User manual BUFFALO WZR-G108 Quick Setup

[. . . ] Initially, you may need to unplug this cable from your computer, hub or other router. Plug the provided Ethernet cable into a LAN port on the AirStation and plug the other end into your computer's Ethernet adapter's (NIC) port. If you plan to initially configure the AirStation wirelessly (not recommended), you may skip this step. Power on your cable or DSL modem and wait one full minute, Power on the AirStation router, wait one full minute, and then power on the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation. [. . . ] Once the Red DIAG light has stopped flashing, and been turned off the AirStation has completed restoring its settings. Step 6 - Configure the AirStation The User name and password field will open. Enter "root" as the User name Leave the password field blank. Click OK. 7 The first page of the configuration offers 3 distinct buttons for DSL, Cable, and Advanced settings. Select the appropriate type of internet service, referencing the information you collected during the preparation steps if needed. For future access to configuration, bookmarking this page is recommended DSL Select this option if your internet connection is provided by a DSL provider. Most DSL providers require PPoE settings to be entered. Cable Select this option if your internet connection is provided through your cable provider. Most cable providers require no aditional settings except to obtain an IP. NOTE: After selecting either the DSL or Cable wizard, please choose the proper selections that are applicable to your internet service provider. A verification test will be run at the end of the wizard. Advanced Select this option for advanced settings of your AirStation. For more information on configuring advanced settings of your AirStation, please refer to the User Manual on the CD-ROM or the Buffalo Wireless Support Web Site: http://www. buffalo-technology. com Default Settings If at any time you wish to restore settings to factory defaults, press the INIT / AOSS button on the rear side of the AirStation for 6 seconds (AirStation must be powered on). During this process the red DIAG light will be turned off after flashing rapidly. Once the Red DIAG light has stopped flashing, the AirStation has completed restoring its settings. To change advanced settings, please consult the Online Manual on the CD-ROM or go to the Buffalo Support Web Site: http://www. buffalo-technology. com 8 The AirStation can be re-configured anytime via a Web browser using a wired or wireless connection by entering 192. 168. 11. 1 in the URL address field of the Web browser and pressing the Enter key on the keyboard. Additional Information: AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) The WZR-G108 supports Buffalo's AOSS system for connecting AOSS compatible wireless clients to the WZR-G108. For information about AOSS, please refer to the AOSS Supplement which is included in the WZR-G108 package contents. IP Addressing To verify your IP settings for static or automatic addressing, click Start, select Settings (if present) and click Control Panel. Within Control Panel, doubleclick Network or Network Connections depending on your Operating System. You can then right-click and select Properties for your wired or wireless connections. Within the properties, you can view the properties of your TCP/IP protocol. Generally, you will want to be sure that "Obtain an IP address automatically" is selected to allow easier connections. To manually renew IP addressing configurations for your connection, follow these steps: Click Start and Run. A dialog box will appear where you can type COMMAND into the field provided and click OK. [. . . ] If your wireless client adapter is a standalone device that does not require a PC, then just power up the device. Standalone Devices: Ethernet Converters and Access Point Bridges Client Manager Devices: CardBus, USB, and PCI Adapters Standalone AOSS Device Client Manager Device 10 Now that the WRZ-G108 and wireless client adapter are installed, you can use AOSS to configure them. To begin the configuration, press the INIT/ AOSS button on the back of the WZR-G108 chassis until the AOSS LED on the front begins to flash. AOSS Mode is now active. Note: AOSS mode will stay active for a period of two minutes. This is the time-slot required to initiate the wireless client adapter. Note: Please let go of the button immediately after the LED start flashing. [. . . ]