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  • Page 1 BR-6258nL User Manual 08-2012 / v1.0...
  • Page 2 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Information ........................5 I-1. Package Contents ......................... 5 I-2. Physical Description ......................5 I-3. LED Status ..........................6 I-4. Safety Information ....................... 7 I-5. System Requirements ......................8 Quick Installation: iQ Setup ....................... 9 II-2. iQ Setup: Wired Connection Mode ..................14 II-3.
  • Page 4 III-3-7-3. DoS .......................... 66 III-3-7-4. DMZ ......................... 68 III-4. Status ........................... 70 III-4-1. Internet Connection ....................70 III-4-2. Device Status ......................70 III-4-3. System Log ........................ 71 III-4-4. Security Log ........................ 72 III-4-5. Active DHCP Client ..................... 72 III-4-6. Statistics ........................73 III-5.

  • Page 5: Product Information

    I. Product Information Thank you for purchasing the Edimax BR-6258nL Wireless Personal Hotspot and Travel Router! For someone constantly on the move, this tiny router is an essential companion. Its quick and easy installation process ensures that anybody can set up a network environment and share an Internet connection in a matter of minutes.

  • Page 6: Led Status

    b. Ethernet port: This port is used to connect to a wired Internet connection. Note: Please do not connect this Ethernet port to your computer’s Ethernet port, it will not work. This port should be connected to an access point or xDSL/cable modem.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    I-4. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the travel router and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions. 1. The travel router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the travel router outdoors.

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    I-5. System Requirements - Wireless network card compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless network standard. Web Browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer 7 or above, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari). 1 available USB Type A port capable of supplying 500mA. Existing network with Internet connection.

  • Page 9: Quick Installation: Iq Setup

    Quick Installation: iQ Setup Your travel router can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Just follow these instructions to run the travel router’s built-in quick installation program, known as “iQ Setup”. If you need to make more detailed configurations, you can refer to III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.
  • Page 10 Windows: Mac: You may also find your device ID on the included Access Key card, or on the label on the travel router itself. Connect to this wireless network. Note: If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 and the following appears, please click “Connect the network without setting it up”.
  • Page 11 If you have accidentally clicked “OK”, you will see the following. Please click “Cancel” and try the previous step again. 4. Windows users, open the Internet Explorer web browser. You will be prompted to enter a user name and password. Mac users will be prompted for a username and password automatically.
  • Page 12 Mac users then need to open a web browser, and enter the access key http://edimax.go or the default IP address 192.168.8.1 into the URL bar. Mac: 5. Windows users will now arrive at the first iQ setup page. Mac users need to select “Quick Setup”...
  • Page 13 From this point, both Windows and Mac users continue iQ Setup in the same manner. The first step of the setup process is to name the router, and to give it a security key. The default name of the device is the device ID, while the security key must be between 8 and 32 characters.

  • Page 14: Ii-2. Iq Setup: Wired Connection Mode

    Note: Please enter the security key you set in step 5. The security key in the screenshot is an example. 8. You will be prompted to choose between “Wired Mode” and “WISP Mode”. II-2. iQ Setup: Wired Connection Mode Wired connection mode allows the travel router to receive a wired Internet connection via its Ethernet port, and broadcast that connection wirelessly.
  • Page 15 After the connection is successfully established, you may choose to start using the Internet immediately, or perform more advanced configuration. On this screen, you have the option of setting a bookmark to http://edimax.go, which will lead you directly to the travel router’s browser-based setup screen.

  • Page 16: Ii-3. Iq Setup: Wisp Mode

    II-3. iQ Setup: WISP Mode In WISP mode, the travel router receives a wireless signal and broadcasts it to multiple wireless devices. 1. Select WISP mode on the setup screen. 2. The travel router will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you wish to connect to.
  • Page 17 You may choose to Hide the SSID of the router’s wireless network by checking the “Hide SSID” box. If the wireless network you wish to connect to is not broadcasting its SSID (i.e. it has chosen to hide its ID), you may connect to it manually if you know its SSID.
  • Page 18 6. After Internet settings are set up, you will see a final congratulation screen. On this screen, you have the option of setting a bookmark to http://edimax.go, which will lead you directly to the travel router’s browser-based configuration interface (see III.

  • Page 20: Ii-4. Connecting To The Travel Router

    II-4. Connecting to the Travel Router Once connected to the Internet, whether through a wired connection or through WISP mode, other wireless devices can connect to this travel router and access the Internet through it. 1. Search for available Wi-Fi networks on your other device, and select the ID of the travel router, such as in the example screenshot below.
  • Page 21 Android Smartphone: 3. Repeat for as many wireless devices as you wish to connect to the Internet. The travel router will broadcast the wireless Internet signal, making it a personal hotspot for you and your wireless devices.

  • Page 22: Ii-5. Resetting The Travel Router

    II-5. Resetting the Travel Router In the event the travel router is not properly functioning, or you wish to reset and remove all settings, you can reset the travel router to its factory default.. 1. Make sure the device is powered (by plugging the USB connector to a computer or a USB power adapter).

  • Page 23: Iii. Browser Based Configuration Interface

    2 and 3. You can access the browser based configuration interface by entering “http://edimax.go” into the URL bar of a web browser. As an alternative, you can also enter the travel router’s default IP http://192.168.8.1 into the URL bar of a web browser. This information, along...
  • Page 24 Web browser This is information necessary for you to access login to the browser-based configuration interface. Wi-Fi Client This is information necessary for your access wireless client device (such as computer, smart phone or tablet) to connect to this device. This information can also be found on the label of the device itself.
  • Page 25 From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home screen.

  • Page 26: Iii-1. Home

    III-1. Home The Home page shows the four main menus into which you can navigate, and provides a brief description of each, those being: III-2. Quick Setup III-3. General Setup III-4. Status III-5. Tools In the top right corner, there is a drop down menu to change the language of the browser based configuration interface, and shortcuts to each of the four main menus.
  • Page 27 in II-2. iQ Setup: WISP Mode. If you wish to “Setup Internet Manually”, or if the router is unable to “Setup Internet Automatically”, you will then be asked to select your connection type. Note: If you are not sure which connection type you should use, please contact your Internet Service Provider for help.

  • Page 28: Iii-3. General Setup

    III-3. General Setup Various advanced functions can be configured under General Setup. It is highly recommended that you keep the default settings. If you wish to proceed with configurations, use the menu displayed on the left side of the screen. III-3-1.

  • Page 29: Iii-3-1-1. Time Zone

    III-3-1-1. Time Zone You can configure the time zone settings of your travel router here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server. Time Zone Select the time zone of your country/ region.

  • Page 30: Iii-3-1-2. Password Settings

    Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-3-1-2. Password Settings You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Current Enter your current password.

  • Page 31: Iii-3-2. Wan

    III-3-2. Note: You will also arrive at this screen if you chose to setup your Internet connection manually, during iQ Setup for WISP Mode. You can set up your Internet connection or WAN (Wide Area Network) under “WAN”. Select a connection type from the list. Note: If you are not sure which connection type you should use, please contact your Internet Service Provider for help.
  • Page 32 Host Name Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC address here.

  • Page 33: Iii-3-2-2. Static Ip

    III-3-2-2. Static IP If your ISP is providing you Internet access via a fixed IP address, select “Static IP”. Generally, your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address. IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.

  • Page 34: Iii-3-2-3. Pppoe

    to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-3-2-3. PPPoE If your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select “PPPoE”.

  • Page 35: Iii-3-2-4. Pptp

    Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself.
  • Page 36 Host Name Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC address here.

  • Page 37: Iii-3-2-5. Dns

    III-3-2-5. DNS You can specify the IP address of a primary and secondary DNS server. Note: In most cases, a DNS server IP address is provided dynamically by your ISP, and it is not necessary to enter a DNS server here. Primary DNS Input the primary DNS server IP address here.

  • Page 38: Iii-3-2-6. Ddns

    III-3-2-6. 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 39: Iii-3-2-7. Wisp

    III-3-2-7. WISP In WISP mode, the travel router receives a wireless signal and broadcasts it to multiple wireless devices. Please refer to III-3. iQ Setup: WISP Mode step 3 onwards, for guidance on configuring the travel router in WISP Mode. III-3-3.
  • Page 40 If so, try using the default access key http://edimax.go. Note: To reset the IP address back to its default value of 192.168.8.1, press and hold the Reset/WPS button on the router for 10 seconds.
  • Page 41 Enable Static DHCP Check this box to enable the function. Leases MAC Address Input the specified computer’s MAC address here. IP Address Assign a fixed IP address for the specified computer here. After you have entered the MAC address and the IP address, click “Add”...

  • Page 42: Iii-3-4. Wireless

    restart itself. III-3-4. Wireless You can configure wireless network settings using the sub menu under “Wireless” on the left side of the screen, as shown below. III-3-4-1. Basic Settings You can configure basic wireless settings here. Mode The default mode of the router is “Access...
  • Page 43 Point” and cannot be modified. Access Point mode means the device bridges an existing wired or wireless network with a wireless client. Band Select from one of the following options: 2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer rate 11Mbps).
  • Page 44 Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY”...

  • Page 45: Iii-3-4-2. Advanced Settings

    III-3-4-2. Advanced Settings You can configure advanced wireless settings here. Note: Advanced 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 Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless Threshold radio.
  • Page 46 radio. Please do not modify the default value if you don’t know what this does, the default value is 100 DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Please do not modify default value if you don’t know what it is, the default value is 3 Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate.

  • Page 47: Iii-3-4-3. Security Settings

    reach your router). WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable WMM, the travel router will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require instant responses.
  • Page 48 Security Tips: - Use complicated, hard-to-guess phrases as your security password. Include random combinations of letters, numbers and symbols. - Use WPA encryption if possible. It’s more secure than WEP. WPA2(AES) is recommended. - Change your security password regularly. Select the type of encryption you wish to use from the drop down menu labeled “Encryption”.
  • Page 49 Key Length There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit. Using “128-bit” is safer than “64-bit”, but will reduce some data transfer performance. Key Format There are two types of key format: ASCII and Hex. When you select a key format, the number of characters of the key will be displayed.
  • Page 50 that you use this type of encryption. WPA Unicast Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 Cipher Suite (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. AES is safer than TKIP, but not every wireless client supports it. Please make sure your wireless client supports the cipher you selected. Our default is WPA2(AES), if your wireless device can not support AES, you can change to WPA2 Mixed.

  • Page 51: Iii-3-4-4. Access Control

    applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-3-4-4. Access Control Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. This function allows you to define a list of wireless devices permitted to connect to the travel router.

  • Page 52: Iii-3-4-5. Wps

    characters describing the MAC address here (optional). Click “Add” to add the MAC address and associated comment to the MAC address list. Clear Click “Clear” to remove everything in the MAC address and comment fields. Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE”...
  • Page 53 Enable WPS Check this box to enable or disable WPS All information related to WPS will be Information displayed here. WPS Status Displays WPS status. If data encryption settings for the router have never been set, “unConfigured” will be shown here. If data encryption settings have been set, “Configured”...

  • Page 54: Iii-3-5. Qos

    Config Mode There are “Registrar” and “Enrollee” modes for the WPS connection. When “Registrar” is enabled, the wireless clients will follow the router’s wireless settings for WPS connections. When “Enrollee” mode is enabled, the router will follow the wireless settings of wireless client for WPS connections.
  • Page 55 Enable QoS Check this box to enable QoS function, uncheck it to disable QoS. Total Download You can set the limit of total download Bandwidth bandwidth in kbits. To disable download bandwidth limitation, input ‘0’ here. Total Upload You can set the limit of total upload Bandwidth bandwidth in kbits.
  • Page 56 Rule Name Input a unique name for this QoS rule for reference. Bandwidth Set the bandwidth values for this QoS rule. Select “Download” or “Upload” for traffic type, and input the bandwidth in Kbps which will be assigned to this rule. Select “Guarantee”...

  • Page 57: Iii-3-6. Nat

    Remote Port Range Set the port range that will activate this QoS rule. If only one port is involved, input a single number here (1 to 65535); if multiple ports are involved, input starting / ending port number in x-y format (like 10-20).

  • Page 58: Iii-3-6-1. Special Applications

    “Disable” to enable or disable the NAT module accordingly. There are two headings under the “NAT” menu which you can choose from. III-3-6-1. Special Applications Some applications, such as video conferencing or network telephone applications, require multiple connections to function and so cannot work when NAT is enabled.

  • Page 59: Iii-3-6-2. Upnp Settings

    Select Game This router is pre-loaded with the settings for many popular network games. Select a game from the drop down menu and click “Add” to add the connection parameters to all respective fields. Adds the new rule. Reset This will clear all text from the fields in this page.

  • Page 60: Iii-3-7. Firewall

    To enable or disable this function, select “Enable” or “Disable” accordingly, and then click “Save”. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once.

  • Page 61: Iii-3-7-1. Access Control

    Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY”...
  • Page 62 To add a MAC address to the list, choose “Deny” or “Allow” next to “Enable MAC Filtering”, to deny or allow a specific MAC address accordingly. Then input the information in the table below. Client PC MAC Address Input the MAC address you wish to add here. Computer Name Open the drop down menu and select the computer to which you will assign this rule.
  • Page 63 Client PC Description Enter a description of this computer for reference. Client PC IP Address Input the starting and ending IP address of the computers which will be subject to this rule. For a single computer, input only one IP address in the left field only.
  • Page 64 Protocol Select the network protocol, “TCP”, “UDP” or “both”. Port Range Enter the port range. It can be a range such as “1-100”, specific ports such as “1,3,5,7,9” or a single port number. Click “Add” to add the IP address to the IP address list.

  • Page 65: Iii-3-7-2. Url Blocking

    III-3-7-2. URL Blocking URL Blocking is a function which enables access to specified websites to be blocked for users in the local network. Parents or company managers for example, may wish to utilize this function. Enable URL Check this box to enable URL Blocking, Blocking uncheck it to disable URL Blocking.

  • Page 66: Iii-3-7-3. Dos

    Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself.
  • Page 67 Ping of You can specify the frequency of ping of death Death packets which will trigger this DoS function. Discard Check this box and this travel router will not Ping from answer ping requests from Internet. Port Scan Check all types of port scan you want to prevent. Sync Flood Specify the frequency of sync flood packets which will trigger this DoS function.

  • Page 68: Iii-3-7-4. Dmz

    III-3-7-4. DMZ Here you can define a virtual DMZ Host. This is useful if a network client PC cannot run an application properly from behind an NAT firewall, since it opens the client up to unrestricted two-way access. Enable DMZ Check or uncheck “Enable DMZ”...
  • Page 69 mapped to a single client PC IP address only. All existing DMZ entries will be displayed in the “Current DMZ Table”. To delete a specific DMZ entry, check the “Select” box of the corresponding entry (or entries) and click “Delete Selected”. If you want to delete all DMZ entries listed here, please click “Delete All”.

  • Page 70: Iii-4. Status

    III-4. Status The “Status” page displays basic system information about the travel router. You can select from 6 further options listed down the left hand side under the “Status” menu. III-4-1. Internet Connection Here you can view the status of your current Internet connection and other related information.

  • Page 71: Iii-4-3. System Log

    III-4-3. System Log The system log of the travel router is displayed here. All logged system information since the device was last powered on is recorded here, and may be useful in the event of a problem with your travel router. Save This will save the system log as a text file in your computer.

  • Page 72: Iii-4-4. Security Log

    III-4-4. Security Log The security log of the travel router is displayed here. Save This will save the security log as a text file in your computer. Clear This will clear the security log and erase all information. Refresh This will refresh the security log and display the latest messages, if they are not already displayed.

  • Page 73: Iii-4-6. Statistics

    III-4-6. Statistics This page shows statistical information for each network interface. Click “Refresh” to update the information. III-5. Tools The “Tools” menu enables you to back up the current settings of the device, restore the settings back to a saved version or to factory defaults, upgrade the firmware and to reboot the device.

  • Page 74: Iii-5-2. Firmware Upgrade

    Travel Router for a description of the device’s reset process. III-5-2. Firmware Upgrade Selecting “Firmware upgrade” from the “Tools” menu allows you to update the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website.
  • Page 75 Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Note: It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection to upload the firmware file. Click on the browse button to open a new window and locate the downloaded firmware file in your computer.

  • Page 76: Iii-5-3. Reboot

    III-5-3. Reboot In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device. Note: If the access point is still not responding after a reboot, switch off the device by unplugging the power supply. Plug it back in after 10 seconds.

  • Page 77: Iii-5-4. Internet Access Keeper

    You will see the following screen. Please wait 1-2 minutes for the reboot to complete. III-5-4. Internet Access Keeper The Internet Access Keeper stores information about the operating mode of the travel router, both currently and previously. Up to 10 records can be stored here for both wired and WISP modes.
  • Page 78 more information. Connect to In the case of a PPPoE or PPTP connection type, the username provided by your ISP will be displayed here. For a static IP connection, the IP address will be displayed. For a dynamic connection type, this field will be blank.

  • Page 79: Appendix

    APPENDIX IV-1. Configuring your IP address Before you use this travel router, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. This is a simple procedure, which is explained step by step in IV-1-1.
  • Page 80 Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”. 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

  • Page 81: Iv-1-1-2. Windows Vista

    IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista 1. 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 82 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

  • Page 83: Iv-1-1-3. Windows 7

    IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 84 4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.

  • Page 85: Iv-1-1-4. Mac Os

    3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. IV-1-1-4. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”.
  • Page 86 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 1. Here you will see all of your network connections. You need to remove any Ethernet cable that may be connected, so that the “Ethernet” status in the left panel displays “Not Connected”, as shown below. Choose “Wi-Fi” from the panel on the left side, and then click “Advanced”...
  • Page 87 3. Now select “TCP/IP” from the menu across the top of the screen. 4. Open the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Using...

  • Page 88: Iv-1-2. How To Modify The Ip Address Of Your Pc Or Macintosh

    DHCP”. Then click “OK” to save the setting and continue. IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-2-1. Windows XP 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.
  • Page 89 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 90: Iv-1-2-2. Windows Vista

    IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista 1. 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 91 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 92: Iv-1-2-3. Windows 7

    IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.
  • Page 93 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 94 4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 95 6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when finished.

  • Page 96: Iv-1-2-4. Mac Os

    IV-1-2-4. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Here you will see all of your network connections. You need to remove any Ethernet cable that may be connected, so that the “Ethernet” status in the left panel displays “Not Connected”, as shown below.
  • Page 97 4. Now select “TCP/IP” from the menu across the top of the screen. 5. Open the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”.
  • Page 98 Then input the following values: IPv4 address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” to save the setting and continue.

  • Page 99: Iv-2. Troubleshooting

    IV-2. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your travel router, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. Scenario Solution My travel router a. Click “Rescan” several more times and can’t locate a see if the wireless access point/device wireless access appears.
  • Page 100 filter, try to connect the access point to another computer. e. Set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), and see if your computer can obtain an IP address. f. If you are experiencing problems after a firmware upgrade, please contact your dealer of purchase for help.
  • Page 101 1.5 minutes after a reboot. browser based b. Try the following URL’s: configuration http://edimax.go interface. http://edimax.setup http://192.168.8.1 Please remember to include http:// in the URL. c. Ensure that your wireless client is connected to the travel router’s SSID.

  • Page 102: Iv-3. Glossary

    IV-3. Glossary 1. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? 802.11g is the new IEEE standard for high-speed wireless LAN communications that provides for up to 54 Mbps data rate in the 2.4 GHz band. 802.11g is quickly becoming the next mainstream wireless LAN technology for the home, office and public networks.
  • Page 103 A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID. 7. What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802 .11 standard.
  • Page 104 Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communication systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast.

  • Page 105: Iv-4. Technical Support

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