Edimax BR-6478 AC V2 User manual

BR-6478 AC V2
User Manual
08-2015 / v1.0

CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents ......................................................................................................1
I-2. LED Status..................................................................................................................2
I-3. Back Panel .................................................................................................................3
I-4. Safety Information .....................................................................................................4
II. Installation............................................................................................ 5
II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode ....................................................................................................8
II-2. Access Point Mode...................................................................................................13
II-3. Range Extender Mode .............................................................................................18
II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode..............................................................................................26
II-5. WISP Mode..............................................................................................................32
II-6. WPS Setup ...............................................................................................................40
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings .............................................................................40
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................41
III-1. Login........................................................................................................................41
III-2. Save Settings............................................................................................................43
III-3. Main Menu ..............................................................................................................44
III-3-1. Status ......................................................................................................................45
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................................46
III-3-3. Internet/WISP..........................................................................................................48
III-3-3-1. WAN Setup ..............................................................................................................50
III-3-3-1-1. Dynamic IP...............................................................................................................50
III-3-3-1-2. Static IP....................................................................................................................52
III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE ......................................................................................................................54
III-3-3-1-4. PPTP ........................................................................................................................56
III-3-3-1-5. L2TP.........................................................................................................................58
III-3-3-2. DDNS .......................................................................................................................60
III-3-3-3. DNS Proxy ................................................................................................................62
III-3-3-4. VPN Server...............................................................................................................63
III-3-4. LAN..........................................................................................................................65
III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless............................................................................68
III-3-5-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................68
III-3-5-1-1. Disable.....................................................................................................................73
III-3-5-1-2. WEP.........................................................................................................................74
III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key................................................................................................75
III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius .............................................................................................................76
III-3-5-2. Guest/Multiple SSID.................................................................................................77

III-3-5-3. WPS .........................................................................................................................81
III-3-5-4. Access Control .........................................................................................................82
III-3-5-5. Schedule ..................................................................................................................84
III-3-6. USB..........................................................................................................................86
III-3-6-1. Basic Settings...........................................................................................................86
III-3-6-2. Advanced Settings ...................................................................................................88
III-3-7. Firewall ....................................................................................................................90
III-3-7-1. Access Control .........................................................................................................90
III-3-7-2. DMZ.........................................................................................................................95
III-3-7-3. DoS ..........................................................................................................................96
III-3-8. QoS..........................................................................................................................98
III-3-8-1. QoS..........................................................................................................................98
III-3-8-2. iQoS.......................................................................................................................101
III-3-9. Advanced...............................................................................................................103
III-3-9-1. Static Routing ........................................................................................................103
III-3-9-2. Port Forwarding.....................................................................................................104
III-3-9-3. Virtual Server.........................................................................................................106
III-3-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless.....................................................................................................107
III-3-9-5. 5GHz Wireless........................................................................................................109
III-3-9-6. IGMP .....................................................................................................................111
III-3-9-7. UPnP......................................................................................................................112
III-3-9-8. Fast NAT ................................................................................................................112
III-3-10.Administration .......................................................................................................113
III-3-10-1. Time Zone..............................................................................................................113
III-3-10-2. Password ...............................................................................................................114
III-3-10-3. Remote Access.......................................................................................................115
III-3-10-4. Backup/Restore .....................................................................................................116
III-3-10-5. Upgrade.................................................................................................................116
III-3-10-6. Restart...................................................................................................................117
III-3-10-7. Logs .......................................................................................................................117
III-3-10-8. Active DHCP Client .................................................................................................119
III-3-10-9. Statistics ................................................................................................................119
IV. Appendix ...........................................................................................120
IV-1. Configuring your IP address ...................................................................................120
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ................................121
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP...........................................................................................................121
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista .......................................................................................................123
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7.............................................................................................................125
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8.............................................................................................................128
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS ..................................................................................................................132
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer ....................................................134

IV-1-2-1. Windows XP...........................................................................................................134
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista .......................................................................................................136
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7.............................................................................................................137
IV-1-2-4. Windows 8.............................................................................................................140
IV-1-2-5. Mac .......................................................................................................................144
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key.................................................................147
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista.................................................................................................147
IV-1-3-2. Mac .......................................................................................................................149
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address....................................................................152
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 ...........................................................................................152
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8.............................................................................................................154
IV-1-4-3. Mac .......................................................................................................................157
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network...............................................................................159
IV-3. FAQs ......................................................................................................................161
V. Glossary .............................................................................................165

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I. Product Information
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):
BR-6478AC V2
Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide
Power Adapter
CD-ROM

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I-2. LED Status
LED
Color
Status
Description
Power
White
On
The device is on.
Off
The device is off.
Internet
Blue
On
Internet connection is ready.
Flashing
Restoring to factory default state,
or Ethernet cable not connected,
or no Internet connection.
Wi-Fi
Blue
On
2.4G and/or 5G Wi-Fi wireless
activity (transferring/receiving
data).
Flashing
WPS is active.
Off
Wi-Fi not active.
USB
Blue
On
USB connection is ready.
Off
USB is not active.

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I-3. Back Panel
Internet/
WAN Port
LAN Ports
1 -4
Reset/WPS
Button
USB Port

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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 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
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.
Wi-Fi Router Mode
The device connects to your modem and provides

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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.