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Appendix B - Tutorials

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Configuring the AirStation for Optimal Performance and Security 91

Performance

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91

Security

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91

Sharing a Printer

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92

Enabling Network USB on the AirStation

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92

Installing and Using Network USB Navigator

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92

Configuring the Web Filter

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93

Content Filter

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93

Websites Excluded from Filter

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93

Computers Excluded from Filter

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94

Finding a Computer’s MAC Address

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94

Configuring Access Control

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95

Port Forwarding Basics

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96

Common Uses

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96

Security

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96

UPnP

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96

Setting Up Port Forwarding Rules

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97

Creating Port Forwarding Rules

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97

Managing Port Forwarding Rules

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98

Configuring a USB Drive as a NAS

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98

Setting Up the NAS

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98

Formatting the Drive

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99

User Access

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99

Enable Sharing

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100

Adding the AirStation to a Wireless Network

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101

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Set up the AirStation as an Extender

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101

Set up the AirStation as a Repeater

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102

Saving and Restoring Settings with a Backup File

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104

Save Settings to a Backup File

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104

Restoring Settings with a Backup File

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105

Replacing the AirStation

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105

Setting Up WebAccess

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106

WebAccess Settings

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106

Connecting Wireless Devices Using AOSS

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107

Pushbutton Method

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107

Setting Up a VPN Server

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107

PPTP Settings on the AirStation

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107

Editing Users

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108

Using AirStations with 2Wire Residential Gateways

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109

How to Use QoS

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110

Setting a QoS Priority Policy

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110

Manual Entry

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111

How to configure TCP/IP

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112

Windows 8

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112

Windows 7

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112

Windows Vista

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113

Windows XP

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Mac OS

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8

Chapter 1 - Setup

Thank you for buying a Buffalo AirStation. The WZR-1750DHP and WZR-1166DHP AirStations are dual-band wireless

routers with outstanding performance and range. They combine high data transfer speeds with a robust set of extra

features like QoS, wireless bridging, USB NAS, media server, and web filtering. This manual will help you set up and

use your new wireless router. If you’re new to wireless networking, turn to chapter 2 to start configuring your wireless

network.

For advanced users, use a wired Ethernet connection to access the AirStation’s settings:

•

Default LAN-side IP address:

192.168.11.1

•

Username:

admin

•

Default password:

password

Front Panel

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1

AOSS button

To initiate AOSS, hold down this button until the wireless LED flashes (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

Wireless LED

(Access point/wireless bridge control switch set to “AP”)

On:

Wireless LAN is enabled or transmitting.

Double blinks:

AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.

Continuously blinking:

AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.

Off:

Wireless LAN is disabled.

(Access point/wireless bridge control switch set to “WB”)

On:

Wireless LAN is enabled or transmitting.

Blinking:

Wireless LAN is enabled but not connected.

Off:

Wireless LAN is disabled.

Note:

The wireless LED will be blue for 5 GHz wireless connections or amber for 2.4 GHz wireless connections.

3

Internet access LED (Blue)

On:

Internet access is available.

Off:

Internet access is not available.

Router functionality is disabled.

4

Router LED (Blue)

On:

Router functionality is enabled.

Off:

Router functionality is disabled.

5

Buffalo LED (White or Red)

On (White):

Power is on.

Off:

Power is off.

On (Red)*:

Booting.

2 blinks (Red)**:

Flash ROM error.

3 blinks (Red)**:

Wired Ethernet LAN error.

4 blinks (Red)**:

Wireless LAN error.

5 blinks (Red)***:

10

IP address error.

9 blinks (Red)**:

System error.

Continuously blinking*:

Updating firmware, saving settings, or initializing settings.

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

** Turn off AirStation, wait for a few seconds, then turn it back on.

*** 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 the AirStation.

Back Panel

1

Access Point/Wireless Bridge Control Switch

This switch changes between access point mode and wireless bridge mode.

AP

- access point (or router)

WB

- wireless bridge

2

Mode button

If the switch above is in the “AP” position, this button switches the AirStation between router and access point

functionality. If the switch is in the “WB” position, the button has no effect.

3

USB Eject button

To dismount a USB hard drive, hold down this button until the USB LED flashes (about 3 seconds). The USB drive

can then be unplugged safely.