Edimax AR-7284WNA User manual

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English
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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
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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.