Edimax Router BR-6215NRg User Manual
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2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Minimum Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 4 Package Content.............................................................................................................................................. 4 Note ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Get to know the Broadband Router ............................................................................................................... 4 Back Panel........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Front Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Setup Diagram ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Getting started ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Quick Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 10 Step 1) Time Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Step 2) Broadband Type ............................................................................................................................... 11 1.1 Cable Modem ........................................................................................................................................... 11 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL........................................................................................................................................... 12 1.3 PPPoE ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 1.4 PPTP ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 1.5 L2TP .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 1.6 Telstra Big Pond ...................................................................................................................................... 18 Chapter 2 ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 General Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 19 2.1 System ...................................................................................................................................................... 20 2.1.1 Time Zone .............................................................................................................................................. 20 2.1.2 Password Settings ............................................................................................................................... 21 2.1.3 Remote Management ........................................................................................................................... 21 2.2 WAN .......................................................................................................................................................... 22 2.2.1 Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................................................ 24 2.2.2 Static IP Address .................................................................................................................................. 24 2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) ................................................................................................................. 24 2.2.4 PPTP ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 2.2.5 L2TP ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond ................................................................................................................................... 24 2.2.7 DNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 2.2.8 DDNS...................................................................................................................................................... 26 2.3 LAN ........................................................................................................................................................... 26 2.4 Wireless .................................................................................................................................................... 28 2.4.1 Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 29 2.4.2 Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................................... 30 2.4.3 Security.................................................................................................................................................. 31 2.4.3.1 WEP only ............................................................................................................................................ 31 2.4.3.2 802.1x only ......................................................................................................................................... 33 2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key....................................................................................................................... 33 2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key ......................................................................................................................... 35 2.4.3.5 WPA Radius ....................................................................................................................................... 35 2.4.4 Access Control ..................................................................................................................................... 36 2.6 NAT ........................................................................................................................................................... 40 2.6.1 Port Forwarding .................................................................................................................................... 40 2.6.2 Virtual Server ........................................................................................................................................ 41 2.6.3 Special Applications ............................................................................................................................ 43 2.6.4 UPnP Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 44 2.6.5 ALG Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 45 2.6.6 Static Routing ....................................................................................................................................... 45 2.7 Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................... 46 2.7.1 Access Control ..................................................................................................................................... 47 2.7.2 URL Blocking ........................................................................................................................................ 49 2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service) ........................................................................................................................ 50 2.7.4 DMZ ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 2.8 Print Server .............................................................................................................................................. 51 2.8.1 LPR Printing .......................................................................................................................................... 52 2.8.2 IPP Printing ........................................................................................................................................... 56 2.9 File/FTP Server......................................................................................................................................... 59 2.9.1 Users setup ........................................................................................................................................... 60
3 Add a New User ............................................................................................................................................. 60 2.9.2 File Server setup ................................................................................................................................... 61 Add/Edit Shared Folder ................................................................................................................................. 62 Open Dialog.................................................................................................................................................... 63 2.9.3 FTP Server ............................................................................................................................................. 63 Add/Edit FTP Folder ...................................................................................................................................... 64 Open Dialog.................................................................................................................................................... 64 2.9.4 Storage Tool .......................................................................................................................................... 65 Auto Partition & Formatting ......................................................................................................................... 66 Add Partition .................................................................................................................................................. 66 2.9.5 Storage Status ...................................................................................................................................... 67 Chapter 3 ........................................................................................................................................................ 68 Status .............................................................................................................................................................. 68 3.1 Status and Information ........................................................................................................................... 68 3.2 Internet Connection ................................................................................................................................. 69 3.3 Device Status ........................................................................................................................................... 69 3.4 System Log .............................................................................................................................................. 71 3.5 Security Log ............................................................................................................................................. 71 3.6 Active DHCP Client .................................................................................................................................. 72 3.7 Statistics ................................................................................................................................................... 72 Chapter 4 ........................................................................................................................................................ 73 Tool ................................................................................................................................................................. 73 4.1 Configuration Tools................................................................................................................................. 73 4.2 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 75 4.3 Reset ......................................................................................................................................................... 75 Appendix A ..................................................................................................................................................... 77 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................... 78
4 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router with NAS and print server supported that enables multiple users to share the Internet, files and printer through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and youre ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded with an IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrows expansion and speed. Features - High Internet Access throughput (up to 50M) - Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line - Supports up to 253 networking client users - Provides two USB port for connecting with USB printer or USB mass storage devices - Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem - Allow you to share your files via FTP or Network Neighborhood - Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network - Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M) - Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point - Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup - Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall - Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status - Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management - Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the Internet) Minimum Requirements - One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45) - Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC) - PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher) Package Content - One Wireless Broadband Router / One Quick Installation Guide - One User Manual CD / One Power Adapter / Other Accessories Note The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used. Get to know the Broadband Router Back Panel The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into four sections, LAN, WAN, USB, and Reset: Figure 1.0 1) Local Area Network (LAN) The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc. 2) Wide Area Network (WAN) The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the Internet.
5 3) USB The USB ports allow you to share your files or printer through them. Each port can support both printer and USB mass storage devices. Note 1: Please plug the external power to your USB mass storage devices. Note 2: Please plug the USB mass storage dedicated to this NAS router in the USB 1 port for better management function and plug the USB flash disk used to share files among different PCs and notebooks in the USB 2 port for instant setup. 4) Reset The Reset button allows you to: 1) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password, press the reset button for longer than 5 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings) Front Panel On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description. Figure 1.1 LED Light Status Description PWR ON Router’s power supply is on ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected WAN 10/100M Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected ON WAN is connected Off No WAN connection WAN LNK/ACT Flashing WAN port is Activity (ACT) ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected LAN 10/100M (Port 1-4) Off LAN port 10Mbps is connected ON LAN is connected Off No LAN connection LAN LNK/ACT (Port 1-4) Flashing LAN port is Activity (ACT) ON USB storage device is connected Off No USB storage device connection USB Flashing USB printer is printing. (ACT) ON Wireless LAN has been activated Off Wireless LAN is disabled WLAN-G Flashing Wireless LAN is Activity (ACT)
6 Setup Diagram Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 1.2 Getting started This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet. 1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2). 2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11) Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d) Windows NT. 2a) Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation. 6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button. 7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: • Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks. • Gateway: All fields are blank. • DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS. • WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution. • IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
7 8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 2b) Windows XP 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear. 2. Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen. 5. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3 2c) Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear. 3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button. 4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.
8 6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3. 2d) Windows NT 1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window. 3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5. 4. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation. 5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button. 6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: • IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. • DNS: Let all fields are blank. • WINS: Let all fields are blank. • Routing: Let all fields are blank. 7. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.
9 3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A. Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN Port) 4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address 192.168.2.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press 5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click to login. Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in General setup/system/password, see chapter 2) 6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections, Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Info and System Tools. Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)