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Wireless (5 GHz)
Wireless (2.4 GHz)
Displays the wireless status.
Guest Accounts
Displays information about the guest accounts.
NAS
Displays information about the USB drive.
Web Filtering
This indicates the operating status of the web filter.
eco Mode
This indicates the operating status of eco Mode.
Logs
The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.
Status - Logs
Display logs
Choose the types of logs to display.
Logs
Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.
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Packets
View packet transfer information.
Status - Packets
Sent
Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Received
Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Ping
A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device.
Status - Ping
Destination Address
Enter the IP address or hostname of the device that you are testing communication with,
then click
Execute
. The result will be displayed below.
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Chapter 3 - Wireless
Wireless Options
You may use any of the following methods to connect devices to the AirStation wirelessly.
Manual Configuration
On your device, search for available networks and find the AirStation. If a password is required, enter the AirStation’s
encryption key.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS is an automatic connection method created by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Two different versions of WPS are supported:
pushbutton and PIN. For pushbutton, start WPS on your client device, then press the AOSS button on the AirStation.
Alternately, if your wireless client has a WPS PIN, you may use the Client Manager to enter the PIN in the AirStation. With
either of these methods, a wireless connection will be established automatically within a couple of minutes.
Notes:
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WPS supports Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista (SP 2).
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Mac OS is not supported.
AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System)
AOSS is a proprietary system by Buffalo that lets you set up a secure wireless connection with the push of a button. Press
your device’s and the AirStation’s AOSS buttons and a secure wireless connection will be configured automatically.
Notes:
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To use AOSS with a Windows PC, install Client Manager.
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To use AOSS with Mac, install AOSS Assistant.
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Advanced Wireless Configuration
Manual Configuration (SSID and Password)
1
Click the wireless icon.
2
Select your AirStation’s SSID from the list.
Note:
Your AirStation’s default SSID and encryption key are on the setup card stored in the base of the AirStation.
3
Enter the AirStation’s encryption key.
4
The connection will be established.
Automatic Secure Setup (WPS)
1
Click the wireless icon.
2
Select your AirStation’s SSID from the list.
Note:
Your AirStation’s default SSID is on the setup card stored in the base of the AirStation.
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3
Without entering a password, press the AOSS button on the AirStation.
Notes:
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WPS supports Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Service Pack 2 only.
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Mac OS is not supported.
4
The connection will be established.
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS)
1
Windows users should download Client Manager from Buffalo’s website and install it.
Mac users should download AOSS Assistant and install it.
2
Initiate AOSS from Client Manager or AOSS Assistant.
3
Press your AirStation’s AOSS button.
4
The connection will be established.
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