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EDIMAX BR-6216Mg Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of EDIMAX BR-6216Mg router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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MIMO Wireless Broadband Route
r
User
’
s Manual
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Introduction
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Features
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Minimum Requirements
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Package Content
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Note
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Get to know the Broadband Router
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5
Back Panel
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Front Panel
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Setup Diagram
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Getting started
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Chapter 1
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Quick Setup
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Step 1) Time Zone
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Step 2) Broadband Type
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1.1 Cable Modem
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1.2 Fixed-IP xDSL
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1.3 PPPoE
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1.4 PPTP
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1.5 L2TP
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1.6 Telstra Big Pond
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Chapter 2
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General Settings
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2.1 System
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2.1.1 Time Zone
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2.1.2 Password Settings
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2.1.3 Remote Management
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2.2 WAN
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2.2.1 Dynamic IP
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2.2.2 Static IP Address
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2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
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2.2.4 PPTP
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2.2.5 L2TP
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2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond
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2.2.7 DNS
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2.2.8 DDNS
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2.3 LAN
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2.4 Wireless
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2.4.1 Basic Settings
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2.4.2 Advanced Settings
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2.4.3 Security
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2.4.3.1 WEP only
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2.4.3.2 802.1x only
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2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key
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2.4.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key
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2.4.3.5 WPA Radius
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2.4.4 Access Control
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2.5 QoS
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2.6 NAT
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2.6.1 Port Forwarding
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2.6.2 Virtual Server
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2.6.3 Special Applications
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2.6.4 UPnP Settings
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2.6.5 ALG Settings
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2.6.6 Static Routing
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2.7 Firewall
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2.7.1 Access Control
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2.7.2 URL Blocking
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2.7.3 DoS (Denial of Service)
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2.7.4 DMZ
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Chapter 3
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Status
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3.1 Status and Information
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3.2 Internet Connection
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3.3 Device Status
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3.4 System Log
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3.5 Security Log
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3.6 Active DHCP Client
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3.7 Statistics
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Chapter 4
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Tool
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4.1 Configuration Tools
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4.2 Firmware Upgrade
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4.3 Reset
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Appendix A
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Glossary
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router
is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an
ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless
Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access
the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router
’
s LAN
ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded
with a IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless
Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and
the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the
flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.
Features
•
High Internet Access throughput (50M)
•
Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
•
Supports up to 253 users
•
Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem
•
Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network
•
Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
•
Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point
•
Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup
•
Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access
Control, Firewall.
•
Allow you to monitor the router
’
s status such as: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security
Log and Device/Connection Status
•
Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes
•
Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the
Internet)
Minimum Requirements
•
One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
•
Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
•
PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher)
Package Content
•
One 4-port Broadband router unit
•
One Quick Installation Guide
•
One User Manual CD
•
One Power Adapter
•
Accessories
Note
The WAN
“
idle timeout
”
auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of
some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For
example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when
you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This
function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly
when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.
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Get to know the Broadband Router
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router
’
s back panel. The router
’
s back panel is
divided into three sections,
LAN
,
WAN
and
Reset
:
Figure 1.0
1) Local Area Network (LAN)
The Broadband router
’
s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN
’
s PCs, printer servers,
hubs and switches etc.
2) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked
to the Internet.
3) Reset
The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.
1)
If problems occur with your router, press the router
’
s reset button with a pencil tip (for
less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original
configurations.
2)
If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,
press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the
factory default settings (
warning
: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings)

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