Edimax BR-6208ACD Quick Install Guide

BR-6208ACD

Quick Installation Guide

06-2014 / v1.0

Package Contents

Ethernet Cable

Quick Installation Guide

Power Adapter

CD-ROM

Antenna x 3

BR-6208ACD

Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s):

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Installation

1. Screw in the included antennas to

the back of the BR-6208ACD, taking
care to attach the two 2.4GHz
antennas to the outside and the
5GHz antenna to the center. Each
antenna is labeled on the base with
“2.4GHz” or “5GHz”.

2. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s DC power port and the

other end into an electrical socket.

3. Ensure that the Wi-Fi On/Off switch is set to on and that three LEDs (power,

2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi) display on.

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4. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi

network with the SSID “edimax.setup” or “edimax.setup5G” and connect to
it.

iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a
smartphone or tablet.

5. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get

Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup and click

“Get Started” to begin the setup process.

If you cannot access http://edimax.setup, please make sure your
Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. This is a simple
procedure and step-by-step instructions to do this on a computer
can be found in the user manual.

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6. Choose if you want to use your BR-6208ACD in its default Wi-Fi router

Wi-Fi Router Mode

The device connects to your modem and provides

2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and
Ethernet) access for your network devices.

Access Point Mode

The device connects to an existing router via
Ethernet cable and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz
Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your
network devices.

Range Extender
Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your existing

2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the
wireless signal(s).

Wireless Bridge Mode

The device connects to a network device for
example: TV, gaming console, or media player via
Ethernet cable and acts as a wireless receiver,
allowing the network device to join your Wi-Fi
network.

WISP Mode

The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless
Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz
and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet)
access for your network devices.

mode or in a different mode.

The BR-6208ACD’s five available modes are outlined below:

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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the user

manual if you need more help.

Wi-Fi Router:

Other Modes:

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