Edimax BR-6258NL User Manual

BR-6258nL

User Manual

08-2012 / v1.0

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Contents

I. Product Information .................................................................................................................... 5

I-1. Package Contents ................................................................................................................. 5

I-2. Physical Description ............................................................................................................. 5

I-3. LED Status ............................................................................................................................ 6

I-4. Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 7

I-5. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 8

II. Quick Installation: iQ Setup ....................................................................................................... 9

II-2. iQ Setup: Wired Connection Mode ..................................................................................... 14

II-3. iQ Setup: WISP Mode .......................................................................................................... 16

II-4. Connecting to the Travel Router .......................................................................................... 20

II-5. Resetting the Travel Router.................................................................................................. 22

3. III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................................................. 23

III-1. Home.................................................................................................................................... 26

III-2. Quick Setup .......................................................................................................................... 26

III-3. General Setup ...................................................................................................................... 28

III-3-1. System ........................................................................................................................ 28

III-3-1-1. Time Zone ................................................................................................................ 29

III-3-1-2. Password Settings .................................................................................................... 30

III-3-2. WAN ........................................................................................................................... 31

III-3-2-1. Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................... 31

III-3-2-2. Static IP .................................................................................................................... 33

III-3-2-3. PPPoE ....................................................................................................................... 34

III-3-2-4. PPTP ......................................................................................................................... 35

III-3-2-5. DNS .......................................................................................................................... 37

III-3-2-6. DDNS ....................................................................................................................... 38

III-3-2-7. WISP ........................................................................................................................ 39

III-3-3. LAN ............................................................................................................................. 39

III-3-4. Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 42

III-3-4-1. Basic Settings ........................................................................................................... 42

III-3-4-2. Advanced Settings ................................................................................................... 45

III-3-4-3. Security Settings ...................................................................................................... 47

III-3-4-4. Access Control ......................................................................................................... 51

III-3-4-5. WPS ......................................................................................................................... 52

III-3-5. QoS ............................................................................................................................. 54

III-3-6. NAT ............................................................................................................................. 57

III-3-6-1. Special Applications ................................................................................................. 58

III-3-6-2. UPnP Settings .......................................................................................................... 59

III-3-7. Firewall....................................................................................................................... 60

III-3-7-1. Access Control ......................................................................................................... 61

III-3-7-2. URL Blocking ............................................................................................................ 65

III-3-7-3. DoS .......................................................................................................................... 66

III-3-7-4. DMZ ......................................................................................................................... 68

III-4. Status ................................................................................................................................... 70

III-4-1. Internet Connection ................................................................................................... 70

III-4-2. Device Status .............................................................................................................. 70

III-4-3. System Log ................................................................................................................ 71

III-4-4. Security Log ................................................................................................................ 72

III-4-5. Active DHCP Client ..................................................................................................... 72

III-4-6. Statistics ..................................................................................................................... 73

III-5. Tools ..................................................................................................................................... 73

III-5-1. Configuration Tools .................................................................................................... 73

III-5-2. Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................... 74

III-5-3. Reboot ........................................................................................................................ 76

III-5-4. Internet Access Keeper ..............................................................................................77

IV. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................... 79

IV-1. Configuring your IP address ................................................................................................. 79

IV-1-1. How to configure your computer to use a dynamic IP address ............................................. 79

IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ....................................................................................................................... 79

IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ................................................................................................................... 81

IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................... 83

IV-1-1-4. Mac OS ..................................................................................................................... 85

IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh ........................................................ 88

IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ................................................................................................................. 88

IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ......................................................................................................... 90

IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................... 92

IV-1-2-4. Mac OS ..................................................................................................................... 96

IV-2. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 99

IV-3. Glossary ............................................................................................................................... 102

IV-4. Technical Support...............................................................................................................105

I. Product Information

Thank you for purchasing the Edimax BR-6258nL Wireless Personal Hotspot and Travel Router! For someone constantly on the move, this tiny router is an essential companion. Its quick and easy installation process ensures that anybody can set up a network environment and share an Internet connection in a matter of minutes.

I-1. Package Contents

Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing from the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

 Travel Router  Quick installation guide  CD with multi-language QIG and user manual  Access Key Card

I-2. Physical Description

a. USB connector and cable: This connector can be plugged into a computer’s

USB port, or into a USB power adapter.

Note: The USB connector on this device transmits electrical power only, it does not transmit data. This device can only be configured by connecting to it wirelessly.

Note: To prevent damage to the device, when plugging and unplugging the USB connector, please hold the connector itself. Do not pull on the body of the travel router.

b. Ethernet port: This port is used to connect to a wired Internet connection.

LED

Color

LED Status

Description

Power

Blue

Blinking

Rapid: Device is initializing Slow: Device is resetting

Steady On

Device is powered normally Off

Device is not powered

WPS

Green

Steady ON

When a WPS connection has been established, the LED will activate for 5 minutes

Blinking

WPS is in progress

Off

No power or no WPS in progress

Note: Please do not connect this Ethernet port to your computer’s Ethernet port, it will not work. This port should be connected to an access point or xDSL/cable modem.

c. WPS/Reset button: Press this button for 2 seconds to activate WPS mode,

or 10 seconds to reset the device.

d. LED indicator: There are two visible LEDs underneath the device’s casing,

one blue and one green.

I-3. LED Status

Note: When the WPS LED is blinking, that means

WPS is in progress. Please do not press the WPS button again until the light stops blinking.

I-4. Safety Information

In order to ensure the safe operation of the travel router and its users, please read and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.

1. The travel router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the travel router outdoors.

2. Do not place the travel router in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom.

3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the travel router.

4. Take care when moving and handling the travel router; accidental damage is not covered by the travel router’s warranty.

5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under 3 years old. Please keep the travel router out of reach of children.

6. Do not place the travel router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The travel router will become hot during use.

7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the travel router. If you experience problems with the travel router, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help.

8. The travel router is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.

9. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the travel router, then disconnect the travel router immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of purchase for help.

I-5. System Requirements

- Wireless network card compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless network

standard.

- Web Browser for software configuration (Internet Explorer 7 or above,

Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari).

- 1 available USB Type A port capable of supplying 500mA.

- Existing network with Internet connection.

II. Quick Installation: iQ Setup

Computer or a USB power adapter

Your travel router can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Just follow these instructions to run the travel router’s built-in quick installation program, known as “iQ Setup”.

If you need to make more detailed configurations, you can refer to III.

Browser Based Configuration Interface.

Note: Before you use this travel router, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure, and step by

step instructions for how to do this, can be found in

IV-1. Appendix: Configuring your IP address.

1. Remove the clear plastic wrapping from the device.

2. Insert the USB connector of the travel router into a USB port on your

computer, or into a USB power adapter.

The blue power LED will light up for 10 to 15 seconds. The LED will then begin to flash rapidly for an additional 10 to 15 seconds, as the device initializes. When the blue LED remains lit without flashing, the device has completed its initialization.

3. Search nearby wireless connections for a network with an ID similar to

Edimax5fb728, as in the figure below. The last six characters will be different for every individual travel router device, and will be based on the MAC address of your router.

Windows:

Mac:

You may also find your device ID on the included Access Key card, or on the label on the travel router itself.

Connect to this wireless network.

Note: If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 and the following appears,

please click “Connect the network without

setting it up”. Please do not click “OK”.

If you have accidentally clicked “OK”, you will see the following. Please click “Cancel”

and try the previous step again.

4. Windows users, open the Internet Explorer web browser. You will be

prompted to enter a user name and password. Mac users will be prompted for a username and password automatically.

The default user name is admin, and the default password is 1234.

Windows:

Mac:

Mac users then need to open a web browser, and enter the access key

http://edimax.go or the default IP address 192.168.8.1 into the URL bar.

Mac:

5. Windows users will now arrive at the first iQ setup page. Mac users need

to select “Quick Setup” from the menu on the left side, as shown below.

Mac:

From this point, both Windows and Mac users continue iQ Setup in the same manner. The first step of the setup process is to name the router, and to give it a security key. The default name of the device is the device ID, while the security key must be between 8 and 32 characters. After both have been set, click ‘NEXT’ to continue.

6. The travel router will save settings and reboot. The device will

automatically disconnect from your computer while it reboots.

7. When the following screen appears, the device has completed its reboot.

Reconnect to the travel router by searching available wireless networks for the device name you set in step 5. The device name and security key will also be displayed on screen, as shown below.

Enter the 8 to 32 character security key you set. When your computer has successfully reconnected to the device, click “NEXT”.

Note: Please enter the security key you set in step 5. The security key in the screenshot is an example.

8. You will be prompted to choose between “Wired Mode” and “WISP Mode”.

II-2. iQ Setup: Wired Connection Mode

Wired connection mode allows the travel router to receive a wired Internet connection via its Ethernet port, and broadcast that connection wirelessly.

1. Insert the Internet-connected LAN cable into the travel router’s Ethernet

port, then select the Wired Mode option on the setup screen.

2. The travel router will detect your WAN (Wide Area Network) type and test

the Internet connection.

3. If the WAN connection uses a dynamic IP and the connection is successful,

you will see a final congratulation screen. If you see the following screen (shown below) “Please select and configure your Internet connect type”, then please follow the on-screen prompts and select your connection type. Enter your ISP information, user name, password, or DNS information as required.

Note: Please refer to III-3-2. WAN for more guidance on these parameters.

After the connection is successfully established, you may choose to start using the Internet immediately, or perform more advanced configuration. On this screen, you have the option of setting a bookmark to

http://edimax.go, which will lead you directly to the travel router’s

browser-based setup screen.

II-3. iQ Setup: WISP Mode

In WISP mode, the travel router receives a wireless signal and broadcasts it to multiple wireless devices.

1. Select WISP mode on the setup screen.

2. The travel router will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Select

the network you wish to connect to. If the network requires a security key, enter it here. Please be careful when entering the security key, as an incorrect key will result in the travel router being unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

If the network you wish to connect to does not appear, please try clicking on the “Refresh” button, or move the travel router closer to the root wireless access point.

You may choose to Hide the SSID of the router’s wireless network by checking the “Hide SSID” box.

If the wireless network you wish to connect to is not broadcasting its SSID (i.e. it has chosen to hide its ID), you may connect to it manually if you know its SSID. To do so, please check the “Setup manually” box and input the SSID, channel number, and encryption information into the appropriate fields, as shown below. Please refer to III-3-4-3. Security Settings for more detailed information about encryption.

3. Press “NEXT” to continue, or press “BACK” to return to the previous step.

4. The travel router will save the changed settings and may reboot. If it does,

reconnect to the travel router by searching available wireless networks for the device name you set in step 5 of the Quick Installation section. Enter the 8 to 32 character security key you set.

5. After reconnecting, the travel router will verify the connection. If the

connection is successful, the setup screen will tell you the ID of the wireless network it has connected to, as well as the security key.

You will then be prompted to choose whether to “Setup Internet Automatically”, or to “Setup Internet Manually”. Selecting “Setup Internet Automatically” will work in most cases, and is recommended.

If the router is unable to “Setup Internet Automatically”, it will prompt you to “Setup Internet Manually”. For details on how to set up the connection manually, please see III-2. Quick Setup.

6. After Internet settings are set up, you will see a final congratulation screen.

On this screen, you have the option of setting a bookmark to

http://edimax.go, which will lead you directly to the travel router’s

browser-based configuration interface (see III. Browser Based

Configuration Interface). You will also see final confirmation of the travel

router’s name and security key.

You may now start surfing the Internet immediately, or you may choose to perform more advanced configuration via the browser based configuration interface.

II-4. Connecting to the Travel Router

Once connected to the Internet, whether through a wired connection or through WISP mode, other wireless devices can connect to this travel router and access the Internet through it.

1. Search for available Wi-Fi networks on your other device, and select the ID

of the travel router, such as in the example screenshot below. This simple procedure will vary slightly depending on your device.

Windows PC:

Android Smartphone:

2. Enter the wireless security key you set previously.

Android Smartphone:

3. Repeat for as many wireless devices as you wish to connect to the Internet.

The travel router will broadcast the wireless Internet signal, making it a personal hotspot for you and your wireless devices.

II-5. Resetting the Travel Router

In the event the travel router is not properly functioning, or you wish to reset and remove all settings, you can reset the travel router to its factory default..

1. Make sure the device is powered (by plugging the USB connector to a

computer or a USB power adapter).

2. Hold the body of the device with your hand, then press and hold the

WPS/Reset button with the end of a paper clip or a pen nub for approximately 10 seconds, until the blue LED indicator begins to flash. When the LED begins to flash, you may release the button, and the device will begin to reset to factory default settings.

3. The LED will first stay steadily lit for approximately 10 to 15 seconds. The

LED will then begin to flash rapidly for an additional 10 to 15 seconds, as the device reinitializes. When the blue LED remains lit without flashing, the device has completed its reset process, and is ready for further configuration.

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface

Once you have set the travel router to its operating mode as detailed in II. Quick Setup: iQ Setup, you can further configure the settings of the travel

router anytime using the browser based configuration interface.

Note: Before you use this travel router, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple procedure, and step by step instructions for how to do this, can be found in

Appendix.

To access the browser based configuration interface, ensure that your travel router is still connected to your computer or power source via USB, and that you are connected to its wireless network, as detailed in II. Quick Setup steps 2 and 3.

You can access the browser based configuration interface by entering “http://edimax.go” into the URL bar of a web browser.

As an alternative, you can also enter the travel router’s default IP http://192.168.8.1 into the URL bar of a web browser. This information, along with other useful factory default values, is displayed on the access key card which is included in the box with your travel router:

Web browser access

This is information necessary for you to login to the browser-based configuration interface.

Wi-Fi Client access

This is information necessary for your wireless client device (such as computer, smart phone or tablet) to connect to this device.

This information can also be found on the label of the device itself.

You will then be prompted to enter the device’s username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is 1234.

Windows:

Mac:

From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home screen.

III-1. Home

The Home page shows the four main menus into which you can navigate, and provides a brief description of each, those being:

- III-2. Quick Setup

- III-3. General Setup

- III-4. Status

- III-5. Tools

In the top right corner, there is a drop down menu to change the language of the browser based configuration interface, and shortcuts to each of the four main menus.

III-2. Quick Setup

If you wish to perform the initial setup process again, for example to change the operation mode of the device, select “Quick Setup” to restart the iQ Setup process.

You will be prompted to choose between “Wired Mode” and “WISP mode”. For guidance on iQ Setup, please refer back to II-1. iQ Setup: Wired

Connection Mode and II-2. iQ Setup: WISP Mode.

Note: During iQ Setup for WISP Mode, if you chose

to setup your Internet connection manually, then please follow the instructions below.

When running iQ Setup for WISP mode, after you have established a connection with your wireless network, you can choose between “Setup Internet Automatically” and “Setup Internet Manually”.

It is recommended that you choose “Setup Internet Automatically”, as detailed

in II-2. iQ Setup: WISP Mode. If you wish to “Setup Internet Manually”, or if the router is unable to “Setup Internet Automatically”, you will then be asked to select your connection type.

Note: If you are not sure which connection type you should use, please contact your Internet Service Provider for help.

After you choose your connection type, please refer to the appropriate section of the user manual for more information, as detailed below:

- III-3-2-1. Dynamic IP

- III-3-2-2. Static IP

- III-3-2-3. PPPoE

- III-3-2-4. PPTP

III-3. General Setup

Various advanced functions can be configured under General Setup. It is highly recommended that you keep the default settings.

If you wish to proceed with configurations, use the menu displayed on the left side of the screen.

III-3-1. System

Under “System” you can modify basic parameters of the router, such as “Time Zone” and “Password Settings”.

Time Zone

Select the time zone of your country/ region. If your country/region is not listed, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.

Time Server Address

The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name or IP address of the IP server manually.

Daylight Savings

If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function” box and select the start and end date.

III-3-1-1. Time Zone

You can configure the time zone settings of your travel router here. The date and time of the device can be configured manually or can be synchronized with a time server.

Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once.

Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will

Current Password

Enter your current password. The default password is 1234.

New Password

Enter your desired new password here. You can use any combination of letters, numbers and symbols up to 20 characters.

Re-Enter Password

Confirm your new password.

restart itself.

III-3-1-2. Password Settings

You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes.

Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear:

Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once.

Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself.

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