Edimax BR-6524n User manual

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Contents
1 Product Introduction ..............................................................................4
1-1 Package Contents........................................................................5
1-2 Front Panel ..................................................................................5
1-3 Back Panel...................................................................................6
2 Network Setup.......................................................................................7
Step 1:Getting Started ........................................................................7
Step2 : PC LAN IP Configuration .......................................................8
2.1 Router Configuration – PPPoE .................................................. 11
2.2 Router Configuration - Cable Modem.........................................14
3 Advanced Setup ..................................................................................16
3-1 Change management password ................................................16
3-2 Firmware Upgrade .....................................................................17
3-3 System Restart and Reset to Default.........................................19
3-4 Wireless Setup...........................................................................19

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1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Edimax broadband router! This high cost-efficiency router
is the best choice for Small office / Home office users, all computers and network
devices can share a single xDSL / cable modem internet connection at high speed.
Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in
very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced. When the number of your
computers and network-enabled devices grow, you can also expand the number of
network slot by simple attach a hub or switch, to extend the scope of your network.
You can configure the router by running the Setup Wizard in the CD-ROM
provided in the package. The wizard provides quick setup for the Internet
connection, SSID, wireless security, firmware upgrade and changing router’s
password. When you start the Setup Wizard, you will get the following
Welcome screen. Please choose the language to start with and follow the easy
steps in the Wizard. No instruction for the Setup Wizard is given here.
If you lost the CD-ROM or you prefer the traditional web setup, please follow
the procedures in this Quick Installation Guide to configure the router

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1-1 Package Contents
Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items：
□Broadband router (main body, 1 pcs)
□Quick installation guide (1 pcs)
□One CD-ROM (Including the Setup Wizard, Multi-languages Quick Installation
Guide and User Manual)
□12V power adapter (1 pcs)
□Ethernet Cable
□3dBi Antenna (2 ~3 pcs for Wireless Router only)
□Accessary and Holding Base (For BR-6574n and BR-6524n only)
1-2 Front Panel
LED Light
Status Description
PWR ON Router is ready
ON WAN port is connected at 100Mbps
WAN
10/100M Off WAN port is connected at 10Mbps
ON WAN is connected
Off WAN is unconnected
WAN
LNK/ACT
Flashing WAN port is sending / receiving data
ON LAN port is connected at 100Mbps
LAN (1-4)
10/100M Off LAN port is connected at 10Mbps
ON LAN port is connected
Off LAN port is unconnected
LAN
LNK/ACT
(Port 1-4) Flashing LAN port is sending / receiving data
ON Wireless network is switched on or WPS mode is on.
Off Wireless LAN is disabled
WLAN
Flashing Wireless LAN is sending / receiving data

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1-3 Back Panel
(BR-6574n)
Item Name Description
Power Power connector, connects to 12V power adapter
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all
settings) or start WPS function.
(a) Press this button and hold for 20 seconds to clear
all settings.
(b) Press this button for 2 ~ 5 seconds to start WPS
function.
1 - 4 The router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your
LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs and switches etc.
WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port
To improve wireless signal reception, please arrange the antennas as the picture
shown below (horizontal or vertical installation), and place the wireless access point
in open space. Please keep the distance between antennas, if the antennas are too
close to each other, wireless signal reception will be affected.
The access point shown in the following picture is 3-antenna model. If you’re using
2-antenna model, please also follow the instructions.
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Instructions for using the router to share the Internet with multiple PCs. (Power on the
Modem and the Router.)
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Ca ab bl li in ng g i in ns st ta al ll la at ti io on n: :
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the router’s WAN port to the LAN port of the
modem.
2. Connect another Ethernet cable from the any LAN ports (1~4) on router to the
Ethernet socket on the PC.
3. Check to make sure the router’s LINK LED is lit; to confirm the cable
connections are made correctly.

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St te ep p2 2 : : P PC C L LA AN N I IP P C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n
1. Configure the PC LAN setting to automatically obtain an IP address from the
router by following the below steps.
zClick “Start” in the task bar then select the “Control Panel” .
zClick “Switch to Classic View” on the left top to see more setting icons.

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zFind an icon “Network Connection” then Double-Click to open the network
connection setting.
zYou will see an icon “Local Area Connection”,select the icon then Right-Click
the mouse to open the sub-menu and select the “Properties” .

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zSelect the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click the “Properties”
zEnsure the parameter marked in blue are checked in “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then press
“OK” to close.

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2.1 R Ro ou ut te er r C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n – – P PP PP Po oE E
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fo or r t th he e r ro ou ut te er r m ma ay y f fa ai il l. .
1. Enter the router’s default IP address: “192.168.2.1” into your PC’s web browser
and press “enter”.
2. The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and
click “OK” to login.
The default User name is “admin” and the Password is “1234”,

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3. The main page will appear, click “Quick Setup” to setup the Internet
connection. Following example is for “PPPoE” WAN setting.
4. Select ‘(GMT) Greenwich Mean Time: (your country or city) then Click “Apply”
button.
5. Select “PPPoE xDSL”, the system will move into next step

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6. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” that ISP provided and leave the
others. (The “Service Name” can be blank) and click “OK” to save the setting
then reboot the router
7. After reboot, your router is now ready for Internet connection.
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2.2 R Ro ou ut te er r C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n - - C Ca ab bl le e M Mo od de em m
1. The following example is for U.K. Click on “Quick Setup”.
2. Select ‘(GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : “London”. Click “Next” button.

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3. Select “Cable Modem”, the system will move into next step
4. Enter ”Host Name” and “MAC Address”. (The “Host Name” can be blank)
The MAC Address is provided by ISP (e.g. NTL) or click “Clone Mac Address”
button if you’re using the computer’s MAC Address.
Confirm with your ISP about MAC Address used, Click “OK” button to save the
settings then reboot the router.
5. After reboot, your router is now ready for Internet connection.

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3 Advanced Setup
3-1 Change management password
Default password of this router is 1234, and it’s displayed on the login prompt when
accessed from web browser. There’s a security risk if you don’t change the default
password, since everyone can see it.
To change password, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘General Setup’ \ ‘System’ , then click ‘Password Settings’, and the
following message will be displayed on your web browser:

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Here are descriptions of every setup items:
Current Password Please input current password here.
New Password Please input new password here.
Confirm Password Please input new password here again.
When you finish, click ‘Apply’; If you want to keep original password unchanged,
click ‘Cancel’.
3-2 Firmware Upgrade
The system software used by this router is called as ‘firmware’, just like any
applications on your computer, when you replace the old application with a new one,
your computer will be equipped with new function. You can also use this firmware
upgrade function to add new functions to your router, even fix the bugs of this router.
To upgrade firmware, please follow the following instructions:
Please click ‘Tool’ and ‘Firmware Upgrade’ on the left of web management interface,
then the following message will be displayed on your web browser:

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Click ‘Browse’ button first, you’ll be prompted to provide the filename of firmware
upgrade file. Please download the latest firmware file from our website, and use it to
upgrade your router.
After a firmware upgrade file is selected, click ‘Apply’ button, and the router will start
firmware upgrade procedure automatically. The procedure may take several minutes,
please be patient.
NOTE: Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or
physically disconnect your computer from router. If the firmware you uploaded is
corrupt, the firmware upgrade will fail, and you may have to return this router to
the dealer of purchase to ask for help. (Warranty voids if you interrupted the
upgrade procedure).
NOTE: It’s recommended to use wired Ethernet connection to upload the
firmware file, please refrain from using wireless connection to upload the
firmware file. Also, please do not switch the broadband router or computer you
used to upload the firmware file off during firmware upgrade. This will cause
broadband router become malfunction and unusable.

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3-3 Restart and Reset to Default Setting
If you found the router behaves strangely, you can perform a reset, sometimes it will
solve the problem.
You can either reset your router without losing your current settings or restore to
factory defaults. If you wish to reset the router to the factory default settings, select
“Factory Default Settings” then click “Restart”.
Alternatively, you can use the Reset button at the Real Panel of the router.
Please click ‘Apply’ to reset your router, and it will be available again after few
minutes, please be patient.
3-4 Wireless Setup
Please click ‘General Setup’ \ ‘Wireless’