Edimax BR-6478AC User Manual
BR-6478AC
User Manual
02-2013 / v1.0
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CONTENTS
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 5
I-1. Package Contents ........................................................................................ 5
I-2. Hardware .................................................................................................... 6
I-3. LED Status ................................................................................................... 6
I-4. Safety Information ...................................................................................... 8
I-5. Features ...................................................................................................... 8
II. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & NETWORK SETTINGS ................................................... 9
II-1. Hardware Installation.................................................................................. 9
II-2. Network Settings ........................................................................................ 9
II-2-1. Windows XP................................................................................................ 9
II-2-2. Windows Vista .......................................................................................... 13
II-2-3. Windows 7 ................................................................................................ 14
II-2-4. Windows 8 ................................................................................................ 17
III. SETTING UP ............................................................................................................... 21
III-1. iQ Setup .................................................................................................... 21
III-2. Manual Setup via Web Browser ................................................................ 26
IV. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE ........................................................ 28
IV-1. Status ........................................................................................................ 28
IV-2. Setup Wizard ............................................................................................ 28
IV-3. Internet ..................................................................................................... 29
IV-3-1. WAN Setup ............................................................................................... 29
IV-3-1-1. Dynamic IP ................................................................................................ 31
IV-3-1-2. Static IP ..................................................................................................... 32
IV-3-1-3. PPPoE........................................................................................................ 33
IV-3-1-4. PPTP/L2TP ................................................................................................. 34
IV-3-1-5. WISP ......................................................................................................... 37
IV-3-2. DDNS ........................................................................................................ 37
IV-4. LAN ........................................................................................................... 39
IV-5. 2.4GHz W ireless ........................................................................................ 40
IV-5-1. Basic Settings ............................................................................................ 41
IV-5-1-1. Wireless Security ...................................................................................... 43
IV-5-1-1-1. WEP ...................................................................................................... 43
IV-5-1-1-2. WPA pre-shared key ............................................................................. 43
IV-5-1-1-3. WPA RADIUS ......................................................................................... 44
IV-5-2. Guest Wireless Settings............................................................................... 45
IV-5-3. WPS ............................................................................................................ 46
IV-5-4. Access Control............................................................................................. 46
IV-5-5. Wireless Schedule ....................................................................................... 47
IV-6. 5GHz Wireless ................................................................................................ 48
IV-7. Security .......................................................................................................... 50
IV-7-1. URL Blocking ............................................................................................... 50
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IV-7-2. Access Control............................................................................................. 51
IV-8. QoS (Quality of Service) ................................................................................. 52
IV-8-1. QoS ............................................................................................................. 52
IV-8-2. iQoS ............................................................................................................ 55
IV-9. Advanced ....................................................................................................... 56
IV-9-1. Static Routing .............................................................................................. 56
IV-9-2. Port Forwarding .......................................................................................... 57
IV-9-3. Virtual Server .............................................................................................. 57
IV-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless .......................................................................................... 58
IV-9-5. 5GHz Wireless ............................................................................................. 60
IV-9-6. ALG ............................................................................................................. 60
IV-9-7. IGMP ........................................................................................................... 61
IV-9-8. DMZ ............................................................................................................ 61
IV-9-9. Firewall ....................................................................................................... 62
IV-9-10. UPnP ......................................................................................................... 63
IV-10. Administration ............................................................................................. 64
IV-10-1. Time Zone ................................................................................................. 64
IV-10-2. Password ................................................................................................... 64
IV-10-3. Remote Access .......................................................................................... 65
IV-10-4. Backup / Restore ....................................................................................... 65
IV-10-5. Upgrade .................................................................................................... 66
IV-10-6. Restart ...................................................................................................... 66
IV-10-7. Logs ........................................................................................................... 67
IV-10-8. Active DHCP Client .................................................................................... 67
IV-10-9. Statistics .................................................................................................... 68
V. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 69
VI. GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................ 70
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BR-6478AC
Ethernet
CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing an Edimax BR-6478AC AC1200 wireless concurrent
dual-band gigabit router.
I-1. Package Contents
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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Item Name
Description
Antenna
Connects
the supplied
3
dBi antennas.
Radio
ON/OFF Switch
Switch the wireless signal on/off accordingly.
Reset / WPS Button
Resets
the
router
to factory default settings (clears all
the WPS function.
Gigabit
LAN Port
s Connects
via Ethernet cable to a co
mputer or other
ne
twork devices
. Gigabit WAN Port
Connects to cable/xDSL modems.
5V Power Port
Connects to the supplied power adapter.
I-2. Hardware
settings) or starts the WPS function.
I-3. LED Status
Reset: Press and hold for 12 seconds to restore all
settings to factory defaults.
WPS: Press this button for 2–5 seconds to activate
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LED
LED Status
Description
On Interne
t connection
is active
. Flashing
Router is connecting to
internet
.
WAN activity
(transferring/receiving data)
On LAN port connec
ted.
LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
LAN port not connected.
Power
Internet
2.4 GHz
On Router is on.
Off Router is off.
Off No internet connection.
On 2.4GHz wireless is active.
2.4GHz LAN activity
Flashing
(transferring/receiving data).
Off 2.4GHz wireless is not active.
5 GHz
WAN
LAN 1–4
On 5GHz wireless is active.
5GHz LAN activity
Flashing
(transferring/receiving data).
Off 5GHz wireless is not active.
On WAN port connected.
Flashing
Off WAN port not connected.
Flashing
Off
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I-4. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the router
outdoors.
2. Do not place the router in or near hot/humid places, such as a kitchen or
bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
router.
4. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the router out of reach of children.
5. Do not place the router on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The
router will become hot during use.
6. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the router. If you experience
problems with the router, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask
for help.
7. The router is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet for any
reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power supply off.
Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.
8. If you smell burning or see smoke coming from the router then unplug the
router immediately, as far as it is safely possible to do so. Call your dealer of
purchase for help.
I-5. Features
• Supports IEEE 802.11ac & IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n concurrent dual-band
connections on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
• Wireless data transmission rate up to 1167Mbps (2.4GHz 300Mbps + 5GHz
867Mbps).
• 4 gigabit LAN ports (data transmission rates up to 1000Mbps).
• Comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u/ 802.3ab standards.
• Smart and automated iQ Setup.
• iQoS for quick and easy bandwidth management.
• Build-in hardware button to enable/disable the wireless signal.
• Wireless signal on/off scheduling function.
• Supports DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP and WISP connection modes.
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• Supports WMM, WEP, WPA, WPA2, DDNS, QoS, IP/MAC filter, DMZ and
virtual server.
II. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & NETWORK SETTINGS
II-1. Hardware Installation
Please setup your router, computer, modem and other network devices as
shown below.
Before using the BR-6478AC, please make sure your computer is set to use a
dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address
automatically from a DHCP server. Please refer to instructions appropriate for
your operating system.
II-2. Network Settings
II-2-1. Windows XP
1. Click the “Start” button, then click “Control Panel”.
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2. Double click the “Network Connections” icon and the “Network
Connections” window will appear.
3. Right click “Local Area Connection” on the mouse. When the “Local Area
Connection Properties” window appears, click “Properties”.
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4. Select “TCP/IP” and click “Properties”.
5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
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address automatically”, then click “OK”.
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II-2-2. Windows Vista
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your
computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and
Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area
Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties”
window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”,
and then click “Properties”.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically”, then click “OK”.
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II-2-3. Windows 7
1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your
computer), then click “Control Panel”.
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2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”.
3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
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4. Click “Properties”.
5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
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6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically”, then click “OK”.
II-2-4. Windows 8
1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode.
Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click.
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2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the
screen, as shown below.
3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
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4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left
side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
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6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
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III. SETTING UP
III-1. iQ Setup
iQ Setup is a simple and intelligent WAN detection tool. Please follow the
instructions below.
1. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi
network with the SSID “edimax.setup” and connect to it.
2. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup. Select
your language from the drop down menu and click “Get Started” to begin
the setup process.
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Note: If you cannot access http://edimax.setup , please
make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP
address. See II. NETWORK SETTINGS
3. Ensure that your router is properly connected to your modem as shown on
the screen, and click “Next” to continue.
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4. Please wait a moment while the BR-6478AC detects your WAN connection
type.
5. The BR-6478AC will display the next screen depending on your WAN
connection type.
For Dynamic IP users please click “Next” to continue:
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