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1 234 7 5 8 6 9 WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 8 Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs 1 AOSS Button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to complete the connecti...

Chapter 1 Product Overview WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 9 6 Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle.Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal. Diag LED status Mea...

LAN USB USB EJECT ON OFF AUTO ROUTER 1 2 3 4 POWER INTERNET 16 11 18 14 15 17 12 10 13 WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 10 Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 10 Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto.On: Router functionality is enabled (router mode). Off: Router functiona...

Chapter 1 Product Overview WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 11 16 Internet Port 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps connections are supported.Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch off ), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. 17 Internet LED (Green) On: The Internet por...

14 WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 12 Chapter 1 Product Overview Right Side 14 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, and WPS PIN code. Encryption key is blank if encryption is disabled in default settings. 13 Bottom 13 Reset Button To reset all settings...

1 2 AOSS ON OFF MOV IE ENG INE WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 13 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. Horizontal Placement The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally. stand

FRONT WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 14 Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting 1 To wall-mount the AirStation, attach the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). 8.6 cm(~3.4 inches) 2 Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown. FRONT stand

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 15 Chapter 3 Installation CD Setup The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation. To step through the setup program, insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your computer uses a different operating sy...

Chapter 3 Installation WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 17 Firmware Differences You can choose between two different firmwares for your AirStation. By default, the Professional firmware (DD-WRT) is installed. If you prefer, you may install the User-friendly firmware instead. the two firmwares have slightly...

Chapter 3 Installation WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 19 6 When the following screen is displayed, make sure that the firmware file name is displayed, click [Update] or [Update Firmware], and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse.....

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 20 Chapter 4 Configuration The web-based configuration tool lets you change advanced settings for the AirStation. Don’t change these settings unless you know what you’re doing. How to Access the Web-Based Configuration Utility To configure the AirStation’s advanced settings...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 22 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Utility Menus in Router Mode The menu structure for the AirStation in router mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page Internet/LANInternet Configure In...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 24 Chapter 4 Configuration Configuration Utility Menus in Bridge Mode The menu structure in bridge mode is as follows. Please refer to the pages listed at right for explanations of each item. Main screen Descriptions Page LAN ConfigLAN Configure LAN side ports and devices. ...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 26 Chapter 4 Configuration Setup Setup is the home page of the configuration utility. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here. Parameter Meaning Internet/LAN (LAN Config) Displays the configuration screen for the Internet port and LAN ports. Wireless C...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 29 PPPoE (Router Mode only) Configure PPPoE settings. Parameter Meaning Default PPPoE Connection If you have registered multiple connection destinations in the PPPoE Connection List, connection destinations selected here have priority. You need to co...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 34 Chapter 4 Configuration VPN server (Router Mode Only) Configure the VPN server.

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 36 Chapter 4 Configuration LAN Configure LAN-side settings. Parameter Meaning LAN Side IP Address By default, the LAN side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You may change it here. DHCP Server Function Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assign...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 38 Chapter 4 Configuration DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) Configure DHCP Exceptions. Parameter Meaning IP Address Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to oth...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 40 Chapter 4 Configuration Route Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table. Gateway Adds a gateway address to a routing table. Metric The metric is the maximum nu...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 41 Wireless Config WPS WPS Status and Settings. Parameter Meaning WPS Enable to use WPS automatic configuration. External Registrar Enable to accept the external configure requests from other WPS devices. Note: External configure requests will not be...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 42 Chapter 4 Configuration AOSS AOSS Status and Settings.

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 44 Chapter 4 Configuration Basic The screen to configure a basic wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Wireless Radio Determines whether to allow wireless communication. If this is unchecked, then no wireless connections will be allowed. Wireless Channel Sets a channel (a ra...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 48 Chapter 4 Configuration Advanced Configure advanced wireless settings. Parameter Meaning Multicast Rate Set the communication speed for multi-cast packets. DTIM Period Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a wireless device. Thi...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 49 WMM Set priorities for specific communications.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 51 MAC Filter Restrict access to specific wireless devices. Parameter Meaning Enforce MAC Filtering Enable to restrict wireless connections to devices with registered MAC addresses. Registration List Displays the MAC addresses of registered devices w...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 52 Chapter 4 Configuration Multicast Control Configure restrictions on unnecessary multicast packets sent to the wireless LAN port. Parameter Meaning Snooping If enabled, snooping supervises multicast administrative packets such as IGMP and restricts unnecessary multicast t...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 53 Parameter Meaning WDS Check to use WDS bridging. Specify Master/Slave Define this AirStation's role in a WDS bridge. Master This AirStation will the master in a WDS bridge. It will have the Internet connection, and other AirStations in the bridge ...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 55 Security (Router Mode only) Firewall (Router Mode only) Configure the AirStation’s firewall. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enable to output a log of firewall activity. Basic Rules Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters ...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 59 LAN Config (QoS) Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) Configure port translation. Parameter Meaning Group Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select [New Group] and enter the new group name in the Group Name field to create a new group...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 63 QoS (Router Mode only) Configure the priority of packets sent to the Internet. Parameter Meaning QoS for transmission to the Internet Determine whether or not to prioritize packets sent to the Internet. Check this box to enable QoS. Upload bandwid...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 65 Movie Engine Configure Movie Engine options.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 67 NAS Disk management View the status of and configure attached USB hard disks. Parameter Meaning Device Displays information for attached USB disks. Disks are removed when [Remove] in the Device column is clicked. Disk Assignment A disk number will...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 69 Shared Folder Configure a USB hard disk for use with shared folders.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 71 User Management This screen lets you add users to the access list with the ability to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning User Name Enter the name of a user to be given access to the shared folder. Up to 20 alphanumeric characters, space, hyp...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 72 Chapter 4 Configuration Shared Service Assign AirStation and workgroup names to access shared folders. Parameter Meaning Shared Folder Enable to make a USB disk available on your local network. AirStation name Rename your AirStation if desired. Up to 15 alphanumeric char...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 74 Chapter 4 Configuration Web Access The screen to set to use the Web Access function. Parameter Meaning Web Access Check [Enable] to use Web Access. Web Access Display Language Set the language to be used with Web Access. HTTPS/SSL Encryption Check [Enable] to use SSL enc...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 76 Chapter 4 Configuration Media Server Media Server settings. Parameter Meaning Media Server Enable to use the media server. Status Displays the status of the media server.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 77 BitTorrent Configure the BitTorrent client. Parameter Meaning BitTorrent Function Enable to use the BitTorrent client. If the BitTorrent client is enabled, overall communication performance may decrease and the reactions to setting screens slow do...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 79 Admin Config Name Configure basic AirStation’s settings. Parameter Meaning AirStation Name Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). List Network Services Enable or disable this item to di...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 80 Chapter 4 Configuration Password Configure the password to log in to the AirStation’s configuration screen. Parameter Meaning Administrator Name The Administrator name is used to log in to the AirStation’s configuration utility. This name is fixed as [root]. Administrato...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 81 Time/Date Configure the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning Local Date You may manually set the date of the AirStation’s internal clock. Local Time You may manually set the time of the AirStation’s internal clock. Time Zone Specify the ...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 82 Chapter 4 Configuration NTP Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronise the AirStation’s internal clock. Parameter Meaning NTP Functionality Enable to use an NTP server. The default is Enabled. NTP Server Enter the name of the NTP server as a host name, host nam...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 83 ECO Configure Eco mode from this screen.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 85 Access Restrict access to the AirStation’s settings screens. Parameter Meaning Log Output Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings. Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN If enabled, prevents access to settings screens from wirelessl...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 86 Chapter 4 Configuration Log Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server. Parameter Meaning Log Transfer Enable to send logs to a syslog server. Syslog Server Identify the syslog server by host name, host name with domain name, or IP address. You may enter up to 255...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 87 Save/Restore Save AirStation settings as a file, and restore from them later. Parameter Meaning Save current settings Clicking [Save] will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the [Encrypt the configuration file with a pa...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 88 Chapter 4 Configuration Initialize/Restart Initialize or restart the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Restart Click [Restart Now] to restart the AirStation. Initialize Click [Initialize Now] to initialize and restart the AirStation.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 89 Update Update the AirStation’s firmware. Parameter Meaning Firmware Version Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation. Update method Specify Local File Updates the firmware stored on your computer. Automatic Update (On Line Version U...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 90 Chapter 4 Configuration Diagnostic System Info View system information for the AirStation.

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 92 Chapter 4 Configuration Logs The AirStation’s logs are recorded here. Parameter Meaning Display log info Choose the types of logs to display. Logs Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 93 Packet Info Viewpacket transfer information. Parameter Meaning Sent Displays the number of packets sent to the Internet side of Ethernet, the LAN side of the Ethernet, and the LAN side of the wireless connection. Received Displays the number of pa...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 94 Chapter 4 Configuration Client Monitor This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation. Parameter Meaning Client Monitor Displays information ( MAC address, lease IP address, host name, communication method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices...

Chapter 4 Configuration WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 95 Ping A Ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device. Parameter Meaning Destination Address Enter an IP address or a host name of the device for which you try to verify the connection, and click [Execute]. ...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 96 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) AOSS and WPS are systems which enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Easily connect to...

Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 97 1 2 Click the icon in the system tray. Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) If you are using Windows 7/Vista, use the included Client Manager V software to connect wirelessly with AOSS/WPS. When the screen at left is displayed, click...

Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 99 Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to initiate AOSS/WPS. When instructed, hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second. When the S...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 100 Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network 3 Enter the encryption key and click [OK]. 1 Right-click on the wireless network icon in the system 2 Click [Connect to a network ] . When the screen at left is displayed, select the network to connect to and click [Connect ] . 3 ...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 104 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. • Make sure that your AirStation is plugged in! • Check that the status LEDs of your AirStation are lit as below: Power Green light is ON Wireless Green light is ON or flashing Router Green...

Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 105 Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. • Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are: SSID - The AirStation’s MAC address (printed on the label) E...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 106 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue: I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to the configuration utility. Answer: Open your browser and enter 192.168.11.1 in the address bar. Hit the Enter key. You will be prompted to log in. Ent...

Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 107 wish to use for your network in the text field provided. Click [Apply] to save the settings. Once the wireless router has rebooted, you will need to manually select the new network name for all wireless devices and enter your encryption key if...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 108 Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products? Answer: The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 109 Appendix A Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11n Transmission Method Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range 2,412 - 2,462MHz (Channels 1 - 11) Transmission Rate 802.11b/g: 54, 48, 36...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 111 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Internet (Router Mode only) Method of Acquiring IP Address Perform Easy Setup (Internet Connection Wizard) Default Gateway none Address of DNS Name Server none Internet MAC Address Use Default M...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 118 Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Click [Start] > [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet]. 2 Double click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Change Adapter Settings] on the left sid...

Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 119 1 Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. 2 Double click [Network and Sharing Center]. 3 Click [Manage network connections] on the left side menu. 4 Right click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. 5 When...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 120 Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows 1 Click [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel]. 2 Double click [Network]. 3 Right click on [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties]. 4 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)], then click [Properties]. 5 Select [Obtain an I...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 122 Appendix E Shared Folders and the USB Port There are several restrictions on using the AirStation’s USB port: • Bus-powered hard drives are not supported. Always use the hard drive’s AC adapter. • When using two-byte characters (such as Japanese), keep folder and file n...

Appendix E Technical Detail of the USB port WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 123 • The web-based configuration interface shows the size of hard drives in gigabytes (1,000,000,000 bytes); Windows drive properties shows hard drive sizes in gibibytes (1,073,741,824 bytes). The Windows value will be a smaller ...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 124 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information 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 provi...

Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 125 Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accep...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 126 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Transmitting Systems. This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the en...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 128 Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information Slovensko[Slovenian]Buffalo Technology Inc. izjavlja, da je ta AirStation WZR-HP-G300NH v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky[Slovak]Buffalo Technology Inc. týmto vyh...

Appendix F Regulatory Compliance Information WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 129 來自台灣 NCC 的警告 第十二條： 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條： 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 이 기기는 가정용으로 전자파적합등록을 한 기...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 130 Appendix G Environmental Information • The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. • The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.• In order to avoid th...

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 131 Appendix H GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .

WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 132 Appendix I Warranty Information Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) products come with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (Buffalo Inc.) warrants to the original purchaser the product; good operating condition for the warranty period...