BR-6478Gn
User Manual
03-2012 / v1.0
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................4
1‐1 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................4
1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router.............................................................4
CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP .....................................................................................................6
2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection.....................................................................................................6
2‐2 Setting Client Computers to Obtain IP Addresses Automatically........................................................7
2‐2‐1 Windows 95/98/Me IP Address Setup .....................................................................................7
2‐2‐2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup..............................................................................................8
2‐2‐3 Windows XP IP Address Setup..................................................................................................9
2‐2‐4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup............................................................................................10
2‐3 Connecting to Broadband Router via Web Browser .........................................................................12
2‐4 Using “iQ Setup” ................................................................................................................................15
2‐5 Using “iQoS” ......................................................................................................................................19
CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP..........................................................................................................................21
3‐1 System................................................................................................................................................21
3‐1‐1 Time Zone...............................................................................................................................22
3‐1‐2 Password Settings...................................................................................................................23
3‐1‐3 Remote Management.............................................................................................................24
3‐2 WAN...................................................................................................................................................24
3‐2‐1 Dynamic IP..............................................................................................................................25
3‐2‐2 Static IP...................................................................................................................................26
3‐2‐3 PPPoE......................................................................................................................................27
3‐2‐4 PPTP........................................................................................................................................29
3‐2‐5 L2TP ........................................................................................................................................31
3‐2‐6 WISP........................................................................................................................................34
3‐3 LAN.....................................................................................................................................................35
3‐3‐1 LAN IP......................................................................................................................................35
3‐3‐2 DHCP Server............................................................................................................................36
3‐3‐3 Static DHCP Leases .................................................................................................................36
3‐4 Wireless .............................................................................................................................................38
3‐4‐1 Wireless Settings ....................................................................................................................38
3‐4‐1‐1 AP Mode......................................................................................................................39
3‐4‐1‐2 Station‐Infrastructure .................................................................................................40
3‐4‐1‐3 AP Bridge—Point to Point ...........................................................................................42
3‐4‐1‐4 AP Bridge—Point to Multi‐Point .................................................................................43
3‐4‐1‐5 AP Bridge—WDS..........................................................................................................44
3‐4‐1‐6 Universal Repeater......................................................................................................46
3‐4‐2 Security Settings.....................................................................................................................48
3‐4‐2‐1 Disabled.......................................................................................................................48
3‐4‐2‐2 WEP .............................................................................................................................48
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3‐4‐2‐3 WPA Pre‐Shared Key ...................................................................................................49
3‐4‐2‐4 WPA RADIUS................................................................................................................50
3‐4‐3 MAC Address Filtering............................................................................................................51
3‐4‐4 WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) Settings....................................................................................52
3‐5 Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................................53
3‐5‐1 QoS .........................................................................................................................................54
3‐5‐2 DDNS.......................................................................................................................................56
3‐5‐3 Port Forwarding......................................................................................................................58
3‐5‐4 DMZ ........................................................................................................................................59
3‐6 NAT ....................................................................................................................................................60
3‐6‐1 Virtual Server..........................................................................................................................60
3‐6‐2 Special Applications................................................................................................................62
3‐6‐3 UPnP Settings .........................................................................................................................63
3‐6‐4 ALG Settings............................................................................................................................63
3‐6‐5 Static Routing..........................................................................................................................64
3‐7 Firewall...............................................................................................................................................65
3‐7‐1 Access Control ........................................................................................................................66
3‐7‐2 URL Blocking ...........................................................................................................................68
3‐7‐3 DoS..........................................................................................................................................69
3‐8 Parental Control.................................................................................................................................71
CHAPTER IV: STATUS, TOOLS & LANGUAGE ....................................................................................................73
4‐1 Status .................................................................................................................................................73
4‐1‐1 Internet Connection ...............................................................................................................73
4‐1‐2 Device Status ..........................................................................................................................73
4‐1‐3 System Log..............................................................................................................................74
4‐1‐4 Security Log ............................................................................................................................74
4‐1‐5 Active DHCP Client..................................................................................................................75
4‐1‐6 Statistics..................................................................................................................................75
4‐2 Tools...................................................................................................................................................75
4‐2‐1 Configuration Tools ................................................................................................................76
4‐2‐2 Firmware Upgrade..................................................................................................................77
4‐2‐3 Restart ....................................................................................................................................77
4‐3 Language............................................................................................................................................78
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CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION
1‐1 Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing in the package,
and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
z Broadband router (1 pcs)
z Quick installation guide (1 pcs)
z 3dBi antenna (2 pcs)
z CD with multi‐language QIG and user manual (1 pcs)
z 12V DC power adapter (1 pcs)
z Ethernet cable (1 pcs)
z Power adapter (1 pcs)
z Vertical stand (1 pcs)
z Accessory kit (1 pcs)
1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status
Description
PWR
On
Off
Router switched on and correctly powered
Router not powered or not correctly powered
Wireless connectivity activated
Wireless connectivity not activated
Wireless LAN activity (transferring data)
WAN port connected
Wireless On
Off
Flashing
On
WAN
Off
WAN port not connected
Flashing
On
WAN activity (transferring data)
LAN port connected
LAN
(1‐4)
Off
LAN port not connected
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring data)
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Back Panel
Item Name
Description
Antenna
Connects to the supplied antenna(s)
connector(s)
Wi‐Fi on/off
Switches on/off the Wi‐Fi signal
switch
WPS/Reset
Button
Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS
function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all
settings or press this button for 2‐5 seconds to activate WPS
function)
1‐4
Connects to computer or other web devices
(LAN Ports)
WAN Port
Connects to cable/xDSL modems
Power
Connects to the supplied power adapter
Connector
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CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP
2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection
Please follow the following instructions to build a network connection between your new
broadband router, computers, and other network devices:
1. Connect your xDSL or cable modem to the router’s “WAN” port with an Ethernet
cable.
2. Connect your computer to one of the router’s “LAN” ports with an Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the “12V”
socket on the back panel of the router.
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4. Please check all the LEDs on the front panel. The “PWR” and “WAN” LEDs should be
on. The “LAN” LED should be on if the computer is connected and correctly
powered. If you encounter any problems, please make sure that all your devices
are connected and powered correctly.
2‐2 Setting Client Computers to Obtain IP Addresses Automatically
Before you start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (set to use dynamic IP addresses). If your computer is set to use a static IP
address, or if you are unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure your
computer to use dynamic IP addresses:
z Windows 95/98/Me
z Windows 2000
z Windows XP
(see section 2‐2‐1)
(see section 2‐2‐2)
(see section 2‐2‐3)
(see section 2‐2‐4)
z Windows Vista
2‐2‐1 Windows 95/98/Me IP Address Setup
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your
screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double‐click the “Network” icon, and the
“Network” window will appear. Select “TCP/IP”, and then click “Properties”.
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2. Select “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”, then click “OK”.
2‐2‐2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your
screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double‐click the “Network and Dial‐up
Connections” icon, and then double‐click “Local Area Connection”. When the
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“Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, select “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)”, and then click “Properties”.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
2‐2‐3 Windows XP IP Address Setup
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your
screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double‐click the “Network and Internet
Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, then double‐click “Local Area
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Connection”. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, click
“Properties”.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
2‐2‐4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your
screen), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, and
then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right‐click “Local Area Network”, then
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select “Properties”. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears,
select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click “Properties”.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
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2‐3 Connecting to Broadband Router via Web Browser
You can access the broadband router’s web‐based configuration interface via any
connected computer with a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.x or above, Firefox, Opera, or
Safari).
1. Please input “192.168.2.1” in the web browser’s address bar and press “Enter”.
2. You should see the following authentication window:
NOTE: If you cannot access the broadband router’s web‐based configuration
interface, the IP address you have inputted may be incorrect. If you have previously
changed the router’s IP address, please input the one you have designated.
3. Please input “admin” in the “Username” field and “1234” in the “Password” field.
Click the “OK” button to enter the web configuration interface.
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4. The first page you see after logging in is “Home”. You can see all the current
settings and other system information here.
System
Model
Up Time
Displays this broadband router’s model name (useful when
you need technical service)
Displays the amount of time this router has been switched on
Hardware Version Displays this broadband router’s hardware version (useful
when you need technical service)
Boot Code
Version
Displays this broadband router’s boot code version (useful
when you need technical service)
Runtime Code
Version
Displays this broadband router’s runtime code version (useful
when you need technical service)
Internet Connection
IP Address Mode Displays how this broadband router currently obtains IP
addresses
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Displays the IP address of the WAN connection
Displays the subnet mask of the WAN connection
Default Gateway Displays the IP address of the WAN connection’s default
gateway
MAC Address
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Displays the physical address of the WAN port
Displays the IP address of the first DNS server
Displays the IP address of the second (backup) DNS server
Wireless Configuration
Mode
ESSID
Displays the operation mode of the wireless access point
Displays the name of the access point
Channel Number Displays the channel number of the wireless network
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Security
Displays the security authentication mode of the access point
LAN Connection
IP Address
Displays the IP address of the LAN connection
Displays the subnet mask of the LAN connection
Displays the status of the internal DHCP server
Displays the physical address of the LAN port
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
MAC Address
The SSID, the up time, the IP address of the LAN connection, and the runtime code is always
displayed on the top of the webpage.
If this router’s DHCP server function is enabled, please follow the following instructions to
find this router’s IP address:
1. Click the “Start” button, then click “Run”.
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2. Input “cmd”, and then click “OK”.
3. Input “ipconfig”, then press “Enter”. Use the IP address following “Default
Gateway” to access this router’s web‐based configuration interface. Please note
that the IP address you find may be different from this illustrated example.
NOTE: If there is no IP address following “Default Gateway”, or if the address
following “IP Address” begins with “169”, please try the following procedures:
z Recheck the cable connection between the computer and the router.
z Go to the beginning of this chapter and recheck every step of the setup
procedure.
z If both of the above fails, reset the broadband router.
2‐4 Using “iQ Setup”
This broadband router’s “iQ Setup” feature allows you to set up basic parameters in a few
simple steps.
1. Click “Quick Setup” after logging in.
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2. The following will appear.
3. Click “Perform iQ Setup” and it will start detecting your Internet service type.
Note: Your computer or iPhone can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. Please
make sure you have connected to the correct Wi‐Fi network. The router’s default SSID
is “Edimax”.
Dynamic IP
If your Internet connection type is dynamic IP, you will see the following:
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Note: For security reasons, Edimax suggests that you set up the wireless security.
If you click “Yes (recommended)”, you will be asked to enter an SSID and a password (at
least 8 digits).
Note: Please remember your password or you will not be able to use the Wi‐Fi
connection.
PPPoE
If your Internet connection type is PPPoE, you will see the following:
Please enter the username and password provided by your ISP (usernames and passwords
are case‐sensitive). Click “Next” and the following will appear:
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Note: For security reasons, Edimax suggests that you set up the wireless security.
If you click “Setup wireless security (recommended)”, you will be asked to enter an SSID
and a password (at least 8 digits).
Note: Please remember your password or you will not be able to use the Wi‐Fi
connection.
If your PPPoE connection is invalid, you will see the following:
Click “Try it again” and the wizard will try to connect to the Internet again with the current
information. Clicking “Re‐enter” will take you to the previous page and let you enter the
username and password again.
If your connection type is none of the above or if the auto‐detection has failed, you will see
the following page. Please select your connection type and enter the information
accordingly.
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2‐5 Using “iQoS”
iQoS is Edimax’s answer to the need for a quick and easy way to manage internet
bandwidth. Its intuitive and friendly user interface allows you to arrange your bandwidth
priorities in a few simple steps.
1. First, click “iQoS” to access the iQoS user interface.
2. Check the “Enable iQoS” box to enable the function.
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3. Enter your upload and download bandwidth values in the “Total Download
Bandwidth” and “Total Upload Bandwidth” fields.
Note: Please check with your ISP for details, or conduct a speed test at a website
4. The icons near the bottom show the current priority order for various application
types (from left to right). Re‐arrange the priority by clicking the icons in the order
that suits your needs.
5. After you have arranged your application priorities, click the “Apply” button to
enable it. The icons will be shown in the order of your preference after the device
has restarted.
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CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP
You can perform advanced configuration of this broadband router in “General Setup”.
1. Click “General Setup” after logging in.
2. All available setup items will appear under the “General Setup” tab.
3. Refer to the following list for further instructions:
z System
z WAN
z LAN
z Wireless
z Advance Settings
z NAT
z Firewall
z Parental Control
(See section 3‐1)
(See section 3‐2)
(See section 3‐3)
(See section 3‐4)
(See section 3‐5)
(See section 3‐6)
(See section 3‐7)
(See section 3‐8)
3‐1 System
You can set up basic system settings under “System”.
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You can configure your time zone, password, and remote management settings here. After
you have completed the configurations, click “Apply” to save the changes.
3‐1‐1 Time Zone
You can configure the time zone settings here.
Item Name
Description
Set Time Zone
Please select the time zone of your country or region. If you
cannot find your country/region, please select another
country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
This router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for
automatic time and date setup. Input the host name or IP
address of the NTP server here. If you do not know the host
name, please ask the network administrator or use
“pool.ntp.org”.
Time Server
Address
Daylight Saving
If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check
the “Enable Function” box, and select the start and end date.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
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Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐1‐2 Password Settings
You can change the router’s default login password (“1234”) here. It is advised to do so to
prevent others from logging in to your router without permission.
Item Name
Description
Current Password
Input the current password here. The default value is
“1234”.
New Password
Confirm Password
Input your new password here.
Input your new password again for confirmation.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
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3‐1‐3 Remote Management
Setting up the “Remote Management” function allows you to manage this broadband
router from outside your local area network (from the Internet).
Item Name
Description
Host Address
Assign an IP address with which to access this router
remotely.
Port
Assign a port number with which to access this router
remotely. The default value is “8080”. You can use
any integer between 1 and 65534.
Check this box to enable the “Remote Management”
function.
Enabled
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐2 WAN
You can set up your Internet or WAN (Wide Area Network) connection under “WAN”.
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Select a connection type and proceed with the setup; then click “Apply” to save the
changes. If you are not sure which connection type you should use, please contact your
Internet service provider for help.
3‐2‐1 Dynamic IP
If your Internet service provider assigns IP addresses to you automatically through DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select “Dynamic IP”.
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Item Name
Host Name
Description
Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional
and only required if your ISP asks you to do so.
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC
address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC
address field with your computer’s MAC address
automatically.
MAC Address
DNS Address
Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that
you do so.
DNS Address 1
and 2
Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by
your ISP here.
TTL
Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do so.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐2‐2 Static IP
If your ISP is providing you Internet access via a fixed IP address, select “Static IP”. Generally,
your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway
address, and DNS address.
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Item Name
Fixed IP Address
Subnet Mask
DNS Address 1
and 2
Description
Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.
Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by
your ISP here.
Default Gateway Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some
ISPs may call this “Default Route”.
TTL
Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do so.
NOTE: You must use the addresses provided by your ISP. Inputting incorrect values
will cause malfunction.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐2‐3 PPPoE
If your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point‐to‐Point Protocol over Ethernet),
select “PPPoE”.
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Item Name
User Name
Password
Description
Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.
Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC
address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC
address field with your computer’s MAC address
automatically.
MAC Address
DNS Address
Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that
you do so.
DNS Address 1
and 2
Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by
your ISP here.
TTL
Service Name
MTU
Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do so.
Give this Internet service a name (optional).
Input the MTU value of your network connection here. If you
do not know, use the default value.
Connection Type Please specify a connection type here. There are 3 options:
1. “Continuous” keeps the Internet connection alive all the
time.
2. “Connect on Demand” only connects to the Internet when
you initiate Internet connection.
3. “Manual” connects to the Internet only when the
“Connect” button on this page is clicked, and disconnects
when the “Disconnect” button is clicked.
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Idle Time Out
Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting
down an idle connection. This option is only available when
“Connect on Demand” is selected.
Enable Dual‐WAN Check the “Enable Dual‐WAN Access” box if your ISP requires
Access you to do so.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐2‐4 PPTP
Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point‐to‐Point Tunneling
Protocol).
If your ISP is providing you dynamic IP addresses, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically”. If your ISP is providing you a static IP address, select “Use the following IP
address”.
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Item Name
Host Name
Description
Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional
and only required if your ISP asks you to do so.
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC
address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC
address field with your computer’s MAC address
automatically.
MAC Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.
Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Default Gateway Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some
ISPs may call this “Default Route”.
MAC Address
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC
address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC
address field with your computer’s MAC address
automatically.
DNS Address
Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that
you do so.
DNS Address 1
and 2
Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by
your ISP here.
Enable Dual‐WAN Check the “Enable Dual‐WAN Access” box if your ISP requires
Access you to do so.
NOTE: These settings must be configured according to your Internet service. Please
contact your Internet service provider if you are not sure what to select.
Configure the “PPTP Settings” section.
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Item Name
User ID
Password
PPTP Gateway
Connection ID
MTU
Description
Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.
Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
Input the PPTP gateway assigned by your ISP here.
Give this connection a name (optional).
Input the MTU value of your network connection here. If you
do not know, use the default value.
BEZEQ‐ISRAEL
Check the “Enable” box if you are in Israel and using BEZEQ
network services.
Connection Type Please specify a connection type here. There are 3 options:
1. “Continuous” keeps the Internet connection alive all the
time.
2. “Connect on Demand” only connects to the Internet when
you initiate Internet connection.
3. “Manual” connects to the Internet only when the
“Connect” button on this page is clicked, and disconnects
when the “Disconnect” button is clicked.
Idle Time Out
Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting
down an idle connection. This option is only available when
“Connect on Demand” is selected.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐2‐5 L2TP
Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer‐2 Tunneling
Protocol).
If your ISP is providing you dynamic IP addresses, select “Obtain an IP address
automatically”. If your ISP is providing you a static IP address, select “Use the following IP
address”.
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Item Name
Host Name
Description
Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional
and only required if your ISP asks you to do so.
If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC
addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC
address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC
address field with your computer’s MAC address
automatically.
MAC Address
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here.
Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Default Gateway Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some
ISPs may call this “Default Route”.
DNS Address
Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that
you do so.
DNS Address 1
and 2
Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by
your ISP here.
Enable Dual‐WAN Check the “Enable Dual‐WAN Access” box if your ISP requires
Access you to do so.
NOTE: These settings must be configured according to your Internet service. Please
contact your Internet service provider if you are not sure what to select.
Configure the “L2TP Settings” section.
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Item Name
User ID
Password
L2TP Gateway
MTU
Description
Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.
Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
Input the L2TP gateway assigned by your ISP here.
Input the MTU value of your network connection here. If you
do not know, use the default value.
Connection Type Please specify a connection type here. There are 3 options:
1. “Continuous” keeps the Internet connection alive all the
time.
2. “Connect on Demand” only connects to the Internet when
you initiate Internet connection.
3. “Manual” connects to the Internet only when the
“Connect” button on this page is clicked, and disconnects
when the “Disconnect” button is clicked.
Idle Time Out
Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting
down an idle connection. This option is only available when
“Connect on Demand” is selected.
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
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3‐2‐6 WISP
If your Internet service provider is providing you Internet service wirelessly, select “WISP”.
Item Name
WISP
Description
Enable or disable the WISP function.
ESSID
Input the name of your Internet service provider’s
wireless access point here.
Wireless Band
Channel Number
Site Survey
Set the wireless frequency range in accordance with
your Internet service provider’s requirements.
Select the channel number that corresponds to that of
your Internet service provider’s wireless access point.
Click “Select Site Survey” and a pop‐up window will
appear. All reachable wireless access points will be
shown in the window. Select a wireless access point
from the list, and click “Done” to establish a
connection. Clicking “Refresh” will renew the list.
Configure the security settings in accordance to your
Internet service provider’s requirements.
Security Settings
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
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Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐3 LAN
You can configure your local area network under “LAN”.
Refer to the following list for further instructions:
z LAN IP
z DHCP Server
(See section 3‐3‐1)
(See section 3‐3‐2)
z Static DHCP Leases (See section 3‐3‐3)
3‐3‐1 LAN IP
You can assign the LAN interface’s IP address under “LAN IP”.
Item Name
Description
IP Address
Subnet Mask
802.1d Spanning Tree
Assign the LAN interface’s IP address here.
Please input a subnet mask value for this network.
If you wish to activate the 802.1d spanning tree
function, select “Enabled”.
DHCP Server
Lease Time
If you wish to activate the DHCP server function,
select “Enabled”.
Select a lease time for the DHCP leases here. The
DHCP client will be forced to obtain a new IP address
after the period expires.
You can select “Forever” if you are using this
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broadband router with less than 30 computers.
If you are not sure what to fill, here are some recommended values:
z IP Address: “192.168.1.254”
z Subnet Mask: “255.255.255.0”
z 802.1d Spanning Tree: “Disabled”
z DHCP Server: “Enabled”
z Lease Time: “Two Weeks” or “Forever”
3‐3‐2 DHCP Server
You can set the range of IP address leases under “DHCP Server”.
Item Name
Start IP
Description
Enter the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP
assignment.
End IP
Enter the end IP address for the DHCP server’s IP
assignment.
Domain Name
You can input a domain name for your network
(optional).
Default Gateway Address You can assign a default gateway here (optional).
If you are not sure what to fill, here are some recommended values:
z Start IP: “192.168.1.1”
z End IP: “192.168.1.200”
z Domain Name: (blank)
z Default Gateway Address: (blank)
3‐3‐3 Static DHCP Leases
You can set the router to assign a static IP address to specified computers/devices under
“Static DHCP Leases”.
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Item Name
Enable Static DHCP
Leases
Description
Check this box to enable the function.
MAC Address
IP Address
Input the specified computer’s MAC address here.
Assign a fixed IP address for the specified computer
here.
Add
After you have entered the MAC address and the IP
address, click “Add” to add the information to the
“Static DHCP Leases Table”.
Clear
Click “Clear” to clear the MAC address and IP
address fields.
All the assigned entries will be listed as follows:
Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following
message:
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Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4 Wireless
You can set up the 2.4GHz wireless LAN connection under “Wireless”.
3‐4‐1 Wireless Settings
Basic 2.4GHz wireless settings can be configured here.
This router can operate in 6 different modes:
z AP: Wireless access point
z Station‐Infrastructure: Acts as both wireless communication client and server
z AP Bridge—Point to Point: Connects this router with another broadband router
z AP Bridge—Point to Multi‐Point: Connects this router with up to 4 other
broadband routers
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z AP Bridge—WDS: Connects this router with up to 4 WDS‐capable broadband
routers
z Universal Repeater: Repeats another wireless access point’s signal to extend its
wireless signal coverage
3‐4‐1‐1 AP Mode
The following settings will appear in “AP” mode:
Item Name
Band
Description
Select from one of the following options:
2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
network clients to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router
(recommended).
ESSID
This is the name of your router. You can type any
alphanumerical character here (maximum 32
characters).
Channel Number
Select a channel from the dropdown menu. You can
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select the channel of your preference (1 to 13).
Click “Show Active Clients” for the list of all
connected wireless clients. Click “Refresh” in the
new window to renew the list, and click “Close” to
close the window.
Associated Clients
Note: If you have a pop‐up blocker installed, you
may have to disable it, or set it to allow the pop‐up
window to show up.
Wireless Module
Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless
signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐1‐2 Station‐Infrastructure
In “Station‐Infrastructure” mode, the router acts as both a wireless communication client
and a wireless communication server. The following settings will appear in
“Station‐Infrastructure” mode:
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Item Name
Band
Description
Select from one of the following options:
2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
network clients to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router
(recommended).
ESSID
This is the name of your router. You can type any
alphanumerical character here (maximum 32
characters).
Site Survey
Click “Select Site Survey” and a pop‐up window will
appear. All reachable wireless access points will be
shown in the window. Select a wireless access point
from the list, and click “Done” to establish a
connection. Clicking “Refresh” will renew the list.
Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless
signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Wireless Module
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
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3‐4‐1‐3 AP Bridge—Point to Point
“AP Bridge—Point to Point” mode connects this router to another router and allows all the
computers connected to the LAN ports of both routers to communicate with each other.
Please note that when you select this mode, this broadband router will act as a wireless
bridge only. It will not accept other wireless clients. If you wish to use this function with a
wireless access point that supports WDS, please select “AP Bridge—WDS” mode.
Item Name
Band
Description
Select from one of the following options:
2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
network clients to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router
(recommended).
Channel Number
MAC Address 1
Wireless Module
Select a channel from the dropdown menu. Both
access points must use the same channel (1 to 13).
Input the MAC address of the wireless access point
with which you wish to connect.
Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless
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signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐1‐4 AP Bridge—Point to Multi‐Point
“AP Bridge—Point to Multi‐Point” mode connects this router to up to 4 other routers and
allows the computers connected to the LAN ports of every router to communicate with
each other.
Please note that when you select this mode, this broadband router will act as a wireless
bridge only. It will not accept other wireless clients. If you wish to use this function with a
wireless access point that supports WDS, please select “AP Bridge—WDS” mode.
Item Name
Band
Description
Select from one of the following options:
2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients
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to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
network clients to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router
(recommended).
Channel Number
MAC Address 1 to 4
Wireless Module
Select a channel from the dropdown menu. All access
points must use the same channel (1 to 13).
Input the MAC addresses of the wireless access points
with which you wish to connect.
Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless
signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐1‐5 AP Bridge—WDS
In “AP Bridge—WDS” mode, this broadband router acts as both a wireless communication
bridge and a wireless access point. This router can connect to up to 4 WDS‐compatible
wireless access points and allows the computers connected every AP to communicate with
each other.
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Item Name
Band
Description
Select from one of the following options:
2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
network clients to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router
(recommended).
ESSID
This is the name of your router. You can type any
alphanumerical character here (maximum 32
characters).
Channel Number
Associated Clients
Select a channel from the dropdown menu. All access
points must use the same channel (1 to 13).
Click “Show Active Clients” for the list of all
connected wireless clients. Click “Refresh” in the
new window to renew the list, and click “Close” to
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close the window.
Note: If you have a pop‐up blocker installed, you
may have to disable it, or set it to allow the pop‐up
window to show up.
MAC address 1 to 4
Wireless Module
Input the MAC addresses of the wireless access points
with which you wish to connect.
Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless
signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐1‐6 Universal Repeater
In “Universal Repeater” mode, this broadband router acts as a wireless signal repeater to
extend the wireless coverage of the specified wireless access point.
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Item Name
Band
Description
Select from one of the following options:
2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
network clients to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients
to connect to this router.
2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and
802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router
(recommended).
ESSID
This is the name of your router. You can type any
alphanumerical character here (maximum 32
characters).
Channel Number
Associated Clients
Select a channel from the dropdown menu. All access
points must use the same channel (1 to 13).
Click “Show Active Clients” for the list of all
connected wireless clients. Click “Refresh” in the
new window to renew the list, and click “Close” to
close the window.
Note: If you have a pop‐up blocker installed, you
may have to disable it, or set it to allow the pop‐up
window to show up.
Root AP SSID
Site Survey
Input the SSID of the wireless access point with
which you wish to connect.
Click “Select Site Survey” and a pop‐up window will
appear. All reachable wireless access points will be
shown in the window. Select a wireless access point
from the list, and click “Done” to establish a
connection. Clicking “Refresh” will renew the list.
Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless
signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Wireless Module
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Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐2 Security Settings
Advanced security settings are available in certain modes to enhance connection security.
3‐4‐2‐1 Disabled
Connection encryption is disabled under this mode (not recommended).
3‐4‐2‐2 WEP
Selecting “WEP” enables WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption.
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Item Name
Key Length
Description
Two types of key lengths are available: 64‐bit and
128‐bit.
Key Format
Two types of key formats are available: ASCII and Hex.
The number of characters your encryption key can
use will be shown here.
Encryption Key
Input an encryption key here. In “ASCII” mode, you
can use any alphanumerical character (0‐9, a‐z, and
A‐Z). In “Hex” mode, you can use 0‐9, a‐f, and A‐F.
Check this box to enable the 802.1x authentication
function. You need a RADIUS server to perform 802.1x
authentication.
Enable 802.1x
Authentication
RADIUS Server IP address Input the RADIUS server’s IP address here.
RADIUS Server Port
Input the RADIUS server port here. Generally, it is
“1812”.
RADIUS Server Password
Input the password of the RADIUS server here.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐2‐3 WPA Pre‐Shared Key
WPA (Wi‐Fi Protected Access) is a safer encryption mode than WEP (recommended).
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Item Name
Description
WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Please select a WPA cipher suite supported by your
wireless client. Available options are “WPA (TKIP)”,
“WPA2 (AES)”, and “WPA2 Mixed”.
Pre‐Shared Key Format
Select a pre‐shared key format here. “Passphrase”
allows you to use 8 or more alphanumerical
characters (up to 63). “Hex” allows you to use up to
64 characters within the ranges of 0‐9, a‐f, and A‐F.
Input the WPA key here.
Pre‐shared Key
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐2‐4 WPA RADIUS
If you have a RADIUS server on your local network, you can authenticate wireless clients via
the RADIUS server’s user database.
Item Name
Description
WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Please select a WPA cipher suite supported by your
wireless client. Available options are “WPA (TKIP)”,
“WPA2 (AES)”, and “WPA2 Mixed”.
RADIUS Server IP address Input the RADIUS server’s IP address here.
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RADIUS Server Port
Input the RADIUS server port here. Generally, it is
“1812”.
RADIUS Server Password
Input the password of the RADIUS server here.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐3 MAC Address Filtering
This function will help you prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless
router. Only those wireless devices whose MAC address matches the ones you have
assigned here can gain access to your wireless router. Up to 20 MAC addresses can be
assigned.
To enable MAC address filtering, check the “Enable Wireless Access Control” box.
Item Name
MAC Address
Comment
Description
Input the MAC address you wish to add here.
You can input up to 16 alphanumerical characters
describing the MAC address here (optional).
Click “Add” to add the MAC address and associated
comment to the MAC address list.
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Clear
Click “Clear” to remove everything in the MAC
address and comment fields.
All MAC address entries will be listed in the following table:
To delete one or more entries, please check the box of the corresponding entry (under
“Select”), and click “Delete Selected”. If you wish to delete all the entries, click “Delete All”.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐4‐4 WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) Settings
WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) is a convenient way to establish a secure connection between
this broadband router and WPS‐compatible wireless clients.
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Item Name
Description
Enable WPS
WPS Status
Self PIN Code
SSID
Check this box to enable the WPS function.
The status of the WPS configuration is displayed here.
This router’s WPS PIN code is displayed here.
This router’s SSID is displayed here.
Authentication Mode
This router’s wireless security authentication mode is
displayed here.
Passphrase Key
Config Mode
The WPA passphrase key is displayed as asterisk here.
Select this router’s WPS configuration role here.
Registrar: This broadband router will act as the WPS
registrar and wait for the wireless client’s WPS
configuration request.
Enrollee: This broadband router will act as the WPS
enrollee and send WPS configuration requests to
other WPS registrars.
Configure via Push‐Button Click “Start PBC” to start push‐button WPS
configuration. You can also use the “WPS/Reset”
button located at the back of this router.
Configure via Client PIN
Code
Input the WPS‐enabled wireless client’s PIN code and
click “Start PIN” to establish a WPS connection.
3‐5 Advanced Settings
You can configure such advanced networking functions like QoS, DDNS, port forwarding,
and DMZ under “Advanced Settings”.
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3‐5‐1 QoS
Quality of Service (QoS) is a means for computers on the network to share Internet
bandwidth with guaranteed bandwidth quality for each device. Without QoS, all devices on
the network will compete for Internet bandwidth, so applications that require higher
bandwidth (like video streaming and network telephone) will suffer from network latency
issues.
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Item Name
Description
Enable QoS
Total Download
Bandwidth
Check this box to enable the QoS function.
You can set a limit to the total download bandwidth
here. To disable download bandwidth limitation, input
“0” here.
Total Upload Bandwidth
You can set a limit to the total upload bandwidth here.
To disable upload bandwidth limitation, input “0”
here.
Rule Name
Bandwidth
Input a name for this QoS rule for identification
purposes.
Set the speed limitation for this QoS rule here:
1
2
3
1. Select the direction of data transfer for this rule
2. Input the maximum data rate for this QoS rule
3. Define the data rate value as “Guarantee”
(guaranteed bandwidth) or “Max” (maximum
bandwidth allowed)
Local IP Address
Local Port Range
Set the IP address range that will be affected by this
QoS rule. If only one IP address is involved, input the
IP address in the left field only.
Set the port range that will activate this QoS rule. If
only one port is involved, input a single number here
(1 to 65535). If multiple ports are involved, input the
starting and ending port numbers in x‐y format (e.g.
10‐20).
Remote IP Address
Remote Port Range
Set the remote IP address range that will be affected
by this QoS rule. If only one remote IP address is
involved, input the IP address in the left field only.
Set the remote port range that will activate this QoS
rule. If only one remote port is involved, input a single
number here (1 to 65535). If multiple remote ports are
involved, input the starting and ending port numbers
in x‐y format (e.g. 10‐20).
Traffic Type
If you are creating a QoS rule for a specific type of
traffic, you can define it here. You do not need to fill in
any port range information (above) for this type of
QoS rule.
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Protocol
Add
Define the protocol type here (TCP or UDP).
Click the “add” button to add new QoS rules to the
table.
Reset
Edit
Click “Reset” to erase all the values you have just
entered.
Select a rule in the QoS table and click “Edit” to modify
the contents of a specific rule. Only one rule can be
edited at a time.
Delete Selected
Delete All
Select the rule(s) you want to delete and click “Delete
Selected” to perform the task.
Click “Delete All” to delete all the rules listed in the
QoS table.
Move Up
The “Move Up” button moves a selected rule up in the
list, giving it a higher priority.
Move Down
The “Move Down” button moves a selected rule down
in the list, giving it a lower priority.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐5‐2 DDNS
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is an IP‐to‐hostname mapping service for users who do not have a
static (fixed) IP address and need to provide services to other users over the Internet.
This router supports the following DDNS service providers:
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Please go to one of the DDNS service provider’s website and get a DDNS account. After that,
you can configure the DDNS settings here:
Item Name
Dynamic DNS
Provider
Description
Enables or disables the DDNS function.
Select your DDNS service provider here.
Input the domain name you have obtained from the
DDNS service provider.
Domain Name
Account/Email
Password/Key
Input your DDNS account or email of registration.
Input DDNS service password.
The following are the settings for a DHIS DDNS account:
Item Name
HostID
ISAddr
Description
Input the HostID provided by DHIS here.
Input the ISAddr provided by DHIS here.
Select the authentication type from the dropdown
menu (password or QRC).
Authentication Type
HostPass
Input the HostPass provided by DHIS here.
(This field appears only when the authentication type
is “Password”).
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AuthP/AuthQ
Input the AuthP/AuthQ provided by DHIS here.
(This field appears only when the authentication type
is “QRC”).
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐5‐3 Port Forwarding
The port forwarding function allows you to redirect the ports of an Internet IP address to
corresponding ports of an IP address in the local network. The port number(s) of the
Internet IP address and the local IP address must be identical. If not, please use the virtual
server function.
Item Name
Description
Enable Port Forwarding
Private IP
Check this box to enable the port forwarding function.
Input the IP address of the computer in the local
network that provides the Internet service.
Computer names found in the local network are listed
here. You can select a computer name and click the
“<<” button to add the selected computer’s IP
address to the “Private IP” field.
Computer Name
Type
Select the connection type (TCP or UDP) here. If you
are not sure, please select “Both”.
Port Range
Input the starting port number in the left field and the
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ending port number in the right field. If only one port
number is to be redirected, fill that port number in
the left field.
Comment
Add
You can add an optional note in the “Comment” field.
Up to 16 alphanumerical characters are supported.
Click “Add” to add the settings to the port forwarding
table.
Reset
Click “Reset” to clear all the settings.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐5‐4 DMZ
Adding a device with a private IP address to the DMZ (demilitarized zone) will map the
device’s private IP to an Internet IP, so users will be able to access that device over the
Internet.
Item Name
Description
Enable DMZ
Public IP Address
Check this box to enable the DMZ function.
If you select “Dynamic IP”, you need to designate a
connection session from the dropdown menu. If you
select “Static IP”, please input the Internet IP address
to which you want to map the private IP address.
Please input the private IP address of the device in the
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local network here.
Computer Name
Computer names found in the local network are listed
here. You can select a computer name and click the
“<<” button to add the selected computer’s private IP
address to the “Client PC IP Address” field.
Click “Add” to add the settings to the DMZ table.
Click “Reset” to clear the settings.
Add
Reset
NOTE: Each public IP address can be mapped to one client PC IP address only.
All DMZ entries are displayed in “Current DMZ Table”:
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐6 NAT
This broadband router supports four types of NAT functions. See the following for
instructions.
3‐6‐1 Virtual Server
This function allows you to redirect a port of an Internet IP address to a specified port of a
private IP address, so you can set up an Internet service on the computer in the local
network without exposing it to the Internet directly.
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Item Name
Description
Enable Virtual Server
Private IP
Check this box to enable the virtual server function.
Please input the private IP address of the device in the
local network here.
Computer Name
Computer names found in the local network are listed
here. You can select a computer name and click the
“<<” button to add the selected computer’s private IP
address to the “Private IP” field.
Private Port
Type
Input the port number of the private IP address here.
Select the connection type (TCP or UDP) here. If you
are not sure, please select “Both”.
Public Port
Comment
Input the port number of the Internet IP address here.
You can add an optional note in the “Comment” field.
Up to 16 alphanumerical characters are supported.
Click “Add” to add the settings to the virtual server
table.
Add
Reset
Click “Reset” to clear all the settings.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
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3‐6‐2 Special Applications
Some applications require multiple simultaneous connections, which cannot be set up with
simple NAT rules. You can configure the “Special Applications” feature for such
applications.
Item Name
Enable Special
Applications
IP Address
Description
Check this box to enable the special applications
function.
Input the IP address of the computer in the local
network that provides the Internet service.
Computer names found in the local network are listed
here. You can select a computer name and click the
“<<” button to add the selected computer’s IP
address to the “IP Address” field.
Computer Name
TCP Port to Open
Input the TCP port number(s) here. The port number
can be a single value, or a range (e.g. “20‐50”). If you
need to input multiple, non‐contiguous port numbers,
separate each number with a comma (“,”). If the
application does not use TCP ports, leave it blank.
Input the UDP port number(s) here. The port number
can be a single value, or a range (e.g. “20‐50”). If you
need to input multiple, non‐contiguous port numbers,
separate each number with a comma (“,”). If the
application does not use UDP ports, leave it blank.
You can add an optional note in the “Comment” field.
Here is a list of port mapping settings for numerous
network games. Select a game from the dropdown
menu and click “Add” to add the settings to the
respective fields.
UDP Port to Open
Comment
Popular Applications
Add
Reset
Click “Add” to add the settings to the table.
Click “Reset” to clear all the settings.
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Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐6‐3 UPnP Settings
The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature allows other network devices to communicate
with this broadband router.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐6‐4 ALG Settings
The ALG (application layer gateway) feature is a kind of network connectivity support for
applications like network gaming and instant online chatting.
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All ALG requiring applications that are compatible with this broadband router is listed
here. Check the applications you will be using.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐6‐5 Static Routing
In most cases, all the computers in the local network will use a default gateway (generally
provided by your ISP) to access the Internet. However, if you have a preferred network
route, you can use this function to bypass the default gateway.
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Item Name
Description
Enable Static Routing
Destination LAN IP
Subnet Mask
Check this box to enable the function.
Input the destination LAN IP here.
Input the subnet mask of the destination network
here.
Default Gateway
Hop Count
Input the gateway IP address that leads to the
specified network.
Input the hop count (the distance between the
destination network and this broadband router) here.
Select the interface that leads to the destination
network (LAN or WAN).
Interface
Add
Reset
Click “Add” to add the settings to the table.
Click “Reset” to clear all the settings.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐7 Firewall
You can configure the firewall functions under “Firewall” to protect your network and
computer.
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3‐7‐1 Access Control
You can allow or deny computers with certain MAC addresses access to the network.
Item Name
Description
Enable MAC Filtering
Check this box to enable MAC address filtering, and
select “Deny” or “Allow” to deny or allow network
access to the computer(s) in the list.
Client PC MAC Address
Computer Name
Please input the MAC address of a computer here.
Dashes (“‐”) and colons (“:”) are not required.
Computer names found in the local network are listed
here. You can select a computer name and click the
“<<” button to add the selected computer’s MAC
address to the “Client PC MAC Address” field.
You can add an optional note in the “Comment” field.
Up to 16 alphanumerical characters are supported.
Click “Add” to add the settings to the table.
Click “Reset” to clear all the settings.
Comment
Add
Reset
If you wish to set up IP address filtering, use the “IP Filtering Table” on this page:
Item Name
Description
Enable IP Filtering Check this box to enable IP address filtering, and select
“Deny” or “Allow” to deny or allow network access to the IP
address(es) in the list.
Add PC
Click “Add PC” to add an entry to the list.
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Item Name
Description
Client PC Description
Input a description for the IP address here. Up to 16
alphanumerical characters are supported.
Input the starting IP address in the left field and the
ending IP address in the right field. If only one IP
address is to be redirected, fill that IP address in the
left field.
Client PC IP Address
Client PC Service
Select the Internet services that will apply to this
access control rule.
If the service you wish to deny or allow is not listed, you can use the “User Defined Service”
settings.
Item Name
Protocol
Description
Select the protocol type (TCP or UDP) here. If you are
not sure, please select “Both”.
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Port Range
Input the port number(s) here. The port number can
be a single value, or a range (e.g. “20‐50”). If you need
to input multiple, non‐contiguous port numbers,
separate each number with a comma (“,”).
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐7‐2 URL Blocking
Use the “URL Blocking” function to prevent computers in the local network from accessing
certain websites.
Item Name
Description
Enable URL Blocking
URL/Keyword
Check this box to enable the function.
Input the URL of the website or the keyword
contained in the URL here.
Add
Reset
Click “Add” to add the settings to the table.
Click “Reset” to clear all the settings.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
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Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐7‐3 DoS
The denial‐of‐service attack (DoS attack) is a common attack that paralyzes your Internet
connection. Configure the DoS function to prevent such attacks.
Item Name
Description
Ping of Death
Check this box to filter out malicious ping packets that
causes computers to stop responding.
Check this box to ignore all inbound ping requests
when malicious intruders try to paralyze your Internet
connection with many ping requests.
Check this box to block attempts of a malicious
intruder trying to scan for open ports on your Internet
IP address.
Discard Ping from WAN
Port Scan
Sync Flood
Check this box to filter out fake connection requests
trying to drain the memory of your server.
Click “Advanced Settings” to configure details of the
DoS function.
Advanced Settings
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Item Name
Description
Ping of Death
Set the threshold for this defense mechanism to be
activated here. Check the “Ping of Death” box and
input the frequency of the threshold. You can also
input the burst value, which activates the mechanism
when the number of ping of death packets exceeds
the defined number in the specified duration of time.
Check this box to ignore inbound ping requests when
malicious intruders try to paralyze your Internet
connection with many ping requests.
Check the “Port Scan” box to block attempts of a
malicious intruder trying to scan for open ports on
your Internet IP address. Then check one or more port
scanning methods that you would like to block.
Set the threshold for this defense mechanism to be
activated here. Check the “Sync Flood” box and input
the frequency of the threshold. You can also input the
burst value, which activates the mechanism when the
number of connection requests exceeds the defined
number in the specified duration of time.
Discard Ping from WAN
Port Scan
Sync Flood
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
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Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
3‐8 Parental Control
You can control when your child is able to access the Internet under “Parental Control”.
To enable the parental control function, check “Enable Parental Control”. This router will
only allow Internet access to other computers when your computer is present. By default,
your computer’s MAC address will be listed here automatically. You can also input another
computer’s MAC address manually in the “MAC Address of Parental PC” field.
NOTE: You do not need to enter the punctuation marks in the MAC address. Just
enter the 12 hexadecimal numbers (as shown above).
You also have the option of setting up a parental control schedule.
Item Name
MAC
Description
Input the MAC address of the computer you want to
control (i.e. your child’s computer) in the “MAC” field.
You can also select a computer in the “Select”
dropdown list, and copy it by clicking “<<”.
Select the days that will be affected by the parental
control rule.
Weekdays
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Time Start/Time Stop
Select the starting/ending time the parental control
rule will take effect.
Add
Reset
Click “Add” to add the parental control rule to the list.
Click “Reset” to clear all fields.
To delete one or more entries in the list, please check the box of the corresponding entry
(under “Select”), and click “Delete”. If you wish to delete all the entries, click “Delete All”.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have
clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message:
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60
seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
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CHAPTER IV: STATUS, TOOLS & LANGUAGE
4‐1 Status
You can check how your router is currently operating under “Status”.
1. Click the “Status” tab.
2. Basic system information will be shown under “System”. More information can be
found in the other subpages under “System”.
4‐1‐1 Internet Connection
This page shows the status of your Internet connection.
4‐1‐2 Device Status
This page shows the current settings of your wired and wireless LAN.
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4‐1‐3 System Log
This page shows all logged system information. You can click “Save” to download the log file
to your computer. You can also click “Clear” to remove all logs, or click “Refresh” to reload
the logs.
4‐1‐4 Security Log
This page shows all logged security‐related information. You can click “Save” to download
the log file to your computer. You can also click “Clear” to remove all logs, or click “Refresh”
to reload the logs.
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4‐1‐5 Active DHCP Client
This page shows all current DHCP clients. You can click “Refresh” to reload the list.
4‐1‐6 Statistics
This page shows the statistical information of each network interface and the total system
up time.
4‐2 Tools
This broadband router comes with several tools that help you backup the settings, upgrade
the firmware, and restart the device.
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1. Click the “Tools” tab.
2. You will be able to access the configuration tools, upgrade your firmware, or
restart the router here.
4‐2‐1 Configuration Tools
You can backup and restore your system configurations here. You can also reset all settings
to the factory default.
1. Click “Configuration Tools”.
Item Name
Description
Backup Settings Click the “Save...” button to save the current settings on your
computer as a “config.bin” file.
Restore Settings Click the “Browse...” button to select a previously saved
“config.bin” file from your computer, then click “Upload” to
replace the current settings with the settings in the “config.bin”
file.
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Restore to
Click “Reset” to restore the settings to the factory default. A
Factory Default pop‐up message window will appear and ask you to confirm the
reset.
2. Click “Apply” to save the changes. If you wish to go back to the previous page, click
“Previous”.
4‐2‐2 Firmware Upgrade
You can upgrade your firmware in the “Firmware Upgrade” section.
1. Download the firmware file from our company’s website and save it on your
computer.
2. Click “Browse...” to find the firmware file saved on your computer, then click
“Apply” to start firmware upload. The broadband router will restart after the file is
uploaded. All your current settings will be lost after the firmware is upgraded.
NOTE: It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection and not a
wireless connection to upload the firmware file. Do not switch the broadband
router or computer off while performing firmware upgrade. This will cause the
broadband router to malfunction.
4‐2‐3 Restart
If your broadband router is not functioning properly or responding slowly, restarting the
broadband router may solve the problem.
1. Select “Reset”.
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2. Click the “Apply” button to restart the broadband router.
3. When you are prompted to confirm the restart, click “OK”.
4‐3 Language
This broadband router’s web‐based user interface supports several languages. You can
change the display language with the “Language” dropdown menu at the upper‐right
corner of the user interface.
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