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  • Page 1

    Q u i c k S e t u p G u i d e AirStation MIMO Wireless Broadband Router WZR-G108 Preparation This Quick Setup Guide will quickly and easily guide through installing this product. For advanced setup and configuration instructions, please refer to the Online Manual on the AirNavigator CD-ROM or the Buffalo Support W eb Page. Package Contents Checkli[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Step 1 - Gathering Information Depending on the type of broadband internet service you are subscribed to, dif ferent types of information may be needed to complete the setup. Acquiring this information in advance will make the setup of your AirStation router simple and quick. A quick call to your service provider ’s customer or technical suppor[...]

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    3 Step 2 - Connecting Cables to the AirStation LAN Cable (Straight CA T 5) LAN Cable AC Power Internet Cable/DSL Modem Wireless Laptop 1. Power down the cable or DSL modem and the computer which will be used to configure the AirStation router . 2. Plug the cable or DSL ’s LAN Ethernet cable into the AirStation’ s W AN port. Initially , you may[...]

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    4 LAN Cable AC Power Wireless Laptop Cable/DSL Modem Wired PC Wired PC Internet LAN Cables (Straight CA T 5) Wireless PC Deciding on a Mode for Initial AirStation Configuration ◗ Wired Connection (recommended) ◗ Wireless Connection Step 3 - If not already done in the previous step, connect your computer to the AirStation Buf falo recommends us[...]

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    5 ◗ Wireless Configuration ■ NOTE: If configuring via a Wired Configuration, please skip to the next page! Windows 2000/XP If there is no Ethernet adapter available on the computer being used to configure the AirStation, a wireless configuration may be performed using a correctly installed 802.1 1b or 802.1 1g wireless adapter . T o confi[...]

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    6 Step 4 - Configure your Computer ’s IP Address For Windows 98SE/ME - Right-click on Network Neighborhood or My Network Places and select Properties . - Select the Configuration tab , scroll down to TCP/IP and press Properties . - Select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Server address automatically . - Click OK to close Internet [...]

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    7 Step 6 - Configure the AirStation Step 5 - Access the AirStation Configuration Pages Launch your W eb browser and type 192.168.1 1.1 in the address field of the W eb browser window and click “ Go .” *If you have previously modified the AirStation and changed the LAN IP address, enter the custom LAN IP address to access the AirStation con?[...]

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    8 ◗ 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 eith[...]

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    9 The AirStation can be re-configured anytime via a Web browser using a wired or wireless connection by entering 192.168.1 1.1 in the URL address field of the W eb browser and pressing the Enter key on the keyboard. Additional Information: AOSS (AirStation One-T ouch Secure System) The WZR-G108 supports Buf falo’s AOSS system for connecting AOS[...]

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    10 Note : If the wireless client adapter is installed on a PC, then the AOSS client manager will need to be installed as well. 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 PC[...]

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    1 1 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. If you press the button for more than 6 seconds, not AOSS but INIT mode become active. ◗ Refer to your wireless client adapter's[...]

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    1 2 Buf falo T echnology T echnical Support Buf falo T echnology offers T oll-Free T echnical Support 24 hours a day , 7 days a week for this product. Customers in the United States and Canada can obtain technical support using the following information: ◗ Online Help: A vailable on the AirNavigator CD enclosed with your purchase. ◗ W eb www .b[...]