Edimax Router BR-6424n User Manual

							 
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C A T A L O G 
 
Chapter I: Product Information ....................................................................................... 6 
1-1 Introduction and safety information .......................................................................... 6 
1-2 Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 8 
1-3 System Requirements ................................................................................................. 9 
1-4 Package Contents .................................................................................................... 10 
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router ................................................ 11 
Chapter II: System and Network Setup........................................................................... 13 
2-1 Establish network connection .................................................................................. 13 
2-2 Setup client computers to obtain IP address automatically .................................... 15 
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:................................................ 16 
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:........................................................ 18 
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:........................................................... 20 
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup:........................................................ 22 
2-3 Connect to broadband router by web browser ........................................................ 24 
2-4 Using ‘Quick Setup’................................................................................................. 28 
2-4-1 Using ‘Dynamic IP’ as broadband connection type ........................... 32 
2-4-2 Using ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’ as broadband connection type ...................... 34 
2-4-3 Using ‘PPPoE xDSL’ as broadband connection type ......................... 36 
2-4-4 Using ‘PPTP xDSL’ as broadband connection type ........................... 38 
2-4-5 Using L2TP xDSL as broadband connection type ............................ 41 
2-4-6 Using Telstra Big Pond as broadband connection type .................... 44 
2-4-7 WISP (Wireless ISP Connection mode) ............................................. 46 
Chapter III: General Setup........................................................................................... 48 
3-1 System ...................................................................................................................... 50 
3-1-1 Time Zone .......................................................................................... 50 
3-1-2 Password Settings............................................................................... 52 
3-1-3 Remote Management.......................................................................... 53 
3-2 WAN ......................................................................................................................... 55 
3-2-1 Dynamic IP......................................................................................... 58 
3-2-2 Static IP .............................................................................................. 60 
3-2-3 PPPoE ................................................................................................. 62 
3-2-4 PPTP ................................................................................................... 65 
3-2-5 L2TP ................................................................................................... 65 
3-2-6 Telstra Big Pond ................................................................................. 68 
3-2-7 WISP ( Wireless ISP Connection Mode ) ........................................... 70 
3-3 LAN (Wired) ............................................................................................................. 72 
3-3-1 Start .................................................................................................... 72 
3-3-2 LAN IP ............................................................................................... 74  
						

							 
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3-3-3 DHCP Server ...................................................................................... 75 
3-3-4 Static DHCP Leases ........................................................................... 76 
3-4 Wireless .................................................................................................................... 78 
3-4-1 Basic Settings ..................................................................................... 79 
3-4-1-1 AP mode .................................................................................. 80 
3-4-1-2 Station-Infrastructure .............................................................. 84 
3-4-1-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point......................................................... 87 
3-4-1-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point .............................................. 90 
3-4-1-5 AP Bridge-WDS...................................................................... 92 
3-4-1-6 Universal Repeater .................................................................. 95 
3-4-2 Security Settings............................................................................... 102 
3-4-4 WPS .................................................................................................. 109 
3-4-5 Wireless Schedule ............................................................................ 111 
3-5 Advance Settings* .................................................................................................. 112 
3-5-1 QoS ................................................................................................... 113 
3-5-1-1 Basic QoS Settings................................................................ 113 
3-5-1-2 Add a new QoS entry ............................................................ 115 
3-5-2 NAT .................................................................................................. 117 
3-5-2-1 Virtual Server ........................................................................ 118 
3-5-2-2 Special Applications.............................................................. 120 
3-5-2-3 UPnP Settings ....................................................................... 123 
3-5-2-4 ALG  Settings......................................................................... 124 
3-5-2-5 Static Routing........................................................................ 125 
3-5-3 Firewall............................................................................................. 127 
3-5-3-1 Access  Control ...................................................................... 127 
3-5-3-2 URL Blocking ....................................................................... 132 
3-5-3-3 DoS ....................................................................................... 134 
3-5-4 DDNS ............................................................................................... 137 
3-5-5 Port Forwarding................................................................................ 140 
3-5-6 DMZ ................................................................................................. 143 
Chapter IV  EZ View................................................................................................. 146 
Chapter V:  Status ...................................................................................................... 154 
5-1 Internet Connection ............................................................................. 156 
5-2 Device Status ....................................................................................... 157 
5-3 System Log .......................................................................................... 158 
5-4 Security Log ........................................................................................ 159 
5-5 Active DHCP  Client ............................................................................ 160 
5-6 Statistics............................................................................................................. 161 
Chapter VI : Tools ........................................................................................................ 162 
6-1 Configuration Tools ........................................................................................... 164  
						

							 
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6-2 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................. 165 
6-3 Restart ................................................................................................................ 166 
Chapter VII : Language ............................................................................................... 167  
						

							 
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Chapter I: Product Information 
 
1-1 Introduction and safety information 
 
Thank you for purchasing Edimax BR-6424n nLite wireless broadband 
router! This high cost-efficiency router is the best choice for Small office 
/ Home office users, all computers and network devices can share a single 
xDSL / cable modem internet connection at high speed. Easy install 
procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in 
very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced. When the number 
of your computers and network-enabled devices grow, you can also 
expand the number of network slot by simple attach a hub or switch, to   
extend the scope of your network! 
 
With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network capability, all computers 
and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular phone, 
game console, and more!) can connect to this broadband router without 
additional cabling. New Draft-N wireless capability also gives you the 
highest speed of wireless experience ever! With a compatible wireless 
card installed in your PC, you can transfer file for up to 300 Mbps! The 
radio coverage is also doubled, so don’t worry if your office or house is   
really big! 
 
Other features of this router including: 
 
•  Provide 12-languages user interface 
•  Support WISP (Wireless ISP) connection mode 
•  Support EZview to manage LAN devices 
•  Support wireless schedule setting 
•  Built-in 16-languages EZmax Setup Wizard to setup router 
•  High Internet Access throughput   
•  Allow multiple users to share a single Internet connection 
•  Supports up to 253 LAN users sharing a single Cable or xDSL internet 
connection 
•  Four wired LAN ports (10/100Mbps) and one WAN port (10/100Mbps) 
•  Comply with wireless IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards  
						

							 
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•  Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy client IP-address setup   
•  Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, DMZ, 
Virtual Servers, URL blocking, QoS, Access Control, Firewall. 
•  Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System 
Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status 
•  Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and 
management purposes 
• Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from 
a remote computer (over the Internet)
 
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Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports. 
  
						

							 
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1-2 Safety Information 
 
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the 
following safety instructions: 
 
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router 
outdoor. 
 
2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or 
bathroom. Also, do not left this router in the car in summer. 
 
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the 
router first. 
 
4. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, 
please make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places 
would damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void. 
 
5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to 
small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their 
nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS 
ROUTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN! 
 
6. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is 
normal and is not a malfunction), DO NOT put this router on paper, 
cloth, or other flammable materials. 
 
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the 
router is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and 
ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void. 
 
8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your 
hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, 
or contact an experienced technician for help. 
 
9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out 
from the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the 
electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.
  
						

							 
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1-3 System Requirements 
 
z  Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45 
Ethernet port. 
z  Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface 
card. 
z  Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape 
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser). 
z  An available power socket   
  
						

							 
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1-4 Package Contents 
 
Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything 
missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for 
missing items: 
 
□ Router (main body, 1 pcs)…………………..…………………  1 
□ Quick installation guide (1 pcs) …………………………………  2 
□ CDROM (with multi-languages setup wizard, multi-languages Quick 
installation guide and User manual )(1 pcs) ……………………..  3 
□ 12V 1A power adapter (1 pcs)…………………………………..... 4 
□ Ethernet Cable (1 pcs)………………………………………..... 5 
□ Holding base (1 pcs)…………………………………………..... 6 
□ Antenna (2 pcs)………….…………………………………..... 7 
□ Accessories (1 pcs)……………………………………………..... 8 
 
You can configure the router by running the Setup Wizard in the 
CD-ROM provided in the package. The wizard provides quick setup 
for the Internet connection, SSID, wireless security, firmware 
upgrade and changing router’s password. When you start the 
Setup Wizard, you will get the following Welcome screen. Please 
choose the language to start with and follow the easy steps in the 
Wizard. No instruction for the Setup Wizard is given here. 
If you lost the CD-ROM or you prefer the traditional web setup, 
please follow the procedures in this Manual ( or Quick Installation   
Guide ) to configure the router