User manual BUFFALO WYR-G54

[. . . ] AirStation G54 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router WYR-G54 User Manual Rev B www. buffalotech. com/wireless Table of Contents Introduction . 94 4 Introduction AirStation G54 Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WYR-G54) This manual introduces you to the AirStation Cable/DSL Router, and will help you connect to your network quickly. The WYR-G54 router, is a wireless 4-port router network device that complies with the 2. 4GHz IEEE 802. 11g standard specification on wireless LANs. The WYR-G54 supports enhanced built-in NAT/SPI firewall functions and is used as a multi-functional router/link between wired and wireless LAN computers. [. . . ] Note: If IP-Unnumbered configuration is in use for DSL connections, UPnP should not be enabled to prevent conflicts. 39 System Information System Information System Information Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version running on the AirStation. DHCP - Displays whether the AirStation is operating as a DHCP client on its WAN port. The amount of time left on the DHCP lease is shown as well as the ability to have the AirStation release and renew its current IP configuration on the WAN port. LAN/WAN -Various details about the IP configuration and MAC Addressing information is shown about the LAN and WAN ports. The connection method of the WAN port and the status of that connection is displayed as well. 40 Basic Settings Basic Settings Basic Settings The AirStation is configured with an administrator account named root. The new password should be 8 alphanumeric characters long and can include an underscore character ( _ ). If the password is forgotten, it will be necessary to reset the AirStation via the Reset button on the rear face, which will cause all other configurations to restore to factory defaults. 41 Advanced Settings Client Monitor Client Monitor Client Monitor allows you to view the currently connected clients. While DHCP clients are shown automatically, it is necessary to manually add clients with fixed IP Addresses in order for them to appear in Client Monitor By clicking Detailed PC Settings a new window will appear where you can manually fix what IP Address is assigned to DHCP clients. This is useful for managing multiple DHCP clients that will have the same IP Address at each connection. 42 Diagnostics Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen allows you to perform some basic connectivity troubleshooting. A local or external IP Address can be entered and checked for connectivity by clicking Ping. Diagnostics The results from the Ping will show whether external or internal connectivity is present to a client device or remote resource from the router. This is useful to confirm that a connectivity problem exists on a client rather than on the router. The results will show the IP Address of the domain name if successful. A failure could indicate an error in the DNS Server entries for the router that should be confirmed with your ISP. 43 Log Information Log Information You can specify the types of events Information that are recorded into the log for later viewing. Internet Connection - Logs successes for failures when connecting externally via the WAN port. Access Restrictions - Logs successes or failures of clients connecting via the LAN port. Intrustion Detector - Logs possible malicious attacks that are blocked by the Intrusion Detector firewall Note: To add value to the recorded logs, be sure to set your time zone accurately. Log 44 Save or Restore Settings Save or Restore Settings Save Settings - Your current settings can be saved as an image file that can be restored to your AirStation at a later date. This is also useful for easily setting up multiple AirStations with identical settings. Restore Settings - If a settings file was previously created, it can be quickly restored to the AirStation. Note that the settings file will overwrite all current settings when it is restored. 45 Restore Defaults Restart or Restore Settings Restart Occasionally it may be necessary to restart your AirStation. Often the first start in troubleshooting a problem is to simply restart the device. Restore Factory Defaults To return the AirStation back to its original out of the box configuration, click the Restore button. All changes will be lost, so it is best practice to create a saved settings file in advance. 46 Advanced Settings Buffalo Technology USA regularly provides firmware updates to enhance performance, provide additional features and to fix bugs. [. . . ] 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: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 57 FCC / CE Information FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. [. . . ]