BR-6208AC V2 User Manual 09-2016 / v1.
CONTENTS I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1 I-1. I-2. I-3. I-4. Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1 LED Status ......................................................................................................................2 Back Panel ...............................................................................................................
III-3-5-3. III-3-5-4. III-3-5-5. WPS ..............................................................................................................................73 Access Control .............................................................................................................74 Schedule.......................................................................................................................76 III-3-6. III-3-6-1. III-3-6-2. III-3-6-3. III-3-6-4. III-3-7. III-3-7-1. III-3-7-2.
IV-1-2-4. IV-1-2-5. IV-1-3. Windows 8 .................................................................................................................128 Mac ............................................................................................................................132 How to Find Your Network Security Key ...................................................................135 IV-1-3-1. IV-1-3-2. IV-1-4. IV-1-4-1. IV-1-4-2. IV-1-4-3. IV-2. IV-3. Windows 7 & Vista .........................
I. Product Information I-1.
I-2. LED Status LED Color Power LED Status Description On BR-6208AC V2 is on. Off BR-6208AC V2 is off. On Internet connection is ready. Factory default state, or Ethernet cable not connected, or no Internet connection. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data). 2.4GHz WPS is active. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi not active. Green Internet Green Flashing On 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Green 5GHz Wi-Fi Green Firmware Flashing Off On 5GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data).
VPN Green On VPN is on. Off VPN is off. I-3.
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-6208AC V2. 4. Handle the device with care. Accidental damage will void the warranty of the device. 5.
II. Installation 1. Plug the included power adapter into the device’s DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket. 2. Ensure that the Wi-Fi On/Off switch is set to on and that three LEDs (power, 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi) display on.
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. iOS 4 or Android 4 and above are required for setup on a smartphone or tablet. 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.
The BR-6208AC V2’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 The device connects wirelessly to your existing Mode 2.
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-6208AC V2 to the LAN port of your modem using an Ethernet cable, and then click “Next”.
3. Please wait a moment while the BR-6208AC V2 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.
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.
7. 8. Please wait while the BR-6208AC V2 applies your settings. 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.
9. The BR-6208AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-2. Access Point Mode 1. Select “Access Point” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Connect the yellow LAN port of your BR-6208AC 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.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your BR-6208AC 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. 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.
7. 8. Please wait a moment until the BR-6208AC V2 is ready. 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.
9. The BR-6208AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-3. Range Extender Mode 1. Select “Range Extender” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Please ensure your BR-6208AC V2 is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. 3. Select whether to use the 5GHz wireless frequency, 2.4GHz wireless frequency or both. If you are not sure, select both and then click “Next”.
4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to for the specified frequency and click “Next” to continue. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”. To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.
5. 6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Wait a moment while the BR-6208AC V2 tests the wireless connection.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your BR-6208AC 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. The IP address will be displayed in brackets. 8. If you selected to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies in step 3, then repeat steps 4 – 7 for the 2.4GHz wireless frequency.
9. 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. The device will use the same wireless password/security key as the existing wireless network. If you wish to backup the BR-6208AC V2’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file.
10. Please wait a moment until the BR-6208AC V2 is ready. 11. 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.
12. The BR-6208AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-4. Wireless Bridge Mode 1. 2. 3. Select “Wireless Bridge” from the top menu and click “Next”. Please ensure your BR-6208AC V2 is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Click “Next” to continue. Select the frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your existing wireless network.
In wireless client mode, the BR-6208AC V2 can only connect to one wireless network/frequency i.e. 2.4GHz or 5GHz. 4. Select the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and click “Next” to continue. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”. To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below.
5. 6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue. Wait a moment while the BR-6208AC V2 tests the wireless connection.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” for your BR-6208AC 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. The IP address will be displayed in brackets. 8. 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 BR-6208AC V2’s settings, click “Backup this configuration” to open a new window and save your current configuration to a .txt file. 9. Please wait a moment until the BR-6208AC V2 is ready.
10. A final congratulations screen will indicate that setup is complete. Please close the browser window. 11. The BR-6208AC V2 is working and ready for use. You can now connect the BR-6208AC V2 to your network device using an Ethernet cable and connect to your network as usual.
II-5. 1. WISP Mode Select “WISP” from the top menu and click “Next”. 2. Please ensure your BR-6208AC V2 is within Wi-Fi range of your WISP network and click “Next” to continue. 3. 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. 4. Select the wireless frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) of your WISP network. 5. Select the WISP SSID which you wish to connect to and click “Next” to continue. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
To connect to a hidden SSID, check the “Setup extender manually” box and enter the details manually on the next page, as shown below. 6. Enter your existing wireless network’s security key/password in the “Security Key” field and click “Next” to continue.
7. Wait a moment while the BR-6208AC V2 tests the wireless connection. 8. Click “Next” to continue your Internet service type configuration.
9. Wait a moment while the BR-6208AC V2 connects to the Internet. 10. When the Internet is connected, click “Next” to configure your wireless network.
11. Enter a name and password for your 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless networks, then click “Next” to continue. 12. 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. 13. Please wait a moment until the BR-6208AC V2 is ready.
14. 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. 15. The BR-6208AC V2 is working and ready for use. Refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-6. WPS Setup If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the BR-6208AC V2’s Wi-Fi network. 1. Press the WPS button on the BR-6208AC V2 for 2 – 5 seconds to activate WPS. The WLAN LED will be lighted on to indicate that WPS is active. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the wireless device/client to activate its WPS. 3. The devices will establish a connection. Repeat for additional wireless devices.
III. Browser Based Configuration Interface After you have setup the BR-6208AC V2 as detailed in II. Installation or the included Quick Installation Guide, you can use the browser based configuration interface to configure advanced settings. Please ensure that your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address for more information. III-1. 1. Login To access the browser based configuration interface enter http://edimax.
3. You will arrive at the “Status” screen. Use the menu down the left side to navigate.
III-2. 1. Save Settings After you configure any settings, click the “Save Settings” button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes. The device needs to restart in order to bring any changes into effect. 2. Then, click “click here to restart” in order to restart the device and bring the changes into effect. 3. To make several changes at once, use the “Save Settings” button after each change and then click “click here to restart” after your final change.
III-3. Main Menu The main menu displays different options depending on your device’s operating mode. For Range Extender mode: WPS please refer to 2.
III-3-1. Status The “Status” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into categories. Screenshots displayed are examples.The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
III-3-2. Setup Wizard You can run the setup wizard again to reconfigure the basic settings of the device, or you can run a wizard to help you switch the device to a different operating mode. Select “Setup Wizard” or “Switch to Router/Access Point/Range Extender/Wireless Bridge/WISP mode” and then click “Run Wizard” to begin. Setup Wizard This wizard will help you to set up the basic functions and settings of the device. For guidance about using the setup wizard, please refer to II. Installation.
3. Follow the on-screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode. Refer to II. Installation Step 3 onwards for help if needed. If you don’t see the “Get Started” screen, try reconnecting to the edimax.setup SSID and go to http://edimax.setup in a web browser.
III-3-3. Internet/WISP The “Internet” menu provides access to WAN and DDNS settings. Click on an item from the submenu to view and/or configure the settings. In WISP mode, the screen below will be displayed: Enable / Disable SSID Site Survey Security Setting Enable or disable your WISP connection. The name of the WISP network which your BR-6208AC V2 is connected to. Manually enter an SSID if you wish or use “Site Survey” below.
III-3-3-1. WAN Setup Select a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection mode and configure the settings. If you are unsure about your connection type, contact your ISP. In WISP mode, only Dynamic IP, Static IP & PPPoE are available for WAN Connection Mode. III-3-3-1-1. Dynamic IP Select “Dynamic IP”. If your Internet service provider assigns IP address automatically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
Host Name MAC Address Enter the host name of your computer. For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address. DNS Address Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address”. Check with your ISP if you are unsure. DNS Address 1,2 & 3 Enter the DNS address(es) assigned by your ISP here.
Fixed IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address MAC Address DNS Address 1, 2 & 3 MTU TTL Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”. For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here.
III-3-3-1-3. PPPoE Select “PPPoE” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). User Name Password MAC Address DNS Address Enter the user name assigned by your ISP here. Enter the password assigned by your ISP here. For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address.
Service Name MTU Connection Type Idle Time Out Enable Dual-WAN Access which limits the lifespan of network data to improve performance. Give this Internet service a name (optional). Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU) value of your network connection. The default value is 1392. Specify a connection type: 1. “Continuous”: Connected all the time. 2. “Connect on Demand”: Connect when you initiate an Internet connection. 3.
III-3-3-1-4. PPTP Select “PPTP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol). Then select “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” depending on your ISP.
Host Name Connection Type Enter the host name of your computer here If required. For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here. If you are connecting the router to a computer, press “Clone Mac” to automatically enter your computer’s MAC address. Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here.
shutting down an idle connection. Only available when “Connect on Demand” (above) is selected. III-3-3-1-5. L2TP Select “L2TP” if your ISP is providing you Internet access via L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol). Host Name MAC Address Enter the host name of your computer here If required. For some applications, you may need to designate a specific MAC address for the router. Please enter the MAC address here.
Static IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Address MAC Address DNS Address DNS Address 1,2 & 3 Enable Dual-WAN Access User ID Password L2TP Gateway Connection ID MTU Connection Type Idle Time Out Input the IP address assigned by your ISP here. Input the subnet mask assigned by your ISP here. Input the default gateway assigned by your ISP here. Some ISPs may call this “Default Route”. If your ISP filters access by MAC addresses, enter your computer’s MAC address here.
III-3-3-2. DDNS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is a service which provides a hostname-to-IP service for dynamic IP users. The changing nature of dynamic IPs means that it can be 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.
DHIS CyberGate NS2GO NO-IP http://www.dhis.org/ http://cybergate.planex.co.jp/ddns/ http://www.ns2go.com/ http://www.noip.
III-3-4. LAN You can configure your Local Area Network (LAN) on this page. You can enable the router to dynamically allocate IP addresses to your LAN clients, and you can modify the IP address of the device. The device’s default IP address is 192.168.2.1. You can access the browser based configuration interface using the device’s IP address instead of using the URL http://edimax.setup. IP Address Subnet Mask 802.1d Spanning Tree DHCP Server Lease Time Specify the IP address here.
Start IP End IP Enter the start IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address leases. Enter the end IP address for the DHCP server’s IP address leases. Your device’s DHCP server can be configured to assign static (fixed) IP addresses to specified network devices, identified by their unique MAC address. Enable Static DHCP Leases MAC Address IP Address Add Clear Delete Selected / Delete All Enable/disable static DHCP leases. This must be enabled in order to assign any network device a static IP address.
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III-3-5. 2.4GHz Wireless & 5GHz Wireless The “2.4GHz Wireless” & “5GHz Wireless” menu allows you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. WPS, access control and scheduling functions can also be managed from here. Access Point Mode: In Access Point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced by “Multiple SSID”. III-3-5-1. Basic The “Basic” screen displays settings for your primary 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi network.
Band Wireless Network Name (SSID) Broadcast SSID Enable Wireless Clients Isolation Channel Number Site Survey Wireless Clients act as a standard wireless access point, or select “AP Bridge-WDS” for the device to function in WDS mode (see below). Displays the wireless standard used for the BR-6208AC V2’s “2.4GHz (B+G+N)” means that 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients can connect to the BR-6208AC V2.
AP Bridge-WDS: Wireless Distribution System (WDS) can bridge/repeat access points together in an extended network. WDS settings can be configured as shown below. When using WDS, configure the IP address of each access point to be in the same subnet and ensure there is only one active DHCP server among connected access points, preferably on the WAN side. WDS must be configured on each access point, using correct MAC addresses. All access points should use the same wireless channel.
Wireless Security: Select an encryption type from the drop-down menu: “WPA Pre-shared Key” is the recommended and most secure encryption type. In WISP mode, WPA RADIUS is unavailable for the wireless band that is used to connect to WISP’s AP.
III-3-5-1-1. Disable Encryption is disabled and no password/key is required to connect to the BR-6208AC V2. Disabling wireless encryption is not recommended. When disabled, anybody within range can connect to your device’s SSID. Enable 802.1x Authentication Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication. A RADIUS server is required to perform 802.1x authentication: enter the RADIUS server’s information in the relevant fields (below).
III-3-5-1-2. WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a basic encryption type. For a higher level of security consider using WPA encryption. Key Length Key Format Encryption Key Enable 802.1x Authentication Select 64-bit or 128-bit. 128-bit is more secure than 64-bit. Choose from “ASCII” (any alphanumerical character 0-9, a-z and A-Z) or “Hex” (any characters from 0-9, a-f and A-F). Enter your encryption key/password according to the format you selected above. A complex, hard-to-guess key is recommended.
III-3-5-1-3. WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA pre-shared key is the recommended and most secure encryption type. WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Pre-shared Key Format Pre-shared Key Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all 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).
III-3-5-1-4. WPA Radius WPA RADIUS is a combination of WPA encryption and RADIUS user authentication. If you have a RADIUS authentication server, you can authenticate the identity of every wireless client against a user database. WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Select from WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES) or WPA2 Mixed. WPA2 (AES) is safer than WPA (TKIP), but not supported by all wireless clients. Please make sure your wireless client supports your selection.
III-3-5-2. Guest/ Multiple SSID You can setup an additional “Guest” Wi-Fi network so guest users can enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity without accessing your primary network. The “Guest” screen displays settings for your guest Wi-Fi network. The guest network is separate from your primary network. The settings for your primary network can be found in the “Basic” menu. In access point mode, the “Guest” feature in the menu is replaced by “Multiple SSID”.
Channel Number Encryption BR-6208AC V2’s frequency band: 2.4GHz (B+G+N): Allows 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless clients to connect to the BR-6208AC V2. Channel number for the guest network is the same as the main SSID and cannot be adjusted independently. Please refer to III-3-5-1. Basic: Wireless Security for details about security settings. WPA RADIUS encyrption type is not available for the guest network.
Multiple SSID Wireless Network Name (SSID) Enable Multiple SSID Enable Wireless Clients Isolation Band Channel Number VLAN ID Use the drop down menu to select which SSID ( numbered 1 – 4) to configure. Enter a reference/ID name to separate your wireless network. Check/uncheck this box to enable/disable the specified SSID. Must be checked for the SSID to function. Check the box to enable wireless clients isolation.
III-3-5-3. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a simple way to establish connections between WPS compatible devices. WPS can be activated on compatible devices by pushing a WPS button on the device or from within the device’s firmware/configuration interface. When WPS is activated in the correct manner and at the correct time for two compatible devices, they will automatically connect. PIN code WPS includes the use of a PIN code between the two devices for verification.
will follow the device’s wireless settings. Configure via Push Click “Start PBC” (Push-Button Configuration) Button to activate WPS on the access point. WPS will be active for 2 minutes. Configure via Client Enter the wireless client’s PIN code here and PIN Code click “Start PIN” to activate PIN code WPS. Refer to your wireless client’s documentation if you are unsure of its PIN code. III-3-5-4.
MAC address Select a PC name from the drop-down list and click “>>” to add enter it into the blank field to the right. Click “Refresh’ in the drop-down menu to refresh the list of available MAC addresses. If the address you wish to add is not listed, enter it manually. Comment Add Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter ‘aabbccddeeff’.
III-3-5-5. Schedule The schedule feature allows you to automate the wireless radio to switch on/off at specified times. Multiple schedules can be configured. Check/uncheck the box “Enable Schedule Settings” to enable/disable the wireless on/off scheduling function. The BR-6208AC V2 must remain connected to the Internet and use an NTP server for the schedule feature to function correctly. Wireless scheduling can save energy and increase the security of your network. 1.
Add Add the schedule to the table of active schedules. Active schedules will be displayed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Delete Selected/ Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table.
III-3-6. Firewall The “Firewall” menu provides access to URL blocking, access control, DMZ and DoS functions to improve the security of your wireless network. SPI firewall III-3-6-1. Enable or disable the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall. URL Blocking This function can block Internet access by either specific URLs or keywords. Check/uncheck the “Enable URL Blocking” box to enable/disable URL blocking.
URL/Keyword Add Enter the URL or keyword to be blocked. Add the URL or keyword to the blocked table. Blocked URLs/keywords entries will be listed in the table as shown below. Select an entry using the “Select” checkbox. Delete Selected / Delete All Delete selected or all entries from the table.
III-3-6-2. Access Control Access Control (MAC filtering) can also be configured from III-3-5-4. 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 network devices permitted or denied to connect to the BR-6208AC V2. Devices are each identified by their unique MAC address or IP address. Specific services can also be allowed/denied for IP addresses.
MAC Filtering: Enable MAC Filtering Client PC MAC Address Computer Name Comment Add Check the box to enable MAC filtering and select whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified MAC address. Enter a MAC address of computer or network device manually without dashes or colons e.g. for MAC address ‘aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-ff’ enter ‘aabbccddeeff’. Select a computer name from the drop-down list and click “<<” to add its MAC address into the “Client PC Mac Address” field.
IP Filtering: Enable IP Filtering Add PC Check the box to enable IP filtering and select whether to “Deny” or “Allow” access for specified IP address. Opens a new window to add a new IP to the list, to deny or allow access/services according to above.
Client PC Enter a description for reference/identification Description of up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Client PC IP address Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field to define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left field only to define a single IP address. Service Name Various services are listed here with a short description. Check/uncheck the box for each service you wish to select.
III-3-6-3. 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.
DMZ entries will be displayed in the table shown below: Delete Selected/ Delete All III-3-6-4. Delete selected or all entries from the table. DoS Denial-of-Service (DoS) is a common form of malicious attack against a network. The router’s firewall can protect against such attacks. If you are not familiar with these functions, it is recommended you keep the default settings.
Ping of Death Specify the frequency of ping of death packets which will trigger the router’s DoS protection function. Discard Ping from Check this box and the router will not answer WAN ping requests from the Internet. Port Scan Intruders use “port scanners” to detect open Internet IP address ports. Check each type of port scan to prevent. Sync Flood Specify the frequency of sync flood packets which will trigger the DoS protection function.
III-3-7. QoS Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature to manage Internet bandwidth efficiently. Some applications require more bandwidth than others to function properly, and QoS allows you to ensure that sufficient bandwidth is available. Minimum or maximum bandwidth can be guaranteed for a specified application. QoS can improve the BR-6208AC V2’s performance. QoS is recommended to optimize performance for online gaming. III-3-7-1. QoS Check/uncheck the box “Enable QoS” to enable/disable the QoS function.
Rule Name Bandwidth Enter a name for the QoS rule for reference/identification. Set the bandwidth limits for the QoS rule: (1) (2) (3) 1. Select “Download” or “Upload” for the QoS rule. 2. Enter the bandwidth limit. Local IP Address 3. Select whether the bandwidth is a “Guarantee” (minimum) or “Max” (maximum). Enter the IP address range to which the QoS rule will be applied.
Local Port Range Remote IP Address Remote Port Range Traffic Type Protocol Save Enter the port range to activate the QoS rule. Enter a single port number e.g. 110 or a range of port numbers e.g. 110-120 Enter the remote IP address range which will activate the QoS rule. Enter a starting IP address in the left field and the end IP address in the right field to define a range of IP addresses; or enter an IP address in the left field only to define a single IP address.
III-3-7-2. 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 a useful function. iQoS cannot be used in conjunction with QoS and vice-versa. When one is enabled, the other is automatically disabled.
The icons represent the following categories: Internet Browsing P2P/BT Downloads FTP Multimedia Online Gaming The iQoS table is ordered left to right, high to low priority. Click a small icon below the table to insert it into the table, and click a large icon in the table to remove it. All spaces in the priority table must be filled.
III-3-8. Advanced Advanced features of the BR-6208AC V2 can be configured from the “Advanced” menu. III-3-8-1. Static Routing Static routing is a method of configuring path selection of routers, characterized by the absence of communication between routers regarding the current topology of the network. The opposite of static routing is dynamic routing, sometimes also referred to as adaptive routing. You can configure static routing and manually add routes to the routing table shown below.
Enable Static Routing Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable static routing. Destination LAN IP Enter the destination network’s IP address. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the destination network. Default Gateway Enter the default gateway of the destination network. Hop Count Enter the hop count (the distance between destination network and this broadband router) here. Interface Enter the interface which leads to destination network. Add Add the route to the current static routing table.
Private IP Computer Name Type Port Range Comment Enter the IP address of the computer on the local network. Windows computers on the local network will be listed here – select a computer from the list and click << to automatically add the IP address to the “Private IP” field. Select the type of connection, “TCP”, “UDP” or “Both”. Input the starting port number in the left field, and input the ending port number in the right field.
III-3-8-3. Virtual Server This function allows you to set up an internet service on a local computer, without exposing the local computer to the internet. You can also build various sets of port redirection, to provide various internet services on different local computers via a single internet IP address. Private IP Computer Name Private Port Type Public Port Comment Specify the IP address of the computer on your local network.
Delete Selected/ Delete All III-3-8-4. Delete selected or all entries from the table. 2.4GHz 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. Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Data Rate N Data Rate Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347.
Channel Width Preamble Type CTS Protect Tx Power WMM II-3-8-5. Select wireless channel width (bandwidth used by wireless signals from the device) – the recommended value is Auto 20/40MHz. Set the wireless radio preamble type. The default value is “Short Preamble”. Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s recommended to set this option to “Auto”. Set the power output of the wireless radio.
Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval DTIM Period Data Rate N Data Rate Channel Width Preamble Type Set the Fragment threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2346. Set the RTS threshold of the wireless radio. The default value is 2347. Set the beacon interval of the wireless radio. The default value is 100. Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. The default value is 3. Set the wireless data transfer rate. The default is set to Auto. Set the data rate of 802.11n.
CTS Protect Tx Power WMM Enabling this setting will reduce the chance of radio signal collisions between 802.11b and 802.11g wireless access points. It’s recommended to set this option to “Auto”. Set the power output of the wireless radio. You may not require 100% output power. Setting a lower power output can enhance security since potentially malicious/unknown users in distant areas will not be able to access your signal.
III-3-8-6. IGMP IGMP is a communications protocol used to establish multicast group memberships. It allows for a more efficient use of resources and better performance for applications such as IPTV video streaming. IGMP Snooping IGMP Proxy IGMP snooping monitors traffic between hosts and multicast routers to facilitate bandwidth conservation. Select enable or disable. IGMP proxy enables intelligent multicast forwarding based on IGMP snooping information. Select enable or disable.
III-3-8-7. UPnP Universal plug-and-play (UPnP) is a set of networking protocols which enables network devices to communicate and automatically establish working configurations with each other. Select “Enable” or “Disable”.
III-3-9. Administration Various administrative functions can be accessed from the “Administration” menu. III-3-9-1. 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 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.
III-3-9-2. Password You can change the password used to login to the browser-based configuration interface here. It is advised to do so for security purposes. Please make a note of the new password. In the event that you forget the password and are unable to login to the browser based configuration interface, see II-7. Reset to factory default settings for how to reset the device. Current Password New Password Confirmed Password Enter your current password. Enter your new password.
III-3-9-3. Remote Access Check “Enabled” to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values. Host IP Address Specify the IP address which is allowed remote access. Port Specify a port number (0–65535) used for remote access.
III-3-9-4. Backup/Restore Backup Settings Restore Settings Restore to Factory Default III-3-9-5. Click “Save” to save the current settings on your computer as config.bin file. Click “Browse” 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”.
III-3-9-6. Restart In the event that the router malfunctions or is not responding, then it is recommended that you restart the device. III-3-9-7. Logs You can view the system log and security log here. Use the drop down menu in the top-right corner to select which log to view.
Save Clear Refresh III-3-9-8. Click “Save” to save the log on your computer as .txt file. Click “Clear” to clear/erase the existing log. Click “Refresh” to refresh the log and update any activity. Active DHCP Client Information about active DHCP clients is shown in the table, which displays the DHCP server assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each computer or device on the local network. III-3-9-9. Statistics Displays sent and received packet network statistics.
IV. Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP address For first time access to the URL http://edimax.setup please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. This means your computer can obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. You can check if your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address by following IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address. Static IP users can also temporarily modify your computer’s IP address to be in the same IP address subnet e.g. 192.
IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-1-1. Windows XP 1. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Double-click the “Network and Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections”, and then double-click “Local Area Connection”. The “Local Area Connection Status” window will then appear, click “Properties”. 2.
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IV-1-1-2. 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.
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IV-1-1-3. 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/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
6. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-1-1-4. 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. 5. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
6. 7. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
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IV-1-1-5. Mac OS 1. 2. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. 4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and “Using DHCP” in the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4” should be selected.
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IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer Please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. In the following examples we use the IP address 192.168.2.10 though you can use any IP address in the range 192.168.2.x (x = 3 – 254) in order to access iQ Setup/browser based configuration interface. Please make a note of your static IP before you change it. IV-1-2-1. Windows XP 1.
Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.2.1 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
IV-1-2-2. 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.
IV-1-2-3. 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/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. 6. Select “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.2.1 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
IV-1-2-4. 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. 4. Right click “Network” and then select “Properties”. In the window that opens, select “Change adapter settings” from the left side.
5. Choose your connection and right click, then select “Properties”.
6. 7. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”. Select “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, then input the following values: Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. IP address: 192.168.2.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.2.1 Click ‘OK’ when finished.
IV-1-2-5. Mac 1. 2. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences” In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 3. Click on “Wi-Fi” in the left panel and then click “Advanced” in the lower right corner. 4. Select “TCP/IP” from the top menu and select “Manually” from the drop down menu labeled “Configure IPv4”, then click “OK”.
Your existing static IP address will be displayed in the “IP address” field before you replace it. Please make a note of this IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server addresses. 5. In the “IPv4 Address” and “Subnet Mask” field enter IP address 192.168.2.10 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click on “OK”.
6. Click “Apply” to save the changes.
IV-1-3. How to Find Your Network Security Key To find your network security key, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. If you are using Windows XP or earlier, please contact your ISP or router manufacturer to find your network security key. IV-1-3-1. Windows 7 & Vista 1. Open “Control Panel” and click on “Network and Internet” in the top menu. 2. Click on “View network status and tasks” which is under the heading “Network and Sharing Center”.
3. 4. Click on “Manage wireless networks” in the left menu. You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Properties”. 5.Click on the “Security” tab, and then check the box labeled “Show characters”. This will show your network security key. Click the “Cancel” button to close the window.
IV-1-3-2. Mac 1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then open the application “Keychain Access”. 2. Select “Passwords” from the sub-menu labeled “Category” on the left side, as shown below. Then search the list in the main panel for the SSID of your network. In this example, the SSID is “EdimaxWireless” – though your SSID will be unique to your network.
3. Double click the SSID of your network and you will see the following window. 4. Check the box labeled “Show password” and you will be asked to enter your administrative password, which you use to log into your Mac. Enter your password and click “Allow”.
Your network security password will now be displayed in the field next to the box labeled “Show password”. In the example below, the network security password is “edimax1234”. Please make a note of your network security password.
IV-1-4. How to Find Your Router’s IP Address To find your router’s IP address, please follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system. IV-1-4-1. Windows XP, Vista & 7 1. Go to “Start”, select “Run” and type “cmd”, then press Enter or click “OK”. 2. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
3. Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
IV-1-4-2. Windows 8 1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, move your curser to the top right corner of the screen to display the Charms bar. 2. Click “Search” and enter “cmd” into the search bar. Click the “Command Prompt” app which be displayed on the left side.
3. A new window will open, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
4.Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
IV-1-4-3. Mac 1. Launch “System Preferences” and click on “Network”. 2. If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect to your network, your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”. 3. If you are using Wi-Fi, click “Wi-Fi” in the left panel, and then “Advanced” in the bottom right corner.
4. Click the “TCP/IP” tab and your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Router”.
IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network For help connecting to your device’s Edimax.Setup SSID for initial setup, or to connect to your device’s new Wi-Fi network (SSID) after setup is complete, follow the guide below: Below is an example of how to connect using Windows Vista – the process may vary slightly for other versions of Windows. 1. Click the network icon ( to a network”. 2. Search for the SSID of your BR-6208AC V2 and then click “Connect”.
3. After correctly entering your password, you will be successfully connected to the BR-6208AC V2’s wireless network.
IV-3. Troubleshooting 1. In range extender mode, is my BR-6208AC V2 dual-band? a. Yes. The BR-6208AC V2 can extend 2.4GHz & 5GHz Wi-Fi signals concurrently, but you must connect your BR-6208AC V2 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-6208AC V2’s will broadcast/extend. You can disable either 2.
Wi-Fi network name Range extender SSID Encryption Enter the SSID (network name) of your existing, hidden network. Enter an SSID for the BR-6208AC V2 or leave it blank to use a default which consists of your existing router’s SSID (above) +"_2EX". 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-6208AC V2.
LED Color Power LED Status Description On BR-6208AC V2 is on. Off BR-6208AC V2 is off. On Internet connection is ready. Factory default state, or Ethernet cable not connected, or no Internet connection. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data). 2.4GHz WPS is active. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi not active. White Internet Blue Flashing On 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Blue 5GHz Wi-Fi Blue Firmware Flashing Off On 5GHz Wi-Fi wireless activity (transferring/receiving data).
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 IV-1-1. How to check that your computer uses a dynamic IP address. 7. How do I reset my device to factory default settings? a. To reset the device back to its factory default settings, press and hold the WPS/Reset button for over 10 seconds, until the white power LED begins to flash.
8. I forgot my password. a. Reset the router to its factory default settings and use the default username admin and default password 1234. Default settings are displayed on the product label on the bottom of the device, as shown above. 9. My BR-6208AC V2 has a weak wireless signal. Weak signals are usually caused by interference from other devices or obstacles blocking the BR-6208AC V2’s wireless signal: a. Keep the device away from other radio devices such as microwaves or cordless phones. b.
Firmware upgrade failures can happen occasionally due to power cuts or unstable connections. In this scenario, you need to first connect a computer to one of your BR-6208AC V2’s LAN ports using an Ethernet cable. Then you need to modify your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x is any value between 3 and 254. Refer to IV-1-2. How to modify the IP address of your computer if you need guidance to do so. From there, you need to go to 192.168.2.
V. Glossary Default Gateway (Wireless bridge): Every non-access point IP device needs to configure a default gateway’s IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which will then send it out towards the destination. DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives every computer on your home network an IP address.
A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading 1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as 11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s. When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address, and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.
Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and protocol/port numbers: Application Protocol Port Number Telnet TCP 23 FTP TCP 21 SMTP TCP 25 POP3 TCP 110 H.
Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor the device being managed.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC, 2009/125/EC. Français: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE, 2009/125/CE. Čeština: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 1999/5/ES, 2009/125/ES.
Declaration of Conformity We, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility, that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives. Equipment: AC750 Multi-Function Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router Model No.: BR-6208AC V2 The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed: Directives 1999/5/EC Spectrum : EMC : ETSI EN 300 328 V1.9.1 ETSI EN 301 893 V1.8.1 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 EN 301 489-17 V2.2.
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