Edimax BR-6288ACL User manual

BR-6288ACL
User Manual
09-2014 / v1.0

CONTENTS
I. Product Information.............................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents ......................................................................................................1
I-2. LED Status..................................................................................................................2
I-3. Back Panel .................................................................................................................3
I-4. RJ-45 Splitter Cable ....................................................................................................4
I-5. Wi-Fi Power Switch....................................................................................................5
I-6. Safety Information.....................................................................................................6
II. Installation............................................................................................ 7
II-1. Wi-Fi Router Mode ..................................................................................................10
II-2. Access Point Mode...................................................................................................15
II-3. Range Extender Mode .............................................................................................20
II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode..............................................................................................27
II-5. WISP Mode..............................................................................................................33
II-6. WPS Setup ...............................................................................................................41
II-7. Reset to Factory Default Settings .............................................................................41
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface.................................................42
III-1. Login........................................................................................................................42
III-2. Save Settings............................................................................................................44
III-3. Main Menu ..............................................................................................................45
III-3-1. Status ......................................................................................................................46
III-3-2. Setup Wizard ...........................................................................................................47
III-3-3. Internet/WISP..........................................................................................................49
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.........................................................................................................................59
III-3-3-2. DDNS .......................................................................................................................61
III-3-4. LAN..........................................................................................................................63
III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless............................................................................66
III-3-5-1. Basic ........................................................................................................................66
III-3-5-1-1. Disable.....................................................................................................................70
III-3-5-1-2. WEP.........................................................................................................................71
III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key................................................................................................72
III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius .............................................................................................................73
III-3-5-2. Guest/ Multiple SSID................................................................................................74

III-3-5-3. WPS .........................................................................................................................77
III-3-5-4. Access Control .........................................................................................................78
III-3-5-5. Schedule ..................................................................................................................80
III-3-6. Firewall ....................................................................................................................82
III-3-6-1. URL Blocking ............................................................................................................82
III-3-6-2. Access Control .........................................................................................................84
III-3-6-3. DMZ.........................................................................................................................88
III-3-6-4. DoS ..........................................................................................................................89
III-3-7. QoS..........................................................................................................................91
III-3-7-1. QoS..........................................................................................................................91
III-3-7-2. iQoS .........................................................................................................................94
III-3-8. Advanced.................................................................................................................96
III-3-8-1. Static Routing ..........................................................................................................96
III-3-8-2. Port Forwarding.......................................................................................................97
III-3-8-3. Virtual Server...........................................................................................................99
III-3-8-4. 2.4GHz Wireless.....................................................................................................100
III-3-8-5. 5GHz Wireless........................................................................................................102
III-3-8-6. IGMP .....................................................................................................................104
III-3-8-7. UPnP......................................................................................................................104
III-3-9. Administration.......................................................................................................105
III-3-9-1. Time Zone..............................................................................................................105
III-3-9-2. Password ...............................................................................................................106
III-3-9-3. Remote Access.......................................................................................................107
III-3-9-4. Backup/Restore .....................................................................................................108
III-3-9-5. Upgrade.................................................................................................................108
III-3-9-6. Restart...................................................................................................................109
III-3-9-7. Logs .......................................................................................................................109
III-3-9-8. Active DHCP Client.................................................................................................110
III-3-9-9. Statistics ................................................................................................................110
IV. Appendix ...........................................................................................111
IV-1. Configuring your IP address ...................................................................................111
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address ................................112
IV-1-1-1. Windows XP...........................................................................................................112
IV-1-1-2. Windows Vista .......................................................................................................114
IV-1-1-3. Windows 7.............................................................................................................116
IV-1-1-4. Windows 8.............................................................................................................119
IV-1-1-5. Mac OS ..................................................................................................................123
IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer....................................................125
IV-1-2-1. Windows XP...........................................................................................................125
IV-1-2-2. Windows Vista .......................................................................................................127
IV-1-2-3. Windows 7.............................................................................................................128

IV-1-2-4. Windows 8.............................................................................................................131
IV-1-2-5. Mac .......................................................................................................................135
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key.................................................................138
IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista.................................................................................................138
IV-1-3-2. Mac .......................................................................................................................140
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address....................................................................143
IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7...........................................................................................143
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8.............................................................................................................145
IV-1-4-3. Mac .......................................................................................................................148
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network...............................................................................150
IV-3. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................152

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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):
Quick Installation Guide
CD-ROM
Power Adapter
BR-6288ACL
USB Cable
RJ-45 Splitter Cable

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I-2. LED Status
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Orange/Red
On Product is starting up.
Flashing (Slow)
No Internet connection.
Flashing (Fast) Resetting to factory default status or Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) is active.
Light Green On Internet is connected and Wi-Fi is full power.
Dark Green On Internet is connected and Wi-Fi is in green
mode (25% power).
Off
Off
BR
-
6288ACL is off.

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I-3. Back Panel
Network Port
Power PortWPS/Reset Button
LED Wi-Fi Power
Switch

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I-4. RJ-45 Splitter Cable
The BR-6288ACL includes an RJ-45 splitter cable in the package contents. This
plugs into the “Network” port of the BR-6288ACL and splits the port into two
separate Ethernet ports – providing two ports instead of one, as shown
below.
In Wi-Fi router mode, one port is the WAN (Network) port. The
WAN port connects directly to your modem.
In Wi-Fi router mode, the other port is the LAN port. The LAN port
is for wired connections to other network devices (e.g. computer).
In other modes, both ports function as LAN ports for wired network devices
(e.g. computers, games consoles etc.), and in access point mode also for
connecting to your router.

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I-5. Wi-Fi Power Switch
After setup you can use the Wi-Fi power switch to adjust the strength of the
BR-6288ACL’s wireless radio if you wish. Normal mode uses full 100% wireless
power while green mode uses 25% wireless power.

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I-6. 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-6288ACL.
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 in the BR-6288ACL using the included power adapter and/or USB
cable.
The BR-6288ACL requires 1 A of
current – please ensure that your
USB port can provide sufficient
power. If not, use the 5V DC
adapter.
2.Wait until the circular LED at the base of the product is flashing
"Orange/Red".
3.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.

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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.
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.
5.Choose if you want to use your BR-6288ACL in its default Wi-Fi router
mode or in a different mode.

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The BR-6288ACL’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
Eth
ernet) a
ccess 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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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 BR-6288ACL 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 BR-6288ACL 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 BR-6288ACL 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-6288ACL 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-6288ACL 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-6288ACL. 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.