Edimax Router BR.6504N User Manual

							 
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BR-6504N 
IEEE802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0 
Wireless Broadband Router 
 
User’s Manual 
 
 
 
Version 1.0.4  (April, 2007)  
						

							 
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C A T A L O G 
 
CHAPTER I:    PRODUCT INFORMATION 
 
1-1 Introduction and safety information………………………………....P6 
 
1-2 Safety Information……………………………………………….......P8 
 
1-3 System Requirements…………………………………………….... ..P9
 
 
1-4 Package Contents………………………………………………….....P10 
 
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router………………….P11 
 
 
CHAPTER II:    SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP
 
 
2-1 Build network connection…………………………………………....P13 
 
2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser………......P15 
  2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup…………………………P16 
  2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup………………………………P18 
  2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup…………………………….......P20 
  2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup…………………………........P22 
  2-2-5 Router IP address lookup…….....................................................P24 
 
2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’……………………………………………........P26 
  2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’…………………………P29 
  2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’………………………...P30 
  2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’…………………………..P31 
  2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’……………………………P33 
  2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’……………………………P34 
  2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’………………………P36 
 
2-4 Basic Setup………………………………………………………......P38 
  2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization…………………....P39 
  2-4-2 Change management password…………………………….....P40  
						

							 
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2-4-3 Remote Management…………………………………………P41 
 
2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup)……………………….......P44 
  2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’……………………….......P45 
  2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’………………………………P47 
  2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’…………………………….......P49 
  2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’………………………………….P51 
  2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’………………………………….P52 
  2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’………………….......P53 
  2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’…………………………………..P54 
  2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’…………………………….......P56 
 
2-6 Wired LAN Configuration…………………………………………..P59 
  2-6-1 LAN IP section……………………………………………….P60 
  2-6-2 DHCP Server……………………………………………........P61 
  2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table……………………………............P62 
 
2-7 Wireless LAN Configuration………………………………………..P64 
  2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings………………………………………P65 
    2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘AP…………………………........P66 
    2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Point’……...P68 
    2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Multi Point’.P69 
    2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - WDS’………………P70 
  2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings………………………………….P72 
  2-7-3 Wireless Security……………………………………………..P75 
    2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security………………………………P75 
    2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy……………………...P76 
    2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)………………………..P78 
    2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS…………………………………………P80 
  2-7-4 Wireless Access Control……………………………………...P81 
  2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)………………………………...P84 
  2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network…………………………..P86 
 
CHAPTER III:    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
 
 
3-1 Quality of Service (QoS)…………………………………………….P87 
  3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings……………………………………………P87 
  3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule………………………………………….. P90  
						

							 
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3-2 Network Address Trnaslation (NAT)………………………………P92 
  3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function)……..P92 
  3-2-2 Port Forwarding……………………………………………..P93 
  3-2-3 Virtual Server……………………………………………… .P96 
  3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications……………………..P98 
  3-2-5 UPnP Setting………………………………………………..P98 
  3-2-6 ALG Settings………………………………………………..P99 
 
3-3 Firewall……………………………………………………………P101 
  3-3-1 Access Control……………………………………………...P102 
  3-3-1-1 Add PC……………………………………………….P105
 
 3-3-2 URL Blocking……………………………………………....P106 
  3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention……………………………………...P108 
    3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings…………………………….P111 
  3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)………………………………....P112 
 
3-4 System Status……………………………………………………...P114 
  3-4-1 System information and firmware version………………….P115 
  3-4-2 Internet Connection Status………………………………….P115 
  3-4-3 Device Status………………………………………………..P116 
 3-4-4 System Log………………………………………………….P116 
  3-4-5 Security Log………………………………………………...P117 
  3-4-6 Active DHCP client list……………………………………..P118 
3-4-7 Statistics….………………………………………………... P118 
 
3-5 Configuration Backup and Restore………………………………..P118 
 
3-6 Firmware Upgrade…………………………………………………P120 
 
3-7 System Reset………………………………………………….........P121 
 
CHAPTER IV:    APPENDIX 
 
4-1 Hardware Specification…………………………………………….P122 
 
4-2 Troubleshooting…………………………………………….............P123 
 
4-3 Glossary…………………………………………………………….P126
  
						

							 
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Chapter I: Product Information 
 
1-1 Introduction and safety information 
 
Thank you for purchasing this 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/Draft-N wireless network capability, all 
computers and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular 
phone, game console, and more!) can connect to this wireless 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 300Mbps(transfer data 
rate)! The radio coverage is also doubled, so don’t worry if your office or 
house is really big! 
 
Other features of this router including: 
 
•  High Internet Access throughput   
•  Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line   
•  Supports up to 253 users 
•  Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection 
•  Access private LAN servers from the internet 
•  Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M) 
•  Provides IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN capability 
•  Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup   
•  Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, DMZ, 
Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall. 
•  Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System Log, 
Security Log and Device/Connection Status  
						

							 
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•  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.