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  • Page 1 3G-6408n User Manual 05-2012 / 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 CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION ....................... 4 1-1 Package Contents ..........................4 1-2 Hardware ............................. 4 CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP ..................... 6 2-1 Establishing a network connection ...................... 6 2-2 Setting client computers to obtain IP addresses automatically ............7 2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup ..................
  • Page 4 3-4-2-1 Disabled ........................67 3-4-2-2 WEP ..........................67 3-4-2-3 WPA Pre-Shared Key ....................69 3-4-2-4 WPA RADIUS ........................ 70 3-4-3 MAC Address Filtering ......................71 3-4-4 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Settings ..................73 3-5 Advance Settings..........................74 3-5-1 QoS ............................75 3-5-1-1 Basic QoS Settings .......................

  • Page 5: Chapter I: Product Information

    CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-1 Package Contents Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):  3G router (1 pcs)  Quick installation guide (1 pcs) ...
  • Page 6 Back Panel Item Name Description USB Port Connects to 3G/3.75G USB Modem Cards Power Connects to the supplied power adapter Connector WAN Port Connects to cable/xDSL modems Connects to computer or other web devices (LAN Ports) WPS/Reset Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS Button function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings or press this button for 2-5 seconds to activate WPS...

  • Page 7: Chapter Ii: System And Network Setup

    CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP 2-1 Establishing a network connection Please follow the following instructions to build a network connection between your new broadband router, computers, and other network devices: 1. Plug your 3G/3.75G USB modem card into the USB port on this router. 2.

  • Page 8: Setting Client Computers To Obtain Ip Addresses Automatically

    2-2 Setting client computers to obtain IP addresses automatically Before you start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (set to use dynamic IP addresses). If your computer is set to use a static IP address, or if you are unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP addresses: ...

  • Page 9: Windows 95/98/Me Ip Address Setup

    2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network” icon, and the “Network” window will appear. Select “TCP/IP”, and then click “Properties”.
  • Page 10 2. Select “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”, then click “OK”.

  • Page 11: Windows 2000 Ip Address Setup

    2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Dial-up Connections” icon, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. When the “Local Area Connection Properties”...
  • Page 12 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

  • Page 13: Windows Xp Ip Address Setup

    2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, then double-click “Local Area Connection”.
  • Page 14 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

  • Page 15: Windows Vista Ip Address Setup

    2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, and then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”.
  • Page 16 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Broadband Router Via Web Browser

    2-3 Connecting to broadband router via web browser You can access the broadband router’s web-based configuration interface via any connected computer with a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.x or above, Firefox, Opera, or Safari). 1. Please input “192.168.2.1” in the web browser’s address bar and press “Enter”. 2.
  • Page 18 4. The first page you see after logging in is “Home”. You can see all the current settings and other system information here. System Model Displays this broadband router’s model name (useful when you need technical service) Up Time Displays the amount of time this router has been switched on Hardware Version Displays this broadband router’s hardware version (useful when you need technical service) Boot Code...
  • Page 19 3G/3.75G WWAN Status Displays the status of the 3G/3.75G connection IP Address Displays the IP address of the 3G/3.75G connection Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the 3G/3.75G connection Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the 3G/3.75G connection’s default gateway Wireless Configuration Mode...
  • Page 20 If this router’s DHCP server function is enabled, please follow the following instructions to find this router’s IP address: 1. Click the “Start” button, then click “Run”. 2. Input “cmd”, and then click “OK”.
  • Page 21 3. Input “ipconfig”, then press “Enter”. Use the IP address following “Default Gateway” to access this router’s web-based configuration interface. Please note that the IP address you find may be different from this illustrated example. NOTE: If there is no IP address following “Default Gateway”, or if the address following “IP Address”...

  • Page 22: Using "Quick Setup

    2-4 Using “Quick Setup” This broadband router’s “Quick Setup” allows you to set up basic parameters in a few simple steps. The following instructions illustrate how to use the “Quick Setup” menu: 1. Click “Quick Setup” after logging in. 2. Configure automatic time synchronization settings, and then click “Next”. Item Name Description Set Time Zone...
  • Page 23 3. Choose your Internet connection type. Refer to the following list for further instructions:  3G/3.75G (See section 2-4-1)  Dynamic IP (See section 2-4-2)  Static IP (See section 2-4-3)  PPPoE (See section 2-4-4)  PPTP (See section 2-4-5) ...

  • Page 24: Using "3G/3.75G" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-1 Using “3G/3.75G” as broadband connection type 1. If you want to access the Internet via a 3G/3.75G USB modem card, select “3G/3.75G Settings”. Item Name Description Country Select your country or region here. Select your Internet service provider here. PIN Code Please input the pin code for your UMTS, HSDPA, or EVDO connection (only required if your ISP asks you to do so).
  • Page 25 Note 2: A 3G/3.75G connection and an xDSL/cable connection cannot be used at the same time. When both types are connected to the router, the router will prioritize the 3G/3.75G connection and will only switch to the xDSL/cable connection when the 3G/3.75G signal is weak.

  • Page 26: Using "Dynamic Ip" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-2 Using “Dynamic IP” as broadband connection type 1. If your Internet service provider assigns IP addresses to you automatically through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select “Dynamic IP”. Item Name Description Host Name Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do so.

  • Page 27: Using "Static Ip" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-3 Using “Static IP” as broadband connection type 1. 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. Item Name Description Fixed IP Address...

  • Page 28: Using "Pppoe" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-4 Using “PPPoE” as broadband connection type 1. If your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select “PPPoE”. Item Name Description User Name Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here. MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC...
  • Page 29 2. “Connect on Demand” only connects to the Internet when you initiate Internet connection. 3. “Manual” connects to the Internet only when the “Connect” button on this page is clicked, and disconnects when the “Disconnect” button is clicked. Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection.

  • Page 30: Using "Pptp" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-5 Using “PPTP” as broadband connection type 1. Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). 2. If your ISP is providing you dynamic IP addresses, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. If your ISP is providing you a static IP address, select “Use the following IP address”.
  • Page 31 automatically. DNS Address Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that you do so. DNS Address 1 Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by and 2 your ISP here. Enable Dual-WAN Check the “Enable Dual-WAN Access” box if your ISP requires Access you to do so.
  • Page 32 when the “Disconnect” button is clicked. Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. This option is only available when “Connect on Demand” is selected. 4. Click “OK” to complete setup. 5.

  • Page 33: Using "L2Tp" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-6 Using “L2TP” as broadband connection type 1. Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol). 2. If your ISP is providing you dynamic IP addresses, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. If your ISP is providing you a static IP address, select “Use the following IP address”.
  • Page 34 Access you to do so. NOTE: These settings must be configured according to your Internet service. Please contact your Internet service provider if you are not sure what to select. 3. Configure the “L2TP Settings” section. Item Name Description User ID Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.
  • Page 35 5. When the following message appears, click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. The router will take about 60 seconds to restart.

  • Page 36: Using "Wisp" As Broadband Connection Type

    2-4-7 Using “WISP” as broadband connection type 1. If your Internet service provider is providing you Internet service wirelessly, select “WISP”. Item Name Description WISP Enable or disable the WISP function. ESSID Input the name of your Internet service provider’s wireless access point here.
  • Page 37 3. When the following message appears, click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. The router will take about 60 seconds to restart.

  • Page 38: Using "Iqos

    2-5 Using “iQoS” iQoS is Edimax’s answer to the need for a quick and easy way to manage internet bandwidth. It’s intuitive and friendly user interface allows you to arrange your bandwidth priorities in a few simple steps. 1. First, click “iQoS” to access the iQoS user interface.
  • Page 39 4. When the speed test is complete, click “Done” and the results will be filled in automatically. Note: If this bandwidth detection function is not operating correctly, please perform the test with the bandwidth testing sites listed on the bottom right and enter the test results manually.
  • Page 40 6. After you have arranged your application priorities, click the “Apply” button to enable it. The icons will be shown in the order of your preference after the device has restarted.

  • Page 41: Chapter Iii: General Setup

    CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP You can perform advanced configuration of this broadband router in “General Setup”. 1. Click “General Setup” after logging in. 2. All available setup items will appear under the “General Setup” tab. 3. Refer to the following list for further instructions: ...

  • Page 42: System

    3-1 System You can set up basic system settings under “System”. You can configure your time zone, password, and remote management settings here. After you have completed the configurations, click “Apply” to save the changes.

  • Page 43: Time Zone

    3-1-1 Time Zone You can configure the time zone settings here. Item Name Description Set Time Zone Please select the time zone of your country or region. If you cannot find your country/region, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours. Time Server This router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for Address...

  • Page 44: Password Settings

    3-1-2 Password Settings You can change the router’s default login password (“1234”) here. It is advised to do so to prevent others from logging in to your router without permission. Item Name Description Current Password Input the current password here. The default value is “1234”.

  • Page 45: Remote Management

    3-1-3 Remote Management Setting up the “Remote Management” function allows you to manage this broadband router from outside your local area network (from the Internet). Item Name Description Host Address Assign an IP address with which to access this router remotely.

  • Page 46: Wan

    3-2 WAN You can set up your Internet or WAN (Wide Area Network) connection under “WAN”. Select a connection type and proceed with the setup; then click “Apply” to save the changes. If you are not sure which connection type you should use, please contact your Internet service provider for help.

  • Page 47: 3.75G

    3-2-1 3G/3.75G If you want to access the Internet via a 3G/3.75G USB modem card, select “3G/3.75G Settings”. Item Name Description Country Select your country or region here. Select your Internet service provider here. PIN Code Please input the pin code for your UMTS, HSDPA, or EVDO connection (only required if your ISP asks you to do so).
  • Page 48 Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. Note 2: A 3G/3.75G connection and an xDSL/cable connection cannot be used at the same time.

  • Page 49: Dynamic Ip

    3-2-2 Dynamic IP If your Internet service provider assigns IP addresses to you automatically through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select “Dynamic IP”. Item Name Description Host Name Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do so. MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC...

  • Page 50: Static Ip

    3-2-3 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. Item Name Description Fixed IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.

  • Page 51: Pppoe

    3-2-4 PPPoE If your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select “PPPoE”. Item Name Description User Name Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here. MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC...
  • Page 52 2. “Connect on Demand” only connects to the Internet when you initiate Internet connection. 3. “Manual” connects to the Internet only when the “Connect” button on this page is clicked, and disconnects when the “Disconnect” button is clicked. Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection.

  • Page 53: Pptp

    3-2-5 PPTP Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). If your ISP is providing you dynamic IP addresses, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. If your ISP is providing you a static IP address, select “Use the following IP address”.
  • Page 54 DNS Address Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that you do so. DNS Address 1 Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by and 2 your ISP here. Enable Dual-WAN Check the “Enable Dual-WAN Access” box if your ISP requires Access you to do so.
  • Page 55 Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. This option is only available when “Connect on Demand” is selected. Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply”...

  • Page 56: L2Tp

    3-2-6 L2TP Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer-2 Tunneling Protocol). If your ISP is providing you dynamic IP addresses, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. If your ISP is providing you a static IP address, select “Use the following IP address”.
  • Page 57 NOTE: These settings must be configured according to your Internet service. Please contact your Internet service provider if you are not sure what to select. Configure the “L2TP Settings” section. Item Name Description User ID Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Password Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
  • Page 58 Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.

  • Page 59: Wisp

    3-2-7 WISP If your Internet service provider is providing you Internet service wirelessly, select “WISP”. Item Name Description WISP Enable or disable the WISP function. ESSID Input the name of your Internet service provider’s wireless access point here. Wireless Band Set the wireless frequency range in accordance with your Internet service provider’s requirements.
  • Page 60 Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.

  • Page 61: Lan

    3-3 LAN You can configure your local area network under “LAN”. Refer to the following list for further instructions:  LAN IP (See section 3-3-1)  DHCP Server (See section 3-3-2)  Static DHCP Leases (See section 3-3-3) 3-3-1 LAN IP You can assign the LAN interface’s IP address under “LAN IP”.
  • Page 62 If you are not sure what to fill, here are some recommended values:  IP Address: “192.168.1.254”  Subnet Mask: “255.255.255.0”  802.1d Spanning Tree: “Disabled”  DHCP Server: “Enabled”  Lease Time: “Two Weeks” or “Forever”...

  • Page 63: Dhcp Server

    3-3-2 DHCP Server You can set the range of IP address leases under “DHCP Server”. Item Name Description Start IP Enter the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment. End IP Enter the end IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.

  • Page 64: Static Dhcp Leases

    3-3-3 Static DHCP Leases You can set the router to assign a static IP address to specified computers/devices under “Static DHCP Leases”. Item Name Description 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.
  • Page 65 Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.

  • Page 66: Wireless

    3-4 Wireless You can set up your Wi-Fi under “Wireless”. 3-4-1 Wireless Settings Basic wireless settings can be configured here. Item Name Description 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 67 2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router (maximum transfer rate 54Mbps). 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router (recommended). ESSID This is the name of your router. You can type any alphanumerical character here (maximum 32 characters).

  • Page 68: Security Settings

    3-4-2 Security Settings Advanced security settings are available in certain modes to enhance connection security. 3-4-2-1 Disabled Connection encryption is disabled under this mode (not recommended). 3-4-2-2 WEP Selecting “WEP” enables WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption. Item Name Description Key Length Two types of key lengths are available: 64-bit and 128-bit.
  • Page 69 Authentication function. You need a RADIUS server to perform 802.1x authentication. RADIUS Server IP address Input the RADIUS server’s IP address here. RADIUS Server Port Input the RADIUS server port here. Generally, it is “1812”. RADIUS Server Password Input the password of the RADIUS server here. Click “Apply”...

  • Page 70: Wpa Pre-Shared Key

    3-4-2-3 WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a safer encryption mode than WEP (recommended). Item Name Description WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Please select a WPA cipher suite supported by your wireless client. Available options are “WPA (TKIP)”, “WPA2 (AES)”, and “WPA2 Mixed”. Pre-Shared Key Format Select a pre-shared key format here.

  • Page 71: Wpa Radius

    3-4-2-4 WPA RADIUS If you have a RADIUS server on your local network, you can authenticate wireless clients via the RADIUS server’s user database. Item Name Description WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Please select a WPA cipher suite supported by your wireless client.

  • Page 72: Mac Address Filtering

    3-4-3 MAC Address Filtering This function will help you prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. Only those wireless devices whose MAC address matches the ones you have assigned here can gain access to your wireless router. Up to 20 MAC addresses can be assigned.
  • Page 73 Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.

  • Page 74: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Settings

    3-4-4 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Settings WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a convenient way to establish a secure connection between this broadband router and WPS-compatible wireless clients. Item Name Description Enable WPS Check this box to enable the WPS function. WPS Status The status of the WPS configuration is displayed here.

  • Page 75: Advance Settings

    3-5 Advance Settings You can configure such advanced networking functions like QoS, DDNS, port forwarding, and DMZ under “Advanced Settings”.

  • Page 76: Qos

    3-5-1 QoS Quality of service provides an efficient way for computers on the network to share the internet bandwidth with a promised quality of internet service. Without QoS, all computers and devices on the network will compete with each other to get internet bandwidth, and some applications which require guaranteed bandwidth (like video streaming and network telephone) will be affected, therefore an unpleasing result will occur, like the interruption of video / audio transfer.
  • Page 77 Rule Name Input a name for this QoS rule for identification purpose. This name should be unique and not the same with others. Bandwidth Set the speed limitation for this QoS rule: (1) Please select Download / Upload for the direction of data for this QoS rule first, (2) Input the data rate for this QoS rule, (3) and select Guarantee (provides a...
  • Page 78 Click ‘Reset’ Edit If you want to modify the content of a specific rule, please check the ‘select’ box of the rule you want to edit, then click ‘Edit’ button. Only one rule should be selected a time! Delete Selected You can delete selected rules by clicking this button.

  • Page 79: Ddns

    3-5-2 DDNS DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is a IP-to-Hostname mapping service for those Internet users who don’t have a static (fixed) IP address. It will be a problem when such user wants to provide services to other users on Internet, because their IP address will vary every time when connected to Internet, and other user will not be able to know the IP address they’re using at a certain time.
  • Page 80 Item Name Description Dynamic DNS If you want to enable DDNS function, please select ‘Enabled’; otherwise please select ‘Disabled’ Provider Select your DDNS service provider here. Domain Name Input the domain name you’ve obtained from DDNS service provider. Account / E-Mail Input account or email of DDNS registration.
  • Page 81 When you finished with the settings in this page, you can click ‘Apply’ button to save changes you made in this page, or you can click ‘Cancel’ to discard changes. After you click ‘Apply’ button, you’ll see the following messages: Please click ‘Apply’...

  • Page 82: Port Forwarding

    3-5-3 Port Forwarding This function allows you to redirect a single port or consecutive ports of Internet IP address to the same port of the IP address on local network. The port number(s) of Internet IP address and private IP address (the IP address on local network) must be the same. If the port number of Internet IP address and private IP address is different, please use ‘Virtual Server’...
  • Page 83 If you want to delete a specific port forwarding entry, check the ‘select’ box of the port forwarding entry you want to delete, then click ‘Delete Selected’ button. (You can select more than one port forwarding entries). If you want to delete all port forwarding entries listed here, please click ‘Delete All’...

  • Page 84: Dmz

    3-5-4 DMZ Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a special area in your local network. This area resides in local network, and all computers in this area uses private IP address, too. But these private IP addresses are mapped to a certain Internet IP address, so other people on Internet can fully access those computers in DMZ.

  • Page 85: Fail Over

    If you want to delete a specific DMZ entry, check the ‘select’ box of the DMZ entry you want to delete, then click ‘Delete Selected’ button. (You can select more than one DMZ entries). If you want to delete all DMZ entries listed here, please click ‘Delete All’ button or you can also click ‘Reset’...

  • Page 86: Limit Control

    Item Name Description WAN Fail Over Check this box to enable the fail over function. WAN Priority Please select the WAN link priority from the drop-down menu. Idle Timeout Please input the amount of time for the Internet connection Detect to idle before the router sends a ping to the target IP address.
  • Page 87 Item Name Description 3G Limit Control Enable or disable the “3G Limit Control” function. Date Set the date when the “Cumulative 3G Data” value resets. Cumulative 3G Data Assign a maximum download limit here. (Download+Upload) When you are finished with the settings in this page, you can click ‘Apply’ button to save changes you made in this page, or you can click ‘Cancel’...

  • Page 88: Nat

    3-6 NAT Network address translations solve the problem if sharing a single IP address to multiple computers. Without NAT, all computers must be assigned with a valid Internet IP address to get connected to Internet, but Internet service providers only provide very few IP addresses to every user.
  • Page 89 Please note that this list may not be able to list all computers on your local network. Private Port Input the port number of the IP address which provides Internet service. Type Select the type of connection, TCP or UDP. If you’re not sure, please select ‘Both’...

  • Page 90: Special Applications

    3-6-2 Special Applications Some applications require more than one connection a time; these applications won’t work with simple NAT rules. In order to make these applications work, you can use this function to let these applications work. Item Name Description Enable Check this box to enable support for special applications, and uncheck this box to disable...
  • Page 91 they’re not contiguous, list all port numbers here and separate them by comma ( , ). If the application does not use UDP port, leave it blank. Comment You can input any text here to help you remember the purpose of this item. This is optional.

  • Page 92: Upnp Settings

    3-6-3 UPnP Settings BR-6675nD broadband router supports UPnP (universal plug-and-play), which allows other network devices to communicate with this broadband router to exchange information about network capability for intercommunication. After you made your choice, please click ‘Apply’ button: Please click ‘Apply’ to save changes you made and restart the broadband router, this requires about 60 seconds and the broadband router will stop responding (this is normal and is not malfunction).

  • Page 93: Alg Settings

    3-6-4 ALG Settings ALG (Application Layer Gateway) is a kind of network connection ability support for specific network applications like game and instant online chat. Without ALG support, these applications will not be able to communicate with their server when working with BR-6675nD broadband router.

  • Page 94: Static Routing

    3-6-5 Static Routing In most cases, all your computers on local network will use default gateway (generally provided by your ISP) to access servers on Internet. However, if you have preferred network route you wish to redirect network traffic, you can use this function to create dedicated route for specific network destination and bypass default gateway.
  • Page 95 When you finished with the settings in this page, you can click ‘Apply’ button to save changes you made in this page, or you can click ‘Cancel’ to discard changes. After you click ‘Apply’ button, you’ll see the following messages: Please click ‘Apply’...

  • Page 96: Firewall

    3-7 Firewall You can configure the firewall functions under “Firewall” to protect your network and computer. 3-7-1 Access Control You can also allow or deny computers with certain MAC addresses access to the network. MAC Filtering: Deny or allow access based on MAC address of client computer Item Name Description Enable MAC Filtering...
  • Page 97 Comment You can input any text here as the comment of this MAC address, like ‘ROOM 2A Computer’ or anything. You can input up to 16 alphanumerical characters here. This is optional and you can leave it blank, however, it’s recommended to use this field to write a comment for every MAC addresses as a memory aid.
  • Page 98 Item Name Description Client PC Description Please input any text to describe this IP address, up to 16 alphanumerical characters. Client PC IP address Please input the starting IP address in the left field, and input the end IP address in the right field to define a range of IP addresses, or just input the IP address in the left field to define a single IP address.
  • Page 99 UDP, or ‘Both’. Port Range Please input the port range if this service. For a single port number, just input the number of service port (like ‘110’). If this service consists multiple continuous ports, you can input ‘110-120’ for port number 110 to 120, or ’110,115,120’...

  • Page 100: Url Blocking

    3-7-2 URL Blocking If you want to prevent computers in local network from accessing certain website (like pornography, violence, or anything you want to block), you can use this function to stop computers in local network from accessing the site you defined here. This function is useful for parents and company managers.
  • Page 101 When you finished with the settings in this page, you can click ‘Apply’ button to save changes you made in this page, or you can click ‘Cancel’ to discard changes. After you click ‘Apply’ button, you’ll see the following messages: Please click ‘Apply’...

  • Page 102: Dos

    3-7-3 DoS Denial of Service (DoS) is a common attack measure, by transmitting a great amount of data or request to your Internet IP address and server, the Internet connection will become very slow, and server may stop responding because it is not capable to handle too much traffics.
  • Page 103 IP address. Sync Flood This is another kind of attack, which uses a lot of fake connection request to consume the memory of your server, and try to make your server become unusable. Check this box and the router will filter this kind of traffic out. If you need to specify the details of every DoS attack, please click ‘Advanced Settings’...
  • Page 104 When you finished with the settings in this page, you can click ‘Apply’ button to save changes you made in this page, or you can click ‘Cancel’ to discard changes. After you click ‘Apply’ button, you’ll see the following messages: Please click ‘Apply’...

  • Page 105: Chapter Iv: Status, Tools & Language

    CHAPTER IV: STATUS, TOOLS & LANGUAGE 4-1 Status You can check how your router is currently operating under “Status”. 1. Click the “Status” tab. 2. Basic system information will be shown under “System”. More information can be found in the other subpages under “System”. 4-1-1 Internet Connection This page shows the status of your Internet connection.

  • Page 106: Device Status

    4-1-2 Device Status This page shows the current settings of your wired and wireless LAN. 4-1-3 System Log This page shows all logged system information. You can click “Save” to download the log file to your computer. You can also click “Clear” to remove all logs, or click “Refresh” to reload the logs.

  • Page 107: Security Log

    4-1-4 Security Log This page shows all logged security-related information. You can click “Save” to download the log file to your computer. You can also click “Clear” to remove all logs, or click “Refresh” to reload the logs. 4-1-5 Active DHCP Client This page shows all current DHCP clients.

  • Page 108: Statistics

    4-1-6 Statistics This page shows the statistical information of each network interface and the total system up time. 4-1-7 Modem Info This page shows the information of the connected 3G/3.75G modem card.

  • Page 109: Tools

    4-2 Tools This broadband router comes with several tools that help you backup the settings, upgrade the firmware, and restart the device. 1. Click the “Tools” tab. 2. You will be able to access the configuration tools, upgrade your firmware, or restart the router here.

  • Page 110: Configuration Tools

    4-2-1 Configuration Tools You can backup and restore your system configurations here. You can also reset all settings to the factory default. 1. Click “Configuration Tools”. Item Name Description Backup Settings Click the “Save...” button to save the current settings on your computer as a “config.bin”...

  • Page 111: Firmware Upgrade

    4-2-2 Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade your firmware in the “Firmware Upgrade” section. 1. Download the firmware file from our company’s website and save it on your computer. 2. Click “Browse...” to find the firmware file saved on your computer, then click “Apply”...

  • Page 112: Language

    4-3 Language This broadband router’s web-based user interface supports several languages. You can change the display language with the “Language” dropdown menu at the upper-right corner of the user interface.

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