Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - System Requirements; Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase! The AirStation High Power Combo A + G Wireless Router provides two separate wireless networks at the same time, one on the 2.4ghz 802.11g fre - quency and another on the 5ghz 802.11a frequency. System Requirements • A high-speed (Broadband) Internet connection or ex...
Page 6 - Basic Setup
B egin by finding a good place to set up your router/access point. Some things to consider: • You’ll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. You’ll also want a power outlet nearby. • Keep the access point a...
Page 7 - Getting Ready
M ake note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address . The LAN or Wired MAC address is the default SSID (wireless network name) of the AirStation. You can find it on the bottom of the AirStation. You may also wish to contact your ISP to ask if other information, such as global IP address, subnet mask ad...
Page 8 - Connecting your AirStation
1. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router. 2. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’s WAN port. Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router. 3. Plug the provided Ethern...
Page 9 - Log in to the Configuration Tool
L aunch a web browser on the computer that you’re going to use to configure the AirStation. Enter 192.168.11.1 into the URL field. Naturally, if you change your AirStation’s IP address, you’ll have to enter the new address instead.A window will open, prompting you to enter a User ID and Password.Ent...
Page 10 - Detecting Your Broadband Connection; information if asked. Contact your DSL
10 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 info...
Page 11 - setup; Home
11 This is the opening page of your AirStation’s configuration tool. You can always get to it from within the configuration screens by clicking on Home . From here, you can configure port mapping for your internet games, turn on UPnP for Windows (MSN) Messenger , configure your Firewall , setup Encr...
Page 12 - AOSS; AOSS
1 AOSS AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple system for configuring your wireless network securely. If your router and your client device are installed and both support AOSS, then making a secure wireless connection between them is very easy.Push the AOSS button on the top of your ro...
Page 13 - Some things to keep in mind; AOSS Notes
1 Some things to keep in mind • 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 configured via A...
Page 15 - Manual Client Configuration
1 If your wireless client doesn’t support AOSS, you’ll have to configure it manually. From the Home page, click on the System Info tab. Manual Client Configuration
Page 16 - System Info
1 T his page gives you all the information you might need to configure your non-AOSS wireless client. Probably you’ll just need the SSID, encryption type, and password. Consult your wireless client’s documentation for more information on configuring it if necessary.You can get here from Home by clic...
Page 19 - Firewall/Intrusion Detector
1 Firewall/Intrusion Detector From this 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 21 - Wireless Encryption; WEP
1 Wireless Encryption This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless Encryption . Here, you can manually select the type of wireless encryption you’d like to use. Please select the band you wish to configure, a, g, or both the same. Your AirStation supports three different encryption schemes...
Page 22 - Wireless Channel
This page is available from Home by selecting Wireless channel . With Auto Channel selected, your AirStation will choose the best channel available. Auto Channel is available on both the a and g band and is the recommended setting if you are unaware of which channel will be optimal for your wireless...
Page 23 - Firmware Update
This page is available from Home 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 25 - Advanced Settings; Advanced
Advanced Settings Advanced Settings lets you configure every element of your AirStation. Get to Advanced 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 ab...
Page 27 - PPPoE
PPPoE Many DSL connections require a PPPoE Connection in order to log in to an internet connection. Normally, 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 ...
Page 29 - Advanced DHCP Settings
Advanced DHCP Settings This page offers the same DHCP settings as the previous one, and in addition, offers you the chance to change the Lease Period , De- fault Gateway , DNS servers , WINS serve r, and Domain Name . Click Apply when you have the settings the way you want them.To manually assign an...
Page 30 - DHCP Server (Manual Assignment of IP Address)
0 To manually link a LAN address to a MAC address, enter them under Add Client Infor- mation and click Add . Current DHCP Client Information shows all LAN addresses currently assigned by AirStation’s DHCP. You may configure a specific client to always recieve the same IP address by clicking Manual A...
Page 32 - Network Configuration (Edit Routing Information)
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 33 - NAT
NAT You may disable Network Address Translation and IPsec passthrough by unchecking 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....
Page 35 - IP Filter
Your AirStation comes pre-configured with basic rules. You may choose which of these to use by clicking on Add/Delete Basic Rules and turning to page 36. To make a custom rule, click on Configure IP Filter (page 37). IP Filter
Page 38 - Network Configuration (Intrusion Detector)
Network Configuration (Intrusion Detector) To enable intrusion detector, choose Enable or Enable (Apply packet filter rules) from the Intrusion Detector drop-down box. If packet filter rules are applied, packets will be filtered with packet filter rules before Intrusion Detector is applied. Blocking...
Page 39 - UPnP
You may disable Universal Plug and Play functionality by unchecking Enable here. Note that Windows (MSN) Messenger will not function correctly with UPnP disabled. UPnP
Page 45 - MAC Filtering; Edit Registration List
MAC Filtering You may limit access to your wireless networks 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.You may opt to run MAC Fi...
Page 46 - Enter a MAC address and click
MAC Access Limit (Edit Registration List) Advanced Settings Enter a MAC address and click Register for each client that’s going to be accessing the network.
Page 47 - easier to administrate.
Here, you can change your AirStation’s name on your 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 ...
Page 49 - Syslog Transfer
If you 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 50 - Help; Save/Load Configuration
0 Once your AirStation’s configured the way you want it, you can save the 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...
Page 53 - System Information
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 54 - Log Information
Here you can choose what information gets logged and see recent log entries. Log Information
Page 55 - Packet Traffic Information
Here, you can see the packets and errors for each of your networks. Packet Traffic Information
Page 56 - Client Monitor
Client Monitor shows you a list of all clients currently connected to the wireless network. Client Monitor
Page 57 - Ping Test
To perform a Ping test, enter a target (such 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. Pi...
Page 58 - Connecting to a Preexisting Network
Connecting to a Preexisting Network Add an AirStation without changing your existing LAN configuration 1. Set the AirStation into Bridge/AP Mode by moving the switch on the bottom from AUTO to BRI . 2. Connect one of the AirStation’s LAN ports to an existing router or switch on your network. Connect...
Page 60 - Power Characteristics; Specifications
0 For more information, FAQ’s, and updates, consult the AirStation website at http://www.buffalotech.com . WHR-HP-AG108 AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications 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 Maxim...
Page 61 - Regulatory Information; Network Compatability
1 Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communicati...
Page 62 - DIAG LED Activity; Troubleshooting
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...
Page 63 - DIAG LED Activity Table; LEDs Work But Client PC Cannot Connect to Network
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...
Page 64 - Other Problems
• 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...
Page 65 - Glossary
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...
Page 66 - File and Print Sharing:
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 dormant ...
Page 67 - IEEE (Institute of Electrical and
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 Electronics ...
Page 68 - PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card; PCI (Peripheral Component
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 ...
Page 69 - RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial
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...
Page 70 - SNMP (Simple Network Management
0 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. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair): Twisted Pai...
Page 72 - Notice; FCC Warning; FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
Notice 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 installation.This equipment generates, uses and can r...
Page 73 - Safety; EU Countries not intended for use; Potential restrictive use
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 the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and legs). This transmitter must not be co-loc...
Page 86 - Warranty Information; Buffalo Technology
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 ...
Page 87 - Contact Information; GENERAL INQUIRIES; TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Contact Information Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120 Austin, TX 78759-5319 GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:30pm CST Direct: 512-794-8533 | Toll-free: 800-456-9799 | Fax: 512-794-8520 | Email: [email protected] TECHNICAL SUPPORT North American Techn...
