EDIMAX BR-6428nS V3, BR-6228nS V3 User manual

BR-6428nS V3 BR-6228nS V3

User Manual

08-2014 / v1.0

CONTENTS

I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1

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

I-2. LED Status ...................................................................................................................... 2

I-3. Back Panel ...................................................................................................................... 3

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

II. Installation ............................................................................................ 5

II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode ........................................................................................................ 8

II-2. Access Point Mode....................................................................................................... 12

II-3. Range Extender Mode ................................................................................................. 16

II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode.................................................................................................. 22

II-5. WISP Mode .................................................................................................................. 28

II-6. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................... 36

II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings ................................................................................ 36

III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 37

III-1. Login ............................................................................................................................. 37

III-2. Save Settings ................................................................................................................ 39

III-3. Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 40

III-3-1. Status ........................................................................................................................... 41

III-3-2. Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................ 42

III-3-3. Internet/WISP .............................................................................................................. 44

III-3-3-1. WAN Setup ................................................................................................................... 45

III-3-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ................................................................................................................... 45

III-3-3-1-2. Static IP ........................................................................................................................ 46

III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE ........................................................................................................................... 48

III-3-3-1-4. PPTP ............................................................................................................................. 50

III-3-3-1-5. L2TP .............................................................................................................................. 52

III-3-3-1-6. WISP ............................................................................................................................. 54

III-3-3-2. DDNS ............................................................................................................................ 55

III-3-4. LAN ............................................................................................................................... 57

III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless ........................................................................................................... 60

III-3-5-1. Basic ............................................................................................................................. 60

III-3-5-1-1. Disable ......................................................................................................................... 64

III-3-5-1-2. WEP .............................................................................................................................. 65

III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key .................................................................................................... 66

III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius .................................................................................................................. 67

III-3-5-2. Guest/ Multiple SSID .................................................................................................... 68

III-3-5-3. WPS .............................................................................................................................. 71

III-3-5-4. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 72

III-3-5-5. Schedule ....................................................................................................................... 74

III-3-6. Firewall ......................................................................................................................... 76

III-3-6-1. URL Blocking ................................................................................................................ 76

III-3-6-2. Access Control ............................................................................................................. 78

III-3-6-3. DMZ .............................................................................................................................. 82

III-3-6-4. DoS ............................................................................................................................... 83

III-3-7. QoS ............................................................................................................................... 85

III-3-7-1. QoS ............................................................................................................................... 85

III-3-7-2. iQoS .............................................................................................................................. 88

III-3-8. Advanced ..................................................................................................................... 90

III-3-8-1. Static Routing ............................................................................................................... 90

III-3-8-2. Port Forwarding ........................................................................................................... 91

III-3-8-3. Virtual Server ............................................................................................................... 93

III-3-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless ........................................................................................................... 94

III-3-8-5. IGMP ............................................................................................................................ 96

III-3-8-6. UPnP............................................................................................................................. 97

III-3-9. Administration ............................................................................................................. 98

III-3-9-1. Time Zone .................................................................................................................... 98

III-3-9-2. Password ...................................................................................................................... 99

III-3-9-3. Remote Access ...........................................................................................................100

III-3-9-4. Backup/Restore .........................................................................................................101

III-3-9-5. Upgrade .....................................................................................................................101

III-3-9-6. Restart ........................................................................................................................102

III-3-9-7. Logs ............................................................................................................................102

III-3-9-8. Active DHCP Client .....................................................................................................103

III-3-9-9. Statistics .....................................................................................................................103

IV. Appendix ........................................................................................... 104

IV-1. Configuring your IP address .......................................................................................104

IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .................................105

IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................105

IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................107

IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................109

IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................112

IV-1-1-5. Mac OS .......................................................................................................................116

IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ......................................................118

IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ...............................................................................................................118

IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ...........................................................................................................120

IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 .................................................................................................................121

IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................124

IV-1-2-5. Mac ............................................................................................................................128

IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................131

IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista .....................................................................................................131

IV-1-3-2. Mac ............................................................................................................................133

IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address .......................................................................136

IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ...............................................................................................136

IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................138

IV-1-4-3. Mac ............................................................................................................................141

IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ..................................................................................143

IV-3. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................145

IV-4. Glossary......................................................................................................................149

I. Product Information

BR-6428nS V3 BR-6228nS V3

Power Adapter

Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM

I-1. Package Contents

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

I-2. LED Status

LED

Color

LED Status

Description

Power

White

Device is on.

Off

Device is off.

Internet

Blue

Internet is connected.

Flashing

No Internet connection.

Wi-Fi

Blue

Wi-Fi activity (transferring/receiving data).

Off

Wi-Fi not active.

WPS

Blue

WPS connection established (displays on for one minute).

Flashing

WPS in progress.

Off

No WPS connection.

I-3. Back Panel

LAN Ports 1–4

Power Port

Reset/WPS Button

Internet/WAN Port

I-4. Safety Information

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

1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.

2. Do not place the device 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 BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3.

4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device.

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

6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The device may become hot during use.

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

8. The device 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.

II. Installation

1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 5V DC power port and

the other end into an electrical socket.

2. Ensure that the power LED is lit. If not, the device is not properly

connected.

3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi

network with the SSID “edimax.setup” and connect to it.

iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a smartphone or tablet.

4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get

Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click

“Get Started” to begin the setup process.

If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to IV-1.

Configuring your IP address for more information.

5. Choose if you want to use your product in its default Wi-Fi router mode or

in a different mode.

The device’s five available modes are outlined below:

Wi-Fi Router Mode

The device connects to your modem and provides

2.4GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

Access Point Mode

The device connects to an existing router via Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

Range Extender Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your existing

2.4GHz network and repeats the wireless signal(s).

Wireless Bridge Mode

The device connects to a network device for example: TV, gaming console, or media player via Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver, allowing the network device to join your Wi-Fi network.

WISP Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices.

II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode

1. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your

Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.

Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.

2. Connect the Internet port of your device to the LAN port of your modem

using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.

3. Please wait a moment while the device tests the connection.

4. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network.

5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz wireless network, then click

“Next” to continue.

6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below

depending on your Internet type. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.

If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current

configuration to a .txt file.

7. Please wait while the device applies your settings.

8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can

now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.

II-2. Access Point Mode

1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Connect the LAN port of your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 to the LAN

port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.

3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP

address” for your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to

proceed to the next step.

“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting

for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address.

4. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz wireless network, then click

“Next” to continue.

5. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.

Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.

If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current

configuration to a .txt file.

6. Please wait a moment until the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is ready.

8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can

now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen then close the browser window.

9. The BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is working and ready for use. Refer to

IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

II-3. Range Extender Mode

1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”.

2. Please ensure your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is within Wi-Fi range of

your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.

3. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for

the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue.

If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.

To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.

4. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the

“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.

5. Wait a moment while the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 tests the

wireless connection.

6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP

address” for your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3. If you are using a static

IP, enter the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the next step.

“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting

for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.

7. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.

Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.

The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing wireless network.

If you wish to backup the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file.