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Edimax Gemini
Home Wi-Fi Roaming Router/Access Point
RG21S/RA21S
User Manual
02-2017 / v1.0

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  • Page 1 Edimax Gemini Home Wi-Fi Roaming Router/Access Point RG21S/RA21S User Manual 02-2017 / v1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS I. Product Information ................1 I-1. Package Contents ...................... 1 I-2. LED Status ........................2 I-3. Back Panel ......................... 3 I-4. Safety Information ..................... 4 I-5. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................5 II. Installation .................... 6 II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode ....................9 II-2.
  • Page 3 III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ................56 III-3-5-1. Basic ........................57 III-3-5-2. Security........................58 III-3-5-2-1. Disable ........................60 III-3-5-2-2. WEP ......................... 61 III-3-5-2-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key ....................62 III-3-5-2-4. WPA Radius ......................63 III-3-5-3. WPS ......................... 64 III-3-6. Schedule ........................66 III-3-7.
  • Page 4 IV-1-1-5. Mac OS ........................108 IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ............ 110 IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ......................110 IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ....................... 112 IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 ......................113 IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 ......................116 IV-1-2-5. Mac ........................120 IV-1-3.

  • Page 5: Product Information

    Product Information I-1. Package Contents Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s): RG21S/RA21S CD-ROM Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter Access Key Card...

  • Page 6: I-2. Led Status

    I-2. LED Status Color Status Description Internet is connected. The device is off. Power Quick flashing WPS is active Slow flashing No Internet connection...

  • Page 7: I-3. Back Panel

    I-3. Back Panel LAN Ports Reset Internet/ 1 -4 Button Button WAN Port...

  • Page 8: I-4. Safety Information

    2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom. 3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the RG21S/RA21S. 4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device.

  • Page 9: I-5. Reset To Factory Default Settings

    I-5. Reset to Factory Default Settings If you experience problems with your RG21S/RA21S, you can reset the device back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button found on the rear base of the product for at least 10 seconds.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Check that the power LED displays on. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G” and connect to iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a...
  • Page 11 “Get Started” to begin the setup process. If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Choose if you want to use your RG21S/RA21S in its default Wi-Fi router mode or as an access point.
  • Page 12 Wi-Fi Router Mode The device connects to your modem and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices. Access Point Mode The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

  • Page 13: Ii-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode

    II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually. Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users. Connect the blue Internet port of your device to the LAN port of your modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
  • Page 14 Please wait a moment while the device tests the connection. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks, then click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 15 A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed. If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file.
  • Page 16 Please wait while the device applies your settings. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.
  • Page 17 The RG21S/RA21S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

  • Page 18: Ii-2. Access Point Mode

    II-2. Access Point Mode Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. Connect the network port of your RG21S/RA21S to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
  • Page 19 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your RG21S/RA21S. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step. “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users.
  • Page 20 Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed. If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file. Please wait a moment until the RG21S/RA21S is ready.
  • Page 21 A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window. The RG21S/RA21S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network...

  • Page 22: Ii-3. Wi-Fi Roaming

    II-3. Wi-Fi Roaming Your RG21S/RA21S supports Wi-Fi roaming. This means if you have other EDIMAX Wi-Fi products which support roaming (e.g. access point, extender) then your Wi-Fi devices (smartphones, tablets etc.) will automatically connect to the best available Wi-Fi signal as you move around or “roam” between them in your home.

  • Page 23: Browser Based Configuration Interface

    Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the RG21S/RA21S as detailed in II. Installation or the included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based configuration interface to configure advanced settings. Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
  • Page 24 You will arrive at the “Status” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.

  • Page 25: Iii-2. Save Settings

    III-2. Save Settings After you configure any settings, click the “Apply” button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes. The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into effect. Wait a few moments for the device to save the changes and restart with the changes in effect.

  • Page 26: Iii-3. Main Menu

    III-3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode. Wi-Fi Router Access Point...

  • Page 27: Status

    III-3-1. Status The “Status” menu displays basic system information about the device, arranged into categories. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration. Model Displays the model number. Uptime Displays the total time since the device was turned on.

  • Page 28: Device

    III-3-1-1. Device 2.4G and 5G wireless and LAN status information is summarized in the device page. Mode Displays the mode. Channel Displays the channel number the specified wireless frequency is using for broadcast. ESSID Displays the ESSID (also known as SSID) or...

  • Page 29: Iii-3-1-2. Ipv4

    wireless network name. Security Displays the encryption type for the specified SSID. BSSID Displays the BSSID which is a unique identifier for the device in the network, usually the MAC address. IP Address Displays the LAN IP address of this device. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of this device.

  • Page 30: Iii-3-1-3. Ipv6

    III-3-1-3. IPv6 IPv6 standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP to check if your Internet supports IPv6. IPv6 Connection Displays the WAN IPv6 connection type. Type LAN IPv6 Link-Local Displays the LAN IPv6 link-local IP address. Address...

  • Page 31: Setup Wizard

    Follow the on-screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode. Refer to II. Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed. If you don’t see the “Get Started” screen, try reconnecting to the edimax.setup SSID and go to http://edimax.setup in a web browser.

  • Page 32: Iii-3-3

    III-3-3. Internet The “Internet” menu provides access to WAN IPv4, WAN IPv6, DDNS and VPN server settings. Click on an item from the submenu to view and/or configure the settings. III-3-3-1. IPv4 Select a Login Method (WAN connection type) and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your login method/connection type, contact your ISP.
  • Page 33 Fixed IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Default Gateway Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”.

  • Page 34: Iii-3-3-1-2

    III-3-3-1-2. Dynamic IP Select “Dynamic IP”. If your Internet service provider assigns IP address automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Host Name Enter the host name of your computer. MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router.

  • Page 35: Iii-3-3-1-3

    III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). Username Enter the user name assigned by your ISP here. Password Enter the password assigned by your ISP here. MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router.
  • Page 36 Connect when you initiate an Internet connection. 3. “Manual Connect/Disconnect”: Connect/disconnect manually using the “Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons. Idle Time Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand” (above) is selected.

  • Page 37: Iii-3-3-1-4. Pptp

    III-3-3-1-4. PPTP Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). Then select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” depending on your ISP.
  • Page 38 Host Name Enter the host name of your computer here If required. MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac”...

  • Page 39: Iii-3-3-1-5. L2Tp

    III-3-3-1-5. L2TP Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol). Host Name Enter the host name of your computer here If required. MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router.
  • Page 40 here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”. Username Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here. L2TP Gateway Input the L2TP gateway assigned by your ISP here. Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection.

  • Page 41: Iii-3-3-1-6

    III-3-3-1-6. Russia L2TP (Dual-Access) Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol). Multi WAN Bridge Check which LAN port to bridge for multi-WAN. Port Host Name Enter the host name of your computer here If required.
  • Page 42 automatically enter your computer’s MAC address. IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Default Gateway Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”. Username Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.

  • Page 43: Iii-3-3-1-7

    III-3-3-1-7. DS-Lite Dual-stack lite (DS-Lite) is a technology that enables Internet service providers to move to an IPv6 network while simultaneously handling IPv4 address depletion. The DS-Lite architecture uses IPv6-only links between the provider and the user while maintaining the IPv4 (or dual-stack) hosts in the user network.

  • Page 44: Iii-3-3-2. Ipv6

    III-3-3-2. IPv6 Select a Login Method (WAN connection type) and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your login method/connection type, contact your ISP. Check with your ISP for correct IPv6 configuration.

  • Page 45: Iii-3-3-2-1

    III-3-3-2-1. Static IP Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides Internet access via a fixed IP address. Your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address. Check with your ISP for correct IPv6 configuration. Use Link-Local Check the box to use a link-local address.
  • Page 46 Address your ISP here. LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local If using link-local IPv6 address, it’s displayed Address here. IPv6 Auto Address Enable or disable auto address allocation for Allocation IPv6. Select your auto-configuration type Auto-configuration Select your auto-configuration type.

  • Page 47: Pppoe

    III-3-3-2-2. PPPoE Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). Username Enter the user name assigned by your ISP here. Password Enter the password assigned by your ISP here. MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router.
  • Page 48 your computer’s MAC address. Service Name Give this Internet service a name (optional). Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is 1392. Connection Type Specify a connection type: 4. “Keep Connection”: Connected all the time.

  • Page 49: Auto-Configuration

    Advertisement the default router. 0 tells the host this router Lifetime should not be used as the default. III-3-3-2-3. Auto-configuration Auto-configuration allow various devices attached to an IPv6 network to connect to the Internet using Stateless Auto-configuration without requiring intermediate IP support in the form of a DHCP server. Automatic DNS Enable or disable automatic DNS address.
  • Page 50 Auto-configuration Select your auto-configuration type. Type Stateless: DNS server information is received from DHCPv6 server but address is generated separately. Stateful: DNS server information and address are received from DHCPv6 server. Router Time in seconds this router should be used as Advertisement the default router.

  • Page 51: Iii-3-3-2-4. 6Rd

    III-3-3-2-4. 6rd facilitates rapid deployment of IPv6 across ISP's IPv4 infrastructures. 6rd Configuration Select to configure 6rd with DHCPv4 server or manually. When manual is selected, enter the information in the fields below. 6rd IPv6 Prefix Enter the IPv6 prefix. IPv4 Address Specify the IPv4 address and mask length.
  • Page 52 Address your ISP here. LAN IPv6 Address Enter the LAN IPv6 address. LAN IPv6 Link-Local If using link-local IPv6 address, it’s displayed Address here. IPv6 Auto Address Enable or disable auto address allocation for Allocation IPv6. Select your auto-configuration type Auto-configuration Select your auto-configuration type.

  • Page 53: Iii-3-3-2-5

    III-3-3-2-5. Link-local A link-local address is a network address for communications only within the broadcast domain or network segment that the host is connected to. LAN IPv6 Link-Local If using link-local IPv6 address, it’s displayed here. Address...

  • Page 54: Iii-3-3-3. Ddns

    III-3-3-3. DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IPs means that it can be difficult to access a service provided by a dynamic IP user; a DDNS service though can map such dynamic IP addresses to a fixed hostname, for easier access.

  • Page 55: Vpn Server

    III-3-3-4. VPN Server A VPN is a virtual private network which you can connect to remotely. VPNs are secure and encrypted. Your router has a built-in VPN server which you can configure and access on your network devices, including smartphones, tablets and computers.
  • Page 56 will configure your network device to use the VPN for all Internet traffic. “Send Only Home Network Traffic over VPN Server” will configure your network device to access the Internet as usual but use the VPN to access your home (router) network. The 2 option is ideal if you only wish to use the VPN for remote access to your home network.

  • Page 57: Iii-3-4. Lan

    IP address instead of using the URL http://edimax.setup. IP Address Specify the IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to the RG21S/RA21S and will replace the default IP address. Subnet Mask Specify a subnet mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 58 DNS address here. The LAN IP page will be displayed as below when your device is set to access point mode. You can set the RG21S/RA21S to obtain an IP address automatically or you can specify an IP address.

  • Page 60: 2.4Ghz Wireless & 5Ghz Wireless

    III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless The “2.4GHz WiFi” & “5GHz WiFi” menu allows you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. WPS, access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here.

  • Page 61: Iii-3-5-1. Basic

    Band Displays the wireless standard used for the RG21S/RA21S’s “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the RG21S/RA21S. Guest Network You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary network.

  • Page 62: Iii-3-5-2. Security

    range for guest IP addresses. SSID This is the name of your Wi-Fi network for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical characters. Guest SSID This is the name of your guest Wi-Fi network for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”.
  • Page 63 will not be visible as an available Wi-Fi network to clients – clients must manually enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden SSID is typically more secure than a visible SSID. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP) and others.

  • Page 64: Iii-3-5-2-1

    III-3-5-2-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the RG21S/RA21S. Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. Enable 802.1x Check the box to enable the 802.1x Authentication authentication.

  • Page 65: Iii-3-5-2-2. Wep

    III-3-5-2-2. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Authentication Open System, Shared Key, Auto authentication Type types are available. Key Length Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit.

  • Page 66: Iii-3-5-2-3

    III-3-5-2-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type. WPA Type Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection.

  • Page 67: Iii-3-5-2-4

    III-3-5-2-4. WPA Radius WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database. WPA Type Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed.

  • Page 68: Iii-3-5-3. Wps

    III-3-5-3. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect.
  • Page 69 Button access point. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. WPS via PIN Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and click “Start to Process” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of its PIN code.

  • Page 70: Iii-3-6. Schedule

    The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function. The RG21S/RA21S must have time & date settings initially set to use scheduling. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network.
  • Page 71 Remember to Apply your changes and make sure Enable is checked.

  • Page 72: Iii-3-7. Firewall

    This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted or denied to connect to the RG21S/RA21S. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address or IP address. Specific services can also be allowed/denied for IP addresses.
  • Page 74 MAC Filtering: Enable MAC Check the box to enable MAC filtering and Filtering select whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified MAC address. Client PC MAC Enter a MAC address of computer or network Address device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’...
  • Page 75 Client PC Enter a description for reference/identification Description of up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Client PC IP address Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field to define a...
  • Page 76 range of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left field only to define a single IP address. Service Name Various services are listed here with a short description. Check/uncheck the box for each service you wish to select. Protocol Select protocol “TCP”...

  • Page 77: Iii-3-7-2. Dmz

    III-3-7-2. DMZ A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an isolated area in your local network where private IP addresses are mapped to specified Internet IP addresses, allowing unrestricted access to the private IP addresses but not to the wider local network. You can define a virtual DMZ host here.

  • Page 78: Iii-3-7-3. Dos

    DMZ Table”. DMZ entries will be displayed in the table shown below: Delete Selected/ Delete selected or all entries from the table. Delete All III-3-7-3. DoS Denial-of-Service (DoS) is a common form of malicious attack against a network. The router’s firewall can protect against such attacks. If you are not familiar with these functions, it is recommended you keep the default settings.
  • Page 79 Ping of Death Specify the frequency of ping of death packets which will trigger the router’s DoS protection function. Discard Ping from Check this box and the router will not answer ping requests from the Internet. Port Scan Intruders use “port scanners” to detect open Internet IP address ports.

  • Page 80: Iii-3-8. Qos

    QoS allows you to ensure that sufficient bandwidth is available. Minimum or maximum bandwidth can be guaranteed for a specified application. RG21S/RA21S QoS can improve the ’s performance. QoS is recommended to optimize performance for online gaming.
  • Page 81 Rule Name Enter a name for the QoS rule for reference/identification. Bandwidth Set the bandwidth limits for the QoS rule: 1. Select “Download” or “Upload” for the QoS rule. 2. Enter the bandwidth limit. 3. Select whether the bandwidth is a “Guarantee”...
  • Page 82 Remote IP Address Enter the remote IP address range which will activate the QoS rule. Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field to define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left field only to define a single IP address.

  • Page 83: Iii-3-9. Advanced

    III-3-9. Advanced Advanced features of the RG21S/RA21S can be configured from the “Advanced” menu. III-3-9-1. Static Routing Static routing is a method of configuring path selection of routers, characterized by the absence of communication between routers regarding the current topology of the network. The opposite of static routing is dynamic routing, sometimes also referred to as adaptive routing.
  • Page 84 Enable Static Routing Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable static routing. Destination LAN IP Enter the destination network’s IP address. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the destination network. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway of the destination network. Metric Enter the hop count (the distance between destination network and this broadband router) here.

  • Page 85: Iii-3-9-2. Port Forwarding

    III-3-9-2. Port Forwarding This function allows you to redirect a single port or consecutive ports of an Internet IP address to the same port of a local IP address. The port number(s) of the Internet IP address and local IP address must be the same. If the port number of the Internet IP address and local IP address is different, please use the “Virtual Server”...

  • Page 86: Iii-3-9-3. Virtual Server

    III-3-9-3. Virtual Server This function allows you to set up an internet service on a local computer, without exposing the local computer to the internet. You can also build various sets of port redirection, to provide various internet services on different local computers via a single internet IP address.

  • Page 87: Iii-3-9-4. 2.4Ghz Wireless

    III-3-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio.
  • Page 88 Preamble Type Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”. CTS Protection Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s recommended to set this option to “Auto”. Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio.

  • Page 89: Iii-3-9-5. 5Ghz Wireless

    III-3-9-5. 5GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio.
  • Page 90 Tx Power Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal.

  • Page 91: Iii-3-9-6. Igmp

    III-3-9-6. IGMP IGMP is a communications protocol used to establish multicast group memberships. It allows for a more efficient use of resources and better performance for applications such as IPTV video streaming. IGMP Proxy IGMP proxy enables intelligent multicast forwarding based on IGMP snooping information.

  • Page 92: Iii-3-9-7. Upnp

    III-3-9-7. UPnP Universal plug-and-play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols which enables network devices to communicate and automatically establish working configurations with each other. Select “Enable” or “Disable”. III-3-9-8. NAT Enable or disable NAT (Network Address Translation) hardware acceleration for better network performance on fast connections.

  • Page 93: Iii-3-10

    III-3-10. Toolbox Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu. III-3-10-1. Time Zone Setup time zone for your RG21S/RA21S. Set Time Zone Select the time zone of your country or region. Time Server Address The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup.

  • Page 94: Iii-3-10-2. Password

    III-3-10-2. Password You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5.

  • Page 95: Iii-3-10-3. Remote

    III-3-10-3. Remote Check “Enable” to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values. Host IP Address Specify the IP address which is allowed remote access. Port Specify a port number (0–65535) used for remote access.

  • Page 96: Iii-3-10-4. Backup/Restore

    III-3-10-5. Firmware The firmware page allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website and upgrade manually using the Choose File button. After the upgrade, the system will restart.

  • Page 97: Iii-3-10-6. Restart

    III-3-10-6. Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. III-3-10-7. Log You can view the system log here.

  • Page 98: Iii-3-10-8. Active Dhcp Client

    Save Click “Save” to save the log on your computer as .txt file. Clear Click “Clear” to clear/erase the existing log. Refresh Click “Refresh” to refresh the log and update any activity. III-3-10-8. Active DHCP Client Information about active DHCP clients is shown in the table, which displays the DHCP server assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each computer or device on the local network.

  • Page 99: Iii-3-10-9. Statistics

    Delete Selected / Delete selected or all entries from the table. Delete All III-3-10-9. Statistics Displays sent and received packet network statistics.

  • Page 100: Appendix

    Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP address For first time access to the URL http://edimax.setup please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following IV-1-1.

  • Page 101: Iv-1-1. How To Check That Your Computer Uses A Dynamic Ip Address

    IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-1-1. Windows XP Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections”...

  • Page 103: Iv-1-1-2. Windows Vista

    IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

  • Page 105: Iv-1-1-3. Windows 7

    IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 106 Click “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 107 Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.

  • Page 108: Iv-1-1-4. Windows 8

    IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 109 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 110 Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.

  • Page 112: Iv-1-1-5. Mac Os

    IV-1-1-5. Mac OS Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and “Using DHCP” in the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”...

  • Page 114: Iv-1-2. How To Modify The Ip Address Of Your Computer

    IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface.
  • Page 115 Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.2.1 Click ‘OK’...

  • Page 116: Iv-1-2-2. Windows Vista

    IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”.

  • Page 117: Iv-1-2-3. Windows 7

    IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
  • Page 118 Click “Local Area Connection”. Click “Properties”.
  • Page 119 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it.

  • Page 120: Iv-1-2-4. Windows 8

    IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below.
  • Page 121 Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
  • Page 122 Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
  • Page 123 Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it.

  • Page 124: Iv-1-2-5. Mac

    IV-1-2-5. Mac Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and select “Manually” from the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”, then click “OK”.
  • Page 125 Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. In the “IPv4 Address” and “Subnet Mask” field enter IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 127: Iv-1-3. How To Find Your Network Security Key

    IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. IV-1-3-1.
  • Page 128 Click on “Manage wireless networks” in the left menu. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Properties”. Click on the “Security” tab, and then check the box labeled “Show characters”.

  • Page 129: Iv-1-3-2. Mac

    IV-1-3-2. Mac Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then open the application “Keychain Access”. Select “Passwords” from the sub-menu labeled “Category” on the left side, as shown below.
  • Page 130 Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window.
  • Page 131 Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click “Allow”. Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”.

  • Page 132: Iv-1-4. How To Find Your Router's Ip Address

    IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 Go to “Start”, select “Run” and type “cmd”, then press Enter or click “OK”.
  • Page 133 A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

  • Page 134: Iv-1-4-2. Windows 8

    IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side.
  • Page 135 A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
  • Page 136 Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

  • Page 137: Iv-1-4-3. Mac

    IV-1-4-3. Mac Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” in the left panel, and then “Advanced” in the bottom right corner.
  • Page 138 Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.

  • Page 139: Iv-2. Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Click the network icon ( ) in the system tray and select “Connect to a network”. Search for the SSID of your RG21S/RA21S and then click “Connect”. If you set a password for your network, you will then be prompted to enter it.
  • Page 140 After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the RG21S/RA21S’s wireless network.

  • Page 141: Faqs

    A VPN server can be used for remote access to your network as well as for additional security & privacy. Login to http://edimax.setup and go to Internet  VPN Server to setup the server. A VPN client such as OpenVPN is required on your network device to access the VPN remotely.
  • Page 142 Router Login Enter this URL in a web browser to run iQ Setup or configure advanced settings. You must be connected to the device by Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. Username/Password This is the default username and password to access the browser based configuration interface when you go to the “Router Login”...

  • Page 143: I Forgot My Password

    5. I forgot my password. a. Reset the router to its factory default settings and use the default username admin and default password 1234. Default settings are displayed on the product label on the back of the device, as shown above. 6.
  • Page 144 Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination.
  • Page 145 A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
  • Page 146 Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers: Application Protocol Port Number Telnet SMTP POP3 H.323 1720 SNMP SNMP Trap HTTP PPTP 1723 PC Anywhere TCP 5631 PC Anywhere UDP...
  • Page 147 Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
  • Page 148 COPYRIGHT Copyright  Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 149 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 150 version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. EU Countries Not Intended for Use None...
  • Page 151 EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant English: provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC. Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la Français: directive 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE. Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními Čeština: směrnic 1999/5/ES, 2009/125/ES.

  • Page 152: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives 1999/5/EC, directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS) and directive 2009/125/EC (ErP). Equipment: Home Wi-Fi Roaming Router/Access Point Model No.: RG21S/RA21S...

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