User manual BUFFALO WHR-G54S : WIRELESS-G 125* HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND ROUTER & ACCESS POINT

[. . . ] · A computer with a network connection (wired or wireless) and a good web browser. The screenshots in this manual were taken with Firefox, but Netscape and Internet Explorer are also supported in versions 4. 5 or later, and Safari 1. 0 and later are supported with Macintosh OS X 10. 2 and later. Eliminate dead spots and enjoy faster connections with vastly extended range from Buffalo Technology's amazing wireless solution, the AirStation High Power Wireless Broadband SmartRouter. AirStation WHR-G54S : WIRELESS-G 125* HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND ROUTER & ACCESS POINT Package Contents The AirStation WHR-G54S : WIRELESS-G 125* HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND ROUTER & ACCESS POINT package contains the following items: · WHR-G54S : WIRELESS-G 125* HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND ROUTER & ACCESS POINT Base Station · Antenna · AC adapter and power cable · CAT5 LAN cable · Utility CD with Manual · Quick Setup Guides · Warranty Statement Basic Setup Begin by finding a good place to set up your router/access point. consider: Some things to · You'll need to be able to plug your internet connection into it, so it should go within reach of the LAN cable from your DSL or Cable modem. [. . . ] If your AirStation is resting on its side, use the antenna's swivel and twist function to orient it pointed upward. In some environments it's desirable to further increase range by installing an external, higher-gain antenna. External antennas come in all shapes and sizes. Antennas also come with different connectors. The WHR-G54S : WIRELESS-G 125* HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND ROUTER & ACCESS POINT has an RP-SMA connector on it. If your antenna has a different kind of connector, you'll need an adaptor. To install a different antenna, unscrew the stock antenna from the RP-SMA connector on top of the AirStation, and screw on the connector or adaptor from your new antenna. Specifications For more information, FAQ's, and updates, consult the AirStation website at http://www. buffalotech. com. WHR-G54S : WIRELESS-G 125* HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND ROUTER & ACCESS POINT AirStation Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions 1. 1 x 5. 1 x 5. 7 in. (277g) Temperature & Humidity Operation 0° to 40° C Maximum humidity 80% Transit/Storage 0° to 40° C maximum humidity 80% (no condensation) Power Characteristics Transmit Mode 1. 1A (Nominal), Power Supply 5 V output; 100-240V AC Universal, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption about 6. 5 Watts (Max) Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless communication is often subject to local radio regulations. Although AirStation wireless networking products have been designed for operation in the license-free 2. 4 GHz band, local radio regulations may impose limitations on the use of wireless communication equipment. Network Compatability IEEE802. 11g/b Standard for Wireless LANs (125* High Speed Mode also Available. ) Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Host Operating System Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/NT4. 0/2000/XP, Unix, Linux and MacOS Media Access Protocol Wired - CSMD/CD (Collision Detection) Wireless - CSMD/CA (Collision Avoidance) with Acknowledgment (ACK) Radio Characteristics RF Frequency Band 2. 4 GHz (2400-2483 MHz) 0 Specifications 11 selectable channels (3 non-overlapping) Modulation Technique Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum · ODFM for High Transmit Rate · DQPSK for Standard Transmit Rate · DBPSK for Low Transmit Rate Spreading 11-chip Barker Sequence Nominal Output Power: 19dBm (802. 11b), 16dBm (802. 11g) Transmit Rate: · · · · High Speed 54 Mbps (125 Mbps in 125* High Speed Mode) Medium Speed 36 Mbps (96 Mbps in 125* High Speed Mode) Standard Speed 2 Mbps Low Speed 1 Mbps Open Office Environment 160 m (525 ft. ) 270 m (885 ft. ) 400 m (1300 ft. ) 550 m (1750 ft. ) 1 Specifications Semi-Open Office Environment 50 m (165 ft. ) 70 m (230 ft. ) 90 m (300 ft. ) 115 m (375 ft. ) Closed Office 25 m (80 ft. ) 35 m (115 ft. ) 40 m (130 ft. ) 50 m (165 ft. ) Receiver Sensitivity -83 dBm -87 dBm -91 dBm -94 dBm (depends on data rate) Delay Spread (at FER of <1%) 65 ns 225 ns 400 ns 500 ns (depends on data rate) · The range of wireless devices can be affected by metal surfaces, solid high-density materials and obstacles in the signal path. If prompted, restart your computer. Other Problems Please refer to www. buffalotech. com for further reference materials. Configuring a WDS Bridge Your AirStation's WDS bridging capability allows you to extend the size of your wireless network by adding additional AirStations, all connected wirelessly. In this simple example, we'll connect two AirStations in a wireless bridge. You may use these same steps to add additional bridges for greater coverage. * For easiest configuration, we recommend configuring all components in close proximity before deploying them to their final positions. Wired connections make initial configuration even simpler. The first AirStation will be the router that receives the internet connection. On the bottom of the AirStation, make sure that the switch is set to "AUTO". If desired, you may connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to its WAN port now, though this is not necessary for configuration. The second AirStation will be configured as a repeater/bridge. Make sure that its switch is set to "BRI". Use a RJ-45 cat5 Ethernet cable to connect LAN ports of the two AirStations. Power up the second AirStation. Configuring a WDS Bridge Connect a PC's Ethernet port to another RJ-45 port on the main router (the first AirStation). [. . . ] WLAN (Wireless LAN): A LAN topology using wireless devices. VPN (Virtual Private Network): A security method to connect remote LAN users to a corporate LAN system. FCC / CE Information Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]