Buffalo Technology WHR-G125 - Manuals

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For a simple installation, you may use the AirNavigator CD in your package to step you through configuration. Insert the CD in the drive of your computer and follow the directions. The installation program will step you through connecting your computer to the AirStation and the Internet. Setup with ...

To configure your router manually, use a wired connection to your computer. Once you’ve connected to the internet through the router, you may switch to a wireless connection if desired. The computer used to configure the AirStation should be set to obtain an IP address automatically using a DHCP ser...

L aunch a web browser on the computer that you’re using to configure the AirStation.The first time your router is powered on, the window below should open automatically. To open it manually, you may enter your routers IP addrees ( 192.168.11.1 by default) into the URL field. A window will open, prom...

Y our AirStation’s SmartRouter technology will determine the type of internet connection you have automatically, and ask you for any needed information. If your ISP assigns IPs automatically (most cable providers do), their DHCP server will give your router an IP address. If additional login informa...

10 To connect wireless devices to the AirStation, you may either enter the SSID and encryption key manually, or you can use AOSS. For more information on AOSS, see pages 14 and 15. Consult your wireless clients’ manuals for instructions on configuring them manually. You can get SSID and encryption C...

11 You can get back to the Setup page from anywhere in the configuration screens by clicking on the Setup tab in the top left corner. From here, you can rerun the Internet Connection Wizard, change your router mode, initiate AOSS or WPS, and see your wireless SSID and encryption settings.Context sen...

1 The menus in the Configuration Tool let you change your AirStation’s settings. To navigate settings, choose a category at the top of the page and then a submenu below. Settings will appear on the left, help files on the right. This example shows the WAN/LAN category with the Internet submenu item ...

1 You can get to this page by selecting the Wireless Config category and choosing the AOSS submenu. The blue AOSS button at the top left of the page has the same function as the physical AOSS button on the top of the router: it initiates the AOSS process. If all your clients support AOSS, it’s very ...

1 Some things to keep in mind with AOSS: • Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be configured with the AOSS router at a time. The buttons will need to be re-pressed to connect each additional AOSS wireless client adapter. • It is not necessary to AOSS client devices that have already been confi...

1 This AirStation supports quickly changing the product from a wireless router to a conventional access point. For normal use, leave the “Router” switch in the ON position. If the Router switch is moved to OFF, the default IP address of the AirStation changes from 192.168.11.1 to 192.168.11.100, and...

1 By default, encryption is not enabled on the AirStation unless you used AOSS to perform your setup. Anyone within range can easily connect to your wireless network. This might not be what you want. Buffalo recommends enabling encryption and setting a password for access to your network. This is ea...

Connecting to a Preexisting Network Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN configuration 1. Set the AirStation into Access Point Mode by moving the Router switch from ON to OFF . 2. Connect one of the AirStation’s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network. Nothing shoul...

For more information, FAQ’s, and updates, consult the AirStation website at http://www.buffalotech.com . WHR-G125 AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 1.1” x 6” x 6.1” (28 x 152 x 155mm) Weight .45 lb. (200g) Temperature & Humidity Operation 32˚ to 104˚ F, 0˚ to 40˚ C Max...

Common Problems • Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation.• Configuration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.• Absence or conflict with the Client Driver.• Conflict of another device with the AirStation hardware. LED Activity Monitoring LED activity helps identify proble...

DIAG LED Activity Table DIAG LED Display Time Description/Action Continuous Red Starting RAM Error Red flash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM Error Red flash, 3 times Starting A problem on the wired LAN side Red flash, 4 times Starting A problem on the wireless LAN side LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Con...

• 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 the parameters mat...

10BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 Mbps data tansmission speed. 100BaseT: 802.3 based Ethernet network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 100 Mbps data tansmission speed. 1000BaseT: 802.3 based E...

0 Destination Address: The address portion of a packet that identifies the intended recipient station. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): Based on BOOTP, it uses a pool of IP addresses, which it assigns to each device connected to it, and retrieves the address when the device becomes dorman...

1 Full-Duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions simultaneously. Half-duplex: To transmit on the same channel in both directions, one direction at a time. Hub: A device which allows connection of computers and other devices to form a LAN. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic...

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association) Card: Removable module that adds features to a portable computer. Peer-to-peer: This simple network is formed by connecting computers directly, without use of routers or hubs. A crossover cable is plugged into an Ethernet port in each ...

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet): A specification for connecting users on an Ethernet line to the Internet through a common broadband medium. Protocol: A standard way of exchanging information between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues a...

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol: An application layer protocol that outlines the formal structure for communication among network devices. Static IP Address: A permanent IP address is assigned to a node in a TCP/IP network. Also known as global IP. SSID: The “name” of your wireless network....

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential inst...

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between...

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: • EN 60950: 2000 Safety of Information Tec...

Intended use This device is a 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in USA, Canada, all EU and EFTA member states. EU Countries intended for use This device is intended for indoor home and office use in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, German...

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Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period. This warranty does not include non-Buffalo ...

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