Chapter 1 - Introduction. Buffalo N150

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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 firmware is preinstalled for US/EU products, and the User-friendly firmware is preinstalled for Asia-

Pacific products. Turn to page 24 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages.

Note : Most of this manual documents the User-friendly firmware. For more information on the dd-wrt-based Professional firmware, consult the help files in its web-based configuration interface or go to www.dd-wrt.com/wiki.

Features

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

With support for Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStations can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz wireless clients. The WHR-HP-GN is a single stream, single antenna version, while the WHR-HP-G300N is a dual stream, dual antenna version, with faster Wireless-N performance.

Dual speed mode

Dual speed mode makes wireless transmission faster by using 2 channels, allowing 300 Mbps transmission.

Support for 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 compatible wireless devices easier.

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Security Features

The AirStations are equipped with the following security features:

• AOSS

• WPS

• WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)

• WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES)

• WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK

• WEP(128-bit/64-bit)

• Privacy Separator

• MAC filtering

• Stealth SSID

• 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 factory defaults, hold down the Reset button on the bottom of the unit.

Browser Based Administration

These units can be easily configured from a password-protected web page though a browser on your computer.

Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)

Auto mode detects whether your network has a router or not and automatically switches to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes.

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 Windows 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 configured from a browser window.

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300/150 Mbps High Speed Mode

With Wireless-N connections, 300 Mbps is the maximum link speed for the WHR-HP-G300N and

150 Mbps is the maximum link speed for the WHR-HP-GN. The speeds are for the total wireless data transferred including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for transfer of user data, the wireless throughput usable by the user will be substantially slower.

Package Contents

The following items are included with your AirStation. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.

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

• Detachable antenna(s) ...................................................................2 for G300N / 1 for GN

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

• Stand for vertical/wall-mounting................................................1

• Screws for wall-mounting ..............................................................2

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

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

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

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Hardware Overview

Front Panel LED's

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AOSS Button

Hold down this button until the Security LED flashes

(approximately. 1 second) to initiate AOSS or WPS mode, allowing the unit to exchange security keys with other AOSS or WPS compatible devices. Power must be on for this to work.

2

Power LED (Green)

On: The AC adapter is connected

Off: The AC adapter is not connected

3

Security LED (Amber)

Indicates security status.

Off: 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:

Blinking:

Router functionality is enabled

Router functionality is disabled

6

DIAG LED (Red) This indicates the status of the unit by 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.

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Diag LED status

2 blinks * 1

3 blinks *

4 blinks *

5 blinks

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Continuously blinking *2

Meaning Status

Flash ROM error

Ethernet (wired) LAN error

Wireless LAN error

Cannot read or write to the flash memory.

Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.

Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.

IP address setting error Because the network addresses of both the Internet 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.

Updating the firmware

Saving settings

Initializing settings

Updating the firmware.

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 flashes, please contact technical support.

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

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Back Panel

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Router Switch

Switches router mode between enabled, disabled, and auto.

On: Router is enabled (router mode).

Off: Router is disabled (bridge/AP mode).

Auto: This switches between modes automatically based on whether or not another router is detected on the

Internet port. The default setting for this switch is

Auto.

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LAN LED (Green)

On: An Ethernet device is connected.

Flashing: An Ethernet device is communicating.

9

LAN Port

Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This switching hub supports 10 Mbps and 100

Mbps connections.

10

Internet LED (Green)

On: The Internet (WAN) port is connected.

Flashing: The Internet port is transmitting data.

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Internet Port Connect your cable or DSL modem to this port. 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported. In bridge/AP mode (router switch off), the

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

12

DC Connector Connect the included AC adapter.

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Top

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Antenna connector Screw on the antenna(s) here.

Bottom

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Reset Button Hold in this button until the Diag LED comes on to initialize the AirStation’s settings. Power must be on for this to work.

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Right Side

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Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the AirStation’s default SSID, encryption key, and WPS PIN code. By default, encryption is disabled for

AirStations sold in Asia Pacific.

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