Buffalo WCR-GN Owner's manual

User Manual

WCR-GN

AirStation N Technology Wireless N150

Router Access Point & Bridge

www.bualotech.com

35011144 ver.01 v1.0

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Contents

Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................5

Features .................................................................................. 5

Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 6

150 Mbps High Speed Mode ................................................... 6

Package Contents ................................................................... 7

Hardware Overview ................................................................. 8

Front Panel LED's .......................................................................... 8

Back Panel ..................................................................................... 10

Bottom ............................................................................................ 11

Right Side ...................................................................................... 12

Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation ..................................13

Vertical Placement .................................................................. 13

Horizontal Placement .............................................................. 14

Chapter 3 Installation .......................................................15

CD Setup ................................................................................. 15

Manual Setup .......................................................................... 15

WDS Setup ............................................................................. 17

CD Setup ....................................................................................... 18

Manual Setup ................................................................................. 20

Chapter 4 Conguration ..................................................23

How to Access the Web-Based Conguration Utility ............... 23

Conguration Menu (Router Mode) ......................................... 25

Conguration Menu (Bridge Mode) ......................................... 27

Setup ....................................................................................... 29

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Internet/LAN (LAN Cong) ...................................................... 31

Internet (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 31

PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 32

DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 34

LAN ................................................................................................ 36

DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 38

NAT (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 39

Route ............................................................................................. 40

Wireless Cong ....................................................................... 41

WPS ............................................................................................... 41

AOSS ............................................................................................. 42

Basic .............................................................................................. 44

Advanced ....................................................................................... 48

WMM .............................................................................................. 49

MAC Filter ...................................................................................... 51

WDS (Bridge Mode only) ............................................................... 52

Security (Router Mode only) ................................................... 54

Firewall (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 54

IP Filter (Router Mode only) ........................................................... 56

VPN Pass Through (Router Mode only) ........................................ 57

LAN Cong (Router Mode only) .............................................. 58

Port Forwarding (Router Mode only) .............................................. 58

DMZ (Router Mode only) ............................................................... 59

UPnP (Router Mode only) .............................................................. 60

QoS (Router Mode only) ................................................................ 61

Admin Cong ........................................................................... 62

Name ............................................................................................. 62

Password ....................................................................................... 63

Time/Date ...................................................................................... 64

NTP ................................................................................................ 65

Access ........................................................................................... 66

Log ................................................................................................. 67

Save/Restore ................................................................................. 68

Initialize/Restart ............................................................................. 69

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Update ........................................................................................... 70

Diagnostic ............................................................................... 71

System Info .................................................................................... 71

Logs ............................................................................................... 73

Packet Info ..................................................................................... 74

Client Monitor ................................................................................. 75

Ping ................................................................................................ 76

Chapter 5 Connect to a Wireless Network .....................77

Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS/WPS) ................................... 77

Windows 7/Vista (Client Manager V) ............................................. 78

Windows XP (Client Manager 3) .................................................... 79

Other Devices (e.g. Game Console) .............................................. 79

Manual Setup .......................................................................... 80

Windows 7 (WLAN AutoCong) ..................................................... 80

Windows Vista (WLAN AutoCong) ............................................... 81

Windows XP (Wireless Zero Conguration) ................................... 84

Chapter 6 Trouble Shooting ............................................85

Cannot connect to the Internet over wired connection. ........... 85

Cannot access the web-based conguration utility. ................ 85

Cannot connect to the network wirelessly. .............................. 85

You forgot AirStation's SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. .. 86

The link speed is slower than 150 Mbps (Maximum link speed is

only 72Mbps). .......................................................................... 86

Other Tips ................................................................................ 86

Appendix A Specications ..............................................90

Appendix B Default Conguration Settings ...................91

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Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows .......................96

Appendix D Restoring the Default Conguration ..........99

Appendix E Regulatory Compliance Information ..........100

Appendix F Environmental Information .........................105

Appendix G GPL Information ..........................................106

Appendix H Warranty Information ..................................107

Appendix I Contact Information ......................................108

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Features

Supports IEEE802.11n and IEEE802.11b/g

With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation can transfer data to

and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients.

Supports WDS connection

Extend the coverage of wireless connection using WDS feature.

Dual speed mode

Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 150Mbps data

transmission.

Support AOSS and WPS

Both AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System) and WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) are supported.

These automatic connection standards make connection with compatable wireless devices easier.

Security Features

The AirStation is equipped with following security features:

 •AOSS

 •WPS

 •WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES)

 •WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)

 •WPA/WPA2mixedPSK

 •WEP(128/64bit)

 •PrivacySeparator

 •MACaddressaccessrestriction

 •DenyAnyConnection/SSIDstealthfeature

 •Webcongurationscreenwithpassword

 •Firewallfeaturewitheasyrules

Automatic Channel Selection

Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel.

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Initialization

To restore settings back to the factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the

unit.

Browser Based Administration

Thisunitcanbeeasilyconguredfromawebbrowseronyourcomputer.

Air Navigator CD Requirements

The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. The

automaticinstallationprogramontheCDrequiresWindows7,VistaorXPtorun.ClientManager

softwareisincludedforWindows7,VistaandXP.Theuseofotheroperatingsystemsmayrequire

thattheAirStationbemanuallyconguredfromabrowserwindow.

150 Mbps High Speed Mode

150MbpsisthelinkspeedofWCR-GNwhenusingWireless-Nmode.Itrepresentsactualwireless

data speeds, including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable

wireless throughput will be substantially slower.

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Package Contents

FollowingitemsareincludedinyourAirStation.Ifanyoftheitemsaremissing,pleasecontactyour

vender.

• Mainunit ..............................................................................................1

• Stand .....................................................................................................1

• ACadapter ...........................................................................................1

• LANcable .............................................................................................1

• AirNavigatorCD ................................................................................1

• QuickSetupGuide............................................................................1

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Hardware Overview

Front Panel LED's

1

Flexible antenna

Adjust the angle for the best signal as needed. Turning the

unit so that the antenna points straight up will probably give

the strongest signal.

2

POWER LED (Green)

On:  TheACadapterisconnected

 O:  TheACadapterisnotconnected

3

SECURITY LED (Amber)

Indicatessecuritystatus.

O: Encryption is not set

On: Encryption has been set

Double blink: The unit is waiting for an AOSS or WPS

security key

 Blinking: AOSS/WPSerror;failedtoexchangesecuritykeys

Note:WhentheSecurityLEDislit,anencryptionkeyhas

been set. Wireless clients will need the same key to

connect.

4

WIRELESS LED (Green)

IndicateswirelessLANstatus.

 Blinking: WirelessLANistransmitting

 On:  WirelessLANisconnectedbutnotactive

5

ROUTER LED (Green) On: Router functionality is enabled

O: Router functionality is disabled

6

DIAG LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit depending on the number of

blinks per cycle.

   Note:Whentheunitisrstturnedonorrestarted,theDiagLEDwill

blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal.

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Diag LED

status

Meaning Status

2 blinks *

1

Flash ROM error Cannotreadorwritetotheashmemory.

3 blinks *

1

Ethernet(wired)LAN

error

EthernetLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.

4 blinks *

1

WirelessLANerror WirelessLANcontrollerismalfunctioning.

5 blinks IPaddresssettingerror BecausethenetworkaddressesofboththeIneternetport(WAN

port)andtheLANportarethesame,itisnotpossibletoestablish

communication.ChangetheLANsideIPaddressofthisunit.

Continuously

blinking

*2

Updatingthermware

Saving settings

Initializingsettings

Updatingthermware.

Saving the settings.

Initializingthesettings.

*1 UnplugtheACadapterfromthewallsocket,waitforafewseconds,andthenplugitagain.Ifthe

lightstillashes,pleasecontacttechnicalsupport.

*2 NeverunplugtheACadapterwhiletheDiagLEDisblinkingcontinuously.

ADSS

LAN

1

2

3

4

INTERNET

POWER

7

8

9

10

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Back Panel

7

AOSS Button

HolddownthisbuttonuntiltheSecurityLEDashes(about 

 1second),whiletheunit’spowerison,initiatesAOSS/WPS 

mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with AOSS

or WPS compatible devices.

8

LAN Port

 Connectyourcomputer,hub,orotherEthernetdevices 

to

these ports. This switching hub supports 10Mbps and

100Mbp

s connections.

9

INTERNET Port

10Mbps and 100Mbps connections are supported.

Note:Inbridge/APmode,theInternetportbecomesa 

 regularLANport,foratotalof5usableLANports.

10

Power Connector

ConnecttheincludedACadapter.

RESET

14

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Bottom

14

RESET Button HoldingthisbuttonuntiltheDiagLEDcomeson,whiletheunit'spoweris

on, will initialize its settings.

15

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Chapter 1 Product Overview

Right Side

15

Factory Default Settings

ThisstickershowsthedefaultinformationofAirStation’sSSID

andWPSPIN.

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Chapter 2

Placing Your AirStation

Vertical Placement

Toplaceunitvertically,refertothefollowingguretoplacetheverticalstand.

NotealltheillustrationsrefertoWCR-GN.

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Horizontal Placement

Placetheunithorizontallyasthegurebelow.

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Chapter 3

Installation

CD Setup

YoucansetupthisunitwiththeincludedsoftwareCD.InserttheCDintoyourPCandfollowthe

instructions on the screen.

*CDSetupissupportedforWindows7/Vista/XPonly.

Manual Setup

TocongureyourAirStationmanually,followtheprocedurebelow.

1

computer

modem

2) disconnect

ÏÆÆ

1) turn o the computer

Turn o your computer and modem.

2

UnplugtheLANcablewhichconnects

your computer and modem.

3

modem

1) connect

LAN cable

2) connect

INTERNET port

AirStation wireless

router (rear side)

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ᴱ

PlugoneendoftheLANcableintoyourmodemandtheothersidetotheInternetportofthe

AirStation. Turn on your modem.

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Chapter 3 Installation

4

ConnectyourcomputertooneoftheAirStation’sLANportswiththeEthernetcable.

Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer.

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ÉÎÔÅÒÎÅÔ

ÌÁÎ

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ᴯ

ᴰ

ᴱ

power outlet

AirStation wireless router

(rear side)

PC

1) connect

Ethernet cable

2) connect the power supply

5

Conrmthedevicesareconnectedcorrectlyasthebelowdiagramshows.

ADSS

LAN

1

2

3

4

POWER

INTERNET

ON

modem

power outlet

computer

6

Waitforawhile,andthenmakesurethattheAirStation’sLEDsarelitasdescribedbelow:

POWER Green light is on

WIRELESS Greenlightison

ROUTER Green light is on

DIAG O

LAN Greenlightisonorblinking

INTERNET Greenlightisonorblinking

※

Refertopage8and10forLEDlocationsandotherdetails.

7

Launchawebbrowser.Ifthe“home”setupscreenisdisplayed,setupiscomplete.

Ifausernameandpasswordscreenaredisplayed,enter"root"(inlowercase)fortheuser

name,leavethepasswordblank,andclick“OK”. Follow the instructions on the screen to

complete setup.

You’vecompletedinitialsetupofyourAirStation.RefertoChapter4foradvancedsettings.

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WDS Setup

ToextendWirelesscoverage,addanewAirstationtoanexistingWirelessnetwork.Installthenew

AirStation between the existing Wireless AP and wireless devices by using WDS feature.

Refer to the following procedure to set up WDS connection.

 Note:ConrmthetargetwirelessAPsupportsWDS.

POWER

SECURITY

WEIRELESS

ROUTER

DIAG

Extend the

wireless coverage

wireless connection

blocked

Internet modem wireless AP

WCR-GN

(WDS enabled

©

computer computer

computer

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Chapter 3 Installation

CD Setup

1

InserttheCDintoyourPCandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.

2

Whenthebelowscreenappears,click“Start”andfollowtheinstructiononthescreenby

clicking“Next“.

4

Whenthebelowscreenappears,click“WDS Setup”.

ThewizardwillguideyouthroughconnectionandLED’smeanings.

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5

Whenthebelowscreenappears,select“AOSS conguration”or“Manual Conguration“from

“SelectWDSSetupmethod“.

AirStation will attempt to connect to other wireless AP to set up WDS.

 IfthetargetwirelessAPistheAirStationthatsupportsWDS,select“AOSS conguration”

and push AOSS button on the target AP.

 IfthetargetAPisnottheAirStation,select“Manual Conguration“thenclick“Scan for

SSID“.AlistofavailablewirelessAPwillbegenerated.SelectthetargetAP’sSSIDfromthe

 listandclick“Next“tocontinuewithsecurityinformationsettings.

6

Step through the wizard to complete the setup.

Ifyou’veselected“AOSS conguration“duringthesetup,theexistingAOSSconnection

between the target wireless AP and computers has been disconnected. Set up AOSS

connectionagain(page77).

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