Edimax Technology Co 9562081312 User Manual

AC750 Wir eless LAN

Dual Band Concurrent

Fast Ethernet Router

(2.4GHz: 300Mbps, 5GHz: 433Mbps)

User’s Manual

Version: 1.0

(December, 2013)

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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,

merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this

manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following

their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes

the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential

damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the

right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents

thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement

FCC Part 15

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.

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.

 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment.

 Operations in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

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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.

This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz

frequency range.

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.

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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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CATALOG

Chapter I: Product Information 1-1 Introduction and safety information ..................... 9

1-2 Safety Information ......................................................................................... 11

1-3 System Requirements .................................................................................... 13

1-4 Package Contents ........................................................................................... 14

1-5 Familiar with your new wireless broadband router ....................................... 15

Chapter II: System and Network Setup ........................................................................ 19

2-1 Build network connection .............................................................................. 19

2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser............................ 22

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup: ................................................ 22

2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup: ........................................................ 24

2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup: ........................................................... 26

2-2-4 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup: ..................................... 28

2-2-5 Windows 8 IP address setup: .............................................................. 30

2-2-6 Router IP address lookup ................................................................... 32

2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’ ...................................................................................... 36

2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’: ................................................. 38

2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’: ............................................... 39

2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’: .................................................. 40

2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’: .................................................... 42

2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’: ..................................................... 44

2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’: ............................................ 46

2-4 Basic Setup .................................................................................................... 48

2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ......................................... 49

2-4-2 Change management password .......................................................... 50

2-4-3 Remote Management .......................................................................... 52

2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup) ...................................................... 54

2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’: .................................................... 55

2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’: ......................................................... 56

2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’: ........................................................... 57

2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’: .............................................................. 59

2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’: .............................................................. 61

2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’: ............................................ 63

2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’: ................................................................ 64

2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’: ............................................................. 66

2-5-9 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’: .............................................................. 68

2-6 Wired LAN Configurations ........................................................................... 71

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2-6-1 LAN IP section: .................................................................................. 72

2-6-2 DHCP Server: .................................................................................... 73

2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table: ................................................................ 74

2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations ....................................................................... 76

2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings ...................................................................... 77

2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘Access Point’: ...................................... 79

2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for ‘Station-Infrastructure’: ...................... 83

2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’: .................. 85

2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’: ....... 86

2-7-1-5 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge – WDS’............................... 88

2-7-1-6 Setup procedure for ‘Universal Repeater’ ............................ 90

2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................................... 92

2-7-3 Wireless Security ................................................................................ 95

2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security ....................................................... 96

2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy ........................................ 96

2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): ............................................. 99

2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS: ..................................................................... 100

2-7-4 Wireless Access Control ................................................................... 102

2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .......................................................... 105

2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network ................................................. 108

Chapter III Advanced Functions ................................................................................ 109

3-1 Quality of Service (QoS) ............................................................................. 109

3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings ........................................................................... 109

3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule ......................................................................... 112

3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................... 115

3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function) .................... 115

3-2-2 Port Forwarding................................................................................ 116

3-2-3 Virtual Server ................................................................................... 118

3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications ............................................ 121

3-2-5 UPnP Setting .................................................................................... 123

3-2-6 ALG Settings .................................................................................... 124

3-3 Firewall ........................................................................................................ 126

3-3-1 Access Control.................................................................................. 127

3-3-2 URL Blocking .................................................................................. 131

3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention ..................................................................... 133

3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings ...................................................... 136

3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) .............................................................. 137

3-4 System Status ............................................................................................... 140

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3-4-1 System information and firmware version ....................................... 141

3-4-2 Internet Connection Status ............................................................... 141

3-4-3 Device Status .................................................................................... 142

3-4-4 System Log ....................................................................................... 143

3-4-5 Security Log ..................................................................................... 144

3-4-6 Active DHCP client list .................................................................... 146

3-4-7 Statistics ........................................................................................... 147

3-5 System Tools ................................................................................................ 148

3-5-1 Configuration Backup and Restore .................................................. 149

3-5-2 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................ 150

3-5-3 System Reset .................................................................................... 151

Chapter IV: Appendix ................................................................................................. 152

4-1 Hardware Specification ............................................................................... 152

4-2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 153

4-3 Glossary ....................................................................................................... 156

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ChapterI:ProductInformation

1‐1Introductionandsafetyinformation

Thank you for purchasing this wireless concurrent dual band router! This

cost-effective router is the best choice for Small office / Home office

users, all computers and network devices can share a single 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!

With built-in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, this router supports both of
the IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac wireless network capabilities
simultaneously, all computers and wireless-enabled network devices
(including PDA, Smart phone, Game console, Tablet and more!) can
connect to this wireless router without additional cabling. New 11ac
wireless capability also gives you the highest speed of wireless
experience ever! With a compatible wireless card installed in your PC,
you can transfer file for up to 300Mbps+433Mbps (transfer data rate)!
The radio coverage is also doubled, so don’t worry if your office or house

is really big!

Other features of this router including:

 Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices simultaneously.
 High wireless access throughput, up to 300Mbps+433Mbps (transfer

data rate)!

 Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line.
 Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection.
 Access private LAN servers from the internet.
 Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M).

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 Provides IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN capability.
 Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup.
 Support multiple wireless modes like: AP, Station-Infrastructure,

Wireless Bridge and Universal Repeater.

 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.

 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.

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1‐2SafetyInforma tion

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

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from the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the
electrical power off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

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1‐3SystemRequirements

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

Ethernet port.

 Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface

card.

 Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Safari

web browser).

 An available AC power outlet (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)

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1‐4PackageContent s

Before 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:

□ Broadband Wireless Router (1 pcs)
□ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs)
□ User Manual CD-ROM (1 pcs)

□ Power Adapter (Output: DC 5V/1.5A) (1 pcs)

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1‐5Familiarwithyournewwirelessbroadbandrouter

Front Pane – Type I

LED Name Light Status Description

PWR On Router is switched on and correctly powered.

On 5GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.

5G

2.4G

WA N

LNK/ACT

LAN 1-4

LNK/ACT

Off 5GHz Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing 5GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data).

On 2.4GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off 2.4GHz Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing 2.4GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring

or receiving data).

On WAN port is connected.

Off WAN port is not connected.

Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

On LAN port is connected.

Off LAN port is not connected.

Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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Front Pane – Type II

LED Name Light Status Description

PWR On Router is switched on and correctly powered.

Internet Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

2.4G

5G

On 2.4GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off 2.4GHz Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing 2.4GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring

or receiving data).

On 5GHz Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off 5GHz Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing 5GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data).

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Back Panel – Type I

2.4G 2.4G+5G

Item Name Description

Antenna It is External dipole antenna x 2

LAN 1 – 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.

WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.

Power Jack 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; press this button for less

than 5 seconds once to start 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless WPS

function.

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Back Panel – Type II

5G

2.4G 2.4G

Item Name Description

Antenna It is External dipole antenna x 3

LAN 1 – 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.

Internet Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.

Power Jack Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.

Radio WiFi Radio ON/OFF switch.

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; press this button for less

than 5 seconds once to start 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless WPS

function.

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ChapterII:SystemandNetworkSetup

2‐1Buildnetworkconnection

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

1. Connect your xDSL / Cable modem to the WAN port of router by

Ethernet cable.

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2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled

consumer devices other than computers, like Game console, or Switch
/ Hub) to the LAN port of the router.

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3. Connect the power adapter to the wall outlet, and then connect it to the

‘Power jack’ of the router.

4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be

steadily on, WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if the computer /
network device connected to the respective port of the router is
powered on and correctly connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any
LED you expected is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to

‘4-2 Tr oubleshootin g’ for possible reasons and solution.

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2‐2Connectingtowirelessbroadband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 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2

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Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
Windows Vista/Windows 7 - please go to section 2-2-4
Windows 8 - please go to section 2-2-5

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’.

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

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2‐2‐2Windows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’

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

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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, and then double-click
Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Properties window will

appear, Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and then click ‘Properties’.

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

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2‐2‐4WindowsVista/Windows7IPaddresssetup:

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

computer), then click control panel. Click Network and Sharing Center,
and then click Change adapter settings. Right-click Local Area
Connection, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties

window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and
then click ‘Properties’

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

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2‐2‐5Windows8IPaddresssetup:

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

your computer), then click control panel. Click Network and Sharing
Center, and then click Change adapter settings. Right-click Ethernet,
then select ‘Properties’. Ethernet Properties window will appear, select

‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’

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