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User Manual for User-friendly Firmware
Nfiniti High Power Wireless N Router & Access Point
WZR-HP-G300NH
www.buffalotech.com
35011575ver.01
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Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview ...........................................5 Features .................................................................................. 5 Air Navigator CD Requirements .............................................. 7 300 Mbps High Speed Mode ................................................... 7 Package Contents ................................................................... 7 Hardware Overview ..............................................................
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PPPoE (Router Mode only) ............................................................ 29 DDNS (Router Mode only) ............................................................. 32 VPN server (Router Mode Only) .................................................... 34 LAN ................................................................................................ 36 DHCP Lease (Router Mode only) .................................................. 38 NAT (Router Mode only) .........................
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Admin Config ........................................................................... 79 Name ............................................................................................. 79 Password ....................................................................................... 80 Time/Date ...................................................................................... 81 NTP ................................................................................................ 82 EC
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You forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password. ... 105 The link speed is slower than 300 Mbps (Maximum link speed is only 150Mbps). ........................................................................ 105 Other Tips ................................................................................ 106 Appendix A Specifications ..............................................109 Appendix B Default Configuration Settings ...................111 Appendix C TCP/IP Settings in Windows ...
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Installing Your AirStation To install your AirStation, insert the software CD from your package into your computer and follow the directions on the screen. For more infomation about installation, turn to chapter 3 of this manual. Professional or User-friendly? This AirStation wireless router comes with two different firmware packages. You may use either the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware or the simple User-friendly firmware. By default, the Professional firmwar
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Chapter 1 Product Overview • WEP (128/64 bit) • Privacy Separator • MAC address access restriction • Deny Any Connection/Stealth SSID • Password protection for settings • Firewall with easy rules Automatic Channel Selection Monitors wireless interference and automatically assigns the clearest, best channel. Roaming You can use multiple AirStations to cover a large area. Wireless clients can automatically switch AirStations for the best signal. Initialization To restore settings back to the f
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Air Navigator CD Requirements The AirStation wireless router and access point works with most wired and wireless devices. However, the automatic installation program on the CD requires a connected Windows 7, Vista or XP computer to run. If you use the AirStation with a different operating system, you will have to configure your network settings manually from a browser window. 300 Mbps High Speed Mode 300 Mbps is the link speed when using Wireless-N mode. It repres
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Hardware Overview Front Panel LEDs 1 AOSS Button To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the Security LED flashes (about 1 second). Then, push or click the AOSS 1 button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to 2 work. 3 2 Power LED (Green) 4 On: The AC adapter is connected. Off: The AC adapter is not connected. 5 3 Security LED (Amber) 6 Indicates security status. Off: AOSS or Encryption is not
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Chapter 1 Product Overview 6 Diag LED (Red) This indicates the status of this unit depending on the number of blinks per cycle. Note: When the unit is first turned on or restarted, the Diag LED will blink for almost a minute during boot. This is normal. Diag LED Meaning Status status 1 2 blinks * Flash ROM error Cannot read or write to the flash memory. 1 3 blinks * Ethernet (wired) LAN Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning. error 1 4 blinks * Wireless LAN error Wireless LAN controller
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Back Panel 10 Router Switch Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto. On: Router functionality is enabled (router mode). ROUTER ON OFF AUTO Off: Router functionality is disabled (bridge/AP 10 mode). USB EJECT 11 Auto: This switches between modes automatically 12 based on whether or not another router is USB 13 detected on the Internet port. The default setting LAN for this switch is Auto. 1 11 USB Eject Button 2 To dismount a USB hard drive, hold
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Chapter 1 Product Overview 16 Internet Port 10Mbps, 100Mbps, and 1000Mbps connections are supported. Note: In bridge/AP mode (router switch off), the Internet port becomes a regular LAN port, for a total of 5 usable LAN ports. 17 Internet LED (Green) On: The Internet port is connected. Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data. 18 DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter here. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 11
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Chapter 1 Product Overview Bottom 13 13 Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Diag LED comes on (about 3 seconds). Power must be on. Right Side 14 Note: The right side of the unit may become hot. Please be careful not to place anything next to it that could be damaged by heat. 14 Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s SSID, default encryption key, and WPS PIN code. Encryption key is blank if encryption is disabled in default settings.
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Vertical Placement If the AirStation is to be placed vertically, attach the stand as shown. 2 stand 1 Horizontal Placement The stand is not used if the AirStation is placed horizontally. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 13 AOSS ON OFF MOVIE ENGINE
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Chapter 2 Placing Your AirStation Wall-Mounting To wall-mount the AirStation, attach FRONT 1 the stand to the wall with the two screws (included). 8.6 cm (~3.4 inches) Snap the center of the AirStation to the stand as shown. 2 FRONT stand WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 14
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Chapter 3 Installation CD Setup The AirNavigator CD can step you through installing your AirStation. To step through the setup program, insert the CD into your Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and follow the instructions on the screen. If your computer uses a different operating system, use manual setup instead. Manual Setup To configure your AirStation manually, follow the procedure below. Turn off your computer and modem. 1 2) disconnect 1) turn off the computer Unplug the LAN cable which connects 2)
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Chapter 3 Installation Connect your computer to one of the AirStation’s LAN ports with the LAN cable. 5 Wireless Router OFF 2) connect 1) connect computer LAN cable Turn on the AirStation, wait one minute, and then turn on your computer. 6 Wireless Router (rear side) power outlet 1) Connect the power supply Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below: 7 POWER
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Chapter 3 Installation Firmware Differences You can choose between two different firmwares for your AirStation. By default, the Professional firmware (DD-WRT) is installed. If you prefer, you may install the User-friendly firmware instead. the two firmwares have slightly different features, as shown in the chart below. Function Professional firmware (DD-WRT) User-friendly firmware Router switch function ─ a Default administrator name root root (fixed) Default administrator password admin n
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Chapter 3 Installation The procedure for wiring will be displayed. 3 Step through the wizard to connect your AirStation. When this screen is displayed, click 4 [Change Firmware]. 5 If requested, enter the AirStation’s username and password. Note: By default, the Professional firmware doesn’t have a username and a password configured. Set them before you go to the next step. WZR-HP-G300NH User Manual 18
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Chapter 3 Installation When the following screen is displayed, make sure that the firmware file name is displayed, 6 click [Update] or [Update Firmware], and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the firmware name is not displayed on the screen, click [Browse...] and select the desired firmware. Firmware files are in the root directory on the AirNavigator CD. Professional firmware (DD-WRT) update screen: User-friendly firmware update screen: About this User Manual This user manual
