow) : When in power saving mode
Flashing (light blue) : When communicating on Xi line
Flashing (purple) : When communicating on FOMA international
roaming line
Flashing (blue) : When communicating on FOMA line
Flashing (green) : When communicating on wireless LAN
Off : When connected to wired Internet
2. BATTERY LED
Glowing (blue) : Battery capacity is 50% or higher
Recharging is completed and the power is
turned on
Glowing (green) : Battery capacity is 50 - 25%
Glowing (red) : Battery capacity is 25 - 10%
Flashing (red) : Battery capacity is 10% or lower
Glowing (yellow) : Recharging
Off : Recharging is completed and the power is
turned off
※ Battery capacity is a general indicator.
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3. AOSS/DIAG LED
Glowing (yellow) : Security key exchange succeeds (AOSS/
WPS succeeds)/Wireless LAN security setting
completed
Flashing Two Times (blue) : This product can exchange security keys.
(LAN Side: AOSS/WPS Idling)
(Internet Side: AOSS Idling) *1
Continuous Flashing (blue) : Failed to exchange security keys (AOSS/WPS failed)
Flashing (red) : The number of flashes indicates the status of the
product.
Off : Wireless LAN security is not set.
Flashing (red)
status Content Status
Continuous
Flashing *2
• Booting up system
• Updating the firmware
• Saving settings
• Initializing
• Accessing internal storage region
Flashing Three
Times *3
Wired LAN Error Wired LAN controller is
malfunctioning.
Flashing Four
Times *3
Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller is
malfunctioning.
Flashing Five
Times
IP Address Setting Error Communication is not possible
because the network addresses are
the same on the Internet side and
the LAN side. Change the product's
LAN-side IP address setting.
Flashing Six
Times
Temperature Error The internal product temperature
is high. Turn the power to the
product off and allow it to cool for
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*1 Devices idling with AOSS switch to flashing two times (yellow) when
detected by the Internet side of the product.
*2 Do not turn off the power when the device is continuously flashing. Doing
so can damage it.
*3 When the AC adapter is disconnected from the device, turn off the power
to it, and remove the battery pack. Return the battery pack to its original
position after waiting for a while.
Side Panel
4. Power Button
When the power is off, hold down the power button for approximately three
seconds to turn the power on. When operating this device, hold down the
power button for approximately three seconds to turn the power off.
5. AOSS Button
When the power is on, hold down the button (for approximately three
seconds) until the AOSS/DIAG LED flashes in blue to enter a status (AOSS
operating status) where security keys can be exchanged.
6. Strap Hole
Attaches commercially available straps.
7. Cradle Connector
Connects the included cradle.
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8. Mini USB Connector
Connects the included AC adapter or a USB cable.
Back Side Panel
9. Default Value Label
Lists this unit’s SSID (default value) and encryption key (default value) and the
like.
10. Battery Box
Holds the included battery pack.
11. UIM Card Slot
For inserting a Docomo UIM card.
※ This device does not support the use of FOMA cards. If you have a FOMA
card, please replace it from your Docomo vendor.
12. RESET Switch
When the power to this device is on, hold down the RESET button (for
approximately three seconds) until the AOSS/DIAG LED flashes in red to
initialize the settings.
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Cradle Front Side
Cradle Top
13. LAN LED
Glowing (green) : When the wired port is set as the LAN port
Off : When the wired port is set as the INTERNET port
14. LINK/ACT LED
Glowing (green) : When the wired port is linked
Flashing (green) : When the wired port is communicating
15. POWER LED
Glowing (green) : When the included AC adapter is connected
16. Cradle Connector
Connects the main unit's cradle connector.
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Cradle Back Side
17. POWER Connector
Connects the included AC adapter.
18. Wired Port
Switch to operate this as the LAN port or the INTERNET port by using the on-
off switch.
19. On-off Switch
Switch to use the wired port either as the LAN port or the INTERNET port.
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2 Installing the GP03
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Power ON/OFF
Turn the power ON/OFF using the power button.
When the power is off, hold down the power button for approximately three seconds
to turn the power on.
When operating this device, hold down the power button for approximately three
seconds to turn the power off.
Note
In the default setting, if no wireless device is connected to the product
for approximately one minute, it will automatically switch to standby
mode. Operations such as connecting to the Internet do not work while
the unit is in standby mode. But the system will recover to its normal
operating status either by pressing the power button or by connecting
a wireless device to the product. However, the system will not shift to
standby mode while power is being supplied or when it is connected to a
wired port.
Power Button

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Wireless Connection to the GP03
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Wireless Connection to a Personal Computer
This section describes the procedures for connecting this product wirelessly to a
personal computer running Windows, using AOSS/WPS (push-button type) as an
example. Setting methods vary according to the version of Windows that is running.
Note
Refer to the Reference Guide for details on other connecting methods.
See page 58 in this manual on reference method.
For Windows 7/Vista
Follow the procedure below to connect to this device using AOSS/WPS (push-button
type) on a personal computer running Windows 7 or Vista.
Note
In setting AOSS/WPS (push-button type), the personal computer and this
device establish a 1-to-1 relationship. For that reason, you cannot
connect another device with AOSS/WPS (push-button type) while it is
being set. To connect multiple devices to one GP03 unit, connect an-
other device after completing the AOSS/WPS (push-button type)
connection.
1 Select [Start] - [(All) Programs] - [BUFFALO] - [AirStation Utility] -
[Client Manager V].

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2 When the screen below is displayed, click [Create connection
destination].
3 When the ”User Account Control” screen is displayed, click [Yes] or
[Continue].

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4 Click the automatic security setting button displayed in
the screen.
5 When the screen below is displayed, hold down the AOSS button
for approximately 2 seconds until the LCD shows the message
“AOSS(WPS) is in progress”.
Release the button when the LCD shows the message.
※ The product image in the screen is an example. The product and AOSS
button position may differ from your system, so check the position of the
button in advance.

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6 The device is automatically detected, and connected.
※ The product image in the screen is an example.
Hold down the AOSS button
until the LCD shows the message
"AOSS(WPS) is in progress".

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7 Wait for the connection to complete.
8 When ”Connection with AOSS completed” or ”Connection with WPS
push-button type completed” is displayed, check the name of the
connection destination, and click [Save and close].
※ The product image in the screen is an example.
Note The connection destination name can be freely set.

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9 When ”Wireless connection destination creation completed” is
displayed, click [Close].
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If a screen ”Set Network Location” is displayed, click the location
that matches the environment where the devices will be used.
(In the example here, click ”Home Network”.)

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If the ”User Account Control” screen is displayed, click [Yes] or
[Continue].
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If the screen below is displayed, click [Close].
This completes connecting to this product.
Note
If connecting to this device fails, the AOSS/DIAG LED will continuously
flash in blue for approximately 30 minutes, and a screen like the one
below is displayed. In such case, click ”Start creating wireless connection
from the beginning” and implement the procedures again from step 4
(Page14).
※ Sample screen.

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4 Troubleshooting
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Initializing the Settings
Use the following procedures to initialize the settings (Reset).
1 Check that the power to the device is on.
2 Remove the back side cover.
3 Hold down the RESET button (for approximately three seconds)
until the AOSS/DIAG LED flashes in red.
4 After about one minute, check that the AOSS/DIAG LED is lit in yellow.
This completes initialization of this product.
RESET Button