Edimax Technology Wireless 3G Portable Router 3G-6210n User Manual

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Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement

FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

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CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION

1-1 Introduction and safety information

1-2 Safety Information

1-3 System Requirements

1-4 Package Contents

1-5 Familiar with your new Portable 3G router

CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP

2-1 Getting Started

2-2 Build network connection

2-3 Connecting to Portable 3G router by web browser 2-3-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup 2-3-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup 2-3-3 Windows XP IP address setup 2-3-4 Windows Vista IP address setup 2-4-5 Router IP address lookup

2-4 Using ‘Quick Setup’ 2-4-1 Setup procedure for ‘3G/3.5G’ 2-4-2 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’ 2-4-3 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’ 2-4-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’ 2-4-5 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’ 2-4-6 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’ 2-4-7 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’

2-5 Basic Setup

2-5-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization 2-5-2 Change management password 2-5-3 Remote Management

2-6 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup) 2-6-1 Setup procedure for ‘3G/3.5G’ 2-6-2 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’ 2-6-3 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’ 2-6-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’ 2-6-5 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’ 2-6-6 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’ 2-6-7 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’ 2-6-8 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’ 2-6-9 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’

2-7 Wired LAN Configurations 2-7-1 LAN IP section 2-7-2 DHCP Server 2-7-3 Static DHCP Leases Table

2-8 Wireless LAN Configurations 2-8-1 Basic Wireless Settings 2-8-2 Advanced Wireless Settings 2-8-3 Wireless Security 2-8-3-1 Disable wireless security 2-8-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-8-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 2-8-3-4 WPA RADIUS 2-8-4 Wireless Access Control 2-8-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-8-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network

CHAPTER III: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

3-1 Quality of Service (QoS) 3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings 3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule

3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT) 3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Ena ble or disable NAT function) 3-2-2 Port Forwarding 3-2-3 Virtual Server 3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications 3-2-5 UPnP Setting 3-2-6 ALG Settings

3-3 Firewall 3-3-1 Access Control 3-3-1-1 Add PC 3-3-2 URL Blocking 3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention 3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings 3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

3-4 Fail Over

3-5 System Status 3-5-1 System information and firmware version 3-5-2 Internet Connection Status 3-5-3 Device Status 3-5-4 System Log 3-5-5 Active DHCP client list 3-5-6 Statistics

3-5-7 Modem Info

3-6 Configuration Backup and Restore

3-7 Firmware Upgrade

3-8 System Reset

CHAPTER IV: APPENDIX

4-1 Hardware Specification

4-2 Troubleshooting

4-3 Glossary

Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Introduction and safety information

Thank you for purchasing this Portable 3G Router! The smallest router also integrated with Li-battery inside, assists you to set up a wireless network using mobile phone, 3G USB modem or an Ethernet connections anytime and anywhere. When the 3G(UMTS/HSDPA/EVDO) USB modem card or 3G mobile phone is connected, all computers and network devices can easily to share the 3G mobile Internet connection at high speed. This router also supports xDSL / cable modem internet connection; it is the most cost- efficiency choice for you. With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless network capability, all computers and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can transfer files for up to 150Mbps (transfer data rate). Stable wireless connection and high bandwidth enable you to enjoy the network applications without any interruption.

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

Other features of this router including:

• High Internet Access throughput

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection

• Share 3G USB Cellular Modem

• LAN/WAN function switchable on the Ethernet Port (10/100M)

• Work with IEEE 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN capability

• Supports UMTS/HSDPA/EVDO cellular network device

• Support 3G and xDSL/Cable modem connection fail over

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup

• .Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, QoS,

DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.

• Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status, Modem Info.

• Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and management purposes

• Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from

a remote computer (over the Internet) Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.

•

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.

10. Always switch the device off before removing the battery.

11. Use only battery and power adapter supplied with the product. The use of any other types may be dangerous.

1-3 System Requirements

z Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem or 3G/3.5 USB

modem.

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 AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)

1-4 Package Contents

Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:

□Portable 3G Router (main body, 1 pcs)……………………………. 1 □ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) …………………………………. 2 □ CD-ROM ( With EZmax Wizard, Multi-languages QIG and User

Manual) (1 pcs) ……………………………….……………… 3

□ Mini USB Power Adapter (1 pcs) ……………………………..... 4

□ Li-Battery (1 pcs) ………………………………............................ 5

1-5 Familiar with your new Portable 3G Router

LED Definitions

LED Name Light Status Description

Green On Router is switched on and correctly

powered or the battery is charged

completely. Orange On The battery is charging. Orange

Battery power is not enough, only 30

PWR/CHG

Flashing Orange Flashing

minutes remains.

Battery power is not enough, only 10

minutes remains. Fast

WLAN

Off Router is powered off. Off Wireless network is switched off. Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data).

On Wireless WPS function is enabled.

WPS

ETHERNET

INTERNET

Off Wireless WPS function is not enabled or

the connection is successfully. On ETHERNET port is connected. Off ETHERNET port is not connected. Flashing ETHERNET activity (transferring or

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

Right and Left Side Panel

Item Name Description LAN/WAN Switch

Switch the Ethernet port to LAN or WAN. Switch to WAN function if you want to access to the Internet through your xDSL or Cable modem network service. WAN access can also be a back up for 3G network. Please refer to Section 3-4 for more details.

RJ-45

WPS Start WPS function or reset the router to factory default settings (clear

all settings). Press this button and hold for over 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, or press this button for less than 5

seconds to start WPS function. ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the router. DC in Connect the supplied power adapter to this mini USB port to charge

the battery. RJ-45 Port Local/ Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) port.

Chapter II: System and Network Setup

2-1 Getting Started

Before you using the router, please follow the following instructions to charge the router.

1. Remove the battery cover in the rear side of the router and insert the

supplied battery into the slot and then put back the cover.

2. Connect the power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to

the mini USB port of the router to charge the battery.

Note: It takes about four hours to charge the battery.

3. When the battery is charged, the ‘Power’ LED is lit in orange color.

When the ‘Power’ LED is not lit, the battery is charged completely.

Note: The ‘Power’ LED is lit in green color when the battery is charged completely if router is activated before charged.

4. Switch the button to ‘ON’ to activate the router.

Warning:

1. Always switch the device off before removing the battery.

2. Use only battery and power adapter supplied with the product. The use

of any other types may be dangerous.

2-2 Build network connection

Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new portable 3G router and your computers, network devices:

1. Connect your 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB port located on the

top side of the router.

2. Connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the right side of the

router for configuring the router.

Note: It is recommended to configure the router through the Ethernet port for the first time setup.

Please go to Section 3-4 Fail Over to assign the WAN connection priority if you have subscribed to both 3G and xDSL/Cable Modem services.

3. Make sure you have switch on the router by switching the ‘ON/OFF’

button to ‘ON’.

4. Please check all LEDs on the front side. ‘PWR/CHR’ LED should be

steadily on in green color, and ‘ETHERNET’ LED should be on if the computer / network device connected to the Ethernet port of the router is powered on and correctly connected.

5. If PWD LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please

recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solution.

2-3 Connecting to Portable 3G Router by web browser

After the network connection is built, 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 2-3-1

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

2-3-1 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’ and then click ‘OK’.

2-3-2Windows 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; click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)’ and then click ‘Properties’

2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

2-3-3Windows XP IP addr ess 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’.

2-3-4Windows 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, and then click Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, 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’.

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