Edimax BR-6428nS V3 Bedienungsanleitung

BR-6428nS V3 BR-6228nS V3 User Manual 08-2014 / v1.0

6 If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP

96 III-3-8-5. IGMP IGMP is a communications protocol used to establish multicast group memberships. It allows for a more efficient use of resources

97 III-3-8-6. UPnP Universal plug-and-play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols which enables network devices to communicate and automatically e

98 III-3-9. Administration Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu. III-3-9-1. Time Zone Set

99 III-3-9-2. Password You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for secu

100 III-3-9-3. Remote Access Check “Enabled” to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values. Host IP Address Specify

101 III-3-9-4. Backup/Restore Backup Settings Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Restore Settings Cli

102 III-3-9-6. Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. III-3

103 Save Click “Save” to save the log on your computer as .txt file. Clear Click “Clear” to clear/erase the existing log. Refresh Click “Refresh” to

104 IV. 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

105 IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-1-1

7 The device’s five available modes are outlined below: Wi-Fi Router Mode The device connects to your modem and provides 2.4GHz Internet (wireless a

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107 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 Pan

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109 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”.

110 4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.

111 6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.

112 IV-1-1-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen

113 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select

114 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtai

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8 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 settin

116 IV-1-1-5. Mac OS 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. 2. In System Preferences, click on

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118 IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following exa

119 Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet

120 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 Pan

121 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”.

122 4. Click “Properties”.

123 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. 6. Select “Use the following IP address” and “Use the followi

124 IV-1-2-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen

125 3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. 4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.

9 3. Please wait a moment while the device tests the connection. 4. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless

126 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Pro

127 7. Select “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, then input the following values: Your existing static I

128 IV-1-2-5. Mac 1. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” 2. In System Preferences, click on “Net

129 Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subne

130 6. Click “Apply” to save the changes.

131 IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating s

132 4. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Properties”. 5. Clic

133 IV-1-3-2. Mac 1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and

134 3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. 4. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be

135 Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network s

10 6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below depending on your Internet type. Check that all of the details are correc

136 IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating sys

137 3. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

138 IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar.

139 3. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.

140 4. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.

141 IV-1-4-3. Mac 1. Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”. 2. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, you

142 4. Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.

143 IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network For help connecting to your device’s Edimax.Setup SSID for initial setup, or to connect to your device’s ne

144 3. After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3’s wireless network.

145 IV-3. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3, please check below before contacting your dealer of

11 7. Please wait while the device applies your settings. 8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can no

146 2. I can’t access the Internet. a. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable. b. Switch your BR-6428nS V3/BR

147 Router Login Enter this URL in a web browser to run iQ Setup or configure advanced settings. You must be connected to the device by Wi-Fi or Eth

148 7. Do the WAN and LAN ports work the same when the device is in different modes? No, the WAN and LAN ports have slightly different functions depe

149 IV-4. Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the

150 A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11

151 Application Protocol Port Number Telnet TCP 23 FTP TCP 21 SMTP TCP 25 POP3 TCP 110 H.323 TCP 1720 SNMP UCP 161 SNMP Trap UDP 162 HTTP TCP 80 PPTP

152 COPYRIGHT Copyright  Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed

153 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

154 EU Declaration of Conformity English: This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directiv

155 Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies w

12 II-2. Access Point Mode 1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Connect the LAN port of your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228n

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13 “Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please refer to IV-1.

14 If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configur

15 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

CONTENTS I. Product Information ... 1 I-1. Package Contents ...

16 II-3. Range Extender Mode 1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Please ensure your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3

17 To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below. 4.

18 5. Wait a moment while the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 tests the wireless connection. 6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “U

19 7. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to pr

20 8. Please wait a moment until the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is ready. 9. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete.

21 10. The BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more gu

22 II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode 1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Please ensure your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V

23 If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”. To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender man

24 5. Wait a moment while the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 tests the wireless connection. 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “U

25 8. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to pro

III-3-5-4. Access Control ... 72 III-3-5-

26 9. Please wait a moment until the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is ready. 10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is comp

27 11. The BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is working and ready for use. You can now connect the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 to your network device usin

28 II-5. WISP Mode 1. Select “WISP” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Please ensure your BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is within Wi-Fi ran

29 Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users. 5. Select the WISP SSID which you wish to connect to and click “Next” to contin

30 To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below. 6. Ent

31 8. Click “Next” to continue your Internet service type configuration. 9. Wait a moment while the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 connects to

32 10. When the Internet is connected, click “Next” to configure your wireless network. 11. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz wireles

33 12. A summary of your configuration will be displayed according to your connection type, as shown below. Check that all of the details are co

34 13. Please wait a moment until the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is ready. 14. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is c

35 15. The BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.

IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key ...131 IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vis

36 II-6. WPS Setup If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228

37 III. Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 as detailed in II. Installation or the included Qu

38 3. You will arrive at the “Status” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.

39 III-2. Save Settings 1. After you configure any settings, click the “Save Settings” button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes.

40 III-3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode. For Range Extender mode: WPS please refer

41 III-3-1. Status The “Status” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into four categories: System, LAN, Internet &

42 III-3-2. Setup Wizard You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to help you swi

43 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

44 III-3-3. Internet/WISP The “Internet” menu provides access to WAN and DDNS settings. Click on an item from the submenu to view and/or configur

45 III-3-3-1. WAN Setup Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your connection type,

1 I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and c

46 Host Name Enter the host name of your computer. MAC Address For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the route

47 Fixed IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Default Gateway Ad

48 III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). User Name

49 DNS Address Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. Check with your ISP if you are unsure. DNS Address 1, 2

50 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

51 the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address. Static

52 III-3-3-1-5. L2TP Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol).

53 Static IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Default Gateway Add

54 III-3-3-1-6. WISP Select “WISP” if you use a wireless internet service from Internet Service Provider (WISP). WISP Enable or disable the WI

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

2 I-2. LED Status LED Color LED Status Description Power White On Device is on. Off Device is off. Internet Blue On Internet is connected. Flas

56 NS2GO http://www.ns2go.com/ NO-IP http://www.noip.com/

57 III-3-4. LAN You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. You can enable the router to dynamically allocate IP addresses to y

58 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 le

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60 III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless The “2.4GHz Wireless” menu allows you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a gue

61 select “AP Bridge-WDS” for the device to function in WDS mode (see below). Band Displays the wireless standard used for the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS

62 AP Bridge-WDS: Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configur

63 Wireless Security: Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu: “WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption typ

64 III-3-5-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3. Disabling wireless e

65 III-3-5-1-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. K

3 I-3. Back Panel LAN Ports 1–4 Power Port Reset/WPS Button Internet/WAN Port

66 III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type. WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Select from

67 III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication serv

68 III-3-5-2. Guest/ Multiple SSID You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing

69 Band Displays the wireless standard used for the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3’s frequency band: 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n

70 Multiple SSID Use the drop down menu to select which SSID ( numbered 1 – 4) to configure. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Enter a reference/ID name t

71 III-3-5-3. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible

72 Configure via Push Button Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) to activate WPS on the access point. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. Con

73 it manually. Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter ‘

74 III-3-5-5. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless radio to switch on/off at specified times. Multiple schedules can b

75 Add Add the schedule to the table of active schedules. Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the

4 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 sa

76 III-3-6. Firewall The “Firewall” menu provides access to URL blocking, access control, DMZ and DoS functions to improve the security of your wire

77 URL/Keyword Enter the URL or keyword to be blocked. Add Add the URL or keyword to the blocked table. Blocked URLs/keywords entries will be liste

78 III-3-6-2. Access Control Access Control (MAC filtering) can also be configured from III-3-5-4. Access Control. Access Control is a security fe

79 MAC Filtering: Enable MAC Filtering Check the box to enable MAC filtering and select whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified MAC addres

80 IP Filtering: Enable IP Filtering Check the box to enable IP filtering and select whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified IP address. A

81 Client PC Description Enter a description for reference/identification of up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Client PC IP address Enter a starting

82 III-3-6-3. DMZ A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an isolated area in your local network where private IP addresses are mapped to specified Internet

83 DMZ entries will be displayed in the table shown below: Delete Selected/ Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table. III-3-6-4.

84 Ping of Death Specify the frequency of ping of death packets which will trigger the router’s DoS protection function. Discard Ping from WAN Check

85 III-3-7. QoS Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature to manage Internet bandwidth efficiently. Some applications require more bandwidth than othe

5 II. Installation 1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 5V DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket. 2. Ensure t

86 Rule Name Enter a name for the QoS rule for reference/identification. Bandwidth Set the bandwidth limits for the QoS rule:

87 Local Port Range Enter the port range to activate the QoS rule. Enter a single port number e.g. 110 or a range of port numbers e.g. 110-120 Remote

88 III-3-7-2. iQoS iQoS is a more intuitive and automated tool to manage internet bandwidth than manually configuring the settings using QoS. For o

89 The icons represent the following categories: Internet Browsing P2P/BT Downloads FTP Multimedia Online Gaming The iQoS table is ordered left

90 III-3-8. Advanced Advanced features of the BR-6428nS V3/BR-6228nS V3 can be configured from the “Advanced” menu. III-3-8-1. Static Routi

91 Default Gateway Enter the default gateway of the destination network. Hop Count Enter the hop count (the distance between destination network and

92 Private IP Enter the IP address of the computer on the local network. Computer Name Windows computers on the local network will be listed here

93 III-3-8-3. Virtual Server This function allows you to set up an internet service on a local computer, without exposing the local computer to the

94 III-3-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are al

95 Channel Width Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz. Preambl