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Contents
Chapter 1 - Product Overview...........................................6
Package Contents..................................................................................6
Diagrams and Layout............................................................................6
Chapter 2 - Installation.......................................................8
Initial Setup...........................................................................................8
Chapter 3 - Configuration..................................................9
Accessing Settings................................................................................9
Setup....................................................................................................11
WAN / LAN............................................................................................12
Internet (Router Mode only).........................................................................12
LAN..................................................................................................................13
DHCP (Router Mode only).............................................................................14
NAT (Router Mode only)................................................................................14
Routing...........................................................................................................15
Wireless................................................................................................16
WPS.................................................................................................................16
AOSS...............................................................................................................17
Basic................................................................................................................18
Advanced........................................................................................................20
WMM...............................................................................................................21
Guest Account................................................................................................22
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Firewall (Router Mode only)...............................................................24
VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only).........................................................25
Games / Apps (Router Mode only).....................................................26
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)...........................................................26
DMZ (Router Mode only)...............................................................................27
UPnP (Router Mode only)..............................................................................27
Admin...................................................................................................28
Name...............................................................................................................28
Password........................................................................................................28
Time/Date.......................................................................................................29
NTP..................................................................................................................29
Access..............................................................................................................30
Syslog Settings...............................................................................................30
Save/Restore..................................................................................................31
Initialize/Restart............................................................................................31
Update............................................................................................................32
Diagnostic............................................................................................33
System Info.....................................................................................................33
Logs.................................................................................................................34
Packet Info......................................................................................................34
Client Monitor................................................................................................35
Ping.................................................................................................................35
Chapter 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network....................36
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS / WPS)..............................................36
Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista (Client Manager V)....................37
Windows XP (Client Manager 3)....................................................................38
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Mac OS (AOSS Assistant)...............................................................................38
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)..............................................................39
Manual Setup......................................................................................40
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig)....................................................................40
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)....................................................................41
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)..............................................................42
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration).................................................44
Mac OS (Wi-Fi)................................................................................................46
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting............................................47
Cannot Access Settings.......................................................................47
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly.......................................47
Forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password....................47
How to Configure TCP/IP....................................................................48
Windows 8......................................................................................................48
Windows 7......................................................................................................49
Windows Vista................................................................................................50
Windows XP....................................................................................................51
Mac OS............................................................................................................51
Other Tips............................................................................................52
Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings....................54
Appendix A - Supplemental Information.......................57
Technical Specifications.....................................................................57
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Environmental Information...............................................................58
GPL Information..................................................................................58
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Chapter 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
The following items are included in your AirStation package. If any of the items are missing, please contact your vender.
AirStation.................................................1
Case............................................................1
Ethernet Cable........................................1
Quick Setup Guide................................1
Warranty Statement.............................1
Diagrams and Layout
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USB Cable
You can connect this cable to your PC or USB devices to supply the power.
Internet Access LED (Green)
On:
Router functionality is enabled and you can connect to the Internet.
Blinking:
Router functionality is enabled but you cannot connect to the Internet.
Off:
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Router functionality is disabled.
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Power LED (Green or Red)
On (Green):
Power is on and wireless LAN is enabled.
Blinking (Green):
Internal system is booting.
Double blinks (Green):
AirStation is waiting for an AOSS or WPS security key.
Slow blinks (Green):
Power is on but wireless LAN is disabled.
Continuously blinking (Red):
AOSS/WPS error; failed to exchange security keys.
Blinking (Red):
You can see the status as below:
Blinking
Double*
Triple*
4 times*
Status
Flash ROM error
Wired LAN error
Wireless LAN error
5 times
IP address setting error
Continuously**
Updating firmware
Backing up or initializing settings
Meaning
Cannot read or write on the flash memory.
Wired LAN controller has crashed.
Wireless LAN controller has crashed.
Cannot communicate because WAN-side and LAN-side
IP addresses are same. Change LAN-side IP address of
the AirStation.
Updating firmware.
Backing up or initializing settings.
Notes:
* Reconnect USB cable. If it blinks again, please contact your vender.
** Do not disconnect USB cable while continuously blinking (red).
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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.
Reset Button
To reset all settings, hold down this button until the Buffalo LED turns red (about 3 seconds). The power must be
on for this to work.
Internet Port
10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections are supported.
Factory Default Label
Displays AirStation’s SSID, encryption key, PIN and MAC address.
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Chapter 2 - Installation
Initial Setup
To configure your AirStation, follow the procedure below.
1
Connect the LAN cable to the AirStation and LAN port in the hotel, then turn the power on. The AirStation power
can be supplied from an USB port on your PC or from an outlet with an USB power adapter.
2
Connect your PC or smartphone to the AirStation wirelessly.
3
Open a browser and connect to the Internet.
Note: You may need to register information to connect to the Internet depending on the hotel. For more
information, please contact a staff in the hotel.
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Chapter 3 - Configuration
Configuration of the AirStation is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI.
Accessing Settings
To configure the AirStation’s settings manually, log in to Settings as shown below.
1
Open a 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 is 192.168.11.1.
• If you changed the IP address of the AirStation, then use the new IP address.
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Enter “admin” for the username and “password”for the password, then click OK.
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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This is Settings, where most AirStation settings can be configured.
Help is always displayed on the right side of each screen. Refer to the help screens for more information on using
Settings.
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Setup
Setup is the home page of Settings. You can verify settings and the status of the AirStation here.
Parameter
WAN / LAN
Wireless
Firewall
Games/Apps
Admin
Diagnostic
Easy Setup
Mode
Internet
Check Connection
Refresh
Wireless
AOSS Setup
WPS Setup
Language
Log Out
Meaning
Displays the configuration screen for Internet-side and LAN-side settings.
Displays the configuration screen for wireless settings.
Displays the configuration screen for the firewall.
Displays the configuration screen to open ports for games and applications.
Displays the configuration screen for administration settings.
Displays the status of the AirStation.
Enables you to easily configure the AirStation’s network settings automatically.
This indicates the operation mode of the AirStation.
Displays Internet-side system information for the AirStation.
Click to check if the AirStation is connected to the Internet properly.
Click to refresh the current screen.
Displays the current wireless settings.
Click to display the AOSS configuration screen.
Click to display the WPS configuration screen.
Enables you to select the language you use.
Log out of Settings. If the AirStation does not communicate for 5 minutes, it will log out
automatically.
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WAN / LAN
Internet (Router Mode only)
Configure the Internet-side port.
Parameter
Method of Acquiring IP
Address
Default Gateway
DNS Name Server
Address
Internet MAC Address
MTU Size of Internet
Port
Meaning
Specify how the WAN-side IP address is obtained.
Configure an IP address for the default gateway.
Specify an IP address for the DNS server.
You may use the default MAC address or specify one manually.
Note: Configuring an improper MAC address may make the AirStation unusable. Do not
change the MAC address unless you know what you’re doing!
Configure the MTU value of the Internet port. Values of 578 to 1500 bytes may be
entered.
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LAN
Configure LAN-side and DHCP Server settings.
Parameter
LAN-side IP Address
DHCP Server
DHCP IP Address Pool
Advanced Settings
Lease Period
Default Gateway
DNS Servers
WINS Server
Domain Name
Meaning
By default, the LAN-side IP address is 192.168.11.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. You
may change it here.
Enable or disable the DHCP server, which assigns LAN-side IP addresses automatically.
Configure the range of IP addresses to be assigned by the DHCP server and IP addresses
to be excluded from that range. Values from 1-256 may be entered.
Check Display to display DHCP server advanced settings options.
Set the effective period of an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. Up to 999 hours
may be entered.
Set the default gateway IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
Set the DNS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
Set the WINS server IP address for the DHCP server to issue to clients.
Set the domain name for the DHCP server to issue to clients. You may enter up to 64
alphanumerical characters, hyphens, and periods.
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DHCP (Router Mode only)
Configure DHCP exceptions.
Parameter
IP Address
MAC Address
Current DHCP Clients
Meaning
Enter an IP address to lease manually. The IP address should be from the same subnet as
the DHCP scope, but not be within the range that DHCP is assigning to other devices.
Enter the MAC address of the client.
Displays information for current leases. An IP address which is leased automatically can
be changed to manual leasing by clicking Manual Assignment.
NAT (Router Mode only)
Configure network address translation settings. This enables LAN-side devices to communicate with the Internet.
Parameter
Address Translation
Log Output of Deleted
Packets
Meaning
Enable to use network address translation (NAT).
Enable to log deleted packets (such as errors) during address translation.
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Routing
Configure the AirStation’s IP communication route.
Parameter
Destination Address
Gateway
Metric
Routing
Meaning
Adds a destination IP address and subnet mask to a routing table.
Adds a gateway address to a routing table.
The metric is the maximum number of router hops a packet may take on the way to its
destination address. Values between 1 and 15 may be entered. The default value is 15.
Manual entries will appear here after being added.
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Wireless
WPS
WPS status and settings.
Parameter
WPS
External Registrar
AirStation PIN
Enrollee PIN
WPS Status
Meaning
Enable to use WPS automatic configuration.
Enable to accept configure requests from other WPS devices.
Note: Configure requests will not be accepted if AOSS is in use.
Displays the PIN code of the AirStation. Clicking Generate PIN will generate a new PIN
code. This code can be entered into other wireless devices that support WPS.
Enter the PIN code for the other wireless device and click OK.
Displays “configured” if all available wireless bands are configured. Displays
“unconfigured” if at least one wireless band is unconfigured.
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AOSS
AOSS status and settings.
Parameter
Meaning
Initiates AOSS automatic wireless configuration. Click this, then press or click the AOSS
button on your AOSS-compatible wireless client. Repeat for additional AOSS clients.
Exclusive SSID for WEP
Dedicated WEP SSID
Isolation
AOSS Button on the
AirStation Unit
Current Encryption
Information
Click this button to disconnect AOSS connections.
Note: If AOSS connections are disconnected, the SSID and encryption keys will be
restored to their last settings from before AOSS was used.
You may allow a separate SSID specifically for WEP connections. If “Disabled” is selected,
then clients will not be able to connect with WEP.
Set a separate SSID and network segment specifically for WEP connections. Devices
connected with WEP will not be able to communicate with devices connected using
AES/TKIP. All connected devices will be able to communicate with the Internet.
Uncheck to disable the physical AOSS button on the AirStation.
Displays the encryption type, SSID, and encryption key configured by AOSS.
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Parameter
Random
KEY base
Reset
AOSS Client Information
Meaning
Click to enter random values for SSID, encryption key, and other settings.
Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to the values on the
case sticker.
Click to return the SSID, encryption key, and other wireless settings to their previous
values.
Displays AOSS clients connected to the AirStation and information of the devices which
are wirelessly communicated.
Basic
Configure basic wireless settings from here.
Parameter
Wireless Channel
High Speed Mode
Meaning
Sets a channel (a range of frequencies) for wireless connections. When “Auto Channel” is
selected, the AirStation will automatically use the best available channel.
High-speed mode uses double the normal frequency range, 40 MHz instead of 20 MHz.
In uncongested areas this can increase performance. To use high speed mode, set the
bandwidth to 40 MHz.
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Parameter
Broadcast SSID
SSID 1
SSID 2
SSID 3
SSID Isolation
SSID
Authentication
Encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared
Key)
Setup WEP encryption
key
Key Renewal Interval
Meaning
If Allow is checked, then the AirStation will respond to SSID searches from wireless
devices by broadcasting its SSID. If Allow is unchecked, then the AirStation ignores SSID
searches from wireless devices.
The multi-security SSID 1 can use no authentication, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2mixed mode - PSK for wireless security.
The multi-security SSID 2 can use no authentication, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA/WPA2mixed mode - PSK for wireless security.
The multi-security SSID 3 can use the WEP for wireless security.
When enabled, wireless devices connected to the AirStation can communicate only with
the Internet side, not with each other.
Set SSID using 1 - 32 alphanumeric characters.
Specifies the authentication method used when connecting to a wireless device.
You may use any of the following types of encryption:
No encryption
Data is transmitted without encryption. With this setting, anyone within range can
connect to your wireless network and might be able to access data on the network. Not
recommended for anyone with private data that needs to be kept secure. No encryption
can be selected only when No authentication is selected for wireless authentication.
WEP
WEP is a common encryption method supported by most devices. WEP can only be
selected when wireless authentication is set to No authentication. Note that WEP’s
encryption is weak, and networks protected with WEP are not much more secure than
those with no encryption at all. Not recommended for anyone with private data that
needs to be kept secure.
AES
AES is more secure than TKIP, and faster. Use a pre-shared key to communicate with a
wireless device. AES can be selected only when WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected for
wireless authentication.
A pre-shared key or passphrase is the password for your wireless connections. There are
two different formats for a pre-shared key. Use 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters (casesensitive) for an ASCII passphrase, or use 64 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a to f,
not case-sensitive) for a hexadecimal passphrase.
A WEP encryption key (passphrase) may have any of four different formats. An
ASCII passphrase may use either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). A
hexadecimal passphrase may use either 10 or 26 alphanumeric characters (0 to 9 and a
to f, not case-sensitive).
Set the update interval for the encryption key between 0 and 1440 (minutes).
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Advanced
Configure advanced wireless settings.
Parameter
Multicast Rate
DTIM Period
Wireless Client Isolation
Meaning
Set the communication speed of multi-cast packets.
Set the beacon responding interval (1 -255) for which the AirStation responds to a
wireless device. This setting is effective only when power management is enabled for
the wireless device.
If enabled, the wireless client isolation blocks communication between wireless devices
connected to the AirStation. Wireless devices will be able to connect to the Internet
but not with each other. Devices that are connected to the AirStation with wired
connections will still be able to connect to wireless devices normally.
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WMM
Set priorities for specific communications.
Parameter
WMM-EDCA
Parameters
Meaning
You don’t usually need to change these settings. Using the default settings is recommended.
Priority
The following priorities may be applied to individual transmission packets: (Highest) 8, (High) 4,
(Normal) 2, and (Low) 1. From the queue, these packets are processed in order of priority.
CWmin, CWmax
The maximum and minimum value of the contention window. The contention window is used
in the frame collision avoidance structure performed in IEEE 802.11, and generally, the smaller
the value in the window, the higher the probability that the queue obtains the right to send.
AIFSN
The interval to send frames. The unit of the AIFSN is a slot, just as the window defined by
CWmin and CWmax is. The smaller the interval of sending frames, the faster the algorithm can
restart. As a result, the priority of the queue is higher.
TXOP Limit
The period of time that the queue can use after obtaining the right to send. The unit is 32 ms.
The longer this time, the more frames can be sent per right to send. However, the queue may
interfere with other packet transmissions. If TXOP limit is set to 0 (zero), only one frame can be
sent per right to send.
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Guest Account
Configure the AirStation’s guest account.
Parameter
Guest Account
Guest User
Authentication
Guest Account LAN IP
Address
Guest Account DHCP
Server
11n/g/b
SSID
Authentication
Encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-shared
Key)
Edit Guest User
Username
Password
Meaning
This sets whether the guest account is enabled.
This sets whether authentication is performed for users who use the guest account.
This sets the LAN-side IP address for the guest account.
This sets whether IP addresses are automatically assigned for devices connected to the
guest account.
This sets 11n/g/b for the guest account.
This sets the SSID for the guest account.
This sets whether wireless authentication is performed for the guest account.
This sets the wireless encryption system for the guest account.
This sets the wireless encryption key for the guest account.
Click to register a user who is using the guest account.
This sets the name of the user using the guest account.
This sets the password of the user using the guest account.
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Guest User Settings
To enable guest users, configure the AirStation with the settings below, then click Apply.
Guest Account: Enabled
Guest User Authentication: Disabled
Guest Account LAN IP Address: Auto
SSID: Guest
Authentication: No authentication
Encryption: No encryption
Notes:
Wireless clients connected to the guest SSID can connect to the Internet only. Communication with other devices
on the LAN is not allowed.
To allow only registered guests to connect, enable guest user authentication, click Edit Guest User, and register the
user.
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Firewall (Router Mode only)
Configure the AirStation’s firewall.
Parameter
Log Output
Basic Rules
Meaning
Enable to output a log of firewall activity.
Enable to use any of the quick filters. Preconfigured quick filters include:
Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing
Enabling this blocks communication using these protocols from the WAN side to the
LAN side or from the LAN side to the Internet. You can configure this with PPPoE if you
select Use PPPoE Client or Use IP Unnumbered from the method of acquiring IP address, or
if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during setup.
Reject ident requests
Enabling this option will answer ident requests from the Internet side with
corresponding rejection packets. Enable this option if you experienced slow transfer
speeds for network applications such as mail, FTP or web browsing. If you have
configured transfer of ident requests to the LAN side computer in the address
translation settings (DMZ or TCP port 113), then that setting has higher priority and
overrides this setting.
Block ping from Internet
If this is enabled, the AirStation will not respond to pings from the WAN side. You can
configure this with PPPoE if you select Use PPPoE Client or Use IP Unnumbered from the
method of acquiring IP address, or if Easy Setup identified a PPPoE connection during
setup.
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VPN Passthrough (Router Mode only)
Configure IPv6 passthrough, PPPoE passthrough, and PPTP passthrough.
Parameter
IPv6 Passthrough
PPTP Passthrough
Meaning
Enable to use IPv6 passthrough for address translation.
Enable to use PPTP passthrough for address translation.
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Games / Apps (Router Mode only)
Port Forwarding (Router Mode only)
Configure port translation.
Parameter
Group
Internet-side IP Address
Protocol
LAN-side IP Address
LAN-side Port
Forwarded Ports
Meaning
Specify a group name for a new rule to belong to. Select New Group and enter the new
group name in the group name field to create a new group. A group name can include
up to 16 alphanumeric characters.
Enter the Internet-side IP address (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
Select the Internet-side protocol (before translation) for the port translation table entry.
Enter the LAN-side IP address (after translation) for the port translation table entry.
Select the LAN-side (after translation) port number (1 - 65535) for the port translation
table entry.
Displays current entries in the port translation table.
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DMZ (Router Mode only)
Configure a destination for packets that don’t have a LAN-side destination.
Parameter
IP Address of DMZ
Meaning
Enter the IP address of the destination to which packets which are not routed by a port
translation table are forwarded.
Note: RIP protocol packets (UDP port number 520) will not be forwarded.
UPnP (Router Mode only)
Configure UPnP (universal plug and play).
Parameter
UPnP
Meaning
Enable or disable universal plug and play (UPnP) functionality.
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Admin
Name
Configure AirStation name.
Parameter
AirStation Name
Meaning
Enter a name for the AirStation. Names may include up to 64 alphanumeric characters
and hyphens (-).
Password
Configure the password to log in Settings.
Parameter
Admin Name
Admin Password
Meaning
The name of the administrator account is “admin”.
The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and
underscores (_).
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Time/Date
Configure the AirStation’s internal clock.
Parameter
Date
Local Time
Time Zone
Meaning
Configure the date of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Configure the time of the AirStation’s internal clock.
Specify the time zone (offset of Greenwich mean time) of the AirStation’s internal clock.
NTP
Configure an NTP server to automatically synchronize the AirStation’s internal clock.
Parameter
NTP
NTP Server
Update Interval
Meaning
Enable to use an NTP server. Enabled by default.
Enter the name of the NTP server as a hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP
address. Up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_) may be
used. The default is “time.nist.gov”.
How often shall the AirStation check the NTP server for the correct time? Intervals of 1 24 hours may be set. The default is 24 hours.
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Access
Restrict access to Settings.
Parameter
Log Output
Prohibit configuration
from wireless LAN
Permit configuration
from wired WAN
Permitted IP Address
Permitted Port
Meaning
Enabling outputs a log of changes to access settings.
If enabled, prevents access to Settings from wirelessly connected devices (only wired
devices may configure).
If enabled, allows access to Settings from network devices on the Internet side.
Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Enter the IP address of a device
that is permitted to configure the AirStation remotely from the WAN (Internet) side.
Displayed only if Internet-side configuration is enabled. Set a port number (1 - 65535) to
configure the AirStation from the WAN (Internet) side.
Syslog Settings
Transfer the AirStation’s logs to a syslog server.
Parameter
Transfer Logs
Syslog Server
Logs
Meaning
Enable to send logs to a syslog server.
Identify the syslog server by hostname, hostname with domain name, or IP address. You
may enter up to 255 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-) and periods (.).
Choose which logs will be transferred to the syslog server.
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Save/Restore
Save AirStation settings as a file and restore from them later.
Parameter
Back Up Settings
Restore Settings
Meaning
Clicking Back Up will save the current configuration of the AirStation to a file. If the
Encrypt the configuration file with a password option is checked, then the configuration
file will be password protected with the password.
Restore the configuration of the AirStation from a saved configuration file by clicking
Browse..., navigating to the configuration file, and clicking Restore. If the configuration
file was password protected, then put a check next to Open file with password, enter the
password, and click Restore.
Initialize/Restart
Initialize or restart the AirStation.
Parameter
Restart
Initialize
Meaning
Click Restart Now to restart the AirStation.
Click Initialize Now to initialize and restart the AirStation.
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Update
Update the AirStation’s firmware.
Parameter
Firmware Version
Update Method
Firmware File Name
Meaning
Displays the current firmware version of the AirStation.
Select a file on your PC updates from a firmware update file that you’ve downloaded to
your computer. Automatic update will search the Internet for updated firmware and
update your firmware automatically when new firmware is available.
Click Browse... to navigate to the firmware file on your computer if Select a file on your PC
was selected. You don’t need to specify the firmware location if you’re using Automatic
update. Click Update Firmware to update the firmware.
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Diagnostic
System Info
View system information for the AirStation.
Parameter
Model
AirStation Name
Mode
Internet
LAN
Wireless
Guest Account
Meaning
Displays the product name of the AirStation and the firmware version.
Displays the name of the AirStation.
Displays the AirStation’s current operational mode.
Displays the status of the Internet port.
Displays the status of the LAN port.
Displays the wireless status.
Displays the status of the Guest Account.
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Logs
The AirStation’s logs are recorded here.
Parameter
Display Logs
Logs
Meaning
Choose the types of logs to display.
Displays the log information recorded in the AirStation.
Packet Info
View packet transfer information.
Parameter
Sent
Received
Meaning
Displays the number of packets sent to the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
Displays the number of packets received from the WAN, the LAN, and the wireless LAN.
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Client Monitor
This screen shows devices that are connected to the AirStation.
Parameter
Client Monitor
Meaning
Displays information (MAC address, lease IP address, hostname, communication
method, wireless authentication and 802.11n) for devices that are connected to the
AirStation.
Ping
A ping test checks whether the AirStation can communicate with a specific network device.
Parameter
Destination Address
Meaning
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 4 - Connect to a Wireless Network
Automatic Secure Setup (AOSS / WPS)
AOSS and WPS are systems that enable you to automatically configure wireless LAN settings. Just pressing the buttons
will connect wireless devices and complete security settings. Use them to automatically connect wireless devices,
computers, or game machines which support AOSS or WPS.
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is technology developed by Buffalo. WPS was created by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•
Before using AOSS or WPS to connect the Buffalo wireless client to the computer, download Client Manager or AOSS
Assistant from the Buffalo website and install it.
•
Buffalo’s Client Manager software can be used with the wireless LAN devices built into your computer. However, it is
not guaranteed to work with all wireless LAN devices available.
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Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista (Client Manager V)
If you are using Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, use Client Manager V to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
1
Launch Client Manager V.
2
Click Create Profile.
3
If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
4
Click WPS AOSS.
When the wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
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Windows XP (Client Manager 3)
If you are using Windows XP, use Client Manager 3 to connect wirelessly with AOSS or WPS.
1
Right-click the
2
Click WPS AOSS.
icon in the system tray and select Profile.
It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the wireless LED on the front of the
AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
Mac OS (AOSS Assistant)
If you are using OS X 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5 or 10.4, use AOSS Assistant to connect wirelessly with AOSS.
1
Download AOSS Assistant from Buffalo’s website.
2
Open the AOSS Assistant software. Click Agree to proceed.
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3
Click Start AOSS.
4
Enter the Mac’s username and password and click OK.
It will take several seconds for your wireless connection to be configured. When the wireless LED on the front of the
AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
Other Devices (e.g. Game Console)
If you are using a game machine which supports AOSS or WPS, refer to that device’s manual to initiate AOSS or WPS.
When instructed, hold down the AOSS button on the AirStation for 1 second.
When the wireless LED on the front of the AirStation stops flashing and glows steadily, the connection is ready to use.
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Manual Setup
You can also connect to the AirStation without installing Client Manager V or Client Manager 3 by using the utility builtin to the operating system. The procedure varies depending on which operating system you are using.
Windows 8 (WLAN AutoConfig)
With Windows 8, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation.
1
Switch Windows 8 to desktop mode.
2
Click the network icon
3
4
in the system tray.
Select the target AirStation’s name and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device again, check Connect
automatically.
Enter the encryption key and click Next.
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5
Click No, don’t turn on sharing or connect to devices.
Windows 7 (WLAN AutoConfig)
With Windows 7, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation.
1
2
Click the network icon
in the system tray.
Select the target AirStation and click Connect. If you will be connecting to this device in the future, checking
Connect automatically is recommended.
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3
Enter the encryption key and click OK.
Windows Vista (WLAN AutoConfig)
With Vista, use WLAN AutoConfig to connect to the AirStation.
1
Right-click the wireless network icon
2
Click Connect to a network.
3
When this screen is displayed, select your network and click Connect.
in the system tray.
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If the screen below is displayed, click I want to enter the network key or passphrase instead.
Otherwise,go to step 4.
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4
Enter the encryption key and click Connect.
Step through the wizard to finish configuration.
If the “Set Network Location” screen is displayed, select Home, Work, or Public location depending on where you’re using
the AirStation.
Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)
Windows XP includes Wireless Zero Config, a built-in utility to connect to your AirStation.
Note: If Client Manager 3 is installed on your computer, Wireless Zero Config is disabled. Uninstall Client Manager 3
to use Wireless Zero Config, or just use Client Manager 3 to connect to the AirStation.
1
Right-click the image wireless network icon
2
Click View Available Wireless Networks.
in the system tray.
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3
Select the network to connect to and click Connect.
4
Enter the encryption key (twice) and click Connect.
It will take several seconds for configuration to complete.
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Mac OS (Wi-Fi)
Use Wi-Fi on a Mac to connect to the AirStation.
Note: In Mac OS 10.6 and earlier, “Wi-Fi” appears as “AirPort”.
1
Click the
2
Find the SSID from step 1 on the list. Click it to highlight it.
3
Enter your encryption key in the password field, check Remember this network, and click Join.
icon in the top section of the screen and select Turn Wi-Fi On.
It will take several seconds for configuration to complete.
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Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
Cannot Access Settings.
•
See chapter 3 for instructions to open Settings.
•
Enter the correct username and password to log in to Settings. If you are using AirStation with factory default
settings, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password.
•
Verify that your web browser is not set to use proxies.
•
Make sure that your computer is configured to “obtain an IP address automatically from DHCP”.
•
Restart your AirStation.
Cannot Connect to the Network Wirelessly.
•
Configure your wireless client with the same SSID, encryption type, and encryption key as set on the AirStation.
The factory defaults are:
SSID (11n/g/b) - Buffalo-G-XXXX (the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC address).
Encryption Type - WPA2 - PSK AES, or none.
Encryption Key - Printed on the label.
Note: For details, refer to the label.
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Place your AirStation and wireless devices 2 - 10 feet apart.
•
Restart your AirStation.
Forgot AirStation’s SSID, Encryption Key, or Password.
Hold down the reset button on the base of your AirStation for 3 seconds to initialize its settings. All settings, including
your password, SSID, and encryption key will be initialized to their defaults.
With the AirStation powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings.
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How to Configure TCP/IP
Windows 8
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 8, follow the procedure below.
1
Open Control Panel.
2
Click Network and Internet.
3
Click Network and Sharing Center.
4
Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu.
5
Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.
6
If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
7
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
8
9
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address: 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server: blank
Click OK.
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Windows 7
To configure TCP/IP in Windows 7, follow the procedure below.
1
Open Control Panel.
2
Click Network and Sharing Center.
3
Click Change Adapter Settings on the left side menu.
4
Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.
5
If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
6
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
7
8
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address: 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server: blank
Click OK.
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Windows Vista
To configure TCP/IP in Windows Vista, follow the procedure below.
1
Open Control Panel.
2
Click Network and Sharing Center.
3
Click Manage network connections on the left side menu.
4
Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.
5
If the “User Account Control” screen opens, click Yes or Continue.
6
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click Properties.
7
8
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address: 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server: blank
Click OK.
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Windows XP
To configure TCP/IP in Windows XP, follow the procedure below.
1
Open Control Panel.
2
Double-click Network.
3
Right-click the network adapter, then click Properties.
4
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click Properties.
5
6
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, check Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address: 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server: blank
Click OK.
Mac OS
To configure TCP/IP in Mac OS, follow the procedure below.
1
Click Apple menu > System Preferences….
2
Click Network.
3
Click the network adapter.
4
5
To have DHCP set your IP address settings automatically, select Using DHCP in the “Configure IPv4” field.
Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example:
If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1,
IP address: 192.168.11.80
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.11.1
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.11.1
Alternate DNS server: blank
Click Apply.
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Other Tips
Issue:
I reset my wireless router to factory settings and forgot how to log in to Settings.
Answer:
Open your browser, enter 192.168.11.1 as the browser address, and hit the enter key. You will be prompted to log in.
Enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password. Click OK to log in. The option to reset your password
will be available on the first page.
Issue:
How do I forward ports on my wireless router for my gaming console?
Answer:
Log in Settings and navigate to Internet Games (Port Forwarding) on Setup page. Enter the port that needs to be
forwarded and the IP address of the gaming console.
Issue:
How do I enable or modify security encryption settings on the wireless router?
Answer:
Log in Settings and navigate to Wireless Encryption on Setup page. Buffalo recommends the use of WPA2-PSK AES for
wireless encryption. The passphrase or key should be at least 8 characters in length.
Issue:
How do I change my wireless router’s broadcasted network name (SSID)?
Answer:
Log in Settings and navigate to Wireless - Basic. Find the SSID setting. Select Use and enter the new name for your
network. Click Apply. Once the wireless router has rebooted, you will need reconnect any wireless clients to the
AirStation using the new network name. The encryption key will still be the same.
Issue:
What can I do if my wireless connection drops randomly or seems slow?
Answer:
There are many environmental factors that may cause this. First, ensure the issue is not range related by moving the
wireless router and the client device closer together. If the connection drops continue, then range is probably not the
issue.
Other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwaves, other wireless networks, and 2.4 GHz wireless phones may impact
performance. Try a different wireless channel for your wireless router. Log in Settings and navigate to Basic Wireless
Setup on Setup page. Wireless channels from 1 - 11 may be selected. Try “Auto Channel” option if available. Otherwise,
manually select an alternate channel and click Apply.
Issue:
Though I am able to successfully make a connection with my wireless router, I am unable to access the Internet with my
web browser.
Answer:
First, press the router button on the AirStation to switch to router mode. The router LED on the AirStation turns on,
and after about one minute, turn off the cable or DSL modem, AirStation, and your computer. Verify that the modem
is connected to the Internet port on the AirStation with a Ethernet cable. Power on the modem and wait one minute.
Power on the wireless router and wait another minute. Power on the computer. Open a browser on the computer and
navigate to a familiar website to verify whether the Internet connection is functioning normally.
If after these steps, an Internet connection is still unavailable, power off the cable or DSL modem and computer again
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and directly connect your computer to the cable or DSL modem with a cable between the computer and the port
on the modem. Power on the modem and wait one minute. Power on the computer and again check for an Internet
connection.
If an Internet connection IS NOT available with a direct connection to the computer, please call the Internet service
provider who installed the modem.
If an Internet connection IS available with a direct connection to the computer, please call our customer support.
Issue:
Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products?
Answer:
The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com
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Chapter 6 - Default Configuration Settings
Feature
Internet
Parameter
Method of Acquiring IP Address
Default Gateway
DNS Name Server Address
Internet MAC Address
MTU Size of Internet Port
LAN-side IP Address
LAN
DHCP
NAT
Routing
DHCP Server
DHCP IP Address Pool
Lease Period
Default Gateway
DNS Servers
WINS Server
Domain Name
Current DHCP Clients
Address Translation
Log Output of Deleted Packets
Routing
WPS
External Registrar
AirStation PIN
WPS
WPS Security Settings
AOSS
Exclusive SSID for WEP
Dedicated WEP SSID Isolation
AOSS Button on the AirStation
Unit
Default Setting
Acquire an IP address automatically from a DHCP server
Use default MAC address
1500 Bytes
Router mode (Router On):
192.168.11.1 (255.255.255.0)
Bridge mode (Router Off ):
192.168.11.100 (255.255.255.0)
Enabled
192.168.11.2 for up to 64 Addresses
48 Hours
AirStation’s IP address
AirStation’s IP address
Assigned IP address
Assigned domain name
Enabled
Disabled
No routes are registered.
Enabled
Enabled
An 8-digit random value (Printed on the label of the
AirStation)
WPS status:
Configured
SSID:
Buffalo-G-XXXX (the last 4 digits of the AirStation’s MAC
address)
Security:
WPA2 - PSK AES
Encryption key:
Either a 8-digit random value or disabled. Printed on the
setup card.
AOSS is not in use.
Disabled
Enabled
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Feature
Parameter
Wireless Channel
High Speed Mode
Broadcast SSID
SSID1
SSID Isolation
SSID
Basic
Authentication
Encryption
WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
Advanced
SSID2
SSID3:WEP
Rekey Interval
Multicast Rate
DTIM Period
Wireless Client Isolation
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
AC_BK (Low) )
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
AC_BE (Normal) )
WMM
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
AC_VI (High) )
WMM-EDCA Parameters (Priority
AC_VO (Highest) )
Guest Account
Guest Account
Guest User Authorization
Guest Account LAN IP Address
11n/g/b
SSID
Authentication
Encryption
Default Setting
Auto Channel
Bandwidth: 20 MHz
Allow
Enabled
Disabled
Use AirStation’s MAC address
SSID1: WPA/WPA2 mixed mode - PSK
SSID2: WPA2 - PSK
AES
An 8-digit random value
(Printed on the factory default label.)
Enabled
Disabled
60 minutes
1 Mbps
1
Disabled
For AP
For STA
CWmin
15
15
CWmax
1023
1023
AIFSN
7
7
TXOP Limit
0
0
For AP
For STA
CWmin
15
15
CWmax
63
1023
AIFSN
3
3
TXOP Limit
0
0
For AP
For STA
CWmin
7
7
CWmax
15
15
AIFSN
1
2
TXOP Limit
94
94
For AP
For STA
CWmin
3
3
CWmax
7
7
AIFSN
1
2
TXOP Limit
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Disabled
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Use AirStation’s MAC address
No authentication
No encryption
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Feature
Firewall
VPN
Passthrough
Port Forwarding
DMZ
UPnP
Name
Password
Time/Date
NTP
Access
Syslog Settings
Parameter
Log Output
Basic Rules
IPv6 Passthrough
PPTP Passthrough
Forwarded Ports
IP Address of DMZ
UPnP
AirStation Name
Admin Name
Admin Password
Date
Local Time
Time Zone
NTP Functionality
NTP Server
Update Interval
Log Output
Management Access
Transfer Logs
Syslog Server
Logs
Update
Update Method
Default Setting
Disabled
Prohibit NBT and Microsoft-DS routing: Disabled
Reject ident requests: Enabled
Block ping from Internet: Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Port forwarding has not been configured yet.
Enabled
AP + AirStation’s MAC Address
admin (fixed)
password
2010 Year 1 Month 1 Day
0 Hour 0 Minute 0 Seconds
(GMT+00:00) Greenwich Mean Time, London
Enabled
time.nist.gov
24 hours
Disabled
Prohibit configuration from wireless LAN:
Disabled
Permit configuration from wired WAN:
Disabled
Disabled
Address Translation, Firewall, DHCP Client, DHCP Server,
AOSS, Wireless, Authentication, Setting Changes, System
Boot, NTP Client and Wired
Select a file on your PC
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Appendix A - Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications
Wireless LAN Interface
Standard Compliance
Transmission Method
Frequency Range
Transmission Rate
Access Mode
Security
Wired Interface
Standard Compliance
Transmission Rate
Transmission Encoding
Access Method
Speed and Flow Control
Number of LAN Ports
Other
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Operating Environment
IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO
Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase.
IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Long GI>:
130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13 Mbps (2 stream)
65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11n 20 MHz BW <Short GI>:
144.4/130/115.6/86.7/57.8/43.3/28.9/14.4 Mbps (2 stream)
72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/7.2 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Long GI>:
270/243/216/162/108/81/54/27 Mbps (2 stream)
135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11n 40 MHz BW <Short GI>:
300/270/240/180/120/90/60/30 Mbps (2 stream)
150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps (1 stream)
IEEE 802.11g:
54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps
IEEE 802.11b:
11/5.5/2/1 Mbps
Infrastructure Mode
AOSS, WPA/WPA2 mixed PSK, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES), 64-bit or 128-bit WEP
IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) / IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
10 / 100 Mbps
100BASE-TX 4B5B/MLT-3, 10BASE-T Manchester Coding
CSMA/CD
10 / 100 Mbps, Auto Sensing, Auto MDIX
1
5V
About 2.5 W (Max)
58 x 58 x 20 mm (2.28 x 2.28 x 0.79 in.)
51 g (1.8 oz.)
0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing)
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Environmental Information
•
The equipment that you have purchased has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.
•
The equipment may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
•
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the
natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
•
The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way.
•
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems.
•
If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste
administration.
GPL Information
The source code for Buffalo products that use GPL code is available at http://opensource.buffalo.jp/ .
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