Edimax Router Wireless VPN Broadband User Manual

							
 
 
 
       
 
 
Wireless VPN Broadband Router      
User’s Manual 
 
 
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Introduction ........................................................................\
................. 3 Features........................................................................\
........................ 3 Minimum Requirements ........................................................................\
 3 Package Content........................................................................\
.......... 3 Note........................................................................\
.............................. 4 Get to know the Broadband Router ....................................................... 4 Back Panel........................................................................\
.................... 4 Front Panel ........................................................................\
................... 5 Setup Diagram ........................................................................\
.............. 6 Getting started........................................................................\
.............. 6  Chapter 1........................................................................\
................... 13 Quick Setup ........................................................................\
................ 13 Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................\
...... 13 Step 2) Broadband Type ..................................................................... 14 1.1 Cable Modem........................................................................\
........ 16 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL ........................................................................\
....... 17 1.3 PPPoE........................................................................\
.................. 18 1.4 PPTP........................................................................\
.................... 20 1.5 L2TP........................................................................\
..................... 22 1.6 Telstra Big Pond ........................................................................\
... 24  Chapter 2........................................................................\
................... 25 General Settings ........................................................................\
......... 25 2.1 System........................................................................\
.................. 27 2.1.1 Time Zone ........................................................................\
.......... 28 2.1.2 Password Settings ..................................................................... 29 2.1.3 Remote Management ................................................................. 30 2.2 WAN........................................................................\
..................... 31 2.2.1 Wireless ISP ........................................................................\
...... 33 2.2.2 Dynamic IP........................................................................\
......... 33 2.2.3 Static IP Address ........................................................................\
 33 2.2.4 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) ....................................................... 33 2.2.5 PPTP........................................................................\
................. 33 2.2.6 L2TP........................................................................\
.................. 33 2.2.7 Telstra Big Pond ........................................................................\
. 33 2.2.8 DNS........................................................................\
................... 33 2.2.9 DDNS ........................................................................\
................. 35 2.3 LAN........................................................................\
....................... 36 2.4 Wireless ........................................................................\
................ 37 2.4.1 Basic Settings ........................................................................\
.... 38 2.4.2 Advanced Settings ..................................................................... 40 2.4.3 Security........................................................................\
.............. 42 2.4.3.1 WEP only ........................................................................\
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2.4.3.2 802.1x only........................................................................\
...... 44 2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key ............................................................ 45 2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key............................................................... 45 2.4.3.5 WPA Radius........................................................................\
.... 47 2.4.4 Access Control ........................................................................\
... 48 2.5 QoS........................................................................\
....................... 49 2.6 NAT........................................................................\
....................... 53 2.6.1 Port Forwarding ........................................................................\
.. 54 2.6.2 Virtual Server........................................................................\
..... 56 2.6.3 Special Applications ................................................................... 58 2.6.4 UPnP Settings........................................................................\
.... 61 2.6.5 ALG Settings........................................................................\
...... 62 2.6.6 Static Routing ........................................................................\
..... 63 2.7 Firewall........................................................................\
................. 64 2.7.1 Access Control ........................................................................\
... 65 2.7.2 URL Blocking........................................................................\
..... 69 2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service) .............................................................. 70 2.7.4 DMZ........................................................................\
................... 712.8 VPN................................................................................................. 71  Chapter 3........................................................................\
................... 73 Status........................................................................\
......................... 73 3.1 Status and Information .................................................................. 74 3.2 Internet Connection....................................................................... 75 3.3 Device Status........................................................................\
........ 76 3.4 System Log........................................................................\
........... 77 3.5 Security Log ........................................................................\
.......... 78 3.6 Active DHCP Client ....................................................................... 79 3.7 Statistics........................................................................\
............... 80  Chapter 4........................................................................\
................... 81 Tool........................................................................\
............................. 81 4.1 Configuration Tools ....................................................................... 82 4.2 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................\
 83 4.3 Reset........................................................................\
.................... 84 Appendix A ........................................................................\
................. 85 Glossary........................................................................\
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 Introduction  Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This 
Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that 
enables multiple users to share the  Internet 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 a 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 y ou an instant network today, and the 
flexibility to handle tomorrows expansion and speed. 
 Features •   High Internet Access throughput (50M)  •  Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line  •  Supports up to 253 users •  Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem •  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 wire less 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) fo r each Personal Computer (PC) •  PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape 
Navigator 4.7 or higher) 
 Package Content •   One Wireless Broadband Router / One Quick Installation Guide 
 
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•  One User Manual / One Power Adapter / Other Accessories  Note The WAN  “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to 
abnormal activities of some network ap plication 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 wo rk 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 three sections,  LAN, WAN  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 connect ed to your xDSL or Cable modem 
and is linked to the    Internet. 
 3) Reset  The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.  1)  If problems occur with your rout er, press the router’s reset button 
with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot 
itself, keeping your original configurations. 
 2)  If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot  your password, press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and 
the router will reset itself to the factory default settings ( warning: 
 
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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. 
 
           LED          Light Status                 Description  PWR               ON   Router’s power supply is on  WAN  10/100M       ON                   WAN port 100Mbps is connected                       Off                   WAN port 10Mbps is connected  WAN  LNK/ACT      ON                    WAN is connected                         Off                   No WAN connection                             Flashing             WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being                                                         sent  LAN  10/100M        ON                   LAN port 100Mbps is connected      (Port 1-4)            Off                   LAN port 10Mbps is connected  LAN  LNK/ACT       ON                   LAN is connected      (Port 1-4)           Off                   No LAN connection                             Flashing             LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being                                                         sent  WLAN-G                 ON                   Wireless LAN has been activated                Off                   Wireless LAN is disabled            Flashing              Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data                                                          being sent     
 
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  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, et c.), 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)  
 
 
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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 ve rify 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 .  
  
 
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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. 
 
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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. 
 
  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. 
 
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