Buffalo AirStation Turbo G WHR-HP-G54, User Manual

Page 1: ...www buffalotech com User Manual AirStation WHR HP G54 High Power Wireless SmartRouter v2 7 ...

Page 2: ...nectingWirelessClientDevices 10 ManualConnection 10 AOSS 11 Router Access Point Mode 13 AirStation Configuration Tool 14 Home 14 Port Mapping 16 Firewall 17 UPnP 18 Encryption 19 Wireless Channel 20 Firmware Update 21 InternetConnectionWizard 22 Advanced Settings 23 WAN Configuration 24 WAN Port 24 PPPoE 25 ...

Page 3: ...k Configuration 29 Routeinformation 29 AddressTranslation 31 IP Filter 33 Intrusion Detector 36 UPnP 37 WirelessConfiguration 38 AOSS 38 802 11g 39 Basic 39 Security 40 Repeater 41 MACaccesslimit 42 AdminConfiguration 44 Password 44 Date NTP 45 SyslogTransfer 46 Save Load Configuration 47 Initialize Reboot 48 ...

Page 4: ...lientMonitor 53 Ping 54 ConnectingtoanExistingNetwork 55 WDS Bridging 56 Troubleshooting WDS 66 Antennas 67 Specifications 68 Troubleshooting 73 Glossary 75 FCC Information 81 Environmental Information 86 Warranty Information 87 Contact Information USA 88 Contact Information Europe 89 GPL Information 90 ...

Page 5: ... Requirements Introduction A high speed Broadband Internet connection or existing local area connection A computer with an Ethernet port and a web browser such as Firefox Internet Explorer Opera or Safari Package Contents WHR HP G54 AirStation Antenna Optional Base AC adapter and power cable CAT5 LAN cable Utility CD with Manual Quick Setup Guides Warranty Statement ...

Page 6: ... is often better For instance set it up on the top shelf of a bookcase rather than the bottom one if possible Do you need a password or other information to log in to your internet connection Many DSL connections require information like global IP address subnet mask default gateway address DNS server address or PPPoE parameters in order to connect Cable modems usually don t require extra informat...

Page 7: ...have the opportunity to change your admin password personalize your SSID and set up WEP128 encryption The AirNavigator CD can install your AirStation for you automatically To use the automatic installation program insert your AirNavigator CD into your computer and follow the onscreen directions ...

Page 8: ... Layout Power to outlet or surge protector Cable or DSL Modem PC ...

Page 9: ... cable from your computer hub or other router 3 Plug the provided Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer s Ethernet adapter NIC 4 Important turn everything on in the correct order Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute then power on the AirStation and wait one full minute and finally power on the computer which w...

Page 10: ...you used Automatic Installation with default settings then your AirStation s SSID is Buffalo and the encryption is 128 bit WEP with the 13 digit key that you specified Consult your wireless clients manuals for instructions on configuring them manually To use AOSS to configure your wireless clients automatically turn to the next page Connecting Wireless Clients to the Access Point ...

Page 11: ... AOSS button on your client device and finish the connection Some client devices have a red button labeled AOSS If yours is one of these push the button About 15 seconds later you ll have a secure network connection AOSS For client devices without a physical button use the AOSS button in the Client Manager software Check your client device s user manual for instructions on where to push or click t...

Page 12: ...mpt to configure two separate AOSS networks at the same time as it may cause undesired configurations If an undesired client has connected via AOSS it can be disconnected from within the WHR HP G54 s web based admin tool Even if your client device doesn t officially support AOSS you may still be able to use AOSS if you install Buffalo s Client Manager software on your computer It works with most c...

Page 13: ...T and the WAN port are disabled Access Point Mode might be desirable if you re adding wireless capability to an existing network with a router or configuring your AirStation as part of a repeater bridge setup It is not suitable for most home configurations If you plan to use the AirStation as an normal wireless router make sure that this switch is in the normal AUTO position Instructions for confi...

Page 14: ...this will be 192 168 11 1 A window will open prompting you to enter a User Name and Password The User Name is root By default the password is blank In AP mode mode switch BRI the default IP address is 192 168 11 100 If you ran the Automatic Installation program you may have changed your password for the Web Admin Tool If so use the password you set To reset the password to a blank field hold down ...

Page 15: ...nP for Windows MSN Messenger configure your firewall setup encryption choose your wireless channel update your AirStation s firmware and reset your Internet Connection s configuration Clicking the Advanced tab gives you access to all of the AirStation s configuration tools You can get back to Home from anywhere in the management tool by clicking on the Home button at the top left of the screen ...

Page 16: ...Internet Games Port Mapping Select any ports that need to be opened for your internet games to function correctly Consult your game s documentation for more information on what ports need to be configured ...

Page 17: ...is page choose the level of firewall security you desire You may also choose to have alerts sent to a different PC if you like Click Next when done to restart the router Get to this page from Home by clicking on Firewall Intrusion Detector ...

Page 18: ...ation You may Enable UPnP here UPnP may need to be configured on your PC as well If you need to configure UPnP on your PC the links at the bottom of the page have instructions for doing so on Windows ME and XP computers Get to this page from Home by clicking on Windows MSN Messenger ...

Page 19: ...u d like to use Your AirStation supports three different encryption schemes choose the best one that all your clients support Virtually all wireless clients support WEP It s better than nothing TKIP is more secure than WEP but some wireless clients don t support it AES is even more secure It should be your first choice if all of your clients support it ...

Page 20: ...ailable Current channel will show the channel that your AirStation is currently using You may also select any channel from 1 11 manually Channels 1 6 and 11 are non overlapping If multiple channels are in use in an area select a different channel for your AirStation as far away from the other channels being used as possible Wireless Channel ...

Page 21: ...e by selecting Firmware update Use Browse to select your firmware update file and then click on Apply Firmware update may take several minutes to complete Don t power down your AirStation until the diag LED has gone out Firmware Update ...

Page 22: ...n Reset tab will begin the Internet Connection Wizard The Internet Connection Wizard will only function correctly in simple networks where your cable or DSL modem is plugged directly into your AirStation s WAN port If you have a complicated existing network that you re adding the AirStation to see page 55 ...

Page 23: ... Settings from Home by clicking the Advanced Tab You may return to Home by clicking on the yellow Home link in the top left corner Click Help in the top right corner for more information about any of the pages in Advanced Settings To begin click on WAN Config The first page in WAN Config WAN Port will open ...

Page 24: ...t this for you if you have a cablemodem or DSL If you re not sure what to choose perform Easy Setup To setup PPPoE manually click on click here and turn to the next page Also on this page under Advanced Setup you may manually set the Default Gateway DNS server WAN MAC address WAN format and WEB port number Click Apply when finished ...

Page 25: ...the Easy Detection Wizard will help you configure that but you may manually configure one here Consult your ISP for more information on correctly configuring your PPPoE connection To add a new PPPoE connection click Edit Connection List To choose your preferred connection click on Edit Preferred Connection List ...

Page 26: ...er a beginning address by Assigned IP Address and give the number of addresses to assign in the Addresses box To exclude specific addresses from being assigned by DHCP specify them in the Excluded IP Address box Multiple IP addresses may be specified by separating them with a comma e g 192 168 11 7 192 168 11 9 You can also specify an IP address range by start and end address connected by a dash e...

Page 27: ...ngs as the previous one and in addition offers you the chance to change the Lease Period De fault Gateway DNS servers WINS server and Domain Name Click Apply when you have the settings the way you want them To manually assign an IP address click Manual Assignment ...

Page 28: ... AirStation s DHCP You may configure a specific client to always receive the same IP address by clicking Manual Assignment to the right of its MAC Address Clicking Delete returns a manually assigned client to normal DHCP operation Edit allows you to manually adjust a linked IP Address and Mac Address in the Client Information window above DHCP Server Manual Assignment of IP Address ...

Page 29: ...ork and doesn t broadcast RIP at all For large complicat ed network configurations you may wish to modify this behavior Click Apply when you have your desired configuration Lower on the page routing information is displayed Click Edit Routing Information to add a new route manually Network Config Route Info ...

Page 30: ...30 To configure a route manually enter its Destination Address and Gateway Enter a maximum number of hops allowable in Metric and click Add Network Configuration Edit Routing Information ...

Page 31: ...the appropriate Enable boxes If you have a DMZ enter its IP address in the IP Address of DMZ box Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port information will be redirected to the DMZ s IP address Click Apply when done To set a NAT table entry manually click Edit NAT Table ...

Page 32: ...32 NAT Manual Entry From this page you may manually add entries into the Address Translation Table Click Add New Group when each is complete ...

Page 33: ...tion comes pre configured with basic rules You may choose which of these to use by clicking on Add Delete Basic Rules and turning to the next page To make a custom rule click on Configure IP Filter page 35 IP Filter ...

Page 34: ...f AirStation s preconfigured basic rules are enabled or disabled Active rules are displayed with a green background and disabled rules are shown in red Choose the rules you want to use by clicking under Operation When your choices are complete click on Initialize IP Filter Add Delete Basic Rules ...

Page 35: ...n Configure IP Filter from the IP filter page page 33 will bring you to this page where you can make your own rules Click Add Rule when you have each rule configured the way you want it IP Filter Configure IP Filter ...

Page 36: ...poofing blocks packets from devices using an IP address that is not their own In the Threshold Value box enter the number of times an event has to occur before you receive notification To configure your email alerts enter your email address and mail server information You may make up a sender email address such as alert router com Alert emails will appear to come from this address Intrusion detect...

Page 37: ...37 You may disable Universal Plug and Play functionality by unchecking Enable here Note that Windows Live Messenger may not function correctly with UPnP disabled UPnP ...

Page 38: ...t AOSS it s very simple to set them up Press the AOSS button on the router or the one on this page and then push the AOSS button on the client device Each client device will have to be set up separately Wait for each AOSS process to finish before starting the next one Consult your client device s documentation for the location of its AOSS button AOSS ...

Page 39: ... you have those options as well Two different framebursting modes are available These can double throughput in your network if all 802 11g Basic clients are configured to use them 125 High Speed Mode is an improved version of Framebursting and is highly recommended if your clients support it If a framebursting mode is enabled and some of your clients don t support it it simply won t be used Reduci...

Page 40: ...s the most secure of all It should be your first choice if all of your devices support it 802 11g Security Setting the key renewal period too short can decrease network performance By default the AirStation broadcasts its SSID This makes it easier for clients to connect to the AirStation To disable broadcasting uncheck this box Privacy Separator prevents wireless clients from being able to browse ...

Page 41: ...g a bridge between two or more wireless access points WDS must be enabled here For instructions on configuring a WDS bridge see page 56 or click on Help at the top right corner of the screen Bridge Repeater WDS Bridging ...

Page 42: ...ess to your wireless network to specific computers Computers not listed on your MAC Registration List will not be able to connect to the network If you enable this click Edit Registration List to add MAC addresses to your registration list ...

Page 43: ...43 MAC Access Limit Edit Registration List Advanced Settings Enter a MAC address and click Apply for each client that s going to be accessing the network ...

Page 44: ...network and the administrator password The name of the administrator account is fixed as root If you have many AirStations on your network having clear descriptive names for each can make them much easier to administrate Admin Configuration Name Password ...

Page 45: ...our PC to set time and date automatically to match the PC you re using to set it up If you have an NTP time server on your network Enable NTP functionality and enter your NTP Server Name Choose how often you want time updated and click Apply Admin Config Date NTP If you re setting time manually you ll need to select your Time Zone and click Apply ...

Page 46: ...ou have a syslog server on your network you may send logs to it Check Enable to have logs transferred Enter the address of your Syslog Server check the logs you want transferred and click Apply Syslog Transfer ...

Page 47: ...he configuration here You ll need the current administrator password to restore the configuration from the backup file later Click Help at the top right corner of the page for more information on backing up and recovering system configuration files Save Load Configuration ...

Page 48: ...t your AirStation Click Initialize Now to restore your AirStation to factory defaults and restart it You may also initialize your AirStation by holding down the Init button on the bottom of the router for 3 seconds Initialize Reboot ...

Page 49: ...to update firmware Firmware Update may take several minutes to complete Do not power down the router until Firmware Update is finished and the diag light on the front of the router has stopped blinking When available updated firmware may be downloaded from www buffalotech com Firmware Update ...

Page 50: ...50 The System Information page lists all the setup information for your AirStation It can be very handy for setting up clients that don t support AOSS System Information ...

Page 51: ...51 Here you can choose what information gets logged and see recent log entries Logs ...

Page 52: ...52 Here you can see the packets and errors for each of your networks Packet Traffic Information ...

Page 53: ...53 Client Monitor shows you a list of all clients currently connected to the wireless network Client Monitor ...

Page 54: ...h as 192 168 11 2 or www buffalotech com and click Execute Successful pings return 64 bytes from messages If the ping returns Connection failed or other errors something is preventing you from communicating successfully with your target Ping ...

Page 55: ...h on your network 3 Temporarily change your computer s IP address to an unused address on the 192 168 11 x subnet with subnet mask 255 255 255 0 4 Type 192 168 11 100 into a browser window to open the AirStation s Configuration Tool 5 In LAN Config configure the following settings IP Address 192 168 11 137 Specify an unused network address from the existing LAN Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Use the sa...

Page 56: ...nal positions Wired connections make initial configuration even simpler The first AirStation will be the router that receives the internet connection On the bottom of the AirStation make sure that the switch is set to AUTO If desired you may connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to its WAN port now though this is not necessary for configuration Power on the first AirStation The s...

Page 57: ...ions Here s the whole setup ready for initial configuration Note Each AirStation may be part of 6 different bridges Remember that each layer of bridges takes about half your total network speed so avoid configuring daisy chains more than 4 bridges long A star pattern is always better with a central router serving multiple bridges Configuring a WDS Bridge ...

Page 58: ...actory defaults They will take 30 60 seconds to reboot afterwards Power on your PC Make sure that it is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP Open a web browser and in the address field enter 192 168 11 1 This is the default IP address of your first AirStation A login window will pop up The default username is root Leave the password field blank and click OK Configuring a WDS ...

Page 59: ...vices will need to be configured to use this same channel Change Framebursting from 125 High Speed Mode to Framebursting or Do not use Framebursting is recommended if all your client devices support it Click Apply Your AirStation will reboot in 30 60 seconds Optional Note the SSID of this AirStation By default this value will be different for each AirStation For easy roaming you may want to change...

Page 60: ... Partner Access Point enter the wireless MAC address of the second AirStation the one that you want to form a bridge with You can get this from the bottom of the second AirStation see above Enter it with each pair of digits separated by a colon e g 000D0B10F778 would be entered 00 0D 0B 10 F7 78 Press New Partner when done The AirStation will reboot and when the screen refreshes the second AirStat...

Page 61: ...MAC address of the first one In your browser s address field enter 192 168 11 100 This will take you into the Web Based Configuration Utility for the second AirStation Once again the username is root and the password is blank by default Configuring a WDS Bridge ...

Page 62: ...from 125 High Speed Mode to Framebursting or Do not use whichever you chose for the first AirStation For easy roaming you may change the SSID to match the current SSID setting of the other AirStation Click Apply Your AirStation will reboot in 30 60 seconds Now under Wireless Config choose Repeater Confirm that Repeater Bridge WDS is set to Enable Click Edit Registered WDS Partners Configuring a WD...

Page 63: ...ss bridge Unplug all the network cables and test the bridge by logging into each of the access points with a wireless client You should be able to connect to either of the access points from Windows Wireless Network connection getting an IP address assigned to your client with no error messages You should also be able to log into both of their Web Based Configuration Utilities by entering their IP...

Page 64: ...he main router first AirStation or you will have to reconnect the network cables to finish configuration Change wireless encryption from no encryption to WEP Note that TKIP and AES encryption schemes will not work with WDS you must use WEP for encryption WEP keys may be any of 4 different types choose one of the following types from the drop down WEP Encryption Key box Character Input 13 character...

Page 65: ...ration Utility 192 168 11 1 and make exactly the same changes to the WEP settings All WEP configuration settings must be exactly the same or the AirStations will not be able to communicate Each wireless client that will connect to the AirStations must also be configured with the exact same WEP encryption key type and encryption key Consult your wireless client s documentation for more information ...

Page 66: ...as shown on page 25 to easily access the AirStations s Web Based Configuration Utilities All wireless access points in the wireless bridge need to support WDS No single access point can communicate with more then five other access points via wireless bridges Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more one at a time Set up all access points in the wireless bridge ...

Page 67: ...onments it may be desirable to further increase range by installing a higher gain external antenna External antennas come in all shapes and sizes Antennas also come with different connectors The WHR HP G54 has an RP SMA connector on it If an antenna has a different kind of connector you ll need an adaptor to use it To install a different antenna unscrew the stock antenna from the RP SMA connector ...

Page 68: ...ications Dimensions 1 1 x 5 1 x 5 7 in 28 x 130 x 144mm Weight 9 8 oz lb 277g Temperature Humidity Operation 0 to 40 C Maximum humidity 80 Transit Storage 0 to 40 C maximum humidity 80 no condensation Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 1 1A Nominal Power Supply 5 V output 100 240V AC Universal 50 60 Hz Power Consumption about 6 5 Watts Max Specifications ...

Page 69: ...the use of wireless commu nication equipment Network Compatibility IEEE802 11g b Standard for Wireless LANs 125 High Speed Mode also Available Host Operating System Microsoft Windows 98SE ME NT4 0 2000 XP Unix Linux and MacOS Media Access Protocol Wired CSMD CD Collision Detection Wireless CSMD CA Collision Avoidance with Acknowledgment ACK Radio Characteristics RF Frequency Band 2 4 GHz 2400 2483...

Page 70: ...it Rate Spreading 11 chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power 19dBm 802 11b 16dBm 802 11g Transmit Rate High Speed 54 Mbps 125 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode Medium Speed 36 Mbps 96 Mbps in 125 High Speed Mode Standard Speed 2 Mbps Low Speed 1 Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m 525 ft 270 m 885 ft 400 m 1300 ft 550 m 1750 ft Specifications ...

Page 71: ... wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces solid high density materials and obstacles in the signal path Table Radio Characteristics lists the typical ranges when used indoors In Open Office environments clients can see each other i e there are no physical obstructions between them In Semi open Office environments work space is separated by room dividers client cards are at desktop level ...

Page 72: ... actual radio conditions at the location where the AirStation product is installed AirStation IEEE 802 11 Channel Sets The range of the wireless signal is related to the Transmit Rate of the wireless communication Communications at a lower Transmit range may travel longer distances Center Channel ID FCC 1 2412 2 2417 3 2422 4 2427 5 2432 6 2437 7 2442 8 2447 9 2452 10 2457 11 2462 11 default chann...

Page 73: ...ights when encryption or authorization is turned on Wireless LED should be Green if the line is active If it is blinking Green wireless communication is active Router LED should be Green 100Mbps or Amber 10Mbps while communication is active The Red Diag LED will flash during boot and firmware updates 3 red flashes at boot indicates a problem with the wired LAN side 4 red flashes at boot indicates ...

Page 74: ...o view Network Properties 4 From the list of installed components verify the TCP IP wireless LAN adapter protocol is installed If the wireless adapter protocol is not yet installed click the Add button and select the TCP IP protocol from the list Refer to Windows Help for more information If the wireless adapter protocol is installed select the protocol and click the Properties button Verify that ...

Page 75: ... that acts as a communication hub for Clients users of wireless devices to connect to a wired LAN Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a computer or a communication channel usually stated in Megabits per second Mbps Bridge A device which forwards traffic between network segments with a common network layer address based on data link layer information Client A PC workstation or other device that ...

Page 76: ... Networks LANs It is a shared media network architecture The IEEE 802 3 standard details its functionality Ethernet cable A wire similar to telephone cable that carries signals between Ethernet devices It is designed to connect a single device s NIC to a router switch or hub See also Crossover cable File and Print Sharing A Microsoft application that allows computers on a network to share files an...

Page 77: ... Provider A company that provides access to the Internet and other related services IV Initialization Vector The header section of an encrypted message packet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and peripheral devices connected to share resources LED Light Emitting Diode The lights on a hardware device representing the activity through the ports MAC Medium Access Control Address The unique...

Page 78: ...ation keys to clients RAM Random Access Memory Non permanent memory NAT Network Address Translation An internet standard that enables a LAN to use one set of IP addresses for internal traffic and a second set for external traffic NIC Network Interface Card An expansion card connected to a computer so the computer can be connected to a network Packet A block of data that is transferred as a single ...

Page 79: ... structure for communication among network devices Static IP Address A permanent IP address assigned to a node in a TCP IP network SSID The name of your wireless network You can get it from the Setup page of the configuration utility STP Shielded Twisted Pair Twisted Pair cable wrapped in a metal sheath to provide extra protection from external interfering signals Subnet Mask An eight byte address...

Page 80: ...eless networks WEP is compatible with almost all wireless devices Web Browser A software program that allows viewing of web pages Wi Fi Wireless Fidelity An organization that tests and assures interoperability among WLAN devices WLAN Wireless LAN A LAN topology using wireless devices WPA Encryption An encryption algorithm designed to improve on the security of WEP WPA2 Encryption An advanced AES b...

Page 81: ... guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and ...

Page 82: ...m distance 20cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The availability of some specific channels and or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user Industry Ca...

Page 83: ...oduct could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified may not comply with related RF exposure rules and such use shall be prohibited Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it However special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and sta...

Page 84: ...lgium Denmark France Finland Germany Greece Italy Ireland Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungry Latvia Lithuania Malta Poland Slovak Republic and Slovenia The device is also authorized for use in all EFTA member states Iceland Liechtenstein Norway and Switzerland EU countries not intended for use None Potential restrictive use This dev...

Page 85: ... outdoor radio links In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use The frequency range in which outdoor operation in Belgium is permitted is 2460 2483 5 MHz In France only channels 10 11 12 and 13 are available This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France For more information see http www anfr fr and or http www art telecom fr ...

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Page 91: ...igh Speed Mode this Wi Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34 1 Mbps which is equivalent to the throughput of a system following 802 11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125 Mbps 125 High Speed Mode ...