BR-6476AC User Manual 10-2020 / v1.
CONTENTS I. Product Information .............................................................................. 1 I-1. I-2. I-3. Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1 LED Status ......................................................................................................................2 Back Panel ....................................................................................................................
IV-1-2-4. IV-1-3. IV-1-3-1. Mac ..............................................................................................................................86 How to Find Your Network Security Key .....................................................................89 Windows 7 & 8.............................................................................................................89 IV-1-3-2. IV-1-3-3. IV-1-4. IV-1-4-1. IV-1-4-2. IV-1-4-3. IV-1-4-4. IV-2. IV-3. Windows 10 ......................
I. Product Information I-1. Package Contents Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing item(s): Quick Installation Guide BR-6476AC (5GHz Antennas x 2 + 2.4GHz Antenna x 2 with 5dBi) Power Adapter Ethernet Cable Download product material here https://www.edimax.
I-2. LED Status LED Names LED Status Description Flashing 5G 5G The 5G connection has been activated. Off Wi-Fi is not active. Flashing 2.4G The 2.4G connection has been activated. 2.4G WAN Off Wi-Fi is not active. On WAN activity. Flashing WAN port connected but inaccessible. Off WAN port not connected. Ethernet port is connected to a network On device. LAN Ethernet port is not connected to a network Off device.
I-3. Back Panel WPS/Reset Button 10/100 Mbps LAN Ports 1–4 Power Port 10/100Mbps WAN Port BR 6476AC 5GHz Antennas x 2 + 2.
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-6476AC. 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 12V DC power port and the other end into an electrical socket. 2. Ensure that the LED is lit. If not, the device is not properly connected. 3. Use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID “edimax_2.4G_xx or edimax_5G_xx(xx is the last two codes of MAC Address)” 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 enter the URL http://192.168.2.1 and begin the setup process. If you cannot access http://192.168.2.1, please make sure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to IV-1. Configuring your IP address for more information. 5. Enter new password, confirmed and click “NEXT’ to continue.
6. Select the mode for your BR-6476AC and click “NEXT” to continue. Wi-Fi Router WISP Mode Universal Repeater Access Point The device connects to your modem and enables Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access on your network devices. The device connects wirelessly to your Wireless Internet Service Provider and provides 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access for your network devices. The device will act as a wireless range extender that will help you to extend your Wi-Fi network.
II-1. 1. Wi-Fi Router Mode Connect the blue WAN port of your BR-6476AC to the LAN port of your modem using an Ethernet cable, and then log on to http://192.168.2.1. 2. Select “Router” mode and click “NEXT”. 3. You can select “Dynamic IP”, “Static IP”, and “PPPOE” mode.
4. 5. Confirm the configuration details for your wireless network, then click “NEXT” to continue. Please click “Save” to reboot the device and activate the configuration.
6. Please wait a moment until the BR-6476AC is ready. 7.When the setup is complete. Please close the browser window. 8.The BR-6476AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID. Please refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-2. WISP Mode 1.Please ensure your BR-6476AC is within Wi-Fi range of your WISP network. Log on to http://192.168.2.1 to configure your device. 2.Select WISP mode and click “NEXT”. 3.Click “Site Survey” to scan the wireless signals and connect to desired device.
4.A summary of your wireless configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “NEXT” to proceed. 5.Please click “Save” to reboot the device and activate the configuration.
6.Please wait a moment until the BR-6476AC is ready. 7.When the setup is complete, please close the browser window. 8.The BR-6476AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID. Please refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-3. 1. 2. Universal Repeater Mode Please ensure your BR-6476AC is within Wi-Fi range of your existing wireless router. Log on to http://192.168.2.1 to configure your device. Select Repeater Mode and click “NEXT”. If the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect to does not appear, try clicking “Refresh”.
3. The device will search for nearby wireless networks to connect to. If you cannot find the access point you wish to connect to, click “Site Survey” to refresh the list of wireless networks. Select the wireless network you wish to connect to, and click “NEXT” to continue. 4. A summary of your wireless configuration will be displayed, as shown below. Check that all of the details are correct and then click “NEXT” to proceed.
5.Please click “Save” to reboot the device and activate the configuration. 6.Please wait a moment until the BR-6476AC is ready. 7.When the setup is complete. Please close the browser window. 8.The BR-6476AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID. Please refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-4. 1. 2. 3. Access Point Mode Connect the yellow LAN port of your BR-6476AC to the LAN port of your existing router using an Ethernet cable, and then log on to http://192.168.2.1. Select “AP” mode and click “NEXT”. Confirm the configuration details for your wireless network, then click “NEXT” to continue.
4. Please click “Save” to reboot the device and activate the configuration. 5. Please wait a moment until the BR-6476AC is ready.
6. 7. When the setup is complete. Please close the browser window. The BR-6476AC is working and ready for use. You can now connect to the device’s new SSID. Please refer to IV-2. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network if you require more guidance.
II-5. WPS Setup If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use this method to connect to the BR-6476AC’s Wi-Fi network. 1. Press the WPS button on the BR-6476AC for 1 – 3 seconds to activate WPS. The WPS LED will flash for two minutes 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-6476AC 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://192.168.2.
3. Then click on the “Status” tab shown below. Use the top menu to navigate. For more information, refer to following chapters.
III-2. Main Menu Main menu is consisted of three areas. User can navigate and configure BR-6476AC via the main menu. 1 3 2 1 Top menu User can easily Select functions in the navigation bar menu, Select the results displayed in the configuration section. 2 Configuration zone Configure and view area.
III-2-1. Commonly used web elements Common elements Description Click “Save” to save the current settings. Click “Cancel” to cancel the changes made. Click “Release” to release information and data. Click “Renew” to update the information. Click “Refresh” to update the information. Click “Clear” to clear/erase existing information. Click “Restart” to restart the device. Click “Upgrade” to update the firmware. Click “Reset” to reset the device. Click “Backup” to back up the router's configurations.
III-2-2. 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 “Wizard” then click on “Quick Configuration” to begin. Wi-Fi Router WISP Mode Universal Repeater Access Point The device connects to your modem and enables Internet (wireless and Ethernet) access on your network devices.
Switch to Router/AP/Universal Repeater/WISP 1.Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the device back to its factory default settings. 2.Please wait for a few moments before the device is restarted. 3.After the device has reset, the log in page will appear. Enter the log in information to proceed. 4. Follow the on-screen wizard to setup your device in a different mode.
III-2-3. Status The “Status” page displays basic system information about the device, arranged into four categories: System, LAN, Wireless and WAN. Screenshots displayed are examples. The information shown on your screen will vary depending on your configuration.
III-2-3-1. System Status This page displays Connected Clients, Firmware Version, Running Time, System Time and operation mode. Connection status Running time System Time Firmware Version III-2-3-2. Displays the number of DHCP clients. Displays the time duration indicating how long the router has been up since startup. Up time is recounted and renewed upon power off. Current system time on this device. The device automatically synchronizes the system time with Internet time servers. Firmware Version.
III-2-3-3. Wireless 2.4GHz SSID Name SSID Channel Security Mode III-2-3-4. The name of Wireless. The MAC Address of Wireless. The Channel of Wireless. Encryption schemes. Wireless 5GHz SSID Name The name of Wireless. SSID The MAC Address of Wireless. Channel The Channel of Wireless. Security Mode Encryption schemes.
III-2-3-5. WAN Status Connection Type Connection Status WAN MAC Address WAN IP Subnet Mask Gateway III-3. It displays the current access mode of WAN port. The network connection status. MAC address of your ISP's router to see. IP address obtained from ISP. Obtained from ISP. Obtained from ISP. Network Click “Network” to enter the Network setup web page, in this page you can set “WAN”, “WAN Speed”, “MAC Cloning”, “DNS Settings”, “WAN Security”, “LAN Settings”, “DHCP” and “Address Reservation”.
III-3-1. WAN Settings WAN Settings configure the Internet access and support Static IP mode, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPOE. III-3-1-1. WAN Settings- Dynamic IP Click “Network”, select “WAN”, then select Connection Type to “Dynamic IP” and finally click “Save” to confirm. Connection Type It displays the routers mode. MTU Maximum Transmission Unit. It is the size of the largest data packet that can be sent over the network. The default value is 1500.
III-3-1-2. WAN Settings- Static IP Click “Network”, Select “WAN”, Select Connection Type “Static IP”. Then enter IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, MTU and DNS. Finally, click “Save” to confirm. Connection Type IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server MTU Specify a connection type: Static IP mode, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPOE 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.
III-3-1-3. WAN Settings- PPPOE Click “Network”, select “WAN”, then select Connection Type “PPPOE”. Enter the ISP login User Name and the ISP login Password. Finally, click “Save” to confirm. To confirm the configuration details, click “System Status” > “WAN Status”. Connection Type User Name Password MTU Service Name Specify a connection type: Static IP mode, Dynamic IP (DHCP), PPPOE Input the user name assigned by your ISP here. Input the password assigned by your ISP here.
III-3-2. WAN Speed Click “Network”, select “WAN Speed”, then select Speed Mode type. Finally, click “Save” to confirm. Speed Mode III-3-3. Set the value to match with the status. Modes include Auto, 10M half-duplex, 10M full-duplex, 100M half-duplex, 100M full-duplex MAC Cloning Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) require end-user's MAC address to access their network. This feature copies your current PC's MAC address to the router. Click “Network”, then “MAC Cloning”.
3.To manually enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP: a. Enter the MAC address allowed by your ISP. b. Click Save to save your settings. MAC Address Restore to Factory Default MAC Clone MAC III-3-4. The computer or broadband modem authorized by your ISP. Reset the router’s WAN MAC to factory default. copies the MAC address of the computer that you are now using to the router LAN Settings This page is to configure the basic parameters for LAN ports.
Click “Network”, select “LAN Settings”. Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask. Then click “Save” and wait for the router reboot automatically. MAC Address Displays the Router’s LAN MAC address. IP Address Displays the Router’s LAN IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the Router’s LAN subnet mask. The router's LAN IP address and WAN IP address cannot be on the same IP segment. If not, the router will not be able to access Internet. Be sure to make a note of any changes you apply to this page.
III-3-5. DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol used to provide quick, automatic, and central management for the distribution of IP addresses within a network. DHCP is also used to configure the proper subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server information on the device. Click “Network” and select “DHCP”. DHCP Server Start IP Address End IP Address Lease Time Select whether enable or disable the DHCP server feature.
III-3-6. Address Reservation This function allows you to learn whether there are unauthorized accesses by viewing the client list. Also, you can specify a reserved IP address for a PC in the LAN. That PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses could be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. Click “Network” and select “Address Reservation”. Enter the IP Address and MAC Address.
III-4. Wireless The “Wireless” menu allows you to configure SSID and security settings for your Wi-Fi network along with a guest Wi-Fi network. Click “Wireless” to enter the configure page , here you can configure “Wireless Settings”, “Wireless Security”, “Multi SSID”, “WPS Settings”, “Wireless MAC Filtering”, “Wireless Statistics”. III-4-1. Wireless Settings Click “Wireless”, select “Basic Settings”. Then enable Wireless, select Network Mode.
Wireless Enable/Disable wireless connection Select Band Select 5G or 2.4G accordingly Tx Power 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. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology can improve the performance of certain network applications, such as audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP) and others.
III-4-2. Wireless Security The wireless security function can prevent others from connecting to your wireless network and using the network resources without your consent. Meanwhile, you can also block illegal users from intercepting or intruding your wireless network. Click “Wireless”, Select “Wireless Security” and choose security modes, Disable, WPA2 – Personal and Mixed WPA/WPA2 – Personal. Select Band Disable WPA2 – Personal Select 5G or 2.4G accordingly Disable this function.
III-4-3. WPS Settings Click “Wireless”, Select “WPS Settings”. Select Band Select 5G or 2.4G accordingly WPS connect status Displays the current WPS connection status SSID Name Name of SSID. Security Mode Displays the security mode selected.
III-4-4. Wireless MAC Filtering This function permits or forbids specified clients to access the wireless network based on MAC Address (Each of the 2.4G & 5G bands can be set to 16 addresses). If a device which is not on the list of permitted MAC addresses attempts to connect to the BR-6476AC, it will be denied. MAC Address Filter Select Band Select “Off” to allow all wireless clients to join your wireless network.
III-4-5. Wireless Statistics This page shows the current wireless access list Click “Refresh” to update. No. Number of connected wireless clients MAC MAC address Bandwidth The channel bandwidth instead of wireless connection rate. Refresh the current wireless station list Refresh III-5. Advanced Settings Click “Advanced Settings” to enter the configure page, here you can configure “Virtual Server”, “DMZ”, “DDNZ”, “Remote Management”, “WAN Ping”, “Static Routing” and “Routing Table”.
III-5-2. Virtual Server You want to share resources on your PC with your friends who are not in your LAN. But, by default, the router's firewall blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic. You can use the Port Forwarding feature to create exceptions to this rule so that your friends can access these files from external networks. When accessing your PC from Internet, type "protocol://xxx.xxx.xxx.
To IP address Enter the IP address of the PC where you want to set the applications. Here in this example, enter 192.168.1.100. Protocol Enable Select the protocol (TCP/UDP/Both) for the application. Enable the connection Disable Disable the connection If your WAN IP address is 192.168.1.100 when accessing your FTP server from external network, your friends only need to enter ftp:// 192.168.1.100:21 in their browsers. III-5-3.
Enable DMZ III-5-4. Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the device’s DMZ Host function. UPNP Enable DMZ Check/uncheck the box to enable/disable the device’s DMZ Host function.
III-5-5. 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.
DDNS Service Service provider Username Password Domain name Click the button to enable or disable the DDNS service. Select one from the drop-down list and click “Sign up” for registration. Enter the username that you use to register from the DDNS provider. Enter the password that you use to register from the DDNS provider. Enter the effective registered domain name. The following DDNS services are supported: 3322 DHS DynDNS 88 IP http://www.3322.org http://www.dhs.org http://www.dyndns.org http://www.
III-5-6. Remote Management This section is to allow the network administrator to manage the router remotely. If you want to access the router remotely, please select “Enable”. Port Management The management port to be open to outside access. Check “Enable” to enable the remote access feature and then enter the appropriate values. For better security, configure a port number (between 1024-65535) as remote web management interface, do not use the number of any common service port (1-1024).
Remote Web Management Application Example: To access your router (WAN IP address: 172.16.87.160) at your home from the PC (210.16.87.154) at your office via the port number 6060. Set Steps： 1. Management “Enable”. 2. Enter the Port: 6060. 3. Click “Save” to save your settings. In the PC 210.16.87.154 Type “http:// 172.16.87.160:6060” into your browser’s address or location field and you can access the router at your home remotely. III-5-7.
III-5-8. 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 5 routes to the routing table on this page. Destination Network Enter the destination network’s IP address.
III-5-9. Routing Table In this page you can view the routing table information. Click “Refresh” to update Destination IP Subnet Mask Gateway Interface III-6. The IP address of the final destination. “0.0.0.0” indicates any network segment. The subnet mask for the specified destination. This is the next router on the same LAN segment as the router to reach. The interface between your router and the final destination. QoS Click “QoS” to enter the configure page.
III-6-1. Bandwidth Control Bandwidth control is used to limit communication speed in the LAN. Up to 20 entries can be supported with the capability for at most 254 PCs' speed control. Check the Enable box to enable the Bandwidth Control feature. Enable III-6-2. URL Filtering This function sets URL filtering access. If you want to enable this function, please activate the checkbox. Select one policy from the drop-down menu and enter a policy name in the field.
Filering Settings Enable/Disable the filtering rules Policy Name Enter a name for rule for reference/identification. Access Policy Up to 10 filter rules can be configured IP Range Enter the start and End IP address URL String Enter the URL or keyword to be blocked. Time Specify the blocking time, it is expressed in 24 hours. Specify which day of the week or everyday.
III-6-3. Client Filter Filering Settings Enable/Disable the filtering rules Policy Name Enter a name for rule for reference/identification. Policy Number Up to 10 filter rules can be configured IP Range Enter the start and End IP address Port Enter the port range to be blocked. Time Specify the blocking time, it is expressed in 24 hours. Specify which day of the week or everyday. Day(s) III-7.
Click “Tools” enter the configure page ,here you can set “Time Settings”, “Diagnostic Tool”, “Backup/Restore”, “Factory Default”, “Firmware Upgrade”, “Restart”, “Password”, “System Log”. III-7-1. Time Settings This function is to select the time zone for your location. Click “Tools”. Select “Time Settings”. The time will synchronize with the internet automatically in the default situation. Select “Time Zone” then click “Save” to save you settings.
III-7-2. Backup/Restore Click “Tools”,select “Back/Restore”. Choose “Backup” to keep parameters. Click “Browse” to add an file, then click “Save” to save the settings. Click this button to back up the router's configurations. Click this button to restore the router's Restore configurations. The default configuration file name is “RouterCfm.cfg”. Do include the file name suffix of “.cfg” when renaming the file name to avoid problem.
III-7-3. Factory Default Click “Tools”,select “Factory Default”. Reset all configurations to the default values. It means the device will lose all the settings you have set. So please note down the related settings if necessary. Default Password: 1234 Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0 Default IP:192.168.2.1 If you enable this option, all current settings will be deleted and be restored to factory default values. You will have to reconfigure Internet connection settings and wireless settings.
III-7-4. Firmware Upgrade The upgrade page allows you to upgrade the system firmware to a more recent version. You can download the latest firmware from the Edimax website. After the upgrade, the system will restart. Click “Tools”, Select “Firmware Upgrade”, click “Browse” and select the upgrade file. Finally, click “Upgrade” and wait for the completion. Do not switch off or disconnect the device during a firmware upgrade, as this could damage the device.
III-7-6. 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-5. Reset to factory default settings for how to reset the device. Click “Tools”, select “Password”.
III-7-7. System Log You can view the system log and security log. Use the page number key in the bottom left corner to select which page to view. Click “Tools”, Select “System Log”. Click “Refresh” to update the information Or click “Clear” to clear the screen. Clear Refresh Page number Click “Clear” to clear/erase the existing log. Click “Refresh” to refresh the log and update any activity.
III-7-8. Anti Dos Attack Denial-of-Service (DoS) is a common form of malicious attack against a nextwork. The router’s firewall can protect against such attacks If you are not familiar with these functions, it is recommended you keep the defualt settings.
Appendix IV-1. Configuring your IP address For first time access to the URL http://192.168.2.1, 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. 192.168.
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 7 1. 2. Click the “Start” button (it should be located in the lower-left corner of your computer), then click “Control Panel”. Click “Network and Internet”.
3. Then click “Network and Sharing Center”. 4. Click “Change adapter settings”.
5.Click “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”. 6. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
7. “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected. 8. Click “OK” on the “Local Area Connection Properties” window to save your settings.
IV-1-1-2. 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. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-1-1-3. Windows 10 1.From the Windows 10 Start screen, click on “Start” and select “Settings”. 2.Choose “Network & Internet”, then select “Network sharing center, Click “Change adapter settings”. Choose “Ethernet”, click right mouse button and choose “Properties”.
9.Right click the desired network connection and select “Properties”. Then Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option. Click up “Properties”. 10. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” should be selected.
IV-1-1-4. Mac OS 1. 2. 3. Have your Macintosh computer operate as usual, and click on “System Preferences”. In System Preferences, click on “Network”. 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.
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 7 1.
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-1-2-2. 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. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click “Properties”.
7. 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-1-2-3. Windows 10 1.From the Windows 10 Start screen, click on “Start” and select “Settings”. 2.Choose “Network & Internet”, then select “Network sharing center, Click “Change adapter settings”. Choose “Ethernet”, click right mouse button and choose “Properties”.
3.Right click the desired network connection and select “Properties”. Then Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option. Click up “Properties”. 4.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.
IV-1-2-4. 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 & 8 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. Windows 10 1.Click on “Start” button, select “Settings” and click on “Network and Internet”, “Status” then “Network and Sharing Center”. Now click on “Change adapter settings” on the left hand menu. 2.You should see the profile of your Wi-Fi network in the list. Right click on your Wi-Fi network and then click on “Status”.
3.The Wi-Fi Status window pop up and click on “Wireless Properties”. 4.Click on the “Security” Tab in the pop-up window that appears and check the “Show characters” checkbox. This will show your network security key. Click the “Cancel” button to close the window.
IV-1-3-3. Mac 1. Open a new Finder window, and select “Applications” from the menu on the left side. Open the folder labeled “Utilities” and then opens 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 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. Window 10 1.Right click on “Start” button and select “Command Prompt”. 2.On the Command Prompt window, enter “ipconfig” and press the Enter key.
3.Your router’s IP address will be displayed next to “Default Gateway”.
IV-1-4-4. 1. Mac 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 7 – the process may vary slightly for other versions of Windows. 1. Click the network icon ( , or ) in the system tray and a window with available network connections will open. 2.
IV-3. Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with your BR-6476AC, please check below before contacting your dealer of purchase for help. If you are experiencing problems immediately after a firmware upgrade, please contact your dealer of purchase for help. 1. The System LED does not light up. a. Make sure that the Router Adapter is properly plugged into a power outlet. b. Make sure the power outlet is active (working) by plugging another electric device into it. c.
4. I can’t open the web based configuration interface. a. Please ensure your computer is set to use a dynamic IP address. Refer to the user manual for guidance if you are unsure how to do this. 5. 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 all LEDs are off. Please wait a few minutes for the product to restart. When the device restarts, all settings will be reset.
Windows 7 Step 1: Right-click the Network icon and select Properties. Step 2: Select Manage Wireless Networks. Step 3: Select the wireless network and click Remove network.
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