Edimax Technology BR-6258n - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 4
1‐1 Introduction and Safety Information ................................................................................................... 4
1‐2 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 5
1‐3 System Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 6
1‐4 Package Contents ................................................................................................................................ 7
1‐5 Getting familiar with your new wireless broadband router ................................................................ 8
CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP ................................................................................................... 10
2‐1 Establishing a network connection .................................................................................................... 10
2‐2 Setting client computers to obtain IP addresses automatically ........................................................ 12
2‐2‐1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup .................................................................................... 13
2‐2‐2 Windows 2000 IP address setup ............................................................................................ 15
2‐2‐3 Windows XP IP address setup ................................................................................................ 17
2‐2‐4 Windows Vista IP address setup ............................................................................................ 19
2‐3 Connecting to broadband router via web browser ........................................................................... 21
2‐4 Using “Quick Setup” ........................................................................................................................... 27
2‐4‐1 Using “Dynamic IP” as broadband connection type .............................................................. 29
2‐4‐2 Using “Static IP” as broadband connection type ................................................................... 30
2‐4‐3 Using “PPPoE” as broadband connection type ...................................................................... 31
2‐4‐4 Using “PPTP” as broadband connection type ........................................................................ 33
2‐4‐5 Using “L2TP” as broadband connection type ......................................................................... 35
CHAPTER III: GENERAL SETUP .......................................................................................................................... 37
3‐1 System ................................................................................................................................................ 38
3‐1‐1 Time Zone ............................................................................................................................... 39
3‐1‐2 Password Settings ................................................................................................................... 40
3‐1‐3 Remote Management............................................................................................................. 41
3‐2 WAN ................................................................................................................................................... 43
3‐2‐1 Dynamic IP .............................................................................................................................. 44
3‐2‐2 Static IP ................................................................................................................................... 46
3‐2‐3 PPPoE ...................................................................................................................................... 48
3‐2‐4 PPTP ........................................................................................................................................ 50
3‐2‐5 L2TP ........................................................................................................................................ 53
3‐2‐6 WISP ........................................................................................................................................ 56
3‐3 LAN (Wired) ....................................................................................................................................... 58
3‐3‐1 Before you start: Suggestions for deciding an IP address ...................................................... 58
3‐3‐2 LAN IP...................................................................................................................................... 60
3‐3‐3 DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................ 61
3‐3‐4 Static DHCP Leases ................................................................................................................. 62
3‐4 Wireless ............................................................................................................................................. 64
3‐4‐1 Basic Settings .......................................................................................................................... 65
3‐4‐2 Security Settings ..................................................................................................................... 82