Edimax Router BR-6104K User Manual

Example: Special Applications  
If you need to run applications that require multiple connec tions, then specify the port (outbound) normally associated with 
that application in the Trigger Port fiel d. Then select the protocol type (TCP or  UDP) and enter the public ports associated 
with the trigger port to open them up for inbound traffic. 
  
Example:  
ID Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Comment 
1 28800 UDP 2300-2400, 47624 TCP MSN Game Zone 
2 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net 
 
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2.5 Firewall 
 
The Broadband router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of 
hacker attack, and defending against a wide array of common In ternet attacks. However, for applications that require 
unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a s pecific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).  
 
Note: To enable the Firewall settings select  Enable and click  Apply 
 
  
Parameter Description 
Access Control Access Control...

Add PC You can click Add PC to add an access control rule for users by IP addresses. 
Remove PC 
If you want to remove some PC from the IP Filtering Table, select the PC you want to 
remove in the table and then click Delete Sele cted. If you want remove all PCs from the 
table, just click Delete All button.
 
Filter client PC by MAC  address
 
Check “Enable MAC Filtering” to enable MAC Filtering. 
Add PC 
Fill in “Client PC MAC Address” and “Comment”  of the PC that is allowed to access the 
Internet,...

Click  at the bottom of the screen to save the above  configurations. You can now configure other 
advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place) 
 
Example: Access Control  
In the example below, LAN client A can only access websites  that use Port 80. However, LAN client B is able to access 
websites and any other service t hat uses ports between 80 and 999. 
 
 
 
  
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2.5.2 URL Blocking 
You can block access to some Web sites from particular PCs by entering a full URL address or just keyword of the Web site. 
 
  
Parameter Description 
Enable URL Blocking Enable/disable URL Blocking 
Add URL Keyword 
Fill in “URL/Keyword” and then click “Add”. You can enter the full URL address or the 
keyword of the web site you want to block. If you find any typo before adding it and want 
to retype again, just click Reset and the field will be cleared.
 
Remove URL Keyword 
If...

2.5.4 DMZ 
If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properly from behind the NAT firewall, 
then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Inter net access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows 
you to re-direct all packets going to your WAN port IP addre ss to a particular IP address in your LAN. The difference 
between the virtual server and the DMZ functi on is that the virtual server re-directs a particular service/Internet application...

Chapter 3 
 
Status 
The Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the St atus page to monitor: the 
connection status of the Br oadband routers WAN/LAN interfaces, the current firmware and hardware version numbers, any 
illegal attempts to access your network, and information on a ll DHCP client PCs currently connected to your network.   
 
Parameter Description 
Status and Information Shows the router’s system information 
Internet Connection View the...

Parameter Description 
Internet Connection 
This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection. It 
also displays the router’s WAN port:  WAN IP address,  Subnet Mask , and ISP Gateway 
as well as the  Primary DNS and Secondary DNS being used.
 
 
3.3 Device Status 
View the Broadband router’s current conf iguration settings. The Device Status displays the configuration settings you’ve 
configured in the Quick Setup Wizard/General Setup  section. 
 
  
Parameter Description...

3.5 Active DHCP Client Table 
View your LAN clients information that is currently linked to the Broadband routers DHCP server 
 
  
Parameter Description 
DHCP Client Log 
This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. The 
“Active DHCP Client Table” displays the  IP address and the MAC  address and Time 
Expired of each LAN Client. Use the  Refresh button to get the most updated situation
 
 
3.6 Statistics 
View the statistics of packets  sent and received on WAN and...

Chapter 4 
 
Tool 
 
This page includes the basic configuration tools, such as Configuration Tools (save or restore configuration settings), 
Firmware Upgrade (upgrade system firmware) and Reset.  
 
  
Parameter Description 
Configuration Tools You can save the router’s curr ent configuration, restore the router’s saved configuration 
files and restore the router ’s factory default settings
 
Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmware 
Reset You can reset the router’s system...