Edimax BR-6208ACD User manual

BR-6208ACD
Quick Installation Guide
06-2014 / v1.0

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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):
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
Antenna x 3
BR-6208ACD

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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
mode or in a different mode.
The BR-6208ACD’s five available modes are outlined below:
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.

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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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Browser Based Configuration Interface
After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to
configure or change the settings of the BR-6208ACD. To access the browser
based configuration interface, enter http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of
a web browser on a network device which is connected to the BR-6208ACD.
If you can not access edimax.setup, connect the BR-6208ACD to a
computer using an Ethernet cable and try again.
You will be prompted for a username and password. The default username is
“admin” and the default password is “1234”.
You will arrive at the “Status” screen as shown below. Use the menu down the
left side to navigate. For more information, refer to the user manual.

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Troubleshooting
1. In range extender mode, is my BR-6208ACD dual-band?
a. Yes. The BR-6208ACD can extend 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi signals concurrently, but
you must connect your BR-6208ACD to each (2.4GHz & 5GHz) network
separately during iQ setup. During iQ Setup, you will be asked to select both a
2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi network to extend, as well as specify a new SSID (name)
and password for each of the networks that your BR-6208ACD’s will
broadcast/extend.
You can disable either 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi during iQ setup if
there is no appropriate source network available, or if you do not
wish to use it. If either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency band is
disabled, wireless clients/devices on the same frequency band will
be unable to connect to your range extender.
2. In range extender mode, if my BR-6208ACD is set up as a
dual-band extender, what happens when I connect a wired
Ethernet client?
a. When you connect a network device to your BR-6208ACD in range extender
mode via Ethernet cable, by default the network device will connect to the 5GHz
network. If there is no 5GHz network available, the network device will connect
to the 2.4GHz network instead.
3. In range extender mode, how do I connect to a network which
has a hidden SSID?
a. During iQ Setup, you can manually enter a SSID in the “Wi-Fi network name”
field as shown below, for either/both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, along with the relevant
encryption information.

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Wi-Fi network name
Enter the SSID (network name) of your existing,
hidden network.
Range extender SSID
Enter an SSID for the BR-6208ACD or leave it
blank to use a default which consists of your
existing router’s SSID (above) +"_2EX".
Encryption
Select and enter the encryption information for
your existing, hidden network.
4. What do the LEDs mean?
The LEDs can be identified by icons on the underside of the BR-6208ACD.

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LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Power
White
On
BR-6208ACD is on.
Off
BR-6208ACD is off.
Internet
Blue
On
Internet connection is ready.
Flashing
Factory default state, or Ethernet
cable not connected, or no
Internet connection.
2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Blue
On
2.4GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Flashing
2.4GHz WPS is active.
Off
2.4GHz Wi-Fi not active.
5GHz Wi-Fi
Blue
On
5GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity
(transferring/receiving data).
Flashing
5GHz WPS is active.
Off
5GHz Wi-Fi not active.
5. I can’t access the Internet.
a. Ensure that all cables are connected properly. Try a different Ethernet cable.
b. Check if you can access the web based configuration interface. If not, please
ensure your Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. If you are unsure
how to do this, try using a computer and refer to the user manual for guidance.
c. Login to the web based configuration interface and go to Internet > WAN Setup
and check that the connection type is correct. If you are unsure which internet
connection type you have, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
d. Connect a computer directly to your modem and check if you can access the
internet. If you can’t, please contact your Internet service provider for
assistance.
6. I can’t open the web based configuration interface.
a. Please ensure your Wi-Fi device is set to use a dynamic IP address. If you are
unsure how to do this, try using a computer and refer to the user manual for
guidance