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Edimax BR6101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Broadband Router User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ...3 Features...4 Minimum Requirements ...4 Package Content...4 Note...4 Get to know the Broadband Router...4 Back Panel...5 Front Panel ...5 Setup Diagram ...6 Getting started ...7 Chapter 1 ...16 Quick Setup...16 Step 1) Time Zone ...16 Step 2) Broadband Type...17 1.1 Cable Modem ...18 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL...19 1.3 PPPoE ...20...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Status...64 3.1 Status and Information...65 3.2 Internet Connection ...66 3.3 Device Status ...67 3.4 Security Log ...68 3.5 Active DHCP Client Table...69 3.6 Statistics...70 Chapter 4 ...71 Tool ...71 4.1 Configuration Tools...72 4.2 Firmware Upgrade ...73 4.3 Reset ...74 Appendix A ...75 Glossary ...76...

  • Page 4: Features

    Congratulations on purchasing this Broadband Router. This 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 Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet.

  • Page 5: Back Panel

    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: 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.

  • Page 6: Setup Diagram

    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. Light Status WAN 10/100M WAN LNK/ACT Flashing 10/100M (Port 1-4) LNK/ACT (Port 1-4) Flashing Setup Diagram Description...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 1.2 Getting started...
  • Page 8 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). 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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: •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1

    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.

  • Page 14: Quick Setup

    can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same configurations. Status Information (Chapter 3) The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information only. Tools (Chapter 4) If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.
  • Page 15 Status Information (Chapter 3) Tools (Chapter 4) 7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor more advance features/information.

  • Page 16: Step 1) Time Zone

    Chapter 1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below. Step 1) Time Zone The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.

  • Page 17: Step 2) Broadband Type

    Start Daylight Savings Time End Daylight Savings Time Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) Broadband Type. Step 2) Broadband Type In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).

  • Page 18: Cable Modem

    Menu 1.1 Cable Modem 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL 1.3 PPPoE 1.4 PPTP Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3 or 1.4). Click on Back to return to the previous screen. 1.1 Cable Modem Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.
  • Page 19 Parameters Host Name MAC Address Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use.

  • Page 20: Pppoe

    Parameters Gateway IP Subnet Mask Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 1.3 PPPoE Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet.
  • Page 21 Parameter User Name Password Service Name Connection Type Description Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP requires it, otherwise leave it blank.
  • Page 22 Idle Time Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPPoE connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-connect to the ISP when someone want to use the Internet and keep connected until the WAN idle...

  • Page 23: Pptp

    1.4 PPTP Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Parameter Obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically Use the following IP address connect to the Description The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address...
  • Page 24 IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway User ID Password PPTP Gateway Connection ID BEZEQ-ISRAEL Connection Type Idle Time This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a PPTP connection. Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g.
  • Page 25 Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. work with some ISP.

  • Page 26: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 General Settings Once you click on the General Setup button at the Home Page, you should see the screen below. If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard you do NOT need to configure anything thing in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet. The General Setup contain advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs such as: Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack...

  • Page 27: System

    Below is a general description of what advance functions are available for this broadband router. Menu 2.1 System 2.2 WAN 2.3 LAN 2.4 NAT 2.5 Firewall Select one of the above five General Setup selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub- section Description This section allows you to set the Broadband router’s system...

  • Page 28: Time Zone

    2.1 System The system screen allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password and to specify a remote management user for the broadband router. Parameters System Settings 2.1.1 Time Zone 2.1.2 Password Settings 2.1.3 Remote Management Select one of the above three system settings selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section Description...
  • Page 29 2.1.1 Time Zone The Time Zone allows your router to reference or base its time on the settings configured here, which will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings. Parameter Set Time Zone Time Server Address Enable Daylight Savings Start Daylight Savings Time End Daylight Savings Time Description...
  • Page 30 Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.1.2 Password Settings You can change the password required to log into the broadband router's system web-based management.
  • Page 31 Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.1.3 Remote Management The remote management function allows you to designate a host in the Internet the ability to configure the Broadband router from a remote site.
  • Page 32 Port The port number of remote management web interface. Enabled Select “Enabled” to enable the remote management function. Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)

  • Page 33: Wan

    2.2 WAN Use the WAN Settings screen if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows you to specify the type of WAN port connect you want to establish with your ISP. The WAN settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP Address, L2TP, Telstra Big Pond, DNS and DDNS.
  • Page 34 2.2.8 DDNS Once you have made a selection, click <More Configuration> at the bottom of the screen and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section 2.2.1 Dynamic IP Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name, Domain Name and MAC address (see chapter 1 “Cable Modem”...
  • Page 35 Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Parameter Obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically Use the following IP address connect to the IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway...

  • Page 36: Telstra Big Pond

    Password L2TP Gateway Connection Type Idle Time Out Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the L2TPP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond Select Telstra Big Pond if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol to connect you to the Internet.

  • Page 37: Dns

    Parameter User Name Password User deside login server manually Login Server Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the configuration for the Telstra Big Pond connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4. 2.2.7 DNS A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses.

  • Page 38: Ddns

    convenience. If your Service Provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here. Parameters Domain Name Server (DNS) Server Secondary DNS Address (optional)

  • Page 39: Lan

    Parameters Default Enable/Disable Disable Provider Domain name Account/E-mail Password/Key Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.3 LAN The LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router’s LAN ports as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment.
  • Page 40 Parameters Default LAN IP IP address 192.168.2.1 IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 802.1d Spanning Tree Disabled DHCP Server Enabled Description This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IP address) Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment If 802.1d Spanning Tree function is enabled, this router will use the spanning tree protocol to prevent from network loop happened in the LAN...

  • Page 41: Nat

    Lease Time IP Address Pool Domain Name Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.4 NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses.

  • Page 42: Port Forwarding

    Parameter 2.4.1 Port Forwarding 2.4.2 Virtual Server 2.4.3 Special Applications 2.4.4 ALG Setting Click on one of the three NAT selections and proceed to the manual's relevant sub-section. Description You can have different services (e.g. email, FTP, Web etc.) going to different service servers/clients in your LAN.
  • Page 43 2.4.1 Port Forwarding The Port Forwarding allows you to re-direct a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN Ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It helps you to host some servers behind the router NAT firewall.

  • Page 44: Enable Port Forwarding

    Parameter Enable Port Forwarding Private IP Type Port Range Comment Add Port Forwarding into the table Description Enable Port Forwarding This is the private IP of the server behind the NAT firewall. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for Port Forwarding to work properly.
  • Page 45 Remove Port Forwarding into the table Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 2.4.2 Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle different service/Internet application type (e.g.
  • Page 46 type. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN private IP address and its service port number. (See Glossary for an explanation on Port number) Parameters Enable Virtual Server Private IP Private Port Type...
  • Page 47 Public Port Comment Add Virtual Server Remove Virtual Server Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Example: Virtual Server Enter (service/Internet application)
  • Page 48 The diagram below demonstrates one of the ways you can use the Virtual Server function. Use the Virtual Server when you want the web server located in your private LAN to be accessible to Internet users. The configuration below means that any request coming form the Internet to access your web server will be translated to your LAN’s web server (192.168.2.2).

  • Page 49: Special Applications

    2.4.3 Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet games, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. In this section you can configure the router to support multiple connections for these types of applications. Parameters Enable Trigger Port Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Description...
  • Page 50 Public Type Select the Inbound port protocol type: “TCP”, “UDP” or both Comment The description of this setting. Popular applications This section lists the more popular applications that require multiple connections. Select an application from the Popular Applications selection. Once you have selected an application, click the Add button.
  • Page 51 router will allow incoming packets for ports 2300-2400 and 47624 to be directed to that user. Note: Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time.

  • Page 52: Alg Settings

    2.4.4 ALG Settings You can select applications that need “Application Layer Gateway” to support. Parameters Default Enable Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Description You can select to enable “Application Layer Gateway”...

  • Page 53: Firewall

    2.5 Firewall The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common Internet attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
  • Page 54 2.5.1 Access Control If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.), then this is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows users to define the traffic type permitted in your LAN. You can control which PC client can have access to these services.
  • Page 55 Add PC Remove PC You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) Fill in “Client PC MAC Address” and “Comment” of the PC that is allowed to access the Internet, and then click “Add”. If you find any typo before adding it and want to retype again, just click "Reset"...
  • Page 56 Add PC Parameters Client PC Description Client PC IP Addresses Description The description for this client PC rule. Enter the IP address range that you wish to apply this Access Control rule. This is the user’s IP address(es)
  • Page 57 Client PC Service Protocol Port Range Apply Changes Reset Click <Apply Changes> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) that you wish to setup an Access Control rule.
  • Page 58 Example: Access Control In the example below, LAN client A can only access websites that use Port 80. However, LAN client B is able to access websites and any other service that uses ports between 80 and 999.
  • Page 59 2.5.2 URL Blocking You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL address or just keyword of the Web site. Parameters Enable URL Blocking Add URL Keyword Remove URL Keyword Description Enable/disable URL Blocking Fill in “URL/Keyword”...
  • Page 60 You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)

  • Page 61: Denial Of Service (Dos)

    2.5.3 Denial of Service (DoS) The Broadband router's firewall can block common hacker attacks, including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, Port Scan and Sync Flood. Parameters Intrusion Detection Feature Ping of Death Discard Ping From WAN Port Scan Sync Flood Click <Apply>...

  • Page 62: Dmz

    2.5.4 DMZ If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN.
  • Page 63 You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)

  • Page 64: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 Status The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the Status page to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's WAN/LAN interfaces, the current firmware and hardware version numbers, any illegal attempts to access your network, and information on all DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network.
  • Page 65 3.1 Status and Information The Status and Information section allows you to view the router’s system information Parameters Information Description You can see the router’s system information such as the router’s: LAN MAC Address, WAN MAC Address, Hardware version, Serial Number, Boot code Version, Runtime code Version...

  • Page 66: Internet Connection

    3.2 Internet Connection View the Broadband router’s current Internet connection status and other related information Parameters Internet Connection Description This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router’s WAN port: WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being used.

  • Page 67: Device Status

    3.3 Device Status View the Broadband router’s current configuration settings. The Device Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Quick Setup Wizard/General Setup section. Parameters Device Status Description This page shows the Broadband router’s current device settings. This page displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN IP Address, MAC Address and Subnet Mask.

  • Page 68: Security Log

    3.4 Security Log View any attempts that have been made to illegally gain access to your network. Parameters Security Log Description This page shows the current security log of the Broadband router. It displays any illegal attempts to access your network. At the bottom of the page, the security log can be saved <Save>...

  • Page 69: Active Dhcp Client Table

    3.5 Active DHCP Client Table View your LAN client's information that is currently linked to the Broadband router's DHCP server Parameters DHCP Client Log Description This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. The “Active DHCP Client Table” displays the IP address and the MAC address and Time Expired of each LAN Client.

  • Page 70: Statistics

    3.6 Statistics View the statistics of packets sent and received on WAN and LAN. Parameters Statistics Description Shows the counters of packets sent and received on WAN and LAN.

  • Page 71: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 Tool This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore configuration settings), Firmware Upgrade (upgrade system firmware) and Reset. Parameters 4.1 Configuration Tools 4.2 Firmware Upgrade 4.3 Reset Select one of the above three Tools Settings selection and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section Description You can save the router’s current configuration, restore the...

  • Page 72: Configuration Tools

    4.1 Configuration Tools The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save (Backup) the router’s current configuration setting. Saving the configuration settings provides an added protection and convenience should problems occur with the router and you have to reset to factory default. When you save the configuration setting (Backup) you can re-load the saved configuration into the router through the Restore selection.

  • Page 73: Firmware Upgrade

    4.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware Parameters Firmware Upgrade Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to start the upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade to complete). Once the upgrade is complete you can start using the router.

  • Page 74: Reset

    4.3 Reset You can reset the router’s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially Re-boots your router’s system Parameters Reset Description In the event that the system stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, you can perform a reset. Your settings will not be changed.

  • Page 75: Appendix A

    Appendix A How to Manually find your PC’s IP and MAC address 1) In Window’s open the Command Prompt program 2) Type Ipconfig /all and <enter> • Your PC’s IP address is the one entitled IP address (192.168.1.77) • The router’s IP address is the one entitled Default Gateway (192.168.1.254) •...

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Glossary Bridge: A bridge is an intelligent, internetworking device that forwards or filters packets between different networks based on data link layer (MAC) address information. Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router 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 77 ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office. ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.
  • Page 78 Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which must be assigned by InterNIC).

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