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Quick Setup Guide
AirStation MIMO Wireless
Broadband Router
WZR-G108
Preparation
This Quick Setup Guide will quickly and easily guide through installing this
product. For advanced setup and configuration instructions, please refer to
the Online Manual on the AirNavigator CD-ROM or the Buffalo Support Web
Page.
Package Contents Checklist
◗ WZR-G108 Broadband Router
◗ Utility CD-ROM w/ User Manual
◗ Quick Setup Guide
◗ AC Adapter
◗ 7ft. Ethernet Cable
◗ Warranty Statement
If any of the
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Step 1 - Gathering Information Depending on the type of broadband internet service you are subscribed to, different types of information may be needed to complete the setup. Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation router simple and quick. A quick call to your service provider’s customer or technical support number will provide you with the needed information if you are unsure. If you are connecting to the internet via DSL service, then PPPoE informat
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Step 2 - Connecting Cables to the AirStation Internet Wireless Laptop Cable/DSL Modem LAN Cable LAN Cable (Straight CAT 5) AC Power 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 Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other
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Deciding on a Mode for Initial AirStation Configuration ◗ Wired Connection (recommended) ◗ Wireless Connection Internet Wireless Wireless PC Cable/DSL Laptop Modem LAN Cable AC Power LAN Cables (Straight CAT 5) Wired PC Wired PC Step 3 - If not already done in the previous step, connect your computer to the AirStation ◗ Wired Configuration Buffalo recommends using a wired connection, meaning your computer is physically connected to the AirStation with a CAT5 straight cable plugged into one o
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◗ Wireless Configuration ■ NOTE: If configuring via a Wired Configuration, please skip to the next page! Windows 2000/XP If there is no Ethernet adapter available on the computer being used to configure the AirStation, a wireless configuration may be performed using a correctly installed 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter. To configure the AirStation via a wireless connection, establish a connection to the AirStation using the setup instructions that came with the wireless client card or adapter
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Step 4 - Configure your Computer’s IP Address For Windows 98SE/ME - Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select Properties. - Select the Configuration tab, scroll down to TCP/IP and press Properties. - Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically. - Click OK to close Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties - Click OK to close Network Connection Properties - Close Network Connections window For Windows 2000/XP - Click Start => Se
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Step 5 - Access the AirStation Configuration Pages Launch your Web browser and type 192.168.11.1 in the address field of the Web browser window and click “Go.” *If you have previously modified the AirStation and changed the LAN IP address, enter the custom LAN IP address to access the AirStation configuration pages. If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the red INIT/AOSS button on the rear of the AirStation for 6 seconds (AirStation must be powered on). During
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The first page of the configuration offers 3 distinct buttons for DSL, Cable, and Advanced settings. Select the appropriate type of internet service, referencing the information you collected during the preparation steps if needed. For future access to configuration, bookmarking this page is recommended ◗ DSL Select this option if your internet connection is provided by a DSL provider. Most DSL providers require PPoE settings to be entered. ◗ Cable Select this option if your internet conn
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The AirStation can be re-configured anytime via a Web browser using a wired or wireless connection by entering 192.168.11.1 in the URL address field of the Web browser and pressing the Enter key on the keyboard. Additional Information: AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) The WZR-G108 supports Buffalo’s AOSS system for connecting AOSS compatible wireless clients to the WZR-G108. For information about AOSS, please refer to the AOSS Supplement which is included in the WZR-G108 package con
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™ AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System ) is a simple, one-touch setup for connecting wireless clients to an access point while setting up the most secure possible connection. Users no longer need to worry about choosing the proper security protocols, IP addresses, or ESS-ID's. The intelligence of AOSS determines the most optimal connection and configures itself in seconds. Note: AOSS automatically creates a secure connection between your AOSS Access Point and client. You must have a
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◗ Now that the WRZ-G108 and wireless client adapter are installed, you can use AOSS to configure them. ◗ To begin the configuration, press the INIT/ AOSS button on the back of the WZR-G108 chassis until the AOSS LED on the front begins to flash. AOSS Mode is now active. Note: AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two minutes. This is the time-slot required to initiate the wireless client adapter. Note: Please let go of the button immediately after the LED start flashing. If you p
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Buffalo Technology Technical Support Buffalo Technology offers Toll-Free Technical Support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: ◗ Online Help: Available on the AirNavigator CD enclosed with your purchase. ◗ Web www.buffalotech.com ◗ E-mail info@buffalotech.com ◗ Telephone 866-752-6210 (USA & Canada only) The constantly evolving state of wireless products and operating s
