Edimax Technology 3G-6200nL User Manual

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C A T A L O G

Chapter I : Product Information .................................................................................. 5

Chapter II: System and Network Setup ........................................................................ 12

2-1 Establish network connection ............................................................................ 12

2-2 Setup client computers to obtain IP address automatically .............................. 13

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup: ................................................ 14

2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup: ........................................................ 16

2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup: ........................................................... 18

2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup: ........................................................ 20

2-3 Connect to broadband router by web browser .................................................. 22

2-4 Using ‘Quick Setup’........................................................................................... 26

2-4-1 3G/3.5G .............................................................................................. 30

2-4-2 Using ‘Dynamic IP’ as broadband connection type ........................... 39

2-4-3 Using ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’ as broadband connection type ...................... 41

2-4-4 Using ‘PPPoE xDSL’ as broadband connection type ......................... 43

2-4-5 Using ‘PPTP xDSL’ as broadband connection type ........................... 45

2-4-6 Using 'L2TP xDSL' as broadband connection type ............................ 48

2-4-7 Using 'Telstra Big Pond' as broadband connection type .................... 51

Chapter III: General Setup .......................................................................................... 52

3-1 System .................................................................................................................. 54

3-1-1 Time Zone .......................................................................................... 54

3-1-2 Password Settings ............................................................................... 56

3-1-3 Remote Management .......................................................................... 57

3-2 W AN ..................................................................................................................... 59

3-2-1 3G/3.5G .............................................................................................. 68

3-2-2 Dynamic IP ......................................................................................... 64

3-2-3 Static IP .............................................................................................. 64

3-2-4 PPPoE ................................................................................................. 66

3-2-5 PPTP ................................................................................................... 68

3-2-6 L2TP ................................................................................................... 71

3-2-7 Telstra Big Pond ................................................................................. 74

3-3 LAN (Wired) ......................................................................................................... 76

3-3-1 Start .................................................................................................... 76

3-3-2 LAN IP ............................................................................................... 78

3-3-3 DHCP Server ...................................................................................... 79

3-3-4 Static DHCP Leases ........................................................................... 80

3-4 Wireless ................................................................................................................ 82

3-4-1 Basic Settings ..................................................................................... 83

3-4-1-1 AP mode .................................................................................. 86

3-4-4 WPS .................................................................................................... 97

3-4-5 Wireless Schedule .............................................................................. 99

3-5 Advance Settings* .............................................................................................. 100

3-5-1 QoS ................................................................................................... 101

3-5-1-1 Basic QoS Settings ................................................................ 101

3-5-1-2 Add a new QoS entry ............................................................ 103

3-5-2 NAT .................................................................................................. 105

3-5-2-1 V irtual Server ........................................................................ 106

3-5-2-2 Special Applications .............................................................. 108

3-5-2-3 UPnP Settings ....................................................................... 111

3-5-2-4 ALG Settings ......................................................................... 1 12

3-5-2-5 Static Routing ........................................................................ 113

3-5-3 Firewall........................................................................................... 115

3-5-3-1 Access Control ...................................................................... 115

3-5-3-2 URL Blocking ....................................................................... 120

3-5-3-3 DoS ....................................................................................... 122

3-5-4 DDNS ............................................................................................... 125

3-5-5 Port Forwarding................................................................................ 128

3-5-6 DMZ ................................................................................................. 131

3-5-7 Fail Over ........................................................................................... 133

Chapter IV : Status ..................................................................................................... 135

5-1 Internet Connection ............................................................................. 137

5-2 Device Status ....................................................................................... 138

5-3 System Log .......................................................................................... 139

5-4 Security Log ........................................................................................ 140

5-5 Active DHCP Client ............................................................................ 141

5-6 Statistics ............................................................................................... 142

5-7 Modem Information ............................................................................. 143

Chapter V : Tools ......................................................................................................... 144

6-1 Configuration Tools ............................................................................. 146

6-2 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................... 147

6-3 Restart .................................................................................................. 148

Chapter VI : Language ................................................................................................ 149

Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Introduction and safety information Thank you for purchasing Edimax 3G-6200nL 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, 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

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/xDSL modem

- Access Servers on your LAN from the Public Network

- Equipped with one Ethernet port for LAN or WAN

- 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

- Accessories

Note

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work 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) WAN/LAN Port

The Fast Ethernet port is for you to connect with xDSL/Cable modem or connect with computer. The default setting is for you to connect with

computer or switch to extend network. If you would like to access Internet via xDSL/Cable modem, you can login 3G-6200nL to enable

WAN function (to click

button ).

2)Antenna

For you to connect with antenna to get stronger wireless signal.

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 10 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)

4) Power Jack

5V2A switching power adapter.

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.

LED Light

Status On Wireless WPS function is enabled. Off Wireless network is switched off.

WLAN

Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

On ETHERNET port is connected.

ETHERNET

Off ETHERNET port is not connected. Flashing ETHERNET activity (transferring or

Description

receiving data).

INTERNET

receiving data). On Router is connected to the Internet. Off Router is not connected to the Internet. Flashing Router is connecting to the Internet.

Back Panel

Antenna A

Item Name Description ETHERNET Local/ Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) port. Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter. Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings)

or start WPS function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, and press

this button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS function. Antenna It is a 2dBi dipole antenna. USB Connect your 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB port to share

the 3G mobile Internet connection

1-2 Safety Information

In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions:

1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.

2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not left this router in the car in summer.

3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the router first.

4. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.

5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

6. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal and is not a malfunction), DO NOT put this router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.

7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the router is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.

8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced technician for help.

9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

1-3 System Requirements

z Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45

Ethernet port.

z Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface

card.

z Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape

Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).

z An available power socket

Chapter II: System and Network Setup

2-1 Establish network connection

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-6200nL

2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the LAN port 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-6200nL. The corresponding USB LED indicator on 3G-6200nL will light.

2-2 Setup client computers to obtain IP address automatically

After the network connection is established, the next step you should do is setup the router with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.

Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:

If the operating system of your computer is….

Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1

Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2 Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3 Windows NT - please go to section 2-2-4

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’, then click ‘OK’.

2-2-2 W indows 2000 IP address setup:

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up

Connections icon, double click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)’, 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 ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet

Connections icon, click Network Connections, then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear,

and then 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 ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and

Tasks, then click Manage Network Connections..Right-click Local Ar ea Netwrok, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties

window will appear, 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’.

2-3 Connect to broadband router by web browser

Default IP address of this broadband router is ‘192.168.2.1’, and you can connect to broadband router’s web-based configuration interface by any connected computer with web browser (Internet Explorer 5.x or above, Firefox, or Netscape).

Please input ‘192.168.2.1’ in web browser’s address bar and press ‘Enter’ key to establish connection:

You should see the following authentication window:

Please input ‘admin’ in ‘User name’ field, and ‘1234’ in ‘Password’ field, and click ‘OK’ button to enter web configuration interface.

TIPS: If you can’t establish connection with broadband router with web browser (got ‘The page cannot be displayed’ or similar error message), the IP address you inputted may be wrong. If you’ve changed the IP address of this broadband router previously, please input correct IP address instead of the default IP address ’192.168.2.1’.

If the DHCP server function of this broadband router is enabled, please follow the following instructions to find out the IP address of this broadband router:

Please click ‘start’ -> ‘run’ at the bottom-lower corner of your desktop:

Input ‘cmd’, then click ‘OK’

Input ‘ipconfig’, then press ‘Enter’ key. Please check the IP address followed by ‘Default Gateway’ (In this example, the IP address of router is 192.168.2.1, please note that this value may be different.)

NOTE: If the IP address of Gateway is not displayed, or the address followed by ‘IP Address’ begins with ‘169’, please recheck network connection between your computer and router, and / or go to the beginning of this chapter, to recheck every step of network setup procedure.

If you tried the instructions listed above and still can not find the IP address of this broadband router / you forget the password, please jump to chapter 6-1 to reset the broadband router.

2-4 Using ‘Quick Setup’

This broadband router provides a ‘Quick Setup’ menu, and you can setup basic parameters of this broadband router.

Please follow the following instructions to use ‘Quick Setup’ menu:

1. Click ‘Quick Setup’ after logged in.

2. In the first step of quick setup, you can setup automatic time

synchronization settings.

The descriptions of every setting items are listed as follow:

Item Name Description Time Zone Please select a time zone of the country or

region of your residence here. If you can’t find the country / region of your residence here, please select a city / region which time zone is the same with the country / region of your residence.

Time Server Address This load-balance router supports NTP

(Network Time Protocol). NTP server will provide correct time for this router to setup the date and time of the router automatically. Please input the host name or IP address of NTP server here. If you don’t know the host name or IP address of time server, please ask network administrator or use ‘pool.ntp.org’ as time server.

Daylight Savings If the country / region of your residence use

daylight saving time, please check ‘Enable Function’ box, and select the beginning and ending date of daylight time saving.

After you finish with time zone settings, please click ‘Next’ to proceed to next step of quick setup - broadband type:

Note : The default setting is for you to connect with computer or switch to extend network. If you would like to access Internet via xDSL/Cable modem, you can login 3G-6200nL to enable WAN function.

Please choose the broadband (Internet connection) type you’re using in this page. There are six types of Internet connection, they are:

3G/3.5G - Please go to section 2-4-1 Dynamic IP - Please go to section 2-4-2 Fixed-IP xDSL - Please go to section 2-4-3 PPPoE xDSL - Please go to section 2-4-4 PPTP xDSL - Please go to section 2-4-5 L2TP xDSL - Please go to section 2-4-6

Telstra Big Pond - Please go to section 2-4-7

If you’re not sure, please contact your Internet service provider. A wrong Internet connection type will cause connection problem, and you will not be able to connect to internet.

If you want to go back to previous step, please press ‘Back’ button on the bottom of this page.

NOTE: Some service providers use ‘DHCP’ (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to assign IP address to you. In this case, you can choose ‘Cable Modem’ as Internet connection type, even you’re using another connection type, like xDSL. Also, some cable modem

uses PPPoE, so you can choose ‘PPPoE xDSL’ for such cable modem connection, even you’re using a cable modem.

2-4-1 3G/3.5G

3G-6200nL supports most of 3G/3.5G modem cards, just connect the modem card to the USB port of 3G-6200nL and 3G-6200nL 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-6200nL’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-6200nL (all PCs which need to access Internet by 3G-6200nL 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-6200nL’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-6200nL, or your telecomm service provider may charge you with high communication fee. The default setting is for you to connect with computer or switch to extend network. If you would like to access Internet via xDSL/Cable modem, you can login 3G-6200nL to enable WAN function. For example, if you connect

3G/3.5G modem card with 3G-6200nL 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-6200nL 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-6200nL 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-6200nL 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-6200nL and make sure

the corresponding USB LED indicator of 3G-6200nL lights up, then you can use the web browser to access Internet.

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