Edimax BR-6258nL Manuale Utente

1 BR-6258nL User Manual 08-2012 / v1.0

10 Windows: Mac: You may also find your device ID on the included Access Key card, or on the label on the travel router itself. Connec

100 filter, try to connect the access point to another computer. e. Set your computer to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), and see if your c

101 web browser, it doesn’t automatically redirect to the browser based configuration interface. correctly. If you recently rebooted the device, plea

102 IV-3. Glossary 1. What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? 802.11g is the new IEEE standard for high-speed wireless LAN communications that provid

103 A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID. 7. What is WEP? WEP is W

104 Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical commun

105 IV-4. Technical Support Support documentation is available on the enclosed CD and on our global websites. Headquarters Tel: +886-2-77396888

106 Ukraine Office Tel: +38 (044) 4983091, +38 (044) 4983092 Fax: +38 (044) 4983093 Support: [email protected] United Kingdom Office Tel: +4

107 Support: [email protected] South East Asia Office Singapore Authorized Service Centre Tel: +65 6334 2298 (11am ~ 8pm, Monday ~ Sun

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11 If you have accidentally clicked “OK”, you will see the following. Please click “Cancel” and try the previous step again. 4. Windows users, o

12 Mac users then need to open a web browser, and enter the access key http://edimax.go or the default IP address 192.168.8.1 into the URL bar. Mac

13 From this point, both Windows and Mac users continue iQ Setup in the same manner. The first step of the setup process is to name the router, and t

14 Note: Please enter the security key you set in step 5. The security key in the screenshot is an example. 8. You will be prompted to choose betwe

15 2. The travel router will detect your WAN (Wide Area Network) type and test the Internet connection. 3. If the WAN connection uses a dynamic I

16 II-3. iQ Setup: WISP Mode In WISP mode, the travel router receives a wireless signal and broadcasts it to multiple wireless devices. 1. Select

17 You may choose to Hide the SSID of the router’s wireless network by checking the “Hide SSID” box. If the wireless network you wish to connect to

18 5. After reconnecting, the travel router will verify the connection. If the connection is successful, the setup screen will tell you the ID of t

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20 II-4. Connecting to the Travel Router Once connected to the Internet, whether through a wired connection or through WISP mode, other wireless

21 Android Smartphone: 3. Repeat for as many wireless devices as you wish to connect to the Internet. The travel router will broadcast the wireless

22 II-5. Resetting the Travel Router In the event the travel router is not properly functioning, or you wish to reset and remove all settings, yo

23 III. Browser Based Configuration Interface Once you have set the travel router to its operating mode as detailed in II. Quick Setup: iQ Setup, y

24 Web browser access This is information necessary for you to login to the browser-based configuration interface. Wi-Fi Client access This is inform

25 From here, you will see the browser based configuration interface home screen.

26 III-1. Home The Home page shows the four main menus into which you can navigate, and provides a brief description of each, those being: -

27 in II-2. iQ Setup: WISP Mode. If you wish to “Setup Internet Manually”, or if the router is unable to “Setup Internet Automatically”, you will the

28 III-3. General Setup Various advanced functions can be configured under General Setup. It is highly recommended that you keep the default sett

29 III-3-1-1. Time Zone You can configure the time zone settings of your travel router here. The date and time of the device can be configured ma

3 Contents I. Product Information ...

30 Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-3-1-2. Password Settings You can change the

31 III-3-2. WAN Note: You will also arrive at this screen if you chose to setup your Internet connection manually, during iQ Setup for WISP Mode.

32 Host Name 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 onl

33 III-3-2-2. Static IP If your ISP is providing you Internet access via a fixed IP address, select “Static IP”. Generally, your ISP will provide

34 to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface, before applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and i

35 Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interfac

36 Host Name 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 onl

37 III-3-2-5. DNS You can specify the IP address of a primary and secondary DNS server. Note: In most cases, a DNS server IP address is provided

38 III-3-2-6. DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IP

39 III-3-2-7. WISP In WISP mode, the travel router receives a wireless signal and broadcasts it to multiple wireless devices. Please refer to III

4 III-3-7-3. DoS ... 66 III-3-

40 replace the default IP address 192.168.2.2. Subnet Mask Please input a subnet mask value for this network. 802.1d Spanning Tree If you wish to act

41 Enable Static DHCP Leases Check this box to enable the function. MAC Address Input the specified computer’s MAC address here. IP Address Assign a

42 restart itself. III-3-4. Wireless You can configure wireless network settings using the sub menu under “Wireless” on the left side of the scr

43 Point” and cannot be modified. Access Point mode means the device bridges an existing wired or wireless network with a wireless client. Band Selec

44 Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. T

45 III-3-4-2. Advanced Settings You can configure advanced wireless settings here. Note: Advanced settings are for experienced users only. Please

46 radio. Please do not modify the default value if you don’t know what this does, the default value is 100 DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wire

47 reach your router). WMM WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streami

48 Security Tips: - Use complicated, hard-to-guess phrases as your security password. Include random combinations of letters, numbers and symbols. -

49 Key Length There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and 128-bit. Using “128-bit” is safer than “64-bit”, but will reduce some data transfer

5 I. Product Information Thank you for purchasing the Edimax BR-6258nL Wireless Personal Hotspot and Travel Router! For someone constantly on the m

50 that you use this type of encryption. WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Available options are: WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES), and WPA2 Mixed. AES is safer th

51 applying them all at once. Click “APPLY” to restart the device and implement any changes. The device will restart itself. III-3-4-4. Access C

52 characters describing the MAC address here (optional). Add Click “Add” to add the MAC address and associated comment to the MAC address list. Clea

53 Enable WPS Check this box to enable or disable WPS WPS Information All information related to WPS will be displayed here. WPS Status Displays WP

54 Config Mode There are “Registrar” and “Enrollee” modes for the WPS connection. When “Registrar” is enabled, the wireless clients will follow the r

55 Enable QoS Check this box to enable QoS function, uncheck it to disable QoS. Total Download Bandwidth You can set the limit of total download ba

56 Rule Name Input a unique name for this QoS rule for reference. Bandwidth Set the bandwidth values for this QoS rule. Select “Download” or “Uplo

57 Remote Port Range Set the port range that will activate this QoS rule. If only one port is involved, input a single number here (1 to 65535); if m

58 “Disable” to enable or disable the NAT module accordingly. There are two headings under the “NAT” menu which you can choose from. III-3-6-1. S

59 Select Game This router is pre-loaded with the settings for many popular network games. Select a game from the drop down menu and click “Add” to a

6 b. Ethernet port: This port is used to connect to a wired Internet connection. Note: Please do not connect this Ethernet port to your computer’s

60 To enable or disable this function, select “Enable” or “Disable” accordingly, and then click “Save”. The following message will appear: Click “C

61 Click “APPLY” to make the changes take effect. The following message will appear: Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. Th

62 To add a MAC address to the list, choose “Deny” or “Allow” next to “Enable MAC Filtering”, to deny or allow a specific MAC address accordingly. T

63 Client PC Description Enter a description of this computer for reference. Client PC IP Address Input the starting and ending IP address of the

64 Protocol Select the network protocol, “TCP”, “UDP” or “both”. Port Range Enter the port range. It can be a range such as “1-100”, specific ports s

65 III-3-7-2. URL Blocking URL Blocking is a function which enables access to specified websites to be blocked for users in the local network. Pa

66 Click “CONTINUE” to save the changes but not apply them yet. This allows you to make further changes in the browser-based configuration interface

67 Ping of Death You can specify the frequency of ping of death packets which will trigger this DoS function. Discard Ping from WAN Check this box a

68 III-3-7-4. DMZ Here you can define a virtual DMZ Host. This is useful if a network client PC cannot run an application properly from behind an

69 mapped to a single client PC IP address only. All existing DMZ entries will be displayed in the “Current DMZ Table”. To delete a specific DMZ en

7 I-4. Safety Information In order to ensure the safe operation of the travel router and its users, please read and act in accordance with the f

70 III-4. Status The “Status” page displays basic system information about the travel router. You can select from 6 further options listed down

71 III-4-3. System Log The system log of the travel router is displayed here. All logged system information since the device was last powered on

72 III-4-4. Security Log The security log of the travel router is displayed here. Save This will save the security log as a text file in your

73 III-4-6. Statistics This page shows statistical information for each network interface. Click “Refresh” to update the information. III-5.

74 Backup Settings Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Restore Settings Click the browse button to find

75 Note: Do not turn off or disconnect the access point during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device. Note: It is recommended that yo

76 III-5-3. Reboot In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you reboot the device. Note: If

77 You will see the following screen. Please wait 1-2 minutes for the reboot to complete. III-5-4. Internet Access Keeper The Internet Access

78 more information. Connect to In the case of a PPPoE or PPTP connection type, the username provided by your ISP will be displayed here. For a stati

79 IV. APPENDIX IV-1. Configuring your IP address Before you use this travel router, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynami

8 I-5. System Requirements - Wireless network card compatible with 802.11b/g/n wireless network standard. - Web Browser for software configurat

80 Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window

81 IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel

82 2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.

83 IV-1-1-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. 2

84 4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.

85 3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. IV-1-1-4. Mac OS 1. Have you

86 2. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 1. Here you will see all of your network connections. You need to remove any Ethernet cable tha

87 3. Now select “TCP/IP” from the menu across the top of the screen. 4. Open the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Using

88 DHCP”. Then click “OK” to save the setting and continue. IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your PC or Macintosh Please follow the instru

89 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when

9 II. Quick Installation: iQ Setup Your travel router can be up and running in a matter of minutes. Just follow these instructions to run the tra

90 IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Pane

91 2. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when

92 IV-1-2-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.

93 2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.

94 4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.

95 6. Select “Use the following IP address”, then input the following values: IP address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click ‘OK’ when

96 IV-1-2-4. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Ne

97 4. Now select “TCP/IP” from the menu across the top of the screen. 5. Open the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” and select “Manually”

98 Then input the following values: IPv4 address: 192.168.8.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Click “OK” to save the setting and continue.

99 IV-2. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your travel router, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting