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 device is designed for indoor use only; do not place it outdoors.
2. Do not place the device 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
BR-6478 AC V2.
4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of
the device.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the device out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the device on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. The
device may become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. If you experience
problems with the device, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask
for help.
8. The device 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.
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II. Installation
1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s 12V DC power port and
the other end into an electrical socket.
2. Check that the power LED displays on.
3. 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.
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4. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get
Wi-Fi Router Mode
The device connects to your modem and provides
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
computer is set to use a dynamic IP address.
5. Choose if you want to use your BR-6478AC V2 in its default Wi-Fi router
mode or in a different mode.
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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.
Wi-Fi Extender Mode
The device connects wirelessly to your existing
2.4GHz and/or 5GHz network and repeats the
wireless signal(s).
Wi-Fi Bridge Mode
The device connects to a network device for
example: TV, gaming console, or media player via
Ethernet cable and acts as a Wi-Fi bridge,
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.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the following
chapters if you need more help.
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II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode
1. Select whether to use the iQ Setup wizard (recommended) to detect your
Internet connection type, or enter the settings manually.
Manual configuration is only recommended for advanced users.
2. Connect the blue Internet port of your device to the LAN port of your
modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
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3. Please wait a moment while the device tests the connection.
4. Click “Next” to continue and configure the device’s wireless network.
5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
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6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait while the device applies your settings.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.
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9. The BR-6478AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting
to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-2. Access Point Mode
1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Connect the network port of your BR-6478 AC V2 to the LAN port of your
existing router using an Ethernet cable, then click “Next”.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both.
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4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your BR-6478 AC V2. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to the
next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. For more guidance on static IP addresses, please
refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address.
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5. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks,
then click “Next” to continue.
6. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
If you wish to backup the device’s settings, click “Backup this
configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
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7. Please wait a moment until the BR-6478 AC V2 is ready.
8. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You can
now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the screen
then close the browser window.
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9. The BR-6478 AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-3. Range Extender Mode
1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your BR-6478 AC V2 is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless
frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
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4. Select whether to enable Cross Band technology. This can help to
maintain your router’s maximum speed capacity as the Wi-Fi signal is
extended.
5. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for
the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue.
If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try
clicking “Refresh”.
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To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually”
box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown
below.
6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the
“Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
Device SSIDwill be the SSID of your extender’s Wi-Fi. If using
cross-band technology this will be 5GHz Wi-Fi for your router’s
2.4GHz signal and vice versa.
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7. Wait a moment while the BR-6478 AC V2 tests the wireless connection.
8. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP
address” for your BR-6478 AC V2. If you are using a static IP, enter the IP
address, subnet mask and default gateway. Click “Next” to proceed to
the next step.
“Obtain an IP address automatically” is the recommended setting
for most users. The IP address will be displayed in brackets.
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9. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in
step 3, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 2.4GHz wireless frequency.
10. A summary of your configuration will be displayed, as shown below.
Check that all of the details are correct and then click “Next” to proceed.
The device will use the same wireless password/security key as
the existing wireless network.
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If you wish to backup the BR-6478 AC V2’s settings, click “Backup
this configuration” to open a new window and save your current
configuration to a .txt file.
11. Please wait a moment until the BR-6478 AC V2 is ready.
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12. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. You
can now connect to the device’s new SSID(s) which are shown on the
screen then close the browser window.
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13. The BR-6478 AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
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II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode
1. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”.
2. Please ensure your BR-6478 AC V2 is within Wi-Fi range of your existing
wireless router. Click “Next” to continue.
3. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.
In wireless client mode, the BR-6478 AC V2 can only connect to
one wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz.
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