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Edimax Gemini Home Wi-Fi Roaming Router/Access Point RG21S/RA21S

User Manual

02-2017 / v1.0

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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III-3-2. Setup Wizard

You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device or switch the device to a

different operating mode. Click “Run Wizard” to begin.

1. Follow the on-screen instructions to back up your current settings and

then reset the device back to its factory default settings.

2. After the device has reset you will see the screen below. Close your

browser and open it again.

3. Follow the on-screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode.

Refer to II. Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed.

If you don’t see the “Get Started” screen, try reconnecting to the edimax.setup SSID and go to http://edimax.setup in a web

browser.

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III-3-3. Internet

The “Internet” menu provides access to WAN IPv4, WAN IPv6, DDNS and VPN server settings. Click on an item from the submenu to view and/or configure the settings.

III-3-3-1. IPv4

Select a Login Method (WAN connection type) and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your login method/connection type, contact your ISP.

III-3-3-1-1. Static IP

Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides Internet access via a fixed IP address. Your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address.

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Fixed

Address

Input

the

IP address

assigned

your

ISP

here

Subnet

Mask

Input

the

subnet

mask

assigned

your

ISP

here

Default

Gateway

Input

the d

efault

gateway

assigned

your

oute

”.

Primary DNS

Enter the

primary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Secondary DNS

(optional)

Enter the secondary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default

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III-3-3-1-2. Dynamic IP

Host Name

Enter the host name of your computer.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to

your computer’s MAC address.

Select “Dynamic IP”. If your Internet service provider assigns IP address automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).

designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter

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III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE

User

ame

Enter

the

user

name

assigned

your

ISP

here.

Password

Enter

the

password

assigned

your

ISP

here.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to

your computer’s MAC address.

Service

Name

Give

this

Internet

service

a name (

optional

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU)

default value is

1392.

Connection

Type

Specify a

connection

type

2. “

Automatic Connect/Disconnect

”:

Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet).

designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter

value of your network connection. The

1. “Keep Connection”: Connected all the time.

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Connect when you initiate

an Internet

connection.

“Connect” and

“Disconnect” buttons.

Idle

Time

Specify

the

amount of

time

the router waits

(above)

is selected

3. “Manual Connect/Disconnect”: Connect/disconnect manually using the

before shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand”

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III-3-3-1-4. PPTP

Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). Then select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” depending on your ISP.

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Host

Name

Enter

the

host

name

your

computer

here

required.

MAC Address

For some

applications, you may need to designate a

specific MAC address for the router. Please enter

automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

IP Address

Input

the

IP address

assigned

your

ISP here

. Subnet Mask

Input

the

subnet

mask

assigned

your

ISP here

Default Gateway

Address

nput

the d

efault

gateway

assigned

your

ISP

here

. Some

ISPs may

call

this

“Default

Route

”. Username

Input the user name assigned

by your ISP here.

Password

Input the password assigned by your ISP here.

PPTP Gateway

Input the PPTP gateway assigned by your ISP here.

Connection ID

Specify a reference name/ID for the connection.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value

1392.

Connection Type

Specify a

connection

type

“Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.

Idle Time

Specify the amount of time the router waits before

when “Connect on Demand”

(above)

is selected

the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to

of your network connection. The default value is

1. “Keep Connection”: Connected all the time.

2. “Automatic Connect/Disconnect”: Connect when

you initiate an Internet connection.

3. “Manual Connect/Disconnect”:

Connect/disconnect manually using the

shutting down an idle connection. Only available

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III-3-3-1-5. L2TP

Host

Name

Enter

the

host

name

your

computer

here

required.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a

automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

IP Address

Input

the

IP address

assigned

your

ISP here

. Subnet Mask

Input

the

subnet

mask

assigned

your

ISP here

. Default Gateway

nput

the d

efault

gateway

assigned

your

ISP

Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol).

specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to

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here

. Some

ISPs may

call

this

“Default

Route

”.

Username

Input the user name assigned by your ISP here.

Password

Input the password assigned by your ISP here.

TP Gateway

Input the

TP gateway assigned by your ISP here.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value

of your network connection. The default value is

1392.

Connection Type

Specify a

connection

type

“Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.

Idle Time

Specify the amount of time the router waits before

when “Connect on Demand”

(above)

is selected

1. “Keep Connection”: Connected all the time.

2. “Automatic Connect/Disconnect”: Connect when

you initiate an Internet connection.

3. “Manual Connect/Disconnect”:

Connect/disconnect manually using the

shutting down an idle connection. Only available

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III-3-3-1-6. Russia L2TP (Dual-Access)

Multi WAN Bridge

Port

Check which LAN port to bridge for multi

WAN.

Host

Name

Enter

the

host

name

your

computer

here

required.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to designate a

router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to

Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol).

specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the

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automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.

IP Address

Input

the

IP address

assigned

your

ISP here

. Subnet Mask

Input

the

subnet

mask

assigned

your

ISP here

Default Gateway

nput

the d

efault

gateway

assigned

your

ISP

here

. Some

ISPs may

call

this

“Default

Route

”. Username

Input the user name

assigned by your ISP here.

Password

Input the password assigned by your ISP here.

TP Gateway

Input the

TP gateway assigned by your ISP here.

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value

of your network connection. The default value is

1392.

Connection Type

Specify a

connection

type

“Connect” and

“Disconnect” buttons.

Idle Time

Specify the amount of time the router waits before

when “Connect on Demand”

(above)

is selected

4. “Keep Connection”: Connected all the time.

5. “Automatic Connect/Disconnect”: Connect when

you initiate an Internet connection.

6. “Manual Connect/Disconnect”:

Connect/disconnect manually using the

shutting down an idle connection. Only available

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III-3-3-1-7. DS-Lite

Dual-stack lite (DS-Lite) is a technology that enables Internet service providers to move to an IPv6 network while simultaneously handling IPv4 address depletion. The DS-Lite architecture uses IPv6-only links between the provider and the user while maintaining the IPv4 (or dual-stack) hosts in the user network.

Refer to your ISP or network administrator for help configuring DS-Lite.

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III-3-3-2. IPv6

Select a Login Method (WAN connection type) and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your login method/connection type, contact your ISP.

Check with your ISP for correct IPv6 configuration.

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III-3-3-2-1. Static IP

Use Link

Local

Address

Check the box to use a link

local address.

IPv6

Address

Input

the

IPv6

address

assigned

your

ISP

here

. Subnet

Prefix

Length

Specify the prefix length

for the subnet.

Default

Gateway

Input

the d

efault

gateway

assigned

your

oute

”.

Primary IPv6 DNS

Address

Enter the primary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Secondary IPv6 DNS

Enter the secondary DNS address assigned by

Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides Internet access via a fixed IP address. Your ISP will provide you with such information as IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address.

Check with your ISP for correct IPv6 configuration.

ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default

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Address

your ISP here.

LAN IPv6 Address

Enter the LAN IPv6 address.

LAN IPv6 Link

Local

Address

If using link

local IPv6 address, it’s displayed

here.

IPv6 Auto Address

Allocation

Enable or disable auto address

allocation for

IPv6. Select your auto

configuration type

Auto

configuration

Type

Select your auto

configuration type.

are

received from DHCPv6 server.

Router

Lifetime

Time in seconds this router should be used as

should not be used as the default.

Stateless: DNS server information is received from DHCPv6 server but address is generated separately. Stateful: DNS server information and address

the default router. 0 tells the host this router

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III-3-3-2-2. PPPoE

User

ame

Enter

the

user

name

assigned

your

ISP

here.

Password

Enter

the

password

assigned

your

ISP

here.

MAC Address

For some applications, you may need to

press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter

Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet).

designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer,

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your computer’s MAC address.

Service

Name

Give

this

Internet

service

a name (

optional

MTU

Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU)

value of your network connection. The

default value is 1392.

Connection

Type

Specify a

connection

type

“Connect” and “Disconnect” buttons.

Idle

Time

Specify

the

amount of

time

the router waits

(above)

is selected

Automatic DNS

Address

Enable or disable automatic DNS address.

Primary IPv6 DNS

Address

Enter the primary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Secondary IPv6 DNS

Address

Enter

the secondary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Enable DHCP

-PD

Enable or disable DHCP prefix delegation for

the DHCPv6 server.

LAN IPv6 Address

Enter the LAN IPv6 address.

LAN IPv6 Link

Local

Address

If using link

local IPv6 address, it’s displayed

here.

IPv6 Auto Address

Allocation

Enable or disable auto address allocation for

IPv6. Select your auto

configuration type

Auto

configuration

Select your auto

configuration type.

are received from DHCPv6 server.

Router

Time in seconds this router should be used as

4. “Keep Connection”: Connected all the time.

5. “Automatic Connect/Disconnect”: Connect when you initiate an Internet connection.

6. “Manual Connect/Disconnect”: Connect/disconnect manually using the

before shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand”

Type

Stateless: DNS server information is received from DHCPv6 server but address is generated separately. Stateful: DNS server information and address

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Lifetime

the default router. 0 tells the host this router

should not be used

as the default.

Automatic DNS

Address

Enable or disable automatic DNS address.

Primary IPv6 DNS

Address

Enter the primary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Secondary IPv6 DNS

Address

Enter the secondary DNS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Enable DHCP

-PD

Enable or disable DHCP prefix delegation for

the DHCPv6 server.

LAN IPv6 Address

Enter the LAN IPv6 address.

LAN IPv6 Link

Local

Address

If using link

local IPv6 address, it’s displayed

here.

IPv6 Auto Address

Allocation

Enable or disable auto address

allocation for

IPv6. Select your auto

configuration type

III-3-3-2-3. Auto-configuration

Auto-configuration allow various devices attached to an IPv6 network to connect to the Internet using Stateless Auto-configuration without requiring intermediate IP support in the form of a DHCP server.

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Auto

configuration

Type

Select your auto

configuration type.

are received from DHCPv6 server.

Router

Lifetime

Time in seconds this router should be used as

should not be used as the default.

Stateless: DNS server information is received from DHCPv6 server but address is generated separately. Stateful: DNS server information and address

the default router. 0 tells the host this router

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III-3-3-2-4. 6rd

6rd Configuration

Select to configure 6rd with DHCPv4 server or

information in the fields below.

6rd IPv6 Prefix

Enter the IPv6 prefix.

IPv4 Address

Specify the IPv4 address and mask length.

IPv6 Prefix Arrange

Displays the prefix arrangement.

Tunnel Link

Local

Address

Displays link

local tunnel address.

6rd BR IPv4 Address

Input

the

6rd BR IPv4 address.

Primary IPv6 DNS

Address

Enter the primary D

NS address assigned by

your ISP here.

Secondary IPv6 DNS

Enter the secondary DNS address assigned by

6rd facilitates rapid deployment of IPv6 across ISP's IPv4 infrastructures.

manually. When manual is selected, enter the

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Address

your ISP here.

LAN IPv6 Address

Enter the LAN IPv6 address.

LAN IPv6 Link

Local

Address

If using link

local IPv6 address, it’s displayed

here.

IPv6 Auto Address

Allocation

Enable or disable auto address allocation for

IPv6. Select your auto

configuration type

Auto

configuration

Type

Select your auto

configuration type.

are received from DHCPv6 server.

Router

Lifetime

Time in seconds this router should be used as

should not be used as the d

efault.

Stateless: DNS server information is received from DHCPv6 server but address is generated separately. Stateful: DNS server information and address

the default router. 0 tells the host this router

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III-3-3-2-5. Link-local

LAN IPv6 Link

Local

Address

If using link

local IPv6 address, it’s

displayed here.

A link-local address is a network address for communications only within the broadcast domain or network segment that the host is connected to.

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III-3-3-3. DDNS

Enable/Disable

Enable

disable

DDNS

Provider

Select DDNS service provider.

Domain Name

Enter the

domain name provided by the

DDNS provider.

Account/Email

Please enter the DDNS registration

account/email.

Password/Key

Enter the DDNS service password/key.

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IPs means that it can be difficult to access a service provided by a dynamic IP user; a DDNS service though can map such dynamic IP addresses to a fixed hostname, for easier access. The router supports several DDNS service providers, for more details and to register for a DDNS account please visit the DDNS providers website(s), examples of which are listed below.

The following DDNS services are supported:

DHS http://www.dhs.org DynDNS http://www.dyndns.org ZoneEdit http://www.zoneedit.com

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III-3-3-4. VPN Server

A VPN is a virtual private network which you can connect to remotely. VPNs are secure and encrypted. Your router has a built-in VPN server which you can configure and access on your network devices, including smartphones, tablets and computers.

1. Enable VPN server.

2. Export your VPN server configuration file. You can open this file on your

network device (smartphone, tablet, computer) using VPN software/app to automatically connect to your VPN on your device.

You can choose which kind of configuration file to export, depending on your requirement. “Send All Traffic Over VPN Server”

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will configure your network device to use the VPN for all Internet traffic. “Send Only Home Network Traffic over VPN Server” will configure your network device to access the Internet as usual but use the VPN to access your home (router) network. The 2nd option is ideal if you only wish to use the VPN for remote access to your home network. The 1st option will encrypt all Internet traffic through the VPN.

3. Setup a login account for your VPN. This is required to access your VPN on

your network device.

4. Send the exported configuration file to your network device (e.g. via email,

cloud or USB). Open the file using VPN software or apps which are widely available online, and enter your login details to connect to your VPN.

You can access further help to connect your network device to your VPN by selecting your operating system under “OpenVPN Client Settings”.

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III-3-4. LAN

IP A

ddress

Specify the IP address here. This IP address

replace the default IP address.

Subnet

Mask

Specify a subnet mask. The default value is

255.255.255.0

802.1d

Spanning

Select “Enable” or “Disable” to

enable/disable

two network nodes.

You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. You can enable the router to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your LAN clients, and you can

modify the IP address of the device. The device’s default IP address is

192.168.2.1.

You can access the browser based configuration interface using the device’s IP address instead of using the URL http://edimax.setup.

will be assigned to the RG21S/RA21S and will

Tree

802.1d Spanning Tree. This creates a tree of connected layer-2 bridges (typically Ethernet switches) within a mesh network, and disables those links that are not part of the tree, leaving a single active path between any

Your device’s DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on its network, between a defined range of numbers.

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DHCP

Server

Enable or disable the DHCP server.

Lease

Time

Select a lease time for the DHCP leases here.

after the period expires.

Start IP

Enter the start IP address for the DHCP

server’s IP address leases.

End IP

Enter the end IP address for the DHCP

server’s IP address leases.

DNS

Select whether to get DNS addresses

addresses.

Primary DNS

Address

When Static IP is selected above, enter the

primary DNS address here.

Secondary DNS

Address

When Static IP is selected above, enter the

secondary DNS address here.

The DHCP client will obtain a new IP address

dynamically from ISP or manually enter DNS

The LAN IP page will be displayed as below when your device is set to access point mode. You can set the RG21S/RA21S to obtain an IP address automatically or you can specify an IP address.

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III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless

The “2.4GHz WiFi” & “5GHz WiFi” menu allows you to

configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. WPS, access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here. You can quickly enable/disable the 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi from this screen.

In Access Point mode, the Guest SSID feature is not available.

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III-3-5-1. Basic

Mode

Keep the default “AP” value for the device to

act as a standard wireless

access point

Band

Displays the wireless standard used for the

clients

can

connect

the

RG21S/RA21S

Guest Network

You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi

network. Enable or disable here.

Guest IP Address

Set the guest network IP address.

Guest Subnet Mask

Set the guest network subnet address.

Guest Lease Time

Set the lease time for

the DHCP server for IP

addresses on the guest network.

Guest Start IP

Set the start IP address for the DHCP server

range for guest IP addresses.

Guest End IP

Set the end IP address for the DHCP server

The “Basic” screen displays settings for your 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi networks.

RG21S/RA21S’s “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless

network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary

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range for guest IP addresses.

SSID

This

the

name

your

Wi-Fi network for

characters.

Guest

SSID

This

the

name

your

guest

Wi-

Fi network

characters.

Channel

Number

Select a wireless radio channel or use the

menu.

SSID Selection

Keep the default “AP” value for the device to

act as a standard wireless access point.

Broadcast ESSID

Broadcast or hide SSID. Whe

n broadcast, the

Wi-Fi network. When not broadcast, the

SSID

III-3-5-2. Security

identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical

for identification, also sometimes referred to as “SSID”. The SSID can consist of any combination of up to 32 alphanumerical

default “Auto” setting from the drop-down

Configure the security settings for Wi-Fi and guest Wi-Fi networks. Select SSID and then setup the encryption type.

SSID will be visible to clients as an available

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will not be visible as an available Wi

network to clients – clients must manually

SSID.

WMM

WMM (Wi

Fi Multimedia) technology

can

responses

for better performance.

Encryption

Select an encryption type from the

enter the SSID in order to connect. A hidden SSID is typically more secure than a visible

improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP) and others. When WMM is enabled, the device will prioritize different kinds of data and give higher priority to applications which require instant

drop-down menu:

“WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type.

In WISP mode, WPA RADIUS is unavailable for the wireless band that is used to connect to WISP’s AP.

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III-3-5-2-1. Disable

Enable

802.1x

Check

the

box

enable

the

802.1x

fields (below).

Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the RG21S/RA21S.

Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID.

Authentication

authentication. A RADIUS server is required to perform 802.1x authentication: enter the RADIUS server’s information in the relevant

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III-3-5-2-2. WEP

Authentication

Type

Open System, Shared Key, Auto

authentication

types are available.

Key

Length

Select

64-

bit or 128

bit

. 128

bit is more secure

than 64

bit.

Key

Type

Default Key

Select which encryption key (1

– 4 below) is the

the default key.

Encryption

Key

1 -

Enter your encryption key/password according

to the format you selected

abov

Enable

802.1x

Check

the

box

enable

the

802.1x

fields.

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption.

Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

default key. For security purposes, you can set up to four keys (below) and change which is

Authentication

authentication. A RADIUS server is required to perform 802.1x authentication: enter the RADIUS server’s information in the relevant

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III-3-5-2-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key

WPA

Type

Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2

support

WPA2 (

AES

Pre

shared Key

Pre

shared

Key

Please

enter

a key according to the format you

your password from being displayed on

screen.

WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type.

Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. WPA2 (AES) is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not

Choose from “Passphrase” (8-63

Type

alphanumeric characters) or “Hex” (up to 64 characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F).

selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key is recommended. Check the “Hide” box to hide

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III-3-5-2-4. WPA Radius

WPA

Type

Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or W

PA2

support

WPA2 (

AES

RADIUS

Server IP

RADIUS Server Port

RADIUS Server

Password

Input the password of

the

RADIUS

authentication server here.

WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database.

Input the IP address of the RADIUS

address

authentication server here. Input the port number of the RADIUS

authentication server here. The default value is 1812.

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III-3-5-3. WPS

WPS

Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable

WPS.

Function

Check/uncheck

this box to enable/disable PIN

code WPS.

WPS

Current

Status

Displays “Configured” or “unConfigured”

not, either manually or using the WPS

button.

Self

PIN Code

Displays the WPS PIN code of th

e device.

SSID

Displays the SSID

of the device.

Authentication

Displays the wireless security authentication

Passphrase

Key

Displays the wireless security authentication

WPS

via Push

Click “Start

to Process”

to activate WPS on the

Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.

depending on whether WPS and SSID/security settings for the device have been configured or

Mode

mode of the device.

key.

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Button

access point. WPS will be active for 2 minutes.

WPS

via

Enter the wireless client’s PI

N code here and

click “Start to Process” to activate PIN code

code.

WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of its PIN

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III-3-6. Schedule

The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless network for specified times. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Schedule” to enable/disable the wireless scheduling function.

The RG21S/RA21S must have time & date settings initially set to use scheduling.

Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network.

1. Check Enable and use the Select, Add, Edit or Delete checkboxes to select

and modify schedule(s).

2. When you click Add, specify day(s), start time and end time for the

schedule using the drop-down menus and click Apply.

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3.Remember to Apply your changes and make sure Enable is checked.

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III-3-7. Firewall

Enable or Disable

Function

Enable or disable the Stateful Packet

The “Firewall” menu provides access to access control, DMZ and DoS functions to improve the security of your wireless network.

Firewall Module

Inspection (SPI) firewall.

III-3-7-1. Access

Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router.

This function allows you to define a list of network devices permitted or denied to connect to the RG21S/RA21S. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address or IP address. Specific services can also be allowed/denied for IP addresses.

Check/uncheck the “Enable MAC Filtering” and/or “Enable IP Filtering” box to enable/disable MAC filtering and/or IP filtering.

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MAC Filtering:

Enable MAC

Check the box to enable MAC filtering and

specified MAC address.

Client PC MAC

Enter

MAC address of c

omputer or network

‘

aabbccddeeff

’.

Comment

Enter a comment for reference/identification

characters.

Add

Click “Add”

to add the MAC address to the

MAC address filtering table.

Delete Selected

Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

Enable IP Filtering

Check the box to enable IP filtering and select

specified IP address.

Add PC

Opens a new window to add a new IP to the

to above.

Filtering

Address

select whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for

device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter

consisting of up to 16 alphanumerical

MAC address entries will be listed in the table. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox.

IP Filtering:

whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for

list, to deny or allow access/services according

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Client PC

Description

Enter a description for reference/identification

of up to

16 alphanumeric characters.

Client PC IP address

Enter a

startin

g IP address in the left field

and

the end IP address in the right field to

define a

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range of IP addresses;

enter an IP address

the left field

only

to define a single IP address.

Service Name

Various services are listed here with a short

description. Check/uncheck the box for each

service you wish to select.

Protocol

Select protocol “TCP” or “UDP” or “Both” for a

list.

Port Range

Enter the port range for the service not

110,115,120.

Add

Click “Add”

to add

selected

services or a user

defined service to the IP filtering table.

service not included in the “Client PC Service”

included in the “Client PC Service” list.

Enter a single port number e.g. 110, a range of port numbers e.g. 110-120, or multiple port numbers separated by a comma e.g.

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III-3-7-2. DMZ

Enable DMZ

Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the

device’s DMZ function.

Public

Select “Dynamic IP” or “Static IP” here.

want to map to a specific private IP address.

Client PC

Enter the private IP address that the internet IP

address will be mapped to.

Add

Click

“

Add

” to add the client to the

“

Current

A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an isolated area in your local network where private IP addresses are mapped to specified Internet IP addresses, allowing unrestricted access to the private IP addresses but not to the wider local network.

You can define a virtual DMZ host here. This is useful for example, if a network client PC cannot run an application properly from behind an NAT firewall, since it opens the client up to unrestricted two-way access.

For “Dynamic IP” select an Internet connection session from dropdown menu.

For “Static IP” enter the IP address that you

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DMZ Table

”.

Delete Selected/

Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

DMZ entries will be displayed in the table shown below:

III-3-7-3. DoS

Denial-of-Service (DoS) is a common form of malicious attack against a network. The router’s firewall can protect against such attacks.

If you are not familiar with these functions, it is recommended you keep the default settings.

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Ping of Death

Specify the frequency of ping of death packets

function.

Discard Ping from

WAN

Check this box and the router will not answer

ping requests from the Internet.

Port Scan

Intruders use “port scanners” to detect open

port scan to prevent.

Sync Flood

Specify the freque

ncy of sync flood packets

which will trigger the DoS protection function.

which will trigger the router’s DoS protection

Internet IP address ports. Check each type of

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III-3-8. QoS

Total Download

Enter your total download bandwidth limit

kbits.

Total Upload

Bandwidth

Enter your total upload bandwidth limit from

your Internet service provider (ISP) in kbits.

Add

Opens a new window to add a new QoS

rule

to the current QoS table.

Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature to manage

Internet bandwidth efficiently. Some applications require more bandwidth than others to function properly, and QoS allows you to ensure that sufficient bandwidth is available. Minimum or maximum bandwidth can be guaranteed for a specified application.

QoS can improve the RG21S/RA21S’s performance. QoS is recommended to optimize performance for online gaming.

III-3-8-1. QoS

Check/uncheck the box “Enable QoS” to enable/disable the QoS function. Click “Add” to open a new window and setup a QoS rule. The “Current QoS Table” displays all QoS rules.

Bandwidth

from your Internet service provider (ISP) in

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Rule Name

Enter a name for the QoS rule for

reference/identification.

Bandwidth

Set the

bandwidth limits for the

QoS rule:

(maximum).

Local IP Address

Enter

the IP address range

to which the

QoS

IP address.

Local Port Range

Enter

the port range

to activate the QoS rule.

range of port

numbers e.g. 110

120

(1) (2) (3)

1. Select “Download” or “Upload” for the QoS rule.

2. Enter the bandwidth limit.

3. Select whether the bandwidth is a “Guarantee” (minimum) or “Max”

rule will be applied. Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field to define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left field only to define a single

Enter a single port number e.g. 110 or a

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Remote IP Address

Enter

the

remote

IP address range

which will

activate the QoS rule.

IP address.

Remote Port Range

Enter

the

remote

port range

to activate the

range of port numbers e.g. 110

120

Traffic Type

Select

traffic type as an alternative

specifying a

port range above.

Protocol

Select a “

TCP

” or “UDP

” protocol type

Save

Click ‘add’ button to add a new QoS rule

(detailed instructions will be given below).

Edit

Edit a selected rule.

Delete Selected/

Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the

table.

Move Up/Down

Move selected rule up

or down the list.

Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field to define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left field only to define a single

QoS rule. Enter a single port number e.g. 110 or a

QoS rule entries will be listed in the “Current QoS Table” as shown below. Select a rule using the “Select” checkbox.

When using the “Edit” button only one rule can be selected each time.

QoS rules will be processed in the order that they are listed i.e. the rule at the top of the list will be applied first, and then the second rule etc. The order can be adjusted using the “Move Up/Down” buttons.

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III-3-9. Advanced

Advanced features of the RG21S/RA21S can be configured from the “Advanced” menu.

III-3-9-1. Static Routing

Static routing is a method of configuring path selection of routers, characterized by the absence of communication between routers regarding the current topology of the network. The opposite of static routing is dynamic routing, sometimes also referred to as adaptive routing.

You can configure static routing and manually add routes to the routing table shown below.

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Enable Static Routing

Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable

static routing.

Destination LAN IP

Enter the destination network’s IP address.

Subnet Mask

Enter the subnet mask of the destination

network.

Default Gateway

Enter

the default gateway of the destination

network.

Metric

Enter the hop count (the distance between

router) here.

Interface

Enter the interface which leads to

destination network.

Add

Add the route to the current stat

ic routing

table.

destination network and this broadband

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III-3-9-2. Port Forwarding

Local

Enter the IP address of the computer on the

local network.

Type

Select the type o

connection, “

TCP

”, “

UDP

”

or “Both”.

Port Range

Input the starting port number in the left

number in the left field.

Comment

Enter a comment for reference or

identification.

This function allows you to redirect a single port or consecutive ports of an Internet IP address to the same port of a local IP address. The port number(s) of the Internet IP address and local IP address must be the same.

If the port number of the Internet IP address and local IP address is different, please use the “Virtual Server” function instead.

field, and input the ending port number in the right field. If you only want to redirect a single port number, only enter a port

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III-3-9-3. Virtual Server

Local

IP Specify the IP address of the computer on

your local network.

Local

Port

Specify the

private port you wish to use on

the computer in your local network.

Type

Select the type of Internet Protocol.

Public Port

Specify a public port to access the computer

on your local network.

Comment

Enter a comment for reference or

identification.

Delete Selected/

Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

This function allows you to set up an internet service on a local computer, without exposing the local computer to the internet. You can also build various sets of port redirection, to provide various internet services on different local computers via a single internet IP address.

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Fragment Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of

the

wireless

radio. T

default value is 2346.

RTS

Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of

the

wireless radio.

default value is 2347.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of

the

wireless radio.

default value is 100.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. T

default value is 3.

Data

Rate

Set the wireless data transfer rate. T

defau

lt is set to A

uto.

N Data Rate

Set the data rate of 802.11

. T

default is

set to Auto

Channel

Bandw

idth

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth

the recomme

nded value is Auto 20/40MHz.

III-3-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless

These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.

used by wireless signals from the device) –

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Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio

preamble type.

The

default value is “Short Preamble”.

CTS Protect

ion

Enabling

this setting will reduce the chance

of radio signal collisions between 802.11b

recommended to set this option to “Auto”.

Tx Power

Set the power output of

the

wireless radio.

access your signal.

and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s

You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to

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III-3-9-5. 5GHz Wireless

Fragment

Threshold

Set the Fragment threshold of

the

wireless

radio. T

default value is 2346.

RTS Threshold

Set the RTS threshold of

the

wireless radio.

default value is 2347.

Beacon Interval

Set the beacon interval of

the

wireless radio.

default value

is 100.

DTIM Period

Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. T

default value is 3.

Data Rate

Set the wireless data transfer rate. T

defau

lt is set to A

uto.

N Data Rate

Set the data rate of 802.11

. T

default is

set to Auto

Channel

Bandw

idth

Select wireless channel width (bandwidth

the recommended value is 20/40

/80

MHz.

Preamble Type

Set the wireless radio

preamble type.

The

default value is “Short Preamble”.

These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions.

used by wireless signals from the device) –

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Tx Power

Set the power output of

the

wireless radio.

You may not require 100% output power.

access your signal.

Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to

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III-3-9-6. IGMP

IGMP Proxy

IGMP proxy enables intelligent multicast

information. Select enable or disable.

IGMP is a communications protocol used to establish multicast group memberships. It allows for a more efficient use of resources and better performance for applications such as IPTV video streaming.

forwarding based on IGMP snooping

It is recommended to set “IGMP Proxy” to “Enable”.

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III-3-9-7. UPnP

Universal plug-and-play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols which enables network devices to communicate and automatically establish working configurations with each other. Select “Enable” or “Disable”.

III-3-9-8. NAT

Enable or disable NAT (Network Address Translation) hardware acceleration for better network performance on fast connections.

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III-3-10. Toolbox

Set Time Zone

Select the time zone of your country or

region

Time Server

Address

The travel router supports NTP (Network

manually.

Daylight Saving

If your country/region uses daylight saving

select th

e start and end date.

Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu.

III-3-10-1. Time Zone

Setup time zone for your RG21S/RA21S.

Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name of the IP server

time, please check the “Enable” box, and

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III-3-10-2. Password

Current Password

Enter your

current password.

New Password

Enter your new password.

Confirmed Password

Confirm your new password.

You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes.

Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see I-5. Reset to factory default settings for how to reset the device.

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III-3-10-3. Remote

Check “Enable” to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values.

Host IP Address Specify the IP address which is allowed remote

access.

Port Specify a port number (0–65535) used for

remote access.

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III-3-10-4. Backup/Restore

Backup Settings

Click

“

Save

” to save the current settings on your

computer as config.bin file.

Restore Settings

Click

“Browse

” to find a previously saved

your current settings.

Restore to

Click

“

Reset

” to restore settings to the factory

“Ok”

. See below for more information.

config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace

Factory Default

default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm and enter your log in details. Enter your username and password and click

III-3-10-5. Firmware

The firmware page allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website and upgrade manually using the Choose File button. After the upgrade, the system will restart.

Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. It is recommended that you use a wired Ethernet connection for a firmware upgrade and that you backup your existing firmware before upgrading.

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III-3-10-6. Restart

In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device.

III-3-10-7. Log

You can view the system log here.

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Save

Click

“

Save

” to save the

log on your computer

.txt

file.

Clear

Click

“Clear” to

clear/erase the existing log.

Refresh

Click “Refresh” to refresh the log and update any

activity.

Enable

Static

DHCP

Enable/disable static DHCP leases. This must

device a static IP address.

IP A

ddress

Assign a fixed IP address for the specified

network device

here.

MAC

Address

Enter

the

specified network device’s

MAC

address

here

Add

Add the information

to the

“Static

DHCP

eases

Table

”.

Clear

Clear the

MAC

address

and

address

field

III-3-10-8. Active DHCP Client

Information about active DHCP clients is shown in the table, which displays the DHCP server assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each computer or device on the local network.

Your device’s DHCP server can be configured to assign static (fixed) IP addresses to specified network devices, identified by their unique MAC address.

be enabled in order to assign any network

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Delete Selected

Delete All

Delete selected or all entries from the table.

III-3-10-9. Statistics

Displays sent and received packet network statistics.

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III. Appendix

IV-1. Configuring your IP address

For first time access to the URL http://edimax.setup please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following IV-1-1. How to check

that your computer uses a dynamic IP address.

Static IP users can also temporarily modify your computer’s IP address to be

in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254) as the RG21S/RA21S in order to access http://edimax.setup.

The RG21S/RA21S’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1.

The procedure for modifying your IP address varies across different operating systems; please follow the guide appropriate for your operating system in

IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer.

Static IP users please make a note of your static IP before you change it.

You can assign a new IP address to the device which is within the subnet of your network during setup or using the browser based configuration interface (refer to III-3-4. LAN). Then you can access the URL http://edimax.setup in future without modifying your IP address.

Please remember to change your IP address back to its original value after the device is properly configured.

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