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title: "Configure an EdgeMarc (Edgewater) 200EW, 250W AE1/AE2, or 4550 Router for 8x8 Service"
slug: "configure-edgemarc-edgewater-200ew-250w-ae1-ae2-4550-router-8x8-service"
updated: 2026-05-17T16:48:01Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:25:00Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/configure-edgemarc-edgewater-200ew-250w-ae1-ae2-4550-router-8x8-service"
---

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# Configure an EdgeMarc (Edgewater) 200EW, 250W AE1/AE2, or 4550 Router for 8x8 Service

## Objective

Configure an EdgeMarc Edgewater router for 8x8 service.

## Applies To

- EdgeMarc 200EW, 250W, AE1, AE2, 4550

## Procedure

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**:
> 
> Wireless capability on 200EW, 250W. Images below are of 250W.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/10403?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A55Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xw01zI8dZAjfpam93Iv0FGeF7TzJSD4YNf97oSTh9nY%3D)

  

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/11892?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A55Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xw01zI8dZAjfpam93Iv0FGeF7TzJSD4YNf97oSTh9nY%3D)

The purpose of this article is to provide a **sample configuration**. At the time of article creation, this device was in a known working state on the firmware used. **Keep in mind different firmware versions will interact with hosted VoIP services in different ways.** While this device may be fully functional on the tested and/or current firmware version, it is possible newer revisions will cause disruptions in service or make a device fully compliant with the required settings for hosted VoIP services where it was previously not.

## Administrative Information

1. Make sure your router is powered on and connected to your network.
2. In a browser on a computer on the same network as the router, navigate to the following IP address: **192.168.1.1**.
3. Log in (default credentials shown below).
  - Username: **root**
  - Password: **default**

Tested on firmware version 11.6.16.

**Adding or editing 8x8 subnets is recommended when available.** Review the **Subnet/Port Configuration** section or [X Series Technical Requirements](/support/docs/x-series-technical-requirements).

## Firewall Configuration

1. Go to **Security** > **Firewall**.
2. Check the box to **Enable Firewall for WAN**.
3. Set the **HTTP Access Port** to **80**.
4. Click **Submit**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/11893?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A55Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xw01zI8dZAjfpam93Iv0FGeF7TzJSD4YNf97oSTh9nY%3D)

## QoS Configuration

1. Go to **Traffic Shaper**.
2. Check the box to **Enable Traffic Shaping**.
3. Enter the approximate upload speed in the PRIMARY WAN Upstream Bandwidth box.
  - For DSL, use 80% of the maximum throughput.
  - For Cable or a dedicated line (T1), use 90% of the maximum throughput.
4. Set the values below for **Differentiated Service Code Point (DSCP)**. Check the box to **Enable TOS based Routing**.
5. Check the box to **Enable SIP Activity Monitor**.
6. Set **SIP Activity Timeout** to **90**.
7. Click **Submit**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/11890?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A55Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xw01zI8dZAjfpam93Iv0FGeF7TzJSD4YNf97oSTh9nY%3D)

## Configure Traffic Shaping for Edgewater Routers

1. In the browser address bar, enter the default IP address: **192.168.1.1**
2. Log in with username and password (default: **root** / **default**).
3. Select **Network** to the left in the blue Configuration Menu.
4. Make a selection from one of the **WAN Interface IPv4 Settings** options:
  - ADSL
  - Ethernet-PPPoE
  - Ethernet-DHCP
  - Ethernet-Static IP
  - Ethernet-VLAN
  - EVDO
5. Enter the **DNS servers**:
  - Primary DNS Server: **8.8.8.8**
  - Secondary DNS Server: **8.8.4.4**
6. **Submit** **changes**.
7. Select **Traffic Shaper** to the left in the blue Configuration Menu.
8. Deselect **Enable Traffic Shaping**.
9. **Submit changes**.
10. Open an additional tab or window and go to [**www.speedtest.net**](http://www.speedtest.net/).
11. Perform three tests to get an average up/down scores (speed).
12. Multiply average speed by **1000** (up or down, respectively).*
13. Multiply above results by
  - **0.9 for CABLE/T1** (90% of total bandwidth).
  - **0.8 for DSL** (80% of total bandwidth; helps conserve some of DSL's limited bandwidth for other IP devices).
14. After you get your final results, go back to Traffic Shaping and enable the **Traffic Shaper**.
15. Place the final results in the **PRIMARY WAN Upstream Bandwidth** and the **PRIMARY WAN Downstream Bandwidth** boxes, respectively.
16. **Submit changes**.

**(Edgewater routers ask for Kbps, while speedtest.net gives Mbps. 1 Mbps = 1000 Kbps.*

## Advanced Traffic Shaping

1. Go to **Traffic Shaper** > **Advanced.**
2. Click **Classes of Service**.
3. Create the classes of service below. Set the values below for **Priority Class** and **Bandwidth Percentage**.
4. Click **Add** when you are done with each set of traffic configurations. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/11891?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A55Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xw01zI8dZAjfpam93Iv0FGeF7TzJSD4YNf97oSTh9nY%3D)
5. In the **Advanced Traffic Shaping** screen, click **Classification Rules**.
6. Configure port settings.
7. Click **Commit** when you are finished creating each rule. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/11889?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T21%3A53%3A55Z&se=2026-11-03T22%3A53%3A55Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xw01zI8dZAjfpam93Iv0FGeF7TzJSD4YNf97oSTh9nY%3D)

## Confirm that the changes went through

Click **Traffic Shaper** > **Advanced** > **Classification Rules**. If you do not see any ports, then the router needs to be set up with our ports.

## Additional Information

For more information, see [EdgeMarc (Edgewater) Router Installing, Upgrading, and Configuration](/support/docs/edgemarc-edgewater-router-installing-upgrading-and-configuration).