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4

Turn on the AirStation, then wait one minute.

Note:

If the power does not turn on when the AC adapter is connected, press the Power button on the rear of the

AirStation.

5

If using a wired LAN, connect the AirStation LAN port and computer using a LAN cable.

If using a wireless LAN, connect the computer to the wireless LAN as described in Chapter 3.

6

Once your computer has booted, the AirStation’s LEDs should be lit as described below:

Wireless

On or blinking

Internet access

On

Router

On

Buffalo

White light on

LAN

On or blinking

Internet

On or blinking

Note:

If the router LED is not lit, hold down the mode button for about 3 seconds to switch to router mode.

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7

Launch a web browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup is complete.

If username and password fields are displayed, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password,

then click

Log In

. Step through the wizard to complete setup.

You’ve completed the initial setup of your AirStation.

Opening Settings

To configure the AirStation, log in to Settings as shown below.

1

Launch a web browser.

2

Enter the AirStation’s LAN-side IP address in the address field and press the Enter key.

Notes:

•

The AirStation’s default LAN-side IP address depends on the mode.

•

In router mode:

192.168.11.1

•

In access point mode:

192.168.11.100

•

In Wireless bridge mode:

192.168.11.100

•

If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.

3

Enter “admin” for the username and “password”for the password, then click

Log In

.

Note:

If you forget your password, hold down the reset button to initialize all settings. Note that all other settings

will also revert to their default values.

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4

This is the configuration interface, where most AirStation settings can be configured.

Connect Your Wireless Devices

For each wireless device that you want to connect to the network, use the device’s built-in software to search for

available networks. Find your SSID (the name of your wireless network) on the list of detected networks and select it.

Enter the passphrase for the network and you’ll be connected. Repeat for any additional wireless client devices that you

want to connect.

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Chapter 2 - Settings

Settings is the configuration GUI for the AirStation. You can configure all settings for the AirStation from here. This user

manual shows examples from the WZR-1750DHP. If you have a WZR-1166DHP, your screens may be slightly different.

Home

When you first open Settings, the Easy Admin page is shown. From this page you can easily configure common settings.

The examples below assume the AirStation is in router mode.

Wireless

Displays current wireless status. Click the panel to configure wireless settings.

AOSS/WPS

Displays current AOSS/WPS status. Click the panel to run AOSS/WPS.

USB Storage

Displays the status of USB storage connected to this product. Click the panel to

configure USB storage settings.

Guest Accounts

Displays current guest accounts status. Click the slider to turn guest accounts on or off.

Click the panel to configure guest accounts settings.

QoS

Displays current QoS status. Click the slider to turn QoS on or off. Click the panel to

configure priority control QoS.

Web Filtering

Displays current content filter status. Click the panel to configure web filtering.

Device Settings

Displays the number of devices connected to the network. Click the panel to check each

devices status.

Advanced Settings

Click the panel to configure advanced settings.

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Wireless

Configure basic wireless settings here. This mode is available in router and access point mode only.

2.4 GHz (11n/g/b)

5 GHz (11ac/n/a)

You may enable or disable either wireless frequency range independently. If both

wireless radios are disabled, the AirStation will not communicate wirelessly.

SSID 1

Each SSID may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

Encryption

The following types of encryption are available:

WPA2-PSK AES

WPA2 authentication with AES encryption is the best system available. Highly

recommended if all your wireless clients support it.

WPA-PSK AES

WPA authentication with AES encryption is an older system, but still secure.

WPA/WPA2-mixed PSK TKIP+AES

For maximum compatibility, this system allows any combination of WPA, WPA2, TKIP, and

AES. This encryption system works with most older clients but is not very secure.

No Encryption

No encryption means that anyone can log in to your wireless network, snoop on your

wireless traffic, and use your bandwidth. Not recommended for most users.

Encryption Key

The encryption key is like the “password” for your wireless network. It may contain 8 to

63 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters (ASCII) or 64 hexadecimal characters (0-9 and

a-f, not case-sensitive).

Channel

For best results, select

Auto Channel

. The AirStation will seek and use the clearest

channel automatically. Alternately, you may choose a wireless channel manually.

Bandwidth

In rural areas with little wireless traffic, a larger bandwidth setting may improve wireless

performance significantly. However, if you are in an urban area with much wireless traffic

and interference, the default bandwidth is recommended.