BR-6478Gn User Manual 03-2012 / v1.
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CONTENTS CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION................................................................................................................ 4 1‐1 Package Contents................................................................................................................................. 4 1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router ............................................................. 4 CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP ............................................
3‐4‐2‐3 WPA Pre‐Shared Key ................................................................................................... 49 3‐4‐2‐4 WPA RADIUS ................................................................................................................ 50 3‐4‐3 MAC Address Filtering ............................................................................................................ 51 3‐4‐4 WPS (Wi‐Fi Protected Setup) Settings ................................................................
CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION 1‐1 Package Contents Before you start using this router, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s): • • • • • • • • Broadband router (1 pcs) Quick installation guide (1 pcs) 3dBi antenna (2 pcs) CD with multi‐language QIG and user manual (1 pcs) 12V DC power adapter (1 pcs) Ethernet cable (1 pcs) Power adapter (1 pcs) Accessory kit (1 pcs) 1‐2 Getting Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router Front P
Back Panel Item Name Description Antenna connector(s) Connects to the supplied antenna(s) Wi‐Fi on/off switch Switches on/off the Wi‐Fi signal WPS/Reset Button Resets the router to factory default settings or starts WPS function (press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear all settings or press this button for 2‐5 seconds to activate WPS function) 1‐4 (LAN Ports) Connects to computer or other web devices WAN Port Connects to cable/xDSL modems Power Connector Connects to the supplied pow
CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP 2‐1 Establishing a Network Connection Please follow the following instructions to build a network connection between your new broadband router, computers, and other network devices: 1. Connect your xDSL or cable modem to the router’s “WAN” port with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect your computer to one of the router’s “LAN” ports with an Ethernet cable. 3.
4. Please check all the LEDs on the front panel. The “PWR” and “WAN” LEDs should be on. The “LAN” LED should be on if the computer is connected and correctly powered. If you encounter any problems, please make sure that all your devices are connected and powered correctly. 2‐2 Setting Client Computers to Obtain IP Addresses Automatically Before you start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (set to use dynamic IP addresses).
2. Select “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”, then click “OK”. 2‐2‐2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”. Double‐click the “Network and Dial‐up Connections” icon, and then double‐click “Local Area Connection”.
“Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”, and then click “Properties”. 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. 2‐2‐3 Windows XP IP Address Setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”.
Connection”. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, click “Properties”. 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. 2‐2‐4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower‐left corner of your screen), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, and then click “Manage Network Connections”.
select “Properties”. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click “Properties”. 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.
2‐3 Connecting to Broadband Router via Web Browser You can access the broadband router’s web‐based configuration interface via any connected computer with a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.x or above, Firefox, Opera, or Safari). 1. Please input “192.168.2.1” in the web browser’s address bar and press “Enter”. 2. You should see the following authentication window: NOTE: If you cannot access the broadband router’s web‐based configuration interface, the IP address you have inputted may be incorrect.
4. The first page you see after logging in is “Home”. You can see all the current settings and other system information here.
Security Displays the security authentication mode of the access point LAN Connection IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server MAC Address Displays the IP address of the LAN connection Displays the subnet mask of the LAN connection Displays the status of the internal DHCP server Displays the physical address of the LAN port The SSID, the up time, the IP address of the LAN connection, and the runtime code is always displayed on the top of the webpage.
2. Input “cmd”, and then click “OK”. 3. Input “ipconfig”, then press “Enter”. Use the IP address following “Default Gateway” to access this router’s web‐based configuration interface. Please note that the IP address you find may be different from this illustrated example. NOTE: If there is no IP address following “Default Gateway”, or if the address following “IP Address” begins with “169”, please try the following procedures: • Recheck the cable connection between the computer and the router.
2. The following will appear. 3. Click “Perform iQ Setup” and it will start detecting your Internet service type. Note: Your computer or iPhone can also use iQ Setup with a Wi‐Fi connection. Please make sure you have connected to the correct Wi‐Fi network. The router’s default SSID is “Edimax”.
Note: For security reasons, Edimax suggests that you set up the wireless security. If you click “Yes (recommended)”, you will be asked to enter an SSID and a password (at least 8 digits). Note: Please remember your password or you will not be able to use the Wi‐Fi connection. PPPoE If your Internet connection type is PPPoE, you will see the following: Please enter the username and password provided by your ISP (usernames and passwords are case‐sensitive).
Note: For security reasons, Edimax suggests that you set up the wireless security. If you click “Setup wireless security (recommended)”, you will be asked to enter an SSID and a password (at least 8 digits). Note: Please remember your password or you will not be able to use the Wi‐Fi connection. If your PPPoE connection is invalid, you will see the following: Click “Try it again” and the wizard will try to connect to the Internet again with the current information.
2‐5 Using “iQoS” iQoS is Edimax’s answer to the need for a quick and easy way to manage internet bandwidth. Its intuitive and friendly user interface allows you to arrange your bandwidth priorities in a few simple steps. 1. First, click “iQoS” to access the iQoS user interface. 2. Check the “Enable iQoS” box to enable the function.
3. Enter your upload and download bandwidth values in the “Total Download Bandwidth” and “Total Upload Bandwidth” fields. Note: Please check with your ISP for details, or conduct a speed test at a website like www.speedtest.net. 4. The icons near the bottom show the current priority order for various application types (from left to right). Re‐arrange the priority by clicking the icons in the order that suits your needs. 5.
CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP You can perform advanced configuration of this broadband router in “General Setup”. 1. Click “General Setup” after logging in. 2. All available setup items will appear under the “General Setup” tab. 3.
You can configure your time zone, password, and remote management settings here. After you have completed the configurations, click “Apply” to save the changes. 3‐1‐1 Time Zone You can configure the time zone settings here. Item Name Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Description Please select the time zone of your country or region. If you cannot find your country/region, please select another country/region whose time zone is the same as yours.
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐1‐2 Password Settings You can change the router’s default login password (“1234”) here. It is advised to do so to prevent others from logging in to your router without permission. Item Name Current Password New Password Confirm Password Description Input the current password here. The default value is “1234”.
3‐1‐3 Remote Management Setting up the “Remote Management” function allows you to manage this broadband router from outside your local area network (from the Internet). Item Name Host Address Port Enabled Description Assign an IP address with which to access this router remotely. Assign a port number with which to access this router remotely. The default value is “8080”. You can use any integer between 1 and 65534. Check this box to enable the “Remote Management” function.
Select a connection type and proceed with the setup; then click “Apply” to save the changes. If you are not sure which connection type you should use, please contact your Internet service provider for help. 3‐2‐1 Dynamic IP If your Internet service provider assigns IP addresses to you automatically through DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), select “Dynamic IP”.
Item Name Host Name MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1 and 2 TTL Description Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do so. If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC address field with your computer’s MAC address automatically. Select “Use the following IP address” if your ISP requires that you do so.
Item Name Fixed IP Address Subnet Mask DNS Address 1 and 2 Default Gateway TTL Description Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses assigned by your ISP here. Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”. Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do so. NOTE: You must use the addresses provided by your ISP.
Item Name User Name Password MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1 and 2 TTL Service Name MTU Connection Type Description Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Input the password assigned by your ISP here. If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC address field with your computer’s MAC address automatically.
Idle Time Out Specify the amount of time the router waits before shutting down an idle connection. This option is only available when “Connect on Demand” is selected. Enable Dual‐WAN Check the “Enable Dual‐WAN Access” box if your ISP requires Access you to do so. Click “Apply” to save the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart.
Item Name Host Name Description Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do so. MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC address field with your computer’s MAC address automatically. IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Item Name User ID Password PPTP Gateway Connection ID MTU BEZEQ‐ISRAEL Connection Type Idle Time Out Description Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Input the password assigned by your ISP here. Input the PPTP gateway assigned by your ISP here. Give this connection a name (optional). Input the MTU value of your network connection here. If you do not know, use the default value. Check the “Enable” box if you are in Israel and using BEZEQ network services. Please specify a connection type here.
Item Name Host Name Description Input the host name of your computer here. This is optional and only required if your ISP asks you to do so. MAC Address If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the Internet, input your computer’s MAC address here. Press “Clone Mac address” to fill the MAC address field with your computer’s MAC address automatically. IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here.
Item Name User ID Password L2TP Gateway MTU Connection Type Idle Time Out Description Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Input the password assigned by your ISP here. Input the L2TP gateway assigned by your ISP here. Input the MTU value of your network connection here. If you do not know, use the default value. Please specify a connection type here. There are 3 options: 1. “Continuous” keeps the Internet connection alive all the time. 2.
3‐2‐6 WISP If your Internet service provider is providing you Internet service wirelessly, select “WISP”. Item Name WISP ESSID Wireless Band Channel Number Site Survey Security Settings Description Enable or disable the WISP function. Input the name of your Internet service provider’s wireless access point here. Set the wireless frequency range in accordance with your Internet service provider’s requirements.
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐3 LAN You can configure your local area network under “LAN”. Refer to the following list for further instructions: • LAN IP (See section 3‐3‐1) • DHCP Server (See section 3‐3‐2) • Static DHCP Leases (See section 3‐3‐3) 3‐3‐1 LAN IP You can assign the LAN interface’s IP address under “LAN IP”. Item Name IP Address Subnet Mask 802.
broadband router with less than 30 computers. If you are not sure what to fill, here are some recommended values: • • • • • IP Address: “192.168.1.254” Subnet Mask: “255.255.255.0” 802.1d Spanning Tree: “Disabled” DHCP Server: “Enabled” Lease Time: “Two Weeks” or “Forever” 3‐3‐2 DHCP Server You can set the range of IP address leases under “DHCP Server”. Item Name Start IP End IP Domain Name Default Gateway Address Description Enter the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP assignment.
Item Name Enable Static DHCP Leases MAC Address IP Address Add Clear Description Check this box to enable the function. Input the specified computer’s MAC address here. Assign a fixed IP address for the specified computer here. After you have entered the MAC address and the IP address, click “Add” to add the information to the “Static DHCP Leases Table”. Click “Clear” to clear the MAC address and IP address fields. All the assigned entries will be listed as follows: Click “Apply” to save the changes.
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐4 Wireless You can set up the 2.4GHz wireless LAN connection under “Wireless”. 3‐4‐1 Wireless Settings Basic 2.4GHz wireless settings can be configured here.
• AP Bridge—WDS: Connects this router with up to 4 WDS‐capable broadband routers • Universal Repeater: Repeats another wireless access point’s signal to extend its wireless signal coverage 3‐4‐1‐1 AP Mode The following settings will appear in “AP” mode: Item Name Band Description Select from one of the following options: 2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.
Associated Clients Wireless Module select the channel of your preference (1 to 13). Click “Show Active Clients” for the list of all connected wireless clients. Click “Refresh” in the new window to renew the list, and click “Close” to close the window. Note: If you have a pop‐up blocker installed, you may have to disable it, or set it to allow the pop‐up window to show up. Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless signal and select “Disable” to turn it off.
Item Name Band Description Select from one of the following options: 2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. ESSID Site Survey Wireless Module 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.
3‐4‐1‐3 AP Bridge—Point to Point “AP Bridge—Point to Point” mode connects this router to another router and allows all the computers connected to the LAN ports of both routers to communicate with each other. Please note that when you select this mode, this broadband router will act as a wireless bridge only. It will not accept other wireless clients. If you wish to use this function with a wireless access point that supports WDS, please select “AP Bridge—WDS” mode.
signal and select “Disable” to turn it off. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. Channel Number MAC Address 1 to 4 Wireless Module 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to this router (recommended). Select a channel from the dropdown menu.
Item Name Band Description Select from one of the following options: 2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. ESSID Channel Number Associated Clients 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.
close the window. MAC address 1 to 4 Wireless Module Note: If you have a pop‐up blocker installed, you may have to disable it, or set it to allow the pop‐up window to show up. Input the MAC addresses of the wireless access points with which you wish to connect. Select “Enable” to turn on the 2.4GHz wireless signal and select “Disable” to turn it off. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes.
Item Name Band Description Select from one of the following options: 2.4GHz (B): Allows 802.11b wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (N): Allows 802.11n wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (B+G): Allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. 2.4GHz (G): Allows 802.11g wireless network clients to connect to this router. ESSID Channel Number Associated Clients Root AP SSID Site Survey Wireless Module 2.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐4‐2 Security Settings Advanced security settings are available in certain modes to enhance connection security.
Item Name Key Length Key Format Encryption Key Enable 802.1x Authentication RADIUS Server IP address RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Password Description Two types of key lengths are available: 64‐bit and 128‐bit. Two types of key formats are available: ASCII and Hex. The number of characters your encryption key can use will be shown here. Input an encryption key here. In “ASCII” mode, you can use any alphanumerical character (0‐9, a‐z, and A‐Z). In “Hex” mode, you can use 0‐9, a‐f, and A‐F.
Item Name WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Pre‐Shared Key Format Pre‐shared Key Description Please select a WPA cipher suite supported by your wireless client. Available options are “WPA (TKIP)”, “WPA2 (AES)”, and “WPA2 Mixed”. Select a pre‐shared key format here. “Passphrase” allows you to use 8 or more alphanumerical characters (up to 63). “Hex” allows you to use up to 64 characters within the ranges of 0‐9, a‐f, and A‐F. Input the WPA key here.
RADIUS Server Port RADIUS Server Password Input the RADIUS server port here. Generally, it is “1812”. Input the password of the RADIUS server here. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
Clear Click “Clear” to remove everything in the MAC address and comment fields. All MAC address entries will be listed in the following table: To delete one or more entries, please check the box of the corresponding entry (under “Select”), and click “Delete Selected”. If you wish to delete all the entries, click “Delete All”. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes.
Item Name Enable WPS WPS Status Self PIN Code SSID Authentication Mode Passphrase Key Config Mode Description Check this box to enable the WPS function. The status of the WPS configuration is displayed here. This router’s WPS PIN code is displayed here. This router’s SSID is displayed here. This router’s wireless security authentication mode is displayed here. The WPA passphrase key is displayed as asterisk here. Select this router’s WPS configuration role here.
3‐5‐1 QoS Quality of Service (QoS) is a means for computers on the network to share Internet bandwidth with guaranteed bandwidth quality for each device. Without QoS, all devices on the network will compete for Internet bandwidth, so applications that require higher bandwidth (like video streaming and network telephone) will suffer from network latency issues.
Item Name Enable QoS Total Download Bandwidth Total Upload Bandwidth Rule Name Bandwidth Description Check this box to enable the QoS function. You can set a limit to the total download bandwidth here. To disable download bandwidth limitation, input “0” here. You can set a limit to the total upload bandwidth here. To disable upload bandwidth limitation, input “0” here. Input a name for this QoS rule for identification purposes.
Protocol Add Reset Edit Delete Selected Delete All Move Up Move Down Define the protocol type here (TCP or UDP). Click the “add” button to add new QoS rules to the table. Click “Reset” to erase all the values you have just entered. Select a rule in the QoS table and click “Edit” to modify the contents of a specific rule. Only one rule can be edited at a time. Select the rule(s) you want to delete and click “Delete Selected” to perform the task.
• ZoneEdit (http://www.zoneedit.com) • DHIS (http://www.dhis.org) • CyberGate (http://cybergate.planex.co.jp/ddns) Please go to one of the DDNS service provider’s website and get a DDNS account. After that, you can configure the DDNS settings here: Item Name Dynamic DNS Provider Domain Name Account/Email Password/Key Description Enables or disables the DDNS function. Select your DDNS service provider here. Input the domain name you have obtained from the DDNS service provider.
AuthP/AuthQ Input the AuthP/AuthQ provided by DHIS here. (This field appears only when the authentication type is “QRC”). Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
Comment Add Reset ending port number in the right field. If only one port number is to be redirected, fill that port number in the left field. You can add an optional note in the “Comment” field. Up to 16 alphanumerical characters are supported. Click “Add” to add the settings to the port forwarding table. Click “Reset” to clear all the settings. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes.
Computer Name Add Reset local network here. Computer names found in the local network are listed here. You can select a computer name and click the “<<” button to add the selected computer’s private IP address to the “Client PC IP Address” field. Click “Add” to add the settings to the DMZ table. Click “Reset” to clear the settings. NOTE: Each public IP address can be mapped to one client PC IP address only.
Item Name Enable Virtual Server Private IP Computer Name Private Port Type Public Port Comment Add Reset Description Check this box to enable the virtual server function. Please input the private IP address of the device in the local network here. Computer names found in the local network are listed here. You can select a computer name and click the “<<” button to add the selected computer’s private IP address to the “Private IP” field. Input the port number of the private IP address here.
3‐6‐2 Special Applications Some applications require multiple simultaneous connections, which cannot be set up with simple NAT rules. You can configure the “Special Applications” feature for such applications. Item Name Enable Special Applications IP Address Computer Name TCP Port to Open UDP Port to Open Comment Popular Applications Add Reset Description Check this box to enable the special applications function.
Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐6‐3 UPnP Settings The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature allows other network devices to communicate with this broadband router.
All ALG requiring applications that are compatible with this broadband router is listed here. Check the applications you will be using. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings.
Item Name Enable Static Routing Destination LAN IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Hop Count Interface Add Reset Description Check this box to enable the function. Input the destination LAN IP here. Input the subnet mask of the destination network here. Input the gateway IP address that leads to the specified network. Input the hop count (the distance between the destination network and this broadband router) here. Select the interface that leads to the destination network (LAN or WAN).
3‐7‐1 Access Control You can allow or deny computers with certain MAC addresses access to the network. Item Name Enable MAC Filtering Client PC MAC Address Computer Name Comment Add Reset Description Check this box to enable MAC address filtering, and select “Deny” or “Allow” to deny or allow network access to the computer(s) in the list. Please input the MAC address of a computer here. Dashes (“‐”) and colons (“:”) are not required. Computer names found in the local network are listed here.
Item Name Client PC Description Client PC IP Address Client PC Service Description Input a description for the IP address here. Up to 16 alphanumerical characters are supported. Input the starting IP address in the left field and the ending IP address in the right field. If only one IP address is to be redirected, fill that IP address in the left field. Select the Internet services that will apply to this access control rule.
Port Range Input the port number(s) here. The port number can be a single value, or a range (e.g. “20‐50”). If you need to input multiple, non‐contiguous port numbers, separate each number with a comma (“,”). Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes. After you have clicked “Apply”, you will see the following message: Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart.
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐7‐3 DoS The denial‐of‐service attack (DoS attack) is a common attack that paralyzes your Internet connection. Configure the DoS function to prevent such attacks.
Item Name Ping of Death Discard Ping from WAN Port Scan Sync Flood Description Set the threshold for this defense mechanism to be activated here. Check the “Ping of Death” box and input the frequency of the threshold. You can also input the burst value, which activates the mechanism when the number of ping of death packets exceeds the defined number in the specified duration of time.
Click “Apply” to save the changes and restart the broadband router. It takes about 60 seconds for the broadband router to restart. Click “Continue” to configure other settings. 3‐8 Parental Control You can control when your child is able to access the Internet under “Parental Control”. To enable the parental control function, check “Enable Parental Control”. This router will only allow Internet access to other computers when your computer is present.
Time Start/Time Stop Add Reset Select the starting/ending time the parental control rule will take effect. Click “Add” to add the parental control rule to the list. Click “Reset” to clear all fields. To delete one or more entries in the list, please check the box of the corresponding entry (under “Select”), and click “Delete”. If you wish to delete all the entries, click “Delete All”. Click “Apply” to save the changes, or click “Cancel” to discard the changes.
CHAPTER IV: STATUS, TOOLS & LANGUAGE 4‐1 Status You can check how your router is currently operating under “Status”. 1. Click the “Status” tab. 2. Basic system information will be shown under “System”. More information can be found in the other subpages under “System”. 4‐1‐1 Internet Connection This page shows the status of your Internet connection. 4‐1‐2 Device Status This page shows the current settings of your wired and wireless LAN.
4‐1‐3 System Log This page shows all logged system information. You can click “Save” to download the log file to your computer. You can also click “Clear” to remove all logs, or click “Refresh” to reload the logs. 4‐1‐4 Security Log This page shows all logged security‐related information. You can click “Save” to download the log file to your computer. You can also click “Clear” to remove all logs, or click “Refresh” to reload the logs.
4‐1‐5 Active DHCP Client This page shows all current DHCP clients. You can click “Refresh” to reload the list. 4‐1‐6 Statistics This page shows the statistical information of each network interface and the total system up time. 4‐2 Tools This broadband router comes with several tools that help you backup the settings, upgrade the firmware, and restart the device.
1. Click the “Tools” tab. 2. You will be able to access the configuration tools, upgrade your firmware, or restart the router here. 4‐2‐1 Configuration Tools You can backup and restore your system configurations here. You can also reset all settings to the factory default. 1. Click “Configuration Tools”. Item Name Backup Settings Restore Settings Description Click the “Save...” button to save the current settings on your computer as a “config.bin” file. Click the “Browse...
Restore to Factory Default Click “Reset” to restore the settings to the factory default. A pop‐up message window will appear and ask you to confirm the reset. 2. Click “Apply” to save the changes. If you wish to go back to the previous page, click “Previous”. 4‐2‐2 Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade your firmware in the “Firmware Upgrade” section. 1. Download the firmware file from our company’s website and save it on your computer. 2. Click “Browse...
2. Click the “Apply” button to restart the broadband router. 3. When you are prompted to confirm the restart, click “OK”. 4‐3 Language This broadband router’s web‐based user interface supports several languages. You can change the display language with the “Language” dropdown menu at the upper‐right corner of the user interface.
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