Edimax AR-7084A User manual

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Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Edimax product. This router is a cost-effective router, an
ADSL2+ modem, Ethernet network switch and wireless access point (for wireless
model only). You can surf the Internet and share the connection through the Edimax
router without investing in other devices.
This router can support downstream transmission rates of up to 24Mbps and
upstream transmission rates of up to 1Mbps. It supports PPPoA (RFC 2364 - PPP
over ATM Adaptation Layer 5), RFC 1483 encapsulation over ATM (bridged or routed),
PPP over Ethernet (RFC 2516), and IPoA (RFC1577) to establish a connection with
ISP. The product also supports VC-based and LLC-based multiplexing.
With the web management interface, users can easily configure the various functions
of the router including DHCP server, NAT, virtual server, DMZ, access control, IP filter,
PPTP/IPSec/L2TP pass-through, DDNS, UPnP, and Wireless.
1. Minimum Requirements
The following devices are necessary to configure the ADSL2+ Router:
zA PC with an Ethernet Adapter (required) and a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer
4.0 or higher)
zRJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable
zRJ-11 Phone Line
2. Product Package
This package contains the following components:
One ADSL2+ Router (Annex A or B)
One Dipole Antenna (only for wireless AR-7084gA or AR-7084gB)
One Power Adapter
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (100 cm)
One RJ-11 Telephone Line (180 cm)
One Quick Installation Guide
One CD-ROM (Including the Setup Wizard, Multi-languages Quick Installation
Guide and User’s Manual)

Rear Panel
1) Antenna Connector ( For wireless AR-7084gA or AR-7084gB only )
The antenna connector of the router is reverse SMA connector. It allows you to
connecting an external antenna with reverse SMA connector to the router easily.
2) Reset
The Reset button can be used to reset the router or restore to factory defaults.
zIf problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a
pencil tip (for less than 5 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping
your original configurations.
zIf problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your
password, press the reset button for longer than 5 seconds and the router
will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)
3) Power Jack
Please plug the power adapter attached with theADSL Router to the power jack.
The power adapter is 12VDC, 1A.
4) Local Area Network (LAN)
The router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers,
hubs and switches etc.
5) ADSL
Connect the supplied RJ-11 telephone line to this port and your ADSL/telephone
network.

Front LEDs
On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current
status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.
LED Light
Status Description
The router is readyPWR
(Green)
Off Wireless LAN is disabled
Blinking Wireless traffic is transmitting or receiving
WLAN
(Yellow)
On Connected to an ADSL DSLAN successfullyADSL
(Green) Blinking No connection
On The LAN cable is connected to the router
Off No network connection.
LAN
LNK/ACT
(Port
1-4) Blinking Network traffic transferring or receiving through the LAN port
3. Install ADSL Router
Step 1. Connect the ADSL Line
Connect the router from the WAN port to your telephone socket with micro filter
plugged in through the supplied RJ-11 telephone line.
Step 2. Connect the router to your LAN network
Connect the router to your PC, hub or switch by attached the Ethernet cable to the
LAN port of the router.
Step 3. Connect the Power Adapter to the Router
Connect the power adapter to the power jack on the rear panel of router.
Step 4. Check ADSL light status
Please check on the front panel of the router for theADSL LED. The light indicates
whether there is broadband going in your telephone line or not. If the light is solid we
can proceed to the setup. However, if the light is blinking, please call your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) first and inform them about the flashing ADSL light.

Step 5. Firewall settings.
Please turn off all personal firewall before the setup as they might block the
communication of your PC and the router.
Note ： You must use the power adapter shipped along with the router , do NOT
use any other power adapter from other sources.
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1. Configure the PC LAN setting to automatically obtain an IP address from the router
by following below steps.
zClick “Start” in the task bar then select the “Control Panel” to open it.
zClick “Switch to Classic View” on the left top to see more setting icon…

zFind an icon “Network Connection” then Double-Click to open the network
connection setting.
zYou will see an icon “Local Area Connection”,click the icon then Right-Click the
mouse to open the sub-menu and select the “Properties” for setting the IP.
zSelect the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click the “Properties”

zEnsure the parameter marked in blue are checked in “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then press
“OK” to close.
2. Power on sequence for the networking devices and PC.
zFirstly, power off the modem followed by router and PC.
zSecond, power on the modem.
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z Third power on the router followed by PC for next step.
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1. Enter the router’s default IP address: “192.168.2.1” into your PC’s web browser
and press “enter”.
2. The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and
click “OK” to login.
The default User name is “admin” and the Password is “1234”,

Note: It’s highly recommended to change and save Router's log-in settings in
another location.
The main page will appear, click “Quick Setup”Following example is for “PPPoE”
WAN setting.

4. ISP Settings
This router provides a setup tool to configure the ADSL settings. To ensure the setup
process is straight forward as promised, we introduce you to our setup tool. The
wizard has a built in database of the ADSL settings so that the user can easily
configure the router’s ADSL settings by only selecting the ISP vendor in the wizard.
If you cannot find your ISP information in the wizard, please manually set the ISP
information through the wizard .
Note
： You must use the power adapter shipped along with the router , do NOT
use any other power adapter from other sources.
5. Setup Wizard
Before you start, please check the following items:
(A)Please make sure that you have connected the ADSL cable to the router correctly.
When the ADSL cable is worked normally, the ADSL LED will be on.
(B)Uninstall all of dial up programs if you have installed previously for the USB
modem or other dial up devices.
(C)It is recommended to configure the router through the Ethernet cable before you
have set the wireless functions correctly
This wizard can be run in Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista. The following
procedures are operated in Windows XP. (Procedures are similar for Windows
98SE/Me/2000/ Vista.)
Start：
Insert the CD shipped along with the ADSL router into your CD-ROM drive. The
Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe
manually from “Autorun” folder in the CD. You can click the Setup Wizard to configure
WAN connection or click QIG , Manual to study . If your PC do not install Adobe
Reader , you should click “Adobe Reader ” icon to install .

NOTE：If the router cannot be found, please enter the IP Address and the Password
of the router to search again. Click “Next” to continue
Click the “Setup Wizard” , and choose Language and your Country
Choose your ISP from the list. If you cannot find the ISP, please click “Other” to
manually configure the ISP information.

(A)Selected ISP
Please select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) of your ADSL service. Enter the
Username and Password which your ISP has provided to you if it is needed. Click
“Next”.
Click “Save” to save the settings and reboot the router.

After saving and rebooting the router, the ISP settings are all finished. This wizard will
then help to set your computer to obtain IP address from the router automatically.
Note1: To use the router to get into the Internet, the IP Address of each PC has
to be set in the same network segment as the router. This wizard will
help to set the proper IP Address to your computer.
Note2: By default, the router’s DHCP Server is enabled. If it is disabled before
running the wizard, the wizard will enable the DHCP Server of the router
automatically.
The wizard will try to connect to the ISP you have selected. If the connection is failed,
please run the wizard to select the ISP again.
If you can successfully to connect to the ISP, you will see below page. If you want to
configure more settings, please click “Advanced Settings” to get into the web
management of the router or click “Finish” to close the wizard.

(B) Manually Set ISP Information
If you cannot find the ISP from the wizard, please follow the procedures below to set
the ISP settings manually.
Before configuring the ISP manually, please check with your ISP (Internet Service
Provider) about the connection type such as PPPoE, PPPoA or RFC1483/2684.
Gather the information as stated in the following table and keep it for reference.
PPPoE VPI/VCI, VC-based/LLC-based multiplexing, Username,
Password (and Service Name).
PPPoA VPI/VCI, VC-based/LLC-based multiplexing, Username,
Password.
RFC1483 Bridged VPI/VCI, VC-based/LLC-based multiplexing to use Bridged
Mode.
RFC1483 Routed VPI/VCI, VC-based/LLC-based multiplexing, IPAddress,
Subnet Mask, Gateway Address, and Domain Name
System (DNS) IPAddress (It is a fixed IPAddress).
Please select “Other”
Select the Connection Type and click “Next”.

Input the VPI, VCI and Encapsulation data supplied by your ISP. If the Connection
Type is “Static IP Address”, you have to input the IP Address information supplied by
your ISP. To know more about the explanation of each setting, please refer to Section
5.2 in the manual.
Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. Click “Next”. Please refer
to “ (A)Selected ISP “for the following steps .
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 2.5cm (1 inch)
during normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements
SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with
PCMCIA slot on the side near the center, as tested in the application for Certification,
and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar physical dimensions,
construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such a PDAs
or lappads is not authorized.
This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna(s) tested in the
application for Certification. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio
equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of
their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As
of April 8, 2000.
Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install
and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock
and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and
of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the
safe use of the equipment.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states:
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries not intended for use
None