Edimax BR-6504n User manual

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BR-6504N
IEEE802.11b/g/n Draft 2.0
Wireless Broadband Router
User’s Manual
Version 1.0.4 (April, 2007)

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C A T A L O G
CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION
1-1 Introduction and safety information………………………………....P6
1-2 Safety Information……………………………………………….......P8
1-3 System Requirements…………………………………………….... ..P9
1-4 Package Contents………………………………………………….....P10
1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router………………….P11
CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP
2-1 Build network connection…………………………………………....P13
2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser………......P15
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup…………………………P16
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup………………………………P18
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup…………………………….......P20
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup…………………………........P22
2-2-5 Router IP address lookup…….....................................................P24
2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’……………………………………………........P26
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’…………………………P29
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’………………………...P30
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’…………………………..P31
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’……………………………P33
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’……………………………P34
2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’………………………P36
2-4 Basic Setup………………………………………………………......P38
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization…………………....P39
2-4-2 Change management password…………………………….....P40

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2-4-3 Remote Management…………………………………………P41
2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup)……………………….......P44
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’……………………….......P45
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’………………………………P47
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’…………………………….......P49
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’………………………………….P51
2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’………………………………….P52
2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’………………….......P53
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’…………………………………..P54
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’…………………………….......P56
2-6 Wired LAN Configuration…………………………………………..P59
2-6-1 LAN IP section……………………………………………….P60
2-6-2 DHCP Server……………………………………………........P61
2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table……………………………............P62
2-7 Wireless LAN Configuration………………………………………..P64
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings………………………………………P65
2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘AP'…………………………........P66
2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Point’……...P68
2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Multi Point’.P69
2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - WDS’………………P70
2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings………………………………….P72
2-7-3 Wireless Security……………………………………………..P75
2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security………………………………P75
2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy……………………...P76
2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)………………………..P78
2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS…………………………………………P80
2-7-4 Wireless Access Control……………………………………...P81
2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)………………………………...P84
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network…………………………..P86
CHAPTER III: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
3-1 Quality of Service (QoS)…………………………………………….P87
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings……………………………………………P87
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule………………………………………….. P90

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3-2 Network Address Trnaslation (NAT)………………………………P92
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function)……..P92
3-2-2 Port Forwarding……………………………………………..P93
3-2-3 Virtual Server……………………………………………… .P96
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications……………………..P98
3-2-5 UPnP Setting………………………………………………..P98
3-2-6 ALG Settings………………………………………………..P99
3-3 Firewall……………………………………………………………P101
3-3-1 Access Control……………………………………………...P102
3-3-1-1 Add PC……………………………………………….P105
3-3-2 URL Blocking……………………………………………....P106
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention……………………………………...P108
3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings…………………………….P111
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)………………………………....P112
3-4 System Status……………………………………………………...P114
3-4-1 System information and firmware version………………….P115
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status………………………………….P115
3-4-3 Device Status………………………………………………..P116
3-4-4 System Log………………………………………………….P116
3-4-5 Security Log………………………………………………...P117
3-4-6 Active DHCP client list……………………………………..P118
3-4-7 Statistics….………………………………………………... P118
3-5 Configuration Backup and Restore………………………………..P118
3-6 Firmware Upgrade…………………………………………………P120
3-7 System Reset………………………………………………….........P121
CHAPTER IV: APPENDIX
4-1 Hardware Specification…………………………………………….P122
4-2 Troubleshooting…………………………………………….............P123
4-3 Glossary…………………………………………………………….P126

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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you for purchasing this 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/Draft-N wireless network capability, all
computers and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular
phone, game console, and more!) can connect to this wireless 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 300Mbps(transfer data
rate)! The radio coverage is also doubled, so don’t worry if your office or
house is really big!
Other features of this router including:
•High Internet Access throughput
•Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
•Supports up to 253 users
•Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection
•Access private LAN servers from the internet
•Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
•Provides IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN capability
•Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup
•Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, DMZ,
Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.
•Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System Log,
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•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 DC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)

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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:
□Broadband router (main body, 1 pcs)…………………………… 1
□ Quick installation guide (1 pcs) ………………………………… 2
□ User manual CDROM (1 pcs) ………………………………….. 3
□ D/C power adapter (1 pcs) ……………………………………..... 4
□ 3dBi Antenna (3 pcs)…….…………………………………..... 5
□ Holding Base (1 pcs) ………………………………………..... 6

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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
On Wireless network is switched on or WPS
mode is on.
Off Wireless network is switched off
WLAN
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring data).
On WAN port (Internet) is running at 100Mbps
Off WAN port (Internet) is running at
10Mbps
WAN
10/100M Flashing WAN activity (transferring data)
On WAN port is connected
Off WAN port is not connected
WAN
LNK/ACT Flashing WAN activity (transferring data)
On LAN port is running at 100MbpsLAN
10/100M Off LAN port is running at 10Mbps
On LAN port is connected
Off LAN port is not connected
LAN
LNK/ACT Flashing LAN activity (transferring data)

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Back Panel
Item Name Description
Antenna A to C Antenna A, B, and C
Power Power connector, connects to D/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 20 seconds to
clear all settings, and press this button for less than 20 seconds to
start WPS function.
1 - 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port
Antenna A Antenna B Antenna C

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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Build network connection
Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection
between your new WIRELESS 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.
3. Connect the D/C 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, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’for possible reasons
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2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
After the network connection is built, 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 Vista - please go to section 2-2-4

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2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IPaddress 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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2-2-2Windows 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’.