AirStation WMR-433 User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35020438-01 2014-04 Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview ..........................................4 Package Contents .................................................................................4 Diagrams and Layout ...........................................................................4 Chapter 2 - Installation ......................................................6 Initial Setup ..........................................................................................6 Chapter 3 - Configuration .................................................7 Accessing Settings ...............................................................................7 Setup Wizard ........................................................................................8 Update Firmware ..................................................................................9 Status ....................................................................................................9 Change AirStations Settings .............................................................10 Notice for 2.4 GHz Bandwidth ...........................................................13 Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ...........................................14 Cannot Access Settings ......................................................................14 Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly .....................................14 Cannot Connect to the Network with 5 GHz ....................................14 Forgot AirStations SSID, Encryption Key, or Password ...................15 How to Configure TCP/IP ...................................................................15 2 Windows 8.1/Windows 8 ..............................................................................15 Windows 7 .....................................................................................................16 Windows Vista ...............................................................................................17 Windows XP ...................................................................................................18 Mac OS ...........................................................................................................18 Other Tips ...........................................................................................19 Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......................20 Default Configuration Settings .........................................................20 Technical Specifications ....................................................................20 Environmental Information ..............................................................22 GPL Information .................................................................................22 Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information .......23 Company Information .......................................................................23 FCC Statement ....................................................................................23 IC statement (IC dclaration) .............................................................24 3 Chapter 1 - Product Overview Package Contents The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender. AirStation.................................................1 USB cable.................................................1 Setup card................................................1 Quick setup guide................................1 Warranty statement.............................1 Diagrams and Layout 1 Internet Port 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported. Do not connect Ethernet cable from here to your PC. 2 WPS Button To initiate WPS, hold down this button until The power LED flashes red (about 3 seconds). Then, push or click the WPS button on your wireless client device to complete the connection. Both devices must be powered on for this to work. 3 USB Port Connect the attached USB cable to AC adapter or PCs USB port to supply power. 4 Reset Button 4 To restart the AirStation, hold down this button until the power LED glows red (25 seconds). To initialize all AirStation settings to factory defaults, hold down this button until the LED blinks red (about 6 seconds). The power must be on for this to work. 5 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Selector Switch 5 GHz:
Enables 5 GHz bandwidth (802.11ac/n/a). 2.4 GHz:
Enables 2.4 GHz bandwidth (802.11n/g/b). 6 Link/Active LED (Green) On:
Internet side is linked. Blinking:
Transmitting data on the Internet side. Off:
Internet side is not linked. 7 Power LED (Green or Red) On (Green):
Power is on. Blinking (Green):
Transmitting data on the LAN side. Blinking (Red):
AirStation is waiting for a WPS security key or initializing. Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable while the power LED is blinking red or the AirStation is updating firmware. 5 Chapter 2 - Installation Initial Setup To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below. 1 Connect the AirStation to a LAN port with an Ethernet cable. 2 Turn on the power. Power for the AirStation can come from a USB port on your PC or from an outlet with a USB power adapter. 3 Connect your PC or mobile device to the AirStation wirelessly to use the Internet. 4 Open a web browser. Note: You may need to register information to connect to the Internet depending on the hotel. For more information, please contact hotel staff. 6 Chapter 3 - Configuration Configuration of the AirStation is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI. Accessing Settings To configure the AirStations settings manually, log in to Settings as shown below. 1 Open a browser. 2 Enter the AirStations LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the enter key. Notes:
The AirStations default LAN-side IP address is 192.168.13.1. If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, use the new IP address. 3 Enter admin for the username and the encryption key for the password, then click OK. Note: Refer to the products label or setup card for the password. 7 4 This is Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured. Note: If you cannot access Settings using the procedure above, enter buffalo.setup in the address field and press the enter key. If you still cannot access Settings, refer to the Cannot Access Settings section in chapter 4. Setup Wizard Setup wizard is the guide to configure the AirStation for the first time. You can configure the operating mode, SSID, and encryption method here. To use the setup wizard, refer to the Change AirStations Settings section. 8 Update Firmware Update AirStations firmware here. Before updating, make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware file onto your computer. Click Browse... and select the firmware file. Click Update to start updating. Note: If the firmware file is invalid, the screen may crash during the update. If this occurs, reboot the AirStation and try updating again with a valid firmware file. Status Check AirStations status here. You can confirm the AirStations system information, wireless settings, TCP/IP settings, and WAN configuration. 9 Change AirStations Settings You can change the AirStations settings with the setup wizard. Refer to the following to use the wizard. 1 Click Next. 2 Select an operating mode and click Next. 3 Enter an SSID and click Next. 10 If SSID field is left blank, the SSID will not change. Notes:
Use only alphanumeric characters for the SSID. 4 Configure the encryption method and click Finish. Notes:
You can use No encryption, WEP, WPA (AES), WPA2 (AES), or WPA2 mixed mode for the encryption method. When using WEP, WPA (AES), or WPA2 (AES), select the key format before entering the key. Refer to the chart be-
low on entry rules. Use only alphanumeric characters. 11 No encryption ASCII
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WEP (64-bit) 5 characters (case-sensitive) WEP (128-bit) 13 characters (case-sensitive) WPA (AES) WPA2 (AES) WPA2 mixed mode 5 Click Reboot Now. 8-63 characters (case-sensitive) Hex
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10 digits 0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive) 26 digits 0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive) 64 digits 0-9, a-f (not case-sensitive) 6 The AirStation will reboot, which will take about 1 minute. 7 When Rebooted. is displayed, the AirStation is ready to use. If you changed the SSID and/or encryption method, reconnect to the AirStation with the new SSID and encryption method. 12 Notice for 2.4 GHz Bandwidth By default, the 2.4 GHz maximum baud rate is 72.2 Mbps (20 MHz bandwidth). After configuration with the setup wizard, its maximum baud rate changes to 150 Mbps (40 MHz bandwidth). For 5 GHz, the maximum baud rate is 433.3 Mbps (80 MHz bandwidth) by default. 13 Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Cannot Access Settings See chapter 3 for instructions to open Settings. Enter the correct username and password to log in to Settings. If you are using AirStation with factory default settings, refer to the setup card. If the AirStation is in bridge mode, follow the procedure below to access Settings. Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies. Make sure that your PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP. Restart your AirStation.
(1) Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AirStation.
(2) Disconnect the USB cable from the AirStation and connect it to the AirStation again.
(3) Refer to How to Configure TCP/IP section to configure your PCs IP address as 192.168.13.xxx.
(4) Open a web browser and enter 192.168.13.1 in the address field.
(5) Enter admin for the username and the encryption key for the password, then click OK.
(6) Settings is displayed. Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation. The factory defaults are:
SSID (11n/g/b) - Buffalo-G-XXXX (where XXXX is the last 4 digits of the AirStations MAC address) SSID (11ac/a/n) - Buffalo-A-XXXX (where XXXX is the last 4 digits of the AirStations MAC address) Encryption Type - WPA2 (AES) Encryption Key - Printed on the setup card Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart. Restart your AirStation. Cannot Connect to the Network with 5 GHz Move the 5 GHz/2.4 GHz selector switch to 5 GHz. Confirm that your PC is compatible with 5 GHz bandwidth. 14 Forgot AirStations SSID, Encryption Key, or Password Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for about 7 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings, including your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults. Hold down this button for 2-5 seconds to reboot the AirStation without initializing. How to Configure TCP/IP Windows 8.1/Windows 8 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet. 3 Click Network and Sharing Center. 4 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu. 5 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. 6 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 7 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 8 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.13.1, IP address: 192.168.13.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.13.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1 Alternate DNS server: blank 9 Click OK. 15 Windows 7 To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. 3 Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu. 4 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.13.1, IP address: 192.168.13.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.13.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1 Alternate DNS server: blank 8 Click OK. 16 Windows Vista To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. 3 Click Manage network connections on the left side menu. 4 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. 5 If the User Account Control screen opens, click Yes or Continue. 6 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties. 7 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.13.1, IP address: 192.168.13.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.13.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1 Alternate DNS server: blank 8 Click OK. 17 Windows XP To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below. 1 Open Control Panel. 2 Double-click Network. 3 Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties. 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties. 5 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.13.1, IP address: 192.168.13.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.13.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1 Alternate DNS server: blank 6 Click OK. Mac OS To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS, follow the procedure below. 1 Click Apple menu > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click the network adapter. 4 To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 field. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the routers IP address is 192.168.13.1, IP address: 192.168.13.80 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.13.1 Preferred DNS server: 192.168.13.1 Alternate DNS server: blank 5 Click Apply. 18 Other Tips Issue:
I reset my AirStation to factory default settings and forgot how to log in to Settings. Answer:
Open your browser, enter 192.168.13.1 as the browser address, and hit the enter key. You will be prompted to log in. Enter admin for the username and password for the password. Click OK to log in. Issue:
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the AirStation?
Answer:
Log in to Settings and navigate to Setup Wizard - Wireless 2.4 GHz Security Settings or Setup Wizard - Wireless 5 GHz Security Settings. Buffalo recommends using WPA2-PSK AES for wireless encryption. The passphrase or key should be at least 8 characters in length. Issue:
How do I change my AirStations SSID?
Answer:
Log in to Settings and navigate to Setup Wizard - Set an SSID. Enter a new name for your network and click Next. Once the AirStation has rebooted, you will need to reconnect any wireless clients to the AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same. Issue:
Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my AirStation, I am unable to access the Internet with my web browser. Answer:
First, confirm that the Ethernet cable is correctly connected to the Internet port. If there is no problem with the Ethernet cable, reboot the AirStation. If you still cannot access the Internet, check the settings of the router that the AirStation is connected to. If you are using the AirStation in a hotel, call hotel staff to check the connection. Issue:
Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products?
Answer:
The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com. 19 Appendix A - Supplemental Information Default Configuration Settings Feature LAN Settings Parameter IP Address DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Pool Wireless Settings SSID Encryption Method Pre-shared Key Format Pre-shared Key Wireless Channel Administration Bandwidth Username Password Default Setting 192.168.13.1 (fixed) Enabled 192.168.13.2 to 192.168.13.65 (fixed) 2.4 GHz: Buffalo-G-XXXX 5 GHz: Buffalo-A-XXXX
(where XXXX is the last 4 digits of the AirStations MAC address) WPA2 (AES) Password The 8-digit random number printed on the setup card. Auto (fixed) 2.4 GHz: 20 MHz (40 MHz after setup wizard is finished) 5 GHz: 80 MHz (fixed) admin (fixed) The 8-digit random number printed on the setup card. Note: The LAN-side IP address will automatically change to avoid duplicating the Internet-side IP address. For example, If the Internet-side IP address is 192.168.13.xxx, the LAN-side IP address will change to 192.168.12.1. Technical Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Method Frequency Range IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, SISO Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. 20 IEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:
78/65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:
86.7/72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:
180/162/135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:
200/180/150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 80 MHz BW <Long GI>:
390/351/292.5/263.3/234/175.5/117/87.8/58.5/29.3 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11ac 80 MHz BW <Short GI>:
433.3/390/325/292.5/260/195/130/97.5/65/32.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:
72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:
150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream) IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11g:
54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps IEEE 802.11b:
11/5.5/2/1 Mbps Infrastructure Mode WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA2 mixed PSK (AES), WEP (128 bit/64-bit) IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) / IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T) 10 / 100 Mbps 100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Coding CSMA/CD 10 / 100 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX 1 Micro USB port 5V About 2.5 W (Max) 45 x 45 x 15 mm (1.77 x 1.77 x 0.59 in.) 19 g (0.7 oz.) 0 - 40 C (32 - 104 F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing) Transmission Rate 802.11ac Transmission Rate 802.11n/a/g/b Access Mode Security Wired Interface Standard Compliance Transmission Rate Transmission Encoding Access Method Speed and Flow Control USB Interface Number/Type of Port Other Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Operating Environment 21 Environmental Information The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. GPL Information The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ . 22 Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information The information below is only for US and Canada region. Only use the cables and accessories that are included in the package. Dont use other accessories or cables unless specifically instructed to in the documentation. Company Information Buffalo Americas, Inc. 11100 Metric Boulevard suite 750 Austin Texas 78758
+1-512-349-1500 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5 cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 23 IC statement (IC dclaration) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 dIndustrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable.
(i) The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-
channel mobile satellite systems.
(ii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate. High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e., priority users) of the bands 52505350 MHz and 56505850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
(i) Le dispositif fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz est rserv uniquement pour une utilisation lintrieur afin de rduire les risques de brouillage prjudiciable aux systmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mmes canaux.
(ii) le gain maximal dantenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 5 725-5 825 MHz) doit se conformer la limite de p.i.r.e. spcifie pour lexploitation point point et non point point, selon le cas. De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi tre aviss que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont dsigns utilisateurs principaux (c.-.d., quils ont la priorit) pour les bandes 52505350 MHz et 56505850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End-users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5 cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 1.5 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Lantenne utilise pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas tre co-localiss en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou 24 transmetteur. Conformment la rglementation dIndustrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne dun type et dun gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique lintention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type dantenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas lintensit ncessaire ltablissement dune communication satisfaisante. 25