Edimax Technology BR-6314k - Manual (Page 5)

1. Introduction ______
Congratulations on purchasing the Broadband Router. This Broadband Router, is a high quality and reliable Internet
routing device, enables multiple users to share the Broadband Internet connection through a Cable or DSL modem.
Simply install the router, connect to Cable/DSL modem, and surf Internet without extra efforts. Acting as a 10/100Mbps
4-port Ethernet switch as well, the router, with all ports supporting MDI/MDIX, allows you to use CAT5 cable to uplink to
other routers/switches. 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.
1.1 Features
Internet Access Features
● Shared Internet Access: All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the Broadband Router, using only a
single external IP address. The local (invalid) IP addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called
NAT (Network Address Translation).
● DSL and cable modem Support: The Broadband Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet WAN port for connecting a
DSL or cable modem. All popular DSL and cable modems are supported.
● PPPoE and PPTP Support: The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP
(Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), as well as “Direct Connection” type services.
● Fixed or Dynamic IP Address: On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Broadband Router supports both
Dynamic IP address (IP address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP address.
Advanced Internet Functions
● Conferencing & Telephony Applications: Internet Telephony and Conferencing applications are supported.
● DMZ: One PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or
individual users on the Internet.
● URL Filter: Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
● Internet Access Log: This feature is used to verify which Internet connections have been made.
LAN Features
● 4-Port Ethernet Switch: The Broadband Router provides 4 10/100Base-T switching ports.
● Standard Compliance: The Broadband Router complies with the IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control.
● DHCP Server Support: This feature provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The
Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN.