Edimax Technology 3G-6200n User Manual

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Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4

Chapter 1 .................................................................................................................. 18

1.1 Cable Modem ...................................................................................................... 30

1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL ..................................................................................................... 31

1.3 PPPoE ................................................................................................................ 32

1.4 PPTP .................................................................................................................. 34

1.5 L2TP ................................................................................................................... 36

1.6 Telstra Big Pond .................................................................................................. 38

Chapter 2 .................................................................................................................. 40

2.1 System ................................................................................................................ 42

2.1.1 Time Zone ........................................................................................................ 43

2.1.2 Password Settings ........................................................................................... 43

2.1.3 Remote Management ...................................................................................... 45

2.2 3G/3.5G .............................................................................................................. 47

( A ) Plug and play, no setup procedure required. .............................................. 47

( B ) PIN code or user name / password required: ............................................. 48

2.3 WAN .................................................................................................................... 48

2.3.1 Dynamic IP ....................................................................................................... 49

2.3.2 Static IP Address .............................................................................................. 50

2.3.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) ............................................................................ 50

2.3.4 PPTP ............................................................................................................... 50

2.3.5 L2TP ................................................................................................................ 50

2.3.6 Telstra Big Pond ............................................................................................... 50

2.3.7 DNS ................................................................................................................. 51

2.3.8 DDNS ............................................................................................................... 51

2.4 LAN ..................................................................................................................... 53

2.5 Wireless .............................................................................................................. 55

2.5.1 Basic Settings .................................................................................................. 56

2.5.2 Advanced Settings ........................................................................................... 58

2.5.3 Security ............................................................................................................ 60

2.5.3.1 WEP only ...................................................................................................... 60

2.5.3.2 802.1x only .................................................................................................... 62

2.5.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key .................................................................................. 63

2.5.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key ..................................................................................... 64

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2.5.3.5 WPA Radius .................................................................................................. 65

2.5.4 Access Control ................................................................................................. 65

2.6 QoS ..................................................................................................................... 69

2.7 NAT ..................................................................................................................... 72

2.7.1 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................... 74

2.7.2 Virtual Server ................................................................................................... 76

2.7.3 Special Applications ......................................................................................... 78

2.7.4 UPnP Settings .................................................................................................. 81

2.7.5 ALG Settings .................................................................................................... 82

2.7.6 Static Routing ................................................................................................... 83

2.8 Firewall................................................................................................................ 85

2.8.1 Access Control ................................................................................................. 86

2.8.2 URL Blocking ................................................................................................... 86

2.8.3 DoS (Denial of Service).................................................................................... 93

2.8.4 DMZ ................................................................................................................. 94

Chapter 3 .................................................................................................................. 95

3.1 Status and Information ........................................................................................ 96

3.2 Device Status ...................................................................................................... 98

3.3 System Log ......................................................................................................... 99

3.4 Security Log ...................................................................................................... 100

3.5 Active DHCP Client ........................................................................................... 101

3.6 Statistics ............................................................................................................ 102

Chapter 4 ................................................................................................................ 103

4.1 Configuration Tools ........................................................................................... 103

4.2 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................ 104

4.3 Reset ................................................................................................................ 105

Appendix A .............................................................................................................. 107

Glossary .................................................................................................................. 109

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Edimax 3G-6200n nLite wireless 3G broadband
router! This high cost-efficiency router is the best choice for Mobile / Small
office / Home office users, all computers and network devices can share a
single wireless 3G modem or xDSL / cable** modem internet connection at
high speed. Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a
network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced.
When the number of your computers and network-enabled devices grow, you
can also expand the number of network slot by simple attach a hub or switch,
to extend the scope of your network!

You can configure the router by running the Setup Wizard in the CD-ROM
provided in the package. The wizard provides quick setup for wireless
3G/3.5G Internet connection, Ethernet WAN Internet connection, SSID,
wireless security, firmware upgrade and changing router’s password. When
you start the Setup Wizard, you will get the following Welcome screen. Please
choose the language to start with and follow the easy steps in the Wizard. No
instruction for the Setup Wizard is given here.

If you lost the CD-ROM or you prefer the traditional web setup, please follow
the procedures in Manual to configure the router.

Note 1: Only one Internet connection (wireless 3G or xDSL/Cable) can be

used at the same time.

Note 2: To prevent the compatibility problem between 3G USB Modem cad

and 3G router, it is recommended that you upgrade the latest firmware
of 3G router from Edimax website http://www.edimax.com .

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Features

- Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point

- Compatible with IEEE 802.11n standard with 150Mbps data rate

- High Internet access throughput

- Allow multiple users to share a single Internet connection

- Supports up to 253 network client users

- Provides one USB port for 3G wireless connection

- Internet Access via 3G modem or Cable or xDSL modem

- Access Servers on your LAN from the Public Network

- Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)

- Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

- Support advance features such as: special applications, DMZ, virtual

server, access control, firewall

- Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log,

System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status

- Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management

- Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a

remote site (over the Internet)

Minimum Requirements

- One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port

(RJ-45)

- Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)

- Computer with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher /

Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher)

Package Contents

- One Wireless 3G broadband router

- One Quick Installation Guide

- One CD-ROM (Wizard, Multi-languages QIG and User Manual)

- One Power Adapter

- Ethernet Cable

- Holding base

- Accessories

Note

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to
abnormal activities of some network application software, computer
virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software

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sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when
you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when
you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So
please make sure this function can work properly when you use this
function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by access time.

Back Panel

The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel.
The router’s back panel is divided into four sections, LAN, WAN, USB,
and Reset:

Figure 1.0

1) Local Area Network (LAN)

The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s
PCs, hubs / switches etc.

2) Wide Area Network (WAN)

The WAN port connected to your xDSL or Cable modem which linked to
the Internet.

3) USB

The USB port allow you to share internet via 3G USB modem card.

4) WPS / Reset button

You can press the button 2~4 seconds to enable WPS for wireless
security.
When you experience some problem on using this router, or you forgot
your password, you can press the reset button for longer than 20
seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings
(warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory
default settings)

5) Wireless on/off

You can enable/disable WiFi wireless signal via switch button.

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Front Panel

On the router’s front panel there are LEDs, which shows the status of
this router. Below is the list of each LED and its description.

Figure 1.1

LED

WAN

LNK/ACT

LAN

LNK/ACT
(Port 1-4)

3G

Light

Status

Description

ON Router is powered on
ON WAN is connected

Off WAN is unconnected

Flashing WAN port is sending / receiving data

ON LAN port is connected

Off LAN port is unconnected

Flashing LAN port is sending / receiving data

ON 3G USB modem is connected

Off 3G USB modem is not connected

Flashing 3G USB modem card is sending / receiving data

ON Wireless LAN has been activated

Off Wireless LAN is disabled

Flashing Wireless LAN is sending / receiving data

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Setup Diagram

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If you have 3G/3.5G modem card and SIM card, please follow the following
instructions to establish connection

1. Connect power adapter to 3G-6200n

2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the any LAN ports (1~4) on router to

the

Ethernet socket on the PC

3. Insert SIM card into 3G/3.5G modem card, and connect the modem card

with one of USB port of 3G-6200n. The corresponding USB LED indicator
on 3G-6200n will light.

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If you can also access Internet by xDSL/Cable modem, please follow the
following instructions:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the router’s WAN port to the LAN port of

the
modem.

2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the any LAN ports (1~4) on router to

the
Ethernet socket on the PC.

3. Check to make sure the router’s LINK LED is lit; to confirm the cable

connections are made correctly.

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Getting started

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and
get connected to the Internet.

1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

2) You will need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP

address automatically. All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like
the mailing address in real world, it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically,
please jump to step 3, page 11)

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

Broadband router’s DHCP function is switched on by default; this
means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve
configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section
will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP
address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT
operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.),
follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step
illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically for:

2a) Windows 95/98/Me
2b) Windows XP
2c) Windows 2000, and
2d) Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3. Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed,

click the Add button to install it; if TCP/IP is installed, jump to step 6.

4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click

Add button.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and

TCP/IP and then click the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP

protocol. You may need your Windows installation CD to complete the
installation.

6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select

TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the
Properties button.

7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

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•Gateway: All fields are blank.

•DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

•WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

•IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router is the only DHCP

server on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically, please proceed to Step 3

2b) Windows XP

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network

Connections. The Network Connections window will appear.

2. Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection
window will appear.

3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet
Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an
IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically as shown on the following screen.

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5. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router is the only DHCP

server on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically, please proceed to Step 3

2c) Windows 2000

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network
and Dial-up Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection
icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3. In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.

4. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet

Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an
IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically as shown on the following screen.

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6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router is the only DHCP

server on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically, please proceed to Step 3
.

2d) Windows NT

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel.

The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select
the Protocol tab from the Network window.

3. Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If
TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP
is installed, go to step 5.

4. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol
and click the Ok button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may
need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

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5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select
TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties
button.

6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• DNS: Make all fields blank.

• WINS: Make all fields blank.

• Routing: Make all fields blank.

7. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address
automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router is the only DHCP

server on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically, please proceed to Step 3

3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address
automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give each of
your LAN clients an IP address. By default the Broadband Router’s
DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address

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automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix
A.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is
the only DHCP server on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your
network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To
disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN Port)

4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the
default IP address 192.168.2.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into
your PC’s web browser and press <enter>

5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and

“Password” and then click <OK> to login.
Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”.

For security reasons it is recommended that you change the
password as soon as possible (in General setup / system /
password, see chapter 2)

6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is
divided into four sections, Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup,
Status Info and System Tools.

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Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)

Select your Internet connection type and setup the configurations
needed to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

General Setup (Chapter 2)

This section contains configurations for the Broadband router’s
advanced functions such as: address mapping, virtual server, access
control, hacker attack prevention, DMZ, special applications and other
functions to meet your needs.

Status Info (Chapter 3)

In this section you can see the Broadband router's system information,
Internet Connection, Device Status, System Log, Security Log and
DHCP client information.

System Tools (Chapter 4)

This section contains the broadband router’s tool sets - tools include
configuration, firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration tools allow
you to backup (save), restore, or restore to factory default configuration
for your Broadband router. The firmware upgrade tool allows you to
upgrade your Broadband router's firmware. The RESET tool allows you
to reset your Broadband router.

7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring
settings required by your ISP so that you can start accessi ng the
Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information and

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Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement /
monitor more advanced features/information.
Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status
Information and Tools) you wish to configure and proceed to the
corresponding chapter.

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Chapter 1

Quick Setup

The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband
router as quickly as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill
in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click
on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the
screen below.

Step 1) Time Zone

The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings
configured here, this will affect functions such as log entries and firewall
settings.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone

Time Server

Address

Daylight Savings

Times From

Times to

Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2): Broadband Type.

Select the time zone of the country you are living.
The router will set its time based on your selection

You can manually assign time server address if the
default time server dose not work

The router can also take Daylight savings into
account. If you wish to use this function, you must
check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight
saving configuration (below)

Select the period in which you wish to start using
daylight saving

Select the period in which you wish to stop using
daylight saving

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Step 2) 3G/3.5G Internet Configuration

3G-6200n supports most of 3G/3.5G modem cards, just connect the modem
card to the USB port of 3G-6200n and 3G-6200n will recognize it
automatically, no additional setup procedure required. However, some of
modem cards require PIN code or account / password (you have to use
3G-6200n’s web interface to input these information), and some modem cards
requires you to connect the modem card with your PC and install driver / utility
before you connect it with 3G-6200n (all PCs which need to access Internet
by 3G-6200n requires to perform this procedure once). If you still not able to
connect to Internet, please use wired Internet connection to access our
website :http://www.edimax.com/ ,download latest version of firmware and
upgrade 3G-6200n’s firmware. If you still not be able to get connected by your
3G/3.5G modem card, please contact your dealer of purchase and provide the
model name of the 3G/3.5G modem card you have, we’ll try our best to help
you to solve the problem.

Only one Internet connection (wireless / wired) can be used at the same time.
Wireless connection (3G/3.5G) will be selected first, and use wired Internet
connection as backup. Therefore, please DO NOT connect your 3G/3.5G
modem card with 3G-6200n, or your telecomm service provider may charge
you with high communication fee. For example, if you connect 3G/3.5G
modem card with 3G-6200n when you’re using wired Internet connection,
wired connection will be dropped and use 3G/3.5G wireless connection
instead. If 3G/3.5G wireless signal reception is poor and the connection can
not be restored within 60 seconds, 3G-6200n will use wired Internet
connection again, and will not switch back to wireless Internet connection
(This only happens with wired Internet connection is available. If wired
connection is unavailable, 3G-6200n will try to establish 3G/3.5G wireless
connection again and again). If you want to use 3G/3.5G wireless connection
again, you need to remove 3G/3.5G modem card from 3G-6200n and
reconnect it back after 5 seconds.

( A ) Plug and play, no setup procedure required.

Connect the USB 3G/3.5G modem card with 3G-6200n and make sure the
corresponding USB LED indicator of 3G-6200n lights up, then you can use the
web browser to access Internet.

( B ) PIN code or user name / password required:

Please check the authentication method you want to use. Most of telecomm
service providers require you to input PIN Code, please check ‘SIM’ and input
the PIN code provided by telecomm service provider. Most of options listed
here are optional and you don’t have to provide those information if telecomm
service provider doesn’t provide you with those information.

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If telecomm provider provides you with username / password, please check
/User Name / Password box and input the user name / password provided by
telecomm service provider, then click ‘OK’ button. Wait for 1 minute (for
3G-6200n to reboot), then you can access Internet.

Please input User name & Password in “PPP Settings” and do not input them
in “Network Settings” unless your ISP ask you input them in both.

Note: Please choose “CDMA”, if your ISP use 3G CDMA system.

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( C ) Driver / Utility required on PC side

Some 3G/3.5G modem card does not work with instructions (A) or (B) listed
above (ex. BandLuxe C100S). You need to install 3G/3.5G modem card driver
/ utility on every PC which needs to access Internet first. After driver / utility
installation is complete, every PC will be able to access Internet via 3G/6200n.

1. PlugintheBandLuxeC100SmodemcardtotheUSBportofyourcomputer.

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2. ThesystemwilldetectthehardwareofC100SUSBadapterandalsothe

storageinsidetheadapter.

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3. Pleaseclick“Cancel”toignorethemessageofthefoundnewhardware

wizard.

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4. Pleasegoto“Mycomputer”,youwillseetheBandLuxeC100S.Doubleclick

thedevice.

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5. Theprograminsidetheadapterwillpreparetoinstallthedriverandutilityof

theadapter.

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6. Click“Next”.

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7. Select“Iacceptthetermsinthelicenseagreement”andclick“Next”.

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8. Ifyouwanttochangethedestinationfolder,pleaseclick“Change”.Click

“Next”tocontinue.

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9. Click“install”.

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10. Thesystemisinstallingthedriverandutilityoftheadapter.

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11. Installsuccessfully,click“Finish”toclosetheinstallwizard.

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12. TheutilityofC100Swillstartupautomaticity.

Pleaseselectthe“MENU”

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13. Click“Setting”.

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14. Selectthe“Au to connectonstartup”.

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15. PlugintheC100SintotheUSBportofthe3Grouter.

16. TheUSBadapterwillgettheIPaddressfromISPautomatically.Yo u can

checktheStatusofthe3G‐6200nontheWebsite(ex:192.168.2.1).

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17. NowyouareabletoconnecttoInternetsuccessfully.

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Note : If your SIM card requires entering the PIN code, please enter into the
web management of the 3G router. In WAN setting web page, select 3G/3.5G.
Enter the PIN code of the adapter.

Please input User name & Password in “PPP Settings” and do not input them
in “Network Settings” unless your ISP ask you input them in both.

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Step 3) Broadband Type ( Connect to Internet via Ethernet )

3G-6200n provides two types of Internet connection method: wireless
(3G/3.5G) or wired connection. You can access internet via USB 3G/3.5G
modem card, or via wired xDSL / cable modem connection. However, only
one connection method (wireless or wired) can be used at the same time.

In this section you have to select one of six types of connections that
you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your
ISP (see screen below).

Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the
Internet, please check with your ISP as to the type of connection it
requires.

Menu Description

Cable Modem Your ISP will assign you with an IP address

automatically

Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP gave you an IP address already

PPPoE xDSL Your ISP requires you to use Point-to-Point Protocol

over Ethernet (PPPoE)

PPTP xDSL Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point

Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

L2TP xDSL Your ISP requires you to use a Layer Two Tunneling

Protocol (L2TP)

Telstra Big Pond This Protocol only used for Telstra Big Pond Internet

service in Australia

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