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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 19 for instructions on switching between the two firmware packages.

Note : Most of this manual documents the user-friendly version of the firmware. For more

information on the dd-wrt-based professional firmware, consult the help files in its web-

based configuration interface or the

WZR-HP-AG300H User Manual for Professional Firmware

,

available for download from Buffalo Technology.

Features

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

With support for current Wireless-N, Wireless-A, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B standards, the AirStation

can transfer data to and from all standard 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless clients.

Simultaneous

communication on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands is supported.

Dual speed mode

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

transmission.

Supports 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 AirStation is equipped with 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 address access restriction

• Deny Any Connection/SSID stealth

• Password for web-based control interface

• 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

This unit can be easily configured from a web browser on your computer.

Auto Mode (Router/Bridge Automatic Recognition)

In Auto mode, the AirStation will detect whether or not your network has a router and automatically

switch to the appropriate router or bridge mode. You can also manually switch between modes.

(See page 11.)

MovieEngine

MovieEngine uses QoS to optimise your network for multimedia streaming. This can reduce jumps,

distorted audio, and dropped frames while watching streamed video.

NAS (Network Attached Storage)

Attach a USB hard drive to the AirStation and share it on the network as a NAS. All connected clients

can access it.

Gigabit Ethernet

This unit supports gigabit Ethernet, allowing transmission rates of up to a billion bits per second.

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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 represents actual wireless data speeds,

including overhead. Because the overhead is not available for user data transfer, usable wireless

throughput will be substantially slower.

Package Contents

The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please

contact your vender.

• WZR-HP-AG300H

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• AC adapter

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• Stand for vertical/horizontal/wall-mounting

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• Screws for wall-mounting

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• LAN cable

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1

• Air Navigator CD

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1

• Quick Setup Guide

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Hardware Overview

Front Panel LEDs

1

AOSS Button

To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the 2.4 GHz

LED and 5 GHz LED flash (about 1 second).

Then, push

or click the AOSS button on your wireless client device to

complete the connection. Both devices must be powered

on for this to work.

2

Power LED (Green)

On:

The AC adapter is connected.

Off:

The AC adapter is not connected.

3

2.4 GHz LED (Green or Amber)

Indicates 2.4 GHz wireless LAN and security status.

Green on:

Wireless link is enabled.

Wireless security is enabled.

Amber

on:

Wireless link is enabled.

Wireless security is disabled.

Green 2

blinks:

AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security

key.

Amber

blinking:

AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security

keys.

Off:

Wireless LAN is disabled.

Note:

The LED glows green if encryption is configured.

4

5 GHz LED (Green or Amber)

Indicates 5 GHz wireless LAN and security status.

Green on:

Wireless link is enabled.

Wireless security is enabled.

Amber on:

Wireless link is enabled.

Wireless security is disabled.

Green 2 blinks:

AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.

Amber Blinking:

AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.

Off:

Wireless LAN is disabled.

Note:

The LED glows green if encryption is configured.

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Router LED (Green)

On:

Router functionality is enabled.

Off:

Router functionality is disabled.

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

status

Meaning

Status

2 blinks *

1

Flash ROM error

Cannot read or write to the flash memory.

3 blinks *

1

Ethernet (wired) LAN

error

Ethernet LAN controller is malfunctioning.

4 blinks *

1

Wireless LAN error

Wireless LAN controller is malfunctioning.

5 blinks

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.

blinking

*2

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.

7

Movie Engine LED (Blue)

On:

Movie Engine functionality is enabled.

Off:

Movie Engine functionality is disabled.

8

Movie Engine Switch

Switches the movie engine function between enabled and disabled.

On:

Movie Engine functionality is enabled.

Off:

Movie Engine functionality is disabled.