Edimax Technology Co 9564781213 User Manual
AC1200 Wireless LAN
Concurrent Dual Band
Gigabit Router
(2.4GHz: 300Mbps, 5GHz: 867Mbps)
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
(January, 2013)
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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 Expos ure
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 ........................................................................ 18
2-1 Build network connection .............................................................................. 18
2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser............................ 20
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup: ................................................ 20
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup: ........................................................ 22
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup: ........................................................... 24
2-2-4 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup: ..................................... 26
2-2-5 Windows 8 IP address setup: .............................................................. 28
2-2-6 Router IP address lookup ................................................................... 30
2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’ ...................................................................................... 34
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’: ................................................. 36
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’: ............................................... 37
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’: .................................................. 38
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’: .................................................... 40
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’: ..................................................... 42
2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’: ............................................ 44
2-4 Basic Setup .................................................................................................... 46
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ......................................... 47
2-4-2 Change management password .......................................................... 48
2-4-3 Remote Management.......................................................................... 50
2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup) ...................................................... 52
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’: .................................................... 53
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’: ......................................................... 54
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’: ........................................................... 55
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’: .............................................................. 57
2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’: .............................................................. 59
2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’: ............................................ 61
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’: ................................................................ 62
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’: ............................................................. 64
2-5-9 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’: .............................................................. 66
2-6 Wired LAN Configurations ........................................................................... 69
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2-6-1 LAN IP section: .................................................................................. 70
2-6-2 DHCP Server: .................................................................................... 71
2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table: ................................................................ 72
2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations ....................................................................... 74
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings ...................................................................... 75
2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘Access Point’: ...................................... 77
2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for ‘Station-Infrastructure’: ...................... 81
2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Point’: .................. 83
2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point’: ....... 84
2-7-1-5 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge – WDS’............................... 86
2-7-1-6 Setup procedure for ‘Universal Repeater’ ............................ 88
2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings ............................................................... 90
2-7-3 Wireless Security ................................................................................ 93
2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security ....................................................... 94
2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy ........................................ 94
2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA): ............................................. 97
2-7-3-4 WP A RADIUS: ....................................................................... 98
2-7-4 Wireless Access Control ................................................................... 100
2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .......................................................... 103
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network ................................................. 106
Chapter III Advanced Functions ................................................................................ 107
3-1 Quality of Service (QoS) ............................................................................. 107
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings ........................................................................... 107
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule ......................................................................... 110
3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT) ........................................................... 113
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function) .................... 113
3-2-2 Port Forwarding................................................................................ 114
3-2-3 V irtual Server ................................................................................... 116
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications ............................................ 119
3-2-5 UPnP Setting .................................................................................... 121
3-2-6 ALG Settings .................................................................................... 122
3-3 Firewall ........................................................................................................ 124
3-3-1 Access Control.................................................................................. 125
3-3-2 URL Blocking .................................................................................. 129
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention ..................................................................... 131
3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings ...................................................... 134
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) .............................................................. 135
3-4 System Status ............................................................................................... 138
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3-4-1 System information and firmware version ....................................... 139
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status ............................................................... 139
3-4-3 Device Status .................................................................................... 140
3-4-4 System Log ....................................................................................... 141
3-4-5 Security Log ..................................................................................... 142
3-4-6 Active DHCP client list .................................................................... 144
3-4-7 Statistics ........................................................................................... 145
3-5 System T ools ................................................................................................ 146
3-5-1 Configuration Backup and Restore .................................................. 147
3-5-2 Firmware Upgrade............................................................................ 148
3-5-3 System Reset .................................................................................... 149
Chapter IV: Appendix................................................................................................. 150
4-1 Hardware Specification ............................................................................... 150
4-2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 151
4-3 Glossary ....................................................................................................... 154
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Chapter I: Product Information
1-1 Introduction and safety information
Thank you fo r purchasing this wireless concurrent dual band router! This
cost-effective router is the best choice for Small office / Ho me 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 inexpe rienced. When the number of your computers
and network-enabled devices grow, you can also expand the number of
network slo t by simple atta ch a hub or switc h, to extend the s cope of your
network!
With built-in both 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios, this router suppor ts both of
the IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 802.11a/n/ac wireless network ca pab i lit ies
simultaneously, all computers and wirele ss-enabled networ k dev ice s
(including PDA, Smart phone, Game console, Tablet and more!) can
connect to this wireless router without ad ditional 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 tran sfer file for up to 300Mbps+867Mbps (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 includi n g:
• Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless devices simultaneously.
• High wireless access throughput, up to 300Mbps+867Mbps (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 (10/100/1000M) and
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one WAN port (10/100/1000M).
• 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 netw ork and security features like: Special Ap plications, 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 configur ati on and upgr ad es fro m
a remote computer (over the Internet).
• Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.
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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 de si gne d for in d oo r 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 c ar 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 plac es or hang on the wall,
please make sure the router is firmly secure d. Falling from high places
would damage the router and its accessori es, and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to
small children under 3 ye ars 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 malf un c tion ). DO NOT put this router on paper,
cloth, or ot her flammable materials.
7. There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you found t hat 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. Switc h 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 su pply, remove the power supply or switch the
electrica l power off immediately, and call dealer of pur chase 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 4.0 or above, Netscape
Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)
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1-4 Package Contents
Before starting to use this router, please check if there’s anythin g m issi ng
in the packa ge, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing
items:
□ Broadband Gigabit Router (main body, 1 pcs)…………………… 1
□ Quick Installation Guide ( 1 pcs) ………………………………… 2
□ User Manual CD ROM (1 pcs) ………………………………….. 3
□ A/C Power Adapter (5V2ADC) (1 pcs) ………………………..... 4
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1-5 Familiar with your new w i r e le s s broadband router
Front Panel
LED Name Light Status Description
PWR On Router is switched on and cor rectly powered.
On 2.4GHz Wireless W PS funct ion is enabl ed.
2.4G
5G
LAN 1-4
LNK/ACT
WAN
LNK/ACT
LAN 1-4
1000M
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 of f.
Flashing 5GHz Wireless LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
On LAN port is c onnected.
Off LAN port is not conne cte d.
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receivin g data).
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data ).
On LAN port is linked in 1000M bp s spee d.
Off LAN port is linked in 10/10 0M bp s speed.
WAN
1000M
On WAN port is linked in 1000Mb ps sp ee d.
Off WAN port is linked in 10/100 Mb p s spee d.
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Back Panel
Antenna A Antenna B
Item Name Description
Antenna A/B It is dual band 3dBi antenna.
Radio ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless function.
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.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) po rt.
1 – 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.
Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.
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Antenna Angle
Please adjust antenna angle to 45 degree as same as appearance of the
graphic below in order to get the better wire less range.
The front of wireless router will be the strongest signal of wirele ss, try to
adjust front direction of this wireless router to face t o t he othe r w ire le ss
network products.
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Chapter II: System and Network Setup
2-1 Build network connection
Please follow the fo llow i ng in str uc t ion to bu il d the ne tw or k con nection
between your new WIRELESS router and your computers, netw ork
devices:
1. Connec t your xDSL / Cable mode m to the WAN port of router by
Ethernet cable.
2. Connec t all your computers, network devices (network-enabled
consumer devices other tha n computers, like Game console, or Switch
/ Hub) to the LAN port of the router.
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3. Connec t the A/C power ada pter to the wall socket, and then connect it
to the ‘Power’ socket 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 respecti ve port of the router is
powered on and correctly c onnected. If PWD LED is not on, or any
LED you expe cted is not on, please recheck the cabling, or jump to
‘4-2 Troublesho otin g’ for possible reasons and solution.
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2-2 Connecting to w i re le ss broadband router by web
browser
After the network connect i on is bui lt, the ne xt ste p y ou sh ould do is
setup the router with proper network parameters, so it can work properly
in your network environment.
Before you c an connect to the router and start configuration
procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (use dynamic IP a ddress). If it’s set t o use static IP address,
or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure
your computer to u se dynamic IP address:
If the opera ting system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1
Windows 2000 - please go t o section 2-2-2
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 se ction 2-2-5
2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it sho uld be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network ic on, 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 clic k ‘OK’.
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2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it shoul d be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click contr ol pa ne l. Doubl e-click Network and D ial-up
Connections icon; click Local Area Connecti on, and Local Ar ea
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 aut omatically’, 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 cor ner of your
computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Interne t
Connections icon, click Network Connections, and then double-click
Local Ar ea 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 aut omatically’, then click ‘OK’.
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2-2-4 Windows Vista/Windows 7 IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it shoul d be located at lower-left corner of your
computer), then click control panel. Click Network and Sharing Center,
and then click Chan g e ada pte r se tt in gs. Right-click L ocal A rea
Connection, th en sel ect ‘Properties’. Local Area Connect ion 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 aut omatically’, 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 adapt er settings. Right-click Ethernet,
then select ‘Properties’. Ethernet Properties window will appear, select
‘Internet Pr otocol Version 4 (TCP / IP v4), and then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server
address aut omatically’, then click ‘OK’.
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2-2-6 Router IP address lookup
After the IP address setup is complete, please cl ick ‘start’ -> ‘run’ at the
bottom-lower corner of your desktop:
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