Edimax AR-7211A V2 User manual

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AR-7211A V2 / AR-7211B V2
User Manual
10-2012 / v1.0

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Add: No. 3, Wu-Chuan 3rd Rd., Wu-Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City,
Taiwan
Tel: [phone]
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Contents
1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................5
1.1. PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................................5
1.2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................5
1.3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................................................5
1.4. LED &BUTTON DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................6
1.5. FEATURES..........................................................................................................................................8
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................9
3. IP ADDRESS SETTING ............................................................................................................................15
3.1. WINDOWS 7....................................................................................................................................15
3.2. WINDOWS VISTA ..............................................................................................................................16
3.3. WINDOWS XP..................................................................................................................................17
4. EZMAX SETUP WIZARD ........................................................................................................................19
4.1. SETUP WIZARD.................................................................................................................................19
4.2. INTERNET CONNECTION TYPE ..............................................................................................................25
4.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE ........................................................................................................................31
5. WEB CONFIGURATION .........................................................................................................................32
5.1. ACCESSING THE ROUTER.....................................................................................................................32
5.2. INTERNET CONNECTION......................................................................................................................33
5.3. STATUS ...........................................................................................................................................39
5.3.1. Device Info ...........................................................................................................................39
5.3.2. LAN.......................................................................................................................................40
5.3.3. WAN.....................................................................................................................................40
5.3.4. Statistics...............................................................................................................................41
5.3.5. ARP.......................................................................................................................................42
5.4. NETWORK .......................................................................................................................................42
5.4.1. LAN.......................................................................................................................................42
5.4.2. WAN.....................................................................................................................................48
5.5. SERVICE ..........................................................................................................................................56
5.5.1. DNS ......................................................................................................................................56
5.5.2. Firewall.................................................................................................................................58
5.5.3. UPNP ....................................................................................................................................61
5.5.4. IGMP Proxy ..........................................................................................................................62
5.5.5. TR-069..................................................................................................................................62
5.5.6. ACL .......................................................................................................................................64

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5.6. ADVANCED ......................................................................................................................................67
5.6.1. Routing.................................................................................................................................67
5.6.2. NAT ......................................................................................................................................69
5.6.3. IP QoS...................................................................................................................................75
5.6.4. SNMP ...................................................................................................................................77
5.6.5. Others ..................................................................................................................................78
5.7. ADMIN............................................................................................................................................80
5.7.1. Commit/Reboot ...................................................................................................................80
5.7.2. Update .................................................................................................................................80
5.7.3. Log........................................................................................................................................82
5.7.4. Password..............................................................................................................................82
5.7.5. Time .....................................................................................................................................83
5.8. DIAGNOSTIC.....................................................................................................................................84
5.8.1. Ping ......................................................................................................................................84
5.8.2. Traceroute............................................................................................................................84
5.8.3. OAM Loopback.....................................................................................................................85
5.8.4. ADSL Statistics......................................................................................................................86
5.8.5. Diag-Test..............................................................................................................................86
5.9. TROUBLE SHOOTING..........................................................................................................................87
Note: The images/screenshots used in this manual are for reference only –actual
screens may vary according to firmware version. The contents of this manual are based
on the most recent firmware version at the time of writing.

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1. Product Introduction
1.1. Package Contents
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
ADSL2+ router (AR-7211A V2 or AR-7211B V2)
Power adapter
1 meter RJ-45 Ethernet cable
1.8M RJ-11 telephone line x 2
Quick installation guide
CD containing setup wizard, user manual & multi-language QIG
1.2. System Requirements
Recommended system requirements are as follows.
A 10/100 base-T Ethernet card installed in your PC
A hub or Switch (connected to several PCs through one of the Ethernet
interfaces on the device)
Operating system: Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP or higher
Internet Explorer V5.0 or higher, Netscape V4.0 or higher, or Firefox 1.5
or higher
1.3. Safety Precautions
Follow the following instructions to prevent the device from risks and damage
caused by fire or electric power:
Use volume labels to mark the type of power.
Use the power adapter included within the package contents.
Pay attention to the power load of the outlet or prolonged lines. An
overburdened power outlet or damaged lines and plugs may cause an
electric shock or fire. Check the power cords regularly. If you find any
damage, replace it at once.
Proper space left for heat dissipation is necessary to avoid damage
caused by overheating to the device. The long and thin holes on the
device are designed for heat dissipation to ensure that the device works
normally. Do not cover these heat dissipation holes.

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Do not put this device close to heat sources or high temperatures. Keep
the device out of direct sunshine.
Do not put this device close to a place where it is damp or wet. Do not
spill any fluid on this device.
Do not connect this device to any PCs or electronic products, other than
those which you are instructed or recommended to do so in the
product’s documentation, by our customer engineers or by your
broadband provider –connecting to incorrect devices may cause a fire
risk.
Place this device on a stable surface.
1.4. LED & Button Definitions
Front Panel
Figure 1
LEDs
Color
Status
Description
Green
ON
Powered on
OFF
Powered off
Red
ON
ADSL broadband initial self-test failed or upgrading
firmware
ADSL
Green
ON
ADSL line is synchronized and ready to use
SLOW
BLINK
ADSL synchronization failed ( Please refer to Note
1)
FAST BLINK
ADSL negotiation is in progress.

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Internet
Green
ON
Internet connected in router mode
BLINK
Internet activity (transferring/receiving data) in
router mode
OFF
Device in bridged mode
Red
ON
Internet not connected in router mode
(Please refer to Note 2)
LAN
Green
ON
LAN port connected
BLINK
LAN activity (transferring/receiving data)
OFF
LAN port not connected
Note:
1) If the ADSL LED is off, please check your Internet connection. Refer to A .
Hardware Installation for more information about how to connect the router
correctly. If all connections are correct, please contact your ISP to check if there
is a problem with your Internet service.
2) If the Internet LED is red, please check your ADSL LED first. If your ADSL LED
is off, refer to Note 1. If the green ADSL LED is ON, please check your Internet
configuration. You may need to check with your ISP that your Internet is
configured correctly.
Rear Panel
Figure 2
Items
Description
Power ON/OFF
5V
Power connector
LAN
Ethernet RJ-45 port
Reset
Resets device to factory defaults (to reset to factory defaults, push a paper clip into
the hole when the device is powered and hold for more than 10 seconds)
Line
Line RJ-11 port

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1.5. Features
The device supports the following features:
Various line modes
External PPPoE dial-up access
Internal PPPoE/PPPoA dial-up access
1483Briged/1483Routed/MER/IPoA access
Multiple PVCs (up to eight) which can be isolated from each other
A single PVC with multiple sessions
Multiple PVCs with multiple sessions
802.1Q and 802.1P protocol
DHCP server
NAPT
Static route
Firmware upgrading through Web, TFTP, or FTP
Reset to factory defaults with reset button or web-based interface.
DNS
Virtual server
DMZ
Two-level passwords and usernames
Web interface
Telnet CLI
System status display
PPP session PAP/CHAP
IP filter
IP quality of service (QoS)
Remote access control
Line connection status test
Remote managing through Telnet or HTTP
Backup and restoration of configuration file
Ethernet interface supporting crossover detection, auto-correction, and
polarity correction
Universal plug and play (UPnP)

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2. Hardware Installation
Step 1. Connect the ADSL line
Connect the Line interface of the device to the Modem interface of a splitter
using a telephone cable. Connect a telephone to the Phone interface of the
splitter using a telephone cable. Connect the Line interface of the splitter to
your existing, incoming line.
The splitter has three interfaces:
Line: Connect to a wall phone jack (RJ-11 jack).
Modem: Connect to the ADSL jack of the device.
Phone: Connect to a telephone set.
Step 2. Connect the router to your LAN network
Connect the LAN interface of the router to your PC, Hub or Switch using an
Ethernet cable (MDI/MDIX).
Note:
Use twisted-pair Ethernet cables to connect the router to a hub or
switch.
Step 3. Connect the power adapter to the router
Plug one end of the power adapter into a wall outlet and connect the other
end to the 5V interface of the device.
The following diagrams show how to correctly connect the router, PC, splitter
and the telephone sets under two different configurations:
Configuration 1
0shows the correct connection of the router, PC, splitter and the telephone
sets, with no telephone set placed before the splitter.

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Figure 1 –No telephone before the splitter
Configuration 2
0shows the correct connection when a telephone set is installed before the
splitter.
Figure 2 - Telephone set connected before the splitter
Note:
When Configuration 2 is used, the filter must be installed close to the
telephone cable. Do not use the splitter to replace the filter.
Installing a telephone directly before the splitter may lead to failure of
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access, or slow connection speed. If you really need to add a telephone set
before the splitter, you must add a micro filter before a telephone set. Do not
connect several telephones before the splitter or connect several telephones
with the micro filter.
Step 4. Check the ADSL LED status
Please check the ADSL LED on the front panel. This light indicates the status of
your ADSL broadband through your telephone line. If the light is on, you can
continue setup. However if the light is flashing, there is no broadband line
detected. Please call your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and inform them
about the flashing ADSL light to resolve the issue.
Step 5. Firewall settings
Please turn off all personal firewalls before you continue the setup –firewalls
can block communication between your PC and router.
Note: You must use the power adapter included in the package with the
router, do NOT attempt to use a third-party power adapter.
Step 6: PC LAN IP configuration
Configure your PC’s LAN settings to automatically obtain an IP address from
the router by following the steps below:
1. Click “Start” and then select “Control Panel”.

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2. Click “Switch to Classic View” in the top left to show additional setting
icons.
3. Locate the “Network Connections”icon and double-click to open network
connection settings.

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4. Select the “Local Area Connection” icon and right-click it to open the sub-
menu, then select “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click “Properties”

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6. Ensure that “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically” are selected and then press “OK”.

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3. IP Address Setting
To use the router to access the Internet, the PCs in the network must have an
Ethernet adapter installed and be connected to the router either directly or
through a hub or switch. The TCP/IP protocol of each PC has to been installed
and the IP Address of each PC has to be set in the same subnet as the router.
The router’s default IP Address is 192.168.2.1 and the subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. PCs can be configured to obtain IP Address automatically
through the DHCP Server of the router or a fixed IP Address in order to be in
the same subnet as the router. By default, the DHCP Server of the router is
enabled and will dispatch IP Address to PC from 192.168.2.100 to
192.168.2.200. It is strongly recommended to set obtaining IP address
automatically.
This section shows you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP
address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating
systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), please follow the
manual of the operating system. The following is a step-by-step illustration of
how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for Windows 7,
Windows Vista and Windows XP.
3.1. Windows 7
1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel. Double click Network and
Internet and click Network and Sharing Center, the Network and Sharing
Center window will appear.
2. Click Change adapter settings and right click on the Local Area Connection
icon and select Properties. The Local Area Connection window will appear.
3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

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4. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, select
Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically as shown on the following screen.
5. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from your router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
3.2. Windows Vista
1. Click the Start button and select Settings and then select Control Panel.
Double click Network and Sharing Center, the Network and Sharing Center
window will appear.
2. Click Manage network connections and right click on the Local Area
Connection icon and select Properties. The Local Area Connection window
will appear.

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3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, select
Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically as shown on the following screen.
5. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from your router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.
3.3. Windows XP
1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel and then double click
Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear.
2. Right click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. The
Local Area Connection window will appear.

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3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol
[TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP
address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as
shown on the following screen.
5. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from your router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.

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4. EZmax Setup Wizard
You can configure the router by running the setup wizard on the CD-ROM
included in the package contents. The wizard enables you to configure your
Internet connection, upgrade the firmware and change the router’s
password. Please follow the instructions below.
Alternatively, if you lose the CD-ROM or prefer a web based setup, you can
login to the ADSL router using Internet Explorer, and configure the router
from there using the web-based interface. Instructions for how to do so can
be found in 5. Web Configuration
4.1. Setup Wizard
1. When you start the setup wizard, you will see the following screen. Please
choose a language and follow the on screen instructions

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2. Please select your product.