Edimax Technology Broadband Router Introduction, Features, Minimum Requirements, Package Content

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router with NAS and print server supported that enables multiple users to share the Internet, files and printer 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 an 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 (up to 50M)

Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

•Supports up to 253 networking client users

Provides two USB port for connecting with USB printer or USB mass storage devices Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

Allow you to share your files via FTP or Network Neighborhood 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

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 5.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 7.2 or higher)

Package Content

One Wireless 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 four sections, LAN, WAN, USB, 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.

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