Edimax Technology BR-6214K - Manual (Page 4)

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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Broadband Router. This 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 Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to 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 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 (up to 100M)
• 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)
• 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
• 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 Broadband Router / One Quick Installation Guide
• One User Manual CD / One Power Adapter / Other 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.
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 5 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 5 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)