Edimax Technology Co 9568771606 Users Manual
Edimax Gemini
Home Wi-Fi Roaming Router/Access Point
RG21S/RA21S
User Manual
02-2017 / v1.0
CONTENTS
I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents ...................................................................................................... 1
I-2. LED Status .................................................................................................................. 2
I-3. Back Panel ................................................................................................................. 3
I-4. Safety Information ..................................................................................................... 4
I-5. Reset to Factory Default Settings ............................................................................... 5
II. Installation ............................................................................................ 6
II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode .................................................................................................... 9
II-2. Access Point Mode................................................................................................... 14
II-3. Wi-Fi Roaming ......................................................................................................... 18
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface ................................................. 19
III-1. Login ........................................................................................................................ 19
III-2. Save Settings............................................................................................................ 21
III-3. Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 22
III-3-1. Status ...................................................................................................................... 23
III-3-1-1. Device ...................................................................................................................... 24
III-3-1-2. IPv4.......................................................................................................................... 25
III-3-1-3. IPv6.......................................................................................................................... 26
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ........................................................................................................... 27
III-3-3. Internet ................................................................................................................... 28
III-3-3-1. IPv4.......................................................................................................................... 28
III-3-3-1-1. Static IP .................................................................................................................... 28
III-3-3-1-2. Dynamic IP ............................................................................................................... 30
III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE ...................................................................................................................... 31
III-3-3-1-4. PPTP ........................................................................................................................ 33
III-3-3-1-5. L2TP ......................................................................................................................... 35
III-3-3-1-6. Russia L2TP (Dual-Access) ........................................................................................ 37
III-3-3-1-7. DS-Lite ..................................................................................................................... 39
III-3-3-2. IPv6.......................................................................................................................... 40
III-3-3-2-1. Static IP .................................................................................................................... 41
III-3-3-2-2. PPPoE ...................................................................................................................... 43
III-3-3-2-3. Auto-configuration .................................................................................................. 45
III-3-3-2-4. 6rd ........................................................................................................................... 47
III-3-3-2-5. Link-local ................................................................................................................. 49
III-3-3-3. DDNS ....................................................................................................................... 50
III-3-3-4. VPN Server ............................................................................................................... 51
III-3-4. LAN .......................................................................................................................... 53
III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................ 56
III-3-5-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................ 57
III-3-5-2. Security.................................................................................................................... 58
III-3-5-2-1. Disable ..................................................................................................................... 60
III-3-5-2-2. WEP ......................................................................................................................... 61
III-3-5-2-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key ................................................................................................ 62
III-3-5-2-4. WPA Radius ............................................................................................................. 63
III-3-5-3. WPS ......................................................................................................................... 64
III-3-6. Schedule .................................................................................................................. 66
III-3-7. Firewall .................................................................................................................... 68
III-3-7-1. Access ...................................................................................................................... 68
III-3-7-2. DMZ ......................................................................................................................... 73
III-3-7-3. DoS .......................................................................................................................... 74
III-3-8. QoS .......................................................................................................................... 76
III-3-8-1. QoS .......................................................................................................................... 76
III-3-9. Advanced ................................................................................................................. 79
III-3-9-1. Static Routing .......................................................................................................... 79
III-3-9-2. Port Forwarding ....................................................................................................... 81
III-3-9-3. Virtual Server ........................................................................................................... 82
III-3-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless ....................................................................................................... 83
III-3-9-5. 5GHz Wireless .......................................................................................................... 85
III-3-9-6. IGMP ....................................................................................................................... 87
III-3-9-7. UPnP ........................................................................................................................ 88
III-3-9-8. NAT.......................................................................................................................... 88
III-3-10. Toolbox .................................................................................................................... 89
III-3-10-1. Time Zone ................................................................................................................ 89
III-3-10-2. Password ................................................................................................................. 90
III-3-10-3. Remote .................................................................................................................... 91
III-3-10-4. Backup/Restore ....................................................................................................... 92
III-3-10-5. Firmware ................................................................................................................. 92
III-3-10-6. Restart ..................................................................................................................... 93
III-3-10-7. Log ........................................................................................................................... 93
III-3-10-8. Active DHCP Client ................................................................................................... 94
III-3-10-9. Statistics .................................................................................................................. 95
IV. Appendix ............................................................................................. 96
IV-1. Configuring your IP address ..................................................................................... 96
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address .................................. 97
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP ............................................................................................................. 97
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista ......................................................................................................... 99
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................. 101
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 ............................................................................................................. 104
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS .................................................................................................................. 108
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer .................................................... 110
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP ........................................................................................................... 110
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista ....................................................................................................... 112
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................. 113
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 ............................................................................................................. 116
IV-1-2-5. Mac ....................................................................................................................... 120
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ................................................................. 123
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista ................................................................................................. 123
IV-1-3-2. Mac ....................................................................................................................... 125
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address .................................................................... 128
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ........................................................................................... 128
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 ............................................................................................................. 130
IV-1-4-3. Mac ....................................................................................................................... 133
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ............................................................................... 135
V. FAQs .................................................................................................. 137
1. How do I setup a VPN server? ..................................................................................... 137
2. I can’t access the Internet. .......................................................................................... 137
3. I can’t open the web based configuration interface. .................................................... 137
4. How do I reset my device to factory default settings? ................................................. 137
5. I forgot my password. ................................................................................................. 139
6. Do the blue WAN port and yellow LAN ports work the same when the device is in
different modes?......................................................................................................... 139
I. Product Information
Access Key Card
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):
RG21S/RA21S
CD-ROM
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
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I-2. LED Status
LED
Color
Status
Description
On Internet is connected
.
Off
The device is off.
Quick flashing
WPS is active
Power Red
Slow flashing No Internet connection
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I-3. Back Panel
Internet/
WAN Port
LAN Ports
1 -4
Reset
Button
WPS
Button
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I-4. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or
bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
RG21S/RA21S.
4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of
the device.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the device out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The
device may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience
problems with the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask
for help.
8. The device is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any
reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off.
Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
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I-5. Reset to Factory Default Settings
If you experience problems with your RG21S/RA21S, you can reset the device
back to its factory settings. This resets all settings back to default.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button found on the rear base of the
product for at least 10 seconds.
2. Release the button when the LED is flashing blue.
3. Wait for the RG21S/RA21S to restart.
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II. Installation
1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 12V DC power port and
the other end into an electrical socket.
2. Check that the power LED displays on.
3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi
network with the SSID “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G” and connect to
it.
iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a
smartphone or tablet.
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4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click
“Get Started” to begin the setup process.
If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your
computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
5. Choose if you want to use your RG21S/RA21S in its default Wi-Fi router
mode or as an access point.
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Wi-Fi Router Mode The device connects to your modem and provides
Ethernet) access for your network devices.
network devices.
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and
Access Point Mode The device connects to an existing router via
Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz
Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the following
chapters if you need more help.
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II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode
1. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your
Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.
Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.
2. Connect the blue Internet port of your device to the LAN port of your
modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
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3. Please wait a moment while the device tests the connection.
4. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network.
5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
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6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait while the device applies your settings.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.
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9. The RG21S/RA21S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-2. Access Point Mode
1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Connect the network port of your RG21S/RA21S to the LAN port of your
existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
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3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your RG21S/RA21S. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the
next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please
refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address.
4. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
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5. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
6. Please wait a moment until the RG21S/RA21S is ready.
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8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.
9. The RG21S/RA21S is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-3. Wi-Fi Roaming
Your RG21S/RA21S supports Wi-Fi roaming. This means if you have other
EDIMAX Wi-Fi products which support roaming (e.g. access point, extender)
then your Wi-Fi devices (smartphones, tablets etc.) will automatically connect
to the best available Wi-Fi signal as you move around or “roam” between
them in your home.
To setup other EDIMAX Wi-Fi roaming range extender, refer to their
included documentation for instructions.
To setup EDIMAX Wi-Fi roaming extenders with your router/AP, you can
simply press the WPS button, as explained below. Ensure both products are
within range of each other.
1. Press the WPS button on your router/AP
for 3 seconds.
2. Within two minutes, press and hold the
WPS button for 3 seconds on the new
extender you would like to add. The
extender’s green WPS LED should flash to
indicate that WPS is in progress.
3. The devices will establish a connection.
extender’s green WPS LED should display on for
30 seconds to indicate a successful connection.
Your extender is now active with automatic
roaming.
Refer to your EDIMAX roaming Wi-Fi extenders documentation for more
information.
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Browser Based Configuration Interface
After you have setup the RG21S/RA21S as detailed in II. Installation or the
included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based
configuration interface to configure advanced settings.
Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP
address. Refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address for more
information.
III-1. Login
1. To access the browser based configuration interface enter
http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a browser on a network device
connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the RG21S/RA21S.
If you can not access http://edimax.setup, connect the device to a
computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.
2. You will be prompted for a username and password. The default
username is “admin” and the default password is “1234”.
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3. You will arrive at the “Status” screen. Use the menu down the left side to
navigate.
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III-2. Save Settings
1. After you configure any settings, click the “Apply” button at the bottom of
the screen to save your changes.
The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into
effect.
2. Wait a few moments for the device to save the changes and restart with
the changes in effect.
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III-3. Main Menu
The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s
operating mode.
Wi-Fi Router
Access Point
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III-3-1. Status
Model
Displays the model number.
Uptime
Displays the total time since the
device was
turned on.
Current Time
Displays the current device system time.
Hardware Version
Displays
the hardware version for reference
and support purposes.
Boot Code Version
Displays
the
firmware
boot code
version.
Runtime Code
Version
Displays
the
firmware runtime code version.
Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on
your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
The “Status” menu displays basic system information
about the device, arranged into categories.
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III-3-1-1. Device
Mode
Displays the
m
ode.
Channel
Displays the channel number the specified
wireless frequency is using for broadcast.
ESSID
Displays
the
ESSID (also known as SSID) or
2.4G and 5G wireless and LAN status information is summarized in the device
page.
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wireless network name.
Security
Displays
the
encryption type for the specified
SSID.
BSSID
Displays the BSSID which is a unique identifier
for the device in the network, usually the MAC
address.
IP Address
Displays the
LAN
IP address of this
device.
Subnet Mask
Displays the
subnet mask of this device.
The
default value is 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server
DHCP server is enabled or disabled.
MAC Address
Displays the
MAC Address of this device.
Attain IP Protocol
Displays the IP Protocol used for the WAN
IPv4 connection.
IP Address
Displays the
WAN IP address of this device.
Subnet Mask
Displays the
subnet mask of this device.
Default Gateway
Displays the
IP address of the IPv4 default
gateway.
MAC Address
IPv4 MAC address of this device.
Primary DNS
Primary DNS servers used by this device.
III-3-1-2. IPv4
Displays basic IPv4 related status information.
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III-3-1-3. IPv6
IPv6 Connection
Type
Displays the
WAN IPv6 connection type.
LAN IPv6 Link
-
Local
Address
Displays the
LAN IPv6 link
-
local IP address.
IPv6 standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP to check if your
Internet supports IPv6.
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