Edimax Technology Co 9562381108 Users Manual

150N Wireless LAN 3G Mobile

Broadband Router

User’s Manual

Version: 1.0

(June, 2011)

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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 3G Mobile Broadband router

CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP

2-1 Build network connection

2-2-1 Build Network Connections for 3G USB modem 2-2-2 Build Network Connections for iPhone

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

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

2-4 Basic Setup 2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization 2-4-2 Change management password 2-4-3 Remote Management

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

2-6 Wired LAN Configurations 2-6-1 LAN IP section 2-6-2 DHCP Server 2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases

2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations 2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings 2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings 2-7-3 Wireless Security 2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security 2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy 2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS 2-7-4 Wireless Access Control 2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-7-6 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 (Enable 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

Note: The setup images used in this manual are for reference only. The contents of these images may vary according to firmware version. The official image contents are based on the newest firmware version.

Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Introduction and safety information

Thank you for purchasing this 3G Mobile broadband router! This high cost-efficiency router is the best choice for Small office / Home office users, all computers and network devices can share a single xDSL / cable modem or 3G 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 IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network capability, all computers and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can connect to this 3G Mobile broadband router without additional cabling. Compatible with IEEE

802.11n wireless devices also give you the highest speed of wireless experience ever! With a compatible wireless card installed in your PC, you can transfer file for up to150Mbps (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:

• Support xDSL or 3G WAN network access and auto failover the connection.

• Supports UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/CDMA2000 Mobile Internet Service.

• Support NAT/NAPT IP Sharing.

• Support 3G/3.5G/PPPoE/PPTP/Static IP/DHCP/L2TP/Telstra Big Pond

for WAN connection.

• Supports DHCP server to assign IP address automatically.

• Support DMZ/Virtual Server/Port Forwarding.

• Supports Special Applications (Port Trigger).

• Supports DDNS (DynDNS, TZO).

• Supports VPN Pass Through (IPSec/L2TP/PPTP).

• Supports Anti-DoS Firewall.

• Support IP/MAC/URL Filtering.

• Supports QoS.

• Supports Web-based configuration.

• One wired LAN port (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M).

• Work with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN capability.

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, 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.

1-3 System Requirements

z Internet connections provided by xDSL or cable modem or 3G/3.5G

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:

□ 3G Mobile Router (main body, 1 pcs)…………………………… 1

□ 3dBi Dipole Antenna (1 pcs) …………………………………..... 2

□ Quick Installation Guide (1 pcs) ………………………………... 3

□ User Manual CDROM (1 pcs) ………………………………....... 4

1-5 Familiar with your new 3G Mobile broadband router

LED Definitions

LED Name Light Status Description PWR On The router is powered on.

INTERNET

WLAN

WAN LNK/ACT

off The router is powered off. On The router is connected to the

Internet.

Off The router is not connected to the

Internet.

Flashing The router is connecting to the

Internet. On Wireless WPS function is enabled. Off Wireless network is switched off. Flashing 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).

LAN LNK/ACT

On LAN port is connected. Off LAN port is not connected. Flashing LAN activity (transferring or

receiving data).

Interface Descriptions

A B

Item Item Name Description A Radio ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the

wireless functions.

B USB Connect your 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB

port to share the 3G mobile Internet connection.

C LAN One 10/100M Ethernet LAN Port with

Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Connect to computer, switch or hub for local network sharing.

D WAN One 10/100M Ethernet WAN Port with

Auto-MDI/MDI-X. Connect xDSL or cable modem through Ethernet cable to this port for Internet access.

E RP-SMA

Connector

F ON/OFF This is power on/off slide switch. If you want to

G Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear

It is a RP-SMA connector which is used for connecting to detachable dipole antenna. Please screw the attached 3dBi dipole antenna with the package to the connecter.

switch off the router, switch it to Off mode.

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.

Chapter II: System and Network Setup

2-1 Build network connection

2-2-1 Build Network Connections for 3G USB modem

Please follow the following instruction to build the network connection between your new 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. Screw the dipole antenna to the RP-SMA connector of the router.

3. Connect your computer, or network device (network-enabled

consumer device other than computers, like game console, or switch / hub) to the LAN port of the router.

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

4. Connect the router to the wall socket directly.

Note: For better radio signal strength, it is recommended to locate the router at higher place.

5. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘WLAN’ LED should be

steadily flashing, LAN and INTERNET LEDs should be on if the computer / network device / USB modem connected to the respective port of the router is powered on and correctly connected. If LEDs are 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.

2-2 Connecting to 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 2-2-1

Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2 Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3 Windows Vista - 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’ and then click ‘OK’.

2-2-2Windows 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’.

2-2-3Windows 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’.

2-2-4Windows 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’.

2-2-5 Router IP address lookup

After the IP address setup is complete, 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.

3. Connect the router’s management interface by web browser

After your computer obtained an IP address from router, please start your web browser, and input the IP address of router in address bar. The following message should be shown:

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