BR-6478AC User Manual 02-2013 / v1.
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CONTENTS I. PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 5 I-1. Package Contents ........................................................................................ 5 I-2. Hardware .................................................................................................... 6 I-3. LED Status ................................................................................................... 6 I-4. Safety Information .............
IV-7-2. Access Control............................................................................................. 51 IV-8. QoS (Quality of Service) ................................................................................. 52 IV-8-1. QoS ............................................................................................................. 52 IV-8-2. iQoS ............................................................................................................ 55 IV-9. Advanced ............
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing an Edimax BR-6478AC AC1200 wireless concurrent dual-band gigabit router. I-1.
I-2. Hardware Item Name Description Antenna Radio ON/OFF Switch Reset / WPS Button Connects the supplied 3dBi antennas. Switch the wireless signal on/off accordingly. Resets the router to factory default settings (clears all settings) or starts the WPS function. Gigabit LAN Ports Gigabit WAN Port 5V Power Port I-3. Reset: Press and hold for 12 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults. WPS: Press this button for 2–5 seconds to activate the WPS function.
LED Power Internet 2.4 GHz LED Status Description On Router is on. Off Router is off. On Flashing Off On Internet connection is active. Router is connecting to internet. No internet connection. 2.4GHz wireless is active. Flashing 2.4GHz LAN activity (transferring/receiving data). Off 2.4GHz wireless is not active. On 5GHz wireless is active. Flashing 5GHz LAN activity (transferring/receiving data). Off 5GHz wireless is not active. On WAN port connected.
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 router is designed for indoor use only; do not place the router outdoors. 2. Do not place the router 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 router. 4.
• Supports WMM, WEP, WPA, WPA2, DDNS, QoS, IP/MAC filter, DMZ and virtual server. II. HARDWARE INSTALLATION & NETWORK SETTINGS II-1. Hardware Installation Please setup your router, computer, modem and other network devices as shown below. Before using the BR-6478AC, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. Please refer to instructions appropriate for your operating system. II-2. II-2-1.
2. Double click the “Network Connections” icon and the “Network Connections” window will appear. 3. Right click “Local Area Connection” on the mouse. When the “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears, click “Properties”.
4. Select “TCP/IP” and click “Properties”. 5.
address automatically”, then click “OK”.
II-2-2. Windows Vista 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “View Network Status and Tasks”, then click “Manage Network Connections”. Right-click “Local Area Network”, then select “Properties”. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window will then appear, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4)”, and then click “Properties”. 2.
II-2-3. Windows 7 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”.
2. Under “Network and Internet” click “View network status and tasks”. 3. Click “Local Area Connection”.
4. Click “Properties”. 5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”.
6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”. II-2-4. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, you need to switch to desktop mode. Move your curser to the bottom left of the screen and click.
2. In desktop mode, click the File Explorer icon in the bottom left of the screen, as shown below. 3. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”.
4. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. 5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv6) and then click “Properties”. 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”, then click “OK”.
III. SETTING UP III-1. iQ Setup iQ Setup is a simple and intelligent WAN detection tool. Please follow the instructions below. 1. 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. 2. Open a web browser and if you do not automatically arrive at the “Get Started” screen shown below, enter the URL http://edimax.setup. Select your language from the drop down menu and click “Get Started” to begin the setup process.
Note: If you cannot access http://edimax.setup , please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. See II. NETWORK SETTINGS 3. Ensure that your router is properly connected to your modem as shown on the screen, and click “Next” to continue.
4. Please wait a moment while the BR-6478AC detects your WAN connection type. 5. The BR-6478AC will display the next screen depending on your WAN connection type.
For PPPoE users please enter the username and password provided by your ISP and click “Next” to continue: For other users please select your WAN connection type manually from the drop down menu, click “Next” to continue and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: If you are not sure which WAN connection type to choose, please contact your ISP.
6. Please enter a network name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password for each of the BR-6478AC’s 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks and click “Next” to continue. Note: Please remember these details. For your convenience, you can write them down at the end of this QIG in “Wi-Fi Settings”. 7. You will see the screen below, displaying a summary of your W-Fi settings and that configuration is now complete. Please click “Next” to continue.
8. You will see a final “Congratulations” screen and configuration is now complete. Please close your browser window. III-2. Manual Setup via Web Browser 1. Enter “192.168.2.1” in the web browser’s address bar and press “Enter”. 2. Input the username “admin” and the password “1234” and click “OK”..
3. Input the username “admin” and the password “1234” and click “OK”. You will arrive the at Status page, use the menu on the left side of the screen to navigate. You can also change the language using the drop down menu in the top right corner. Refer to IV. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE.
IV. BROWSER BASED CONFIGURATION INTERFACE Once you have setup the router as detailed in III-1. iQ Setup or the included QIG, you can further configure the settings of the router or run iQ Setup again using the browser based configuration interface. If you prefer, you can also skip iQ Setup and configure the router manually. IV-1. Status The Status page shows the basic status and information of the router. Note: Screenshots shown in this manual are examples.
You will see the screen below. Please refer back to III-I iQ Setup onwards for guidance on iQ Setup. IV-3. Internet IV-3-1. WAN Setup Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode from the drop down menu. After you select your connection mode and complete the configuration, the router will restart for the changes to take effect. Note: If you are not sure which WAN connection mode you should use, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Dynamic IP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP WISP Select “Dynamic IP” if your Internet Service Provider assigns an IP address to you automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) (e.g. cable internet providers). Select “Static IP” if your ISP provides you with a fixed IP address. Select “PPPoE” if your ISP provides internet access via Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) (usually ADSL users). Select “PPTP” if your ISP provides internet access via Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP).
IV-3-1-1. Host Name MAC Address DNS address DNS1 DNS2 DNS3 MTU TTL Dynamic IP Input the host name of your computer (only required if your ISP instructs you to do so). If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the internet, input the MAC address of your computer here. If your computer is connected to internet via cable modem, click “Clone Mac address” to enter the MAC address automatically. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”.
Most Dynamic IPs assigned to users by ISPs are configuration free IV-3-1-2. Static IP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address MAC Address DNS1 DNS2 DNS3 MTU Input the static IP address assigned by your ISP. Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP. Input the default gateway address assigned by your ISP. If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the internet, input the MAC address of your computer here.
value of your network connection. The default value, which is typical for a dynamic IP or static IP, is 1500. Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do so. TTL IV-3-1-3. User Name Password MAC Address PPPoE Enter the user name assigned by your ISP. Enter the password assigned by your ISP. If your ISP only permits computers with certain MAC addresses to access the internet, input the MAC address of your computer here.
DNS address DNS1 DNS2 DNS3 TTL Service Name MTU Connection Type Idle Time Out Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. If you choose “Use the following IP address”, you will need to complete the “DNS1 Address”, “DNS2 Address” and “DNS3 Address” fields below. Input the address of DNS1 assigned by your ISP. Input the address of DNS2 assigned by your ISP. Input the address of DNS3 assigned by your ISP. Enable the “TTL” function if your ISP requires you to do so.
Obtain an IP address automatically: Host Name Input the host name of your computer (only required if your ISP instructs you to do so).
addresses to access the internet, input the MAC address of your computer here. If your computer is connected to internet via cable modem, click “Clone Mac address” to enter the MAC address automatically. Use the following IP address: Static IP Address Input the static IP address assigned by your ISP. Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP. Default Gateway Address Input the default gateway address assigned by your ISP.
Idle Time Out BEZEQ-ISRAEL IV-3-1-5. “Continuous” – always connected. “Connect on Demand” – connect when required. “Manual” – connect and disconnect manually. For ”Connect on Demand” connection type, specify the length of inactivity required to disconnect. Check this box to enable use with the BEZEQ network in Israel. WISP Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable the WISP function accordingly. ESSID Site Survey Channel Number Encryption IV-3-2.
difficult to access a service provided by a dynamic IP user; a DDNS service though can map such dynamic IP addresses to a fixed hostname, for easier access. The router supports several DDNS service providers, for more details and to register for a DDNS account please visit the DDNS providers website(s), examples of which are listed below. Enable/Disable Provider Domain Name Account/E-Mail Password/Key Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable DDNS. Select DDNS service provider.
IV-4. LAN Here you can configure your Local Area Network (LAN). You can enable the router to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your LAN clients, and you can modify the IP address of the router. IP Address Subnet Mask 802.1d Spanning Tree Specify an IP address here. This IP address will be assigned to your router and will replace the default IP address. Specify a subnet mast – the default value is 255.255.255.0 Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable 802.1d Spanning Tree.
DHCP Server Lease Time Start IP End IP Domain Name Enable Static DHCP Leases IV-5. a single active path between any two network nodes. Select “Enable” or “Disable” to enable/disable DCHP server accordingly. Select a lease time for the DHCP leases here. The DHCP client will obtain a new IP address after the period expires. If there are less than 30 computers connected to the router, you can select “Forever”. Input the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address leases.
IV-5-1. Basic Settings Mode Wireless Standard Wireless Network name Broadcast ESSID Select a mode from the drop down menu: AP, Station-Infrastructure, AP Bridge-Point to Point, AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point, AP Bridge-WDS, Universal Repeater. Select a wireless standard from: 2.4GHz(b+g+n) 2.4GHz(b) 2.4GHz(g) 2.4GHz(n) 2.4GHz(b+g) Specify a name for your router/wireless network for identification. The default ESSID is name “edimax.setup”.
Channel Number Select a channel number or set to “Auto”. North America uses channels 1–11 and Europe uses channels 1–13. Click the “Show List” button to show the list of all connected wireless clients. Click “Refresh” in the new window to refresh the list or click “Close” to close the window. Wireless Clients Encryption Select an encryption type from the drop down menu. “WPA Pre-shared Key” is recommended. Refer to the following pages for more details on each encryption type.
5 2432 Y Y Y Y Y Y 6 2437 Y Y Y Y Y Y 7 2442 Y Y Y Y Y Y 8 2447 Y Y Y Y Y Y 9 2452 Y Y Y Y Y Y 10 2457 Y Y Y Y Y N 11 2462 Y Y Y Y Y N 12 2467 Y N Y Y Y N 13 2472 Y N Y Y Y N 14 2484 N N N Only 802.11b N N IV-5-1-1. Wireless Security WPA Pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type. IV-5-1-1-1. WEP Key Length Select 64-bit or 128bit. Using 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit. Choose from ASCII or Hex.
Pre-shared key format Pre-shared Key wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection. WPA2 (AES) is recommended followed by WPA2 Mixed if your client does not support WPA2 (AES). Select the pre-shared key format from “Passphrase” (8 to 63 alphanumerical characters) or “Hex (64 characters 0 to 9 and a to f.) Please enter a key according to the format you selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key is recommended. IV-5-1-1-3.
The default value is 1812. Input the password of the RADIUS authentication server here. RADIUS Server Password IV-5-2. Guest Wireless Settings Here you can setup a “Guest” wireless network which permits users to browse the Internet but doesn’t allow users to modify the router’s settings – ideal for guests in your home or office. Check the box “Enable Guest SSID” to enable this network, then enter the necessary information in the fields below.
IV-5-3. WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) provides an easy and secure way to establish the connection between BR-6478AC and wireless clients. Any WPS-compatible wireless clients can establish secure connection with BR-6478AC using simple push-button type configuration or Pin Code type configuration. We recommend you use WPA2 encryption with WPS. 1. Ensure you have already configured SSID and WPA2 encryption settings. When you use WPS the connection will be configured according to these settings. 2.
connect to the router, it will be denied. To enable this function, check the box labeled “Enable Access Control”. IV-5-5. Wireless Schedule Check the box “Enable Schedule Settings” to enable a wireless schedule. A wireless schedule enables you to automate the wireless network on or off at specified times. Select days, times and commands appropriately to configure your schedule. The router must remain connected to the internet, and be used together with an NTP Server for this feature to function correctly.
IV-6. 5GHz Wireless 2.5GHz and 5GHz are different frequency bands for your concurrent Wi-Fi networks. The configuration settings for 5GHz are the same as 2.4GHz - for more detailed guidance, please refer back to IV-5. 2.4G Wireless.
selecting which wireless standard to use under “Band”, 5 GHz (A+N+AC) is recommended for best performance. Note: It is recommended to assign different SSIDs to your 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi networks for identification purposes. The table below is intended as guidance if you wish to manually set a channel number for the 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
128 5640 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 132 5660 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 136 5680 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 140 5700 Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 149 5745 Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes 153 5765 Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes 157 5785 Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes 161 5805 Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes 165 5825 Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes 183 4915 No No No Yes No No No 184 4920 No No Yes No No No 185 4925 No No No Yes No No No 187 4935
IV-7-2. Access Control Access Control is a security feature that can help to prevent unauthorized users from connecting to your wireless router. This function allows you to define a list of wireless devices permitted or not permitted to connect to the router, identified by their unique MAC address or IP address. If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC or IP addresses attempts to connect to the travel router, it will be denied.
Enable MAC Filtering Table: Choose “Deny” or “Allow” next to “Enable MAC Filtering”, to deny or allow a specific MAC address accordingly, then enter the required information. Enable IP Filtering Table: Choose “Deny” or “Allow” next to “Enable MAC Filtering”, to deny or allow a specific IP address accordingly, then enter the required information. IV-8. QoS (Quality of Service) IV-8-1. QoS Quality of service (QoS) is a function which allows you to allocate a certain amount of bandwidth to specific computer.
Check the “Enable QoS” box to enable this function and then enter the desired values. Total Download Bandwidth Total Upload Bandwidth Current QoS Table Set the limit of total download bandwidth in kbits. To disable download bandwidth limitation, input “0” here. Set the limit of total upload bandwidth in kbits. To disable upload bandwidth limitation, input “0” here. The current QoS rule table. When you assign a particular bandwidth guarantee/limit to a specific computer, it is known as a rule.
Rule Name Input a unique name for this QoS rule for reference. Bandwidth Download/upload bandwidth (guarantee or maximum). Local IP Address Set the IP address range that will be affected by this QoS rule. If only one IP address is involved, input the IP address in the left field only. Local Port Range Set the port range that will activate this QoS rule. If only one port is involved, input a single number here (1 to 65535); if multiple ports are involved, input starting/ending port number in x-y format (e.
IV-8-2. iQoS iQoS is a more intuitive and automated tool to manage internet bandwidth than manually configuring the settings using QoS. For online gamers, or users with bandwidth requirements for audio/video, iQoS is useful and effective function. iQoS cannot be used in conjunction with QoS and vice-versa. When one is enabled, the other is automatically disabled. Click the big icon to remove from table Click the small icon Check the box “Enable iQoS” to enable this feature.
Internet P2P/ BT Browsing Download FTP Multimedia Online Transmission Gaming The priority table (large icons) is ordered from left to right, high to low priority. Double click a large icon to remove it from the priority table, and the other large icons will move left. Double click a small icon to insert the icon to the highest priority vacancy in the table. All spaces in the priority table must be filled. IV-9. Advanced IV-9-1.
IV-9-2. Port Forwarding This function allows you to redirect a single port or consecutive ports of an internet IP address to the same port of a local IP address. The port number(s) of the internet IP address and local IP address must be the same. If the port number of the internet IP address and local IP address is different, please use the “Virtual Server” function instead. Private IP Computer Name Type Port Range Comment Enter the IP address of the computer on the local network.
Private IP Computer Name Private Port Type Public Port Comment Specify the IP address of the computer on your local network. Select the name of a Windows computer from the drop-down menu and click to auto-input its IP address in the “Private IP” field. Specify the private port you wish to use on the computer in your local network. Select the type of Internet Protocol. Specify a public port to access the computer on your local network. Enter a comment for reference or identification. IV-9-4. 2.
Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Data Rate MSC index Channel Width Preamble Type Broadcast ESSID CTS Protect Tx Power WMM Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. (Default: 2346) Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. (Default: 2347) Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. (Default: 100ms) Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. (Default: 3) Set the wireless data transfer rate. (Default: Auto) Set the MSC index value.
IV-9-5. 5GHz Wireless These settings are for experienced users only. Please do not change any of the values on this page unless you are already familiar with these functions. Please refer back to IV-9-4. 2.4GHz Wireless. IV-9-6. ALG Application Layer Gateway (ALG) is a network security gateway which supports specific network applications such as gaming and instant messaging. ALG enables these applications to communicate with their server.
IV-9-7. IGMP IV-9-8. DMZ A Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is an isolated area in your local network where private IP addresses are mapped to specified internet IP addresses, allowing unrestricted access to the private IP addresses but not to the wider local network. You can define a virtual DMZ host here. This is useful for example, if a network client PC cannot run an application properly from behind an NAT firewall, since it opens the client up to unrestricted two-way access.
Public IP Address Client PC IP address Add Reset You can select ‘Dynamic IP’ or ‘Static IP’ here. If you select ‘Dynamic IP’, you have to select an Internet connection session from dropdown menu; if you select ‘Static IP’, please input the IP address that you want to map to a specific private IP address. Input the private IP address that the internet IP address will be mapped to. Click “Add” to add the client to the “Current DMZ Table”. Clear all values. IV-9-9.
Ping of Death Discard Ping from WAN Port Scan Sync Flood Specify the frequency of ping of death packets which will trigger the router’s DoS protection function. Check this box and the router will not answer ping requests from the internet. Intruders use “port scanners” to detect open internet IP address ports. Check each type of port scan to prevent. Specify the frequency of sync flood packets which will trigger the DoS protection function. IV-9-10.
IV-10. Administration IV-10-1. Time Zone Set Time Zone Time Server Address Daylight Saving Select the time zone of your country or region. The travel router supports NTP (Network Time Protocol) for automatic time and date setup. Input the host name or IP address of the IP server manually. If your country/region uses daylight saving time, please check the “Enable Function” box, and select the start and end date. IV-10-2.
Current Password New Password Confirmed Password Enter your current password. Enter your new password. Confirm your new password. IV-10-3. Remote Access Check “Enabled” to enable the remote access feature and then input the required values. Host IP Address Port Specify the IP address allowed remote access. Specify a port number (0–65535) used for remote access. IV-10-4.
Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Click the browse button to find a previously saved config.bin file and then click “Upload” to replace your current settings. Click “Reset” to restore settings to the factory default. A pop-up window will appear and ask you to confirm and enter your log in details. Enter your username and password and click “Ok”. See below for more information. IV-10-5.
IV-10-7. Logs Here you can view the system status/system log and security log. IV-10-8. Active DHCP Client Displays the DHCP Server assigned IP address, MAC address and time for each computer or device on the local network.
IV-10-9. Statistics Displays sent and received packet network statistics.
V. TROUBLESHOOTING If you are experiencing problems with your router, please refer to this troubleshooting guide before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. Note: If you are experiencing problems immediately after a firmware upgrade, please contact your dealer of purchase for help. Scenario I can’t log onto the browser-based configuration interface. I can’t log onto the browser-based configuration interface: incorrect password. I can’t establish a connection to my router.
The router is extremely hot. My network device can’t access the Internet. Can I use the same SSID as my current gateway router for my Wi-Fi extender? The date and time of event logs are incorrect. c. Change channel number. a. It is normal for the router to heat up during frequent use. If you can safely place your hand on the router, the temperature of the device is at a normal level. b.
your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has assigned to you. DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per second (Mbps). IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol.
ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations. LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area (such as a house or an office). Your home network is considered a LAN. MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network.
Access point: A access point is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses. Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an IP address.
