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AR-7084A / AR-7084gA AR-7084B / AR-7084gB W W i i r r e e / / W W i i r r e e l l e e s s s s A A D D S S L L 2 2 + + R R o o u u t t e e r r User’s Manual Version: 2.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Stateme nt FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Pa rt 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure that the equipment is not malfunc tioning. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.
FCC Caution This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between c omputer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.
R&TTE Compliance Stateme nt This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 1 1.1. F EATURES ........................................................................... 2 1.2. M INIMUM R EQUIREMENTS ............................ ..................
5.4.2.1. IP/MAC Filter ......... ................................................................ .......... 54 5.4.2.2. Appli cation Filte r ............ ................ ................ ................ ................ .. 56 5.4.2.3. URL Filter ..
1 1. Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Edimax AR-7084XX Wire (or Wireless) LAN ADSL2+ Router. T his router is a cost -effective ADSL2+ router, with the combination of an ADSL2+ modem, router,.
2 1.1. Features ADSL2/2+ Compliance • Support downstream rates of up to 24Mbps and upstream rat es of up to 1Mbps. • Compliant to ITU-T G.992.1 (G.dmt), G.992.2 (G. lite), G.992.3 (ADSL2), G.992.4 (splitterless ADSL2), G.992.5 ( ADSL2+) for Annex A, B.
3 1.2. Minimum Requirements The following devices are nece ssary to configure and use the ADSL2+ Route r： • A PC with Pre-installed Ethernet Adapter (Required) and a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher) • RJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable (Included i n the package) • RJ-11 (ADSL Ready) phone Line 1.
4 1.4. Hardware Placement 1.4.1. Rear Panel 1) Antenna Connector (For AR-7084gA / AR-7084gB ) The antenna connector of the router is reverse SMA connector. It al lows you to connecting an external antenna with revers e SMA connector to the router easily.
5 3) Power Jack Please plug the power adapter attached with the ADSL Router to the power jack. The power adapter is 12VDC, 1A. 4) Lo cal Area Network (LAN) The router’s 4 LAN ports are whe re you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc.
6 2. Hardware Installation Step 1. Connect the ADSL Line Connect the router to your ADSL cable through the supplied RJ-11 telephone line. Step 2. Connect the router to yo ur LAN network Connect the router to your PC, hub or sw itch by attached the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the router.
7 3. Setup Wizard This router provides a Setup Wi zard tool for user to configure the ADSL settings. We recommend using this wizard to set up the router since it is straightforward and finish with few clicks.
8 2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Setup Wizard”. 3. This wizard will be executed and tr y to search for the ADSL Router..
9 4. If the router cannot be found, please enter the IP Address and the Password of the router to search again. Click “Next” to continue..
10 5. The wizard will automatically select t he country where you are in by checking the language of the operating system in your computer and skip to the “Select ISP” page. Please select the ISP. If you cannot find the ISP, please click “Other” to reselect the country or manual configure the ISP information.
11 2. Enter the Username and Password which your ISP has provided to you if it is needed. Click “Next”. 3. Click “Save” to save the settings and reboot the router. 4. After saving and rebooting the router, the ISP settings are all finished. This wizard will then help to set your computer to obtain IP Address from the rout er automa tically.
12 Note1: To use the router to get into the Internet, t he IP Address of each PC has to be set in the same network segment as the rout er. This wizard will help to set the proper I P Address to your computer. Note2: By default, the router’s DHCP Server is enabled.
13 3.2. Manually Set ISP If you cannot find the ISP from the wiza rd, please follow the procedures below to set the ISP settings manually. Before configuring the I SP manually, please check with your IS P (Internet Service Provider) what kind of the service is provided such as PPPoE, PPPoA or RFC1483/2684.
14 2. Please check with your ISP the connection type of the ADSL line. Selec t the Connection Type and click “Next”. Note: If you want to select the other country manually, please click “Back”. 3. Input the VPI, VCI and Encapsulation data supplied b y your ISP.
15 Connection Type is “Static IP Address”, you have to input the IP Address information supplied by your ISP. To know more about the explanation of each setting, please refer to Section 5.2 in t he manual. 4. Enter the Username and Password which your ISP has provided to you if it is needed.
16 5. Click “Save” t o save the settings and reboot the router. 6. After saving and rebooting the router, the ISP settings are all finished. This wizard will then help to set your computer to obtain IP Address from the rout er automa tically.
17 7. The wizard will try to connect t o the ISP you have selected. If the connection is failed, please run the wizard t o select the ISP again. 8. If you can successfully to connect to the ISP, you will see below page.
18 4. IP Address Setting Using the router to get into the Internet, the PCs in the network must have Ethernet adapter installed and be connected to the router either directly or through a hub or switch. The TCP/IP prot ocol of each PC has to been installed and the IP Address of each PC has to be set in the same subnet as the router.
19 4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS serve r add ress a utom atical ly as shown on the following screen. 5. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your router’s DH CP server.
20 Windows 2000 1. Click the Start button and select Settings , then click Control Panel . The Control Panel window will appear. 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial- up Connection window, double-click Loca l Area Connection icon.
21 6. Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Windows 95/98/Me 1.
22 8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obt ain an I P address automatically from your router’s DHCP server. Note: Please make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. Window s NT 1. Click the Start button and select Settings , then click Control Panel .
23 5. After you install TCP/IP, go ba ck to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button. 6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following sett ings: IP Address : Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
24 5. Web Management Configuration Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give y our LAN clients an IP address. By default the r outer’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically.
25 The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into seven sections: Quick Start , Interface Setup, Advanced Setup, Access Management, Maintenance, Status and Help . Quick Start (Section 5.1) Follow the setup process in the Quick Start, you can quickly set the router as an Internet Access device.
26 Maintenance (Section 5.5) If you want to change the administrator’s password, restart the router, update the firmware, diagnose the connection or change the Tome Zone of the router, please select this menu. Status (Section 5.6) The router’s setup information, system log and some statistics can be viewed here.
27 In the Quick Start, click “Run Wizard” to start the configuration. Please follow the steps in the setup wizard to complete the configuration of the Internet connection.
28 Step 1: Set your new password Please enter the new password and confirm the password again. Step 2: Choose your tome zone Please select the tome zone where you are located.
29 Step 3: Set your Internet connection Please check with your ISP the connection type of the ADSL line. Step 4: Input the data supplied by your ISP To know more about the explanation of each setting, please refer to Section 5.
30 Step 5: Re-start your ADSL router Click “Next” to save the settings and restart the router..
31 5.2. Interface Setup 5.2.1. Internet z ATM VC Parameter Description Vi rtu al Ci r cu it VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier define a virtual circuit. VPI VPI is a virtual path dete rmines the way an ATM cell should be routed.
32 Parameter Description VCI VCI is the label given to an ATM VC to identify it and determine its destination. The VCI is a 16-bit number that is included in the header of an ATM cell. The valid range for the VCI is 32 to 65535. Enter the VCI assigned by the ISP.
33 Parameter Description M BS MBS (Maximum Burst S ize ) refers to the maximum number of cells that can be sent at the pea k rate. Type the MBS, which is less than 65535. z Encapsulation The router can be connected to your servic e provider in any of the following ways.
34 please select “PPPoE LLC”, “PPPoE VC-Mux”, “P PPoA LLC”, or “PPPoA VC-Mux”. Bridge Interface This router built-in ADSL modem is able to connect to ISP automatically. Alternatively, if you want to use the dial up software to manually connect to the ISP, you have to activate the ”Bridge Interfac e”.
35 Parameter Description Ge t I P Ad dr es s Choose Static or Dynamic IP Address. If Static IP is selected, please set the I P Address, S ubnet Mask and Gateway obtained from your ISP. Static IP Address Enter the IP Address assigned by your ISP. IP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP.
36 Parameter Description Multicast S pecify the method of transmitting data simultaneously t o many receivers. Please select “IGMP v1” or “IGMP v2” as the multicast protocol or select “Disabled” to disable the function.
37 Parameter Description IP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the ADSL router. By default, the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 . D y n a m i c R o u t e Dynamic routing allows routi ng tables in rou ters to change as the possi ble routes cha nge. This route r supports RIP1, RIP2-B a n d RIP2-M protocol s for dynamic routing.
38 IP Address” which will be the first IP Address assigned t o the LAN client. By default, the “Starting IP Address” is 192.168.2.100 . IP Po ol Cou nt You can select a particular IP address r ange for your DHCP server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.
39 5.2.3. Wireless (For AR-7084gA / AR-7084gB Only ) z Access Point Settings Parameter Description Access Point Activated or deactivated the wireless function of the router. When it is activated, t he router will be an access point for other wireless clients to connect wirelessly.
40 SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable A SCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs . The default SSID of the router is “default”. Beacon Interval The interval of time that this wireless router broadcast a beacon.
41 z Multiple SSI Ds Settings Parameter Description SSID Index This router can support multiple SS IDs. By default, this function is disabled. You can only set a se t of SSID. SSID The SSID (up to 32 printable A SCII characters) is the unique name identified in a WLAN.
42 WEP-128Bits When “WEP-128Bits” is selected, you have to enter exactly 13 ASCII characters (“a-z” and “0-9”) or 26 hexadecimal digits ("0-9", "a-f") for each Key (1-4). Parameter Description WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is suitable for home and small business.
43 Address you have specified will b e denied accessing to the router. Mac Address #1-8 Please enter the MAC Addr ess of the wireless clients for the filtering control.
44 z Routing Table Lis t You can see the curre nt routing table of the router here. If you want to add another routing rule, please click “ADD ROUTE”. Parameter Description Dest IP Show the IP Address of t he destination LAN. Mask Show the Subnet Mask of the destination LAN.
45 Edit Edit the route, this icon is not shown for sys tem default route. Drop Drop the route, this icon is not shown for system default route. z Add Route If you have another router with a LAN-to-LAN connection, you may need to create a static routing on the router that is the gateway to Internet.
46 Parameter Description Destination IP Address E nter the IP Address of the destination LAN. IP Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask address of the destination LAN. Gateway IP Address This is the gateway IP Address where packets are sent. Enter the gateway IP Address and select the channel (PVC) you want to configure.
47 5.3.3.1. NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses.
48 Parameter Description DMZ setting for Show the DMZ sett ing is for single or multiple IP Addresses. DMZ Enable or disable the DMZ funct ion. DMZ Host IP Address Enter a static IP Address to the DMZ Host. This IP Address will be exposed to the Internet.
49 Parameter Description Virtual Server for Show the Virtual Server setting is for single or multiple I P Addresses. Rule Index Choose the rule number. Application Select the application of the vi rtual server, for example: FTP or HTTP Server. When the application is selected, the port number for the application will be assigned automatically.
50 dynamically and will cause problem on this feature. Please assign a static IP Address to the server and make sure that the IP Address is not in the range of IP Addresses that the DHCP Server will ass ign. 5.3.4. ADSL Parameter Description ADSL Mode The def ault setting is “Auto Sync-Up” .
51 5.4. Access Management 5.4.1. ACL If you want to restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/s ervices such as Internet websites, email, FTP etc., then t his is the place to set that configuration. Access Control allows users to define the traff ic type permitted in your LAN or WAN.
52 Application Choose the services that you permit to use in your LAN or WAN interface. These services include Web, FTP, Telnet, SNMP and Ping. Interface Select the interface that the user is allowed to use services through it. It includes LAN, WAN or Both.
53 5.4.2. IP Filter You can forbid some users accessing to the router by filtering the users through IP Address or MAC Address. You can also restrict some applications or URLs be accessing by users through the router here. Please select the filter type to start configuring.
54 5.4.2.1. IP/MAC Filter z IP / MAC Filter Set Editing Parameter Description IP/M AC Filter Se t Index This is the item number to record the setting. Interface Select which channel (PVC) to configure. Direction Select the access to the Internet (Outgoing) or from the Internet (Incoming), or Both.
55 z IP / MAC Filter Rule Editing Parameter Description IP/MAC Filter Rule Index This is the item number to record the setting rule. Rule Type Select to filter through the IP Address or MAC Address. Active Select “Yes” to enable the current rule, select “No” to cancel the current rule.
56 hardware address that uniquely identif ies each node of a network. If the rule type is “MAC”, you have to designate the MAC address that you want to filter. Rule Unmatched Select action for the t raffic unmatching current rule. “Forward” is to leave it pass through; “Next” is to check it by the next rule.
57 Parameter Description Application Filter Activate or deactivate the application filter. ICQ/MSN/YMSG/Real Audio/Video If “Allow” is selected, the packets for these applications will be able to pass through the rout er. If you want to restrict these applications, please select “Deny”.
58 URL A URL can be thought of as the "address" of a web page and is sometimes referred to informally as a "web address." Please enter the web address here that you want to restrict to be connected. z URL Filte r Listing The URL Filter Listing will list the URL you have configured.
59 5.4.4. UPnP When the UPnP function is e nabled, the router can be detected by UPnP compliant system such as Windows XP. The rout er will be displayed in the Neighborhood of Windows XP, so you can directly double click the router or right click the router and select “Invoke” to configure t he router through web browser.
60 5.4.5. DDNS DDNS allows you to map the static do main name to a dynamic IP address. You must get an account, password and your static domain name f rom the DDNS service providers. Parameter Description Dynamic DNS Activated or deactivated the DDNS function.
61 5.5. Maintenance 5.5.1. Administr ator Parameter Description Username The username of the rout er is “admin” by default. New Password Enter up to 30-digit of the new password. Confirm Password Enter the new password again to confirm the setting.
62 5.5.2. Time Zone The Time Zone allows your router t o set its time; this will affect function such as System Log. Parameter Description Current Date/Time Show the current date/time of the router. Synchronize time with NTP Server Automatically – Set the time by following with a NTP Server.
63 5.5.3. Firmware If you have new firmware for some features update, ple ase upgrade firmware of the router here. Parameter Description Current Firmware Version The current firmware version will be shown here. New Firmware Location Type in the location of the new firmware or click “Browse” to find it.
64 5.5.4. System Restart In this page, you can restart your router or rest ore to factory defaults. If you wish to restart the router usin g the factory default settings, select “Factory Default Settings” to reset to factory defaults.
65 5.6. Status 5.6.1. Device Info In this page, you can know the device information including firmwar e, MAC Address, LAN and WAN settings and also the A DSL line status.
66 5.6.2. System Log Display system logs accumulated up to t he present time. You can also save the logs for future revi ewing..
67 5.6.3. Stati stics Show the statistics of transmit and receive packets on the LAN port, ADSL line or WLAN port..
68 6. Troubleshooting 1. The LAN LED on the front panel does not light up. STEPS CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Check the Ethernet cable connections between your ADSL2+ Router and the computer or hub. 2 Check for faulty Ethernet cables. 3 Make sure your comput er’s Ethernet card is work ing properly.
69 The following procedures will help you to check the current IP Address setting of your computer. You can compare if your computer and router’s IP Addresses are in the same subnet. Step 1: Click “Start” an d select “Run”. Step 2: Type in “cmd” and click “OK”.
70 4. I forget my login usern ame and/or password. STEPS CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 If you have changed the password and have now forgotten it, you will need to upload the default configurat ion file. This will erase all custom configurations and restore all of the factory defaults including the password.
71 6. Initialization of the ADSL connection failed. STEPS CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Check the cable connections between the ADSL port and the wall jack. The ADSL LED on the rear panel o f the router should be on. 2 Check VPI, VCI, type of encapsulation and ty pe of multiplexing settings are the same as what you collected from your ISP.
72 7. Glossary 10Base-T It is an Ethernet standard for Lo cal Area Network (LAN). 10Base-T use s a twisted pair cable with maximum length of 100 meters. AAL ATM Adaptation Layer that defines the rules governing segmentation and reassembly of data into c ells.
73 CPE Customer Premises Equipment , such as ADSL router, USB modem. Default Gat eway (Route r) Every non-router IP device needs to conf igure a default gateway’s IP address .
74 FTP File Transfer Protocol. The Internet protocol (and program) used to transfer files between hosts. Idle Timeout Idle Timeout is designed so that aft er there is no traffic to the Internet for a pre- configured amount of time, the connection will automatically be disconnected.
75 NAT Network Address Translator is defined by RFC 1631. Enable a LAN network to use one set of IP address for internal tr affic. A NAT box located where the LAN meets the Internet provides the necess ary IP address translation.
76 PPPoA (RFC 2364) The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) pr ovides a standard method for transporting multi-protocol data grams over point-to-point links. This document describes the use of ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5) for framing PPP encapsulated packets.
77 Router A system responsible for making decisions about which of several paths network (or Internet) traffic will follow. To do this, it uses a routing protocol to gain information about the network and algor ithms to choose the best route based on several criteria known as "routing metri cs.
78 WAN Wide Area Network i s a network that connects computers located in geographically separate areas (e.g. differ ent buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network. Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI) Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser.
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