Edimax BR-6225N User manual

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C A T A L O G
Chapter I: Product Information.......................................................................................6
1-1 Introduction and safety information..........................................................................6
1-2 Safety Information .....................................................................................................8
1-3 System Requirements .................................................................................................9
1-4 Package Contents....................................................................................................10
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router................................................11
Chapter II: System and Network Setup...........................................................................13
2-1 Establish network connection..................................................................................13
2-2 Setup client computers to obtain IP address automatically ....................................15
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup: ................................................16
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:........................................................18
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:...........................................................20
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup:........................................................22
2-3 Connect to broadband router by web browser ........................................................24
2-4 Using ‘Quick Setup’.................................................................................................28
2-4-1 Using ‘Dynamic IP’as broadband connection type...........................32
2-4-2 Using ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’as broadband connection type ......................34
2-4-3 Using ‘PPPoE xDSL’ as broadband connection type.........................36
2-4-4 Using ‘PPTP xDSL’as broadband connection type...........................38
2-4-5 Using 'L2TP xDSL' as broadband connection type............................41
2-4-6 Using 'Telstra Big Pond' as broadband connection type ....................44
2-4-7 WISP (Wireless ISP Connection mode).............................................46
Chapter III: General Setup...........................................................................................48
3-1 System......................................................................................................................50
3-1-1 Time Zone ..........................................................................................50
3-1-2 Password Settings...............................................................................52
3-1-3 Remote Management..........................................................................53
3-2 WAN.........................................................................................................................55
3-2-1 Dynamic IP.........................................................................................58
3-2-2 Static IP..............................................................................................60
3-2-3 PPPoE.................................................................................................62
3-2-4 PPTP...................................................................................................65
3-2-5 L2TP...................................................................................................65
3-2-6 Telstra Big Pond.................................................................................68
3-2-7 WISP ( Wireless ISP Connection Mode )...........................................70
3-3 LAN (Wired).............................................................................................................72
3-3-1 Start ....................................................................................................72
3-3-2 LAN IP...............................................................................................73

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3-3-2 LAN IP...............................................................................................74
3-3-3 DHCP Server......................................................................................75
3-3-4 Static DHCP Leases ...........................................................................76
3-4 Wireless....................................................................................................................78
3-4-1 Basic Settings.....................................................................................79
3-4-1-1 AP mode..................................................................................80
3-4-1-2 Station-Infrastructure..............................................................84
3-4-1-3 AP Bridge-Point to Point.........................................................87
3-4-1-4 AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point ..............................................90
3-4-1-5 AP Bridge-WDS......................................................................92
3-4-1-6 Universal Repeater..................................................................95
3-4-2 Security Settings...............................................................................102
3-4-4 WPS..................................................................................................109
3-4-5 Wireless Schedule ............................................................................111
3-5 Advance Settings*..................................................................................................112
3-5-1 QoS...................................................................................................113
3-5-1-1 Basic QoS Settings................................................................113
3-5-1-2 Add a new QoS entry............................................................115
3-5-2 NAT..................................................................................................117
3-5-2-1 Virtual Server........................................................................118
3-5-2-2 Special Applications..............................................................120
3-5-2-3 UPnP Settings .......................................................................123
3-5-2-4 ALG Settings.........................................................................124
3-5-2-5 Static Routing........................................................................125
3-5-3 Firewall.............................................................................................127
3-5-3-1 Access Control......................................................................127
3-5-3-2 URL Blocking.......................................................................132
3-5-3-3 DoS .......................................................................................134
3-5-4 DDNS...............................................................................................137
3-5-5 Port Forwarding................................................................................140
3-5-6 DMZ.................................................................................................143
Chapter IV EZ View .................................................................................................146
Chapter V: Status ......................................................................................................154
5-1 Internet Connection .............................................................................156
5-2 Device Status.......................................................................................157
5-3 System Log..........................................................................................158
5-4 Security Log ........................................................................................159
5-5 Active DHCP Client ............................................................................160
5-6 Statistics.............................................................................................................161
Chapter VI : Tools........................................................................................................162

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6-1 Configuration Tools...........................................................................................164
6-2 Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................165
6-3 Restart................................................................................................................166
Chapter VII : Language...............................................................................................167

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing Edimax BR-6225n / BR-6226n nLite wireless
broadband router! This high cost-efficiency router is the best choice for
Small office / Home office users, all computers and network devices can
share a single 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!
With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network capability, all computers
and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular phone,
game console, and more!) can connect to this broadband router without
additional cabling. New Draft-N wireless capability also gives you the
highest speed of wireless experience ever! With a compatible wireless
card installed in your PC, you can transfer file for up to 150 Mbps! The
radio coverage is also doubled, so don’t worry if your office or house is
really big!
Other features of this router including:
•Provide 12-languages user interface
•Support WISP (Wireless ISP) connection mode
•Support EZview to manage LAN devices
•Support wireless schedule setting
•Built-in 16-languages EZmax Setup Wizard to setup router
•High Internet Access throughput
•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet connection
•Supports up to 253 LAN users sharing a single Cable or xDSL internet
connection
•Four wired LAN ports (10/100Mbps) and one WAN port (10/100Mbps)
•Comply with wireless IEEE 802.11b/g standards

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•Compatible with wireless IEEE802.11n standard
•Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy client IP-address setup
•Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, DMZ,
Virtual Servers, URL blocking, QoS, Access Control, Firewall.
•Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System
Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status
•Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and
management purposes
•Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from
a remote computer (over the Internet)
•Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.

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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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1-4 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything
missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for
missing items:
□Router ………………………………………………………… 1
□ Quick installation guide (1 pcs) ………………………………… 2
□ CDROM (with multi-languages setup wizard, multi-languages Quick
installation guide and User manual )(1 pcs) …………………….. 3
□ 12V 1A power adapter (1 pcs)…………………………………..... 4
□ Ethernet Cable (1 pcs)………………………………………..... 5
□ Holding base (1 pcs)…………………………………………..... 6
□ Antenna (1 pcs for BR-6225n only)…………………………….....7
□ Accessories (1 pcs) ……………………………………………..... 8
You can configure the router by running the Setup Wizard in the
CD-ROM provided in the package. The wizard provides quick setup
for the 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 this Manual ( or Quick Installation
Guide ) to configure the router

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1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR ON Router is switched on and correctly powered
WLAN
On Wireless network is switched on
Off Wireless network is switched off
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring data) or
WPS mode is on. (LED will on and off every
1 second)
WAN
LNK/ACT
On WAN port is connected
Off WAN port is not connected
Flashing WAN activity (transferring data)
LAN
LNK/ACT
On LAN port is connected
Off LAN port is not connected
Flashing LAN activity (transferring data)

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Back Panel
BR-6226n
BR-6225n
Item Name Description
Antenna High gain 3dBi Antenna
ON/OFF Enable / Disable wireless signal
You can not connect the router via wireless adapter,
when you disable (OFF) the wireless signal.
12V (Power) Power connector, connects to power adapter
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all
settings) or start WPS function. Press this button and
hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings, and press this
button 3~5 seconds to start WPS function.
1 - 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Establish network connection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection
between your new Broadband router and your computers, network
devices:
1. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of router by
Ethernet cable.
2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled
consumer devices other than computers, like game console, or switch /
hub) to the LAN port of the router.

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3. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to
the ‘Power’socket of the router.
4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’LED should be
steadily on, WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if the computer /
network device connected to the respective port of the router is
powered on and correctly connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any
LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling.

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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’