Edimax AR-7284WNA User manual

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Contents
1Introduction.........................................................................................1
1.1 Package List.......................................................................2
1.2 Safety Cautions..................................................................3
1.3 LEDs and Interfaces...........................................................4
1.4 System Requirements........................................................6
1.5 Features.............................................................................7
2Hardware Installation..........................................................................8
2.1 Connecting the ADSL Router ............................................. 8
2.2 USB Installation................................................................10
3About the Web Configurator .............................................................12
3.1 Access the Device............................................................12
3.2 Setup................................................................................13
3.2.1 Wizard......................................................................13
3.2.2 Internet Setup..........................................................23
3.2.3 Wireless Setup.........................................................25
3.2.4 Local Network..........................................................28
3.2.5 Time and Date .........................................................30
3.2.6 Logout......................................................................31
3.3 Advanced.........................................................................31
3.3.1 Advanced Wireless..................................................31
3.3.2 Port Forwarding .......................................................40
3.3.3 DMZ.........................................................................42
3.3.4 Parental Control.......................................................42

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3.3.5 Filtering Options.......................................................47
3.3.6 QoS Configuration ...................................................52
3.3.7 Firewall Settings ......................................................56
3.3.8 DNS.........................................................................57
3.3.9 Dynamic DNS..........................................................59
3.3.10 Network Tools ..........................................................60
3.3.11 Routing ....................................................................72
3.3.12 Schedules................................................................76
3.4 Management....................................................................77
3.4.1 System.....................................................................77
3.4.2 Firmware Update .....................................................78
3.4.3 Access Controls.......................................................79
3.4.4 Diagnostics..............................................................83
3.4.5 Log Configuration ....................................................83
3.5 Status...............................................................................84
3.5.1 Device Info...............................................................84
3.5.2 Wireless Clients.......................................................86
3.5.3 DHCP Clients...........................................................86
3.5.4 Logs.........................................................................87
3.5.5 Statistics...................................................................88
3.5.6 Route Info................................................................89

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1 Introduction
The AR-7284WnA supports AnnexA mode. It provides four
10/100 base-T Ethernet ports for user. The device provides
high-speed ADSL2+ broadband connection to the Internet or
Intranet for high-end users, such as net bars and office users.
It provides high performance access to the Internet,
downstream up to 24 Mbps and upstream up to 1 Mbps.
The device supports WLAN access to the Internet, such as
WLAN AP or WLAN device. It complies with IEEE 802.11b/g,
IEEE 802.11n specifications, WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security
specifications.
You can configure the router by running the Setup Wizard in the
CD-ROM provided in the package. The wizard provides quick
setup for Internet connection, Ethernet WAN Internet
connection, SSID, wireless security, firmware upgrade and
changing router’s password. When you start the Setup Wizard,
you will get the following Welcome screen. Please choose the
language to start with and follow the easy steps in the Wizard.
No instruction for the Setup Wizard is given here.
If you lost the CD-ROM or you prefer the traditional web setup,
please follow the procedures in Manual to configure the router

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1.1 Package List
1 x AR-7284WnA or AR-7284WnB
1 x external splitter
1 x power adapter
2 x telephone cables (RJ-11)
1 x Ethernet cable (RJ-45)
1 x Quick Installation Guide(QIG)
1 x CD (Multi-languages EZmax Wiard / QIG , USB driver
& English Manual)

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1.2 Safety Cautions
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.
Only use the power adapter packed within the device
package.
Pay attention to the power load of the electric outlet or
power extension cord. An overloaded power outlet or
damaged lines and plugs may cause electric shock or fire
accident. Check the power cords regularly. If you find any
damage, replace it as soon as possible.
It’s necessary to prepare proper space for heat
dissipation to avoid damage caused by overheating. The
long and thin holes on the device are designed for heat
dissipation and to ensure that the device works normally.
Do not cover these heat dissipation holes.
Do not put this device in high temperature environment
and avoid direct sunlight.
Do not put this device in humid or watery environment.
Do not spill any fluid on this device.
Do not connect this device to any PCs or electronic
products, unless our customer engineer or your
broadband provider instructs you to do so, because any
wrong connection may lead to electric or fire risk.
Do not place this device on an unstable surface.

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1.3 LEDs and Interfaces
Front Panel
Figure 1 Front panel
The following table describes the LEDs of the device.
LED Colo
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Status Description
Green Off The power is off.
On The power is on and the initialization
is normal.
Red On The device is initiating.
Blinks The firmware is upgrading.
LAN
1/2/3/4 Green
Off No LAN link.
Blinks Data is being transmitted through
the LAN interface.
On The connection of LAN interface is
normal.
Green
Off No WLAN connection.
Blinks Data is transmitted through the
WLAN interface.
On The connection of WLAN interface is
normal.
Green
Off No USB signal is detected.
Blinks Data is passing through USB port.
On The USB interface is ready.
ADSL Green
Off Initial self-test is failed.
Blinks The device is detecting DSL signal.
On The DSL line connection is
established.
Internet Green Off The device is running under Bridge

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LED Colo
r
Status Description
mode, DSL connection is not
present, or the power is off.
On Connected to network.
Red On Network connection failed.
WPS Green
On The WPS indicator will light for 5 minutes after the WPS service is
registered successfully.
Blink
Green
The WPS indicator will light for
0.2s, and then off for 0.1s when
the WPS button is pressed and
the network card is ready for
register.
The WPS indicator will blink
every 0.1s to indicate the WPS
service fails to register.
The WPS indicator lights for 5
times and off for 0.5s to indicate
there are two or more wireless
network cards register at the
same time.
Off WPS service is not ready or WPS
service has been setup successfully.

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Rear Panel
Figure 2 Rear panel
The following table describes the interface of the device.
Interface/Button Description
Line RJ-11 interface that connects to the telephone set
through the telephone cable.
WPS/Reset
Press the button for 3 seconds to enable
WPS.
Press the button for 8 seconds to restore
factory default configurations and reboot the
device.
LAN1/2/3/4 Ethernet RJ-45 interface is connected to the Ethernet interfaces of computers or Ethernet
devices.
USB device interface is connected to PC or other
network devices.
Power Power Jack that connects to power adapter. The
power adapter output is: 12 V DC, 800 mA.
ON/OFF Power switch.
1.4 System Requirements
Recommended system requirements are listed as follows:
An 10 baseT/100BaseT Ethernet interface on your PC
A hub or switch (connected to multiple PCs through one
of Ethernet interfaces on this device)
Operating system: Windows 98SE, Windows 2000,
Windows ME, or Windows XP

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Internet Explorer V5.0 or higher, Netscape V4.0 or higher,
or Firefox 1.5 or higher
1.5 Features
The device supports the following features:
Various line modes
External PPPoE dial-up access
Internal PPPoE and PPPoA dial-up access
Leased line mode
Zero installation PPP bridge mode (ZIPB)
1483B, 1483R, and MER access
Multiple PVCs (up to eight), PVCs are independent
Single PVC with multiple sessions
Multiple PVCs with multiple sessions
Binding PVC ports
802.1Q and 802.1P protocol
DHCP server
NAT and NAPT
Static route
Firmware upgrade via Web, TFTP and FTP
Reset to the factory default setting
DNS relay
Virtual server
DMZ
Web user interface
System status display
PPP session PAP and CHAP
IP filter
IP QoS
Remote access control
Remote management
Backup and restoration of configuration file
Ethernet interface supports crossover detection,
auto-correction and polarity correction
UPnP

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Connecting the ADSL Router
Step 1 Connect the ‘Line’ port of the device and the ‘Modem’
port of the ADSL splitter with a telephone cable.
Connect the phone to the ‘Phone’ port of the splitter
through a telephone cable. Connect the incoming line
to the ‘Line’ port of the splitter.
The splitter has three ports:
Line: Connect to the phone port on the wall
(RJ-11 jack).
Modem: Connect to the DSL port of the device.
Phone: Connectto a telephone set.
Step 2 Connect the LAN port of the device to the network
card of the PC through an Ethernet cable
(MDI/MDIX).
Note:
Use twisted-pair cables to connect with the Hub or switch.
Step 3 Plug one end of the power adapter to the wall outlet
and connect the other end to the Power port of the
device.
Connection type 1: Figure 3 shows the application diagram
for the connection of the device, PC, splitter and telephone
sets, when no telephone set is placed before the splitter.

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Figure 3 Connection diagram (without telephone sets before the splitter)
Connection type 2: Figure 4 displays the application diagram
for the connection of the device, PC, splitter and telephone
sets when a telephone set is placed before the splitter.
As illustrated in the following figure, the splitter is installed
close to the device.
Figure 4 Connection diagram (with a telephone set before the splitter)
Connection 1 is recommended.
Note:
When connection type 2 is used, the filter must be installed close to
the telephone cable. See Figure 4. Do not use the splitter to replace
the filter.

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Installing a telephone before the splitter may cause
connection problem between the device and the central office,
or failure of Internet access, or slow connection speed. If you
really need to add a telephone set before the splitter, you
must add a microfilter before a telephone set. Do not connect
several telephones before the splitter or connect several
telephones with one microfilter.
2.2 USB Installation
To connect the DSL gateway to the USB port of the PC, follow
the instructions listed as follow:
Step 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of
the DSL gateway. As the cable has two different
connectors and each connector is keyed, you may
need to try both connectors and different orientations.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable into the USB
port of the PC.
Step 3 For USB installation on Windows XP, once the PC
powers up, a message appears in the system tray
indicating that new hardware is found.
Step 4 The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
appears. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended) and insert the Manual and Driver
CD-ROM. Click Next. The system searches CD-ROM
for the best USB driver.

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Step 5 The dialog will instruct you to choose driver from
specific location.

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3 About the Web Configurator
This chapter describes how to configure the device by the
Web-based configuration utility.
3.1 Access the Device
Follow the following instructions to access the device for the
first time.
Step 1 Open the Internet Explorer (IE) browser and enter
http://192.168.2.1.
Step 2 The Login page shown in the following figure
appears. Enter the user name and password.
The user name and password of the super user
are admin and 1234.
The user name and password of the normal user
are user and user.

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If you successfully logged in as the super user, the web page
as shown in the following figure appears.
3.2 Setup
3.2.1 Wizard
Wizard enables fast and accurate configuration of Internet
connection and other important parameters. The following
sections describe these configuration parameters.
When subscribing to a broadband service, you should be
aware of the connection method. Your physical WAN device
can be Ethernet, DSL, or both of them. Technical information
about the properties of your Internet connection is provided
by your Internet service provider (ISP). For example, your ISP
should inform you whether you are connected to the Internet
using a static or dynamic IP address, or the protocol, such as
PPPoA or PPPoE, that you use to communicate over the
Internet.

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Step 1 Choose Setup > Wizard. The page shown in the
following figure appears.
Step 2 Click Setup Wizard. The page shown in the following
figure appears.
Step 3 There are four steps to configure the device. Click
Next to continue.

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Step 4 Set the time and date.