Edimax Technology BR-6004 User Manual

Broadband Router

4 Port Switch

Broadband Router

BR-6004

User’s Manual

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FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction...........................................................................4

1.1 Functions and Features................................................................4

1.2 Packing List ................................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation ............................................................. 6

2.1. Panel Layout ..............................................................................6

2.2. Installation Requirements...........................................................7

2.3. Procedure for Hardware Installation...........................................7

Chapter 3 Network Settings and Software Installation .......................... 10

3.1 Make correct network settings of your computer .......................10

Chapter 4 Configuring IP Sharer .......................................................... 12

4.1 Start-up and Log in....................................................................12

4.2 Status ........................................................................................ 13

4.3 Toolbox.....................................................................................14

4.4 Primary Setup............................................................................15

4.5 DHCP Server............................................................................. 17

4.6 Virtual Server............................................................................ 18

4.7 Special AP.................................................................................19

4.8 Access Control..........................................................................20

4.9 Misc Items ................................................................................ 21

Appendix A Console Mode .................................................................. 22

Appendix B TCP/IP Configuration for Windows 95/98........................ 23

B.1 Install TCP/IP protocol into your PC......................................... 23

B.2 Set TCP/IP protocol for working with IP Sharer ........................ 24

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Broadband Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and office resources sharing, and it is easy to configure and operate for even non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.

1.1 Functions and Features

??Broadband modem and IP sharing

connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router to surf the Internet.

● Auto-sensing Ethernet Switch

equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

● VPN supported

supports multiple PPTP sessions and allows you to setup VPN server and VPN clients.

● Firewall

all unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.

● DHCP server supported

all of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this product.

● Web-based configuring

configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer.

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● Access Control supported

allows you to assign different access right for different users.

● Virtual Server supported

enables you to expose WWW, FTP and other services on your LAN to be accessible to Internet users.

● User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel

user can define the attributes to support the special applications requiring multiple connections, like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and so on, then this product can sense the application type and open multi-port tunnel for it.

● DMZ Host supported

lets a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is used when special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.

1.2 Packing List

● One broadband router unit

● One power cord and power adapter

● One user’s manual

● Two CAT-5 UTP Fast Ethernet cable

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

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45). This is where you will connect to your cable (or

type male). This is where you will connect

2.1. Panel Layout

2.1.1. Front Panel

Figure 2-1 Front Panel

RESET When RESET is pushed, system settings will be set to factory defaults.

Readmy

&Com

WAN & LAN Ethernet port indicators, Green

Link/Act. Link status indicators, Green. The LED flickers whe

10/100 10/100 status indicators, Green

Port 1 - 4 LAN port socket (RJ-45). These are where you will co

System status indicators, Orange. Ready is flashed once per indicate system is alive. When COM port is active, COM LED is lighted.

port is sending or receiving data.

port is sending or receiving data

corresponding port is transmitting or receiving data in 10 or 100Mbps.

your local area network, for example HUB and switch.

2.1.2. Rear Panel

Figure 2-2 Rear Panel

WAN WAN port socket (RJ-

DSL) modem or Ethernet router.

COM Serial port connector (9-pins D-

your modem. This port is also a console port.

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Power Power inlet. This is where you connect the included power adapter.

Note

that, the included power adapter is DC 5V/1A. Using wrong type of power

adapter may cause this product damage.

2.2. Installation Requirements

This product can be positioned at any convenient place in your office or house. No special wiring or cooling requirements is needed. However, you should comply with the following guidelines to install:

● Place this product on a flat horizontal plane.

● Keep this product away from any heating devices.

● Do not place this product in dusty or wet environment.

The recommended operational specifications of this product are:

Temperature 0 oC ~ 55 oC

Humidity 5 % ~ 90 %

In addition, remember to turn off the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you try to install the hardware of this product.

2.3. Procedure for Hardware Installation

1. Setup LAN connection: connect an Ethernet cable from your computer’s Ethernet

port to one of the LAN ports of this product.

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Figure 2-3 Setup of LAN connections for this product.

2. Setup WAN connection: prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting this product to

your cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet backbone. Figure 2-4 illustrates the WAN connection.

Figure 2-4 Setup of WAN connections for this product.

3. Power on:

Connecting the power cord to power inlet and turning the power switch on, this product will automatically enter the self-test phase. When it is in the self-test phase, the indicators Ready and COM will be lighted ON for about 5 seconds, and then Ready and COM will be flashed 3 times to indicate that the self-test operation has

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