BR-6208AC V2 Quick Installation Guide 09-2016 / v1.
Package Contents Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s): BR-6208AC V2 CD-ROM Quick Installation Guide Power Adapter 1 Ethernet Cable
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.
. Choose if you want to use your BR-6208AC V2 in its default Wi-Fi router mode or in a different mode. 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.
. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Refer to the user manual if you need more help.
Browser Based Configuration Interface After setup you can access the browser based configuration interface to configure or change the settings of the BR-6208AC V2. To access the browser based configuration interface, enter http://edimax.setup into the URL bar of a web browser on a network device which is connected to the BR-6208AC V2. If you can not access edimax.setup, connect the BR-6208AC V2 to a computer using an Ethernet cable and try again. You will be prompted for a username and password.
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. 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).
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 the user manual for guidance 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. Please wait a few minutes for the product to restart.
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.
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 English: 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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