Edimax Router BR-6104K User Manual

							
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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User’s Manual 
 
 
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Introduction........................................................................\
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Features........................................................................\
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Minimum Requirements ........................................................................\
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Package Content........................................................................\
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Note........................................................................\
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Get to know the Broadband Router ...................................................................... 4 
Back Panel........................................................................\
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Front Panel........................................................................\
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Setup Diagram ........................................................................\
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Getting started........................................................................\
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Chapter 1........................................................................\
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Quick Setup ........................................................................\
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Step 1) Time Zone ........................................................................\
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Step 2) Broadband Type ........................................................................\
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1.1 Cable Modem........................................................................\
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1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL ........................................................................\
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1.3 PPPoE........................................................................\
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1.4 PPTP........................................................................\
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Chapter 2 ........................................................................\
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General Settings ........................................................................\
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2.1 System........................................................................\
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2.1.1 Time Zone ........................................................................\
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2.1.2 Password Settings ........................................................................\
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2.1.3 Remote Management ........................................................................\
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2.2 WAN........................................................................\
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2.2.1 Dynamic IP ........................................................................\
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2.2.2 Static IP Address ........................................................................\
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2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) ...................................................................... 22 
2.2.4 PPTP........................................................................\
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2.2.5 L2TP........................................................................\
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2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond ........................................................................\
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2.2.7 DNS........................................................................\
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2.2.8 DDNS ........................................................................\
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2.3 LAN........................................................................\
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2.4 NAT........................................................................\
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2.4.1 Port Forwarding ........................................................................\
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2.4.2 Virtual Server........................................................................\
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2.4.3 Special Applications ........................................................................\
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2.4.4 ALG Settings........................................................................\
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2.5 Firewall........................................................................\
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2.5.1 Access Control ........................................................................\
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2.5.2 URL Blocking........................................................................\
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2.5.3 Denial of Service (DoS) ........................................................................\
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2.5.4 DMZ........................................................................\
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Chapter 3........................................................................\
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Status........................................................................\
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3.1 Status and Information ........................................................................\
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3.2 Internet Connection........................................................................\
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3.3 Device Status........................................................................\
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3.4 Security Log........................................................................\
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3.5 Active DHCP Client Table ........................................................................\
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3.6 Statistics........................................................................\
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Chapter 4........................................................................\
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Tool........................................................................\
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4.1 Configuration Tools ........................................................................\
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4.2 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................\
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4.3 Reset........................................................................\
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Chapter 5 (For BR-6104KP only) ....................................................................... 42 
5.1 Install Print Server Network Driver ............................................................... 42 
5.2 Add a Network Printer........................................................................\
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Appendix A........................................................................\
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Glossary........................................................................\
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Introduction 
Congratulations on purchasing this Broadband Router. This Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that 
enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL  or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection 
settings in the Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN  port and youre ready to share files and access the Internet. 
As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch  to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your 
network. The Broadband Router provides a total solution fo r the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small 
Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to  handle tomorrows expansion 
and speed. 
 
Features 
•   High Internet Access throughput  
•  Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line  
•  Supports up to 253 users 
•  Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem 
•  Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network 
•  Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M) 
•  Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup  
•  Support advance features such as: Special Applicatio ns, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall. 
•  Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as:  DHCP Client Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status  
•  Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes  
•  Remote Management allows configuration and upgr ades 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) 
•  PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0  or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher) 
 
Package Content 
•  One 4-port Broadband router unit 
•  One Quick Installation Guide 
•  One User Manual CD 
•  One Power Adapter 
• Accessories  
 
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 wi th some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use 
this function in the first time, especially  when your ISP charge you by time used. 
 
 
Get to know the Broadband Router  
 
Back Panel 
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broa dband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three sections, 
LAN , WAN  and Reset :  
 
 
  
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Figure 1.0 
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1) Local Area Network (LAN)  
   The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are  where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc.  
2) Wide Area Network (WAN) 
   The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL  or Cable modem and is linked to the    Internet. 
 
3) Reset 
    The Reset button allows you to do one of two things. 
 
1)  If problems occur with your router, press the router’s  reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds) 
and the router will re-boot itself, keepi ng your original configurations. 
 
2)  If problems persist or you experience extreme problems  or you forgot your password, press the reset button 
for longer than 4 seconds and the router will re set itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original 
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings) 
 
 
Front Panel 
 
On the router’s front panel there are LED  lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of 
each LED and its description. 
 
   
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LED  Light Status  Description 
PWR ON Router’s power supply is on 
ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected WAN 10/100M Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected 
ON WAN is connected 
Off No WAN connection WAN LNK/ACT 
Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent 
ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected LAN 10/100M 
(Port 1-4) Off LAN port 10Mbps is connected 
ON LAN is connected 
Off No LAN connection LAN LNK/ACT 
(Port 1-4) 
Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent 
ON Printer is connected 
Off No Printer connection USB 1-2 (BR-6104KP only) 
Flashing Printer is activity 
 
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Setup Diagram 
 
Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1.2 
 
 
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Getting started  
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet. 
1)  Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).  
2)  You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it  can obtain an IP address automatically. All LAN clients 
require an IP address. Just like an address, it allo ws LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already 
configured your PC to obtain an IP autom atically then proceed to step 3, page 11) 
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically  
By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this m eans that you can obtain an IP address automatically 
once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP addres s automatically. This section will show you how to 
configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP addres s automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT 
operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh , Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 
The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to conf igure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 
2a)  Windows 95/98/Me , 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)  Windows NT.  
 
2a) Windows 95/98/Me 
1: Click the Start button and select  Settings, then click  Control Panel . The Control Panel  window will appear. 
2: Double-click Network  icon. The Network window will appear. 
3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the  Add button to install it now. If 
TCP/IP is installed, go to  step 6. 
4: In the  Network Component Type dialog box, select  Protocol and click  Add button. 
5: In the  Select Network Protocol dialog box, select  Microsoft and TCP/IP  and then click the  OK button to 
start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need  your Windows CD to complete the installation. 
6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select  TCP/IP from the list of   Network 
Components  and then click the  Properties button. 
7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: 
•  Bindings : Check Client for Microsoft Networks  and File and printer sharing for Microsoft 
Networks . 
•  Gateway : All fields are blank. 
•  DNS Configuration : Select Disable DNS. 
•  WINS Configuration : Select Disable WINS Resolution.  
•  IP Address : Select Obtain IP address automatically . 
 
 
8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your  
    Broadband Router’s DHCP server.  
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Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on 
your LAN.  
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP  address automatically, please proceed to Step 3  
 
2b) Windows XP 
1: Click the Start button and select  Settings, then click  Network Connections.  The Network Connections   
window will appear. 
2: Double-click Local Area Connection  icon. The Local Area  Connection  window will appear. 
3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see  Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select 
it and click the  Properties button. 
4: In the Internet Protocol (T CP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically  and 
Obtain DNS server address automatically  as shown on the following screen. 
 
 
 
5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obt ain an IP address automatically from your 
Broadband Router’s DHCP server.  
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP  server is the only DHCP server available on 
your LAN. 
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3. 
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2c) Windows 2000 
1: Click the Start button and select  Settings, then click  Control Panel . The Control Panel  window will 
appear. 
2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections  icon. In the Network and Dial-up  Connection   window, 
double-click  Local Area Connection  icon. The Local Area Connection  window will appear. 
3: In the Local Area Connection  window, click the Properties button. 
4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see  Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select 
it and click the  Properties button. 
5: In the Internet Protocol (T CP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address  automatically  and 
Obtain DNS server address automatically  as shown on the following screen. 
 
 
 
6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will no w obtain an IP address automatically  
 from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.  
 
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s  DHCP server is the only DHCP server           
available on your LAN. 
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3. 
 
 
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2d) Windows NT 
1: Click the Start button and select  Settings, then click  Control Panel . The Control Panel  window will 
appear. 
2: Double-click Network  icon. The Network window will appear. Select the  Protocol tab from the  Network 
window. 
3: Check if the  TCP/IP Protocol  is on your list of  Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the  
Add  button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to  step 5. 
4: In the  Select Network Protocol window, select the  TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok button to start 
installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation. 
5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network  window. Select TCP/IP from the list of  Network 
Protocols  and then click the  Properties button. 
6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings: 
•  IP Address:  Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server . 
•  DNS: Let all fields are blank. 
•  WINS:  Let all fields are blank. 
•  Routing:  Let all fields are blank. 
 
 
 
7: Click OK  to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your 
Broadband Router’s DHCP server. 
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s  DHCP server is the only DHCP server           
available on your LAN. 
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3. 
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