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User Manual
125* High Speed Mode Wireless
Secure Remote Router
WZR-RS-G54
Rev B
www.buffalotech.com
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Installation / Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 AOSS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Wirel
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Table of Contents PPTP Client Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 PPTP Server Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Dynamic DNS Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Routing Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Packet Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Intrusion Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 UPnP .
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Table of Contents Syslog Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Save/Restore Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Reboot/Reload Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 AOSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Network Service List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 File & Printer Sharing / Audio/Video Playback . . 77 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction AirStation 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 connect to your network quickly. The WZR-RS-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g standard specifi cation on wireless LANs. It also supports 125 High Speed Mode technology. The WZR-RS-G54 supports enhanced built-in NAT/SPI fi rewall functions and is used as a multi-fun
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Introduction • Packet Filtering for eliminating unwanted communications. • SOHO/SMB routing and fi rewall functions provide a safer private networking environment, includ- ing support for MS NetMeeting and MSN-Messenger. • Additional SPI Firewall Functions - DMZ, intrusion detection and notifi cation • Syslog transmits some or all system activities to a central Syslog server. • Extended range, with optional add-on antennas or WDS (Wireless Distribution System). • Auto Media Dependent Interface/C
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Introduction • Buffalo’s easy web interface confi guration • Broadband router static and dynamic routing methods between WAN and LAN based on updated routing tables. An economical way to bridge multiple networks. • Optional external antennas for boosting range and signal quality. • Buffalo’s AOSS System for easy, secure wire- less client confi guration. Home Networking 1 Buffalo AirStation wireless access points enable sharing broadband by simply connecting the AirStation to a DSL or Cable mo
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Introduction •Share broadband access •Share fi les and printers •Bridge between multiple networks and multiple computer platforms •Provide easy and secure access to home or company networks from remote locations System Requirements • Broadband (High-Speed) Internet connection or existing Local area connection • Any Wi-Fi (wireless) compatible computer with a Web Browser Internet Explorer or Netscape 4.5 or later. (Safari 1.0 is supported with Macintosh OS X.2) AirStation WZR-RS-G54 Package Cont
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Introduction Product Views Power - Lit when the device is powered on. Wireless - Lit when the wireless radio is on. Flashes when wireless traffi c is present. WAN - Lit when connection to Cable/DSL modem is present. Flashes when internet traffi c is present. Diag - Flashes red when performing diagnostic functions. VPN - Lit when a client is connected into the AirStation’s PPTP Server. AOSS - Flashes when in AOSS mode, solid when AOSS encryption has been set. Ethernet - 1, 2, 3, or 4 lit wh
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Introduction About the AirStation CD The AirStation does not require any software to be installed on your computer for confi guration. The AirStation CD contains product documentation, TightVNC Remote Control Software, and Buffalo’s Client Manager which provides AOSS functionality for any Buffalo client card or any Intel Centrino notebook. It is the policy of Buffalo Technology to improve products as new technology, components, software and fi rmware become available. Please consult the AirSt
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Installation / Setup 1. 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 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 Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer Ethernet adapter’s (NIC) port. If you plan to initially confi gure the AirStation via
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Installation / Setup Introduction Confi guring the AirStation using a standard web browser requires basic wireless confi guration knowledge. Setup includes manual wireless confi guration and basic administrative management. Setup Preparation Make note of the AirStation’s wired MAC address (found on the underside of the WZR-RS-G54). It is also recommended you record any other broadband ISP information such as global IP address, subnet mask address, default gateway address, DNS server address a
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Antenna Installation The WZR-RS-G54 has two internal antennas. One has a vertical orientation while the other has a horizontal orienta- tion. This setup is ideal because it allows for proper antenna polarization with both desktop and notebook style wireless adapter antennas. However, it may be necessary to increase your range further by installing an external, higher-gain antenna. External antennas come in all shapes and sizes. Antennas also come with different connectors. The WZR-RS-
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Standard Settings Open 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 192.168.12.1 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. ■ Note: The computer used to confi gure Initial Settings the AirStation should be set to obtain an Login IP address automatically using a DHCP server. The Quick Setup Guide enclosed with the product contains detailed instruc- tions on how to confi gure your computer for initial
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Standard Settings Initial Enter ISP information Settings • Click the appropriate button to select the type Screen of broadband access. (Users more experienced in networking may choose to select the Ad- vanced button and skip to Section 4.) • For supplementary tools, use the tabs along the top of the screen. Initial DSL DSL Button button Select the appropriate connection method. Screen Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - The DHCP server of the ISP assigns an IP ad- dress automatically. 15
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Standard Settings Manual DSL Enter IP Address Manually IP Settings - Enter the IP Address given by the ISP. Screen - Use ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP requires use of a static IP address. DSL PPPoE PPPoE Connection Settings - Enter the PPPoE information provided by the Screen ISP. 16
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Standard Settings Initial CATV CATV (Cable) Button Settings Select the appropriate connection method. Screen Automatic IP Assignment by ISP - Select ‘Automatic IP Assignment by ISP’ if your ISP’s DHCP server assigns an IP address automatically. Manual IP Enter IP Address Manually Address - Select ‘Enter IP Address Manually’ if the ISP Settings requires use of a static IP address. 17
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Standard Settings Auto IP/ The IP Address is Acquired Manual DNS Au to mat i cal ly but DNS Server Address Settings is Entered Manually - Select ‘IP address is acquired automatically but DNS server address is entered manually’ if the ISP’s DHCP server supplies an IP address but not DNS server addresses. Line Test Tab Line Test Tests the connection to the Internet. 18
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Standard Settings Security Tab Security The Security Tab offers three Simple Security Settings. Follow the in struc tions in each screen to enter Encryption Keys, MAC Address Filter- ing and the degree of fi rewall security for the AirStation. 19
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Standard Settings Simple Security Setup. Encryption Setup. Simple MAC Address Filter. - See ‘Page 55’ for more information - Select the desired encryption - Select ‘Enable’ to use MAC fi lter- on Intrusion Detector. scheme from the choices. After ing. See ‘Page 36’ for more infor- it has been selected, press the mation on MAC Address Filtering. ‘Next’ button. You will then be prompted to enter the appropriate key(s) for that method of encryp- tion. 20
