Buffalo-technology WZR-RS-G54 Manual de usuario

User Manual125* High Speed Mode Wireless Secure Remote RouterWZR-RS-G54www.buffalotech.comRev B

10About the AirStation CD The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for confi guration. The AirStation CD contains

100Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

101IMPORTANT NOTE:Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas

102FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equi

103Important Notice:This device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states.Intend

104Potential restrictive useThis device is a 2.4 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member state

105Warranty InformationBuffalo Technology (Melco Inc.) products comes with a two-year limited warranty from the date of purchase. Buffalo Technology (

106Contact InformationADDRESS Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.4030 West Braker Lane, Suite 120Austin, TX 78759-5319GENERAL INQUIRIES Monday through

107Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week(USA / Canada)Toll-Free: 866-752-6210 email: [email protected]©2004, Buffalo Technol

111. Power down the Cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to confi gure the AirStation router.2. Plug the Cable or DSL’s LAN Ethernet

12IntroductionConfi guring the AirStation using a standard web browser requires basic wireless confi guration knowledge. Setup includes manual wireless

13The WZR-RS-G54 has two internal antennas. One has a vertical orientation while the other has a horizontal orienta-tion. This setup is ideal becaus

14Open the Setup Screen • Connect the WZR-RS-G54 according to the wiring instructions in Section 2. • The WZR-RS-G54 has a default LAN IP address of

15Enter ISP information • Click the appropriate button to select the type of broadband access. (Users more experienced in networking may choose to s

16Enter IP Address Manually- Enter the IP Address given by the ISP.- Use ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP requires use of a static IP address.PP

17CATV (Cable) ButtonSelect the appropriate connection method. Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’ if your ISP’s

18The IP Address is Acquired Au to mat i cal ly but DNS Server Address is Entered Manually- Select ‘IP address is acquired automatically but DNS serve

19SecurityThe Security Tab offers three Simple Security Settings. Follow the in struc tions in each screen to enter Encryption Keys, MAC Address Filte

2Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05Installation / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20Encryption Setup.- Select the desired encryption scheme from the choices. After it has been selected, press the ‘Next’ button. You will then be p

21ApplicationsThe Application Tab offers setup for special ap-plications such as games, MS NetMeeting and MSN Messenger. Then follow the on-screen me

22Internet Gaming Setup-Enter the ports(refer to Game documentation) the game runs on, and enter the Local IP Ad-dress of the PC that plays the game.N

23AOSSAOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the m

24◗ Now that the WZR-RS-G54 and wireless client adapter are installed, you can use AOSS to confi gure them.◗ To begin the confi guration, press the AO

25Additional AOSS Information:◗ Only one AOSS wireless client adapter can be confi gured to the AOSS router at a time. Thus, the button will need to

26LAN Settings Set up LAN connections. Wireless SettingsWireless Function - Enable or disable wireless LAN computer communication.SSID - Allows admini

27If there are multiple APs in close proximity using the same channel, there may be interference. In this case, change to a non-overlapping channel.P

28802.11g Protection - This enables protection mechanisms for when 802.11b clients join the net-work. It enables CTS (Clear-to-Send)DTIM Period - An

29portant to note, that without encryption it is easy for strangers to connect to your network, especially if the AirStation is broadcasting its SSID.

3Table of Contents PPTP Client Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PPTP Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Dynamic

30128-bit HEX: 26 digits, using characters 0-9 and a-f, “20123456789abcdeabcdeabcde” TKIP - TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is a WEP expanded

31IEEE802.1x/EAP authentication (WPA) - Confi gure Authentication and WPA Settings. Disable - Do not use any RADIUS Server based authentication.Enable

32LAN PortSet the LAN side Ethernet settings.LAN Side IP Address - Allows ad min is tra tor to specify a static IP and Subnet Mask for the LAN side o

33DHCP ServerAllows a more advanced con-fi guration of the DHCP server functions. DHCP Server Function - Al-lows ad min is tra tor to enable/disable th

34Lease duration - Specifi es the time in hours (1-999) an assigned IP address is valid. If the client computer does not request a renewal of IP addres

35Manual IP and MAC Address As sign ment - Allows administra-tor to add additional leased IP addresses tied to a specifi c MAC address. When a specifi

36Wireless MAC FilterWireless PC’s Connection - Select Enable to restrict wireless connections to the registered adapters in the list. Select Disable

37Registration for MAC Ad-dresses - MAC access restriction set up in LAN. Input the MAC addresses that are allowed to communicate with the AirStation

38Wireless Bridge (WDS)The Wireless Distribution System supports peer-to-peer AP communication. Wireless Bridge (WDS) Func-tion - Select Enable to all

39To enable WDS, set the Wire-less Bridge (WDS) function to Enable. Enter the Wireless MAC address of the AirStation to communicate with in the form o

4Table of Contents Syslog Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Save/Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Reboot/Reloa

40WAN Settings WAN Port Wired WAN Performance - Select port speed and type of duplex connecting to the WAN port. If unknown, select Auto negotiation.

41PPPoE Setting (for enabling PPPoE Client function) - Allows administrator to use PPPoE as specifi ed by the ISP. The following parameters should be e

42Authorization - Authorization method for accessing the ISP’s PPPoE server. If unknown, select Auto authorization.MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) Size -

43WAN NetworkWAN side (Internet) parameters. These settings are generally not required if your ISP is providing DHCP services. In this case these fi

44PPTP ClientThis feature allows remote users to establish a PPTP VPN ses-sion to share resources betwenn networks in a secure environment. You will

45Connecting PPTP Networks: For routing information to be accurate, you will be required to specify the routes of the VPN server’s network you are co

46PPTP ServerPlease refer to the on screen help balloons by clicking on the ‘Question Mark’ icons next to each respective setting.For detailed setup i

47Advanced SettingsDynamic DNSDynamic DNS is one of the most effective ways of being able to locate your network from anywhere on the internet anytime

48Host Name - Input the domain host name set on the dynamic DNS server. For example: if the domain you wish to use is [buffalo.dyndns.org] then the h

49Network Settings Routing SetupRIP transmission to WAN - Allows RIP transmission or None (no RIP) to WAN RIP reception from WAN - Allows RIP receptio

5AirStation 125 High Speed Mode Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WZR-RS-G54)This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you

50Click Add Route to Add a Routing Table Entry •Destination address - Net-work IP address and subnet mask.• Gateway - Address through which the packe

51Address Translation Address Translation - Select Enable or Disable. Address Translation must be enabled for client computers to con-nect to the In

52IP Address of DMZ - Allows administrator to set the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) address. Incoming packets containing no recognizable destination port

53Some network applications (online games or streaming software) require adding Address Transla-tion tables; consult the software’s documentation for

54Packet Filter Log Output - Select Output to activate the packet fi lter log. Packet Filter Information Basic Rule - Click add/delete basic rules. Pla

55Use this fi lter when the commu-nication speed goes down using a network application like E-mail, FTP and WEB. * If IDENT requests are for-warded to

56IP Filter Settings - Limits the type of packets allowed to pass between the WAN and LAN. The maximum number of rules is 32. • Operation - Packets

57no longer have access to the AirStation confi guration screens. This function prohibits setup from a wireless or wired computer. The AirStation can

58 Note: If confi guring from a wireless computer, add your MAC address to the list of au tho rized wireless LAN PCs. The MAC address must be in two

59Intrusion DetectorThe Intrusion Detector watch guards and prevents unauthorized access from the WAN (Internet)This function also records information

6• Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications. • SOHO/SMB routing and fi rewall functions provide a safer private networking environmen

60• Sender email server address - Enter the SMTP Server address.• Receiving email server au tho ri za tion - Enter the POP3 Server address, User name

61UPnP Select Enable to enable UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). When a computer with UPnP support connects to the AirStation, that computer auto-matic

62Management - System InformationSystem information of the AirStation is obtained here.• Model name - Displays model and fi rmware version • AirStation

63• WAN side IP address auto acquisition - This is the method to acquire the IP address from the WAN (Internet) side DHCP server. Press Release to r

64Time setupTime setup - Enter the current date and time, and click Set.NTP - Net- work Time Protocol. Select Use or Do not use. Note: If NTP is used

65Packet Traffi c InformationDisplays number of packets sent and received for:Wired WANWired LAN Wireless LAN Click Refresh to start update the transf

66Client MonitorDisplays the wired and wireless clients (computers) that are accessing the AirStation.• MAC address - Shows the client’s MAC address.

67PING Test Performs a PING test from the AirStation to a LAN or WAN address. Enter the target IP address and click OK (e.g. 192.168.11.2 - OR- www.bu

68Log InformationDisplay log info level - Select Error and/or Notify to spec-ify the types of reports to be logged by the AirStation.Display log info

69Syslog TransferSelect Use or Do not use to enable or disable the AirStation’s ability to transmit information to a Syslog server. • Syslog Server -

7• Buffalo’s easy web interface confi guration • Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated routing tab

70Save/Restore SettingsSave current settings - Click Save to open the fi le saving dialog and save the current AirStation settings to a fi le. Restored

71Reboot/Reload DefaultsClick Restart to reboot AirStationClick Restore to reset the AirStation to default factory settings. Note: Resetting to defa

72Firmware Update Firmware fi le name - Click Browse to browse to the path and fi lename for the new fi rmware. Click Firmware Update to load fi rmware to

73AOSS Client Table - Displays the clients connected via AOSS. The ‘Disconnect’ button disconnects the client from the AOSS router by using MAC Addre

74Manually specify the encryp-tion type - This forces AOSS to use a specifi ed type of encryp-tion. It is recommended to not change this setting. If t

75Network Service ListNetworkService ListThe Network Service List is the control center for your network. From within your LAN or from anywhere in th

76Network Service ListFor easier access to the Network Service List, the Dynamic DNS hostname can be used for access to the AirStation. However, for

77File & Printer Sharing - Audio/Video PlaybackAfter clicking on the Shared Files icon you will see the available shared fi les and printers.Printi

78Remote Control - TightVNCInstalling TightVNC Software for the Desktop: Installing TightVNC is very easy, just insert the CD-ROM that came with your

79Remote Control - TightVNCOnce you click on the ‘VNC Remote’ link you will be prompted for a pass-word. If a password was not set during the install

8•Share broadband access•Share fi les and printers•Bridge between multiple networks and multiple computer platforms•Provide easy and secure access to

80Remote Control - TightVNCThere is a TightVNC client available on the CD-ROM that came with your AirStation. It provides more confi guration options

81Additional InformationFor more information, please consult:• The AirStation website at: http://www.buffalotech.com - for frequently asked question

82Regulatory InformationWireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been

83Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum• ODFM for High Transmit Rate• DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate• DBPSK for Low Transmit RateSpre

84400 m (1300 ft.)550 m (1750 ft.)Semi-Open Offi ce Environment50 m (165 ft.)70 m (230 ft.)90 m (300 ft.)115 m (375 ft.)Closed Offi ce 25 m (80 ft.)35 m

85Table “Radio Characteristics” lists the typical ranges when used indoors:• In Open Offi ce environments, clients can “see” each other, i.e. there a

86Common Problems:• Out of range, client cannot connect to the AirStation.• Confi guration mismatch, client cannot connect to the AirStation.• Absence

87Table B.1.1 DIAG LED Activity TableDIAG LED Display Time Description/ActionContinuous Red Starting RAM Error Red fl ash, 2 times Starting Flash ROM

88• 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

89Troubleshooting WDS (Step-by-Step Instructions)The most common issue with WDS installations is using the wrong MAC address. The proper MAC Ad-dress

9Product ViewsPower - Lit when the device is powered on.Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless traffi c is present.WAN -

90The following is a list of good practices with WDS: 1. Start the wireless bridge system with only two access points and then add more access points

915. Click on the ‘LAN port’ link on the left.6. Check that the ‘LAN side IP address’ values are correct for your network, or leave them as default.

9215. Click on the ‘Wireless bridge (WDS)’ link on the left. 16. Enable the WDS function and press the ‘Set’ button. 17. Enter the Wireless MAC Addr

9329. At the top of the page, press the ‘Apply’ button.30. Once the router has rebooted, click on the ‘Management’ tab on the left.31. Click on the

9410BaseT or 100BaseTx: 802.3 based Ether-net network that uses UTP (Unshielded twisted pair) cable and a star topology. 10 is 10 Mbps and 100 is 10

95Driver: Software that interfaces a computer with a specifi c hardware device. DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum): Method of spreading a wireless

96IP (Internet Protocol) Address: A unique 32-binary-digit number that identifi es each sender or receiver of information sent in packets. Infrastruct

97mation between computers. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service): A server that issues authentication key to clients. RAM (Random Acce

98Script: A macro or batch fi le containing instruc-tions and used by a computer to perform a task. Server: Any computer that makes fi les or peripher

99WAN (Wide Area Network): A networking sys-tem covering a wide geographical area. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): An encryp-tion method based on 64