Edimax 3G-6200nL User manual

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C A T A L O G
Chapter I : Product Information ..................................................................................5
Chapter II: System and Network Setup........................................................................12
2-1 Establish network connection............................................................................12
2-2 Setup client computers to obtain IP address automatically ..............................13
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup: ................................................14
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:........................................................16
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:...........................................................18
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup:........................................................20
2-3 Connect to broadband router by web browser ..................................................22
2-4 Using ‘Quick Setup’...........................................................................................26
2-4-1 3G/3.5G..............................................................................................30
2-4-2 Using ‘Dynamic IP’as broadband connection type...........................39
2-4-3 Using ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’as broadband connection type ......................41
2-4-4 Using ‘PPPoE xDSL’ as broadband connection type.........................43
2-4-5 Using ‘PPTP xDSL’as broadband connection type...........................45
2-4-6 Using 'L2TP xDSL' as broadband connection type............................48
2-4-7 Using 'Telstra Big Pond' as broadband connection type ....................51
Chapter III: General Setup..........................................................................................52
3-1 System..................................................................................................................54
3-1-1 Time Zone ..........................................................................................54
3-1-2 Password Settings...............................................................................56
3-1-3 Remote Management..........................................................................57
3-2 WAN.....................................................................................................................59
3-2-1 3G/3.5G..............................................................................................68
3-2-2 Dynamic IP.........................................................................................64
3-2-3 Static IP..............................................................................................64
3-2-4 PPPoE.................................................................................................66
3-2-5 PPTP...................................................................................................68
3-2-6 L2TP...................................................................................................71
3-2-7 Telstra Big Pond.................................................................................74
3-3 LAN (Wired).........................................................................................................76
3-3-1 Start ....................................................................................................76
3-3-2 LAN IP...............................................................................................78
3-3-3 DHCP Server......................................................................................79
3-3-4 Static DHCP Leases ...........................................................................80
3-4 Wireless................................................................................................................82
3-4-1 Basic Settings.....................................................................................83
3-4-1-1 AP mode..................................................................................86

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3-4-4 WPS....................................................................................................97
3-4-5 Wireless Schedule ..............................................................................99
3-5 Advance Settings*..............................................................................................100
3-5-1 QoS...................................................................................................101
3-5-1-1 Basic QoS Settings................................................................101
3-5-1-2 Add a new QoS entry............................................................103
3-5-2 NAT..................................................................................................105
3-5-2-1 Virtual Server........................................................................106
3-5-2-2 Special Applications..............................................................108
3-5-2-3 UPnP Settings .......................................................................111
3-5-2-4 ALG Settings.........................................................................112
3-5-2-5 Static Routing........................................................................113
3-5-3 Firewall...........................................................................................115
3-5-3-1 Access Control......................................................................115
3-5-3-2 URL Blocking.......................................................................120
3-5-3-3 DoS .......................................................................................122
3-5-4 DDNS...............................................................................................125
3-5-5 Port Forwarding................................................................................128
3-5-6 DMZ.................................................................................................131
3-5-7 Fail Over...........................................................................................133
Chapter IV : Status.....................................................................................................135
5-1 Internet Connection .............................................................................137
5-2 Device Status.......................................................................................138
5-3 System Log..........................................................................................139
5-4 Security Log ........................................................................................140
5-5 Active DHCP Client ............................................................................141
5-6 Statistics...............................................................................................142
5-7 Modem Information.............................................................................143
Chapter V : Tools .........................................................................................................144
6-1 Configuration Tools.............................................................................146
6-2 Firmware Upgrade...............................................................................147
6-3 Restart..................................................................................................148
Chapter VI : Language ................................................................................................149

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing Edimax 3G-6200nL wireless 3G broadband
router! This high cost-efficiency router is the best choice for Mobile /
Small office / Home office users, all computers and network devices can
share a single wireless 3G modem or xDSL / cable** modem internet
connection at high speed. Easy install procedures allows any computer
users to setup a network environment in very short time - within minutes,
even inexperienced. When the number of your computers and
network-enabled devices grow, you can also expand the number of
network slot by simple attach a hub or switch, to extend the scope of your
network!
You can configure the router by running the Setup Wizard in the
CD-ROM provided in the package. The wizard provides quick setup for
wireless 3G/3.5G 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
Note 1: Only one Internet connection (wireless 3G or xDSL/Cable) can
be used at the same time.

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Note 2: To prevent the compatibility problem between 3G USB Modem
cad and 3G router, it is recommended that you upgrade the latest
firmware of 3G router from Edimax website
http://www.edimax.com .
Features
- Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point
- Compatible with IEEE 802.11n standard with 150Mbps data rate
- High Internet access throughput
- Allow multiple users to share a single Internet connection
- Supports up to 253 network client users
- Provides one USB port for 3G wireless connection
- Internet Access via 3G modem or Cable/xDSL modem
- Access Servers on your LAN from the Public Network
- Equipped with one Ethernet port for LAN or WAN
- Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup
- Support advance features such as: special applications, DMZ, virtual
server, access control, firewall
- Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log,
System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status
- Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management
- Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a
remote site (over the Internet)
Minimum Requirements
- One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port
(RJ-45)
- Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
- Computer with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher /
Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher)
Package Contents
- One Wireless 3G broadband router
- One Quick Installation Guide
- One CD-ROM (Wizard, Multi-languages QIG and User Manual)
- One Power Adapter
- Ethernet Cable
- Accessories

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Note
The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to
abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends
network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are
not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are
not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please
make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in
the first time, especially your ISP charge you by access time.
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel.
The router’s back panel is divided into four sections, LAN, WAN, USB,
and Reset:
Figure 1.0
1) WAN/LAN Port
The Fast Ethernet port is for you to connect with xDSL/Cable modem or
connect with computer. The default setting is for you to connect with
computer or switch to extend network. If you would like to access
Internet via xDSL/Cable modem, you can login 3G-6200nL to enable
WAN function (to click button ).
2)Antenna
For you to connect with antenna to get stronger wireless signal.
3) USB
The USB port allow you to share internet via 3G USB modem card.
4) WPS / Reset button
You can press the button 2~4 seconds to enable WPS for wireless
security.
When you experience some problem on using this router, or you forgot

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your password, you can press the reset button for longer than 10
seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings
(warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory
default settings)
4) Power Jack
5V2A switching power adapter.
Front Panel
On the router’s front panel there are LEDs, which shows the status of
this router. Below is the list of each LED and its description.
LED Light
Status Description
WLAN
On Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
ETHERNET
On ETHERNET port is connected.
Off ETHERNET port is not connected.
Flashing ETHERNET activity (transferring or
receiving data).
INTERNET On Router is connected to the Internet. Off Router is not connected to the Internet.
Flashing Router is connecting to the Internet.

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
ETHERNET Local/ Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) port.
Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings)
or start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10
seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, and press
this button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS function.
Antenna It is a 2dBi dipole antenna.
USB Connect your 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB port to share
the 3G mobile Internet connection
Antenna A

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1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the
following safety instructions:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router
outdoor.
2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or
bathroom. Also, do not left this router in the car in summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the
router first.
4. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall,
please make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places
would damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to
small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their
nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS
ROUTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is
normal and is not a malfunction), DO NOT put this router on paper,
cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the
router is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and
ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.
8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your
hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything,
or contact an experienced technician for help.
9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out
from the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the
electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

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1-3 System Requirements
zInternet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45
Ethernet port.
zComputer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface
card.
zWeb browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
zAn available power socket

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Establish network connection
Setup Diagram
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3G G/ /3 3. .5 5G G M Mo od de em m c ca ar rd d i in ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n: :
If you have 3G/3.5G modem card and SIM card, please follow the
following instructions to establish connection
1. Connect power adapter to 3G-6200nL
2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the LAN port on router to the
Ethernet socket on the PC
3. Insert SIM card into 3G/3.5G modem card, and connect the modem
card with one of USB port of 3G-6200nL. The corresponding USB
LED indicator on 3G-6200nL will light.

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2-2 Setup client computers to obtain IP address automatically
After the network connection is established, the next step you should
do is setup the router with proper network parameters, so it can work
properly in your network environment.
Before you can connect to the router and start configuration
procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address,
or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure
your computer to use dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows NT - please go to section 2-2-4

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2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and
Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’, then click ‘OK’.

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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up
Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area
Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’and ‘Obtain DNS server
address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet
Connections icon, click Network Connections, then double-click Local
Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear,
and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’and ‘Obtain DNS server
address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and
Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections..Right-click Local Area
Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties
window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and
then click ‘Properties’